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state shutdown, he av y rai n a nd swelteri ng heat – none of it could stop t he La ke f r o nt J a z z a n d Blues Festival. Despite weather-related challenges and a sound equipment glitch as headliner Buddy Guy took the stage, thousands flocked to Lakefront Park on July 16 for the second annual festival, which also featured Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Lamont Cranston, Tim Mahoney, Steve Oliver, Jessy J, Quinn Sullivan and the Prior Lake High School jazz band. Crews had to haul and set up equipment in pouring rain the day before the event. Then came the intense heat and humidity on festival day. To protect the grass in hightraffic areas (and to make walking a bit easier), organizers put pieces of plywood over the spongy, muddy grass. A “misting station” was set up to keep concert attendees cool. And plenty of beer and wine was sold despite a close call with a state shutdown-induced liquor license hiccup. As Grammy winner Guy took the stage, the sound board failed and had to be replaced. It was poor timing, and some fans hit Twitter and Facebook instantly to say they couldn’t hear the show. Shaun Naya, one of two event chairmen, said wet conditions and humidity likely affected the electronics, and crews had to bring in replacement equipment to restore the sound. “It took some time to switch things out,” he said. But most of those who came for the music and atmosphere didn’t seem to notice or care too much about the logistical challenges. “People were taking their shoes off and becoming free spirits, rolling with the punches and having fun,” Naya said. “There were a lot of hardy souls out there.”
And on the 20th day… After the loss of two of its busiest weekends and 12 days of racing, Canterbury Park opened on Thursday, but without the news that could have salved its pain. Local legislators say they had the votes to pass a “racino” bill during the special session that ended the state government shutdown, but couldn’t get the legislation heard on the floor. Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan), the Senate Finance Committee chairperson, spent late hours this week finalizing details in bills. She voted in the affi rmative on the state government fi nance bills. Robling said she had the governor’s agreement but wasn’t in on the last meeting where the list of bills was fi nalized. The Republican leadership felt it didn’t have the votes to include a racino, she said.
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Daisy, 10 (left) is completely blind. Her pup, Duke, 6, sticks close to her side and has become her very own seeing-eye dog. The dogs, who had been staying with a foster in Prior Lake, were adopted this week by a Twin Cities family.
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Blues legend Buddy Guy’s searing blues guitar seemed appropriate in the sweltering heat at the July 16 Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival. Guy soldiered on despite initial issues with the sound system. Guy, who was named the 30th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, headlined this year’s music festival at Lakefront Park.
“People were taking their shoes off and becoming free spirits, rolling with the punches and having fun. There were a lot of hardy souls out there.” Shaun Naya
The Ballad of Daisy and Duke Blind dog and her pup find a good home – together BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com
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This is a tale of two very special dogs who are also remarkably normal. Daisy, 10, is completely blind. Duke, her 6-year-old offspring, has
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become her seeing-eye dog. The two are inseparable. If they get too far apart, Daisy barks and Duke runs to her side. Duke watches out for her and guides her throughout the house and yard – he even taught her how to maneuver through the doggy door of their foster home just outside of Prior Lake.
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Head to the farm to check out antique tractors BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com
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Take a leisurely drive out to the country next weekend and step back in time. Antique tractors of all makes and models – Farmall, Minneapolis Moline, Allis Chalmers, Case, John Deere – will be in their glory at the Credit River Antique Tractor Club’s tractor show Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park. The daily show features free admission and parking. This is the first year the annual tractor show will be at the Scott County park, located near New Prague, said show organizer Terry Muelken of Credit River Township. The club is hoping the new date and location will draw more families to explore farm tractors of eras gone by. “There’s a lot of sheds sitting around [the township] with tractors in them,� he said. The Credit River Antique Tractor Club was formed in 1998 when a dozen or so area residents brought their tractors to the Credit River Town Hall one Sunday afternoon. Since then, the club has expanded to 70 members and hosts annual shows. Most recently, the club has held its shows every October at the Norm Madison farm. However, tired of October’s unpredictable weather, it moved this year’s show to a new date and location. In addition to an antique tractor display, vendors, music, parade and food are all part of the event, as well as an opportunity to purchase tickets for this year’s raffle tractor. Every year, the club restores an old tractor, which is raffled off in October. This year’s tractor is a 1951 Allis Chalmers CA, which club members have been restoring Wednesday evenings at member Bill Sill’s shop. The restoration tractors begin as junk but in the end turn out to be something beautiful, said Muelken, who
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For rae This year’s Credit River Antique Tractor Club Raffle Tractor: Manufacturer: Allis Chalmers Factory: West Allis, Wis. Total built: 39,499 Original price: $1,900 (1951) Motor: Allis Chalmers 4-cyl gasoline Did you know? The company played a major part as a manufacturer in World War II building pumps for uranium separation as part of the Manhattan Project and building electric motors for U.S. Navy submarines. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
This year’s 1951 Allis Chalmers CA tractor is up for raffle. Tickets are $2 each.
estimated the club spent $9,000 on last year’s model, a 1951 Minneapolis Moline Avery. Past restored tractors also include a 22 Massey Harris, 420 John Deere, 66 Ford, 60 Oliver and Farmall A. “It’s better than new when you have it all finished,� said club treasurer John Riesgraf, who grew up on a farm near Jordan. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5 and club members travel throughout Minnesota selling them at antique farm events. The raffle drawing for this year’s tractor is Oct. 8. Second prize is an Allis Chalmers pedal tractor; third prize is a toy model. Also new this year, guests can also hop a wagon for
a shuttle ride to George Novotny’s farm to check out his museum of nearly 400 toy and pedal tractors. Novotny also collects Allis Chalmers tractors. As Scott County has become more urban over the years, the tractor club is a chance for people to hold onto their country roots, said Muelken, who grew up on a Credit River farm. He has about 25 antique Allis Chalmers tractors and his son just started collecting, too. The club has members from ages 20 to 93. While the majority live in the township, not all have farm backgrounds, Muelken said. They just share a love of antique tractors. “We’re just farm boys,� Riesgraf said. “We love our toys.�
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Credit River Antique Tractor Club members pose with their 2004 restored tractor, a 1944 Farmall A. The tractor club formed in 1998 and restores a new tractor every year for raffle.
CORRECTION An item in the July 16 Prior Lake American omitted a piece of information. Michael A. Blumhoefer, who earned the Eagle Scout rank and is a member of the National Honor Society, is part of Prior Lake Boy Scout Troop 331. From time to time, incorrect information is
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Heat, storms, crashes keep firefighters on alert BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com
B e t we e n e x t r e m e h e at , severe t hu nderstor ms a nd crashes involving cars, motorcycles and jet skis, Prior Lake firefighters have had a busy week. Ironically, the department didn’t get a single call on July 16, the day 10,000 people gathered in the sweltering heat at Lakefront Park for the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival (though some fi refighters were on hand for potential emergencies). But the stretch of high humidity and intermittent storms from July 15 to July 20 put local fi refighters to the test. Monday of this week was the busiest day, with the department – which averages one or two calls
per day normally – responding to nine calls, several of them simultaneously. I n addition to a serious three-car crash at Highway 13 and 220th Street in Spring Lake Township and a mutual-aid call from Savage for a 3-inch gas-main leak near Prior Lake Aggregates on 160th Street, the department responded to one carbon monoxide alarm and six calls for fire alarms that turned out to be false. Additional false alarms were reported throughout the week, including one at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Fire Chief Doug Hartman attributed many of the false fire alarms to the extreme heat and humidity. “Over 50 percent of those [alarm] calls were due to outdated detectors – their age was showing in the tough condi-
tions,” Hartman said. A house fire caused by a lightning strike just after 4 p.m. July 15 forced a mother and her children from their home in the 19600 block of Erin Avenue in Spring Lake Township. Firefi ghters put out fl ames in the attic and roof and contained the fi re to the northwest corner of the house. There was no smoke or water damage, but the roof will need replacement, Hartman said. “The roof looked like Swiss cheese,” he said. Firefighters from Mdewakanton Emergency Services and the Savage and Jordan fi re departments provided mutual aid. Another lightning strike was reported July 15 in the 1760 0 block of Grist Court, but there was no fi re. The de-
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July 14 The fire department responded to: A vehicle on fire at Meadowlawn Avenue and County Road 42. Firefighters extinguished the flames. The car’s owner was on his way to have repairs made after having smelled gasoline. No injuries were reported. July 15 The fire department responded to: A carbon monoxide alarm in the 16000 block of Northwood Road. No carbon monoxide was detected. A possible lightning strike in the 17600 block of Grist Court. There was no direct strike and no fire. A car-motorcycle crash at 170th Street and Langford Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital by ambulance. A house fire caused by a lightning strike in the 19600 block of Erin Avenue in Spring Lake Township. Firefighters put out flames in the attic and roof and contained the fire to the northwest
corner of the house. Firefighters from Mdewakanton Emergency Services, Savage and Jordan assisted. July 17 The fire department responded to: A fire alarm in the 14800 block of Timberglade Circle. It was a false alarm; the homeowner was advised to replace an old detector. A false fire alarm at Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road. A false fire alarm in the 18000 block of Murphy Lake Boulevard in Credit River Township. July 18 The fire department was called to: A carbon monoxide alarm in the 17100 block of Stonebriar Circle. A carbon monoxide level of 35 ppm (at which point headache and dizziness can occur after several hours) was detected, but there were no ill effects. CenterPoint Energy responded to the scene.
A request for mutual aid to Savage for a gas leak near Prior Lake Aggregates on 160th Street. The 3-inch gas-main leak was the result of construction at the aggregates company. A three-car crash at 220th Street and Highway 13 in Spring Lake Township. Mutual aid was requested from Mdewakanton Emergency Services. One patient was airlifted and two others were taken to the hospital by ambulance. No further information was available by press time. A carbon monoxide alarm in the 19100 block of Towering Oaks Trail in Credit River Township. The alarm was canceled by the alarm company. A false fire alarm in the 4100 block of Windsong Circle. A false fire alarm in the 4700 block of Hickory Hills Trail. A false fire alarm in the 19400 block of South Fork Drive in Credit River Township. A false fire alarm in the 21000 block
of France Boulevard in Credit River Township. A false fire alarm in the 18800 block of Fairlawn Avenue in Spring Lake Township. July 19 The fire department was called to: A false fire alarm in the 8900 block of Maureen Circle. A false fire alarm in the 20600 block of Nevada Avenue. A crash involving two jet skis near the Sand Point public access. One person was taken to the hospital and police were seeking another person who fled the scene. July 20 The fire department was called to: A crash at Highway 13 and Candy Cove Trail. Minor injuries were reported. A fire alarm in the 20600 block of Nevada Avenue. The department was canceled en route; an alarm company was working on a faulty alarm.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CITY COUNCIL
Single event, double standard? After reading the “Bullet dodged with jazz festival liquor license” article in the July 16 Prior Lake American, I wonder if any other event or group would be as fortunate to have our City Council meet to change the city’s rules. Not that I have anything against the Rotary Club; I’m sure they are a fi ne organization, but what bothers me is the fact that the council can vote to change their own rules at the drop of a hat. I know the state shutdown played a role, but how many other people or groups have been told by the city “too bad” in similar circumstances? Does an event need to have 10, 50, 500 or 5,000 attendees for the City Council to meet and “change” the rules? I also don’t know what was special about the jazz festival’s signs that were placed in the public right of way around town, but apparently they were not “eyesores” or did not present the “public safety issues” that signs from businesses, homebuilders and realtors do, even though they looked, to me at least, to be the same size and placed in the same locations. Maybe our local businesses, homebuilders and realtors should contact the organizers of the event, or better yet, City Manager Frank Boyles, to find out the “secret” to keeping signs in the public right of way for longer than two weeks.
Tyrone Stenzel Prior Lake
STATE SHUTDOWN
Put blame in the right place It’s popular to bash our state legislators for the government shutdown and for continuing to accept their relatively modest state salaries. But let’s not forget how we got here. We the voters of Minnesota elected a governor on his promise to increase spending and his plan to tax the rich to pay for it. At the same time, we elected majorities in the state House and Senate based on their promises to reduce spending and to not increase taxes. And then we expect them to compromise and reach agreement, without breaking political promises. Uff-da. Unfortunately many voters support a tax increase as long as it’s imposed on someone else, and many support a reduction in spending as long as they personally don’t lose benefits. Far too many votes are cast based on “what’s in it for me” instead of what’s good for our state long-term. That voter mentality encourages candidates to make promises that can’t be kept and puts us in the quandary we’re in.
If it makes you feel better, go ahead and be angry at our elected officials about the shutdown of state government, but let’s be honest about who put our elected officials in a no-win situation – we, the voters.
Wes Mader Prior Lake
Another double standard? I used to think of myself an independent, but I’m just one vote. I fi nd it hard to believe that while some 22,000 state workers weren’t receiving paychecks our representatives – Sen. Claire Robling and Rep. Mike Beard – still had their hands out. And to I think I voted for both of them. Maybe if all the state government had to go without during the impasse, it would have been completed sooner. You can’t blame everything on the Democrats; if the Republicans had their way, we would all be working for minimum wage.
Joe Morgan Prior Lake
RELAY FOR LIFE
Raise money for Cancer Society I would like to thank the Scott County residents for their generosity and support for this year’s Relay for Life. Forty-seven teams and over 100 survivors participated in the event, raising more than $155,000 to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. A special thanks to the many Relay for Life volunteers who made this event a success. The Relay for Life committee, led by tri-chairs Joie Skogrand, Annette Chlan, and Brenda Stocker, did an outstanding job of putting the event together. We also appreciate the generosity of this year’s corporate sponsors, individual donors and community supporters. This year’s event also included a unique opportunity for Scott County area residents: Cancer Prevention Study- 3. After months of work by the CPS-3 promotion committee led by Ruby Winings, we enrolled 264 people in the study at the Relay. Thank you to those who enrolled; please remember to complete your baseline survey to complete your enrollment. We will be accepting donations for this year’s event through Aug. 31. Help us reach our goal of $175,000. Send donations to American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Scott County, 2520 Pilot Knob Road, Suite 150, Mendota Heights, MN 55120, or visit www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn.
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What does ‘veteran’ mean? This is a continuing segment to educate people what the VFW and auxiliary really are. What is a veteran? It is a pretty simple word, but a complex answer to be sure. Here are some numbers for you: World War I (1917-1918): 4,734,991 World War II (1940-1945): 16,112,566 Korean War (1950-1953): 5,720,000 Vietnam War (1964-1975): 9,200,000 Gulf War (1990-1991): 2,322,332 Current wars (Iraq, Afghanistan): 2,000,000+ These numbers tell you how many men and women served in the wars of the past century. That’s over 40 million people who hold the title of “veteran.” The men and women of the VFW, and all veterans, have put themselves in harm’s way to ensure we could continue to live in a country that is free – where a person can express their opinions whether you might agree or not, where we don’t have to hide our religion or worry about being persecuted because we speak against our government. These beliefs continue and are demonstrated today.
The baby years: Live and let live Ever since sending in the registration for various baby purchases, we have been receiving a different parenting magazine every day. Emily swears she didn’t order them, but for some reason we can’t seem to part with the mound of magazines growing under our coffee table. I thumbed through these magazines the other night only to find out that Parenting, Parents and American Baby magazines all agree: I am a horrible parent. I think it was the Thanksgiving 2009 issue of Parents that had an article on how to keep your baby safe during the holiday season. And sure enough, I found childproofing tips in all the other publications as well. Apparently, if you don’t have a lock, cover, cushion, clamp, brace or gate for anything in your home that opens, closes, slides or exists for the sole purpose of taunting your child, then you are doing parenthood wrong and you should be ashamed. Before Campbell started crawling, we had some houseguests for a weekend in the form of a 1-year-old
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girl and her mom, a devout follower of parenting advice magazines. During this short stay, we realized what bad parents we are. We have ridiculously long cords for our blinds, dog food, a DVD player with buttons, electrical outlets and pictures of our family in plain sight. By the end of their stay, every lamp, book, decoration and coaster that we insisted our daughter keep her hands off had made its way to higher ground so that this curious child who is old enough to understand “no” wouldn’t
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accidentally concuss herself with a picture of my grandma. To ease tensions around the house, we went out and bought some outlet covers while the mom friend was in town so her daughter could stay in our house and survive all the small metal objects just lying around waiting to be jabbed into our outlets. With new outlet covers, we were finally on our way to being good parents until the very first day Campbell started to crawl and ripped the first outlet cover out. She saw it and tried to put said small plastic life saver in her mouth. I had to use a screwdriver, pliers and act of Congress to pull an outlet cover off so I could vacuum once, but apparently if you are a 1-year-old who has been staring at that thing for six months while waiting to learn to crawl, you have time to devise a plan of attack. And the one cover I did finally pry off also ended up in Campbell’s mouth. Thankfully, I can now vacuum at a moment’s notice to my heart’s content. We also tried to co-exist with the cabinet locks installed by our home’s previous owner. They are
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Every man and woman who takes the oath of service, whether they serve an hour, a day or a lifetime, has earned the right to be called a veteran. In short, being willing to take a stand knowing that you may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice creates a veteran. We all had to leave our home and family behind as we went wherever Uncle Sam sent us. We take pride in seeing our flag wave at the ballpark, our schools, our government buildings and most of all, at the homes of community members. It is music to our ears to hear our young people say the
Pledge of Allegiance or sing along with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” These little things hold special meaning for us – a meaning you had to be there to fully comprehend. We aren’t better than anyone else, and many of us were not excited about being called to duty, but we went anyway. We simply want people to understand that we believe in our country and our way of life. Sometimes I hear people comment on how we sit around and talk about the old days. Sometimes that’s true, but it is more because of the camaraderie and a sense of understanding we develop through common experiences. This is helpful when our younger veterans return and need someone who understands. It really doesn’t matter where or when you served – simply that you served. So, the next time you see that little old man across the street stand a little straighter at the parade, remember – he might easily be one of 40 million that served to keep you free. He isn’t asking for any special treatment, just a modicum of respect. Between you and me, he’s earned it.
I had to use a screwdriver, pliers and act of Congress to pull an outlet cover off so I could vacuum once, but apparently if you’re a 1-year-old who has been staring at that thing for six months while waiting to learn to crawl, you have time to devise a plan of attack. perfect for teaching Campbell what it feels like to slam her fingers in a door since she doesn’t quite have the faculties to know to let go when the door she’s pulling on stops abruptly and her momentum sends the door with fingers inside crashing back to the closed position. I’ve fallen victim to this before as well, which has increased the range of vocabulary my daughter gets to hear me mutter. So, aside from our drawer I call “things that cut things” (which contains every knife, peeler, corer and chopper), we are doing away with our cabinet security measures. Maybe being brought up by two bad parents who expected me to listen and follow rules is where I get the notion that my child doesn’t have to be wrapped in that popping bubble wrap 24 hours a day to stay safe. But it would be awesome to have that much bubble wrap lying around. Truthfully, I understand that
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there are some common-sense precautions everyone should take, and I know not everyone can keep as close an eye on their children as we collectively can right now. But there has to be line drawn somewhere. Children need to be taught what is OK and what isn’t. And they need to learn that it sucks to bump your head or pinch your fingers and life is so much more enjoyable if you can avoid said situations. I always had access to the pots and pans, the refrigerator and unlocked toilet seats unless I was told otherwise. I shudder to think of the additional complexes I would have today if my formative years were spent not being able to trust a toilet seat to be unlocked when it was needed. Mark Gores is a realtor living in Prior Lake with his wife, Emily, and their baby daughter. He can be reached at markgores@yahoo.com.
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So you like horses, you’re curious about the draft horse show at the Scott County Fair, and you’d like to enjoy the show this week. Here are the basics a firsttime fan might need to know at the show: What: The Scott County Fair draft horse show is a competition among workhorse breeds. “They were the freight wagons, the 18-wheelers, of their day,” said Jill Westbrook, who comes from of Schulenburg, Texas, to run the show. When: The fair runs Wednesday to Sunday, July 27-31. Draft horse shows take place at 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday. Where: The fairgrounds are located at 7151 190th St. W. in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan. Ask a golf-cart shuttle driver to take you from the parking lot to the south ring; it’s a long walk past the Midway. Who: Ames Construction bases its team in Jordan, but draft horses also come from 11 different states and Canada, according to Westbrook. This year, some of them come from as far away as Arizona, Montana and Quebec, among other areas. Why: It’s free! You should attend if you like to watch draft horse hitch competitions – featuring “some of the best of the best,” Westbrook said. “It’s worth the money – come, park (for $10), and see this!” For the teams, it’s a matter
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“I think they were wrong. I had been counting the votes and we worked really hard to get them,” she said. “It was just the right time when people were thinking the school shifts and how to pay it back. We had some votes we might normally not have had.” Both she and Rep. Michael B e a r d ( R- S h a kop e e ) , who threatened to reject the budget deal without racino legislation, were crushed. Beard ended up voting yes on the budget bills. Beard said more than enough spare votes were there to pass the racino, but not enough to suspend the rules to hear the racino separate from prenegotiated bills. “It is just breaking my heart. Canterbury and the whole industry were really given the shaft,” said Beard, who worries whether Canterbury will be able to make it. With the racetrack shut down, he said he was in a tough negotiating spot and had to weigh whether it was wiser “to accept the deal now and live to fight another day.” A racino could still come up with a Vikings stadium package in a special session or in the next legislative session. Canterbury is looking at extending its racing season to try to make up some of its losses, estimated at $1 million per week. Robling and Beard said other battles were won and lost. The bonding bill included $1 million for the Scott County public safety training center. Also, Robling said she was happy with the reforms the governor allowed into bills, which slows the trajectory of spending and gives more freedom to school boards. She was
www.plamerican.com | Prior Lake American disappointed he would not support a change to state employee health insurance, which could have saved $100 million. She said she had raised ideas to get new revenue – such as expanding areas covered by the sales tax – to avoid more borrowing, but her colleagues resisted because they felt it would be a bad thing to do during a recession. “I didn’t want to spend any more money. I wanted to hold it down, but I knew we had to get it done and the governor wasn’t going to give up,” she said. “We had to reach a compromise. I had a crowd of people in my caucus who said, ‘Not a penny more.’ Quite frankly, I didn’t know if the bills were going to pass.” Rep. Ma rk Buesgens ( RJordan) was not present for the special session. He was listed as “excused” in the Journal of the House on Tuesday, when the Legislature convened to vote on the budget agreement and end the shutdown.
SCHOOL SHIFTS The state will divert $700 million in aid for K-12 education through a funding shift, giving districts 60 percent of allocated funds for the school year and pledging to provide the remaining 40 percent at some point in the future. The move did not come as a surprise to Julie Cink, director of business affairs for the Prior LakeSavage Area School District. “It’s interesting because at the beginning of our budget process, I said, ‘The easiest thing for the state to do would be to shift us again,” she said. “In my opinion, they took the easy way out.” The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board approved its preliminary 2011-12 budget in June, in preparation for the new fi scal year, which began
on July 1. That document was prepared under the assumption that state education funding would once again be shifted at a 70 to 30 ratio. Around that same time, the legislators presented a proposal to Gov. Mark Dayton that included a 60 to 40 shift. “It was definitely on the radar,” she said. “You didn’t really know if it would come to fruition.” Funding shifts have in recent years become a popular alternative for the state to beef up its budget without technically cutting education. In the middle part of the last decade, when the eco nomic picture was considerably rosier, Minnesota school districts were funded at a ratio of 90 to 10. This meant that they received 90 percent of their allocated funding from the state during the fiscal year, and the remaining 10 percent would be paid the following year, simply due to the fact that funding is determined by the number of students enrolled in each district, and those numbers fluctuate throughout the year. In recent years, as the state’s wallet has thinned, that ratio dwindled from 90 to 10, down to 73 to 27, before falling to 70 to 30 for the 2010-11 school year. Days before the shutdown began, Ramsey County District Court Chief Judge Kathleen R. Gearin ruled that scheduled payments to state schools would continue during the government’s halt. During that time, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) funded schools at the original 90 to 10 ratio. District 719 has only received one payment since the shutdown, but Cink said the MDE had allotted for three payments at that level, leaving a pretty large question mark in the face of such a radical rate change to 60 to 40. “How they’ll take that 90
percent to 60 percent and meter that out to us will affect our cash flow,” Cink said. She also noted that, because the district typically receives its local property tax dollars during May and June, the July and August state funding payments tend to be relatively small. Di st rict 719 receives 77 percent of its revenue from the state, making it by far the largest source of the district’s funding. For the most recent fiscal year, the state allocated approximately $48 million in funding to District 719. The 60 to 40 shift means that the district will now fi nd itself operating with around $4.8 million less. However, the new education bill also includes a $50 boost to per pupil unit funding. The amount of money each school district gets is determined by enrollment under a formula that allocates $5,124 dollars per pupil unit. That number is set to increase by $50 for 2011-12 and $100 in 2012-13. For the immediate future, that will mean about $400,000 in extra revenue for District 719. To Cink, that’s not much in the face of $4.8 million delayed with no fi rm due date – but it will help. “We’ve made quite a few cuts the past few years,” she said. “It will defi nitely help us in future planning to have additional funds. It will help to offset any future reductions we would have to make.” The per pupil unit boost was inserted into the education bill as a cushion for districts that will be forced to take out loans as a result of the 60 to 40 funding shift. Cink anticipates that District 719, which has aggressively built up its fund balance over the last few years, may be able to make it through the impending fiscal year without needing to borrow.
“It’s the only reason we don’t have to borrow,” Cink stated. As a result, that additional $400,000 could help the district and its potentially dwindling enrol lment stave of f other cuts. District 719 will be able to use its fund balance for cash flow this year, but that doesn’t mean the forecast is full of blue skies. Cink said dollars will get tight around April and May and “minimally borrowing” may be an option. In June, the School Board approved establishment of a line of credit, which would allow the district to borrow up to 95 percent of its average monthly expenditures for a period of 45 days. According to Cink, the line of credit is an attractive short-term option for the district to get through funding squeezes because there’s no set-up fee and the interest rates are lower. “It gives us much more flexibility,” she said. “It’s a shorter borrowing period.” Initially, setting up the line of credit was done in case state education funding was halted during the shutdown. But now, because the district already has the line of credit, Cink said she’s exploring possibly using it if the district fi nds itself in a pinch due to current and future funding shifts. But state government is not like a light switch. Though employees are back to work, they’ve got three weeks to make up. For schools and the MDE, this may mean delays in Adequate Yearly Progress results, holdups for teacher licensure renewals and delayed levy certifications. “In the three weeks [the MDE has] been off, we haven’t been getting reports from them,” she said of the department, which was down to six work-
LIVESREMEMBERED Betty Lou Hovanetz
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Gracing this world on June 22, 1928 in Minneapolis, Betty was the daughter of Andrew and Louise (Kramer) Nelson. Being the oldest of eight children, Betty was a motherly figure to her brothers and sisters. At the age of 13, she had her first job at the local bakery in Minneapolis. On Oct. 14, 1944 Betty married John Hovanetz. Her life was fulfilled, when she was blessed with two children, Barbara and John. Sitting on the sideline, Betty cheered on her children in their sporting activities. Throughout her life, Betty’s focus has been the needs of her husband, John, children, grandchildren and later on her great-grandchildren. She always put other people’s needs first, before her own. In the 1960’s, Betty was one of the original employees of the Minnesota Room. During her tenure, she received the Distinguish Award several times. A faithful servant of the Lord and an active member of the Aldrich Presbyterian Church in Minneapols, Betty assisted with a lot of the church’s catering. She was instrumental in the Mother/Daughter Banquets held at the church. Betty and John moved from Minneapolis to Bloomington to Edina and eight years ago, they moved to Prior Lake. While residing in Prior Lake, she was an active classroom volunteer at Westwood Elementary School, where her granddaughter, Amy taught school. Here she was known as ‘Grandma Betty.’ In her spare time, Betty enjoyed knitting, playing Bridge and 500. An excellent cook, she has now passed down her recipes to her grandchildren and even the great-grandchildren. She was known for her peach cobbler pie and split pea soup. For over 20 years, John and Betty wintered in Phoenix and enjoyed their trailer at Clearwater Lake during the summer. She treasured the’ girls only’ summer trips. She remained close to her siblings through the years. An unselfish wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Betty was strong, courageous and very loving. A resident of Prior Lake, Betty was 83 years young when she passed away peacefully the early morning hours of Friday, July 15, 2011 at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee. Betty is forever loved and will be deeply missed by husband, John; daughter, Barbara (Gerald) Gray of Prior Lake; son, John (Lee) Hovanetz of Brooklyn Park; grandchildren, Rob (Kathi) Gray, Christy Hovanentz, Cory (Dani) Hovanetz: great-grandchildren, Jenn and Jess Steel, Alex, Sean and Scott Gray and twins, Ava and Izzy Hovanetz; siblings, Jeanne Jeppesen of Bloomington, John Nelson of Prior Lake, Bea Bramwell of Eden Prairie, Wayne (June) Nelson of Bloomington; and other loving relatives and friends. Betty is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amy Lou Carney; parents; siblings, Andrew (Kathy) Nelson, Bernice (Allan) Boehland, Rose Marie (Earl) Konbel; brother-in-law, Dick Jeppesen; sister-in-law, Neta Nelson. A visitation was held Monday, July 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake. The Celebration of Life Service was Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Prior Lake. Pastor Ron Nicholas officiated. The pallbearers for Betty were Rob and Kathi Gray, Christy Hovanetz, Cory and Dani Hovanetz and Laurie Vinge. Betty will be laid to rest at a private family graveside service at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Betty’s final wish is for you and your family to celebrate some extra time together in memory of her, instead of giving memorials or flowers. A special thank you is extended to the staff at Friendship Manor Nursing Home for their love, compassion and care of Betty during the last months. Arrangements made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
Joseph “Joe” Rezab, 87, of Prior Lake, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011. Survived by children, Joyce (Bob) McAllister of Prior Lake, Joseph (Laurie) Rezab of Bloomington, John (Pat) Rezab of Crystal, James (Kelly Lacey) Rezab of Murrieta, CA, Janean (Rick) Cummings of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Cisewski of Richfield. Preceded in death by wife, Carmen Rezab; parents, Carl and Marie Rezab; sister, Mary Rose; brother-inlaw, Arnie Cisewski. Funeral Mass Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. with visitaion from 9 -10 a.m., all at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.
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Jacquelynn D. Schwartz La Clair Jacquelynn D. Schwartz La Clair, 31, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2011. Born Nov 10, 1979 in Palos, IL, Jacquelynn graduated from Arizona State University in 2002. This is also where Jacquelynn met David La Clair, the love of her life. Jacquelynn loved kids and especially helping underprivileged kids. It was this love that led her to volunteer for and then work for the Boys and Girls Club of America upon graduation. This included leading up to her being the director of the Boys and Girls club in Bisbee, AZ from 2002-2004. When David moved to Virginia for work in 2004, Jacquelynn followed six months later. In 2006, David started Insignia Technology, a local defense contracting firm. Jacquelynn was his second employee. Insignia has received numerous local and national awards for its success and much of this can be attributed to Jacquelynn's impact as the business has grown. After a year-long engagement, Jacquelynn and David were married just under six weeks ago on June 4, 2011 at a beautiful ceremony on the water in Yorktown, VA with more than 175 family and friends in attendance. This was the most incredible moment of their lives. They left for a two week honeymoon on June 11. Jacquelynn was a beautiful and loving individual that made a positive impact on every life that she touched. She always had a kind word and smile for everyone she met. She was the most thoughtful of individuals – always placing others ahead of her. Jacquelynn was active, and enjoyed a variety of activities. Her favorites included boating with her husband David, and adoring their 18 month old Labrador - Ginger. Jacquelynn represents the best in all of us and will be with us forever in our hearts and souls. Her legacy will reside in the thousands of individuals that she has touched through the years and the positive impact she has made on their lives. There is no doubt that the world is a worse place without her in it. Jacquelynn – you will never be forgotten. Her survivors include her loving husband, David L. La Clair; parents, John and Beverly Schwartz; brother, Garrett (Maria) Schwartz; sisters, Christy (Dave) Williams, Jennifer (Ruben) Sandoval, Lisa (Brad) Evenson, Amy (Alex) Mackenzie; grandparents, John and Ruthe Schwartz; inlaws, Charles and Claudia La Clair, Chip (Audrey) La Clair; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored dearly. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, July 23 at Weymouth Funeral Home, 12746 Nettles Dr., Newport News, VA. Funeral services will begin at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been setup in Jacquelynn’s name with the Boys and Girls Club, Virginia Peninsula, an organization near and dear to Jacquelynn. Please send donations to 1185 Rock Landing Dr., Newport News, VA 23606. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home.
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TRANSIT CUTS Beard, the House Transportation Committee chairman, was unhappy with how the transportation funding package ended up. Shakopee Transit says it will lose $66,000 per year due to cuts to suburban bus operators on top of already being forced to lower its reserves. But the Metropolitan Council, which decried service cuts and fare hikes to Metro Transit, is going to backfi ll cuts to Metro Transit. “I was misled,” Beard said. “[The Met Council] sat there almost with tears in their eyes, saying they need extra money or there’ll be big cuts and we all had to skin the game.” In negotiations, Met Council members said a fare increase would be required to Metro Transit, Beard said. But before the bill was even heard, the council issued a press release announcing no service cuts. Meanwhile, the council had demanded $12.5 million from suburban transit, city officials said. This would have been taken from their savings. Beard got the suburban reduction lowered to $7 million, with the loss taken from operating dollars rather than more from savings. He said walking from the negotiating table was a difficult proposition, given the shutdown. Without a Metro Transit fare hike, Shakopee can’t raise its rates, Beard said. Beard said he will push to separate transit authority from the Met Council. “This is just not working out,” he said. “The Met Council is the schoolyard bully.”
Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime. And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sand of time -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We want to express our appreciation to all our friends and family for your support and generosity through our loss of husband and father, Steve Bauman. Special thanks to Dan Erickson (Boone) and John Mullenmeister for taking care of the Cleary Lake celebration and for everything else – the list of what you both did would go on and on. Kenny and Sue Trenda and Mike Bardon for always being the best neighbors’ a family could ask for; and his extended family at St. Francis Cardiac Rehab, without all you, he would not have survived as long as he did. We also appreciate Pastor Steve Cozad, Charles Sunder & the staff at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, and the Prior Lake V.F.W. for a beautiful military farewell. Your caring thoughts, heartfelt prayers, and kind deeds have surrounded us with love and will be remembered always. The family of Steve Bauman
Gloria Ann (Drees) Walpole Gloria Walpole of Fairport, NY passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, LCDR John P. Walpole (USNR-RET) and sons, James and John. Gloria is loved and will be dearly missed by her surviving children, Michael (Sandra) Walpole, Pamela Walpole, Mary (Jon) Kuntz, Jill (Gerard) Edd and Suzanne (Peter) Trombley; grandchildren, Renee (Chris), Shauna, Alexandra, Victoria, Thomas, Jacqueline and James; brother, Matthew (Anne) Drees; sisters, Lois Rademacher and Alice Scherer; many nieces, nephews and friends. Gloria was born in Crookston, MN on June 19, 1924, the daughter of Mathias Drees and Marion Dorzinski. She was one of eleven children and spent most of her early life on a farm in Dorothy, MN. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from St. Hilaire High School in 1942 and then attended Normal School/Teacher's Training and taught in Red Lake Falls, MN. She also received a license in cosmetology. In her later years,she was employed at C.R.Bard in Glens Falls, NY. As a military wife, she enjoyed being stationed in various parts of the country, including Hawaii, California, New Orleans and Rhode Island. A woman of deep compassion, she exhibited tremendous strength in the face of great personal loss. This quality allowed friends, family and even strangers to gravitate to her for consolation. Gloria would like to be most remembered for her devotion to her family and her faith. The family received friends at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 41 S. Main St., Fairport, NY 14450 (Village location). Calling hours were 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport, NY.
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Daisy and Duke had a family once, until one day they found themselves lying on the concrete floor of a shelter, their family having lost its home to foreclosure. They spent months in that Nebraska shelter, the fur on their elbows so worn down by the concrete that their skin was raw. The yellow labs came within about 24 hours of being euthanized because the shelter couldn’t find a suitable home for them. A rescue group in Iowa saved them from death row, and Secondhand Hounds, a Twin Cities rescue, brought them to Minnesota. That’s when a woman who lives between Prior Lake and Jordan (she only wants to be identified as “Leslie”) signed on as their foster. “She said, ‘We can’t let these dogs be euthanized,’” dog trainer Leda Blom recalls Leslie saying. Blom, who has trained Leslie’s own dogs, was hired to train Daisy and Duke. In just one week, they went from having major separation anxiety to being comfortable sleeping in their air-conditioned digs at night without human supervision. This week, Daisy and Duke were adopted to a loving Twin Cities family, said Emily Hawk, adoption coordinator for Secondhand Hounds. “They will remain together and have a big, fenced yard to play in,” Hawk said.
A WHOLE NEW WORLD Blom taught Daisy the word “careful” so she knows when she’s about to bump into an object. Daisy also relies on her keen senses of smell and hearing to get around. But unfailingly, Duke serves as Daisy’s guide. He showed her how to go in and out of the doggy door from the fenced yard to the outbuilding that has become their temporary home. “He only went through
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Blom plays fetch with Duke and Daisy before the dogs cool off in the pool. about five times, showing her how to do it, and then Daisy poked her head through and went in,” Blom says, smiling. Leslie offered to pay for one month of Blom’s training when Daisy and Duke found their permanent family, and she even talked to an eye specialist about whether Daisy could qualify for eye surgery. “How many people would do that for a 10-year-old dog?” Blom asks. Blom, of Lakeville, has trained dogs nearly her entire life. Her parents are both trainers, and her mom was a dog groomer for 20 years. She runs an in-home training company, Leda-K9, in which she visits people’s homes to help them train and improve the behavior of their dogs.
“I was raised doing this,” she says. As Daisy and Duke happily licked Blom’s face at Leslie’s home early this week, their adoption was pending. It was clear they were in good hands. “They have the strongest bond we have ever seen from two dogs,” their adoption profile read. “These are two of the most normal dogs you will ever see,” Blom says. “They have forgiven people for what they went through.” For more information on adoptable pets, visit www. petfinder.com. For more on Secondhand Hounds, see www.secondhandhounds. org or check out the rescue’s Facebook page (Secondhand Hounds Animal Rescue).
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Heat wave subsides, showers on the way were over 11 degrees above average – including a recordsetting low on July 20. The rainfall on July 15 was easily a record for the date and was my third wettest daily rainfall in my 29 years here. The only days that saw more rain were July 2, 1992 with 4.28 inches and July 24, 1985 with 5.08 inches. The outlook is for an end to the heat wave, but temperatures will still be a bit above average until the weekend,
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when they return to average. We reach the midpoint of meteorological summer next week as the average temperature peaks at 73 degrees. There is a good chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend and again by the middle of next week, but no severe weather or torrential downpours are in sight. By Jonathan Cohen, Prior Lake observer for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District
High 72 72 83 87 90 91 90
Low 60 67 69 77 74 78 78^
Dew pt. midnight 64 68 77 78 76 76 62
4” soil temp 74 77 80 82 83 84 82
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Free nitrate water testing available Scott County, in partnership with the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will offer a free nitrate water-testing clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 30 at the County Highway Garage, 600 Country Trail E., Jordan. Nitrates are the most common contaminants in Minnesota’s groundwater, and in some areas of the state, a significant number of wells have high nitrate levels. Experts recommend that private well owners who get their drinking water from wells should test their water regularly. To participate in the testing, homeowners are asked to bring at least a half cup of water in preferably a clean plastic or clean glass container. To get a good sample, allow the tap to run five to 10 minutes before fi lling the container. Homeowners with distillation units, reverse osmosis or other nitrate removal systems should take two water samples – one before and one after the treatment process. This will determine if the system is working. Homeowners with just
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a water softener need to take one sample, either before or after the water passes through the water softener. Samples should be taken no more than 24 hours before the testing and must be kept refrigerated prior to testing. To ensure accurate results, homeowners should mark the container with their name, phone number and a well identification number if more than one well is sampled. Homeowners who wish to remain anonymous should choose an easily recognized “code number� to identify their sample. It is not necessary to provide information about the well or well location. Samples will be analyzed on the spot. The process usually takes less than five minutes and results will be given directly to the homeowner. If the nitrate level in a sample is elevated, clinic staff can refer the homeowner to certified labs that will retest the water. For more information, contact Dan Miller at (952) 492-5424 or dmiller@co.scott.mn.us.
Participation fees will go up $10 for nine Prior Lake High School sports beginning with the 2011-12 athletic seasons. The fee hike will affect football, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, wrestling, baseball, softball and lacrosse. The $10 increase will go toward funding baseline concussion testing for student athletes in all sports. Students can take the test in optimal health and then, in the event of a concussion, athletes take the test again to gauge the severity of the brain injury. The assessment, similar to ones used in professional sports leagues, is not currently mandated by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), which governs state secondary-level sports). However, Activities Director Eric Rodine, who presented the fee increases at the meeting, said the district was taking a “proactive� approach because he anticipates the evaluation will soon be required by the MSHSL. The board vote also included a stipulation to raise the cap on family participation fees from $650 to $800. Rodine said approximately 10 percent of the families whose student athletes’ participation fees total more than $650 will see cost increases as a result of the change.
Superintendent gets good review The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board approved its annual review summary for Superintendent Sue Ann Gruver on July 11. The board found that “Gruver has met, and in some cases exceeded, expectations in her duties� and “determined the superintendent
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Board OKs change to credit policy It’s now official: High school grade-point averages will no longer be affected by eighth-grade advanced math credits for Prior Lake-Savage Area School District students. A new policy reflects the board’s decision that high-school course requirements met in earlier grades will be acknowledged on student transcripts, but the grades earned will not be counted in students’ high school grade-point averages. The change came about specifically in regard to eighth-grade advanced math, which will now have its credits treated similarly to certain middle school foreign language courses. The policy will go into effect beginning with the 2011-12 school year. Meryn Fluker
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The annual Lakefront Days meda l lion conti nues, wit h the second and third clues below. Additional clues will be posted Saturdays and Wednesdays at www.plamerican.com and www.medallionhunts.com/ events/1014 until the medallion is found. The person who finds the medallion should bring it to Kelly Meyer at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. The winner will receive $200 and a chance to be in the Lakefront Days parade on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Clue No. 2 Wetlands and rocks abound. Near water’s edge will I be found.
Clue No. 3 You’ll love the trails hard and soft And check the trees to see their loft. Look ye now for the stately one And your trip will near be done. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Find this medallion somewhere on public property in Prior Lake, and win $200 (and a ride in the Lakefront days parade).
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neighborhood party with the city is 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2 9. A ny request s rec eive d a f t er t h at t i me c a n not b e honored. Voice mail messages can be left for Officer Maureen O’Hehir at (952) 447-9874. The following information should be included: Contact person’s name and phone number; address where the party will be held or a park name; and time the event will be held. Also include a ballpark figure of how many children and adults might attend. Most parties go from 6 until 8 or 9 pm. The city cannot give exact times that police and fi re representatives will arrive. The Minnesota Crime Prevention Association sponsors the annual event in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies. For more information, visit www.mncpa.net.
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EDA to discuss business plans The city’s Economic Development Authority will meet for a work session from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 25 in the Parkview Community Room at City Hall. Discussion topics may include business plans, fiber optics and funding sources.
Planning meeting is canceled The Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting set for Monday, July 25 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at City Hall. For more information, call (952) 447-9810.
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Experts recommend that you stick to improvements likely to increase your home’s resale appeal and value. There’s no such thing as a guaranteed return on investment, but some home improvements have a better value track record than others. A basement remodel will recoup 70 percent of its cost at resale, according to the 20102011 Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report. Adding a bathroom returns more than 53 percent of your investment, while modernizing a kitchen can bring back 72.8 percent.
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plan and three months to build, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. You can improve the overall look and feel of a kitchen with a lot less work and money simply by refurbishing what you have. Some refurbishing options include refaced cabinets instead of new, resurfaced countertops or an added backsplash, updated flooring and under-cabinet task lighting. Regardless of the project you plan to undertake, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most for your money. Here are some general tips from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI):
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MURPHY-HANREHAN PARK RESERVE
RIVER VALLEY LEAGUE
Jays hot, cold Intense heat takes toll on slumping PL BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
PHOTO COURTESY OF THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage, one of most challenging bike trials in Three Rivers Park District, has three competitions slated in a seven-week span, starting Wednesday, July 27 with the Murphy Mountain Bike Sprint Series.
Tough terrain ahead Local, challenging mountain bike trail is about to get busy BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
The mountain biking trails are Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage are not for the faint of heart. The bumpy, challenging 10-mile trail will test the skills of the most seasoned riders, who seek thrilling off-road adventures. It will also be plenty busy trough mid-September. The annual Murphy Mountain Bike Sprint Series will begin Wednesday, July 27. It’s a series of four 10-mile time trials with the other three races set for Aug. 3, Aug. 10 and Aug. 17. The event is put on by Three Rivers Park District and is cosponsored by Freewheel Bike. Following the sprint series is the Murphy Menace 50 set for Aug. 19. The Murphy Menace consists of 50 loops on the single-track course. It’s all about endurance and mental fortitude as riders battle the
elements and themselves. The final race at MurphyHanrehan is set for Sept. 17. It’s the Muscle Milk Woodsy. That race is 8.9 miles long and all the proceeds will go to Forests Forever, a program of Three Rivers Park District to help ensure that generations to come will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors. Through donations, Forests Forever helps “reclaim woodlands that have been lost to agriculture and development, restoring these areas to their pre-settlement state and providing critical habitat for wildlife threatened by urban spread.” The Muscle Milk Woody is limited to the fi rst 500 entrants. To enter, go to www. musclemilkwoodsy.com. To enter the Murphy Menace 50 or the Murphy Mountain Bike Sprint Series call (763) 559-6700 or visit www. threeriversparkdistrict.org. Pre-registration is discounted, but racers can register the
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same day if space is available. And don’t forget to bring your helmet to all three races. They are required to compete. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve is considered one of the toughest and most challenging single-track courses in the Twin Cities. There are plenty of signature spots on the trail, including 45 feet of a narrow bridge that has five drops that are spaced nine feet apart. The first four drops are eight inches, but the last one is about a foot. The bridge is 30 inches wide and four total feet of the ground. Riders also need to watch out for poison ivy, prickly ash and wild parsnip that grow in the area and along the trail. According to www.trimbleoutdoors.com, the trail “combines three loops of increasing difficulty on one of Minneapolis’ longer single-track trails. Warm up on the beginner loop, a wide dirt trail through prai-
rie, before reaching the woods and the intermediate loop near mile 0.5. “The intermediate trail’s hard-packed dirt surface is rougher and there are more rocks and several bridges as you wind along the side of a hill to the advanced loop connector at mile 1.9. The 6.3-mile advanced loop begins with a two-way bridge and is packed with technical elements: trees, rocks, a skinny boardwalk and a couple quick climbs.” One comment on www.dirtworld.com described MurphyHanrehan’s trail like a “Texas giant roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas. You go up a lot of hills (including one big one at the start), then scream downward until you get to the next uphill. It’s defi nitely a thrill a minute.” It’s been estimated that the more experienced riders can the finish the course in roughly 45 minutes, while the average time is about 70 minutes.
The Prior Lake Jays are hot and cold with the postseason fast approaching. The Jays dropped its fourth straight game July 17 in the oppressive heat, falling 7- 4 at Chaska in a River Valley League game. The Jays suffered a 7-2 loss in seven innings to the St. Paul Pirates at home the day before in a non-league game, also played in sticky, humid conditions. Meanwhile, the Jays had to postpone their Section 4B standings game July 18 versus Inver Grove Heights due to both teams having multiple players affected by the record humidity. So, as it stands with the Section 4B playoff set to start July 31, you can say the Jays (12-11 overall, 7-4 in the East Division of the RVL) are sort of hot and cold at this point. Prior Lake also had its RVL game at Shakopee July 15 postponed due to rain and reset for Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Jays are playing at Inver Grove Heights in a makeup game today (Saturday, July 23). Prior Lake still has a makeup game with the Savage Outlaws to try to get in before the playoffs. The Jays are playing at Rosemount in a Section 4B game Sunday, July 24 at 5 p.m. Prior Lake is 2-3 in Section 4B games. Savage is 8-0 and will be the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, while Rosemount is 4-3 and Inver Grove Heights is 0-7. So Rosemount and Prior Lake will likely meet in the opening round of the doubleelimination playoffs with the top two qualifying for the Class B state tournament, which begins Aug. 19.
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Summer duel remains tight Adam Royle of Lonsdale and Chad Walen of Prior Lake continued their close summer duel July 17 in Super Late Models action at Raceway Park. Both won their heats, while Royle edged Walen in the 30-lap feature race to stay on top in the season points standings. Only one point separates the two drivers in the standings with Royle leading with 767. Donny Reuvers of Dundas is a distant third (728), followed by Rick Burns of Vesel (657) and Mark Lamoreaux of Bloomington in fi fth (629). Royle has won five of the last seven Super Late Model main events. He also has a second-, third- and fourth-place showing. Walen has never fi nished lower than third in a feature this summer, winning twice, taking third four times and fi nishing runner-up twice. Racing action continues Sunday, July 24 starting at 6 p.m. For more, go to www.goracewaypark.com or call (952) 445-2257. Meanwhile, other feature winner from July 17 included:
Justin Kotchevar of Shakopee in Bombers, Brent Kane of Lonsdale in Hobby Stocks, Tom Sibila of Chaska in Mini Stocks, Andrew Benhardus of Minnetonka in Short Trackers and Danny Johnson of Lakeville in the fi rst Figure 8s race and Ricky Martin of Farmington in the second one. Martin is the points leader in Figure 8s with 950, which is 42 better than Mark Bronstad of Maple Plain and 43 clear of Johnson and Todd Wilson of Burnsville. John Lebens of Shakopee is in fi fth (883). In Hobby Stocks, Kane’s win kept him well ahead in the points lead (571). Bryan Turtle of Chaska is second (547), followed by Arthur Woodworth of Chanhassen (545), Jeremy Wolff of Chaska (536) and Michael Gilomen of Northfield (529). Mark Hawes, who’s sixth in points (520), was runner-up to Kane in the feature. In Short Trackers, Erica Waibel of Shakopee leads in points (594). She was runnerup in the feature to Benhardus, who is third in points
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American Legion State Poll BASEBALL CLASS AA 1. Burnsville 2. Eden Prairie 3. Coon Rapids 4. Eastview 5. Maple Grove 6. Tri-City Red 7. Maplewood Green 8. Wayzata 9. Grand Rapids 10. Stillwater 11. Bemidji 12. Robbinsdale Cooper 13. Fergus Falls 14. Rochester A’s 15. Bloomington Gold 15. Excelsior 17. Mankato National 18. St. Cloud Chutes 18. Winona 20. Lino Lakes 20. Osseo 20. Rochester Patriots 20. Minneapolis Southwest 20. Lakeville South
Amateur Baseball DAKOTA-RICE-SCOTT LEAGUE STANDINGS White Division Team W St. Patrick 17 Prior Lake 10 Montgomery 9 Shakopee 6
L 4 11 13 15
Blue Division Team W St. Benedict 13 New Market 13 Union Hill 10 Webster 2
L 7 8 10 20
Red Division Team Lonsdale New Prague Elko Faribault Veseli
L 5 7 3 13 15
W 16 14 8 7 6
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 12 Fairfax 8 Gaylord 7 St. Peter 7 Winthrop 2
L 4 8 9 9 14
Central Division Team W Belle Plaine 12 Chanhassen 9 Arlington 6 LeSueur 4 Henderson 3
L 4 7 10 12 13
East Division Team Chaska Shakopee Jordan Prior Lake Victoria
L 3 3 6 5 9
W 13 10 9 7 7
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.
Royle leads PL driver by a point BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
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Tucker Breitung of Prior Lake finished second in the 20-lap Dirt Modifieds feature race July 16 at Elko Speedway.
Plenty of race heat Prior Lake driver is runner-up at Dirt Nationals BY JIM BURNS AND TOM SCHARDIN Correspondent, tschardin@swpub.com
After two days of rain and cancellations, the drivers, fans and Elko Speedway officials were greeted with a hot, humid sunny day for an abbreviated version of the Dirt Nationals July 16. And the racing was well worth the wait with some of the best action coming in Elko Modifieds. Defending divisional champion Dan Wheeler of Columbia Heights held off Prior Lake’s Tucker Breitung for the hardfought win in the 20-lap main event. Other feature winners in-
cluded: Tim Brockhouse of Webster in Legends, Scott Biertzer in the IRA 410 Sprints and Chris Graf in the UMSS 360 Sprints. Action is returning to the asphalt today (Saturday, July 23) at Elko Speedway with six divisions of racing. For more info, go to www.elkospeedway. com or call (952) 461-7223. Meanwhile, in the Elko Modifieds, Wheeler began the main event on the outside of the second row and quickly ducked under Breitung for second place to begin his pursuit of leader Kylie Kath. As Kath and Wheeler tried to distance themselves from the 17-car grid, Dave Swearingen and Ryan Schluesner worked
under Dagan Heim to join the top five with Breitung, before Wheeler caught and passed Kath for the point on lap five. Once in the lead, Wheeler overcame four cautions and a late run by Breitung, sliding by the outside of Kath on lap 10 to earn the win. Schluesner charged home to edge Kath for a top-three fi nish. Breitung, 17, will be a senior this fall at Prior Lake High School, where’s also a successful wrestler for the Lakers. He helped the team to the school’s best-ever fi nish (third) at the Class AAA state tournament last winter.
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YOUTH PHOTOS
Correction: PL boys basketball at state In the July 23 edition of the Prior Lake American, an error was made in the “court celebration” story. The story said that the Prior Lake boys basketball program had never qualified for the state tournament in its history. The Lakers have in fact played in three state tournaments (1976, 1977 and 1978), including winning back-to-back Class AA state titles in 1977 and 1978.
PL Legion baseball team’s season ends
PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN
Prior Lake’s Casey Johnson had a hit and scored two runs in the Mudcats’ 5-4 loss at St. Benedict July 17 in a Dakota-Rice-Scott League game.
Playoffs next on diamond Struggling Mudcats will face Montgomery in first round BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
With the divisional playoffs already set, the Prior Lake Mudcats are hoping to break out of their mini funk. The Mudcats took a five-game losing streak in their DakotaRice-Scott League (DRS) game Thursday (results not available at press time) versus Lonsdale. Prior Lake’s final league game is set for Sunday, July 24 at New Market at 2 p.m. The Mudcats’ non-league game versus Randolph July 19 was cancelled due to the extreme heat. Prior Lake’s last two league losses were 4-3 at Elko July 15 and 5-4 to St. Benedict July 17, Despite the recent struggles, the Mudcats (15-13 overall) still managed to clinch second place in the White Division of the DRS with a 10-11 mark. That gives Prior Lake the home-field advantage in the first round of DRS playoffs, which start Wednesday, July 27. The Mudcats will take on Montgomery in a three-game series with the winner advancing to the Region 3C playoffs, which starts Aug. 10. The fi rst game will be at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Field at Memorial Park with game two set for Friday, July 29 in Montgomery at 8 p.m. A deciding game, if needed, will be in Prior Lake July 31 at 1 p.m. The Mudcats beat Montgomery twice in the regular season, winning 5-4 at home June 1 and
3-1 on the road two days later. For more on the Mudcats, go to www.priorlakebaseball.com or call the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800. Meanwhile, in the loss to St. Benedict, the Mudcats tried to overcome a 4-1 deficit after four innings but came up short. Trailing 5-2 in the eighth, the Mudcats scored two unearned runs. Gary Mariscal walked and Casey Johnson singled to open the inning. Mason Holmquist laid down a bunt and the ball was thrown away, allowing Mariscal and Johnson to score. But the rally ended there. Ben Morrison had an RBI single in the sixth for Prior Lake and he had an RBI groundout scoring Johnson in the first inning. Sean Greywitt took the loss on the hill, going six innings and allowing four runs. Jake Schmidt pitched the fi nal two innings, allowing one run. In the loss to Elko, Prior Lake again found itself behind early, trailing 3-0 after three innings. But a three-run fi fth inning brought Prior Lake all the way back, highlighted by Jake Lehrer’s two-run triple, which was followed by Ryan Rose’s RBI double. Elko broke the tie with a run in the sixth off losing pitcher Ryan White, who went six innings. Nick Reed pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Prior Lake had just four hits in the game with Noah Rezak getting two. He also had a stolen base and scored a run.
The Prior Lake American Legion baseball team ended the season with an 8-12 overall record, 3-8 in the District 3 League D standings. Burnsville had the top record in League D with a 12-2 mark (25-6 overall) and was the No. 1 seed in the 16-team District 3 playoffs. There are 33 teams in District 3 with 20 qualifying for the postseason. Prior Lake did not qualify for the playoffs.
TAGS Gymnastics taking fall registrations TAGS Gymnastics is now taking registrations for its Fall 8 week session that runs Sept. 6 through Oct. 29. Classes are offered to boys and girls of all ability levels ages 2 to 17. For more information, go to www.tagsgym.com or call one of the two locations: Apple Valley (952) 431-6445 or Eden Prairie (952) 920-5342.
Lakers Volleyball Camp is scheduled
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.
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The Jays also have RV L game versus Shakopee (July 26) and at Elko (July 28) to get in before the playoffs. For more on the Jays, go to www.priorlakebaseball.com or call the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800. In the loss to Chaska, the Jays trailed 7-0 after five innings, before mounting a small comeback. John Somrock drove in a run with a single and Jim Schroeder cracked an RBI double in a two-run seventh inning. T he Jays t acked on t wo more runs in the ninth on Sam Hoppe’s two-run single. The Jays brought the tying run to the plate with one out, but the late rally ended there.
Somrock finished 2 for 3 with two runs scored, while Ryan Mestnik was 2 for 2 with two runs scored. Doherty finished 2 for 5. Tim Garceau was saddled with the loss, pitching two innings. He walked four and allowed two hits and one run. Mu l lebach a nd Mest ni k pitched in relief for the Jays. In the loss to St. Paul, the Jays gave up five runs in the fi fth inning to fall behind 7-2. Prior Lake scored a run in the fi rst inning. Doherty singled and came around to score on double -play ba l l. Adam Cress had an RBI single in the fourth inning. Pat Galvin was saddled wit the loss. Through 23 games, Doherty leads the Jays with a .412 average, while Corey Goblirsch is hitting .368 and Jered Wasik is hitting .350.
The Prior Lake Athletics for Youth boys fifth- and sixthgrade Red lacrosse team recently took first place at the White Bear Invitational. The team members are, front row: Zach Smith. Second row, from left: Alex Rajda, Michael Kingbird, Hunter Totenhagen, Sam Schafer and Evan Herschi. Third row: Michael Haugen, Matthew Kingbird, Chris Curry, Charlie Ferrens, Carter Johnson, Jason Hegedus and Theo Smith. Fourth row: Kenneth Ebhardt, Carter Hunt, Chase Gackle and Jake Pirsch. Fifth row: Coaches Steve Hegedus, Nick Herschi and Brad Johnson. Not Pictured are Mason Fischer and Tyler Butler.
Second place The Minnesota Freeze 12U girls softball team recently took second place in the Eagan Down ‘N’ Dirty Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Kamille DiTommaso, Jasmine Ziegler and Maddy Larson. Second row: Jocelyn Kirk and Bridgie Kane. Third row: Nia Blanks, Grace Meidl, Emily Larson, Izzy Larscheid and Alycia Reese. Fourth row: Coach Dave Zeigler, coach Kris DiTommaso, Syd McCarthy and coach Bill Reese.
PL Hockey Blue Line Club fundraiser 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.
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.
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PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR
Lacrosse champs
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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Prior Lake’s Tony Doherty tries to avoid a tag at second base in the Jays’ 7-4 loss at Chaska July 17 in a River Valley League game.
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Breitung is a third-generation racer in his family and has been part of his father’s pit crew, as well as being the crew chief, since he was 6 years old. Breitung started racing his own car last year. He does all the work and fabrication for his vehicle, competing in Dirt Modified races in Eastern Wisconsin as well. Last year, Breitung finished 18th in the Dirt Modified feature at Elko Speedway. Meanwhile, in Legends at this year’s Dirt Nationals, the drivers were also competing in a national qualifying race. Brockhouse, the 2010 Dirt Masters divisional national champion, put the field on notice early as he dominated his heat and through the luck of the inversion was on the point when the green flew. Brockhouse quickly took advantage of his pole position as he quickly distanced him-
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(56 3) . That’s nine back of second-place Keith Palsrud of Rogers. Kevin Beamish of Minnetonka is fourth (532), followed by Matt Schaar of Hastings (523). I n Mi ni Stocks, Doug Schmitz of Shakopee leads in points (594). He was third in the feature, while Wade Gunderson of Richfield was second. Jason Heitz of Waconia is second in points (58 8 ),
self from the 21-car starting grid. And, despite a persistent challenge from Jon Lewerer, Brockhouse looked to be headed for the checkered flag. But something was changing behind Brockhouse and that was the runner-up position. Matt Hend reckson charged by Lewerer on lap 11 and set his sights on the leader. Over the fi nal nine markers, Hendreckson closed in on Brockhouse and ducked to the outside of the leader exiting turn four. But Brockhouse slid back underneath for the win by inches. In the IRA 410 sprints, Scott Biertzer followed up his heat win, with a wire-to-wire performance in the 25-lap main to earn the win. More information is available at www. irasprints.com. Topping off the action were the UMSS 360 Sprints and Graf made a bold pass of Forest Lake’s Jerry Richert on lap 17 of 20. Graf used lapped traffic to earn his third UMSS feature win of 2011.
followed by Jack Purcell of Bloomington (550), Justin Schelitzche of Lester Prairie (549) and Blake Dorweiler of Montgomery (531). I n Bombers, Kotcheva r leads the points race with 650, which is a good distance head of second-place Shawn Evans of Northfield (628). John Zumberge of Lexington is third (624), followed by Andrew Bisek of Belle Plaine (602) and Joe Tacheny of Mankato (590). Tacheny was runner-up in the feature behind Kotchevar, while Bisek was third.
Tourney winners The Prior Lake Gold 13AA baseball team recently took first place in the Richfield Tournament. The team members are, front row: Michael Gabbard (batboy). Second row, from left: Andy Krueger, Jack Bernick, Scott Friedrich, Connor Spang, Matt Cady and Ben Gabbard. Third row: Coach Lee Bernick, Dawson Rademacher, coach Kevin Spang, Devin Mays, coach Chuck Schrope, Joe Peller, coach Scott Gabbard, Brady Sloan, William Williams, coach Kevin Krueger and Josh Schrope.
First place The Prior Lake 10AAA baseball team recently took first place in the Forst Lake Classic and was second in the Shakopee and Apple Valley tourneys. The team members are, front row, from left: Carter Taney, Jackson Larscheid, Mason Wolf, Jake Veldman, Cole Buelow and Cole Green. Second row: Jaydon Olson, Tyler Kelley, Zach Wise, AJ Lattery, Mason Morrow and Jalen Wight.
In-house champs The Prior Lake Athletics for Youth recently crowned its in-house fifth- and sixth-grade softball champs. Members of the winning team included, front row, from left: Hailey MacGillivray and Kate Ruth. Second row: Anna Thomas, Alyssa Peterson, Emma Jackson, Teana Krolak, Ali Bornhorst and Lexi Larson. Third row: Coach Mick Dowell, Carley Dowell, Taylor Gutoske, Miranda Hobbs, Hannah Veit, Lexi Lyons, coach Mike MacGillivray, Lexi Hennen and coach Ted Hennen.
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publicnotices 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) PUBLIC NOTICE The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community plans to construct and operate the Organics Recycling Facility. The facility will replace the existing facility located at 2260 – 140th Street NW, northwest of the intersection of County Roads 42 and 83. The new facility will be operational in September 2011 and will be located south of County Road 16, east of County Road 83, and west of McKenna Road in existing farm field. Customers will access the site from County Road 83. The facility will utilize state-of-the-science methods to process organic items such as leaves, grass, brush, and food residuals into compost, a valuable soil amendment for growing plants. Two organizations, the U.S. Composting Council (http://compostingcouncil.org/factsheets-andfree-reports/) and Biocycle (http:// www.jgpress.com/biocycle.htm) provide much information regarding organics processing operations including benefits toward reducing greenhouse gases. Please contact the SMSC Land Department (952496-6136) with any questions and also check the Land Department website (http://www.smscland.org/ compost.html) for regular updates on the status of this project. (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7536) CEDAR LAKE TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CABLE FRANCHISE And NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A CABLE FRANCHISE Notice is hereby given that it is the intent of the Township Town Board of the Township of Cedar Lake, Scott County, Minnesota, to consider issuance of a franchise authorizing operation of a system to provide cable service in the Township. This notice is given in accordance with Minnesota law, Chapter 238. Notice is also given of a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of a cable franchise before the Township Town Board at the Township meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. on September 13th, 2011. Any person seeking to provide cable service must submit an application. Copies of the official application instructions are available upon request to Township clerk at 27750 Teale Avenue, New Prague, MN 56071. 1. Applications in response to this Notice must be submitted to the Township by 5:00 p.m., August 22nd, 2011. 2. Applications must be in writing, notarized, and consistent with the application instructions. Applicants must submit an original and two copies of the application. 3. Each application shall be submitted along with an application fee of $3,000 in the form of a check made payable to the Township of Cedar Lake, Minnesota. 4. Applicants are requested to be present at a public hearing before the Township Town Board beginning at 6:30 p.m. on September 13th, 2011. 5. The minimum system design and services to be offered must meet or exceed those required of the incumbent cable operator pursuant to the Township’s existing cable franchise. The desired design includes a system: serving the entire Township based on a reasonable service area/line extension policy; capable of delivering in excess of 100 video programmed channels with the potential for increasing channels; providing a reasonable number of public, educational and governmental access channels and reasonable access support, and; providing connections and free services to the Township Hall and other Township facilities. Desired operations and services include; reasonable rates; a mix, level and quality of programs and services comparable to other systems, and customer service and system maintenance plans to ensure the provision of high quality services to the subscriber. 6. Factors that will be considered in evaluating applications and making determinations are as follows: a. Compliance with the statutory requirements, this notice, and the application instructions; b. The proposed system design; c. The programs and services offered initially and plans and processes for adding programs and
services; d. The initial service area and the line extension policy; e. The time for construction and/or initial service provision; f. Customer service policies and system testing. g. The legal, technical, and financial qualifications of the applicant; h. The proposal for community services, including public, educational, and governmental access and/or institutional network services; and i.. Other factors deemed relevant by the Township Town Board. 7. In no event will submission of a conforming application entitle any applicant to receive a franchise and the Township expressly reserves the right to reject both conforming and non-conforming applications. 8. Any applicant(s) selected by the Township Town Board will be required to accept the Franchise granted within thirty (30) days after adoption. Applicants will be required to reimburse the Township for any expenses not covered by the application fee. 9. Any questions concerning applications should be directed to Robert T. Ruppe, P.O. Box 369 705 Central Avenue East. St. Michael, MN 55376, 763-497-1930. Given under my hand this 8th day of July, 2011. Arnita Novotny Clerk of Cedar Lake Township (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7537) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: 14. Other Civil Court File No. 70-CV-10-20400 SUMMONS The City of Prior Lake, Petitioner And The Property Owners of Inguandona Beach, Inc., the State of Minnesota, the County of Scott, and the heirs and assigns of Christine M. Hannen, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein. Respondents. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: the heirs and assigns of Christine M. Hannen, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Petitioner has started a lawsuit against you. The Petitioner’s Petition against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above named court. 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. YOU MUST REPLY 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 your Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: 400 One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Petitioner’s Petition. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Petition. If you believe the Petitioner should not be given everything asked for in the Petition, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE PETITION TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not respond 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 Petitioner everything asked for in the Petition. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Petition, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Petition. 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 help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE 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 Petition even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. This action involves, affects, or brings in question real property situated in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, described as follows: Inguadona Beach Lot-003. 8. The object of this action is for Petitioner the City of Prior Lake, as the charitable trustee and legal title holder of the real property for the benefit of “the Public” of Scott County and State of Minnesota, to obtain a court order under Minnesota Statute 501B.16, 501B.31, and 501B.46, authorizing the City of Prior Lake to transfer or otherwise dispose of the legal title to the real property described as Inguadona Beach Lot-003. Dated: July 11, 2011 NILAN JOHNSON LEWIS PA By: Suesan Lea Pace Reg. No. 199345 Mark J. Girouard Reg. No. 302880 Benjamin J. Rolf Reg. No. 386413 400 One Financial Plaza 120 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612)305-7500 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 16, 23 and 30, 2011; No. 7538) State of Minnesota Scott County District Court First Judicial District
Court File Number: 70-CV-10-20400 Case Type: Civil Other/Misc. Notice of Hearing MARK GIROUARD 400 ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA 120 SOUTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 The City of Prior Lake vs The Property Owners of Inguadona Beach Inc., The County of Scott, and the heirs and assigns of Christine M. Hannen You are notified of the following hearing date(s): August 16, 2011, Court Trial, 9:00 AM before No Judicial Officer Assigned at the following location: Scott County District Court, 200 4th Avenue West JC 115, Shakopee, MN 55379 You are expected to appear fully prepared. Dated: May 2, 2011 Gregory M. Ess Scott County Court Administrator (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 16, 23, and 30, 2011; No. 7539) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Board Chair Pratt, in the board room at the District Services Center on June 1, 2011 at 5:03 p.m. Board Members Present: Anderson, Murray, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf Administration Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Holmberg, Director of Business Affairs Cink, Director of Human Resources Mons A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the agenda. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the consent agenda as follows: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 – 0 Board Chair Pratt called for anyone wishing to address the board during the open forum segment on the board agenda regarding items not on the current agenda and there were none. A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the following candidates for employment, as presented: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the placement of Karoline Warner as the Jeffers Pond Elementary Principal, as presented. Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the additional staffing as follows: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Mike Murray, seconded by Tom Anderson, to choose to go with the self insured option, as presented. Motion carried: 7 - 0 School District Clerk Member Murray introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Member Ruelle: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION On file at the district office Director of Business Affairs Cink presented the following policy for a first reading: • 701.2 Fund Balance Policy A second and final reading will take place on June 27, 2011 after Policy Committee and Finance Committee review. A motion was made by Mike Murray, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to adjourn. Motion carried: 7 - 0 Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Mike Murray, Clerk/Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 23, 2011; No. 7541) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Board Chair Pratt, in the board room at the District Services Center on June 27, 2011 at 7:03 p.m. Board Members Present: Anderson, Murray, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf Administration Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Holmberg, Director of Business Affairs Cink, Director of Human Resources Mons A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Mike Murray, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the consent agenda as follows: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 – 0 items not on the current agenda and there were none. A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the following candidates for employment, as presented: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Rich Wolf, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the 2011 summer school staff, most are current district employees, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the following leaves of absence, as presented: On file at the district office Motion carried: 7 – 0 A resolution proposing to place teachers on unrequested leaves of absence was approved in May. A resolution placing staff on un-
requested leave of absence was presented. Member Murray introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: R E S O L U T I O N P L AC I N G TEACHERS ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE On file at the district office A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the 2010-11 Local 284 (Food Services) Agreement, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the MARSS/Targeted Services Secretary (N771), as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion as made by Rich Wolf, seconded by Mike Murray, to approve the 2011-12 preliminary budget, as presented. The final budget will be presented to the board for approval in December 2011. Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Mike Murray, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the adjustment to the 2010-11 budget, as presented. Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the 2011-12 health and safety application, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the recommended property/liability & workers comp insurance Renewal, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the 2011-12 City of Prior Lake Police Liaison Agreement, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the recommendation, as presented. Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Tom Anderson to table the approval of the 2012-13 calendar until a study on the early release dates takes place. Meet & Confer will have a chance for input on staff development days. Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the District Office & Board Monthly Activities Calendar for 2011-12, as presented. Motion carried: 7 – 0 The Policy Committee presented the first reading of the following policies: 1) 620: Credit for Learning 2) 610: Field Trips (Revision) Second and final reading will take place at the July 11, 2011 regular board meeting. The Policy Committee presented a second and final reading of a policy. A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the following policy, as presented: • 701.2 Fund Balance Policy Motion carried: 7 - 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Tom Anderson, to adjourn. Motion carried: 7 - 0 Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Mike Murray, Clerk/Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 23, 2011; No. 7542) ORDINANCE NO. 111-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1108.400 THROUGH 1108.423 OF THE CITY CODE TO UPDATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO VARIANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH MINNESOTA STATUTES The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that: 1. Section 1108.400 through 1108.423 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to delete the section in its entirety and to add the following language: 1108.400: VA R I A N C E S TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. This Section provides authority for Variances to the literal application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Minnesota Statutes 462.357 (subd. 6, subp. 2) states “variances may be granted when the applicant for the Variance establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the Zoning Ordinance.” When practical difficulties unique to an individual property would result from strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, the owner of the fee title to the property may apply for a Variance to the provisions of the Ordinance. The Board of Adjustment, or City Council upon appeal, may approve a Variance if it finds the Variance meets all of the criteria in Subsection 1108.406, and is not restricted by the limitations in Subsection 1108.407. The statutory authority to grant a variance is permissive and not mandatory. Even when a Variance application meets all of the criteria in Subsection 1108.406 and is not restricted by the limitations in Subsection 1108.407 the Board of Adjustment, or City Council, as the case may be, is not required to grant a Variance if doing so would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Whenever there is reference to a fee anywhere in this Section, the fee refers to the amount provided for in the Official Fee Schedule adopted annually by the City Council. 1108.401 Applications for Variances. Applications for Variances must be filed with the Zoning Administrator and must describe the exceptional conditions of the lot and the peculiar and practical difficulties claimed as a basis for the Variance. The City will not accept a Variance application if the Zoning Administrator determines the Variance is restricted by the limitations in Subsection 1108.407. 1108.402 Applications. All Variance applications must be signed by the fee owner(s) of the property. A complete application consists: An application on a form provided by the City, signed by the fee owner(s) of the property as it
appears in the records of County Auditor of Scott County. The application. A survey of the property showing all property lines, required setbacks, easements, existing structures, and all proposed structures. A map or plat showing the lands proposed for Variance and all lands within 350 feet of the boundaries of that property and the names and addresses of the owners of the lands in the area as they appear on the records of the County Auditor of Scott County or other appropriate records. If the Variance application involves a driveway or access to the property, the property owner(s) and applicant must demonstrate that the Variance, if granted, will not impair access to other platted lots. Any other materials required by the City. Any other materials or information the property owner and applicant believe support the Variance application and will assist the Board of Adjustment or the City Council, if there is an appeal, to reach a decision. 1108.403 Board of Adjustment Decides Variances. All Variance applications are considered and decided by the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment shall consider the effect of the strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance on the applicant’s property and the impact granting the Variance will have Comprehensive Plan. In addition the Board of Adjustment shall consider the requirements of all other applicable State Statutes, the information in the application, the information in the Staff Report and the criteria set out in Subsection 1108.406. The Board of Adjustment shall make specific findings relating to each of the criteria in Subsection 1108.406 to support its decision. 1108.404 Notice of Hearing. After receipt of a complete application, the Zoning Administrator shall set a date and publish notice of a public hearing before the Board of Adjustment. The public hearing must occur within 30 days after receipt of a complete application. The public hearing shall be held only after the notice required by subsection 1109.200 has been given. 1108.405 Public Hearings on Variance Applications. The Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing in accordance with Subsection 1109.200 to hear arguments for and against the proposed Variance. The Board of Adjustment may continue the hearing from time to time if a continued hearing is reasonably required. Final action on the proposed Variance must occur within 60 days from the date the complete application was received by the City, unless the City notifies the applicant in writing that it intends to extend the decision deadline by an additional 60 days. The written notice must state the reason the City is extending the decision deadline. 1108.406 Decision on Variance. The Board of Adjustment, or City Council upon appeal, may grant a Variance from the strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, if it finds all of the following criteria are satisfied: (1) There are practical difficulties in complying with the strict terms of the Ordinance. “Practical difficulties,” as used in connection with the granting of a Variance, means the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. (2) The granting of the Variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. (3) The granting of the Variance is necessary to permit the reasonable use of the property involved. (4) The practical difficulty is due to circumstances unique to the property not resulting from actions of the owners of the property and is not a mere convenience to the property owner and applicant. (5) The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or be detrimental to the health and safety of the public welfare. (6) The granting of the Variance will not result in allowing any use of the property that is not permitted in the zoning district where the subject property is located. 1108.407 L i m i t a t i o n s. No application for a Variance shall be accepted, and no Variance shall be granted by the City for any of the following: Land uses not specifically listed within a Use District. Floor elevations lower than the Flood Protection Elevation, or levels of flood protection required in the Flood Plain District. 1108.408 Conditions and Modifications. In granting a variance, the Board of Adjustment may impose such reasonable and appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be necessary to accomplish, to the extent possible under the circumstances, the purposes of the regulations or provisions which are to be varied or modified and to ensure compliance and protect adjacent properties, the character of the neighborhood, and the health, safety, or general welfare of the community. Any conditions must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the Variance. A Variance and any conditions and safeguards which were made a part of the terms under which the Variance was granted are binding upon the applicant/property owner and any subsequent purchaser, heir, or assign of the property. Any violation of the Variance or its conditions and safeguards shall be a violation of this Ordinance, shall nullify the Variance and be subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor. 1108.409 Appeals to the City Council. Any aggrieved person situated wholly or partly within 350 feet of the affected property, any officer or department representative of the City, any agency of the State with an interest in the property, or a Watershed District or Water Management Organization with jurisdiction may appeal the decision of the Board of Adjustment to the City Council pursuant to
subsection 1109.400. A decision of the Board of Adjustment shall not become effective until the end of the appeal period has expired. If a timely appeal is filed, the decision of the Board of Adjustment shall not become effective until the City Council has rendered a decision on the appeal. 1108.410 Pay m e n t o f Fees. No application for a Variance, appeal from the decision of the Board of Adjustment on a Variance decision, or application for an extension of a Variance will be considered until the applicable fees have been paid. 1108.411 Assent Form. No Variance which is approved subject to conditions is valid until the property owner and applicant for the Variance have signed an Assent and Consent form and the approved exhibits agreeing to the terms and conditions applicable to the Variance. 1108.412 Variance Must be Recorded. The resolution approving a Variance shall include the legal description of the property and a list of any conditions imposed by the Board of Adjustment. A certified copy of the resolution shall be filed with the Scott County Recorder and evidence of recording provided to the Zoning Administrator. 1108.413 Revocation and Cancellation of a Variance. A Variance may be revoked and canceled if the Zoning Administrator determines the property has been used in a manner that violates any of the conditions or requirements imposed as a condition to approval of the Variance, or has violated any other applicable laws, ordinances, or enforceable regulation. The following procedures shall apply to revocations and cancellations: (1) The Zoning Administrator shall provide written notice of the violation to the property owner and person(s) whose name(s) appeared on the original application for the Variance. The notice shall be delivered in person or by certified mail, a minimum of 10 days prior to the date set for a hearing before the Board of Adjustment. Notice shall also be served upon the occupants of the property subject to the Variance. If no occupant can be found, notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon such premises. Service shall be effective on the date of mailing, personal service or posting. (2) The notice shall advise the property owner and person(s) whose name(s) appear on the Variance application and occupant of the premise (collectively “Noticed Parties”) of the nature of the violation and the date set for the Board of Adjustments to conduct a hearing on the violation. The notice must advise the Noticed Parties of their right to address the Board of Adjustments, to ask questions and to present evidence and testimony and to have individuals testify on their behalf at the hearing. The Noticed Parties shall be jointly and severable responsible for reimbursing the City for any City costs incurred, including attorney’s fees, pursuant to Subsection 1109.902. 1108.414 Expiration of Variance. All Variances shall be null and void and canceled, solely by the passage of time and without any action by the City, if 1 year has elapsed from the date of the adoption of the resolution granting the Variance if there is no evidence that substantial use or progress has occurred on the property or premise subject to the approved Variance. 1108.415 Expiration of Variances. The 1 year period used in this Ordinance to compute time to determine whether a Variance has been canceled or revoked shall begin with the date of adoption of the resolution granting the Variance. 1108.416 Extension of Variance. The owner of the property subject to a Variance may, by application and payment of the fee set by the City Council, apply for an extension of the 1 year Variance period. The application to extend the Variance request must be filed with the Zoning Administrator a minimum of 30 days before the expiration date of the Variance, but such request shall not be filed more than 60 days before the expiration date. The Board of Adjustment may, by resolution, extend a Variance for a reasonable period of time not to exceed 1 year. 1108.417 Denial. Variances may be denied by resolution of the Board of Adjustment. A resolution of denial shall constitute a finding by the Board of Adjustment that the conditions required for approval do not exist. 1108.418 Duration and Enforcement. Variances shall remain in effect as long as the conditions stated in the permit are observed. Failure to comply with those conditions results in termination of the Variance. 1108.419 Reimbursement of City Costs. No Variance shall become valid until the applicant has paid to the City all fees due according to subsection 1109.900. 1108.420 Building Permits. No building permit shall be issued for any property for which the Board of Adjustment has approved a Variance until, the appeal period has expired, the applicant has paid to the City all required fees, has signed an assent form, and has filed any required letter of credit. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 18th day of July, 2011. ATTEST: Frank Boyles City Manager Mike Myser Mayor (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 23, 2011; No. 7543) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VARIANCES FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A PROPERTY WITHIN THE R-1 ZONING DISTRICT You are hereby notified that
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continued from previous page the Prior Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at Prior Lake City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota Street SE, on: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting variances from the Zoning Ordinance requirements to allow for the subdivision of a R-1 zoned residential property into three lots. APPLICANT: Jason Miller SUBJECT SITES: PID# 250270230, 25027240, 250270250. Legally described as follows: Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, CANDY COVE PARK, as platted and of record in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota. If you are interested in this issue, you should attend the hearing. Questions related to this hearing should be directed to the Prior Lake Community Development & Natural Resources Department by calling 447-9810 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Planning Commission will accept oral and/or written comments. Oral or written comments should relate to how the proposed construction and requested variances are or are not consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and variance hardship criteria. Prepared this 19th day of July 2011. Jeff Matzke, Planner City of Prior Lake (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 23, 2011; No. 7544)
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to get to know some new artists, Naya said. “People don’t know a lot of these acts when they get there. Even though folks don’t necessarily know who an artist is, it’s always going to be a fantastic time with the music, and that’s part of the adventure,” Naya said. “People go away and say, ‘I’ve just got to get to that CD tent.’ The lines in the merchandise tent were very long. People were loving that they could meet the artists after the show.” A problem with the event’s temporary liquor license nearly threw a major wrench in everyone’s plans. The license didn’t get to the state in time for approval before state operations shut down on July 1, so the Prior Lake City Council had to change city ordinance by declaring the event a “community festival.” The move allowed liquor vendors with a valid on-sale liquor license and a buyer’s card to provide beer and wine at the event. “It was certainly a curveball for us,” Naya said. We partnered in the end with the Roasted Pear in Burnsville, because we could put them under the umbrella of food and liquor. We certainly sold a lot of beer and wine that day.” Food options also greatly expanded over the festival’s first year, when food sold out by 7:30 p.m. This year, about 20 different vendors sold everything from mini donuts to walleye fingers to bacon-wrapped rib tips. The third annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, already in the planning stages, is set for July 14, 2012. For more information, visit www.lakefrontjazz. com or keep up with the latest news on Facebook and Twitter.
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vs. Sioux City Explorers July 22: Friday Night FIREWORKS presented by Xcel Energy (7:05 p.m.) July 23: National Hot Dog Day with a Tweeting Wiener Boxer Shorts Giveaway (first 1,501 adults) presented by 5 Eyewitness News (7:05 p.m.) July 24: “Baseball For All” with a pre-game clinic hosted by Justine Siegal. Kids run the bases and get autographs after the game on S&W Beans and Butter Kernel Family Sunday (1:05 p.m.) vs. Kansas City T-Bones July 25: Life before toilet paper…Ouch. Bring a roll for our Toilet Paper Drive and ride safely on Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Monday (7:05 p.m.) July 26: Viva Los Santos. Stay connected on TDS Tuesday (7:05 p.m.) July 27: Saints Team Baseball Card Set Giveaway (first 1,501 fans). on Walser Wednesday (7:05 p.m.)
Assist this popular discount grocery program hosted by the CAP Agency once a month. Assist customers in choosing packages and filling orders. Call Jody at (952) 402-9831.
Food shelf driver Pick up donated food items from local grocery stores in Scott County 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.
Food support outreach Help individuals complete applications for county-run federal program that helps lowincome families get the 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.
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.
Senior nutrition Help to provide hot meals to seniors by volunteering as a Meals on Wheels driver or at a congregate dining site. Weekday mornings, f lexible commitment. Call Denise at (952) 402-9855.
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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.
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Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival 2011
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ore than 10,000 people gathered
at Lakefront Park on July 16 for the second annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, organized by the Prior Lake Rotary Club and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community/Mystic Lake Casino. In addition to headliner and guitar great Buddy Guy, the event also featured music from Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Lamont Cranston, Tim Mahoney, Steve Oliver, Jessy J, Quinn Sullivan and the Prior Lake High School jazz band. PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER
Minnesotan axman Pat “Lamont” Hayes (center) dazzles the Lakefront Park audience with his band in the early evening.
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
Members of the Prior Lake High School jazz band performed onstage early in the day and then played a few songs at Lil’ Louie’s Music Camp for children.
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
Kim Buell of Golden Valley and Kay Rooney of St. Paul enjoy Tim Mahoney’s set.
Bassist K.T. Tyler performs with Steve Oliver midafternoon at the festival.
PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER
Joanne Christensen and Paul Rolloff of New Ulm, Minn., show off their moves. Many audience members clapped and swayed during the festival, while a few free-spirited people danced.
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER
Plywood boards kept concertgoers somewhat dry, but heavy rains the day before the festival made for muddy, spongy grass on the day of the show.
He may not be old enough to drive a car, but 12-year-old Quinn Sullivan commanded the stage during his performance alongside Buddy Guy. The preteen sang and played guitar.
At left – Tim Mahoney, who grew up spending time in Prior Lake and still has family in the area, sings for the crowd. Mahoney told the audience how he used to race BMX bikes on the same ground where the festival’s stage stood. PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
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Prior Lake man indicted for making fake stamps A 31-year-old Prior Lake man has been indicted for manufacturing phony postage stamps that he copied and reproduced online. Andre George Mehilove (also known as Andre George Solanikov and Andrejs Solanikovs) produced the stamps on his computer from other postage meter stamps he bought online, according to an indictment fi led July 6 and unsealed this week following his appearance in federal court.
Authorities executed a search warrant at Mehilove’s home and workplace on April 3, 2009 and seized computers, items with counterfeit postage, PayPal identity devices and online postage labels. A lengthy investigation followed. He was charged with one count of manufacturing postage stamps. If convicted, he could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Lori Carlson
While at casino, St. Paul man gets fifth DWI A complaint of an intoxicated man at Mystic Lake Casino led police to arrest a St. Paul man for his fi fth DWI in just over a decade. Dang Vang, 50, of St. Paul was arrested for fi rst-degree driving while impaired (DWI) after registering a blood alcohol content of .24, three times the legal limit. Mystic Lake security had called Prior Lake police to report that the man was drunk and causing a dis-
turbance. Vang was charged in Scott Count y Dist rict C ou r t w it h fou r counts r e l at i n g t o the case, including two counts of felDang ony DW I, a Vang misdemeanor open bottle offense and a
gross-misdemeanor count of violating the terms of a restricted driver’s license. He is in custody at the Scott County Jail on $80,000 bail. Court records show Vang has DWI convictions in Rice County from May 2001 and in Dakota County from September 2001, March 2003 and September 2007. He also was convicted of driving after cancellation in Ramsey County in 2004. Lori Carlson
POLICE CALLS The Prior Lake Police Department responded to the following incidents July 13-19. This is not a comprehensive list of all incidents to which the department responded. Assault July 17: Police arrested a 34-yearold Prior Lake man in the 4700 block of Tacoma Circle for making terroristic threats and gross-misdemeanor domestic assault. Fraud July 13: A resident in the 13700 block of Kensington Avenue reported credit card fraud. Burglary July 15: A lock on a door was reportedly damaged in the 16200 block of Main Avenue. No entry was gained to the building. July 17: A burglary was reported in the 3500 block of Spruce Trail. A chainsaw was reported stolen. There were no signs of forced entry. July 17: A burglary was reported at Block Dentistry, 14070 Commerce Ave. Forced entry was found. Nothing was reported stolen. July 18: A bike valued at $700 was reported stolen during a burglary in the 2900 block of Wilds Lane. July 18: Charges are pending against two people after an ex-boyfriend broke into a woman’s home and took property in the 14200 block of Fountain Hills Court and another person assaulted the woman. Theft July 13: Police responded to a report of theft of items from a camper parked at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. There were no signs of forced entry. The case is under investigation. July 13: A 40-year-old Shakopee woman was arrested for theft and disorderly conduct at Mystic Lake Casino. July 14: Tools and a GPS system were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at Courtwood Village Condo-
miniums, 17092 Adelmann St. There were signs of forced entry. July 14: Locks were reportedly cut off a trailer parked at Courtwood Village Condominiums. Nothing was reported missing. July 14: A thermometer, fans and a regulator were reported stolen from a car parked at Courtwood Village Condominiums. The estimated loss is $4,173. July 14: A ladder was reported stolen from the bed of a truck parked at Courtwood Village Condominiums. The estimated loss is $200. July 14: A resident in the 3000 block of Knollridge Drive reported that 40 gallons of gas had been siphoned from an RV trailer. July 14: A cell phone was reported stolen from a person at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness, 2100 Trail of Dreams. The estimated loss is $350. July 15: A bicycle worth $450 was reported stolen at County Road 21 and Quincy Street. July 15: A fire hydrant key/wrench was reported stolen after it was left on a hydrant at Sunset Trail and Sunray Circle. July 15: Cell phones worth $240 were reportedly stolen from the 4300 block of Dakota Street. July 16: Items were reported stolen from a vehicle at Mystic Lake Casino. Police have a suspect; no further information is available yet, as the case is under investigation. July 17: A saxophone was reported stolen from the 5600 block of Huron Street. July 17: A level valued at $70 was reported stolen from the 14200 block of Timothy Avenue. July 18: Police are investigating a theft in which they located stolen property at a pawn shop. They have a suspect; no further information is available yet, as the case is under investigation.
July 18: Theft of a check from outgoing mail was reported in the 3800 block of Green Heights Trail. July 19: A bicycle valued at $160 was reported stolen from the 16300 block of Main Avenue. Warrants July 14: A 32-year-old Spring Lake Park man was arrested at Mystic Lake Casino on a felony warrant for possession of burglary tools. July 17: Police arrested a 29-year-old Newport, Minn. man at Mystic Lake Casino on a Washington County warrant. July 18: An 18-year-old Prior Lake man was arrested on a Scott County warrant at the Prior Lake Police Department, 4649 Dakota St. July 19: A 44-year-old St. Paul woman was arrested on a Dakota County warrant at Mystic Lake Casino. Narcotics July 14: A 23-year-old Columbia Heights man was cited for possession of synthetic marijuana at Mystic Lake Casino. A new state law banning possession and sale of synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice, went into effect July 1. DWI July 17: A 26-year-old man from Savage was arrested at County Road 42 and Aspen Avenue for third-degree DWI. The man’s blood alcohol content was .08, according to the report. Crashes July 13: A Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community public works employee lost control of the truck he was driving while pulling a service trailer at County Road 42 and McKenna Road. The truck went into the ditch. No injuries were reported. Miscellaneous July 16: During a traffic stop outside Mystic Lake Casino, a 37-year-old Faribault man was arrested on a domestic abuse no-contact order and for driving after revocation.
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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. Jason Robert Banaszewski, 40, Belle Plaine, driving while impaired (DWI), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, credit four days served, 90 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $385 in fines. Ly Kim Trinh, 20, Eagan, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, 30 days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, random tests, $200 in fines. Jeremy Michael Hover, 35, Medina, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Five years probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, random tests, provide DNA sample, $160 in fines. Fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation (concurrent), 80 hours of community service, restitution, $300 in fines. Paul Joseph Daley, 46, Prior Lake, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, $985 in fines.
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
A chance encounter, a deeper way to serve
Benefit set for former PL man A benefit for former Prior Lake resident Tony Scherer, who has cancer, is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23-24 and July 30-31 at City Square Park, between East Third and East Fourth streets, in Chaska. Von Hanson’s Meats will be selling bratwurst, grilling them at the park, and donating proceeds from the sales to the family to help defray the expenses associated with the cost of Scherer’s treatments. Scherer, now of Belle Plaine, hasn’t been able to work since May. He’s on short-term disability. He was diagnosed earlier this spring with renal cell carcinoma that metastasized to his lungs. He had surgery June 2 to remove a 4.5-inch tumor on his right kidney, an adrenal gland.
Give blood through Red Cross An American Red Cross blood drive is planned from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake. All donors ages 21 and up who donate before Sept. 7 will have a chance to win a trip for four to Orlando, Fla. each time they visit the Red Cross. Call Carolyn at (612) 382-6942 for an appointment.
Dance team does hair, too The Laker Dance Team will have a “Fair Hair” booth at Lakefront Days from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 and 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. There will be different colors of temporary hairsprays for girls, neon hair extension braids and colored gel for boys. The dance team also will perform in the Lakefront Days parade on Saturday.
‘Yellow Ribbon’ to host fun run/walk Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, a group to help military personnel and their families, will sponsor a 5K fun run/walk to coincide with Lakefront Days. The event is set for Saturday, Aug. 6. Registration is at the Lakefront Park pavilion, 5000 Kop Parkway, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes a T-shirt. There is a discount for advanced registration. Find forms at www. btyrsouthoftheriver.org. All proceeds will go toward helping military men and women and their families.
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/F I V 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.
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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FIECKE COMMENTARY
He looked like Jesus, only down on his luck. While driving to lunch, I passed a man who looked like the sketch in my childhood Bible, only his long brown hair was in a ponytail and he was walking Marschall Road in street clothes in the middle of a workday. The image stuck in my mind and I wondered what his story might be. A few days later I was facing the same man while serving food for Loaves and Fishes in the kitchen of St. Mark’s Catholic Church. It was strangely humbling to encounter him again. It’s easy to wonder about somebody and just keep on driving; it’s another thing to truly be face-to-face. I had long scorned the idea of volunteering in a soup kitchen. It seemed so clichéd … something wealthy families do on holidays or church youth groups do to teach teenagers their lives aren’t so bad. My only experience with a soup kitchen was being dropped off on a scary-looking Minneapolis street corner 15 years ago to serve meals with my confirmation class from rural Carver County. But when one of my co-workers wrote a story a year go about the Loaves and Fishes organization coming to Shakopee, I was intrigued. We all know local families struggling to survive after the loss of a job. It seemed so much more meaningful to serve someone who might live down the street than someone I’ll never meet again in downtown Minneapolis. So when my young professionals group, ShakopeeConnect, was looking for philanthropic opportunities, I suggested Loaves and Fishes. The organization was serving supper Tuesdays and Thursdays each week and has since added Mondays. Its grown from
PHOTO BY SHANNON FIECKE
With Loaves and Fishes opening up Monday nights in Shakopee, Lynn Winick (center) and other parishioners from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage can volunteer closer to home. They previously served meals in Minneapolis. serving 30 to an average of 115. While many local churches take a day of the month to help out, some nights they need community members to fill in the gaps. Our group offered to take a night. I didn’t know what to expect. We had to plan a meal for 120 people and purchase all the food. We decided on fajitas, figuring that’s not a meal most teams would serve. (Perhaps with good reason.) I had never planned a meal for more than two people. Thankfully, the Shakopee School District food service manager estimated how much we should prepare. A dozen from our group volunteered to cook and serve the meal, even though we didn’t know what we were doing. I was grateful for the strong hands that cut the frozen meat I had forgotten in the freezer over Memorial Day weekend, working to the last minute. Most teams have this down pat. A few weeks later, I took photos of Loaves and Fishes volunteers from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage. Having served for years at
another Loaves site, the group had its baked chicken and potatoes done with time to spare. They joked around, reminding me of the women’s circles at my parents’ church. It was not an inexpensive endeavor and we were fortunate Walmart and Cub Foods gave us generous discounts. Taco Loco prepared our rice, beans and chips. Cedar Summit Farm in Helena Township offered its popular grassfed, organic milk. (To which one middle school-aged boy commented that it tasted good, but different. “It must be because there’s no chemicals,” he suggested.) Asking for donations wasn’t an enjoyable task, but neither is showing up for a free meal. About a third of people Loaves serves are seniors, who come for companionship as much as the food. There are also families with children, single men and adults with developmental disabilities. Loaves does not feel like a soup kitchen but more like a church luncheon. Seniors, who show up early for
Free community dinner Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Hours: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Meals served in 2010: 2,664 (opened Sept. 2010) Where: St Mark’s Catholic Church kitchen, 350 Atwood Street To volunteer: Call Keith Chellsen at (612) 387-
coffee and to visit, are welcomed by greeters into the church basement. Site coordinator Keith Chellsen called those we served our guests and encouraged us to sit and visit after we finished serving the meal. I did so and enjoyed it, discovering that Loaves is more than a soup kitchen. It’s a way to know your community on a different level, to break bread with your neighbors and to connect with others who care.
FACES IN THE CROWD | A WEEKLY PROFILE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY
Esthetician embraces her inner Picasso BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com
You may not know Meg Hume’s face, but you’ve probably seen her work. The licensed esthetician has provided her face painting skills at various area events, including last year’s Lakefront Days. Since spring, she’s been doing airbrush makeup and Micro Sonic Infusion treatments at Mary’s on Main Salon Studio in Prior Lake. It’s been a long trip to Prior Lake for the Inver Grove Heights native. At age 12 she moved to Tennessee, which she considers her home, where she eventually graduated high school. After a year of college, she decided to join the Navy. “It was really just a whim,” Hume says. “I knew I wanted to travel. I chose the Navy because I knew that no matter where I went I’d be close to a beach.” Hume ended up spending four years serving her country as a master at arms in the Navy. She went all over, she says, and spent two of those four years stationed in Guam. She then ended up in Arizona doing makeup for a modeling agency and at fashion shows. The work was right in line with one of her childhood memories. “What’s so funny is recently I was looking through a photo album and I was in kindergarten in some show, and I have lipstick on,” Hume says. “I thought that was so funny. I think I was born with makeup on.” She says a desire to be more credible led her back to Minnesota, where members of her family lived, so she could earn her esthetician license. While here, she met her now husband Scott. The couple has been together for six years. They have two children, son Aidan, age 4, and daughter Sophia, who just turned 3. After living in lush places such as Guam and warm weather havens Arizona and Tennessee, moving back north was a tough adjustment
for Hume. “Terrible” is how she describes getting used to Minnesotan weather. “I was really angry that first winter,” Hume says. Hume now has her esthetician’s license and is a regional sales manager for Beautiful Image, a company that sells machines for Micro Sonic Infusions, procedures designed to sculpt the face and body. In addition, Hume used to do waxing, facials, body wraps and massages, but doesn’t have as much time to do those. Airbrush makeup and Micro Sonic Infusion monopolize Hume’s time. She’s also a member of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, and at the organization’s Ladies Night Out last fall, she met Mary’s on Main owner Mary Blanshan. “We ended up really liking each other,” Hume says. “I thought that I’d continue doing both [Micro Sonic Infusions and esthetician services] to keep my license going.” Now Hume spends part of her work week at Mary’s on Main and the rest on the road, doing her services on site and continuing to be a regional sales manager. She embraces being able to have a home base at the Prior Lake salon. “It just gives me more opportunity to do more work in a day because I don’t have to travel and set up,” Hume says. An artist in her spare time – she makes jewelry, draws and paints – Hume says that doing airbrush makeup is her favorite part of her job. “It’s a lot like painting a picture,” she says. “You can give a woman extreme confidence. I love when a woman looks in the mirror and is excited about the way she looks. That’s everything to me.”
Q AND A WITH MEG HUME What are three words people would use to describe you? Funny, sweet and caring.
PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER
Meg Hume is a licensed esthetician who has worked out of Prior Lake’s Mary’s on Main Salon Studio since spring. The Burnsville resident spends most of her time at the salon doing airbrush makeup and Micro Sonic Infusion facial and body sculpting. What is your favorite thing you’ve done this summer? I’m a new gardener. I’ve probably taken it a little overboard but I love it. If you could vacation in the world, where would you go? Probably Amsterdam. Where was your favorite vacation? Gosh, I’ve not been on that
many that were all that wonderful. Probably with my husband, kids and family up in Canada at a beach. Do you have any makeup tips for all the women out there? I would definitely suggest trying airbrush makeup. It’s really an extension of skin care … If somebody really wants that natural look, you can really get that with airbrush.
Do you know someone who would make a good Faces in the Crowd candidate? Call the editor at (952) 345-6378 or e-mail editor@plamerican.com.
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Young Life 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.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
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.
Moms in Touch International 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.”
T.O.P.S. 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.
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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
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.
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.
Gamblers Anonymous 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.
Alanon
MONTHLY/ SEMIMONTHLY
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.
PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER AMBASSADOR VISITS FOR JULY Ambassadors include: Andrew Anthony, Nikki O’Brien, Terry Gutowski, Debbie McGahey, Brad Grinnell, Not pictured: Sandi Fleck
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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.
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 first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, Shakopee. 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. For more information, call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.
Suicide grief support 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.
Mothers of Multiples 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.
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
Support for parents
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.
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.
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 breastfeeding questions, call April at (952) 440-6320, Michele 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.
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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americanslice Head for the Scott County Fair This year’s Scott County Fair runs July 27-31 in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan.
7:30 p.m. – 4-H Fashion Review, Entertainment Square
Here is the schedule of events:
8 p.m. – Aces & Eights DJ, beer garden
10:30 a.m. – 4-H Arts in Performance, Entertainment Square
10:30 p.m. – Nightly cash drawing
11 a.m. – Children’s ID, creative arts building
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 9 a.m. – 4-H rabbit show, sheep barn (open class to follow) noon – All exhibit buildings open 2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
10 a.m. – 4-H pet and cat show, gazebo
12:30 p.m. – Kids pedal pull registration, Entertainment Square
FRIDAY, JULY 29 SENIOR DAY
1 p.m. – Carnival opens
8 a.m. – Upper Midwest Stock Dog Challenge, field north of parking lot
1 p.m. – Merriam’s Midway unlimited ride wristband special
9 a.m. – 4-H Poultry Show, Sheep barn
1 p.m. – Kids pedal pull, Entertainment Square
3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
10 a.m. – All Exhibit Buildings Open
1:30 p.m. – Wild Rose Cloggers, Gazebo
4 p.m. – Livestock demonstrations
11 a.m. – Children’s ID, Creative Arts
2 p.m. – Mary & Friends polka band, beer garden
5 p.m. – Carnival opens 5:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
1 p.m. – Quilting Demonstration, Creative Arts Building
2 p.m. – Amateur talent contest, Entertainment Square
6 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
6:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
2 p.m. – Halls of Magic, Entertainment Square
7 p.m. – Motocross, grandstand
3 p.m. – All-Star Karaoke, beer garden
3 p.m. – Homemade soda pop demonstration, creative arts building
10:30 p.m. – Nightly cash drawing
3 p.m. – Halls of Magic, Entertainment Square
3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
3:30 p.m. – Wild Rose Cloggers, gazebo
3:30 p.m. – Senior citizen program, gazebo
4 p.m. – 4-H cattle auction, cattle barn
KIDS DAY
4 p.m. – 4-H beef show, cattle barn
4 p.m. – Draft horse show, south ring (hitches)
8 a.m. – 4-H swine show, swine barn
4 p.m. – Draft horse show, south ring (hitches)
8:30 a.m. – 4-H horse show, north horse arena
4 p.m. – KCHK polka event, gazebo
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Arts in Performance, Entertainment Square
10 a.m. – All exhibit buildings open
4 p.m. – Yak and Yarn spinning demonstration, creative arts building
THURSDAY, JULY 28
10 a.m. – Open class sheep show, sheep barn 11 a.m. – Children’s ID, creative arts building 12:30 p.m. – Halls of Magic, Entertainment Square 1 p.m. – 4-H and open class dairy show, cattle barn 1 p.m. – Lollipop the Clown, gazebo 2 p.m. – Kids day carnival special (one-ticket discount on most rides) 2 p.m. – Quilting demonstration, creative arts building
6 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
5:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
6:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
6 p.m. – Merriam’s Midway unlimited ride wristband special
7 p.m. – Demo derby, grandstand
1 p.m. – Haybale toss, between cattle and swine barns
7:30 p.m. – Voodoo Butter (classic rock), Entertainment Square
2 p.m. – Celebrity milking contest, outside cattle barn
8 p.m. – The Ramblin’ River Band, beer garden
2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
6 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
3 p.m. – 4-H Royal Showmanship Contest, cattle barn
SUNDAY, JULY 31
7 p.m. – Autocross, grandstand 7 p.m. – Halls of Magic, Entertainment Square
3 p.m. – Halls of Magic, Entertainment Square 3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
8 p.m. – Machine 22 and Mother Earth, Entertainment Square
4:30 p.m. – Halls of Magic, beer garden
10:30 p.m. – Nightly cash drawing
5:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
10:30 p.m. – Nightly cash drawing
6:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
2 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
5 p.m. – 4-H sheep show, swine barn
6 p.m. – Chainsaw carving auction, cattle barn
5:30 p.m. – 4-H Arts in Performance, Entertainment Square
6 p.m. – Ranch Rodeo, north arena
2 p.m. – Carnival opens
5:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
8 p.m. – GB Leighton, Beer garden
8 a.m. – Upper Midwest Stock Dog Challenge, field north of parking lot
3:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
8 a.m. – Open horse show, pleasure, north ring
6 p.m. – All exhibits released
9 a.m. – Open goat show, sheep barn
6 p.m. – Nightly cash drawing
11 a.m. – Children’s ID, creative arts building Grandstand tickets cost $10 for adults or $5 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 or younger get in for free.
1 p.m. – Carnival opens
SATURDAY, JULY 30
1 p.m. – Merriam’s Midway unlimited ride wristband special
8 a.m. – Open horse show, games, north ring
1 p.m. – Denny and the Dawgs, beer garden
8 a.m. – Draft horse halter show, halter ring
1 p.m. – Draft horse show, south ring (hitches)
6:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
8:30 a.m. – 4-H goat show, sheep barn
7 p.m. – Truck and tractor pull, grandstand
9 a.m. – Open beef show, cattle barn (Minnesota Shorthorn show to follow)
1 p.m. – Yak and Yarn knitting demonstration, creative arts building
6 p.m. – Master Gardener tour, garden north of fair office
7 p.m. – Performing Arts & Share the Fun Showcase
5:30 p.m. – Straw dive, outside building 11
11 a.m. – All exhibit buildings open
8 a.m. – Upper Midwest Stock Dog Challenge, field north of parking lot
6 p.m. – Merriam’s Midway unlimited ride wristband special
PHOTO BY DAVID SCHUELLER
Molly Marshall has to protect her goats, Blaze and Dopey, from the heat of the summer sun. She rubs corn starch into their coats and makes sure they have shade in the pen.
10 a.m. – All exhibit buildings open
1 p.m. – 4-H Arts in Performance, Entertainment Square
Admission to the fair is free. There is a daily parking fee of $5 a vehicle. Season parking passes cost $20. All fair activities are scheduled to run rain or shine. The fairgrounds are located at 7151 190th St. W. in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan. For more information, go to scottcountyfair.com.
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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1026 E 205th St, Jordan (952) 492-2249 www.lydiazionchurch.com Sunday ‌‌‌...........................................9 am Coffee ‘N ‌‌..........................................10 am Adult Study‌.‌‌.. .............................10:30 am Youth Group (6th grade - 12th grade)...5 - 7 pm
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Eden Prairie • Chanhassen • Chaska and many other Southwest Communities
Call 952-447-6669
(2 blocks W. of Hwy. 13 on Dakota)
16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2491 www.stmichael-pl.org
Worship Service 9:00 a.m.
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
952-447-6955 faithlutheranpriorlake@yahoo.com
Nursery available during 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Michael Catholic School
Prior Lake Baptist Church Loving God, Exalting Christ, Revering God’s Word, Building Christ’s Church - together
Pastor Ron Groschel 952-447-2824 SUNDAY SERVICES
Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/ Adult Bible Fellowship 10:40 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Bible Study Awana Club (Oct. - Apr.)
7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m.
Home of Prior Lake Christian School (Preschool - 12th grade) visit us at: www.priorlakebaptist.org
Join us as we navigate life together!
Place your newspaper Worship Ad on our Online Worship Directory www.plamerican.com For more information call 952-447-6669
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Childcare available during service All-day Preschool & Childcare Year Round Openings Available 33 months & up 5995 Timber Trail SE Prior Lake
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Shakopee • Prior Lake • Savage • Jordan
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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
16840 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN
Invite People to Worship with You!
Pastor Larry G. Kasten 952.217.1113 lzumc.pastor@frontiernet.net
St. Michael Catholic Church
8:45 & 10:45 a.m.
www.sollc.org
HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
Sunday School 10:15 am Sept. thru May
Sunday at
952.230.2988
Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sept.-May
Join us for Family Worship
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Growing in Faith, Living to Serve
The People of the United Methodist Church Welcome You
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PHOTO BY OLAF HEINEL
NKOTBSB is, from left, Brian Littrell, Danny Wood, Howie Dorough, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, A.J. McLean, Joey McIntyre and Nick Carter.
NKOTBSB: When boy bands collide BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com
New Kids on the Block (NKOTB)
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t was the summer of 2010 when a video of the Backstreet Boys making a surprise appearance at a New Kids on the Block concert in New York City began to circulate on the Internet showing the best of ’90s pop colliding with the best of new millennium pop all on one stage.
Members: Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood Heyday: Late 1980s/early 1990s (The group disbanded in 1994, reuniting in 2007)
Most assumed the pairing was a one-night-only affair, but a year later, the two groups have mashed their acronyms together into one big, beautiful NKOTBSB and are on the road touring the U.S. and Canada. The nine-member group rolled into Minneapolis to play to a full Target Center crowd of 15,000 last Friday night. Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell took some time before the Minneapolis show to answer a few questions about the tour. Q. What’s it like to be among the hottest concert tickets this summer? A. Man, you know, it’s a blessing. It’s a huge blessing. Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block have worked hard for it. It’s a blessing to go out and fill the seats and do something that we love. Q. If someone had told you guys back in the Millennium Tour that you would be joining forces with New Kids on the Block, would you have believed that? A. Maybe not during the Millennium tour, but it’s funny, this whole idea has been talked about for years… We had the same manager – Johnny Wright – he doesn’t manage us anymore, but he used to be the road manager/tour manager for New Kids years ago when they were just larger than life – no pun intended. My answer to you then would have been ‘No way, no way,’ but I think there’s a time and place for everything. I think it worked out. Interviews I’ve done in the past have said, ‘So the next tour’s going to be Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC?’ and my one word answer is ‘No.’ Any other combination I can honestly tell you I don’t think would have worked as well as this worked. Q. What kind of physical toll has this tour taken on you?
Signature songs: Hangin’ Tough, Step By Step, You’ve Got It (The Right Stuff )
Backstreet Boys (BSB) Members: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean (Kevin Richardson left the group in 2006) Heyday: Late 1990s/early 2000s Signature songs: I Want It That Way, Larger Than Life, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)
“‘Cause just when I think we’re through/ The memories come flooding back/It’s like instantly I love you like that/I was on fire for you/We can get it back again/If you don’t say it’s the end, the end.” NKOTBSB “Don’t Turn Out The Lights”
A. It’s a little harder at 36 years old. My knees hurt. We go out there and go hard every night. Being older doesn’t make it easier, but I think we’re like fine wine. We’re aging well.”
A two-forone special BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com
As a girl who grew up worshipping the New Kids on the Block and later fell even harder for the Backstreet Boys, having my two favorite boy bands on one bill Friday night was a dream come true (both musically and financially). And I was hardly the only one who thought so. FILE PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO The super group Brian Littrell spent two and a half hours delighting the multi-generational (and heavily female) Target Center crowd with tight harmonies, trademark choreography and a show packed with fan favorites (including several shots of Donnie Wahlberg’s abs). NKOTBSB opened with a mash up of the New Kids’ “Single” and Backstreet’s “The One” remixed to Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.” From there, the groups traded off the stage on the next six songs (including mega hits “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” and “Larger Than Life”) before each performed a couple extended sets and multiple costume changes. All of the signature tunes were present in the 30-plus song set, from Backstreet’s “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” and “I Want It That Way” to New Kids’ “Cover Girl” and “I’ll Be Loving You Forever.” But there were also a few unexpected treats in the NKOTBSB bag of tricks. The Backstreet Boys dusted off “10,000 Promises” from one of their first overseas albums to surprise their diehard fans while the New Kids pulled out the “Step By Step” B-side “Valentine Girl.” Both groups came together to close the show with their joint single “Don’t Turn Out The Lights” before reappearing for an encore of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” and “Hangin’ Tough” and a blast of pyrotechnics. From the front row to the last row, the crowd lapped it all up, leaving happily stuffed with the nostalgia of musical decades past.
For more information on NKOTBSB and the current tour, visit www.nkotbsb.com
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Saturday
JULY 23 LIVING HISTORY SATURDAYS Experience the excitement and challenges of life along the Minnesota River in the 1800s. Enjoy “living history” and meet the residents of Eagle Creek and the frontier. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays through Aug. 27 Cost: Cost is $5 for ages 18-64; $3 for ages 2-17, seniors and children; and free for under age 2 Location: The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 Highway 101, Shakopee Info: threeriversparks.org
Sunday
JULY 24 WILD ABOUT SNAKES Meet and learn about a scaly snake. Watch it eat something whole. Cameras welcome. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
$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 24; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays through 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
REFUGE RAMBLE Join Refuge staff for a walk exploring trails and observing the natural world. Enjoy the solitude of the Minnesota River valley tucked into the midst of the busy urban landscape. For all ages. Time: 2-3 p.m. Sundays, July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
Monday
JULY 25
Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Raspberry Ridge Park, 4010 Lords St. N.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9820 or cityofpriorlake.com
Wednesday
JULY 27 SCOTT COUNTY FAIR Head out to the Scott County Fair for the five best days of summer. Grandstand events include motorcycle Supercross on Wednesday, the truck and tractor pull on Thursday, Autocross racing on Friday and a demolition derby on Saturday. Draft horse shows run Friday through Sunday. G.B. Leighton plays at 8 p.m. Friday. Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, July 27-31 Cost: Free (parking costs $10 daily or $20 for a season pass, but it’s free with a $20-$30 Scott County Agricultural Society membership) Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 190th St. W., St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan Info: (952) 492-2436 or scottcountyfair.com
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MURPHY MOUNTAIN BIKE SPRINT SERIES Ride a mountain bike on one of the Twin Cities’ most challenging singletrack courses. There will be a series of four 10-mile time trials. There will be a time trial format, awards and door prizes each week. Helmets required. Time: 5:30 p.m. registration; 6:30 p.m. start Wednesdays, July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17 Cost: $10 pre-registration; $15 dayof registration; $35 for all four races; must be pre-registered five days before each race day Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Rd., Savage Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
THE BANJO BOYS The Banjo Boys will perform a concert of ragtime banjo in the park. Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage
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Enjoy a puppet show about reptiles in the summer sun. The event will include themed activity stations and social time. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. For children ages 2-6 with an adult. Reservations required; reference activity #311303-05. Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, July 25 Cost: $4 per person Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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JULY 26 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PARTY Free crafts, games, visits from fire and police personnel and more are part of this neighborhood event for all ages.
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CELEBRITY STORY TIME Join local notables for stories and fun; all ages welcome. Time: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375
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SCOTT COUNTY FAIR GARDEN TOUR Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Scott County Fair and take a stroll through the gardens. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Location: Teaching Garden at Scott County Fairgrounds, 7135 W. 190th St., Jordan Cost: $10 fair admission Info: Mary at (952) 492-5410 or smith515@umn.edu. Registration required.
INXS Australian rock and pop group INXS will perform. Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Cost: $24-46 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Showroom, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: (952)-495-6563 or mysticlake.com
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JULY 29 The city of Prior Lake will have a free family beach day for all ages. Activities include face painting, crazy hair coloring, DJ with live music, games and crafts. There will be a hot dog lunch and concessions available for purchase and parking is free. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, July 29 Location: Watzl’s Beach in Lakefront Park, 500 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Cost: Free Info: No registration is required. No lifeguards will be on duty. For more information, visit www. priorlakerecreation.com or call (952) 447-9820
ARTIST RECEPTION: JOSHUA CUNNINGHAM The public is invited to the opening reception for landscape artist Joshua Cunningham’s “Scott County Almanac” exhibit. The show will feature works done outdoors and
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Upcoming ST. MARK’S JULIFEST St. Mark’s Church will host its annual Julifest (pronounced “you-lee-fest”), featuring music, food, beer gardens, games, items for sale, raffles and more. Time: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 30 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, July 31 Cost: Free (items available for purchase) Location: St. Mark’s Church, 350 Atwood St., Shakopee Info: stmarkshakopee.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
SUMMER SMASH This gala benefit for the CAP Agency, with the theme “Don’t Stop Believing,” will be a magical evening filled with favorite Journey songs sung by Steve Augeri, former lead singer of Journey from 1997 to
2006. Also appearing will be Patty Peterson and moZiak. The night includes live and silent auctions, raffles, head and tail games, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and more. This is the third annual Summer Smash and is the CAP Agency’s only major fundraiser of the year. Time: 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 12 Cost: $80 ($40 for students); over 18 recommended Location: The Epic Event Center, 110 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis Info: summersmashgala.com
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
BREW PUB TOUR Scott County was once home to quite a few breweries. Hop on the bus to visit the places these breweries once called home and enjoy beer samplings in various pubs along the route. The trip includes stops in Shakopee, Jordan, Belle Plaine and New Prague. Time: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Cost: $30 ($25 for Historical Society members) Location: Bus leaves from Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org
Location: South Lake Village, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake Info: Lee Woodruff, (952) 440-2088
PRIOR LAKE FARMERS MARKET 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
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
TRIBAL 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. Produce varies each week according to the season. A limited supply of native prairie plants PRIOR LAKE ROLL-IN may also be available for sale, along The Prior Lake Roll-In has switched to with wares from community member every other Thursday night this year. artisans. The public is invited to bring collector Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays vehicles that are 20 years old or older. Cost: Items available for purchase Time: 6-9 p.m. every other Thursday Location: Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Cost: Free Union Drive, Prior Lake
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AUTO TECH NEEDED Clean well established shop has opening for experienced, motivated tech. Frahm's Auto & Truck Repair, Savage. Call Doug 952-890-1890
FT/PT CDL Drivers Woody's Truckin' LLC is a small company that prides ourselves on great customer service and dedication to our drivers. We have long standing relationships with some of the nation's biggest producers. We offer flexible scheduling for OTR drivers including full and part time positions in a variety of lanes. We are currently hiring drivers for dedicated lanes to the West Coast & East Coast. Applicants must have CDL + air brakes, clean MVR, experience of 2 yrs. DOT physical & drug test required. www.woodystruckin.com Office: 320-395-2995
Carpentry Contractors Corp. now has openings for Carpenters in our Field Finish Division. These positions are F/T, benefits eligible. Job requirements to include; power tool use, interior finish/trim duties, kneel, squat, bend and twist frequently, and be able to lift 75 lbs of construction materials, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720. Chair rental now available in busy new upscale salon. Busy location! Work for yourself, make your own hours, keep the money YOU earn. Full and Part-time available. Expect walkins!!!!! Call Dawn direct @ 952-200-2633 or Vanity Hair @952-226-4247
Health Information- FT RHIA, RHIT or CCS. required LTC experience preferred. Benefits Available Please apply online at www.stgertrudes shakopee.org
Immediate opening for an experienced Fast Food Manager in Jordan MN. We are a growing company with competitive salary & benefits available. Qualified applicants reply by email to: dema8364@gmail.com Immediate opening for and shipping/receiving machine operator in Chaska and Waconia. We are looking for candidates that are mechanically inclined, dependable and detail oriented. Candidates must have prior experience. Please submit resume to jobs@manus.net MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK TECH Clean well established shop has opening for experienced, motivated tech. Frahm's Auto & Truck Repair, Savage. Call Doug 952-890-1890 Prep Cook, PT/FT, all duties, delivery as needed. Excellent attendance, communication & basic math skills. Background check required. We offer 401k plan and discount meals. 105 W. 2nd St., Chaska. Apply within. No phone calls. Software Support Specialist. Assist/Train customers in the use of our software product. ERP/manufacturing software. Experience helpful. College degree preferred. Analytical skills needed. Precise Software www.precisesoftware.com Salary based on experience. Vacation/health benefits. Send resume to: tomp@precisesoftware.com We are hiring for a QA Coordinator position at a Direct Marketing company in Chanhassen. The shift is 6pm-6am, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekends. Pay is $12. If you are interested or want more information please visit us at www.nexprojobs.com
Express Employment Professionals In Partnership with Apex International Currently have 40+ positions to fill at Apex International in Chaska, MN. 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 27th 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. CALL 952-915-2000 WITH QUESTIONS
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Progressive. Growing. Engaged. Scott County Community Corrections Facility Probation Officer Shift work in a 24/7 operation. Includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. As a resource to the Court & to clients, you'll supervise & monitor juveniles in a 24/7, non-secure operation. In the position, you'll oversee & control security functions & implement therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, & well-being of residents through the principles of direct monitoring. MQs: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field. Preference given for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment & for specific job-related training. A valid driver's license is required. Salary Range: $44,864 to $60,968. - DOQ. Closing: 07/29/11. Obtain application from the Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 4968890 or online at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.
Basic rough framing carpentry duties, siding and window installation 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
Now Hiring for our new Rehabilitation Addition Opening Fall 2011 Positions Include: MDS Nurse, RN, LPN, NA/R, Housekeeping, Billing, Medical Records, COTA, OTR, PTA, LPT & Activities Benefits Include: 401K Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, LTD, FSA, PTO, Scholarship, Fitness Reimbursement and more. St. Gertrude’s is located in Shakopee
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Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask Insured, References, Licensed #20374699
612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes
A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
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LANDSCAPING
Your DECK Specialist!
#1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445
Composite, cedar decks. Additions, Garages, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors All home improvements, including interior remodels. kenwormconstruction.com Ken Worm
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
MOVING/STORAGE
MOVING? You Call - We Haul
Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
Construction Services LLC 952-873-6736(Carver)
Licensed Insured
NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert! For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!! Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034
ODD JOBS 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
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18 yrs. exp. Insured. Commercial/Residential. Interior/Exterior. Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal. Deck Refinishing. Quality conscious perfectionist! Estimates/Consultation
Steve Ries, 612-481-8529
Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234
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Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage Textured 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 V V
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952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted
Rainbow Painting INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing. Wallpaper removal. Staining. Enameling & more! Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy
Monnens Custom Builders
952-448-3761 No wall too small
PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
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
ROOFING
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!
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952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com
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There once was a man named Fred,
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SIDING/GUTTERS Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943
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KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)
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Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
EXTERIOR PAINTING 25 yrs. experience. Honest, fair, pricing. Roller and brush only. 952913-7808
MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
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“Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090
Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816
Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
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Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183
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
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Assistant House Coordinator $12.50-13.50/ hr. Help manage care for elderly in residential group home. 2 days per week. No scheduled weekends. On call every 3rd week. Could be FT hours if certified CNA or HHA doing additional home care visits. Community Home Health 952-440-3955
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
St. Andrew Childcare Aide- EP location
Attn: DOG LOVERS 2-3 PT dog handler positions available immediately. Includes every weekend & holidays. Salary based on experience. Real fun job! Call Julie or Janelle 952-445-4320 Dog Care. Prior Lake Pet Resort. Excellent customer service. Email chrisv@pawsresort.com for application. FOOD SERVICE PT-2 positions, $10 start. General/ Prep/ Dishes. General/ Cashier. Holy Family Catholic High School/ Taher Victoria. Need flexibility to do variety of food service jobs. Student days only. Fast pace, but fun. Call Brenda 952-4434659 X6115 EOE Head and Assistant Girls' Swim Coaches. New Prague Area Schools. Season begins Aug. 15th. Apply online @ www.np.k12.mn.us Junior High Football & Volleyball Coaches needed in Jordan. E-mail; jvizenor@jordan.k12. mn.us. Positions open until filled. PIZZAMAN... Drivers earn up to $15/ hour. Apply within, Chaska PIZZAMAN
Newspaper Route: Star Tribune has avail. Weekend Routes in Bloomington area. Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle. www.wsn.qwestoffice.net
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NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899
Open Program Manager Position The Scott County Historical Society Stans Museum in Shakopee seeks a part-time Program Manager. Interested persons may submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Executive Director, Scott County Historical Society, 235 South Fuller St. Shakopee, MN 55379; or via email to info@scottcounty history.org Applications are accepted through 8/15/11
Boats/Motors
Looking for a loving, PT, M-F who enjoys young children 35:30pm. You would work alongside a very supportive teaching staff. Lots of hugs and smiles from a great group of children! Please call Melanie at (952) 937-2776 X#30 or email to: meggers@standrewlu.org
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $10,500. 952934-3902
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
Looking for a loving, nurturing, PT, 3 mornings a week (8-12:00) teacher in our Christian, supportive, environment located in Eden Prairie. Please send resumes to:
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Some experience, Early Childhood or related degree preferred. For more information contact Deb at (952) 937-2276 x#19
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Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421
Motorcycles
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
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
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
Boats/Motors TRANSPORTATION
2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
2007 27' ColorardoRL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide, 06 Chevrolet Silverado LT1 2500HD Extend Cab. 52,594 miles. $51,800. 507-934-4834 after 5:30
1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
Positions open until filled. See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds 1991 Sun Toon 24' pontoon with 40 horse Mercury motor. Good condition. Canvas cover included. $6900. or best offer 952-447-2883
Sea King boat, and 3hp Evenrude motor. Good condition. Motor last run in 2110. $725. 952440-4063
$$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166 $$$ CASH FOR $$$ Cars and Trucks 952-239-2598
Dutchman Camper 2002- 28ft. Excellent condition. Sleeps 6-8 w/queen bed. A/C, heat, appliances, plumbing works perfect. $7800. Must see. 952-474-6230
Motorcycles
2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
2001, Polaris Virage TX. 3, seater. $2900. or best offer. 952-445-5570
1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. $3500. 952-445-5473
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243
All-Terrain Vehicles
Boats/Motors
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
Cars
Campers Travel Trailers
PT Driver in Chaska The MRCI Worksource Team in Chaska is seeking a PT Bus Driver. No evenings, holidays or weekends! Safely transport individuals with developmental disabilities to & from worksites/home. Position requires HS diploma/GED, MN Class B CDL w/ passenger endorsement, good driving record, basic knowledge of individuals w/ mental & physical disabilities, interpersonal communication skills, & experience w/ driving buses. An open mind & caring attitude are also required. Hours are M-F 7:30a-9:30a and 2:30p-4:30p. To obtain more information call 800-733-9935 (TDD 507-386-5600) or visit our website and fill out an application today http://www.mrciworksource.org NO COVER LETTERS OR RESUMES ACCEPTED. EOE/AA
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358
2005, 125cc gas scooter. Bought new in '06. 1500 miles and in excellent shape. 85 mpg. Cash, no trades. $1100. 952-233-3322
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1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900. John, 952-474-9713 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
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St. Andrew Preschool Teacher
2007 Suzuki Eiger 400. Only 170 miles. Warn winch, ITP mud tires, lift kit. Great condition!! $3500 952-994-1291
Volleyball Coaches needed in
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or
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Boats/Motors
1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019 2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251
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1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
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Cars
1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074
Cars
1986 BMW 528e, sunroof, 5 speed, 4 door, 2.7L, good tires, good body. Reduced to $1,250. 952-426-5657
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Cars
1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148
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2007 Ford Focus. 5 speed, manual. 37 MPG 19k + miles. One owner, $10,500. 612-8400884
Trucks
1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
Trucks
1993 Ford Ranger, extended cab, topper, 102,000 miles. V6 AT. Great mileage, cold air, runs good. $2500. or b/o. 952-447-8169
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Lincoln LS, 2003 Sedan. Original owner. Premium sound system, heated/cooling seats, keyless entry. Brand new tires. Excellent condition. $7991 612-5542405
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1977 Chev truck C-10, 350 engine w/12,500 miles, T-350 auto trans. New tires, exhaust, paint and more. REDUCED! $4,500. 952403-7858.
Trucks
2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804
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1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751 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
Cars
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.
Vans
2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250. 6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great. Craig 952-368-9689
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GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Crafters & Vendors Wanted Vendors wanted: Flea Market. Shepherd of the Hill Church Festival, 9/24, outdoors. Hwy 41/ Engler, Chaska. Info: 952-448-3882
Carver Sales Mustard Moon- Seasons in CarverVintage Wares & Summer Fun! Thurs 7/21, 10am-5pm. Fri-Sat 7/22, 7/23, 10am-4pm. 300 Broadway. Facebook us... Mustard Moon.
Chanhassen Sales Fri. & Sat. July 29-30 Friday 8-5pm. Saturday 8-12. 6719 Brenden Ct. off Lake Lucy Road Neighborhood sale. Thurs-Fri. 7/28-29, 9am7pm. 7701 Great Plains Blvd. (crossroad 77th St.) Rain or Shine. HH, collectibles, artwork, antiques, furniture, sports memorabilia, clothing, unique items. No junk!
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Multi Family Sale July 21st-23rd 8-4pm. Clothing, toddler girls, mens and womens. Toys, fabric, embroidery floss, tools, golf clubs, books, misc. 10247 Mooer Lane
Thursday and Friday July 28 and July 29 8am-3pm. Rummage sale. Name-brand Teen/Children's clothing. Designer women's clothing. TVs. Bicycle. Wooden High Chair. Complete kid's bedding sets. 14377 Raven Ct. NE, Prior Lake
Rain or shine. July 28 & 29, 9am4pm. Northridge Courts Apartments Community Room. 101 Fuller St. N. 952-445-8820. Thur, Fri, & Sat, July 2830th, 8am-5pm. Queen bed, table, kitchen set, pantry, book shelves, Asian items and collectibles. Clothes, Blues CD's, VHS tapes and DVD's. Tall lamps, books, electronics, household items, toys, games, framed artwork and much more! Must see! 1718 Presidential Lane Shakopee. Thursday and Friday July 28, 29. 8am-3pm. Garage sale. Children's books, clothing, toys. Men's, women's clothing. Kitchen and HH items. 959 Sibley St. S. Shakopee
Thurs. & Fri. July, 21-22 8-4pm, Sat. July 23, 91pm. Furniture, collectibles, dolls, HH items, jewelry. 16572 Kenning Road
Prior Lake Sales Garage Sale Fri. & Sat. 7/29-30 9am-6pm 6649 Flemming Road, HH, oak dining table & barstools, air hockey table, baseball cards, college room assessories, golfing, camping, antique clocks & parts, toys, books, electronics & more!
Multi-Family Sale: 7/2829, 8:30-5pm. LG washer/ dryer, new laminate wood flooring, 2002 Polaris 4-wheeler, kids' clothes (girls 2-4, boys 0-2). 17877 Panama Ave.
Shakopee Sales GARAGE SALE: Friday 7/22, 8-4pm. Saturday 7/23, 8-noon. Washer Dryer in house, HH goods, clothing, misc. 2112 Foothill Trail S Garage/ Moving Sale Fri, 7/22, 12noon-7pm. Sat. 7/23, 9am-5pm. Antique china. Many household and misc items. Books, office chairs, computer desk. 2690 King Ave. Moving Oversees Sale! Everything Must Go!! Thursday -Saturday July 28-30. 8-5pm. Racing bike, dining table, chairs, hutch, Kitchen table chairs, Original art. Living room furniture. Nordic Trac, Assorted kitchen items. Gas/grill. Decor, Vacuum cleaner. Assorted tools. Steamer vacuum. 1875 Yorkshire Lane, Villages of Southbridge, Shakopee
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10ft., step ladder, Werner type, 1A aluminum. $100. 262-302-0026 16hp, Murray, garden tractor w/36" thrower, 42" mowing. $475. 952496-3440 1997 Yukon. 4dr runs good, newer parts, $2500/BO. 952-3780877 (Rich) 2 ton, steel, feed bin. Asking, $450. 952-4483047 2, Honda Civic SE, rims. Good shape. $50. 952292-7886 3, used steel rims, in good shape. $110. 952292-7886 42, DVDs. Wide variety. $50. all. 952-2332131 49", Samsung, projection, HDTV. Works perfect. $50. 612-490-5642 5, outdoor, 400w, shed lights. $200. 612-6193694 6 hp Mercury ob motor, tank. hose, $225. 952474-5028 6 piece, Lane Venture, rattan, sunroom, furniture set. $500. 952303-3109 Ab Circle Pro, new in box, $130, 952-2390488 Ab Circle Pro, with extra parts, used, $60, 952239-0488 Air conditioner, 1 year old, warrantied. $200 b/o 952-445-3701 Amana, stainless steel dishwasher. Brand new in box. $250. 612-2371300 Antique, 1915, LC Smith typewriter. $75. 952447-5588 Antique, Golden Rod, farm tiller. Dutton-Lainson, Hastings, NE. $75. 952-492-3841 Armoire, wardrobe, solid oak. 80x48x25 Excellent condition. $450. b/o 952-440-4380 Bed, twin, bunk. Blue, sturdy, free mattress. $200. 952-221-9575
Basketball hoop, freestanding, portable & adjustable. $25. 952-2331862 Batting helmet, collection. 28 teams. Plastic, fair condition. $50. 952649-7936 Bed, queen, brass headboard, excellent condition, $75, 952-8299848 Bicycle rack, mounts to car trunk. $10. 952496-2362 Bike seat. Penn cycle brand. Good condition. $30. 952-758-5526 Books, hardcover, 50+, new condition. Patterson, Connelly, etc. $40. 952-797-4959 Boys, 12 inch bike. $5. 952-233-2131 Buffet, mahogany, 50”x19x35, $100, 952466-5572 Butcher Block, maple. 30"x 25" x 1.5" thick. $65. 952-448-3699 Carrier, furnace 66,000. Upflow induced combustion, natural gas. $100. 952-496-3440 Cat, 1 year old. Black, female, very friendly. Free! 952-239-4796 Cat, age 2, indoor only. Male, free to foreverhome. 952-649-7460 Ceiling fan, white/gold accents. 4 lights, excellent condition. $75. 952334-6765 Chevy, wheels and tires. 265x75x16. $250. b/o. Rich, 952-3780877 Coleman, powermate, 3000 watt, generator. 5.5 ohv. $200. 952 4125835 Coringware, cornflower. 6 cup, tea pot. Excellent condition. $10. 952-4474961 Deck chair. Cedar & hardwood, hand crafted. $60. Call, 952-3615401 Dell, photo printer, 720. $10. 612-702-7364
Desk, beautiful finish, 24x48x29.5, leather top, drawers, chair, $175, 612-869-1458 Disney, Mickey Mouse, talking, animated, lamp. Like new, $35. 612-2371300 Entertainment center, maple wood. $100. 952-233-5457 Entertainment center. Cherry finish. 51"x44"x17" 26"x22" TV. $50 .o/bo 952-2390928 Equalizer, trailer hitch. $150. Call, Dan. 612598-5267 Exercise, wave board. DVD's, complete. New, $80. Now $40. 952-2212607 Fisher Price, vacuum. Excellent condition. $14. Call 612-910-2961 Foosball, air hockey, Sportplex. 14 games, table. Excellent. $40. 952-594-2976 Forum, Young Blood snow board, bindings, boots. $300. 952-3035065 Free Couch. Pastel stripes, no pets, no smoke. 952-445-6803 Fridge, white, 18.2, top mount freezer. Like new. $300. 952-2107690 Fridgidaire, gas dryer, heavy duty. Works, $25. 952-448-4422 Girls, bedroom furniture. Twin frame, table, desk, dresser. $300. 952250-0194 Golf bag, new. Santa Rosa stand bag. $25. 952-942-9281 Golf bag, with set of Tour model irons. $30. 952-942-9281 Graco, motorized infant swing, like new, $10. 952-448-9059 Graco, Pack N Play, playpen. Blue, like new. $35. 952-448-9059 Hilti, hammer drill, w/extra bits. $100. Call 952687-7257
Hamster, rat kit. Complete, extras included. Good shape. $30. 952882-8521 Hitachi, 27", TV. Model 27CX1B. Perfect condition. $25. 612-275-3545 HP, Photosmart 3-1 printer. C4380, works great. $65. 952-2927886 Ikea, twin, metal, loft bed frame. Silver. $75. 612-490-5642 Jack/Russell, Terrier Mix. Female, 14 mos. Pickup, FREE w/accessories. 612-598-3527 Jogger, trek brand. Excellent condition. $100. 952-758-5526 Jogging stroller. Bob Ironman. Comes with rain screen. $200. 952906-9727 Kayak, tandem. Wilderness systems, Pamlico 165T. $500. 952-9069727 Kenmore, energy efficient 16cf, upright frostless freezer. 1/yr. $300 952-934-3611 Kitten, female, $10. 952-461-3287 Lakeville Klipsch Heresy, II speakers. Oiled wood. Excellent, $500. 952401-3786 Labradoodle puppy. Born, June 7th. Black, Cream. $400. 952-4743311 Ladder, Werner. 24' aluminum, Type III, 200# rating, $70. 952-4453471 Lamps, two floor, gold, glass tray, pleated shades. $20. 612-5810122 Lawnmower, Toro, 6hp. 21in, self propelled, mulch, bag. $70. 952233-1862 Left handed, Taylormade, R7 driver. Flex shaft. $50. 952-4922217 Legos, two, 60 quart containers. Legos & Kinex. $50. 952-9471191
Lifejacket, youth chest size 24-28, great shape. $10. 612-581-0122 Lift chair, excellent condition. $495. 952-2611348 Little Tikes, red/yellow car. $25. Excellent condition, call. 612-9102961 Little Tykes, country kitchen. Excellent condition. Kids favorite! $100. 952-445-7472 Mahogany dining table. 4 upholstered chairs. Perfect condition. $310. 612-869-1458 Marshfield, Flexsteel, queen, sleeper sofa. $250. Cash, carry. 952440-1490 Mary Kay 5pc, miracle set. $90 w/tax. 952891-4694 Mary Kay, even complexion essence. $30. w/tax. 952-891-4694 Maytag, window air conditioner. $100. or best offer. Call 952-445-1744 Mickey Mouse comforter, bumper guard, mobile. Gently used. $25. 612-237-1300 Mountain Bike, Univega Alpina, 18". Cobalt blue. Excellent! $375. 612386-0444 Movie theater seats, 3 upholstered, attached, excellent condition. $140. 952-447-5588 New, T-mobile Blackberry, 8520. $200. 952292-7886 Olds Ambassador, trumpet. Good condition. $200. Many extras. 952707-0236 Panasonic, home audio system. Model HT680. Perfect condition. $50. 612-275-3545 Panasonic, KXP4420 laser printer, w/toner. Works fine. $30. 952401-3786 Piano w/bench, Kimball, V. Good condition, $200. 952-474-4719 Slide, 90's, Little Tikes. 39". $10. 952-221-9575
Piano, Organ stool. Antique. Wood & blue velvet. $60. 952-221-9575 Puppy, "Workie". Fixed, shots, 6 months. Hypoallergenic, sweet. $350. 952-583-3317 Radio flyer, kids wagon. Mint condition. $60. 952-448-4422 Range Hood SS 30"x20", light/ speed levels, newer, $100/BO 952-221-2607 Rocking chair. Cedar & hardwood. Hand crafted. $60. Call, 952-3615401 Scanner, paper port, color, like new. $29.95 952-937-8225 Skatepark System, 6 pc. Ramp & rail. New, $35. 952-445-4151 Sofa, loveseat, chair and matching tables. Great condition. $300. 651-717-5538 Sofa, sleeper. Excellent condition. $75. 612209-4202 Sony, Trinitron, 9" color TV. Perfect/condition. With remote. $25. 612275-3545 Spa cover, 75"x75", excellent condition, used indoors. $150. 952-4432159 Spalding, basketball hoop, w/base. Great condition. $25. 952-9494906 SS, gas stove. Apartment size, new. 19.25 wide. $475. 952-4963440 Stir Crazy, 6 qt. popcorn popper. Good condition. $5. 952-447-4961 Stools, 5, 1950 style. Chrome, new. $325. 612-209-4202 Storm door, metal. Good condition. FREE, 36 inch door. 952-4922217 Swagman, 2 place bike rack, fits receiver hitch. $100. 952-687-7257 Table, end, occasional. Hexagonal, oak veneer. $10. 952-448-6374
Swimming pool, 24' round above-ground, accessories/ pump, $1,500/ BO. 952-2925638 Tea table, pink for little girl. Small, round. $45. 952-221-9575 Tent, 10 man. Heavy duty, complete. $50. 952-649-7936 Tires & wheels, 255/7017. Tread fits newer, F150. $200. 952-2504955 Tivo Philips DVR, model DSR708. Perfect condition. $25. 612-275-3545 Treadmill, great. Monitors calories, distance, time and speed. $150. 612-386-0444 Trolling motor, 36lb thrust with foot control. $120. 612-619-3694 Trumpet. Good condition. Great for school band lessons. $75. 952-445-7472
Washer, Kenmore heavy duty. 90 series. VGC, $100. 952-4960103 Wedding dress. Never worn. Size 14. Beaded accents. $225. 952-3031046 Whirlpool dishwasher, very good condition, white. Var cycles. $35. 952-496-0103 Wicker shelf, vintage, free standing. 34x18, Aqua blue. $45. 952221-9575 Wicker, coffee table. Light yellow. Measures 36"x18"x17". Sturdy. $45. 952-221-9575 Women's leather motorcycle jacket. Sz10. Chaps sz small. $100ea 952-440-4380
ThriftMart Discovery Antique, Golden Rod, farm tiller. DuttonLainson, Hastings, NE. $75. 952-492-3841
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