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SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2011

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AMERICAN STATE LEGISLATURE

Local lawmakers still taking pay during shutdown BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Three area state leg islators a re a mong 52 of t he 66 members of the Senate and 87 of the 135 members of the House who opted to continue to receive Claire paychecks during Robling the state government shutdown. After Gov. Mark Dayton announced that he would not accept pay during the state government shutdow n, 14 senators and 48 representatives followed suit. Michael Sen. Claire Beard Robling (R-Jordan) and Reps. Michael Beard (R-Shakopee) and Mark Buesgen s ( R- Jord a n) continue to take pay. “There’s other work I cou ld be doing that I can’t because I’ve been Mark focused on legisBuesgens lative work,” said Robling from the state Capitol on Tuesday. “I’ve been down here almost every day.” The $31,140 legislative salary is paid throughout the year, much like teachers, Robling said. Normally, Robling, the Senate Finance Committee chairperson, helps her husband Tony with farming during the summer, so he’s had

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Breaking news Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders in the state Legislature reached a tentative deal on Thursday to close the budget gap and end the state shutdown. The state would borrow $1.4 billion by delaying school payments and relying on the sale of bonds from the tobacco company lawsuit settlement. Next week: Look for a report on how local schools might be affected by the budget deal.

to hire relatives to take her place. She said her stomach has been in knots about the budget impasse. Beard said he’s busy working behind-the-scenes on several matters, including a judicial appeal to allow road construction to restart. “I’m running all over the state and metro area,” he said. Beard said people say to legislators, ‘Get back to work.’ Buesgens said “it would be a very bad precedent if a wealthy governor could hold hostage elected representatives of the people by withholding their paychecks simply for doing what their constituents sent them to St. Paul to do.”

LAKEFRONT DAYS

PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER

Eight-year-old Mae Artang of Savage takes apart a broken VCR during I Can Invent – Edison’s Workshop, one of five sessions offered during the first day of Camp Invention on Monday. The weeklong camp, run through Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education Services and offered to students going into grades one through six, combines science and creativity. Mae, who will attend third grade at WestWood Elementary School this fall, and her fellow campers will take broken devices and turn them into original inventions.

Electrical inspections back on

The medallion hunt begins City to hire contractors during state shutdown The annual Lakefront Days medallion hunt begins today, with the fi rst clue below. Additional clues wi l l be posted Saturdays and We d n e s d a y s a t w w w. plamerican.com and www. me d a l l ion hu nt s.c om / 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. For rules and more information, visit www.cityofpriorlake.com or www.priorlakechamber.com.

Find this medallion somewhere on public property in Prior Lake, and win $200 (and a ride in the Lakefront days parade). SUBMITTED PHOTO

Clue No. 1 July and August in all their glory Comes the time for the medallion story.

BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

As the state shutdown stretches into its third week, construction and home-improvement projects have been left hanging due to a lack of state-provided electrical inspections. Since the government closed its doors on July 1, Prior Lake – which contracts with the state for the inspections – has had to come up with a new plan. On Tuesday, Prior Lake City Council members passed an ordinance allowing the city to hire licensed inspectors or contract with another public entity to complete electrical inspections. Costs would be offset

by license fees, said City Manager Frank Boyles. Jane Kansier, the city’s building and transportation services director, said the city was fi ne for the fi rst couple of weeks, but now inspections are “getting backed up.” She said with the new ordinance, the city could start bringing in electrical inspectors by Monday, July 18. “Our immediate goal is to get through the shutdown,” Kansier said. The city wants to retain flexibility and expertise in electrical inspections so Prior Lake is seen as a good place for residential and commercial development, Boyles said. The new plan “doesn’t get the entire job done, but it’s an important

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fi rst step” in keeping up with electrical inspections, Boyles said. “It’s frustrating,” he added. “And most cities are in the same situation.” Prior Lake’s ordinance follows a draft prepared by the League of Minnesota Cities, which serves more than 800 cities in the state.

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A retirement celebration for Becky Hudyma, Kids’ Company coordinator, is planned for 3:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 22 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. All past employees and families are welcome to attend.

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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE

Bullet dodged with jazz festival liquor license BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

A music festival that drew 14,000 people to Prior Lake in 2010 came close to being alcoholfree for 2011. City Manager Frank Boyles said he takes responsibility for not getting a temporary liquor license to the state in time for approval for the Prior Lake Rotary Club’s Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, set for this Saturday, July 16. Though the City Council approved the license

at its June 20 meeting, Boyles didn’t submit it to the state for approval until June 29 – just two days before the state shut down due to an impasse in budget talks. The beer and wine distributor for the event – The Cove bar in Prior Lake – informed the Rotary Club that it’s prohibited from delivering liquor to the event without the state’s approval of the license issued by the city. Without a liquor license, the Rotary would not be able to sell beer or wine at the festival – which would hamper its ability to fund the event.

B. July 12, 2011 special meeting minutes Consent agenda Those items on the agenda that are considered routine and noncontroversial are included as part of the consent agenda. Unless the mayor, a council member or a member of the public specifically requests that an item on the consent agenda be removed and considered separately, items are considered under one motion, a second a nd a rol l- ca l l vote. A ny item removed from the consent agenda shall be placed on the City Council agenda as a separate category. A. Consider approval of invoices to be paid B. Consider approval of June treasurer’s report C. Consider approval of a resolution approving a wetland replacement plan for the SMSC north service area sanitary line D. Consider approval of animal control services report E. Consider approval of fi re department report F. Consider approval of a resolution accepting donations and grants to the city for the second quarter of 2011 G. Consider approval of revised Economic Development Advisory committee bylaws H. Consider approval of a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce;

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requirements. State law doesn’t provide a specific defi nition of “community festival,” said City Attorney Suesan Lea Pace, but the approval must specify the area where liquor will be sold and consumed. The law also requires the license holder to have liability insurance, which the Rotary Club already has for the event. Boyles said the ordinance likely would apply to Lakefront Days, set for Aug. 4-7 at Lakefront Park, because the event also requires a temporary liquor license approved by the state.

County Road 21 open house is July 26

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA The Prior Lake City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. The council will have a workshop at 4:30 p.m. on landuse training for City Council, EDA and Planning Commission members. The public is invited to attend. The tentative regular agenda includes: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Public forum: The forum affords the public an opportunity to address concerns to the City Council. The forum will be no longer than 30 minutes, and each presenter will have no more than 10 minutes to speak. Topics of discussion are restricted to city governmental topics rather than private or political agendas. Topics may be addressed at the forum that are on the agenda except those topics that have been or are the subject of a scheduled public hearing or public information hearing before the City Council, Economic Development Authority, Planning Commission or any other city advisory committee. The City Council may discuss but will not take formal action on public forum presentations. Matters that are the subject of pending litigation are not appropriate for the forum. Approval of agenda Consider approval of: A. June 20, 2011 regular meeting minutes

Thousands are expected again this weekend to see headliner Buddy Guy, Lukas Nelson, Lamont Cranston, Tim Mahoney and others. “Lakefront Days aside, it’s the biggest event we’ve had – the biggest one-day event,” Boyles said on Tuesday, when the council met to change the city ordinance to get around the oversight. The council declared the event a “community festival,” which allows any vendor with a valid on-sale liquor license and a buyer’s card to provide liquor off premises at a community festival. Boyles said The Cove meets those

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and a resolution declaring Lakefront Days to be a community festival as defi ned by state statute 340A.404, Subd. 4(b) I. Consider approval of a resolution requesting funding from MNDOT through the municipal agreement program for Highway 13/Main Avenue/ Ridgemont improvement project J. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing full and fi nal payment to McNamara Contracting for the 2010 resurfacing project Items removed from consent agenda Presentations A. National Snowmobile of the Year Award – Terry Hutchinson B. Gary Van Eyll, Metropolitan Council representative C. Lakes Advisory Committee annual report Public hearings A. Public hearing to consider a resolution vacating drainage and utility easements located within Jeffers Pond First Addition Old business None scheduled New business A. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Sections 1108.400 to 1108.423 of the zoning ordinance as it relates to variances Ot her busi ness/cou nci l member reports A. Community events Adjournment

A neighborhood open house is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota St., to present and discuss the proposed intersection improvements at Arcadia Avenue and County Road 21. Prior Lake and Scott County have been studying the CR21 corridor through the downtown area to identify safety and

roadway improvements. The Arcadia Avenue intersection improvement was identified in this study. The open house will provide the public with details about the preferred concept for the intersection configuration, project schedule and design elements. During the open house, the public will be able

to review and discuss the preferred concept in an informal manner with city and county officials and the project consultant. Maps, drawings and other pertinent information will be available for public inspection at the open house. For more information, call Larry Poppler, city engineer, at (952) 447-9832.

Laker Idol still needs contestants In its seventh year, Laker Idol is in need of people of all ages interested in singing their way to the title of Laker Idol for their division. This contest is open to all solo vocalists. The competition takes place during Lakefront Days on Saturday, Aug. 6. Auditions are at Fong’s Bar and Grill in Prior Lake. Applications are accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis; up to 20 entries are allowed per division.

Auditions are: Little Laker (ages 9 and under), Monday, July 18, 6-8 p.m.; Junior Laker (ages 10-12) Tuesday, July 19, 6-8 p.m.; Teen Laker (ages 13-17) Wednesday, July 20, 6-8 p.m.; Adult Laker (ages 18 and over) Thursday, July 21, 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit www.lakeridol. com.

SPECIAL CITY MEETINGS Meetings to work on the long-range vision and strategic plan of the city will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19

and Thursday, July 21 in the Parkview Community Room at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. A ll members of the City

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Daily Events Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Craft and Flea Market Opens at 8:00 AM Parade Starts at 1:00 PM Dyno Testing • Tractor area Special Events Chicken Dinner Fri. 5:00 PM Pork Chop Dinner Sat. 5:00 PM Silent Auction Ends Sun. 3:00 PM RafÀe Drawing Sun. 4:00 PM Bingo Sat. & Sun. 10:00 AM Pedal Tractor Pull (Sanctioned) FREE Trophies ages 4-11 Tractors Provided Sun. 2:00 PM Vintage Baseball 1860’s Rules

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Live Music and Entertainment: FREE Friday Harold Krueger Jolly Wood Chopper 1:00 PM-5:00 PM Czech Area Concertina 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday Cloggers and Square Dancing 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Dale Pexa 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Charlie Johnson 5:00 PM-9:00 PM Sunday Pastor Rober Krueger Service 9:00 AM Loosely Wound Blue Grass 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ernie Stumpf 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Machinery Demonstrations - FREE Operating Lath and Shingle Mill Plowing with Antique Tractors Corn Shredding Threshing with Steam Engines Log Sawing with Steam Engines Gas Engine Demos Minnesota State Plowing Competition - Saturday and Sunday Demonstrations - FREE Broom Making Potato Digging Quilting & Spinning (Log Cabin) Operating Rug Loom (East Union Store) Stationary Steam Engines (Steam Shed) Worthington Vacuum Pump

Food & Refreshments Available Friday & Saturday 7:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM Admission and Collectable Button Adult $8.00 For All Weekend Children under 12: Free Camping Primitive camping available on site Now on Sale Threshers History Book Stepping Back in Time About the Scott-Carver Threshers The Scott-Carver Threshers is a non-pro¿t organization dedicated to preserving our agricultural and industrial history. Our purpose is to present an annual steam and gas engine festival to preserve the past and to educate the present, and future generations. Proceeds are used for new buildings, maintenance of existing buildings, and equipment. If you are looking for a new, fun and exciting way to spend your time, come and join our volunteer organization. Call 952-492-2062. ••The only vehicles allowed on the grounds will be golf carts, lawn mowers without decks, and handicap scooters. These vehicles need to be registered at the tractor registration booth and show insurance information and drivers license. Other vehicles allowed will be club of¿cials and workers.

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SCOTT COUNTY

Transit services have come a long way Are spiking gas prices cramping your wallet? Downtown Minneapolis parking woes getting to you? Traffic congestion on the way to work, school or appointments enough to drive you mad? Scott County may not have all of the solutions for you, but we and our partners have a few options for you to consider. There are good, reliable and cost-efficient transit alternatives right here in Scott County – whether you need to travel around locally or express your way into downtown Minneapolis, whether you’re crossing several county borders, or just planning a trip to the grocery store. Now in its fourth year of operation, the BlueXpress commuter transit service to and from downtown Minneapolis has proven its value many times over. A partnership between Prior Lake (Laker Lines) and Shakopee (Shakopee Transit), ridership is at an all-time high and has far exceeded expectations. To help facilitate use of the BlueXpress service, Scott County worked with the two cities and other partners to open the Southbridge Crossing Park and Ride Station and will soon open the Eagle Creek Transit Station (at the intersection of county roads 16 and 21) and the Marschall Road Transit Station (at Highway 169 and Marschall Road in Shakopee). Federal funding was used to construct a “bus only” ramp to expedite access to Highway 169 from the Southbridge station. BlueXpress has been so successful that it has added several new buses to the route, and riders are still interested in additional service. The BlueXpress now serves over 650 riders per day with ridership steadily increasing. One-way fares range from 75 cents to $3, and are determined by the route and time of day. Ten buses run in the morning and afternoon to and from the Southbridge station to downtown Minneapolis. Mid-day returns from downtown Minneapolis to the Burnsville Transit Station and Southbridge Crossing Park and Ride Station are available. People who ride the bus love the convenience, love the economy, love the comfort, love the ease – and love the drivers, too. But what about those quick trips? For that, just look to the partnership between Scott and Carver counties – SmartLink Transit. This unique two-county collaboration, which serves as the region’s dial-aride as well as ADA and MA transportation service, rapidly became a model for the metropolitan area. SmartLink provides access to

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public transportation for all county residents. Ridership averages between 700 and 1,000 riders each day. Fares range from $2.25 to $6.75 depending on distance. By pooling and sharing resources (including the fleet and operations), SmartLink has not only served more riders than the previous two services combined, it has kept costs significantly – and consistently – well below the state’s average. Circulator and dial-aride services are currently being provided in both Prior Lake and Shakopee through SmartLink. On the subject of costs, I want to note that not one Scott County property tax dollar goes into either BlueXpress or SmartLink services. These services are funded through federal and state programs, grants, regional resources, contracts and – of course – fares. But our work in transit is hardly done. Residents would benefit from expanded services to broader areas and more communities throughout the county. Of course, this depends on the availability of stable resources, and there never seems to be enough of them to go around. Undaunted, our professional transit providers are planning for the future while managing the growing demand for services in the present. We have come a long way in providing transit services to the larger Scott County community in recent years. And if you’re still on that proverbial fence about using one of these services, just try it once – I suspect you’ll be back. For more information on BlueXpress, visit www. bluexpressbus.com or call (952) 496-8800; for SmartLink, visit www. smartlinktransit.com or call (952) 496-8341. Prior Lake resident Barbara Marschall is a commissioner on the Scott County Board. She can be reached at (952) 496-8744, by e-mailing bmarschall@co.scott. mn.us or by mailing the Scott County Government Center, 200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR STATE SHUTDOWN

Legislators cash in during shutdown While many Minnesotans are out of work b e c au s e ou r st at e legislators can’t seem to do the job we’ve hired them to do, Prior Lake representatives Mike Beard and Claire Robling continue to accept pay for sit ti ng on t hei r b eh i nd s doi n g – t h at ’s r i g ht – nothing. Only 62 senators and representatives throughout the state deferred their July 1 paychecks. I’m one constituent who will not be re- electing any incumbent who seems to think it’s OK to get paid when t hey’ve ef fectively had a hand in ensuring so many others are out of work. I urge all of you to e-mail your legislators and tell them how you feel. It’s easy! Go to www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/ districtfi nder.aspx, click on district finder, type in your zip code and you’ll know who they are. Once there, click on their names and get their e-mail addresses. My fellow residents of Minnesota, it doesn’t matter what side of this budget battle you’re on, it’s time to tell your legislators that if they can’t get this fi xed, we’ll fi nd someone who can.

John Hinnenkamp Prior Lake

A simple ﬁx for budget problem To solve the state debt problem: Why can’t they pick a percentage, for example 1 percent, and use it to raise taxes for everyone 1 percent, and also lower all state spending by the same 1 percent. Overall, this would be a 2-percent reduction and everyone would be a part of fi xing the problem.

Robin Baumann Prior Lake

RELAY FOR LIFE

Continuing the cancer ﬁght On behalf of the Relay for Life of Scott County Planning Committee, we would like to thank all who helped to make this year’s 14th annual event so successful. Whether you participated on a team, volunteered or made a donation, we really appreciate your commitment to Relay and to the fight against cancer. On July 8, 46 teams and almost 500 participants gathered at the Shakopee Junior High School to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. To date, our Relay raised more than $155,000 for patient services, education, research and advocacy. Together, we have raised over $1.7 million in the past 14 years here in Scott County. We also were honored this year

to host the Cancer Prevention Study 3 enrollment. Scott County and surrounding community members gave of their time to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fi nd a cure for cancer, and we had 264 people enroll in the study. We came together as family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. We believe we accomplished that. We extend an invitation to all to come back again next year. Let’s keep up the great work – we are making a difference in the fight against cancer.

Annette Chlan, Jordan Brenda Stocker, New Prague Joie Skogrand, Shakopee Event chairpersons

CITY OF PRIOR LAKE

Good insight on CR21 project Regarding Del la K lingberg’s letter [“City visions have cost residents,” July 9]: Della, I hope your letter will open some eyes and ears as to what is going on in the government center (previously City Hall). This poor planning and waste of money must come to an end. Main Avenue is our only downtown area; don’t block it off. We don’t need any more parking lots, either. Thank you, Della, for your insight.

Ray Busch Prior Lake

You can take the girl out of the South, but… I should start out by disclosing that I was born in Arkansas. I didn’t live there long; I moved away after just a few years, but most of my extended family still lived there. I spent several weeks every summer at my Pa-Paw’s (the “a” in Pa- is pronounced like the “a” in apple) house in Corning, Ark. Those are some of the fondest memories of my childhood. I loved the smell of the boxwoods when you walked out the door, the way the heat blasted you like a steam room when you ventured away from the air conditioning. I played “ghost in the graveyard” until all hours with my cousins, even while the mosquitoes attacked relentlessly. I’ve heard the joke that the mosquito is the Minnesota state bird, but I have to tell you that the mosquitoes here have nothing on the ones in Arkansas that snacked on me. As I grew up, my family began to scatter. Just this year I realized that my kids, who are all ‘tweens and teens, had never even met my cousins. At 20-plus years since I’d last seen them, it was time for a road trip. I wanted to make sure to do it

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before the kids were all too busy or too “cool” to take a trip like this with their mom. We set off to our first stop, Kansas City. The kids got a huge kick out of my excitement at being back at my alma mater, the University of Kansas, when we took a detour out to Lawrence, Kan. We got the obligatory photo with the Jayhawk statue. Later, we met up with some friends for dinner and catching up. Then, off to our next stop: Mountain Home, Ark. The further south we got, the more we began to see some of the

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About us: The Prior Lake American, founded in 1960, is published by Southwest Newspapers, a division of Red Wing Publishing Company. We are an active member of the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the official newspaper for the City of Prior Lake and School District 719. Published weekly on Saturdays; periodicals postage paid at Prior Lake, MN. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notice to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 8, Shakopee, MN 55379. Location: The Prior Lake American is located at 14093 Commerce Ave. in Prior Lake. Its mailing address is Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 538, Prior Lake, MN 55372. For general information call (952) 447-6669; send faxes to (952) 447-6671.

expected fodder for the “you know you’re a redneck when...” skits. We saw appliances is the front yard, cars up on blocks, outfits in the local retail chain that should never be worn in public. We saw cities and towns that contained the names Gap, Spit and Hollow (pronounced “holler,” of course). But something else happened the further south we got: the smiles became warmer, conversations became more frequent and friendly and the pace in general began to slow down. Our brief stay with my aunt and uncle in Arkansas was so wonderful and relaxing. We marveled at the cabin home that he built with his own two hands. He actually cut every piece of wood to make that house. It was truly unbelievable. We sat on the back deck of their home, looking out over the woods and lake, eating homegrown Arkansas watermelon. In the process, we learned a few choice Southern sayings. The first was when my uncle first saw my son and told him that he was so big he could “fight a bear (pronounced “bar”) with a switch. To which my son replied, “Huh?”

My favorite one, though, (after a bird flew a little too close for comfort) was: Birdy, birdy fly on by, drop some sugar in my eye, me won’t holler, me won’t cry, me just happy cows don’t fly! (How about that for a positive attitude?) Finally, we were off to the last leg of our trip: Arab, Alabama (pronounced Ay-rab, long story) to visit my cousin. As we got closer to this area, which was hit by the group of Tuscaloosa tornadoes, we saw the devastation it caused firsthand. The town of Arab was hit head-on. Several of my cousin’s neighbors lost significant portions of their homes. The house across the street was completely demolished. But, what we saw in this community (for whom the shock of the disaster was still only a couple of months old) was everyone coming together to help each other. They were taking the sorrow from their situation and turning it into the strength to rebuild. It was an amazing spirit of camaraderie. I have to admit that I have always felt like a Southern girl at heart, but

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this trip solidified it. You can take the girl out of the South, but you can’t take the South out of the girl. My kids loved it as well. They can’t wait to go back, and some even want to move there. For anyone who starts to feel a little overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of daily life, I highly recommend a trip like this. You don’t necessarily need to travel 2,600 miles, maybe just a new adventure somewhere off the beaten path. So, in the end, the total tally for our trip was: cost of gas for a 2,600-mile road trip: $425; total cost of the 23 souvenir T-shirts bought in the nine different states: $295; seeing friends and relatives from years gone by, only to realize no one has really changed all that much: priceless. Jennifer Musto moved to Prior Lake from Overland Park, Kan. 10 years ago. She lives with her husband and three children. She spent several years working in the insurance industry and is now a stayat-home mom and CEO of the Musto household. Her interests include traveling, writing, organizing and bargain hunting. She can be reached at j.musto@yahoo.com.

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An adult burrowing owl keeps close watch on its young. major food items. No, they eat insects – mainly beetles. In the grasslands, there are many kinds of beetles, but there is one particularly large black beetle that these owls seem to relish. And their small bill is perfect for catching and eating insects. Many insects are active during the day, so the owls need to be active during the day also. They spend many hours sitting on fence posts, on the ground or hovering about 30 feet in the air using their big, yellow eyes to watch for their favorite food. At this time of year, the baby burrowing owls are emerging from their dens into the sunlight for the first time, and for a wildlife photographer, this is the moment to capture. Touching moments between parents and young make for some of the best wildlife photography. Interaction between siblings is also a golden moment. I am here to capture it all. After spending time looking for active nests, my photography partner and I

decide on a particular nest. We set up our small two- person blind, constructed of dark ripstop nylon, and climb inside for the long wait. It’s about 3 p.m. and the heat of the day has built to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Planning on the heat, we take along two water bottles each. Needless to say, our supply of water is gone in the first hour. After that, we sit there in the intense heat, sweating so profusely that not only is our clothing soaked, but even our leather belts holding up our pants are soaked. It’s a literal sauna in here. During the wait, we talk about what we should do if one of us passes out from the heat and lack of water. What should we do? Does the other keep shooting until they get a good shot, or do we abandon everything and head out? Being dedicated wildlife photographers, we decide on getting the images. The hours pass and finally the adults start coming in with beaks full of large insects. The young run out of the burrow to

accept the offerings from the parents. After grabbing the insect, the parents fly off and the young go back to the cool underground chamber. Just when the sun is getting low in the sky, offering some of the sweetest golden light, the light that wildlife photographers dream about, the adult burrowing owls really start bringing in the insects, and our cameras are smoking. We capture many images of interaction and intimacy in the owl family. When the sun sinks below the horizon, we emerge from our nylon hot box into evening air, still in the high 90s, which feels relatively cool compared to our hot confinement. We pack up the blind and start the walk back to my truck. It’s another great evening in the grasslands. Until next time... Stan Tekiela is an author/naturalist/wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife. Follow him at Facebook.com and Twitter.com.

RANTS AND RAVES FROM READERS

Sticky situation Rant: “Black oil and sharp pebbles have been laid on our roads by the city maintenance department. For over a month we have been vacuuming them from our carpets and scrubbing them from our floors. We have to pull them out of the paws and fur of our dogs. The last straw was having the pebbles imbedded in our vehicle tires and causing the brake pads in our cars to be ruined. The resurfacing of Ridgemont Avenue is also a disaster. The hill was resurfaced and is still very bumpy. Could someone at City Hall please explain why we have these problems with our streets?”

Insulting ads Rant: “I was watching TV this week and saw an ad from the ‘Ad Council’ and some other organization featuring two teenage girls complaining about something and they used the phrase, “That’s so gay!’ The point of the ad was how inappropriate it is to use the phrase because gay men and lesbians may be offended by it. Folks, my name is John. I’m a middle-aged guy. How many times do you think I’ve heard my name used to refer to a toilet? If I’d been offended by that I would hope my dad or someone would’ve smacked my face and said, ‘Grow up, son! They aren’t talking about you. Stop the nonsense! Stop it, stop it, stop it! This ad is an insult to everyone.”

FROM STAFF

A great read Rave: Normally I’m intimidated by a book that’s close to 800 pages, but I couldn’t wait to dive into “Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN.” The detailed oral history covers the sports channel’s growth from cable outpost to worldwide brand, all told by the athletes, journalists and businessmen who witnessed and generated ESPN’s rise. The book is hilarious – the behind-the-scenes office stories had me laughing out loud, as did quips from former “SportsCenter”

anchors Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick. Yet “Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN” is also heartbreaking, particularly when it takes on the deaths of Arthur Ashe and Dale Earnhardt. In short, the book is more than just a sports fan’s companion to his or her favorite channel. It’s a cultural chronicle of the birth and expansion of cable television, the popularity of televised sports and how athletes grew to loom so large in our society. – Meryn Fluker

Back to the ‘old days’ Rave: These days it seems there are as many people to communicate with as there are ways to communicate. People can keep in touch on Skype, Tumblr or Twitter – and the lateadopters can stick to Facebook, e-mail and instant messaging. While I appreciate being able to see my friends and family on my computer screen, or quickly tap out a text or e-mail, I still love talking on the phone. Writing works for me in cases where I don’t want to actually speak to someone, but for those people in my life who carry conversations well, I love nothing more than sitting down and hearing their voices without the pressure of having to be camera ready like I would during a video chat. There’s something great, though perhaps a little outdated, about sitting down or walking around and having long conversations on the phone. While it may not be a cuttingedge way to communicate, it is definitely among my favorites. – Meryn Fluker Do you have a rant or a rave? Send us your musings: E-mail: rantsandraves@swpub.com Address: Prior Lake American, Attn: Rants and Raves, P.O. Box 538, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Guidelines: Reader rants and raves should be no more than 200 words. The deadline is noon each Wednesday. Rants and raves that are potentially libelous will not be printed or will be edited. Submissions will not be refused because staff disagrees with their content. Anonymous submissions are acceptable; however, including a contact name and/or phone number is helpful for staff, who may have questions about the submission. Rants and raves may be edited as space requires. All publication decisions will be made by the editor.

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The vast open prairies and grasslands of the American West are marvelous places for nature lovers like me. Recently, I have been spending a lot of time wandering around in these great treeless regions. Nothing but grasses and flowers for as far as the eye can see. Trees have been replaced by the sky, and the wind constantly sweeps across the landscape. You might think at first that these grasslands are devoid of life, but that would be untrue. In fact, this grassy habitat is filled with all manner of life – insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and especially birds. One of the birds that calls the grasslands home is the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia). The burrowing owl is just one species in a very long list of critters that all depend on a rather nondramatic, nonglamorous species – the prairie dog – for survival. These small mammals of the grasslands live in large colonies and dig elaborate underground burrows. Everything from rattlesnakes, dung beetles, swift foxes, black-footed ferrets and burrowing owls use these burrows for their homes. Burrowing owls are small ground-dwelling owls that are less than 10 inches tall. Much of this height is attributed to their long legs. They have bright white eyebrows and throats which make their yellow eyes stand out. Unlike other raptors, they have a very small bill. The reason for this lies in what they eat. They don’t eat large mammals or other

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LIVESREMEMBERED Neva May (Byrne) Cavill

John P. Grasser

Loretta E. Dellwo

Neva Cavill, 77, of Spokane, WA, formerly of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Monday, July 4, 2011. Neva lived a joyful life devoted to her family, church and community. Neva’s laughter, quick wit, generous and loving spirit will be deeply missed by her family and her friends. Born and raised in Oregon, WI, Neva was the sixth of eight children. She graduated from St. Mary’s College with a degree in nursing. Her nursing career led her to many areas of patient care including children’s summer camps and hospital administration. On a skiing trip to Montana she met the love of her life, Robert Cavill. They began their life together building a family home on Prior Lake. Neva loved good conversation, golfing with friends, travelling the world and entertaining friends and family at the lake house where they lived for 40 years. In the winter months, after their children had grown, Neva and Bob retired to Green Valley AZ, near their dear friends Obert and Doris Tufte. They continued their love of golfing, travelling and entertaining friends and family. Neva‘s path to community service began at her children’s school, St. Michael’s Catholic School. She filled whatever role was needed from lunchroom aide to chairman of the school board. She was deeply committed to creating educational opportunities for all children. Her other activities included Scott County Food Shelf and Thrift Shop, Ronald McDonald House, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and St. Francis Regional Hospital. For many years she served on the hospital board as a member and president. She and her husband were also committed to the support of St. Michael’s sister parish in Chimbote Peru. Neva is survived by her husband, Robert and their three children, Mary (Matt) Hough, Kate (Tom) Coomes and Tom (Jennifer) Cavill; the grandchildren she loved so much, Sam and Ellie (Hough), Jack and Joe (Coomes), Loewen, Camden and Ayden (Cavill); brothers, Howard, Bob and Ray Byrne; sister, Mary Lou Clayton; numerous nieces and nephews. Neva is preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Thomas Byrne; brothers, Harold and Cletus Byrne; sister, Betty Warneke. The celebration of Neva’s life will be held Friday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Memorial contributions can be made in Neva’s name to the Tuition Assistance Fund at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Prior Lake. Please visit Neva’s on-line memorial at: www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com Arrangements entrusted to Hennessey Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, WA.

John “Johnny” Grasser, 54, of Prior Lake, formerly of Jordan, died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2011 at his home in Prior Lake. Born in Fort Meade, MD, Oct. 31, 1956, Mr. Grasser was the son of Donald and Mildred (Clisso) Grasser. Being the son of a man who was in the military, the family moved several times before settling in the Sand Creek Township area of rural Jordan in 1961. After graduating from Jordan High School, he was married for a time to Wendy Hartman and together they had a daughter, Amy. Throughout his life he was employed with many home maintainance jobs. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, gardening and traveling up north and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his special love, Karen Brinkmann of Prior Lake; father, Donald (Kathy) of LeCenter; daughter, Amy (Theola) of LeCenter; sisters, Dorothy (Larry) Malz of Belle Plaine, Christine (Shane) Bradley of Idaho Falls, ID, Lisa (Terry) Heitner of LeCenter, Missy (Brian) Simon of Montgomery; brother, Richard Grasser of LeCenter; grandchildren, Alexis, Chole, Savannah and Corday. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16 at 3 p.m. from the Wagner Funeral Home in Jordan. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Joseph Thunker. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family burial. Wagner Funeral Home provided arrangements. 952492-3366.

Gracing this world on Aug. 8, 1931 in Spring Lake Township in Minnesota, Loretta was the daughter of Henry and Frieda (Jentsch) Schumann. Loretta and Elmer “Babe” Dellwo, exchanged wedding vows June 3, 1950 in Henderson, MN. For over 25 years, Loretta proudly worked for Anchor Glass in Shakopee, gaining many lifelongs friends along the way. In 1982, a lifelong dream of Loretta and Babe’s came true when they built a log house south of Shakopee. She will always be known for the county western style of dressing and living, meaning the ‘simple life.’ Loretta was also a lifelong active member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shakopee. A resident of Shakopee, Loretta was 79 years young when she passed away peacefully mid morning of Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings, MN. Loretta is loved and will be deeply missed by her son, Bruce (Mary) Dellwo of Rosemount; grandchildren, Tara (Jeff) Alluri of Rosemount, Kari (Jason) Gumbiner of Ingleside, IL, Andrew (Jessica) Dellwo of Milwaukee, WI, Derek (Lisa) Dellwo of Menomenee Falls, WI; great-grandchildren, Logan and Grace Alluri, Melanie Dellwo, Jake Gumbiner; brothers, Henry (Virginia) Schumann of Belgrade, MN, Edward (Kathy) Schumann of Brainerd; sister-in-law, Anne Dellwo of Indianapolis, IN; brother-in-law, LeRoy Dellwo of Shakopee; nieces, nephews and friends. Loretta is preceded in death by her, husband, Elmer (Nov. 25, 1999), parents; sister, Lorna Wodash, stepbrother and sister, Harold Schuman, Ione Koehnen, and many other brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. The Celebration of Life Service was Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., all at BallardSunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. The Rev. Randall J. Romsdahl officiated the service. Loretta will be laid to rest next to her husband at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee. Pall bearers were Tara and Jeff Alluri, Kari and Jason Gumbiner, Andrew Dellwo and Derek Dellwo. Arrangements made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

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Marie M. Fox McAndrews Marie Fox McAndrews, 101, of Burnsville and Savage, wife of the late John J. McAndrews passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Emerald Crest, Burnsville. She was born in Watertown, SD, April 18, 1910 to Michael and Margaret (Klein) Fox. She and John McAndrews were married June 16, 1941, in Watertown. Marie and her husband John farmed in Burnsville and Rosemount. Marie was a longtime school teacher and taught at rural schools in South Dakota and Minnesota. She also taught at St. Luke’s Catholic School in St. Paul and for Independent School District 196. A special thanks to Emerald Crest of Burnsville and Fairview Hospice for their exceptional loving care. Marie is survived by children, Mary Courteau and husband, Guy, Margaret Eustice and husband Ronald, Ann Day and husband Curtis, Joseph McAndrews and wife Betty; grandchildren, Genevieve and Catherine Courteau, Kevin Eustice and wife Alison Walker, John and AnnMarie Eustice, Matthew Day and wife, Dawn, David Day and wife Susan, Sarah Day, Michael McAndrews and wife, Kate, Jason, Mary and Kimberly McAndrews; great-granddaughter, Devan Grimsrud; sisters, Adelaide Murphy and Louise Wagner; brother, Richard Fox. She was preceded in death by son, John McAndrews; parents; brothers, the Rev. Leo Fox, William and Michael Fox. Visitation was Tuesday, July 12, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage. Mass of Christian Burial followed at the church Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael Tix and the Rev. Rinaldo Custodio officiated. Pallbearers included Genevieve Courteau, Kevin and John Eustice, Matthew and David Day, Michael, Mary and Kimberly McAndrews. Interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Burnsville. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Susan A. Scholz Susan Scholz, 87, lifelong resident of Savage, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter, MN. Susan was born in Savage, Nov. 21, 1923 to Martin and Helen (Allen) Riley. She married Edward Scholz June 27, 1951 in Savage. Susan worked as a secretary for B Dalton Book Sellers. She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during World War II. She is survived by sons, Greg and Rick; granddaughters, Jody and Katie; great-grandchild, Ivan. Preceding her in death were her husband; sisters, Helen Kelleher and Margaret Schrank; brother, Robert Riley. Visitation is Monday, July 18, from 11 a.m. – 12 noon at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage. Mass of Christian Burial follows at 12 noon at the church. Officiating at the funeral service is the Rev. Michael Tix. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with Honors. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

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The smart way to go from renting to owning

he housing market continues to struggle. From a seller’s perspective, that makes life a lot harder. But for a buyer, the current market can mean a wider world of options and opportunities. For those who want to become owners rather than renters, it’s vitally important to make smart decisions—as the markets have shown. Many factors contribute to the real estate market’s current sluggishness, and one of them is the fact that lenders are reluctant to give loans to homebuyers. After the housing market crisis, it’s not surprising that they would be more demanding in their lending practices, but for those eager to buy, this current lending climate means that you need to present a pristine ﬁnancial proﬁ le. There is no limit to the amount of real estate browsing you can do — either in the newspaper or online — but before you get serious about purchasing a

home, take these tips into consideration.

Pay down your debt. Before you even apply for a mortgage, reduce your debt load. The smaller it is, the better for your debt-to-income ratio, which lenders use to determine how much they’ll allow you to borrow. Items like car loans, child support and alimony, credit card bills and student loans are all factors that the lender will consider. Paying down debt can have the added beneﬁt of improving your credit, as well. Check up on your credit. Having good credit is another essential element in smart home buying: it can affect how lenders view you, and the terms of your mortgage. The better shape your credit is in, the better your potential to get the mortgage of your dreams. Every year, you’re entitled to a free credit report from one of the three major reporting agencies, like Equi-

fax. Use it as a starting point that will give you an idea of your overall credit picture. Look for areas that can be improved upon and track your progress by checking your credit again after you’ve put in some work to bring it up.

Make the biggest down payment possible. The era of zero-down is over, and for good reason. A down payment, and a sizeable one, can help ease the strain of a mortgage in coming years. A minimum of 20 percent down is a good idea, and if you can do more than that, so much the better. If you don’t think you can afford a down payment of 20 percent or more on a house you’re considering, it might be time to shop around for a less expensive home that is more budget friendly.

Be an informed buyer. There is a seemingly endless list of things to know about buying a home, and the faster you want to buy, the faster you’ll need to learn it all. One of the best

things you can do is take a ﬁrst-time homebuyer class offered by a reputable organization; some cities even offer them for free. Be sure you know the ins and outs of items like closing costs, ad-

justable rate versus ﬁ xed rate mortgages, how your credit report affects mortgage rates and the documentation you’ll need to get a mortgage. The more you know, the better equipped you’ll be to make

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Prior Lake girl among new Miss MN Valley queens Miss MN Valley candidates were judged on their sponsor jingle, dress and on-stage questions on June 25 at Neisen’s Event Center in Savage during the Miss MN Valley coronation. Scores were tabulated with previous scores from applications, essays and candidate attendance, and this year’s winners were named: Jessica Skjonsby was crowned 2011 Queen of Summer. She is the daughter of Daniel and Julie Skjonsby of Prior Lake. She will be a junior at Prior Lake High School. Jessica volunteers for Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Feed My Starving Children and the Carver-Scott Humane Society. Jessica would like to attend the University of Washington to major in pre-med. Kjerstin Jovaag was crowned 2011 Queen of Fall. She is the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Jovaag of Shakopee. She will be a senior at Shakopee High School. Kjerstin volunteers for Link as a student ambassador, as well as with Feed My Starving Children and the Carver-Scott Humane Society. Kjerstin would like to get a degree in mathematics and education. Kylie Andersen was crowned 2011 Queen of Winter. She is the daughter of Christian and Jeanne Andersen of Carver. She will be a senior

at Chanhassen High School. Kylie volunteers for the Carver Lions Club, Ridgeview Medical Center, the city of Carver, Miracles for Mitch, Funky Minds and Feed My Starving Children. Kylie would like to attend the University of California in Berkeley to receive her undergraduate degree in biological sciences and eventually become a cardiologist. Dana Jeter was crowned 2011 Queen of Spring. She is the daughter of Gary and Kara Jeter of Eden Prairie. She will be a senior at Eden Prairie High School. Dana volunteers for Prop Shop, Border Collie Rescue of MN, Face Aids and Feed My Starving Children. Dana plans to attend college and is considering majoring in chemistry, math or pre-med. At the coronation, the candidates learned two dances from Nicole Bladow and Cathy Christenson of Metropolitan Dance Alliance in Shakopee, which were not scored. Jay Whiting of Shakopee was the emcee for the evening. The following firefighters escorted the candidates to the stage for their on-stage questions: Mike Jernander from the Chaska Fire Department; Ward Park from the Eden Prairie Fire Department; Nate Crooks from Mdewakanton Emergency Services; Tim Carroll from the

The Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC) in Chaska will have a familiar face taking over as executive director. Darren Kermes, director of special education for the cooperative, was hired as interim Darren director to replace retiring Kermes executive director Randy Zitterkopf. Kermes, 45, of Lakeville, is also the executive director of the Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) in Jordan. “I’ve very excited to continue to work with

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MRVSEC and now work more closely with Carver-Scott,” Kermes said. The CSEC board interviewed three candidates for the one-year interim position. Zitterkopf, who retired June 30, had been with the school district three years. CSEC and MRVSEC have been discussing a merger for more than a year, according to Carver-Scott Board Chair Mary Romansky. They hired John Messelt, a former Minnesota superintendent, to study the benefits of merging the two organizations. Board members liked Kermes’ familiarity and knowledge of Carver-Scott. “With the merger, he has the knowledge of both CarverScott and MRVSEC,” Romansky said. Kermes started as interim executive director at MRVSEC in 2006. He has been CSEC’s special education director one year.

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The Prior Lake Police Department responded to the following incidents July 6-11. This is not a comprehensive list of all incidents to which the department responded. Burglary July 8: A burglary was reported at St. Michael’s School, 16280 Duluth Ave. A door was forced open and a small amount of cash was stolen. Police are reviewing video and investigating the case. July 9: Several pieces of jewelry were reported stolen during a burglary in the 6500 block of Harbor Place. No forced entry was found. Theft July 6: A skateboard, iPod, camera and wallet were stolen from a home in the 4700 block of Rutledge Street. The estimated value is $410. July 8: A bicycle was reported stolen from Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road. July 8: CDs, gift cards and loose change were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 15500 block of Fish Point Road. July 9: A gas drive-off worth $69 was reported at Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store, 15035 Mystic Lake Drive. July 9: About $195 worth of liquor was reported stolen from Viking Liquor, 16290 Highway 13. July 11: Mail was reported stolen from a mailbox in the 5200 block of East Oak Point Drive. July 11: A gas drive-off worth $95 was reported at Holiday Stationstore, 4400 Fountain Hills Drive. July 11: The theft of medication was reported at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherd’s Path. The medication reportedly was stolen sometime between June 26 and July 11. No further information is available at this time, pending a

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police investigation. DWI July 9: Police arrested a 21-year-old Shakopee man for fourth-degree driving while impaired (DWI) and speeding at Highway 13 and South Park Drive. The man opted for a blood test rather than a breath test, so no blood alcohol content was available in the report. Crashes July 6: A 62-year-old Bloomington man was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in a two-car crash at County Road 42 and Crest Avenue (County Road 18). The man was struck by a car driven by a 63-year-old Prior Lake woman. The other driver did not want to be transported to the hospital for injuries. Narcotics July 6: A 20-year-old Bloomington man was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. Vandalism July 6: A portable toilet was damaged at West Woodland Trail and Sweetgrass Circle. July 6: A vehicle parked in the 16600 block of Willow Lane reportedly was damaged. Warrants July 6: A 22-year-old Burnsville woman was arrested during a traffic stop at Highway 13 and Fish Point Road on a

Scott County warrant for no insurance. S July 7: A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested during a traffic stop at Canterbury Road and County Road 42 on a felony warrant for check forgery. July 12: A 29-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested in the 14100 block of Wilds Path on a Dakota County warrant. Obscenity July 8: A mother reported that someone posted an obscene photo of her 13-year-old daughter on Facebook. The photo was removed, but police are investigating the case. Obstructing justice July 7: A 22-year-old Burnsville man was cited during a traffic stop near Mystic Lake Casino for giving false information and a fake name to a police officer. A 26-year-old Minneapolis man also was arrested on a Ramsey County warrant for check forgery. July 10: A 26-year-old Burnsville man was cited for falsely reporting a crime after he told Prior Lake police that his vehicle had been stolen. After an investigation, police found the vehicle was not stolen. Miscellaneous July 6: A 56-year-old homeless man was cited for trespassing at Mystic Lake Casino. July 7: A 40-year-old homeless man was cited for trespassing at an apartment building in the 4600 block of Tower Street. The man was reportedly seen sleeping in the lobby of the building earlier that day. The man was cited again for the same offense at South Lake Village Mall, 16731 Highway 13, on July 12. July 10: A fight was reported at Basement Bar and Grill, 16691 Highway 13. The people involved in the fight were gone on arrival.

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FIRE CALLS July 5 Firefighters responded to a call of a strong chemical smell in the 14900 block of Summit Circle. The department was canceled en route. July 6 Firefighters responded to a call of a crash at county roads 42 and 18. July 7 The fire department responded to: A call of a crash at Highway 13 and Franklin Trail. The department was canceled en route. The smell of smoke in the 5200 block of Bounty Street. The department was canceled en route. July 8 Firefighters responded to a call for help with a 90-yearold woman in the 4600 block of Park Nicollet Avenue. CPR had been started. The woman was transported to the hospital. July 9 The fire department responded to: A portable toilet fire at Five Hawks Elementary School, 15860 Fish Point Road. The department is investigating the fire as arson. A fire alarm in the 5100 block of East Oak Point Drive. It was a false alarm due to a system malfunction. July 10 The fire department responded to:

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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. Gina May Olson, 30, Princeton, Minn., issuance of dishonored check, a felony. Serve 22 months in prison, provide DNA sample, restitution, $75 in fines. Baker T. Albert, 22, Chaska, theft, a misdemeanor. Pay restitution, $160 in fines. Check forgery, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, restitution, $375 in fines. Justin Ryan McCoy, 27, Bloomington, theft, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 10 days in jail, restitution, $535 in fines. Phu Chau Nguyen, 39, Spring Lake Park, DWI (test refusal), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 13 days under electronic homemonitoring, 40 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $185 in fines. Earl Nowell III, 23, Shakopee, carrying/possessing pistol without permit, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, $215 in fines. Whitney Amber Riley, 23, New Germany, Minn., theft, a gross misdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: Two years probation, 40 hours of community service, restitution, $375 in fines. Dawn Marie Russell, 31, St. Paul, financial-transaction card fraud, a felony. Four years probation, six days in jail, 40 hours of community service, provide DNA sample, $300 in fines. Thomas Mario Tulupan, 47, Shakopee, receiving stolen property, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, restitution, $385 in fines. Erik Joshua Gardner, 21, Bloomington, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, 15 days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $610 in fines. Amber Dae Shaw, 26, Jordan, DWI, a felony. Seven years probation, 30 days in jail, 30 days under electronic homemonitoring, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $110 in fines. Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Serve 30 days in jail, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring (concurrent), $160 in fines. Jason Robert Campbell, 40, Waconia, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication

stayed: Three years probation, 50 hours of community service, random tests, attend alcohol abuse group-support meetings, $200 in fines. Emily Kristina McGrail, 29, Bloomington, theft, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 15 days in jail, 120 hours of community service, no contact with casinos, write letter of apology, continue counseling, restitution, $85 in fines. Derek Daniel Fesik, 20, Shakopee, fifth-degree assault, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, angermanagement counseling, provide DNA sample, no possession of dangerous weapons, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $160 in fines. Rory Alexander Bird, 24, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Four years probation, 45 days in jail, 15 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $510 in fines. Jaqlyn Thao Lam, 30, Savage, financial-transaction card fraud, a felony. Five years probation, 60 days under electronic home-monitoring, undergo therapy, provide DNA sample, restitution, $85 in fines. John Edward Pitlick, 44, New Hope, theft by swindle, a felony. Adjudication stayed: 10 years probation, two days in jail, 20 days of community service, restitution, $200 in fines. Andrew James Ruscher, 2 4 , Bloomington, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony. Probation for 15 years, 180 days in jail, psychological evaluation, no possession of sexually explicit material, register as predatory offender, no contact with victim(s) or family, no contact with people under age 18, subject to random searches and computer searches, submit to polygraph examinations, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution $600 in fines. Joseph Ronald Maas, 32, Burnsville, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $910 in fines. Steven Lawrence Boozer, 43, Savage, domestic assault, a gross misdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: one year probation, credit for time served, $200 in fines. Jaikob Elijah Laabs, 29, Belle Plaine, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Serve year and a day in prison, provide DNA sample, $160 in fines.

Marcus Allen Penilton, 27, Minneapolis, domestic abuse, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, no contact with victim(s), anger evaluation, $275 in fines. Johnny Rodriguez Rios, 18, Shakopee, fourth-degree sale of controlled substance, a felony. Fifteen years probation, 60 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, do not associate with gang members, obtain high school diploma, follow recommendations of evaluation, $460 in fines. Nancy Kay Reeve, 47, Chaska, second-degree sale of controlled substance, a felony. Fifteen years probation, one year in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, random tests, provide DNA sample, $85 in fines. Nicole Marie Tupy, 32, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, four days in jail, 86 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, follow recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines. David Harold Jelle, 52, Prior Lake, violation of driver’s license restrictions, a gross misdemeanor, and DWI, a misdemeanor. Two years probation, 59 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $110 in fines. Bianca Lorray Peterson, 23, Lakeville, theft, a felony. Five years probation, 15 days in jail, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring, provide DNA sample, restitution, $85 in fines. Kim Roland Nascene, 41, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Four years probation, 30 days in jail, 60 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $585 in fines. Zachary Nelson Squires, 21, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $410 in fines. Juan Roberto Torres, 38, Shakopee, second-degree possession of controlled substances, a felony. Ten years probation, six months in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, $85 in fines. Nancy Lynn Traeder, 48, Bloomington, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, complete treatment, $285 in fines.

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DAKOTA-RICE-SCOTT LEAGUE

RIVER VALLEY LEAGUE

SPORTS EXTRA

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American Legion State Poll BASEBALL CLASS AA 1. Eden Prairie 2. Burnsville 3. Eastview 4. Coon Rapids 5. Maple Grove 6. Tri-City Red 7. Maplewood Green 8. Stillwater 9. Bloomington Gold 10. Grand Rapids 11. Osseo 11. Lino Lakes 13. Fergus Falls 14. Bemidji 14. Hamline Purple 16. Rochester A’s 16. Excelsior 16. Mankato National 19. St. Cloud Chutes 19. Rochester Patriots

Mudcats drop three straight, six of 10 BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

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Are the Prior Lake Mudcats stuck in the mud a little? The Class C team has dropped three straight games and six of its last 10, including a 5-2 home loss to St. Patrick July 13 in a Dakota-Rice-Scott League game. The Mudcats went into the contest on the heels of a league loss at Union Hill July 12, falling 6-3, as well as a 10 - 6 setback at home to New Prague July 11. Prior Lake did earn a 5-3 leag ue win over Faribault July 7. T he Mudcats (16-10 overall) are still in second place in the W hite Division of the DRS with a 10-9 mark, trailing first-place St. Patrick 13-4. In the loss to St. Patrick, t he Mudc at s held a 2-1 lead going into the top of the sevPHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN enth inning, Prior Lake’s Mason but c ou ld n’t Holmquist had two hits in hold it. the Mudcats’ 5-3 win over St. Patrick Faribault July 7. scored twice in the frame and twice more in the eighth to pull out the win. Ben Morrison took the loss for the Mudcats in a complete-game. He allowed 10 hits. Levi Schneider drove in both Prior Lake runs with an RBI single in the fourth inning and an RBI double in the sixth. Ryan Defries had two of the Mudcats’ five stolen bases. Morrison dropped to 3-3 on the year. He was the winning pitcher in the team’s victory over Faribault. He went five innings in relief, allowing no earned runs. He also delivered at the plate, going 3 for 3 with a double and three RBIs. Casey Johnson had a two-run single in the win, while Mason Holmquist and Defries each had two hits. Sean Greywitt started and went four innings, allowing just two earned runs.

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DAKOTA-RICE-SCOTT LEAGUE STANDINGS

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Prior Lake’s Jim Schroeder checks his swing in the Jays’ River Valley League game with Chaska July 10. The Jays lost 5-0.

Jays’ bats silenced PL has seven hits, two runs in back-to-back defeats BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake Jays’ bats have gone quiet in back-to-back games. The Jays had just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Savage Outlaws July 13 in a Section 4B standings game at Alimaget Fields. Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of a 5-0 loss at home in River Valley League action July 10 to the Chaska Cubs. The Jays (12-9 overall) are 2-3 in the Section 4B games and are 7-3 and in third place in the East Division of the RVL. The Outlaws (21-2 overall) beat the Jays 10-2 in the fi rst meeting. The two teams will not make up its rainout from June 23. Savage looks to be the top seed in Section 4B, while the Jays and Rosemount are likely batting for the second spot. Inver Grove Heights (IGH) is also in the field. The top two teams qualify for the 16-team Class B state tournament, which is set to begin Aug. 19 and will be held in the cities of Glencoe,

Brownton and Hutchinson. The Jays were the state runner-up in 2009, while Savage was third last year and has made four trips to state in the last five years. Prior Lake has some tough games coming up before the Section 4B playoffs start July 31. The Jays were at Shakopee, the two-time defending state champs, Friday (results not available at press time. Prior Lake is facing the St. Paul Commanding Edge in a nonleague game today (Saturday, July 16) and will return to RVL action Sunday, July 17 at Chaska at 6 p.m. The Jays have a Section 4B standings game at home versus Inver Grove Heights Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. and will play at IGH July 23 at 5 p.m. Prior Lake plays at Rosemount July 24 at 5 p.m. For more on the Jays, go to www. priorlakebaseball.com or call the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800. In the loss to Savage, the Jays let a 2-1 lead get away in the bottom of the seventh. The Outlaws scored twice without a hit off starter Corey Goblirsch, who took the loss.

Goblirsch allowed just five hits in a complete-game, allowing three runs (one earned) with one strikeout. Savage opened the bottom of the seventh with a walk, hit by pitch and a sacrifice bunt. A sacrifice fly tied the game and outfield error gave the Outlaws the lead. Scott Geisler drove in both Jays’ runs with a double in the fi fth inning that scored John Somrock, who singled and Dusty Olynyk who walked. Dan Schroeder had a lead-off double for the Jays in the third inning, but was left stranded at third. In the loss to Chaska, the Jays could not solve Cubs starter Ryan Seifert, who fanned eight in a complete-game, allowing four hits. Chaska broke the game open with a three-run sixth inning for a 4-0 lead. T.J. Larson took the loss for the Jays, lasting 5 1/3 innings and allowing four runs on five hits, while striking out two.

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MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

Court celebration players and best state tournament coaches. The poll will be available for public input until July 31. Results will be compiled, reviewed by MSHSL staff and a panel of basketball aficionados, but not released until the 2012 state tournaments. A variety of events are under consideration to commemorate the 100th year of state basketball tournaments. MSHSL staff is also soliciting memorabilia that could be displayed during the tournaments, such as programs, trophies, uniforms, balls, newspaper clippings, audio recordings, fi lms or videotapes. If you have something of interest you are willing to have displayed at the tournaments, contact the MSHSL office, (763) 560-2262.

LAKERS AT STATE The Prior Lake girls program has made three state ap-

pearances in its history, while the boys have never qualified. The girls’ last state appearance was in 2003, the final year the school was a Class 3A program. The Lakers also qualified for state in 2002 and in 1999 under former coach Paul Larson, who coached the program for 22 years winning 310 career games, before retiring following the 2008-2009 season. The Lakers’ 2002 and 2003 teams were led by Tamara Braun, who is the school’s alltime leader in blocked shots with 389. She is fourth in rebounds (720) and fourth in points (1,123). The Lakers were third at state in 20 02 and fourth in 2003. Braun played four years of Division I basketball at Valparaiso University in Indiana (2003-2007). She’s still the career leader in rebounds (870) and blocked shots (192), while she’s ninth in career points (1,096).

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Blue Division Team W New Market 13 St. Benedict 12 Union Hill 9 Webster 2

L 7 7 9 18

Red Division Team Lonsdale New Prague Elko Faribault Veseli

L 5 7 3 11 15

W 15 13 6 7 4

Note: Prior Lake competes in Region 3C for the playoffs. Other teams in the field are: Montgomery, St. Patrick, Shakopee, New Market, St. Benedict, Webster, Union Hill, Cannon Falls, Hampton, Lake City, Northfield, Randolph and Wanamingo. There are 234 Class C teams in the state with 16 making the state tourney.

RIVER VALLEY LEAUGE STANDINGS West Division Team W New Ulm 10 St. Peter 7 Fairfax 6 Gaylord 6 Winthrop 2

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Central Division Team W Belle Plaine 12 Chanhassen 8 Arlington 6 LeSueur 4 Henderson 2

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East Division Team Shakopee Chaska Prior Lake Jordan Victoria

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W 9 11 7 8 6

Note: Prior Lake competes in Section 4B for the playoffs. Other teams in the field are: Savage, Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights. There are only 34 teams in Class B in the state with 16 making the state tourney.

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What are the state’s greatest hoops moments? In March of 2012, the Minnesota State High School League will be celebrating 100 years of basketball tournaments. The fi rst was held in 1913, an invitational affair hosted by Carleton College in Northfield and won by Fosston 29-27 over Mountain Lake. The Leag ue is soliciting public input in selecting some of the greatest moments in the history of both the boys’ and girls’ state tournaments. An online poll is available on the League website to collect the “best of” in several different categories. Here is the direct link to the poll – http://www. mshsl.org/survey. Six categories for both boys and girls have been established for which up to three responses may be given for each gender: greatest state tournament games, best state tournament fi nishes, best state tournament shots, best state tournament teams, best state tournament

White Division Team W St. Patrick 13 Prior Lake 10 Montgomery 9 Shakopee 6

You can also follow Prior Lake High School sports online at www.scoreboard. mn. Catch all of the breaking news, browse photo galleries and keep up with your favorite Laker teams, plus more via the Web.

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Tamara Braun helped the Prior Lake girls basketball program earn back-to-back state appearances in 2002 and 2003.

To contact Prior Lake American sports editor Tom Schardin send an email to sports@swpub. com or call (952) 345-6379.

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Seniors back on diamond Five games scheduled from a pair of over 65 league teams Five “vintage” baseball games are scheduled next week involving two over 65 league teams, the Minnesota Saints led by New Prague’s former pitcher Jim Vanasek, and the West Coast Bobcats out of San Diego. Co-manager Bob Lattery of Savage is promising that the games will provide a competitive match-up between seasoned baseball players in a full regulation game – nine innings, three outs and a full count. The schedule of games starts at Union Hill on Wednesday, July 20; Prior Lake on Thursday, July 21 at Veteran’s Field; Vesli on Saturday, July 23; New Prague on Sunday, July 24; and in Jordan on Monday, July 25 at the Mini Met. All games start at 1 p.m.; there is no admission, but goodwill contributions will be accepted. Local concession stands will be open at each location. Lattery recalled that the last time the Bobcats were in town, they “kind of beat up on

“Despite our age, the competition is very competitive.” Bob Lattery Savage resident the locals because we were not quite as prepared with personnel that had been active in league play.” “That will be different this time,” promised Lattery, who is involved in league play in Arizona in October and Florida in November. The Saints, co-managed by Lattery and Pat Thompson, will have players that travel to Phoenix, Ariz. at Fort Myers, Fla. each year to complete in the MSBL (Men’s Senior Baseball League) and a Roy Hobbs tournament. “A lot of our players have competed in the over 60 division and then the over 65 division,” Lattery said, “Despite our age, the competition is very competitive.”

LOCAL AUTO RACING

Sweet win for a past champ Woodworth claims the Hobby Stocks feature at Raceway Park BY MICK ANDERSON Correspondent

Bill Woodworth, a fi xture at Raceway Park in Shakopee since the 1970’s has had many big wins on the way to track championships in 1985, 2005, 2006, and 2007. But his win July 10 in the 25-lap Hobby Stocks feature – his fi rst in three years – may have been the sweetest of them all. “Woody” or “Hacksaw”, as he is affectionately known to by many, has faced some serious health challenges in recent years. This has limited his racing time, but not his passion for competing. His soft-spoken manner, friendly demeanor and quiet courage in the face of various physical ailments have made him much admired by his peers, racing fans and track staff. Woodworth started on the pole July 10 and ran a strong, consistent race with his closest challenger being 2010 Hobby Stock champ Brent Kane who finished second after starting eighth in the 14-car field. Bryan Turtle, Jeremy Wolff and Luke Schmitt rounded out the top five. Other feature winners included: Shawn Evans in Bombers, Erica Waibel of Shakopee in Short Trackers, Chad Walen of Prior Lake in Super Late Models, Tim Brockhouse in Legends, James Wenzel in Bandoleros, Dennis Barta in the first Figure 8s feature and John Lebens in the second one. Racing action continues Sunday, July 17 starting at 6 p.m. For more information got to www.goracewaypark.com or call (952) 445-2257. In Super Late Models, Walen scored a racing hat trick by setting fast time, winning his heat, and then going on to win the 30-lap main event. Adam Royle, who was just .002 seconds slower in qualifying, won his heat and was right on Walen’s back bumper as both crossed the finish line. Royle, the 2009 and 2010 Super Late Models season champion, had won the last two features and the pair seems destined to battle for the 2011 title right down to the last race in September. In Bombers, Evans continued his hot streak by winning his fi fth feature In Short Trackers, Waibel won her third feature of the year following a fi nal seven-

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Boots & Boas 5K Run/Walk is scheduled You can run or walk a scenic, 3.1-mile course and help fight domestic abuse at the same time by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas 5K Run/Walk on Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. The event is sponsored by Savvy.mn magazine, the Eden Prairie News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center and a number of other local businesses. A pre-race 50-yard “dash” in boots and boas will be held as a photo opportunity and to make people more aware of the good work of two organizations working to end domestic violence: Cornerstone, which serves southwestern Hennepin County, and the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, which serves Scott and Carver counties. “The name of the event and the fact that a share of proceeds will go to Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance make it sound as if Boots & Boas is just a women’s event,” said Mark Weber, publisher of the Eden Prairie News newspaper. “It’s not. This is a fun event that men and children will love too, and a way for them to show support for two organizations that are doing great work.” Early-bird registration (before Aug. 20) costs $25 per person. After that the fee goes to $30; race-day registration is $35. You can register online at active.com (type in Boots & Boas), which charges a small administrative fee. Or, download an entry form at www.savvy.mn, www.scoreboard.mn or www. edenprairienews.com. More information about the race is available on Facebook. You can also call (952) 445-3333 or send an e-mail to Mark Weber at mweber@swpub.com.

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lap, side-by-dide duel with Keith Paulsrud. In Figure 8s, Lebens won his third feature of the year, while Barta claimed his second. In Legends, Brockhouse won just ahead of 13-year-old Kyle Hansen who has been having an amazing season at Raceway Park and Elko Speedway this summer. Meanwhi le, Bandoleros made their fifth visit of the season and it was a successful one. Ten Bandoleros drivers were on hand for a 10-lap feature in which Wenzel for the third time this year.

Soccer winners The Prior Lake C1 U15 girls soccer team recently won the Border battle Tournament in Hudson, Wis. The team members are, front row, from left: Kenzie Mireau, Sam Provost, Taylor Kelly, Blakely Fraasch, Laura Emory, Alex Elshaw, Kayla Kruse and Brooke Ranagan. Second row: Coach Kristin, Megan Peterson, Tessa Rykken, Annie Ruelle, Anya Diehl, Sabrina Hille, Macy Violett, Olivia Iverson and coach Angie Flynn.

Laker Athletic Booster Club meetings The Laker Athletic Booster Club will have its monthly meeting on the third Monday of every month (except July and December) in the lecture hall next to the auditorium at Prior Lake High School, 7575 W. 150th St., Savage, starting at 7 p.m.

Local golfer records an ace at The Wilds Steven Schmid of Prior Lake recorded a hole in one at The Wilds Golf Club July 8. Schmid aced the third hole, a 148-yard, par 3.

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.

First place The Prior Lake Whitecaps U11 C2 boys soccer team recently won the St. Croix Cup and took second Shakopee Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Alex Carter, Lars Brekhus, Luke McCutcheon, Logan Stokes, Daniel Wee and Ethan Derks. Second row: Devan DiGrado, Garrett Hanlon, Ty Trachsel, Cameron Boelter, Logan Weller and Aidan Becken. Coaches are: Karen Weller and Dan Becken.

Lakers Volleyball Camp is scheduled The Laker Volleyball Camp is set for June 25-29 and will be held in the Prior Lake High School gym, 7575 W. 150th St., Savage. There are four camp levels: Volleytots (grades kindergarten through second), beginner (third through sixth grade) intermediate (seventh and eighth grade) and advanced (ninth through 12th grade). The volleytots cost is $45 and the camp runs from 3-4:30 p.m. in the blue gym. The beginner cost is $65 and it runs from 3:40 p.m. in the gold gym. The intermediate cost is $125 and the camp runs in the main gym from noon to 2:30 p.m. The advanced cost is $125 and it runs from 8-11 a.m. in the main gym. For more information contact Lakers coach Mike Dean (952) 905-6293 or email plvb@me.com. Registration forms are also available on the high school activities Website.

Minnesota Freeze softball tryouts slated

Action continues at Raceway Park in Shakopee Sunday, July 17 starting at 6 p.m.

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Tryouts for the Minnesota Freeze 12U and 14U softball teams will be held Sunday, July 17 at Schroeders Acres Fields, 12320 Boone Ave., Savage, from 6-8:30 p.m. Players interested in playing for the Freeze must fi ll out the registration form and attend the tryout session. An alternate tryout date is available. Players must email info@mnfreeze. org to arrange it. The Freeze is also interviewing for coaching positions for the 12U and 14U fall teams. Email the above address if interested. Also, if you miss the initial fall softball registration and tryouts, there are additional opportunities available. Email the above address for more information of to www.mnfreeze.org. The cost of the softball program is $130.

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M a rsh a l l Mu l lenbach pitched an inning of relief, allowing one run, while Tony Eicher pitched 2/3 of an inning. Chris Kelly pitched the final two innings for the Jays. All four of the Jays’ hits were singles from Tony Doherty, Goblirsch, Somrock and Mullenbach. Meanwhile, Somrock, Eicher and Olynyk represented the

Soccer champs The Prior Lake U13 C3 boys soccer team recently took first place in the Burnsville Firecup Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Zach Loring, Ethan Wade, Landon Lesmeister, Ben Cady and Blake Blotsky. Second Row: Eric Vuong, Justin Ranagan, Connor Baines, Anders Kvalseth, Jesse Swanson, Sam Fristed, Thomas Zwinger and Jack Schneedwind. Third row: Coach Mark Cady, Jared Johnson, Connor Grant, Cody Mengis and coach Jim Wade. Not pictured are Ian Sowder and Max Violett.

Jays on the RVL all-star team that took on the all-stars from the Dakota-Rice-Scott League July 8 in Union Hill. Olynyk provided the power. Not only did he win the homerun derby, his two-run homer in the fi fth inning lifted the RVL to a 2-1 victory. Olynyk was the named the game’s most valuable player, fi nishing 2 for 3. Eicher was the winning pitcher with two innings of scoreless relief and two strikeouts. Somrock went 0-1.

ELKO SPEEDWAY Jack Purcell of Bloomington was able to maintain his points lead July 8 winning the Mini Stocks feature at Elko Speedway. Purcell has 398 points on the season, one better than Zach Schelhass of New Prague who was second in the feature. Aaron Hopkins of Burnsville took third. There were only two other cars in action July 8. Tim Brockhouse of Webster won the Legends feature, while Dustin Mann of Dundas took home the Power Stocks’ feature. Mann is third in the season point standings with 468, which is 19 behind leader Devin Schmidt of Belle Plaine and four back of Taylor Goldman of Minnetonka. In Legends, Brockhouse is ninth in the points standings with 266. Kyle Hansen of LeSueur leads with 389, followed by Shon Jacobsen of East Bethel (383). Racing action continues today (Saturday, July 16). For more info, go to www.elkospeedway.com or call (952) 461-7223.

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In the loss to Union Hill, the Mudcats let a 3-2 get away, allowing four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Jake Lehrer, Schneider and Morrison each had RBIs, while Nick Reed went 2 for 5 with a run scored. Defries also stole two bases. Mi ke Borger t-Poeppi ng took the loss. He went six innings, allowing six earned runs. Greywitt pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Against New Prague, the game was tied 1-1 going into the top of the fifth inning when New P rag ue scored three runs and added three more in the next inning to take a 7-3 lead. Jake Schmidt was saddled with the loss for the Mudcats, working 5 1/3 innings and allowing seven runs. Zach Lovera pitched 3 2/3 innings in relief, allowing three runs. Ryan Rose fi nished with a double and two RBIs, while Johnson and Morrison each

had one RBI. Schneider finished 2 for 3 with a run scored and Holmquist scored twice. Meanwhile, Morrison and Tony Adderley represented the Mudcats on the DRS allstar team that faced the River Valley League (RVL) all-stars July 8 in Union Hill. The RVL pulled out a 2-1 win, getting a two-run homer from Dusty Olynyk of the Prior Lake Jays in the fi fth inning. Olynyk was the game’s most valuable player. Morrison pitched a scoreless inning in the game, while Adderley went 0 for 2 and Morrison was 0 for 1. The Mudcats are back in action Sunday, July 17 on the road in a league game at St. Benedict at 2 p.m. Prior Lake’s final three regular season games are: versus Randolph (July 20), versus Lonsdale (July 21) and at New Market (July 24). The DRS playoffs start July 27. For more on the Mudcats, go to www.priorlakebase ball.com or call the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800.

Mileage Club The Prior Lake Athletics For Youth had three runners earn the highest recognition for running at least 50 miles as members of the track and field board’s Mileage Club. The award winners are, front row left: Nicholas Kartschoke, Grace Brintnall, and Kelsey Brintnall. Second row: Jeff Ernste, Mileage Club Coordinator.

Tourney winners The Prior Lake 11AAA baseball team recently took first in the Rochester Klampe Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Matthew McKiernan, Ryan McDonald, Derekk Kay, Patrick Bernick and Jack Olson. Second row: Jack Kuchahan, Ryan Miller, Jared Tucker, Jake Beer, Mitchell Goodwin, Morgan Blade and Jack Kennedy. Third row: Coaches Mike McKiernan, Bruce Goodwin and Greg Kay.

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Dahl replaces Warner at Twin Oaks BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

A new administrator has officially joined Twin Oaks Middle School’s staff. John Dahl has been hired as the new assistant principal at the middle school. Dahl’s hiring is the last step i n a n ad mi ni st rative shuff le that began in April when then-Jeffers Pond Elementary School Principal Cindy Solberg announced her retirement. On June 1, the School Board approved the hiring of Karoline Warner to fi ll Solberg’s position. That move left a hole in the administrative staff at Twin Oaks Middle School, where War ner had served as assistant principal for five years. Dahl began work on Tues-

day. He met with Warner that morning to discuss the transition. The district convened a hiring committee to review the approximately 90 people who applied for the position. Six were selected for interviews before the committee recommended Dahl. Current Twin Oaks Middle School Principal Dan Edwards was a member of the interview team and praised Dahl’s diversity of career experiences at different levels. “We’re defi nitely excited to bring his experience here to the district,” Edwards said. Dahl comes to District 719 from Eastern Carver County Schools, where he spent the last year as the dean of students at Chaska Middle School East. Dahl also has

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ON CAMPUS Stephani Holm of Prior Lake graduated from Vermilion Community College this spring. Holm, an honors graduate, earned degrees in seasonal park law enforcement ranger and wilderness emergency medical services.

Hagen named to dean’s list

Students on Bethel dean’s list

Joseph Hagen of Prior Lake has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Hagen is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in fi nance.

The following Prior Lake students have been named to the dean’s list at Bethel University, St. Paul: Jennifer Bertsch, daughter of David and Penny Bertsch. Bethany Beyer, daughter of Michael and Laurel Welsh. Nicolas Gunderson, son of Michael and Linda Gunderson. Callie Hatch, daughter of Charles and Carmen Hatch. Josiah Nunemaker, son of Corrine and Spencer Nunemaker. Luke Thompson, son of Les and Kris Thompson.

Hartman earns academic, NCAA awards Brittany Hartman of Prior Lake graduated summa cum laude from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. As a four-year starter for the Division 1 Pioneers women’s ice hockey team, Hartman also received the NCAA Academic Achievement Award.

Locals on St. Thomas dean’s list The following Prior Lake students were named to the dean’s list for spring semester at the University of St. Thomas: Andrew Amundson, Jessica Barton, Ashley Bolkcom, Rachel Friske, Jessie Hornnes, Luke LoPresto, Anthony Rittenhouse, Brittany Rogers, Kevin Schlick, Ryan Schroeder, Rolf Skyberg and Ben Wartman.

Students earn Drake degrees

The following Prior Lake students were named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Amanda Chase, Kelsey Jahr, Mallory Johnson, Kelly Scherer and Tara Wright.

Beuch gets Bemidji scholarships Grace Beuch of Prior Lake has accepted scholarships from Bemidji State University for the 2011-12 academic year. Beuch, a sophomore majoring in biology, has received the Richard E. Beitzel and Syverson Levinski Memorial scholarships.

Klingberg on Winona dean’s list

Smith earns Amherst degree

Jayme Klingberg of Prior Lake was named to the dean’s list at Winona State University. She is the daughter of Misty Schaefer and Jim Klingberg.

Natasha Smith of Prior Lake graduated cum laude in May from Amherst College. Smith, daughter of Patrick and Lydia Smith, majored in English, theater and dance.

Shane Ayres of Prior Lake graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth this spring. Ayres earned a bachelor of business administration degree in management.

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Two Prior Lake residents graduated from Minnesota School of Business-Shakopee on June 23. Angel De Leon earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Lori Gandt earned an applied associate of sciences paralegal degree.

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Reed named to dean’s list

McClenahan named to dean’s list Blake McClenahan of Prior Lake was named to the University of Iowa dean’s list for the spring semester. A minimum 3.5 grade-point average (based on a 4.0 scale) for current work is required for inclusion on the list.

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Meagan Reed of Prior Lake was named to the dean’s list at Taylor University in Upland, Ind.

Nicholas Rolston of Prior Lake was named to the president’s list at the University of Iowa. He is in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The president’s list recognizes academic excellence. Students must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period. Rolston also was named to the dean’s list at the university.

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The following Prior Lake students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison this spring: Kelsey Klein, bachelor of science, economics, philosophy; Alison Scott, bachelor of science-industrial engineering; Brian Snouffer, bachelor of science, computer sciences.

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Gardening: These are a few of my favorite tools

FIGHTING BACK

BY BEVERLY FOSTER Carver-Scott County Master Gardener

One day, I drove past a gardener tending the flower bed at the entrance to a local shopping center. Her flowers were way ahead of mine, and the spaces between them were bare. That was impressive, but even more so was the cultivator she was digging the soil with. I hurried out the next day to find one just like it. Three stores later with no success, I settled on something like it. Even when I was forking out $25 for this contraption, I knew I was making a mistake. Not only is the tool awkward to work with, it’s dangerously sharp and takes up muchneeded storage space. The only thing I got out of this purchase was a lesson in the value of good tools. So what are the basics I can’t garden without?

A gardening fork. Whenever I want to dig deep, I pull out with my four-pronged fork. With my clay soil and not-so-big muscles, this is the perfect tool to break and loosen the soil to start my projects. A red-handled trowel. How many times have I dug awhile, set my trowel down, and wandered off ? That red handle has saved me so much time retracing my steps in the garden. I often wonder why they make handles any other color. An old pair of scissors. Too dull to be much good in the house, they are invaluable for deadheading, slicing open bags of soil or mulch and snipping off a bit of string. A glass jar, half filled with soapy water. One year, I let the Japanese beetles get ahead of me. My plants survived, but they looked like green lace by summer’s end. This year, I caught the shiny green devils

swarming into my daylilies. I shouted and waved at them to go away, and most of them headed back the way they’d come. Now when I see one on my flowers, I bend the stem and tap the fat insect into the jar. Small garden cart. I load it up with soil, peat, plants or buckets of water and drag it all around the yard. Small enough to barely make an impact on my yard, my little card has endless uses. Watering wand. I can adjust the flow, reach plants in the back of my beds for a gentle spray, then snap the trigger lock shut to save water. The next time I feel like I can’t live without some new garden gizmo, I’m going to go out to my shed where my fancy new cultivator hangs. Its shine will remind me for a long time that gardening is not about buying new tools – it’s about putting old favorites to good use.

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Don’t worry, be happy “Promise yourself – To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.” This is the 10th, and final, stanza in the Optimist creed. This is a creed that we should all live by. Whenever you worry, are angry, fearful or sense trouble, take a minute and put things in perspective. Be positive – it will rub off on others, too! On June 16, the Optimist Club teamed up with the Junior Optimists to do some community service. They painted garbage receptacles and posts at O’Connell Park in Savage. The group enjoyed a picnic and had an enjoyable and rewarding evening. Watch for more updates on the Junior Optimist program at Prior Lake High School. “Respect for the Law” is an Optimist International activity that has been in existence since 1965. Past Optimist International President Carl Bowen and former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover had a discussion that gave birth to what is today the fourth most popular Optimist activity with more than 1,500 clubs participating each year. We are proud to honor and give recognition to this year’s “Respect for the Law” award recipient, Detective Darcy White of the Prior Lake Police Department. Thank you for your

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devoted service to our community. The Prior Lake Optimist Club has established a foundation for future giving with funds at roughly $250,000. Please continue to support our programs which support youth in our area by taking chances for fun at Memories on Main, The Cove and Extra Innings in Prior Lake. Please consider joining the Optimists. We will begin meeting again in September, when meetings will be twice a month, at noon, at Fong’s in Prior Lake. Meetings last approximately one hour starting with a meeting and program and followed by lunch. We have many social events as well. For more information on our club, meeting topics and dates, go to www.priorlakeoptimistclub.com or contact President Mary Nagarajan at marynagarajan@ gmail.com. To learn more about Optimist International, go to http://optimist.org. We wish you all a sunny, happy, healthy summer. Enjoy your vacations, flowers, kids home from school and the jingle of the ice cream truck. “Life is like a mirror; we get the best results when we smile at it” (author unknown). This column is written by Shawn Richey, who is in charge of public relations for the Prior Lake Optimist Club.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Theater group draws ‘Curtains’

Take driving refresher course

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The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will of fer a 55 -plus driver improvement refresher cou rse f rom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. The fee is $20. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call toll-free 1-(888)-234-1294.

Donate baked goods, help pets T he C a r ver - S c ot t Hu m a ne Societ y wi l l h ave it s a n nu a l baked-goods sale to raise money to help abandoned pets during River City Days in Chaska, July 23 and 24. Bri ng homemade or store bought baked goods to the Humane Society’s tent from 4:30 to 8 p.m. July 23 and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. July 24. River City Days takes place at Gazebo Park, at Highway 41 and Fourth Street in Chaska. For more information, call (952) 368-3553, line 4 or visit www. carverscotths.org.

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.

‘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. T he r un /wa l k 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.

BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com

he River Valley Theatre Company is putting on a play. Actually, it’s putting on a play about a group of 1950s actors putting on a play – until, of course, the leading lady winds up dead. Never a good omen on opening night. The company is breaking ground as the first Minnesota community theater company to perform the whodunit musical comedy “Curtains.” That’s both an opportunity and a challenge, said Director Scott Swanson. “On one hand, you get to create your own thing,” he said. “On the other hand, there’s absolutely no history to draw from.” The local theater company will debut its backstage murder mystery this weekend at the Shakopee High School auditorium. The play runs weekends through July. By the creators of “Cabaret” and “Chicago,” the musical comedy is about a group of actors and producers attempting to put on a western version of “Robin Hood” in 1959 Boston. When the unpopular leading lady, Jessica Cranshaw, dies on opening night, the mystery begins. The struggling show attempts to rehearse as actors point fingers, lovers get crossed and more people drop dead. Theater-loving Detective Frank Cioffi attempts to solve the murders – and offer production advice – to get the show back on track in time for its next theatrical review. First produced on Broadway in 2007, “Curtains” received numerous Tony Award nominations. David Hyde Pierce won for best actor in a musical. Creating a play within a play hinges a lot on artistic presentation. To stay true to the play’s name, the production includes a lot of fly-ins, such as backdrops ordered from two East Coast playhouses. “I think it creates a sort of magic when things come flying in,” said spokesman Daphne Siegert. It also means a lot of costume changes. Costumer Kristy Rae Limberg created approximately 100 outfits for

PHOTO BY KRISTIN HOLTZ

Who killed the leading lady? The cast and crew of “Robbin Hood!” must figure out who murdered their star actress on opening night and get their western musical back on track in the River Valley Theatre Company’s production of “Curtains,” opening this weekend at Shakopee High School.

the show – five changes each for the 20 cast members. From western wear to 1950s formal, Limberg hunted through the company’s stock before hitting the thrift stores. Limberg, who has a master’s degree in theater arts, constructed approximately 70 percent of the costumes, often piecing together tops, bottoms, skirts and dresses. Limberg estimated she’s spent 500 hours on costumes since early June. In addition to the sheer number, Limberg had to design costumes from two different eras. Plus, the western costumes are not from a 2011 historical perspective, but with 1959 “Bonanza” styling. It involves a lot of bright colors, cowboy hats, fripperies and Limberg’s favorite, saloon girls. Properties managers Gary and Pat Hawley of Shakopee have also dedicated hundreds of hours to recreate the 1950s. Their biggest projects are a boat and three rafts, used in the number, “In the Same Boat Completed.” “It’s not just an item in their hand. It’s not just an item placed somewhere. This is something they

To go What: The River Valley Theatre Company’s “Curtains” When: 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, July 21-23 and July 28-30; and 2 p.m. July 17, 24 and 31 Where: Shakopee High School auditorium, 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee Tickets: $14 adults, $12 students and seniors. Purchase at www. rivervalleytheatrecompany.com or at the door. All seats are general admission. Box office opens one hour prior to curtain; house opens 30 minutes prior.

have to wear and move around in,” Pat said. Pat does a lot of conceptualizing for the props, talking to actors about how they will use the props and how to make them feasible to being on a stage. Gary is a master builder, turning out wooden guns and ’50s-era flashlights that look so real it’s hard

to believe they were carved. His last project is a target in which a hole pops out with smoke. Whether creating props or costumes, the design team’s vision is about being true to 1959 theater. “This play is a play within a play. It’s not supposed to be totally perfect,” Pat said. Swanson agreed, noting that much of what makes “Curtains” unique are the hiccups of getting “Robbin Hood!” ready. It’s not helped by the actors’ poor attitudes, many of whom are being blackmailed to perform. Despite that, “Curtains” is fresh and funny and really about what musical comedy started out as, Siegert said. With big, theatrical showtunes, it’s your quintessential musical from the golden age of theater, she said.

MISSION The opportunity to premiere “Curtains” was a perfect fit for the theater company’s mission of bringing high-quality drama to the Shakopee stage, Swanson said.

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FACES IN THE CROWD | A WEEKLY PROFILE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

Artist creates ‘mindful’ messages BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

Catt Cates can create beauty from the bleakest of circumstances. As a sophomore, the Prior Lake resident drew a cat surrounded by branches and buds appearing to devour the Golden Gate Bridge. She called the piece “Wrathful Earth,” an admittedly melodramatic title referencing the theme that animals and nature will outlast man. “People forget that eventually, everything’s going to go at some point,” she says. “You better be mindful of what you do to it. It ain’t gonna be around forever.” Two years later, in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis that struck Japan, Cates, 18, again was inspired to create. The result was a piece that’s part drawing, part Photoshop and only partially bleak, if you can imagine. The result, “Nippon No Hikari” – in English: “Light for Japan” – is an image of a Japanese good luck symbol, the bobtail cat, lifting a fallen lantern as other lanterns stream across a Japanese cityscape. The light sources represent the various cities in Japan, and the largest 10, including the one with the cat, are the ones affected by the recent disasters. The piece has a lot less bite, both literally and figuratively, in comparison to “Wrathful Earth.” Despite the contrast in tone, the two works share more in common than an artist: Both pieces are currently hanging in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District’s District Services Center. Cates is hoping to create copies of “Nippon No Hikari” and sell them, with the proceeds going to the American Red Cross’ Japan relief fund.

Online See more of Catt Cates’ artwork, including “Nippon No Hikari,” at www.moonlittourniquet. deviantart.com.

The piece is a fitting footnote for the recent graduate’s high school art career. She spent years drawing, but she began taking her craft seriously as a freshman. “What I really decided, in ninth grade, was that I want to be able to draw really well and I want to be able to express things with it,” Cates says. “Creating helps me understand what’s going on in the world and make sense of it.”

Q AND A WITH CATT CATES What is your favorite movie? “Princess Mononoke.” Hayao Miyazaki is the most fantastic writer, director and animator ever. It has a lot of really funny feminist themes, too. What kind of music do you like? I like a lot of independent rock and rap and some harder rock and alternative. What are your hobbies? I love being outside, especially at night. I love bonfires and that sort of thing. I love horseback riding. What is your favorite animal? I’ve always loved, loved, loved animals. It’s close between cats and wolves. I don’t really like dogs, but I love wolves. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? It’s a close tie between Ireland and Japan. Japan would be so different. My family is Irish, so those are our roots, and I could see all the castles and everything.

PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER

Catt Cates has two pieces of artwork hanging in the District Services Center. Cates created this work, “Nippon No Hikari” – the title translates to “Light for Japan” in English – for her art studio class as a senior at Prior Lake High School. If you could meet any artist, who would you meet? There’s a lot I’d want to meet and some I’d be afraid to meet. In a way, I’d like to meet Vincent van Gogh.

He just seemed like one of those misunderstood people. I love his paintings. I love the yellows and the blues he uses and how he put so much emotion into something so simple.

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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americanslice COMMUNITY HELP AND SUPPORT

WEEKLY

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 Co-Dependents Anonymous group support meets at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parish center, 411 N. Fourth St., LeSueur, in the south end of St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot. For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.

Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. The g roups meet weekly on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake.

For more information, call Charlie at (952) 884-9417 or Michael at (952) 607-8619.

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 childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual school, visit momsintouch.org and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;group locator.â&#x20AC;?

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.

PowerNet business Savage PowerNet, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, at County Road 42 and Highway 13 in Savage. For more information, call Kelly at (612) 861-8300.

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 first Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or emailing btyrsouthoftheriver@ gmail.com.

MOMS Club MOMS Club of Prior Lake (Moms Offering Moms Support) will have its monthly membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Harbor Community Church, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake. To join the group or find out more information, contact Mandy Reinert Nash at (952) 226-2410 or Sharlene Czajkowski at (952) 447-1780, e-mail momsclubofpriorlake@yahoo.com or visit www.momsclub.org.

WyldLife Scott County WyldLife is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for middle school students. The club meets every other Fri-

day 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.scott countymn.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.

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.

National Alliance for Mental Illness

The Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at 1101 Adams St., Shakopee. F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Darren Kurilko at (952) 947-0323.

The Scott County chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, Shakopee. 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.

Gamblers Anonymous

Marine Corps League

Gamblers Anonymous, a support group for those struggling with addiction to gambling, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.

The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.

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Alanon Alanon meetings with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Island of Serenityâ&#x20AC;? 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.

Suicide grief support A suicide grief support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month

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Leading lady Jessica Cranshaw, played by Carly McWilliams of Prior Lake, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t well-liked by her cast members, but they still want to find her murderer when she collapses on opening night.

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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.

However, board members knew producing an unfamiliar play would be a risk. While the group received a rights and royalties discount, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curtainsâ&#x20AC;? requires new creative techniques the company has never done before, like the multiple fly-ins. This production is growing the actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and creative teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abilities, Swanson of Shakopee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes

community theater and makes it strong,â&#x20AC;? Limberg agreed. The company also received a big boost from the community, receiving 20 business sponsorships, which Swanson believes is a strong show of support for its work. The cast and crew are now just hoping the community opens itself up to something new. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take a chance on this, because you might be able to expand your repertoire of theater and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it very enjoyable,â&#x20AC;? Swanson said.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Information provided here is offered as a service through this paper in cooperation with the Scott-Carver Association for Volunteer Involvement. SAVI works to increase the effective use of volunteers to meet community needs throughout the area. Participation is open to individuals and organizations working in the volunteer sector in both counties.

with maintenance of museum collections and collections records. Training provided, flexible schedule. Event helper: Assist staff with hands-on activities at Kids K ra ft prog rams, the last Saturday of each month. Training provided. Volunteer one, two or more dates. Contact: Kathy at (952) 445-0378 or info@scottcountyhistory.org.

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americanslice HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL The following students were named to the Hidden Oaks Middle School third trimester 2011 honor roll for earning grade-point averages between 3.0 and 3.49. Grade 6 Maxwell Barnett, Sophia Becker, Alexandra Bollinger, Allison Brayden, Maxwell Bulver, Zachary Castor, John Chandler, Kayla Chelgren, Lily Chem, Courtney Cornelius, Collin Crawford, Michael Daley, Kenneth Ebhardt, Dominic Ehrnreiter, Brayden Elliott, Tyler Elliott, Benjamin Erlandsen, Kodi Fezler, Andrew Fristed, Ryan Fust, Taylor Gutoske, Jacob Hazekamp, Justin Hoss, Carter Hunt, Corbin Huntington, Benjamin Iseminger, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Dillon Jensen, Josiah Johnson, Blake Jones, Brady Kalal, Krista Kleinboehl, Aleksandrs Konters, Teana Krolak, Snowell Landherr, Joshua Lemke, Megan Litterer, Ashlyn Lorenson, Angelia Lozano, Sydnie McCarthy, Blake Menden, Anna Millerhagen, Alex Miranda, Walter Mirsch, Ashley Nichols, Blake Pelletier, Brendon Perez, Michael Pieper, Ryan Reamer, Derek Sale, Connor Schammel, Jacob Schumacher, Alexander Setter, Irina Sheblanova, Kelsey Smith, Connor Springer, Bodin Stovern, Bailey Strohfus, Avery Swank, Benjamin Teilborg, Emersen Thomas, Rachel Tikalsky, Nicole Tiritilli, Alyssa Torres â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cortes, Jordyn Trog, Kevin Truong, Kathleen Tye, Justin Underhill, Trevor Vitters, Cameron Wiskow, Evan Wolf, Andrea Zavada and Jack Zutter. Grade7 Ashley Ball, Wyatt Benson, Pierce Brackett, Jacob Brown, Evan Bush, Matthew Cady, Cal Capra, Nathan Casanova, Kevin Chem, Abigail Christianson, Corey Compton, Olivia Curielli, Taylor Edgerson, Matthew Engebos, Stephanie Erickson, Ryan Exe, Christian Foglesong, Trenton Galloway, Alyssa Golla, Alexis Grobel, Curtis Hansen, Sophia Harr, Jazmen Henderson, Marshall Heskin, Thien Ho, Samuel Hovick, Mark Iwen, Aitana Johnson, Alana Johnson, Jared Johnson, Daniel Jury, Adrianna Kahle, Kacee Kons, Benjamin Koopman, Ilya Kozhevnikov, Angela Lacroix, Rebecca Landro,

HIDDEN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HONOR ROLL

James Larson, Landon Lesmeister, Josephine Linehan, Kyra Lovrencevic, Tyler Lund, Morgan Martin, Mikhaela Merwin, Tristen Mulvihill, Lindzey Myhre, Benjamin Nagy, Jake Nickelson, Tyler Ozols, Benjamin Parks, Makenzie Perrier, Logan Petersmeyer, Cassandra Petron, Lauren Priest, Paige Radach, Madeline Reichert, Samantha Ringdahl, Jessica Roach, Tate Rodine, Joshua Rodriguez, Robert Rude, Mckenzie Schafer, Alexander Schlink, Olivia Schroeder, Mallory Schultze, Oleg Semenenko, Bennett Siegel, Hannah Simonson, Brady Sloan, Connor Spang, Kali Starin, Sally Stark, Temple Stensrude, Jesse Swanson, Madison Theisen, Victoria Thompson, Madisyn Tonkin, Trevor Tovsen, Joseph Trotman, Haley Wegener, Morgan Wendt, Ryan Wetherell, Noah Whiteis, Taylor Wood and Michael Yaeger. Grade 8 Payton Anderson, Brooke Baker, Evelyn Baker, Shaye Barton, Jacob Bezdicek, Benjamin Bixby, Emma Brekhus, Brandon Bush, Taylor Carlson, Delaney Chmielewski, Rachel Cramer, Samuel Cravens, Derek Daugaard, Dylan Dooley, Shelby Dupont, Edith Eichten, Alec Eismann, Saman Ferdowsi, Kayla Finley, Samuel Flaten, Dane Folie, Austin Gaffney, Demitria George, Bailey Green, Christopher Grosklags, Douglas Gross, Dane Gruebele, Kate Hadden, Benjamin Hanson, Nicholas Haugen, Sean Hendrickson, Tyler Hennen, Madeline Hill, Nicholas Hoodecheck, Caitlin Huble, Kyle Jackson, Taylor Jacobson-Pearson, Thomas Keating, Jack Kons, Taylor Kukowski, Benjamin Larson, Joseph Lins, Mitch Martinson, Kendal McCaustlin, Christianson Metzger, Kayla Miller, Samuel Nopola, Austin Nord, Thomas Patton, Brooklin Peden, Jack Peichel, Anthony Perez, Daniel Pieper, Chanviraksathia Prak, Adam Ramsey, Alexis Reko, Joseph Reynolds, Margaret Ruelle, John Ryan, Katherine Sale, Jacob Schoenhofen, Sarah Schroeder, Sampson Schultze, Samuel Sinjem, Steven Solie, Keely Totenhagen, Kevin Tribby, Tyler Tuttle, Lindsey White, Jessica Zick, Kiersten Zimmerman and Mackenzie Zutter.

The following students were named to the Hidden Oaks Middle School third trimester 2011 principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor roll for earning gradepoint-averages of 3.5 or higher. Grade 6 Hayley Albrecht, Molly Albrecht, Carleigh Allan, Tanner Anderson, Cassidy Aragon, Hayley Arnold, Hannah Beers, Jared Benson, Nicholas Benz, Hannah Bergstrom, Emily Bjorlin, Nia Blanks, Trey Blanshan, Madalyn Bonner, Gavin Bunker, Angelie Calica, Kari Cammerrer, Cody Cloos, Callie Crowder, Savanna Crowell, Madyson Dejoy, Sarah Demers, Elise Desimone, Henry Drewes, Colin Dwyer, Elora Engebrit, Scott Erickson, Matthew Evans, Anna Feldt, Kevin Fenske, Shea Friedges, Morgan Fust, Casey Gardner, Piper Gilpatric, Katie Gingell, Karlie Grace, Rachel Grosklags, Amy Gustafson, Casey Gustina, Grace Hallen, Mckenna Haller, Emma Halpenny, Jenna Harju, Travis Hauge, Kaytlyn Herbst, Cassandra Herubin, Mackenzie Hoeg, Jacob Hofschild, Jacob Hummel, Sabrina Jagatnarain, Meghan Keating, Hallie Keiper, Nathan Kero, Lauren Kiewiet, Noelle Kirscht, Ashly Korby, Taylor Kraemer-Hopkins, Zachar y Kulstad, Zoe Kulzer, Emily Larson, Madelyn Larson, Luc Le, Haileigh Lenz, Emma Loader, Luis Lopez, Madeline Lundquist, Dylan Machalek, Alexander Mack, Claudia Mahoney, Brice Michka, Tal Mizrahi, Gavin Muehlhauser, Allison Murawski, Emily Murphy, Austin Murr, Ryan Murr, Thomas Nguyen, Devon Noer, Caleb Norton, Jack Nusbaum, James Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;neal, Natalya Okhman, Daniel Olson, Rikki Palma, Ryan Parrish, Sarah Patrick, Brooke Pederson, Ashlyn Peppler, Tia Peterson, Julia Phelan, Michael Rademacher, Allison Ramsey, Carson Relling, Jack Renfroe, Natalie Restifo, Sydney Rickert, Michael Ruelle, Kaitlyn Russell, Alexander Sandler, Gregory Schabert, Zachary Schons, Kelly Shorba, Michael Solie, Morgan Soukup, Brendan Stahl, Natalie Stebbing, Amanda Strodtman, Kayla Strodtman, Luke Swank,

Jack Schulze, Jacob Simonson, David Simpkins, Sadie Smith, Sydney Soeffker, Danielle Sorensen, Olivia Spanton, Samuel Staloch, Caitlin Stone, Olivia Sudlow, Eleanor Sullivan, Erin Titus, Justin Todd, Valerie Tonkin, Jade Tran, Marco Van Heteren-Freeze, Emma Vossen, Nathan Wangsnes, Brandon Weideman, Jewel Weiss, Sophia Wenthe, Matthew Wilson, ChanGrade7 Connor Ahlstrom, Alyssa Altendorf, Maggie telle Winger, Braden Wojahn, Alyssa Wong, Andersen, Alyssa Benson, Gabrielle Bergeron, Jason Wright, Alexander Yagla, Lawson Zenner, Jack Bernick, Jakob Binkowski, Angela Bischel, David Zheng, Morgan Ziskovsky, Alyssa Zoeller Caroline Bjorge, Blake Blotsky, Riley Bolster, and Thomas Zwinger. Bethany Borchardt, Erin Bornholdt, Morgan Grade 8 Bragg, Erica Braun, Thomas Brostrom, Ryan Lindsey Anderson, Katlyn Andrews, ZachBrown, Bennett Cady, Bailey Campbell, Ann Carlson, Mariah Colucci, Jessica Corcoran, ary Avis, Olesya Bakay, Matthew Bateman, Nickolette Dunbar, Jacob Ernste, Peyton Ernste, Nicole Brayden, Alexandra Caskey, Hailey CleJacob Feilen, Brooklyn Figueiredo, Stephanie ments, Jae Creger, Joshua Dysthe, Quinn Forby, Cassie Froese, Nikole George, Sara Emerson, Hayley Evans, Morgan Fawbush, Kyle Gilbert, Joseph Goodwin, Rachel Gruebele, Fenske, Emma Finn, Jacqueline Fisher, BenAdam Grund, Garrett Gueltzow, Chloe Hall, jamin Garrison, Isabelle Gates, Keaton Greene, Reilly Halverson, Nicolas Hanson, Lauren Har- Macy Grobel, Jason Grosklags, Joseph ris, Sarah Haugen, Matthew Heger, Brandon Gutoske, Ryan Haedt, Grace Halpenny, Tyler Helget, Taylor Hendrix, Alexa Hepner, Taylor Hanson, Alexander Hart, Tyler Hauge, Taylor Herschi, Chase Hinderks, Andrew Hirsch, Nicole Heneman, Alyssa Henzler, Rachel Jacobson, Hoepner, Melinda Hong, Tessa Jarvi, Cameron Cole Jensen, Taylor Jones, Charles Juell, ZachJohnson, Colton Johnson, Brittany Kay, Brian rey Jung, Danielle Keller, Brenna Keough, Kelly, Christopher King, Lydia Kooistra, Jack Bailey Klingfus, Alexander Kulstad, Emma Kortes, Dillon Kough, Austin Kraft, Kaitlin Laporte, Ashlee Leech, Sophie Lind, Emily Kreutziger, Lauren Kreutziger, Anders Kvalseth, Luskey, Isaiah Matthews-Mooers, Shae Isaac Kwong, Mya Larson, Elizabeth Lavan, McBrayer, Grant Menden, Makena Miller, Madison Lawler, Britain Lehrer, Annika Lilja, Justine Mitchell, Thomas Murr, Emily Nieson, Zachary Loring, Jenifer Lubansky, Mckenzie Angela Noer, Amanda Norton, Lucas Olson, Kaye Lundquist, Kyla Lynch, Samuel Mader, Kaija Ornes, Danielle Oss, Aaron Patrick, AlBreanna Malz, Taytum Martell, Madeline Mat- yssa Penton, Victoria Peot, Zachary Pflipsen, tox, Devin Mays, Savannah McBrayer, Mitchell Baomi Phung, Jamie Pitcher, Joseph Pomije, McDonald, Kaitlyn McIntire, Rachel McKiernan, Alycia Primeau, Michelle Quach, Peyton Reese, Jacob Miller, Eleanore Nelson, Linley Norman, Adam Remde, Gregory Restad, Parker Rodgers, Ryan Olson, Noah Orham, Eva Passek, Ethan Isaac Scanlon, Douglas Scherber, Joseph Peppin, Justus Perry, Jason Peter, Grayce Pe- Schons, Camryn Sharratt, Taylor Sheldon, tersen, William Pettinger, Daniel Pham, Morgan Jessica Shorba, Cullen Sowder, Matthew Stahl, Pogalz, Nicklaus Pomije, Nicholas Raddatz, Duncan Sumner, Alexander Thompson, Emma Megan Radtke, Margaret Reichert, Casey Rix, Tye, Sydney Valek, Jake Vitters, Katherine Ward, Abigale Ruelle, Alexander Rynda, Trevor Annika Warfield, Aimee Wera, Daniel Williams, Schmaltz, Joshua Schrope, Alexandra Schult, Christopher Wilson and Lauren Zachary. Jacob Swedberg, Anna Thomas, Jacob Tschida, Jessica Vanvleet, Ellie Veldman, Bridget Walsh, Jackson Walters, Amelia Weightman-Bragg, Anthony Wilson, Courtney Winger, Samuel Wocelka, Dustin Wolf, David Wu, Emma Zander, Mckenzie Zenner and Megan Zentner.

CAP AGENCY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The CAP Agency, a private, nonprofit organization providing human services to families and individuals in Scott, Carver and Dakota counties, has the following volunteer opportunities available. For more information about volunteering with the CAP Agency, or information about group volunteering, call Linda Shelton at (952) 402-9856 or visit www.capagency.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or supervised by an adult.

can live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Seasonal and ongoing opportunities available. Great for community and youth groups. Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.

one or two mornings per week. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.

Senior nutrition

Fare for All Express Assist this popular discount grocery program hosted by the CAP Agency once a month. Assist customers in choosing packages and fi lling orders. Call Jody at (952) 402-9831.

Help to provide hot meals to seniors by volunteering as a Meals on Wheels driver or at a congregate dining site. Weekday mornings, flexible commitment. Call Denise at (952) 402-9855.

Crisis Nursery Shakopee

CHORE Services

Food shelf driver

Help with indoor and outdoor home maintenance for older adults so they

Pick up donated food items from local grocery stores in Scott County

Licensed child care and foster care providers can provide short-term care for children whose families are work-

ing 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.

Food support outreach Help individuals complete applications for county-run federal program that helps low-income 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.

Head Start Share your time and skills with this preschool program. Help with field trips and classroom activities, share a story about your family heritage or teach children about your job or hobby. Flexible mornings and afternoons during the school year. Call Deb at (651) 322-3504.

Thrift shop Accept, sort and display donations in the store. Monday through Saturday; call for available times. Must be at least 16. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.

PRIOR LAKE CHURCH DIRECTORY Online Church Directory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 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, 9:00 am

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST www.holycross-pl.org

8:45 & 10:45 a.m.

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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 Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word, Building Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Casual Family Worship Sundays at 10:30

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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Invite People to Worship with You!

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

16840 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN

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Pastor Larry G. Kasten

St. Michael Catholic Church

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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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IN THE NEWS

Sharpsteen-Surina is a Marine Pvt. Dominic J. Sharpsteen-Surina, 25, earned the title of U.S. Marine upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on May 13. Sharpsteen-Surina will attend school to

Second A nnual

learn his occupational specialty and then report to his fi rst duty station to gain further knowledge and experience serving with a Marine Corps unit. Sharpsteen-Surina is a 2004 graduate of Prior Lake High School. He is the son of Jack Surina and Jane Sharpsteen of Prior Lake.

BUSINESS NEWS

Savage Medical Building now open

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All vehicles are welcome: classic collectibles, sports cars, hot rods, rat rods, customs, tuners, souped-up trucks and tricked-out motorcycles.

PRIZES:

Here’s how to win:

Entries accept June 30-July 25

First prize: $50 Gift Card to Hazellewood Grill and Tap Room, Tonka Bay Second prize: Four tickets to St. Paul Saints Sunday, Aug. 21 Plus, six random drawing winners will be selected: - Two, $50 gift cards for service at Apple Ford or Apple Suzuki, Shakopee - Two, $50 gift cards for service at Goodyear/ Heartland Service, Shakopee or Goodyear/Shakopee Tire & Auto - Two, $50 gift cards for service at Shakopee Midas

• Go to this newspaper’s website and submit your photo. Users will vote for their favorite cool car photo and a panel of judges will choose the winners. • Submit your photo at this newspaper’s website. Please, one entry per vehicle. But, if you have several vehicles, feel free to enter each one separately. • Entries are accepted now through 5 p.m. Monday, July 25. • Voting for COOL CARS, HOT RODS will begin Tuesday, July 26 and run through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. No more than 10 votes per user per day will be allowed. • All entries must be submitted online at this newspaper’s website. This is an online-only contest, so no hard copy prints of photos can be accepted. • Winners are selected based on a combination of voting and judging. Judges determine winners from the Top 5 vote-getters. Heartland Service Shakopee Tire & Auto

The Savage Medical Building opened its doors Monday, July 11. The medical facility features services from St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Quello Clinic and Twin Cities Orthopedics. At the corner of county roads 42 and 27, patients have access to primary and specialty care, rehabilitative care for adults and children, sports medicine, orthopedic services, diagnostics and more. This is Savage’s only comprehensive medical services facility. St. Francis Health Services unveils its new $3 million Diagnostic Imaging Center in

the Savage Medical Building, serving all patients, pediatric to geriatric. The 3,000-square-foot center brings together the latest in digital healthcare technology including computerized tomography (CT), Open Bore Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), diagnostic mammography, 3D/4D ultrasound and bone density. The facility is also home to St. Francis Rehabilitative Services and Sports Medicine, a St. Francis Specialty Care Clinic, and St. Francis Capable Kids, whose new Savage location duplicates the pediatric rehab services offered at the Chaska Community Center. Quello has 21 exam rooms, a welcoming lobby area and 10,000 square feet of space. The clinic will offer family medicine, geriatric medicine

and pediatrics, as well as a new travel clinic. Twin Cities Orthopedics will offer a state-of-the-art facility with a full spectrum of medical care devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and conditions that affect the body’s muscles, joints and bones. A grand opening celebration is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Meet doctors and staff, win exciting prizes, tour the building, enjoy kids’ games and face painting, meet Snoopy from Valleyfair and more. Free screenings will include blood pressure checks, orthopedic, joint and muscle screenings, bone density heel screening, balance screening and body composition screening.

CHURCH NEWS

Celebrate Acts of Friendship Day Summer shines at festival Friendship Church will host its third annual Acts of Friendship Day on Sunday, July 24. Church members will offer free haircuts and sewing at the Shakopee campus, 12800 Marystown Road. Free photography sessions will be available at the Prior Lake campus, 17741 Fairlawn Ave. People also can register to have someone come to their homes to tune up sluggish computers or have a free furnace check and airconditioning cleanup. Reservations can be made at www.friendshipchurch.org or call (952) 447-8282.

St. Patrick’s Church of Cedar Lake, 24425 Old Highway 13 Blvd., Jordan, will have a summer festival on Sunday, July 24. Outdoor mass will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a grilled chicken dinner in the airconditioned dining hall. The dinner is $12 for adults, $6 for children and free for those under age 3. Take-out dinners are available for $12. Other activities include cash raffles, quilt and woodcraft raffles, a silent auction, games, a beer garden, pull tabs, Bingo, a country store and an antique tractor display. The Charlie Sticha Band will perform live music.

publicnotices STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 23, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Julius & Shaughnessy Attorneys at Law 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 14093 Commerce Avenue, Suite 200, Prior Lake, MN 55372 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Debra Daniels Julius Law Office Ltd. – 14093 Commerce Ave., Suite 200, Prior Lake, MN 55372 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Signature: Debra Julius – Attorney at Law Debra Julius - Contact Person 952-440-2700 Date: 06-13-2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9 and 16, 2011; No. 7531) BID NOTICE Independent School District 719, Prior Lake, Minnesota is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of commodities and supplies as follows: Milk 10:00 AM July 26, 2011 Bread 10:30 AM July 26, 2011 All bids must be submitted on the official bid form in compliance with the specifications which may be obtained from Jean Winters, Director of Food Services, 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372. Phone number 952-226-0008. Michael Murray, Clerk/Treasurer Independent School District 719 Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9 and 16, 2011; No. 7534) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2012-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/ STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, will meet on August 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prior

Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota Street in Prior Lake, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the proposal to adopt a five year Capital Improvement Program, (b) the proposal to adopt a five year street reconstruction plan and (c) the intent to issue not to exceed approximately $5,607,000 general obligation street reconstruction bonds under its street reconstruction plan for street reconstruction improvements described in the street reconstruction plan. All persons may appear at the August 1, 2011 public hearing and present their views to the Council orally or in writing. If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds is signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the last municipal general election and is filed with the City Manager within 30 days of August 1, 2011, the City may issue the general obligation street reconstruction bonds only after obtaining the approval of a majority of the voters voting on the question of the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds. (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9, 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7535) 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) ORDINANCE NO. 111-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 4 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 404 MINNESOTA ELECTRICAL ACT The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that: Part 4 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to add the following language: SECTION 404 MINNESOTA ELECTRICAL ACT Subsections: 404.100 Purpose 404.200: Authority to Inspect 404.300: Adopted by Reference 404.400: Compliance 404.500: Permits and Fees 404.600: Notice and Appeal 404.700: Violations and

Penalties 404.800: Provision for Inspections 404.100 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish an electrical inspections program in the City of Prior Lake that is administered and enforced by the City. 404.200 Authority to Inspect. The City of Prior Lake hereby provides for the inspection of all electrical installations, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 326B.36. subd. 6. 404.300 Adopted by Reference. The Minnesota Electrical Act, as adopted by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326B, Sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 and applicable Minnesota Rules governing the inspection of electrical installations are hereby incorporated into this ordinance as if fully set out herein. The Minnesota State Building Code incorporates by reference the National Electrical Code pursuant to Minn. R. 1315.0020. All such codes incorporated herein by reference constitute the Electrical Code of the City of Prior Lake. 404.400 Compliance. All electrical installations shall comply with the requirements of the Electrical Code of the City of Prior Lake and this Section. 404.500 Permits and Inspection Fee Schedule. The City hereby adopts and will apply the inspection fee schedule and method of calculating inspection fees provided for and authorized in Minnesota Statutes 326B.37 . Permit fees shall be governed by the fee schedule provided for as part of the Minnesota State Building Code. Permit, inspection, handling and surcharge fees are payable to the City of Prior Lake. The City will also collect a state mandated surcharge fee of 50 cents on all permits issued for work governed by this ordinance in accordance Minn. Stat. § 326B.148. 404.600 Notice and Appeal. All notices of violations and orders issued pursuant to this Sectionshall be in conformance with Minn. Stat. § 326B.36, subd. 4. 404.700 Violations and Penalties. A violation of the Minnesota Electrical Act or this Section is a misdemeanor. (M.S. 326B.082, subd. 16). 404.800 Provision for Inspections. The City may inspect electrical installations by Hiring a licensed inspector, Contracting, Cooperative agreement, Through the State, or Any other means. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 12th day of July, 2011. ATTEST: Frank Boyle City Manager Mike Myser Mayor (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 16, 2011; No. 7540)

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They’re growing. Come fall, sweetness will abound at Minnesota Harvest, located two miles west of Jordan.

Pick your own fun Heading to a park? Try an apple orchard instead BY DAVID SCHUELLER dschueller@swpub.com

own a road with a beautiful vista of the Minnesota River valley, the Minnesota Harvest apple orchard has drawn thousands of people over the years to pick apples, walk among the rows of trees and spend time with loved ones. This summer, it will again be open to visitors despite fear by some that last fall’s harvest was its final; the land had been sold to a developer in 2005 but continued to operate as an orchard. Instead, it lives on. About two miles west of Jordan, Minnesota Harvest covers 280 acres and is home to more than 30,000 trees. Instead of magnificent buildings, visitors this summer can expect to see the beauty of a hillside orchard with nearby buildings under renovation. The orchard will feel more like a park. But in a matter of months, for some people, the apple picking season is the essence of autumn. A new three-person investment management company started work at Minnesota Harvest this past winter under a three-year lease extension. Kevin Knox, a partner in the management company, is working to save the orchard. He said people have called him thanking his company for keeping the orchard going – some in tears. “We’ve started a massive cleanup,” said Knox, who owns and operates the Nicolin Mansion Bed and Breakfast in downtown Jordan with his wife, Terri. “The property was sold to developers. All the trees were going to get bowled over and they were going to put houses up here.” Now, the company is restoring the orchard, though its ultimate fate will depend on the new management and, of course, the visitors. Buildings that have fallen into disrepair are getting some major renovations starting this month. Eventually, the buildings that now show their age will offer full-service

A wall at the orchard has been newly painted and includes the iconic Minnesota Harvest logo.

Haralson apples were introduced in 1922 and have been one of the mainstays of Minnesota apple varieties, in part because of their winter hardiness. Rows of them grow at Minnesota Harvest.

A beloved orchard lives on Minnesota Harvest orchard What: It’s opening again this year Aug. 1, though visitors can poke around before by calling first. Check the orchard’s website this summer for event listings. Location: Two miles west of Jordan, 8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd., St. Lawrence Township Info: (952) 210-2593 or minnesotaharvest.net

“The trails will be definitely open for walks. We like the idea of this being a park again.” Kevin Knox Partner in Minnesota Harvest management company

weddings, concert and other events. The main building at the orchard will get extensive renovations. On the outside, a tower will be built on the front. The inside of the building will offer a customer service area, a sampling room and event seating, Knox said. The orchard will officially open Aug. 1, though visitors can make appointments to poke around, hike or take photos before by calling. You-pick apple picking starts in

Even finding a place to park is a scenic drive. Rows of apple trees, trails and dirt roads greet visitors who want to explore the orchard, which is part of the history of Scott County and Minnesota’s apple heritage.

late August and continues through September. Already, baby apples can be seen growing in the orchard. “Our primary goal is the harvest, is the apples,” Knox said. “This year we understand it’s going to be slow going.”

Yet, they still plan to have a corn maze and caramel apples, as well as allow people to do their own exploring on the trails and dirt roads that weave through the orchard’s thousands of trees. “The trails will be definitely open

for walks,” Knox said. They want the orchard to feel like a park, he said, with a place for kids to play, perhaps an antique working farm and, of course, the apples. “We like the idea of this being a park again,” Knox said.

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Saturday

JULY 16 LAKEFRONT JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL The Prior Lake Rotary Club hosts the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Mystic Lake Casino at Lakefront Park. This second annual event will feature legendary Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Lamont Cranston Band, Tim Mahoney and more. Time: 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 (plus 50-cent booking fee) in advance; $10 day of (free for kids under 18) Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: lakefrontjazz.com

DRAGONFLY SURVEY Catch and learn to identify a dozen types of dragonflies and damselflies by pond and meadow. Participate in the statewide survey of these insects. Scoop in the pond to find the larvae. For ages 5 and older. Reservations required for activity number #311301-02. Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘CURTAINS’ When a Broadway musical is in its out-of-town tryout, well … sometimes it is murder. Between the showstoppers and the heart-stoppers, all is hilariously revealed. Time: 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays, July 16-17, 21-23, 28-30; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 17, 24, 31; pre-sale tickets available for $10 through June 25 Cost: Adults $14; students and seniors $12 Location: Shakopee Senior High School Auditorium, 100 17th Ave., Shakopee Info: rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

Sunday

JULY 17 $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 17, 24; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays June 6-Aug. 26 Cost: $3; ages 2 and younger free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

RAPTORS IN THE YARD Meet a captive merlin and barred owl and learn about these birds of prey. Cameras welcome. For all ages. Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, July 17 and Aug. 21 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria 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 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

The club will host this free show, to include antique tractor and equipment displays, live alpacas, a daily tractor parade, blacksmith, rope making, crafts, a flea market, a swap meet and food vendors. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29-31 Cost: Free Location: Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, 400 W. 260th St., New Prague Info: crtractors.com

Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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 outdoorrelated 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

BIRD WALK Walk refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife. This outing involves several miles of walking trails at a slow pace. Dress for the weather, including for mud, bugs and sun. Program is led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalists George Skinner and Anne Hanley. Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Monday

SMSC POWWOW

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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

BRUCE THE BUG GUY This program features lively, hands-on information with live insects and related arthropods for a close-up, interactive experience. Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, July 18 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

Ongoing

LAKER IDOL AUDITIONS The Laker Idol competition staff is seeking vocal soloists of all ages interested in singing their way to the Laker Idol title. The competition features the following divisions: Little Laker (ages 9 and younger), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-17), Adult Laker (18 and older). Contestants can be from anywhere (not just Prior Lake). Following auditions, the top eight in each division advance. Three semifinalists in each division sing a second song to determine prizes which include medals, photo opportunities and $50-$100 in Chamber Bucks. Semifinals and finals will be held Aug. 6 at the Lakefront Park stage. Time: Little Laker Idol auditions 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 18; Junior Laker Idol auditions 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19; Teen Laker Idol auditions: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20; Adult Laker Idol auditions 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Fong’s Bar & Grill, Prior Lake Info: www.lakeridol.com

Tuesday

JULY 19 SOAPY WALK The Savage Area Women of Today invite participants to repackage powdered laundry detergent to be donated to the food shelf and other organizations. After the activity, the group will walk around Sunset Pond Park. Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: Free (attendees can bring powdered laundry detergent or quartsize zip-top bags to donate) Location: Sunset Pond Park, 3350 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville Info: (952) 226-6815 or savageareawt@gmail.com

Wednesday

JULY 20 MICHAEL MONROE Michael Monroe will perform a concert of folk music in the park. Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage

PRIOR LAKE ROLL-IN PHOTO BY DAVID SCHUELLER

Draft horse shows at the Scott County Fair are sure to draw spectators from near and far. Here, Casey Rehm, 12, of Sauk Rapids, Minn. watches the 2010 draft horse show.

DRAFT HORSE SPECTACULAR

ven as parts of Scott C ou nt y t u r n sub urban, draft horse shows are still a major draw at the coun-

ty fair, which runs Wednesday to Sunday, July 27-31, in St. Lawrence

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Township, near Jordan. For more information, visit www.scottcountyfair.com.

LET’S TALK PHOTOGRAPHY Amateur photographers who are interested in improving skill, sharing their work and receiving feedback are invited to this monthly meeting on the topic of photography. Photographer Darrell Tangen will listen to the interests of the group and lead discussions on these topics. Those participating are encouraged to bring digital images to share. Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 Cost: $25 per night Location: Savage Art Studios & Gallery, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage Info: savageartstudios.com

Thursday

JULY 21 NIP AND TUCK YOUR PERENNIALS Maintain the appearance of the midsummer perennial garden using tips for dead-heading, pinching, pruning and dividing. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Location: Teaching Garden at Scott County Fairgrounds, 7135 190th St. W., Jordan Cost: Free Info: Contact Mary (952) 492-5410 or smith515@umn.edu. Registration is required.

PRIOR LAKE GARDEN CLUB TOUR The Prior Lake Garden Club will meet for a tour of two area gardens. Membership is free. Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Meet at the first garden; call for directions Info: Jane (952) 447-3061 or Joan (651) 760-4730

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the Battle of the Bands. Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9823

HARMONIC RELIEF Twenty-six-member musical group Harmonic Relief explores pop, swing, Broadway and vocal jazz music. Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 600 Bluff Ave., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500 or (952) 233-9502

ALL THINGS MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB The book featured at the July meeting of the All Minnesota Book Club will be “I Go to America: Swedish

American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson” by Joy K. Lintelman. Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org

Friday

JULY 22 DOSE OF MUSIC FUNDRAISER This is a fund raiser that involves music and food. There will be games and fun to raise money for the Dose of Music Charity. Time: 7 p.m. Friday, July 22 Location: Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage Cost: No cover; donations will be taken Info: doseofmusic.com

Upcoming BIRD WATCHING TREK Hike the refuge trails to look for birds nesting on the refuge. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Led by Naturalist Craig Mandel. Time: 6-10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: Free Location: Louisville Swamp Unit,

The Prior Lake Roll-In has switched to every other Thursday night this year. The public is invited to bring collector vehicles that are 20 years old or older. Time: 6-9 p.m. every other Thursday Cost: Free Location: South Lake Village, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake Info: Lee Woodruff, (952) 440-2088

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, chemicalfree 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 may also be available for sale, along with wares from community member artisans. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays Cost: Items available for purchase Location: Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake

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WEDDING

Zappetillo-Allen Katherine Zappetillo of Prior Lake and Jay Allen of Le Center, Minn. announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Zappetillo is the daughter of Gerald and Jeannette Zappetillo of Prior Lake. She is a graduate of Prior Lake High School and a student at Wheaton College. Allen is a graduate of Le Center High School and a student at Wheaton College. He is the son of Robert and Robin Allen of Le Center. An Aug. 13, 2011 wedding is planned at Cedarhurst Mansion, Cottage Grove.

Take your car search for a spin. Katherine Zappetillo and Jay Allen Lara and Doug Riesgraf

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Kristie Carlson of Prior Lake and Dan Sadowski of Spring field, Ill. announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Carlson is the daughter of Scott and Deborah Carlson of Prior Lake. She attended Prior Lake High School and Dra ke Universit y (u ndergraduate) and the University of Northern Iowa (master’s) a nd is a speech-la ng uage pathologist in the Springfield Public School District. Sadowski is the son of Jack and Vicki Sadowski of La Salle, Ill. He attended La SallePeru Township High School and Drake University (undergraduate) and is a student at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Lara Olsen and Doug Riesg ra f were m a r r ie d M ay 7, 2 011 at t he Mi n nesot a Ai r National Guard Base Chapel in St. Paul. A reception was held at the Contact Club on the Minnesota Air National Guard Base. Parents are William Olsen and the late Marilyn Olsen of Golden Valley; and John and Lonna Riesgraf of Prior Lake. The couple honeymooned in Phoenix, Ariz. and is living in Plymouth.

Brenden and Tania Johnson of Prior Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Trischelle Marie Johnson, on Sept. 17, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Trischelle weighed 10 pounds and was 22 inches long. She has blue eyes and auburn hair.

A July 30, 2011 wedding is planned at Lakeville Holiday Inn and Suites.

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

A dedication is planned for Aug. 14, 2011 at Friendship Church in Shakopee. Grandparents are Wyman and Marna Johnson of Shakopee and John and Sharon Kapeluck of St. Louis Park. Great grandparents are Irene Myhro of Minnetonka and Helen Kapeluck of Coon Rapids. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Dennis Thom and Jane Williams about 25 years before they got married on July 1, 1961.

REUNION PLHS Class of 1976 Prior Lake High School Class of 1976 graduates and guests are invited to attend the 35-year class reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 in the Archangels Hall at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth

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BIRTH Johnson

Ave., Prior Lake. There will be a DJ, food, beer and wine. For more information, email MarySchweich@edinarealty.com or visit the Prior Lake High School Class of ’76 35-year reunion on Facebook.

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TILLIE'S ALTERATION, Zippers, patches, alterations, leather, etc. 952-445-0358

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169. 952-484-9675

New Townhome; 2BR+ Loft/Fam Rm up. 2.5 bath. New Appliances Great Acc. to 212. No Pets or Smoking. 952448-5526 Owner/ Broker.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Firewood Fireplace/Fuel

LOST GRAY CAT! His name is Cassie and if you have seen him, please contact me at 651353-4103. Thank you!

Firewood for sale. Splitted, full cord. 7 cords total. Pickup $175. Deliver $225. 952-873-3835

Shop/ warehouse space Jordan, 3,450 s.f. $5.00/ s.f. 952-492-6960 Waconia; Small office/ retail, 2 private offices, w/restroomstorage space & reception area. Ample parking at front door. $1300/mo /offer. 612-799-1716

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Office/Commercial Child Care 4,756 sf 3-Bay Shop w/ outside fenced storage area. 1,380 sf of Office Spaces also available, can rent separately. Available 8/1. Savage area, near Hwy 169 & 18. Call 612-369-2899

Loving home. 27+ yrs. Full time openings. 2yrs & up. Food program, fenced yard. Savage area. Robbie 952-4403738

Welcome Home! Clover Field Marketplace Great Move-in Specials Some Utilities Included W/D in Every Home! Pet Friendly

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Jordan Rentals 1 & 2 BR apartments, (heat, hot/cold water, garbage included) $600$700, no pets. 612-5996245 2BR, 2BA, Townhouse. $1225. Available 8/1 952-250-2083 3 BR available now. Spacious, downtown, upstairs apartment. New carpeting. $875/ month. 612-810-8097

809 Bradbury Cir 2 BR, 2-1/2 BA, loft, 2 story, basement. All appliances, W/D. Available 8/1. $1,040/ month. Call Jim 612-414-3496

Prior Lake Rentals 2+BR House, single car garage, all appliances included, new dishwasher, stove, refrig., microwave. Remodeled kitchen/dining. $1200/mo. Avail now 952-492-2990, days, 952-496-9060, after 4pm

4BR, 2BA, Prior Lake CulDeSac. 1,450. mth w/2 year lease. 952913-5444 Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $575/ mo. 2 BR. $735/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017

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Belle Plaine Rental

2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549

Efficiency & 1 BD, $500 to $635; Hardwood floors. No dogs, Immediate. 952-201-1991

Single person to share house on Prior Lake, open lower level. $750/mth. 406-6472776

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Savage Rentals

Large 1 BR apartment, heat/ water/ garbage included. $575/ month. 612-281-5103

Nice Duplex, 3BD, 2BA, W/D, A/C, deck. $1050. 952-955-1889

2 BR, heat/ water/ garbage incl. $675/ month. 612-701-7557

1 BR. Large apartment in secured N/S 4-plex. $685. 763-478-8715

1 BR $635, 2 BR $735. Pets ok. 952-356-0611

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Chaska Rentals

Room mate wanted. 2BR apt. All utilities paid. Smoker preferred. $360. Shakopee 952657-8230

Shakopee Rentals

1 BR APARTMENT Section 8 project Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available

Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086 2 BR 1-1/2 bath duplex. 1 garage DW/ WD No pets. $925. 952-2709905 2 BR townhome style apartment. Water/ garbage included. $800. No dogs. 952-212-1887 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Duplex. Available today. $950 plus utilities. Call Tony 952-567-1888 3BR/1BA $850 9/1 Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-210-2889 Nice 2 BR, $675+ utilities, deposit. No pets. 952-448-4365

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Clear Day Professional Cleaning. Windows, Gutters, Power Washing and more. Free estimates, insured. Justin 612-369-6948

DCI Inc.

Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured

Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care

ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET

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Duffy’s Monyok Masonry

CONCRETE/MASONRY

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Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary... Specializing in drives, patios and imprinted, colored and stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.

www.mrhandyman.com Member of the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce

Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches

FLOORING

We are a very diverse company that has expertise in Driveways Patios Foundation repair Chimney restoration Stone fronts Outdoor fireplaces Floor staining, etc....

We specialize in all of your Repair Needs!

MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.

CONCRETE/MASONRY

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•Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years •Free Estimates

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HEATING/AIR COND

612-221-2181

Remodeling ...Repair ... Design www.highlandhomeservices.com

Steve Jenness

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DECKS DECKS DECKS New Image Over 17 yrs in decks & porches. For deck do-it-yourselfers: framing & footings. www.newimage decks.com

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Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed. 952-492-3170 Decks, porches, additions, remodeling. Great ideas/ prices. Fred Hartgerink, 952-4473733

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CABINETRY

Eagle Point Construction

KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops. 952-445-7790

call Marc Juergens

@612-366-8095

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Mike 952-442-1308

Cabinetry finish, carpentry, decks, porches and additions. Quality work and competitive pricing. Eagle Point Construction, LLC. Lic.#20631678

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CLEANING

DON WHERLEY MASONRY INC Brick Work Stone Work New Remodel Chimney Repairs Free Estimates Licensed Insured

Decorative Concrete Additions - Patios Garage Floors Steps - Sidewalks Aprons - Driveways Stamped, Colored Exposed Aggregate

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Lebens Masonry

DRAPERIES Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.

DRIVEWAYS

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IRRIGATION

Blue Skies Window Cleaning, LLC • Free Estimates • 14 years experience • The Residential expert! • Insured

Luke 952-467-2447

Free estimates, Insured. Stamped concrete, Driveways, Colored concrete, Firepits, Patios, Steps, Garages, Additions, Tearouts, Exposed Aggregate, Block walls, Poured walls, Floating Slabs, Aprons. 952-445-6604 MNLic#4327 www.fandbconst.com

Landscape & Irrigation Services & Block Walls X Drainage Correction X Complete Fertilization & Weed Control Packages X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Spring Clean-Up X Boulder

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952-334-9840

kensezlandscape@yahoo.com

Country Trail Tree Moving & Landscaping Service/Tree Sales Boulder Walls

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Driveways, Parking Lots

ELECTRICAL #Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200 A Licensed Master Electrician at your service Scheffler Electric, Inc. 952-758-3561

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Landscape Services 952 445-0663 X

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Water Problems resolved XSprinkler Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship X

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IRRIGATION

R.D. & Associates Specialized Services Inc.

Free ates Estim Call a Marsh

Cardinal Irrigation Inc. 952-292-2522

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LANDSCAPING

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Rock Engraving at Hermans

952-447-5733

CLEANING

X Complete

Credit Cards Accepted

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LANDSCAPING

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LANDSCAPING

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Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers

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Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!

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Shakopee Rentals

Lots/Acreage

Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in! Starting at $825 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103

Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

Country wooded apartment. 2 BR, 4-plex. AC/ sewer/ water/ garbage. No pets. $795. Discounts apply. 952-4456968, 952-445-6863 Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111 Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100

SW Metro Rentals Other Areas 1 & 2 BD- ROCKFORD immediate openings! FREE application approval. 763-355-9734 or 800-676-6505, tdd 507451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity

2 BD- NEW GERMANY immediate smoke free opening! FREE application approval. 320-3952761 or 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity

REAL ESTATE

Houses Foreclosures! Real estate STEALS from $20k. SouthMetroForeclosures.com Re/Max

Real Estate Bargains Lender-owned home, built in 1957, $64,900 New home, 3 car garage, $154,900. 24 acres of farmland, $109,900. 2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900. 5 acre Hobby Farm, great bldgs. $219,900 Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440

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Full-Time

Progressive. Growing. Engaged.

SCOTT COUNTY

Mobile Homes 2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home. $2,200, in Shakopee. 952-2151403

EMPLOYMENT Full-Time WORK FROM HOME! Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-270-6190 ASSEMBLY 1ST/2ND/3RD We have several skilled and entry-level openings on all shifts. These packaging, bindery, warehouse, electrician, machine operators, and welder positions are available for an immediate start! TEAM PERSONNEL SERVICES Shakopee....952-746-3346 Mankato.....507-720-6556 www.teampersonnel.com

Commercial

Full-Time ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE

Full-Time

Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently hiring of for the following positions: FT Grounds/Floor Maintenance FT RN- Assisted Living FT & PT Eve and Nights Care Attendants Assisted Living PT Eve NAR/TMA Auburn Manor Please see our website: www.auburnhomes.org for more detailed information. EOE/AAP

Child Care Aide Full-time, 30-hr. /wk., school calendar schedule, caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. M-F, 8:30am2:30pm, beginning 8/30/11. Wages start at $11.50/hr. + benefits. Child Care Teacher Infants Full-time position available for an experienced individual to care for older infants. School calendar schedule, 37.5 hrs. /wk., M-F 7:30am3:00pm, beginning 8/30/11. Wages start at $13.50/hr. + benefits. Both positions are located at East Creek Child Care, Chaska, a schoolbased licensed child care center. Please visit www.cseced.org for application form and information.

Highway Maintenance Worker Highway Operations In this position you'll perform skilled labor operating heavy equipment for construction, re-construction, repair, snow removal, & bituminous work on County roads. When not operating equipment you'll perform general labor work, flagging, or related. Work includes weekends, nights, & holidays as required by weather & maintenance conditions. MQs: Requires equivalency of HS graduation & 4 years of related work experience. Must possess a valid class B driver's license with airbrake endorsement and obtain class A MDL within 1 year of hire. Passenger endorsement & DOT Medical Card are highly desired. Preference for computer skills; MnDOT technical certifications; & skill w/ tandem dump trucks, front-end & skid-steer loaders. Hiring Range: $18.11/hour to $21.31/hour DOQ. Selection: Rating of Training & Experience. Final selection will include additional assessments, including: oral interview, background check, driver's license record check, physical demands medical exam, & DOT drug testing in accordance w/ Part 382. Closing: 07/26/11. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 4968890 or on the Internet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Lets work together.

Plastic Injection Molding Technician 2nd Shift Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available. If you're interested in working for a company that is dedicated to improving our customers' quality of life, consider the opportunity our team presents at our facility in Glencoe, MN. This position is responsible for the development of new injection processes, injection molding tooling, overall improvement of existing molding processes and the development and support of the painting process. Qualified candidate should have a Plastic Technical Degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 6 years experience in injection molding industry. Training and experience with Scientific Molding principles and techniques strongly desired. You'll enjoy a full benefit package: Exceptional medical/dental/prescription coverage 401 (k), ESOP & life insurance Short term disability Vacation & paid holidays To view details and apply on-line go to: www.starkey.com Careers

Full-Time

Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full time positions:

Entry Level Carpenters in our Field Frame Division Basic rough framing carpentry duties and power tool use. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently and climb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

Warehouse Midland Garage Door has an opening for a dependable, hard working person in our Warehouse. Ability to lift 70 lb. Good starting pay with a full benefit package. Apply in person at: 4055 Norex Dr., Chaska, MN 952-368-3122

A New Career

TRUCK MECHANIC

Allied Waste Services in Eden Prairie is seeking fulltime mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shift for repairs and inspections on large refuse and recycling fleet. Advancement opportunities available. WE OFFER Excellent Pay-Dependent on ability & experience Training Furnished uniforms Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision & life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k, health & dependent spending accounts, paid vacations, holidays & personal days. APPLICANTS MUST Be at least 18 years of age Have knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, drive train and electrical systems Have stable employment history Provide own tools Pass DOT pre-employment physical and drug screen Be able to obtain Class B CDL Have two (2) years truck mechanic experience (preferred)

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TOP JOB 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 See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds

Urzua Auto Repair Carpenters/ Framing. Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966

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Looking for a mechanic w/ experience. - Scanner Diagnostics - General auto mechanic knowledge. 952-210-7884

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LANDSCAPING

ODD JOBS

#1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured. 952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs

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

MOVING/STORAGE

MOVING? You Call - We Haul

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

952-758-2552 We Haul Moving

A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

ODD JOBS

Your DECK Specialist! Composite, cedar decks. Additions, Garages, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors All home improvements, including interior remodels. kenwormconstruction.com Ken Worm Construction Services LLC 952-873-6736(Carver)

Licensed Insured

New Prague

ODD JOBS

Handyman Ser vices

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

PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

*A and K PAINTING* Schedule your Summer painting now!

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

952-474-6258

Any Task... Just Ask

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Major credit cards accepted

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Buckets of Color

Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul V

Rainbow Painting

PLASTER/DRYWALL

INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing. Wallpaper removal. Staining. Enameling & more! Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090 Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234

ROOFING

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

Monnens Custom Builders

952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

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

Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816 MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

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

Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair. BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com

Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078 Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O O

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!

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439

Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817

952-448-3761 No wall too small

EXTERIOR PAINTING 25 yrs. experience. Honest, fair, pricing. Roller and brush only. 952913-7808

ROOFING

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

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952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967 Classified Advertising Please call M-F, 8-5 952-345-3003

SIDING/GUTTERS Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943

UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655

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Garbage Truck Drivers Elite Waste Disposal is looking for quality people to drive garbage truck. Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. Automated truck driving and some rear load truck driving will be required as well at certain times. Pay based on experience. Clean driving record required. Guaranteed 40 hours per week, year round. Email resume to matt@elitewastedisposal.com No phone calls please.

Field Service Technician - Experienced Inquiries should have 2 years experience field testing power transformers and be knowledgeable with different types of tests and equipment. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively. A good driving record is required. You must be able to obtain a CDL or carry a current CDL. We are located in Jordan, MN and offer a professional business environment, excellent income opportunity, and advancement opportunities. Please send resume to, email: hr@jordantransformer.com or fax 952-492-6947, Jordan Transformer LLC 1000 Syndicate Street Jordan, MN 55352

Tool Room Designer Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available. If you're interested in working for a company that is dedicated to improving our customers' quality of life, consider the opportunity our team presents at our facility in Glencoe, MN. This position will provide support in the conceptualization, design and construction of precision tooling utilizing both internal and external tooling resources in support of Starkey's current Manufacturing needs and R&D initiative. Qualified candidate need to possess a Technical degree in Mold/Die trades or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years total combined experience in the building, repair and maintenance of injection molds. Six years tool design experience is required with a minimum of 4000 hours of Pro Engineer. You'll enjoy a full benefit package: Exceptional medical/dental/prescription coverage 401 (k), ESOP & life insurance Short term disability Vacation & paid holidays Flexible work schedule To view details and apply on-line go to: www.starkey.com Careers

Mechanic Looking for a Lift in Your Career? DUECO, Inc., a leading manufacture of custommounted aerial equipment, digger derricks and fabricated truck bodies for the utility industry, is looking for a motivated, experienced team players to join our dynamic Shakopee crew in the following position:

SERVICE MECHANIC This hands-on candidate will perform repairs and maintenance on our customer mobile hydraulic equipment. The selected candidate will possess his/her own tools; have solid hands-on mechanical experience and strong troubleshooting skills and an eye for detail. This position also requires a strong work ethic and focus on quality, as well as a valid driver¡Çs license (CDL preferred) and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Experience with mobile, hydraulic equipment preferred. Some travel to customer locations, including occasional overnight, may be necessary.

CDL-DRIVER Increasing customer orders has created a need for additional drivers with CDL w/medical card to deliver bucket and digger derrick trucks to our customers. This is a part-time, on-call positions Monday - Friday; mileage plus expenses For more information or to apply, please stop by our office at 12565 Hwy 41 Frontage Road. Shakopee, MN, or call (952) 445-1555. www.dueco.com EEO/ADA

Part-Time

$11 Per Visit To Start Welcome Neighbor is looking for a greeter to welcome new residents in Chanhassen. Must live in the area. Flexible hrs, 20-25 visits per month includes 3-4 eves a week. Must be self motivated and enjoy meeting new people. Great job for the retired! Call 952-442-9000 or send resume to; welcome@welcome neighbormn.com

Part-Time

Boats/Motors

Campers Travel Trailers

Do you love helping students? A quick thinker and energetic? LearningRx in Savage continues to grow and is hiring cognitive skills trainers to help students overcome learning and reading struggles. 1025 hours/wk. Great pay. Training included. Degree preferred. Interested parties send resume and cover letter to rich@learningrx.net. 2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251

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

Administrative Assistant PT with somewhat flexible hours, in office located in wastewater plant. Must have experience in purchasing and accounts receivable with excellent skills using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Responsible for assisting the Plant Manager with timely and accurate reports. Very competitive wages with no part-time benefits. Located on Highway 101 in Shakopee. Send resume to: sandrews@

Newspaper Route: Star Tribune has avail. Weekend Routes in Bloomington area. Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle.

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or

Boats/Motors

bsehlers3242@gmail.com

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184

(952) 451-8188 NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

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

2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE

1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. $3500. 952-445-5473

No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age

Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

Officeanswering phones, scheduling, customer service, multitask, computer skills. 20 hrs/ week. Resume to: applianceconnections@ gmail.com

1991 Sun Toon 24' pontoon with 40 horse Mercury motor. Good condition. Canvas cover included. $6900. or best offer 952-447-2883

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243

2005 Aerolite by Dutchman, 23'. AC, microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer. Sleeps 8, like new. Very clean. $8,700. 952-445-4468

PIZZAMAN... Drivers earn up to $15/ hour. Apply within, Chaska PIZZAMAN

TRANSPORTATION All-Terrain Vehicles

1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $10,500. 952934-3902

Immediate opening for office help in Savage. Must have computer skills, be organized and a self-starter. 16-24 hours per week. 952-445-4464, Gail

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

Campers Travel Trailers

Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

Community Outreach Program Coordinator: 20 hrs/week with Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. Must be experienced in and comfortable with public speaking. Must have excellent written communication skills, be self directed and have reliable transportation. Hours will involve some evening and weekends. Survivors of domestic abuse strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. To apply, send letter and resume by July 19th to Executive Director, SVABW, PO Box 166, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

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nefcobiosolids.com EOE

Motorcycles

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

Cars

2007 Suzuki Eiger 400. Only 170 miles. Warn winch, ITP mud tires, lift kit. Great condition!! $3500 952-994-1291

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

2001, Polaris Virage TX. 3, seater. $2900. or best offer. 952-445-5570

1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900. John, 952-474-9713

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

$$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7

Motorcycles

$$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166

Boats/Motors

$$$ CASH FOR $$$ Cars and Trucks 952-239-2598

Wanted: elderly individual, must have retail experience. Call, 952-4455282, Terry

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

Trucks 1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

9 school buses. EPS Transportation. Good condition. Contact: 952975-7570 to view buses.

powered by Print/online package can be renewed until auto sells, all for the best deal price of $39. To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call (952) 345-3003.

Cars

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

Cars

1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148

Cars

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

Trucks

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

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

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

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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1993 Ford Ranger, extended cab, topper, 102,000 miles. V6 AT. Great mileage, cold air, runs good. $2500. or b/o. 952-447-8169

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

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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

Estate Sales Chaska Estate Sale: 1140 Crystal Pl. W. (off Stoughton) Thurs, 7/14, 9am-4pm & Sat, 7/16, 9am-1pm. Antique rockers, Red Wing bowl, solid maple chest-of-drawers, HH misc., tools.

Chaska Sales

Eden Prairie Sales

Jordan Sales

Prior Lake Sales

Shakopee Sales

Victoria Sales

Big Sale! Friday, 7/15 & Saturday, 7/16. 8-5pm Antiques, HH, pet stuff, toys, shelving, athletic wear and craft samples. Cash only. 868 Ringenbach St.

Estate- Moving Sale. Thursday 7/21- Saturday 7/23. 8-5pm. Furniture; Collectibles, dolls, plates, HH, antiques, pictures, holiday items, toys, games, clothes and misc. Everything must go! 8531 Hiawatha Ave

Moving Sale Saturday 7/23 8-4pm. Furniture, lawn mower, snowblower, tools, kitchen items, lots of HH goods, womens, teens, kids clothes, games. 18535 Maple Leaf Dr.

Fri. & Sat. July 22 & 23 8am-3pm. Multi-family sale. Antiques, pictures, tools, children's clothes, movies, books, camera, wood fencing, lawn & garden items, go-carts, gas dryer, furniture and TV. 730 E. 215th St, Jordan. 8 miles south of Prior Lake on SH 13.

Multi Family Garage Sale. Thursday, 7/21Saturday, 7/23. 8-5pm. Kids toys, bikes, clothes, Lego table, HH items, canopy bed. 3851 Rasberry Ridge Rd. NW

Huge Garage Sale. Thursday 7/21- Saturday 7/23. 8-5pm. Sunday 7/24 8-noon. Everything ½ off. 1060 Jackson St.

Multi Family Garage Sale. Friday, 7/22 94pm. Saturday, 7/23 86pm. Children's teeter totter, 10 speed bike, HH items, retro clothing. Much more. 7900 Bavaria Rd.

Fri-Sat, 7/22-23, 9am5pm. 1257 Parallel St. Furniture, tools, dehumidifier, HH, misc. Everything must go!

Multi-Family Sale: Thurs-Fri. 7/21-22, 9am5pm. Sat. 7/23, 9am12noon. Baby/ childrens clothing & items, HH goods. 2249 Manuela Drive.

Estate/ Multi-Family Sale- antiques, furniture, electric assist bike, HH, collectibles, dolls, bicycles. Thurs, 7/21, 9am7pm. Fri, 7/22, 9am2pm. 6628 Kingston Dr. Fri. & Sat. July 15th and 16th. 8am-3pm. Estate sale. HH items, lawnmower, flower pots, clothing, toys, pictures, furniture, collectibles. 10584 Boss Circle (Bell Oaks) off Riverview Rd

Multi Family Sale Thursday 7-21 9-3pm - Saturday 7-23 9-1pm. Retired teacher stuff, HH goods, jewelry and more. 8680 Grier Lane

Jordan Sales Huge Group Sale, Clothing, Toys, HH, Furniture, Fabric and Craft. Friday, 7/15 noon-7pm, Saturday, 7/16 8am5pm. 231 S. Broadway

Prior Lake Sales HUGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 7/2122, 8am-8pm. 7/23, 8am-3pm. 15191 Orion Rd. NW (across from Mystic) Baby items, adult/ kids name-brand clothes, toys, HH & more!

Multi-Family Sale- 5550 Highpointe Court. WedThurs. 7/20-21, 9am4pm. Fri, 7/22, 9am1pm. Brand name clothes, HH items, luggage, purses, bags, much more!

Savage Sales Garage Sale Thursday 7/21- Saturday 7/23. 94pm. Kids clothing, womens clothing, size 10-14. Toys, Christmas items & misc. 4225 125th St W.

Moving SaleWedThurs-Fri. 7/20-21-22, 8am-5pm. 427 W 3rd AVE (sale in alley) Neighborhood Sales. 6+ homes. July 20-23. Wed 4-7pm, Thurs & Fri 8-5, Sat, 8-? One Sat only sale. Foothill Trail/Spring Lake Drive. Children's, housewares & more. DON'T MISS! Thursday and July 21st and 7am-5pm. 1891 Drive Garage 1990's baseball Hardcover Playstation.

Friday 22nd Quail sale. cards books.

Waconia Sales #GUN & KNIFE# SHOW July 16-17, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 Lk Waconia Event Center 8155 Paradise Lane 763-754-7140 crocodile productionsinc.com

Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to www.imarketplace.mn/thriftmart to place your ad, or call (952) 345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too!

"Duty Bound", framed print, by Steve Hammerick. $225. 952-445-0213 "Ringbills", framed print, by Karen Latham. $225. 952-445-0213 “Winter Silence Wolves" framed. Print by Tom Moen $225. 952-4450213 1, queen size bedroom ensemble. Excellent condition. $300. 952479-7128 11 month, Doxipoo, Mottled color, spayed, likes kids. $100. 952492-6577 12', telescopic, fishing pole. Ready for fishing. $8. 952-240-1025 15 gallons, Olympic clear wood finish. $100. 952-215-4720 1960's, Vintage beverage set. Bartlett Collins amber, cash. $50. 952564-1161 3, used, 15", steel rims. Good shape, $120. 651-808-3292 36" Toshiba TV. Works great $50. 952-2376516 36", front door with combination. Storm, screen door. Free. 952-4472691 5 hp, Lawnboy mower w/bag. Runs perfect. $25. 612-578-6962 5, aquariums, pumps, lights, covers, heaters. $30 total. 952-934-0529 5X8, 2"steel-frame utility trailer. 12" tires/spare. $300. 952-402-9110 6, Lands' End, explorer teddy bears. $25 each, cash. 952-564-1161 8 gallons, Pratt & Lambert, white eggshell, paint. $100. 952-2154720 9 mo female Hedgehog w/cage and accessories $125. 612-710-5302. Adirondack chairs. White, with matching side table, sturdy. $100. 952-443-4022 Alfred Angelo, wedding dress. Size 12, new. $175. 952-492-2225 Antique radio, Emersom model CS270. Wood case, works. $35. 952884-1434 Antique refrigerator, 1958. G.E., mint. Perfect bar fridge. $175. 962-649-7936 Antique, brilliant cut, glass pitcher. 6 glasses. Beautiful. $495. 952361-6376 Audio books, on tape. 153 titles, $3. each 952445-0213

Antique, iron, double headboard and footboard. $45. 952-9443866 Antique, phonograph. Full cabinet and records. Great shape. $150. 952-226-1392 Antique, Silvertone AM/FM radio. Brown Bakelite, works w/manual. $35. 952-884-1434 Avon, skin so soft. 3/$10. Full size product. 952-594-0157

Beautiful Solid Oak China Cabinet. 76"x 56" Glass shelves, lighted interior, 2 shelves underneath. Excellent condition $350. please call 952-687-7257

Beautiful Solid Oak Dining room table and 6 chairs. By Kincaid, table 70x44 + a 22" leaf $750 call 952-687-7257 Beautiful, embroidered, Oleg Cassini, wedding dress. Size 6-8. $400 952-492-6281 Bed, wooden, extra-long twin loft - dorm, headboard/shelves. $150. 952-975-0473 Bedroom window acunit $100.00 952-4485988 Bicycle, 1960 Schwinn, girls Tornado 26". Good condition. $125. 612807-6995 Bike, boys, 16-inch Huffy, red, like new, $15. 952-440-1154 Bike, girls, 24 inch, 15speed. Pink, great condition. $25. 952-2262150 Bike, women's 21 speed Royce Union Mountain, nice! $95, 507-364-8959 Black, dorm futon. Great condition. $70. 612986-6295 Black, leather, LayZboy recliner. $160. Cash only. 651-226-7063 Board game, Cranium Cadoo. Excellent condition. $8. 952-401-3786

Bumper pool table. Octagon, sticks, balls. $100. 952-368-7279 Bunkbed for dolls. Wooden, hand-painted, 20"h x 24"l, $15. 952440-1154 Cabellas, 1/2 hp, commercial grade, meat grinder. $150. 952873-6114 Camera bag/Laptop backpack. Brand Lowpro Vertex 100/aw. Black. $100. 952-4475357 Candy scale, vintage Hobart, $65. 952-4480556 Captains bed w/bookcase headboard. Twin w/mattress. Excellent condition. $275. 952934-5435 Cedar logs, 12 small logs, Free. 952-4925821 Converse, double tongue, new shoes. Womens 8, only $15. 952-201-9989 Couch, 2 chairs. Unique retro or Southwest style. $400. 952-233-5121 Craftsman, 19 pc. router bit set. Like new, $50. 952-240-1025 Crib, Simmons. White, w/mattress. Excellent condition. $65. 952-9748452 Derby Days, "Soapbox," race cart $20. 952-2337240 Desk, roll top, 7 drawers. Great condition. 53"wide, $80. 952-3684897 Desktop, computer, windows, XP, MS, office. Works great. $175. 952445-6803 Doll, 42", Beautiful Rustie. Limited/edition papers. 179/750 Katelin $200. 952-233-5121 Doors, exterior, 36" white, steel, almost new, w/frames. $75. 952-895-5764 Doubleoak, futon bed. Flip side arms, magazine racks. $165. 952567-4056 Drafting board, 48" x 32", adjustable, straight edge. $30. 952-4480556 Drafting table, can send picture. $250. Jody 952367-6847 Dresser mirror. Oak, like new! Must see! $500. 952-212-8803 Dresser, blonde, white, 51"L 18 1/2"D 29 1/2"T $100. 952-649-9505 Drexel, heritage, tea server cart. Perfect condition. $350. o/bo 612940-1353

Elliptical, life fitness x 3. Emprelis, like new. $450. 952-233-1921 Elliptical, vision fitness x6000. health club quality, $250. o/bo, 952-9947693 End tables, vintage, 3 stackable. Stained glass style. $65. 952-2219575 Fax machine, copier model: Brother 2820 $40. 952-445-6874 File cabinet, 5 drawer lateral, like new. $150. Pat 952-934-5602 Film Changing Room. (film changing bag). Calumet brand. $25. 612-220-7111 Folding, heavy duty, utility table. 48x24x30 high $40. 952-401-3786 Full size mattress, w/box spring. Good shape. Free. 612-3871494 Futon, black, oak. $60. 952-994-5497 Garage window, security bars. Adjustable, $25. 952-233-7240 Gas grill, Surefire, 2006 model. $50. 952-8945034 GE microwave, like new. White $25. 952942-9281 GE, Profile Washer. $75 Whirpool, HD Dryer. $50 952-687-7257 German Shepard puppy. Female $500. Mike 952-873-2075 Haier Winecooler. 30 bottles, black. Brand new. $275. o/bo 612282-9450 HDTV, Hitachi. 57" 54Wx54Hx25.5D" good picture and sound $350. 952-440-2466 HP, Photosmart, 3-1 printer, C4380. Works great. $65. 651-8083292 Ikea, desktop. Wall mounted, fold down white metal. $15. 612875-5858 Jim Hansel "Return to the Refuge" Framed print. $250 952-4450213 Kitchen Aid, heavy duty mixer. $125 or b/o. 952226-2220 Kitten, 6 weeks, multicolor, litter trained, free. 952-492-7824 Kitten, 7 weeks old. Black, male. $5. 952492-3401 Klipsch Heresy II, speakers. Maple, mint, 1985. $500. 952-4013786 Oriole bird feeder. $6. 952-445-1947

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Wall mount, mirror. Brown, polystyrene, 17"W x 28"L. $12. 952447-4961 Washer & electric dryer. Works great! $40. ea 952-894-5034 Water ski, adult slalom. Good condition. $30. 763-202-8390 Chaska Water skis, adult, good condition. Ridders, $25. 763-202-8390 White, wooden toy chest bench. Safety lid, $30. 952-448-0556 Wicker, rocking chair. White, good condition. $25. 952-368-4897 Womens, XL, Harley jacket. Used twice. $150. 952-867-7257 Wooden, gun cabinet. Lockable doors. $75. 612-991-5519 Workie puppy. 6 months $500 Awesome, home only! 952-583-3317 XL, twin mattress & box springs. Excellent condition. Free. 952-2127464. Yamaha, electric, Gr. Piano. $400. 952-4485606 Yorkie male, 16 wks. Very cute, sweet. $500. 952-445-2515

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Jacob Steven Reis, 15, of Prior Lake, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout award. Reis was recognized in a ceremony on June 19 at St. Michael’s School. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 333. Reis is one of approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank. He successfully completed 24 merit badges, held various leadership positions within the troop and completed a community-related service project to earn his Eagle award. Reis chose to design and build 40 information boxes that are in use by the elementary students within the Prior Lake school district.

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He worked with Cara Rieckenberg from the Prior Lake-Savage environmental learning center on the project, which took three months to complete during the summer of 2010 and involved more than 30 volunteers. The Savage Home Depot and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community provided donations to fund the entire project. Reis plans to attend the All Things Aquatic camp this summer and earn his BSA and Red Cross life-saving certifications. He is a member of the Church of St. Michael and is active on the swim team at Prior Lake High School, where he will be a sophomore this fall. He is the son of William and Sheri Reis of Prior Lake.

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