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AMERICAN Court upholds sex offender’s civil commitment Rud sparked infamous Jordan sex-abuse scandal in the 1980s BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com
James Rud may not have been the ideal candidate to fi ght the constitutionality of the state’s civil commitment process, but two Shakopee defense attorneys tried to anyway. The court-appointed attorneys for the infamous sex offender can’t deny that Rud – who admitted victimizing 16 people and sparked the infamous 1980s Jordan child sex-abuse scan-
dal – fits the defi nition of someone eligible for civil commitment, but they argued there were alternative placement opportunities for him. Rud, 54, was eligible for intensive supervised release after serving the fi rst 30 years of his 40-year prison sentence, but the Scott County Attorney’s office requested he be civilly committed as a sexually dangerous person with a psychopathic personality upon release. Scott County District Court Judge Caroline Lennon ruled last September that Rud should be placed at the state’s sex-offender treatment facility in Moose Lake, fi nding that less-restrictive alternatives failed to protect public safety. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld her decision. The prison-like Minnesota Sex Offender Program has been the sub-
ject of much scrutiny due to its high cost and the fact that no one has ever been released from the facility. Kevin Wetherille and James Conway, who work for t he Shakopee law office Jaspers, Moriarty James Rud and Walburg, took (1983) a new tact in their arguments against Rud’s commitment. Although civil commitment is only supposed to occur if a less-restrictive alternative isn’t available, Conway argued the state blocks alternative placements for offenders they want to civilly commit. Officials are able to do this, he said, because they control access to halfway houses and treatment
programs. For a Level 3 sex offender to get into a ha l f way house, he needs a referral from a case mana ger. However, a case manager (who is supposed to help an inmate transition James from prison) never Rud met w it h Rud or even talked to him on the phone, Conway said. Likewise, a supervised-release agent assigned to Rud failed to investigate any housing opportunities for him, only looking at a couple of sites Rud came up with on his own. “The government holds all the keys and locks all the doors for sex offenders with the way the system was set up,” said Conway.
Unlike the commitment process for people with mental illnesses, it’s up to the sex offender to prove that a less-restrictive alternative exists, he said. “If the government holds all the keys to proving that, it’s a façade. No one can prove a less-restrictive alternative exists if the government prevents you from doing it,” Conway said. Conway argued before the Minnesota Court of Appeals that the state is violating offenders’ due-process rights. In the end, Conway believes Rud’s offense history was too grave for the court to consider the defense’s constitutional arguments. “It was difficult, if not impossible, for them to look beyond that,” he said.
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Prior Lake city leaders have voted to request that four tax-forfeited properties be kept off the public auction block, so city staff can examine them and determine whether they could be of public benefit. In June, Scott County officials informed city staff of properties going into tax forfeiture that may be of interest to the city. The properties included a parcel south of Rutledge Street next to Lakefront Park; two properties near Northwood Road and Butternut Circle; and a proper-
ty on Red Oaks Road that’s divided into three lots and extends to a point on Prior Lake. The city would only consider the Red Oaks Road land if the state Department of Natural Resources does not decide to purchase it, said Jerilyn Erickson, the city’s fi nance director. “We’re not sure if the DNR is interested in acquiring it, but if they’re not, the city could consider it,” Erickson said. The council’s decision does not approve the purchase of any property; rather, it keeps the properties from going up for public auction so
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the city can weigh its options. Any proposals to buy land would come before the City Council. “We would like to reserve the right to look into these properties further
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A nontraditional vacation Student embarks on South African trip BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com
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Adriah Hedrick, 6, models a firefighter helmet at Wilds Park during Night to Unite on Tuesday. She quickly jumped into the fire truck when it arrived and immediately tried on the fire helmet. The annual event brings together neighbors to raise awareness of community and crime prevention.
Some of the biggest lessons can’t be taught in a classroom. Prior Lake resident Maggie Singer discovered this when she spent two weeks volunteering in South Africa this summer. “I love working with kids,” Singer said. “Brightening their day, that was my goal.” The 16-year old Lakeville South High School student traveled to Johannesburg and Cape Town as part of People to People International, a 55-year-old organization founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and based in Kansas City, Mo. According to its website, People to People “is dedicated to enhancing crosscultural communication within and across communities and nations.”
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Sixteen-year-old Maggie Singer brought this bowl back from her July trip to South Africa. The Prior Lake resident spent time in Cape Town and Johannesburg as part of her travels with People to People International.
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to see if we should acquire them through purchase or conveyance, what the public purpose might be, and to see if the DNR and the county are interested in those other properties,” Erickson explained. Council members said they approved of looking into the use of the Rutledge property, since it’s next to Lakefront Park, as well as the properties on Northwood Road and Butternut Circle and the Red Oaks Road property, which will be considered fi rst by the DNR. Properties could be purchased for future right-of-way or easement purposes, City Manager Frank Boyles said. Another tax-forfeited parcel, in the Wilds Ridge development, will go on the public auction block. Council members said they believe that property is developable and worth keeping on the city tax rolls. When a property undergoes forfeiture, the county notifies the appropriate govern-
ment agencies that could best benefit from purchasing the property, Erickson said. Counci lman Richard Keeney questioned why the city would ever consider the Red Oa ks Road proper t y, which Erickson said is “basically underwater.” Boyles said i f the DN R didn’t want that land, the city would be interested in taking it to prevent potential development headaches in the future – such as someone attempting to build a house on the land. “It’s basically lake bottom. We don’t want to get into a morass where someone buys it for $100 and then starts making all sorts of outlandish claims,” Boyles said. Ideally, aside from the Red Oaks Road land, the properties should stay under private ownership, council members agreed. The decision to withhold them from public auction simply allows the city to keep its options open, said Erickson and Boyles. “You are not making a decision now that you cannot back off from later,” Boyles told the council.
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“The Court of Appeals ignored the whole argument. This boogeyman theory advanced by the state was an insurmountable challenge.” The appellate court noted that although Rud mainly offended against children he already knew, he also offended against children within as little as 30 minutes of meeting them. It found that Rud demonstrated little progress or improvement while in prison, where he was found in possession of material with “pedophiliac themes.” When Rud was fi rst incarcerated, he expressed interest in sex-offender treatment, but the state Department of Corrections found he was a low-priority candidate due to the length of his sentence. In 2006, he was terminated from the prison sex-offender treatment program because of a letter he sent another inmate that generally described how he offended against children. Three mental health professionals testified that Rud would require sig nificant
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monitoring and checks. One suggested he would need monitoring at all times for likely five to 10 years. Another testified that the Minnesota Sex Offender Program was the only place that would provide that level of structure. All programs Rud proposed were halfway houses that allow access to the community, the appellate court found. Conway said the defense knew it didn’t have a good chance of winning in Rud’s case, but the constitutional arguments may be presented again in future cases. “Rud had an offense cycle and factual background and number of convictions that make him an ideal candidate for pursual for commitment. That said, the same arguments we made will have a lot more power and impact on appeal in a situation in which the offender has perhaps a less egregious offense cycle,” he said. Because the appellate order was an unpublished decision that won’t impact future lower court decisions in other civil commitment cases, there’s little chance the Minnesota Supreme Court would take Rud’s case on appeal.
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County Road 21: Where’s the growth? We’ve all heard the growth mantra. Growth is good. Growth is inevitable. Being against growth is like being against God. Case in point: the proposed County Road 21 bypass. It will cost upwards of $23 million, require the demolition of 34 homes and one business and destroy Prior Lake’s only historic neighborhood – all done in the name of growth, and we all know growth is good. But what if city officials are wrong? What if the go-go years are over and the projected 2030 build-out doesn’t happen? There are already signs of a slow-down in Prior Lake and other suburban communities. Consider population growth. Scott County’s slipped 10 percent, from an impressive 54.9-percent jump from 1990 to 2000, to 45 percent from 2000 to 2010, and the trend continues. Recently, Eagan, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Hopkins and Blaine have had to take cold showers when big development projects fizzled. Closer to home, one need look no further than the number of vacant business properties in shopping centers adjoining downtown Prior Lake. What’s happening? One factor is an aging population. The state demographer, in a recent report, warns “The 2010s will see Minnesota transform from a young state to an old state, from a workbased economy to a retirementbased economy.” In the decade of the 2010s, as many people will turn 65 as in the previous four decades combined. That means fewer workers in the labor market, slower economic growth and a decline in tax revenues for public projects and programs. Some demographers and economists foresee an exodus to the cities as retirees look for transit and other amenities not available in the suburbs. Economic conditions are another factor. Between 1948 and the coming of the Great Recession, the economy expanded at an average annual rate of 3.5 percent. In the second quarter of this year, it was mired at 1.3 percent, far below what is needed to bring down a 9-percent unemployment rate. The state of Minnesota just went through a wrenching government shutdown that ended with massive budget cuts. As this is being written, the House and Senate are sparring over the debt ceiling and a possible default. Absent a default, and assuming we don’t take another plunge, economists believe it will take a decade, or more, to shake off the effects of the Great Recession and retire our huge public and private debt. All of this will affect local governments. A Keynesian stimulus package and tax reform that puts more purchasing power in the hands of the middle class and asks more of the wealthy might help, but is politically impossible. Despite this, Prior Lake officials argue growing traffic volumes on County Road 21 demand aggressive solutions. But where are the numbers? County officials at the May 31 public meeting stated they
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did not foresee a traffic increase with the completion of County Road 21 through to Highway 169. Rather, they anticipate traffic coming off Highway 169 will disperse as motorists shift from Highway 13 to County Road 21. More traffic generators will be needed to spur traffic volumes, and that’s unlikely, given present and future economic conditions. MNDOT, aside from having no money, knows this and has no plans to upgrade the intersection of County Road 21 and Highway 13 for the next 20 years. Instead, it is proposing to shift the Highway 13 corridor to County Road 17, which will further reduce traffic counts at the 13/21 intersection. If the county and the state see no immediate problems, why does the city of Prior Lake? At the July 26 Arcadia Avenue hearing, I heard the city engineer use the word “growth” to justify the planned changes to County Road 21. When asked the source for these projections, he cited a 2005-2006 study that looked ahead 30 years to forecast future development and traffic levels. Keep in mind, a lot has happened since 2005-2006. We live in a different world and none of the assumptions that were used in 2005-2006 apply today. It’s like a consultant in 1929 making a 30-year growth projection for 1959 three days before the stock market crashed. We need smart development and smart growth based on real numbers, not unrealistic projections. The bypass option isn’t about traffic or growth. The numbers won’t support it. Rather, it is an attempt to use traffic and growth to sell a dubious project that will enrich developers at the expense of everyone else. Only Councilmember Richard Keeney and Commissioner Barbara Marschall have been faithful attendees at public meetings and listened to the community. What about the mayor, the city manager and the rest of the council? City policymakers need to put aside their consultants, revisit the numbers, show up at public meetings, talk to the community and approach this issue, and the future, one step at a time. John Diers is a Prior Lake resident who spent 40 years working in the transit industry and author of “Twin Cities by Trolley: The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St. Paul.” To submit questions or topics for Diers, e-mail Prior Lake American editor Lori Carlson at editor@plamerican.com.
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Let’s talk doublespeak Doublespeak is a language that deliberately disguises, distorts or reverses the meaning of words. “Tax the rich” is really not “tax the rich” because no net worth is involved. “Tax the rich” is about taxing
overachievers. “Fair share” is getting someone else to pay your bill. “Corporate jets” is really calling attention to someone else’s cost while you fly around in Air Force One. Wonder how many corporate jets can fly for the cost of Air Force One. “Dignified retirement” is soaking taxpayers who cannot have a dignified retirement because they
are paying taxes so others can have a “dignified retirement.” “Compromise” is what you use when your position is obviously not the right one and you need something in place of a good argument. Amazing what you can do with words.
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Color guards give selflessly Remember when you watched the Lakefront Days parade go by and noticed some really old guys and some young women carrying the flags and rifles? There were also some women marching behind them with flags. Sure, some of them aren’t as spry as they used to be, but keep in mind that some of them have been carrying that flag or rifle for 50 years. More importantly, they’ve done it because they wanted to, not because they had to. This is just one way the VFW post and auxiliary color guards give back to the community. We march in parades and post the colors at various public events including Memorial Day ceremonies, all in an effort to perpetuate a sense of pride and patriotism in our community. When a veteran passes away, we receive a call from either the family or the funeral home to provide military honors. We form at the church or funeral home and salute the veteran as they leave the building. At the grave site, we provide the final rifle salute, play “Taps” and provide the ceremonial rifle shells to the family. The following is read aloud: “The red of our country’s flag was made redder still by his (her) heroism; the white, more stainlessly pure by the motives which impelled him (her); and, in the starry field of our nation’s glorious banner, the blue has been glorified by the service he (she) gave for American ideals.”
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The flag from the casket is folded and presented to the family on behalf of a grateful nation. This is something that has been earned by the veteran, and we are proud to oblige. The auxiliary has a similar ceremony that is performed when an auxiliary member passes, including placing a black sash on the charter of the organization. The color guard has presented the colors at baseball games at Ryan and Memorial parks, hockey games and almost any other event you can imagine. For Memorial Day, members of our guard also place a flag at the grave of each veteran at seven local cemeteries and verify the presence of a brass marker for Memorial Day – about 430 of them. Some of the current group performing this service have done so for over 20 years. When we hold our ceremony at Veterans Park, we read over 900 names in memoriam. You might
think this is a lot of names – it is. These are the names of people who served their country, either by being in the military, or being the spouse of a military member who was left behind, and all are from the local community. Family members gather to remember these people and show respect for their sacrifices. We don’t ask people to applaud us every time we do something, nor to think we are somehow “more” than we are. We do ask that you stand and remove your hats when the flag passes by in a parade. The same is requested when the national anthem is played. This is not intended as a means of making people subjugate to their government. On the contrary; this simple action demonstrates a respect for those who have gone before us to ensure our freedom as a nation. Color guards are comprised of people from many different walks of life. After their service to their country, some went on to be postmen, telephone technicians, logistics specialists, salesmen, housewives, teachers and most anything else you can imagine. Some are even still active-duty or active-reserve members. All are simply trying to help instill a sense of national pride and honor our comrades who have gone before us. Someday, when we are unable to participate or have passed on, we hope our younger veterans will continue to provide us the same respect.
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local parks. Events are held each Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and feature free crafts, games, a fi re truck and a police car. The all-ages party comes to Northwood on Tuesday, Aug. 9, followed by Carriage Hills on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Call (952) 444-9820 for park locations and other information. The final family beach day is set for 11 to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at Sand Point Beach. The event includes face painting, crazy hair coloring, a disc jockey with live music, games, crafts and free parking. Hot dogs and other concessions are available for purchase. Registration is not required and there will be no lifeguards on duty. Minnesota State Fair trip, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 9. C elebrate seniors’ a nd kids’ day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. A bus will depart from and return to the municipal parking lot off of Colorado Street. The fee is $7 per resident or $17 per resident family and $12 for nonresidents or $22 per nonresident family (must reside at same address). The fee only covers transportation. Tickets to the fair will be available at the gate. Guests must register by Monday, Aug. 22.
ADULT ACTIVITIES Turtle Lake Casino: Wednesday, Sept. 21. The event will have a Nifty ’50s theme. The bus will leave Club Prior at 8 a.m. and return around 4 p.m. The fee, $10 per resident and $15 per nonresident, includes
deluxe bus transportation with juice, snacks and $5 per person in slot play credits. People 50 years of age or older will receive an additional $ 5 in credits. Mississippi River lu nch and lock tour: Monday, Oct. 3. Guests will take a four-hour trip from St. Paul’s Harriet Island through Lock and Dam 1 into Minneapolis and back, all while enjoying lively music, sightseeing and historical narration. Lunch and snacks will be provided and are included in the $46 per resident and $51 per nonresident fees, which also include transportation. The bus will leave Club Prior at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4 p.m. Space is limited. Participants must register by Thursday, Sept. 1 in order to attend. Fall adult softball leagues: Register now to join United States Specialty Sports Association-sanctioned fall one-pitch softball. Women’s league plays on Mondays, men’s plays on Thursdays, co-rec on Fridays and church on Sundays. All leagues can participate in the slow-pitch leag ue on Tuesdays. Leagues will play for five weeks/doubleheaders starting Thursday, Sept. 8, weather permitting. The leag ue fee is $ 355 and the deadline for registration is Friday, Aug. 19. Forms can be found on www. quickscores.com. Sign up at www.priorlakerecreation.com or call the city recreation department at (952) 447-9820. Space is limited.
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Rave: “Imagine fighting breast cancer for years! I recently went to Copperfield’s to buy a watch for my granddaughter’s birthday and found a real angel living there. Support your local jewelry store. There’s an angel there. Thank you.”
Rant: It’s hard enough trying to navigate a vehicle through construction-plagued roads this summer, but trying to stay between the cones while looking out for bikers – both those on motorcycles and the others on 10-speeds – scares me more than anything. Adding to my anxiety is the fact that the vast majority of riders I’ve seen this summer have no sort of head protection on. Some wear bandanas, but many of the motorcyclists I’ve seen riding around haven’t been wearing helmets. Far be it from me to force people to protect themselves or tell others how to live their lives, but trying to drive a nearly 1.5-ton vehicle is terrifying enough with all the precautions I take, including wearing my seat belt. I just think it would be nice if everyone on the road went to the greatest lengths to ensure their own safety and put fellow motorists at ease. – Meryn Fluker
Rave: Wes Nelson writes: “On July 21, my wife and I were enjoying a boat ride on Prior Lake when we stopped at Sand Point Beach. When docking the boat, a wave threw me off just when I took a step for the dock. I ended up in the water, slamming my right arm and shoulder into the deck of the boat. I was barely able to hold onto the dock with my left arm while my wife called 911 and yelled to the beach for help. Several adults responded, helping my wife hold me up and get some life jackets under me. There were also some teenagers who helped to secure the boat and kept me afloat until emergency responders arrived. My wife and I would like to thank all involved. After a week in the hospital with surgery to repair a severely broken arm and shoulder, I am now on the road to recovery. Thank you to all the first responders and emergency workers and all the other people who helped us that evening.”
Get in sync Rant: “Why can’t the powers that be synchronize the stop lights so you can make it from one to the next without stopping? The most maddening one to me is at County Road 42/Highway 13 eastbound to Quebec Avenue in Savage. It is virtually impossible to get through Quebec without having to stop. As you continue eastbound on 42, there are many situations like this one. Considering the traffic volume on 42 and in the interests of fuel conservation (especially at these prices), I think this would be a great thing to do. Milwaukee has a similar situation with National Avenue, which cuts diagonally through town. By driving the speed limit, you only get stopped at three or four lights the whole way. Wonderful! It’s actually faster than driving the freeway around town. Conceivably, we could do the same thing all the way to Interstate 35W. There are lots of locations in the area that could use synchronization to smooth out the traffic flow and save us all a little fuel.”
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The following activities and announcements are from the Prior Lake Recreation Department. To register for activities or for more information, visit www.priorlakerecreation.com, or the city’s website at www. cityofpriorlake.com, stop by City Hall, 4646 Dakota St., or call (952) 447-9820. Look for the city Recreation Department’s page on Facebook.com. The skate park at Lake front Park is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. Admission is free, but participants under 18 are not admitted without a parent-signed waiver. Parents must sign a new waiver for the 2011 season for their children to skate at the park. Helmets and gloves or wrist guards are required. Sand Point Beach, 14 3 49 Crest Ave., and Watzl’s Beach at Lakefront Park are both open. Sand Point Beach is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with free parking Monday through Friday. A $ 5 car fee and $ 20 boat and trailer fee applies on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Watzl’s Beach is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Both beaches have concessions and designated swim areas with no lifeguards provided. Adult supervision is recommended. Concerts in the park: Enjoy free family-friendly music at Lakefront Park on Thursday evenings June through August. The Alphabits Band will
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SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 in the board room at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. The board will meet at 5 p.m. for a study session regarding health insurance options. The regular meeting agenda includes: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Approval of agenda Consent agenda: Items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed as a consent agenda item and addressed. A. Check/wire transfer disbursement summary B. Approval of school board minutes C. Resignations, terminations and nonrenewals D. Donations E. Proclamation: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – South of the River Laker Pride, special recognition and Laker Showcase Open forum: A 15-minute
SCHOOL NEWS time period is set aside to receive citizen input. Personnel items A. Approval of candidates for employment B. Approval of leaves of absence Old Business New Business A. Approval of building handbooks B. Prior Lake High School homeroom C. Microsoft Outlook project D. K-12 education bill and the impact to the school district E. Bid award for commodities
F. Life/LTD insurance renewal G. Board fi nance work session calendar for 2011-12 Policy A. First readings: Policy 413: Harassment and Violence (Employee); Policy 526: Hazing Prohibition; Policy 506.1: Bullying Prohibition and Policy 610: Field Trips B. Second and final readings Administrative reports A. Superintendent report B. Administrative reports C. Board reports Future events Adjourn
LIVESREMEMBERED Estelle M. Fredrickson Estelle Fredrickson, 87, of Prior Lake, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by loving husband, Gordon O. Fredrickson and is survived by three children, Jean Eibon, Michael Fredrickson and Nena Fredrickson; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Cremation Society of MN. 952-924-4100.
Kenneth Paul Realander The proud parents of George and Magdalen (Yetzer) Realander, welcomed into the world a baby boy named, Kenneth Paul Realander on July 7, 1921 in Shakopee. Raised on the family farm, he was the youngest of twelve children. Working on the farm meant long days, a lot of hard work, and yet many fond memories growing up with his siblings. While working on the farm, Ken was drafted and proudly served in the United States Army. He was first in the infantry division, where he was training for the invasion of Japan. Fortunately, Ken never had to use those training skills, for the war was over. He concluded his tour as an electrician. During his two years of service, Ken received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Returning from the service, Ken took advantage of the government education program, where he trained to be an auto body man. During all of Ken’s working years, he worked for several body shops in the area. Ken retired on his 62nd birthday, July 7, 1983. He would tell people, “Do not work one more day longer than you have too.� His life was changed forever one evening while attending a dance at the Spring Lake Pavilion. Ken met a young gal named Donna Dorenkamper. They courted for three years and exchanged wedding vows on Sept. 19, 1953 at All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines, IA. In 1961 they were blessed with a beautiful son, Jeffrey. In 1962, they built a home on Prior Lake, where they enjoyed family activities and created many fond memories together. They also enjoyed weekends at their cabin on Washburn Lake in Cass County. Ken enjoyed fishing and hunting for deer, pheasant, squirrel and moose with his family and friends. A dedicated Catholic, Ken made sure before the fishing line was dropped into the lake, they knew when and where the weekend Mass was going to take place. In his spare time, he enjoyed working around the house as a handyman. Ken would intently buy things broken, just so he could fix it. He also dappled in golf for a while. An avid Minnesota Twins fan, he enjoyed attending the games at the old Metropolitan Stadium, but never was able to make it to Target Field. He was also a life-long member of the Shakopee V.F.W. and a former member of the Prior Lake Sportsman Club. Kenneth Realander, con’t.....
Kenneth Realander, Con’t A long time resident of Prior Lake, Ken was 90 years young when he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family the late evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 at his home. Shortly before Ken passed, he was still cheering on the Minnesota Twins, with Michael Cuddyer hit a grand slam. After he passed they went on to win the game in his honor. Ken is loved and will be deeply missed by wife of almost 58 years, Donna (Dorenkamper); son, Jeffrey (Karen) Realander of California; grandsons, Brandon and Jonathon Realander; granddaughter, Megan Realander; many nieces and nephews and friends. Ken is preceded in death by his parents; George and Magdalen; 11 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 7 from 4-7 pm at BallardSunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the mass at church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake, with military honors by the Prior Lake Veterans Honor Guard. Father Tom Sieg will officiate. Pallbearers will be Brandon Realander, Jonathon Realander, Dennis Gruhlke, Rollyn Dorenkamper, Doug Berens and Steve Pivec. Ken will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m., with full military honors provided by the Fort Snelling Volunteer Rifle Squad. Arrangements made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
Doris G. Prenevost Doris Prenevost, 87, of Shakopee, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at Friendship Manor Health Center, Shakopee. She was born in Thief River Falls, MN, Oct.13, 1923 to Oscar and Olida (Jacobson) Mosleth. She married Ervie W. Prenevost March 13, 1945 in Forth Worth, TX. Doris was a retired employee of Lathrop Paints in Shakopee. She was a member of St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women of Shakopee. Doris is survived by husband, Ervie; son, Tim Prenevost of Charles City, IA; daughter, Pat (Kevin) Wishy of Eden Prairie; grandchildren, Ali (Bruce) Platter, Chris (Brianna) Busch, J P (Rebecca) Prenevost, Kim (fiancÊ Chris) Herman, Mike Herman; loving great-grandchildren, Paige, Peyton and Maryn. She was preceded in death by parents; brother, Bert Mosleth; sisters, Mona Lewis and Ora Lundgren. Visitation was Monday, August 1 one hour prior to the Mass at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, August 1 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church Shakopee. Officiating at the funeral service was the Rev. Peter Wittman. Pallbearers were Chris Busch, J P Prenevost, Mike Herman, Bob Schneider , Mike Hergott and Kevin Wishy. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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GRAD makeup exams scheduled for next week Make-up dates have been established for the July reading and math Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma (GRAD) tests that had been canceled due to the state government shutdown. Students scheduled to take the reading and/or math exams on July 7 can take the tests on Monday, Aug. 8. Students assigned to take the math test on July 12 will now take the exams on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Tests set to be administered in the morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon session exams will begin at noon. All testing will take place in room 140 at Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage.
Free activity passes available for senior citizens Prior Lake-Savage area residents ages 55 and over are eligible for free activity passes from the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District. Each pass admits one senior citizen into all school functions that take place on District 719 property during the 2011-12 school year. The passes are good for admission into home sports games, school plays and other events. Passes can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. Call (952) 226-0000 for additional information.
Weather forecast: Don’t stash away those umbrellas yet Last week was another warm one as temperatures were 4 de g re es above aver a ge. A s has been the case most o f t he s u m mer, this was l a rgely t he result of high overnight low Jonathan temperatures, Cohen wh ic h we r e about 7 degrees above average. The average low for this time of year is in the low 60s, a figure we have rarely reached. Rainfall last week was well below average, as we missed most of the heavy thunderstorms that hit the area. Almost all of our rain fell during the strong thunderstorm on Aug. 1, which saw one of the heaviest rainfall rates that I have ever seen. Looking back at the weather for July, it was a warm, very wet and unpleasant mont h. We have a l ready set a seasonal record for hours with dew points of 75 degrees or higher, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport set an alltime record with a dew point of 82 degrees. As I speculated a few weeks ago, that 88-degree dew point reported a few weeks ago was a tainted reading, in that at least one of the locations – Moorhead – has its sensor right near a
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soybean field, so the plants were pouring moisture into the air. The average July temperature was 74.5 degrees, which was 2.7 degrees above my mean and 3.4 degrees above the long-term average. The high was 91 degrees on July 1 and July 19 while the low was a very modest 59 degrees on July 13 and July 16. Most of the departure from average was accounted for by a recordhigh low temperature mean of 67.2 degrees, 4.6 degrees above my average. This broke my record of 66.4 degrees, set in the hot July of 2006, which saw an average temperature of 75.6 degrees. My hottest July and month, as a whole, was 1988 with a mean of 76.9 degrees. Both of those months were dry, with less than 2 inches of rain, so they had a daily range much greater than this July. This July saw 7.70 inches of rain, making it my third wettest July and wettest since 1997, which saw 10.97 inches of rain. The outlook is for continued warm weather into next week. There is a good chance of showers and thundershowers this weekend and again early next week, which should usher in a rare spell of cool weather by the middle of next week. By Jonathan Cohen, Prior Lake observer for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Police in Savage have battled all summer with solicitors going door-to-door without permits, but after a check-forging incident reported in late July, police have been investigating a for-profit company they say misrepresents itself as a nonprofit. On July 5, a solicitor from Freedom United Sales, a company that goes door-to-door selling care packages to be sent overseas to American soldiers, was issued a citation for soliciting without a permit after police received a complaint from a resident. On July 25, police received a report of check forgery after a 19-yearold man from Savage got his bank statement and saw that a $40 check he gave to that same solicitor had been altered to read $140. Detective Sgt. Laura Kvasnicka investigated the claim and determined it was likely an isolated incident. But sensing a more alarming issue at hand, she decided to look deeper into the company. A f t e r t a l k i n g w it h t he 19-year-old, she learned that the solicitor had told him that all of his $40 would go toward a care package sent to a soldier overseas. The solicitor made no mention that Freedom United Sales was a for-profit company.
HISTORY OF PROBLEMS Kvasnicka learned that the owner of Freedom United Sales, Spencer Rowell, previously ran another company called Smartraiser that did essentially the same thing, selling care packages to be sent overseas. Several police departments in the northwest United States had issued warnings about Smartraiser, and Oregon Attorney General John Kroger issued an alert about the company earlier this year. Kvasnicka said that after the company began to get a bad reputation, Rowell decided to start over with Freedom United Sales. Rowell, however, insists that it was more about changing the name of the company to better reflect that they are a for-profit company. “ T he na me Sma r t raiser could leave questions whether we were a for-profit or non-
profit,” Rowell said in a phone interview. “So we decided to change the name to include the word ‘sale’ so there wasn’t that question and it was even more defi nitive that we are a for-profit company. It is a sale, not a donation.” Rowell also said the company is very open about the fact that it is a for-profit company. “It says that we’re a for-profit on every page of our website,” Rowell said, and noted that if the company learns that one of its solicitors has been saying they are a nonprofit or uses the word donation, that solicitor is fi red and the consumer’s money is refunded. Freedom United Sales says that for every $40 a customer spends, a care package containing socks, underwear, cookies, a book and other items is sent to a soldier overseas. But the company doesn’t say what percentage of that $40 actually goes into the care package, and Rowell said the $40 is used to cover the cost of the package, compensation for the solicitor and other company overhead. However, Kvasnicka said she believes that because they’re a for-profit company, that status doesn’t require the oversight that a nonprofit does, and it’s possible that very little, if any, of the money is actually going overseas to help the troops. “These people are spending their money thinking that a care package is going to help the military, but they never receive any confi rmation that anything is ever sent to anyone,” Kvasnicka said. Rowell said he knows people take issue with him making money off troops serving the country overseas, but he said he doesn’t understand why it’s such a big deal. “I haven’t heard people really raising a stink about Haliburton or any of these other organizations or companies rebuilding and making money off that,” Rowell said, “but who’s over there making sure the guys have soap, underwear, socks and stuff like that that they don’t necessarily get issued?” He continued, “Who’s making sure of that? Their families. But guess what? Sometimes [soldiers] come from families that are a little less fortunate and can’t afford to send that
stuff over there.” Kvasnicka isn’t alone in her concern about Freedom United Sales. In early July, the Wayzata Police Department issued a warning about Freedom United Sales and alerted residents that the company was not a charity. However, it appea rs t he group has left the state for now. Kvasnicka said the group typically stays in one state for about two to three weeks before moving on. “It doesn’t take long for word to get around,” she said. When Kvasnicka talked to a company representative late last month, she was told the group had gone to Michigan. The representative also told Kvasnicka that she was in Oregon, where the company is based, and that she would like to have the criminal complaint for the solicitor faxed to her. But the fax number she provided to Kvasnicka belonged to a Super 8 Motel in Michigan. W hen Kvasnicka later confronted her about this, she had no explanation.
A NEW TREND? While the group may be out of Minnesota for now, Kvasnicka said she’s concerned that using American troops or natural disasters to solicit money for profit is the next trend. “The door-to-door magazine sales companies have gotten a really bad rap and people aren’t opening their doors for it as much anymore,” she said. “So I’m thinking now there are going to be these groups going around preying on people’s desire to help with the cause overseas and support[ing] our troops.” Kvasnicka said residents encountering door-to-door solicitors should always ask to see a permit and ask if the company is for-profit. But if residents really want to help the troops overseas, Kvasnicka said they would be better off fi nding a legitimate nonprofit. “Before you start giving your money away to people going door-to-door who say they’re supporting the military, do your research and fi nd either a locally or nationally based charitable organization with a good reputation,” Kvasnicka said. “That way you actually know where your money is going.”
POLICE CALLS The Prior Lake Police Department responded to the following incidents July 27-Aug. 3. This is not a comprehensive list of all incidents to which the department responded. Burglary July 29: A resident in the 4200 block of Eau Claire Trail reported a burglary. The front door of the home was forced open, and several pieces of jewelry were stolen. Aug. 3: An employee at Sul Lago, 16154 Main Ave., reported that someone tried to enter the business after closing. Nothing was reported missing. Theft July 27: Coins valued at a total of $80 were reported stolen from an apartment at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path. July 27: A laptop computer and an iPod were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 5100 block of 160th Street. The estimated loss is $3,600. July 29: A gas drive-off worth $50 was reported at Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store, 15035 Mystic Lake Blvd. July 30: A gas drive-off worth $50 was reported at Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store, 15035 Mystic Lake Blvd. July 30: A 25-year-old Little Canada man was arrested for third-degree damage to property and motor vehicle tampering at Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store, 15035 Mystic Lake Blvd. Someone reported that the man was trying to break into a vehicle. When confronted, the man fled, and police later found and arrested him. July 31: A bike valued at $350 was reported stolen from McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path. July 31: A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 16200 block of Lakeside Avenue. Aug. 1: A gas drive-off worth $80 was reported at Holiday Stationstore, 16800 Duluth Ave. Aug. 1: A scooter and a radio, valued at a total of $100, were reported stolen from the 16000 block of Franklin Trail. Aug. 1: A license plate was reported stolen in the 16900 block of Toronto Avenue. Aug. 1: Theft of a wallet was reported at Little Six Casino, 2354 Sioux Trail. DWI July 31: A 22-year-old Prior Lake man was arrested for third-degree DWI during a traffic stop at Highway 13 and Panama Avenue. July 31: A 26-year-old Prior Lake woman was arrested for second-degree DWI and test refusal in the parking lot at McDonald’s, 16831 Highway 13. Narcotics July 27: An 18-year-old Stillwater man was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and minor consumption of alcohol at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. July 28: A 49-year-old Columbia Heights man was arrested for fifth-degree possession of methamphetamine at Mystic Lake Casino. July 29: Police cited a 56-year-old Hopkins man for possession of Oxycodone and possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop at Mystic Lake Drive and Flandreau Trail. Also cited was a 40-year-old Shakopee man, for having a small amount of marijuana in a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without lights. July 30: Police cited a Howard Lake, Minn. man for possession of a small amount of marijuana after receiving a
report of men smoking something in a parking ramp at Mystic Lake Casino. July 31: A 25-year-old St. Cloud man was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana at Mystic Lake Casino. Someone reported seeing the man smoking marijuana in a vehicle. Crashes July 28: A vehicle struck a fire hydrant at West Woodland Trail and McKenna Road, causing $750 in damage. July 28: A 17-year-old Prior Lake girl was cited for following too close behind another vehicle after a crash at County Road 21 and Fish Point Road. The girl rear-ended a vehicle driven by a 46-year-old Belle Plaine woman, who had yielded to a fire truck, according to the report. July 29: A 29-year-old Minneapolis woman was cited for having no insurance after a crash in the parking lot of Little Six Casino. The woman backed out of a parking spot and struck a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old Shakopee woman. July 29: A 50-year-old Apple Valley man and a 38-year-old Eau Claire, Wis. man were involved in a two-car crash at County Road 21 and Highway 13. Both drivers were heading west on County Road 21, making a left turn onto southbound Highway 13. The Eau Claire man slowed for a vehicle in front of him when the Apple Valley man rear-ended the other man’s vehicle, according to the report. July 29: A 20-year-old Shakopee man was cited for reckless driving, crossing over a divided highway when prohibited, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and failing to stop at a red light after a crash at County Road 42 and McKenna Road. According to the report, the man was going east on County Road 42 approaching McKenna Road when the man lost control, crossed over the median, struck a median sign, failed to stop for a red light and fled the scene. His car carried the median sign across the intersection; when the sign dislodged, it struck a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old Shakopee woman. No injuries were reported. Police later located the man and cited him. July 29: A 20-year-old Prior Lake woman and a 50-yearold Prior Lake man were involved in a two-car crash at County Road 21 and Highway 13. Both vehicles were at the intersection when the man rear-ended the woman’s vehicle, according to the report. July 30: A Shakopee woman reported that her vehicle was struck by another driver, who then fled, while parked in the lot at Mystic Lake Casino. Aug. 2: A 78-year-old Prior Lake woman suffered a seizure while driving and hit several mailboxes and a sign in the 16200 block of Franklin Trail. She was transported to St. Francis Regional Medical Center for treatment. Warrants July 29: A 24-year-old Mound man was arrested at Mystic Lake Casino on a Hennepin County warrant for providing false information. He also was cited for trespassing and disorderly conduct. Aug. 1: A 31-year-old Minneapolis woman was arrested at Little Six Casino on a Scott County warrant for failure to appear in court on a trespassing charge. The woman also was cited again for trespassing. Liquor law violations July 31: Eight people were cited after an underagedrinking party was busted in a room at Mystic Lake Casino hotel. Cited for underage consumption of alcohol were: A 17-year-old girl from Mound; three 18-year-old women from Mound; two 18-year-old men from Mound; a 20-year-old man from Orono; and an 18-year-old man from Green Isle.
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REGION 3C PLAYOFFS
SECTION 4B TOURNAMENT
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Fall Sports Lakers’ Section Assignments FOOTBALL SECTION 3AAAAAA Burnsville Eagan Eastview Lakeville North Lakeville South Park of Cottage Grove Prior Lake Rosemount
VOLLEYBALL SECTION 2AAA Buffalo Chanhassen Chaska Delano Hutchinson Mankato East Mankato West New Prague Prior Lake Shakopee Waconia Willmar
’Cats sweep into the next playoff round
BOYS SOCCER SECTION 2AA
BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
The Prior Lake Mudcats fi nished off its two-game sweep of Montgomery in the DakotaRice -Scott Leag ue playof fs July 29. Jake Schmidt hurled six strong innings in the Mudcats’ 4-2 road win. The Mudcats (18-14 overall) advanced to the two play-in games of Region 3C playoffs, which began Friday (results not available at press time). Prior Lake is the No. 6 seed and faced second-seeded New Market at home in the first game and will play at thirdseeded Cannon Falls Sunday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. If the Mudcats win one of the two games, they’ll move on to the double-elimination tournament, which starts Aug. 10. In the two play-in games, teams that go 0-2 are eliminated. Teams winning once or twice move on. So the Region 3C tournament which starts Aug. 10 will either be a three-, four-, five- or six-team format depending on how the six total play-in games end up. The top two teams from the region qualify for the Class C state tournament, which starts Aug. 19. For more on the Mudcats, call the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800 or go to www. priorlakebaseball.com. In the series win over Montgomery, Schmidt allowed two earned runs for the win. Both runs came in the sixth inning when the Mudcats were up 4-0. Sean Greywitt pitched the final three innings for the save. Nick Reed and Tony Adderly each had two hits. In the sixth, Adderly was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning and stole second. He came around to score on Ben Morrison’s RBI single. In the fourth, Adderly also got on base to lead off the inning with a hit by pitch. He swiped second, advanced to third on Levi Schneider’s sacrifice bunt and came around to score on a wild pitch. Prior Lake opened up a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Schneider singled and later scored on a wild pitch. Ryan Defries scored on a suicide squeeze off the bat of Mason Holmquist.
Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Chanhassen Eden Prairie Edina Minnetonka Prior Lake Shakopee
GIRLS SOCCER SECTION 2AA Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Chanhassen Eden Prairie Edina Prior Lake Shakopee
PHOTOS BY TOM SCHARDIN
Prior Lake’s T.J. Larson delivers to home plate in the Jays’ playoff game versus Rosemount Aug. 1. Prior Lake lost 3-1, but came back to win the three-game series Aug. 3 with a 9-5 victory.
Jays remain in flight Prior Lake takes playoff series to advance to Super Sections BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
Dusty Olynyk takes a lead off second base in the Jays’ Section 4B playoff series with Rosemount.
The Prior Lake Jays stayed in playoff flight Aug. 3. The Jays used the big inning in winning the rubber game in their three-game Section 4B playoff series with Rosemount. Tim Garceau battled for eight innings and Jim Schroeder provided a three-run homer in a 9-5 home victory. Prior Lake won the series opener July 31 with a 4-3 victory behind the strong start of Kyle Zweber. Rosemount took the second game Aug. 1, winning 3-1. The Jays (20-13 overall) advanced to the Super Sections, which starts Friday, Aug. 12. Seeds for the Super Sections come out Sunday, Aug. 7. The Super Sections feature the top two teams from the eight sections in the state. The four sites are Dundas, Miesville, Chaska and Cold Spring and each is a four-team doubleelimination tournament. The eight section winners are seeded one through eight, while the eight section runnerups have already been pre-seed-
ed. The Section 4B runner-up will be the No. 10 seed and will play the No. 7 seed in the fi rst round at a site to be determined Aug. 7. Prior Lake took on Savage (29-3) on Friday (results not available at press time) to determine the Section 4B winner and runner-up. The Outlaws beat Prior Lake three times during the regular season. The top two teams from each Super Section sites will qualify for the eight-team state tournament, which begins Aug. 19 in the towns of Brownton, Glencoe and Hutchinson. For more, go to www.priorlakebasebal l.com or cal l the hardball hotline at (952) 226-3800. In the series-clinching win over Rosemount, Prior Lake led 4-0 going into the fi fth inning. But Rosemount clawed back with three runs, before the Jays blew the game open with five runs in the bottom of the frame. John Somrock started the rally with a leadoff single with Garceau earning a walk. Scott Geisler drove in both with a single. Jared Wasik reached on
error, setting up Schroeder’s decisive three-run shot. Sam Hope had an RBI single in the fourth inning for the Jays, while Somrock stroked a two-run single in a three-run third inning. Dusty Olynyk also had a sacrifice fly in the third. Garceau allowed five runs (four earned), while striking out six in getting the win. Chris Kelly pitched the fi nal inning. Somrock finished 3 for 5 with a pair runs scored, while Wasik was 2 for 4 with two runs scored. Hope also had two hits. Garceau reached base four times on four free passes. In the series opener, Zweber went seven innings, allowing four hits and one unearned run, while fanning five. Tony Eicher pitched the fi nal two innings to get the save, allowing a pair of runs in the ninth. The Jays broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the fourth inning. Zweber and Somrock opened the inning with back-to-back singles. Zweber came round to score on an error, while Somrock scored on Adam Cress’ sacrifice fly.
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GIRLS TENNIS SECTION 3AA Apple Valley Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Eagan Eastview Henry Sibley Holy Angels Park of Cottage Grove Prior Lake Richfield Rosemount Simley South St. Paul Visitation
GIRLS SWIMMING SECTION 2AA Apple Valley Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Eastview Lakeville North Lakeville South Prior Lake
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY SECTION 3AA Apple Valley Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Eagan Eastview Henry Sibley Holy Angels Park of Cottage Grove Prior Lake Richfield Rosemount St. Thomas Academy Simley South St. Paul
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SECTION 3AA Apple Valley Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Eagan Eastview Henry Sibley Holy Angels Park of Cottage Grove Prior Lake Richfield Rosemount Simley South St. Paul Visitation
DNR
Population rises in sky
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State’s duck, goose number estimates up from last year Minnesota’s 2011 breeding duck and goose populations improved from last year, according to results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) spring waterfowl surveys. The state’s estimated breeding duck population was 687,000 compared with last year’s estimate of 531,000. This year’s estimate is 11 percent above the long-term average of 622,000 breeding ducks. This year’s mallard breeding population was estimated
at 283,000, which was 17 percent higher than last year’s estimate of 242,000 breeding mallards, 3 percent above the recent 10-year average and 26 percent above the long-term average. The blue-winged teal population was 214,000 this year compared with 132,000 in 2010, and near the long-term average of 219,000 blue-winged teal. The combined populations of other ducks, such as wood ducks, ring-necked ducks, gadwa l ls, nor ther n shovelers, canvasbacks and redheads,
PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA
The state’s estimated breeding duck population was 687,000 compared with last year’s estimate of 531,000. This year’s estimate is 11 percent above the long-term average of 622,000 breeding ducks. was 191,000, which is 22 percent higher than last year and 7 percent above the long-term average. The estimated number of wet lands ( T y pes I I-V ) was 360,000, up 33 percent from last year, 44 percent above the longterm average, and the highest wetland count on record. “W hen you combi ne t he wet conditions across much
of Minnesota last fall, lots of snowpack, and above average spring precipitation, it’s not surprising that we saw record wetland numbers across the survey area this spring,” said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. “With such good wetland conditions, I would expect production, or the number of young ducks hatched, to be good this year.”
The same waterfowl survey has been conducted each May since 1968 to provide an annual index of breeding duck abundance. The survey covers 40 percent of the state that includes much of the best remaining duck breeding habitat in Minnesota. A DNR waterfowl biologist and pilot count all
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Stock cars, show cars, big cars, fast cars are packed together MICK ANDERSON Correspondent
Raceway Park’s tripleheader drew a host of stock-car racing and show-car competitors and aficionados packed together in a thrilling three days on the oval. The action started July 29 with “Friday Night Destruction,” featuring “Big Car” Motorized Mayhem in the form of Figure 8’s, Flagpole Racing and the Thunder V8’s. Big money winners were Mark Bronstad, who won or finished second in all three divisions, along with Steve Motley, Scott Westphal, and Dustin Mann. Not to be outdone by heavier metal, the “Little Cars” put on equally awesome show as well. Legends racer Tim Brockhouse won the feature as a fi nal tuneup in a new car before heading for the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the One Million Legends race Aug. 6-7. Ted Hough, James Wenzel and Derek Miles were tops in the Bandoleros and Alec Purcell flew to Flyers heat and feature wins. The next night and following morning, there was the fi rst-ever Show Off Showdown, which drew over 200 custom cars and trucks, hot rods, imports, low-riders, 4x4’s and custom motorcycles from six different states. “Rusty Townsend and the ot her Club members did a fantastic job of organizing and running this event”, said Raceway Park General Manager Mike Hellendrung, “They are
to be commended for raising over $1,200 for the Courage Center and their Cars for Courage event, which was held later in the evening July 31. “We’re looking forward to having them back next year.” One of the highlights of the annual Cars for Courage event was the Celebrity Race for Courage in which local celebrities race against each other in stock cars in an effort to build awareness for Cars for Courage, the Courage Center’s vehicle donation program. Meanwhile, there was also NASCAR racing with Bombers, Figure 8s, Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Short Trackers and Super Late Models in action. Winning features were: Justin Kotchevar in Bombers, John Lebens and Mark Bronstad in respective Figure 8s races, Brent Kane in Hobby Stocks, Doug Schmitz in Mini Stocks, Keith Paulsrud in Short Trackers, and Chad Walen in Super Late Models. Racing action resumes Sunday, Aug. 7 starting at 6 p.m. For more information please visit www.goracewaypark.com or call (952) 445-2257. Season points leaders going into Aug. 7 racing are as follow: In Super Late Models, Adam Royle of Lonsdale leads with 939 points, five better than Walen. Donny Reuvers of Dundas and Rick Burns of Vesel are tied for third (810). Ricky Martin of Farmington has 1,135 points to lead in Figure 8s, followed by Bronstad and Todd Wilson of Burnsville, both with 1,091.
ELKO SPEEDWAY
Speeding to the last flag Two features go down to wire BY JIM BURNS Correspondent
Get to the checkered f lag first – that’s it. Don’t worry about winning margin For New Germany’s Matt Goede and Lonsdale’s Brent Kane, those words proved to be true as the margin of victory combined in the Super Late Model and Thunder Cars features July 30 at Elko Speedway was less than a foot. Goede scored a win by inches over Jason Schneider in the 40-lap Super Late Model feature, while Kane snuck past Ted Reuvers in the 25-lap Thunder Car main event. Other feature winners included: Dylan Moore of Northfield in Big 8s, Matt Ryan of New Market in Power Stocks, Jacob Mataya of Blaine in Flat T rack Motorcycles, Justi n Otterholt of Shakopee in Spectator Drags and Justin Schelitzche of Lester Prairie in the Dukes of Hazzard Jump. Racing action continues today (Saturday, Aug. 6) with six divisions of racing. For more information, call (952) 461-7223 or visit www.elkospeedway.com. In Super Late Models, Donny Reuvers bolted from his outside front row starting position to grab early control with Adam Royle, Steve Anderson and Matt Goede in tow. As Re uvers looked to pull away early, Goede moved under Anderson on lap four to third, but wasn’t in position to challenge either Royle or Reuvers. Royle got a huge run off of turn two on lap 11 to pressure Reuvers, but was unable to make the pass, while Schneider worked around Nick Murgic and then Anderson to fourth at the midpoint. The action then went from competitive to all out war as Royle and Reuvers battled high
and low, lap after lap, trading the lead until Royle took the point on lap 34 and looked to settle in. Just one lap after taking the lead, Royle moved high to block Reuvers exiting turn four and the tandem made contact, with Royle into the fence and out the race and Reuvers sent to the tail. On the restart, Goede jumped to the lead with Schneider and Murgic in tow, but it would be Schneider moving under Goede on lap 38 looking for the lead. As the white flew, the pair went down the back straight side-by-side. As they exited turn four, the pair made contact and only the electronic scoring would be able to determine that Goede had scored the win by inches over Schneider with Murgic, Dan Fredrickson and Anderson in the top five. I n T hu nder Ca rs, Ada m Wiebusch made an early charge by Greg Borchardt to the front with Dillon Sellner, Kane and Ted Reuvers also on the move. As Wiebusch set a rapid pace, the caution flew on lap five as Sellner hammered Borchardt in turn two, stalling the action. On the restart, Kane needed just three laps to track down Wiebusch for the lead, as Kyle Kirberger moved under Dan Weber for fourth on lap 11. The action was stalled again on lap 14 as Mike Homans’ patience ran out as he drilled Weber exiting turn four to bring out the caution for the final time. On the fi nal restart, Kane jumped to the lead, but Reuvers drove around Wiebusch in turn four on lap 18 moving to second with his sights set on his nemesis. Over the fi nal seven markers, Reuvers closed in on and then caught K ane but was edged by inches at the flag.
YOUTH PHOTOS
The Prior Lake girls soccer team will hold captain’s practice Aug. 8-12 at the fields at Twin Oaks Middle School from 9:15-10:15 a.m. All players looking to play for the Lakers this fall are urged to attend. The Lakers have also set a preseason rules/informational meeting Thursday, Aug. 11 at the high school at 7 p.m. There’s also a team meeting set for Aug. 22 at the high school at 7 p.m.
P.L.A.Y. volleyball, cheer registration Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) still has registration openings for its volleyball and cheerleading programs. The deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 10. The volleyball in-house and traveling programs are for grades one through eight. The cheerleading program is open to grades kindergarten through eighth. Go to www.playinfo.org for more information or to sign up.
PL/Savage hockey registration is open Registration for the Prior Lake/Savage Hockey Association is now open for the 2011-12 youth season and is available at www.plsha.com. Registration for traveling teams (ages 9 and up) is open through Aug. 21. Registration for the mite levels (ages 8 and under) is open through Sept. 25.
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Third place The Prior Lake Blue 11AA baseball team recently took third place in the Mankato Royals Classic. The team members are, front row, from left: Matt Bornholdt, Jake Sernett, Logan Priest, Tyler Hopkins, Zach Fuller and Jordan Olson. Second row: Kyle Boelter, Cole Boelter, Thomas Zschokke, Kevin Luth and Tanner Wermerskirchen. Third row: Coaches Brian Boelter, Bill Zschokke, John Bornholdt, and P.J. Priest. Not pictured is Wesley Jamieson.
Annual PlayFest celebration is scheduled The fourth annual PlayFest will be held Sept. 10 at Ponds Athletic Complex in Prior Lake. The event is a fundraiser for Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) to enhance its programs and facilities. There will be food, games, live music, refreshments and more at the event, which starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Edelweiss and at Laker Store in Prior Lake. For more, go to www.playinfo.org.
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 or www.edenprairienews.com. More information about the race is available on Facebook. You can also call (952) 445-3333 or e-mail mweber@swpub.com.
Second place The Prior Lake Blue Devils second-grade baseball team recently took second place in the Prior Lake Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Erik Zender, Jacob Vogt, Simon Kamin and Jackson Anderson. Second Row: Ben Anderson, David Gustafson, Cole Benedict, Owen Virtue and Carter Schlottman. Third Row: Noah Hawke and Jack Smith. Fourth row: Coaches Dave Schlottman, Chris Gustafson, Jerry Hawke and Greg Kamin.
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.
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.
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Hoppe had a sacrifice fly in the second inning, scoring Zweber, who singled to open the frame. The Jays added an insurance run in the seventh when Corey Goblirsch singled, stole second and scored on an error. Zweber and Somrock both had two hits to lead the Jays. In the loss to Rosemount, the Jays were held down by Ben Lemke, who went the distance, allowing six hits and
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waterfowl and wetlands along established survey routes by flying low-level aerial surveys from a fi xed-wing plane. The survey is timed to begin in early May to coincide with peak mallard nesting activity. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides ground crews who also count water fowl along some of the same survey routes. This data is then used to correct for birds not seen by the aerial crew. The Canada goose population was estimated at 370,000, which was higher than last year’s estimate of 311,000. The number of breeding Canada geese in the state remains high, but has been relatively stable over the past 10 years. Since 2001, the DNR has conducted a helicopter survey of nesting Canada geese in April. The survey, which includes most of the state except the Twin Cities metro area, counts Canada geese on randomly selected plots in prairie, transition and forested areas.
fanning seven. The Jays’ lone run came in the fi fth inning on Goblirsch’s RBI single that scored Hoppe, who singled to lead off the inning. That gave Prior Lake a 1-0 lead. Rosemount tied the game in the bottom of the frame and added two runs in the eighth to take the lead. T.J. Larson was saddled with the loss. He went 7 2/3 innings, allowing six hits and three runs, while striking out five. Chris Swiatkiewicz pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Although breeding duck numbers increased relative to last year, the goal in the DNR’s Duck Recovery Plan is to attract and hold a breeding population of 1 million ducks while maintaining Minnesota’s rich waterfowling tradition. “We remain committed to improving breeding and migration habitat for waterfowl in the state as one of our highest priorities,” said Dennis Simon, DNR Wildlife Section chief, “but we also realize it will require the DNR and all our partners to continue to focus our efforts to accomplish that long-term goal.” The status of breeding duck populations and wetland conditions in other areas of North America is good to excellent. Total breeding duck numbers increased 11 percent from last year and were 35 percent above the long-term average. Mallard breeding populations increased 9 percent from last year and were 22 percent above the long-term average. Wetland habitat conditions in the Dakotas and southern Canada are near record high levels this spring.
First place The Prior Lake Athletics for Youth sixth- and seventhgrade baseball team, the Light Blue, recently took first place in the year-end in-house tournament and was first in the league standings. The team members are, front row, from left: Austin Nelson, Tony Harris, J.D. Ludowese and Chase Rouse. Second row: Casey Rix, A.J. Batta, Nathan Casanova, Hunter Shellum, Chaskae Brewer, Braeden Malotky and Jacob Gustin. Third row: Coaches John Malotky, Jim Ludowese, Mike Harris and Al Batta.
Tournament winners The Prior Lake Athletics for Youth boys fifth- and sixth-grade Red lacrosse team recently took first place at the fourth annual Prior Lake Invitational. The team members are, front row, from left: Zach Smith, Mason Fischer, Michael Solie, Theo Smith, Alex Rajda, Evan Herschi and Tyler Wiederhoeft. Second row: Sam Schafer, Dylan Larson, Carter Johnson, Will Grider, Matthew Kingbird, Davis Peterson, Michael Kingbird and Jason Hegedus. Third row: Ben Iseminger, Tyler Butler, Chase Gackle, Josh Lemke, Carter Hunt, Kenneth Ebhardt, Jake Pirsch, Michael Haugen and Jackson LeJeune. Fourth row: Coaches Wayne Wiederhoeft, Nick Herschi, Brad Johnson and Steve Hegedus. Not pictured are Brandt Fritze, Charlie Ferrens and Cole Geyen.
Fourth place The Prior Lake Blue 13AA baseball team recently took fourth place in the MBT State Tournament in Lakeville. The team also was second in the Prior Lake and Rochester tourneys this season and was top eight in the Gopher State tourney. The team are, front row, from left: Connor Ahlstrom, Garrett Gueltzow, Jake Ernste, Michael Frimanslund and Keegan Bloedel. Second row: Dusty Olson, Jack Shopbell, Ryan Dore, Austin Warren, Ross Roiger, Luke Bednarek and Ben Koopman. Third row: Coaches Jim Ernste, Rick Gueltzow, Trent Dore and Kirk Ahlstrom.
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excursion. She was one of 30 accepted into the program of the 64 who applied.
The organization provides opportunities for teens and adults to see the world, provide service and engage with people from across the cultural spectrum. South Africa marked Singer’s third trip with People to People. Two years ago, she traveled to Brazil and the year before that, touched down – or rather, penalty-kicked – in Holland. On those first two trips, Singer was a sports ambassador for the organization and participated in soccer tournaments. Her teams were full of girls her age from around the U.S., while their competitors came from the countries in which they played. In Brazil, one of Singer’s opposing teams included ladies on the country’s national team. “It was meant to be more of a friendship ambassador thing, and we thought that would be a good fit for Maggie because she played soccer,” said Kate, Singer’s mother. “Maggie is very adventurous and loves to travel. She’s always the first one up when it’s time for us to get on a plane for a trip.” The family initially heard about People to People through a family friend, and then discovered that a cousin was participating as well. Kate’s mind was put at ease because she knew of another Lakeville student who’d gone on the expedition successfully, though there was still some hesitation on her end. “As a mom, I was nervous about putting [Maggie] on a plane without us at 13 and 14,” she said. “We had no worries about her going this time.” This year’s expedition was not only Singer’s first trip without a directly athletic component, but it also would be her first to Africa. “I’ve always wanted to go anywhere in Africa, but going to South Africa, it was really cool,” Singer said. Singer, who learned about the region and its complicated history in an Advanced Placement human geography class last year, heard about the trip from her cousin. Unlike her sojourns to Holland and Brazil, Singer had to jump through some hoops to visit the land of figures as diverse as Desmond Tutu, Dave Matthews and Charlize Theron. Singer had to compose original essays and submit to an interview in order to be accepted into the People to People International: Experience South Africa program. Despite her previous experience, Singer didn’t think she was a slam dunk. “There’s a certain kind of kid who applies to these things – outgoing, smart – so I knew there’d be a lot of kids like me and I didn’t know where I’d fall in,” she said. Singer was notified in late December 2010 that she would be the only student from Minnesota going on the
The students were initially divided into two groups to work at two schools, one for children under 3 and one for kids ages 3 to 6. The People to People volunteers created lesson plans and determined who would bring which supplies – Singer brought Africanthemed children’s books – all via Facebook. At some point the group was split into four groups to serve more children. Singer departed on July 8. She and her fellow volunteers spent their first Sunday in Cape Town exploring and even climbed Table Mountain, a 3,563-foot tall peak. African Impact, the organization who coordinated the group’s service work, put the students up in a furnished house complete with plenty of bathrooms – one for every two guests – and a common area with a TV. The volunteers paired up and shared bedrooms. “It was a really nice area to stay,” Singer said. “I like living with roommates because you know you always have a friend.” During the first week, spent in Cape Town, weekdays began with a 7:30 a.m. wake up call, followed by breakfast at 8 a.m. Then the volunteers departed for their schools, arriving at 9:15 or 9:30 each morning. Singer called her school more of a youth community center, because students of all ages could come and go as they pleased. “We could have three or zero to as many who could come,” Singer said of the daily attendance. “One day they told us we had 85 but they didn’t really keep track.” The People to People volunteers never really knew what to expect and thus, couldn’t really rely on their preparation. “We didn’t end up using the lesson plans,” Singer said. “There was no way for us to do something with all the kids.” Singer spent a lot of her days kicking the soccer ball around with some of the boys who would stop in. “It was really fun,” she said. “They were so cute.” At 12:30 p.m., they’d break for lunch, dining at a different beach or park each day before heading back to school at 1:45 or 2 p.m. and working until 4:30. In the evenings, the volunteers would all gather in their home’s common area and debrief about the day. Some nights they’d do teambuilding activities, watch South African-themed movies or hear from inspirational speakers, including a man who guarded President Nelson Mandela at Robben Island while he served a 27-year sentence. Interacting with the reminders of apartheid, the institutionalized form of racism responsible for
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oppressing black South Africans, was an enlightening experience for Singer. “It was shocking,” she said. “It only ended 20 years ago so half the people we talked to lived through it … The discrimination is still obvious in some places.” Singer got to enjoy plenty of lighter educational endeavors too, like seeing penguins at Boulders Beach and visiting a game reserve for a safari. “We saw every single animal in ‘The Lion King’ except the giraffe,” she laughed. After about a week in Cape Town, the group then traveled to Johannesburg for a few days, touring Soweto and Clip Town. They watched a traditional dance performance and went on another safari. The group was forced to confront the AIDS crisis that has ravaged many of the continent’s areas, when they helped out at Ikagen Itireleng, an organization that supports children who have lost their parents to the disease.
CULTURAL CONTRAST Singer, who had learned about South Africa in an Advanced Placement Human Geography class, said the biggest lessons came when she got there. People to People had the volunteers do homework assignments in the run up to their departure, looking up the country’s historical figures and school system. “I learned a lot more when I got there,” she said. Watching kids kick around a soccer ball, just as she had so many times in Minnesota, Singer saw something new. “When we were working in the township, you could definitely tell the way we view material things and
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the way they do,” she said. “People complain about dumb things here and there, they’re just happy to have two chickens this week instead of one … That was the biggest difference. Not once did a kid complain about only getting to play with the soccer ball for 20 minutes. I coach little kids in soccer [here] and I get complaining all the time.” That wasn’t the only cultural difference Singer encountered. Between women dressed in “really traditional” garb, including metal neck rings, and dinners with giraffe and gazelle meats on the menu and women, Singer didn’t have to look far to remember she wasn’t in the land of cheeseburgers, baseball and apple pie. Beyond the obvious, even the way the South African children interacted with Singer and her fellow volunteers was a far cry from the American ethos of “never talk to strangers.” When Singer entered a township, children would come up to her immediately, take her hand and ask her to play soccer with them. “It was refreshing to see everyone was so accepting of us – especially the kids,” Singer said. “If we’d changed places, I would’ve been scared that these strangers were coming in.”
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Guest speaker to discuss quilting The Prior Lake Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake. This month, Jane Spolar of Quilt Poetry is the guest speaker. Spolar, a pattern and fabric designer, will share some of her experiences. Visitors are welcome; there is a $2 guest fee. The Prior Lake Quilt Guild meets monthly and is comprised of quilters from Prior Lake and surrounding communities. For more information, visit www.priorlakequilters.blogspot. com or call Sue Hecker at (952) 226-4495.
Sign up for driving refresher The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus driver improvement refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. Advance registration is requested. The fee is $20. For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call toll-free 1-(888)-234-1294.
Snowmobilers plan meeting The Prior Lake Snowmobile Association will have its monthly meeting at the Prior Lake VFW, 16 30 6 Main Ave., at 7: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. All members and guests are welcome. Plans for two club trips this season will be discussed. The agenda also includes the upcoming swap meet. For more information, call (952) 440-2230.
District 35 DFL to meet Aug. 11 Senate District 35 of the Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party will have its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 in the meeting room at the Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. A variety of topics will be discussed. All DFLers are welcome to attend and participate.
Firearms safety course planned The Prior Lake Sportsmens’ Club and the Prior Lake VFW will sponsor a fi rearms safety course in six classroom sessions, Aug. 18, 23, 25 and 30 and Sept. 8 and 15. The course will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the lower level of the VFW, 16306 Main Ave. Field training will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10. Participants must be at least 11 years old prior to the fi rst class. The fee is $15. To register or for more information, call Dan Borchardt at (952) 447-3668 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pet adoption set for Aug. 20 Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at PETCO, off old Highway 212 and Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie. A ll pets are housed in foster care. One rabbit, and kittens and cats ages 4 months to 8 years old, will be available. There will be solid, tabby, bi-colored and tortoiseshell cats to choose from. Dogs 2 months to 12 years also will be available. Some of the dogs include beagle, pointer, poodle, Bichon Frise, Labrador retriever, pug, Maltese, hound, husky, terrier mix, shepherd mix, black lab mix, and Heinz 57 mixes. All cats and dogs have been micro ID-implanted, vet-checked, dewormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age-appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs. For more information, call (952) 368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.
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Kids’ Company fifth-grade students Leah Keil, Brianna Parsons and Tori Walker (from left) tie together fleece blankets. Alongside 34 other fifthgraders, the girls made blankets in five different sizes to fit beds at metro area neonatal intensive care units. All three girls are from Savage.
Local angels help ‘Ella’s Halo’ BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com
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estWood Elementary School’s halls are full of students, in lines, in pairs or alone, with adults guiding and directing them, even though it’s summer. Winding through the building’s maze of corridors – forward, a quick left, then a right – punctuated with easels reminding students of the activities they’ll soon participate in, eventually you’ll come to a bustling room full of excited fifthgraders and the adults who care for them. On Tuesday, the room’s floor was dotted with partially finished
“no-sew” fleece blankets, the cozy and colorful leftovers of a morning activity and the child care’s latest charitable venture. Since last week, Kids’ Company students in grades four through seven have directed their energies toward benefitting Ella’s Halo, a Richfield-based nonprofit dedicated to easing struggles for families of children born prematurely. The fifth-graders, corralled by Site Leader Kevin Humbert, have taken the project’s reins. The students drew and designed posters advertising the drive, which collects books and disposable cameras for Ella’s Halo to provide to families whose children are in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), and also decorated boxes to hold donations. Area parents Ryan and
Taryn Krumwiede founded the charity in late 2009 and named it for their prematurely born daughter Ella, who lived in an NICU for 83 days before passing away. “One thing the hospital lacks is small comforts of home, those personal items new parents have for their newborn babies,” Taryn Krumwiede said. “Having a special blanket to wrap Ella in was important to us, and it helped us be able to feel like her parents even though doctors and nurses were really taking care of our daughter on a daily basis. We felt that others in the NICU missed those small comforts of home, too, so we wanted to do something to help bring that into the hospitals.”
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To donate What: Books and disposable cameras for Ella’s Halo When: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays through Thursday, Aug. 11 Where: WestWood Elementary School, 5370 WestWood Drive, Prior Lake
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FACES IN THE CROWD | A WEEKLY PROFILE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY
Gardening, grandson are her favorite things BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com
Jane Keanaaina went to Hawaii for three weeks and stayed for eight years. Love was the reason for Jane’s extended stay. While in the nation’s 50th state, she met Obed Keanaaina, who would become her husband. The couple eventually moved back to Minnesota (Jane was raised in Burnsville) and started a family. They have two grown children – Lisa, who has a 1-yearold son, Brody, and Travis, who is attending school at Minnesota State University-Mankato. After graduating from Burnsville High School, Jane traveled, doing a one-year stint as a shrimper in Texas before heading to Hawaii. “That was really neat,” she says of the shrimping job. “Every adventure was different.” These days, Jane works in retail sales at Sears in Burnsville Center mall. She enjoys spending time with her family and soaking up Prior Lake’s natural beauty. The family particularly likes relaxing at Lakefront Park and fishing on
Prior Lake. She also works on her organic garden, canning the vegetables she grows. Hiking and cooking with her daughter are additional hobbies.
Q AND A WITH JANE KEANAAINA How would people describe you? Talkative and creative. And I just enjoy life. If you could meet someone famous, who would it be? Jimmy Buffett. What’s the last good book you read? Jimmy Buffett’s “A Salty Piece of Land.” What’s the best vacation you’ve been on? Hawaii. If you could go anywhere you haven’t yet been to, where would it be? British Columbia. It seems so nice up there. And the Mediterranean, but that might not be as realistic. If you were governor or president for a day, what would you do? Help out people in need.
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Jane Keanaaina holds her 1-year-old grandson, Brody, while picnicking at Lakefront Park.
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americanslice COMMUNITY HELP AND SUPPORT (Editor’s note: Listings of organizational meetings and events are free but are not guaranteed in the Prior Lake American. Send information that includes the organization’s name and meeting times/locations and a contact’s name and telephone number. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. E-mail information to editor@plamerican.com, mail to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 578, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or fax to (952) 447-6671.)
WEEKLY
Young Life Scott County Young Life is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for high school students that of fers 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. Men’s C o - D ep endent s Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Co -Dependents Anonymous (for men and women) meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.
Overeaters Anonymous The group Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1053 Jef ferson St., Shakopee. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. The group has a step format with a monthly open topic. For more information, call Nancy at (612) 250-0075 or Steve at (612) 845-2672.
Emotions Anonymous A 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 N. Fourth St., LeSueur, in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot. For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.
Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other.
The g roups meet weekly on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. For more information, call Charlie at (952) 884-9417 or Michael at (952) 607-8619.
Moms in Touch International Moms in Touch International (MITI) is a prayer group that meets weekly to pray for children and schools. Moms pray one hour each week for their children, their individual schools, administration, PTA/PTC groups, staff, students and every aspect of the school. For information on your child’s individual school, visit momsintouch.org and click on “group locator.�
WyldLife Scott County WyldLife is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for middle school students. The club meets every other Friday and offers a high-energy, interactive evening fi lled with games, fun and music. For more information on the schedule and location, call Jennifer Schroeder at (952) 402-9123 or visit the website at www.scottcountymn.wyldlife. org.
Savage Unity AA A handicapped-accessible Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to men and women takes place Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage. For more information, call (952) 297-4777.
support groups for women who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. On-site childcare is provided. For location and more information, call (952) 873-4214.
National Alliance for Mental Illness The Scott County chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, Shakopee. 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.
T.O.P.S.
Winner’s Circle
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.
The Winner’s Circle Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at 1101 Adams St., Shakopee. F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Darren Kurilko at (952) 947-0323.
The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. For more information, call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.
PowerNet business
Gamblers Anonymous
Suicide grief support
Savage PowerNet, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanni’s, at County Road 42 and Highway 13 in Savage. For more information, call Kelly at (612) 861-8300.
Gamblers Anonymous, a support group for those struggling with addiction to gambling, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.
A suicide grief support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St., New Prague. The meeting location is the Jameen Mape Room. Enter through the emergency room doors; use the southeast elevators to the lower level. For more information, call Sally at (952) 758-4735.
MONTHLY/ SEMIMONTHLY
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River, an organization that supports military personnel and their families, meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or emailing btyrsouthoftheriver@ gmail.com.
MOMS Club MOMS Club of Prior Lake (Moms Offering Moms Support) will have its monthly membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Harbor Community Church, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake. To join the group or find out more information, contact Mandy Reinert Nash at (952) 226-2410 or Sharlene Czajkowski at (952) 447-1780, e-mail momsclubofpriorlake@yahoo.com or visit www.momsclub.org.
Alanon Alanon meetings with the “Island of Serenity� group will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake. Other meetings take place at Lakers Alanon, 4646 Colorado St. on the following days: Thursdays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Fridays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays: On the first Saturday of each month, the meeting is open to all recovery groups, with the potluck at 6:30 p.m. and the call-up format meeting at 8 p.m. On the third Saturday of each month, there will be a 6:30 p.m. potluck followed by the 8 p.m. speaker meeting. Sundays: AA meets at 10:30 a.m., the AA Big Book Study meets at 6 : 30 p.m., and A A meets at 8 p.m. All people in recovery are welcome to attend.
Domestic violence Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women offers ongoing weeknight and weekday
Marine Corps League
Mothers of Multiples Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples will meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. For more information, email info@mvmom.org.
Support for RSD/CRPS A support group for anyone affected by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage. T he g roup encou rages a positive, caring group and has a variety of topics. The group is facilitated by Bonnie Scherer, but all members decide on all aspects of the meetings. For more information, call (952) 457-7586.
River Valley Toastmasters The Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters will meet on the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The group now meets at the Prior Lake fi re station, 16776 Fish Point Road. All visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (952) 447-4621 or visit www. mnrv.freetoasthost.org.
Widows and widowers Widows’ and Widowers’ Circle of Friends is a social group for those who have lost a spouse. The group meets at 5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For more information, call Ethel at (952) 888-1035.
St. Francis support The following support groups meet regularly at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee: Infant Loss Support: Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2002 Diabetes Support: Group meets the fi rst Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call (952) 428-3324. Diabetes Prevention: Offered monthly. Designed for anyone who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or those with a family history of diabetes. For more information, call (952) 428-3324. Hea r t Suppor t : Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2080. Low Vision Support: Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call (952) 428-2002. Women’s Connection, support for women with cancer: Meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2700. American Cancer Society’s Look Good ‌ Feel Better meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 1-800-ACS-2345. Joint Care group meets every other Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Designed for people scheduled for total knee or hip replacement. Call (952) 428-2565. Smoking Cessation: If you are ready to stop smoking, call 888-354-PLAN (7526).
La Leche League La Leche League offers support and encouragement to mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies. Join the group for a meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and bring your nursing baby. Pregnant women
are encouraged to attend before the birth of their babies. For more information on the meeting or breastfeeding questions, call April at (952) 440-6320, Michele at (952) 447-6182 or Traci at (952) 226-2052.
Sexual assault/abuse Survivors of Sexual Assault/ Abuse is a confidential, 10-week support group for survivors of sexual assault or abuse that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on varying days in the Sexual Violence Center, 510 Chestnut St., Suite 204, Chaska. For more information, call Kristi at (952) 448-5425.
Support for parents TABLE, a small group at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church created to offer support and information for parents, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Parents whose children have special behavioral, learning or emotional challenges are welcome. There is no cost to attend. The church is at 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. For more information, call Mary Wangerin at (952) 447-1884 or visit www.sollc.org.
ONGOING
Donate used phones Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women accepts donations of used cell phones. Phones must be digital, in working order and have a battery and charger. Phones can be dropped off at the Prior Lake Police Department, 4649 Dakota St. Other drop-off sites include the Shakopee Police Department, Suds Seller Hair Salon in Jordan and Cooper’s County Market in Chaska. For more information, call (952) 873-4214.
Join Blue Star Mothers Blue Star Mothers of America, a nonprofit group supporting active military members and their families, is organizing a chapter south of the river. A Blue Star Mother is one who has a son or daughter serving, or has served and has been honorably discharged, from the Armed Forces of the United States. Membership includes mothers; however, one can be an associate member if you have a spouse, relative or friend in the Armed Service and would like to be involved in a group for active support. For more information, call Mary at (952) 894-1657.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION This is a listing of some of the classes offered through Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education. For more information on Community Education and summer youth camps, visit www.
priorlakesavagece.com or call (952) 226-0080. See below for camps starting soon. Little Kicksters Jazz and Kick Dance Class (grades 1-6) Aug. 9-12, 9-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 to noon, at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $49.
Mannerly Manners Rule (grades 2-8) Aug. 15-18, 9-noon, at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $149. Video Gamer Art Camp (ages 5-12) Aug. 15-18, 9-11:30 a.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $99. Youth Enrichment League – Fencing (grades 2-5) Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m. to noon at Twin Oaks
Middle School. Cost is $135. Archery (grades 5-9) offered Aug. 16, 9-11 a.m. at Cleary Lake Park. Cost is $19. Camp Eco-Adventure-Outdoors on a Mission (age 4 to sixth grade) Aug. 22-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (older group) and 9 a.m.-noon (younger group) at Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage. Cost is $99.
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americanslice ON CAMPUS Area students on Normandale dean’s list
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Nick Cooper and Scoutmaster Shelley Hines.
Cooper earns Eagle Scout award Nick Cooper, 16, has earned the highest award the Boy Scout s of A meric a of fers to scouts, the Eagle Scout award. Cooper was recognized in ceremonies on July 23. A member of Troop 339, chartered by VFW Post 6208, Cooper is one of approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain Eagle rank, according to Scoutmaster Shelley Hines. Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church or synagogue-related service project to earn his Eagle award; Cooper chose to create mallard duck houses and install them at Loon Lake in southern Minnesota.
He has served as senior patrol leader and received numerous different Scouting merit badges and awards. Cooper joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald R. Ford, astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, cinematographer Steven Spielberg and the head of the F.B.I., William Sessions. Cooper is a member of the Church of St. Michael and is active in school activities such as the summer band marching program at Prior Lake High School, where he will enter into 11th grade in September. He is the son of Gene and Rebecca Cooper of Prior Lake.
Middle schools closed during SWAT training Hidden Oaks and T win Oaks middle schools will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 9 beginning at noon so the area police SWAT team can have a training session in both buildings.
For those who wish to enroll their students in school, the District Services Center will be open until 4 p.m. Aug. 9 to assist parents. The District Services Center is located at 4540 Tower St. in Prior Lake.
The following Prior Lake students were named to the spring dean’s list at Normandale Community College: Hayleigh Adams, Tyler Anderson, Alec Bohn, Naqiyah Boissiere, Johnathon Carlson, Evan Christensen, Kelsey Dellwo, Alyssa Doffi ng, Kayla Dugdale, Megan Ernst, Natalya Grishchuk, Oksana Grishchuk, Shalini Gurusinghe, Bailey Hoffman, Samuel Huntington, Chandler Hutton Lau, Margaret Johnson, Stacey Klocke, Breanna Lebahn, Ashley MacKinnon, Dennis McNeil, Abbey Monson, Justin Nerpel, Devin O’Brien, Vitaliy Perepelitsa, Muriel Probert, Joseph Read, Shelby Roles, Becca Schilling, Justine Shimota, Michael Silva Breen, Alexander Smith, Minh Tran, Nathan Tucker, Rebekah Tucker, Kayla Wildes, Jason Wiltz and Patrick Wiltz.
Locals make University of Kansas honor roll The following Prior Lake students were named to the honor roll at the University of Kansas: Elizabeth DeArmond was named to the honor roll in the School of Business. She is the daughter of Daniel Hoese of Prior Lake and Monica Setter of Eudora, Kan. Ja me s D e cker I I I was named to the honor roll in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He is the son of Jim and Celeste Decker of Prior Lake and a graduate of Prior Lake High School.
Hendricks named to honor roll
Bemidji State University: Grace Beuch, M ichelle Ohman and Erin Roach.
Melton named to dean’s list Marie Melton of Prior Lake has been named to the spring dean’s list at Concordia University Wisconsin. She is a junior majoring in early childhood education.
O’Connor makes St. Scholastica list Kristen O’Connor of Prior Lake has been named to the dean’s list for spring semester at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth. She is majoring in chemistry. She is the daughter of Mark and Julie O’Connor of Prior Lake.
Amundson earns economics degree Kristine Amundson of Prior Lake recently graduated from St. Olaf College. Amundson earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics.
Sickmann earns scholarship Nathan Sickmann is among the incoming Bemidji State University students who have accepted a university scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year. The award is given to select students based on academic performance in high school.
Springer named to dean’s list
Amy Sakura Hendricks of Prior Lake was named to the University of OklahomaNorman honor rol l for the spring semester.
Bridgette Springer of Prior Lake has been named to the dean’s list for spring semester at the College of St. Benedict. Springer is a fi rst-year English major. She is the daughter of Steve and Penny Springer of Prior Lake.
Area students on Bemidji list
Kern earns master’s degree
The following Prior Lake students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at
Erika Kern of Prior Lake has graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato’s Master of
Social Work program. Kern was recognized at an invitation-only celebration and hooding ceremony. She presented her graduate research project at the annual Student Capstone Forum, a public poster presentation, in July.
Straquadine makes Lawrence dean’s list Marie Straquadine of Prior Lake has been named to the Lawrence University dean’s list for maintaining a minimum 3.4 grade-point average. She is the daughter of Anthony and Judi Straquadine of Prior Lake.
Prior Lakers graduate from St. Thomas The following Prior Lake students recent ly g raduated from the University of St. Thomas: Andrew Amundson, bachelor of science in neuroscience, Cum Laude; Karen Anderson, master of arts in human resources and change leadership; Ashley Bolkcom, bachelor of arts in communication and journalism, Cum Laude; Meagan Grider, bachelor of arts in business administration/legal studies in business; Michael Hodgens, master’s degree in business administration, executive MBA; Jordan Kivel, bachelor of arts in business administration, accounting, Cum Laude; Michael LeClair, bachelor of arts in business administration, accounting; Bradley Onson, master’s degree in business administration; Maria Ostertag, bachelor of arts in business administration; Agum Puri, bachelor of arts in business administration/marketing management; Homayoun Riazi, master of science in software engineering; Brittany Rogers, bachelor of arts in psychology, Magna Cum Laude; Jeffrey Sevaldson, bachelor of arts in business administration/entrepreneurship and communication; Sara Speiker, master’s degree in business administration; Jacob Sunder, bachelor of arts in psychology, Cum Laude; and Ben Wartman, bachelor of arts, in business administration/financial management, Magna Cum Laude.
Retzla makes Hamline dean’s list Mallory Retzlaff of Prior Lake was named to the dean’s list at Hamline University’s School of Law for the spring term. Retzlaff previously earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of WisconsinMadison.
Locals ďŹ nish at Winona State The following Prior Lake students graduated from Winona State University this spring: Andrew Craig, bachelor of science in business administration; Tasha Lubansky, bachelor of science in exercise and rehabilitation; Crystal Merchant, bachelor of science/teaching in elementary education, Summa Cum Laude; Amanda Peters, bachelor of science in paralegal studies; Sara Schaumburg, bachelor of arts in political science; and Andrea Scheff ler, bachelor of science in nursing, Cum Laude.
Students on Winona dean’s list The following Prior Lake students were named to the spring dean’s list at Winona State University: S ad ie E n gel s, A nd rew Craig, Josh Cramond, Jayme Klingberg, Craig Larson, Sadie Lawman, Samantha Ma nsfeldt, Br it ta ny Ot t, Nikole Porter, Betsey Savoy, Andrea Scheffler, Kelly Vaughan and Alex Zeyen.
Swanson earns master’s degree Amanda Swanson of Prior Lake has earned a master of arts degree in speech-language hea ri ng sciences from t he University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She will begin her career as a speech-language pathologist at Fraser Child and Family Center in Minneapolis. She is the daughter of Raun and Jill Swanson and is a 2006 graduate of Prior Lake High School.
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wasn’t looking up Bono’s nostrils like my co-worker Lori Carlson, but from the cheap seats, I pondered a few of my favorite moments from the U2 concert, the first major concert at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota. 1) Minnesota, hats off to thee – For a first concert, this was on fire! It was fun to see Bronko Nagurski’s name in huge letters behind the head of the lead singer from the opening act, Interpol. A friend added on her Facebook page: “Ski-U2-Mah!” 2) The claw – The giant claw, which I half expected to rain down a firestorm a la “Independence Day,” led those in the stands behind me to riff on claws in general. My favorite? Their discussion of Baron von Raschke’s “brainclaw” wrestling move. 3) The rain – Watching the band power through the howling wind and stinging rain to continue performing was awe-inspiring. Another friend wrote that as soon as the rain started, it was like we were all in a music video – but do they make music videos anymore? My husband commented, “This is actually a nice day in Ireland.” 4) The shirt – The audience was awed when Adam Clayton removed his shirt to reveal a well-sculpted 51-year-old. The downside? Several concert-goers nearby took this as a cue to also remove their shirts. 5) Purple Rain – Bono sang snippets of rain-related lyrics throughout the show, even paying homage to Prince with a little “Purple Rain.”
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
Bono powers through the stinging rain during the July 23 U2 concert at TCF Bank Stadium.
PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON
Larry Mullen Jr. keeps the beat.
PHOTO BY KARLA WENNERSTROM
A view from the writer’s cheap seats includes the 150-foot metal claw and Bono on the big screen.
Reliving their first concert experiences The U2 concert on July 23 led us to ask about first concert you ever attended. I’ll show my age and admit that the first band I saw in concert was “Chicago,” and I promptly developed a crush on one of the trombone players. Here are some of the responses we received:
At the concert we saw one of my neighbors who also went to school with us. She looked surprised to see me, I don’t think she knew I listened to Poison. There was also some perceived “rebellion” in the mix that night: I got home from the concert quite late, because the three of us had a misunderstanding on where to meet my friend’s mom after the show. We had a great time and even though it was my first concert, this was the second to last concert that I went to at the Met Center before it got torn down. The site of the Met Center became part of the Mall of America/Mall of America parking.”
Michelle Wallin – “My first concert was the band Poison with special guest Britny Fox on Nov. 4, 1988, at the Met Center in Bloomington. (Britny Fox was an 80s “hair” band similar to Poison.) I was SUBMITTED PHOTO 14½ years old, in Lori Carlson – “My Michelle Wallin at about ninth grade and I first concert ever was the time of the concert attended the show The Jets with opener with two other Limited Warranty at friends from the MN State Fair. I’m my junior high school. My friend’s sure I wore something along the mom gave us a ride to the show. I lines of stirrup pants with a baggy think I wore a Poison jersey with shirt and some big earrings (and three-quarter sleeves that I ordered bigger bangs). My favorite Jets song through the mail, though I am not was “Crush on You.” I was also a certain. I just remember it was big Limited Warranty fan. I loved already cold outside. My favorite “Victory Line.” Luckily, I don’t think song was absolutely, “Every Rose any photos were taken of me in my Has Its Thorn.” I held up a pink concert garb.” lighter during the song – isn’t that what you’re supposed to do during Leah Shaffer – “My first concert a ballad? That song actually topped wasn’t until freshman year of the Billboard Pop Charts that winter. college. I got to see the Smashing
Pumpkins on their final tour. Great show at the Granada in Lawrence, Kan. I stood in line in the wee hours of one frozen morning with my boyfriend (and future husband) to get tickets for the show …” Meryn Fluker – “My first official concert (not including kids’ shows like the Chenille Sisters, who were amazing) actually has local ties: When I was 13, I attended KDWB’s Last Chance Summer Dance at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The slate included memorable acts Blu Cantrell, American Hi-Fi and O-Town. Exactly. I remember having a total blast and being really excited to wear my tie-dyed Last Chance Summer Dance T-shirt at school the next day, because I was so cool. I can’t really remember any of the songs played at the concert (though I’m sure the acts played their respective hits: “Hit ’Em Up Style,” “Flavor of the Weak” and “Liquid Dreams”) but I remember feeling super mature, weird because I definitely recall my friend’s dad coming to pick us up at the end of the event. Luckily, no photos remain.” Melissa Gilman – “I won tickets for the 1991 or 1992 Pixies concert at First Avenue from KJ104, which at the time was a super cool Twin Cities alternative music station. I was 14 and BEGGED my parents to let me go with my much older cousin. I promised I would never
“I promised I would never leave my home in the safe northern suburbs for scary Minneapolis EVER AGAIN if they just let me go to this ONE concert. They said yes.” Melissa Gilman
leave my home in the safe northern suburbs for scary Minneapolis EVER AGAIN if they just let me go to this ONE concert. They said yes. I sucked in every smoke-filled moment of that amazing concert, bought the T-shirt and never went home again. So to speak.” Anonymous – “July 4, 1990 - I had somehow convinced my dad that he was the perfect person to chaperon four 12-year-old girls at the New Kids on the Block concert at Harriet Island. I’m pretty sure I still owe him something for not only driving us three hours to get there but then sitting around ALL day long (in the rain) to wait for the concert to begin. To us, it was totally worth it. Tommy Page opened (of “I’ll Be Your Everything” fame) and I remember
my dad lifting me up so I could see his bright red shoes. Naturally, we exhausted ourselves screaming at/singing along to the New Kids’ songs. And suddenly it was all over. As we walked back to the car the Fourth of July fireworks began. I think the four of us were asleep in the car before my dad could make his way out of the metro. If I could remember where I stashed that picture of me in my super cool black and neon Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt and acid washed jean shorts, you would be enjoying that view right now.” Anonymous – “I saw a lot of bands at the po-dunk Fox Lake Ballroom when I was in high school. I think I saw Litterer and Slave Raider more often than I saw my college-aged brother in those days. I remember begging my parents to let me go to the big city to see Motley Crue and Night Ranger (on separate occasions not one ticket). I think “Over my dead body” was exclaimed more than once. But, I think my first REAL concert was Britney Fox and Joan Jett on the Mankato State University campus when I was a senior in high school. But the one that really counts was going to Queensryche at the Fargo Civic; or was it Tesla at the Fargo Civic? My early concert experiences have kind of melted together until I get to Aerosmith at the Fargodome. Now that show I remember!”
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let'sGo!Calendar skills by building a simple compass, then competing in a treasure hunt with a GPS unit. Canoe to Cleary Island. Camp is for ages 10-15. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15-19 Cost: $280 Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 (reference activity No. 324610-19)
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Celebrate at the annual Lakefront Days festival, with most activities at Lakefront Park. Saturday’s events include Laker Idol, a family fun run, the annual Lakefront Days parade and more. See a special section with complete information, schedules and maps in the July 30 edition of the Prior Lake American. Time: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: Free (food, beverage and games for purchase) Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway Info: priorlakechamber.com
SPORTSMEN’S FLEA MARKET Vendors are wanted for Charlie’s third annual Sportsmen’s Flea Market at the Scott County Fairgrounds. This year, the market is the same weekend as the Scott-Carver Old Time Threshing event. Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to reserve an inside and/or outside space to sell their used/new outdoor-related gear or equipment including camping, hunting, fishing, boats, trailers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, campers, firearms, ammunition, etc. Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: Vehicle admission and walk-ins: $3; space rental: $10-$45 Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan Info: Stacy Dvorak at (612) 202-6119 or scottcountypf.org
OLD-TIME HARVEST STEAM AND GAS ENGINE FESTIVAL The festival will include Model T Shop, vintage farm equipment including cars and trucks, mule team wagon rides, vintage baseball with 1860s rules, pedal tractor pull, live music and entertainment, machinery demonstrations, country store, food and refreshments. Time: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 Cost: $8 for admission and collectible button, children 12 and younger free Location: Scott-Carver Threshers Park, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: scottcarverthreshers.org
STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING DEMO Standup paddleboarding is a way to navigate the lakes of Minnesota. Boards will be available to try. To attend the demo, RSVP at the website below. Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: Free Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park Info: silvercreekpaddle.com/events
EXTREME RACE DAY At Extreme Race Day visitors will enjoy camel races, ostrich races and horse races. The Extreme Race Day events are part of Family Day at Canterbury, which also includes free pony rides, face painting and petting zoo for the kids, along with Nickelodeon Universe’s “Kids Race the Track” following the final race. Time: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: $5 Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: canterburypark.com
TIM MAHONEY AT THE CHART HOUSE Musician Tim Mahoney will join the Sarah Cotner Band, Yasen Marie and Colin & Brando for “Under the Same Sky,” a music event raising money for children in need throughout the world. Time: 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: Presale: $5 ages 3-12; $10 ages 13 and up; Door: $7 ages 3-12; $12 ages 13 and up Location: Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville Info: Buy presale tickets by e-mailing info@tenaciousedge.com.
PRIOR LAKE ROLL-IN The Prior Lake Roll-In has switched to every other Thursday night this year. The public is invited to bring collector vehicles that are 20 years old or older. Time: 6-9 p.m. every other Thursday (Aug. 18 is last one) Cost: Free Location: South Lake Village, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake Info: Lee Woodruff, (952) 440-2088
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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, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 26 Cost: $3; ages 2 and younger free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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
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Enjoy outdoor activities off the beaten path in Minnesota Valley’s network of Waterfowl Production Areas. Choose from over 20 WPAs to see firsthand how Federal Duck Stamp dollars and dedicated conservation partners have funded and restored acres of wildlife habitat in the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. Park Ranger Judy Geck will lead the program. Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
Scott County was once home to quite a few breweries. Hop on the bus to visit the places these breweries once called home and enjoy beer samplings in various pubs along the route. The trip includes stops in Shakopee, Jordan, Belle Plaine and New Prague. Time: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Cost: $30 ($25 for Historical Society members) Location: Bus leaves from Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org
WALK IN THE PARK: MONARCHS Take a walk in the park and learn about monarchs. For all ages. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 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. Explore prairie, forest and wetland habitats and discover the diverse plants and animals that depend on the refuge for survival. For all ages. Time: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
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AUG. 8 CELEBRITY STORY TIME Listen as Miss Lisa, accompanied by a retired Mounted Patrol horse, reads to children of all ages. Time: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8 Cost: Free Location: Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott. lib.mn.us
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AUG. 9 BUILD A CAMP: ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE Help out with chores around the farm before heading off to class at a one-room schoolhouse. Do lessons on a slate board and make a quill pen. Play with 19th century toys and visit the village of Eagle Creek. Reservations required; reference activity 338410-03. Time: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9 Cost: $35 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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‘MAGIC TREE HOUSE’ PARTY Activities, snacks and crafts will be based on the adventures of Jack and Annie in the popular “Magic Tree House” series. Time: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us
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Freezing fruits, herbs and vegetables is one of the easiest ways to preserve the abundance. Receive directions on maximizing flavor and nutritional value. Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 11 Cost: Free Location: Teaching Garden on the Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or e-mail Mary at smith515@umn.edu
This gala benefit for the CAP Agency, with the theme “Don’t Stop Believing,” will be a magical evening filled with favorite Journey songs sung by Steve Augeri, former lead singer of Journey from 1997 to 2006. Also appearing will be Patty Peterson and moZiak. The night includes live and silent auctions, raffles, head and tail games, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and more. This is the third annual Summer Smash and is the CAP Agency’s only major fundraiser of the year. Time: 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 12 Cost: $80 ($40 for students); over 18 recommended Location: The Epic Event Center, 110 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis Info: summersmashgala.com
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Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a children’s concert by the Ride a mountain bike on one of the AlphaBits. Also available will be the Twin Cities’ most challenging singletrack courses. There will be a series of Chamber Market featuring food, vendors and fun from 5-8 p.m. four 10-mile time trials. There will be Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11 a time trial format, awards and door Cost: Free prizes each week. Helmets required. Time: 5:30 p.m. registration; 6:30 p.m. Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake start Wednesdays, Aug. 10 and 17 Info: (952) 447-9823 Cost: $10 pre-registration; $15 dayof registration; $35 for all four races; ‘DISNEY’S BEAUTY & must be pre-registered five days THE BEAST, JR.’ before each race day Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park When Maurice becomes lost in the Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Rd., woods he seeks shelter in an old Savage castle, but the master of the castle Info: (763) 559-6700 or is a horrible beast who takes him threeriversparkdistrict.org captive. Maurice’s daughter Belle must give up her freedom to save his CHARLIE MAGUIRE life. Cast members for this production Charlie Maguire will perform as part of are ages 7 to 17. Presented by The the city of Savage’s Music in the Park Play’s the Thing Productions. series. Limited seating is available on Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11; 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 7 p.m. Saturday, the patio; lawn chairs and blankets Aug. 13 are welcome. Cost: Adults $13; seniors and Time: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 students $11 Location: Patio of the McColl Pond Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Environmental Learning Center in Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Savage Community Park, 13550 Info: (952) 895-4680 or Dakota Ave. ticketmaster.com Cost: Free
MASTER GARDENERS’ PLANT SALE Master gardeners will have a sale on perennial divisions from their own yards and gardens. The sale will include perennials, shrubs, fall bulbs, ornamental grasses, rhizomes, select annuals and one-of-a-kind daylilies hybridized by master gardeners. The gardeners will be on hand to provide advice. Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 27 Cost: Free (items for purchase) Location: Chaska Commons, Rainbow Foods parking lot, 200 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
Ongoing 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. ‘AIM FOR INDEPENDENCE’ Time: 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Heartstrings presents “Aim for Independence” featuring sporting clays, Cost: Free Location: Leaving from Michael’s martinis, dinner and a silent auction. Shooter guides and guns are no charge Cycles, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake and are available onsite. Heartstrings Info: Al at (952) 220-4585 or provides respite care for developmentally greatscottcycling.com disabled children, among other services. TRIBAL FARMERS MARKET Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Cost: $25 (dinner and silent auction); Community will have its own farmers $50 (dinner and sporting clays) Location: Minnesota Horse and Hunt market at Mazopiya, the tribe’s natural food market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Club, 2920 E. 220th St., Prior Lake every Thursday. Produce varies each Info: heartstringsunlimited.org week according to the season. A limited SURVIVAL CAMP FOR GIRLS supply of native prairie plants may also be available for sale, along with wares Make your own survival journal and from community member artisans. practice survival skills outside by Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays building fire from flint and steel, Cost: Items available for purchase building shelters, fishing, trying Location: Mazopiya, 2571 Credit archery, identifying wild edibles, and Union Drive, Prior Lake tracking animals. Test navigational
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These are some of the open class winners from the 2011 Scott County Fair: Baking Cedar Summit Farm Sweepstakes: 1. Jodi Muelken, Prior Lake. Yeast bread: 1. John Perhay, Savage. 2. John Perhay, Savage. Rolls: 1. John Perhay, Savage. Batter breads: 1. Barb Brekke, Shakopee. 2. Heather Phillips, Prior Lake. Cakes: 1. Julia Holliday, Shakopee. 2. Theodore Smith, Jordan. Bars (not frosted): 1. Dianne Jabs, Jordan. 2. Cathy Sampson, Savage. Magic with mixes: 1. Skye Pauly, Jordan. Ages 14 and younger: 2. Ben Wales, Prior Lake. Canning Jellies: 1. Barb Brekke, Shakopee. 2. Emily Coleman, Prior Lake. Needle craft Needleworks, quilts, crib: 1. Vicki Cross, Prior Lake. Needleworks, table linen: 1. June Griepp, Prior Lake. 2. Susan Hecker, Savage. Needleworks, small kitchen: 1. LaVonne Schmitt, Shakopee. 2. Dawn Schmieg, Carver. Needleworks, bathroom: 1. June Griepp, Prior Lake. Needleworks, hand knitting: 1. Mary Mittelstadt, Prior Lake. Hand spinning, needle craft: 1. Cindy Sanders, New Prague. 2. Linda Pieper, Jordan. Needleworks, crocheted: 1. Nanette Brandtner, Jordan. 2. Leah Brandtner, Jordan. Needleworks, pillows: 1. Caitlin Breen, Chaska. 2. Blanche Bast, New Prague. Needleworks, Afghans: 1. Pauline Sonifer, Savage. 2. Lois Jennings, Savage. Needleworks, hand embroidery: 1. Coralyn Kabes, New Prague. 2.
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ENGAGEMENTS
WEDDING
Meyers-Burg
Rivisto-Goblirsch
Senne-Collins
Abby Meyers of Shakopee and Anthony Burg of Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Meyers is the daughter of Thomas and Barbara Meyers of Prior Lake. She is a graduate of Prior Lake High School and the University of St. Thomas. She is employed by Shaw-Lundquist and Associates. Bu rg is t he son of Debi Barrientos of Chaska. He is a graduate of Prior Lake High School and is serving in the U.S. Army. An Oct. 15, 2011 wedding is planned at the Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake.
Heidi Marie Rivisto and Corey Daniel Goblirsch, together with their parents, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Laura Rivisto of Prior Lake; John Rivisto of Grey Eagle, Minn.; and Greg and Vicki Goblirsch of Prior Lake. Rivisto is a 2004 graduate of Prior Lake High School and a 2008 graduate of Iowa State University in kinesiology. She also received a degree in echocardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She is a cardiac sonographer at Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital in Mankato. Goblirsch is a 2004 graduate of Prior Lake High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he played baseball and received a degree in business
Melinda Joy Senne and Joseph Gregory Collins were married May 13, 2011 at Crystal Lake Golf Club, Lakeville. Parents of the couple are Aldo and Karen Senne of Welcome, Minn.; and Randy and Karen Collins of Prior Lake. Matron of honor was Christina (Senne) Morris of Aitkin, Minn. Bridesmaid was Jenna Thate of Spirit Lake, Iowa. Personal attendant was Angie Klugherz of Prior Lake. Best man was Chris Collins of Madison, Wis. Groomsman was Tim Klugherz of Prior Lake. Ushers were Crosby Tindal and Shane Smith, both of Minneapolis. Flower girl was Lexi Klugherz. Officiant was the Rev. Ken
Abby Meyers and Anthony Burg
Heidi Rivisto and Corey Goblirsch and communications. He is a sales representative for Metro Athletics in Edina. A September 2011 wedding is planned.
Joseph and Melinda Collins Ellingson. Violin soloist was Sarah Bertsch. The couple lives in Prior Lake.
BIRTHS Farnquist Michael Farnquist and Sarah Bartelds announce the birth of their daughter, Lucianna Violet Farnquist on July 24, 2011 at Queen of Peace Hospital, New Prague.
She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19¼ inches long. Grandparents are Connie and Mark Bartelds of New Market; and Bev and Lane Farnquist of New Prague. Great grandparents are Ken
and Dorothy Lundgren of Shakopee ; Shi rley Bar telds of Fairbault, Minn.; Clem and Carol Kreuser of Prior Lake; and Grace Farnquist of Prior Lake. Sister is Tiffany Farnquist, age 4.
Patterson Michael and Pollyanna Patterson of Inver Grove Heights announce the birth of their daughter, Tiffany Anne, at 7:30 a.m. June 16, 2011 at Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville.
She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20¾ inches long. She has blue eyes and light brown hair. Grandparents are Larry Sr. and Janice Patterson of Inver Grove Heights ; a nd Susa n Scully and Gary Briese of Prior
Lake. Gre at g ra ndpa rent s a re Francis and the late Donald Patterson of Alton, Ill.; and Helen and the late Leo Vierling of Prior Lake. Sister is Kaitlynn Elizabeth, age 3.
T O W H O M I T M AY C O N CERN: Sealed bids for the construction of Boone Avenue and High Point Trail Bituminous Overlay, will be received by Credit River Township, Minnesota at the office of the Township Clerk until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Principal components of the project include the following: Aggregate Shouldering 253 TON Type LV4 Wearing Coarse Mixture B 870 TON Bituminous Tack Coat 490 GAL Traffic Control 1 LS The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Credit River Township 18985 Meadow View Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372-3128
(25-047-001-0, 25-117-001-0) Coker Property: That part of Lot One (1), Eastwood and that part of Lot one (1), First addition to Eastwood, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of Registrar of deeds, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1), First Addition of Eastwood; East along the south Line thereof and same extended 75 feet to a point on the south line of said Lot One (1), Eastwood, which is 25 feet East of the Southwest corner thereof; thence North along a line parallel to the west line of said Lot One (1), Eastwood, 393.91 feet; Thence west 75 feet to a point on the west line of said Lot One (1), First addition Eastwood which is 393.72 feet north of the southwest corner thereof; Thence south to the place of the beginning. TOGETHER with an EASEMENT and right of ingress and egress over the west 25 feet of the premises adjoining the premises above described on the East. TOGETHER with a three foot wide EASEMEN beginning at the Northwest corner of the above describe property; thence extending in a northerly direction in that part of lot one, First Addition to Eastwood, Immediately adjacent to the above described premises 13 feet, a more or less, to the existing 50 foot fire lane access to Prior Lake, which is North of and adjacent to Lot One (1), and abutting the east lone of Lot two(2) and the west line of Lot One (1) of said addition such easement running to the benefit of the under signed parties, Their heirs and assigns. (25-117-002-0, 25-047-002-0 If you desire to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this public hearing. The Planning Commission will accept oral and/or written comments. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Prior Lake Planning Department at 952-447-9810. Jeff Matzke, Planner City of Prior Lake (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6, 2011; No. 7555)
publicnotices STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Contract Court File No: 70-CV-11-15437 TCF National Bank, Plaintiff, v. Keenan C. Engler, Defendant. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff ’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. Y O U M U S T R E P LY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at Koepke Law, Ltd., 3161 Fernbrook Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff ’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. A LT E R NAT I V E D I S PUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. The object of this action is to enforce Plaintiff ’s rights and remedies against Defendants. KOEPKE LAW, LTD. Dated: June 24, 2011 By:_________________ Please Contact Christine L. Eid MN SBN 0388676 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1218 Fax: (763) 201-1212 Email: ceid@koepkelaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 30 and August 6, 13, 2011; No. 7546) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: February 03, 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: J May Images 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: 10133 Windrose Curve, Elko, MN 55020 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: Jessica May Whipple – 10133 Windrose Curve, Elko, MN 55020 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: Jessica Whipple – Sole Proprietor Jessica Whipple - Contact Person 612-501-7790 Date: 01-31-2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 30 and August 6, 2011; No. 7547) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: July 20, 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: Ideal Design Studio 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: 4950 Bluff Heights Trail SE, 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: Ideal Design Studio LLC – 4950 Bluff Heights Trail SE, 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: Kelsey Chaplin – Owner Kelsey Chaplin - Contact Person 612-499-0690 Date: 07-12-2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6 and 13, 2011; No. 7549) SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP, SCOTT COUNTY, 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 Council of the Township of Spring 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 Board on Thursday, September 8th at 7:45 p.m. at the Town Hall located on 20318 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. Any person seeking to provide cable service must submit an application. Copies of the official application instructions are available upon request at Township Hall.
1. Applications in response to this Notice must be submitted to the Township by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 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 Spring Lake, Minnesota. 4. Applicants are requested to be present at a public hearing before the Town Board beginning at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th, 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 facilities where possible. 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 Council. 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 Council 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 the Township Attorney at the following address: Bob Bauer Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty & Molenda, P.A. 7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600 Apple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 432-3136 Date: August 6, 2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6 and 13, 2011; No. 7550) SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF RECONVENING OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Spring Lake Township Annual Town Meeting will reconvene at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011, to set the General Fund levy and the Road & Bridge Fund levy. The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the following location: SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL 20381 Fairlawn Avenue Prior Lake, MN If the meeting cannot be reconvened on August 11th due to bad weather, the meeting will be held on August 18th. If bad weather prevents meeting on both August 11th and August 18th, the Board will, within 30 days, establish and publish an alternative date for reconvening the annual meeting. Kathy Nielsen, Clerk
Spring Lake Township (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6, 2011; No. 7551) DRAFT AGENDA SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL, 20381 FAIRLAWN AVENUE PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 7:00 Call to Order 7:00 Call for recess to conduct the continuation of the March 8, 2011 Annual Town Meeting 7:30 Changes to and approval of agenda Approval of July 14, 2011 monthly meeting minutes 7:35 Dedication of Gene Berens memorial flagpole 7:40 Public Commentary Agenda Items 8:00 Update on failing septic at 2915 South Shore Drive 8:10 Discussion of amendment to the Scott County zoning ordinance to increase the impervious surface limit to 30% 8:15 Consideration of revised fire contract with City of Prior Lake 8:25 Consideration of Resolution #11-006, revised fee schedule 8:30 Appointment of a representative for a CSAH 8 study group 8:40 P.L.A.Y. joint grant application for ball field improvements 8:50 Engineer’s Report 9:00 Road Report 9:05 Parks Report 9:10 Water Resources Report 9:20 Treasurer’s Report New Business/Old Business Approval of disbursements Kathy Nielsen, Clerk 952-492-7030 kathynielsen@springlaketownship.com (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6, 2011; No. 7552) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: July 22, 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: Brush It Off Trucking Services 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: 14587 Surrey Lane NE, 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: Michael J. Cooper – 14587 Surrey Ln NE, 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: Michael J. Cooper – Owner Michael J. Cooper - Contact Person 952-607-7410 Date: 07-21-2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6 and 13, 2011; No. 7553) DOCUMENT 00 11 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Hakanson Anderson 3601 Thurston Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office of: Hakanson Anderson, located at 3601 Thurston Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303 for a non-refundable purchase price of $50 per set. Alternatively, digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at www.haa-inc.com under the “Projects/QuestCDN” link for $20.00 (non-refundable). These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project and by entering eBidDocTM Number 1701626 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors that purchase paper or digital copies of the Bidding Documents by one of the methods specified above. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, cash deposit, or bid bond, made payable to the Credit River Township, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interests of the Township. CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP Cathy Haugh, Town Clerk Date: August 1, 2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6 and 13, 2011; No. 7554) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A REGISTERED LAND SURVEY You are hereby notified that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at Prior Lake City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota Street SE, on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider an application for approval of a Registered Land Survey of approximately 1.7 acres for two residential properties. This properties are located at 5994 150th Street Southeast and 6002 150th Street Southeast. The properties are leagally described as follows: Christie Property: Lot One (1), of Eastwood, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the register of deeds in and for said county and state, and Lot One (1) of First Addition to Eastwood, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said county and state. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: that part of Lot One(1), of Eastwood and of Lot One (1), First Addition to Eastwood, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot One (1), First Addition to Eastwood; thence East along the south line thereof and same extended 75 feet to a point on the south line of said Lot One (1) of Eastwood, which is 25 feet East of the Southwest corner thereof; thence North along a line parallel to the west line of said Lot One (1) of Eastwood, 393.91 feet; thence west 75 feet to a point on the west line of said Lot One (1), First addition to Eastwood which is 393.72 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence South to beginning, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said county and state, together with an easement and right of ingress and egress over the west 25 feet of the premises adjoining the premises above described on the East.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VARIANCES FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A PROPERTY WITHIN THE R-1 ZONING DISTRICT You are hereby notified that the Prior Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at Prior Lake City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota Street SE, on: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting variances from the Zoning Ordinance requirements to allow for the subdivision of a R-1 zoned residential property into three lots. APPLICANT: Jason Miller SUBJECT SITES: PID# 250270230, 25027240, 250270250. Legally described as follows: Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, CANDY COVE PARK, as platted and of record in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota. If you are interested in this issue, you should attend the hearing. Questions related to this hearing should be directed to the Prior Lake Community Development & Natural Resources Department by calling 447-9810 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Planning Commission will accept oral and/or written comments. Oral or written comments should relate to how the proposed construction and requested variances are or are not consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and variance hardship criteria. Prepared this 19th day of July 2011. Jeff Matzke, Planner City of Prior Lake (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 6, 2011; No. 7556)
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Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available
Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086 3BR, detached garage. $1100. No pets, near park. Fenced yard. 612759-2055 3BR/1BA $850 9/1 Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954
OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 7th 1-3 p.m. 13951 Colorado Avenue S, Savage. $267,000 Superbly maintained 4BR, 3BA, home on a cul-de-sac. Wonderful open floor plan with numerous upgrades! Don't miss this one!
To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad
BUILDING
BUILDING
~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring
*Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors
NO JOB TOO SMALL *** Mention this ad for a 10% discount. Call today for a free consultation (952) 607-6726 MN Lic. 20483289, Fully Insured
WE TURN HOUSES INTO HOMES •ROOFING •ADDITIONS •KITCHENS •BATHROOMS •DECKS •PORCHES
612-250-6035 Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Lic # 20292641
Residential, Commercial, Homeowner Associations, and Property Managers
We specialize in all of your Repair Needs! www.mrhandyman.com Member of the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.
Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured
CLEANING
CONCRETE/MASONRY
CONCRETE/MASONRY
FLOORING
! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured
DCI Inc.
Lowell Russell Concrete
ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET
www.bumblebeeservices.com
! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092 952-454-7591, Melanie. Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates. 952-496-2609. Time To Shine. 17 years, licensed, insured. Call Sheila. A Clean House= Big smiles. Experienced, Responsible, References. 952-361-6237 Clear Day Window Cleaning. Gutters, Power Washing and more. Free estimates, husband/wife team. Justin 612-369-6948
We are a very diverse company that has expertise in Driveways Patios Foundation repair Chimney restoration Stone fronts Outdoor fireplaces Floor staining, etc.... References- Fully insured
Feel free to text, call or Email andydciinc@gmail.com Andy, 612-221-1849
Visa, Discover Mastercard, Amex accepted
CONCRETE/MASONRY
Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches
www.magnumconstructioncomp.com
Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design www.highlandhomeservices.com
Steve Jenness
cell 612-418-2277 sjenness@integraonline.com
DECKS DECKS DECKS New Image Over 17 yrs in decks & porches. For deck do-it-yourselfers: framing & footings. www.newimage decks.com
Mike 952-442-1308 Lic#20219985 Ins
Eagle Point Construction Cabinetry finish, carpentry, decks, porches and additions. Quality work and competitive pricing. Eagle Point Construction, LLC. Lic.#20631678 call Marc Juergens
@612-366-8095
30 years experience fax 952-447-1211 lic#20628802
BUILDING Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed. 952-492-3170 Decks, porches, additions, remodeling. Great ideas/ prices. Fred Hartgerink, 952-4473733
CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops. 952-445-7790
CLEANING
• Block Foundations • New Additions, Repairs • Driveways • Patios • Steps • Garages • Pool Decks • Tear-out, Remove, Replace/New • Decorative • Colored, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate Free Estimates
952-758-7742
www.chconcretemn.com
Brick Work Stone Work
DON WHERLEY MASONRY INC
Free Estimates Licensed Insured
Decorative Concrete Additions - Patios Garage Floors Steps - Sidewalks Aprons - Driveways Stamped, Colored Exposed Aggregate
Lebens Masonry
952-448-7037
952-233-1099
Free Estimates
New Remodel Chimney Repairs
www.staincrete.com
952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com
Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service
Monyok Masonry 16 years in business Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Floors, Steps, Block Foundations, Brick Repairs, Footings
HARDWOOD FLOORS •Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years • Free Estimates
952-469-5713 952-426-2790
Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.
Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.
Carpet & Vinyl Shop-At-Home Save $$
CLEANING
Blue Skies Window Cleaning, LLC • Free Estimates • 14 years experience • The Residential expert! • Insured
Luke 952-467-2447
~Since 1971~ Free Estimates
952-447-5733
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
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
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
952-492-3160
~ Custom Landscape Design/Build ~ Bobcat services ~ Raingardens ~ Patios & Retaining Walls ~ Natural Stone ~ Water Features ~ Trees, shrubs & perennials ~ Low-voltage LED lighting
612-363-4299 www.stonewaterlandscapes.com
XDecks XFences XRetaining XBoulder Walls XPaver Patios XMulch/ Rock/ Sod XBobcat Work kensezlandscape@yahoo.com
Country Trail Tree Moving & Landscaping Service/Tree Sales Boulder Walls
Caola
Landscape Services 952 445-0663 Complete Landscaping
X
952-445-4056
HEATING/AIR COND Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440
952-492-6289 952-292-2050 www.country trailtreemoving.com
LANDSCAPING
Design, Build, Maintain
Water Problems resolved XSprinkler Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship X
Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com
Rock Engraving at Hermans
Driveways, Parking Lots BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT
X Complete
952-334-9840
www.fonderscarpet.com
DRIVEWAYS
LAWNS ARE US C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g
www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com
FLOORING DRAPERIES
LANDSCAPING
952-440-WOOD (9663)
Duffy’s
Call Joe: 952-492-3671 MonConServ.com
Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care
952-461-4540
From the Unique to the Ordinary... Specializing in drives, patios and imprinted, colored and stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.
LANDSCAPING
Credit Cards Accepted
6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169 Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd. Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd. Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood
Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers
Call for Hours Wever i l e 952-492-2783 D www.HermansLandscape.com Place your Classified ad on....
iMarketplace.mn or call 952-345-3003
R.D. & Associates Specialized Services Inc. • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone
952-445-7302 www.rdandassociates.com
Prior Lake American | www.plamerican.com
Houses
Full-Time
RENT WITH OPTION 1,395mo/ $184,900. 3BR, 2BA, Huge deck, double garage. Available immediately. Nancy 612-701-7404 CHR South of Prior Lake. 1/2 acre. 4BR 3BA 3 garage/shop. $210,000 Forsalebyowner.com ID# 23141237 or MLS 4062412, 952-492-6349
Lots/Acreage 70 tillable acres. Owner/ Agent, 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
Real Estate Bargains Lender-owned home, built in 1957, $64,900 New home, 3 car garage, $154,900. 24 acres of farmland, $109,900. 2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900. 5 acre Hobby Farm, great bldgs. $219,900 Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440
EMPLOYMENT Full-Time Block Layer, FT. 612309-1251. Southwest metro area.
ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently hiring of for the following positions: FT RN- Assisted Living FT & PT Care Attendants- Assisted Living Please see our website: www.auburnhomes.org for more detailed information. EOE/AAP BIFFS, INC: Men & Women Drivers needed to Clean, Deliver, Pickup portable restrooms. Not just a job; a career. FT/OT. Local Routes. Incentive-based pay scale. Full benefits package. Locally Owned & Operated. EOE/AA Employer & DOT Compliant. Application REQUIRED: 8610 Hansen Ave, Shakopee or online: www.biffsinc.com Carpenters/ Framing. Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966
TOP JOB Come Work for the Shakopee Community Center! Now accepting applications for several part-time positions. For more information and an application, visit: www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/ employment.cfm or call (952) 233-9320 TTY#: (952) 233-3837
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Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Carpentry Contractors Corp. now has openings for Carpenters in our Field Finish Division. These positions are F/T, benefits eligible. Job requirements to include; power tool use, interior finish/trim duties, kneel, squat, bend and twist frequently, and be able to lift 75 lbs of construction materials, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720.
DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE BEST!
Immediate opening for lawn care crew member. Must be hard working, 18 yrs old, experience preferred. CDL +, $10+ DOE. 952-447-3213
Construction Southwest metro poured wall company hiring full time form setters and concrete finishers. Experience preferred. Hart Foundations 952-4485700
The area's BEST Center has immediate openings for:
Aides, Assistant Teachers, Teachers, Kitchen Technician at our Waconia and Chaska locations.
Ladybug Childcare Centers 306 Lake Hazeltine Dr. Chaska Please contact: Chaska: Julie at 952-448-7202 Waconia: Katie at 952-442-5057
School Bus Drivers Palmer Bus Service is looking for persons with a good driving record to drive school bus in the Shakopee School District. Opportunity for AM, PM, Activity routes and Special Education routes. Requires School Bus license. Will train eligible applicants. Excellent salary, annual bonus, paid training. Palmer Bus Service 952-445-1166
Prep Cook, PT/FT, all duties. Excellent attendance, communication & basic math skills. Background check required. We offer 401k plan and discount meals. 105 W. 2nd St., Chaska. Apply within. No phone calls.
18800 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-9060 www.ABCMillwork.com EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Client Services Coordinator (CSC1) Great Opportunity South of the River An established security systems integrator is looking for a successful candidate who will be the primary point of contact for a variety of customer service requests to local and national accounts through application of knowledge of our organization, its services and products. Multi-task oriented. Excellent keyboarding, communication and computer skills a must. Available to work outside of, or in addition to, normal business hours. High school diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver's license and pass all security and background checks. Submit resume and salary requirements to: VTI Security Attention: Mr. Edwards 401 West Travelers Tr. Burnsville, MN 55337 vti@vtisecurity.com No phone calls please EOE
Basic rough framing carpentry duties, siding and window installation and power tool use. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently and climb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentrycontractors.com
Express Employment Professionals In Partnership with Apex International Currently have 25+ positions to fill at Apex International in Chaska, MN. Individuals should have: Production & assembly experience Ability to pass a basic skills evaluation High school diploma or GED equivalent required Overtime is Available! 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts Available: $10+/hr o Production/assembly o Compounding/sanitation 124 Columbia Court West, Chaska, MN 55318 Date: Wed, Aug 10th 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. CALL 952-915-2000 WITH QUESTIONS
Controls Engineer
See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds
Jordan Public Schools has an opening for a Building/ Mechanical Manager. Responsible for the overall programs of buildings and heating/ cooling operations. AA degree and related field preferred. All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. Salary regionally competitive. Send letter and application to Kirk Nelson, Superintendent, 500 Sunset Dr., Jordan, MN 55352. Open until filled.
Entry Level Carpenters in our Field Frame, Siding and Windows Divisions
Inquiries sought from motivated individuals with analog and digital machine control design experience. Associate Degree or higher in electrical engineering required. Assignments require strong computer skills, the ability to read, design and draw wiring diagrams and control schematics using AutoCAD 2012 and good communications skills. Jordan Transformer offers competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package. Inquires send resume with wage expectations to: Email: hr@jordantransformer.com
AUTOMATED BUILDING COMPONENTS
Full-Time
Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full time positions:
JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC
DRIVER 1ST SHIFT Automated Building Components Millwork division is looking for a hard working, reliable individual to deliver millwork products to local job sites. Duties include: loading/unloading vehicle, pulling orders as needed and delivering products. This is a 40 hour per week position with occasional overtime. Applicants MUST have a valid Class B CDL, acceptable driving record, previous driving experience, ability to lift 100 lbs and ability to pass a physical & drug screen. Applicants must be willing to join the Teamsters Local 120. We offer excellent benefits & advancement opportunities! Apply in person between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Full-Time
Full-Time Manufacturing 1st/2nd/3rd shift We have several skilled and entry-level positions Assembly Packaging Tig Welder Warehouse Machine Operators Quality Technician Maintenance Automation Tech. Please apply ASAP! TEAM PERSONNEL Shakopee...952-746-3346 Mankato...507-720-6556 www.teampersonnel.com
Metro area asphalt paving contractor has openings for qualified experienced personnel. Skilled positions are available in all areas of excavation/ grading and asphalt installation. Clean driving records with Class A CDL is required. For more information please contact Pam at 952-4962651
TOOLMAKER Experience required in building, repairing, & maintaining blank, progressive, and compound dies for METAL STAMPINGS. If you are interested in VARIETY & PERSONAL GROWTH, we offer: Excellent wages and benefits including Vacation, Insurance, 401(k), & a Profit Sharing Bonus Plan! Please fax, mail or email your resume to: EDi, P.O. Box 85, Jordan 55352 F: 952-492-3790 vengelsteffan@engeldiversified.com
The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions: • • • •
Direct Support Professionals Home Health Aides Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) Nursing Assistants For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association website @ www.tlha.org or call (952)873-2159 An Equal Opportunity Employer
Shop for your car online Motorbuys. com To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad
LANDSCAPING
ODD JOBS
ODD JOBS
Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask Insured, References, Licensed #20374699
Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes
LANDSCAPING #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured. 952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239
MOVING/STORAGE
MOVING? You Call - We Haul
Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
ODD JOBS
612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
PAINT/WALLPAPER *A and K PAINTING*
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
(612)867-8287
Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert! For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!! Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034
ODD JOBS
Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist! Professional services. 952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted
Rainbow Painting INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing. Wallpaper removal. Staining. Enameling & more! Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy
S.R. PAINTING: 18 yrs. exp. Insured. Commercial/Residential. Interior/Exterior. Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal. Deck Refinishing. Quality conscious perfectionist! Estimates/Consultation
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!
ROOFING
Why Wait Roofing LLC
MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
PLASTER/DRYWALL
•Roofing •Siding •Windows
952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967
Offering best extended manufacturers warranty! Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835
ROOFING Regal Enterprises, Inc Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980 regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
SIDING/GUTTERS Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943
UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics.. drapes, bedspreads residential/ commercial 38 years' experience 952-447-4655
Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair. BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com
PLASTER/DRYWALL
952-448-3761
Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078
KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous
Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O O
Shop Look no further... Classifieds
Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439
Lic# 20632183
No wall too small
PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
ROOFING
Monnens Custom Builders 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
651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090
ROOFING
Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816
Steve Ries, 612-481-8529
Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE
ROOFING
Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234
Schedule your Summer painting now!
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
PAINT/WALLPAPER
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!
Reserve your space for Advertising! Call 952-345-3003, email: classifieds@iMarketplace.mn
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www.plamerican.com | Prior Lake American
Part-Time
Part-Time
Campers Travel Trailers
Boats/Motors TRANSPORTATION
Part-Time Breakfast Bar Attendant 5 days/week Includes Weekends 6AM - 11AM Apply in Person Holiday Inn Express Chanhassen Cashier/ Stock, 10-20 hrs/ week. Apply in person: Viking Liquor, 16290 Hwy. 13, Prior Lake. Police Records Clerk (Permanent PT Position 25 hrs per week) - City of Savage - For further information and application materials please visit our website at: www.cityofsavage.com Job Line: 952/882-2651 APPLY BY: 4:30pm on Monday, August 15, 2011 EOE
Junior High Football & Volleyball Coaches needed in Jordan. E-mail; jvizenor@jordan.k12. mn.us. Positions open until filled. 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
Personal Care Assistant Wanted Aspirience Home Care is hiring a PT PCA to care for a young boy near Chaska. Position requires flexible scheduling, may include weekends and evening shifts. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be mature, non-smoker, neat, and must be active. Going swimming, to the park, therapy, etc. Could lead to FT. Call Tom at 952-412-5828 PIZZAMAN In store help wanted. Shakopee/ Chaska locations. Apply within
kgastony@pawsresort.com
PL VFW looking for bussers and servers, age 16 and older. This is a part time/casual position. Stop by 16306 Main Ave. between 2 10 PM Mon-Sat to complete application.
Independent Living Support Specialist Shakopee. Part-time Afternoons, evenings, weekends. $10.25/hr. email: Jobs@rudolphcc.com
Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional Meeting. New Prague Area Schools, August 22, 8:30 a.m. for more info check online @ www.np.k12.mn.us
Professional, experienced Groomer. High Demand. Paws & Pals Pet Resort. E-mail interest to:
Come Work for the Shakopee Community Center! Now accepting applications for the following part-time positions: Learn-to-Skate Instructors N Recreation Leaders Water Safety Instructors (WSI) N Lifeguards Fitness Instructors N Personal Trainers For more information and an application, visit: www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or call (952) 233-9320 / TTY#: (952) 233-3837
Part-Time Production Employee Savage, MN We are currently accepting applications for 4 parttime production employees, with potential of moving to full-time. We are seeking individuals with reliable transportation, ability to work effectively in a team environment, ability to work outside in all types of weather, climb ladders, and work from heights, potential to work long irregular hours (weekends and holidays included), ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment, experience in Agriculture-related business, ability to operate heavy machinery/equipment, and the right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer. Flexible work schedule is desired. Applicants should be willing to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual interested in a team environment and who wants to continuously learn and grow in their job. Interested applicants should apply online at www.ichoosecargill.com and search for job number SAV00128 under the production & maintenance section of Careers at Cargill. Successful applicant will be required to pass a background check and company-paid physical exam that includes drug and alcohol screening. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Motorcycles
PT ReceptionistShakopee Veterinary Clinic
We a re looking for a part time evening Receptionist. The hours would consist of Monday thru Thursday 3pm until close (~6:30pm), and one Saturday a month. The job responsibilities would include checking in appointments, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, record keeping, filing records, dispensing medication and pet food, checking out appointments, and giving basic post-surgery discharge instructions. If you are interested in the position please mail, fax, or drop off resume to the clinic: Shakopee Veterinary Clinic 12675 Marystown Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379 Fax- 952-445-3341 If there are any further questions, please call us at 952-445-4765.
All-Terrain Vehicles Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421 2007 Suzuki Eiger 400. Only 170 miles. Warn winch, ITP mud tires, lift kit. Great condition!! $3500 952-994-1291
Boats/Motors 1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243
1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. REDUCED! $3200. 952445-5473
PT-Teller The State Bank of Belle Plaine has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Teller. Strong computer and customer service skills required. Previous Teller and banking experience preferred. Experience with E-Z Teller software a plus. This position includes a Saturday a.m. rotation. We offer a competitive salary. Please call or stop in to receive an employment application. State Bank of Belle Plaine 201 W Main St. PO Box 87 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2296
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $10,500. 952934-3902
RN Needed Knowledge of home health. Very pt work Flexible schedule Pay rate $22.00/hr. Please fax resume attn: Gay 952-746-5738 or email:
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
gdeleeuw@136mbk.com
Veterinarian Technician- PT 2:30pm-close, Mon-Fri. 1 Sat/ mth. Assisting vet with appointments, lab work, taking x-rays. Shakopee Veterinary Clinic: 952-445-4765 WACONIA VETERINARY CLINIC Person with ability to multi task at front desk of a busy veterinary clinic. Duties include reception tasks, phone communications and data entry, sales transactions and much more. 25-30 hours per week. Monday through Friday and every other Saturday. Flexibility in schedule a plus. Submit resume to Waconia Veterinary Clinic. Attn: Kathy kswaconiavet @embarqmail.com or fax 952-442-2291
Campers Travel Trailers
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116
2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251
1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900. John, 952-474-9713
1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019
2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
2001 Cycle mate CM2000 Motorcycle trailer. Excellent condition. Used twice. $750. 952-836-4652 2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
2005, 125cc gas scooter. Bought new in '06. 1500 miles, in excellent shape. 85 mpg. Cash, no trades. $1000. 952233-3322
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 2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
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2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142 2008 Scooter, blue, like new, $1,500. 952-6412719
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1986 BMW 528e, sunroof, 5 speed, 4 door, 2.7L, good tires, good body. Reduced to $1,250. 952-426-5657
1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
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Estate Sales Estate Sale Thursday, 8/11- Saturday, 8/13. 8:30 -4pm. 1221 Prairie St. Chaska
Chanhassen Sales HUGE SALE! Thurs-Fri, 8/4-5, 9am-4pm. Sat. 8/6, 9am-12noon. HH, antiques, mens/ womens/ girls/ baby clothes+, electronics. 2 much 2 miss! 2030 Boulder Rd
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Fri/Sat. 8/5-8/6 Fri 8-3., Sat, 8-1. GREAT SALE! 1355 Wildflower Lane (crossroads Audobon & Pioneer Trail). Curio cabinet, highchairs, desk, computer desk, diningroom table & chairs, much more!
Garage Sale- Thurs-FriSat. 8/11-12-13, 9am6pm. Antiques, collectibles, much misc. Many years accumulation! 14160 Rolling Oaks Cir. (2.2 mi west of 13 on CR 42)
14th Annual Sale- we've moved from 907 Fuller to 2124 Halli Rd. New location, same HUGE sale & deals. Wed, 8/10, 10am-7pm. Thurs, 8/11, 9am-5pm. Fri. 8/12, 9am-?
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HUGE Moving Sale: lots of quality furniture, antiques, childrens items, HH goods, clothing, sporting goods. Fri. 8/12, 7am-7pm. Sat. 8/13, 7am-12noon. 4972 Bluff Heights Tr. SE
Eden Prairie Sales Multi Family 8/5, 8/6. Friday 8-6pm, Saturday 8-3pm. Car topper, maple desk, HH, crafts, skates, toys, dolls, puzzles. Star Wars. 6353 Whispering Oaks Dr. Thur-Sat. Aug 4,5,6 Th. 8-5pm, F/S 8-1pm. QUALITY Don't Miss this one! Books, Bikes, Garden, HH, Toys, Sports, Clothes, Firepit, Closet Wine Rack + MORE! Cash & carry. 10252 Meade Lane
Multi Family Sale Wednesday 8/10- Friday 8/12 8-5pm. HH items, kids items, furniture, much more! 15204 Oak Ridge Circle Thurs & Fri August 1112 8am-6pm 4308 Bass St. HH, adult clothing, lots of misc.
Savage Sales Thurs-Fri, 8/11-12, 8am5pm, Sat. 8/13, 8am3pm. Many HH items, antiques. 5606 132nd St.
Garage Sale. FRI. SAT, 8/12-13 & MON. 8/15, 9am-5pm. 1077 Legion St. S. Clothes, misc items, books, landscape blocks. HUGE 200+ Family Church Garage Sale Tools, clothes, HH, toys, furniture, yard, collectibles, sport equip., antiques, more!! Featuring a new children's book release! “Molly and the Dust Bunnies Ball.” Readings at 9am, 11am and 1pm, in the church library. Get your signed copy throughout the day.
Lunch & Bake Sale Sat. Aug. 13, 8am-4pm Cross of Peace Church 1.7 miles south of Hwy 169 on Marschall Rd/CR 17
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1,092, new, 4mil antistatic, polyethylene bags. All for $100. 952250-9999 2, Honda Civic SE, rims. Good shape, $50. 952292-7886 2000, Honda XR80 Runs great. Very nice. $1000 Jim 952-3569664 2003, Honda, CRF230. Excellent condition. Electric start, $1,800 Jim 952-356-9664 21” 3.5hp. snowblower. $75. 952-492-5741 3 piece bedroom, headboard, frame. 5 drawer dresser. $400. 952220-5051 3 piece, lined, white suit. Never used, Sz8P. $40. 952-7582428 3 qt. cast aluminum, Regal saucepan, w/cover. New, $8. 952-447-4961 4 sale, Love bird. 13 weeks old $35. 1-612532-5660 4, P205/60/16 tires. 50% tread, $60. 952447-0802 50", Projection TV. Toshiba, Very good condition. $250. 952-3937895 62 vinyl records. 33's Hawaii, Polkas, German, Christmas. $50. 952-447-4577 7/16" OSB Sheathing 4'x8' $25 6 new sheets. $25. 952-393-7895 Accord blown motor. 9597, V6. Good for parts,restore $200 952292-7886 Adjustable hospital bed. Great condition. Mattress included. $150. 612-839-6492 Antique, boiling pot. 24"x18", copper. $90. 612-644-8377 Antique, glass plate mirror. 35" round. $200. 952-403-0771 Artificial trees, plants. Large, $15. 952-4476933
Aquarium, 40 gallon with matching stand. Oak finish. $140. 952693-3933 Beautiful kitten. Free to good home. Julie 612703-0630 Bedroom Set, 3-piece. Vintage '40s veneer. Excellent condition $250. 952-492-2660 Bike, ladies LandRider Autoshift. Never used. $350. 952-447-7396 Boat Lift/Aluminum 3200lb capacity. 108" wide, wheels. $1,300. 952-447-4423 Brother MFC-4800 laser printer, scanner, copier & fax. $25.612-3066621 Brown couch, excellent shape. Pic available. $250. or b/o 952-4673813 Cartop, cargo carrier. Waterproof, used once. $20. 952-440-6124 Cat, adult Tabby, nice disposition, spayed, declawed, Free. 952-2263293 Chicco Modo, music n play table. Excellent condition. $40. 952443-0186 Childrens maze, beads and cars. $15. 952-4430186 China hutch for sale. Good condition. $200. 952-890-4914 Clock, Ingraham Tambour. Antique $65. 952934-2883 Coleman, Powermate, 5000w, portable/generator. 10hp, Briggs & Stratton $450. 952-4963440 Compost Bin-resin 27"X27" wide 30" tall $15. 952-447-4423 Computer desk, oak, 4 drawers, 5'x5'x2', $75, 952-937-1681 Couch & love seat. Flexsteel, Navy. $200. or b/o. 952-881-3277 Darling, moose pail. $25. 952-443-0186
Couch, leather, cream color. $125. Matching love seat, free. 952-4744058 Craftsman, 10” table saw. With motor, stand. $50. 952-445-1987 Crib/ toddle bed, changing table, laundry basket, cherry, $100, 612240-9574 Curio cabinet, "cherry" 76"H x 18"W x 11"D $99. 952-467-2583 Custom built, oak filing cabinet. $175. 952-4485735 Custom, english oak, kitchen cabinets. 25' of cabinets, $500. 612237-1300 Desk, sturdy, oak particle board. 2 drawers, excellent. $35. 952-9345713 Dining/table, 6 chairs 2, expansion leafs, walnut color. $135. 952-8944657 Dollhouse with accessories, playskool $30 952-440-7474 Dorm refrigerator. Stainless steel. 2.8 cu.ft. Excellent condition. $65. 952-492-2965 Dryer, Whirlpool, model WGN5300STO, almost new, white. $225. 952496-0103 Electric keyboard, Yamaha. Great condition. $100. or b/o 952403-9614 Elegant, MOB, long black dress with beaded jacket. $150. 612-8771946 End tables. 2 gorgeous Off white, square, hexagon. $100. 952934-5713 Entertainment center, new in box. $80. 612644-8377 Exercise bike, 8 yrs old. Proform 760. $50. 952447-6723 Fabric cutting table. $50. 952-448-5735 Fisher Price bounce & spin Zebra. Great condition. $25 952-873-5479
File cabinets, 3. HON 2drawer, Putty colored. 15"Wx29"Hx25"D, $90. 952-445-0533 Flexsteel sofa, 81”, light blue plaid, good condition, $20, 952-934-6427 Foosball table, excellent condition, 48L x 24W x31H, $25. 952-9492276 Football cleats. Sizes 7 and 8 $20. 612-8455324 For sale, used Bach TR300 trumpet. $325. Excellent condition. 612-269-0198 Formal sofa, elegant, wooden legs. Almost like new. $125. 952393-7895 Fuel tank, 300 gallon with stand. Buyer pickup. $50. 612-839-7752 Futon frame, black metal. $20. Good condition. 952-474-4719 Generator-gas Coleman 2500 watts. $150 or b/o. 952-447-4423 Goldfish pond. 3.5 x 3 feet thick rubber $20. 952-233-5333 Golf balls, Pro V1-brand new. $30. 952-412-5749 Hot tub pump. 1hp 220 volt. Filter system. $100. 952-649-7936 Huffy, basketball hoop with portable base. Free. You haul. 952447-4706 Hunting knife. Browning model 080, brand new. $10. 952-388-8456 Karcher, model 2301 6.0hp 2.2gpm@2300psi, gas, pressure washer. $400. 952-496-3440 Kevis, hair growth products. 60 unopened vials, booster. $200. 952-4482015 Kitten, 10 weeks old. $15. 952-448-3268 Kitten, 8 weeks old, trained. Free to good home. 952-447-4107 Stainless steel trash. $25. 952-292-7886
KozyPal Shopping Cart Cover, excellent condition. $20, 952-443-2409 Mary Kay, Affection perfum, New, $40. cash o/bo. 952-564-1161 Mary Kay, Velocity perfum. New, $15. cash 952-564-1161 Mattress & box spring. Full size, good shape. $40. 952-457-3811 Mattress, box spring & frame. Standard, good condition. $50. 612-2050267 Medical scrubs, M top MT pants, M jacket. $13. 612-280-4737 Mega blocks (80) & pop its, girl colors. $20. 952210-7690 New, 322 Dish receiver, dish. $100 or b/o. 952448-4907 New, 36”, exterior steel door. $45. 952-4484583 Organ, Technics EX 35, record, playback, many extras. $125. 952-4457207 Piano, Kimball artist console. Beautiful condition. $450. 952-4487929 Pistol, Makarov, 9MM. Semi-automatic holster 150 rounds ammunition. $320. 952-446-8737 PlayStation2 console w/memory card & games. $45 952-4573811 works! Queen bed. Pillow top. Box spring, metal frame. $400. 952-484-8215 Rear cargo carrier. Fits 2" receiver. $25. or b/o 952-448-4907 Refrigerator, Fridgedaire, 7 c.f., good condition, $80, 952-8982692 Scooter, mobility. Rally. $500. Good condition. 952-474-4719 Small, antique looking desk. Cute, $30. 952443-0186
ShoreMaster, 800lb PWC lift. $500 cash. 612-816-7445 ask for Dave. Side cab steps, for 1997-2001 Ford F150. $125; 612-237-1300 Smokey glass, dining table with 4 chairs. 42" $30. 952-200-5068
Womens, leather M Chaps & L Vest $100. 612-280-4737
Wooden Gun Cabinet, Lockable Doors, $50 612-991-5519
Wooden bookcase 4 x 6ft. 8 shelves. $80. 612869-1458 Wooden file cabinet. Brass handle, 4 drawers. $50. 612-869-1458
Yorkie, male, 5 months. Sweet & playful. $250. 952-445-2515
Sofa sleeper, queen, good condition, $75, 952-937-1681 Table, 6 chairs. Light oak, 38X60 1-18"leaf. Great $300. 612-3609370 Tire, Primewell, radial 185/65/R15. Used, great condition. $25. 952-9945505 Toddler bed with mattress. Cherry finish. $60. 952-873-5479 Toolboxes for truck. 8 ft. sidemount, black, locks. $150. 952-649-7936
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Trumpet - Bundy, Good condition, $75. Call 952934-3011 Tub, shower transfer bench, with sliding seat. $75. 952-474-4719 TV w/remote, Toshiba, 24", model #24AF46, Great condition. $30. 952-445-0533
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Huffy basketball hoop with portable base. Free. You haul. 952-447-4706
Whirlpool, dishwasher, good condition. White, various cycles. $35. 952-496-0103. White wicker, washed nightstand & chair. Excellent condition. $100. 612-877-1946
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The Kids’ Company fifthgraders got crafty, making five sizes of the no-sew bed and crib coverings – often called “tie blankets.” That day, trios and quartets of students made about 30 blankets, 10 more than Humbert had anticipated. “I was obviously excited that we were able to exceed that goal,” he said. “We had 37 kids and every single one of them participated.” The students participated despite varying levels of familiarity with the craft. “In third grade, we had something just like this, where we made blankets and scarves,” said 11-year-old Cameron Mathis of Savage. “I knew how to tie them because I was in Girl Scouts, but I didn’t know how to measure and cut them,” added 10-year-old Leah Keil, also of Savage. Cameron even made an extra blanket in his group. The students cut and measured the fabric and tied the fleece pieces together, completing the blankets in time for an Ella’s Halo representative to pick them up. The blankets are made to fit beds in Children’s of Minnesota’s Minneapolis and St. Paul hospitals and the University of Minnesota’s Amplatz Children’s Hopsital. Humbert was unaware of Ella’s Halo until he began
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Ten-year-old Bridget Ruhme of Prior Lake ties a fleece blanket during Kids’ Company on Tuesday at WestWood Elementary School. Bridget is a member of the fifthgrade group organizing the collection drive for local charity Ella’s Halo, which reaches out to families of premature babies being cared for in area neonatal intensive care units. girls chase Humbert as he moves throughout the room, calling choruses of “Kevin” – the leader swears he hears his name 4,000 times daily at work.
“I think it’s pretty helpful,” Cameron said. “It was pretty fun. I wouldn’t mind doing that for an hour a day every day or once a week, making blankets.”
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organizing Kids’ Company’s involvement. “I was kind of struggling with, ‘How far do we want to go with this?’” he said. “As site leader, I kind of felt like it was my duty to get it started.” Humbert is supported by co-site leader Katie Youngblut and assistants Jessica Arseneau, Renee Orton and Jean Borger. “I think it’s fabulous,” Borger said of the project. Though Ella’s Halo helps families of children far younger than the Kids’ Company fifth-graders tying those blankets, Humbert thought the two organizations were a great match. “I think because it’s for premature babies, they can make that connection more, because many of them have little brothers and sisters who are babies,” he said. “I just think they’re at the age where they’re able to appreciate the cause.” Krumwiede is excited by Kids’ Company’s involvement and said it would be a “great lesson” for the students that will last a lifetime. “I love the fact that other children are organizing this drive and wanting to give back,” Krumwiede said. “Not only is Kids’ Company helping the families and babies in the NICU, they are also learning life lessons about giving and caring for others in need. We are so thankful for their kind donations and for them wanting to support our cause.” Humbert worried that the students would struggle with the work, even though they’ve done community service crafts this year and in past sessions. The students trust Humbert and responded positively to making the blankets for Ella’s Halo. Ten- and 11-year old
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PET OF THE WEEK A lovely show-bird pigeon was found wandering for two days in a yard during the intense heat. He/she is tame and would like to be in a loft with some pigeon friends. The Carver-Scott Humane Society was told the bird is an Italian owl pigeon. According to the leg band, Feathers is 5 years old. The leg band was traced to an issuer who failed to keep records of sales while at the bird shows.
A nice 4-H project, possibly? The above abandoned pet is being housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society and is available for adoption. Pets have been checked by a vet, wormed, given updated shots, have a micro ID, checked for friendly dispositions and spayed if they are adults. The donation is $165-plus for a cat and $195-plus for a dog. If you can give a pet a home, call the humane society at (952) 368-3553.
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7,500!
YOU SAVE
$
Rebate.....................-$2,000 Lenzen Discount....-$2,200
7,200!
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE
#16024
2.9
#16091
% PLUS FINANCE 60 MO.
ALSO UP TO $2,000 MANIFEST BONUS CASH (IF YOU QUALIFY)
12,995
$
14,995
$
7,695
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11,995
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9,995
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21,995
$
17,295
$
$
8,995
32,495
27,495
Gray, 93,972 Miles, #16019A
13,995
$
20,995
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17,995
$
15,995
16,995
Gray, 17,960 Miles, #5767
$
38,995
12,995
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02 Buick LeSabre Custom
08 Buick Enclave CXL
07 Ford F-150 SC XLT 4x4
08 Buick Lucerne CXL
Dark Mocha, 75,650 Miles, #15941A
Maroon, 74,206 Miles, #5749B
Silver, 65,762 Miles, #15991A
White, 71,768 Miles, #15855A
Dark Crimson, 46,065 Miles, #5841
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#16022
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$
$
4,200!
WAS $40,315
36,715
$
13,995
08 Pontiac G6
Silver, 43,611 Miles, #5798
#16020
12,995
$
5,200!
$ #15545
11,995
$
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06 Saturn Vue AWD
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13,995
$
8,995
$
27,995
$
18,995
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$
19,995
GM 100,000 MILE WARRANTY
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