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AMERICAN SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY

Crooks re-elected; Vig is new tribal vice chairman Charlie Vig, who chairs the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s gaming board, was elected vice chairman of the tribe’s Business Cou nci l on Tuesday, while incumbent Chairman Stanley Crooks and Secretary-Treasurer Keith Anderson retained their seats.

Crooks ran against Allene Ross after advancing past a six-person primaCharlie ry.

Vig A nderson, who endu red a fou rcandidate primary, competed with challenger Ken Thomas.

Vig, along with Susan Totenhagen, won a five-person primary that ousted longtime Vice Chairman Glynn Crooks.

All of the officStan es carry four-year Crooks terms.

Under the tribe’s constitution, the governing body of the tribe is the membership, also called the General Council. The Business Council is charged with promoting the health, education and welfare of community members and their families and it is responsible for running the day-today operations of the tribal government.

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TURN TO PAGE 3 FOR THE LATEST NEWS REGARDING THE TRIBE’S TRUST-LAND APPLICATION.

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Paige Peterson of Savage watches as her son Nate intently marks a square on his bingo card during Tuesday night’s Bingo for Books event at Redtail Ridge Elementary School. Nate, age 8½, is a third-grader at the school. The night’s winners received books of various reading difficulty, as well as pencils and hand stamps.

Wiita takes job with county highway department Joe Wiita

Joe Wiit a, t he city’s parks, streets and utilities superintendent, has accepted a position a s S c ot t C ou nt y highway operations

program manager.

Wiita, who has worked for the city of Prior Lake for 15 years, has been “instrumental in establishing an overlay program for our streets, which is a key component of pavement management,” said Katy Gehler, the

city’s public works director.

The city also won awards for the innovative snow- and ice-control program Wiita helped to create.

Wiita will begin working for the county at the end of January.

Lori Carlson

SEE PAGE 3 FOR AN UPDATE ON A BENEFIT PLANNED FOR WIITA AND HIS WIFE, CARRIE, WHO WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN SEPTEMBER.

School Board shifts to monthly study sessions Crash deaths to date have Second monthly meetings to become study sessions; remainder will be regular meetings

BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board has opted to replace some of its regular meetings with untelevised study sessions.

Typically, the board meets on the second and fourth Mondays of most months for regular meetings. According to the new schedule, the second

meeting of each month will be an untelevised board study session beginning at 5 p.m. In April, when only one board meeting is scheduled, a regular meeting will still be held. Regular meetings will still start at 7 p.m.

“Some of it is a matter of respecting School Board members’ time,” said Board Chairwoman Lee Shimek. “We’d just like to have a more free-flowing discussion.”

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www.plamerican.com Shimek said that with board members serving on so many committees, there often isn’t enough time for each member to stay updated on the committees he or she isn’t involved in.

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involved unbuckled drivers Eight of Minnesota’s fi rst 10 motorist deaths in 2012 were not buckled up, according to preliminary reports from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

The department also reported a poor belt-use period in December.

Preliminary reports from last month indicate 23 drivers were killed and only five were known to be buckled up.

“These crash victims are reasons every Minnesotan must remind loved

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ones to buckle up,” said Lt. Eric Roeske of the Minnesota State Patrol.

The 2012 unbelted fatalities occurred in the counties of Crow Wing, Faribault (two), Goodhue (two), Kandiyohi, Wadena and Winona.

Among the unbelted victims were three teenagers.

Under Minnesota law, drivers and passengers in every seat must be belted. Law enforcement will ticket unbelted drivers and passengers.

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Village Commons boundaries approved The children of the future residents of Village Commons will attend WestWood Elementary School.

Ground has not yet been broken for the new development, which will be located in Savage near the intersection of County Road 42 and Highway 13, behind Rainbow Foods. Once it is complete, it is estimated that Village Commons will contain 92 individual housing units.

Without district intervention, the development’s students would attend Glendale Elementary School. Because it is the district’s largest elementary school and WestWood is one of the district’s smallest schools – currently operating at approximately 200 students under capacity – administrators opted to include that development within the WestWood boundary.

Village Commons residents with students in half-day kindergarten will attend the a.m. sessions at Edgewood School.

The boundary addition will not impact any current district students. Ron Clark, the land owner and developer for the Village Commons project, anticipates that the townhomes will be available for rental in the fall of 2013 and the apartments will be available for rental in the spring of 2014.

Super Bowl party recipes When the Super Bowl arrives, it doesn’t matter if your team is playing. It’s about the commercials, the food, and the fun as much as the football.

We’re asking you to share your favorite party-food recipes that are fit for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5 – decadent dips and salty snacks (think “wide receiver”) but also healthy options (think “tight end”).

If you don’t have a Super Bowl recipe to share, tell us about a traditional activity you hold on Super Bowl Sunday. Do you

have an awards program for your fantasy-football league? Do you head outside for a game of touch football?

Share your Super Bowl recipes and activities with Prior Lake American readers. Send them to Editor Lori Carlson, editor@ plamerican.com, before noon on Friday, Jan. 27. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at plamerican.com and some in the Feb. 4 Prior Lake American print edition.

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A quartet of middle school actresses rehearses a scene from “Olivia!” The winter production from the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District’s Middle School Drama Club is a female version of “Oliver Twist,” but features characters and references from other famous musicals and novels, including “Annie,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Sherlock Holmes.”

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TRIBAL TRUST LAND UPDATE

City of Shakopee opposes tribe’s latest application

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Despite two recent meetings with tribal representatives and the start of a cross-jurisdictional commission to address local environmental and transportation planning, the Shakopee City Council voted unanimously Tuesday in opposition to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s trust-land application for the former Shutrop property.

Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke asked to add the word “respectfully� to the resolution, but City Attorney Jim Thompson suggested that be stated in a letter to the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) instead.

Councilor Matt Lehman said he is concerned about future conflicting land uses and the loss of city property taxes.

The tribe, meanwhile, wants the autonomy that comes with having the property in federal trust.

Tribal Administrator Bill Rudnicki gave the example of an organics composting facility the tribe had to build on trust property instead of Prior Lake land due to county regulations.

The outcome of Tuesday’s discussion would likely have been different had the BIA granted the city more than just a month’s extension on the comment period, Shakopee council members said. This would have allowed talks between the city and tribe to continue before comments had to be written, they said. Shakopee city leaders want to get a better picture of the tribe’s longterm plans to improve the city’s own planning.

Councilors didn’t want to harm the talks currently underway, but agreed to move ahead with an opposition letter. “It’s just being factual and being honest,�

Council Member Pamela Punt said about the impacts of land trust on the city.

The Shakopee City Council did, however, decline to comment on a Supreme Court decision that could have legal implications for the tribe’s trust-land applications.

The tribe warned the city that raising the “Carcieri� decision would be a “bright-line� issue that could harm city-tribal relations, according to a city staff memo.

Council members reserved the right to bring up the Carcieri decision at a later time, but won’t include any feedback on that case in the letter to the BIA, which still must be drafted.

Scott County officials have said the Supreme Court ruling means tribes not recognized at the time of the Indian Reorganization Act can’t qualify for trust status.

The question then is whether the Shakopee tribe, which wasn’t formally organized until 1969, was previously federally recognized under a wider Sioux group.

However, a tribal attorney has said the test under Carcieri is “whether the BIA has jurisdiction to take land into trust for the tribe,� not, “whether the tribe was formally recognized by 1934,� according to a city memo. “I respect the tribe; I believe they’ve always been here,� said Councilor Jay Whiting, “but let the law run itself out on someone else’s dime.�

UPDATE

Friends, family prepare for Wiita benefit F riends and fami ly wi l l host a benefit for two city of Prior Lake employees injured in a motorcycle crash in September.

Joe Wiita and his wife, Carrie (F ranek) Wiita, of New Prague, suffered major injuries in a Sept. 24 crash in western Wisconsin. They spent more than a month in the hospital and continue to recover at home.

Family members have updated a Caring Bridge website to keep others informed about the couple’s progress (see the page 1 story about Joe Wiita’s move to a job with Scott County). To follow those updates, visit www.caringbridge.org/ visit/carriewiita.

The benefit is from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the American Legion’s Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Ave. S., New Prague. A spaghetti din-

To go What: Benefit dinner for Joe and Carrie Wiita When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28

ner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A silent auction, raff les, appearances by Vikings cheerleaders, and music donated by Crazy Todd’s Tunes also are planned.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased through Randy Hofstad at the Prior Lake Police Department, Janet Ringberg at Prior Lake City Hall or Andy Stephes in the city’s public works department.

Joe, 36, is the parks, streets and utilities superintendent for t he city of P rior Lake.

He suffered broken bones in his legs, shoulders and ribs.

Carrie, 34, who works in the city’s parks department, had broken bones, spinal and neck injuries and internal damage.

The couple has three young daughters.

Joe was raised in Savage, the son of Al and Joyce Wiita, and graduated from Burnsville

High School in 1993. Carrie is the daughter of Ron and Sue Franek of Webster and a 1995 graduate of New Prague High School.

In addition to benefit tickets, donations of gift cards, baskets and other items will be accepted. Monetary gifts to the “Joe and Carrie Wiita Benefit� can be sent to Jenny Braith, 304 4th St. SE, Montgomery, MN 56069.

For more information, e-mail jrbraith@hotmail.com or call (612) 986-9140.

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plomacy and resou rc ef u lness, according to a city press release.

Stephes was honored for showing up early to work and having a great working Andy rel ationship Stephes with residents.

His attention to detail is the reason the water treatment facility

runs so smoothly, according to department supervisors who nominated him for the award. “Andy continues to be instrumental in the quality of the city’s drinking water,� wrote his supervisors, Public Works Director Katy Gehler and Parks, Streets and Utilities Superintendent Joe Wiita. “Andy believes in exemplary customer service and he does all that he can to make sure Prior Lake citizens are provided the best service possible.�

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Chefs aboard Empire Builder put in long hours John

DIERS COMMUNITY COLUMNIST

The late Roy E. Flodquist was a dining car chef on the Empire Builder from 1946 until his retirement in 1977. I don’t remember meeting him on any of my travels in the ‘60s, but I do recall the expertly prepared (and served) meals that came out of the Empire Builder’s dining car kitchens.

Roy was responsible for thousands of them. His son Lyle, a Prior Lake resident, saw last month’s column. I visited with him, and we reminisced about his father’s years aboard the Empire Builder.

Lyle recalled his father’s long hours and days away from home.

Unlike conductors and locomotive engineers – who worked a one-dayout-and-back turnaround and then had three days off – dining car employees worked on a rotation of seven days on, six days off.

The day before he was scheduled to go out, Roy, along with two cooks, six waiters and the steward, reported to the Great Northern’s St. Paul commissary. Waiting for them was the rolling restaurant that would be their home for the next seven days. It had come in on the train from Seattle earlier that day and had spent the morning at the Mississippi Street Coach yards, where its exterior was washed and all of its electrical systems, running gear, air lines and mechanical equipment inspected and serviced.

At the commissary, it fell to Roy and the rest of the crew to put aboard enough food and supplies for the entire trip. As chef, it was Roy’s job to make sure the hundreds of items that would be needed or consumed were inventoried and put away in their proper places.

This was no small task. A typical dining car was approximately 85 feet long. The dining room, seating 48, took up roughly two thirds of the car, leaving the remainder for the kitchen and pantry. Storage space was always tight.

The following morning, the car was switched into the eastbound train at St. Paul Union Depot, and Roy and the rest the crew were busy serving breakfast. Lunch followed.

They would have no rest until the train pulled into Chicago Union Station around 2:30 that afternoon.

They stayed overnight at a nearby hotel, but returned to the coach yard mid-morning to prepare the car for the luncheon service, which began when the train departed Chicago Union Station.

Ten hours later, as the Empire Builder made its Willmar stop, the diner closed and the crew settled into the dormitory car for a few hours sleep – but not for long. At 4:30 a.m., the third cook came back, opened the kitchen, made coffee and begin organizing things for the breakfast service, which began promptly at 6 a.m. Roy and the second cook came in at 5:30 a.m., as did the waiters and the steward.

Lunch followed at 11 a.m., with the first call for dinner at 5 p.m. The diner closed at 10 p.m. but reopened at 6 a.m. with breakfast served prior to arrival in Seattle at 7:30 a.m.

Layover in Seattle was short, just enough time to clean and inspect the train. Roy would have used the

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“Dinner on the Empire Builder,” courtesy of the Great Northern Railway, Byron Olsen collection. time to replenish supplies at the Seattle commissary.

The train pulled out of Seattle Union Station at 3:30 p.m. and the cycle began all over again. At 7 a.m., the morning of the third day, the Empire Builder was Roy E. back in St. Paul.

Flodquist Roy’s diner was switched out of the train, and he and the rest of the crew inventoried the remaining supplies and then headed home for a well-deserved rest.

Dining aboard the Empire Builder was a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Except for bread, and some sauces and soups, everything was fresh and prepared from scratch aboard the car, even pies.

Lyle recalls his father making 50 apple pies on one trip. The food was extraordinary. There was none of the frozen, prepared portioned stuff that you encounter today. Dinner offerings ranged from trout, fresh caught in Montana streams and put aboard the car at one of the local station stops, to mouthwatering steaks and prime rib, roast turkey and Great Northern’s special chicken pie. Service was on monogrammed china, with heavy flatware. Tablecloths were changed for each passenger. Dinner was by reservation with the steward, or one of the waiters, passing through the train to take them.

James J. Hill was no great friend of the passenger train, and, among western railroads, his Great Northern was no great player in the passenger business, but Hill demanded the best. And so it was that his son and successor, Louis Hill, and Great Northern President Ralph Budd, came to the St. Paul Union Depot on June 10, 1929 to dedicate the Empire Builder, a train that would carry James J. Hill’s brand into the 21st century.

Hill’s dining cars never made a cent, but for the railroad and the dining car employees like Roy Flodquist, they were a part of the passenger service and the company’s image to the greater world. In 1965, Ralph Budd’s son, Great Northern President John Budd described his passenger trains as “the window through which the public viewed the railroad.”

They were a source of pride, not profit – something we often find difficult to understand today.

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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CITY BUDGET

Council majority is out of touch In a Prior Lake American article Dec. 10 that highlighted the magnitude of the city’s tax surplus, Council Member [Vanessa] Soukup was quoted as saying that “it took many, many years” to accumulate the surplus.

Presumably she meant the many millions accumulated over “many, many years,” and not just the $2.5 million accumulated since 2008.

While it was probably not her intent, she confi rmed what most of us have known, that accumulating a large tax surplus to be spent at the discretion of City Hall has become a bad habit.

What’s scary is that Soukup apparently believes that the council majority of three (with guidance from the city manager) are the only ones endowed with the wisdom to spend our millions wisely. Soukup was quoted as saying “we want to make sure that what we do with it (the surplus) is responsible.” Soukup’s early support for spending $20-plus million of our tax dollars to move County Road 21 over a couple of city blocks provides perspective on her defi nition of “responsible.” Fortunately, the unanimous outcry from residents blocked that nightmare.

The article also mentioned that the dollars were needed to “prepare the city for the future” and to “maintain the big-ticket buildings the city has constructed within the last 10 years.”

It was City Hall’s version of preparing for the future that led to construction of an unneeded, oversized and overpriced City Hall that we will be paying for into the distant future.

This was not something residents wanted or needed, but something the city manager felt he couldn’t live without.

Finance Director Jerilyn Erickson attempted to justify the excessive tax surplus by saying that the city has to

be “flexible” because they don’t know how many snowstorms we will have or what the cost of fuel will be. Well I don’t know either, but I haven’t found surplus built into my Social Security check to allow me to be “flexible.”

Like the article headline said, residents want the council majority of Soukup, [Warren] Erickson and [Ken] Hedberg to “get real.” The idea that they alone with City Manager [Frank] Boyles know how to spend our money is getting to be a very old theme.

reputed to be the smartest guy on Wall Street, was an aggressive buyer of bonds, and look what recently happened to his company.

This group expands spending and becomes more aggressive in investing cash while the U.S. and the world are reducing both.

I’m convinced that if these three don’t start listening to what I believe is a large portion of the population, then my feeling is they should be removed from office.

Robert Peterson Prior Lake

Verda Russo Prior Lake

Council should be held accountable Big headline in the Jan. 7 American: “Sprinkler code repealed to boost economic development.” Wouldn’t a more appropriate headline be “Code repealed to permit a local business to receive tax-increment fi nancing”?

Either the code was too restrictive and should never have been enacted, or the council should not rescind it to fit some short-term desire.

A bigger story, in my opinion, is what three members of the council did related to the budget. I must have missed the fi nal approval of the budget report, so I’m relying on Michael Gresser’s letter to learn the gang of three enacted a 4.5-percent increase over last year’s budget, not last year’s spending. Last year’s spending was some $700,000 (or whatever they fi nally figured out was the fi nal number), so the budget is 4.5-percent plus $700,000 over last year’s spending number.

During the truth-in-taxation meeting question period, in an answer to a question, one of the staff responded they were going to be more aggressive in investing the millions that have been accumulated. Don’t they understand that there’s at least as much risk in buying bonds as stocks, even though the bonds are paid according to their terms? Jon Corzine,

TEACHER SALARIES

1-percent raise not enough The two-year agreement includes a 1-percent salary hike for district teachers, set to take effect in the 2012-13 school year. Teachers will not see a change in salary for the current school year.

I believe the agreement was insulting to teachers because the teachers are the ones doing all of the work to make sure the children in our community are getting the quality of education they need to succeed.

We have a dilemma in our school district. The people who vote in the School Board elections expect highquality education without investing in proper resources including teacher’s salaries. The board needs to invest in teachers and resources to make high-quality education possible. The salary hike for teachers should have been negotiated better. A 5-percent increase would have been more realistic instead of a meager 1-percent increase.

If people expect their children to have quality education, they have to pay taxes and encourage the School Board to give teachers the resources and salaries to perform their best.

Josh D. Ondich Prior Lake

Prior Lake City Council contacts MAYOR Mike Myser Phone: (952) 341-5932 E-mail: mmyser@cityofpriorlake.com COUNCIL MEMBERS Warren Erickson Phone: (952) 440-2171 E-mail: werickson@cityofpriorlake.com Kenneth Hedberg Phone: (612) 382-6143 E-mail: khedberg@cityofpriorlake.com

Guest columns and letters to the editor: Letters to the editor and guest commentaries stating positions on issues facing the local community are especially welcome but are reviewed by the editor prior to publication.

The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and clarity. We will not print letters of a libelous nature. Letters should be 500 or fewer words in length. Exceptions are at the editor’s discretion.

Deadline for letters is noon Wednesday before the Saturday publication date. Letters must contain the address and daytime phone number of the author, as well as a signature (except on e-mails). We prefer letters that are e-mailed to editor@plamerican.com. Editorials that appear on this page represent the institutional voice of the newspaper. Any questions or comments should be directed to the editor.

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Chad LeMair, owner of Above All Hardwood Floors and Carpet and Performance Construction, took home the

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Southwest employees recognized for 2011 efforts Southwest Newspapers recognized four employees on Jan. 6 for their outstanding work in 2011.

Lori Carlson was named the company’s 2011 Journalist of the Year in recognition of her contributions as editor of the Prior Lake American, one of Southwest’s community publications.

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A Faribault company that makes products that power the Super Bowl and other highprofi le events plans to relocate its operations and more than 100 jobs to Shakopee.

Trystar Inc., a custom cable and power solutions manufacturer, has a purchase agreement to buy 28 acres from Ryan Cos. along Highway 169 in the Dean Lakes development.

Plans call for a $15 million, 175,000-square-foot plant that integrates the company’s corporate headquarters, manufacturing and assembly operations.

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Trystar has nearly doubled to 140 full-time positions in the last couple of years, the Faribault Daily News reported.

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To go What: 2012 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, the nation’s largest outdoor pond hockey tournament. Players in six divisions will compete to have their names on the Golden Shovel.

Area native runs tech firm, pond hockey tournament

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When Justin Kaufenberg was a kid, his family would gather around the kitchen table. The theme of the family meetings was always the same: How to make dad rich.

His dad, Dave, had an entrepreneurial spirit but never hit upon his “golden idea,” said Kaufenberg, a 1999 Shakopee High School graduate. He did, however, plant the seed in his son.

So when starting a business meant knocking on doors from dawn to dusk soliciting clients for his painting business, Kaufenberg did it.

When it meant using his student loans to buy computer equipment for a college startup, Kaufenberg did it.

When it meant selling his duplex, canoe, even his clothes, and eating every meal from a 30-pound salami his girlfriend picked up from the Hormel Foods sample closet, Kaufenberg did it.

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Former Shakopee High School hockey player Justin Kaufenberg is where he always thought he would be – running his own company. Kaufenberg is also co-commissioner of the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, taking place this weekend in Minneapolis.

STARTING OUT For Kaufenberg, starting his own business was always a foregone conclusion.

During his sophomore year at the University of WisconsinEau Claire, the collegiate hockey player started a College Pro Painters franchise. He jumped in head first, purchasing equipment and hiring painters, all before he had his fi rst client.

So Kaufenberg hit the streets.

Every weekend, after playing a Friday-Saturday hockey series, Kaufenberg jumped in his car and headed back to the Twin Cities to knock on as many doors as possible.

It paid of f. By su m mer, he had 250 homes signed up, enough to keep his crew busy for six months — not bad for a colorblind kid who had never painted a house in his life.

“I learned more about sales and entrepreneurship than anything else I ever did,” he said.

But painting houses was just building capital for his next endeavor.

In his dorm, Kaufenberg met Carson Kipfer, a graphic-design

major from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Kipfer was doing freelance design and Kaufenberg understood numbers, so the two decided to start a custom-design business, Third North — named after their dorm wing.

The partners leased office space in downtown Eau Claire, maxed out their student loans and headed to the Apple Store.

“We didn’t have a dime, so we bought a computer and a camera and let our tuition lapse,” said Kaufenberg, a business economics major. “We figured we’d worry about everything later.”

The full-time students hired fellow college kids and arranged their class schedules to alternate time at the office. Kaufenberg, however, admits he rarely made it to class. He usually skipped and made sales calls instead.

“The one thing that made it attainable was a lot of what we were doing in the business correlated pretty well with the classes we were taking,” said Kipfer, describing how he handed in client work for school credit.

The painting business and Third North taught Kaufenberg

that success is about showing up on time, charging a fair rate and working harder than anyone else. There’s no magic bullet, he said; it’s about differentiating yourself from the crowd.

TST MEDIA In 2005, Kaufenberg and Kipfer started developing a web platform for amateur youth hockey associations. It took two years to create the NGIN (pronounced “engine”) software, which they rolled out as Puck Systems.

With only $500, their marketing strategy was, well, primitive. They jumped in Kaufenberg’s old jeep with a hole in the floor and hit every hockey arena in the Midwest using duct tape and 3M adhesive.

“That’s was our whole marketing budget, sneaking posters into bathroom stalls and brochures on the concession stands,” Kaufenberg said. “And it worked.”

Puck Systems had five youth hockey associations sign up its fi rst year, including its fi rst, Shakopee hockey.

At the time, former Shakopee

High School boys hockey coach Ed Loiselle was looking for a better, more user-friendly way to track stats and communicate with parents. Kaufenberg’s product hit the mark.

Soon, non-hockey associations were interested in Puck Systems’ platform, so they changed the name to TST Media.

In three years, TST Media has grown to 75 employees (it started 2011 with 35) and more than 2,000 clients. The company has advanced to realtime data, tablet-based systems, mobile applications and league management.

Among their clients are the National Lacrosse League and the Star Tribune’s Minnesota Hockey Hub. Shakopee’s youth basketball, baseball, wrestling and soccer associations all use TST platforms.

Kaufenberg anticipates another 100 percent growth in 2012. The company has positioned itself as a leader in sports technolog y at every level of play, Kipfer said. The advancement of technology has made the company valuable for larger leagues, such as semipro teams, college athletics and pro leagues, he explained.

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LIVESREMEMBERED Katie Marie Rose

Anita Margaret Busse

Philothea “Phil” O’Hern

On Jan.23, 1986 in Robbinsdale, MN, Katie Marie was born parents Brad and Jacki (Lundgren) Rose. She was the older sister to Alissa. Katie’s early years were spent in St. Michael, MN, were she excelled in her education. Later, the family moved to Shakopee, where Katie graduated from Shakopee High School in 2004. She attended Normandale Community College.

All throughout Katie’s life, family was always most important. Every Memorial Day and Labor Day, the entire family would spend the weekend at a resort, enjoying each other’s company. Katie loved fishing with her dad and grandpa, boating at family reunions, hanging out with her cousins and watching the beautiful sunsets. She enjoyed attending the state fairs with the cousins and shopping at the Mall of America with the girls. In her later years, Katie loved going out with friends, watching movies, and spending countless hours doing her hair, nails and makeup. In her free time, Katie loved to read novels, cross stitch and created beautiful beaded jewelry. Purple was her favorite color and treasured her shot glass collection that she received from family and friends throughout their travels. She had special love also for her four-legged friends, Minnie, Tasha and Stella.

For all of Katie’s life, she lived with Congenital Fiber Type Disproportion Myopathy (a muscular disease). Walking until the age of 10, she was later confined to a wheelchair.

Throughout her life, Katie created special bonds with the nurses and doctors from Children’s Hospital. A young woman of incredible courage throughout her life with health challenges, Katie was always known to look at the positive side of life and encourage family and friends in their endeavors. Katie loved and cared deeply for each person, she was everyone’s angel.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, Katie was called home peacefully with her family at her side, at her parents’ home in Shakopee.

Forever loved, Katie will be deeply missed by her parents, Brad and Jacki Rose of Shakopee; sister(s), Alissa Rose and Gen Westphal (honorary) of Shakopee; goddaughter, Tiffany Farnquist; grandparents, Ken and Dorothy Lundgren of Shakopee; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and devoted friends. Katie is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Beverly Rose; cousins, Jayme Hill and Jonathan Bartelds.

The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 until 11 a.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. The Rev. Scott Searl will officiate. Pallbearers for Katie will be her cousins, Todd, Ryan and William Rose, John, Brian, Eric Rutt and Brandon Bartelds. Honorary pall bearers will be Elle Rose, Sarah Bartelds, Jessica Lundgren and Tara Simanovich. Katie will be laid to rest at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake, besides her two cousins. Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Katie’s memory by the family.

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by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee Chapel.

Anita Margaret “Mitzie” was born Nov. 4, 1933, to parents Joseph and Bernadine (Lucas) Link. She was the second youngest of eight children. Mitzie (a nick name given by her father) spent her childhood years in Jordan, where she loved to attend her brothers sporting events.

Attending St. John the Baptist Catholic School through the eighth grade, Mitzie later graduated from Jordan High School.

While working at Continental Machines in Savage, Mitzie met the love of her life, Wilmar (Wimp) Busse. On Feb. 14, 1953 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church parsonage they exchanged wedding vows. Mitzie and Wimp were blessed with four children, Ken, Tom, Cindy and Dan. Living in Burnsville most of their life, they later retired to their lake home in Danbury, WI, where they spent many precious years together. Mitzie’s life changed when Wimp passed on March 17, 2005.

A life of service to the Lord and her family, Mitzie was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her family always came first. She enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, canning and making apple pie. In her free time, Mitzie loved to play flume, volunteer at church, travel and spend time with her friends at Lakefront Plaza in Prior Lake. Enjoying the interaction of people, Mitzie was a waitress, a daycare provider and a cook for the school. In her later years, Mitzie served lunches to the seniors twice a week at the Northland Community Center. A member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Cozy Corners Snowmobile Club, she was also a treasurer for the Lake Association and an active member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Funeral Committee.

A funny, loving, caring and a genuine wife, mother and grandmother, Mitzie, 78, passed peacefully in the presence of her family in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 at her home in Prior Lake.

Forever loved, Anita will be deeply missed by her loving children, Tom (Cindy) Busse of Burnsville, Cindy (Tim) Lois of Burlington, WI, Dan (Denise) Busse of Burlington, WI; grandchildren, Jenni (Andrew) Luu, Mike Busse, Marcus Lois, Kevin Lois, Mitchell Lois; brother, Larry (Marlene) Link of Shakopee; brother-in-law, John Oden of Fridley; sistersin-laws, Lorraine Link of Shakopee, Carol Pumper of Shakopee, Helen Link of Shakopee; many other loving relatives and friends. Mitzie is preceded in death by her husband, Wilmar; son, Kenneth Busse; parents; brothers, Donald, Joseph Jr. Cletus; sisters, Evelyn (Vince) Kanuit, Dorothy Oden, and Lavina Drakeim.

Visitation will be Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4-7 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the service at church on Sunday. The Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd., Prior Lake. Pastor John P. Vaughn will officiate.

Pallbearers for Mitzie will be Mike Busse, Marcus Lois, Kevin Lois, Mitchell Lois, Jim Thorsfeldt and Dave Thorsfeldt. Mitzie will be laid to rest next to her husband and son at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Prior Lake.

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by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel.

Philothea Theresa was born Jan. 26, 1919 in St. Benedict, MN, to Henry and Ann (Hartman) Deutsch. Phil married Eugene E. O’Hern Feb. 7, 1939 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in St. Benedict. They were blessed with two children, Eugene and Carol Ann. A resident of Prior Lake, Phil, 92, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at her residence at Key Stone Communities in Prior Lake.

Forever loved, Phil will be deeply missed by her daughter, Carol Ann Mattison of Burnsville; grandchildren, Michael (Oi) Mattison of Golden Valley, Scot Mattison of Eagan, Shawn (Cheri) O’Hern of Jordan, Rob (Heather) vanderHagen of Bird Island; great-grandchildren, Hailee, Coleman, Casey, Molly, Sarah, Madison and Roman; sisters, Dephine, Cleo Kubes, Sylvia (Don) Martz; many other relatives and friends. Phil is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene G. O’Hern; son, Eugene J. O’Hern; and great-granddaughter, Megan O’Hern.

Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 22 from 4-7 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder 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, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m., at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 4500 220th St. East, Prior Lake. Father Orlando Tatel will officiate. Pallbearers for Phil will be Scot Mattison, Shawn O’Hern, Rob vanderHagen, Roger Kubes, Dennis Kubes and Robert Hildreth. Phil will be laid to rest at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery.

The O’Hern family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel.

For current information on visitation and funeral arrangements, visit our website:

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Karen Schmakel Karen Schmakel, 67, of Askov, MN, former resident of Chaska, fell asleep in death, Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012, after a short pain free battle with cancer.

Survived by husband, Dale; sons, David (Tara), Jeffrey (Ashley), Terry, William; grandchildren, Tyler, Sophia (Paul Carlson), Gavin, Ryland, Devan and many brothers sisters, nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Talk will be given Saturday Jan. 21 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 13001 Lake Street Ext, Hopkins, MN 55305 at 2 p.m.

Kimberly S. Erwin Kimberly Erwin, 36, of Shakopee, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 at St. Gertude’s Health Center, Shakopee.

Kimberly was born in Shakopee, Sept. 29, 1975 to Patrick C. Erwin and Mary J. (Combs) Erwin. She was employed in the licensing department of Ameriprise Financial.

Kimberly was a 1994 graduate of Jordan High School and a 1999 graduate of St. Catherine University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She was a student pursuing a career in nursing. Kim found great pleasure in travel.

She is survived by mother, Mary Erwin; father, Patrick C. Erwin; brother, Patrick V. Erwin and wife Kayla; grandmother, Adelia Combs; aunts, uncles and two loving nephews.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan.15, from 2-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Jordan. Memorial service was held Monday, Jan, 16, 11 a.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Kasten was the officiant.

Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

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SCHOOL BOARD NEWS Student expelled from high school The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board approved the expulsion of a Prior Lake High School junior on Monday evening.

The young man will be expelled for a full calendar year due to violating District 719’s student zero-tolerance chemical policy.

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But this weekend, work at TST Media’s offices takes a backseat to Kaufenberg and Kipfer’s other passion — hockey — as the company hosts the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.

TST Media took over the championships in 2011 from founder Fred Haberman, another pond hockey enthusiast.

For Kaufenberg, who has been on hockey skates since he could walk, it was a natural fit.

Growing up in Shakopee, Kaufenberg started playing hockey as a mite. His dad was active in the Shakopee Youth Hockey Association, at one time board president.

But Kaufenberg’s real love of the game came outdoors at Holmes Street and Lions parks.

It was hockey as it should be, Kaufenberg said — fun, creative and fast.

That unstructured, freeflowing style carried over into Kaufenberg’s high school career. Loiselle recalled Kaufenberg begging him to use a Zamboni on the Lions Park ice, then jury-rigging the lights so they would stay on later. Kaufenberg, the Lions Park rink attendant during high school, practically lived in the warming house where he had a TV and bed.

Loiselle described Kaufenberg as a Tasmanian devil on the ice, a kid who never quit.

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Kaufenberg still plays open hockey Tuesdays at the Stillwater Ice Arena and skates on the lake behind his Marine St. Croix home. TST holds games twice a week at park down the street from its offices.

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Kipfer said TST runs the entire event on its web platforms, such as online registration, scheduling, calendar, standings, etc., making it a showpiece to promote its technology.

Running a big-time event means long days and hard work— something with which co-commissioner Kaufenberg is well familiar.

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POLICE CALLS amine. He was also arrested for giving The Prior Lake Police Department false information to a police officer. A responded to the following incidents MORE ONLINE 25-year-old New Germany woman in Jan. 4-18. This is not a comprehensive KEEP UP WITH the vehicle was also arrested for fifthlist of all incidents to which the departBREAKING NEWS degree drug possession. ment responded.

AND LISTEN TO POLICE, FIRE Suspicion Assault AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Jan. 10: Police received a report of Jan. 8: Police were called to Little CALLS 24/7 THROUGH OUR possible gunshots in the area of HighSix Casino, 2354 Sioux Trail, for a report ONLINE POLICE SCANNER AT way 13 and Dakota Street. Police were of a disturbance. After interviewing the plamerican.com/crimebeat unable to locate where the possible parties involved, it was determined that shots were coming from. a 43-year-old Northrop man struck a Theft woman. He was arrested for fifth-degree Jan. 4: A woman reported that she dropped her wallet on domestic assault and taken to Scott County Jail.

Jan. 13: A 28-year-old man from the 16800 block of the floor at Little Six Casino and that someone else picked Toronto Avenue was arrested for fifth-degree domestic assault it up. The case is under investigation as police review surveillance tape. after a woman he lives with told police that he struck her.

Jan. 7: A woman reported that she left her purse unatCriminal sexual conduct Jan. 6: A 17-year-old girl reported that she was sexually tended while she was at Mystic Lake Casino, and when she assaulted by a man the previous night while both were in returned, the purse was gone. Someone returned the purse Prior Lake. Neither party is from Prior Lake. The case is under to casino staff, but when the women went to pick it up, she thought that there might be some cash missing from the investigation. purse. The person who returned the wallet denied taking Disorderly conduct Jan. 11: Police received a report of a fight at Mystic Lake any cash from the wallet. Police are waiting on surveillance Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. Both parties were detained tape to determine if any money was taken from the when officers arrived. A 24-year-old Richfield man and an purse.

Jan. 9: A woman reported that a $700 laptop was stolen 18-year-old Eden Prairie man were both cited for disorderly from her vehicle while it was parked in the 2300 block of conduct.

Dakotah Parkway. She thought that she had locked the veDWI Jan. 11: Police were called to a disturbance involving an hicle, but there were no signs of forced entry.

Jan. 9: A woman from the 5900 block of Cedarwood Street intoxicated man and an intoxicated woman at a home in the 15200 block of Edinborough Avenue. The man left before reported that someone stole a cell phone charger, necklace officers arrived, but was later seen driving back and forth in and ring from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in her front of the house. The man was pulled over and arrested for driveway. The total loss is estimated at $1,480.

Jan. 11: The Verizon Wireless store at 6880 Boudin St. third-degree DWI and driving after revocation. His blood alreported that a man came in and looked at some phones, cohol content (BAC) was later registered at .11. then grabbed one of the phones on the display and ran out.

Mischief Jan. 4: Police received a report of a possible fight at The phone was valued at $719. The incident was captured Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway. The responding officer on surveillance video and the case is under investigation.

Underage drinking observed six or seven cars at the park, and after speaking Jan. 6: A 20-year-old Plymouth man was cited for underwith the occupants, the officer advised them to leave.

Jan. 11: A man in the 2100 block of Trail of Dreams re- age possession of alcohol while at Mystic Lake Casino.

Jan. 7: An 18-year-old Prior Lake man was cited for underported that someone put ketchup and mustard all over his age possession of alcohol and two 15-year-old Shakopee vehicle. boys were cited for underage consumption of alcohol while Narcotics Jan. 6: Police received a report of subjects smoking the group was at Mystic Lake Casino.

Jan. 14: A 19-year-old Chaska man was cited for undermarijuana at Mystic Lake Casino. No marijuana was found, age consumption of alcohol while at Mystic Lake Casino. and the subjects were advised.

Warrants Jan. 9: During a traffic stop on County Road 42 near Jan. 4: A 42-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested at Highway 13, a 22-year-old Minneapolis man was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession Mystic Lake Casino on a Scott County warrant for failing to of drug paraphernalia. His passenger, a 20-year-old Apple appear in court on a charge of having an open bottle of alValley man, was arrested and jailed for a driving after suspen- cohol in a vehicle.

Jan. 5: A 26-year-old Warroad man was arrested and sion warrant out of Blue Earth County.

Jan. 13: During a traffic stop at Mystic Lake Drive and jailed on a Roseau County warrant for the sale of methamWilds Path, a 41-year-old St. Paul man was arrested for phetamine after a traffic stop was conducted on Canterbury fifth-degree drug possession after police found methamphet- Road near Valley View Road.

FIRE CALLS The Prior Lake Fire Department responded to the following fire and medical calls Jan. 4-18: Jan. 4 Firefighters responded to a fire alarm in the 4300 block of Fountain Hill Drive at 1:40 p.m. It was a false alarm as a contractor working in the area had knocked off a sprinkler head.

Jan. 5 Firefighters responded to a report of natural gas in the 16300 block of Main Street at 12:59 p.m. The report was unfounded.

Jan. 7 Firefighters responded to: A request for mutual aid for a shed fire in the 2400 block of 220th Street in New Prague.

A medical call for a man possibly having a heart attack in the 7300 block of Creekwood Lane in Credit River Township at 12:42 p.m. The 88-year-old man was dead on arrival.

A smoke alarm in the 3500 block of 180th Street in Credit River Township at 4:29 p.m. It was a false alarm.

A carbon monoxide alarm in the

4400 block of Colorado Street at 9:09 p.m. It was a false alarm, and the carbon monoxide detector was determined to be faulty.

A fire alarm at a residence in the 20900 block of Pin Oak Lane in Spring Lake Township at 9:54 p.m. It was a false alarm that was set off by steam from a sauna.

Jan. 8 Firefighters responded to: A fire involving two vehicles in a commercial parking lot in the 16800 block of Welcome Avenue at 12:48 a.m.

The cause is undetermined but not believed to be suspicious.

A grass fire in the 21300 block of Mushtown Road in Spring Lake Township at 3:07 p.m.

A fire alarm in the 3000 block of 202nd Court in Spring Lake Township at 7:03 p.m. It was a false alarm, as burnt food set off the smoke detector, and firefighters were canceled en route.

Jan. 12 Firefighters responded to: A two vehicle crash on County Road 82 just west of County Road 83 at

10:41 a.m. The two vehicles collided head-on and two people involved were transported to the hospital by ambulance.

A request for mutual aid in the 9100 block of 13th Avenue in Shakopee for a house fire at 1:06 p.m.

Jan. 13 Firefighters responded to: A smoke alarm in the 3800 block of Raspberry Ridge Road at 1:04 p.m. It was a false alarm.

A report of a possible patient in cardiac arrest in the 2700 block of Limerick Street in Spring Lake Township at 7:03 p.m. Firefighters were canceled en route.

Jan. 14 Firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 14700 block of Carriage Lane at 6:34 p.m. It was a false alarm.

Jan. 17 Firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident at Wilds View and Wilds Ridge at 4:17 p.m. A 19-year-old Prior Lake man was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Both vehicles had to be towed.

DISTRICT COURT The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated.

John Dinh, 51, Shakopee, terroristic threats, a felony.

Three years probation, six days in jail, 80 hours of community service, anger-management counseling, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, no contact with victim(s), $300 in fines.

Louis Glen Edgell, 40, Shakopee, violation of predatoryoffender registration, a felony. Three years probation, provide DNA sample.

Michael Donald Hofmann, 19, Shakopee, driving while impaired (DWI), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines.

Allen Duane Nelson, 47, Brooklyn Center, DWI (refusal to submit to test), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 20 days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $325 in fines.

Kathryn Mathea Lily Nordhagen, 19, Shakopee, furnishing alcohol to a minor, a gross misdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: One year probation, $400 in fines.

Robert Earl Notermann, 22, Shakopee, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed:

Five years probation, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring, no possession of dangerous weapons, follow recommendations of evaluation, $300 in fines.

Jessica Ann Bloomberg, 20, Jordan, false name to police officer, a gross misdemeanor, and underage consumption, a misdemeanor. Two years probation, $860 in fines.

Kelli Ann Mechtel, 31, Carver, fifth-degree procurement of controlled substance by fraud, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, 30 days in jail, 80 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, complete after-care program (if successful, jail time vacated).

Christopher Gordon Jones, 52, New Prague, interference with 911 call, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 40 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $75 in fines.

Nicky Inpanh Chounlamany, 42, Apple Valley, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years probation, 80 hours of community service, random tests, $300 in fines.

Leah Naomi Holerud, 27, South St. Paul, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Not this one Lakers’ win streak ends to No. 4 Eagles

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN / REPRINTS AT PHOTOS.PLAMERICAN.COM

Prior Lake junior Alex Hart tries to score inside in the Lakers’ 54-53 victory over Bloomington Kennedy Jan. 17 in a South Suburban Conference game.

Poise and toughness Lakers overcome big early deficit for 54-53 conference win

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake boys basketball team showed some poise and mental toughness Jan. 17.

T he L a kers fel l b ehi nd Bloomington Kennedy 19 -4 early in the game, but battled back to avoid its second straight South Suburban Conference loss.

The Lakers (7- 6 overall) outscored the Eagles 32-24 in the second half in a 54-53 victory to improve to 4-0 on their home floor and 3-2 in the conference.

“Huge win for us,” Lakers coach Alex Focke tweeted after the game. “I’m very proud of the team.”

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Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of a 58-55 loss at Lakeville South Jan. 13 in a conference game. Both Kennedy and Lakeville South are Section 2AAAA foes.

Focke t we ete d t h at t he Lakeville South loss was a tough one, but his team had to move on and forget about it.

“We need to move forward, get better and stay together,” he tweeted.

Prior Lake had a huge challenge Thursday (results not available at press time) playing at No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Eastview (13-0) in a league game.

The Lakers return home Tuesday, Jan. 24 to face Eagan and stay at home Friday, Jan. 27 to face Burnsville in a pair of league games that start at 7:15 p.m.

In the win over Kennedy, senior Evan Kotchevar, junior Carson Shanks and sophomore Jon Sobaski each finished with 12 points to lead the Lakers.

Kotchevar gave the Lakers a spark off the bench in the fi rst half, getting to the basket and to the free-throw line to help the Lakers get back into

the game.

Prior Lake chipped away at Kennedy’s lead and trailed only 29-22 at the break, before taking over in the second half.

Seniors Jack Kaiser and Matt Dysthe each finished with seven points.

In the loss to Lakevi l le South, Sobaski led the Lakers with 17 points, while Kotchevar had 11. Shanks and senior Jack Harrison both fi nished with eight, while junior Nick Hart scored four.

Prior Lake led 32-31 at the break.

Through 13 games, Sobaski leads the Lakers 14.8 points per game, while Shanks is averaging 10.5.

The Prior Lake girls basketball team had its three-game win streak snapped against one of the favorites in Section 2AAAA. Fourth-ranked Bloomington Kennedy jumped all over the Lakers right from the start in their South Suburban Conference game Jan. 17.

Kennedy led 37-2 0 at the break en route to a 72-49 home victory.

Prior Lake fell below the .500 mark with the loss (7-8 overall) and dropped to 4-3 in league play, while Kennedy is 7-0.

The Section 2AAAA tournament doesn’t start until Feb. 29 and the field looks really strong.

It also includes No. 2 Edina (14-0), No. 5 Eden Prairie (12-2) and Chanhassen (12-3), along with Lakeville South (9 - 6), Bloomington Jefferson (5-9) and Shakopee (7-7).

The Lakers went into the Kennedy game on the heels of a 53-52 home win over Lakeville South Jan. 13 and a 55-50 win over Jefferson at home Jan. 10.

In the loss to Kennedy, junior Tiffaney Flaata led the Lakers with 14 points, grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds.

Senior Molly Simpkins had eight points, seven rebounds and four steals. Ninth-grader Shaye Barton had eight steals, while junior Deanna Busse had three.

In the win over Lakeville South, Simpkins made two free throws with 1.6 seconds left to give the Lakers the win. She was just 3 of 8 from the line going into those fi nal two attempts, finishing with 14 points and an incredible 10 steals, along with six rebounds and a team-high four assists.

Senior Alyssa Eschrich had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Flaata had six points and nine boards.

Barton also had six points, while senior Lauren Busse had five.

The Lakers have back-toback conference road games at Eagan Tuesday, Jan. 24 and at Burnsville Jan. 27. Both start at 7:15 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY

BOYS HOCKEY

Signs of life

Skaters seek higher seed

Goalie, center spark Lakers

PL splits pair of league games

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake boys hockey team is almost certain to be at home in the fi rst round of the Section 2AA tournament.

But just how high of a seed can the Lakers get?

Certainly not No. 1 – that will go to No. 5-ranked Edina unless the Hornets suffer a monumental collapse down the stretch.

Could the Lakers (9-6 overall) get the No. 2 seed? They could argue for it with a fi nish strong, plus earning a win at Burnsville Feb. 2 to split the season series. The Blaze (96-1) will likely have to falter down the stretch as well since its non-conference schedule is much tougher than the Lakers.

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

The Prior Lake girls hockey team relied heavily on sophomore goalie Lexi Brandt and senior center Michelle Jeurissen Jan. 17.

The Lakers earned a 2-2 tie at No. 10 Eagan in a South Suburban Conference game. One could argue it was the team’s most impressive game to date.

Eagan looks to be the top seed in Section 3AA with its 14-3-3 mark (8-2-2 in the conference). The tie puts the Lakers record at 4-14-2 overall (1-9-1 in league play).

Brandt was brilliant between the pipes, fi nishing with 52 saves, including seven in

Prior Lake senior Michelle Jeurissen had two goals in the Lakers’ 2-2 tie at Eagan Jan. 17. overtime.

Jeurissen scored both Prior Lake goals, one in the second period and again 2:33 into the third period to give the Lakers a 2-1 lead.

Eagan tied it up 2:23 after Jeurissen’s second goal, which is where the game stayed.

Sophomore Amber Galles and ninth-graders Brooke Baker and Lindsey Harris each had one assist.

Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of a 4-3 home win over Bloomington Jeffer-

son, which snapped a threegame losing streak.

The Lakers have just five games left before the Section 2AA quarterfi nals start Feb. 8, starting today (Saturday, Jan. 21) at home to Lakeville North.

Prior Lake’s final four games are: at Apple Valley (Jan. 24), versus Bloomington Kennedy (Jan. 28), at Burnsville (Jan. 31) and versus Lakeville South (Feb. 4).

Girls to page 10 ®

Chanhassen owns a 10-2 mark, but the Storm’s schedule is embarrassingly weak all around. Holy Angels (411), Bloomington Jefferson (2-10-2), Shakopee (3-12-1) and Bloomington Kennedy (3-11) are also in the section field.

The Lakers earned a dominating 6-2 win at Jefferson Jan. 14. Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of a 3-2 overtime loss at Eastview.

The Lakers are 5-3 in the South Suburban Conference, trailing Burnsville (6-1-1) and No. 4 Eagan (8-0).

And the Lakers faced Eagan Thursday (results not available at press time) on the road. Prior Lake is staying on the road today (Saturday, Jan. 21) at Lakeville North.

Boys to page 10 ®

SPORTS EXTRA

What’s on Tap for the Lakers BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 17: vs. Eagan, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 19: vs. Burnsville, 7:15 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 24: at Eagan, 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 27: at Burnsville, 7:15 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY Jan. 24: at Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

Jan. 28: vs. Bloomington Kennedy, 3 p.m.

BOYS HOCKEY Jan. 26: at Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

Jan. 28: vs. Bloomington Kennedy, 5:30 p.m.

WRESTLING Jan. 26: vs. Eastview, 7 p.m.

Jan. 28: at Bloomington Kennedy Invite, 9 a.m.

GYMNASTICS Jan. 24: at Lakeville North, 6 p.m.

BOYS SWIMMING Jan. 24: at Eastview, 6 p.m.

NORDIC SKIING Jan. 25: at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:30 a.m.

ALPINE SKIING Jan. 26: Meet at Buck Hill, 3:30 p.m.

DANCELINE Jan. 21: Prior Lake Invitational, 8 a.m.

Note: Prior Lake competes in the South Suburban Conference with nine other schools: Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville South, Lakeville North, Eastview, Rosemount, Bloomington Jefferson, Bloomington Kennedy and Eagan.

For more on the second-year league, go to www. southsuburbanconference.org.

Winter Sports State Polls GIRLS HOCKEY CLASS AA 1. Benilde-St. Margaret’s 2. Anoka 3. Minnetonka 4. Hill-Murray 5. Roseville 6. Edina 7. Elk River/Zimmerman 8. White Bear Lake 9. Lakeville South 10. Eagan

BOYS HOCKEY CLASS AA 1. Duluth East 2. Minnetonka 3. Maple Grove 4. Eagan 5. Edina 6. Benilde-St. Margaret’s 7. Eden Prairie 8. Moorhead 9. Wayzata 10. Hill-Murray

GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS AAAA 1. Hopkins 2. Edina 3. Wayzata 4. Bloomington Kennedy 5. Eden Prairie 6. Buffalo 7. Robbinsdale Cooper 8. Osseo 9. Roseville 10. Eastview

BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS AAAA 1. Eastview 2. Hopkins 3. Apple Valley 4. Lakeville North 5. Wayzata 6. Osseo 7. Eden Prairie 8. Minnetonka 9. Woodbury 10. Moorhead

WRESTLING CLASS AAA 1. Apple Valley 2. Albert Lea Area 3. Forest Lake 4. St. Michael-Albertville 5. Cambridge-Isanti 6. Coon Rapids 7. Hastings 8. Prior Lake 9. Owatonna 10. Shakopee 11. Centennial 12. Anoka

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

Facebook & Twitter Did you know Prior Lake High School sports are also available on two popular social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter.

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

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Gymnastics: Lakers win SSC triangular The Prior Lake gymnastics team posted its season-high score Jan. 17 in beating both Bloomington teams.

L ed by ju nior Bridget te Smith, the Lakers scored a 134.55, while Jefferson finished with 131.375 and Kennedy ended up with 88.525.

Smith had the top all-around score (34.3) between the three schools, while ninth-grader Angela Noer was second (33.7).

Smith also won the floor exercise with a 9.15. She was second on the uneven bars (8.675) and third on the vault (8.95).

Senior Jamie Stang won the uneven bars (9.0), while senior Morgan Sturm was second on the balance beam (8.225) and fi fth on the floor (8.525).

Noer ended up third on the beam (8.225) and the bars (8.6).

Seventh-g rader Kai ley Do bransky was fourth on the beam (8.15), while sophomore Tiffaney Harsted was fourth on the vault (8.475) and seventhgrader Alyssa Roberts was fi fth on the bars (7.625).

Prior Lake also competed in the Lakeville North Invitational Jan. 14, fi nishing 16th with a team score of 127.775. Northfield won the title (148.450), followed by Roseville (148.425) and Melrose (146.850).

Stang had the Lakers’ highest finish, taking 11th on the bars (9.225) out of 79 competitors, while Noer was 17th (9.050).

Noer also led in the Lakers in the all-around, finishing 29th (33.0).

Prior Lake will compete at Lakeville North in a conference dual Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Nordic ski: Laker teams on trails The Prior Lake girls Nordic ski team was second at the Martin Luther King Invitational Jan. 16 at Green Acres Recreational Area, while the boys team was third.

Both teams also competed in a 5.5-meter classical race Jan. 13 at the same venue with both teams taking fourth.

At the MLK invite, senior Alex Fasking had the Lakers girls’ best finish in the 5.5 mass start taking sixth (20:04.99).

She was followed by junior Amber Tieman (13th, 21:12.96), senior Megan Lundquist (16th, 21:26.24), sophomore Macy Violett (19th, 22:04.80), sophomore Tessa Rykken (21st, 22:11.40).

Eighth-grader Maria Berg and ninth-grader Kaija Ornes took second in the 4 x 100 sprints.

At the classical race, Ornes was 10th (19:50.18), followed by Fasking (11th, 19:54.99), Tieman (16th, 20:29.96), Lundquist (18th, 20:44.24) and Berg (23rd, 21:04.40).

For the boys at the invite, senior Ben Brockway was 15th in the mass start (18:06.11). He was followed by senior Brian LaFrance (16th, 18:09.46), senior Nate Vikeras (2 6th, 18:34.74), senior Adam Babcock (19th, 19:04.83) and junior Zach Dietz (20th, 19:15.52).

In the 4 x 1 spring, senior Connor Anderson and sophomore Mick Lundquist took fi fth.

In the classical race, Lundquist was 15th (16:37.71), followed by Lafrance (22nd, 17:14.46), Brockway (23rd, 17:25.36), Anderson (24th, 17:28.90) and Vikeras (27th, 17:44.52).

Both Laker teams are in action again Jan. 25 at Elk Creek Park Reserve at 3:30 p.m.

Alpine ski: Lakers are on the slopes The Prior Lake Alpine ski teams were in action Jan. 13 at Buck Hill in Burnsville. Junior Abbey Everson had the best finish for the Lakers, taking 11th in the girls race with a time of 54.51 on her two runs.

Eighth-grader Allie Zoeller was 32nd (63.73), followed by sophomore Karlie Chase (37th, 67.15), seventh-grader Sidney McCue (44th, 72.45) and eighthgrader A lex Schult in 45th (73.59).

For the boys team, junior Aaron Iwen led taking 25th (56.72). He was followed by Mark Iwen (36th, 59.13), Jake Siefert (37th, 60.45), Luke Everson (38th, 61.59) and David Derco (39th, 63.0).

Both Laker teams are in action again Jan. 26 at Buck Hill.

Officials at Elko Speedway have announced the dates, times and competing classes for the 2012 Spring Dirt Nationals. The opening action of the 2012 racing season will be held on Friday and Saturday April 20 and 21 and includes action in the UMSS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars along with the Elko Modifieds, IMCA style Stock Cars, Legends and Hornets on both nights.

The racing schedule for each night is the same with pit gates set to open at 2 p.m. and spectator gates opening at 5 p.m.

For competitors and crew members, a special two-day pit pass is available for $55 or $30 per day. Spectator tickets are available for $15 per day general admission or $20 per day for a reserved seat.

For directions or other event questions, feel free to visit the Elko Speedway website at www.elkospeedway.com or call the Racing Office (Saturdays only in the off season) at (952) 461-7223.

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Prior Lake sophomore Sean O’Neil went 3-0 at the Anoka Duals Jan. 14 to help the No. 8-ranked Lakers won two of three.

Getting focused No. 8 PL wins two of three at Anoka Duals

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake wrestling team is gearing up for the biggest month of the season – February.

T h a t ’s w h e n t h e N o .

8-ranked Lakers will look to defend their Section 2AAA title and get back to state tournament for a second straight year.

The Lakers took a 14-7 dualmeet record into South Suburban Conference match at Lakeville South Thursday and followed with a home match against New Prague the next day (results not available for both at press time). The Lakers are 3-1 in league duals, including a 44-14 win at Eagan Jan. 13.

Prior Lake also won two of three matches at the Anoka Duals Jan. 14, earning wins over Hudson, Wis. ( 5 3 -21) and No. 12 Anoka (32.27) and falling to Scott West (37-31), ranked No. 2 in Class 2A. “The health of the team is okay, but we some issues we are dealing with right now,” said Lakers coach Joe Block.

“But we should be good to go by mid-February when it really counts.”

At the Anoka Duals, the Lakers beat the Tornadoes for the second time this season.

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In the rematch, Prior Lake jumped out to a 23-0 lead after the fi rst five weights, getting falls at 113 pounds from junior Tanner Johnshoy (ranked No. 3 at that weight) and at 120 from sophomore Sean O’Neil.

Sophomore Blake Carlisle (154) and junior Ben Rock (11-0) each won by major decision at 126 and 132 pounds, respectively, while ninth-grader Dylan Sogge won 8-6 at 106 pounds.

Anoka won the next four matches, before the Lakers won again at 170 pounds. Ninthgrader Alex Hart earned a close 2-1 decision. Ninth-grader Rylee Streifel followed with a 5-3 win at 182 and junior Tim Schwanbeck sealed the win with a 9-2 victory at 195.

In the win over Hudson, the Lakers won six matches by fall – Sogge at 106, O’Neil at 120, Rock (ranked No. 7) at 132, junior Ryan Norton at 138, senior Matt Kahnke at 145 and Schwanbeck at 195.

Johnshoy won by technical fall at 113, as did Carlisle at 126. Winning by decision for the Lakers was sophomore

Luis Pinto at 220 (3-2), while senior Ross Larson won by major decision at heavyweight (13-3).

In the loss to Scott West, the Lakers led 13-0 after three weights, getting victories from Sogge at 106 (3-0), Johnshoy at 113 (9-0) and O’Neil at 120 (130). Senior Nick Fantetti earned a fall at 138 and Kahnke followed with a pin at 145 to give Prior Lake a 25-6 lead.

But Scott West won six of the last seven matches – four by fall – to steal the win. Pinto won by fall at 220 for the Lakers to tie the match at 31-31.

That left Larson (ranked No. 8) to tangle with Scott West’s Michael Kroells (ranked No. 1 at 220 in Class 2A). Kroells won by fall in the second period.

In the win over Eagan, Prior Lake won three matches by fall – Johnshoy at 113, Kahnke at 145 and sophomore Dahlton Felix at 160.

Also getting wins were: Sogge at 106 (3-0), O’Neil at 120 (technical fall), Carlisle at 126 (9-6), Rock at 132 (technical fall), Hart at 170 (6-0), sophomore Robby Schultz at 182 (9-0) and Larson at heavyweight (5-3).

Prior Lake is back on the con ference mat Thursday, Jan. 26 at home versus Eastview at 7 p.m. The Lakers are competing in the Bloomington Kennedy Invitational Jan. 28 starting at 9 a.m.

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Snowshoeing set at Clearly Lake Park Snowshoes have helped humans thrive in northern winters for thousands of years. On Jan 22, from 1 to2 p.m. at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake, you will learn the story behind snowshoes and why each region developed a unique design.

Plus, you can strap on a pair for an exhilarating guided hike through the snow-covered woods, while searching for animal tracks and practicing your technique. Equipment is provided.

Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call (763) 559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity No. 124601-00. This program is open to ages 18 and older.

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DNR warns of ice safety in warm temps Forecasted temperatures in the 40s across southern Minnesota add yet another reason to be careful if heading out on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“Ice thickness guidelines become unreliable once the temp gets above 32 degrees,” according to Lt. Cory Palmer, enforcement supervisor for the DNR. “Snowmobiles, ATVs and other vehicles should stay off the ice until temps drop below 32 degrees for at least 24 hours.”

Even if the ice seems thick enough, temperature and other factors such as currents, wind, water chemistry and wildlife can impact the relative safeness of ice.

According to Lt. Palmer, last week in Kandiyohi County alone, three ATVs went through the ice. He stresses that there is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.

Lt. Palmer suggests contacting a local bait shop or resort for ice reports on a specific lake and frequently checking ice thickness with an ice auger, ice chisel or even a cordless drill with a long wood auger bit.

For more: www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index. html.

Babe Ruth Baseball League is offered There will be a parent information meeting Jan. 17 at the Dan Patch American Legion in Savage at 6 p.m. regarding a Babe Ruth Baseball League for players 12 years old or younger.

The team will travel across the state with the opportunity to compete in the National World Series.

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Lakers fourth at true team

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake boys swimming team fell just short of qualifying for the Class AA State True Team meet.

The Lakers ended up fourth at the Section 3AA True Team Jan. 14, finishing with 877 points.

Rosemount earned the automatic bid finishing with 1,260 points, while runner-up Lakeville North (1,066) and third-place Lakeville South (962) earned two of the four wildcard spots available in the 12-team state field. The other two came from Section 6AA, along with the other seven section winners.

Prior Lake won four events with senior Kyle Robrock winning twice. He was tops in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 51.21 seconds and fi rst in the 100 freestyle (47.20).

Junior Alex Jenness won the 2 0 0 individual medley (2:03.61), while eighth-grader

The Prior Lake-Savage Hockey Association has scheduled Girls Hockey day today (Saturday, Jan. 21). There will be silent auction, vendor booths, customized jewelry and Laker sports apparel during the Prior Lake varsity and junior varsity hockey games at Dakotah Ice Arena.

The cost of admission is the charge for Prior Lake hockey games. For more info, contact Kristi at (612) 382-0758.

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Prior Lake eighth-grader Marshall Heskin took third in the 200-yard freestyle at the Section 3AA True Team meet Jan. 14.

Marshall Heskin captured the 100 butterfly (54.50).

Prior Lake’s 200 medley relay team of Robrock, Jenness, Heskin and ninth-grader Matt Anderson took second (1:40.11), while the 400 freestyle team of Jenness, Anderson, Robrock and senior Zach Kleist was third (3:23.57).

Prior Lake’s 200 freestyle relay of Anderson, Heskin, Kleist and sophomore Austin Nichols was fourth (1:34.78).

Meanwhile, Heskin also finished third in the 200 freestyle (1:51.82), while Jenness was third in the 100 backstroke (55.67).

Other top-10 individual fi nishes for the Lakers: Sophomore

William Bragg in the 200 freestyle (10th, 1:58.26) and the 500 freestyle (9th, 5:24.01), eighthgrader Craig Robrock in the 200 individual medley (9th, 2:11.97) and the 500 freestyle (10th, 5:25.34), Anderson in the 50 freestyle (7th, 23.77) and sophomore Carter Francis in the 100 breaststroke (10th, 1:10.10).

The Lakers followed with a 100-75 win at Bloomington Jefferson in a South Suburban Conference dual meet Jan. 17.

(Individual results were not provided by press time).

Prior Lake will return to the pool Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Eastview in a league dual at 6 p.m. The Lakers are 4-2 in conference duals.

In the win over Jefferson, the Lakers scored three goals in the second period to take a 5-2 lead going into the fi nal frame.

Senior Matt Crist scored 19 seconds into the period, while senior Thomas Vidmar and sophomore Jeff Pieper scored 2:35 apart later in the period.

Sophomore Dyl a n Zi n s made it a four-goal cushion with a goal 6:10 into the fi nal period. Zins and Crist also had fi rst-period goals for the Lakers, coming 3 : 59 apart after Jefferson took an early 2-0 lead.

Senior Kyle Miller made 29 saves in goal for Prior Lake.

Senior Kyle Krueger fi nished with three assists, while Zins had two and Vidmar, sophomores Jack Murphy and Connor Bump and junior Joey Kleven each had one.

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Sixth-ranked Edina (143-5) will be the No. 1 seed in the section, while Chaska/ Chanhassen (15-4-1) and Eden Prairie (9-9-3) look to be the next two seeds.

The rest of the field includes: Jefferson (10-9-1), Shakopee (8-12-1), Holy Family (11-7-2) and Kennedy (5-14-2).

The Lakers are likely looking at no higher than the No. 5 seed, depending on their fi nish.

In the win over Jefferson, sophomore Bailey Halstrom

In the loss to Eastview, the Lakers gave up the gamewinner 5:43 into overtime.

Krueger scored with 6:50 left in the game to tie it up at 2-2. Krueger also had a goal 45 seconds into the second period to give the Lakers a 1-0 lead. Eastview answered with a pair of goals to take a 2-1 advantage going into the third period.

Senior Derek Joh nson, Crist, Kleven and Zins each had assists for the Lakers.

Miller fi nished with 33 saves.

Through 15 games, Crist lead s t he L a kers wit h 2 6 points (12 goals, 14 assists), while Krueger has 15 goals and 10 assists. Johnson has three goals and 12 assists, while Murphy has four goals and 10 assists.

Prior Lake is on the road Thursday, Jan. 26 at Apple Valley at 7 p.m., before returning home Saturday, Jan. 28 to take on Bloomington Kennedy at 5:30 p.m.

scored the game-winner with 50 seconds left to play with senior Claire Clark and ninthg rader Keely Toten hagen assisting.

Totenhagen and Jeurissen each had second-period goals, while Jeurissen also scored in the fi rst period.

Harris finished with two assists, while Galles, ninthgrader Andrea Citrowski and senior Brittney Schulz each had one assist.

Brandt made 32 saves in goal.

Prior Lake and Jefferson split their two games this year with Jefferson winning by a goal (2-1) back on Dec. 2.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS

Suspected leader of heroin operation found

Alleged burglar found in California

Police believe they’ve caught the second man involved in a heroin trafficking operation between Minneapolis and Shakopee.

In December, investigators discovered an alleged heroin safe house in the basement of a Shakopee home in the 2000 block of Queen Avenue.

Authorities charged 24-year-old Armando Diaz-Gomez and later jailed 35-year-old Lauro Vincente Riera for videotaping courtroom staff during Diaz-Gomez’ drug hearing, allegedly at the bequest of the drug cartel.

In addition to a locked suitcase containing a handgun and approximately 3 pounds of heroin worth more than $600,000, police allegedly had found the photo of a man called “T” at the Queen Avenue residence. Detectives located an ID labeled Jose De Jesus Ortega-Mora of the same person at a Minneapolis apartment where DiazGomez also stayed with his girlfriend.

Diaz-Gomez told detectives a man named “T” was in charge of the operation.

In early January, Minneapolis police arrested 29-year-old Ortega-Mora for allegedly selling drugs.

When Shakopee police interviewed him, he allegedly admitted living at the Queen Avenue residence for approximately four months with two others, whose names he said he couldn’t recall. He allegedly admitted going to the house to get heroin and cocaine, which he would sell around the south metro.

Ortega-Mora, 29, was charged Friday in Scott County with fi rst-degree sale of drugs. An immigration hold has been placed on both him and Diaz-Gomez, whose bail is set at $2 million. Both are allegedly in the country illegally.

A career criminal allegedly burglarized the home of a deceased woman south of Jordan and was arrested the following month in California.

In October, a man reported that someone broke into the house, garage and pole barn of his late cousin, who lived on St. Benedict Road in Helena Township. The 67-year-old woman had died in April.

Numerous items were stolen, including furniture, collectibles and expensive tools. Their value totaled approximately $4,500.

Detectives discovered that a 38-year-old Chad Cicero Graham allegedly pawned a weed trimmer, a saw and other items from the residence at Excel Pawn in Shakopee. Graham also pawned items the same month in Trempealeau County, Wis., police said.

An e-mail alert was issued and the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin identified the pawn shop’s photo as Graham. A woman who had been with Graham was also identified.

In November, Graham and the woman were arrested in California and he was to be extradited to Illinois on an outstanding warrant.

Graham also has outstanding warrants in Iowa and Missouri for parole violations.

Graham allegedly admitted to the burglary in a phone conversation with a Scott County detective from his San Luis Obispo County jail cell in California.

He has been charged in Scott County with third-degree burglary and receiving stolen property. Both are felonies.

Shannon Fiecke

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Shimek and her board colleagues will be able to discuss and study issues without being held to the rigidity of the board meeting process, she said.

The board often holds 5 p.m. study sessions prior to board meetings to discuss a specific issue, such as the SS-9 forest, or to address a few different topics. District administrators are often present at these meetings, which are usually in the District Services Center’s professional development center.

The study sessions will be open to the public, though they will not be streamed online or broadcast on local television, which has been standard procedure for prior board study sessions.

The board will have its fi rst study session under the new

schedule at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, which Shimek acknowledged is “short notice.”

Should the board need to approve something on the record during an evening designated for a study session, members would move to the board room and open a regular meeting, which will be televised and streamed online. At the Jan. 23 meeting, board members will discuss the format for the study sessions as well as whether formal meetings will occur at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. – in the event the board must call a formal meeting on a study-session evening.

Moving to the study session/regular meeting format is something that board has eyed for awhile. The shift was listed on the School Board’s 2011-12 document, which the board approved at its Oct. 24, 2011 meeting, as part of a larger focus on evaluating the board’s committee structure.

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“We’re not really breaking new g round here,” Shimek said. “There are districts bigger than ours that do this. It can be done.”

She also said that the new meeting format will be subject to ongoing evaluation from board members.

“If it’s not working, we can change it,” she said.

In other board action: The School Board elected new officers. Lee Shimek is the board’s new chairwoman, a position she most recently held in 2009. She is replacing former chairman Eric Pratt.

Board newcomers Todd Sorensen and Stacey Ruelle, who are both in their fi rst School Board terms, will be the new vice chairman and clerk/treasurer, respectively. As vice chairman, Sorensen replaces Shimek while Ruelle replaces Mike Murray in the clerk/ treasurer position.

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A couple of inches of snow may hit, but no storms on the horizon

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Last week star ted and ended on the cold side but was mild over the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend.

For the week, temperJonathan atures were Cohen ab ove aver age again, but only by 4 degrees, and we did not break any high temperature records, though we did get close on Jan. 15. It was yet another much drierthan-average week, though snow fell every day but Jan. 15 and Jan. 16.

Looking back at December, it was a very mild one.

The last three weeks of the month were well above average in temperature. The monthly mean was 25.9 degrees, which was 7.8 degrees above my average and 8.9 degrees above the long-term average. The high was 48 degrees on Dec. 26, while the low was a very modest 1 degree below zero on Dec. 9. T his was my war mest December in 10 years and my third warmest in my 29 years here.

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Precipitation was 1.08 inches, which made it the fifth straight drier-than-average month, though this time it was by only .16 inches. It was .12 inches wetter than the long-term mean. Snowfall was only 6.5 inches, which was only 1.2 inches less than the long-term mean, 7.1 inches below my average and more than 3 feet less than what fell in December 2010.

The outlook is for the Arctic blast, which dropped the temperature to 12 degrees below zero by the morning of Jan. 19, to be short-lived as temp erat u res rebou nd to a bit above average by early next week. This will likely be the coldest day of the winter. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport missed, by an hour, setting an all-time record for the lat-

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est fi rst subzero reading as it reached 1 degree below zero by midnight Jan. 19.

Thus the record was tied, with three years of officially reaching Jan. 18 before temperatures hit below zero, most recently in the winter of 2001-02.

The next week should be a more active one, as a fairly major storm just misses us to the south before the weekend, but a couple of inches of snow could brush up to us. Then there is a chance of more snow

by Sunday and again by the middle of next week.

Major snowfalls appear unlikely, but maybe enough snow will accumulate, fi nally, for outdoor winter activities.

By Jonathan Cohen, Prior Lake observer for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District

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Low 8 5 5 17 18 2 -2

Dew pt. midnight 5 1 15 14 8 4 -12

4” soil temp 34 33 35 37 34 30 28

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Players seek theater volunteers Prior Lake Players community theater is looking for behind-thescenes volunteers who would like to be involved in theater, but not necessarily onstage.

Activities would include set construction and painting, lighting and sound, box office and lobby, and other duties. The work begins now for the March production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

For more information, call Joyce Arneson at (952) 447-4788 or e-mail priorlake_players@yahoo. com.

Volunteer with Relay for Life The Relay for Li fe of Scott County (American Cancer Society) committee is seeking new volunteers.

Attend a new-member orientation meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Caribou Coffee, 1361 Heather St., Shakopee.

Those who are unable to attend but are still interested in helping can contact: Brenda Stocker at (952) 758-3998 or bstocker@bevcomm.net; Erik Therwanger at (818) 58 4 - 5 3 3 5 or erik@ thinkgreat90.com; or Karen Kreuser at (952) 492-6486 or kkreuser@co.scott.mn.us.

Divorce-help clinic offered The Scott County Law Library is partnering with the Minnesota Justice Foundation, the Minnesota Bar Association, local volunteer attorneys and law students to offer assistance with fi lling out divorce paperwork.

A clinic is planned for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee.

Participants are asked to fill out a client intake form and register in advance. For more information and to register, call (952) 496-8713.

Citizens’ group to meet Jan. 31 Citizens for Accountable Government will have its 2012 annual meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Parkview Room at Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. The public is invited to attend as the group reviews its 2011 efforts and sets a direction for 2012.

The organization has been active in issues related to city management, including the County Road 21 proposal and city budget.

For more information, visit www.citizensforaccountablegovernment.org.

Adopt a pet on Feb. 4 Carver-Scott Humane Society volunteers will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Petco, off Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska.

Pets will include rabbits, kittens, cats, puppies and dogs.

All pets have been micro ID-implanted, vet checked, dewormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and ageappropriately 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.

Trapping course is Feb. 11, 18 The Minnesota Trappers Association and the Fish Lake Sportsmen’s Club will host a Furbearer trapping training course on Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 18, at the SCALE Regional Public Safety Training Facility, 17706 Valley View Dr., Jordan.

The course is required by the state of Minnesota for anyone planning to purchase a trapping license who was born after Dec. 31, 1989.

Advance registration is required by Jan. 28.

For more information, call Shawn O’Hern at (612) 240-8404.

Deadline The deadline for community happenings items for this section is noon Wednesdays.

For more information, e-mail editor@plamerican.com.

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

Paraprofessional gets emotional about her work

BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

L

ana Beam loves her job.

And judging from her “office,” the job loves her right back.

Beam is a special-education paraprofessional in the Prior LakeSavage Area School District, where she’s worked for 25 years – the last six of which have been at Twin Oaks Middle School. On the brick wall in the school’s resource room, the de-facto hub for Twin Oaks’ paras, are rows of messages from former students detailing how they miss Beam, how much she rocks and of course, her awesomeness.

It’s enough to make the Prior Lake resident cry, which she does when conversation turns to her favorite part of her job.

“My relationship with the students. After they leave, they come back ... It’s cool to see them walk in the room and they came to see me.

You form really close bonds,” she says before her face crumples in tears.

When her former seventh- and eighth-graders come back, after they’ve moved on to Prior Lake High School, Beam allows them to decorate and sign a brick of her office’s wall. Sometimes they invite her to their graduation parties once they leave the high school. That makes Beam’s waterworks flow again.

“That’s kind of my trademark, emotional,” she says, apologizing for tears trickling down her face.

“They’re just cool kids.”

As a special-education paraprofessional – though she tells the world her title is CEO of the resource room – Beam spends her days working with students who have learning disabilities. She provides additional instruction or sometimes simply “re-teaches” what they’ve learned.

“After teaching it for so long, you get to know the stuff pretty well,” Beam says. “I’d be a great seventhgrader.”

Aside from her daily charges, Beam also helps other students who come in periodically for help with tests and quizzes. Beyond the books, Beam serves as another strong adult resource for these students, providing emotional support during a sensitive developmental time.

“At this age, most children don’t feel comfortable talking to parents,” she says. “I think I’m a nonthreatening adult … The kids really go through some tough times at this age.”

It’s not only the students who take note of the contributions of Beam and her colleagues. Governor Mark Dayton has declared Jan. 16

“A lot of people don’t know what we do. I feel grateful that our staff recognizes us and appreciates what we do.”

Lana Beam Paraprofessional, Twin Oaks Middle School

through Jan. 22 as Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Twin Oaks staff members have gotten in on the act, greeting the paras each morning with treats. The resource room’s counter is heavy with trays of fruit, meat, crackers and cheese as well as coffee and pastries.

“What we have at Twin Oaks is everyone is treated the same,” Beam says. “A lot of people don’t, I think, know what we do. I feel grateful that our staff recognizes us and appreciates what we do … I don’t want to pin a rose on my nose, but I think what we do is important and it’s really nice that they appreciate us.”

Beam’s life outside of District 719 is just as fulfilling. She was raised on a farm in Decorah, Iowa and spent four years working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a fingerprint technician. She eventually found her way to Minneapolis and then to Prior Lake, where she’s lived for 34 years. Beam estimates that her home, which she shares with her husband Troy, is located only about five minutes away from Twin Oaks.

“I don’t know what it’d be like to drive in traffic,” she says. “I don’t want to know.”

Beam beams when she talks about her favorite role, as a grandmother.

“That’s the best part of my life,” she says.

Q AND A WITH LANA BEAM What are your hobbies?

I like to garden. I like to play with my dog, Abby.

What words or phrases would someone use to describe you?

Tenderhearted, funny, kind and caring.

What do you do to relax?

I like to curl up under a blanket and watch a movie. I like to watch Lifetime movies.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Whatever’s on. I like to keep up with what the kids are listening to.

They come in here with their iPods on and they keep me current. Some of those lyrics blow you away.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

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Lana Beam has been a paraprofessional in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District for 25 years. She’s been at Twin Oaks Middle School since it opened. She’s sitting at a desk in the school’s resource room, which serves as the hub for the building’s paras.

A para primer Schools districts employ paraprofessionals – known as “paras” – to supplement teacher instruction and provide additional guidance and support for students. Clueless on paraprofessionals? Twin Oaks Middle School specialeducation para Lana Beam offers up five things most people don’t know about her job: There are different types of paras. Special-education paras work with students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and have specific instructional needs. Nonspecial-education paras work with learners who do not have IEPs but still require additional classroom support.

Beam often feeds her students breakfast. “There are a lot of kids who come to school hungry,” she says.

Students from all kinds of backgrounds get help from paras. “There are a lot of different types of children in this community,” Beam says.

Beam goes above and beyond for her students. When one of Beam’s students was made fun of by her peers after coming to school “stinky and dirty,” Beam dried the girl’s tears and took her clothes home to wash them.

Beam is very close with her students. “I do genuinely care about each and every one of them,” she says.

Florida, to see my grandson.

If you could be president for a day, what would you do?

I would proclaim a National Smile Day, because everything is better when we smile or see smiles.

Do you know someone who would make a good Faces in the Crowd candidate? Call the editor at (952) 345-6378 or e-mail editor@plamerican.com.

Sidewalk salt: Tips for keeping our waters clean Where does sidewalk salt go after it melts the ice and snow on our driveways and sidewalks? This salty water flows into our ponds, wetlands, rivers and lakes through the storm drains and the grates along the curb.

Dan Miller, coordinator for the Scott Clean Water Education Program, a partnership of 10 local units of government in Scott County, shares the following information about keeping our lakes clean. Miller, along with others who share a common interest in our lakes, will contribute regularly to the Prior Lake Association’s Lakesmarts articles during 2012.

High concentrations of sidewalk salt (sodium chloride) in our waters negatively affect plants, wildlife habitat and water quality, including the water we drink.

This winter, we can protect our waters by trying these snow season tips: Use shovels, snow blowers, ice chisels and plows to remove snow

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and ice.

Use de-icers like sidewalk salt sparingly and clean up any extra.

If you still see crystals on the pavement, you have over-applied the sidewalk salt. Sweep up the extra and reuse for the next snowstorm.

Most sidewalk salt only works when pavement temperatures are 15 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.

One-half of a coffee mug of

sidewalk salt can adequately cover 150 square feet of driveway or sidewalk (about the size of a parking space). Use a hand-held spreader to apply the salt rather than a scoop.

Treat the pavement before a snowfall with liquid salt brine (23 percent salt mixed with water).

This reduces the bond between the pavement and the snow and makes it easier to remove the snow. You’ll also use less salt when using a brine.

The city of Prior Lake Public Works Department uses salt brine prior to a snowstorm. You’ll see the faint white streaks on some city roads up to a day before a snowstorm.

If you notice excess salt on a parking lot or sidewalk near you, talk to the property manager about improved methods.

Our lakes and rivers will freeze over this winter, but we still need to remember that what we put on our driveways and sidewalks will eventually end up in the nearest lake or river during mid-season thaws or

spring melt. Clean driveways and sidewalks mean clean water.

For comments or questions on these tips, contact Dan at (952)492-5424 or dmiller@co.scott. mn.us. For more information, visit www.scottswcd.org.

In other Lakesmarts news: Do you have a photo of Prior Lake that deserves mention? Send the Prior Lake Association your photos.

The association’s annual photo contest is underway; entries will be accepted until Feb. 28. Photos should be sent to P.O. Box 88, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Send non-enhanced 8 x 11 photos (they will not be returned).

The top three winners will receive $25, $50 and $100 prizes for their photos.

For more information on the contest and the upcoming Feb. 4 ice golf event, visit the Prior Lake Association’s Facebook page.

Check out the Prior Lake Association online at www.priorlakeassociation.org.

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americanslice COMMUNITY HELP AND SUPPORT 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.”

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 (952) 402-9123 or visit www. scottcountymn.younglife.org.

T.O.P.S. T.O.P.S., Take off Pounds Sensibly, meets at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the community room at Prior Lake State Bank, 16677 Duluth Ave. For more information, call June at (952) 454-6579 or Mikki at (952) 457-1306.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Co-Dependents Anonymous group support meets at 4646 Colorado St., 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.

PowerNet business Savage PowerNet, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanni’s, at County Road 42 and Highway 13 in Savage.

For more information, call Kelly at (612) 861-8300.

Overeaters Anonymous

Savage Network Plus

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.

Savage Network Plus, a Business Network Inter national group, meets at 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays at Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive.

The group of small business owners seeks to grow businesses by generating referrals for one another.

For more information, call (952) 440-5261 or e-mail bprimeau@summitwealthadvocates. com.

Emotions Anonymous

MONTHLY/ SEMIMONTHLY

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.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota provides support groups to help parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills.

Parent resource groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other.

The g roups meet weekly

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River, an organization that supports military personnel and their families, meets the first Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or emailing btyrsouthoftheriver@ gmail.com.

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 Alano, 4646 Colorado St. on the following days: Mondays: AA meets at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Fridays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m.

Saturdays: AA meets at 9:30 a.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. NA (Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m.

Sundays: AA meets at 10:30 a.m., the AA Big Book Study meets at 6:30 p.m.

All people in recovery are welcome to attend.

MOMS Club MOMS Club of Prior Lake (Moms Offering Moms Support) will have its monthly membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Harbor Community Church, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake.

To join the group or find out more information, contact Mandy Reinert Nash at (952) 226-2410 or Sharlene Czajkowski at (952) 447-1780, e-mail momsclubofpriorlake@yahoo.com or visit www.momsclub.org.

WyldLife Scott County WyldLife is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for middle school students.

The club meets every other Friday and offers a high-energy, interactive evening fi lled with games, fun and music.

For more information on the schedule and location, call Jennifer Schroeder at (952) 402-9123 or visit the website at www.scott countymn.wyldlife.org.

A handicapped-accessible Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to men and women takes place Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage.

For more information, call (952) 297-4777.

Winner’s Circle The Winner’s Circle Chapter of Business Network Interna-

Domestic violence Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women offers ongoing weeknight and weekday support groups for women who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

On-site childcare is provided. For location and more information, call (952) 873-4214.

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

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)

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Marine Corps League

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The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage.

F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.

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).

Suicide grief support A suicide grief support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St., New Prague.

The meeting location is the Jameen Mape Room. Enter through the emergency room doors; use the southeast elevators to the lower level.

For more information, call Sally at (952) 758-4735.

Mothers of Multiples Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples will meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley.

For more information, email info@mvmom.org.

Support for RSD/CRPS A support group for anyone affected by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage.

T he g roup encou rages a positive, caring group and has a variety of topics. The group is facilitated by Bonnie Scherer, but all members decide on all aspects of the meetings.

For more information, call (952) 457-7586.

River Valley Toastmasters The Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters will meet on the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.

The group now meets at the Prior Lake fi re station, 16776 Fish Point Road.

All visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (952) 447-4621 or visit www. mnrv.freetoasthost.org.

Widows and widowers Widows’ a nd 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.

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.

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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.

The Prior Lake American Legion meets the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., Prior Lake.

For more information, call Bob Roe at (952) 447-5811.

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F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Darren Kurilko at (952) 947-0323.

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Savage Unity AA

Prior Lake Parent Resource Group

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who has been trained to lead support groups.

A parent resource group meets on the fi rst Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The LINK Event Center, 2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake.

For more information, call NAMI at (651) 645-2948.

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Deadline is Wednesday at noon.

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BIRTHS MacKenzie Kyle and Leah ( Mumm) M acKen zie a n nou nc e t he birth of their daughter, Dafney Harper MacKenzie, at 7:33 a.m. Dec. 13, 2011 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina.

She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19¾ inches long.

Grandparents are Tom and

Minn.

Mirielle was born at 3:18 p.m. She was 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 inches long.

Reid was born at 3:34 p.m.

He was 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 19¾ inches long.

Grandparents are Craig and Becky Hudyma of Prior Lake; and Larry and Kathy DeMars of Maple Lake.

Sibling is Lauren Rose, 2½.

Paula Mumm of Prior Lake; and Richard and Ann MacKenzie of Roswell, Ga.

DeMars Ryan and Kristin (Hudyma) DeMars of Montrose, Minn. announce the birth of their twins, Mirielle Adele and Reid Michael, on Dec. 19, 2011 at Buffalo Hospital in Buffalo,

WEDDING Nelson-Kersting

Kjerstin Nelson and Nicholas Kersting

Kjerstin Erika Nelson and Nicholas Michael Kersting of Savage were married June 25, 2011 at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. A reception and dance took place at Canterbury Park in Shakopee; a honeymoon was in Jamaica.

The bride is the daughter of Don and Tami Nelson of Prior Lake. The groom is the son of Michael and Marleen Kersting of Prior Lake.

Grandparents of the bride are Gloria Erickson and the late Ronald Erickson of Montevideo, and Bill Selton and the late Lucielle Selton of St. Paul.

Grandparents of the groom are Clifford and Kathleen Kersting of Jordan, and Herman and Virginia Beuch of New Prague.

The maid of honor was Kayla Nelson, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kalli Jo Olson, Heather Rice, Samantha Bebeau and Heidi Grapevine.

T he best ma n was Jef f Beuch, cousin of the groom.

Groomsmen were Zachary Kersting, Jacob Kersting, Daniel Dunrud, Jon Simon and Zack Jeppsen.

Personal attendants were Jodi Beuch and Liz Neuman.

Ushers were Gavin Beuch and Taylor Beuch.

ENGAGEMENT Kelley-Vig Payton Lynn Kelley of Savage and Austin Bernard Vig of Prior Lake announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Kelley is the daughter of Donald Kelley of Savage and Patricia O’Neil of Bloomington.

She attended Prior Lake High

School and is a student at Metro State University.

Vig is the son of Charlie and Donna Vig of Shakopee. He attended Prior Lake High School and is a student at Normandale Community College.

A June 29, 2012 wedding is planned at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska.

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Lakefront Plaza resident Pat Reeves gives a hug to 4½-year-old Summer Wangerin, also of Prior Lake, on Wednesday morning. Summer gave Reeves a decorated pinecone as part of Little Saints Early Childhood Center’s caroling event. Summer and her fellow pre-kindergartners sang winter- and Christmasthemed songs for the residents before joining them for a midmorning snack.

Payton Kelley and Austin Vig

CHURCH NEWS

Register for school at St. Mike’s The Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave., will host registration for the 2012-13 school year at St. Michael’s Catholic School (kindergarten through grade 8) and Little Angels Preschool (ages 3-5) after masses on Jan. 28 and 29. Registration will take place in the Archangels Hall.

The Catholic school also will host an open house for kindergarten preparation for students through grade eight in the 2012-13 school year, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Drop-in tours are available; for private tours, call (952) 447-2124.

For more information, call (952) 447-2483 or visit saintmpl.org.

Living Hope Lutheran School, 8600 Horizon Drive, Shakopee, is now enrolling students in pre-kindergarten through grade four.

A registration and kindergarten roundup event is set for 6:30

Information provided here is offered as a service through this paper in cooperation with the Scott-Carver Association for Volunteer Involvement.

SAVI works to increase the effective use of volunteers to meet community needs throughout the area. Participation is open to individuals and organizations working in the volunteer sector in both counties.

Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities announces its newest program, Big Families, which engages a mentor in a relationship with a young person with a defined supplemental role for the mentor’s family. Contact: (651) 789-2490.

St. Catherine’s to host breakfast St. Catherine’s Church of Spring Lake will have a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.

The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and under, and $17 for a family.

The church is 6 miles south of Prior Lake on County Road 8, one mile east of County Road 23.

Friendship Church offers support groups

Register at Living Hope Lutheran

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31.

For information, call (952) 445-1785, e-mail lh@bllh.org or visit www.bllhschool.org.

New sessions of support groups have begun at Friendship Church. The list includes: Celebrate Recovery, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Prior Lake campus, 17741 Fairlawn Ave. This is a Christian support group for

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Online O li Church Ch h Directory Di t — place l your newspaper worship hi ad d on our online li worship directory www.plamerican.com. For more information call 952-447-6669

Prior Lake Baptist Church

Heart to Heart visitor: Make a special friend with a senior resident by visiting with them weekly. Flexible times. Training provided. Contact: Cathy at (952) 233-4484.

1026 E 205th St, Jordan (952) 492-2249 www.lydiazionchurch.com

Pastor Ron Groschel 952-447-2824

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m Sunday, January 1st

SUNDAY SERVICES

Morning Worship 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School/ Adult Bible Fellowship 10:40 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES

Join us for Family Worship Sunday Worship ..................................9:00 AM Sunday School ....................................10:15 AM Youth Group Meets Sunday 5:00PM - 7:00PM

7:00 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

L.O.R.D. Love Others Rejoice Daily

Home of Prior Lake Christian Academy (Preschool - 12th grade) visit us at: www.priorlakebaptist.org

Pastor Larry G. Kasten 952.217.1113 lzumc.pastor@frontiernet.net

Bible Study Awana Club (Oct. - Apr.)

Join us for Worship

Scott County Historical Society

St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehab Center

The People of the United Methodist Church Welcome You

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Administrative assistant: Complete administrative tasks such as mailings, answering phones, greeting visitors and more. Assist visitors in the research library and with public tours, as well as assist with maintenance of museum collections and collections records. Training provided, flexible schedule.

Event helper: Assist staff with hands-on activities at Kids Kraft programs, the last Saturday of each month. Training provided. Volunteer one, two or more dates. Contact: Kathy at (952) 445-0378 or info@scottcountyhistory.org.

those seeking healing from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Issues include addictions (such as drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, pornography, etc.) anxiety, grief, co-dependency, stress, various types of abuse and all other issues. For more information, e-mail celebraterecovery@friendship-church.org or call (952) 447-0546.

DivorceCare, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Prior Lake campus.

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. This group is led by someone who understands what you are going through and wants to help. For more information contact Ron Brist at ronb@ friendship-church.org or (952) 447-0532.

GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Feb. 2, Prior Lake campus. This is a weekly group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place to be around others who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. If you’ve lost someone close to you, GriefShare will help you to fi nd hope. For more information, contact Ron Brist at ronb@friendship-church. org or call (952) 447-0532.

8:45 & 10:45 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST www.htumc.org 16150 Arcadia Ave SE 952-447-2990 (2 blocks W. of Hwy. 13 on Dakota)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church LCMS

Growing in Faith, Living to Serve

Pastor Rance Settle County Rd. 42 & Pike Lake Trail (952) 445-1779

Sunday Worship 9:00 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 10:20 AM

952.230.2988

Seek, Share and Serve our Savior

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One block West of Cty. Rd. 21 on Cty. Rd. 42

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2491 www.stmichael-pl.org

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery available during 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Michael Catholic School Grades PreK-8 952-447-2124

We have a Worship Directory in each of these publications: Eden Prairie News Shakopee Valley News Chanhassen Villager Jordan Independent Prior Lake America Chaska Herald Savage Pacer

16840 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN faithlutheranpriorlake@yahoo.com

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Art-ic Circle Shake off the winter blahs at Art Shanty Project 2012

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

N

o one was more disappointed than me to learn that the Art Shanty Project on Medicine Lake took a break last winter.

Our record winter of ice and snow was ideal for this virtual art village on a frozen lake. And, more importantly, I was all revved up to once again shake my groove thing in the “Dance Shanty.”

I love the Dance Shanty.

The official artist statement about the Dance Shanty talks about “pushing the boundaries between artist and observer…the pursuit of positive personal and communal transformation…”

Blah, blah, blah.

What it doesn’t say is the Dance Shanty is essentially a backwoods dance club — something you might come across trekking through the Yukon with your dogsled.

At its best moments, the 10-foot-by-10-foot (I’m just guesstimating here) fish house is packed to the rafters — everyone jumping up and down, pumping fists in the air, singing, “I want to rock with you!” or “Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights when Suzie wore her dresses tight…!”

It’s my kind of place.

The Art Shanty Project is in its eighth year on Medicine Lake in Plymouth. This annual outdoor arts and entertainment event brings together downtown-type Twin Cities artists and suburban arts lovers. And let’s be honest, it’s something really fun and zany to do in the dead of winter.

Twin Cities photographer and Art Shanty Project cofounder Peter Haakon Thompson likes the idea of breaking out of the typical downtown art environment.

“It’s an opportunity to bring artists to new audiences who live outside downtown,” Thompson said. Besides, he grew up near Medicine Lake and thought it was an ideal location for an outdoor art event like this.

ICE FISHING FOR THE ARTY SET You don’t have to love ice fishing to attend. You’d be hard pressed to find an ice fishing hole, but the there are 20 ice shanties, each with a theme and artistic vision.

For example, this year’s lineup includes: The Naughty Shanty — Look through peep holes to view tiny, naughty scenes.

Not naughty as in “dirty” but naughty as in “who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?”

Not your average juried art show 2012 Art Shanty Project What: Twenty art shanties created by Twin Cities artists, providing interactive, whimsical, offbeat art and entertainment.

Where: Medicine Lake, Plymouth, Minn.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ART SHANTY PROJECT

The Art Shanty Project is all about the arts, entertainment and fun. Come as you are.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan.21-22; Jan. 28-29; Feb. 5-6.

Clubhouse on the lake

Who: Open to the public and all ages; free.

How: For directions, schedule of events, ice shanties and participants, go to www.artshantyproject.org.

Contact the Art Shanty Projects at info@ artshantyprojects.org or call the Art Shanty Hotline (612) 567-6844.

“It’s an opportunity to bring artists to new audiences who live outside downtown.”

A youngster peers out of an art shanty porthole.

Peter Haakon Thompson Art Shanty Project cofounder

Completely appropriate for all ages. The creators say, “Stay awhile and have a candy cigarette.”

Fort Shanty — Build your own fort using pillows, pulleys, ropes and more. Just like when you were a kid tearing apart the living room sofa. Enjoy snack time, nap hour and story hour while you’re there.

Capitol Hill Shanty — Why let the politicians have all the fun? Make your own pat, self-serving speeches, create your own ‘stache’ at the mustache station and heckle the suit at the podium.

Drop in for some bureaucracy.

Nordic Village Bridge — Hang with the trolls in the Concordia Language Villages’ shanty. Choose your culturally authentic Nordic name, meet the troll who lives under the bridge and choreograph your own dance to Eurovision songs.

Monsters Under the Bed Shanty — It wasn’t all in your head. Visit the giant bed and let out your inner monster in a monster-friendly environment.

Oh, and not to be missed, the Dance Shanty. See you there.

Why should ice fishing folks have all the fun?

The idea of holing up on a frozen lake, in a tiny shack with your friends, trading stories and more importantly, making up stories and art, intrigued Peter Haakon Thompson. Thompson is a Twin Cities artist whose main medium is photography.

About eight years ago, Thompson and his friends — many are artists — started talking about the whole concept of ice fishing shanties. Thompson admitted that for a non-fishing person like himself, he’d never been in one.

“I loved the idea of it being like a kid’s clubhouse where you hang out,” Thompson said. “And the backdrop is a beautiful frozen lake environment where it’s like free land for part of the year.

“Everything about it incorporated all the things I was interested in. I had some friends help build an ice shanty/ studio.

“The first year it was about having friends come by, and sometimes they’d invite their acquaintances. We did things like make a heart-shaped rink for Valentine’s Day. “I happened to mention it at an artist talk, and David Pitman [a local artist and blogger] got excited about multiple artists participating. It’s his energy that’s turned this into what it has become.”

The second year, there were 10 art projects including six ice shanties. The third year, the group’s board decided to limit the number of ice shanties to 20. The art on ice project took off, growing in popularity every year. After the 2010 Ice Shanty Project, the group took a hiatus to develop its mission and structure more fully. The group had applied for and received a grant from the Minnesota Regional Arts Council, to do strategic planning.

The renewed direction results in the Art Shanty Project taking place every other year and moving the event to other Twin Cities suburban lakes.

Unsie Zuege

All the art shanties and events are kid friendly, adult kids included.

As long as you’re here, make a confession.

Twenty art shanties of all colors, styles and materials are spread out over the frozen water of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, including this standout.

It’s standing room only in the Black Box Theater.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. INDIGENOUS Guitarist Mato Nanji fronts this blues-rock group that was born on South Dakota’s Yankton Indian Reservation. This program is part of the Take Five Tuesdays after-work concert series which includes a social hour with free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6 p.m. followed by the concert.

Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Cost: $20 Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 979-1100

2. ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Conductor Paul McCreesh and tenor Robert Murray will be featured in a program that will include Elgar’s “Serenade in E Minor for String Orchestra, Opus 20,” Britten’s “Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obbligato Instruments and String Orchestra, Opus 60” and Brahms’ “Serenade No. 1 in D, Opus 11.”

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 Cost: Adults $10-$25; children $5 Location: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie Info: (651) 291-1144 or thespco.com

3. GUITARISTS EXTRAORDINAIRE Guitarists Joan Griffith and Sam Miltich play the Brazilian styles of Samba, Bossa Nova, Choro and Baiao. Other selections include standards from Django Reinhardt and Cole Porter, along with original compositions. Griffith will play mandolin and the Brazilian cavaquinho. Guest vocalist will be Connie Evingson.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 Cost: Adults $18; students and seniors $16 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

PHOTO CREDIT SARAH RUBINSTEIN

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform at Wooddale Church Friday, Jan. 27.

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You can also send an e-mail to editor@plamerican. com. Deadline is noon on the Tuesday prior to publication. For information call (952) 345-6378.

Saturday

JAN. 21 BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Bloomington Theatre and Art Center announces “I Remember the 1950s,” a black-and-white photography exhibition in the Atrium Gallery.

Bloomington photographer Richard Thorud will present his black-andwhite photographs from the 1950s, a time he considers to be the “golden age” of photography. Prior to the reception, a digital Photo Scavenger Hunt will be at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with the City of Bloomington’s Winter Fete celebration.

Time: Opening reception 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21; exhibit runs through March 4 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org or (952) 563-8575

CANDLELIGHT SKI/WALK Participants are invited to ski or walk a candlelit-groomed trail through the scenic regional parks. Tractor-drawn hayrides through the park will also be available. Hot cider and s’mores will be available for all to enjoy throughout the event. Cross country ski rentals are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Time: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $4 per person; $15 per family; ski rentals – adults $6; children $5 Location: Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 466-5250

Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700

FIGURE SKATING CLUB Join the Burnsville MN Valley Figure Skating Club and Burnsville Learn to Skate in this event celebrating National Skating Month. Admission, rental, prizes and games are free.

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: Free Location: 251 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville Info: bmvfsc.org

WINTER BIRDS See winter birds as they visit the feeders for food, heated ponds for water and shrubs for shelter. Listen to the calls they make through the speaker system. Learn how to identify the birds that stay during the winter and learn where they find food. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

COMEDIAN SHANNAN PAUL Shannan Paul loves to laugh, and to share this love with her audiences.

Her storytelling and infectious smile will crack up even the most stonefaced curmudgeon. Shannan is a regular guest on local TV talk shows speaking on pop culture and diversity.

She can relate to just about everyone whether they be students, Sci-Fi fans, jocks or soccer moms. Comedian Benny Quash will open.

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $13 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

Sunday

JAN. 22 WOMEN’S SNOWSHOEING Learn the story behind snowshoes and why each region developed a unique design. Strap on a pair of snowshoes for a guided hike through the snow-covered woods. Equipment is provided. For ages 18 and up.

Reservations are required; reference activity No. 124601-00.

Time: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: $5

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he Prior Lake High School varsity, junior varsity dance teams will perform at 7 p.m. and B-squad B Saturday, Jan. 28 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at Prior Satu Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage. Cost is $3 for students and adults and free for ages 4 and

information, call (952) 226-8600. under. For more in

Monday

JAN. 23 PAJAMA STORY TIME Wear pajamas, bring a teddy bear and listen to stories and rhymes while enjoying a bedtime snack.

Time: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: GROUNDHOG’S ADVENTURE See the Lowry puppets put on a show. Explore activity stations together before the show and enjoy a hike on your own in search of winter happenings. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on your own after the program. For children ages 2 to 6 and their parents and/or caregivers.

Reservations required; reference activity 111303-04.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Cost: $4 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WINTER WILDLIFE SNOWSHOE AND EXPLORE Explore the wintry landscape along the Minnesota River in search of a variety of wildlife signs. This is a family-friendly event. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for use at no cost. The group will by led by Park Ranger Suzanne Trapp and will leave from the Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center. RSVP by calling (952) 361-4502. In the event there is no snow, the group will hike instead.

Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Tuesday

Friday

JAN. 24

JAN. 27

BIRD WATCHING TREK

ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Take a bird walk on the Wilkie Unit and learn about the birds that spend the winter in Minnesota. Search for birds that winter in Minnesota and the first migrating species of the year.

Birders of all skill levels are welcome.

Bring binoculars, a favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather.

Time: 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Cost: Free Location: Wilkie Unit, 7701 County Road 101 E., Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Wednesday

JAN. 25 NORDIC SKI JUMPING COMPETITION The Midwestern 4-Hills Super Tour comes to the Twin Cities to showcase international Nordic skiers from Norway, Finland, Poland, Canada and the United States. Heated viewing areas and concessions will be provided by the Minneapolis Ski Club.

Time: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Cost: $5 (ages 12 and up); on-site parking is $20 per vehicle Location: Bush Lake Ski Jumps, Hyland Park Reserve, 7850 Bloomington Ave. S., Bloomington Info: minneapolisskiclub.com

Thursday

JAN. 26 MARKING TIME: RITUALS OF LIFE AND DEATH This Scott County Historical Society exhibit will explore the cultural aspects of the rituals we assign to life’s benchmarks from birth to death.

The exhibit will open with an “Irish wake,” which will include music, stories and more.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 Cost: $4 adults; $2 students; free for SCHS members Location: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or info@ scottcountyhistory.org

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Conductor Paul McCreesh and tenor Robert Murray will be featured in a program that will include Elgar’s “Serenade in E Minor for String Orchestra, Opus 20,” Britten’s “Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obbligato Instruments and String Orchestra, Opus 60” and Brahms’ “Serenade No. 1 in D, Opus 11.”

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 Cost: Adults $10-$25; children $5 Location: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie Info: (651) 291-1144 or thespco.com

‘PETER PAN’ Children’s Castle Theater (CCT) is a community organization that allows children ages 5 and older and adults the opportunity to learn about theater through the hands-on experience of performing a full length production.

Time: 7 p.m. Jan. 27-28; Feb. 3-4; 2 p.m. Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 Cost: Adults $16; seniors $10; ages 10 and younger $8 Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640, childrenscastletheater.com or ci.lakeville.mn.us

mothers and active members of the Jordan community whose lives were cut short by cancer. There will be a raffle, silent auction and live music by the Rum Runners 8:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m.

The chili contest will feature prizes for best chili; chili will be served from 3-7 p.m. The bean bag tournament will feature $1,500 in prizes. All proceeds go to the Mar Adamek and Linda Stier Memorial Scholarship Fund and families affected by cancer.

Time: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: $10 includes all-you-can-eat chili, event entrance and chance to win door prizes Location: Cedar Ridge Arabians, 20335 Sawmill Road, Jordan Info: marlindamemorial55@yahoo.com

WOMEN’S WINTER ESCAPE Are you ready to laugh until your sides hurt? Local speaker Gaye Hanson will give an empowering presentation intended to change the way you face life’s challenges and trials. The event will include shopping, door prizes, treats and hot coffee.

Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake Info: (952) 226-0080; reserve spots at priorlakesavagece.com

SCHS KIDS KRAFT: ‘GROUNDHOGS’

CHILI FEED AND BEAN BAG TOURNEY

Gather up the kids and head to the Stans Museum for family fun. Listen to the story “Substitute Groundhog”

by Pat Miller and make a groundhog puppet at the Scott County Historical Society’s January’s Kids Kraft. Offered on a regular monthly schedule, Kids Kraft engages children through pictures, stories and hands-on activities for children 4-8 years old.

This program introduces children to museums, promotes reading, and incorporates fun, “old-fashioned” hands-on crafts that families can enjoy together.

Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: Free, but registration is required Location: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org

The third Annual Mar Adamek and Linda Stier Memorial includes chili contest, bean bag tournament, Harley raffle, silent auction and live music.

Mar Adamek (1956-2009) and Linda Stier (1964-2010) were wives,

No previous skiing experience is necessary for this learning camp.

Skis, boots, instruction and lunch are provided by USA ski team coaches.

COMEDIAN JOHN BUSH From John Bush’s childhood relocation from Hawaii to Minnesota to his UFO sighting in New York City, his thrill ride of a show is filled with rich characters, spot-on impressions and even a disgruntled squirrel.

Comedian Dean Johnson will open.

Time: 8: 30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: $13 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

Upcoming

LEARN TO SKI JUMP

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: $25 Location: Bush Lake ski jumps at Hyland Park Reserve, 8401 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: minneapolisskiclub.com (must RSVP)

BOOK CLUB FOR SENIORS Join a book club for seniors the first Tuesday of each month. February’s book is “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Time: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9783

EDINA REALTY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER Benefiting local charities that deal with homelessness, this event will feature spaghetti dinner, live music from Denny and the Dawgs, live and silent auctions, and prizes.

Time: 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 Cost: $10 (at the door or through Edina Realty agents) Location: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.

FISH LAKE SPORTSMENS CLUB CONTEST Participate in this annual fishing contest on Fish Lake and win cash prizes, plus special prizes for youth.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 Cost: $1 donation (on the ice or from club members in advance) Location: Fish Lake (off County Road 10 between Prior Lake and Lydia) Info: fishlakesportsmensclub.com

Ongoing ‘WOLF PACK’ SKIING GROUP The “Wolf Pack” is assembling for its second season of weekend skiing. Whether you are an expert, a beginner, or something in between, you are invited to join. Initially, the group will meet at Cleary Lake Regional Park. As the season progresses, they will ski at other parks and may add snowshoeing and hiking as alternatives to skiing.

Time: 6 p.m. Tuesdays Cost: Free Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: timbee205@yahoo.com or Tim at (612) 298-0851. For instruction and skiing on Tuesday evenings: michael@michaelscycles-mn.com or Stuart at (952) 447-2453

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TURKEY DINNER The Shakopee Knights of Columbus Home Association will sponsor a turkey dinner with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, rolls, dessert and beverages.

Time: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: $10 adults, $4 ages 3-10, free for ages 2 and under Location: Shakopee Knights Event Center, 1760 Fourth Ave. E. Info: (952) 445-5555

NOAH HOEHN Noah’s energetic and distinctive playing blends the sounds of new blues and marimba pop. Saucy harmonica and cool marimba are layered upon a foundation of acoustic grooves freeing him to sing and play at the same time. Noah is a winner of the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $15 Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville. mn.us

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Dancers from Prior Lake High School will showcase their moves on Jan. 28.

SERVING: CARVER, MCLEOD, SCOTT, WRIGHT & WESTERN HENNEPIN COUNTIES. Business owners interested in building your customer base – call us for more information.

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CAP AGENCY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

REEL BIG FISH

The CAP Agency, a private, nonprofit organization providing human services to families and individuals in Scott, Carver and Dakota counties, has the following volunteer opportunities available.

For more information about volunteering with the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, e-mail info@capagency.org or call (952) 496-2125. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or supervised by an adult.

Joshua Langhorst, 10, caught this walleye on Lake of the Woods on a trip over New Year’s weekend with his family.

The rest of the group hadn’t even gotten their lines down yet and he had already pulled in the first fish of the day. Joshua is a fifth-grader at Five Hawks Elementary School in Prior Lake.

CHORE Services Help with indoor and outdoor home maintenance for older adults so they can live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Seasonal and ongoing opportunities available. Great for community and youth groups.

Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.

Crisis Nursery Shakopee Licensed child care and foster care providers can provide short-term care for children whose families are working through a crisis. Experienced social workers/crisis response workers can help to answer calls from families.

Training and supervision is provided. Flexible weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call Jodi at (952) 402-9851.

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Food shelf driver Pick up donated food items from local grocery stores in Scott County one or two mornings per week. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.

Food support outreach Help individuals complete applications for a county-run federal program that helps lowincome families get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Or, attend local events to educate the public about the food support program. Training is provided.

Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.

Head Start Share your time and skills with this preschool program.

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

Senior nutrition Help to provide hot meals to seniors by volunteering as a Meals on Wheels driver or at a congregate dining site. Weekday mornings, flexible commitment.

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We Want Your Support!!

Here’s how it works: Jeans Day - a day when employees may dress for work in jeans. In return, the employee pays one dollar, which goes to area non-profit organizations.

Jeans Day is a way to raise funds for non-profits and at the same time boost employee morale. We like the idea of people of the Greater Southwest Metro area wearing jeans for area non-profits on the last Friday of each month. For the next year we are proposing the following non-profits: January Big Brothers Big Sisters – Starting something since 1904.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’ve been impacting the lives of children for over 100 years. And we’re just getting started. For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. And we have over a century of volunteers, donors, and advocates just like you to thank. More than 100 years later, Big Brothers Big Sisters remains true to our founders’ vision of bringing caring role models into the lives of children. And, today, Big Brothers Big Sisters currently operates in all 50 states—and in 12 countries around the world. www.bigstwincities.org

February River Valley Nursing Center – Mission: Serving vulnerable individuals and families in our community while promoting the leadership role of nurses. Vision: Compassionate and individualized health-related services and community resources are available to all. History: We grew out of the Carver/Scott Healthy Communities Collaborative in 2003. The 7 original partners all shared a concern for the uninsured and underinsured in Carver and Scott counties. As of 2008, there were almost 5,000 uninsured in Carver County and 11,000 in Scott County. River Valley Community Partnership is a tax exempt organization - 501 (c)(3). Our Unique Model: Our services are provided by Minnesota licensed Public Health nurses and bi-lingual Spanish translators/community outreach providers. www.rivervalleynursingcenter.org

March Minnesota Food Share – Each March, Minnesota FoodShare directs the March Campaign, the largest food drive in the state and restocks 300 food shelves across Minnesota. It recruits thousands of congregations, companies, schools and civic groups to run local food and fund drives to aid in the effort.

Minnesota FoodShare organizes a statewide media campaign to promote food shelf donations. It produces and distributes free promotional and educational resources for food drive organizers. It acts as a clearinghouse for cash donations and distributes the funds to participating Minnesota food shelves. Throughout the year, Minnesota FoodShare advocates on behalf of hungry Minnesota families with both state and federal lawmakers and educates the public about hunger in Minnesota. mnfoodshare.gmcc.org

April Autism Society of Minnesota – The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is an organization of families, educators, care givers, and professionals committed to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was established in 1971. AuSM has members throughout the state of Minnesota and the upper Midwest.

Mission: The Autism Society of Minnesota exists to enhance the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. AuSM seeks to realize its mission through education support, collaboration, and advocacy. www.ausm.org

May Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities – The Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities is the designated non-profit partner for the Regional Parks system. Your Donation supports ALL of the regional parks in the Twin Cities region. Parks in our area: Carver County Parks - Baylor, Minnewashta, and Waconia. Dakota County Parks - Lake Byllesby, Lebanon Hills, Miesville Ravine, Spring Lake, Mississippi River Trail, Big Rivers Trail. Three Rivers Park District (Hennepin and Scott Counties) - Baker, Byant Lake, Carver (Lowry Nature Center), Cleary Lake (Scott County), Clifton E. French, Crow-Hassan, Eagle Lake, Elm Creek (Eastman Nature Center), Fish Lake, Gale Woods, Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes (Richardson Nature Center), Lake Minnetonka, Mississippi River Coon Rapids Dam - West Nature Center, Murphy-Hanrahan (Scott County), North Mississippi, Noerenberg Memorial, Lake Rebecca, Silverwood (Ramsey County), Dakota Rail Trail; North Hennepin Trail, Scott County Trail, Southwest LRT Trails (North and South). www. regionalparksfoundationtc.org

June FISH (Families and Individuals Sharing Hope) – is a collaborative effort of the faith community, non-profits, service groups, local government and the business community. Their shared mission is to partner together to meet human needs so that individuals will be able to live healthy, transformed lives. Partnering together to match available and future services with individuals in need

during singular times of crisis or through longer times of need assisted by a mentor to achieve the goal of living a transformed healthy life.

July Life College – Minnesota Life College (MLC), located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a not-for-profit, vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders. Since 1996, MLC has been dedicated to helping our students make a successful transition to independent living and financial self-sufficiency. Our students are involved in a challenging vocational and independent living curriculum with an emphasis on “Real Skills for Real Life™.” Students have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. We give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to know in the real world. www. minnesotaLifeCollege.org

August Fruits of the City – Fruits of the City aims to capture fresh fruit that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to those in need. In 2010, we partnered with Second Harvest Heartland to glean over 23,000 pounds of fruit. Our goal for this year is to harvest 36,000 pounds of fruit. www. mnproject.org/food-FruitsOfTheCity. html

September Sobriety High Charter School – Our Mission: to provide adolescents recovering from alcohol and drug dependency a comprehensive, four-year high school diploma program in a safe, sober and chemical-free environment. Sobriety High Charter School is welcoming and supportive academic environment that is committed to sobriety, academic success, and personal growth. Our goal is to provide a safe, sober, and challenging school experience for students who share a commitment to educational achievement and personal growth. www.sobrietyhighschool.com

October The Wildcat Sanctuary – Our Mission - Provide a natural sanctuary to wildcats in need and inspire change to end the captive wildlife crisis. Our Vision - Help create a world where animal sanctuaries are no longer needed.

Who we are - The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in Sandstone, MN. TWS provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis. TWS is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a home for animals, not a zoo for people and is not open to the public. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition and exploitation, TWS allows all residents to live wild at heart. As a true sanctuary, we do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit animals. www.wildcatsanctuary.org

November Minnesota Adoption Resource Network is committed to the right of every child to a permanent, nurturing family.

Since 1980, Minnesota Adoption Resource Network (MARN) has been dedicated to the recruitment of adoptive families for Minnesota waiting children, advocating on behalf of adoptive, kinship and foster families, and maximizing opportunities for successful adoptions. Since we are not a child-placing agency, we can fully advocate for the children needing adoptive families.

To many, zero means nothing. At MARN, when it comes to children waiting for families, zero means everything. www. zerokidswaiting.org

December CAP Agency – CAP Agency - Organized in 1965, as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” movement, the agency began as the Scott-Carver Economic Council providing co-op farming programs, Head Start and Senior Citizen Centers to residents of Scott and Carver Counties. The CAP Agency expanded its service area in 1985, to include residents of Dakota County. The agency’s name has since been adopted to reflect this expansion. Now numerous programs strong, three counties wide and over 40 years old, the CAP Agency offers a varied menu of services in each county, and continues to grow and evolve to reflect its commitment to address the unmet needs of the community. http://preview.capagency.org

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outhwest Newspapers will promote Jeans Day and all the participating businesses in each of its seven community newspapers every month. We’ll provide you with Jeans Day stickers for your participating employees to wear. We also will give you “table tents” to explain to customers why employees are dressed casually.

Southwest Newspapers retains less than 10% of the donations to cover the cost of stickers, mailings and other promotional material.

Southwest Newspapers also donates all the ads placed in the paper promoting Jeans Day. In short, this program will cost you nothing.

It will boost employee morale. It will pleasantly unite all of the Greater Southwest Metro area for a worthwhile cause, and hopefully will raise lots of money for local non-profits.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Jennifer Sorenson at jsorenson@ swpub.com or 952-3456477.

Thanks, Jeans Day Committee

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Register for and tour Circle of Friends

Information, including registration forms and volunteer sign-up sheets, is at www.priorlakesavage.k12.mn.us/hs, under “general info – seniors.”

Parents can learn more about Circle of Friends Preschool by attending a tour and talk.

The hour-long events will be at 10 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 and 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Edgewood School, 5304 WestWood Dr., Prior Lake. Call (952) 226-0956 to register.

Registration for the 2012-13 school year at Circle of Friends Preschool begins Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Attend St. Paul’s waffle breakfast Middle-schoolers at St. Paul’s Lutheran School will host an all-you-can-eat Belgian waffle breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21.

Advance admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Admission at the door is $11 for adults and $8 for children. Kids age 5 and younger can eat free. Tickets are available at St. Paul’s.

Proceeds from the breakfast will help St. Paul’s middle-schoolers pay for their spring trip to Washington, D.C. Call (952) 447-2117 to buy tickets or for additional information.

The breakfast will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 5634 Luther Ave., Prior Lake.

Lock-in committee meeting is Jan. 26 Parents interested in helping out with the Prior Lake High School 2012 senior lock-in can attend the lock-in committee’s next meeting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 in room 125 at the high school, 7575 150th St., Savage.

Recycle lights at District Services Center The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake, has a holiday light recycling drop box sponsored by the Recycling Association of Minnesota.

Bring old or broken holiday lights, electrical cords, telephone cords and appliance cords to the District Services Center.

The program employs more than 200 people with developmental disabilities across the state of Minnesota and diverts tons of waste from landfi lls. The program will continue until the end of January.

Indoor walking track now open Prior Lake High School’s indoor walking track at 7575 150th St., Savage is available for public use.

There is no charge to walk on the track, which will be open through March 29.

Family walking time, which allows strollers on the track, is 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Children and strollers are not permitted during adult walks, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

No registration is required. Guests should sign in at the lower level of the high school and go across the walking track to the gym doors.

Date and times are subject to change based upon high school activities. No food or beverages, other than water, are allowed.

SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Board Chair Pratt, in the board room at the District Services Center on December 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Chair Pratt led the board and those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board Members Present: Anderson, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf, Student Council Rep. Chris Sticha Board Members Absent: Clerk/Treasurer Murray Administration Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Holmberg, Director of Human Resources Mons, Director of Business Affairs Cink In the absence of the board clerk/treasurer Murray, Chair Pratt appointed Director Anderson to serve as acting clerk/treasurer pro tem.

A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the agenda, as amended.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 Director of Business Affairs Cink reviewed the proposed 2011 levy payable in 2012 certification.

Cink reported that the proposed decrease was 2.75%. Cink also presented the 2011-12 final budget for board consideration.

The board opened the meeting up to questions and comments regarding the district’s budget and general comments about the district. There were 2 taxpayers in attendance.

The levy was set later in this meeting.

A motion was made by Lee

Shimek, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the revised consent agenda as follows: (on file at the district office) Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the following candidates for employment, as presented: (on file at the district office) Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the following leaves of absence, as presented: 1) Scott Berglund - Special Ed Teacher - HS (medical leave - November 22, 2011 - January 29, 2012) 2) Michelle Fischer - 5th Grade Teacher - FH (maternity leave - February 11-May 14, 2012) Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the following job description, as presented: • Health and Safety Compliance Monitor (N-118) Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the 2012-13 rates at the same level as 2011-12, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Lee Shimek, to adopt 2011 payable 2012 final levy certification, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the 2011-12 final budget, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Lee Shimek, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the 2012-16 transportation contract, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 - 0 Director of Business Affairs Cink presented a resolution and agreement with Commerce Bank.

Member Ruelle introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

RESOLUTION TO OBTAIN C O M M E RC I A L C A R D AC COUNTS Full resolution on file at the district office A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the 2012-13 extended day kindergarten fees as follows: Tuition cost of $2,835.00 per year, or $315.00 per month for 9 months Motion carried: 6 - 0 The Policy Committee presented the following policies for a first reading.

707: Transportation of Public School Students 708: Transportation of Nonpublic School Students 424: Evaluation of Probationary Teachers 427: Compensation Following Part Year Employment Second and final reading will take place at the January 9, 2012 regular school board meeting.

A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Lee Shimek, to adjourn.

Motion carried: 6 - 0 Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Tom Anderson, Acting Clerk/ Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, January 21, 2012; No. 7624)

Public Notice deadline for the Prior Lake American is at Noon on Tuesday for the following Saturday edition.

Faxes are not accepted.

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 in the professional development center at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake for a study session. As of press time, the board did not plan to convene for a regular

meeting.

T he s e s sion a gend a i n cludes: Welcome Board meeting/study session schedule Governance role and goals for 2012-13 Discussion of Laker Pride,

special recognition and Laker Showcase 2012-13 budget parameters and budget priorities Open enrollment at Prior Lake High School Policy discussion A. Policy 604, fi rst reading Other

Authors to visit local libraries in February In conjunction with the Scott County Library’s Winter Jackets: Winter Reading for Adults program, two free author presentations are planned: Aut hor G r e g B r ei n i n g , Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage.

Breining will talk about the joys of travel and camping in the north woods and read from his new book “Paddle North: Canoeing the Boundary Waters-Quetico Wilderness.” He’ll discuss wilderness conservation and provide tips about canoe camping. Breining

writes about travel, science and nature for the New York Times, Audubon and other publications. For more information, call the Savage Library at (952) 707-1770.

Author John Toren, Thursday, Feb. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the P rior Lake Librar y, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake.

Toren, author of “The Seven States of Minnesota,” will give a guided tour of our state.

With the aid of photographs and maps, Toren will share his insights into the geography, history and natural

beauty of the state’s rich and varied regions, from the pristine splendor of the Boundary Waters to the windswept beauty of the state’s western prairies, with stops on the I r on R a n ge, t he nor t her n bogs, the Mississippi blu f f country, and other interesting locales along the way. Toren has written three books and edited and designed over 100 books. For more information, call the Prior Lake Library at (952) 447-3375.

The presentations are free, and copies of the books will be available for purchase.

Planning Commission meeting canceled; workshop set for Jan. 23 In place of its regular meeting, the Prior Lake Planning Commission will conduct a workshop at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 in the Parkview Room at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St., to discuss the 2011 building permit report and current residential and industrial

available land.

The commission also will take part in legal training.

The next anticipated regular meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.

For more information, call (952) 447-9810.

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

952-445-7790

CLEANING

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952-440-WOOD (9663)

HARDWOOD FLOORS

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Experienced, Responsible, References. 952-361-6237 952-393-9534, Deanne Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates.

Aliene's Clean & Shine Home Cleaning. I'm hardworking, reliable, honest, bonded. 612250-4602 Expert Cleaning: I am a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. I use my own supplies & vacuum.

Very flexible scheduling. What works for you, works for me.

952-406-2478

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

952-469-5713 952-426-2790 www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com

Carpet & Vinyl Shop-At-Home Save $$

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952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com

952-758-2552

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)

We Haul Moving

Major credit cards accepted

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287

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

952-448-3761 No wall too small

S.R. PAINTING:

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

18 yrs. exp. Insured.

Commercial/Residential.

Interior/Exterior.

Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal.

Deck Refinishing.

Quality conscious perfectionist!

Estimates/Consultation

Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

#1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

39 years' experience.

952-447-4655

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal.

Serving the Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee area. Call today for a free estimate. 612-3859010 Dependable, on time. Flexible & efficient!

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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

UPHOLSTERY

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

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.

Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous

Why Wait Roofing LLC

SNOW REMOVAL

V

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Lic# 20609967

PLASTER/DRYWALL

952-474-6258

Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

952-445-4056

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

Schedule your Holiday & Winter painting now!

kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

Duffy’s

Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816

Very Reasonable Rates

ODD JOBS

Highland Home Services Inc.

ROOFING

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You Call - We Haul

FLOORING

952-461-4540

cell 612-418-2277

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CERTIFIED Home Inspections Radon & Mold Testing 952-994-4771 www.moldtesting.Pro

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Tax Directory Carver Tax Service Cathy L. Steigerwald, E.A.

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Ralph W. Bailey, CPA Tax & Accounting Services Weekend hrs. available

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2011 Tax Preparation Charges

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8782 Egan Dr., (CR 42) Savage, MN 55378

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Full-Time

Full-Time

Sales/ Marketing Outside Sales Rep Ditch Witch of Minnesota is looking for a motivated individual to fill a position supporting directional drilling customers with after market support products throughout Minnesota. Competitive compensation package, vehicle, medical, dental, 401K. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379. No phone calls please.

Mechanic Ditch Witch of Minnesota is seeking experienced technician with formal hydraulics and electrical system training. Computer skills are a plus. Benefits include: Medical, dental, 401K, disability & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379. No phone calls please.

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City of Eden Prairie 9-1-1 Dispatcher The City of Eden Prairie is recruiting for a 9-1-1 Dispatcher. This position is responsible for simultaneously prioritizing calls for service, determining effective resources, and responding within set policies and procedures. Two-year degree required; Four-year degree in related field preferred. Starts at $23.45 to $27.43/hr. Apply online at www.edenprairie.org.

Application Deadline January 27, 2012.

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TOP JOB Full-Time

Full-Time

Are you looking for a position with stability and growth opportunities?

General Equipment is now taking applications for a:

Painter/Welding Fabricator GES is a market leader in the Construction ad Aggregate Equipment business. GES has an opening for someone who would like to work for a growing company that grows with its employees. Check us out at genequip.com and apply.

Mail application ATTN: HR General Equipment & Supplies, 4300 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103 Email: human-resources@genequip.com

Full-Time

Full-Time

Service Writer Ditch Witch of Minnesota is seeking service writer for busy shop. Experience not required but is a plus.

Computer skills are required. Benefits include: Medical, dental, 401K, disability & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379. No phone calls please

Scott County Social Work Case Manager Developmental Disabilities

Experienced Truck Mechanic Due to our rapid growth and expansion we are looking for a professional, reliable mechanic to join our team.

Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc provides full service and repair of fire apparatus, ambulances and other emergency vehicles.

Technician's responsibility includes all aspects of onsite emergency vehicle/equipment repair, maintenance, and testing.

Job Requirements: Trade school & experience, personal tools, DOT Certified, current CDL. Preemployment physical and drug screen required.

Excellent Benefits: medical/dental/life insurance, premier ESOP retirement plan, 401K, uniforms, tool insurance, Holiday/Vacation pay. MondayFriday daytime hours.

Please visit our website for more information and employment application, www.eamservice.com.

TechniPac, a flexible packaging company, is hiring Experienced Machine Set Up Operators and Machine Operators for our manufacturing facility. Daily work includes setting up machines for new jobs, troubleshooting and adjusting equipment, completing paperwork, reading job orders and specs, maintaining a clean work environment, and inspecting finished product. Set up operators will also operate machines as needed. The successful applicant must have previous experience in set up and troubleshooting in manufacturing plus be detail oriented, dependable, and safety conscious. Experience with web presses is also useful.

For these positions, the applicant must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand or walk for 8 hour shifts.

Requirements include a solid work history and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Regular work hours are as follows: 1st shift: 6:45am to 3:15pm; 2nd shift: 2:45pm to 11:15pm; 3rd shift: 10:45pm to 7:15am; Monthly Saturday shifts and overtime required.

If you would like to apply for this position, stop by TechniPac to fill out an application or email your resume to hr@technipacinc.com.

TechniPac 31515 Cambria Avenue Le Sueur, MN 56058 Phone: 507-665-6658 Fax: 507-665-2870 Email: hr@technipacinc.com www.technipac.com EOE

SUGAR FACTORY WORKERS WANTED! Chief A Boiler Operator $24.00/hr plus day-one benefits including medical, personal time and flex $$.

Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands-on, equipment oriented environment. United Sugars has openings for nonunion, full time, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MN plant. These positions work a minimum of 8 hour shifts. There is currently a union lockout in progress.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma or GED and have a hold a Valid Boiler operator license and pass entrance testing, drug testing and criminal background check. Preferred candidates will have manufacturing or industrial experience, be able to work in an industrial setting, have a good work ethic and communication skills.

Apply online at: www.dohertyhrdirect.com Select Applicant Login Username: unitedsugars Password: applicant Hiring Manager's Email: chaska@unitedsugars.com Equal Opportunity Employer

We seek to hire an enthusiastic, dedicated, professional to provide case management and service coordination for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. MQs - Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in a human services related field and two years of professional social work/case management experience working directly with clients. QMRP is required. Strong preference for recent (w/in 12 mos) experience providing/coordinating direct services for persons w/DD. County DD experience; and bilingual abilities are also highly desirable. Valid drivers license is required. Hiring Range - $51,358 to $60,421 DOQ. Closing - 01/30/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or online at www.co.scott.mn.us.

EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's Work Together.

SUGAR FACTORY WORKERS WANTED! Maintenance/Mechanical Person

$ 20.75/hr plus day-one benefits including medical, personal time and flex $$.

Ag Power Enterprises Service Dept. now hiring Service Manager (Ag Dept.)

Diesel Engine Service Technician Lawn @ Garden Service Technician Please stop by for an application or forward your resume to: Ag Power Enterprises 1051 Old Hwy 169, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Or email to paulmurphy@agpowerjd.com See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds

ROUTE DRIVER Allied Waste Services seeks FT Route Drivers for residential routes in the Twin City area and suburbs.

WE OFFERExcellent pay Advancement opportunities Benefits-including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, long-term disability, shortterm disability, health spending account, dependent spending account, 401k, uniforms, paid holidays, personal and vacation time APPLICANT MUST POSSESClass B (CDL) license w/Air Brake Endorsement Excellent driving record High School Diploma or equivalent Stable employment history 1 year commercial driving experience Knowledge of Twin Cities area and suburbs Excellent communication skills Physical ability to lift 45+# repeatedly

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma or GED and pass entrance testing, drug testing and criminal background check. Preferred candidates will have manufacturing and industrial facility maintenance background, have hands on electrical experience be able to work in an industrial setting, have a good work ethic and communication skills.

Apply online at: www.dohertyhrdirect.com Select Applicant Login Username: unitedsugars Password: applicant Hiring Manager's Email: chaska@unitedsugars.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Graphic Designer/Multi-Media Specialist The excitement is building at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. We have an excellent opportunity for a Graphic Designer/Multi-Media Specialist. Responsibilities include develop and execute creative concepts for marketing and promotional materials. Design print advertisements, posters, backlits, signs, and collateral materials. Create billboard layouts. Output materials for media and print vendors to generate finished product.

Placement of all media. Update onsite plasma screens and daktronic boards. Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of design experience. Knowledgeable and highly skilled on a Mac platform in Adobe CS5.5; Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with preparing files for printer with proficiency in 4-color process. Large format printer experience preferred but not required. Creative portfolio demonstrating proficiencies in publication design and layout. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a very deadline driven environment. Excellent communications skills; ability to take a proactive approach to creative and cross-functional communication. Knowledge of Sales & Marketing principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling product and services.

We also offer an excellent benefits package: 401K, medical with flex plan, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, on-site daycare.

To apply, please send or fax your cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel P.O. Box 420 Morton, MN 56270 1.800.WIN.CASH ext. 8106 Fax: 507.697.8112 www.jackpotjunction.com

ASSEMBLY FULL TIME Well established medical device manufacturer located near 169 and Cty 83. Spot welding, soldering, harness assembly and testing finished product. M-F 84:30 $10.00/hour start with raise and benefits after 90 days. Fax resume to 952-884-1726.

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

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

Beautician & Nail Tech Openings- Busy Salon.

Commission or Rental.

FT/PT. 952-445-3300, 952-215-9904, Debi

DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE BEST!

The area's BEST Center has immediate openings for:

Aides, Assistant Teachers, at our Chaska location.

Ladybug Childcare Center 306 Lake Hazeltine Dr. Chaska Please contact: Chaska: Julie at 952-448-7202 Shakopee School District is looking for a full time custodian. Position is year round second shift during the school year and days during summer months. For full job description and directions on how to apply please visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us Skilled labor positions at steel culvert mfg plant.

1st and 2nd shift. Benefits available. Construction or Machine operator background preferred.

Apply on: Careerbuilder.com or in person: Contech 11155 Chaparral Ave, Shakopee, PH: 952496-1049.

Sales Positions TELEPHONE SALEScalling business owners nationwide from our Jordan office. Leads furnished. 9am-4pm. Earn up to $2000/ week. Call Vern Schwartz, 612810-8097

Part-Time

Full-Time Warehouse Full-Time We are looking for a new member to add to our team. Candidates are expected to independently perform general warehouse operations including, picking, shipping, packaging and inventory control.

Candidates must have strong attention to detail to ensure orders and inventory are accurate.

Must be able to handle heavy lifting, work well as a team player and communicate efficiently with others.

Starting wage: $10/hr Interested candidates should fill out an application at : Total Automotive Inc. 2431 Galpin Ct Ste 110 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Ph (952)448-7750

Part-Time Citizens State Bank of Shakopee has an opening for a PT

Teller position Approx. 20 hrs/wk, including evenings and Saturdays. Banking or office experience is preferred.

Please e-mail resume to alaina.boys@ csbshakopee.com Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Criminal and Credit background check performed

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, has a part-time opening in its housekeeping department.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: Cleaning bathrooms, collecting bed linens, making beds, dusting and similar tasks. Competitive wage. for more information, please contact Bro. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv., Director, 952-447-2182, ext. 11.

FT/PT Optician/Technician and PT front desk/ billing persons needed.

Experience preferredwill train right persons.

Crossroads Optometric 952-447-2020 KFC: Part time employment Servers Free uniforms, free meals, flexible hours.

Apply in person: Kentucky Fried Chicken 837 E. 1st Ave. Shakopee Le Bistro Tourville is Looking for Line Servers. Hourly wage based on experience.

Call 952-479-7397 or Come in 104 Pioneer Trail Chaska

The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Cook • Direct Support Professionals • Home Health Aides • Homemaker • Social Worker • Nursing Assistants

Position requires strenuous physical labor with 45+ hours per week in all kinds of weather. Candidate must pass DOT physical and drug screen as well as assessment for essential physical job skills.

If you are interested in joining our team, stop in and fill out an application, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Applications accepted through February 3, 2012.

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

Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands-on, equipment oriented environment.

United Sugars has openings for non-union, full time, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MN plant. These positions work a minimum of 8 hour shifts. There is currently a union lockout in progress.

Full-Time

9813 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v

Full-Time

Start the New Year with a new career at Ag Power Enterprises Service Department Service Manager (Ag Dept.)

Job Function: Responsible for safe, efficient and profitable operation of the service department. Advise and makes recommendations to the general manager with respects to the best interest of the service department. Responsible for customer and employee satisfaction.

Qualified candidates will have the following skills: 5+ years work related experience.

Previous management experience preferred but not required.

Ability to speak effectively one on one or before groups of customers or employees.

Ability to interpret department financial statements.

Working knowledge of computers.

Strong organizational skills.

Knowledge of agriculture equipment.

Be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs.

Diesel Engine Service Technician Responsibilities include: Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on agricultural equipment Participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge Perform diagnosis and repair in the field as required Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments Complete all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments Accounts for all time and material used in performing assigned duties Lawn @ Garden Service Technician Responsibilities include: Must be able to independently perform basic/complex diagnostics & service repairs.

Must be able to assemble/setup new equipment and attachments Must be able to diagnose both gas and diesel engines Must have electronic diagnostic ability Must be able to diagnose and repair hydrostatic systems and transmissions Must have computer skills This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding and challenging career. All inquiries can be kept confidential. Please stop by for an application or forward your resume to:

Ag Power Enterprises 1051 Old Hwy 169, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Or email to paulmurphy@agpowerjd.com

Part time Office Manager/Customer Service Representative for Farmers Insurance Agency in Shakopee.

Need excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft office, Outlook and QuickBooks. Insurance license helpful. Flexible hours, approximately 32 a week. If you are interested call 952-445-6170 Southwest Eye Care is seeking a PT scribe/receptionist for our growing Chaska office. Duties include assisting doctors with data entry/charting, scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering phones, insurance billing. Hours include and 1 evenings Saturday/month. Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

E-mail resume to: info@southwesteyecare.net or Fax to 952-466-3936 StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee and Chaska, weekend & weekday routes, and PT Sat/Sun Assembly positions (no driving).

For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com

Classifieds 952-345-3003

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Campers Travel Trailers

Motorcycles

Motorcycles Estate Sales

GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS

Boats/Motors

Estate Sale Shakopee, Saturday, 1/28, 8-4pm.

Sunday, 1/29, 9-2pm.

Many antiques, primitives, collectibles, HH and holiday decor. 2122 Heritage Dr.

Antique Sales

1998 Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900. or BO, NADA guide suggested $10,500.00, Jon 612730-8116

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com

Hydro Stream Vegas.

20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $6,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

Campers Travel Trailers

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

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

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition.

Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

or call 952-345-3003

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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Now Open!

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

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

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

Estate Sales

Estate Sales

ESTATE SALE- Building packed: car dealer/ collector. Auto memorabilia, tools, manuals & books, furniture, antiques. Photos & details atwww.salesbykevin.com Sat. 1/21, 9am-3pm.

Sun. 1/22, 10am-3pm, Mon. 1/23, 11am-2pm.

810 1st Ave. Shakopee

Estate Sale- of Dr. Abrams, famous doctor from Prior Lake/ Shakopee area. Sat. 1/21, 9am-3pm. Sun. 1/22, 10am-3pm. Mon, 1/23, 11am-2pm. 810 1st Ave., Shakopee (old Hardware store)

Cars

Need a Handyman? See the Odd Jobs Section in Services

$$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup.

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7 2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer.

507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

“Vintique”

Vintage Jewelry & Estate Finds Furniture, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes.

Thurs-Fri, 10am-5pm. Sat, 10am-4pm. 122 E. Main St. New Prague (former office, etc. bldg.)

612-968-4600

Sporting Goods

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

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

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

Cars

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1200. 952-4482015

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

Cars

1994 Toyota Camry 163k miles, 4 cylinder, 4 door. Maroon, 30 + mpg, sunroof, new brakes, good condition. $2750. 952-466-2129

Cars

2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $11,700. 952-215-5421

Trucks

Trucks

Sport Util Vehicles

1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6000 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, regular cab, long box, am, fm, cd. A/C electric locks, windows, good tires.

142,385 $4,700 612-237-9750

'10 Infiniti QX56, $35,000, Black Ext on Gray Leather, 5.6L V8, low mileage, pristine condition, loaded. 612486-2566

1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1999 Chevrolet Malibu, Blue 108K miles $3500 or BO call 952-496-1428

1993 Ford Ranger XLT. 215M. New clutch/ battery, 4 cyl, 5 sp. $1,300.

952-426-5657, Lou

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

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

2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292

Vans

Trucks 1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

Sport Util Vehicles

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804 2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, 5.4L V-8. Rear bucket seats, new motor. One owner.

Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 Ext Cab 4X4. $10,000. More at: daverub@att.net or call, text. 612-851-6728

Quit Idling.

1997 Ford Conversion, 244,000 well maintained miles, HD tow package, $1,200.00 OBO, lots new, email for details scottlacher@ hotmail.com 612-2107303

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12ga. 3 1/2" waterfowl loads, $150. 612-2408404 2 Ultimate Support speaker stands. Carrying cases included. $50.

952-933-4260 2009 Pottery Barn Teen Sleep and Study Loft.

For a full size mattress (mattress not included).

Expresso color in fair condition. $100. or best offer. 612-719-2412 4gb (2x2gb) ddr3, 1333mhz laptop memory. Never used, $45.

952-240-1025 AG Felicity bed and books. $120. for all.

952-486-9595 AKC, yellow lab, male.

Dew and shots done. $350. 952-292-7770 Albino Cockatiel, hand fed. 10 wks old, $100. b/o. 612-532-5660 Apple laptop iBook G3.

Latest OS excellent condition, $120. 612839-2933 Arctic Cat child's snowpants. Size 10, like new $40. 612-845-5324 ATV plow, 07 Moose 54" off 07 Canam, $300. 612-581-7904

Australian Shepherd puppy, 6 months, papers, shots. $200. 952451-5156 Baby's 1st year equipment. Diaper genie, nursing pillow, $30.

952-448-3494 Banjo with case, manuals and tools. $250.

952-226-4822 Brand new black G.E. Flat top 31X21 stove. $250. 952-368-9004 Brand new shower door chrome, white 72"x38". $25. 952-873-6610 Charles Woodson Jersey, Camo. New, large, stitched, $70. 952-4454473 Couch, coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamps, free. rkdpaulson@msn.com Desk, oak, roll top. Very good condition, $50.

952-445-3480 Dining table, Ethan Allen, two leaves, $100.

952-448-1184 Double stroller, Johnny Jump Up, Jungle Gym, $75. 952-448-3494 Electra Lazer 12000 DP power auger, new, gift, $300. 952-447-6315

Electric stove, almond.

Self cleaning, $90. 952226-4822.

Entertainment center (63LX70HX21W). Excellent condition!

Was $1000., now $150.

952-368-9004 Exercise bike, $50.

Steve or Paula 952-3689671 Fish house, 5x8, suitcase style, 4 hole, $160.

952-934-5196 Fishouse, one man, with auger, chisel & skies, $135. 952-2392362 Free couch, full-size, navy, white checkered, rips in fabric. 952-8903470 Free, 2 twin beds with headboards. 952-4031560 Gardner deluxe fish tape reel and winder. $15. 952-240-1025 Generator, 5hp, Honda 2500w. Good condition, $175. 952-445-7473 German Shepherd.

Black, male, 1yr, AKC. Pet, protection, $500.

952-873-6567 Love bird for sale. $20.

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Getzen, trombone with stand, cleaning kit, books. 4yrs, $300. 952448-5225 Glitz prom dress, fushia pink, sequins, Size 2, $275. 952-445-4473 Hoist, H100 weight machine, floor mat. Great condition, $275. 612801-4694 Ice fishing ice auger, Lazer 8", good blades, $15. 952-583-5716 Kirby heritage II with attachments, $50. 952445-7059 Kitchen table, wood, 6 chairs. 36x48 1 leaf. $50. 952-937-1383 LG Washer, Dryer all inone, no venting needed. $500. 952-492-3068 Mens XL black leather jacket. Excellent condition, $20. 952-233-2131 Natural finish table, 4 chairs. 2'x4'. Good condition, $30. 651-3369300 Oak bar stools.

Like new, pair, cash. $150.

952-402-9098 Piano, grand, excellent tone, painted black. Can deliver, $500. 952-4454177

Piano, Waltham, 1800's you move, excellent condition. $300. 612743-7706

Table, conference or desk, oak, 6'x3', $200.

952-937-1822

Puppy, 11wks, Shitzu mix male. $100 with shots, equipment. 952807-6253

Television element 40" 1080p HDTV still in box, $350. 952-237-2484

Rifle or shotgun, walnut stock, blanks. $10. b/o 952-239-2362

Thermos bottle, S.S. Unbreakable liner, 30oz capacity. New, $8. 952447-4961

Rocker cushions, 2piece set, ties. Beige, like new, $10. 952-4474961

Titan electric heater,like new, $20. b/o 952-2392362

Round table + table cloth 19+3/4"x26" both. $6. 952-403-1567 Sanitairere vacuum with attachments, $50. 952445-7059 Scrap booking table desk, 2 matching stools, $125. 952-492-2634 Sizzix, Sidekick Red with 20 cartridges, all for $50. 952-393-4790 Snow tires, Blizzaks 215/55R16, Mazda 5X114.3mm pattern. Excellent, $250. 952-5835716 Table, chairs, round, 40" across. 18" leaf, $150.

952-492-2142

Toddler bed, white metal frame, mattress, mattress pad. $40. 952-8903470 TV, Sony Trinitron, CRT 27”, $100. 952-4700180 Twin sheet set, new in package. Twilight color, $8. 952-403-1567 Typewriter, memory, spell check. Needs ribbon cartridge. Free, 952-447-2691 Yookidoo discovery dome playhouse, perfect condition. $25.

952-443-2409

ThriftMart Discovery Love bird for sale. $20.

612-532-5660

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MILITARY NEWS camp in San Diego on Dec. 2, 2011 after successfully completing 13 weeks of intensive basic training.

While in basic training, he qualified as rifle expert. Following leave, he will report

Pvt. Bryan J. O’Fallon, 18, of Prior Lake graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps boot

to Camp Pend leton, Cali f. for military combat training and then to his military occupation specialty school for helicopter airframe mechanics at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla.

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This classy black cat is looking to be your sweet new family member. She’ll keep your secrets and listen attentively. If Sheba knows you, she’ll hop into your lap and stay purring and kneading while you brush or pet her. She enjoys tummy rubs, scratching, petting, and being held or carried. Get out the interactive toys and enjoy the entertainment. When you arrive, 5-year-old Sheba will be at the door and follow you, wanting your attention.

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.

Libraries keep schedules full in winter Scot t Cou nt y Libra r y branches have a host of programs available for readers of all ages this winter:

at the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. (952) 707-1770

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Winter goes a lot faster with a good book or 10. Here’s a chance for adults to have fun with a reading program just for them.

Winter Jackets: Winter Reading for Adults runs through Feb. 29 at all Scott County Li-

Learn more about checking out free library e-books at information sessions. Registration is required and space is limited; call the library to sign up.

Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

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F e nci n g ( g r a d e s 2 -10 ) Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to Feb. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $79.

Tae Kwon Do Karate (ages 5 and up) Mondays, Jan. 23 to March 5, starting at 6:15 p.m. at Edgewood School, 5304 WestWood Drive, Prior Lake. Cost starts at $48.

Wiggles and Giggles (ages 3-5) Thursdays, Jan. 26 to Feb. 23, from 6 to 6:50 p.m. at Edgewood School. Cost is $39.

Outdoor Adventures (grades 2-5) Friday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway. Cost is $45.

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Ab Strengtheners for People with Back and Neck Discomfort Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $31.

Perfect Pasta Monday, Jan. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $49.

Women’s Wi nter Esc ape (women of all ages) Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School.

Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Microsoft Excel 2007 (intermediate) Mondays, Feb. 6 to 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $135.

Youth After-school classes are offered at all elementary schools.

For a complete listing, visit www.priorlakesavagece.com.

These classes are star ting soon: Kidcreate Studio – Cartoon and Funny Stuff (grades K-5), Young Rembrandts – Spec-

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Adults Just Once: Guitar for Busy People Monday, Jan. 23 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake. Cost is $34.

Real Estate Buying and Investing Monday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage.

Cost is $11.

Splash Dance ! Tuesdays, Jan. 24 to Feb. 23, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake. Cost is $50.

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ARMCHAIR TRAVEL TALKS The county libraries will host these free travel talks in January and February.

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