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BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board Member Eric Pratt may soon represent a legislative district instead of a school district.

Pratt, an 11-year veteran of the District 719 School Board, sent an e-mail to friends notifying them that he plans to seek the Republican endorsement for state Legislature.

He made his fellow board members aware of the plan around late December and early January.

Pratt has not fi led yet, nor has he decided whether he will seek a seat in the state Senate or the House of Representatives, due in large part to the uncertainty surrounding current statewide redistricting.

“Everything on this is dependent on what the Supreme Court comes back with as far as district lines,” said Pratt, a Prior Lake resident.

“The only thing I can anticipate is that Scott County will gain representation from the growth over the last 10 years. That’s what’s really hard about this. Nobody re-

ally knows what t hey’re r u n ni ng for, but you’ve got to be prepared for the caucuses.”

T ho s e l i n ger ing questions are why Pratt is taking this particular approach of “building some support Eric if the opportunity Pratt do es a r i se” a nd “talking to some friends and letting them know it’s something that I’m interested in and that I can be successful as a legislator.”

Pratt was the top vote-getter, with 19 percent, in the 2010 District 719 School Board election where he garnered his fourth term on the board. At that time, he called the victory “reaffirming” and stated a desire to “represent the views of the community in the way that they want them represented.”

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Dick and Laurie Haugen of Prior Lake cut a rug during Cajun night at Club Prior’s ongoing First Thursdays Danceteria series. About 40 people showed up for live music by the Doug Lohman Cajun Trio and basic instruction in Cajun dance. Set for the first Thursday of the month, March attendees will take on traditional Irish music and dance.

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Next stop on County Road 21: Arcadia project bids

BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

Bidding for contractors is the next step in the city’s Arcadia Avenue extension/County Road 21 project.

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Council members agreed to move ahead with plans to bid the extension, with construction anticipated in April.

City Engineer Larry Poppler said he hopes the project will be completed

by Lakefront Days in August. How-

ever, the city will have to figure out a way to field thousands of vehicles coming to Lakefront Park in July for the Lakefront Music Fest, which drew nearly 15,000 people last summer.

The $3.3 million project will make Arcadia Avenue the main access to

downtown Prior Lake, as eventually the city plans to put a median at Main Avenue and County Road 21, the current main access.

Council members also approved parking restrictions on County Road 21 between Main and Duluth

avenues, and on Arcadia Avenue from Colorado Street to the halfway point between County Road 21 and Dakota Street. Though parking never has been allowed along the county road, Poppler said a city ordinance is needed to qualify for state funding.

Legislators, educators talk about current session

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Rep. Michael Beard, Shakopee School Board Chairwoman Carla Shutrop, Sen. Claire Robling, Shakopee School District Superintendent Rod Thompson and Burnsville Eagan Savage School Board Chairwoman Paula Teiken (clockwise from left front) chat at the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District Services Center on Feb. 3, following a meeting between local superintendents, school board members and legislators.

Prior Lake’s District Services Center was a who’s who of local legislators and educators on the morning of Feb. 3.

The building’s large conference room corralled superintendents and school board members from the Prior Lake-Savage Area, Belle Plaine, Shakopee, Burnsville-EaganSavage, Jordan and New Prague Area school districts as they posed questions and volleyed concerns to state Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) and state Reps. Michael Beard (RShakopee) and Mark Buesgens (RSavage) during an approximately 90-minute gathering.

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Rod Thompson Superintendent, Shakopee School District number of education-related issues currently being discussed at the legislative level. Among them were standards for teacher evaluation and “last in, fi rst out,” the system that currently mandates districts to include seniority as a factor when determining teacher layoffs.

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SCOTT COUNTY

Administrator is target of investigation Outside attorney to look into employee allegations

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Scott County has hired an outside investigator to look into a complaint lodged by an unidentified county employee against County Administrator Gary Shelton.

At least two county commissioners have been interviewed by the investigator, an attorney who is unfamiliar with Scott County but came recommended by two labor-relations attorneys known to the county.

The investigation has been going on for six weeks. County Commissioner Dave Menden of Shakopee, who said he learned of the complaint “through the grapevine,” was unable to convince three board members on Tuesday to ask another county’s employee-relations department to oversee the case.

“It should be totally farmed out so that the end result, no one can say we controlled it in any way,” said Menden, noting that “some of the allegations could be quite serious” if proven true.

Scott County Board Chairman Tom Wolf, who approved the contract for the investigator, said he insisted it be an attorney unknown to the county.

But Wolf wouldn’t support Menden’s motion to hire another county’s employee-relations department to oversee the case.

Another county board would have to formally vote to take the case, and Wolf questioned whether Scott County would do this for another county if the roles were reversed.

“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere near this,” said Wolf.

“I think you’re asking for somet hi ng t hat no cou nt y

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Republican legislators have proposed what Robling called a “very contentious” bill to end this practice and give districts the latitude to base reductions on other factors.

“Educ ation Mi n nesot a makes it a nightmare,” said New Prague Area School District Superintendent Larry Kauzlarich of the process of trying to terminate a tenured teacher. “We get less poor teachers removed because of [tenure].”

Buesgens encouraged the superintendents and board members to leverage the discussions on tenure, even if they don’t yield new legislation.

“If nothing happens there legislatively, just the fact that we’re raising the issue and getting press and publicity, could be a tool for you folks at the negotiating table,” he said. “Think about how you can use that tool.”

Much of the discussion focused on funding and budgetary concerns, including the current 60/40 delay in state education aid – a product of the negotiations to end the state gover nment shutdown last summer – and the state’s anticipated $876 million surplus.

“The school shift, of course, made problems for you folks but it also made huge structural problems for the Legislature that very well may affect you folks in the future,” Buesgens said. “The money isn’t there.

We’ve got a slight surplus now, but if the economy doesn’t pick up now, we’re going to have huge structural problems.”

Beard proposed one solution to those hurdles.

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A legislative run is not the culmination of a lifelong plan for Pratt, he maintained, but rather a situation of right place, right person and right time – even though he has two years left in his current School Board term.

“I think serving on this board for 11 years shows if I were ambitious I probably would’ve pursued this much earlier,” he laughed. “This is just a decision that I’ve made fairly recently.”

B e c au se he h ad n’t se en any redistricting plans as he mounted his re-election campaign, seeking a legislative seat wasn’t on his mind in November 2010, Pratt said.

He acknowledged that campaigning for the Legislature would be “a huge time commitment” but said he hopes it will not interfere with his position

will take on,” ag reed Commissioner Jon Ulrich of Savage, who was afraid it would delay the process.

“A long delay is rea l ly unfair to the Gary person comShelton plaining and the person being complained against. There’s a cloud,” Ulrich said. “As long as it’s unbiased and fair, it should be handled as speedily as possible.”

Shelton – who is on a planned vacation – was absent from the meeting.

“What other county would even want to get involved if there is no precedent in this?” asked Commissioner Barbara Marschall of Prior Lake. “It will add time to the process and it’s already disrupting operations here. I trust the process.”

Assistant County Administrator Lezlie Vermillion, who called the Employee Relations Division “stel lar,” said al l county employees are treated the same under the county’s complaint process. If farmed out, “this would mean that any employee could question that process going forward,” she said.

But Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township joined with Menden, noting that when he was investigated recently for a possible conflict of interest in the way he handled a constituent matter (that of his sister-in-law), it was handed over to the Washington County Attorney’s Office.

“Here we have this person higher than I am and it waddles

here in Scott County,” said Wagner. “That Scott County even selected this investigator taints it.”

Vermillion noted the Wagner case involved a criminal investigation, while this matter is an employee complaint.

Earlier this year, Wagner and Menden attempted to fi re the county administrator, but were unsuccessful. There is no indication that the employee complaint is related to that effort. At the time, Wagner cited a distrust of Shelton and displeasure with the way Shelton talked about his personal finances, while Menden just cited a long list of grievances without naming them.

Employee Relations Director Jack Kemme said this is the fi rst time the county has hired a completely external investigator to look into an employee complaint. He said his role is only to provide the investigator with phone numbers and requested documents.

The County Board was instructed not to reveal the parties involved in the complaint at the board meeting.

However, under the state’s Data Practices Act, the county must reveal the name of an employee who is under investigation, according to media attorney Mark Anfinson, a consultant for the Minnesota Newspaper Association. But it can’t share details of the complaint unless disciplinary action is taken.

Although there is “no right or wrong” answer in this matter, Anfinson opined that it would not be unusual for a county to turn over an investigation of a high-level employee to another county.

“There’s nothing wrong with our budget that a 2.5-percent uptick in the economy wouldn’t fix,” he said. “My job in the Legislature is to make sure that we do no harm to the economy.”

Robling said she and her Senate Republican Caucus peers are evaluating ways to pay back the shifted education funds to districts, briefly mentioning the oft-discussed racino proposals.

Robling is the co-author of a racino bill that was introduced in the state Senate last week.

The topic of bullying elicited some heated reactions, coming on the heels of criticism of the state’s current anti-bullying law and a less-than-fl attering portrayal in Rolling Stone magazine of the Anoka-Hennepin School District’s response to student bullying.

Advocacy groups and politicians have suggested that Minnesota school districts need to create tougher policies to deal with bullying, with many superintendents at the meeting referencing North Dakota’s model – which mandates following up on and investigating reports of bullying.

“There’s a fear that it would take a lot of extra staff time because it’s so reporting-intense,” said Jordan School Board Chairwoman Deb Pauly.

District 719 School Board Chairwoman Lee Shimek raised questions of the extent the school district’s jurisdiction for bullying that doesn’t explicitly take place on school grounds, such as cyber bullying.

“Technology is one thing, but how far are we responsible?” Shimek asked. “We have parents who expect us to be responsible in their neighborhoods. Does it carry over into

the schools? Sure.”

“It should be the parents’ job,” Robling followed. “When they’re not in your care or in your charge, I don’t know how you can be responsible.”

Kauzlarich stood firm that he and his colleagues are stridently anti-bullying but that intricate policies “are not going to stop” bullying. Beard agreed and called bullying “the nature of junior high,” referencing studies that show that the majority of students are bullied or tormented. New policies are “just a peg to hang lawsuits on,” he added.

The districts represented at the meeting were across the spectrum in terms of ethnic and economic diversity, and much discussion was spent on how to close the achievement gap that separates white students from their peers of color. The discussion spun out into early childhood and family education involvement, English language instruction for students and families and integration aid (state money – currently under scrutiny – allocated to districts in order to desegregate schools).

“More important than the achievement gap is the op portunity gap,” said Shakopee School District Superintendent Rod Thompson.

Issues of transportation, free all-day kindergarten – which the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District recently put into place for the 2012-13 school year – and even the homestead market-value exclusion were also addressed. One comment got at the heart of the concerns aired that morning.

“We can’t pay for everything,” said Kelly Smith, superintendent of the Belle Plaine School District.

as a board member.

“The approach that I’ve shared with my colleagues has been ‘we’ll see,’” Pratt said. “If at any point in time, if I or they feel that I am not able to fulfill my duties to the board, I will step down, if I get the endorsement.”

Should Pratt get his party’s endorsement and subsequently gain election to the House or Senate, Minnesota School Boards Association rules dictate that he would have to abdicate his seat on the board.

“I hope no one sees that as me stepping away from the commitments I’ve made, but rather trying to take those same principles and apply them in a way that makes our state better and continue to represent the people of Prior Lake and Savage as effectively as I can,” he said.

The board would have to fill Pratt’s vacancy for the remainder of his term. Options to do so include having the board

appoint a former District 719 board member, brainstorm a list of candidates or select one particular candidate, hold a special election – a costly option, noted Administrative Assistant Martha Walz – or select the next-highest vote getter from the most recent election, who would be Rhonda Seefeld of Savage. Another option, one the board used in August 2010 when former member Dan White took over after Board Member Chris Lind resigned from the board, is for board members to interview interested applicants and appoint their top choice.

Pratt said he “didn’t think it was appropriate” to answer whether or not he had someone in mind to take his seat on the District 719 School Board.

“That’s for my colleagues to decide who they should be working with should it arise,” he said.

Shannon Fiecke contributed to this report.

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Lend your voice about importance of museums

BY FORD W. BELL AND KATHLEEN KLEHR

Visitors to the Scott County Historical Society are familiar with some of the highlights of our collection, such as a 1942 New Prague letter sweater, diplomas, discharge papers, wedding dresses and World War II veteran oral histories. But perhaps what you did not see on your most recent visit were children making groundhog puppets in our Kids Kraft program, which introduces children to museums and promotes reading.

You might ask, rightly, why a museum in Scott County might initiate such a program. It does not seem the “normal” museum fare. But the Scott County Historical Society does this because it is keeping with our mission of public service, a mission common to all of the estimated 17,500 museums across the country.

The Scott County Historical Society is not alone in this type of unexpected community service. Here are scenes you might witness in other institutions across America: The Alzheimer’s sufferer pauses in the middle of the gallery, looks around her at the paintings, then smiles and whispers words of delight to her companion, a museum docent trained in elder services. The art inspires memories, connections, a feeling of well-being.

The father, after months in prison, approaches his preschool daughter cautiously. He is hopeful, perhaps, of her acceptance and affection, but he is unsure of how she will react, or even if she will recognize him. The mother sits nearby, vigilant but silent.

There are others in the room with this shattered family – not prison guards or social workers, but museum staff trained in family therapy.

The Iraq War veteran, scarred mentally and emotionally from an experience that most of us cannot imagine, takes a stance before a painting in the museum. A therapist is at his side, ready to help him use the art to start a conversation and rebuild some self confidence, one step on the path back to reclaiming his place in society.

A lot of the public and the media, and a majority of elected officials, think of museums only as places that hang expensive pictures on their walls. Many do, expertly and to great effect. But for the past 20 years, museums have been doing more.

The American museum today is oftentimes also a school, a community center, a resource for livelong learning, even a town hall. Inner-city kids in Los Angeles go to a school at the

California Science Center for the kind of quality, hands-on science education that has long since disappeared from most public schools. Families in Long Island newly arrived in this country go to the Nassau County Museum of Art, where they learn language skills and literacy, using the museum’s collection as a teaching tool.

Children with autism and their families go to the Minnesota Science Center in St. Paul to work with specially trained museum docents.

Museum professionals are proud of the many kinds of community service they provide, and they think you should know about them.

But why should it matter, given all the urgent problems we face, nationally and globally? Because in the weeks to come, Congress will have to decide where and what to cut or de-fund.

The federal Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a rare government agency that has been praised by the Government Accounting Office for its efficiency and effectiveness, has been targeted as a cut, along with the National Endowment for the Humanities and that perennial political football, the National Endowment for the Arts.

Not that museums are heavily dependent on federal funding. Government support has been in steady decline for 20 years, down to a median figure of just 3.4 percent of annual operating budgets in 2008. IMLS funds for museums nationwide total $ 31 million. “Budget dust,” as one Congresswoman termed it. For that sum, the government got back $2.2 billion last year in educational programs created and delivered by museums.

Not a bad return on investment.

For these and myriad other reasons, we ask that you lend your voice to ours on Feb. 28. It is on that day that more than 300 museum professionals from all across the country will go to Capitol Hill to tell Congress about the valuable service their institutions are providing to their communities. We understand you might not be able to join us in Washington, but your voice can be heard nonetheless.

At the American Association of Museums’ website (www.speakupformuseums.org), you will find easy tools to enable you to let your elected representatives know how much you value your community’s museums. It’s time to let Congress know that museums are not only vital entities in our communities – they are our communities.

Ford W. Bell is the president of the American Association of Museums.

Kathleen Klehr is executive director of the Scott County Historical Society.

Teachers’ examples shine bright I recently attended a meeting with parents of children from various districts who are getting ready to enroll their children in either kindergarten or first grade.

They came prepared with some really great questions about the programs and teachers in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. The dialogue that came from that meeting has compelled me to share it with a wider audience.

We all know our teachers are the front line of our organization.

They are dedicated, hard-working and make a big impact on students each day. Delivering instruction has changed a great deal over the years. Today in our schools, every teacher is expected to differentiate his or her instruction based on each individual student’s needs.

That means tailoring the teaching style to help students who are highability, struggling in a certain area and everywhere in between.

Not only that, but the teacher must make sure he or she understands the way in which each child learns. At the same time, a teacher must engage students so they are willing to take in the instruction.

This is where their talents shine. In a classroom filled with students, this is no easy task, but our teachers make it happen every day.

Take Andy Martin, a Bridges Area Learning Center teacher, for example. He brings the arts into his classroom in ways that personalize learning for each of his students.

On a recent visit, I found Andy

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playing the piano (a keyboard he brought from home) to help his students concentrate during a math lesson.

At Jeffers Pond, LeAnn Weikle is known for her passion for literacy in her first-grade classroom. Her commitment to environmental education is contagious.

Hidden Oaks Middle School math teacher Kelly McDermott does not teach social studies, but she has taught her students the importance of service to others by getting them involved in putting together care packages for soldiers overseas. Her work over the years has earned her the title of VFW National Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Here in our district, we have our own Teacher of the Year celebration.

Each year, the Prior Lake-Savage Education Association chooses one

teacher from each school. These are exemplary educators who not only deliver an outstanding education to their students, but are known for work that goes above and beyond the requirements on behalf of their students and families. This year’s Teacher of the Year honorees include: Emily Albrecht, Hidden Oaks; Melanie Anderson, Glendale; Candi Clausen, Five Hawks; Mike Koppang, Jeffers Pond; Lisa Manders, WestWood; Sue Matthews, Redtail Ridge; Dorothy Nicholas, Prior Lake High School; Michele Perkins, Grainwood; Michelle Prosen, Edgewood School; and Emily Quinn, Twin Oaks.

A Teacher of the Year celebration will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at Twin Oaks Middle School. This is a great opportunity to celebrate all Prior Lake-Savage area teachers. The public is invited to join us for this special occasion.

There are many more examples of teachers who are doing good work and making a big impact on student learning. They are the reasons parents come to us and want to learn more about our schools and the E-12 experience.

Thank you to all of our teachers who daily make a difference in our schools and our community.

Sue Ann Gruver is the superintendent of the Prior Lake/ Savage Area School District. She can be reached at (952) 226-0000 or sgruver@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLITICS

Kline: Oil in his eyes?

Republican Rep. John Kline held a rare town hall meeting in Shakopee on Jan. 30. The audience was, he said, “too well-educated” as they asked him questions he either couldn’t answer or wasn’t able to twist into a prepared talking point.

I asked him if he supported the Keystone XL pipeline proposed by a foreign corporation to be built through the center of the U.S. from Alberta, Canada to Houston, Texas using the power of eminent domain across U.S. citizens’ private land.

(It is despicable that crude-oil pipelines have been granted the power of eminent domain to seize easements through private property without the owner’s permission because the pipelines serve only private interests and are not regulated as a public utility.

To grant a foreign corporation this power over private land in the U.S. is outrageous.)

I noted that the purpose of the Keystone XL pipeline was to convey crude oil to refi neries in Texas to sell to foreign countries. I also noted this would only raise the competition for oil and result in higher costs for us (five of the six Texas refineries to receive the diluted tar are foreign companies located in a tax-free “foreign-trade zone” where oil may be exported to international buyers without paying U.S. taxes). I noted that two large

refineries in Rosemount, Minn. – the Koch brothers’ refi nery and the Marathon Refi nery – receive piped crude from Alberta through Koch’s MinnCan pipeline (also built using the power of eminent domain).

A rupture in the Keystone XL pipeline could contaminate the Ogallala (sole-source) aquifer, the nation’s largest aquifer and source of drinking water for two million people. NASA’s top climate scientist says that fully developing the tar sands in Canada would mean “essentially game over” for the climate. So Americans assume the risks, see higher fuel costs and global warming is accelerated.

Kline suggested the pipeline would bring jobs. But almost all pipeline jobs will be temporary, and the U.S. State Department estimated that the pipeline would only create 5,000 to 6,000 jobs and if they rely mainly on Canadian crews as they have with the Keystone Phase 1 pipeline, only 11 percent of those would be U.S. jobs – lower-paid temporary jobs. Kline said he “didn’t see it that way.” Perhaps Kline only sees the oil-campaign money.

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‘Can’t help poor by dragging down rich’ Having lived under the communist regime, I treasure my freedom in the USA. But I am greatly alarmed by the direction our nation is heading.

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They are impinging on our liberties, taking them away inch by inch, while most people keep their heads in the sand and do nothing to stop this blatant robbery. People, please wake up before it’s too late. I know what it’s like to live under total government control. Believe me, you do not want to live that experience. If we continue to do nothing, we will destroy our Republic and end up with a tyranny!

America truly is the land of prosperity. But this prosperity has to be earned by the individual. It will not come at the hand of the government taking away from those who work and giving to those who refuse to work and prefer to abuse the system. Americans need to change their mindset. We need to return to the good old moral values. We need to work hard, accept responsibility for our actions and be accountable for our way of life. Most importantly, we need to live below our means and stop coveting what others have. The “spend to oblivion” mentality must be curbed at the personal and government levels, or it will destroy all of us.

I know that I’m inviting criticism from my liberal friends who trust in big government. To you, I propose a little fantasy. Let’s just pretend that the USA was divided into two separate and sovereign nations. That all the hard-working people lived in the “working USA,” while all the believers in big government lived in the “dependent USA.” Let’s further pretend that the working USA returned to all the constitutional principles and chose the government established by our founding fathers. The dependent

USA chose its own form of government – probably what we currently have. This scenario begs the question: How long will each nation survive?

The logical answer should be obvious and will prove what really works.

We have forgotten that we cannot build up by tearing down. We cannot get out of debt by spending more. We cannot help the poor by dragging down the rich. We cannot change the course of our nation by doing nothing. We cannot remain free by choosing blissful ignorance and allowing our ever-growing government a free reign. We must remember that a free and prosperous America demands an informed and involved citizenry.

We must remember that it is up to the American people to keep America free for our posterity. The alternative is just too horrific to contemplate.

Alexandra Matyja Prior Lake

Voter laws don’t need changing This is an open letter to Sen. Claire Robling in response to comments in her recent letter to constituents.

Senator Robling, can you please explain why we need to change our voting laws and pass a voter state photo ID law?

The only type of voter fraud this would prevent is a voter misrepresenting himself or herself as someone else who is a registered voter in the particular precinct. There has been no incidence of this type of voter fraud. Why, then, would you support this costly proposal?

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This proposal would result in suppressing the vote of the poor, elderly and disabled and disproportionately affect minorities. It also unfairly places a greater burden on women because it would require proof of name changes through marriage, etc.

Getting a birth certificate and marriage certificates are costly for poor people. It can be difficult or nearly impossible for the poor, elderly and disabled to get to the necessary locations where IDs could be applied for and where the necessary certificates can be obtained during regular business hours. Poor people who work one or more minimum-wage jobs may not be able to get off work, or cannot afford to take off, in order to apply for the ID or required certificates.

Transportation for these people can also be difficult and/or expensive.

What possible reason can you have for supporting this amendment when there is no existing problem for it to solve and will result in hardship for so many? I understand that many people support this law, but most don’t understand the ramifications. They also have been misled on false rhetoric that voter fraud is a large problem. It is not.

It is easy for us to say it is no problem to present our driver’s license when we go to vote, because most of us always carry ours with us, but it is also important for us to recognize and care about those for whom this would be difficult, many of whom would be disenfranchised by being denied their right to vote.

Jevne Kloeber Prior Lake

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celebrate!

BIRTH

Tressler

To place an announcement, visit our website: plamerican.com (look under Contact Us and find the appropriate announcement) or email: koconnor@ swpub.com or call 952-345-6880

Tom and Natalie Tressler of West St. Paul announce the birth of their son, Travis James Tressler.

Travis was born Jan. 10, 2012 at 12:07 a.m. at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. He weighed 9 pounds and was 21-1/2 inches long. He has blue eyes and brown hair.

Paternal grandparents are John Tressler and Helen Tressler of West St. Paul. Maternal grandparents are Julie Friedges of Prior Lake and the late Steven Friedges. Maternal great-grandparents are Julius and Alice Friedges of Prior Lake and John and Nancy Hackley of Burnsville. Big brother Chase welcomed him home.

Travis will be bapƟzed Feb. 19 at the Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake.

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Two eager plungers from last year’s event in Prior Lake leap feet first into the frigid lake water, all in the name of philanthropy. Local law enforcement agencies are hosting the fourth Polar Bear Plunge at Sand Point Beach on Saturday, Feb. 18 to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Philanthropic plungers Local law enforcement to host fourth Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics

BY ALEX HALL ahall@swpub.com

It may have been a milder winter than usual so far, but Prior Lake Police Sgt. John Stanger said that won’t make next Saturday’s plunge into Prior Lake any more pleasant.

“It’s still nearly frozen water,” said Stanger, who helped organize the Feb. 18 event with other local lawenforcement agencies.

The Polar Bear Plunge at Sand Point Beach on Prior Lake is a philanthropic tradition in Minnesota in which people dive into ridiculously cold lake water to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.

“It’s pretty abrupt,” said Stanger. “Your first reaction is, ‘I gotta get out.’”

Stanger said his first time plunging two years ago was on a particularly cold night and that it wasn’t that bad. But last year, the weather was a little nicer, and Stanger thinks that may have made it even worse.

“I think if you’re colder going into it, it’s not as bad,” he said.

While the plunge itself may not be especially enjoyable for everybody, the Polar Bear Plunge is great fun for everybody involved, from plungers to spectators, said Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer.

“Whether it’s freezing out or whether it’s nice weather like we’re having this year, it’s a fun event and people come out and have a blast,” he said.

Seurer would know. The New Prague native has been involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (a national organization that raises money for the Special Olympics and hosts many polar plunges across the country) for more than 20 years, and when he moved

“I forgot to take my glasses off the first year, and rescue workers had to go in and search for them.They found mine and four other pairs, plus two billfolds.”

Nell Coonen-Korte

A HISTORY OF PLUNGING The first Polar Bear Plunge in Minnesota was in 1998 at Como Lake in St. Paul. There were 65 participants and they raised $20,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota. To say the event grew in popularity over the next 14 years would be an understatement.

Last year, there were 15 plunges across the state with more than 7,000 plungers raising $2.2 million for Special Olympics Minnesota. This year, there will be 16 plunges in Minnesota.

Interest in Prior Lake’s plunge has grown. In 2009, 30 people plunged and raised $12,223. Just two years later, 289 people plunged and raised $54,864. As of Friday, 274 people had signed up for this year’s plunge, and registration stays open until plunge time.

Although this is the fourth year of the event in Prior Lake, Stanger insists that it is not a “Prior Lake event,” saying that the work of numerous law-enforcement

What: Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota

agencies and organizations keeps the event going each year. The Savage and Shakopee police departments, as well as the Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, are joint partners in putting on the event.

Previously held at Captain Jack’s in Prior Lake, the event has outgrown that location and is now at Sand Point Beach.

Stanger said businesses and other organizations have been vital to pulling off the plunge.

For a full list of sponsors, visit www.plungemn.org/location/ priorlake.

BIG OPPORTUNITIES Nell Coonen-Korte of Shakopee, who also will take the plunge, has been a Special Olympics athlete for the past five years and discussed how important it has been to her at a Feb. 6 Prior Lake City Council meeting.

“It has given me opportunities that I would not have had otherwise,” she said.

Stanger believes the good cause might take some of the sting out of the plunge.

“You remember what the purpose is for, and it really does take the edge off,” he said. “It’s actually quite manageable, if you ask me.”

For Stanger, the plunge is somewhat addictive. “I went into it the first year thinking I would only do it once; I think a lot of people feel that way,” he said. “But with the camaraderie that develops out of it, and the

Where: Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest Ave., Prior Lake Cost: $75 minimum fundraising per person

purpose of what we’re doing, and the [Special Olympics] athletes you meet, just the excitement of the whole thing – I know a lot of people who said they would just do it once, but they keep coming back.”

WHAT PLUNGERS SHOULD KNOW All ages are allowed to plunge, and plungers are encouraged to bring at least one towel and a duffel bag with dry clothes.

Coonen-Korte also highly recommends removing any valuables from pockets (and taking off eyeglasses) before jumping into the lake.

“I forgot to take my glasses off the first year, and rescue workers had to go in and search for them,” she said.

“They found mine and four other pairs, plus two billfolds.”

Plungers are required to wear shoes that are completely fastened from front to back, but besides that, there aren’t any wardrobe restrictions as long as the attire is familyfriendly. In fact, creativity is encouraged, so don’t be afraid to add a little flair.

There will be shuttles to the plunge site from: Captain Jack’s, 3950 Green Heights Trail; T.J. Hooligans, 16731 Highway 13; the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.; and Buffalo Wild Wings, 7551 Egan Dr. in Savage.

Lori Carlson contributed to this report.

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Keep your dogs close Rant: “How much do you actually love your dog? Are you willing to care for them like your child, keeping them warm, safe, fed and disciplined? If you are worried about coyotes or whatever aggressive creature lurking about, then why do you just open the door and let your dog go out alone? Do not get a dog unless you are willing to keep them inside. To see a large dog lying dead near County Road 42 and McKenna Crossing on Tuesday, makes me so sad and angry. What kind of monster gets a dog and lets them run so something like this happens?”

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Don’t mess with Madge Rave: A lot of things disappointed me about this year’s Super Bowl – the New England Patriots’ devastating loss to the New York Giants, the lackluster commercials – but one thing that was pleasantly as it should have been that Sunday night was the halftime performance by Madonna. In a night full of excitement, Madonna almost upstaged the game with her numerous dancers and costume changes. The debate about the merit of her performance and whether or not she sang live continues to rage online, but count me firmly in Madge’s camp.

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Polar plunger back to Minnesota in 2001 to serve with the Savage Police Department, he was named the director of Minnesota’s chapter of the organization.

He served as director for 10 years before stepping down last year.

Stanger said that while he’s come to enjoy the actual plunge, the reaction of others really makes his day.

“It’s exciting and it’s kind of an adrenaline rush,” he said.

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A musical history lesson Rave: Once you leave school, it gets harder to find inclusive and educational ways to really celebrate Black History Month.

This year, I enlisted iTunes. I rifled through my library to make a playlist of my favorite songs by black artists. Not only was it a toetapping experience – with songs from Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye to Prince and Alicia Keys – but now that I’ve set the playlist to be my February soundtrack, it’s a simple but great way to remember that black history is American history. – Meryn Fluker Do you have a rant or a rave? Send us your musings: E-mail: rantsandraves@swpub.com Address: Prior Lake American, Attn: Rants and Raves, P.O. Box 538, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Guidelines: Reader rants and raves should be no more than 200 words. The deadline is noon each Wednesday.

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Temps rebound, light snow possible Last week we returned to the very mild and dry pattern of almost the whole winter. Temperatures were more than 13 degrees above average, so it Jonathan was not quite Cohen as warm, relative to average, as last week. We reverted to the precipitation pattern of most of this winter, as there was none at all.

The outlook is for a brief cooldown heading into the weekend as we could see what

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would likely be the last subzero reading of the winter.

Temperatures should quickly rebound by early next week to well above average again, though that average now starts to rise rapidly, going from 13 degrees on Feb. 8, to 16 degrees on Feb. 15.

There is fi nally a chance of some snow next week, but at the moment it looks like it would be light. Our seasonal total is a paltry 15.1 inches.

By the end of January 2011, we were at 70.8 inches.

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

Snow on ground 1 1 1 1 Trace Trace Trace

High 33 33 32 30 42 29 30

Low 25 25 23 25 23 13 9

Dew pt. midnight 29 23 25 21 21 -1 2

4” soil temp 38 38 38 37 36 34 33

LIVESREMEMBERED Elda Alice Snell Elda Alice was born Feb. 24, 1917 in the family home in Webster, MN. She was the middle of three children of William and Louise (Dimmermann) Sandman. Elda’s childhood years were spent in Webster, attending a one room school house, where the bull would always chase her to and from school. She later graduated from the eighth grade. As a young gal, Elda enjoyed the local radio personality, Slim Jim visiting the family.

In 1940, Elda’s family was installing electricity in their home, when she met a young man named, Herbert William Snell. Herb saw her picture sitting on the mantle and knew Elda was the one for him. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1941 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster they exchanged wedding vows. They were blessed with six children, Carolyn, Henry, Sharon, Allan, Jerome and Sheila. Establishing a homestead on a farm by Fish Lake near Lydia, Elda and Herb filled the days with the day-to-day chores of a farm until 1963. Moving then to a home in the Davis Addition in Shakopee until 1987, they then made the final move to a home in Prior Lake on Maple Lane. Together, they enjoyed fishing and hunting at the cabin and traveling. Herb passed away Jan. 27, 2005.

Most of Elda’s career was spent being a loving wife and nurturing mother to her children. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, she also worked caring for the elderly at Valley View Nursing Home in Jordan. Being a talented woman in the kitchen, Elda enjoyed canning the fruits of Herb’s vegetable garden. She also was famous for her cinnamon rolls. In her spare time, Elda loved to make quilts for each member of the family, pot holders, teddy bears and dolls. She also enjoyed crocheting, cross word puzzles, picking blue berries and taking pictures of everyone. Elda had a love for Dairy Queen treats.

Elda was a loving, caring, unselfish and gentle wife, mother and grandmother. A resident of Prior Lake, Elda Snell, age 94, was reunited with her husband in heaven on the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, with her family present at her side.

Forever loved, Elda will be deeply missed by her children, Carolyn (John) Bardon of Shakopee, Henry (Marion) Snell of Watertown, SD, Sharon Wormer of Jordan, Allan (Mona) Snell of Prior Lake, Jerome Snell of Prior Lake, Sheila (Scott) Will of Prior Lake; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many other loving relatives and friends. Elda is preceded in death by her husband, Herb; great-grandson, Tanner Snell; sonin-law, Willard Wormer; sister, Gladys (George) Wagner; brother, Walter Sandman.

The Celebration of Life Service was Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m., with visitation two hours prior to the service all at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Rd., Prior Lake.

Pastor John P. Vaughn and John Stern will officiate. Pall bearers for Elda will be her grandchildren, Jason Snell, Jeff Snell, Mike Bardon, Eric Snell, Chris Will, Tim Wormer and Brandon Snell. Elda will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Prior Lake.

The Snell family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake.

Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime.

And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sand of time -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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

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Major Richard David Meuwissen Major Meuwissen, Richard David, U.S. Air Force Retired, 55, of Savage, passed away peacefully Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine, surrounded by family after a 12 year battle with a traumatic brain injury.

Rich graduated from Minneapolis Southwest High School, received a B.S. from the University of Minnesota and an M.B.A. in finance from Ball State University Indiana.

Rich had an 18 year career in the Air Force as a KC135 navigator, R.O.T.C. Professor, and joint strategic planning commissions.

Rich was intelligent, athletic, competitive, and fun-loving.

He was genuinely kind to people, and everyone who met him loved him.

Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy. Survived by loving wife, Sandy; father, Kenneth; children, Tara (Joe) Castello, Elissa, John (Amanda); siblings, Pat MeuwissenMeyer, Sharon Meuwissen, Gail Dean, Sandra Roach; many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loyal service dog, Noah.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the V.A. Medical Center in Minneapolis, the SarahCare Adult Care Center in Savage, The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine and Hospice of the Twin Cities.

Mass of Christian Burial wasWednesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage. Interment with honors was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. Visitation was Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4-7 p.m., and Wednesday one hour prior to Mass, all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Tix officiated.

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

John R. Ryan John “Jack” Ryan, 57, of Shakopee, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park.

Visitation was held Monday, Feb. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, and Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Shakopee. The Rev. Thomas Merrill O.F.M. officiated. Interment at Catholic Cemetery in Shakopee.

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

Judy H. Wedin

Robert D. Herman Robert Herman, 60, was born in Johnstown, PA, July 31, 1951, and died surrounded by family Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 of pancreatic cancer. He was a former Prior Lake/Credit River resident.

Celebration of life will be held at the Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina, MN 55435. 952-9244100, Sunday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Herman family, C/O Herman Family 410 Greenbriar Ln., Buffalo, MN 55313.

Einar C. Odland Einar Odland 82, of Shakopee, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

A son of the late Einar H. and Inger Odland, Minneapolis, Einar was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Stavanger, Norway. He spent his formative years in Northeast Minneapolis and later attended the University of Minnesota.

Einar proudly served in the Army’s airborne corps during the Korean conflict. Following his discharge, he and his bride relocated to Shakopee, which became their home for the next 60 years.

An avid sports-lover, Einar’s greatest passion was his golf game. He was a member of the New Prague Golf Club and Shakopee’s Stonebrooke Golf Club where he enjoyed many years of play with friends and family. When not golfing, Einar’s love of sports led him to countless years of volunteer activities for the Shakopee High School Athletic Department. He particularly loved watching his grandsons, Cory and Casey, play hockey. Additionally, Einar was a proud member of the Sons of Norway—Uff da!!

He leaves behind JoAnn, his loving wife of 59 years; son, Einar P.; daughter-in-law Beth (Hennes); grandsons, Cory and Casey of Shakopee; daughter, Kris and son-in-law Robert Thorlakson of Odenton, MD; siblings, Lillian Weinberg of Scottsdale, AZ, Dr. LeRoy W. Odland of Edina, Frank Odland of Denver, CO. And, last-but-not-least, his “four-legged” daughter, Mindee.

A private family memorial service was held at McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee, with interment at Valley Cemetery.

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

Lorraine Ann Thielen

Lorraine Thielen, 94, of Emerald Crest in Shakopee, died Wednesday, Feb.1, Judy Wedin, 71, of Minnetonka, died 2012, at her residence.

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

Lorraine was born Feb. 14, 1917, in Judy was an outstanding English Chanhassen Township, Carver County, Teacher, Speech Coach, and the daughter of George and Mary Cheerleader Advisor at Shakopee High (Kreuser) Schmitt. She married Donald E. School for 32 years. She was a great Thielen Aug. 31, 1953, in Shakopee.

Twins fan and avid sports lover. Her perseverance and faith Lorraine started her working career at Fort Snelling with the challenge of M.S. was amazing to all who met her. National Cemetery, and then was a clerk at various grocery Survived by son, John (Karen) Wedin; granddaughters, stores in the area. She was very proud of the fact that she Alyssa and Courtney; sister, Joan Tomas and nieces and has been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Ken and Maxine Shakopee her entire lifetime. Lorraine was also a member Lohse. of the V.F.W. 4046 Ladies Auxiliary in Shakopee.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at The Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Church of St. Hubert, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen. (2001); brothers, Raymond, Karl, and Harold; sisters, Alice Visitation at church one hour before Mass on Thursday. Hammers, Lucille Williams, Dorothy Raser, Ethel Worm, Interment Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. and Nancy Huss. She is survived by her sisters, Sister Survived by son, John (Karen) Wedin; granddaughters, Virginia Schmitt of Indiana, Lois Kubes and Harriet Pink, Alyssa and Courtney; sister, Joan Tomas and nieces and both of Chaska; sister-in-law, Adella Schmitt of St. Patrick; nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Ken and Maxine many nieces and nephews.

Lohse.

Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. at Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shakopee. Interment Fort The Church of St. Hubert, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10-11 Visitation at church one hour before Mass on Thursday. a.m. on Monday at the Church. The Rev. Thomas Merrill Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.

O.F.M. officiated. Pallbearers were Mark Kubes, Joel Arrangements by Gearty-Delmore 952-926-1615 Aronson, James Hammers, David Williams, Bob Schmitt, and Steve Schmitt.

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

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The topography of this country is the key to the great avian diversity. Beautiful beaches on both the Pacific and Gulf sides along with sea-level jungles attract many bird species. The central part of the country is mountainous. Starting at the bottom and working up, there are different species of birds.

Midway up the mountains is where the widest variety of bird species occur. The tops of the mountains, known as the cloud forests because of its very constant cloud cover, are home to another group of highly specialized birds.

This great diversity of birds is one of the main reasons I’m here in the jungles battling biting insects, dodging venomous snakes and dealing with the heat and humidity.

But more to the point, it is the hummingbirds that I seek.

Costa Rica has more than 50 species of hummers that call this place home. Compare that to the eastern half of the United States, which only has one species, and you start to see the value of this place.

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A violet sabrewing and a green brilliant hummingbird in Costa Rica. seen such a bird before.

Early this week, I moved from the hot and humid lowland jungles up to about a 4,500-foot elevation. The temperatures cooled nicely and I could breathe again.

I am here to photograph hummingbirds. For the next three days, I will be sitting and waiting for hummers to come and visit me so I can capture some images.

As you can imagine, capturing images of hummers is not easy. They move so quickly. To combat this, I have set up five high-speed flashes, all but one pointing directly at where I hope the hummingbirds will be. I have set up a flower as my attractant for the hummer. I outfitted my camera with a special lens that will allow me to closely focus on the bird. All of this takes about one hour to set up and refine all the details and settings.

The idea is, when the hummer comes around to visit the flower, I depress the shutter release on the camera at the same time a transmitter sends out a signal to the five flashes that are set to slave

mode, and instantaneously all the flashes go off.

The trick is to freeze or stop-action the flapping of the wings. Because hummingbirds flap their wings around 200 times per second (not per minute), this can be a bit tricky. To do this, either the camera has to be extremely fast or the flashes need to be extremely short and bright. Since the camera is mechanical, meaning it has many moving parts just to capture an image, by its very nature it is very slow. Light from the flashes, on the other hand, is extremely fast. In fact, light travels faster than just about anything we know. So it is much easier to work with the light from the flash than it is to work with the mechanics of the camera.

To do this, I have set my flashes to put out a tiny amount of light over a very short amount of time, such as a micro-second. So as the hummer approaches the flower, I release my relatively slow camera, telling it to open up. Then, bang! The flashes go off very quickly with a micro burst of intense light.

At this time the shutter on the camera closes. The end result is it freezes the wings in place, giving a pleasing picture of a hummer with its wings outstretched and frozen in time.

For three days, I sat there waiting for hummers to pay me a visit and get their picture taken. This kind of patience and dedication is what is required to obtain these kinds of images. I was fortunate enough to capture many images. Some of the images had two and sometimes three hummers visiting my flowers at the same time. Overall, I was thrilled with the results.

The only problem now is packing up all of this heavy photographic and flash equipment and hauling it back home. Oh yes, the hard life of a wildlife photographer.

Until next time...

Stan Tekiela is an author/ naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife.

He can be followed on Twitter and Facebook.

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Fluharty participates in young artist competition

ON CAMPUS

Northern State University music major Lindsey Fluharty competed in the Music Teachers National Association West Central Division Young Artist Competition.

Fluharty, of Prior Lake, is a double major in art and music, with emphasis in graphic design and music performance. She is a violin student of Robert Vodnoy.

Fluharty said she played well, finished strong and enjoyed herself at the January competition.

“I had a great experience during the competition and trip. I learned so much about performing and competing,” Fluharty says. “It was cool to watch and hear other musicians...there’s so much

Gerdes recognized on dean’s list

talent out there! I’m very grateful I was given this opportunity.”

Fluharty’s program included the first movements of “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra” by Samuel Barber, “Sonata for Violin and Piano” by César Franck and “Symphonie Espagnole” by Èdouard Lalo. Fluharty’s accompanist was NSU professor William Wieland.

Fluharty won the state competition in the strings category at the SDMTA competition in 2011. Fluharty is concertmaster of the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony and plays in a string quartet. She is also active on the NSU track and field team.

or more of graded coursework.

Maria Gerdes of Prior Lake was named to the dean’s list at Hamline University for the fall term.

Members of the dean’s list achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

McClenahan makes dean’s list

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Lindsey Fluharty plays the violin.

Blake McClenahan of Prior Lake is among 4,100 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean’s list for fall semester.

McClenahan earned the honor in the Tippie College of Business by maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher while taking 12 credits

Hill earns dean’s list spot Matthew Hill of Prior Lake has been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University.

To qualify, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

Schlick makes dean’s honor list Kevin Schlick of Prior Lake earned a place on the dean’s honor list at the University of St. Thomas for his 3.7 GPA during fall semester.

St. Thomas students need a GPA of 3.5 or better to make the dean’s list.

‘How we met’ and other love stories from readers

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alentine’s Day is all about the love, and if you’re married there aren’t many stories more sentimental than how you and your partner met, how your marriage proposal was made, or how your life remains full of love after many years of marriage.

Those stories are often sweet, funny … and perhaps a little unusual.

We asked readers to tell us how they met their spouses, to share funny or unique marriage proposals, or simply tell us a love story. The best of those responses are on this page. We thank these brave readers for their stories.

Honoring the spirit of love As a native of Eden Prairie, my career took me to Newport Beach, Calif. in 2005. While there, I met a beautiful woman named Jen who shared many of my passions. Long walks along the beach and weekend trips around the West fueled our excitement.

Within a year, I knew I had to snag her for good. By May 2011, we were married and ready for the next adventure. What we didn’t realize was that fate, via a wonderful career opportunity, would bring us back to the Twin Cities soon after. Many of her friends and family couldn’t believe she would move to such a cold place, given she had grown up in Las Vegas and never even driven in the snow before.

But since our move to Prior Lake in August, Jen has shown an aggressive enthusiasm for everything our beautiful area has to offer. From the farmer’s market to Cleary Lake dog park, volunteering at local charities to spearheading a trip to the St. Paul

‘I can’t believe I actually did that’ I met my husband at Sears when it used to be on Lake Street in Minneapolis. I worked in menswear, and the tailor shop in back of menswear was also a break area.

A new guy, a really handsome guy, was taking his break.

I asked the tailor, a good friend, to introduce me. He said “Nah,” if you want him to fall in love with you, just take this hanger which he had broken open to a straight wire.

He tied a string to each end and tied the string together at the top. “Now,” he said, “hang this string around his ears and bang on the wire and he will love you forever.”

Matt and Jen Karpinko at their wedding. Jen moved from the warmth of the West Coast to the frozen tundra of Minnesota for love.

Winter Carnival, Jen has shown her taste for the flavor of life ever since we moved here.

It is just that spirit that caused me to fall in love with her from day one.

Matt Karpinko Prior Lake

So, I can’t believe I actually did that, but I went ahead and did just that.

We were happily married in Jordan 3-1/2 years later.

With fond remembrance,

Dorothy (Warden) Tournat

Boy meets girl at Radermacher’s The store was quiet, nearing the end of the night. There was something lonely about that store when we approached closing. The hustle of the day was drawing to an end and the aisles were empty.

I wasn’t alone; there was a cashier up front and my best friend was

in the front of the store sweeping, cleaning up after a long day. It was the night before prom, and I was feeling lonely.

The empty store wasn’t helping.

I walked up to the front of the store to help clean up, and as I rounded the corner, I saw her for the fi rst time. Well, I had seen her before, of course; we worked together. But I had never really seen her before.

She was at her register, waiting patiently for customers. She had long, straight brown hair and a beautiful smile. We had talked before, on break or while we were working. I always joked with her, because she seemed to have a sense of humor similar to mine.

I approached her, not sure of what I would say. I hoped that I could make her laugh, while asking her to get to know me at the same time.

I struck up a conversation. I don’t remember what we talked about that night, all I remember is what happened at the end of the conversation.

“Are you going to prom?” I asked.

“No,” she replied. She didn’t say much because she was very shy, but that’s one of the things I found so unique about her.

“Your boyfriend won’t take you, or what?” I questioned. I was joking, but it was a delicate question to ask.

“I don’t have a boyfriend,” she answered.

“Do you want one?” I asked with a grin.

She shyly laughed and turned away to hide her face. Later that night, she accepted my invitation.

That was April 24, 2009.

Over the next couple months, we got to know each other well, and we spent the whole summer together.

We faced one daunting challenge at the end of the summer, and we knew it was coming. She had been accepted to South Dakota State University, while I was going to attend Michigan Technological University.

That fi rst semester was the hardest of our relationship, but we got though it with the help of Skype.

We did some research and discovered that there was a school within five minutes of mine that supported her major. She quickly applied to Finlandia University and was accepted.

We have been inseparable ever since.

Last summer, on July 14, I proposed to her, and we will be married on May 12 this year.

I am so grateful that I worked on that lonely night with that cute, shy cashier, because she has changed my life forever.

Crash my Corvette, survive anything The following story is completely true and I have my wife’s OK to send it to you, too … lol.

I had come back from a long day at work and my (then-fiancée) took my 1975 Corvette for a spin.

I trusted her and she knew where the keys where kept, so this was not out of the ordinary.

Her best friend arrived, and seeing her gone, decided to wait for her by sitting on my motorcycle, which was parked in front of my car.

Seeing her friend waiting my then-fiancée went to park the car back where it was, and as she parked, the carburetor on the car surged and she hit my motorcycle with my Corvette and knocked her best friend to the ground.

She was quite worried on how I might react, and when she told me, I asked if her friend was OK. We were married shortly after that.

I figure if I can live through her hitting my motorcycle with my Corvette, I can live through just about anything … chuckle.

Dan Elke figures if Shannon could crash his Corvette into his motorcycle and he could survive, he might as well marry her.

I do love you, Shannon; life is never boring.

Love,

Dan Elke Jordan

It only took 28 years…

Steve and I fi rst dated when we were 22 years old. We dated for about a year, broke up, got back together, broke up again but remained friends.

I moved to Denver and we saw each other several times but lost touch for many years. I found him on Facebook three years ago, fully expecting that in the 13 or so years we hadn’t talked that he’d be happily married with kids. I simply wanted to touch base with him. He wasn’t married, nor was I, when I came from Milwaukee to visit. There ensued a fairy tale.

Our enjoyment in being together was as i f we were 22 years old again, and our love resonated. We got engaged shortly thereafter and upon announcing this, both of our families sighed, “Finally!”

I married the only man I have ever loved on Oct. 9, 2010 and we are

The Steeles at their wedding reception. Elizabeth wore the red velvet dress that was handmade for her grandmother’s wedding in the early 1930s. still giddy about our good fortune!

Elizabeth J. Steele Prior Lake

Michael Houghton Houghton, Mich.

Daniel Rogers proposed to Stacey (Kreuser) Rogers by putting an engagement ring inside of a rare shell he found while snorkeling in Fiji.

‘Yes’ moment: Ring given in a rare shell

John Herzog reflects on the love of his life and the resulting blessings, including grandchildren, shown oldest to youngest, Emma (left), Jacob, Ethan, Isabella, Rowan, Andrew, Ethan and Asher.

Family provides lifelong blessings I have truly been blessed in my life.

My wife, Colleen, and I have lived in Jordan now for over 30 years, and this has become our home. We have raised five wonderful daughters (Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Emily and Molly). And we now have eight beautiful grandchildren (Emma,

Jacob, Ethan, Isabella, Rowan, Andrew, Ethan and Asher). We have three great son-in-laws (Ted, Chris and Jeff), as well. They all reside in the metro area; it is so nice to have them close.

No matter how difficult life can get at times, family always brings me back and reminds me of what is

truly special and most important of all.

In February, Colleen and I will celebrate 40 years of marriage. I would just like to say how much you mean to me. I love you. You are the best part of my life.

John Herzog Jordan

How we met: Upon arriving in Sydney on vacation, Stacey went to climb the Harbour Bridge to see sights of the beautiful Harbour City.

By a twist of fate, Dan led Stacey’s climb and they spent the whole tour together. A longdistance love blossomed – you can’t get much more distance than between Minnesota and Sydney! – and after hundreds of phone calls, e-mails, and texts, international visits, and an intercontinental move to Sydney … four years later, we are starting the beginning of another new journey together as husband and wife.

There was a very special trip to

Fiji in 2010, when Dan surprised Stacey by taking her away under the guise of it being her birthday present.

It was during this trip that Dan popped the question on the beach, after fi nding a rare shell while snorkeling and putting the ring in the shell.

In December, 60 of our family and friends joined us back in paradise for our dream wedding on the beach in Fiji, including Jordanites Dave and Karen Kreuser, Lisa Kreuser, Emily Plooster, and Katie LaPlant.

Daniel Rogers and Stacey Kreuser Rogers

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GYMNASTICS

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Dangerous feel Focus now turns Lakers eclipse season high in final tune-up

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake gymnastics team eclipsed its season high Feb. 6 in its final tune-up before sections.

The Lakers scored a 134.725 i n a Sout h Subu rban Conference meet at home versus Lakeville South, coming up a few points short of the Cougars (137.625).

Both teams are in Section 2AA, along with No. 6-ranked Lakeville North. That meet is Friday, Feb. 17 at Eastview starting at 11 a.m.

Prior Lake coach Barb Kass was pleased with her team’s final regular season performance, despite a couple areas of struggle.

“The girls did a great job on vault and beam, but struggled a bit on bars and floor,” said Kass. “We are hoping to put it all together for sections.”

Ninth-grader Angela Noer led the Lakers in the all-around fi nishing fourth with a score of 33.925, while junior Bridgette Smith was fi fth (33.875).

Prior Lake’s best event was the balance beam where it took the top-four spots, including a third-place fi nish from senior Sydney Notermann with an 8.55.

Not er m a n n , a st at e entrant on the beam in 2010, was thought to be lost for the season back in late December with a herniated disc in her back. But she’s made her way back, at least on the beam, which was her only event against Lakeville South.

Noer won the beam with a 9.125, followed by Smith (8.725) and senior Morgan Strum in fourth (8.45).

Smith also ended up second on the vault (8.875), while Noer was third (8.8). On the floor, Strum led the Lakers taking fourth (8.6), while Noer was fi fth (8.575).

On the uneven bars, Smith finished fourth (8.3), while seventh-grader Kailey Dobransky was fi fth (8.25).

“On bars, we had three falls, which hurt our total,” said Kass. “Kailey did a very good job, though, and even added giants on the high bar. On floor, we had two falls; however, Morgan, Angela, and Kailey had very good routines.

“On vault, both Bridgette a n d ( s opho m o r e ) T i f f a ny (Harsted) completed tsuks for the first time, and Angela stood hers up as well,” added Kass.

Other fi nishes for the Lakers: Dobransky on the f loor (7th, 8.275) and the beam (10th, 7.2), Smith on the f loor (8th, 7.975), Harsted on the f loor (10th, 7.675), the bars (9th, 7.525) and the vault (9th, 8.25), Noer on the bars (10th, 7.425), senior Jamie Stang on the bars (7th, 8.1), seventh-grader Alyssa Roberts on the vault (6th, 8.35) and sophomore Gretchen Feilen on the vault (10th, 7.9).

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS HOCKEY Feb. 14: Section 2AA semifinals, at BIG Feb. 17: Section 2AA final, at BIG

BOYS HOCKEY Feb. 16: vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m.

Feb. 18: vs. Eagan, 3 p.m.

The Prior Lake girls basketball team is starting to show signs that it could become a dangerous team in the playoffs.

The Lakers won for the four th time in five games Feb. 6, getting 17 points from senior Molly Simpkins and 23 rebounds from junior Tiffaney Flaata in a 65-51 home win over Rosemount in a South Suburban Conference game.

The Lakers also earned an impressive 60-55 win at Apple Valley Feb. 3.

Prior Lake forged a game over the .500 mark with the back-to-back wins (11-10) and improved to 8-5 in the league st a nd i n g s w it h some key games coming up.

Prior Lake’s next three opponents are against Section 2AAAA foes and that started Friday (results not available at press time) at Bloomington Jefferson.

The Lakers follow with a road game at Lakeville South Tuesday, Feb. 14 and a home game versus No. 5 -ranked Bloomington Kennedy Thursday, Feb. 16. Both games start at 7:15 p.m.

Kennedy (16-4) is trying to earn the No. 1 seed in the section and is battling No. 2 Eden Prairie (17-3) and No. 3 Edina (19-2) for it.

Me a nwh i le, t he L a ker s should get no worse than the No. 5 seed with a decent fi nish, while Chanhassen (18-3) is in position for the No. 4.

Other teams in the field: Shakopee (12- 8), Lakeville South (9 -12) and Jef ferson (8-13).

Meanwhile, in beating Rosemount, the Lakers led 30-26 at the break, before controlling the second half. Flaata finished with 10 points, adding six steals, three blocks and three assists.

Seniors Mary Kate Rivisto and Lauren Busse and junior

Girls to page 10 ®

WRESTLING Feb. 18: Section 2AAA, at Farmington, 9 a.m.

GYMNASTICS Feb. 17: Section 2AA, at Eastview, 11 a.m.

DANCELINE Feb. 17-18: State meet, Target Center, TBD 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. Hill-Murray 2. Benilde-St. Margaret’s 3. Minnetonka 4. Anoka 5. Roseville 6. Edina 7. Elk River/Zimmerman 8. Lakeville North 9. Eagan 10. Lakeville South

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

GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS AAAA 1. Hopkins 2. Eden Prairie 3. Edina 4. Wayzata 5. Bloomington Kennedy 6. Buffalo 7. Eastview 8. White Bear Lake 9. Roseville 10. Lakeville North

BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS AAAA PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake sophomore Taylor Zupan tries to score inside in the Lakers’ 65-51 win over Rosemount Feb. 6.

BOYS HOCKEY

WRESTLING

Small step back

Tough dual field

PL stopped in big SSC games

PL loses twice to ranked foes

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake boys hockey team had a chance to make a big impression in a pair of huge South Suburban Conference games.

But instead, the Lakers suffered back-to-back tough defeats, including a 5-2 home loss to Lakeville South Feb. 4 and an 8-2 drubbing at Burnsville Feb. 2.

The Section 2AA tournament starts Feb. 22 and despite the two defeats the Lakers are a good bet to earn the No. 3 seed behind No. 5 Edina (17-4) and Burnsville (13-8-1).

Chanhassen (15 -4-1) will argue for the No. 3 seed, but the Storm’s schedule strength doesn’t come close to the Lakers (15 games against Class A teams).

Other teams in the field: Jefferson (5-14-2), Holy Angels (7-12-2), Shakopee (4-17-1) and Bloomington Kennedy (4-17).

Prior Lake (13-9) played host to Rosemount in a conference game Thursday (results not available at press time) and

BOYS BASKETBALL

Feb. 14: at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 16: vs. Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m.

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

Prior Lake senior Jamie Stang was seventh on the uneven bars in the Lakers’ meet Feb. 6 versus Lakeville South.

What’s on Tap for the Lakers Feb. 14: vs. Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m.

Feb. 17: at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m.

Lakers have won four of their last five PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

SPORTS EXTRA

wrist shot past Burnsville’s goalie just 58 seconds into the game.

But Burnsville responded 1:57 later and took a 3-1 lead into the second period. Prior Lake closed the gap to one goal 5:12 into the second on a hard shot from senior Kyle Krueger (his team-best 22nd goal) that went into the upper corner of the net.

Burnsville took a five minute major penalty about a minute later, giving the Lakers a chance to tie the game and even take the lead on the power play.

But the Blaze ended up getting two 4-on-4 goals after the Lakers suffered tripping and holding penalties, which erased their man-advantage.

The Prior Lake wrestling team ran into some tough competition at the St. MichaelAlbertville Duals Feb. 4.

The Lakers took on the No. 3 -ranked teams from both Class 3A and 2A and came up short.

The host Knights took down the No. 9 Lakers 40-17. That dual featured a rematch of last year’s Class 3A 103-pound state title match.

Prior Lake followed with a 39-15 loss to Class 2A power Foley.

The Lakers went into the duals on the heels of a 32-24 win at Rosemount Feb. 2 in South Suburban Conference action.

The Lakers (18-11 overall, 6-1 in the conference) closed out the regular season Thursday (results not available at press time) at home versus Bloomington Kennedy in a league dual.

Prior Lake will begin its Section 2AAA title defense Sat-

Hockey to page 10 ®

Lakers to page 10 ®

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake junior Joey Kleven tries to control puck behind his net in the Lakers’ 8-2 loss at Burnsville Feb. 2. will close out the regular season with two more home games – versus Bloomington Jefferson Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. and against No. 4 Eagan Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.

The Lakers dropped to fourth in the league standings with an 8-6 mark with the losses to second-place Burnsville (10-3-1) and thirdplace Lakeville South (9-4).

Prior Lake went into the Burnsville game on a fourgame win streak.

The Blaze won a physical, heated battle and has outscored the Lakers 16 -5 in their two games. Many believed if Prior Lake could have knocked off the Blaze it would have paved the way for the No. 2 seed in the section.

Prior Lake started strong.

Junior Gavin Smith flicked a

1. Eastview 2. Hopkins 3. Lakeville North 4. Wayzata 5. Apple Valley 6. Osseo 7. Owatonna 8. Roseville 9. Duluth East 10. Cretin-Derham Hall

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

GYMNASTICS CLASS AA 1. Northfield 2. Roseville 3. St. Cloud Tech 4. Cambridge-Isanti 5. Park 6. Lakeville North 7. Mahtomedi 8. Eden Prairie 9. East Ridge 10. Stillwater

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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scoreboard PRIOR LAKE SPORT SHORTS

ALPINE & NORDIC SKIING

SPORTS BRIEFS

Dreams dashed

TAGS Gymnastics now taking registration

PL junior just misses out on a state berth

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake goalie Lexi Brandt had 15 games of 30-plus saves in the regular season.

Girls hockey: Lakers enter postseason The Prior Lake girls hockey team earned the No. 6 seed in the Section 2AA playoffs, despite a 5-18-2 overall record, 2-13-2 in the South Suburban Conference.

The Lakers closed out the regular season with a 4-0 home loss to No. 10-ranked Lakeville South Feb. 4, their 13th shutout loss this season.

Prior Lake played thirdseeded Eden Prairie (10-11-4) in the quarterfinals Friday (results not available at press time).

Sixth-ranked Edina (15-46) earned the No. 1 seed and faced eighth-seeded Bloomington Kennedy (6-17-2). Chaska/ Chanhassen (18-6-1) got the No. 2 seed and faced seventh-seeded Holy Family (16 -7-2), while fourth-seeded Bloomington Jefferson (12-11-2) took on fi fthseeded Shakopee (11-12-2).

The semifi nals will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Bloomington Ice Gardens at 6 and 8 p.m. The title game is Feb. 17 at the same venue at 7 p.m.

The Lakers had just 27 goals going into the playoffs. They’ve relied heavily on sophomore goalie Lexi Brandt, who had 38 saves in the loss to Lakeville South.

Brant had 15 regular season games of 30-plus saves. She’s had to make 50-plus saves three times.

Senior Michelle Jeurissen led the Lakers in points going into sections with 11 (6 goals, 5 assists), while sophomore Amber Galles has 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists).

I n t he loss to L a kevi l le South, the Cougars scored two goals in the first period and added two more in the third period to put the Lakers away.

Boys swimming: PL easily wins dual The Prior Lake boys swimming team cruised to its sixth South Suburban Conference dual win Feb. 3, winning all three relays in a 101-80 home victory over Eagan.

Prior Lake final regular season dual was Friday (results not available at press time) versus Rosemount. The Section 3AA meet is Feb. 22-24.

In beating Eagan, the Lakers’ three winning relays were the 200 medley team of junior Alex Jenness, senior Kyle Robrock, eighth-grader Marshall Heskin and ninth-grader Matt Anderson (1:42.87), the 200 freestyle team of Robrock, Jenness, Anderson and senior Zach Kleist (1:31.46) and the 400 free team of Heskin, Kleist, Robrock and sophomore William Bragg (3:24.12).

Jenness, Heskin and eighthgrader Craig Robrock each won two individual events. Jenness was tops in the 200 individual medley (2:08.64) and the 100 breaststroke (1:04.40), while Heskin won the 100 butterfly (54.80) and the 100 backstroke (59.21).

Robrock won the 200 free (1: 5 4 . 8 0 ) a nd t he 5 0 0 f r e e (5:09.92), while Kyle Robrock claimed the 50 free (21.76).

Individual second-place fi nishes for the Lakers went to: Kleist in the 200 free (1:55.90) and the 100 free (51.17), junior Josiah Torvik in the 200 individual medley (2:14.31) and the 100 butterfly (58.74), Bragg in the 500 free (5:19.28) and sophomore Austin Nichols in the 100 backstroke (1:01.43). “ Tor v i k h a s r e a l ly i m pressed me lately with large time drops in his events,” said Lakers coach Justin Haycraft.

“Craig also had a very impressive meet against Eagan, which will give him some really good seed times for the section meet.”

Abbey Everson will have to wait until next winter for a shot to ski in the Alpine state meet.

T he P rior L a ke ju nior came up one place and painful .05 seconds short of earning a state bid at the Section 6 meet Feb. 7 at Buck Hill in Burnsville.

The top-two teams qualify, along with the top-10 individuals not on the two advancing squads. Everson ended up 14th with a time of 53.37 on her two runs.

Marley Mayer of Northfield ended up getting the final state spot taking 13th (53.32).

Everson’s first run (26.25) had her in 12th place. She was 21st on her second run (27.12).

“Ski racing can be a cruel sport,” said Lakers coach Dave Everson. “Only three of the top-10 girls were on the teams that qualified, so it only went down to 13th (place) for individuals.”

The top 15 made state last year with Everson fi nishing 37th. The year before, the top 18 qualified.

E ver s on wa s t he on ly Laker skier in contention for a state spot. The Prior Lake girls fi nished 14th out of 23 teams with 138 points.

Bloomington Jefferson won (304), while Burnsville took second (300).

The Prior Lake boys ended up 15th with 146 points.

Chanhassen won the title (378), followed by Edina 373.

Sophomore Ryan Zoeller led the boys’ squad taking 53rd (54.73). He was followed by s eve nt h - g r a d e r Lu ke Everson (67th, 59.77), ninthgrader Jake Siefert (73rd, 1:03.14), junior Aaron Iwen (77th, 1:07.23), senior Grant Schipper (84th, 1:10.77) and sophomore Brandon Schipper (92nd, 1:21.66).

For the girls team, sophomore Delaney Sharratt ended up 68th (1:07.17), followed by eighth-grader Sara Gilbert (76th, 1:12.98), eighth-grader Alex Schult (84th, 1:15.97), sophomore Katie Jondal (86th, 1:20.69) and eighth-grader Allie Zoeller (90th, 1:28.30).

P.L.A.Y. Lacrosse is offering free clinics The Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Lacrosse program is offering free clinics Feb. 25, March 3 and March 10 in the blue gym at Twin Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake.

The clinics are for boys and girls in grades one through eight.

The boys’ clinic will run from 9:30-10:30 a.m., while girls will go 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Participants can attend all three sessions. Equipment will be available to use on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Please email pllaxcamps@hotmail.com to register or for further information.

Registration for spring and summer boys and lacrosse is also currently open. Go to www.playinfo.org for more information.

Local youth baseball team sets fundraiser

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Prior Lake junior Abbey Everson finished 14th at the Section 6 meet Feb. 7 at Buck Hill, one spot shy of a state berth.

“Ski racing can be a cruel sport.”

Dave Everson Lakers coach

NORDIC SKIING Meanwhile, the Prior Lake boys and girls Nordic ski teams came up short of any state berths at the Section 6 meet Feb. 8 at Elm Creek Park Reserve.

The girls team ended up sixth in the team standings, while the boys fi nished seventh.

Ninth-grader Kaija Ornes had the highest finish between the two teams. She was 27th overall with a combined time of 33:30.2 in the 5,000-meter freestyle and classical races.

Senior Connor Anderson was the top fi nisher for the Laker boys, taking 32nd with a time of 28:11.8.

The top-10 individuals not on the winning team qualify for state. Hopkins won the boys title with 382 points, 18 better than Minneapolis Southwest. Prior Lake finished with 248 points.

The Royals also won the girls title with a 382 team score, tying with Southwest

for the crown. Hopkins won the tiebreaker with a higherfinishing fifth-place skier (top four count in the team standings). The Lakers had 267 points.

Other finishes for the Prior Lake boys included: sophomore Mick Lundquist (35th, 28:32.4), senior Nate Vikeras (40th, 29 : 05.9), senior Ben Brockway (49th, 29:52.4), senior Brian Lafrance (52nd, 30 :36.0), sophomore Adam Babcock (54th, 31:04.4) and senior Ben Dymit (57th, 31:36.9).

For the Laker girls, other finishes were: senior Alex Fasking (29th, 33:32.3), sophomore Macy Violett (4 0 t h, 35:12.1), junior Amber Tieman (41st, 35:20.4) senior Megan Lundquist (49th, 36:08.9), eighth-grader McKenzie Lundquist (50th, 36 : 0 9.3) and sophomore Tessa Rykken (59th, 36:47.0).

Both Prior Lake teams also competed in the South Suburban Conference Championships Feb. 1 at Green Acres Recreational Area. The girls finished second, while the boys fourth.

All-Conference honorees for both teams included: Orness, Fasking, eighth-grader Maria Berg and Rykken for the girls and Lundquist and Anderson for the boys.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Momentum gain Will a last-second win be able to ignite Lakers?

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

Will a last-second win give the Prior Lake boys basketball team some much-needed momentum going forward?

The Lakers avoided a third straight loss Feb. 6 with a dramatic 52-50 win at Rosemount in a South Suburban Conference game.

Sophomore guard Jon Sobaski made a game-winning shot in the final moments, fi nishing with a game-high 14 points.

Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of another nail-biter, a 71-70 home loss to No. 5-ranked Apple Valley Feb. 3 in a league game.

Prior Lake inched a game closer to the .500 mark (9-10 overall, 5-6 in league play) with some big games coming up against Section 2AAAA competition, including Friday at home versus Bloomington Jefferson (results not available at press time).

The Lakers stay at home Tuesday, Feb. 14 to take on Lakeville South and will hit the road again Feb. 17 to take on Bloomington Kennedy.

Both league games start at 7:15 p.m.

“Hard fought win; it was a battle,” Lakers coach Alex Focke tweeted after the Rosemount game. “(We got a) huge lift from our bench.”

The section tournament is fast approaching and the toptwo seeds in Section 2AAAA seem pretty certain – Eden Prairie (14-5) and Chanhassen (15-4).

TAGS Gymnastics is now taking registration for its 12-week spring session that runs Feb. 27 through May 19. Classes are offered boy boys and girls ages 18 months to 17 years old of all ability levels.

For more information contact the Apple Valley office at (952) 431-6445 or the Eden Prairie location at (952) 920-5342 or go online at www.tagsgym.com.

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Prior Lake junior Noah Scanlon had three points in the Lakers’ 71-70 loss to No. 5 Apple Valley Feb. 3 in a conference game.

Prior Lake, Kennedy (811), Lakeville South (8-11) are each vying for the third and fourth seeds and a home game in the quarterfi nals.

Seeds in the section are done by QRF rankings (quality results formula). As of Thursday, Prior Lake’s ranking (No. 27) was 12 better than Lakeville South’s and miles ahead of Kennedy’s (86).

In fact, 5 -13 Jefferson’s rating (84) was also better than Kennedy’s, followed

by Shakopee (8-12) at 93 and Burnsville (0-18) at 189. Eden Prairie’s ranking was No. 8, while Chanhassen’s was 20.

B ut t he r a n k i n g s c a n change quick ly i f a team starts to struggle or gets on a roll. QRF rankings are based

on three things (listed in order of importance) – wins and losses, opponents wins and class differential between teams.

Mea nwhi le, i n beati ng Rosemount, Prior Lake overcame a 34-27 deficit at the break. Junior Noah Scanlon fi nished with 13 points, while junior center Carson Shanks scored 12. Senior Jack Kaiser chipped in seven points.

In the loss to Apple Valley, sophomore sensation Tyus Jones scored 36 points in leading the Eagles.

Jones is considered one of the top players in the state and is already being heavily recruited by many major Division I programs - Minnesota, Duke and Michigan State to name a few.

“C r owd wa s u nb el ievable,” Focke tweeted after the game. “Our team played their hearts out. (It was a) great basketball game. (There are) lots of positives for us moving ahead.”

Prior Lake led 28-25 at the break and the game was back and forth in the second half.

Sobaski led the Lakers with 22 points, while Kaiser fi nished with 15.

Shanks was also in double figures with 14 points, while seniors Jack Harrison and Evan Kotchevar had eight and six, respectively.

Following the Kennedy game, the Lakers’ fi nal four regular season games are: versus No. 1 Eastview (Feb. 21), at Eagan (Feb. 24), at Burnsville (Feb. 28) and versus No. 3 Lakeville North (March 3).

A youth baseball team in Prior Lake is trying to raise money for a play in a week-long tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. in August.

The entry fee for the tourney is $795 per player, not including transportation. The team has scheduled a fundraiser Feb. 12 at Neisen’s Sports Bar in Savage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Olive Garden is providing the foot. It’s a Valentine’s theme decorated

by All the Rage Décor.”

The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years old. Tickets will be sold at the door.

P.L.A.Y. spring sports registration online Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) is taking registrations online for its spring sports programs – softball, baseball, track and lacrosse.

Registration for traveling programs usually ends in February, while in-house signups goes to the end of March. For more information or details on each sport go to www.playinfo.org.

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

Prior Lake Area Running Club The Prior Lake Area Running Club meets weekly for group runs and also has guest speakers and can provide discounts at local running stores.

All levels of runners and joggers are welcome. You don’t have to be from Prior Lake to join the club.

For more information contact Doug Krohn at doug.krohn@ comcast.net.

GIRLS continued from page 9

Deanna Busse each had eight points, while sophomore Taylor Zupan and ninth-grader Shaye Barton both scored six.

Si mpki n s a l so h ad fou r steals and three assists, while Zupan added three steals.

Against Apple Valley, Simpkins scored a game-high 18 points, adding three steals and four rebounds. Flaata added 13 points, six rebounds and five steals and Deanna Busse made four three-pointers fi nishing with 14 points.

Prior Lake scored nearly 40

LAKERS continued from page 9

urday, Feb. 18 in Farmington.

The Lakers and No. 10 Shakopee are the only two ranked teams in the field and will be the top two seeds, respectively.

O t her t e a m s : L a kev i l le North, Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Kennedy, Lakeville South and Farmington.

Meanwhile, in the loss to St. Michael-Albertville, Tommy Thorn earned a 16-9 decision over Prior Lake junior Tanner Johnshoy in a battle of the No. 1- and No. 3-ranked wrestlers, respectively, at 113 pounds.

Thorn beat Johnshoy 7-1 in last year’s 103-pound state title match.

Prior Lake’s wins against the Knights came from sophomore Blake Carlisle at 126 pounds (141), senior Matt Kahnke at 145 (2-0), ninth-grader Alex Hart at 170 (11-0) and sophomore Robbie Schultz at 182 (fall).

Against Foley, Prior Lake won three of the first five matches to open up a 12-7 lead.

HOCKEY continued from page 9

Burnsville added a pair of goals in the third period.

Senior goalie Kyle Miller faced 46 shots and stopped 38 for the Lakers. Senior Matt Crist and sophomores Connor Bump and Jack Murphy each had one assist.

Against Lakeville South, Crist scored 3:27 into the second period to cut the Lakers’ deficit to 2-1.

points in the second half (39) after trailing 22-21 at the break.

Lauren Busse fi nished with six points, while Barton had four steals and three assists.

Prior Lake’s fi nal two regular season games before sections start Feb. 22 are at No. 7 Eastview (Feb. 21) and home to Eagan (Feb. 23).

The section quarterfinals start Feb. 29. The Lakers have been the fi fth seed the last two years, playing at Kennedy. They lost last year and won in 2010.

The section semifi nals are March 3 at Hopkins with the finals March 9 at the same venue.

Eden Prairie is the defending champs.

Johnshoy won by fall at 113, followed by Carlisle’s 12-8 win at 126 and senior Sayed Rahmani’s 5-1 victory at 132.

But Foley won the next eight weights before senior Ross Larson won at heavyweight for the Lakers, earning a 3-2 decision. Larson is ranked No. 6 in the state.

In beating Rosemount, the Lakers had two wins by fall – sophomore Sean O’Neil at 120 and Kahnke at 145.

The highlight of the dual was Johnshoy’s 17-8 victory over Dan Rosa (ranked No. 7).

Ninth-grader Dylan Sogge earned an 11-4 win at 106 for the Lakers, while Rahmani and junior Ryan Norton earned back-to-back 6-5 decisions at 132 and 138 pounds, respectively.

Rosemount won four of five matches between 152 and 195 pounds (including one by forfeit at 160) to cut the Lakers’ lead to 29-21.

Hart had a 7-0 victory at 170 for Prior Lake, before sophomore Luis Pinto sealed the dual with a 9-7 decision at 220.

But the Cougars scored with 3:19 left in the period and tallied again 28 seconds into the third for a three-goal lead.

Junior Dylan Zins had a third-period goal for the Lakers. K rueger, senior Derek Johnson and junior Austin Hill each had an assist.

Miller made 40 saves.

Going into the Rosemount game, Crist led the Lakers in points with 42 (20 goals, 22 assists), while Krueger had 39 points (17 assists) and Johnson had seven goals and 20 assists.

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FIRE CALLS The Prior Lake Fire Department responded to the following fire and medical calls Feb. 1-8: Feb. 2 Firefighters responded to a car fire in the driveway of a home in the 6900 block of Casey Parkway in Credit River Township at 4:09 a.m. Firefighters extinguished the fire and no other structures were affected by the fire. The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction.

Feb. 3 Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a home in the 9300 block of Credit River Boulevard in Credit River Township at 3:10 p.m. It was a false alarm, as the alarm had been set off by burnt food, and firefighters were canceled en route.

Feb. 4 Firefighters responded to a reported burning smell possibly related to an electrical fire at a home in the 16100

block of Main Avenue in Prior Lake at 5:47 p.m. The smell was determined to have come from a hot oven that had begun an automatic self-cleaning process.

Feb. 5 Firefighters responded to: A reported smell of natural gas at a home in the 17200 block of Deerfield Drive in Prior Lake at 10 a.m. The smell was possibly coming from a malfunctioning furnace.

CenterPoint Energy was requested.

A carbon monoxide alarm in the 14000 block of Bluebird Trail in Prior Lake at 8:54 p.m. It was a false alarm.

Feb. 8 Firefighters responded to: A request for mutual aid for a reported warehouse fire in the 900 block of Canterbury Road South in Shakopee at 10 a.m. Firefighters were canceled en route.

A medical call in the 3700 block of 170th Street in Prior Lake at 10:50 a.m. Firefighters were needed for a lift assist.

POLICE CALLS The Prior Lake Police Department responded to the following incidents Feb. 1-8. This is not a comprehensive list of all incidents to which the department responded.

Assault Feb. 3: Police received a report of domestic assault at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., in which a man allegedly struck a woman. He also allegedly smashed the woman’s $500 cell phone. The man, a 22-year-old from Minneapolis, left before police arrived.

Police know the identity of the man and are in the process of locating him.

Disorderly conduct Feb. 5: Police received a report of two men who would not leave a business in the 5800 block of Industrial Lane. The men were causing a disturbance, and one of them threw a golf club at an employee. The men were gone when police arrived. The case is under investigation.

Mischief Feb. 4: A woman reported that her vehicle was egged while she was driving in the area of Main Avenue and Dakota Street. The suspects could not be located.

Narcotics Feb. 5: A 36-year-old Circle Pines man and a 32-year-old Hamel man were arrested for fifth-degree drug possession after getting caught with methamphetamine at Mystic Lake Casino.

Feb. 8: Following a traffic stop on

of Toronto Avenue reported that someone stole a package that was left for her in the lobby of her apartment building. The package’s contents, a coat and an ice scraper, were valued at $66.

Feb. 5: A man reported that his iPod was stolen from a residence in the 5500 block of Lost Horizon Circle. Police developed a suspect and later found the iPod in the suspect’s vehicle. Charges are pending against the suspect.

Feb. 7: A woman in the 14300 block of Waterfall Court reported that her $500 iPhone was stolen from her vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight. It is unknown how the suspect gained access to her vehicle.

Underage drinking Feb. 7: During a traffic stop on Dakotah Parkway near Mystic Lake Drive, one of the vehicle’s passengers, a 19-year-old Prior Lake man, was cited for underage consumption of alcohol.

Warrants Feb. 5: A 22-year-old Prior Lake woman was arrested in the 16900 block of Monroe Avenue on a Scott County warrant.

Feb. 6: Police received a report of a 38-year-old St. Paul man at Mystic Lake who was in possession of a one-hitter pipe used for smoking illicit drugs. The man was not cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and the pipe was destroyed, but the man was arrested on two Ramsey County warrants.

140th Street near Mystic Lake Drive, a 34-year-old man with no permanent address was arrested for driving after cancellation, driving without proof of insurance, driving with a suspended object and not having an operable license plate light. A later inventory search of the vehicle turned up a small plastic bag containing what was believed to be methamphetamine, and the man was also arrested for fifth-degree drug possession. A 35-year-old Robbinsdale woman who was a passenger in the vehicle also was cited for providing false information to a police officer.

Property damage Feb. 3: A man in the 14100 block of Hummingbird Trail reported that a rock was thrown through a window in his home. The damage is estimated at $400.

Feb. 3: Police received a report of property damage at Ponds Park, 17429 Ponds Parkway. Door frames to the men’s and women’s bathrooms in the pavilion had been damaged, and the interior of the women’s bathroom was also damaged. The suspect or suspects left behind evidence, and police are investigating the case.

Feb. 7: A man in the 5600 block of Cedarwood Trail reported that someone pulled up the rear edges on the front hood of his vehicle and dented its body.

Theft Feb. 4: A woman in the 16955 block

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Jason Allen Fikse, 20, Woodstock, Minn., DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $410 in fines.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Take a driving refresher course The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus driver refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake.

Advance registration is requested. The fee is $20.

For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter. org or call toll-free 1- (888) -2341294.

NAMI to host family class Scott County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will offer a free 12-week “Family to Family” class for family members, partners and friends of people with major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

The series of classes is structured to help caregivers understand and support those with serious mental illness while maintaining thei r ow n wel lbeing.

The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family member volunteers who know what it’s like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders.

The course is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 16 at Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, Savage.

Registration is required; classes are limited to 25. To register, call (952) 890-1669. For more information, visit www.namihelps.org.

First responder courses offered The Mdewakanton Emergency Services department will present courses for emergency medical services and health care providers.

Classes are open to the public and will be in the training room at the tribe’s fi re station across from Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake.

Three EMT refresher courses will be offered for those 18 and up (cost is $275): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb, 17, 18 and 19 6 to 10 p.m. March 5-16 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27, 28 and 29 Two fi rst responder refresher courses will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 20-29; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 and 11. The cost for the class is $176. This class is open to people age 17 and up.

CPR and AED classes are also available. For more information about classes, contact Training Coordinator Malissa Radanke at Mdewakanton Emergency Services at (952) 233-1077 or register at www.mdfi re.org.

Help available for veterans The Veterans Administration has created and staffed two sites with medically trained personnel to help with soldiers who are having trouble adjusting back into society after coming home from active duty.

The staff assists veterans and all active duty military and their family members 24 hours a day through a hotline number, 1-800273-8255, and website, www.veteranscrisisline.net. Veterans also can contact their local VFWs.

Get one-on-one computer help A Scott County volunteer computer aide is available from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., to provide one-on-one assistance concerning questions about navigating the Internet, creating a free e-mail account, formatting a resume and more.

No registration is required. For more information, call the library at (952) 447-3375.

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

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

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

Photographer preserves precious moments

BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

S

tacey Buckingham believes that photographs don’t just stir memories; they bring comfort to families who have lost a

loved one.

The Prior Lake woman is a volunteer photographer for two separate groups – The F.I.L.M. (Family Images for Lasting Memories) Project and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

F.I.L.M. donates portrait sessions to families facing terminal illness.

Families pay nothing for the photos or the sessions, and they gain lasting memories of their loved ones. Buckingham was the first Minnesota photographer to volunteer with the Illinois-based program.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is another no-cost option for families who have lost a baby.

“It’s for the babies who don’t come home – stillborn babies or babies who are not going to make it,” Buckingham says.

At a family’s request, the foundation sends out a volunteer photographer to a hospital or other location for a private portrait session.

“We know there are many families who could benefit from our services. Unfortunately, not very many people know we exist,” Buckingham said.

Many of the volunteers have been touched in some way by infant loss, including Buckingham, whose twin brother was stillborn.

“I always wondered about him – what he looked like,” she says.

“Years ago, stillborn babies were something no one wanted to talk about. Now, there are images on people’s walls, and they [the babies] are still members of the family.”

Beyond having photography skills, volunteers have to be strong as they’re dealing with a sensitive and emotional situation. But Buckingham says she thinks people would be surprised how well they do in those instances.

“For some reason, I can do it. I just think it’s a huge blessing that I can help those families,” she says.

“When people pass, pictures are all we have left other than memories.

When you’re in the midst of fighting a battle, you’re not thinking about those moments that you will treasure later on.”

In addition to her volunteer work, the Bloomington native runs her own business, Buckett Photography, from her Prior Lake home. She and her husband, Mark, moved here six years ago and have two sons – ages 4 and 8 – and a 6-year-old daughter.

Buckingham is a former teacher who earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a master’s degree in education from Boston University. She taught second and third grade until her son was born in 2003.

The stay-at-home mom always loved photography and frequently had a camera in hand. She decided to make a career out of her interest and talents after many people told her she should charge for her work.

Word of mouth has built up over the last year and a half since she started the company, and though winter is a slow time, Buckingham

PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON

Stacey Buckingham juggles a home-based photography business, a busy volunteering schedule and life as a mom of three. worked on 18 photography sessions in October alone this past year.

“That’s when you’ve got the fall leaves, Christmas cards,” she says.

“It was a crazy time.”

She also works a handful of weddings each year and is gearing up for the springtime senior picture rush.

“My job is to make everyone feel comfortable,” she says. “I want people to look at their pictures and say, ‘I’ve never looked better.’”

Q AND A WITH STACEY BUCKINGHAM What is your favorite subject to photograph?

Children, though mine don’t let me take their pictures that much.

Mom always has a camera in their face, and they’re running in the other direction.

What’s the hardest thing to photograph?

Children in the 12- to 24-month

range. They won’t sit still and they can’t really follow directions.

How do you juggle your business and a busy family life?

I don’t sleep a lot. But my youngest is good about playing independently for awhile so I can work.

What three words would people use to describe you?

Shy, friendly and dedicated.

What’s the best vacation you’ve had?

Disneyworld.

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

I’d really like to get to Europe.

What’s the last good book you read?

The “Hunger Games” trilogy.

What’s your favorite movie?

“The Sound of Music.”

What’s your favorite TV show?

“Parenthood.”

If you could meet someone famous or from history, who

“When you’re in the midst of fighting a battle, you’re not thinking about those moments that you will treasure later on.”

Stacey Buckingham Volunteer photographer would it be?

Ronald Reagan. He had a very good sense of what direction the country needed to go, and he was very successful in what he wanted to do.

If you were governor or president for a day, what would you do?

Institute a family day. Nobody would work – just play.

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.

Kline nominates four students to U.S. service academies U. S. Rep. Joh n Kline (R-Lakeville) honored four area high school seniors at a ceremony in his Burnsville office to recognize them as nominees to U.S. service academies.

Matthew Arends, Claire Clark, Matthew Charles Emory and Arends William Jantscher earned the nominations from the congressman, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

Arends, nominated to West Point (Army), plays football, baseball and basketball and is senior class president at PLHS. His parents are Tim

and Rhonda Arends.

Claire Clark, nomi nated to t he U.S. Naval Academy, plays hockey and lacrosse and is a member of the National Honor Society. Her pa rents a re Todd and Beth Clark.

Charles Emory, Claire nomi nated to t he Clark U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy, plays soccer and track and is a member of the National Honor Society. His parents are Hackett and Sarah Emory.

William Jantscher, nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, is

a senior at Lakevi l le Sout h High School and a resident of Prior Lake.

He plays tennis and is an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Honor Society. His parents are Stephen and Suzanne Jantscher.

Charles T he A i r Forc e, Emory A r my, Nava l a nd Merchant Marine academies require applicants to a U.S. service academy to receive a nomination from their member of Congress, a senator, the vice president or the president. Students from Minnesota’s Second Congressional District

who wish to attend a service academy can submit an applic ation, which is eva luated by members of Kline’s S er vic e Ac ademy A dv i s o r y B o a r d .

Final nominations are made by Kline.

William Each academy seJantscher lects students for e n r o l l m e nt f r o m among those nominated.

Students interested in applying for a 2013 nomination can get more information by visiting www.kline. house.gov and selecting the “Student Corner” link, or by calling Kline’s office at (952) 808-1213.

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americanslice Lions get set for annual Bedrace for Bridging Chamber looks ahead to wedding, business fairs The following are upcoming events put on by the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Wedding Central: Are you a bride-to-be or know of someone who is? This is the event for you. The third annual Wedding Central will be held at the Legends Golf Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

A fashion show will be at 2:30 p.m., with door prizes drawn immediately afterward. We are offering five $100 gift certificates toward any vendor participating at this event. Vendors catering to brides and their special day are also giving away door prizes. For more details, go to www.priorlakechamber. com and click on “Wedding Central” under the events.

Online registration is just $5 for the bride, and her guests are admitted free.

Explore Business Saturday: Discover your community in one location. Save the date for Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prior Lake High School. We have several businesses signed up, and we will have live demonstrations, health screenings, a job fair and more. This is open to the public and free to attend.

Space is available if you have a business that you would like to promote. Contact sandi@ priorlakechamber.com or call the Chamber office at (952) 440-1000 for more information and registration forms. This is a brand-new event sponsored

by Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education and the Savage and Prior Lake chambers of commerce.

PAST EVENTS The annual membership meeting was at Legends Golf Club on Jan. 18. With 130 people attending, it was our biggest membership meeting.

We are very pleased to congratulate Chad LeMair, coowner of Above All Hardwood Floors and Carpet and Performance Construction, as the 2011 Business Person of the Year as well as Kami Thompson from New Horizon Academy as 2011 Business of the Year.

Our current President, Rick Heinz of South Metro Federal Credit Union, presented the Past President gavel plaque to Gary Meyer of Prior Lake State Bank.

These recipients well deserve the awards, and we are proud to have them be a part of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The ninth annual ice golf tournament was played at Ponds Park. Due to safety issues regarding the lake ice, we moved the event to a

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GRAPPER LIONS COLUMN

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The Lions Club spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Jan. 28 went well, and the Lions visited the Jordaness Lions Club on Jan. 11.

We had eight members attend the Jordaness Lions Club bowling fundraiser at Louisville Lanes on Jan. 14, as well.

We are looking forward to our 5M-2 Midwinter Convention Feb. 10-12 in Mankato, where we will try to elect one of our members, Harry Klenke, for second vice

district governor.

We are having a representative from Safe Haven for Youth coming to speak at our dinner meeting on Feb. 16. We have 25 volunteers helping with the Feed My Starving Children event on March 8. Coming up is the 14th annual Bedrace for Bridging on March 3 at Buck Hill, and we have two teams participating.

The Lions Club is giving away four $1,500 scholarships to Prior Lake-Savage

COMMUNITY HELP AND SUPPORT

FLECK PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER

surface that we did not need to worry about. Thank you to our 18-hole sponsors: Prior Lake State Bank, South Metro Federal Credit Union, Above All Hardwood Floors and Carpet, America’s Best Value Inn and Suites, Dockside Living Magazine, Finish Line Chiropractic, HealthSource of Prior Lake, Knotty Oar Marina, LiliPhotoMindy St. Dennis, PAAR Sports LLC, Performance Construction, Premiere Dance Academy, Prior Lake Association, Prior Lake Optimist Club, Prior Lake Snowmobile Association, Pro Service Automotive, Veil Orthodontics and Voyageur Financial. At 35-plus degrees and with more than 165 golfers, the day was perfect.

Congratulations to Premiere Dance Academy. They were chosen for Best Decorated Hole and also team Solo Cups won Best Dress-Up. If you want to see pictures of this year’s Ice Golf event, become a fan of the Prior Lake Chamber’s Facebook page and check them out.

NEW MEMBERS We welcome new and returning members: Allure Hair Salon Company Inc; Body by Vi-Randy Schanus; Custom Drapery and Blinds

by Michael Esch; It’s CleanN-Time-Melissa Strohfus; Leonard Creative Services LLC-Gary Leonard; Momento Images Inc.; Norwex Enviro Products-Amy Mahowald; Rally Entertainment; SilpadaLauren Buhmann; The Photoboxx-Shannon Gabriel; T.J. Hooligan’s; Thrivent Financial-Kathryn Klein; and Triple Play Sports.

As a business in and around the Prior Lake area, and if you have been pondering joining the Chamber, make it a 2011 business resolution to become one. For a full listing of members, visit our website at www.priorlakechamber. com. You will be able to join and pay online in a secured site.

Sandi Fleck is executive director of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at (952) 440-1000 or sandi@priorlakechamber. com.

(Editor’s note: Listings of organizational meetings and events are free but are not guaranteed in the Prior Lake American. Send information that includes the organization’s name and meeting times/locations and a contact’s name and telephone number.

Deadline is Wednesday at noon.

E-mail information to editor@plamerican.com, mail to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 578, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or fax to (952) 447-6671.)

WEEKLY

Young Life Scott County Young Life is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for high school students that offers fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance.

The club meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Young Life Office, 13845 Highway 13, Savage.

For more information, call (952) 402-9123 or visit www. scottcountymn.younglife.org.

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.

Overeaters Anonymous The group Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1053 Jefferson 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 - 0 075 or Steve at (612) 845-2672.

Emotions Anonymous A 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 N. Fourth St., LeSueur, in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot.

For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.

share their experience, strength and hope with each other.

The groups meet weekly on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake.

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

zation 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.

filled with games, fun and music.

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

Moms in Touch International

Prior Lake Parent Resource Group

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.”

The National Alliance on Ment a l I l l ness ( NA M I ) 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 problemsolving skills. Parent resource groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and 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.

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.

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

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

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

Savage Network Plus Savage Network Plus, a Business Network International 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 mor e i n for m at ion , call (952) 440-5261 or e-mail bprimeau@summitwealthadvocates.com.

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American Legion 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.

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) 22 6 -2 410 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 highenergy, interactive evening

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The Winner’s Circle Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at 1101 Adams St., Shakopee.

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Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous, a support group for those struggling with addiction to gambling, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.

Alanon Alanon meetings with the “Island of Serenity” group will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake.

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

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americanslice This is burning love Firefighter couple’s flame can’t be extinguished

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Other than the occasional rescue from a burning building, most male firefighters don’t often get a chance to meet women on the job.

It has been a while since the 43-member Shakopee Fire Department attracted a female recruit, so the answer to the city’s single-plagued firemen may be more mutual-aid calls with neighbor communities.

Shakopee firefighter John Clay married Nikki Solie, a Prior Lake firefighter and Chetek, Wis., native, on Sunday at Sanibel Island, Fla. Since two firefighters falling in love would seem to be a rare occurrence (though in Prior Lake it’s more common than one may think), we asked Nikki to share their story in this e-mail exchange: How long have you been firefighting?

“John has been a Shakopee firefighter for the past five years, and I have been a firefighter for two and a half years.”

Are you the only woman on your department?

“We have two others – Jackyln (Carlson) Hayes and Kate Schommer Yurko, both who are also married to firefighters.”

How did you and John meet?

“We were introduced by our fellow firefighters at Prior Lake Fire’s annual chicken barbecue two years ago. I remember thinking he was really cute and seemed accomplished. We started dating three months later.”

What’s the challenge of being a firefighter couple?

“Spending free time together can become difficult at times, being we are always on call and for two separate departments. Some evenings it’s like ‘Tag, you’re it’ if I come back home from a call

and he will get a call. It can make it difficult to have dinner together, watch a movie or just spend quality time together, but really this is something all volunteer firefighters and their families go through.”

Is there any rivalry?

“At times, yes. We are both very competitive and have gotten into heated discussions at times about procedures and such, but it is usually all in good fun and has never been detrimental to our relationship.

In fact, it has brought us closer.

We do the same job, which is nice because we can relate to each other’s erratic schedules and the need to serve our communities in the best and worst of times, but we don’t have the animosity of working together that some couples might have when working for the same employer.”

How often do you get to fight fires together?

“It’s not too often that we get mutual-aid calls to our fires.

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An engagement photo of John Clay and Nikki Solie.

We see each other on a scene maybe two to three times a year.

But we are very professional and keep the job at hand our number one priority.”

What are your “day” jobs?

“John is a union electrician for Gephart Electric out of

St. Paul, and I am a nursing assistant for St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation in Shakopee while also going to school for nursing.”

How are you both able to live in Prior Lake?

Will John have to switch

departments?

“John will not be applying for the Prior Lake Fire Department. Where we live, close to the Shakopee border, is within our required response times to our respective stations/departments.”

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities announces its newest program, Big

COMMUNITY EDUCATION This is a listing of some of the classes offered through Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education. Find out more – and register for classes – at www.priorlakesavagece. com or call (952) 226-0080.

Adults All Occasion Hand-Stamped Card Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake. Cost is $26.

Roll it, Take it, Leave it, Move it: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage. Cost is $11.

Are you a Carbohydrate Addict? Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $31.

How to Get into College and Pay for it Without Going Broke (for parents of high school juniors) Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Prior Lake High School. Cost is $19/person or $29/pair.

V i k i n g We av e J e w e l r y Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. Cost is $45.

First Aid Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $70.

P r e -Di ab ete s E duc at ion Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $40.

Medicare – What you Really Need to Know Monday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $11.

Just Once: Piano for Busy People Monday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake. Cost is $34.

Splash Dance! Water Exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 28-March 29, at Twin Oaks Middle School. Cost is $50.

Tex-Mex Cooking Wednesday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Middle School.

Cost is $49.

Youth After-school classes are offered at all elementary schools.

For a complete listing, visit www.priorlakesavagece.com.

These classes are star ting soon: Flip Over Gymnastics (grades K-5), Kidcreate Studio – Cartoon and Funny Stuff (grades K-5), Hogwarts Film School (grades K-5) and more.

Outdoor Adventures (grades 2-5) Monday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway. Cost is $45.

Science Explorers (ages 3½6) Tuesdays, Feb. 28-March 13, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the District Services Center. Cost is $39.

Wish Upon a Ballet (ages 3-6) Wednesdays, Feb. 29-April 18, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the District Services Center. Cost is $65.

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.

Scott County Historical Society 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.

medical, law enforcement or legal advocacy, community and education presentations, one-to-one counseling and support group facilitation. Volunteer training available; call to sign up. Contact: Kathy or Emily at (952) 448-5425.

Sexual Violence Center

St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehab Center

Sexual assault advocate: Looking for the most rewarding volunteer experience of your life? Become a sexual assault advocate and providing these services: 24-hour crisis line,

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.

CHURCH NEWS

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.

Check out bilingual preschool An open house and registra-

tion event is planned for 4-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Precious Lambs Bilingual Preschool at Faith Lutheran Church, 16840 Highway 13, Prior Lake.

For more information, call (952) 447-6955.

ment in 2009.

Requested ad mission at the door is $ 5 for youth and $10 for adults. Groups should contact Pat Millea at pmillea@ stmichael-pl.org or (952) 4479056 to reserve space.

Harbor Kids to host carnival

Pro-life speaker Enjoy a fish fry comes to Prior Lake at St. Patrick’s The Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave., Prior Lake, welcomes pro -li fe speaker Abby Johnson from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

J o h n s o n i s n a t i o n a l ly known for her talks and her bestselling book, “Unplanned.”

She left Planned Parenthood and joined the pro-life move-

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adults, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under.

The church is 9 miles south of Prior Lake on Highway 13.

For more information or directions, call (952) 492-6276.

St. Patrick’s Church of Cedar Lake will have an all-youcan-eat fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17.

The menu includes baked or deep-fried cod, French fries, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, beans, rye bread and rolls, macaroni and cheese, bars and a beverage. The cost is $12 for

Harbor Kids Early Learning Center, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake, will host a free carnival and open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25.

Everyone is welcome at the free event, which will include children’s games, tours, free massages and more.

For more information, call (952) 447-6191, ext. 3.

St. John’s to offer full-day preschool St. John’s Preschool, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage, will launch a full-day preschool option next school year for children who will be age 4 or 5 by Sept.

1, 2012.

The program provides a foundation of school-readiness skills in a faith-fi lled environment.

Registration also is being accepted for the school’s 3- to 5-year-old programs.

For more information contact, Director Dora May at DMay@stjohns-savage.org or (952) 846-4663.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Online Church Directory — place your newspaper worship ad on our online worship directory www.plamerican.com. For more information call 952-447-6669

Prior Lake Baptist Church

The People of the United Methodist Church Welcome You

Loving God, Exalting Christ, Revering God’s Word, Building Christ’s Church - together 1026 E 205th St, Jordan (952) 492-2249 www.lydiazionchurch.com

Pastor Ron Groschel 952-447-2824

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sept.-May

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 Sunday at 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

www.sollc.org

www.holycross-pl.org

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

St. Michael Catholic Church

You Can Reach People Throughout The Southwest Area!

Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

952-447-6955

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everal years ago, my family discovered a place we couldn’t wait to eat at, even our meat-andpotatoes grandfather.

The location: AbbottNorthwestern Hospital.

After my grandmother recovered from heart surgery, I made a few more trips back to the hospital cafeteria. It was that good (and cheap for a college student).

If you’re in a dining rut, check out these strange places to eat in the southwest metro.

HOSPITAL CAFETERIA With homemade soups, a salad and sandwich bar, hot specials and grab-n-go, Legacy Café at the St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee reminds me of my beloved college cafeteria — only a whole lot prettier.

St. Francis recently invested $6.3 million into a new kitchen and cafeteria.

With two-story windows, the dining room is a bright, airy place that opens to a patio and healing gardens.

Even if you’re not visiting a patient, it’s worth a stop.

ROMANTIC DINNER IN A SKYSCRAPER A stone’s throw from Hyland Park Reserve, the Normandale Lake Office Park offers two high-class eateries: one classy and the other swanky.

Kincaid’s Steak, Chop and Fish House has showcased the 8400 Tower’s open atrium for more than 20 years.

I discovered Kincaid’s on a first date (our lobster bisque soup was made right at the table), but it’s also the perfect place to take your parents for an anniversary dinner.

Where else can you get a coat-check and covered parking but no downtown traffic?

The hotter scene is across the street at Parma 8200, ground level in the 8200 Tower, whose glowing fires catch the eye as you’re driving by.

D’Amico’s take on a classic Italian taverna, Parma offers a posh bar with mood-casting lamps and front-row seating as chefs prepare food.

We debated between potato gnocchi with duck sauce, pumpkin ravioli and linguine with clams (all under $20).

Open less than two years, Parma has racked up 438 reviews on OpenTable.com In the spring, try the outdoor lounge with pergolas, fireplaces and a pool table.

FUSION IN THE SUBURBS A restaurant attached to an Indian grocery store is the go-to caterer for all the East Asian families I know.

With a mix of south and north Indian and IndoChinese cuisine that I haven’t found anywhere else in the Twin Cities, India Spice House’s daily lunch buffet draws a heavy business crowd and Indian families.

Weekend nights, sample popular Indian street food, called Chaat.

Until recently, the restaurant was just a plain hole-in-

LifeCafe and Rare Steak and Sushi Lifetime Fitness, 755 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie (952) 829-8400 clubs.lifetimefitness.com

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At left – India Spice House, an ethnic gem, is at the back of a grocery store.

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the-wall café. The line was out the door after a remodeling project doubled and transformed the dining area.

“We didn’t expect it to grow this big,” said Gopi Karla, an IT systems engineer from Shakopee who initially opened a smaller grocery in 2007 with friends.

Karla doesn’t know how to cook, but he hired some that sure does, Chef Ganesh.

CAMBODIAN-SERVED FRENCH CUISINE AMONGST FARM FIELDS Next time you’re in the mood for fine dining, head south on Highway 169.

Suzette’s Fine European Cuisine is located in an old Bridgeman’s ice cream parlor south of Jordan, which looks like a roadside diner.

Inside is a simple bistro that specializes in French and Italian cuisine.

Cambodian-born Chef Banrith Yong received

his culinary training in Switzerland.

He and his wife Joleen, who served my family on Christmas Eve, have owned Suzette’s since 1998 and rely on customers from the Twin Cities and Mankato.

The prices should appeal to all.

My family — a diverse group of city dwellers and small-towners — enjoyed stuffed flounder, chicken wellington, chicken fettuccini and grilled New York strip steak.

A WORK-OUT AND THEN SUSHI? With two restaurants and a bar, LifeTime Fitness’s flagship Eden Prairie club offers diverse dining options for the general public.

LifeCafe serves healthy smoothies, soups and sandwiches, while Rare Steak and Sushi offers grassfed beef and “sustainably

Suzette’s Fine European Cuisine 20251 Johnson Memorial Drive, Jordan (952) 492-2422 suzettesrestaurant.com Note: Closed Mondays

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Parma 8200 5600 West 83rd St., Bloomington, Suite 100 (8200 Tower) (952) 896-8888 parma8200.com

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Stuffed flounder and wine at Suzette’s in St. Lawrence Township. sourced” sushi.

Have a seat at the sushi bar, courtside patio, elegant private meeting room, bar near a large-screen TV or upscale dining hall overlooking the tennis courts.

“You could definitely spend three hours a day here — easily,” said John Stenbeck Jr., a high school student enjoying a quick salad after a workout.

Above – You have to know Kincaid’s is here, to know it’s here.

At left – Legacy Café at St. Francis offers a smorgasbord for any choosy family.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. HIDDEN WORLD OF BEARS TRAVELING EXHIBIT Explore the intimate details of black bear behavior through the photos and insights of long-time bear researcher, Dr. Lynn Rogers. “The Hidden World of Bears” exhibit features about 70 of Dr. Rogers’ framed photographs of bears. Most of the photographs are of black bears, documenting their life as cubs born in a winter den and on through the spring and summer months as they eat, play and interact with other bears—and at times people, finally culminating in the construction of a new winter den in the fall.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 2 Cost: Free Location: Como Zoo, 1250 Kaufman Dr. N., St Paul Info: comozooconservatory.org or (651) 487-8200

2. EXHIBIT: ‘AND … NATURE SINGS’ In the exhibit ‘And … Nature Sings,’ artist Betty Thompson endeavors to interpret the excitement, beauty and wonder of nature through oil paintings, Delve into the animal kingdom and explore the life of bears at the Como Zoo’s “The Hidden World of Bears” exhibit.

sumi-e brush paintings, sculpture and pottery.

Time: Exhibit runs through March 31 Cost: Free Location: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

3. INSIDE THE COLLECTION: GONE TO THE BIRDS The Arboretum’s Andersen Horticultural Library has a number of richly illustrated ornithological works on birds around the world. Delve into some of these works with library head Kathy Allen. This class offers an exclusive opportunity to see many which are rarely viewed.

Time: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Cost: $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

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FEB. 11 DANCE TEAM TOURNAMENT The Prior Lake Dance Team will compete at the Section 1AAA Tournament in Bloomington.

Time: 4:30 p.m. (doors at 3:45 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 11 Cost: $8 for adults; $6 for students Location: Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S.

JENN ALEXANDER Jenn Alexander’s soulful songs and the stories that inspire them take the audience on a ride through their own histories and spiritual lives.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Cost: $15 Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville. mn.us

TIM PATRICK AND HIS BLUE EYES BAND Swing with your valentine to the world-class, award-winning sounds of Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band along with guest vocalists Jennifer Grimm and Debbie O’Keefe, as they perform the love songs of Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney and Dean Martin.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Cost: $19 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

COMEDIAN OLIVIA ARRINGTON Olivia Allen-Arrington is a granddaughter, daughter and sister of cops. She thought one day she would follow that fine family tradition but instead decided she would buy her own coffee and donuts. Olivia’s natural humor is drawn from growing up on the south side of Chicago in the Catholic school system. Comedian Colleen Justice will open.

Time: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 Cost: $13 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

Sunday

FEB. 12 SKIJORING BASICS Skijoring is a rapidly growing winter sport in which a person wearing Nordic skis is drawn over snow by a dog. In this class for beginners, learn the basics to skijor and how to train your dog. Registration required; reference activity 124511-00.

Program is for ages 18 and older.

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Cost: $20 Location: Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700

KICK SLEDDING Try out a kicksled on a frozen pond.

The kicksled, also known as a “spark,” is a small sled with a chair mounted on a pair of flexible metal runners.

Equipment provided. Reservations required; reference activity 11290102. For all ages.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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WINTER SURVIVAL SKILLS Learn winter survival basics, build a fire, construct a shelter and track critters through the snow. Reservations required; reference activity 12461101. For ages 7 and older.

Time: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Cost: $9 Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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BSO CONCERT: ‘MOVING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK’ The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will perform “Moving Forward, Looking Back,” featuring works by Ravel, Rorem and Brahms under the direction of guest conductor and music director candidate Jeffrey Stirling. Percussionist Ian Ding will perform on five different instruments on Rorem’s Mallet Concerto.

Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Cost: Adults $14; seniors $12; students free with ID Location: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington Info: bloomingtonsymphony.org or (952) 563-8573

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Tuesday

Feb. 16 at the Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee, and is for ages 21 and up.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $ 8 for SCHS members, and are available at the Scott County Historical Society and the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce.

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Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9783

‘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

Thursday

FEB. 16 Openings are still available for the Prior Lake Library’s second winter session of Toddler Time, 20- to 30-minute themed story times for ages 18-36 months.

Time: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-March 8 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375 (registration is required)

Parents and caregivers and children ages 2 to 5 can discover the magic of historic Eagle Creek village as they play, sing, read stories and explore the outdoors. Dress as a pioneer or not, but remember outdoor clothes. Enter park through the west entrance. Reservations required; reference activity 138403-03.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Cost: $5 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIE SOCIAL

LECTURE SERIES: VIVALDI’S ‘FOUR SEASONS’

Join the crew at Club Prior for a Valentine’s Day whoopee pie social sponsored by McKenna Crossing.

Time: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will present “Music in the Garden,” a new evening lecture series exploring Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s

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POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Watch as area law-enforcement representatives and citizens jump into a freezing Prior Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Time: Noon Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: Free to watch; $75 minimum fundraising to participate Location: Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest Ave., Prior Lake Info: plungemn.org

20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville. mn.us

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Scott County Pheasants Forever will host this fundraiser. Advanced ticket orders are highly recommended (last year’s event sold out). Social hour and games begin at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6:45 p.m.

Time: 7:20-9:45 p.m. (program) Thursday, Feb. 23 Cost: $25 (banquet only); membership/sponsorship options DEER HUNTERS’ BANQUET available The Minnesota River Valley Chapter of Location: Ridges at Sand Creek Golf the Minnesota Deer Hunters’ Association Course, 21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan Info: scottcountypf.org will host this 29th annual banquet.

The public is welcome to attend.

BOY SCOUT FUNDRAISER Time: 5 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m.

AND MEMORABILIA SHOW dinner; 8 p.m. program, Saturday, Feb. 18 This 10th annual event includes Cost: 25 for adults and $15 for youth the auction of items from local Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, businesses throughout the day. Trade, 1760 E. Fourth Ave., Shakopee sell or buy Scout memorabilia, or SOUL TIGHT Info: Barb Breeggemann at (952) get free appraisals of Scout items.

COMMITTEE AT CDT 445-4396 All proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 445.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, the local band, Soul Tight Committee, Feb. 25 in concert. Soul Tight Committee Cost: Items to buy/trade/sell features singer Michelle Carter CHILI COOK-OFF Location: St. James Lutheran Church, who played “Mary Magdalene” in Chanhassen’s acclaimed production The Prior Lake VFW hosts this friendly 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville Info: Bob at (952) 894-2720 or of Jesus Christ Superstar last year. The competition for prizes for the best 10-piece band’s members have found chili. The contest is limited to the first proscout@hotmail.com a common love for old-school ‘70s R & 25 contestants; register by February MISS MN VALLEY B and dance music, and its mission is 18. Contestants and judges also are CHILDREN’S EVENT to provide listeners with the very best needed. Prizes include gift cards and soul and dance music of that decade chili pepper apparel. Chili dogs will be The Miss MN Valley/Queen of the in a lively engaging show. The audience available for $2 immediately following Seasons royalty will host activities for children, including arts and crafts, is invited to dance along as Soul Tight the awards presentation. See signup board games, swimming and light Committee performs well-known hits. sheets and contest rules at the VFW snacks. The event is open to the Time: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 every day after 2 p.m. first 30 children ages 5 to 11 who Cost: $10 at the door Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 register by March 1. Children must be Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Cost: Free chaperoned by one parent during the 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Location: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 entire event.

Info: chanhassentheatres.com or Main Ave. Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, (952) 934-1525 Info: (952) 226-6208 March 3 WEDDING CENTRAL Cost: Free Location: America’s Best Value Inn, The third annual Wedding Central 1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee event will feature vendors, a fashion Info: Joy Newgard at (952) 693-5688 show and door prizes. or missmnvalley1@yahoo.com Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 PRESIDENT’S DAY (fashion show at 2:30 p.m.)

COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR FAMILY FUN Cost: $5 online registration for brides; Students from Twin Oaks Middle School Celebrate President’s Day by attending free for brides’ guests will host this Scholastic fair to raise a one-room schoolhouse like Abraham Location: Legends Golf Club, 8670 funds for new books and equipment Lincoln did, assemble kid-sized log Credit River Blvd., Prior Lake repairs. Books include those for cabins, and create a hat inspired by Info: priorlakechamber.com young teens and adults and the the President or First Lady of your THE WOLFGANG latest bestsellers from more than 150 choice. Spend time outdoors riding COFFEE CONCERT publishers. Area businesses interested a kick sled or snowshoeing, then in making a donation can contact Lisa enjoy the warmth of a hot beverage The WolfGang presents “A Time and Wensmann at lwensmann@priorlakeand a cookie. Park and enter at the Place for Music: Greatest Hits of savage.k12.mn.us. west entrance. Reservations required; 1750-1805.” Enjoy complimentary reference activity 138407-04. refreshments and Caribou coffee while Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 6 and Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 exploring the world of chamber music. 8; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 Cost: Items for purchase Cost: $2 for ages 2 and up; under 2 Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, admitted free Cost: Adults $12; seniors and 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake Location: The Landing-Minnesota students $10 Info: www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us River Heritage Park, 2187 Highway Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center,

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beloved classic, “The Four Seasons” with acclaimed musicologist Daniel Freeman. The Feb. 16 series’ opener explores the “Winter” component of this famous work. Subsequent lectures feature Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Summer.” Each session stands on its own, but together they offer even deeper enrichment.

Time: Vivaldi’s “Winter” 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16; Vivaldi’s “Spring” 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19; Vivaldi’s “Summer” 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 21 Cost: $35 for Arboretum members; $45 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

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Experience snowshoeing with the family. Learn the basics, don snowshoes and take a leisurely hike on Hillside Trail. Watch and listen for wildlife and learn which animals are active all winter. Appropriate for ages 6 to adult. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves.

If there is too little snow, the group will hike. Snowshoes are available at no charge. Call (952) 858-0715 to reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master Naturalist Marcia Lewis.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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Support a team of 12-year-old boys from Prior Lake traveling to Cooperstown, New York for a weeklong baseball tournament. Food will be provided by the Oliver Garden with decorations by All the Rage.

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 Cost: $10 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under Location: Neisen’s Bar and Grill, 4851 W. 123rd St., Savage

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Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles Schultz, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Feb. 12 Cost: Adults $28; seniors and student $25; children 12 and younger $12 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org or (952) 563-8575

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Planning Commission meeting canceled The Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 13 has been canceled.

I n place of t he reg u la r me e t i n g , t her e w i l l b e a work session at 6 p.m. that day at City Hall to discuss the 2011 variance summary

LAKES ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA

report, a summary of residential, industrial and commercia l bui ldi ng per mits and a summary of the vacant lot inventory as well as legal training.

The next anticipated regular meeting will be at 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 27.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AGENDA The Prior Lake Economic Development Authority will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. The tentative agenda includes: Call to order/introduction Approval of agenda Approval of meeting minutes from Jan. 9 and Jan. 23, 2012 Public hearings: None scheduled Old business: A. EDA budget amendment New business: A. EDAC report and subcommittee reports 1. EDAC 2. Broadband fiber network 3. Technology Vil-

lage incubator B. Technology Village report (from the subcommittee) C. Venture Fair event update D. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing termination of a lease with option to purchase agreement, ground lease agreement and authorizing execution of an escrow agreement relating to the issuance by the city of Prior Lake of its $9.825 million general obligation capital improvement plan refunding bonds, Series 2012A E. Business inquiry list (to be distributed at the meeting) Other business A. Draft March 12 agenda Adjournment

The city’s Lakes Advisory Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. The regular meeting of the committee is canceled and replaced by this workshop, which is open to the public.

The tentative agenda includes: A. Levels of service: Clean water and flood protection 1. Water-quality monitoring, benchmarks and trends 2. Local and regional flood-risk management

B. Watersheds, sub-watersheds and catchments: Diagnosing problems and engineering solutions 1. Urban systems past, present and future 2. Rural systems past, present and future C. Prior Lake water-quality utility 1. Asset management 2. Cost/benefit 3. Governance challenges

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

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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.

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Weekday mornings, flexible commitment. Call Denise at (952) 402-9855.

Timmy and Tommy were both scared when they first came to Rainbow Rescue. Tommy has decided that people are great, and Timmy has been watching all of the attention and thinking it looks pretty good. Timmy is still a little afraid, though. He will need a quiet home and someone with a bit of patience. Tommy is a sweet, loving and goofy cat.

He needs a home where he can run and play and have all the attention he wants. They would ideally like to be placed in a home together so Tommy could keep an eye on Timmy.

Rainbow Animal Rescue has 20-plus kittens and cats ready for adoption, including Siamese, calico, white, Maine coon, tabby, tortoiseshell, orange, black and gray. Kittens have been socialized in homes.

A ll cats and kittens live in foster homes and are socialized. They have been vetchecked, feline leukemia/FIV tested negative, and have required shots. All cats over 6 months of age have been spayed or neutered. All kittens under 6 months receive a certificate for a free spay/neuter included in the adoption fee. All cats

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Tommy and kittens come with a welcome pack including free food, blanket, coupons, treats and discounts at Pet Supplies Plus.

These pets are being fostered at Rainbow Animal Rescue in Prior Lake. If you can give a pet a home, call (952) 440-3824, e-mail rainbow.animal.rescue@gmail. com, or visit Pet Supplies Plus in Burnsville from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday. Pets also can be viewed online at www.petfinder. com (enter zip code 55372).

publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL AUDIT Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit of the records of the Township of Cedar Lake in Scott County, Minnesota, will be held at the St. Patrick Social Hall, 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd., Jordan, MN 55352 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Residents of the Township are invited to attend the audit.

Given under my hand this 30th day of January 2012.

Arnita Novotny Clerk (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4 and 11, 2012; No. 7629) Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: December 21, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Badger Hill Brewing 2. Principal Place of Business: 15371 Bobcat Circle, Prior Lake, MN 55372 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Badger Hill Brewing LLC – 15371 Bobcat Circle, Prior Lake, MN 55372 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Jason Kuboushek, Legal Counsel Jason Kuboushek - Contact Name 952-220-5477 Date: 12/15/11 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 11 and 18, 2012; No. 7634)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE FOR CONTRACTORS CSAH 21 & ARCADIA AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS S.A.P. 201-020-008 / S.A.P. 201-130-001 C.P. 11-001 / C.P. 21-13 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, SCOTT COUNTY, MN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at the offices of the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, until 10:00 a.m. on March 8, 2012, and will be publicly opened and read aloud on the above date, said bids to be for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction and installation, complete in place, of the following approximate quantities: 124 TREE Clearing & Grubbing 12,047 SQ YD Remove Bituminous Pavement 8066 CU YD Common Excavation 10,341 CU YD Subgrade Excavation 5084 CU YD Aggregate Base CL 6 3800 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course/Non-Wearing Course Mix 2053 TON Type 19.0 Non Wearing Course Mix 1305 SQ FT Modular Block Retaining Wall 2751 LIN FT 15” – 27” RC Pipe Sewer Des 3006 990 LIN FT 4” – 8” PVC Pipe Sewer 1030 LIN FT 6” – 8” Water Main Ductile Iron 18,628 SQ FT 6” Concrete Walk 16,413 SQ FT 3” Bituminous Walk 5270 LIN FT Concrete Curb & Gutter (B612, B618, B624) 4 LUMP SUM Building Removal 1 LUMP SUM Traffic Control 230 SQ FT Sign Panels Type C 5915 SQ YD Sodding Type Salt Resistant 9730 LIN FT PavementMarking Epoxy Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened.

All bids shall be sealed and marked “CSAH 21 & Arcadia Avenue Intersection Improvements, S.A.P. 201-020-008 / S.A.P. 201-130-001 / C.P. 11-001 / C.P. 21-13,” and shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check, bid bond or certified check, payable to the City of Prior Lake for five percent (5%) of the amount of the Base Bid, to be forfeited as damages in the event that the bid is accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter

promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond.

Each bid and all papers bound and attached thereto, together with the bid guarantee, shall be placed in an envelope and securely sealed therein. The envelope shall be so marked as to indicate the name of bidder and the project name and shall be addressed to the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372. It may be mailed, delivered by messenger, or submitted in person.

Proposal forms, specifications, plans and other contract documents are available for review at the City of Prior Lake, 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, and at the office of WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue S., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416. Proposal forms, specifications, plans and other contract documents can be also requested by mail or purchased, upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of one hundred ($100) for each contract package at the office of WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue S., Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416.

Proposal Forms and the Plans and Specifications for use by contractors are also available at http:// www.questcdn.com. You may download the complete set of digital bidding documents for $30.00 by entering eBidDoc #1862428 on the “Search Projects” page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities, and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the City.

DATED: February 6, 2012

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Frank Boyles, City Manager City of Prior Lake, MN (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 11 and 18, 2012; No. 7635)

Public Notice deadline for the Prior Lake American is at Noon on Tuesday for the following Saturday edition.

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

952-484-9675

2BR Apt. $850. Hardwood floors, deck. Includes heat. No dogs, 952-201-1991 1 & 2 BR apartments, (heat, hot/cold water, garbage included) $600$675, no pets. 612-5996245 2 BR duplex, very clean, W/D, no pets, garage.

952-492-6911

LIVE AMONG FRIENDS! 55 and better Lynn Court Apartments 4350 West 124 th, Savage, MN 1 & 2 BR starting at $680 Your pet is welcome 952-894-4719

VALU STAY INN Newly Remodeled!

Prior Lake Rentals

Shakopee Rentals

MSU Dental Hygiene student looking for people who have not had their teeth cleaned in 3+ yrs. Receive discounted services on cleaning, xrays & exams. Call Cassie 651-307-4933

RENTALS Office/Commercial Office/ Business space for rent. West 2nd St., Chaska. 952-448-2577

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

Retail/ office space, main street, Chaska.

High traffic, corner lot. $6.50/s.f. 612-750-7436 Shop 2300', $1,300.

Garage 576', $250. Separable. Shakopee. 612720-2122 Shop/ warehouse space Jordan, 3,450 s.f. $5.00/ s.f. 952-492-6960

Roommates GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Firewood Fireplace/Fuel

GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS

Female, non-smoking, share Savage townhome. $500 includes utilities, W/D. 952-4544473

STUFF! For Sale

Chaska Rentals

128 Meridian St. N., Belle Plaine. 952-873-6617

2 BR Condo, near Chaska Commons. FP, detached garage, includes utilities. $895.

952-448-3210

HUGE CLEARNACE SALE! 2 days only, Sat, Feb. 11, 10am-6pm.

Sun , Feb. 12, 12-6-pm 30% off Everything or make an offer

2.5 year dry oak, mixed hardwood.

4x6x16: $115; Guaranteed to burn. Free delivery, stacking. Serving the Metro since 1985. 763688-4441 Firewood: Mixed, cut & split. 10'x5'x2' trailer load $160. Free delivery & stacking 952-2121536, Ross

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

Stainless steel refrigerators and stainless steel dishwasher, 1930's oak DR table & 6 chairs, huge wall unit with desk, China hutch, 18 HP garden tractor, portable ice fishing house, furniture, aquariums & much more! Come early for the bargains!

Large 2 BR Apt. Washer, Dryer, Utilities included. No smoking, $795. mo. Steve 612875-5505

3 BR townhome on Prior Lake with boat slip.

Walk-out, newly remodeled. $2,100/ mth. 952457-3323 Prior Lake- 2 BR. $795/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-653-2105, 952-5941791, or 651-470-4017

Savage Rentals 1BR $635, 2BR $735.

Pets ok. 952-356-0611

$150 & up weekly $35 & up daily Micro/Fridge/WIFI

952-445-7111

Belle Plaine, 1350 s.f., 3 BR, LR, DR, kitchen, bath, laundry room, all appliances included.

Wood-burning stove, storage shed. Will consider financing. 952-8736085/ 612-741-8808.

REAL ESTATE

1 BR apartment. Quiet, non-smoking, 4-plex.

April 1. $655, 612-2024676 1 BR. Large apartment in secured N/S 4-plex. $685. 763-478-8715 2 BR, quiet 4-plex. No pets, $700. 952-4963485

Nightly, weekly, monthly

Mobile Homes

Houses

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

Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086

3BR/ 2BR off Marshall Private patio playground remodeled, 722 Garden Ln. $750/$800 612-3257954

Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100

House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $324,700 952-240-8940 New home, 3 car garage, walkout, custom cabinets, roomy floor plan. $169,900, New Prague. Zero down financing, Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440

Whoooo should you call to place a classified ad?

Lots/Acreage 90+/- Ac. Land for Development, farming or horse farm!

Owner/ Agent 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

Southwest Newspapers!!

952-345-3003

To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad

BUILDING

BUILDING Decks, porches, additions, remodeling. Great ideas/ prices.

Fred Hartgerink, 952-4473733

Additions Remodeling Basements Porches Fireplaces Kitchens, Baths New Construction Concrete/Blockwork 952-445-6604

Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed.

952-492-3170

Free Estimates Locally owned since 1979 MN lic#4327

www.fandbconst.com

Krogstad Construction Inc. Kitchens, Bath, Lower Level Finishing, Additions,

Custom Homes 612-369-6839

krogstadconstruction.com

Lic# BC171013

MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.

Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured

Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches

952-461-4540

www.magnumconstructioncomp.com

Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design www.highlandhomeservices.com

30 years experience

cell 612-418-2277

fax 952-447-1211

sjenness@integraonline.com

lic#20628802

IMPERIAL HOME IMPROVEMENT -Kitchens -Bathrooms -Tile -Wood floors -Siding -Roofing -Trim Carpentry -Remodeling

-Additions -Painting -Cabinets -Decks - & more

Savage, MN

Dave Johnson-owner

imperialmn.com 651-503-3038

~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring

DRAPERIES

HEATING/AIR COND

ODD JOBS

PAINT/WALLPAPER

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

952-445-7790

Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads.

Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs.

952-447-4655.

Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440

ELECTRICAL

MOVING/STORAGE

Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist!

Professional services.

952-270-9166.

Lic #BC452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com

Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816

#Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small.

952-403-9200

MOVING?

CLEANING A Clean House= Big smiles.

Experienced, Responsible, References. 952-361-6237 952-393-9534, Deanne Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates.

Affordable home and office cleaning. Over 15 years experience. Trustworthy with references.

952-201-8304 Aliene's Clean & Shine Home Cleaning. I'm hardworking, reliable, honest, bonded. 612250-4602 Christian cleaning, references, 29 years experience. Cheryl 612-2515927

Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care

Steve Jenness

CABINETRY

*Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors

NO JOB TOO SMALL *** Mention this ad for a 10% discount.

Call today for a free consultation (952) 607-6726 MN Lic. 20483289, Fully Insured

Conscientious cleaning.

Former parochial teacher, raising family, will do honest, quality cleaning.

References, Anne 612702-7770 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

A Licensed Master Electrician at your service Scheffler Electric, Inc. 952-758-3561 POWERTECH Electric.

Local. Owner operated.

Licensed, insured, clean.

Rich: 952-292-8683

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service

952-440-WOOD (9663)

Duffy’s

We Haul Moving

LetHer Clean! Eden Prairie resident, full time airline employee wants to clean your home. Experienced, reliable, flexible and have my own supplies.

References available. Call Amy (920)217-7438

CONCRETE/MASONRY

952-469-5713 952-426-2790 www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com

CONCRETE/MASONRY

Free estimates/Insured Colored Stamped Concrete, Driveways, Steps, Patios, Garage Slabs, Tear-out & Replacement, Swimming Pool Decks, & Flat Work www.mnvalleyconcrete.com

Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous

952-448-3761 No wall too small

ODD JOBS

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

ODD JOBS

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomerepairservice.com

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

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

952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)

952-758-2552

FLOORING ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET

PLASTER/DRYWALL

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

Lic# 20632183

New Prague

612-221-2181

Happy Valentine’s Day!

You Call - We Haul

Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

ROOFING

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287

kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

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

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

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

PAINT/WALLPAPER SNOW REMOVAL

Buckets of Color

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

Why Wait Roofing LLC

V

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#1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com

*A and K PAINTING*

UPHOLSTERY

Schedule your Holiday & Winter painting now!

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

39 years' experience.

952-447-4655

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~ Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted

MISC HOME SERVICES

MISC HOME SERVICES

CERTIFIED Home Inspections Radon & Mold Testing 952-994-4771 www.moldtesting.Pro

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Tax Directory Kopisca Accounting INCOME TAX Services-Year Around •Individuals •Corporation •Business •Electronic Filing 952-445-3040 132 Holmes St., Shakopee

Wallace Kopisca, CPA Linda Kopisca

OVER 5 DECADES OF TAX EXPERTISE. ACCEPT NOTHING LESS.

10% Off 2011 Tax Preparation Charges

New clients. Expires 4/15/2012.

Ralph W. Bailey, CPA Tax & Accounting Services Weekend hrs. available

Business & Personal Tax Service

612-743-7439 rwbtax@gmail.com

Linda Muhlenhardt, CPA

Shakopee: 952-445-7167 Belle Plaine: 952-873-3262

Wants to be your hometown provider of tax preparation, bookkeeping and basic accounting services.

Check us out!

8782 Egan Dr., (CR 42) Savage, MN 55378

www.edenprairietax.com

116 E. 2nd Street, #108 Chaska, MN 55316

(952) 895-0211 www.Immcpa.net

or call us today at (952)715-6800

Individual Trust

Carver Tax Service

Small Business Estates

~ Electronic Filing ~

Call or email for appt: Open 7 days/week 952-746-2350 (Shakopee location) corrine@mcdonaldtax.com Over 25 yrs of Tax Preparation www.mdconaldtax.com

in this spot! Call for more information about a 50% advertising discount....

952-345-3003

Full-Time

Experienced, professional personal service at a reasonable price.

Year-round service.

Call or email for appt: 952-240-5279 carvertax@comcast.net carvertaxservice.com

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Drivers: *New Pay Package* $1500 SignOn! Benefits, Bonuses!

Regional, OTR, O/O. www.heyl.net HEYL TRUCK LINES: 800-973-9161

ROUTE DRIVER Small local garbage company seeking driver. Must have Class B license, pass DOT physical, drug test, and a clean record. Duties would include driving and lifting up to 75 pounds. Pay DOE. Send resume or questions to: 952-217-1290 krosland@comcast.net

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 3PM-11PM SHUTTLE DRIVER 5PM 10PM Includes Weekends Apply in Person @ HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Chanhassen, MN

Health Care CNA or HHA

A New Career Carver County office: Are you fun and outgoing?

Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.

www.askwyn.com

LTS Chemistry teacher for Shakopee School District. Approximate assignment dates are 04/04/201206/08/2012.

For full posting and directions on how to apply please visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us are refer to posting number 1383.

Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

Need a driver, licensed, vehicle provided. 612559-9250

Full-Time

Full-Time

Cathy L. Steigerwald, E.A.

EMPLOYMENT

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

Part-Time

Corrine McDonald, EA Adam McDonald Scott Hansen

New Prague: 952-758-2110

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Part-Time

McDONALD TAX SERVICE, Inc.

Reserve your Tax Preparation Service OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

Eden Prairie Tax & Accounting

Full-Time

Auburn Homes and Services in Chaska is currently hiring for the following positions: Memory Care Coordinator LPN Assisted Living Care Attendants Nursing Assistants

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.

APEX JOB FAIRS! Immediate Openings!

• Production & assembly • Skills evaluation • High school diploma or GED • All shifts: $10+/hr Monday, Feb. 13, 9 AM to 12 PM

Maintenance Worker City of Jordan The City of Jordan is accepting applications for a full-time public works Maintenance Worker.

Application materials and position description are available at the Jordan Government Center 210 East First Street Jordan, Mn 55352, on the City of Jordan website at: www.jordan.govoffice.com or by calling 952-492-2535.

For consideration, applications must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, March 2, 2012.

Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Please so our website at www.auburnhomes.org for details.

EOE/AAP

Full time Paraprofessional / 1/2 time Paraprofessional . Work to support pre-K and elementary students who receive special education services. We currently have two open positions. Please specify if you are interested in the 1/2 time or full time position. Send letter & application to: Jordan Elementary Principal Stacy DeCorsey 815 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352

TOP JOB

CLIENT SUPPORT REP Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), a leading provider of election services located in Eden Prairie, MN is currently seeking a FT Client Support Rep. This candidate will design various documents for the client, proof their materials, field customer questions regarding web voting and support current client reps with various customer needs. Basic requirements for this job include: High School Diploma or equivalent.

2 years relevant customer service experience or a comparable combination of education and experience.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Computer proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications and Internet.

Proven strong written and verbal communication skills.

Detail and action orientated.

We have part time hours, all shifts available at Keystone Communities of Prior Lake, a Sr housing facility and Assisted Living. We are looking for a team player who has a passion for working with seniors.

Long Term Care and Memory Care experience required. We offer a supportive work environment and great team to work with. Please call Rhonda at 952-2269209, fax your resume to 952-226-9201 or stop by 4685 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake to pickup an application.

Mains'l Services Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for locations in the Southwest Metro. DSP's have the opportunity to partner with consumers with disabilities in the community, in group homes, and in the consumer's own home. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living such as personal cares, menu planning, cooking, attending community activities, and light housekeeping.

Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years of age, have a valid MN driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check through DHS. Positions available in Chaska, Shakopee, New Prague, and Chanhassen.

Please visit our website at www.mainsl.com/ careers/job-openings.php

to view complete list of current openings and to apply online.

Part-Time

Program Counselor (Shakopee) Do you enjoy going to sporting events or community activities?

Hours: E/O Sat&Sun 1pm-7pm with flexibility in schedule due to activities- Attend events (Wild, Twins, Vikings) Must be flexible, Diabetes exp. a plus.

Driver's lic, insur., clean record required Contact: Jodib@thomas alleninc.com or fax resume 952-445-8110

RECEPTIONIST Jordan Dental Care, P.A. 10-12 hrs/wk. M, Tu, Th after 3pm. phones, computer scheduling billing, and cleaning. Reliable, positive attitude a must.

(952)492-2021 or doctor@ jordandentalcare.com

St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie is looking for two parttime custodians. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work independently, and have a helpful and positive attitude. Send resume to gbach@standrewlu.org

StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee and Chaska, weekend & weekday routes, and PT Sat/Sun. assembly.

For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com

Junior High Golf Coach Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics. All other Coaching duties as assigned by head coach/ principal. Send letter & application to: Jeff Vizenor Athletic Director 600 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 or application materials can be emailed to: jvizenor@jordan.k12.mn.us

Check out our Building Section for your building/ remodeling needs, and more!!

To place a Building ad please call:

Southwest Newspapers Classified Ads:

952-345-3003

SBS offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Become part of an exciting growth period in a local business by submitting your resume to: Survey & Ballot Systems 7653 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344-7311 952.974.2318 hrdept@gosbs.com Please, no consultants/ contractors

1621 16th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336 CALL Express 952-915-2052 with questions!

Maintenance Worker City of Jordan The City of Jordan is accepting applications for a fulltime public works Maintenance Worker. Minimum qualifications include a Minnesota Class B Drivers License and one year heavy equipment operation experience. Class D Water Operators License and Class D Waste Water Operators License or ability to obtain within two years of employment. Work includes the operations and maintenance of all City public works facilities and utilities. Application materials and position description are available at the Jordan Government Center, 210 East First Street, Jordan, Mn 55352, on the City of Jordan website at: www.jordan.govoffice.com or by calling 952-4922535. For consideration, applications must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, March 2, 2012. Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

DIETARY MANAGER Shakopee Friendship Manor Nursing Home is seeking a Dietary Manager to provide high-energy leadership. We are looking for an energetic individual with long term care experience who can guide our dietary department and will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, ordering the food and planning menus for our 80-bed nursing home. Responsibilities include supervision of the dietary staff and must be knowledgeable of the Federal and State nursing home rules and guidelines.

Qualified applicants please send resume to: Shakopee Friendship Manor, Attn: Administrator, 1340 West Third Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 or email to: bsalmela@spacestar.net

SCOTT COUNTY

Elections & Customer Service Coordinator Some evenings & weekends will be required.

A key position in the County, responsible for the administration of constitutional & statutory requirements for elections administration. Incumbent coordinates the maintenance of the voter registration system; trains staff & election judges; & implements & interprets statutes, policies, procedures, & plans for elections processes. Incumbent will also assist with other Property & Customer Services programs as time & needs of service dictate. MQs: Requires equivalency of an associate's degree & 4 years related experience in election process administration. Strong preference given for MN Secretary of State Election Administration Certification (which otherwise must be obtained within 1 year of hire) & MN elections process experience.

Work with optical scan voting systems and/or computer processes related to elections are desirable. Valid driver's license is required. Salary Range: $47,553 to $64,337DOQ. Selection: Rating of Training & Experience. Closing: 02/24/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or on the Internet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

SCOTT COUNTY Management Analyst Health & Human Services In this position you will perform complex analysis and research related to performance measures, standards, and budgeting for the H&HS Division. A large portion of duties will be related to strategic planning and the implementation of performance measurement for County programs. One must be able to collaborate and work with others. MQs: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or directly related field and two years of experience with planning, performance, budgeting, analysis, or financial reporting. Preference given for experience with financial analysis and reporting, especially in a government health & human services agency. Strong desire for experience with implementing performance and program measurement in a work setting. Hiring Range: $44,864 to $52,782DOQ. Selection Method: Training & Experience Rating. Closing: 02/22/12. 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.

Happy Valentine’s Day! From the Classified Dept.

Janet, Tara & Kathy 952-3345-33003

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Boats/Motors TRANSPORTATION

February 11, 2012 | Page 21

Campers Travel Trailers

Campers Travel Trailers

Motorcycles

Motorcycles

$$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup.

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7

Boats/Motors

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

Cars

Motorcycles

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.

2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer.

507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Sporting Goods

Motorcycles

BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142 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

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

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

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

y Happine’s t n Vale ay!

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

Employment Opportunities at your fingertips The Classified ads employment section is a great way to find the perfect job. If you’re looking for a full or part time position, day or evening shift, entrylevel or managerial, the classified ads has it. Keep the classified ads in mind for employment opportunities; the perfect job is at your fingertips!

Call Us Today To Place Your Employment Ad

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

952-345-3003

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

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1200. 952-4482015

Cars

1975 Datsun B210 AT. Only 10K miles, runs well, good brakes, great mileage, $800. Don't be a fool, drive something cool! 952-426-5657

Cars

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

Cars

2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $10,950. 952-215-5421

Trucks

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

Trucks

Sport Util Vehicles

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1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

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

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

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Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

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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14" TV/VCR combo, great for cabin. $20.

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952-368-0394 31pc. (8 place setting) green, brown, black dishes. Set, $70. 701260-0382 40 gallon reptile aquarium with accessories, $20. 952-233-1968 Air hockey table, $75. good condition.

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952-937-0909 Beretta, 92 Centurion 9mm. Very good condition, $430. 612-7165952 Boys, size 5, Ranger boots. $6. 952-4655831 Burley bike trailer, two seater, $75. o/bo 952233-1968 Cabbage Patch doll, w/birth certificate. New. no box, $15. 952-4487120.

Carpet 10x12 & 12x12 good condition brown, grey, $25. 952-2507490 Claw foot bathtub, good condition, $300. or b/o.

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952-2105270 Refrigerator & freezer, $50. 952-221-1448

Couch, chair, 3 end, coffee tables, lamps all $500. 612-718-4439 Couch, love seat.

Good condition. Free, you pick up. 952-4474446 Curtis stereo system, 3cd disc changer. Cassette, radio. $25. 612208-6254 Deluxe garment rack, excellent condition, $35.

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Like new, $25. 612-5082170 Dog kennel, black 6x5.

New, pickup, $325.

952-378-3622 Double bed frame, on wheels, $10. 952-3680394 Downhill skies, 200's.

Brand name skies, boots bindings. $350.

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Nice, $150. 952-758-2621 Fisher Price, Jumporoo (retail. $85), like new. $45. 612-876-6566 Fishing fly rod outfit, complete, reel, line, $25. 952-239-2362 Flush mount, ceiling light, brass, crystal. $5.

612-644-8377 Four hermit crabs, with 13"x7" cage, $25. 952233-1968 Gas stove, vent hood, Kenmore, almond color, clean, $125. 952-4402466 German Shepherd puppy purebred, akc, $300.

952-212-9575 German shepherd puppy, black & tan. Female, $300. 952-2129575 Glass top tables. 2 end 1 cocktail. $150. b/o 952-220-5339 Golden Retriever pup. 8 weeks old, $450. 952496-2874 High back chair, mauve, excellent condition, $100. 952-447-6581 Kids golf clubs with blue bag, good condition, $100. 952-975-0186 Kitten grey, born 12/6.

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952-448-7120 MTD 24" 5hp, 2stage Snow thrower, good condition, $200. 952447-6834 New, unused black G.E. flat top, counter stove, $250. 952-368-9004 Pet kennel, kennel cab, 16X26. $20. 651-3031923 Phone and fax machine.

HP640. Very good condition, $25.

952-9469595 Premium, universal bed frame for $20. 612-2086254

Piano, Elgin, grand, needs tuning service.

Can deliver, $300. 952445-4177 Russian TT33 Tokarev pistol, 2 mags, holster. $450. 612-716-5952 Samsung SCH-U340 cell phone plus extras.

For Verizon. $25. 952240-1025.

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Full size, $75. 952-3689718 Sofa, 92" love seat, 66" coffee table, $500., traditional, 952-934-9663 Sofa, love seat, cream with blue floral, $300.

952 447-6979 Sony Trinitron tv, #kv34hs420, 34" screen, hdtv capable, $79. 952890-3470 Sorel boots, like new, youth size 5, $15, 952445-1654 Storage cabinet, white wooden. 45"x36"x16" 4 shelves, $60. 952-8903470 Teapot, blue floral porcelain. Like new, $6.

952-447-4961 Teddy bear hamster, with cage and food. $5.

952-448-6638 TV, 46", Mitsubishi widescreen, HDTV Excellent condition, $70.

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Two, brand new, USB cables for only $5. 612208-6254 Used Riccar vacuum, all attachments, vacuum bags, belts. $200. 701260-0382

White wicker, bedroom furniture, queen size, 5 pieces, $300. 952-4406383 XL, black leather, Dale Earnhardt leather jacket. $200. 952-873-2342

Weight set & treadmill needs track, $50. 952221-1448

XL, mens leather coat, brown, long, $50. 952465-5831

ThriftMart Discovery Luggage, 3 sizes, navy brown, floral. $30.

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SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the board room at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. The board will convene for an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The regular meeting agenda includes: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Approval of agenda Consent agenda: Items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed as a consent agenda item and addressed.

A. Check/wire transfer disbursement summary B. Bank Reconciliation Statement

for December C. Approval of School Board minutes D. Donations E. Resignations, terminations and nonrenewals Laker Pride, special recognition and Laker Showcase A. Laker Pride: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award – Hidden Oaks Middle School math teacher Kelly McDermott B. Laker Special Recognition: MCEA Project Award Presentation, “Camp EcoAdventure” C. Laker Showcase: Laker Athletic Booster Club presentation Open forum: A 15-minute time period is set aside to receive citizen input.

Personnel items A. Approval of candidates for employment B. Approval of leaves of absence

Old business A. 2012 meeting schedule proposal New business A. Staff development quarterly report B. Open enrollment at Prior Lake High School for 2012-13 C. 2012-13 budget parameters and budget priorities D. Adoption of reduction in programs and positions (if needed) E. School Board Recognition Week Policy A. First reading of policies Administrative reports A. Superintendent report B. Administrative reports C. Board reports Future events Closed session to discuss negotiation strategy Adjourn

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Families interested in learning more about the nationally accredited Primrose Private Kindergarten program, curriculum and daily schedule are invited to attend a parent information session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Primrose School of Savage, 7459 South Park Drive, Savage.

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Student volunteers from Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks middle schools will host special Scholastic Book Fairs later this month.

The Hidden Oaks Middle School book fair will go from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Thursday, March 1 and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29.

The Twin Oaks book fair is scheduled for from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 8, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7.

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Sponsorships are available.

Area businesses interested in making donations can contact Lisa Wensmann at lwensmann@priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us.

The book fairs will be at Twin Oaks Midd le School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake, and Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake.

Upcoming lock-in meetings scheduled Prior Lake High School’s senior lock-in committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, March 15.

All registration, volunteer and donation forms are available on the high school’s web page, www.priorlake-savage. k12.mn.us/hs.

Both hour-long meetings will take place in Room 125 at the high school, 7575 150th St., Savage.

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