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Buesgens won’t run for new House district that includes Savage Redistricting gives county’s largest cities new clout and Savage a GOP endorsement battle

BY SHAKOPEE FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Most of Savage will have a new state representative and state senator due to legislative redistricting that

could have pitted two state representatives against each other.

Scott County’s largest cities gain new clout in the new district maps put out Tuesday by a court panel, with Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee each heading their own House district.

“From my quick take, it couldn’t be better for our communities,” said present Senate District 35 DFL chair Bruce Barron of Savage, noting that the new districts follow natural constituencies. “If politics is really

local, it gives people that run for office really the ability to focus on their neighbors.”

Savage sheds its Scott County legislative ties, now entirely paired with a quarter of Burnsville in House District 56A. Previously, all but one Savage precinct was combined with Jordan and four Scott County townships.

State Rep. Mark Buesgens, RSavage, announced Thursday he will not run for re-election, leaving former Savage City Council member Lee

Bernick and state Rep. Pam Myhra of Burnsville to battle it out for the Republican endorsement.

Since Savage’s current state Senator, Claire Robling, R-Spring Lake Township, landed in a different district, only Sen. Dan Hall of Burnsville is on the list for senate candidates.

Hall, like Myhra, currently represents one sparsely populated northeastern Savage precinct.

Buesgens, who moved to Savage from Jordan following the short sale of his home, announced Thursday he

would not run in House District 56A nor move his family back to Jordan.

After 14 years in office, “it’s time for new blood and thoughts, and for me and family to seek new adventures,” he said.

Buesgens said his decision was not because of redistricting, noting that 80 percent of the population of his current district resides in the new House District 56A. Myhra of Burnsville lives in this

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Crash claims life of PLHS graduate

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BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

Lauren Peterson was in no hurry.

The 18-year-old 2011 Prior Lake High School graduate was midway through her first year at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D., but she hadn’t formally selected a major.

“I was encouraging her to take as much time as she needed to declare,” said her father, Doug. “She had plenty of time.”

On Twitter, Lauren excitedly anticipated the house she planned to share with her three friends, 19-year-old Jordan Playle of Elk River, 18-year-old Megan Sample of Rogers and 18-year-old Danielle Renninger of Excelsior.

But Lauren never got to declare her major. She never got a chance to share with her friends the spoils of off-campus living.

On Monday afternoon, the 2005 Chevy Malibu that Lauren was driving back to Fargo through snow and fog, with her three future roommates in tow, crossed the median into oncoming traffic on Interstate Highway 94 west of Alexandria.

Lauren had returned home to Prior Lake for Presidents Day weekend to spend time with her mother, Janeen.

Her father, Doug, was out of town.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the vehicle crossed the median and collided with an SUV, which was then rear-ended by another car, claiming the lives of Lauren and her passengers. The State Patrol said all four women in Peterson’s car were wearing seat belts, and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the accident.

Since news broke of Lauren’s passing, her Facebook wall has

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Jordan fi refighter Jason Allen opts for the swan dive technique during his Polar Bear Plunge.

Last Saturday, 440 courageous individuals from around the metro-area braved the cold water to raise more than $74,000 for Special Olympics Minnesota at Sand Point Beach in Prior Lake.

This was the fourth year local law enforcement has hosted a Polar Bear Plunge in Prior Lake.

Plunges take place across the state each winter (there are 16 this year) to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota, with more than $2.2 million raised just last year. The Prior Lake, Savage, and Shakopee police departments, as well as the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, worked together to organize and host the event.

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Lauren Peterson’s long brown hair was her trademark. She often wore it up in a loose style that came to be known to her friends and family as the Lauren Bun. Her cheer coach, Angie Carlisle, recalled of the updo, “Most kids would look silly that way, but she was just so beautiful that it didn’t matter.” In this image, one of her senior photos, Lauren is piling her long locks on top of her head. (Submitted photo courtesy of Memento Images) turned into a perpetual high-tech memorial — with acquaintances and close friends leaving over 100 posts, including images, music and words of recollection. Some of Lauren’s peers have even changed their profile pictures to photos of themselves and Lauren, with her luxurious brown hair in view.

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BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAVAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HR director given $250,000+ in severance; 191 officials mum on reason why

BY ALEX HALL ahall@swpub.com

When Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District Human Resources Director Dr. Tania Chance formally tendered her resignation on Feb. 1, she still had 18 months left on the contract she signed just last year.

As a result, the District has agreed to pay Chance a lump sum of nearly $255,000, which is the amount she would be owed in salary and benefits over that time period.

The District will not explain the reasons behind Chance’s departure, only saying that it was a “mutual agreement” and that Chance volun-

tarily resigned from the position.

The School Board voted unanimously in January to accept a separation agreement between the Chance and the District.

Chance was receiving an annual salary of $136,273 plus benefits. She was first hired by the District in July 2010, and when her initial con-

tract expired the following July, she signed a two-year contract with the District.

The severance package Chance received is more than two-and-ahalf times what another Minnesota school administrator received in a high-profile separation agreement last summer. When former Eden

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Prairie School District Superintendent Melissa Krull entered into a separation agreement with that district, she received a $100,000 severance package. However, Krull only had between eight and nine months left on her contract, whereas Chance

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Hidden Valley Elementary fi rst-grader Mohamedamiin Mohamud takes in a selection from author James Skofield’s “Detective Dinosaur” series with his brother, kindergartener Abtifatah Mohamud, and their father, Ali Diger, at the school’s Feb. 9 Breakfast with a Book event. Hidden Valley Elementary parents and students arrived early for the event in honor of “I Love to Read Month,” which was celebrated throughout February.

Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Savage has become a problem establishment over the last several years, serving as the cause for complaints being generated about noise, fighting, public intoxication and littering.

That was Savage Police Chief Rodney’s Seurer’s assessment relayed to the Savage City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 21, which prompted its passage of a resolution placing the bar on probation for the coming six months.

So what exactly does that mean for Neisen’s? Mayor Janet Williams said after the meeting that if in six months, Seurer reports that adequate progress hasn’t been made in resolving the bar’s issues, the Council would consider entering a process to strip Neisen’s of its liquor license.

“It will give us that time to provide the training necessary so that they will succeed, and that’s the teeth we need in order to accomplish our mission here, and that is to take care of our patrons who visit Savage, and that we provide that quality of life here in Savage,” said Seurer.

The issue was brought up during the Council’s annual renewal of licenses for City businesses. During his presentation to the Council, Seurer said the police department has been called to Neisen’s 161 times in the past two years, mostly for noise complaints from residents in the Dan Patch Condominiums, which are adjacent to the bar.

Seurer admitted that complaints about noise can be subjective, especially since the department doesn’t have officers record sound levels

after complaints are called in because the surrounding traffic in the area would make it hard to get an adequate reading, and perhaps more importantly, because the process takes roughly an hour to complete and the department doesn’t have the resources to place an officer outside of the bar for that long.

“In 2010, (the noise) became a very large problem,” said Seurer. “The building, to me, is just a pole shed, and it’s going to give off a lot of noise if some type of soundproofing is not put in place.”

Seurer said the department began working with Neisen’s and nearby residents in 2011 in an attempt to remedy the problem. Seurer said that the bar has been compliant when asked to turn the music down, but when the bar has live bands perform, said Seurer, which is one of the bar’s largest draws, Neisen’s has much less control over the noise levels. He did note that Neisen’s has already taken some steps to reduce the noise, such as adding more insulation and soundproofing panels to the building, but that the City needs to look into the issue “a little bit further.”

But it’s not just the noise that has Seurer concerned.

“We’ve b ec ome ver y c oncerned with the types of calls that are coming from (Neisen’s),” he said. A memo to the Council said the department gets complaints of fighting, littering and other public nuisances stemming from the bar, as well. “We’re concerned with the amount of people that are intoxicated coming out of there and the staff time that it takes to take care of these people,” said Seurer.

Seurer said the situation “came to head” last August

when 11 law enforcement units from Scott and Dakota counties were called to the bar after a there was a “melee” in the parking lot involving a group of 50 or so people.

As for the intoxicated patrons leaving the bar, owner Dan Neisen said bouncers do keep an eye on what happens outside of the bar to make sure the patrons aren’t creating a nuisance. Council Member Al McColl said the bar isn’t responsible for what the patrons do once they leave the premises, but that “in the spirit of being a good neighbor,” they may want to be extra vigilant in curtailing unsavory behavior.

Seurer did note that the bar has passed five alcohol compliance checks in the past two years, and that Neisen has been more than willing to work with the department to help resolve the issues.

Neisen said at the meeting that he would do whatever it takes to make his bar a better neighbor in the community.

“I’ve been working at trying to get this resolved, because I don’t want the police there every weekend. But it has been getting a little better,” said Neisen, citing the improvements that have been made.

Seurer said that over the next six months, the department will be working with Neisen’s staff to educate them on such things as not overserving alcohol to patrons, identifying problem patrons and controlling the noise. “We need to provide more than just enforcement, we need to provide that educational component,” said Seurer. “I think we can do a lot in that six month period, and I know working with Mr. Neisen and his staff that we can get that done.”

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Janeen called Lauren’s locks her “trademark.” One of her favorite phrases, featured in her Twitter bio, was “long hair don’t care.”

“It’s exactly what she said to me this weekend,” Janeen recalled. “‘Mom, I can’t cut my hair. It’s kind of my thing.’”

To her father, though, what surrounded her face was not as resonant as what she wore on it.

“Beautiful smile,” he said.

“Just contagious and lit everything up.”

Doug’s favorite memory of his only child was watching her glide across the dance floor. After trying a number of sports, as many kids do, she discovered dance — which allowed her to put her “grace, poise and confidence” on display, Doug said.

“She was probably the worst soccer player out there,” he laughed. “She liked to sit on the sidelines and do her hair and do her friends’ hair and cheer on the other little girls.”

That tendency re-emerged during Lauren’s junior year of high school, when she decided to take a hiatus from dancing at Center Stage Dance Studio in Savage to be a Laker cheerleader. She spent a year on the school’s competitive and sideline cheerleading squads,

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area too, but waited until after Buesgens to announce her plans to seek re-election.

“It isn’t about pai ring,” Buesgens said, noting he could have also easily moved back to Jordan, which is coupled with Prior Lake in new House District 55B, a now open seat.

Savage also loses Sen. Claire Robling of Spring Lake Township, who will run in the new Senate District 55.

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The light green highlighted portion of the rendering created by DLR Group shows the expansion area of the public works building, which includes new repair garages behind the current building. Construction is expected to begin this spring. to come from the City’s general obligation bond proceeds. The expansion will provide for additional general storage space, site security, mechanic bays and sprinkling protection. The roof also will be replaced on the existing building as part of the expansion project.

The Public Works Expansion Site Improvements Project covers all renovations that will take place outside of the building, such as sewer work, pavement removal and replacement, curb and gutter renovations, and fencing. A six-foot high chain link fence will be installed around the perimeter of the site with gated entrances on the east and south sides. The fence will provide security and limit access to the City’s water supply system in addition to restricting access for what has become a short cut for pedestrians, said Powell.

The current public works building is 34,586-square-feet, and the City utilizes indoor and outdoor storage space for overflow at a city-owned site on 125th Street in the downtown industrial area. The Public Works building was initially

constructed in 1988 and was expanded in 1993 and 2001.

Trucks are currently lined end-to-end inside the public works building and the expansion will not only offer some relief to the space crunch, it will also offer mechanics the space they need to perform maintenance and make repairs to the public works fleet.

Construction on the expansion will likely begin in the spring with a completion date in fall 2012.

The Council also agreed to amend a lease agreement with Savage Art Studios and Gallery LLC during its Tuesday meeting. The Council already agreed to direct City staff to amend the lease during a Monday, Feb. 13 work session.

The arrangement is expected to keep the business in operation in the City-owned Hamilton building downtown through at least early summer, and space would also be maintained for the artists who rent studios and scheduled classes would continue.

At the same time, the Coun-

cil is looking at developing a lease agreement with the nonprofit Savage Arts Council to maintain an arts studio presence in the City and to create a tax break so that the property taxes would be put in tax-exempt status.

The amended lease for the Savage Art Studios during the transition period will cut the existing monthly lease rate from $6 per square foot to $1 per year, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2012.

And, under the new agreement, the Savage Art Studios will be responsible for paying 100 percent of the property taxes — currently just over $13,000 per year — rather than the City picking up half of that tab.

T he a mended lease a lso includes a provision in which the City can terminate the lease with a 60-day advance notice.

There are two other tenants in The Hamilton building — both nonprofit entities — the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District and CAP Agency Head Start, which pay $10 and $11.50 per square foot, respectively. Because they are nonprofit agencies, they do not pay property taxes.

where she boosted crowds’ spirits at football and basketball games as well as wrestling meets. She also helped to carry — literally, as she was one of the squads’ bases — the group to a state title in sideline cheerleading.

“She was one of the core members of our team,” said Angie Carlisle, the squad’s coach, between sobs. “When she was in front of a crowd cheering, her smile lit up everything around her. She was just one of those beautiful bright spirits. She was kind to everyone.

She was a leader in the room ... That’s why we won the state title.”

To those who knew Lauren best, from her family to her friends on Facebook and even her cheerleading coach, dance was where she really shined.

“She was the most incredible dancer,” Carlisle said. “I think everyone who knew her knew that her passion in life was dance ... You felt the life in her dance.”

Lauren was also “very actively involved” at the high school, according to Principal David Lund. Her peers even nominated her to the school’s homecoming court during her senior year.

“It’s a loss that we all feel,” Lund said.

A f ter Lau ren g raduated from high school in June, her

dad noticed a change in his daughter.

“Her focus became more and more on family,” he said.

“It’s amazing how quickly they grow up.”

Lauren’s trips home became less about going out with her friends, Doug said, and more about being with her parents.

She had just come home before Valentine’s Day and spent the bulk of her time with her dad.

Even her Twitter page features a short message about missing her “mum.” Doug and Janeen were concerned about sending their only child off to live away from home, but Doug said Lauren was just as worried about her parents and their newly empty nest.

Though she was born in Fargo, Lauren struggled when she first arrived at NDSU. Eventually she made a complete 180.

On Feb. 3, she tweeted, “I used to hate it here now I love it!”

“She was having a hard time at first, and then she met the three girls she was in the car accident with,” Janeen said.

“When she met those girls, we all noticed it. It was the changing point.”

Spurred by her emerging maturity, Lauren began trying new things.

“She’d really grown up and was excited about life,” Janeen said.

She pledged, though ulti-

mately did not join, a sorority and ate sushi for the first time, leaving behind her diet’s staples of chicken nuggets a nd mac a roni a nd cheese.

Her mother called it Lauren’s “first attempt at diversifying her palate.” She dined on sushi with her mother last weekend, during what turned out to be Lauren’s final vacation home.

“She came home Friday and we spent the whole weekend shopping,” Janeen said. “It was her favorite thing to do.”

Lauren and Janeen went to Michael Kors, where the 18-year-old promptly fell in love with a pair of gold lace-up, suede high heeled boots — “of course,” Janeen said of the heels, estimating them at about 5 inches in length — priced at $175.

On Sunday, Lauren tweeted, “My Michael Kors obsession is at an all-time high #iwanteverything.” It would be the last message she’d author on the microblogging site.

“Where are you going to wear those?” was Janeen’s initial reply when she saw Lauren scoping out the footwear, noting that a college student did not need $175 boots.

“We’re buyi ng t hem for her now,” Janeen said. “She wanted them and she deserves them now. She deserved them then.”

Hall of Burnsville plans to seek re-election in the new Senate District 56, which he estimates contains less than half his current district.

Bernick, who previously announced for state House, planned to continue his bid for the Republican endorsement, regardless of Myhra’s intentions. No Democrat candidate has announced to the Savage Pacer.

Bernick estimates Myhra lost approximately 80-percent of her current district with redistricting.

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Northwest Asphalt Inc. completed the Lynn Avenue Trail project for the City of Savage last fall and recently completed the CSAH 16 roundabout construction project for Scott County.

The contracts leave $651,597 as the remaining budget for the project, which Powell said is adequate because of estimated construction contingencies and “soft costs” such as architectural fees, testing and other expenses. The Council also agreed to give both related projects a contingency of 10 percent (or $39,840) as an aggregate of all change orders with a maximum amount of $10,000 allowed for any single change order without prior Council approval.

City Administrator Barry Stock said that because of the bids, the cost of the project is now coming in about $200,000 under budget. The estimated cost for the 29,346-square-foot addition and renovation is $5.75 million with funding expected

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I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly thrilled to have to take the time out for a driving training program.

I’ve been doing a fine job for the last 25-plus years! However, once I embraced the training and the concepts, it became more than just “driving training,” but really became “life training.”

As I went through the training and began utilizing it, the concepts quickly became both effective driving procedures but also (for me) morphed into excellent life lessons. To start, the first concept of the driving training is to basically “look ahead a sufficient distance” to provide warning of actual and potential roadway issues. The driving system advocates looking at least one-quarter mile ahead of your position and seeing/identifying potential issues in the front of your position. From a life perspective, I take this to mean being conscious of the present but looking forward in life and planning for the future in a constructive manner — physically, financially, socially, etc.

The second ideal of the training is to “get the big picture.” From a driving perspective, the system indicates the use of a proper following distance (4 seconds) for safety and since you are “looking ahead” (see concept number 1), you should be able to better plan your speed to help avoid stopping at traffic signals, maintaining a smoother ride and minimizing stops. As far as life goes, I’m inclined to use this tool to not fixate on the little things in life (or sweat the small stuff!), but rather take a look at how I can moderate life activities to smooth out the inevitable “life bumps” and make life more enjoyable.

By “keeping your eyes moving,” the system works with the driver to avoid visual fatigue and keep aware of what is occurring proximal to your vehicle by consistently glancing at your mirrors and scanning for potential warning signs of unsafe activity by others (drivers, pedestrians, surroundings).

When I apply this driving technique to real life, I’m looking to not let life become stale. Especially in a family relationship it is increasingly important to take cues

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from those around you and provide appropriate feedback to them. With diligence, our family continues to grow and increasingly combine into an inseparable force.

A fourth concept of this system is that you should “leave yourself an out.” Being a conscious driver you are expected to be able to recognize potential dangerous situations and as yourself “what would I do if (something) happened”?

This can go a long way in life. By examining the circumstances and by making allowances for potential unanticipated events, you can develop contingencies (again, financial, physical, social, etc.) that will allow your life to be less stressful and more fruitful.

Proactive thinking can go along way in defusing potential family conflict when surprises occur.

Finally, the system wants the driver to “make sure you are seen.”

By using the many communication tools of your vehicle such as your lights, the horn and vehicle positioning, you can communicate your intentions to other drivers and alert them to your intended path.

Again, from a life standpoint, I see this translating to being open and honest in your dealings with others.

By clearly communicating what you are about, you’ll put yourself in the best possible position and avoid unexpected conflict.

Who would think that driver training could have such an impact on one’s life? Clearly, it wasn’t me! It’s funny how life affords us these little glimpses of relevance in “normal” activities. I challenge you to put these techniques to work for both your driving and personal life.

You’ll be happy you did!

Kevin Lienau is one of several people in the Savage community who write for Community Voices, a column appearing weekly in the opinion and commentary section of this newspaper.

Like ‘Moneyball,’ district balances data, people The movie “Moneyball” is nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

The movie is based on a book about the Oakland A’s general manager, Billy Beane, and how he revolutionized baseball by using data to predict player success.

At a recent administrative meeting, an excerpt from Michael Lewis’ book “Moneyball” was the pre-reading assignment. As a team, we talked about how Beane had to find creative ways to work within the confines of his budget and how he analyzed data to make decisions vs. sticking with the “way it has always been done” culture of baseball.

While education is certainly not baseball, we agreed that this reading from “Moneyball” had some very real parallels to education today, many of which we are currently applying here in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.

The value in using data is working from the same “score card” and interpreting it in meaningful ways by finding the key characteristics that lead to student success. Our goal is to always make individualized student learning a priority so each child can reach his or her personal best.

K-8 students in our schools take the Measures of Academic Progress tests up to three times during the school year. These results capture data on what a

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child knows and what they need to learn.

Best of all, the results of the Measures of Academic Progress test are captured right away so teachers can use the data in their classroom to guide their instruction so that students who need remedial help can get it and students who are ready to learn new concepts continue to be challenged.

Another data-driven mechanism we use to maximize student achievement is called Response to Intervention.

Student test results are used to screen students in need of extra academic support. In its first year of implementation, 410 students qualified for reading interventions at the primary level. After receiving additional instruction, nearly half of these students showed significant

improvement and 74 students were able to re-enter the general education classroom.

These are just a couple examples of how we use data to improve education for each individual student in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. We use data so regularly in our school district that we are now hoping to create a data warehouse to assist in the analysis of these ever-increasing data points. This addition would allow our teachers and administrators opportunities to look at a student cohort over time to determine their educational needs, as well as chart their success.

While using data to make decisions is important, it is not intended to replace the very human process of teaching and learning. We know the biggest element to student success is the relationship teachers form with their students.

“Moneyball” has shown us that we must continuously look at the practices we have in place and question if they are accurate predictors to student success. We measure our success in individual student growth, and like Billy Beane, we cannot afford to make errors. Our students need us to make a difference every day.

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

LETTERS SPORTS DOME

Sports Dome location letter is inaccurate The letter to the editor attributed to Matt Adelman in the Feb. 18, 2012 edition of the Pacer contains numerous factual inaccuracies as it relates to the site selection process for the proposed Savage Dome. As our community analyzes this project, let’s at least enjoy the benefit of having the facts accurately stated.

Between 2000 and 2010, I was the Commissioner of Competitive Soccer for the Burnsville Fire Soccer Club.

In that capacity I also served as Board member of the BAC which includes the entire City of Savage in its service community.

Upon my retirement as the Soccer Commissioner, the BAC asked me to use my experience as a development lawyer and my knowledge of the youth sports to explore the feasibility of building a domed facility to enhance the youth programs in our community.

In furtherance of that vision, the Savage Dome Task Force was estab-

lished to bring together in common effort Burnsville, Savage and Prior Lake residents who are interested in a sports dome. This group was not created by the City of Savage or its staff, and its sole mission is to promote a domed sports facility to benefit our shared community.

During the last two years I have been honored to co-chair this all volunteer organization. The Task Force approached the City of Savage with a proposed dome site at Warren Butler Park. During the subsequent feasibility investigation the Savage City Council decided to create a Dome Site Selection Committee, to make recommendations to the City from an expanded list of possible sites to see if there might be a better alternative.

By action of the Council, membership in the Site Selection Committee included a representative from each of the School Districts serving Savage, members of various city commissions, and a representative from each of BAC, PLAY and PL Soccer.

The BAC appointed me to represent the BAC on this committee. I was not the chairperson of the Site Selection Committee.

The Committee looked at nearly

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every possible park and school site in Savage. I had originally promoted the Warren Butler site and believed that to be the best candidate at the start of the site review process. The Prior Lake High School site was specifically considered by the Committee, and was ultimately rejected due to land ownership issues, space limitations and school district concerns for student safety and privacy.

The Community Park site was favored due to its ownership by the City, its central location within the broader service area, its access to major traffic arterials, and the synergy possible in locating this facility next to the other amenities already located or planned at the park. This site was thoroughly analyzed and found to be superior to the other options presented.

After careful consideration the Committee (which included school district officials) unanimously recommended the Community Park site as the best site for a dome from those reviewed. I concur with that recommendation.

Brian Flakne Burnsville

2012 ELECTION

Democrats to blame for rising debt Is 2012 the most important election in history? Not really. I suggest that 2008 was the most important.

In 2008 we took a sharp turn to the left. We chose a candidate with no executive experience and no financial acumen. We had already chosen liberals in the 2006 election to take over congress.

The result? Our debt will climb from $9.4 to $16 trillion in 4 years, a 70 percent increase. Our GDP is running a dismal 2 percent and employment is not keeping up with the population growth.

Some try to blame Bush for the debt but bear in mind that congress holds the pocketbook and the Democrats took over congress in 2006. Also bear in mind that Bush inherited an exhausted economy on a downward slope and encountered 9/11 that cost this country 2 trillion dollars.

So with that devastating hit, the

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deficit under Bush, even with two 2 years of a Democrat congress, was $ 3.76 trillion while just 4 years of our present governance will produce nearly $6.6 trillion, an incredible 350 percent higher rate of deficit than the previous 8 years.

As if debt is not enough, Social Security has taken money from the general fund for the first time and is short $37 trillion. Medicare is on a path to go broke in only 9 years.

Yet the Democrats have blocked any reform of these entitlements. Instead they have added “Obamacare” that has raised insurance premiums and is scheduled to cost 2 trillion. That figure can only go up.

And one other “little thing,” 29 percent of all mortgaged homes are underwater financially.

With that devastating economic scenario, congress could not even agree to cut a paltry two cents on every dollar and did nothing to reform these entitlements.

Is there hope for America with so many voters depending on the government? Not much!

John A. Benedict Prior Lake

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Paula had been told she would crave sweets if she was carrying a girl, versus yearning for sour or salty foods if it was a boy. I, myself, had been told I would be having a boy because I was carrying the child so low, whereas girls would be carried high. And we all had heard that if you had a lot of morning sickness, then you were carrying a girl.

“So why does your niece think that eating special cake is going to reveal the gender of their unborn child?” Linda asked. “Especially since there are all these other things available to help her know. As for me, I would just buy the Drano and forget spending all that money on cake.”

“Well, eating cake isn’t all bad,” said Deb. “And besides, pregnant women will fall for anything that involves food. In fact, I’ll bet some hippie baker that partied in the sixties dreamed up this scheme to serve “reveal” cake to expectant parents and their families. You take a little bite and — voila! — you burp up the gender! Or maybe you have to eat a whole piece of cake before you’ll slump over your plate, woozy with whirling visions of pink or blue unicorns. “ We all nodded in agreement with Deb. It was utter craziness. Why couldn’t this younger generation just stick with the tried and fairly accurate? Why complicate strong, anecdotal evidence with mystical revelations emanating from sugary potions?

In other words, if the Drano works, then why sugarcoat it?

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“Excuse me,” she said politely. “I couldn’t help but overhear you, and I think I can help clear up your confusion. What happens is the pregnant woman has a sonogram, the doctor writes down the gender of the baby and puts it in a sealed

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We all stared at the woman in silence. Once a mind has skipped merrily down a path lined with mushrooms and unicorns, it takes a bit of an effort to drag it back onto the accurate, but certainly less colorful, super highway of medical technology.

“You’re saying there are no magic mushrooms?” Deb finally asked. “No psychic vibes? No pink or blue visions?”

“No,” the woman replied.

“The cake is merely a fun way to reveal what a medical procedure has confirmed.”

We thanked the woman and watched her walk away.

After a moment, Sheila leaned forward.

“She’s having a boy,” she whispered. “She’s carrying super low and all out front.”

“Totally,” Paula replied.

“Plus, I saw her staring at my potato chips.”

Indeed, who needs mystical cakes when your generation has a magic all its own?

Karen Wheeler is a veterinarian who lives in Burnsville. Her column is one of several opinion and commentary pieces appearing regularly in this newspaper.

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It quickly became apparent that none of us had a clue.

“A reveal party?” Paula repeated. “What does a little baby have to reveal?”

“No. No. The baby’s not revealing anything,” I said.

“That much I know. It’s the parents. From what I can tell, they invite their family and friends to come and eat cake, and then — somehow — everyone knows the sex of the unborn child.”

“This sounds spooky,” Deb said. “I wonder if the cake is full of magic mushrooms, and the answer appears in a psychedelic swirl across the ceiling.”

“Hmm,” said Linda.

“Why doesn’t your niece just mix her urine with some Drano and see what color it becomes? Green for a girl and bluish-brown for a boy. That’s what I did and it was always right. Well, at least half the time.”

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OURSCHOOLS Birds of various feathers are overrunning the performing arts center at Eagle Ridge Junior High School. But it isn’t the result of a juvenile prank, rather, but a sign that the school’s latest drama production is going exactly as planned.

Eagle Ridge Theater is tackling “Honk!,” a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale “The Ugly Duckling,” only this version includes a lot less page turning and a lot more song and dance.

The plot is the same, though, featuring a young and selfesteem-challenged duckling who is ostracized by his brothers and sisters because he’s different.

“It has way more detail than when I was told,” says eighth-grader and Burnsville resident Lucas Heyne, who stars as the duckling, Ugly. “I was told a really short version of the duckling story, so I never got a sense of the duckling or how he felt.”

In another twist, ninthgrader Natalie Fideler of Savage steals the show as the deceptive Cat, a feline with devious intentions regarding Ugly. The role is written as male, and was played by a boy when Eagle Ridge staged the musical five years ago, but Fideler brings a whole new energy to the part, even if she

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“There had to be a love triangle [between the Cat and Queenie, another cat character], so we had to change all the genders,” Fideler remarked.

Without totally spoiling the ending of the classic tale, Ugly eventually embraces himself after learning that he isn’t so unfortunate looking after all.

Practicing what the production preaches in terms of inclusion is partially why Eagle Ridge teacher and “Honk!” director Amy Stead decided to mount another incarnation of the show.

“We loved it. We loved the music,” she says. “It’s the perfect junior-high show because you can feature a lot of kids.”

The moral of the show also resonated with fellow Eagle Ridge teacher Molly Holmes, who is co-directing “Honk!”

“It’s a great message,” she says, citing the issues of bul-

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The cast of “Honk!,” Eagle Ridge Junior High School’s latest musical, performs the show’s penultimate number on stage in the building’s performing arts center. “Honk!” tells the classic story of “The Ugly Duckling,” but updates the tale with song and dance.

(Photo by Meryn Fluker, reprints available at photos. savagepacer.com) lying that have recently dominated headlines.

Fideler, whose character doesn’t get so rosy an ending, takes slight issue with what audiences may learn from “Honk!”

“That shouldn’t be the moral of the story: Be hot and people like you,” she somewhat jovially quips.

Regardless of contention over the show’s theme, members of t he cast a nd crew agreed that putting on the show was a lot of fun and it will translate to all audiences.

“The kids know the story and the costumes are funny, but there’s a mature message,” Stead says.

“There’s a lot of adult humor that the kids won’t get,” Holmes adds.

Tess Mueske, a ninth-grader from Savage who plays Ugly’s torn mother duck, says audience members may even learn something about themselves while they watch “Honk!”

“At the end you’ll find out you’re a swan,” she jokes.

“Some people look really good in white.”

LIVESREMEMBERED Winifred Rosalia (Hill) Anderson Born Oct. 24, 1933 in Shakopee, Winifred was the daughter of Raymond and Rosalia (Philipp) Hill. She was the youngest of three children.

Winnie’s childhood years were spent in Shakopee, attending the St. Mark’s parochial school and graduating from the Shakopee Senior High in 1951 as the valedictorian. After high school, Winnie found employment as a cashier for the First National Bank, until she met Charles W. Anderson. On Oct. 24, 1964, at the Church of St. Mark in Shakopee, Winifred and Charles exchanged wedding vows. They were blessed with four children, Brad, Susan, Daniel and David.

Most of Winnie’s life was spent being a loving wife and a dedicated mother. A lifelong and active member of the Church of St. Mark, she was involved in the choir, the Passion Play and the C.C.W. Winnie was a member of the Shakopee Heritage Society, the Calvary Cemetery Restoration Committee and her homemaker’s group. She was also an active volunteer at the Shakopee Catholic Area Schools, St. Francis Auxiliary, local elections, blood drives and various other community events. Winnie also enjoyed being involved with the quilting club.

In her children’s early years, Winnie was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout troop leader. In her free time, she loved to travel with her husband and friends. Winnie enjoyed reading, completing crossword puzzles and her early morning walks. Her biggest passion in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

A deeply caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother, Winnie was a giving and generous woman and community member. A resident of Shakopee, Winnie Anderson, 78, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family, the early afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee.

Forever loved, Winifred will be deeply missed by her husband of 47 years, Charles W. Anderson; children, Brad (Karla) Anderson of Plymouth, Susan (Jim) Fletcher of Eden Prairie, Daniel (Anna) Anderson of Eden Prairie, David (Dana) Anderson of Shakopee; grandchildren, Ava, Alex, Leah and Charlie Anderson, Lauren and Braden Fletcher; brother, Philip “Jim” Hill of Shakopee; sister-inlaw, Mary Kay Hill of Deephaven; many nieces and nephews and other loving relatives and devoted friends.

Winifred is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Rosalia and brother, Robert Hill.

Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 4-8 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., all at BallardSunder Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m., at the Church of St. Mark Shakopee. Pallbearers were Paul Anderson, Tom Hill, Steve Grimaldi, and Pete Galvin. Winifred will be laid to rest at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery.

The Anderson family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Shakopee Chapel.

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www.SavagePacer.com/obituaries This information is updated daily

Celebrate the Life of

Lauren Jean Peterson Lauren celebrated life right from the start. On Friday, July 3, 1993, in Fargo, ND, Douglas and Janeen (Slaughter) Peterson announced the birth of their only child, Lauren Jean. Spending her early childhood years in Fargo, Lauren took an early interest in dancing. Creating her own dance routines as a toddler, she loved to entertain family and friends. Lauren even tried her hand in soccer, but soon found herself on the sidelines dancing with her friends.

Moving to Prior Lake in 2002, Lauren’s interest in dance soon became her passion. She demonstrated her celebration of life by joining Center Stage Dance Studio. Lauren first started in regular dance, and soon excelled in competition dance. Being determined, fearless and talented, she always wanted to be that ‘Platinum’ dancer. During her high school years, Lauren even was a mentor and instructor for the younger students. In her free time, she enjoyed vacationing and camping with her parents, and listening to music and regularly communicating with her friends.

Attending Prior Lake High School, Lauren was an exceptional student. She showed us how to celebrate life by trying something new. In her junior year, Lauren temporarily left dance and joined the cheerleading squad. Through that experience, she grew closer to her friends, and developed a new sense of school spirit. Graduating from high school in June of 2011, Lauren was soon pursuing her dream of becoming a college student. She again braved the unknown and she became a freshman at N.D.S.U., in Fargo, ND, where Lauren quickly found a new group of very close friends. Her young eyes began to see and appreciate a larger world, and in doing so, Lauren was also able to renew and strengthen her relationship to her family.

Celebrating life with a passion for living as a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, Lauren had a contagious smile, long beautiful hair and a sassy attitude. She was a woman with strong confidence, a compassionate heart, a natural friend-maker, and her family was the most important thing in her life.

On a snowy Monday afternoon of Feb. 20, 2012, Lauren’s life was tragically taken in a serious car accident, along with her new college friends, Danielle Renninger, Jordan Playle and Megan Sample. A resident of Prior Lake, Lauren was 18 years young. In her passing, Lauren gave the ultimate gift of life, by being an organ donor.

Forever loved, Lauren will be deeply missed by her loving parents, Doug and Janeen Peterson; grandparents, Harold and Marie Slaughter of West Fargo, ND; uncles and aunts, Jamie and Wendy Peterson of Oklee, MN, Brian and Letty Peterson of Oklee, Mike Peterson of Oklee, Randy and Tracy Finseth of Trail, MN, Troy Peterson of Karlstad, MN, Cindy and Brian Swanson of Detroit Lakes, MN; cousins, Derek, Leah, Luke Peterson, Alex and Marin Peterson, Michelle and Erin Sundquist, Alexandra, Keith, Nicole and Jacob Swanson; godparents, Cindy Swanson and Randy Berberich; other loving relatives and many, many friends. Lauren is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ronald and Jeanette Peterson.

Join us in Celebrating Lauren’s Life Visitation was Friday, Feb. 24 from 4-8 p.m., with an “Open Sharing” session at 7 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael, Prior Lake. Guests at the Friday visitation were encouraged to wear life-celebrating clothes they feel Lauren would enjoy. The visitation will continue at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake, Saturday, Feb. 25 starting at 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Father Tom Sieg will officiate. Pallbearers for Lauren will be Kassandra Hanson, Kayla Cornelius, Erica Trabing, Paige Ernste, Kaitlyn Holway, Brooke Jaderston, Hanna Sinjum and Lexie Failor.

Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Lauren’s memory by the family. The Peterson family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel.

Di st rict ad mi ni st rators know that tough budget decisions await the BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District in the years ahead. And right now, just about every option is on the table.

“We’re trying to think big picture,” Superintendent Randy Clegg said at a recent School Board workshop.

So could Burnsville High School be moving to a sixperiod day? Could the District close an elementary school and draw up new boundaries?

Would they consider extending the school day and only have students attend school nine days every two weeks?

Well, those ideas haven’t been ruled out, at least not yet.

In fact, those are just three of the proposals aimed at cutting expenses in District 191 that were presented to the School Board at a Thursday, Feb. 16 workshop. The proposed changes wouldn’t take effect until the 2013-2014 school year, when the District is looking to make approximately $6.4 million in non-staff reductions, and the Board has yet to weigh in on any of the plans.

Rider said the District didn’t necessarily have to cut that much for 2013-2014, but that if they didn’t they would be looking at much tougher decisions down the road and an unsatisfactory general fund reserve balance in the coming years.

Di st rict ad mi ni st rators gathered the ideas from speaking with various staff members over the past month. Business Services Director Lisa Rider said the proposals were lumped into two categories: “big nuggets” and “small nuggets.”

Rider asked the Board to mull over the proposals before entering into a much more detailed discussion at a similar workshop next week.

“We need to ask the Board to identify unacceptable means to achieve a balanced budget,” said Superintendent Randy

Clegg, noting that certain proposals were clearly more feasible — and palatable to the public — than others.

The very first idea presented to the Board was a system in which students would only have nine days of school every two weeks, essentially giving them a day off every tenth day. School days would be extended by roughly 36 minutes to compensate for lost time. The District would save money on transportation and by requiring less substitute teachers, and also by reducing building operational costs because the schools would be closed for an additional 17 days each year.

Rider said that research shows the system leads to improved student morale, less need for disciplinary actions towards students and allows more time for staff development. However, some Board members noted that the extra day every two weeks off would likely place a burden on parents, especially those of elementary students, who would need to find day care for their children.

Other “big nuggets” included reducing the number of periods at Burnsville High School from seven to six, selling the Administrative Services Center building located at 100 River Ridge Court in Burnsville and closing the Cedar Alternative High School so they could lease out the building.

One plan would involve the repurposing of Diamondhead Education Center, which has served as a senior campus for the high school for more than a decade. In the plan, the District would move Cedar Alternative High School (currently in Eagan) and the Administrative Services Center to Diamondhead and all senior high school students would be sent back to the main campus.

Other ideas include reconfiguring which grade levels are housed in which buildings. One plan would switch the District to a grade 9 -12 high school configuration, with Nicollet Junior High housing most of the ninth-graders and the other two junior highs housing only seventh- and eighth-graders.

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Let’s be the Light we are I have noticed that the smallest of things can bring me the greatest awareness. It may be something that I have called insignificant and yet it has stayed with me for years.

Such was my “aha” moment that came through a little singing bird. He belonged to my mother and his name was Fred.

Whenever I visited my mother in her apartment, I heard him sing and his song always made me happy. But on this particular day as I stepped off the elevator, it seemed as if I was hearing him for the first time. I walked very slowly down the hallway, listening very intently, wondering how a few ounces of flesh, bone, blood and feathers could produce such music.

Walking into Mother’s room, I noticed he was also doing his little “dance.” This little cockatiel was quite an entertainer. Standing in front of his cage, watching him, it seemed that the bird and the song were one. It was as if he had tuned in to an invisible world of harmony and music that allowed him to sing the song he was created to express. The message for me was clear: You and I are also part of the harmony and music of the invisible world.

We, along with every other person and all creation, are here to sing the universal song of oneness. The invisible creative Spirit sings through all its expressions of which we, supposedly, are the noblest. But is that the image

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we hold of ourselves — that we are noble and worthy?

Most of us see ourselves as purely physical beings and as such, it seems we are always seeking some kind of spiritual experience so that we can become more, at least in our own eyes. The good news is: we are more, much more than physical, more than flesh and bones. We are so much more than we have ever thought ourselves to be. We are spiritual beings and we are here, in this world, having a human experience. Just as Fred, the singing bird, was part of two worlds, visible and invisible, so are we.

Alan Cohen in his book, “I Had It All The Time”, reminds us that we were fine when we came to the earth. Then, however, the world began to define us by placing all sorts of negative definitions on us. Now, it’s time to redefine ourselves.

What we must recognize is that all the definitions that may have been laid over our fineness cannot change our

fundamental goodness. It was Walt Whitman who boldly advised, “Dismiss whatever insults your soul.” In other words, release all that does not tell of the worthwhile person you are.

We have been told to be “in the world but not of the world.” We are in the world, we are human beings but we are also human “becomings.”

We have the potential to be much more than we have ever thought we could. I can visualize the caterpillar looking up at the butterfly and saying, “You’ll never get me up in one of those things.” But what that little earthbound creature doesn’t realize is that he will be up in one of those things, because, in truth, he already is that. He is one of those things.

We have also been told that we are the light of the world.

That doesn’t mean we’re struggling to be the light or hoping to have an experience of it, instead it clearly says that we are already the light.

That is our true nature.

Our purpose here is to be expressions of the light, to let it shine through us, and that means we must think of ourselves as noble and worthy. My invitation, then, is to awaken to the love and light that we are. What a fine, radiant and loving way to live.

(Rev. Audrey Peterson is a pastor at Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center in Savage. She is one of several area pastors who write for “Spiritual Reflections,” a weekly column appearing in this newspaper.)

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elementary school. Rider said the idea is that these plans would balance capacity at the various schools and increase efficiency. However, they would also require the District to draw up new boundary maps.

Smaller “nuggets” included reducing the number of building site administrators and coordinators, reducing the amount of student testing and increasing class sizes.

Rider told the Board that each of the “big nuggets” would only save the District about $1 to $1.5 million, so to come up with the desired cuts, one of the “big nuggets” would have to be packaged with several other “small nuggets.”

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still had 18 months left.

Communications Director Ruth Dunn said that under the agreement, “Chance received a lump sum payment of the salary and benefits remaining in her current two-year contract. In return, she resigned prior to the expiration of her employment contract, and any possible liability for the district — contractual or otherwise — was eliminated pursuant to a full release of claims (against the District).”

When asked if Chance had clai ms t hat she cou ld f i le against the District, Dunn said that was something she could not disclose.

The separation agreement says that Chance was not fired, did not have any disciplinary measures leveled against her during her tenure and that she didn’t have any pending complaints against her at the time of her resignation. In fact, one stipulation of the agreement was that Chance would receive two separate letters of recommendation, one each

from School Board Chair Ron Hill and Superintendent Randy Clegg.

When asked if this meant that he thought that Chance had been performing her job duties satisfactorily, Hill responded, “No comment. That’s just part of the separation agreement.”

Parts of the agreement were redacted, which Dunn said was because it contained private personnel data that is protected under Minnesota Statute Section 13.43, subdivisions 1 and 4.

Chance already has a website set up for what appears to be her new business venture, Game Plan Consulting.

Acc ord i n g to t he website, the company “boasts a cadre of highly esteemed trainers who provide comprehensive services in the development and growth of professional athletes.”

Hill said he didn’t know if the Board was aware of the apparent consulting business, but said that “We don’t comment on what she does outside of her employment with us.”

Chance did not respond to an email to be interviewed

CLASS TIMES: There are (4) week long CAMPS with three class times per day to choose from. (Class times and ages have been rotated to provide more flexibility).

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LOOKING AT NEXT YEAR At the regular Board meeting preceding last Thursday’s work shop, R ider g ave t he Board a preliminary report on the 2012-2013 budget. Rider said that in order to bring a balanced budget to the board next year, the District will have to cut $5-6 million. Rider cited declining enrollment and the fact that the District will no longer be receiving federal Education Jobs Fund money as two of the main reasons for the expected deficit.

She said that at the end of this school year, the District shou ld h ave t hei r genera l fund reserve at 8.9 percent of the total budget, which is 0.9 percent more than what is required by the Board. Rider said the Board will have to decide if they want to dip into that fund balance to mitigate some of next year’s expected cuts. and could not be reached for comment.

Hill also said that a Youtube video Chance posted before she was hired by the District played no role in her departure.

“Again, that’s not even part of our purview. That’s outside of her employment with us.”

The separation agreement also states that it “does not constitute an admission or indication by the School District that it has engaged in any wrongdoing.” A con f identia lity clause was a lso included in the agreement, in which Chance is required to not disclose the “facts and circumstances giving rise to this Agreement” to any person or entity outside of her spouse, legal counsel or tax adviser.

When asked what message he t hought t he sepa ration ag reement, a nd t he cor re sponding severance package, sent to District 191 taxpayers, Hill said that “We like to let our folks know that every action that we take, every decision that we make — and some are very difficult, without a doubt — that we are taking an action that is going to be beneficial to the School District.”

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es, and so the question is what pieces fit together (the best),” said Rider. “I believe there are some combinations (here) that would work really well.”

Business Services Director Lisa Rider didn’t have specific dollar amounts for any of the “big nuggets,” but said she could provide those at the next workshop on March 1.

Towa r d s t he end of t he work shop, B oa r d Memb er Sandy Sweep made sure to note that all the ideas proposed were still in their infancy, and that the Board had yet to begin even considering them before the workshop began. Sweep said she’s already been getting calls from concerned parents, including one who was upset because she thought BHS was moving to a six period day. “I was like ‘What? Where did you hear that? ’ We haven’t even begun discussing that yet.”

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he Academy Awards began in 1929 with a ticket price of $5 and a guest list of 270 people. In 2011, more than 37 million households tuned in to see the winners of 24 competitive categories in the award show better known as The Oscars.

Last year’s big winners were “The King’s Speech” and “Inception” – each bringing in four awards – while “The Social Network” added three trophies.

“Hugo” leads this year’s nominations with 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Writing.

“The Artist,” which won the Best Picture in the drama category at the Golden Globes last month, also has 10 nominations.

I polled three co-workers – Chaska Herald’s Mollee Francisco and Mark Olson and Eden Prairie News’ Karla Wennerstrom – as well as frequent Let’s Go movie reviewer Jeff Ray, to get their opinions on who will win and who should win.

“Although ‘Hugo’ is probably the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and every shot was really beautiful and amazing, ‘The Artist’ left me smiling and laughing and just feeling more. It also left me feeling like I should have eaten my popcorn more quietly.”

Karla Wennerstrom Eden Prairie News editor

“In my opinion, ‘Hugo’ was the most appealing movie of the year because the story and characters engaged me from the very first moment to the very end. Scorsese’s direction was what pulled the movie into a wonderful masterpiece.”

Eric Kraushar Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager sports editor

BEST PICTURE The jury is still out on who will win the top award with a solid cast of nominations led by “The Artist,” “Hugo,” “Moneyball” and “The Descendants.” All have qualities that could make them the winner Sunday.

“The Artist” may be the favorite because of its uniqueness by using black-and-white film and no dialogue. Coincidentally, the last silent film to win Best Picture was “Wings” in the inaugural year of the award ceremony (1929). “‘The Artist’ was fun. I don’t want to be deluged with silent movies, but as a one-time nostalgic nod to the movies of yesteryear, they did a good job of getting the audience invested in the movie despite a lack of words or color film,” said Francisco, who has seen six of the Best Picture nominees.

While “Midnight in Paris” was Francisco’s favorite movie of the season, “Hugo” was a “visual delight and should be a shoe-in for the cinematography award.”

“Although ‘Hugo’ is probably the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and every shot was really beautiful and amazing, ‘The Artist’ left me smiling and laughing and just feeling more,” said Wennerstrom, who has seen all the Best Picture nominees except “Warhorse” and “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” “It also left me feeling like I should have eaten my popcorn more quietly.”

Olson is a big fan of “Hugo.”

Because it is, in part, about the history of cinema and directed by Martin Scorsese, it has an edge on the competition, he said. “The cinematography and the story were beautiful and it was the best 3-D film I’ve seen since ‘Avatar.’”

I’m with Olson – my favorite movie of the year is by far “Hugo.”

Everything about it blew me away.

It is the only movie I’ve seen in 3-D where afterward I was happy I paid the extra fee.

BEST ACTOR The Best Actor award once again features some outstanding performances from Hollywood’s top actors in George Clooney (“The Descendants”) and Brad Pitt (“Moneyball”), and less known stars Jean Dujardin (“The Artist) and Demian Bichir (“A Better Life”).

Gary Oldman (“Tinker Tailor Spy”) gave a “wonderful performance from an under-appreciated actor,” Olson said.

Still, it likely comes down to Dujardin and Clooney, who won Golden Globe awards last month.

“I loved Jean Dujardin. He looks so much like Clark Gable,” Francisco said. “Also, he looked good in black and white and knew how to use his face and body to convey emotions.”

“Demian Bichir was really excellent in ‘A Better Life,’ even more amazing when I realized the other movies I’d seen him in,” Wennerstrom said. “George Clooney and Brad Pitt were excellent, but my pick for Best Actor would have to be Jean Dujardin. It takes a lot to convey that much emotion and humor without speaking a word, well, maybe one word.”

While I only saw Pitt and Clooney in action, Dujardin is likely the favorite.

BEST ACTRESS Unlike most major categories, the Best Actress nominees come

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Watch in style: The Cowles Center is hosting Oscar Night America, an Academy-sanctioned, black-tie Oscar party from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday.

General admission is $65 per person. Learn more at thecowlescenter.org.

mong from movies not nominated among the top films of the year. Well, that’s ays outside of Viola Davis, who plays nning a housemaid in the award-winning ” novel-turned-film, “The Help.” n Oscar Meryl Streep hasn’t won an ween since I was a 1-year-old. In between The “Sophie’s Choice” (1983) and “The n Iron Lady” (2012), she has been nominated 12 times.

She delivers a wonderful ret performance depicting Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady,” but by all accounts it is Davis’ to win..

BEST DIRECTOR Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, ick, Alexander Payne and Martin e Scorsese. All big names for one reason or another. k with Payne, who got his big break “Sideways,” returned from a sevenants,” year hiatus for “The Descendants,” g but which was terribly depressing well put together. ector Allen has won two Best Director d awards, and although I enjoyed n the “Midnight in Paris,” it is not in ree of running to win. Neither is “Tree edy on Life,” which would be a “tragedy the order of the extinction of the ng to dinosaurs” if it won, according ke to Wennerstrom. “I also would like warn readers that ‘The Tree off Life’ is terrible. It may be the worstt movie ho I’ve ever seen – and I saw ‘Nacho Libre,’” she said.

That leaves the category to el two men – Scorsese and Michel he Hazanavicius. Scorsese won the Golden Globe and I don’t see why he on. I doesn’t sweep the award season. mean, he found something in Sacha now Baron Cohen that I did not know existed.

In my opinion, “Hugo” wass the most appealing movie of d the year because the story and characters engaged me from the very first moment to the very end.

Scorsese’s direction was whatt erful pulled the movie into a wonderful masterpiece.

“I would be happy if Payne, Allen or especially Michael Hazanavicius won. ‘Hugo’ is just a majestic, old-school excellent picture,” Wennerstrom said.

“Martin Scorsese deserves the directing award again for this movie.”

Let’s Go picks Best Picture “The Artist” (Jeff, Mollee and Karla) “Hugo” (Mark and Eric) Best Actor Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” (Mollee, Karla, Jeff and Eric) Gary Oldman, “Tinker Tailor Spy” (Mark) Best Actress Viola Davis, “The Help” (Mollee, Karla, Jeff, Mark and Eric) Best Director Martin Scorsese, “Hugo” (Karla, Mark and Eric) Michael Hazanavicius, “The Artist” (Mollee and Jeff )

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LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. MONTGOMERY GENTRY Country duo Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will perform. The duo won Top New Vocal Duo or Group from the Academy of Country Music, Favorite New Artist (Country) from the American Music Awards, and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2000.

Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $45-$55 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000

2. IRISH CONCERT: O’ROURKE’S FEAST O’Rourke’s Feast is a lively seven-piece Irish traditional music ensemble, with a repertoire that includes dance melodies like jigs and reels. The group also plays long-neglected material from the Irish tradition, including hornpipes, clan marches and some old, slow airs and songs. The group

also plays some original music, composed in traditional style.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cost: Adults $15; seniors and students $10 Location: Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul Info: paddyobrien.net

3. SOUTH METRO CHORALE ‘CABARET’ Enjoy a wide variety of musical numbers presented in a cabaret-style setting. Bid on silent auction items. Games and cash raffle, tasty tidbits, free beverages and dessert.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Cost: $18 adults, $15 students and seniors Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: southmetrochorale.org or (952) 985-4640 or tickets@ southmetrochorale.org

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Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26.

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Students from Twin Oaks Middle School will host this Scholastic fair to raise funds for new books and equipment repairs. Books include those for young teens and adults and the latest bestsellers from more than 150 publishers. Area businesses interested in making a donation can contact Lisa Wensmann at lwensmann@priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us.

Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 6 and 8; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 Cost: Items for purchase Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake Info: www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

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Saturday

FEB. 25 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE Shop used books at this sale hosted

by Friends of the Prior Lake Library.

Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: Items for purchase Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

and alumni will present a benefit concert to support the scholarship fund established in honor of Rita Docter’s retirement and her 25 years of leadership to the Angelica organization. Ticket includes dessert reception.

Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $25 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

Shop used books at this sale hosted by Friends of the Prior Lake Library.

Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: Items for purchase Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

‘THE MISTS OF FOREVER’ Presented by Christian Arts Ministries, “The Mists of Forever” takes the audience on “a musical journey to the eternal city, that place of ultimate fulfillment dimly seen now, gloriously revealed later.” With professional orchestra and chorus, the haunting Celtic-flavored songs will stir the heart and soul.

Time: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Tickets: $20 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. com

LITTLE HOUSE BAKING AND SEWING Make and bake a small brown-sugar cake like the one that Laura Ingalls made in the Little House book series.

Then learn to sew by hand and begin making a nine-patch pillow from calico fabric. Reservations required; reference activity 111325-04. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $7 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WINTER WALK Discover nature in winter while walking with a naturalist. Boots and snowpants or wind pants are recommended. Group will likely go off-trail and on uneven terrain. Bring a sled for little children. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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he South Metro Chorale presents its annual cabaret with

Spotlight

the ‘90s and a return of the hilarious “Simon

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and Garfunkel” duo. The cabaret is at 7:30

Ave. Tickets are $18 ($15 for students and

p.m. March 2 and 3, and 3 p.m. March 4 at the

seniors). For information, call (952) 985-4640

Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke

or e-mail tickets@southmetrochorale.org.

pieces from the musical “Godspell,” a Gershwin vocal jazz medley, western-movie favor-

ites, Natalie and Nat King Cole songs, show tunes, popular music from the ‘60s through

SEED-STARTING HOW-TO

FEB. 28

Learn how to start seeds in advance of the growing season in Minnesota through this free class presented by Scott-Carver Master Gardeners. No registration is required.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

PAJAMA STORY TIME Children of all ages are invited to “Exercise with Animals,” a pajama story time. Kids can wear their pajamas, bring teddy bears and enjoy a bedtime snack while listening to stories and rhymes.

Time: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

FEB. 26

The young Angelica Cantanti singers

CHORALE’S CABARET

Tuesday

Children ages 2-6 and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy hands-on, themed activity stations and then laugh together as they watch a puppet show based on Jan Brett’s “The Mitten.” Afterwards, groups will head outside to spread seed and corn for the animals. Bring a picnic lunch to eat after the program.

Reservations required; reference activity 111303-05.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Cost: $4 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

ANGELICA CANTANTI YOUTH CHOIRS

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Robin Kutz (left), Wolf Bartel and Chris Norris belt out “It’s Raining Men,” a 1982 international hit by the Weather Girls.

FEB. 27

MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: THE STOCKING CAP

After touring the historic Pond House, learn some everyday words and phrases in Dakota – Minnesota’s original language.

Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738

HUMORIST JEANNE ROBERTSON

AUTO • LIFE • HOME BUSINESS

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL SERIES Join traveler Allie Hafez for a slideshow of her family’s trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and a safari in Tanzania.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

TANZANIA/MT. KILIMANJARO Join Allie Hafez as she goes on a safari to recuperate after her trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This program is part of the library’s Winter Jackets Armchair Travel program.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

Wednesday

FEB. 29 COLLECTING CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS Join senior historian Stephen Osman to examine rare original artifacts while learning how and why collectors value Civil War relics. Bring your own artifacts for evaluation after the program.

Designed for teens and adults with time for questions and discussion.

Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Cost: free, no registration required

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Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott.lib.mn.us

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT Local boutiques and retailers will showcase products during BRX Fitness’ Girls Night Out at the Prior Lake gym.

Retailers will include The Vintage Gypsy, Miche Bags, Urban Halo Headwear and more. Salon Pacific will offer free nail buff and coats, mini-manicure and pedicure specials and hair consultations. The event is open to the public.

Time: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 Cost: Free Location: BRX Fitness, 15875 Franklin Trail, Prior Lake Info: brxfitness.com

Thursday

MARCH 1 PADDY O’BRIEN’S IRISH DUO AND DANCE Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with live music by Paddy O’Brien’s Irish Duo and free dance lessons, sponsored by Club Prior and the city of Prior Lake.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 1 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9783

Friday

MARCH 2 Q THE CLIQUE Come out to watch local teen band Q The Clique play fresh off their

For years, Jeanne Robertson’s witty speeches were mostly limited to conventions and meetings, but with the dawn of the digital age, the world became exposed to her infectious humor. This family-friendly show features an engaging brand of comedy.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, March 9 Cost: $34.50 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Info: 800-982-2787 (Ticketmaster) or burnsvillepac.com

GIRL’S TEA: MOTHERDAUGHTER EVENT The Scott County Historical Society hosts its annual Girl’s Tea event in the Stans House. Girls are encouraged to bring their American Girl dolls to make jewelry for the dolls and themselves.

Time: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Cost: $15/non-member, $10/member Location: Stans Museum 235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378

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Monday

Sunday HOW TO TALK REAL MINNESOTAN

Magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible.

Instead, magic by Kevin and Cindy Spencer is about spectacle, drama, danger and personality. You won’t believe your eyes!

Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 Cost: $15-$39 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Info: 800-982-2787 (Ticketmaster) or burnsvillepac.com

‘TINH ANH LINH CHIEN’

“Tinh Anh Linh Chien” (“Music of COMEDIAN JOSH ALTON Love for a Soldier”) is a fundraiser Josh Alton is an athlete-turnedfor the Vn Culture House which comedian. Growing up, he was never supports children’s organizations picked on, beaten up or made fun of, throughout Vietnam. Music but he has always been a gigantic smart performed will be on the subjects of mouth and has always enjoyed getting love and war. Emceed by Nam Loc, a laugh. Originally from Des Moines, “Tinh Anh Linh Chien” will feature Iowa, Alton eventually traded his cleats singers Thien Kim, Nhu Quynh, Ngoc and shoulder pads for a microphone Huyen, Diem Lien, Quoc Khanh, Dan and a note pad and made the move Nguyen, Dang the Luan and Nguyen to Chicago, to pursue his dream of Khang. becoming a professional comic. Also Time: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, performing will be comedian Chris May. Feb. 26 Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $30-$55 Cost: $13 Location: Burnsville Performing Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Burnsville Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ Info: (952) 895-4680 or shakopee ticketmaster.com

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SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION

recording of the TV show “Amp It Up”.

They’ll be playing some new originals as well as some more well known tunes from the 70’s through today.

Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 2 Cost: $5 cover, children under 10 free Location: Neisens Sports Bar and Grillm, 4851 West 123rd St. Savage

Saturday

MARCH 3

“A Time and Place for Music” concert series founders Carrie Vecchione, oboe, and Rolf Erdahl, bass, perform music written for them including a Norwegian folktale, Americana, and a world premiere.

Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18 Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students; season tickets available at discount Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Avenue Info: (952) 985-4640

MISS MN VALLEY CHILDREN’S EVENT

U.S. NAVY CONCERT BAND – FREE CONCERT

The Miss MN Valley/Queen of the Seasons royalty will host activities for children, including arts and crafts, board games, swimming and light snacks. The event is open to the first 30 children ages 5 to 11 who register by March 1. Children must be chaperoned by one parent during the entire event.

Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Cost: Free Location: America’s Best Value Inn, 1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee Info: Joy Newgard at (952) 693-5688 or missmnvalley1@yahoo.com

Directed by Capt. Brian O. Walden, the band presents a variety of popular and classical favorites in a special performance during the Navy Band’s national tour. Tickets are required and based on availability, limit four (4) per person. They can be picked up in person at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center Box Office.

Time: 7 p.m. Monday, March 19 Cost: Free, ticket required Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center 12600 Nicollet Ave Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680

Upcoming SEED STARTING Scott-Carver Master Gardeners present a class on the secrets of starting plants from seed. Skip the nursery and give your plants and vegetables a head start by planting your own Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Cost: free, no registration Location: Shakopee Library 235 S. Lewis Street Info: (952) 447-3061

CELTIC CROSSROADS “WORLD FUSION TOUR” Celtic Crossroads returns on a new tour fusing traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz while pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 Cost: Orchestra - $32.50 Balcony - $29.50 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center 12600 Nicollet Ave Burnsville Info: Kandice Nelson, (952) 895-4646 or knelson@ burnsvillepac.org

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND SUPPORT in learning these keys and see how to get the most out of senior years. This free program takes place at the Environmental Learning Center in Savage Community Park at 10:15 a.m.

THIS WEEK

Savage Library story times The following weekly story time events take place at 10:30 a.m.

Mondays and Tuesdays at the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. No registration is required.

I Preschool Story Time: Children ages 3 to 6 can join Miss Julie for stories, songs and fun activities. This week’s theme is “Fabulous Feelings�.

I Toddler Story Time: Children and parents/caregivers are invited to the Library for 20 to 30 minutes of themed stories and rhymes for children 18 to 36 months of age.

Informational CPR/AED course The Savage Area Women of Today are hosting an informational CPR course from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 27 at Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 4851 West 123rd Street, Savage.

This presentation will include information on the new hands-only CPR method as well as AED training. This is not for certification.

There will be handouts so please RSVP for accurate print counts. For questions or RSVP info contact Stacy at savageareawt@gmail.com or by phone at (952) 226-6815.

Savage Rotary Club The Savage Rotary Club meets each Thursday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Perkins, 14435 Highway 13, Savage. Cost is $11 for lunch and free for the first visit. For more information, call Janet at (952) 890-1669.

Growing Through Loss The Interdenominational Coalition of South Suburban Churches will present a four-week series entitled “Growing Through Loss.� The first session, “Weaving in the Threads of Loss,� will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville.

Requested donation of $3 per session. For more information, call Jim Marschall at (952) 895-9983.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon- South of the River Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-South of the River will be meeting Tuesday, March 6 in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome your participation as well as ability to volunteer.

For more information please call (952) 440-5011 or visit our website at www.btyrsouthoftheriver.org.

Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters The Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8 p.m., on the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month at Prior Lake Fire Station No. 1, 16776 Fish Point Road, S.E. All visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (952) 447-4621 or visit http://mnrv.toasthost.org.

Basic computer, Internet assistance Volunteer Computer Aides are available at the Savage Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. to assist with basic questions related to navigating the Web, printing, formatting a resume, setting up a free email account and using Microsoft Office programs. For more information, call 952-707-1770. The Savage Library is located at 13090 Alabama Ave.

ONGOING

NAMI Parent Resource Group The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) parent resource support group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at The LINK Event Center, 2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake.

The support group helps parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental illness, and meets the first Thursday of the month. For more information, contact NAMI at (651) 645-2948.

Savage Social Club The Savage Social Club is hosting a free seminar on Tuesday, February 28 dealing with what you can do to enhance your body in order to regenerate and heal, rather than facilitate degeneration and the development of disease.

Participants are invited to join Dr. Wade Lofton from Savage

Women’s Connection Cancer Support

Ham radio operators The Scott County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) group meets weekly in a net at 7 p.m. on Mondays on 146.535 MHz simplex. All licensed amateur radio operators are invited to participate. The group also meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Perkins Restaurant in Savage, and anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome.

For more information, contact Bob Reid, N0BHC, via e-mail at N0BHC@aol.com.

Diabetes Support Group A Diabetes Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee. For more information, call (952) 403-3324.

The Women’s Connection Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee. For more information, call (952) 403-2000.

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SCHOOL BOARD NEWS

719 AGENDA The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in the professional development center at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake.

The work session agenda

includes: Welcome Intramurals PLAY facility usage Overview of needs within activities and athletics E - ST EM a nd i m mersion

Board allows admins to explore cuts

studies update Policy A. First reading of policies Other Adjourn

T he P rior L a ke - Savage Area School Board approved a resolution allowing district administrators to consider reducing or eliminating programs or personnel at Monday’s regular meeting.

The board adopts the resolution annually as part of financial planning. The resolution was passed minutes after the board adopted its 2012-13 budget parameters and priorities.

The resolution allows ad-

ministrators to recommend reductions, based on factors such as student enrollment and registration, but the board would still have to approve those reductions once proposed.

Meryn Fluker

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Feb. 20: A woman from Savage The Savage Police Department reported that someone dumped trash issued 28 citations and responded to MORE ONLINE on her vehicle while it was parked in 235 incidents between Feb. 13 and LISTEN TO THE the 14400 block of Alabama Avenue.

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Feb. 13: A woman from the 8900 MOTOR VEHICLE TAMPERING block of Preserve Trail reported that Feb. 16: A woman reported to poshe was awoken by her dog growling at 2 a.m., and when she went to investigate what the dog lice that after she had exited Target, 14333 Highway 13, was growling at, she saw a man in her home. She yelled at she saw a man in the driver seat of her vehicle. Before the the man and the man fled. Nothing appeared to have been man saw her, she retreated and called police. An officer taken. The man was described as roughly 5 feet 9 inches responded and located the vehicle. Inside the vehicle was tall with an average build, a dark complexion and short a 40-year-old Otsego man who was extremely intoxicated. hair. He appeared to have gained entry to the house after The officer had the man perform a preliminary breath test and the man registered a .274 BAC. When asked why he the garage door was accidentally left open.

Feb. 16: A man from the 12600 block of Ottawa Avenue entered the woman’s car, the man responded that he was reported that he returned home at around 7 p.m., and when looking for Mystic Lake Casino.

THEFTS he entered his house he encountered two unknown men.

Feb. 14: A student at Prior Lake High School, 7575 Both men fled the house headed towards St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, entered a vehicle and left. Noth- 150th Street, reported that his $45 Minnesota Twins ing was reported stolen. The case is under investigation. baseball hat was stolen from an unlocked locker in the Feb. 17: Police responded to a burglary alarm at MC locker room.

Feb. 15: Police received a report of theft at a foreWireless, 7450 Egan Drive. Nothing was taken, but entry appeared to have been gained by kicking in a window. The closed home in the 14000 block of Kipling Avenue. A $200 wall oven, a $400 dishwasher, $100 worth of trim case is under investigation. and $50 worth of vent covers were stolen.

DWI Feb. 16: Police received a report of theft from a sciFeb. 19: A 29-year-old Hastings woman was arrested for second-degree DWI test refusal, third-degree DWI, no proof ence classroom at Prior Lake High School. A $250 scale of insurance and a parking violation after an officer saw her that was located near the back of the classroom was in a running vehicle parked in the 12700 block of Natchez stolen. However, the scale was inoperable. The case is Avenue. An officer approached the vehicle at around 3 a.m. under investigation.

Feb. 16: A Burnsville man reported that cash and because it looked suspicious, and because vehicles are not allowed to park on the street from 2-6 a.m. When he a jacket were stolen from a locked locker at Lifetime asked the woman what she was doing, she said she had Fitness, 6544 Loftus Lane. The total loss is estimated just dropped off a friend. The officer noticed the woman at $100.

Feb. 16: CR Custom Painting, 8545 Highway 101, was displaying signs of intoxication and had her perform field sobriety tests. She performed poorly on the tests, and reported that a $300 paint sprayer was stolen from their she registered a .279 blood alcohol content (BAC) on a business. There are no suspects.

Feb. 17: A $9,500 end-dump trailer was reported preliminary breath test. She was arrested and taken to jail.

After making several phone calls at the jail, she decided stolen from the 5600 block of 125th Street. The case to refuse any further testing to determine her official BAC. is under investigation.

Feb. 18: A man reported that several items from his FRAUD Feb. 17: A man from Savage reported that someone house were missing following a party he had held at obtained his social security number and tried to transfer the residence the previous night. The man’s father said money from his bank account. The transaction was can- several people were coming and going throughout the celled before it could be completed, however, so the man night; some that he knew and some that he didn’t. A suffered no loss. The man believes the information may $1,300 laptop, five cell phones valued at $100 each, a have been compromised when he provided it to a mortgage $300 Xbox, $1,800 worth of DVDs, a $30 purse and an dealer he was working with. The case is under investigation. undisclosed amount of cash was reported stolen. The case is under investigation.

MISCHIEF WARRANTS Feb. 19: A man and woman from Savage reported that Feb. 18: A 19-year-old man from Savage was cited for someone had poured sugar in the gas tanks of both of their vehicles while they were parked in the 4100 block of 141st trespassing and arrested on three warrants out of Dakota County while he was in the 3900 block of Egan Drive.

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FIRE CALLS Feb. 12 Firefighters were called to the 14800 block of Yosemite Avenue for a reported electrical smell in the home.

Firefighters arrived and observed an odor in the area of the upstairs hallway.

A firefighter went through the home with a thermal imaging camera, and it was determined that there was a mechanical problem with the furnace.

The homeowner was advised of the findings and it was recommended that they contact a repair company to have it evaluated further. All units cleared

the scene.

Feb. 13 At 8:12 a.m., firefighters were called to a business the 5500 block of 123rd Street for a water flow alarm.

Firefighters found no problems and the business was asked to put the system into test mode until a fire alarm contractor could make the necessary repairs to silence and re-set the alarm system.

At 8:25 p.m., firefighters were called to Allen Boulevard and 158th Street for a reported motor vehicle

accident with injuries. The fire chief arrived and checked with officers already on the scene who said there were no injuries and that fire could cancel.

Feb. 14 At 6:11 p.m., firefighters were called to the 13800 block of Maryland Avenue for smoke detectors that were sounding and would not stop. Upon firefighters’ arrival, the homeowner advised that the remaining fire units could cancel as they got the alarms to stop sounding.

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

Yong Fa Chen, 42, Minneapolis, cheating at gambling, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, do not enter Canterbury Park, $585 in fines.

Kyle Raymond Patterson, 28, Eden Prairie, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a grossmisdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 160 hours of community service, $85 in fines.

Pouthong Rajavong, 28, Shakopee, second-degree burglary of a dwelling, a felony. Five years’ probation, 45 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, no contact with victim(s), provide DNA sample, restitution, $160 in fines. Fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years’ probation, 45 days in jail.

Brett Gerard Zakrzewski, 43, Cadott, Wis., DWI (test refusal), a gross-misdemeanor. One year probation, two days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines.

Merlin Jim Plonsky, 66, Montgomery, driving while intoxicated (DWI), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days in jail, 90 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $400 in fines.

Carissa Marie Griffith, 24, Minneapolis, forgery, a gross-misdemeanor.

Two years’ probation, random tests, provide DNA sample, restitution, $610 in fines.

Robert Anthony Heitz, 60, Shakopee, terroristic threats, a grossmisdemeanor. Two years’ probation, six days in jail, 80 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, no contact with victim(s), $160 in fines.

Brian Allen, 36, Akeley, Minn., first-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Twenty years’ probation, one year in jail, random tests, provide DNA sample, $85 in fines.

Matthew David Harris, 31, Savage, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, $475 in fines.

Lori Feinberg, 45, Shakopee, DWI (refusal to submit to test), a grossmisdemeanor. Probation 13 months, 50 days in jail, 40 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, $85 in fines.

Charles Fornizy, 52, Fergus Falls, Minn., driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross-misdemeanor. One year probation, 60 hours of community service, $75 in fines.

Adam Robert Kiffe, 23, Jordan, obstruction of the legal process, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, nine days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $210 in fines.

Daniel Charles Smith, 30, New Ulm, Minn., DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 28 days

under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, follow recommendations of evaluation, $510 in fines.

Robert Melvin Weikle III, 28, Shakopee, DWI (refusal to submit to test), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines.

Gabriel Michael Wessinger, 37, Northfield, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor.

Two years’ probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $885 in fines.

Nicole Lynn Carrington, 31, Roseville, check forgery, a felony. Serve 21 months in prison, restitution, provide DNA sample.

Joshua Brian Daniels, 30, Shakopee, domestic assault, a felony. Five years’ probation, nine days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, $210 in fines.

Jeffrey James Sparks, 34, Annandale, Minn., false name to police officer, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 16 days in jail, $285 in fines.

Huy Anh Tran, 37, Bloomington, aggravated forgery, a felony. No sentence: referred to diversion program, 70 hours of community service, $400 in fines.

Barbara Ann Williams, 42, Minneapolis, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor.

Two years’ probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $810 in fines.

Historical Society gets microfilm grant The Scott County Historical Society was recently awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Grant in the amount of $9,990 to support its Microfilm Digital Reader project.

The project will allow the historical society to move toward a digital microfilm reader which will allow SCHS to make its microfilm records available

in more formats.

The grant should improve access to the records by redesigning SCHS’ research library for installation of a digital microfilm reader and computer.

“It is wonderful to see so many communities and local organizations benefiting from the Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants,” said Britta Bloomberg, deputy state his-

toric preservation officer.

“Minnesotans shou ld be proud of the unprecedented opportunities these g rants provide for organizations to preserve and share our history and cultural heritage. The impact of projects supported

by Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants will be felt throughout the state for many years to come.”

Internet Basics: Building Job Skills The Scott County Library is presenting free, hands-on computer classes open to anyone looking to enhance their job skills. Instructors from the Science Museum of Minnesota will teach participants in the

Internet Basics course to navigate the web through browsi ng, add resses a nd sea rch engines.

The classes will be held at the Scott County Government Center’s Professional Devel-

opment Center, located at 200 Fourth Avenue W. in Shakopee.

Class size is limited and registration is required. To register, or for more information, call the Savage Library at (952) 707-1770.

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America was embroiled in an unpopular war. A presidential election was on the horizon and civil rights were hotly debated. That description could easily fit today or 1968, as ninth-graders at Eagle Ridge Junior High School recently discovered.

The school’s ninth-grade team just completed an interdisciplinary unit that centered on those 12 months, culminating in a field trip to St. Paul’s History Theatre to see “1968: The Year That Rocked the World.”

“The whole process led to a deeper, or more thorough, understanding of the topics at hand,” said Joe Meyer, a language arts teacher at Eagle Ridge and the mastermind behind the 1968 unit.

The junior high’s ninthgrade team had already successfully experimented with that sort of collaboration last school year, when they integrated baseball into their curricula. When Meyer received some promotional materials from the History Theatre about “1968: The Year That Rocked the World” in September, his interest was piqued.

“As soon as I saw it, I thought it would be perfect for us to do interdisciplinarily,” Meyer said.

The diversity of groundbreaking cultural, scientific and political events that took place in 1968 easily allow it to be dissected in different classes. In social studies, students got to touch vinyl and see a record player. Science classes explored the Apollo 8 mission.

And in Meyer’s class, learners were tasked with doing presentations about an event, aspect or figure from 1968.

“The idea is to have a little fun doing research that’s beneficial,” Meyer said. “You’re having fun but the underlying thing is that you’re improving life skills.”

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When Meyer unveiled the unit to his students, they didn’t exactly say “groovy.”

“Kids were saying, ‘What’s the big deal with 1968?,’” Meyer recalled.

It’s an understandable query, especially for people who didn’t live through the turbulent time. In order to help his pupils grasp the year’s impact, Meyer enlisted a panel of people who lived through 1968 to serve as primary resources.

The ninth-graders were able to do research for their projects by asking specific questions to the panelists, who were living a variety of experiences in

1968 — from being a teacher, a high school or college student to being a married father of two serving in the Army Reserve.

Mary Jo Kurtz, a Burnsville resident, was a college student in 1968. She remembered sitting down with a guidance counselor and being offered some pretty limited career options: teacher, nurse or secretary.

Former Burnsville-EaganSavage School District teacher Jane McDevitt, also of Burnsville, remembered the barriers her older sister faced when she began to pursue her dream of being a doctor.

“Do you ever expect to get married or have kids?” was a question McDevitt’s sister was asked in job interviews.

In response to questions from students doing projects on the women’s rights movement and the Equal Rights A mend ment, t he pa nelists shared the truth of a harsh reality far removed from what the crowd’s young female students face now. It was a world where women couldn’t wear pants to work or get credit cards in their own names. In addition, a pregnant female teacher would be fired once she began to show.

“I didn’t think it was that bad,” said 15 -year-old Kendra Jensen of Savage, an Eagle Ridge student present at the panel. She was stunned to see just how constricting the social mores were. Jensen recalled having a number of visibly pregnant teachers throughout her education and thinking nothing of it.

“I was talking to my mom and she said they didn’t have people sleeping together on TV,” Jensen said. She’s right; married couples like Rob and Laura Petrie on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” slept in separate beds, even though they had a young son.

But as the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. During the panel’s discussion of what the working world was like for women in 1968, Burnsville resident Paul McDowall mentioned that women were paid less for doing equal work.

“They still are,” Kurtz interjected.

MAKING CONNECTIONS As stark the contrasts between yesteryear and today, the parallels are — in Meyer’s mind — what have made the project resonate with students.

“I’m really happy with it. It’s hard to put together an assessment of what they learned,” he said. “I can tell through the casual conversations I’ve had with them.”

Meyer has heard students discuss the Vietnam War, fash-

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Lee Topp of Lakeville, left, and Jane McDevitt of Burnsville, right, speak to ninth-graders at Eagle Ridge Junior High School as part of the 1968 interdisciplinary unit. Both Topp and McDevitt are former BurnsvilleEagan-Savage School District teachers and they served as part of a six-person panel, recalling their experiences from living during that volatile era. ion and music. Meyer chose the Vietnam War to be the touchstone he’d focus on to tie his students together as they all researched their individual projects. Some students opted to study fashion or music for their language arts presentations.

“We learned what kind of TVs they had back then. They didn’t have f lat screens and they only had three channels.

I’d be mad,” said 14-year-old Dexter Richmond of Savage.

His project focused on the fashion of 1968 — “What hairstyles they had and what they used to wear,” he said — but he found himself captivated by then technology of the time and grateful for the advances of the last 44 years.

If he could only have three channels, as was the norm in 1968, Richmond said he’d opt for NBA TV, ESPN and HBO. He’d also miss his cell phone most if he had to live in 1968.

Andrew Chanethavongsa of Burnsville did his project on Jimi Hendrix. The 15-yearold didn’t hesitate when asked whether living in 2012 is better or worse than 1968.

“It’s better today,” Chanethavongsa said. “In 1968, there were wars and more government influence and a lot of people were high, so you couldn’t really trust them.”

Richmond’s research led him to discover that “tough men had afros” in 1968. Jensen also studied the era’s fashion.

“It was really bright,” she said. “It varied between the hippies and the modern people.

It was all over the board.”

Jensen said that’s not the case these days.

“Now it’s just more laid back,” she said. “What you wear doesn’t really represent anything.”

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15-year-old Rachel Pred, who studied the year in sports.

Pred noticed that the style was maybe more cyclical than it seemed.

“I do it, and my friends, we tease our hair before we go out, so it’s not flat against your head,” she said.

Pred cited one of today’s most popular TV stars, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” as an example of how 1968 trends are repackaged today, with her “mod style, her poof and the dramatic eye makeup.” Before doing the project, Pred had no idea that hair teasing was a ‘60s hallmark, nor did she know how important a year 1968 was.

“You can make fun of your parents and grandparents for their haircuts and the way we dressed,” Meyer said, “but a lot of that stuff comes back.”

Some of the panelists, while fielding questions about the countercultural movements of 1968, drew a connection to Occupy Wall Street. In addition, discussions in Meyer’s class have linked the Vietnam War protests to the Iraq War protests and African Americans’ fight for equality with current battles of LGBT rights. Richmond even said his studies spilled over into conversations with friends outside of the classroom, which was part of Meyer’s intent.

“It’s a meaningful beginning to a conversation,” he said. “I’m hoping that the conversations are cyclical.”

While those dialogues were encouraging, to Meyer, they were not necessarily the unit’s point.

“It’s the skills that they are taking away from the interdisciplinary unit will last,” he said, listing research, respect and empathy among them. “I don’t really care if, in 10 years, they remember anything about 1968.

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Prior Lake senior Jamie Stang qualified for state on the uneven bars at the Section 2AA meet Feb. 17.

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BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake gymnastics team picked a good time for its season-best score.

Better yet, ninth-grader Angela Noer and senior Jamie Stang picked a great time to be at their best — the Section 2AA meet Feb. 17.

Noer and Stang earned state berths for the Lakers.

Noer qualified in the allaround, as well as on the balance beam and on the uneven bars. Stang also earned a berth on the bars.

The top-finishing team and the top-four individuals in each event (all-around included) earn state spots.

“It was a very emotional meet for us,” said Lakers coach Barb Kass.

The emotions ran multiple ways — the high of getting two competitors to state, along with two near misses and the end of the careers of seniors Sydney Notermann and Morgan Sturm.

Meanwhile, Noer’s promising career is just beginning. She finished fourth in the all-around with a score of 34.975. She was also second on the uneven bars (9.15) and third on the beam (9.025).

Stang was third on the bars (9.025).

The Class AA state individual meet is today (Saturday, Feb. 25) at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion.

Lakeville North won the section team title with a score of 141.3. Prior Lake finished fourth (135.725) behind Lakeville South (139.35) and Chanhassen (136.875).

“We started on bars, which is our strongest event,” said Kass. “We had the highest bar score team total of the meet. Jamie didn’t do her best (bar) routine and, therefore, was worried most of the meet that it wouldn’t be good enough to make state.”

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The Prior Lake wrestling team is heading back to the Class AAA state tournament for the fourth time since 2006.

But the top-seeded Lakers needed a dramatic win from sophomore Luis Pinto at 220 pounds to hold off a furious charge from second-seeded Shakopee in the Section 2AAA title match Feb. 18 in Farmington.

Pinto clinched the crown with a 12-6 decision, lifting the No. 9-ranked Lakers to a 32-26 win over the No. 10 Sabers.

T railing 2 9 - 4 a f ter 152 pounds, Shakopee roared back with four straight wins (two by fall) and trailed just 29-23 going into the 220-pound match.

“I was telling myself, ‘I can win this match,’” said Pinto, who had a .500 record (15-15) going into it. “I told myself repeatedly. “I can win. I can do this.’ I had to do it for the team.”

Pinto led 6-2 going into the third period. That lead was cut to 6-5, before he took over in the final minute. “Those last two minutes seemed like forever,” he said.

Prior Lake (23-11 overall) earned its way to the title match with a 63-9 win over Chaska in the quarterfinals and dominating Eden Prairie 51-20 in the semifinals.

Lakers coach Joe Block knew that Shakopee would be a bigger challenge. The Lakers won six of the first seven matches, but four wins were by decision (three points) and Block was hoping to have a bigger lead going into the upper weights.

Sophomore Sean O’Neil won 11-5 at 120 pounds for the Lakers, followed by sophomore Blake Carlisle winning 5-3 at 126 and junior Ben Rock winning 6-4 at 132.

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Prior Lake sophomore Luis Pinto won 12-6 at 220 pounds Feb. 18 to clinch the Section 2AAA title in the Lakers’ 32-26 win over Shakopee. they might get the next seven, so we told the kids we need bonus points,” said Block. “When we got only nine points from those three matches we were worried.”

Senior Tucker Brietung was able to earn a 9-3 win at 152 pounds for the Lakers to get one of those crucial wins after the first seven matches.

Ninth-grader Dylan Sogge, junior Tanner Johnshoy and senior Matt Kahnke earned bonus points in the early weights.

Sogge won be technical fall at 106 (17-2), while Johnshoy and Kahnke had pins at 113 and 145, respectively.

The one match the Lakers lost in the first seven was at 138 when junior Ryan Norton fell 15-4.

“This win was one of the better team efforts we’ve had all year,” said Block.

Block said ni nt h-g rader Rylee Striefel and sophomore Robbie Schultz did a good job at 182 and 195, respectively, by not giving up big bonus points, despite losing by major decision and decision.

Pinto went into his decisive match with the New Prague dual back on Jan 20 on his mind. The Lakers fell 35-22 and Pinto lost by fall at 220, which clinched the dual for the Trojans.

“That was my first match with having so much pressure on me,” said Pinto. “And it went horrible for me. But that match prepared me for this moment.”

“Luis is a great kid, a hard worker,” said Block. “That New Prague match didn’t go the way we wanted, but he learned from it.”

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Members of the Prior Lake wrestling team hoist the Section 2AAA championship trophy following a 32-26 win over Shakopee Feb. 18.

BOYS HOCKEY

Now or never for hopeful Blaze Can second-seeded skaters make state run?

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Burnsville senior Cory Chapman puts a shot on goal in the Blaze’s 3-2 conference win at Eagan Feb. 16. The Blaze earned the No. 2 seed in Section 2AA.

There’s one statistic that can’t be completely ignored for the Burnsville boys hockey team after 25 regular season games.

The Blaze was 0-7 when it trailed going into the third period.

That was the case again in Burnsville’s regular season finale Feb. 18 — a 4-3 home loss to No. 7-ranked Lakeville South in a South Suburban Conference game.

Ninth-ranked Burnsville went into the contest on the heels of perhaps its biggest win of the season — 3-2 at No. 3-ranked Eagan Feb. 16.

The game with Lakeville South decided the runner-up in

the league standings. The Blaze (15-9-1 overall) ended up 12-4-1, while the Cougars finished 134. Eagan won the title (15-1-1).

Burnsville earned the No. 2 seed in Section 2AA and opened up quarterfinal play against seventh-seeded Shakopee (420 -1) Thursday (results not available at press time).

F i f t h-ra n ked Edi na (2 0 5) earned the No. 1 seed and faced eighth-seeded Bloomington Kennedy (5-20) in the first round, while third-seeded Prior Lake (15-10) took on sixthseeded Holy Angels (10-12-2) and fourth-seeded Bloomington Jefferson (6-16-3) faced fifth-seeded Chanhassen (20-4-1).

The semifinals are today (Saturday, Feb. 25). The title game is Wednesday, Feb. 29

at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis at 8 p.m. Edina beat the Blaze 3-2 in last year’s championship tilt.

Burnsville’s last section title came in 2007. It’s lost in the finals twice since then and two times in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, in the loss to Lakeville South, the Blaze trailed 3-2 going into the third period. The Cougars made it a two-goal game at the 9:34 mark.

Sophomore Tyler Sheehy answered scoring 44 seconds later. But the Blaze could not get the equalizer.

Burnsville was outshot 33-23 in getting swept this season by the Cougars (the top seed in Section 1AA).

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NORDIC SKIING

Hett leads the charge

Dance: Blazettes fall short of finals

Sophomore is eighth at state; Blaze girls are sixth as a team

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake senior Mary Kate Rivisto had two assists in the Lakers’ 6557 loss to Bloomington Kennedy Feb. 16.

Girls hoops: Playoffs next for the Lakers It’s playoff time for the Prior Lake girls basketball team.

The Lakers closed out the regular season Thursday (results not available at press time) in a South Suburban Conference game at home versus Eagan. Prior Lake (12-13 overall, 9 -8 in league play) was hoping to get back to the .500 mark going into Section 2AAAA action.

Quarterfinals are Wednesday, Feb. 29. Seeds come out today (Saturday, Feb. 25). The Lakers are the likely No. 5 seed and could play at Chanhassen (21-4) in the first round.

The top-three seeds will be No. 2 Edina (22-3), No. 3 Eden Prairie (19-5) and No. 4 Bloomington Kennedy (20-4). Other teams in the field: Shakopee (15-10), Bloomington Jefferson (10 -15) and Lakeville South (9-16).

Prior Lake went into the Eagan game on the heels of a 63-44 defeat at No. 10 Eastview Feb. 21 and a 65-57 home loss to Kennedy Feb. 16.

Against Eastview, the Lakers were led by senior Lauren Busse’s 15 points. She was 5 of 9 from three-point range.

Ju n ior T i f f a ney F l a at a scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds and had three steals. Ninth-grader Shaye Barton had six points and three steals. Senior Mary Kate Rivisto finished with five points, while senior Molly Simpkins had four points, six boards and four assists.

Against Kennedy, the Lakers were held to just 17 points in the first half. Flaata led with 22 points. She also grabbed 13 rebounds and had two blocks, two steals and three assists.

Busse had 12 points, all one threes, while Barton scored 10 points and had a team-best four assists. Simpkins scored seven points, while sophomore Taylor Zupan had eight boards.

Boys hoops: Lakers earn a league split The Prior Lake boys basketball team was unable to match its season-best win streak Feb. 21.

The Lakers were going for their third straight win, but No. 3-ranked Eastview had other plans. The Lightning locked up Prior Lake’s offense in a 64-44 home win in South Suburban Conference action.

“After averaging 70 points in our last five games, Eastview held us to 44,” Lakers coach Alex Focke tweeted after the game. “(We) needed more than that to win. They’re a very solid defensive team.”

Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of what Focke said was the team’s “best effort of the season,” a 76-51 win at Bloomington Kennedy Feb. 17.

Prior Lake took a 12-11 overall (8-7 in league play) into its conference game at Eagan Friday (results not available at press time). The Lakers’ final two regular season game are at Burnsville (Feb. 28) and home to No. 2 Lakeville North March 2.

Against Eastview, the Lakers were outscored by 13 points in the second half. Senior Evan Kotchevar led Prior Lake with 15 points, while junior Noah Scanlon had 10.

In the win over Kennedy, the Lakers scored 43 points in the first half. Kotchevar’s 19 points led the way, Scanlon finished with 13, while sophomore Jon Sobaski had 12 and junior Carson Shanks chipped in 11.

The Section 2AAAA quarterfinals start March 7.

Making her fourth straight appearance at the Nordic state meet, Vivian Hett continues to ascend toward the top.

The Burnsville sophomore finished eighth overall Feb. 16 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, leading the Blaze girls to a sixth-place finish in the team standings.

Burnsville was making its fourth appearance as a team since 2007 and first since winning the state crown in 2009.

The Blaze scored 282 points, well back of champion Duluth East (372) and runner-up Wayzata (371).

Hopkins was third (351), followed by Stillwater Area (350) and Roseville Area (317).

Little Falls was seventh (279), while Winona/Cotter was eighth (261).

Hett had a pursuit time of 35:02.04. Pursuit is a combination of times from the 5,000-meter freestyle and classical races.

Last year, Hett finished 11th overall at state. She was 53rd as an eighth-grader and 109th as a seventh-grader, the year the Blaze won the team title.

Hett has two more years to chase down an individual state championship. If she can do that, she’ll become only the third female skier in Burnsville history to do so.

Sharmila Ahmed won the title last year, while Kathy Klugness won back in 1980.

Ninth-grader Jordan Horn-

PHOTO BY JIM ARNESON

Burnsville sophomore Vivian Hett tries to stay ahead of a competitor at the Nordic state meet Feb. 17. Hett ended up eighth overall, helping the Blaze fi nish sixth as a team. er and sophomore Krista Bain were each skiing in their second state race for the Blaze.

They were the team’s next two finishers behind Hett.

Horner, who took 70th at state last year, ended up 76th this time around with a time of 39:36.3. Bain, who was also part of the 2009 state championship team, finished 94th with a time of 40:44.6.

Burnsville’s fourth skier was ninth-grader Jane Koch, who ended up 99th with a time

of 41:13.9. Sophomore Tori Felton (104th, 41:44.1), junior Kjerstin Narvesen (110th, 42:29.5) and eighth-grader Johanna Webber (118th, 48:45.6) also competed for the Blaze.

Meanwhile, the Burnsville boys team had one skier competing at state. Senior Mike Johnson was making his third appearance. He finished 43rd with a time of 32:12.7.

Johnson finished 50th at state last year and was 116th as an eighth-grader.

WRESTLING

End of a drought Blaze wins first postseason dual since 2003

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake ninth-grader Angela Noer qualified for state on the balance beam, uneven bars and in the all-around at the Section 2AA meet Feb. 17.

LAKERS continued from B1

Junior Bridgette Smith came close to state on the bars, taking sixth with an 8.850, which was just shy of fourth place. Seventh-grader Kailey Dobransky was ninth (8.475) and seventhgrader Alyssa Roberts was 29th (7.3).

Smith was also eighth in the all-around with a score of 34.075.

Following the bars, the Lakers were on the beam and Kass said that’s where the run at the team title got away from her squad.

Noer was one of only three gymnasts to score higher than 9.0. Dobransky also had a solid routine, taking eighth (8.475).

But Prior Lake’s other three competitors had falls.

“The girls were not used to the movement of the Eastview beam,” said Kass.

“Three of the girls had falls, including Sydney and Morgan,” said Kass. “That was hard for them.”

Notermann was competing in only her second meet all year. A herniated disc in her back was originally thought to have ended her season back in December.

But she made it back for the Lakers’ final dual meet Feb. 6.

A state entrant on the beam in 2010, it was Notermann’s only section event.

She scored a 7.3 and finished 31st. Strum ended up 26th (7.575), while Smith was 24th (7.725).

Smith’s best event was the vault. She came a mere .025 points away from a state berth. She finished fifth with a score of 9.050.

Seventh-g rader A lyssa Roberts ended up 20th (8.450), followed by Noer (21st, 8.4), sophomore Gretchen Feilen (24th, 8.3) and sophomore Ti f fany Harsted (28th, 8.2).

On the floor, Noer had the Lakers’ best routine taking 18th (8.525), while Smith was 21st (8.45), followed by Strum (27th, 8.350), Dobransky (30th, 8.025) and Harsted (34th, 7.775).

The Burnsville wrest ling team snapped an eight-year winless streak in section competition Feb. 17.

The fifth-seeded Blaze won its first postseason dual since 2003, hanging on for a 34-29 win over fourth-seeded Park in the Section 3A A A quarterfinals Feb. 17 in Apple Valley.

The Blaze ran into perennial national power Apple Valley in the semifinals, falling 68-9 to the top-seeded Eagles.

Apple Valley went on to win the section crown, earning an amazing 30th straight berth to the state tou r na ment where t he Eagles have won the last seven state titles.

First-year Blaze coach Sam Sand said the team’s motto all season long has been “close the gap,” meaning get better by section time, continued improvement.

“I feel really good that we are accomplishing that goal,” said Sand, whose team won its final three South Suburban Conference duals heading into sections.

T he Section 3A A A individual tournament began Friday and ends today (Saturday, Feb. 25) at Eastview High School.

Sand is hoping to get at least three wrestlers to state and feels the team has an outside chance to get five.

Senior Andy Underhill and sophomore Bill Underhill are the Blaze’s top state hopefuls. Andy is ranked No. 3 in the state at 120 pounds, while Bill is No. 3 at 106.

Ju n ior Luc a s G r o s soehme at 160 pounds will also be one to watch.

WRESTLE continued from B1

Me a nwhi le, i n b e ati ng Chaska and Eden Prairie, Prior Lake earned plenty of bonus points.

The Lakers had eight wins by fall against Eden Prairie — Johnshoy at 113, O’Neil at 120, Rock at 132, Norton at 138, ninth-grader Alex Hart at 170, Schultz at 195, Pinto at 220 and senior Ross Larson at heavyweight. Also winning was Breitung at 152 (12-8).

Sometimes, the toughest part of the state dance competition is not the performance itself, but the nerves in waiting to hear your team name called.

The Burnsville Blazettes did not hear their name over the Target Center loudspeaker in their two state dances Feb. 17-18.

Six of the 12 teams in both jazz funk and high kick get called back for finals as teams wait anxiously in single-file lines after the preliminary round.

The Blazettes were making their 35th state appearance in high kick and 32 times they’ve heard their name called for the finals, including winning a state-record 10 state titles.

Last year was the first time in the team’s history it didn’t qualify for state in Class 3A high kick.

Meanwhile, in Class 3A jazz funk, Burnsville was making its eighth career appearance (seventh straight) and the team has never made it back to dance in the finals.

Burnsville has just five seniors — Alexa Pearson, Lexi Wahl, Katherine Kashevatsky, A l a n a L a r son a nd R achel Sawdy — so the program will be reloading again next year in Anna Lardy’s second season as coach.

Burnsville has still won more high-kick state titles than any school in history.

However, Eastview has now won six titles in the last nine years after winning again this year for a second straight year.

The Lightning was also third in jazz funk.

Eastview has now become the model high-kick program.

Between Burnsville and Eastview, the two programs have combined to win 11 of the last 13 crowns.

Girls hoops: Playoffs next for the Blaze

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Burnsville senior Andre Sellars won at 132 pounds in the Blaze’s 34-29 win over Park in the Section 3AAA quarterfi nals Feb. 17.

The Underhill brothers had both of the Blaze’s wins in the loss to Apple Valley. Bill won 13- 6 at 106, while Andy won by fall at 120.

The Blaze led 9 - 6 after three weights, but the Eagles won the last 11 weights, eight by fall.

In the win over Park, the Blaze started strong, wi n ni ng t he f i rst f ive matches to open up a 22-0 lead.

Pa rk ra l lied, wi nning six of the next eight weights to set up a decisive match at heavyweight with the Blaze leading 31-29. Sophomore Ethan Morgel came through for Burnsville, earning a 7-4 decision.

“Ethan defiantly stepped it up big in getting the win,” said Sand.

“He even took a couple of shots, which is rare for a big heavyweight. He was just willing to do whatever it took to get the win.”

Bill Underhill won by fall at 106 pounds to get the Blaze started. Ninthgrader Michael Ramirez followed with a technical fall at 113 (19 - 4), while sophomore Jack O’Brien

In beating Chaska, winning by pin: Rock at 132 , Schultz at 182, junior Tim Schwanbeck at 195 and Pinto at 220. Getting forfeit wins: Johnshoy at 113, Norton at 138, Breitung at 152, sophomore Dahlton Felix at 160 and Larson at heavyweight.

Also winning: O’Neil at 120 (10-6), Carlisle at 126 (8-7) and Hart at 170 (3-2).

The Class AAA state team tournament is March 1 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Lakers got the No. 4 seed and will face White

earned a 7-3 decision at 120.

Andy Underhill earned a 20-10 major decision at 126, followed by senior Andre Sellars’ 16-5 win at 132.

Senior Harry Bramley won 10 -3 at 152 pounds for the Blaze, while Grossoehme earned a fall at 160 to give the Blaze a 31-7 lead. “ Ever yone w r e st le d g reat as a tea m,” said Sand. “Billy starting it off with a pin against a solid kid with only five loses was huge for momentum.

(Sophomore) Ryan Vogelsang w rest led g reat at 170 in not getting pinned against a very solid wrestler. That was huge in saving us team points.”

“Lucas pinned the Park kid and walked off the mat and said to me, ‘I closed the gap,’” added Sand. “He went into overtime earlier in the year with that kid.

“Harry got pinned by (Apple Valley’s) Mark Hall earlier in the year and wrestled a great match in only losing 14-6.”

This year’s Class AAA state tournament is March 1-3 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Bear Lake Area (20-7) in the quarterfinals at 9 a.m.

Top-ranked Apple Valley (2 6 -1) is seeded No. 1 and faces Willmar (20-5) in the first round. Second-ranked Hastings (28-6) is seeded No. 2 and takes on Little Falls (22-8), while third-ranked St. Michael-Albertville (27-6) is the No. 3 and faces Champlin Park (17-10).

Meanwhile, the Section 2AA individual tournament began Friday and ends today (Saturday, Feb. 25) in Shakopee.

The Burnsville girls basketball team is hoping to be home for the Section 3AAAA quarterfinals.

If the Blaze topped Rosemount in its f inal reg u lar season game Friday (results not available at press time), Burnsville would likely get the No. 4 playoff seed.

Seeds come out today (Saturday, Feb. 25). Tenth-ranked Eastview (20-5) will be the No. 1 seed, followed by Park (18-7) and Apple Valley (14-11). Also in the field: Rosemount (8-17), Eagan (8-17), East Ridge (8-17) and Henry Sibley (5-19).

Quarterfinal play begins Wednesday, Feb. 29.

Burnsville (9 -16 overall, 4-13 in the South Suburban Conference) took a two-game losing streak into its game at Rosemount, including a 68-63 home loss to Apple Valley Feb. 24 and a 46-44 setback at No. 9 Lakeville North Feb. 17.

Against Apple Valley, the Blaze had three players in double figures. Senior Jessica Buck led with 19 points, while senior Jessica Ranke scored 17 and sophomore Georgi Donchetz finished with 14. Sophomore Sam Connolly chipped in eight.

I n t he loss to L a kevi l le North, Buck had a season-high 24 points, while Ranke finished with 12.

Boys hoops: Blaze drops two more The Burnsville boys basketball team dropped to 1-21 on the season Feb. 17 with a 78-61 loss at No. 5-ranked Apple Valley in a South Suburban Conference game.

The Blaze (1-14 in league play) went into the game on the heels of a 74-36 loss at home to No. 2 Lakeville North Feb. 17.

Burnsville played host to Rosemount Friday (results not available at press time) in a league game. The Blaze’s final two regular season games are home to Prior Lake Tuesday, Feb. 28 and at Lakeville South March 2.

Against Apple Valley, senior Chase Roullier led Burnsville with a career-high 26 points.

Senior Bryan Heard finished with 12, while sophomore Zach Smith and senior AJ Coleman each had six.

I n t he loss to L a kevi l le North, Smith had 12 points, Roullier scored seven.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Focus turns for skaters

Former Blaze skater honored again by MIAC Adam Smyth, a 2010 graduate of Burnsville High School, earned his second Minnesota Intercollegiate Association Conference (MIAC) Player of the Week honors for his play on the Gusatvus Adolphus men’s hockey team.

Smyth earned the award Feb. 20 after scoring three goals in a weekend series with St. Olaf, helping the Gusties tie for second place in the MIAC. Smyth had two goals in the Gusties’ 3-2 overtime win in the series opener Feb. 17 and had a goal in a 3-3 tie the next day.

Smyth ranked fourth in the MIAC with 13 goals in the regular season. He was also named Player of the Week back in December after becoming the first Gustie to score four goals in a game in a 5-3 win over Lawrence.

Lakers earn 15 wins in regular season, seeded No. 3 in section

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake boys hockey team played host to its firstever playoff game as a Class 2A program.

The Lakers met an old Missota Conference foe in Holy Angels in the Section 2AA quarterfinals Thursday (results not available at press time).

Remember the last time these two teams played? It was in the quarterfinals last year on the Stars’ home ice. Prior Lake won 4-3 on the road for its first-ever playoff quarterfinal since moving up with the big schools nine years ago.

Prior Lake was also winless in its last 20 games against Holy Angels before that victory, having been outscored 74-5 in the 20 contests.

The Lakers went into this year’s playoffs on the heels of a 9-1 home loss to No. 3-ranked Eagan in a South Suburban C on fer enc e ga me Feb. 18 .

Prior Lake earned a 6-4 win over Bloomington Jefferson in league play two days prior.

Prior Lake (15-10 overall) finished fourth in the confer-

BLAZE continued from B1

Lakeville South led 2-0 after one period. Seniors Cory Chapman and Mason Wyman had second-period goals for the Blaze. Wyman’s power-play goal came with 43 seconds left to close the gap to one goal heading into the final frame.

Former Laker earns pitching honor at NDSU

ence with a 10-7 mark. Eagan won the title (15-1-1).

Meanwhi le, No. 5 Edina (20-5) earned the top seed in the section and faced eighthseeded Bloomington Kennedy (5 -20) in the quarterfinals, while second-seeded and ninthranked Burnsville (15-9-1) took on seventh-seeded Shakopee (420-1) and fourth-seeded Jefferson (6-16-3) played fifth-seeded Chanhassen (20-4-1).

The semifinals are today (Saturday, Feb. 25). The title game is Wednesday, Feb. 29 at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis at 8 p.m.

In losing to Eagan, the Lakers’ lone goal came 44 seconds into the second period. Junior Gavin Smith scored his ninth goal of the year with sophomore Jack Murphy assisting.

Eagan scored two goals 4:02 apart later in the period to take a 6-1 lead into the final frame.

Senior Kyle Miller started in goal for the Lakers and finished with 43 saves. Prior Lake had just nine shots on goal.

Against Jefferson, seniors Matt Crist and Kyle Krueger led the way for the Lakers. Both

had two goals and three assists.

Krueger scored 6:37 into the third period to break a 3-3 tie.

Crist followed with a goal 1:33 later.

Crist scored an empty-net goal with one second left after Jefferson cut the margin to 5-4 with 6:50 left to play.

Sophomore Joey Kleven had a second-period goal for the Lakers, while senior Derek Johnson scored in the first period.

Jefferson led 2-0 just 5:46 into the game and held a 3-1 lead in the second period before Kleven and Krueger scored 1:40

apart to tie the game going into the third period.

Kleven finished with three assists, whi le senior Dane Block had two and Johnson had one.

Miller started in goal and finished with 30 saves.

Heading into the playoffs, Miller had a 3.68 goals-against average and one shutout. He had 13 games of 30-plus saves.

Crist led the Lakers in points with 49 (24 goals, 25 assists), while senior Kyle Krueger had 47 (24 goals, 23 assists). Senior Derek Johnson had nine goals and 21 assists.

Junior Chris Mallon started in goal for the Blaze and made 29 saves. Senior Hunter Anderson finished with two assists, while Chapman and Wyman each had one.

In beating Eagan, the Blaze got a little revenge from an 8-2 loss to the Wildcats back on Jan. 14.

The Blaze started fast, scoring two goals in the first 5:07 of

action. Sheehy scored 3:22 into the game and Chapman tallied 1:41 later.

Burnsville held a 2-0 lead going into the third period, before making it 3-0 on Anderson’s goal 2:36 into the final frame.

Eagan cut the margin to two goals with 10:49 left to play and made it a one-goal game with 30 seconds to go. But Mallon preserved the big win in the

closing moments, finishing with 37 saves.

Wyman assisted on both first-period goals, while Chapman also had an assist.

Chapman led the Blaze in points going into the playoffs with 51 (22 goals, 29 assists).

Anderson had 17 goals and 26 assists, while Sheehy had 19 goals and 25 assists and Wyman had 15 goals and 26 assists.

Luke Anderson of Savage, a 2007 graduate of Prior Lake High School, was named Summit League Co-Pitcher of the Week Feb. 20.

The senior right-hander held No. 5-ranked Arizona to two hits and two earned runs with three strikeouts Feb. 18 in leading North Dakota State Unviersity to an 8-2 victory over the Pac 10 power. Anderson held Arizona batters to an .095 average and retired seven straight to preserve a 2-2 tie before the Bison rallied for six runs in the eighth inning.

Raceway Park to be on national television

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Jack Murphy (7) and Dane Block helped Prior Lake to 15 wins in the regular season and the No. 3 seed in Section 2AA.

America’s top motor sports cable and satellite television network, SPEED-TV, has announced that Raceway Park in Shakopee will be featured on an upcoming broadcast of their popular racing show, “Lucas Oil... On The Edge!”

The television program, recorded during Raceway Park’s 2011 season, will highlight a Flag Pole Race, where drivers must circle their cars around a flag pole placed in the center of the front straightaway.

In order to complete a lap, drivers must cross paths on the front straight as they enter and leave the flagpole before they can continue to race. Bumping, crashes and spinouts are frequent in this style of racing, which is a specialty event on select Friday nights throughout the racing season.

SPEED-TV had a full camera crew, production team, and their top announcers on hand for this television event, which is scheduled to be shown on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.

For more information, go to www.goracewaypark.com or call (952) 445-2257.

P.L.A.Y. softball pancake breakfast set Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) will have its annual softball pancake breakfast Feb. 26 at the Prior Lake VFW from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

Tickets for adults and children are $7 and can be purchased at the door. For more info, go to: www.playinfo.org.

TAGS Gymnastics now taking registration 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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publicnotices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 15, 2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Casey H. Maccallum and Erika H. Maccallum, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record June 25, 2007, as Document No. A776247 in the office of the County Recorder in Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated June 15, 2007 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record July 10, 2007, as Document No. A 777393 in the office of the County Recorder in Scott County, Minnesota Said mortgage is not Registered Land.

T R A N S AC T I O N AG E N T : None T R A N S AC T I O N AG E N T ’ S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage M O RT G AG E D P RO P E RT Y ADDRESS: 9724 St. Andrews Drive Elko, MN 55020 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 230500180 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, BOULDER POINTE FOURTH ADDITION, COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY NO. 1180, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $179,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $181,463.13 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof.

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: The Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, City of Shakopee to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 14, 2012. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: January 21, 2012.

MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-7121 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012; No. 2031) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 27, 2007 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $191,250.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Keven B. Anderson and Lynn M. Anderson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Homecomings Financial, LLC (F/K/A Homecomings Financial Network, Inc.), its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: October 11, 2007 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A785229 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Dated: December 08, 2011 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100062604751465776 Lender or Broker: HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC) Residential Mortgage Servicer: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 219 9th St W., Jordan, MN 55352-1005 Tax Parcel ID Number: 220210450 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 4, Haefner 1st Addition AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $195,471.41 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 06, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 06, 2012, or the next business day if September 06, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: January 21, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023214F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012; No. 2032) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 29, 2005 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $96,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kasey W. Barden, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: September 01, 2005 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 711520 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Dated: September 21, 2011 Recorded: September 26, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A888105 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10002690010082334-2 Lender or Broker: Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 16534 Franklin Trl #2A, Prior Lake, MN 553723973 Tax Parcel ID Number: 252100020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Condominium Unit No. 2-A Condominium No. 1002, Pennington Place Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $93,064.14 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 06, 2012 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 06, 2012, or the next business day if September 06, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: January 21, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022529F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012; No. 2036) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 27, 2007 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $175,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Carol J. Wahlstrom and Robert W. Wahlstrom, wife and husband, as joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: April 12, 2007 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A769909 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Dated: December 29, 2011 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100053030011225803 Lender or Broker: Aegis Wholesale Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 26595 Woodcrest Dr, Elko, MN 55020-9506 Tax Parcel ID Number: 230310250 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 2, Woodcrest, together with and subject to easement created by Document No. 1965154, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $177,635.01 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 13, 2012, or the next business day if September 13, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED

TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: January 28, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023538F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 2012; No. 2044) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 14, 2006 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $360,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Peter M Kruschke and Jeanine K Kruschke, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Tradition Mortgage, its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: September 19, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 751647 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Dated: October 05, 2011 Recorded: October 17, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A889559 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10001570007250924-9 Lender or Broker: Tradition Mortgage Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 23384 Bluff Ct, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-4214 Tax Parcel ID Number: 010310040 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Farmers Bluff, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $378,147.37 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 20, 2012, or the next business day if September 20, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 04, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A., Successor

by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023914F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 2012; No. 2046) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 25, 2008 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L

A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $202,746.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Alyssa A. Seykora and Jeremy A. Seykora, wife and husband, and Sandra Seykora, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for the Business Bank, dba Prime Mortgage, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTERING: Registered: September 03, 2008 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T191966 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Dated: September 27, 2011 Registered: October 05, 2011 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T211341 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100103210000374818 Lender or Broker: Business Bank, dba Prime Mortgage, its successors and assigns Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 45782.0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 13549 Dan Patch Drive, Savage, MN 55378 Tax Parcel ID Number: 26.062030.0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 3, Dan Patch 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $239,041.18 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2012, or the next business day if September 27, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 11, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023917F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 2012; No. 2051) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 22, 2009 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $365,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Craig Hinz and Cynthia Hinz, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Think Mutual Bank DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: January 05, 2010 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A844298 Transaction Agent: Not Applicable Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: Not Applicable Lender or Broker: Think Mutual Bank Residential Mortgage Servicer: Think Credit Union Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 4313 Grainwood Cir NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372-1741 Tax Parcel ID Number:

25.033016.0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 19, Grainwood Park, Scott County, Minnesota.

(Parcel 1) Together with that part of the abandoned right-of-way of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad in Government Lot 4, Section 35, Township 115, Range 22, adjacent to said Lot 19 and Easterly of the center line of the track formerly thereon as shown in Scott County Recorder’s Document No. 178669 less the property previously taken by condenmation for road.

(Parcel 2) AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $363,168.43 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2012, or the next business day if September 27, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 11, 2012 MORTGAGEE: Think Mutual Bank Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023810F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 2012; No. 2052) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 12, 2004 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $390,549.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Chana Klaysingha and Apichart Klaysingha, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: October 21, 2004 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 675730 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J8 Dated: July 02, 2009 Recorded: October 22, 2009 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 838744 And assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2004-J8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-J8 Dated: December 13, 2011 Recorded: December 15, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A894107 And assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2004-J8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-J8 Dated: February 01, 2012 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10001570004256712-9 Lender or Broker: America’s Wholesale Lender Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 8974 Horizon Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379-8500 Tax Parcel ID Number: 27362130.0

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publicnotices LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 27, Block 6, Whispering Oaks, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $456,054.05 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2012, or the next business day if September 27, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 11, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2004-J8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-J8 Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023581F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 2012; No. 2053) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 22, 2006 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $175,902.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Carol Hvinden, an unmarried woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for First Franklin, a Division of National City Bank, its successor and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: December 22, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A760411 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: US Bank NA Successor Trustee to Bank of America, NA , as Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank, NA, as Trustee for the holders of the Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF1 Dated: January 19, 2012 Recorded: January 20, 2012 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A896794 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100425240011490049 Lender or Broker: First Franklin, a Division of National City Bank Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 3831 Raspberry Ridge Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372-1122 Tax Parcel ID Number: 25395025-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 2, Jeffers South, Common Interest Community No. 1110, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $185,040.78 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 03, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said

premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 03, 2012, or the next business day if October 03, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 18, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF1 Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023993F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012; No. 2054) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 05, 2009 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $286,426.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Eric Souvannarath married to Phetsamone Souvannarath, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: September 09, 2009 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 835640 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Dated: December 07, 2011 Recorded: December 13, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A893909 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100010402330975677 Lender or Broker: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1763 Parkway Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379-3902 Tax Parcel ID Number: 27191049-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 4, Prairie Bend 1st, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $293,304.30 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 03, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 03, 2012, or the next business day if October 03, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO

FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 18, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023360F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012; No. 2055) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 25, 2006 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $388,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Brian A. Larson and Jodi A. Larson, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: June 14, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 741977 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Lasalle Bank Midwest National Association Dated: November 29, 2007 Recorded: December 26, 2007 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 790477 Transaction Agent: Not Applicable Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: Not Applicable Lender or Broker: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 19790 Doonbey Cir, Prior Lake, MN 55372-8787 Tax Parcel ID Number: 111030140 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Block 1, Doon Bury Knolls Third Addition AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $409,858.78 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 03, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 03, 2012, or the next business day if October 03, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 18, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. successor in interest by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022820F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 18, 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012; No. 2056) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 01, 2005 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $200,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Molly K. Murillo, a single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Loan Corporation dba Expanded Mortgage Credit, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF REG-

continued from previous page ISTERING: Registered: November 22, 2005 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T 172581 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-8, Home Equity Pass-through Certificates, Series 2005-8 Dated: September 22, 2010 Registered: October 04, 2010 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T 205153 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100056400720513301 Lender or Broker: Home Loan Corporation dba Expanded Mortgage Credit Residential Mortgage Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 35765 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 9390 Country Dr, Prior Lake, MN 55372-2200 Tax Parcel ID Number: 26016005-1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Country Court Addition, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said county and state.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $251,530.43 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that this is registered property; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2012, or the next business day if October 10, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 25, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-8, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-8 Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 017013F03 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012; No. 2059) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 29, 2005 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $212,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Arnold A. Carlson and Patricia L. Carlson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: December 13, 2005 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A723556 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. Dated: January 11, 2012 Recorded: January 13, 2012 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A896286 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10013370001077305-2 Lender or Broker: Countrywide Bank, N.A. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 14007 Ottawa Ave, Savage, MN 55378-2065 Tax Parcel ID Number: 26058005-0

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Carlson’s Addition to Savage AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $220,037.27 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 10, 2012, or the next business day if October 10, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: February 25, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 024101F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012; No. 2062) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 28, 2006 O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $159,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Chandelle Marie Mohr, a single person and Darren T. Hensel, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Prime Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: August 07, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 747510 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Aurora Bank FSB Dated: October 06, 2011 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortg a g e I d e n t i f i c at i o n N u m b e r: 100103210000001023 Lender or Broker: Prime Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Aurora Bank, FSB Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 216 S Elk St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-1304 Tax Parcel ID Number: 200011020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Plat of Rearrangement of Block 44, Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $154,644.88 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 17, 2012, or the next business day if July 17, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR-

POSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: December 03, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022656F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011 and January 7, 2012; No. 2978) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for January 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to February 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota in said County and State.

DATED: January 10, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022656F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, January 21, 2012; No. 2030) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for February 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to April 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller St., Shakopee, Minnesota in said County and State.

DATED: February 10, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Aurora Bank FSB Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 022656F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2058) Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: January 24, 2012 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Preschool Perfect 2. Principal Place of Business: 4166 134th Lane, Savage, MN 55378 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: Peni Renner Childcare Services, LLC, 4166 134th Lane, Savage, MN 55378 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: Peni Renner – Authorized Agent Peni Renner - Contact Person 612-616-4824 Date: 12/05/2011 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 2012; No. 2060) OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 Date Filed: January 24, 2012 All information on this form is public information.

This filing of an assumed name does not protect a user’s 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: WICCU 2. List the address of the principal place of business; (A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box.): 5423-133rd Street West, Savage, MN 55378 3. List the names and complete

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publicnotices street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. Attach additional sheets(s) if necessary. If the business owner is a corporation or other business entity, list the legal name and registered office address: Wildlife Intensive and Critical Care Unit, 5423-133rd Street West, Savage, MN 55378 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed name number 4408533-2 originally filed on August 11, 2011 under the name: Wildlife Intensive and Critical Care Unit 5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Signature: Michelle LaBelle-Lake-President Dated: 01/09/2012 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 2012; No. 2061) OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumer 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: AMC Drug Testing 2. Principal Place of Business: 8646 Eagle Creek Circle, Suite 103, Savage, MN 55378 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: American Motor Carrier Consortium, Inc., 801 Patterson Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 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.

Dated: 01/20/2012 Lynne Kuhn-Operations Manager/ C.E.O. Lynne Kuhn-Contact Name 800-339-9993 x: 204 Date Filed: February 09, 2012 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25 and March 3, 2012; No. 2065) City of Savage Notice of Hearing Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezone and Conditional Use Permit Applications City of Savage, applicant NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Savage, Scott County, Minnesota, will conduct a public

hearing in the Council Chambers of the Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on Thursday, March 8, 2012 to consider the request of the City of Savage, for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to redesignate land use map for Community Park Expansion, which includes a rezoning from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Public Buildings (P-2). The City of Savage is also seeking a conditional use permit to facilitate construction of the Savage Indoor Sports Facility. The conditional use permit is required to allow a seventy-five (75) foot high structure within proposed P-2 zoning district, per Section 152.337(A).

The property legally described as: The south 577 feet of the E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 20, Township 115, Range 21, City of Savage, Scott County, Minnesota. Subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any.

All interested persons are hereby notified to be present at said time and place, and they will be heard.

More information can be obtained by contacting Bryan Tucker at 952-882-2692 or btucker@ci.savage. mn.us /s/ Bryan Tucker Bryan Tucker, Planning Manager (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2063) City of Savage Scott County, Minnesota Summary of Ordinance No. 695 An Ordinance of the City of Savage, Minnesota, Amending Title 3, Chapter 33 Municipal Employees The following is only a summary of Ordinance No. 695. A full copy of the text is available for public inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk.

Ordinance No. 695 is a complete amendment of the regulations governing criminal history background checks for applicants for City employment Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and publication.

(Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2064) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 School Board Work Session Minutes January 23, 2012 District Services Center Professional Development Center School Board Members: Tom Anderson, Mike Murray, Eric Pratt, Stacey Ruelle, Lee Shimek, Todd Sorensen, Richard Wolf The work session of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Chair Shimek in the Professional Development Center at the District Services Center on January 23, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Board Members Present: Anderson, Murray, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf Administrators Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Business Affairs Cink, Director of Human Resources Mons, Director of Operations Dellwo, Communications Coordinator Mussman, Director of Special Education Kern, Technology Coordinator Milazzo, Principals Richardson & Lund and

Assistant Principal Siegle The board discussed regular board meetings vs. board study sessions.

The board discussed their responsibilities and their role in governance and alignment to their goals for 2011-12. There will be a focus to reach out to county commissioners and townships.

The board discussed Laker Pride and Laker Showcase with the new meeting schedule.

Director of Business Affairs Cink presented the 2012-13 budget parameters and budget priorities.

This will be an action item at the regular board meeting on February 13, 2012.

The board discussed the open enrollment situation at Prior Lake High School.

The board discussed the number of readings for policy approval with the new meeting schedule.

The following policies were presented for a first reading: • Policy 208: Development, Adoption and Implementation of Policies • Policy 213: School Board Committees • Policy 515: Protection and Privacy of Student Records • Policy 524: Student Use of Information Technology • Policy 604: Continuous Improvement of Programs Second reading will take place at the February 13, 2012 board meeting of all policies except Policy 604: Continuous Improvement of Programs. This policy will be reviewed again by Policy Committee.

The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

STACEY RUELLE, Clerk/ Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2066) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Organizational School Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education The organizational meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Temporary Chair Pratt in the board room at the District Services Center on January 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Board Members Present: Anderson, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf Board Members Absent: Clerk/ Treasurer Murray, Student Representative Chris Sticha Administration Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Holmberg, Director of Human Resources Mons, Director of Business Affairs Cink A request was made to remove (a) from the consent agenda.

A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve removing agenda item (a) of the consent agenda and take action in a separate motion.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Lee Shimek, to approve the agenda, as amended.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 Temporary Chair Pratt called for the nominations for the office of School Board Chair for 2012. Tom

continued from previous page Anderson nominated Lee Shimek.

There were no other nominations.

A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to close nominations; a unanimous ballot was cast for Lee Shimek to be Board Chair for the year 2012.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 Chair Shimek called for the nominations for the office of School Board Vice-Chair for 2012. Eric Pratt nominated Todd Sorensen. There were no other nominations.

A motion was made by Eric Pratt, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to close nominations; a unanimous ballot was cast for Todd Sorensen to be Board Vice-Chair for the year 2012.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 Nominations for the office of Board Clerk/Treasurer were requested. Eric Pratt nominated Stacey Ruelle.

A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to close nominations; a unanimous ballot was cast for Stacey Ruelle as Board Clerk/Treasurer for the year 2012.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the following consent agenda items, as presented: On file at the district office A motion was made by Rich Wolf, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the following agenda item from the consent agenda: On file at the district office Voting in favor: Anderson, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf Abstained: Pratt Motion carried: 5 - 0 A motion was made by Eric Pratt, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approval the annual school board member compensation at $4,000 per year, plus $20 per meeting for official standing committee assignments, district wide committee assignments, and external committees and agency representatives (unless compensated by agency), as appointed by the chair with the exception of certified negotiator, which will be compensated at $50 per meeting. The board chair will receive an additional $300, the board clerk/treasurer will receives an additional $200 and the board vicechair will receive an additional $200 for service during the year. School board member compensation shall be paid semi-annually at the request of the individual member. Committee meeting reimbursement shall be paid once at the completion of the year of service.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the following board committee assignments for 2012.

On file at the district office Motion carried: 6 - 0 The board discussed the meeting and procedures format.

The following changes were recommended: 1) Holding one board meeting on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

2) Holding a study session on the fourth Monday of the month commencing at 5:00 p.m. Additional workshops would be held when necessary.

Further discussion will take place at the board study session on January 23, 2012. A regular board meeting will not be held on January 23rd as previously scheduled.

A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Rich Wolf, to adjourn.

Motion carried: 6 - 0

The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

STACEY RUELLE, Clerk/ Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2067) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Regular School Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Education The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 719 was called to order by Board Chair Shimek, in the board room at the District Services Center on January 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Board Members Present: Anderson, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf, Student Council Rep. Chris Sticha Board Members Absent: Director Murray Administration Present: Superintendent Gruver, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Holmberg, Director of Human Resources Mons, Director of Business Affairs Cink A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Eric Pratt, to approve the agenda.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Rich Wolf, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the consent agenda as follows: On file at the district office Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the following candidates for employment, as presented: On file at the district office Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the following leaves of absence, as presented: On file at the district office Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Rich Wolf, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the proposed collective bargaining agreement between ISD 719 & PLSEA for 2011-13. The tentative agreement was ratified by PLSEA on December 14th, 2011. The financial impact of the tentative agreement is equivalent to a 0% increase to the salary schedule in 2011-12 and a 1% increase in 2012-13.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Eric Pratt, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to approve the extension to 18 days in length of a proposed trip to Germany, June 14-July 2, 2012, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Tom Anderson, seconded by Eric Pratt, to approve the 2012-13 secondary registration guides, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Stacey Ruelle, to approve the 2011-12 plan, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the recommendation to revise the attendance boundary for the new development in Savage to accommodate the potential number of incoming students. The recommended designation of an

elementary school is WestWood Elementary and 1/2 day kindergarten in the a.m. at Edgewood School, as presented.

Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Stacy Ruelle, seconded by Rich Wolf, to approve the following policies as presented: 707: Transportation of Public School Students 708: Transportation of Nonpublic School Students Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Eric Pratt, seconded by Tom Anderson, to approve the following policy as presented: 424: Evaluation of Probationary Teachers Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Stacy Ruelle, seconded by Eric Pratt, to approve the following policy as presented: 427: Compensation Following Part Year Employment Motion carried: 6 - 0 A motion was made by Todd Sorensen, seconded by Eric Pratt, to close the meeting in accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, subdivision 2(3) for the purpose of discussing proposed expulsion/exclusion of student.

Motion carried: 6 – 0 Meeting closed at 7:38 p.m.

A motion was made by Stacey Ruelle, seconded by Tom Anderson, to reopen the meeting.

Meeting re-opened at 8:00 p.m.

Board Member Pratt introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED EXPULSION/ EXPULSION OF THE STUDENT IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHMENTS HERETO (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “STUDENT”) On file at the district office The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Board Member Ruelle and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Pratt, Ruelle, Shimek, Sorensen, Wolf and the following voted against: none whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

A motion was made by Eric Pratt, seconded by Todd Sorensen, to adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Stacey Ruelle, Clerk/Treasurer Independent School District 719 4540 Tower Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, February 25, 2012; No. 2068)

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Dog Care. Prior Lake Pet Resort. Excellent customer service. Email chrisv@pawsresort.com for application.

Wallace Kopisca, CPA Linda Kopisca

Belle Plaine: 952-873-3262

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or call us today at (952)715-6800

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train

No DUI's, must have Class D license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age

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Linda Muhlenhardt, CPA 8782 Egan Dr., (CR 42) Savage, MN 55378

Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899 Office Assistant needed: Customer service, data entry, payroll processing, Quickbooks. Small office, PT flexible hours. Bloomington Email Resume: info@the-lawnsmith.com

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Mechanic Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently hiring.

Lead Servers Server Housekeeping Services Asst Care Attendants LPN .8 M-F Visit our website at www.auburnhomes.org to learn more about these and other opportunities.

EOE/AAP

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.

Groomer Our progressive veterinary hospital has an opening for a second full time Pet Groomer with a minimum of 2 years experience. Commission based w/full benefits. If you have excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude and the desire to help us grow contact: Kathy@rivervalleyveterinary.com or call 952.447.4118

Chanhassen Teacher and Waconia Assist. Teacher

Cole's Salon is looking for outgoing First Impression Team members!

These stars will be the first point of contact with our guests, along with answering phones, trouble shooting, and educating guests on our products and services.

This is a fast pace and fun environment! Positions open in: Burnsville: 952-435-8585 Cedar Cliff, Eagan: 651-454-1390 Apple Valley: 952-891-4112 Savage: 952-226-5310

needed to accept the opportunity of teaching and assisting (FT) a classroom of lovable infants. We are a privately owned childcare center that would like you to join our team! Visit our website; www.childrenoftomorrow.com, complete application, and send it in. Previous childcare experience a must.

Any Questions call Children of Tomorrow WaconiaJudy at 952-443-9900 Chanhassen-Melissa at 952448-7829.

Openings For a Fast Growing Company in Chaska!

Production & Assembly Skills Evaluation All shifts & Positions Available $10+/hr Contract to Hire for 'passionate' candidates Come see us at 130 Columbia Ct., Chaska, MN 55318 Wednesday, February 29th Starting Time: 9:00 a.m.

CALL EXPRESS 952-915-2022 with questions

Field Service Technician Inquiries should have a minimum of 2 years experience oil processing, assembling, and testing power transformers. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively. You must be able to obtain a CDL or carry a current CDL. We offer competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package.

Send resume to: hr@jordantransformer.com or fax 952-492-6947.

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC

City of Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor- Full Time The City of Eden Prairie is looking for a Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor. This position oversees the operations and personnel of the water treatment plant, municipal water supply wells, certified water testing laboratory, facility physical security, residuals management, safety, and records management. Five years of experience in water treatment plant operations and maintenance required. Starts at $64,147 to $77,002 annually. Apply online at www.edenprairie.org under Employment Opportunities. Application deadline March 2, 2012.

FT and PT shifts available evenings 3pm to 10pm and Saturdays.

Carpentry Contractors Co. 2012 JOB FAIR! TUESDAY, FEB. 28 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29 12:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.

Credit Analyst

Nancy Aune Community Bank Corp.

455 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, MN 55317 naune@cbchanhassen.com or fax: 952-227-2424

Regional Drivers w/CDL-A exp. We're Growing, $1500 SignOn, OTR, O/O pkgs.

Bonuses/Benefits. www.heyl.net; 800-9739161 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 Work from cell phone.

Create accounts for Inc. 500 Hall of Fame Company. FT/PT. 952-2924473

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Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.

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Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating Customer Service/Relations Unique permanent PT position to work at our Savage location during cust pickup hrs Mondays & Thursdays 2:45pm-7pm weekly. Must be able to work independently, be detail oriented and have excellent customer service skills. Tim- 952-440-9000.

Cooks, Bartenders, Servers Eagle Ridge Restaurant at Valley View Golf Course is now accepting applications for the upcoming golf season. Experience, nights and weekends are a must.

Applications are available at vvgolf.com or call 952873-4653. Resumes can be sent to 23795 Laredo Avenue, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 or email to: eagleridgeatvalleyview@frontiernet.net

SCOTT COUNTY Public Health Nurse In this 36 hr per week position you'll perform skilled nursing duties determining client eligibility for home & community-based service programs. Workloads can vary by position & will include long-term care consultations, & PCA assessments. All positions rely on your use of independent nursing assessment skills & professional judgment to coordinate services & assure the health & safety of Scott County citizens in community settings. MQs: Requires possession of a license to practice as a RN by the State of Minnesota; certification as a PHN; CPR certification; & one year RN experience. SSIS or DHS program training regarding home and community based services and experience with MN-ITS are highly desirable. One must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Hiring Range: $24.69/hr to $33.41/hr-DOQ. Closing: 03/02/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from our web site at (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

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Drivers earn up to $15/ hour.

Apply within, Shakopee/ Chaska locations.

Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan is looking for talented chefs, line cooks and servers. Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

Front line cooks, banquet prep. Bar and Banquet servers. Part time, year round. Day, nights and weekend shifts.

Must be 18. Email application to jallar@ridgesat sandcreek.com 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

Seasonal Positions Seasonal Employees Needed for the City of Prior Lake for parks, streets, facilities and recreation programs. For more information or to download application materials, go to www.cityofpriorlake. com / job openings or pick up at City Hall, 4646 Dakota Street, Prior Lake. City application form is required.

Deadline is March 2, 2012.

Jordan Elementary Kid's Company is looking for Group Leaders and Assistant Leaders for their Summer Kids Company Adventures program. This position runs from June 11, 2012 to August 24, 2012.

Pick up applications in the Kids Company room at Jordan Elementary, 815 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN or in the Community Education Office at the Jordan Middle School, 500 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN 952492-4312. Open until April 2, 2012

JOB FAIR For 26 years The Work Connection has been connecting great people to great opportunities. Let us help you find not just a job- but the right job.

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Retrieve our application online at: colessalon.com or call a location of your preference.

Community Bank Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to join our Commercial Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of credit underwriting, with credit analysis and loan administration experience, a Bachelor's degree, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We offer an exceptional compensation/ benefits program for the ideal candidate.

Please forward your resume, including salary requirements to:

Part-Time

Starting wage $13.25 per hour DOE

(952) 895-0211 www.Immcpa.net

New Prague: 952-758-2110

Jordan Elementary is looking for substitute staff for their Early Edventures and Kids Company programs. Pick up applications in the Kids Company room at Jordan Elementary, 815 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN. 952-492-4312 Open until March 9, 2012.

Part-Time

TOP JOB Jordan Elementary Kid's Company is looking for Group Leaders and Assistant Leaders for their Summer Kids Company Adventures program.

Pick up applications in the Kids Company room at Jordan Elementary, 815 Sunset Drive, Jordan, or in the Community Education Office at the Jordan Middle School, 500 Sunset Drive, Jordan 952-492-4312.

Open until April 2, 2012 See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds

CCC is Now Hiring dependable, hard working employees for all skill levels in our field Framing or Window Installation divisions. Carpentry Contractors Co. is a market leading, residential new construction sub-contractor in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area since 1980. Employment requirements are; independent transportation, valid D/L, must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and back ground check. Entry level wages start at $9.00-$13.00 an hour. Full Time Regular employees are offered an excellent benefit package which includes; medical, dental, and life insurance, 401k opportunities, and earned paid vacations.

Learn more at www.CarpentryContractors.com, or find us on www.facebook.com All Job Fair Interviews will be conducted at: Lyman Lumber, 300 Morse Ave. Excelsior. MN 55331 All applicants will have an opportunity to interview during this exclusive two-day job fair. Please call 952-3803720 to pre-schedule an interview time, or feel free to just drop by and learn more about our fast paced, growing company. We are excited to show you what excellent employment opportunities are in store for you!

March 1, 2012 10:00 AM2:00 PM Shakopee Workforce Center 752 Canterbury Road South Shakopee, MN 55379 NOW HIRING Immediate Openings CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS PACKAGERS / ASSEMBLERS WAREHOUSE Questions? Call our Chaska office at 952-368-4898

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Plant Superintendent Seneca Foods Corporation, a local Food Producer and Distribution Center located approximately 35 miles SW of the Twin Cities in Montgomery, MN currently has an opening for a Plant Superintendent.

Responsibilities include; supervision of personnel, following and overseeing company and regulatory guidelines, schedules of maintenance, budget planning, safety programs and policies, finished product quality, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements include 4-year College Degree and/or equivalent warehouse / production management experience is preferred. Applicant must demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities, strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to function in a team environment.

Seneca offers an excellent benefit package, along with a competitive salary based on experience. If interested please send resume or apply in person to: Human Resources Department Seneca Foods Corporation 600 Fifth Street SE, Montgomery, MN 56069 (507) 364-8641 Phone (320) 364-8273 Fax mgarza@senecafoods.com Seneca Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or

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

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2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

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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 2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

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 30' RLDS Fifth Wheel Terry Quantum.

Barely used, 2 slides, heated tanks, lots of extra, includes Rigid Hitch $15,500. 952-210-4102.

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

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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

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2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

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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

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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

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1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6000 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

Trucks

1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

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

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

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

2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, 5.4L V-8. Rear bucket seats, new motor. One owner.

Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

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2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, regular cab, long box, am, fm, cd. A/C electric locks, windows, good tires.

142,385 $4,700 612-237-9750

'10 Infiniti QX56, $35,000, Black Ext on Gray Leather, 5.6L V8, low mileage, pristine condition, loaded. 612486-2566

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2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $4700.

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2009 Saturn Outlook XR AWD, leather, power, heated seats, OnStar, remote start, loaded. Great condition.

70,600 miles. $19,200 Mary 952-292-7829

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New with bands, $125.

612-986-3262 Bar stools, 6, oak, 36".

Like new, $300. 952937-2500 Basic metal ironing board, good condition, $10. 952-447-4961

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Brand new, Aquaview 360 with remote. $300.

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952368-9004 Cabinet, drawers & counter, white. You pick up, $500. 952-937-2500

Antique brass bed, 1916. Simmons, full size $150. 952-261-9986

Camping hatchet. Excellent condition, $10.

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Antique, claw foot, bathtub, good condition. $300. b/o 612-9868801 Apple laptop iBook G3 latest os. Excellent condition, $120. 612-8392933 Armoire, mission style. $140. Eden Prairie, 952934-0072.

Char broil gas grill, tank, cover. Good condition. $40. 952-240-1025

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Coffee table iron, slate top.

521/2Lx281/2W $115. 952-974-8409 Crib, toddler bed with mattress. Light brown assembled, $40. 952465-9862 Dresser, solid oak, 71x32x19, 9 drawer dresser, $100. 952-2395546 Executive office chair.

Grey, $30. 952-9748409 Exercise weight bench.

Good condition, hardly, ever used, $350. 952974-0136 Free, glass top, ivory pedestal dining table. 4 chairs. 952-361-0171 German shepherd puppy, purebred, akc. $300.

952-212-9575 HD TV 40” projection, good condition, $85.

952-440-3357 Humidifier, Bionair, digital cool mist, tower, works perfect, $40.

952-934-9251 Hunter, 52" brushed nickel ceiling fan. Brand new, $75. 612-237-1300 Invacare, hospital bed, $200. 952-233-8176

Invacare, powered hoyer lift, $500. 952-2338176 Kids dresser with hutch.

Picks avail, $275. 612508-6230 Lancome Tresor set 3.4 perfume, lotion, shower gel. $40. 952-412-7076 Mattress for crib, or toddler bed. $10. 952-4407973 Mattress, full size, Sealy medium firm. Excellent condition, $300. 763202-8390 Maytag washer 10 y/o & dryer 4 y/o. $200. 651336-9300 Metal entertainment center, 6 shelves, 6'Lx20-1/2"H, good condition, $12. 952-4474961 Min Pin Pup. $250. 952212-0366 Min Pin/ Rat Terrier Pup. $200. 952-2120366 New, unused, black G.E. Flat top counterstove 31X21. $250.

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952-403-1567 Shih Zhu puppy, 12 weeks. Kennel, leash, $250. 952-492-3382 Shower stall with base, glass doors, chrome frame. $15. 952-4029110 Small dresser, two drawers shelves. Bedroom, almost new. $40.

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Women's athletic shoes.

New, Asics gel. 8.5.

White, raspberry, $50.

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Wood stove, consolidated, dutchwest. Needs seals. Delivery, install. $100. 952-261-9986

Snowblower, needs belt. $100. 952-240-3426 Snowblower, Toro 624, 7-1/2 HP, 24”, $325, 612-759-0570 Sofa, full size, good condition. $50. 952-4474427 Solid Mahogany, desk 6'W x 3'D x 28"H. Free.

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Chicco Cortina $100. 952-941-6032 Tipman 98, with flatline barrel, 2 tanks, supplies. $175. 952-583-5716 Trundle bed, chrome, single. $150. cash. 952361-0253 Victorian high back chair, brocade fabric. 2 lamps, $500. 952-4457537 Victorian love seats 2.

Brocade fabric wood trim. $500. 952-4457537

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B10 | February 25, 2012

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Man from Savage accused of beating, threatening to kill wife

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A man from Savage who has already been convicted of beating his wife in 2008 is now accused of assaulting the woman again, threatening to kill her and violating a no contact order, all between late January and early February.

James Wayne Herron, 38, has been charged with felony domestic assault, third-degree assault, interfering with a 911 call, making terroristic threats and violating a domestic assault no contact order, among other charges.

According to the criminal complaints, Herron’s wife of eleven years went to the Prior Lake police station on Jan. 27 to report that Herron assaulted her the previous day. She said that the two were at their Prior Lake home (which Herron has since moved out of) when she told Herron that she wanted a divorce. Herron became enraged, said the woman, and began throwing things at her.

Herron then allegedly picked her up and threw her into a window, then picked her up by her ponytail and threw her into the window again. The woman said she was crying and begging Herron to stop, at which point he grabbed a kitchen chair and hit her multiple times with it. The woman said

she used her arms to shield her from the blows.

The woman said she tried to call 911 twice, once from a cel l phone and onc e f rom a James Wayne landline, and Herron both times Herron took the phone from her. She asked him to take her to the hospital, but Herron allegedly refused and gathered the keys to all of their vehicles so she could not leave. The woman said she had to wait until Herron left the house before she could find a spare key to drive herself to the hospital.

While at the hospital, the woman was diagnosed with a broken arm. An officer later observed that she had swelling in her fingers and had bruises elsewhere on her body.

On Feb. 1, an officer was dispatched back to the Prior Lake home for a report that Herron had threatened to kill the woman if he went to prison.

The woman had learned of the threat from a mutual acquaintance and soon after filed for an emergency order for protection against Herron.

An officer spoke with the acquaintance, who said that she and her boyfriend picked

up Herron from his girlfriend’s house in Savage (which is Herron’s listed address on the complaint) on Jan. 31 to take him to the Mdewakanton Community Center. During the car ride, Herron allegedly said that he needed to get his wife out of their Prior Lake house so he could get back in. Herron also allegedly said that “if I go to prison for this (woman), I’m going to have (my girlfriend) or another (person) kill her if I don’t do it first.”

The acquaintance told police that Herron has a “bad” drug problem and that she believed him when he said he would kill his wife.

Then, on Feb. 11, Herron allegedly violated a domestic assault no contact order and the order for protection by calling his wife three times.

Herron allegedly admitted to officers that he did call his wife that day.

During a Feb. 8 court hearing, Herron denied the allegations.

Herron pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault in 2008 after he was accused of assaulting his wife in March of that year. In 2003, Herron pleaded guilty to fifth-degree assault in Anoka County District Court in relation to an incident involving another woman.

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Former Shakopee teacher’s aide Michelle Rose Chlan was sentenced in Dakota County District Court Tuesday to 90 days in jail and 15 years of probation for performing a sexual act on a male student in her car behind a Burnsville department store in 2009.

Chlan, who was fired in April from the Shakopee School District, pleaded guilty in December to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Two charges involv-

i ng si mi la r al leged incidents in 2009 and 2010 were dismissed in accordance with the plea ag reement, which called for a 9 0 - d ay jail cap.

Michelle Chlan, now Chlan 2 7, m e t t h e teen at school and supervised one of his classes. She was accused of performing oral sex on him when he was 16 and 17.

The student later told friends

about the incidents, which led to Chlan being criminally charged last spring and fired from her job supervising inschool suspension at Shakopee Junior High.

Chlan must register as a predatory offender, have no unauthorized contact with minors, comply with random audits, attend sex of fender treatment and pay restitution.

Chlan, who received a stay of imposition, could face up to three years of prison if she violates the conditions of her probation, according to a report by KTSP-TV.

It’s a leap year, so special celebrations are approaching

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t’s hard to decide whether folks who celebrate a leap-year birthday or leap-year wedding anniversary are lucky or unlucky.

On the one hand, they are among only a handful of people whose original special event happened on an ever-so-rare, leapyear day – that extra day inserted at the end of February every fourth year.

On the other hand, the fact that there’s a big gap between the calendar’s leap-year days is bound to limit or even eliminate a few celebrations.

Another leap-year day is coming up – it’s Feb. 29, 2012 – and we asked area readers who celebrate a leap-year birthday or wedding anniversary to tell us about their unique place in the world of celebrations. Here are a couple of responses we received.

Son born on 2-29 — at 2:29 p.m.

My husband Vern and I became proud parents of our son, John, on Feb. 29 at 2:29 p.m. in 1956. He arrived two months early but all turned out just fi ne.

We always celebrated about March 1 but in leap years, it was really special. He made the Valley News, with a picture of him, two cousins and a friend in 1968, I believe. He gets lots of cards every year because people do remember that he really doesn’t have a real day.

His birth was different in that I got polio about the same time I found out I was pregnant with him. So I was in the Sister Kenny Institute (was there at the time for 4½ months) when it became obvious that I needed to get to another hospital and the ambulance took me

to St. Barnabas where he was born. He weighed a little over 3 pounds. He stayed in an incubator and was released about April 1 after he went to 5½ pounds. I got out of the Kenny the last week of May. The 29th of February also is the birthday of one of my nephews and a cousin. This will be John’s “14th” birthday.

Forever young.

Marilyn Lang Shakopee

My teacher’s only 9 years old A Leap Year birthday can be very confusing, especially when you are trying to explain your age to a classroom of young children. I have been an elementary school teacher for the past 12 years. I have taught both fi rst and third grade. It has been very fun to mess with the minds of my students when it comes to this special day for me. When I tell them that I’m only 9, 10 or in this case turning 11 years old, their brains just don’t seem to quite comprehend how that works. They will ask me questions in a very sincere manner like, “How can you be a teacher?” “How can you have a family?” “How can you drive?” or “Why are you so tall?” The questions will go on and on. They really get a kick out of thinking that their teacher is almost the same age as they are. So when my students catch me doing something silly and say that I’m acting like a kid, I can honestly tell them that’s because I am!

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