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Candidates politely make their stands

BY AMY LYON editor@savagepacer.com

Less than a dozen residents came to city hall Wednesday night for the Savage City Council Candidate Forum during which candidates politely answered questions posed by residents and a moderator related to budget cuts, future growth and the importance of city services.

Candidates for City Council include incumbents Christine Kelly and Al McColl and newcomer Joe Julius. Mayor Janet Williams will run unopposed.

Jean Fideler represented t he League of Women Voters of Minnesota (LWVMN) and asked 12 questions of the candidates – most thought up by Fideler and the LWVMN, and a few asked by residents.

CITY SERVICES PHOTO BY AMY LYON

The candidates for Savage City Council were all smiles Wednesday evening after the candidate forum at city hall. Pictured left to right: Incumbents Al McColl, Christine Kelly and Janet Williams, and newcomer Joe Julius.

Joe Julius: “The one thing that has come across more than anything to me is the desire of our citizens to be heard by their city officials.

If I’m elected, I will make it my No. 1 priority to communicate and listen to our citizens.”

Christine Kelly: “Four years ago, when I ran for City Council I promised that we would maintain fiscal responsibility. I also made a commitment to do what we can to bring new business into the community. I’m very excited about what we have coming. It shows the vitality of this community.”

City’s ownership of liquor stores under scrutiny

The candidates were asked what city services they considered “vital” and were challenged to prioritize those services. The candidates all agreed that the top three include

Al McColl: “I have eight years experience as a council member and if you’re in agreement with what I’ve done in the last eight years, I’d appreciate your vote. I’m willing to listen to what you have to say, I’m going to tell you up front if I disagree with you. I’m not going to pull any punches.”

The city of Savage’s two municipal liquor stores are turning a profit, according to city staff, but City Council candidate Joe Julius thinks the stores should be sold.

Julius is running for one of two open council member seats on the Savage City Council, and he serves on the city’s Economic Development Commission and has volunteered in various capacities with the city, including assisting City Administrator Barry Stock with research and analysis.

This summer, Julius reviewed the profits and operational costs for the city’s two liquor stores, Dan Patch Liquor and Marketplace Liquor, when it became apparent to him that the liquor operation fund was dropping substantially.

“What I found out is that the city liquor sales and profits have decreased dramatically in the last three years, but operating costs have continued

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Janet Williams: “Those who know me know I’m fiscally responsible. I’m a big-picture person who won’t micromanage, but will respect the city staff’s recommendations.

I want to continue to make Savage a place that is welcoming, safe and offers residents the opportunity to be proud to live here.”

SOMETHING CORNY

City defends the stores while council candidate questions the need for city involvement

BY AMY LYON editor@savagepacer.com

public safety (police and fi re), public works (road work, snow plowing, water and sewer) and park services.

Kelly added home inspections as “one of those things the community doesn’t necessarily equate to city services until they need them.”

And Williams added “quality-oflife items like libraries and trails.”

The candidates were later asked whether they believe the police and fi re departments have the resources to do their jobs effectively.

Julius didn’t have any qualms about the size of the police and fi re departments, but Kelly made note that the fi re department is a paid oncall department.

“We have the benefit of having a lot of city staff who are fi refighters, a lot of public works people running to battle that fire,” Kelly said. “We’re not always going to have that luxury.”

McColl also brought up the on-call aspect of the fi re department. “How long can small businesses let their employees go to fight a fi re in the city

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www.savagepacer.com to go up,” said Julius. “The conclusion that I came to is the fact that the city shouldn’t be in business. They can’t react to what’s happening when they’re pitted against national and regional buying chains … it’s only a matter of time before they’re driven out by force.”

But current council members and city staff defend the city-owned liquor stores, saying they’re profitable. In 2010, the liquor operation ended the year with a positive net income of just over $155,000, and that was after making the $181,000 principal and interest payment on the liquor debt.

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Maya Olsen of Savage gathers a bunch of corn stalks that she and her peers later bound with ribbon and used to decorate the school.

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Furthermore, said Stock, revenue transferred from the liquor fund to the general fund has gone toward building the McColl Environmental Learni ng C enter ( EL C ) a nd has helped pay down the library bonds.

But, with the decrease in sales, the transfer to help pay for library debt likely won’t happen this year.

TOUGH TIMES The liquor operation is an enterprise fund that operates separately from the city’s general fund, and is run “like an individual business,” said Finance Director Shelly Kolling.

And like many businesses, city staff points to the “Great Recession” and increased competition as the reasons for the drop in operating income.

Liquor Operations Director Pete Matthies is the first to admit that times are tough and sales are down.

“As everyone knows, we’ve gone through some hard times with competition opening up,” said Matthies.

In the past two years, several liquor stores have opened or expanded in the area including Sam’s Club in Shakopee, MGM Liquor in Prior Lake, and Costco, Haskells, Cub Foods and Liquorville in Burnsville.

In 2010, Burnsville relaxed its regulations regarding how close liquor stores can be to one another, which also added to the competition.

But Matthies has a plan to keep the liquor fund in the black. In June of 2010, three assistant liquor store manager positions were eliminated and replaced with three part-time “quasi supervisor positions,” said Matthies, and that change provided for savings of approximately $40,000 for 2010 and 2011.

Additionally, reductions were made to the part-time staff resulting in an anticipated savings of $30,000 by the end of the year.

Councilwoman Jane Victorey asked if Matthies has seen a downside to cutting staff hours.

“There might be some things that aren’t getting done, but we’re saving close to $ 3,000 per pay period,” said Matthies.

“We’ll review it again at the end of the year.”

To save approximately $7,000

per year, the spring and fall wine tastings have been nixed, and i nstead Matt hies said he is planning more in-store events and tastings two days per week.

Matthies hopes to raise the liquor operation’s gross profit by a point or two to 26 percent by the fourth quarter of 2011 by targeting items for increase that are “less price-sensitive.”

But on the f lipside, he is also planning to increase the advertising budget by $20,000 for 2012, and is considering the purchase of a new digital sign next spring for Marketplace Liquor. The new sign carries a price tag of about $30,000 and would include the city of Savage logo, but Matthies said it’s necessary “to capture traffic going by on 42.”

Additionally, Matthies said that he and Savage Communications Coordinator Amy Barnett will team up with Dakota County in 2012 for a free marketing review that he hopes will yield some ideas for raising sales and reducing costs.

One of the goals of the marketing plan, Matthies said, would be to “make people more aware of what the stores do for the city.”

Mayor Janet Williams questioned whether it’s an advantage or disadvantage for people to know a liquor store is cityow ned. “ T here a re a lways people who feel we shouldn’t be in this business, but this is a way for us to control the liquor in the city.”

KEEP OR SELL? Stock holds fast to the belief that hanging on to the municipal liquor stores will continue to benefit the city fi nancially.

“Some would argue that by privatizing the stores, you’d be making more in taxes,” said Stock, who proceeded to crunch numbers for the council and staff during an Oct. 24 work session.

For example, he said, if the liquor stores were sold today, the city would receive approximately $150 per square foot, which would come out to just over $2.3 million for the buildings and the land. The liquor stores have outstanding debt of $1.3 million, which would give the city revenue of about $1 million. Then, after putting that $1 million in the bank and, on the high side, earning 1 percent interest, the city would generate about $10,000 annually.

The city of Savage did oper-

Municipal liquor stores Neighboring communities with city-owned liquor operations include Apple Valley, Eden Prairie, Lakeville and Richfield.

ate a third liquor store called Sunset Liquor and leased space in a strip mall near the Burnsville border on County Road 42. That store was closed three years ago after an analysis showed that the rent they were paying cut too deeply into the operating costs. Customers were diverted, Stock said, to the city’s two other stores.

The city of Lakeville recently commissioned a study by an outside consultant “in response to a new elected official who thought they could sell their liquor stores,” said Williams.

Stock, agai n cr u nch i n g numbers, presented a scenario using information from the Lakeville study to determine the tax revenue if the city were not in the liquor business.

“We would likely be able to support four shopping center stores like the wine boutiques and one free-standing store,” he said, noting that the city’s share of tax revenue generated from the locations would be about $25,000 per year.

Julius thought that number was low, and in his candidate questionnaire published in the Oct. 22 issue of the Pacer, he said the city could generate $100,000 in tax revenue.

On Wednesday, he estimated the number to be $75,000 per year.

“Whether the tax revenue is $25,000 or $75,000, it really doesn’t matter. Tax revenue is only a small part of the savings,” said Julius. “Big savings come in the fact that you don’t have to pay staff for running the liquor operation. We’re all talking about how we can save money … here’s a giant cut with very little effort.”

Plus, Julius noted, the city wou ld be “of f the hook for about $1 million worth of bonding” for liquor store debt.

“In my mind, because of my business background in retail, you cut your losses in this situation and get out of the business,” said Julius. “To me, it’s a no-brainer from a business standpoint.”

PHOTOS BY AMY LYON

The buildings that house Dan Patch Liquor and Marketplace Liquor were built in 1999, and the city plans to have them paid off by February of 2019. Dan Patch Liquor is located in the downtown area and Marketplace Liquor is located at the intersection of county roads 13 and 42.

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of Savage? There may come a time when we have to pool with other cities for daytime responses,” he said.

And that’s a topic area police and fi re chiefs are working on, said Williams. “Savage is not the only city with that problem.

We also have mutual aid agreements with the neighboring cities,” she said. “If we have a big fi re, the other departments come here and vice versa. But that comes with a cost.”

DECISION MAKING Fideler presented a scenario to the candidates in which they are asked to vote on an issue that has stirred up controversy.

“After considering all of the information at your disposal, how do you come to your fi nal decision?” she asked.

Julius mentioned the Village Commons project behind Rainbow Foods and said, “Anytime the citizens start hiring lawyers to oppose what’s going on in the city, they have some real problems. My fi nal decision would be to listen to the citizens.”

Kelly cautioned making decisions based on vocal citizens’ groups that show up at a meeting and cited the importance of having the courage to make the right decision. “Sometimes that vocal group is not the majority,” she said. “When you’re elected you’re elected to represent the entire community.”

McColl said he has been accused of not listening to the residents when a vote didn’t go in a way that met their approval. “I vote on what I think is in the best interest of the community as a whole,” he said. “I don’t come here with my mind made up. I come here, gather all the facts and make the best decision.”

Williams talked about some of the difficult decisions the council has had to make over the last four years. “I am an information junkie. I like to have all the information.”

“And this business that we don’t listen …” Williams continued. “It’s easy to say that when we don’t go along with a specific resident on a specific topic. We get information from many sources … anyone who’s out as much as I am, I think I have the pulse of this community and I vote accordingly.”

GROWTH AND SAFETY Fideler asked the candidates how they would prioritize reinvestment in infrastructure for community growth and safety.

“The city has gone from 4,000 to 25,000 residents in 15 years, which has put a tremendous amount of pressure on our infrastructure,” said Julius.

“Now we’re getting to the point where we either redo things or improve things.”

Julius said his fi rst priority would be roads because of the safety issue and having sewers redone on a timely basis. “One thing I don’t necessarily agree with is the way we go about redoing our roads,” he said. “I

understand the city engineer prioritizes these based on a formula, but there’s a tremendous amount of disagreement with the schedule of when they’re done.”

Kelly highlighted the importance of roads, along with sewer and water, but noted the “limited amount of resources to put out there” and the need for “long-range planning.”

McColl said frankly that he’s not an engineer and relies heavily on the information that comes from city staff. It’s important, he said, to keep on top of infrastructure needs.

“Waiting 10 years to get those streets done downtown is sad,” said McColl. “I’m going to listen to what our professionals have to tell us and go from there.”

Williams echoed the other candidates by stating her priority as being “the roads and what’s underneath them.”

“We need to have a longrange plan for how the streets and infrastructure is replaced.

We don’t pull any surprises on anyone,” said Williams. “As someone who’s been around here for a long time, there’s never a good time to do a project.”

WHERE THEY’D CUT When Fideler broached the topic of spending cuts, the candidates’ voices grew a little louder and their expressions became slightly less amiable.

Incumbent candidates defended the city’s tight budget and recent staff cuts while Julius pointed to the two cityowned liquor stores as instant savings if they were sold.

“We’re li ke t he Tita nic.

We’ve hit the iceberg and we’re realizing there’s a little bit of water there,” said Julius.

Kel ly cited t he $ 5 0 0,0 0 0 that was transferred into the general fund from the liquor fu nd t h ree yea rs ago, a nd the $1 million four years ago that helped build the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center. Selling, she said, would be a “terrible economic decision.”

Kelly also said department heads are asked each year to list areas where they can cut back, and Savage has looked into the possibility of combining services with other cities.

“I think there’s a misperception out there that the city is working with all kinds of extra staff and people,” said Kelly.

“There have been drastic cuts … and we’ve managed to do it without decreasing services.”

Regarding the liquor stores, McColl said, “If it’s working, let’s not fix it.” And regarding more cuts, he said, “I’ll tell everybody up front, I’m not going to be in favor of any more cuts.”

Williams reminded residents of the 24-hour police and fi re protection that is available to Savage residents, as well as water service when they turn on the faucets.

“I believe in priority budgeting. I think we have been very prudent in seeking partnerships with other cities,” said Williams, noting that the city partners with Scott County for

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FUTURE OF THE CITY Fideler asked the candidates what they believe a “full build-out” of the city would eventually look like. “What’s here? What’s different? What’s the same?” she asked.

“I think the cows at County Road 27 and County Road 42 have to go away,” Julius said, then more seriously added that a fully developed Savage would be “a blend of industries, housing subdivisions … bringing more jobs to the city and a better quality of life to the residents.”

Kelly said she envisions the fully developed Savage as not being that different from how it looks today.

“We have to make sure we balance the diversity of housing stock with the commercial and retail stock we already have,” said Kelly. “A full buildout to me is just more of Savage continuing to be as Savage is.”

McColl and Williams agreed that they hope residents don’t see much change when the city is fully developed.

“I hope we don’t see a lot of difference other than another 15,000 to 20,000 people,” said McColl. “If we’re doing our job right, it should be a smooth transition.”

Wi l l i a m s pr e d ic t e d t he build-out of the city would be a slow process. “I would hope we also keep our eyes on redevelopment. We don’t want what is here now to get in disrepair,” she said.

WHY THEY’RE RUNNING Ju lius said he made the decision to run for City Council “because I believe it’s the responsibility of elected officials to listen and to represent citizens.”

He also mentioned that the city of Savage’s taxes are 20 to 30 percent higher than some neighboring communities, and he is concerned the city is, or wants to get, into businesses “that are better handled by the private sector.”

Kelly is running for a second term because she believes she has the ability to help the community grow and thrive.

“The law background and accounting background I have has brought a different dimension to the City Council,” she said.

McColl is running for his third term and credits his background in law enforcement for his ability to talk to residents and diffuse difficult situations.

“I was raised to help out your neighbor when they needed help and to give back,” said McColl. “I worked for the community for 30 years, and was born and raised here … I don’t believe my job here is done.”

Williams served as a City Council member for four years and mayor for four years. In the last nine months, she said she has attended 188 meetings on behalf of the city. “I have the time, knowledge and experience to make a difference in this city,” she concluded.

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LETTERS FROM READERS ELECTION

Concerned about direction of city I have lived in Savage most of my life. I am retired. The reason I am submitting this letter is because I do not like the direction the city of Savage is taking when it comes to our money.

It does not seem to me that the mayor or the city council is listening to the citizens.

For example, why is the city buying so much property? The city owns the Hamilton building, Glendale building and the Savage Depot. Why would the city want to buy the post office building? Who would want to rent an old post office building? If is not rented by the post office, the city and its citizens would pay for the building upkeep.

I do not like our city taxes and the way the city has moved costs around. We have a high city tax rate.

The mayor and city council state they have kept our taxes low, but they have not. The costs for city water and sewer have been transferred from one fund to another, and we are actually paying more money. We pay for the city taxes and additional utility charges.

I believe our city council needs to listen to the voters that elected them, not just themselves. I support Joe Julius because I believe he really wants to hear from the voters and will listen to their concerns.

Paul Pivec Savage

EDUCATION

Will not stand by as schools are criticized This letter is in response to last week’s letter to the editor titled “Costs go up but still no improvement.” I am saddened at the lack of information and understanding regarding public education. It is easy to criticize, but the real work comes in participating in the solution.

I am a veteran teacher of 23 years. According to Mr. Benedict’s sources, I mastered my job in the fi rst three-to-five years of teaching and likely have only made minor changes since then. I cannot tell you how insulting it is to think someone really believes that. I love teaching, I thoroughly enjoy my students, I work hard and I am NOT the minority. I am literally surrounded by people that give hours upon hours over and above what is expected.

When test scores come back lower than expected we take it harder than anyone. We spend hours working on improvement plans at the district, building and classroom levels. What exactly does he think we are not doing?

Mr. Benedict also wrote that our system is not focused on the welfare of the student. This is so absurd it is hardly worth defending, but I will.

Every adult in a school building is focused on the welfare of the students.

Our business is teaching children and to insinuate that we do not have their well being at the center of our efforts is absolutely incorrect.

I do get paid to teach and I do have union support and I will not apologize for either of those things, but to imply that because of that I am not doing all I can for my students is ridiculous.

Mr. Benedict states that “to improve education we would have to scrap the whole system and start over which politically is like pushing a cooked noodle up Mount Everest.”

I believe that education is an easy target, but the real “cooked noodle” is the divisive political rhetoric getting in the way of real progress and clarity on important issues.

I want to thank the very system Mr. Benedict criticizes for producing

well adjusted, successful, contributing citizens. I appreciate the partnerships formed by teachers, administrators, parents and students. We all work hard and should be proud of what we do every day for kids. I, for one, will NOT stand by and let it be criticized.

Kelly Scholl Savage

POLITICS

Why protest a plan to help college students?

It’s quite interesting that John Kline decries a plan to reduce student loan debt that USA Today says will exceed $1 TRILLION dollars.

With few jobs in their field and so much debt, college grads are back at home in the basement and taking lower paying jobs. Usually these young adults would be buying cars, getting married and having kids.

Usually they would be purchasing homes and furnishing them, in turn creating demands for housing, goods and services. But these aren’t usual times.

Housing construction has flatlined. This Generation Lost gets needed goods and furnishings at thrift stores. Reducing student debt would allow graduates to resume the lives they’ve put on hold.

John Kline says, “This plan will not create a single job, strengthen our economy or promote fiscal responsibility.” He has good reason to not draw the conclusions I’ve outlined here.

The For Profit Colleges Education Industry has donated the most to his campaign by three-to-one. Eight of his top 20 donors are For Profit Colleges. Their stock went up 8.5 percent after becoming chair of the House Education Committee after the 2008 election. Becoming their love child after being wined and dined by the subprime lobbyists, Kline opposed new regulations on For Profit Colleges to qualify for taxpayer money.

Receiving 90 percent of their revenue from the government, these “schools” do not need to now show that a higher percentage of graduates actually gained employment after graduation, thanks to Kline’s diligent and steady work.

We’re not quite done yet. On Sept.

22, 2011, the Star Tribune broke a story about a suit fi led by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson against For Profit Colleges, Argosy University and Art Institutes International, because they were paying incentives to recruiters who gave students a hard sell. These subprime schools are saturated with the highest default rates and systematic fraud. Yet, they will receive about $32 billion this year with 11 percent of higher education students and 25 percent of all government financial aid.

Not wanting “more government” regulations coming in the way of his gravy train, John Kline backhands a bailout to this multi-billion dollar industry. And what did John Kline have to say about the fraud suit brought by attorney generals in Minnesota and five other states against his For Profit Colleges treasures?

His eerie silence speaks volumes.

People all over Minnesota are appalled at Kline’s lack of response to this obvious deception and his unwillingness to call them out and clean them up. Even more galling, Kline dares to protest a plan to give students assistance with college loans; his loyalties are glaringly NOT with his Minnesota constituents.

Empty talk of reducing regulation and less government create blinders that leave Kline incapable of seeing the dots, much less connecting them.

Voters can see and will connect them in 2012.

Barbara Mahowald Savage

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Finding common ground with an icon “I recently found some inspiration and confirmation on family and normalcy from a very, very unlikely source.” -Steve Jobs It should be noted that I am not a disciple of Steve Jobs, never really was. I had one of his computers for a few years and loved it, but I migrated back to PCs when I was footing the bills for them.

I always doubted that Steve Jobs and I had much in common. He was a mysterious “new age” business icon and I was just a regular guy here in Savage. After reading more about him these past weeks I think I found some common ground for me.

Maybe you will, too.

Since his recent death, the social and mainstream media channels have been buzzing with accolades and reflections of Mr. Jobs.

Normally, I avoid getting caught up in these frenzies, instead waiting for emotions to settle down and a more honest likeness to emerge. Time has a way of doing that. In this instance, however, something drew me in. So I watched, listened and read a few articles, and what I took away has resonated with me since that time.

Like all of us, he was not without flaws. Those that knew Steve Jobs noted that he could be “petulant, brittle and very, very mean at times.” When you dig deeper these descriptors are mostly related to his business dealings where he was

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wildly successful.

Even more interesting and inspiring was his private side, when he was alone with his immediate family and fighting personal obstacles I knew nothing about.

There too, it appears, he was wildly successful … but with a different approach.

In his 2005 commencement address at Stanford, he told only three short stories relating to his life to the graduates. The first was about “connecting the dots.”

The second was about “love and loss.” The third was about “death.”

In each case, he faced a painful obstacle: being an orphan and dropping out of college, losing his job at the company he founded, and being diagnosed with a very challenging cancer. In the end, quite unexpectedly, he found that

each area helped shape his life and contributed to his success.

If you haven’t seen the Stanford address I’d suggest you consider watching it online.

In these turbulent times, many of us can relate in some way to the challenges he faced. Certainly, losing jobs and facing serious health issues continue for many of us.

Steve Jobs loved being a parent.

Dean Ornish, quoted in the New York Times, said of Steve Jobs: “I once asked him if he was glad that he had kids, and he said, ‘It’s 10,000 times better than anything I’ve ever done.’”

In his new biography, it is noted that while Steve Jobs had $7 billion in the bank, you’d never know it. He was committed to leading a normal life – no housekeepers, no mansions and no fancy cars. He wanted his kids to grow up in a place “where the kids could walk, the kids could go to other people’s houses.”

Sounds like Savage to me. I can’t help thinking that maybe, just maybe, those of us around here are “rich” in our own unconventional way and don’t even know it. It’s certainly a nice thought.

(Mike Brunner 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.)

STUDENT VIEWS

Student offers tips for college success Here are some helpful tips for success I learned while attending a two-year college.

ATTENDANCE Attending class is the most important tip. Most students who don’t show up for class do poorly.

Even if there aren’t any tests or items due, attend class anyway. I’ve seen teachers pass out extra credit and/or important assignments on days when attendance was low.

Attending class also shows your professor that you take the subject seriously.

I recommend sitting in the front of the classroom. It helps you stay awake and your professor will notice you. It also helps to be around “smart people.”

Getting involved in on-campus activities often involves free food and greatly enhances the college experience.

DISCIPLINE Give your teachers what they want. They notice when you follow the rules and it’s handy to be on their good side. Make eye contact, join in class discussions, follow assignment instructions carefully, and show respect for the subject by

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taking notes and doing the required reading.

It’s also important to set aside specific time each day for school work. This will help you keep up on the reading. I also highly recommend looking over the plan for the next day’s class.

ORGANIZATION Making study guides for tests will help you remember important points. Include key terms and points from the book and from your notes.

Be sure to write down anything that was “highlighted” during class.

Use an assignment calendar or daily agenda to help you keep

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track of what assignments are due, especially around mid-terms and finals.

For written assignments, I recommend printing out your papers and reading them a few times with a pen in hand. I would then strongly recommend having someone else take a look at your work. Most colleges have on-campus writing centers with individuals ready to offer help.

PHI THETA KAPPA Phi Theta Kappa is a national honors society open to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The organization gives out scholarships and recognition for academic achievement, and being in Phi Theta Kappa goes on your transcript.

By taking your involvement to the highest possible level, it will be rewarding. I received over $1,000 in cash scholarships through Phi Theta Kappa.

(Andrew Olson is a Savage resident and a manager at Panera Bread in Shakopee. He received his A.A. degree from Normandale Community College in 2009, and is currently working toward his B.A in Christian Ministry at Nortwestern College in St. Paul.)

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Frightening flight and storms didn’t stop wildlife pursuit Just getting to Shearwater, British Columbia, is an adventure. It is one of many small islands along the B.C. coast. Here is my itinerary: Two flights brought us to Bella Bella, B.C., a small island with a population of 1,800. The second of these flights, which was the most hair-raising flight I have ever been on in all my years of traveling, landed us in pouring rain with no visibility, where we deplaned and crammed into a van that drove us to the boat docks. In a hard rain we boarded a large boat, which navigated between the hundreds of islands to the small village of Shearwater, population 75.

The scary flight started out in sunshine and warm temperatures. Taking off was completely uneventful but it wasn’t too long before the 15-passenger twin-engine prop was flying into pea-soup — rain, wind and no visibility. I was sitting right behind the pilot so I was looking over his shoulder to see if I could see anything. Pure white is all I could see out the windshield.

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This was one of those times I wished I was seated in the back of the plane so I couldn’t see what was going on.

So you may be wondering what brings me to this remote part of Canada? I am in search of a white bear also known as the Spirit Bear. From this tiny village consisting of a dozen or so buildings, I am boarding a 71-foot sailboat that will sail northward up the inside passage in search of the Sprit Bear.

Only one problem, the weather radio aboard the sailboat is crackling a constant stream of warnings of hurricane force winds and seas of up to 6 meters, which is 18-20 feet. Onboard is the captain, a single mate/cook and a handful of photographers. Decisions need to be made – will we set sail or stay tied to the dock.

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This gray wolf was on the prowl for salmon in a remote part of British Columbia, Canada.

Our captain, who has been sailing these waters for nearly 30 years, gives us two choices.

Stay tied up for two days, or try to beat the storm and get out into the channel and find a protective cove and set anchor and ride out the storm.

Overwhelmingly, we vote to stay put. Less than an hour later the captain fires up the engines and pushes off from the dock. Apparently things have changed and we are heading out.

A half-day travel through the wilderness brings us to a small, protective bay. Just minutes after setting anchor we spot a wolf on the shore near the boat. We jump into the zodiac and head out to see if we can get some shots. For the next 20 minutes or so, we follow the wolf as she walks along the shore.

The wolf is calm and comfortable while we’re on the zodiac and she is traveling with a purpose. Soon we find the purpose. She slowly stalks up to a small creek and darts into the water grabbing a

large salmon. She emerges from the water with her prize, water dripping from her fur, and a mouth full of fish. Yes, that is right, wolves are eating fish. These coastal wolves take advantage of the abundant fish and regularly go fishing.

The sun has set and it’s starting to get dark so we turn the zodiac around and head back to the sailboat. It has been a good – although rainy – start to this adventure. The days ahead will bring us to the real objective of this trip – the Spirit Bear. The Spirit Bear is an all-white black bear that only occurs in the temperate rainforest of British Columbia. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we will be lucky enough to see and photograph this truly rare bear. Until next time …

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LIVESREMEMBERED James Allen Link James Link, 66, of Lester Prairie and formerly of Jordan, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.

He was born in Shakopee Nov. 22, 1944 to parents Wilfred and Mathilda (Colling) Link in New Prague. Jim was a proud member of both the Jordan and Shakopee Fire Departments. He loved to garden, flowers, vegetables and trees. Jim enjoyed NASCAR, model trains and also the real ones.

He will be loved and forever missed by his sons, Jamie Link of Plato, Lance Link of Chaska, Chris (Kate) Link of Hibbing; grandchildren, Brandy, Samantha, Angel, Carson and Suzi; great-grandson, Christian; brothers, Butch Link and Gerry Link, both of Jordan; loving friend, Loretta Lundquist of Lester Prairie; Loretta’s children, Abby and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene Adamek and his brother, Dick Link.

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OURSCHOOLS Environmental trip funding could see a shift Some say teachers are paid too much for trip; others defend their place at Wolf Ridge

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For the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District’s fifthgraders, this is the time of year they’ve been looking forward to. More than the fi rst day of school or the last, students have been gearing up for the week when they will take buses up to Finland, Minn. and spend time learning and exploring at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center.

District 719 students have been traveling to environmental learning centers for over 30 years, and the latest bunch will depart on Halloween for Wolf Ridge. The trip began as a weeklong affair back when there was only one section of fi fth-graders. Now, the district takes two schools’ fi fth-grade sections at a time during three separate weeks.

The excursion has sprawled into an educational experience that will include 549 students and 125 teachers and chaperones this year, which may be too many teachers in the eyes of some.

“Parents have approached us and said, ‘The parents do all the work when they’re up there anyway. Why do you need the teachers?’ I don’t know. I’ve never gone,” said Tracy Peterson, one of the new heads of Friends of Wolf Ridge, a group dedicated to raising money to fund the annual trip. “There are parents who are very disgruntled because they feel that they’ve done all the work.”

Friends of Wolf Ridge exists under the umbrella of the Prior Lake Savage Educational Foundation and was started after the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board voted to cut funding for the trip from the budget in 2007.

Through grants, fundraisers and partnerships, Friends of Wolf Ridge has been able to continue to supply the necessary funds for district fi fth-graders to venture to Finland each year.

The district has not restored funding for the Wolf Ridge trip, but due to community support, fi fth-graders have been able to continue taking the trip.

“This place offers the opportunity for our students in Prior Lake and Savage to see a place different from where they live,” said Sandy Timmerman, a fi fth-grade teacher at WestWood Elementary School and the district’s Wolf Ridge coordinator. “Students learn cultural history, earth science, environmental science, biology, team building and personal growth … Students have the

opportunity to participate in activities unlike anything they have ever done before.”

With its certified educational staff, Wolf Ridge offers instruction in all these areas and more. Students participate in games and activities, with many students mentioning the center’s adventure ropes course as the most-anticipated event.

In past years, Friends of Wolf Ridge’s price tag has risen from approximately $20,000 in 2008 to about $43,000, Julie Cink, director of business affairs for District 719. That amount includes a $1,500 stipend for each teacher on the trip (Friends of Wolf Ridge also subsidizes teachers’ FICA and Medicare costs, for a total of just over $1,700 per teacher).

An idea Peterson and fellow Friends of Wolf Ridge head Peter Schmidt floated, as a way to cut trip costs, is to reduce the number of teachers who go in favor of more volunteer parent chaperones.

“It’s a possibility because this program is so important to the district’s [environmental education] program that there is no reason why there wouldn’t be a separate group of chaperones and a smaller group of teachers to oversee,” said Schmidt.

Timmerman, who has gone on many Wolf Ridge trips, said teachers are “always extremely busy” at Wolf Ridge, despite the presence of certified staff and parent volunteers.

“As a teacher our role does change up at Wolf Ridge,” she said. “We have much more of a leadership role in helping and supporting our parent chaperones and students in all the different groups … This trip would not be possible without parent chaperones, but I am not sure if this could be a district wide trip without teaching staff due to the nature of discipline and health and medical needs.”

Timmerman said the experience can also be educational for the adults who accompany the kids.

“When we get back to school there is a different feeling,” she said. “The students have grown, and as teachers we are able to view our students in a totally different setting. We get to see strengths we may not have noticed in the classroom.”

HELP FROM FRIENDS The Wolf Ridge trip carries an approximate $375 price tag per student. They can knock off about half of that, down to $190, if students opt into fundraising.

That $190 tuition covers the trip’s fees, which include the cost of parent chaperones.

Some parents foot the entire bill rather than have their children fundraise locally, which is also an option. Students whose families cannot shoulder the economic burden can opt not to go on the trip – Timmerman said each year less than 1 percent of fi fth-graders choose not to go, as Wolf Ridge is not mandatory – or they can apply for scholarships.

PTC CARNIVAL Friends of Wolf Ridge has raised much of its dol la rs through grants from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and other organizations as well as through pledged dollars from the elementary schools’ parent-teacher-child (PTC) organizations.

The PTCs get most of their dollars through their annual joint fundraiser, the PTC Carnival, held each spring at Prior Lake High School.

For the current Wolf Ridge trip, each PTC donated $2,800 to Friends of Wolf Ridge. Peterson is worried about being able to secure that same pledge for next year’s trip.

The PTCs are not all joining together to host the carnival this year, and with at least one PTC president – Greg Kerr of Glendale Elementary School – foreseeing an event that will be “a bit scaled down,” there could be an impact to Friends of Wolf Ridge.

“To earn the money that Wolf Ridge needs, we are contemplating taking over the carnival,” said Schmidt.

While nothing is set in stone in terms of whether Friends of Wolf Ridge will help to coordinate the 2012 carnival, the money problems are much larger than that.

“All fundraising is down and it’s been going down for years,” Schmidt said. “Even grant applications are down.”

Pet er s on c ont end s t h at Friends of Wolf Ridge’s fundraising options are also diminished because many organizations’ grants mandate that the dollars cannot be used to pay for individuals.

“A lot of potential grantors, a lot of the places, foundations, say they will not go for teachers or individuals,” Peterson said.

Schmidt and Peterson also noted, that according to their records, if the student-paid portion of the trip increased by $100 apiece, Friends of Wolf Ridge “wouldn’t need to exist.”

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The trip Prior Lake-Savage Area School District fifth-graders from six elementary schools will head up to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center beginning on Monday, Oct. 31. Students from Redtail Ridge and Five Hawks will go next week, followed by the fifthgraders from Jeffers Pond and Glendale elementary schools on Monday, Nov. 14 . Grainwood and WestWood fifth-graders are scheduled to depart for Wolf Ridge on Monday, Dec. 5. story discussed plans to raise the student fee.

FUTURE With education funding in perpetual peril at the state level and funding shifts becoming the order of the day, it’s likely that District 719 will not be able to restore funding the Wolf Ridge trip any time soon, if ever. That does not mean, however, that administrators do not value the program.

“It is defi nitely an enhancement to our current educational program,” Cink said. “It is a wonderful enhancement to our program.”

With an eye fixed on the future, Schmidt and Peterson are hoping to eventually transition Friends of Wolf Ridge out from under the educational foundation.

“It does open us up to more grants by not being under the umbrella of another organization,” Schmidt said.

Right now, those plans have halted until Schmidt and Peterson can put together a board and the necessary dollars to file for its own federal nonprofit status. But they’re both devoted to their cause.

“I’m committed to this for however long it takes for it to be self-sustaining,” Schmidt said.

“I was born in Duluth,” Peterson followed. “I grew up on the Iron Range. I appreciate all the things you learn being in the woods.”

If history is any indicator, for the students getting ready to board those buses to Finland, it will be something worth remembering.

“At the end of the school year we ask our students for their highlights of the year,” Timmerman said. “For most students it is their trip to Wolf Ridge.”

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Our local businesses work very hard on customer service with the end goal of meeting or exceeding their customers’ expectations. While the business of public schools is very different from the private sector, our commitment to customer service is the same.

One of our goals is to make it as easy as possible for families to find information about our schools and ultimately enroll their students into Prior LakeSavage Area Schools.

That is why we recently implemented Central Enrollment in our district.

This feature offers everything parents need to enroll their children in one of our schools.

By going to www.priorlakesavage.k12.mn.us, parents can click on “Enroll in Our Schools” under the Quick Guide.

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Forms can be submitted electronically or dropped off at the District Services Center in Prior Lake. Information about our programs and services such as curriculum, special education, gifted and talented, school-age care and more can also be found on the Central Enrollment Web page.

Another new feature we are now offering includes a School Finder. From our website, parents can click on the School Finder link and type in their home addresses.

The neighborhood school will be listed along with a map, school Web site link and transportation information.

While online, parents can also make an appointment to visit the schools their children will attend.

These new features have been implemented to make it easier on families who may be moving to the Prior Lake-Savage area, and for families who already live in our district and wish to enroll their students from the comfort of their homes – onestop shopping.

While these new customer service features are designed with convenience in mind, face-to-face interaction remains very important.

That is why kindergarten registration will still be conducted in our schools on Feb. 21.

In addition, we are offering an open house on Nov. 17 for 2012-13 incoming kindergarten students and their parents.

Students who will be in kindergarten next fall (2012)

can come to listen to a story, visit a classroom, tour the school and even take home a book to keep.

The open houses will be held in each of our elementary buildings and at Edgewood School. Two time periods are being offered and parents are invited to pick a time that best fits their schedule: 10-10:45 a.m. or 6:15-7 p.m.

We have made these changes to enhance our accessibility to families 24/7.

We want to share our Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools story with our community. We have so much to offer students, and we want everyone to know about it.

There is a great quote from Walt Disney: “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” I couldn’t agree more.

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

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Final burst of color and then the leaves – like our daylight – fade

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ost autumn leaves have either faded or fallen.

Minnesota tourism officials, in fact, issued their final fall-color report on Oct. 20.

But we still have the memories, thanks in part to readers who responded to this newspaper’s call for outstanding fall foliage photos.

As you can see, the landscape’s peak of color was short, but brilliant. As that American romantic poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant put it: “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.”

We thank readers for all of the contributions we received. And to those viewing these images of fall’s last great burst of color we say, “Enjoy!”

Above – Diane Cleveland took this photo of her nephew, Parker Hafermann, playing in the leaves. In the background are Parker’s dad, Kevin Hafermann, and his dog, Blondie.

At right – Deb Sunderman of Savage took this shot of a milkweed plant at McColl Park.

Above – Deb Olson of Prior Lake submitted this photo of a fall-themed boardwalk.

At left – Tom Zidon submitted this photo, taken in Candy Cove on Prior Lake on Oct. 1.

Far left – Marvellina Goh of Prior Lake submitted this shot of colorful trees at Lakefront Park.

Above – On Prior Lake, the changing leaves aren’t the only sign of a new season, as boats get winterized and people prepare to take docks out of the water. Prior Lake resident Dave Rech captured this photo.

At right – Stephen Johnson took this photo of a maple tree on a sunny Sunday morning this fall.

Far right – Jones Oldham, 11 months old, basks in the autumn glow. He is the grandson of Dean and Marilyn Baldwin of Prior Lake and the son of Tim and Kelly Oldham of Denver, Colo.

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The year that was 1968 History Center exhibit explores the history, culture of pivotal year

BY PAT MINELLI editor@shakopeenews.com

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wasn’t in high school quite yet in 1968, but as a history buff, I knew that was a year of significant events in U.S. history.

What I didn’t realize was how many or how significant.

A trip to the new “1968 Exhibit” at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul made me realize how pivotal that year was. In many ways Americans are affected still today by what occurred in 1968, which makes the exhibit appealing to more than those who were young folks back then.

It was a year when the Vietnam War was at its bloodiest and protesters at full force. Riots disrupted the Democratic National Convention. African Americans were demanding civil rights and women insisting on equality with men. It was a year when three American astronauts circled the moon for the first time, a prelude to 1969’s lunar landing. And it was a year when civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated, shocking a reeling nation and dashing the hopes and dreams of millions.

1968 was a year so chock-full of news that the exhibit starts with a presentation of events by month.

Here are a few stations that stood out for me: January: The first stop, “The Living Room War,” signified a new phenomenon. For the first time, war — close-up, bloody and deadly fighting — was brought into American homes through television, and this stark view is credited with hastening opposition.

Visitors enter a living room with a reassembled Huey helicopter. A TV shows a newscast about the bloody Tet Offensive and newsman Walter Cronkite expressing doubts about the war effort.

February: Inside the helicopter bay are items from soldiers, including a letter, draft card and recorded memories of battles. Also, a flag-draped coffin. Feb. 11-18 was the deadliest week in the war with 543 American casualties; 2,200 died in the month.

April: The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and its impact is displayed in photos and media presentation, which includes King’s “Mountaintop” speech.

June: Robert F. Kennedy, who just won the Democratic

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In 1968, the Vietnam War was in full intensity. Feb. 11-18 was the deadliest week in the war with 543 American casualties; 2,200 American soldiers died in the month.

presidential primary in California, was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. A blown-up photo of the mortally wounded Kennedy is on display, as well as the camera used to shoot the photo and items from the hotel. A trainwindow shaped video screen shows people honoring Kennedy as the rail car carried his body from New York to Washington, D.C. August: Riots outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, including protesters’ battles with police, are depicted along with recorded descriptions.

Minnesota Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey was nominated for president.

September: A re-created setting of protests by feminist activists against things like the Miss America Pageant, bras and high-heels. (Actual employment ads from the Minneapolis newspapers will astound viewers: Most were headlined, “Girl Wanted for ---”) November: The election of Republican Richard Nixon over Humphrey is considered one of the most significant in history because it realigned the political leanings of the South to the Republicans.

Democrats, riding the wave of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal liberal politics, had won seven of nine presidential elections since 1933. Between 1968 and 2008, only two Democrats were elected president — and both were southerners.

December: Visitors enter the same living room from January but instead find a full-size replica of the Apollo 8 command module used by astronauts, orbiting the moon for the first time. A TV broadcasts images beamed from the moon orbit, including an astronaut reading from the Book of Genesis.

Minnesota History Center ‘1968 Exhibit’ About: The state-of-the-art, multimedia traveling exhibit — brought here in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, Chicago History Museum and Oakland Museum of California — is open through Feb. 20.

Cost: $10 adults, $8 seniors (65+) and college students (valid ID), $5 children ages 6-17; free to the public Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday; closed Monday (open Monday holidays).

At right – The “1968 Exhibit” includes music, television and movies from the year as well as fashion. A Minneapolis woman, a self-proclaimed “flower child,” made these pants and would add a new patch after attending a concert or event.

Far-out!

Location: Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul

I was too young in 1968 to understand that beyond my sunshine splashed Flower Power world, the culture was changing, not smoothly, but abruptly and violently, and it all seemed to come to a head in 1968.

Taking a magic carpet ride to 1968

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

In 1968, I was 9 years old. My world revolved around reading Trixie Belden mysteries, playing with Barbie dolls, watching TV shows like “Family Affair” and “That Girl” and bopping to the Cowsills’ anthem “Hair” and the Monkees’ “Daydream Believer.”

And yet, there was a dark undercurrent. I was too young in 1968 to understand that beyond my sunshine splashed Flower Power world, the culture was changing, not smoothly, but abruptly and violently, and it all seemed to come to a head in 1968.

The Vietnam War was always in the background, hosted on television

by Walter Cronkite. Daily casualty counts of the dead and the wounded were distant until a local boy was killed. His younger sister was a popular high school girl. Still, the war was mostly abstract.

I sensed it was a big deal when civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, though I really didn’t know who he was.

I just knew that assassination is never good. When President John F. Kennedy was killed in 1963, I was

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As a 9-year-old, Mattel’s Francie, Living Barbie and Julia dolls rocked my world. As a college student, the IBM Selectric typewriter was much coveted for writing assignments.

4 and watched his televised funeral with my mom, who cried and blew her nose into tissues the whole time.

It seemed our Catholic neighbors went to Mass. A lot.

When kids were rioting and striking on campuses, our neighborhood was all abuzz because

our neighbors, the Jensens, had to drive to the University of WisconsinOshkosh in the middle of the night to rescue their daughter from her dorm.

At our house, our TV antenna only picked up two stations — CBS and NBC. We watched the coverage

of the Democratic Convention in Chicago simply because there was nothing else on. I think I remember images of placards, shouting and hitting.

Four friends joined me for the recent opening of the “1968” exhibit at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, our ages ranging from 65 to 53. As we wandered through the exhibit, it was interesting to see what resonated most for each of us, depending on our age in 1968.

Linda and Karen were in their early 20s, both married and about to join the front lines of the women’s movement. Mary graduated from high school and headed to college to forge a professional career other than teacher or nurse. And Sue was 14, attending a high school that did spot checks on the length of miniskirts.

Later, a group of people clustered around the vintage cabinet TV set that ran a loop of 1968 television shows.

“What were the kids’ names?” a man asked to no one in particular.

“Buffy and Jody and Cissy,” I said without thinking. “And, of course,

Uncle Bill and Mr. French.”

Some things you just never forget.

I plan to return. There was too much to absorb in one visit.

The exhibit is dense with month-bySUBMITTED PHOTO month facts In 1968, I went and trivia from fourth to and filled fifth grade and with iconic looked groovy objects like a in my mod pink Princess Carnaby Streetphone, Beatles styled jacket and posters, images mini-skirt. of Twiggy and the Polaroid camera, as well as symbols of the rapidly shifting social and political landscape – the 1968 presidential election, the war in Vietnam, the Pill and pot.

To quote Austin Powers from Mike Myers’ homage to the Sixties, “It’s groovy baby.”

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OCT. 29 LEAVES ON THE LAKE The annual craft boutique and bake sale will feature the work of local artists and hourly prize drawings. The event is sponsored by the Prior Lake VFW Ladies Auxiliary and proceeds from the boutique will be used for scholarships and youth activities.

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: Free; items available to purchase Location: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. S.E. Info: Barb Prindle (952) 447-5984

COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY This annual event, offered as a safe and warm alternative to trick-ortreating, includes games, food, prizes and a tour of a haunted house.

Children ages 12 and under can enter a costume contest. All children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Time: 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $2 per child (nonperishable food donations encouraged) Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake Info: (952) 226-0081 for volunteer information

the Trick or Treat Trail to the Magical Maze Garden and enjoy family fun in the visitor center. Pre-registration required.

Time: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: Free gate admission during the event Location: Garden Maze and Visitor Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ ghoulsandgoblins.aspx or (952) 443-1422

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OCT. 30 CRAFT SHOW/BAKE SALE The Shakopee Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will host a Craft Show and Bake Sale featuring local artisans and their wares.

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12600 Nicollet Ave. Ticket prices range from $31-$39, and can be purchased by calling (952) 895-4685 or visiting burnsvillepac.com.

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Ages 3-6 can join Miss Julie for COMEDIAN KEITH RUFF stories, songs and activities at the Keith Ruff is a polished funnyman who draws from personal experiences Savage Library. This week’s theme is “Pleasing Pumpkins.” No registration in his act, like dating and growing required. up in a family of five brothers. Also Time: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 performing will be comedian Todd and Tuesday, Nov. 1 Jay. Cost: Free Time: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Location: Savage Library, 13090 Saturday, Oct. 29 Alabama Ave. Cost: $13 for 8 p.m. show; $10 for Info: (952) 707-1770 10:30 p.m. show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, PUMPKIN PALOOZA 1583 First Ave., Shakopee EXHIBIT Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ Check out the display of thousands shakopee of pumpkins inside the Oswald Visitor Center and surrounding WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole landscapes.

Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through Oct. 31 family. The October theme is Falling Cost: Free with gate admission of Leaves. $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and younger; free to Arboretum members Sunday, Oct. 29-30 Location: Minnesota Landscape Cost: Free with gate admission of Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or Location: Minnesota Landscape (952) 443-1422 Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska AR-BOO-RETUM Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or Enjoy apples for trick-or-treaters (952) 443-1422 in the gift store and cookies in the restaurant. Special story time and HALLOWEEN FARM FUN spooky live music by Sheri O’Meara Dress in costume for family fun at 10 a.m. at the farm with Gale Woods and Time: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Lowry Nature Center. Walk on the Cost: $9 for adults; free for ages wild side through the garden trail of 15 and younger; free for Arboretum costumed characters and visit with members; free admission for the Mad Scientist, who will amaze everyone in costume with nature’s kooky creations. Meet Location: Minnesota Landscape a live owl and tour the barn to see Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., the farm animals. Relax at a bonfire Chaska for stories and songs, make crafts, Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or play games to win prices and have (952) 443-1422 Halloween treats from the farm.

Additional farm-raised concessions will be available. For all ages.

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Time: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $7 day off event; $9 preAUTHOR STANLEY registration includes a reservation for GORDON WEST a horse-drawn wagon ride; children Stanley Gordon West will discuss his under 2 free novels, “Until They Bring the Streetcars Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 Back” and “Blind Your Ponies” during County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista this author event. His books are set in Info: (763) 559-6700 or pre-WWII Minnesota and Montana. threeriversparkdistrict.org Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 GHOULS AND GOBLINS AT Cost: Free THE MAZE Location: Savage Library, 13090 During this spook-friendly Halloween Alabama Ave. celebration for the whole family, take Info: (952) 707-1770

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NOV. 2 WRITING CLASS FOR ADULTS The Prior Lake Library will offer a free writing class for adults, “Making it Real,” featuring instructor Kate St. Vincent Vogl, author of “Lost and Found: A Memoir of Mothers.” The class will analyze techniques used by great writers in developing prose, whether memoir of fiction, long form or short. Class size is limited; registration is required.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375

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NOV. 3 OLD HOTEL MARKET The historic Old Hotel Market will offer eclectic old and new furniture, jewelry, home décor and more.

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Location: 441 Main St., New Market Info: theoldhotelmarket.com

PAJAMA STORY TIME Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring teddy bears to this story time event, which will also rhymes, cookies and milk.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 Cost: Free Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. Info: (952) 707-1770

Friday

NOV. 4 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP DINNER Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) will hold its annual all-youcan-eat shrimp dinner to raise funds for an ongoing project to maintain

an electrical system in Pignon, Haiti.

The menu includes shrimp, salad, potatoes, garlic toast, desert and beverages.

Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost: $25 for adults; $10 for children ages 5 to 11; free for ages 5 and under Location: MVEC headquarters, 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Dr., Jordan Info: (952) 492-8210 or www.mvec. net

WINE/BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER The first annual Blaze Hockey Wine/ Beer Tasting Fundraiser will include hors d’oeuvres, a wine wall and silent auction. Hosted by Burnsville Hockey Moms.

Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 Cost: $20 Location: Savage American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave.

COMEDIAN BOB LARSON A former Toughman competitor, Bob Larson has taken his pull-no-punches attitude from the fighting ring to the comedy stage. Larson’s blue-collar style of comedy has made him a favorite at comedy clubs across the country. Also performing will be comedian Jamie Blanchard.

Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m.

Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m.

Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

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NOV. 5 TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FALL FESTIVAL Shoppers will find a unique selection of gifts, home décor, jewelry and accessories created by artisans around the world. Purchases will benefit fair trade artisans and 10 percent of all sales will go to “Imagine No Malaria,” an initiative to overcome malaria in Africa.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 and 12-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Cost: Free; items available to

purchase Location: Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, Savage Info: (952) 894-5394 or visit glendalechurchumc.org

TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL & HOLIDAY SHOPPING SHOW The nationally recognized Taste of Home Holiday Cooking School is returning to Prior Lake High School.

More than 50 local vendors will be available for early holiday shopping from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Light lunch available for purchase. All attendees will receive gift bags and will be entered to win door prizes. The Taste of Home Cooking School, hosted by culinary specialist Karen Davis, begins around 2 p.m. Purchase tickets soon as last year’s show sold out weeks before the event.

Time: 11 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Cost: $17 Location: Prior Lake High School, 575 150th St., Savage Info: Call Laurie Hartmann (952) 445-3333 or visit tasteofhometwincities.eventbrite.com

Upcoming PETER GEYE AUTHOR TALK Author Peter Geye Geye will talk about his book, “Safe from the Sea,” which recounts the struggles of a father and son to reconcile while reliving a horrific shipwreck that the father survived years earlier.

The book won a 2010 Indie Lit Best Literary Fiction Award and was a Women’s National Book Association “National Reading Group Month” selection. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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

AUTHOR ERIC DREGNI Author Eric Dregni will review and sign copies of his book, “Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America.”

In the book, Dregni tracks down and explores the significant – often bizarre – historic sites, tales and traditions of

Scandinavia’s peculiar colony in the Midwest.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 Cost: Free; books available to purchase Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S. Info: (952) 707-1770

WE GATHER TOGETHER Chameleon Theatre Circle will present this holiday comedy featuring clever dialogue, eccentric characters and key lime pie.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 12, 14, 18 and 19; 2 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20 Cost: $20 adults, $17 students and seniors 55-plus Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Info: (952) 895-4685 or visit burnsvillepac.com

RHYTHMIC CIRCUS The percussive-dance phenomenon will electrify audiences with its hardhitting, rapid-fire tap and high-spirited music. Their show, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” includes a variety of musical flavors from Minneapolis funk and salsa to a modern-day circus march.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Cost: $34 orchestra seats; $29 balcony seats Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave. Info: (952) 895-4685 or visit burnsvillepac.com

‘SPIRIT OF THE SAINTS’ GALA The Saints Healthcare Foundation has chosen “Spirit of the Saints” as the theme for this gala fundraiser.

All proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund.

Step out for an evening of dining and dancing, with a reception of complimentary hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner, live and silent auctions, the sounds of The Sevilles, and a special presentation of the Physician Touchstone Award.

The emcee will be Ken Barlow, 5 Eyewitness News meteorologist.

Time: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Cost: $150 per person (reserve by Nov. 4) Location: Hazeltine National Golf Club, 1900 Hazeline Blvd., Chaska Info: saintshealthcarefoundation.org or (952) 428-2072

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2. The group meets the fi rst Wednesday of every month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee.

For more information, call (952) 403-2002.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – South Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – South of the River will meet from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. S.E. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – South of the River is a community based out of Scott County that honors, serves and supports all military families both past and present. The group meets on the fi rst Tuesday of the month.

For more information, call (952) 440-5011 or visit www.btyrsouthoftheriver.org.

Infant Loss Support Group An Infant Loss Support Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The group meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee.

For more information about this group, call (952) 403-2002.

Heart Support Group A Heart Support Group will meet from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee.

Monthly meetings provide information and support for those with, or at risk for, heart disease. Topics can include managing risk factors such as diet change, cholesterol level, hypertension, stress, tobacco use, exercise and diabetes, and addressing psychosocial issues of managing heart disease. For more information, call (952) 403-2080.

Widowed Lunch Club The Widowed Lunch Club will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Biaggi’s Restaurant, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive at Eden Prairie Mall. The topic will be, “Coping with Grief During the Holidays.”

The Widowed Lunch Club meets the fi rst Wednesday of every month and is a social, upbeat environment for widowed people of all ages. For more information, call (763) 597-1779 or email joanne@heartachetohealing.com.

NAMI support group The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, in Shakopee.

NAMI in Scott County is a support and outreach group for those affected directly or indirectly by mental illness (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, etc.) The group meets on the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month. For more information, call Janet (952) 890-1669.

Grief Support Group A Grief Support Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.

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Memory Loss and Caregiver Support Daniel Steinhagen, elder-law attorney, will present information about long-range legal planning for chronic health management during the Memory Loss Support Group meeting from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at Prairie Adult Care in the Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.

The Caregiver Support Group meeting will follow from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and will be facilitated by LeeAnn Eiden from Senior Community Services. For more information, call (952) 949-3126.

Winners Circle Chapter of BNI Networking meetings of the Winners Circle Chapter of Business Network International take place Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee. For more information, call Chuck Berg at (952) 403-0880.

Savage Social Club The Savage Social Club meets for coffee and conversation on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage. For more information, call Savage Communications Manager Amy Barnett at (952) 882-2655.

Immunization clinics by appointment

Mobile Health Clinic Scott County Public Health is offering a Mobile Health Clinic from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. The mission of the Mobile Health Clinic is to provide access to healthcare, health education and outreach for services to residents of Scott County of all ages, cultures, ethnic groups and spoken languages. For more information on services available at these clinics, call (952) 496-8555.

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Scott County Public Health offers immunization clinics by appointment at the Scott County Public Health office, located in the Workforce Development Center, 792 Canterbury Road, Suite A-160, Shakopee. No clinics are held on holidays. For more information, call (952) 496-8555.

Fellowship of Christian Home Educators The Fellowship of Christian Home Educators (FoCHE) coop meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at Friendship Church, 12800 Marystown Road, Shakopee. Classrooms, gymnasium, nursery and auditorium space have been reserved. For more information, contact Ann Boyd at (952) 226-5050.

TABLE is a small group formed by Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church that offers support and information for parents of children with special behavioral, learning or emotional challenges. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7:15-8:45 p.m. There is no cost to attend. The church is located at 3611 North Berens Road N.W., two blocks west of County Road 21 on County Road 42 in Prior Lake. For more information, call Mary Wangerin at (952) 447-1884 or visit www.sollc.org.

A 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 N. Forth St., Le Sueur in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot. For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.

Savage Unity Alcoholics Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous-H.O.W. meets from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at Faith Covenant Church, 13921 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. For more information, call Sue at (612) 961-5117.

Open meetings of the Savage Unity Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group take place at 6:30 p.m. each Monday at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage. The non-smoking group features the “step” and “tradition” programs. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call Jon H. at (952) 297-4777.

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Savage Network Plus Savage Network Plus, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanni’s Restaurant (County Road 42 and Highway 13). For more information, call Gayle at (612) 839-1496.

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SPIRITUAL REFLECTIONS

What recipes will you pass on for faithful living?

For more than two generations, there has been a tradition of serving potato pancakes for dinner in my family of origin. I have fond memories of eating the thin, crispy cakes with a healthy side of apple sauce. Though I’d tried in the past to make them on my own, I was not able to duplicate the consistency or taste. Without any written recipe, I couldn’t share with my own children a taste of their heritage.

That was until a recent visit from my parents. With a bag of potatoes in hand, I asked my mother to show me how to make the comfort food from my childhood. Together, we cut and ground up the potatoes, added the small onion, dashed salt and pepper, and drained the watery mixture through a strainer.

Then we fried small portions in oil. The delicious result was what I remembered, and because my mother took the time to walk me through the steps, I am now able to pass the recipe on to my children.

My family’s recipe for potato pancakes is not so much a list of ingredients and cooking procedures but rather a way, a path to put food on the table in the same way that my grandmother and my mother used to do. As such it is a metaphor for the passing down of the spiritual life across generations.

Spirituality and faith are best learned not from a book – even sacred books are best understood as a collection of sacred stories and not instruction books –

Walt

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and not from following a list of prescribed ingredients and cooking procedures.

Rather, they are best learned through following the faithful experience of those who have been down the path in front of us. We grow spiritually by being shown how faith looks.

This makes me wonder about the way we are passing down our faith to the next generation. Are we simply handing them written recipes with a request to believe these things as they are written down, then wishing them well? Or are we showing the next generation what faithful living looks like?

From a Christian perspective, the prime example of showing what faithful living looks like can be found in the life and ministry of Jesus himself.

Sacred story tells of the compassion and welcome that Jesus showed for all people. Forgiveness and loving kindness were a part of the way Jesus interacted with both sinners and tax collectors. Even when Jesus

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confronted his enemies and those who sought him harm, he demonstrated how one might be loving, graceful and yet still firm in one’s convictions. Jesus lived a life that was open and that engaged all people, especially the poor, the foreigner and the outcast. Jesus lived faithfully and invited his followers to do the same.

When our children look at the way we live our lives and the way that life is lived within our community, what do they see? What is most important to residents who live in the Savage area? Think about the values that you see demonstrated on the roads, in the schools and churches, and in local shops. Are these values consistent with what you hold most dear and true?

Are they consistent with your own spirituality and faith tradition? What actions might need to be affirmed and built upon? What corrections might need to be made? How might we, this day, show our faith in such a way that it informs and inspires others along their own faith journey?

Make no mistake, each day we pass along a variety of values, faith perspectives and unwritten recipes. Our children are not only hearing and reading what we say and deeming it important, they are also watching.

(Rev. Walt Lichtenberger is a pastor at St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville. He is one of several area pastors who write for “Spiritual Reflections,” a weekly column appearing in this newspaper.)

A Halloween Candy Buy Back event on Tuesday, November 1 from 4-7 PM in the main entrance lobby at St. Francis.

Children will be paid $1 per pound of candy and for every pound of candy bought back, St. Francis will donate $2 to the Jordan Area Food Shelf.

The candy will be sent to troops overseas.

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St. James Lutheran Church in Burnsville will provide a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 during the Trunkor-Treat event. Each car in the parking lot will be decorated with a different theme and costumed adults will pass out candy. There will also be games and face painting. The event is free and open to children 12 and under. The church is located at 3650 Williams Drive in Burnsville.

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Fishers4Christ pork Glendale hosting chop dinner Oct. 30 fall festival Nov. 5-6 Fishers4Christ will host a pork chop dinner, featuring choice of potato, choice of vegetable, applesauce, pie, ice cream and a beverage.

The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for children 12 and under, and free for children under 3.

For more information, call (952) 492-6010 or visit www. immanuel-fishlake.org.

Craft fair and bake sale Nov. 5 Immanuel Lutheran Church in Prior Lake will hold a craft fair and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will also be served.

Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 20200 Fairlawn Ave.

A Ten Thousand Villages Fall Festival will be held at Glendale United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5 and 12 to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6.

Shoppers will fi nd a unique market of gifts, home décor, jewelry and accessories selected from artisans around the world. Purchases will benefit fair trade artisans and 10 percent of all sales will go to “Imagine No Malaria,” an initiative to overcome malaria in Africa.

Glendale United Methodist Church is located at 13550 Glendale Road in Savage. For more information, call (952) 894-5394 or visit www.glendalechurchumc.org.

St. Catherine’s Turkey Bingo Nov. 6 St. Catherine’s Church of Spring Lake Township will hold its annual Turkey Bingo

event at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Cost is $ 5 per car for the entire afternoon and $1 per cover-all game. Turkey gift certificates will be awarded to winners and free lunch will be provided.

St. Catherine’s is located five miles south of Prior Lake on County Road 23 and one mile east on County Road 8 (220 th Street).

St. Patrick’s Euchre Tourney Nov. 11 The Church of St. Patrick Men’s Club is sponsoring a Euchre Tournament Friday, Nov. 11 in the Social Hall at the church, which is located on Highway 13 between Prior Lake and New Prague in Cedar Lake Township.

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and the tournament begins at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four teams. Cost is $20 per team. Refreshments will be available.

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

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DISTRICT 191 SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Diamondhead Education Center (upper level, Senior Campus Commons), 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville.

Prior to the meeting there will be a board listening session at 6 p.m. in the same location. This is an opportunity to speak informally with board members on any topic.

The tentative agenda for the regular

board meeting includes: Consent Agenda: 1. Minutes of the Oct. 13, 2011, School Board meeting 2. Human Resources report 3. Donations 4. Approve Diamondhead Clinic Participating Member Agreement 5. Approve change orders New Business 1. Receive the annual enrollment report

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2. Approve, on a first reading basis, revisions to Policy ING and ING-R, Animals in the School, Policy ACD/ JBD, Bullying Prohibition, and Policy JO, Protection and Privacy of Student Records Reports 1. Student adviser 2. Superintendent 3. Board members Items may need to be added and/ or removed from the tentative agenda after it is published. For an update on agenda items, call the superintendent’s office at (952) 707-2005.

St. John’s open house is Nov. 3

Bond sale nets $877,000 in savings

St. John the Baptist Catholic School will hold an open house for prospective students and families from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3.

The Catholic school serves pre-k through eighth-grade students, and is located at 4625 W. 125th St. in Savage.

For more information, call (952) 890-6604.

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will see $877,137 in savings through the sale of two building refunding bonds.

The board unanimously approved the sale of the bonds to Robert W. Baird of Milwaukee, Wis., at its regular meeting on Oct. 10.

According to information in the board packet, the sale

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will reduce District 719’s property tax levies by an average of $161,000 annually through 2015 and a mean of $32,800 from 2016 through 2022.

Meryn Fluker

Divided 719 Board approves calendar After a lengthy discussion and presentations from administrators and teachers, the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board approved the 2012-13 school calendar by a vote of 5-2 at a regular meeting on Oct. 10.

Director Todd Sorensen and Board Chairman Eric Pratt dissented, citing the amount of early-release and no-school days included on the schedule.

The 2012-13 school year will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for students in grades one through 12, with kindergarten classes starting the following day. The calendar includes 37 earlyrelease and/or no-school days.

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FOOTBALL

Once awake, it was over Lakers dominate in a 42-3 quarterfinal win

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake football team may have looked like it was asleep in the first quarter of the Section 3AAAAA quarterfinals Oct. 25.

But when the Lakers woke up, they dominated doing what they do best – pound the rock.

Junior Trevor Maxwell ran for a career-high 137 yards and scored three touchdowns in leading the second-seeded Lakers to a 4 2-3 rout of seventh-seeded Bloomington Jefferson.

After the Jaguars connected on a 32-yard field goal early in the second quarter, the Lakers took over.

Junior Jack Johnson had touchdown runs of one and seven ya rds i n t he second quarter for a 14-3 lead at the break. He had a 4-yard scoring run in the third quarter for his ninth touchdown of the season.

In the third quarter, the Lakers broke the game wide open with three touchdowns.

Maxwell also had scoring runs of 16 and 20 yards. He added a 30-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter.

“To Jefferson’s credit, they came to play and it took our kids a few series to get going,” said Lakers coach Matt Gegenheimer. “We’ve addressed it many times that you have to play game by game and when

you start looking ahead, you get beat.”

Don’t expect Prior Lake to look past Bloomington Kennedy (4-5) in the semifinals, which are today (Saturday, Oct. 29) on the Lakers’ home turf at 7 p.m.

Prior Lake may have beaten the Eagles 30-13 in a South Suburban Conference game back on Sept. 30. But Kennedy has ended the Lakers’ season the last two years in the section quarterfinals, winning 21-19 on the road a year ago and 49-20 at home in 2009.

The Eagles were a 28-0 winner over sixth-seeded Apple Valley in their quarterfinal game.

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Prior Lake senior Karmichael Dunbar makes a tackle in the Lakers’ 42-3 playoff win over Bloomington Jefferson Oct. 25.

CROSS COUNTRY

State trails are found

GIRLS SOCCER

Laker girls earn ninth straight bid

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

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Burnsville senior co-captain Bailly Drayton will get to close out her stellar four-year career with the Blaze at the Class AA state soccer tournament.

Senior Bailly Drayton’s consistent, hard-working, positive approach has helped Burnsville get back to the state tourney

Commitment to the program

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

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eing a team captain is not about privilege. It’s about service.

At least that’s the way Burnsville girls soccer coach John Soderholm sees it, which is why he made senior Bailly Drayton a co-captain this fall with senior Hannah Freden.

Drayton has been a varsity member since the ninth grade. She’s played for three different coaches – the last two years under Soderholm – and through the Blaze’s ups and downs has been a consistent, hardworking, team-orientated player.

“Bailly has been an exemplary captain this year and approaches the position from a perspective that

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I like,” said Soderholm. “That’s a position of service, not privilege.

Despite the success the team has had this year, we are still a young team (with only four seniors). Bailly has done a wonderful job working with the team and aiding the players in keeping their focus on the soccer and their role on the team.

“During her four years on the varsity, there have been three head coaches and she has kept a positive attitude and just worked harder each year,” added Soderholm.

Drayton got the chance to close out her stellar Blaze career playing in the Class AA state tournament.

It’s Burnsville’s first appearance there in 15 years.

Burnsville did not get one of the top-four seeds. It was matched up with No. 2-seeded Woodbury in the quarterfinals, which were held Friday (results not available at press time).

The Royals (15-3-1) are making their 11th state appearance since 1998, winning titles in 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003 and 1998 and finishing runner-up four teams (2009, 2005, 2002 and 1998).

Meanwhile, the Blaze (15-4) won its last state championship in 1993.

The semifinals will be held on Halloween (Monday, Oct. 31) at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

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No surprise, the Prior Lake girls cross country team is heading back to state.

It’s become an annual event for the perennial power Lakers.

A l l No. 12 -ranked P rior Lake had to do earn to its ninth straight state berth was run a clean race at the Section 3AA meet Oct. 26, perhaps challenging No. 3 Eagan for the top spot.

But since the top-two teams qualify (along with the top-10 individuals), Lakers coach Dan Saad said running smart and staying focused was the game plan.

“The key thing was not to get too overconfident,” said Saad.

“We knew we had to perform well. We were looking to run the best we could and maybe challenge Eagan. We had a good day.”

Eagan had five runners in the top 15 and won with 44 points. The Lakers had five in the top 25 and fi nished with 69 points, 17 ahead of third-place Rosemount.

Apple Valley was fourth (153) in the 15-team field, followed by Visitation (156), Eastview (173) and Burnsville (206).

The Class AA state meet is set for Nov. 5 at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Top-ranked Monticello is the heavy favorite, while No. 2 Lakeville South also looks strong.

After that, Saad feels the No. 3 spot is up for grabs.

“Our girls are running very confident right now,” said Saad.

“We’ll be pretty competitive at state. It’s pretty much wide open after those first two teams.

We’ll see where we end up.”

Senior Taylor Scholl led the Lakers on the 5,000-meter section course at the University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad Golf Course. She was the defending champion, but she finished fourth overall this time around with a time of 14 minutes, 44 seconds.

Senior Samantha Anderson was the Lakers’ next-best finisher taking 11th (15:05), followed by sophomore Mackenzie Schell in 12th (15:13), senior Kirsten Anderson in 17th (15:30) and senior Lauren Bruha in 25th (15:47).

The Burnsville boys cross country team earned its fourth consecutive state berth Oct. 26 in sort of unconventional fashion.

While No. 2-ranked Rosemount had five runners in the top 15 and No. 9 Eastview had five in the top 18, the No. 10 Blaze had four runners in the top 10 with its fi fth runner way back in 43rd.

So much for tight pack running.

Rosemount won the Section 3AA crown for the second straight year with 58 points with Burnsville edging Eastview by two points (66 to 68) to get the other state team bid.

“I was super excited for the entire team,” said Blaze coach Jeff Webber. “My entire team (other teammates not competing) was lining the course.

They did an awesome job and, with the results being so close, I give the cheer crew most of the credit for this team sport.

“Four years in a row (to state) is a testament to all of their hard work each year,” added Webber.

The Class AA state meet is set for Nov. 5 at St. Olaf College in Northfield.

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Burnsville junior Shawn Wong ended up 43rd at the Section 3AA meet Oct. 26, but his finish was good enough to help the Blaze earn a state team berth.

Blaze boys just get in; Hett also qualifies

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

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Too many obstacles

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Offensive woes linger for the Blaze in 14-7 playoff defeat

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Burnsville football team didn’t have a first down in the second half of its Section 3AAAAA quarterfinal game Oct. 25 at Eastview.

The Blaze didn’t cross midfield either, finishing with roughly negative 30 yards in the second half.

Yet still with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the fi fth-seeded Blaze was clinging to a 7-6 lead over the fourthseeded Lightning.

But Eastview was able to put together a six-play, 57-yard scoring drive with a little over five minutes to play and held on a 14-7 victory. The drive was highlighted by a 40-yard completion that set 3-yard scoring run.

It was a tough fi nish for the Blaze under coach Tyler Krebs, who finished 2-7 in his first year at the helm (2-6 in the South Suburban Conference). Burnsville lost its last three games, including being outscored 74-7 in its fi nal two regular season games.

Burnsville’s 14 points in its fi nal three games had a lot to do with it losing its senior quarterback Dan Motl in Week 6 to a kidney injury.

I n t hat week, t he Bl a ze beat Eastview 36-29 scoring 21 fourth-quarter points, including Motl throwing a game-

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winning, 43-yard touchdown to Jalen Dyson with 1:15 left to play.

Motl was also the Blaze’s starting cornerback, as well as the team’s field goal kicker and punter. His escape ability on offense and leadership just couldn’t be replaced this late in the season.

In the quarterfi nal loss, the Blaze marched 50 yards on five plays on its first possession.

Junior Jamond Bailey capped off the drive with a 4-yard scoring run. Senior Brian Callanan set up the score with a 35-yard run.

How much did the Blaze offense struggle after that fi rst touchdown? Callanan fi nished PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN the game with 30 yards rushing Burnsville junior Jake Rother makes a tackle in the Blaze’s 14-7 loss at Eastview Oct. 25 on 11 carries.

The Blaze completed just one in the Section 3AAAAA quarterfinals. pass in the game, a screen pass to Callanan that went for no It led to Eastview’s fi rst touchBurnsville’s defense, led yards. But the lack of offense gain late in the fourth quarter. down – a five-yard pass in the by seniors Evan Voxland and was just too much to overcome Sophomore quarterback Will corner of the end zone – with six Chase Roullier, Callanan and for the Blaze in the end.

Reger was 1 for 4 with two fi rst- seconds left before the break. junior Jake Rother, did what it Eastview had a 303 yards half interceptions.

Bu r n sv i l le sen ior M i ke could to keep the Burnsville in total offense. The Blaze had The Blaze committed six Becker blocked the extra point the lead for much of the game as just five yards. Burnsville had turnovers in the game, includ- to keep the Blaze ahead by a the offense sputtered.

92 yards in negative rushing ing muffing two punts. The first point. Becker also blocked a Sophomore Ben Sherman plays, as well as sacks, mostly fumbled punt was with about third-quarter field goal to keep had a terrific game punting in the second half. a minute left in the fi rst half. Burnsville in the lead. with five punts averaging 37.6 It was that kind of night.

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Junior Amber Tieman ended up 27th (15:51), followed by junior Madeline Schulze in 33rd (15:56).

Saad decided to rest senior Madison Lesmeister, who had low iron levels. Lesmeister has been a key member of the Lakers’ state teams over the years and will run at state for her last career high school race.

Saad said his seven who will run at state will be Scholl, the Anderson sisters, Schell, Bruha, Schulze and Lesmeister with Tieman as the fi rst alternate. Schulze is the only runner of the eight who has never competed at state, so experience will be on the Lakers’ side.

“We are a deep team,” said Saad. “We have a lot of (state) experience. We’ll be counting on that. It’s nice to know we can sit Madison and still have enough depth to get the job done (at sections). It says a lot about our depth.”

The Lakers’ best-ever team fi nish at state was second in 2009. The team has finished fourth two times (2005 and 2007), fi fth once (2006), seventh once (1989), ninth once (201), 10th four times (1993, 2001, 2004 and 2008) and 15th once (2003).

Prior Lake senior Jackson Homstad makes a turn on the Section 3AA course Oct. 26. He finished 32nd overall.

The Blaze finished fourth last year after taking third in 2009 and 15th in 2008.

Senior Abdul Salan led the Blaze on the 5,000-meter section course at the University of Minnesota’s Les Bolstad Golf Course. He ended up second overall with at time of 15 minutes, 50 seconds.

Salan was one second behind Jan Ketterson of Bloomington Jefferson, who won the individual title. Ketterson is ranked No. 3 in the state.

B u r n s v i l le s e n ior C ole O’Brien is ranked No. 2 and was the defending section champion. But Webber said O’Brien was not at full strength due to illness and ended up gutting out a fifth-place finish (15: 56). He was followed by ninth-grader Faysol Mamoud in sixth (15:58) and sophomore Ali Ahmed in 10th (16:09).

Rosemount’s top-five runners were seventh, 11th, 12th, 13th and 15th, while Eastivew’s five fi nishers were third, 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th.

So with the Irish’s and Lightning’s five runners already in, the Blaze could only wait and cheer on junior Shawn Wong, who was still on the course. He passed a couple runners in the fi nal 200 meters to end up 43rd (17:32), which was just good enough to get the Blaze back to state.

S c or i n g i s c ompi le d by adding up each team’s places from their five fastest runners.

“Shawn struggled, but he found the strength to get across the line to seal the deal for us,” said Webber.

Eastview beat the Blaze Oct. 14 at the South Suburban Conference Championships by 26 points, but Burnsville ran without Ahmed, who sat out the race.

The Blaze’s sixth and seventh runners at sections were junior Jake Stevens in 65th place (18:00) and sophomore Sam Houching in 66th (18:06).

Jefferson ended up a distant fourth in the 15-team field in the team standings with 160 points, followed by Apple Valley (161), St. Thomas Academy (16 3), Prior Lake (205) and Eagan (206).

Thomas Academy (163). Eagan was eighth (206).

“The boys did well,” said Lakers coach Dan Saad. “We were right in the middle of

Vivian Hett started fast and fi nished strong in leading the Burnsville girls at the Section 3AA meet.

LAKER BOYS The Prior Lake boys wasn’t expected to challenge for the Section 3AA title.

I nstead, t he 5,0 0 0 -meter race on the Les Bolstad course turned out to the final races for the Lakers’ seniors – Josh Schaffer, Jackson Homstad, Paul Evans and Mason Gracia.

Schaffer led the way taking 28th overall with a time of 17:13 (top 10 qualify for state). Homstad was close behind in 32nd (17:22), while Evans finished 52nd (17:50) and Gracia was 79th (18:20).

Junior Jimmy White ended up the Lakers’ third-best fi nisher taking 39th (17:30), while ninth-grader Shawn Doherty took 54th (17:52) and sophomore Cole Nielsen ended up 74th (18:13).

Prior Lake ended up seventh out 15 teams with 205 points.

Second-ra n ked Rosemou nt won the title (58), while No. 10 Burnsville earned the other state team spot in second place (66).

Ni nt h -r a n ke d E a st v iew ended up third (68), followed

by Apple Valley (161) and St.

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Prior Lake senior Taylor Scholl finished fourth at the Section 3AA meet Oct. 26, helping the Lakers earn a state berth.

the pack and I was happy that we fi nished ahead of Eagan. It was a good race for a lot of your guys. I know they were happy with where we ended up.”

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Top-seeded Rosemount (5-3) faces fourth-seeded Eastview (4-5) in the other semifinal game. The winners meet Friday, Nov. 4 for the title at the site of the higher seed at 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, senior Jack Kaiser fi nished with 77 yards in the win over Jefferson, giving him 976 on the season to go along with his nine touchdowns.

P rior L a ke f i nished t he game with 318 yards on the ground with Johnson running for 62 of them. Sophomore quarterback Nick Rooney fi nished 5 of 9 for 86 yards. Senior Matt Arends caught four balls for 98 yards.

Maxwell had only 193 yards in the regular season, but Gegenheimer said Maxwell has slowly emerged over the season to give the Lakers another weapon on offense.

“He’s a legitimate threat with the ball,” said Gegenheimer. “The more experience he gets, the more dangerous he will become. He’s defi nitely a good complement to Kaiser, Arends, and Johnson.

“We feel offensively, we can attack teams with a lot of different play makers,” added Gegenheimer. “When our offensive line blocks as well as they have been, our run game is pretty solid.”

On defense, the Lakers gave up 187 yards to the Jaguars, but allowed just nine fi rst downs.

Arends and senior Karmichael Dunbar each finished with eight tackles, while senior Taylor Case and senior Dylan Jackson had five.

Dunbar and senior Mason Ly t le each combi ned on a sack.

The playoff win over Jefferson also assured the Lakers of their fi rst winning season since 2007 when the team went 6-4 and lost in the section semifi nals at Eastview.

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Burnsville sophomore Vivian Hett took second at the Section 3AA meet Oct. 26 to earn her third straight state trip.

“Shawn struggled, but he found the strength to get across the line to seal the deal for us.”

Jeff Webber Blaze coach

Burnsville ninth-grader Faysol Mamoud ended up sixth at the Section 3AA meet Oct. 26, helping the Blaze earn its fourth straight state berth.

The sophomore earned her third straight trip to state by fi nishing second overall on the 4,000-meter trail at Les Bolstad Golf Course. The top-10 individuals qualify.

Hett, ranked No. 8 in the Class AA poll, tried to keep up with third-ranked Danielle Anderson of Eagan and did so most of the way. Anderson ended up pulling away to win by 14 seconds.

Hett fi nished with a time of 14:40. The Blaze ended up seventh in the team standings out of 15 schools with 206 points.

Third-ranked Eagan and No. 12 Prior Lake earned the two state team spots with 44 and 69 points, respectively. Rosemount was third (86), followed

by Apple Valley (153), Visitation (156) and Eastview (173).

The girls’ state meet is also Nov. 5 at St. Olaf College. Last season, Hett fi nished 78th and was 82nd the year before.

Meanwhile, eighth-grader Johanna Weber had the Blaze’s next-best finish at sections, taking 34th overall with a time of 15:58.

Senior Rissa Lane ended up 41st (16:15), followed by senior Sierra Adrian in 64th (16:44), ninth-grader Jordan Horner in 65th (16:44), senior Laure Comee in 79th (17:16) and ninth-grader Jane Koch (93rd, 19:09).

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SPORTS BRIEFS

A new line in the Sand Soderholm retires after 17 seasons; Blaze hires ND native

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Burnsville wrestling program will begin in a new era this winter.

Sam Sand takes over as coach replacing Bill Soderholm, who decided to retire after 17 seasons of leading the Blaze.

Soderholm fi nished with a career dual record of 167-144-2.

He had some strong teams and some outstanding individuals in his successful tenure.

But perennial power Apple Valley was always a huge road block to the state team tournament. The dominate Eagles, winners of the last six Class 3A state titles and 12 of the last 13, are now Sand’s problem, along with ever other program in the state.

Sand is a North Dakota native, graduating from Ellendale High School in 2002. He had a successful college career at Jame-

stown College and has been coaching high school and middle-school wrestling in North Dakota and South Dakota since 2007.

“You don’t Sam have to be from Sand Minnesota to know how successful Apple Valley’s program has been,” said Sand. “Hopefully, a long ways down the line, we’ll be able to compete with them.”

Sand takes over a Blaze program that has struggled in the last couple of seasons, winning just four of 21 duals, including fi nishing 2-8 last year. Meanwhile, Apple Valley has won 29 straight section titles. That’s the enormous gap Sand faces.

Burnsville will have one state entrant returning from

a year ago in senior A ndy Underhill. He and his younger brother Bill, a sophomore, were also state entrants in 2009.

Sand’s goal is to rebuild the Blaze program back up to where it’s a top-three team in the section and in the South Suburban Conference year in and year out. That will start with rebuilding the youth levels, so those wrestlers continue their careers through middle school and into high school.

“The biggest thing we need to do is be more consistent,” said Sand. “I want us to be a top-three program every year.

That’s my goal.

“We’ll go back to being heavy on basic technique,” added Sand. “We’ll always work hard.

You can be never satisfied in this sport.”

Sand graduated Jamestown with a degree in elementary and physical education with an emphasis on coaching. He’s

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still looking for a teaching job in the area and is currently a substitute.

In high school, Sand was a Greco state champion in 2001.

At Jamestown, he was fourtime NAIA national qualifier (2004-2007) and was NAIA AllAmerican in 2006.

Sand began coaching in 2007 as the head coach at EllendaleEdgley-Kulm High School in Nor t h Dakota. He was t he Jamestown Middle School head coach in 2009-2010, as well as the head coach of the Jamestown Taz Wrestling Club.

Last year, Sand was an assistant coach Aberdeen Central High School in South Dakota.

VOLLEYBALL

Easing into the playoffs Lakers win by sweep in first section match

No problems for Blaze in first round

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake volleyball team easily won its playoff opener Oct. 26.

Senior Jay me Lubansky had 10 kills, three blocks and two service aces in leading the sixth-seeded Lakers to home sweep (25-10, 25-11, 25-17) of 11th-seeded Mankato West in the first round of Section 2AAA play.

Prior Lake (11-16) had a much stiffer test in the quarterfi nals Friday (results not available at press time), playing at thirdseeded Chanhassen (20-4).

The Storm beat the Lakers in three of four games back on Sept. 1. Both teams have obviously grown since that match. Prior Lake had won four of its last five matches going into the quarterfi nals, while Chanhassen was 2-2 in its last four.

Prior Lake has not done well against ranked or previously ranked Class 3A teams this season, going 0-5. Chanhassen has been ranked as high as No. 8.

If the Lakers were able to pull off the quarterfi nal upset, the semifinals will are set Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The Lakers would play at either secondseeded Hutchinson (22-3) or play at home versus seventhseeded Buffalo (19-7).

The title match is Friday, Nov. 5 at site to be determined at 6 p.m.

Other quarterfinal games included top-seeded Shakopee (23-3) versus eighth-seeded Chaska (13 -10 ) and fou r thseeded Waconia (20-9) versus fi fth-seeded Delano (21-6).

I n t he wi n over Mankato West, sophomore Jacque Luth and senior Melissa VanBenthuysen each had nine kills. Senior A lex McGraw fi nished with 24 set assists and two ace serves.

Ninth-grader Brittany Luethmers led in digs with 10, whi le Va n Bent huysen had six. Junior Emily Veldman had three ace serves and two blocks, while sophomore Lexy Williams had three blocks.

Going into the quarterfinals, Lubansky led the Lakers in kills (212) and blocks (72).

VanBenthuysen had 219 kills, along with 152 digs.

McGraw led in set assists (484) and ace serves (27). Leuthmers led in digs (424), while Veldman had 25 ace serves and Luth had 124 kills.

This year’s Class AAA state tournament is set for Nov. 10-12 at the Xcel Energy in St. Paul.

Lakeville North is the defending champion.

The Burnsville volleyball team easily cleared the first playoff hurdle.

The next one – that was to be much tougher.

The eighth-seeded Blaze got 11 kills and three service aces from sophomore Alyssa Muelken and a splendid alla rou nd ef for t f rom senior Alli Butler in an easy home sweep (25-20, 25-15, 25-14) of ninth-seeded Rosemount Oct. 26 in the fi rst round of Section 3AAA play.

Burnsville (11-13) played at top-seeded and No. 1-ranked Lakeville South in the quarterfinals Friday (results not available at press time). The Cougars (24-1) swept the Blaze during the South Suburban Conference season.

If the Blaze was able to pull off the huge upset, it would adva nce to t he semi f i na ls Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., playing at the winner of fourthseeded Bloomington Jefferson (20-7) or fi fth-seeded Eastview (14-12).

Other quarterfi nal games F r id ay i nclude d se c ondseeded Eagan (18 - 4) versus seventh-seeded Bloomington Kennedy (13 -14) and thirdseeded Lakeville North (22-5) versus si xt h- seeded Apple Valley (16-11).

The title match is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 at Simley High School at 7 p.m.

The Blaze has not fared well against ranked or previously ranked Class 3A teams this fall, also getting swept by No. 3 Eagan, No. 5 Lakeville North and No. 7 Bloomington Jefferson and falling in two of three games to Chanhassen, ranked as high as No. 8.

Meanwhile, in beating Rosemount, Butler fi nished with 10 kills, adding four ace serves and four blocks, 12 set assists and six digs.

Sophomore Lauren Randall chipped in seven kills, while junior Nikki Brolin had six to go along with her four blocks.

Sophomore Kaycie Hagen fi nished with 20 setting assists and 11 digs, while sophomore Greta Geist had two ace serves and five digs.

Senior Camille Benson fi nished with eight digs, while sophomore Pay ton Schu ltz had five.

Heading into the section quarterfinals, Butler led the Blaze in kills (233), and was second in set assists (303) and ace serves (35).

Muelken led in ace serves with 52, adding 140 kills. Brolin led in blocks (54), while Benson is tops in digs (300) and Hagen led in set assists (330).

Randall had chipped in 149 kills, while Brolin had 106.

Muelken was second in blocks with 37, while Geist was second in digs (168).

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Prior Lake senior Alex McGraw had 24 set assists in the Lakers’ playoff sweep of Mankato West Oct. 26.

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Burnsville was all smiles after its easy win to open the Section 3AAA tournament Oct. 26, sweeping Rosemount at home.

Former Blaze shine on Division I links Gretchen Huhnerkoch and Natalie Samb have started their junior seasons pretty strong on the Division I links.

Huhnerkoch has led Wichita State University in all four of its invites this fall, while Samb has been in the No. 2 spot for the Shockers twice.

The former Burnsville Gretchen Natalie High School standouts led Huhnerkoch Samb the Shockers at the Fall Hoosier Invitational Oct. 17-18 played at the Crooked Stick Golf Course in Carmel Ind. Huhnerkoch took second overall with a 54-hole total of 229.

That was a career-low total for her for 54 holes. She carded a 2-over-par 74 in the fi nal and shooting 72 to open the invite and 77 in the second round. Samb ended up 23rd overall with a 54-hole total of 233 (78, 77 and 78).

In Missouri, At the Johnnie Imes Invitational at The Club at Old Hawthorne Course Oct 3-4, Huhnerkoch tied for 27th. She opened with rounds of 72 and 75, before carding an 80 in the final round. Samb had rounds of 77, 76 and 81 to finish tied for 53rd.

The Shockers’ fi nal fall tournament is at Kent Hills Golf Course, Monday Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in the Fighting Camel Classic at Campbell University. The spring season starts in March.

Last year as sophomores, Huhnerkoch and Samb fi nished third and fourth, respectively on the team in stroke average.

Huhnerkoch’s was 77.84 with 18 rounds in the 70s. Samb’s was 78.96 with 15 sub-80 rounds.

At Burnsville, Samb and Huhnerkoch were six-time letterwinners for the Blaze graduating in 2009. They led the Blaze to the Class AA state title their sophomore year.

Samb played in five state tournaments in her Blaze career with her best fi nish coming her junior year when she tied for fourth. She was also tied for sixth as a sophomore and tied for eighth as a senior.

Huhnerkoch played in four state tournaments, tying for third her senior year, while fi nishing tied for sixth as a junior and tying for 12th as a sophomore.

Lakers’ defender named to all-state team Kevin Krueger quietly went about his business this past fall defending the goal of the Prior Lake boys soccer team. But his talents didn’t go completely unnoticed.

The senior defender was named fi rst-team all-state by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association (MSHSSCA). He was one of six defenders named to the team and one of two from the South Suburban Conference. The other was Eastview junior Mike Bonderud.

Krueger helped lead the Lakers to an 11-7 record this season (5-4 in the conference). Prior Lake was the No. 4 seed in the Section 2AA tournament, losing to top-seeded Bloomington Jefferson 3-0 in the semifi nals.

Krueger was a three-year letterwinner on the Lakers’ defense and a team captain this past season. Krueger is the Lakers’ fi rst all-state selection since 2008 when then-senior Jeff Butler earned the honor. Chad Dorian was also all-state for Prior Lake in 2007, while Aaron Johnson was all-state honorable mention in 2009.

This past season, Krueger helped the Lakers earn five shutouts.

Prior Lake only allowed one of fewer goals in 13 of 18 games.

Laker Pride Navy and Gold Scrimmage The Prior Lake boys hockey team will kickoff its 2011-2012 season Nov. 23 in the Laker Pride Navy and Gold Scrimmage at Dakotah Ice Rink at 7 p.m.

The public can also meet the coaches, captains and rest of the Lakers, along with registering to win an IPOD as well as Laker Nation hockey t-shirts.

Food donations will be accepted at the front door, which will be distributed to local food shelves in the area.

PL sets wrestling camp, youth signup The eighth annual Prior Lake High School Wrestling Camp will be held Nov. 8-10 in the high school wrestling room. There are three sessions: pre-kindergarten from 5:30-6 p.m., grades 1-5 in Wrestling 101 from 6-7 p.m. and grades 1-5 in Training Camp from 7-8:30 p.m.

Wrestling 101 is for campers with no experience with Training Camp covers basic philosophy, rules, scoring and techniques. The cost is $45 ($30 for the pre-kindergartners) for all three sessions or $15 per session ($10 for pre-k).

The deadline to register is Oct. 31 and registration is limited to the first 40 wrestlers for each camp. For more information contact Joe Block at www.jblock@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us.

Meanwhile, registration for Prior Lake Youth Wrestling will be held in the lobby of the high school Nov. 8-10 from 6-7 p.m. and Nov. 15-17 from 6-7 p.m.

Youth wrestling is for pre-kindergarten through sixthgrade. The fee is $80 per child ($50 for the Monday program).

The parent orientation and first practice for the Monday program will be Nov. 28 at 6 p.m., while orientation and fi rst practice for the Tuesday and Thursday practices will be Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.

For more info call Selina Kolsrud at (612) 232-5430 or email skolsrud@integra.net.

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The Burnsville-Woodbury winner meets either No. 3-seeded Eastview (13-2-4) or Centennial (16-1-2) at 4 p.m., followed by the second semifinal game at 6 p.m.

The other semifinal game features top-seeded Lakeville North (18-0-1) versus fourthseeded Wayzata (16-2-2). They played their quarterfinal games Oct. 26 with Lakeville North knocking off Anoka and Wayzata beating Blaine.

The title game is Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., while the thirdplace game is Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.

The venue for both is the Metrodome.

Soderholm said if his team was going to make a run at a state title, Drayton’s leadership would be key as it has been all season long.

Sophomore Alyssa Blahnik has led the Blaze offensively all year. She scored the game-winning goal in the second overtime in the Section 2AA title game Oct. 18, a 2-1 win over Edina.

It was Blahnik’s 30th goal of the season and 46th in

her two-year career. She was recently named first-team allstate by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association.

Blanhik certainly deserves all the attention she gets, but guess what player assisted her on the game-winning goal?

It was Drayton, who entered state with seven goals and nine assists.

Drayton also scored nine goals for the Blaze last year in a 12-win season.

“In the section championship game, Bailly raised her level of play in the second half and in the overtime,” said Soderholm.

“She really helped keep the team from panicking when we were down by a goal deep into the second half. Bailly had a beautiful cross from the right side that Alyssa buried (for the game-winning goal).”

Meanwhile, in Drayton’s sophomore and ninth-grade seasons, she followed the lead of another Blaze standout, Lauren DiGregorio, who had 28 goals her senior year in 2009 and is now playing Division I at Colorado College.

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NARCOTICS victim reportedly jumped onto the hood of the moving veOct. 22: At 7:32 p.m., officers were called to the 15400 hicle and subsequently fell off, at which time he was partially run over. He was alert and conscious and walking block of Dakota Avenue to a verbal domestic. On scene they around when police arrived on the scene, according to the located a small amount of marijuana.

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Oct. 20: At 11:48 a.m., a woman from Savage reported belonged to his estranged wife, who has an order for protection against him. Officers contacted the woman via telephone, that her home in the 4800 block of Spruce Lane had been and she told them it was OK for her husband to use the egged.

Oct. 20: At 12:27 p.m., a woman in the 13000 block of vehicle. The man told officers the night before he had been looking for a place to park and sleep when the vehicle had South Glenhurst Avenue reported her house had been gotten stuck. Police arranged for the stuck car, which had egged.

Oct. 20: At 1:33 p.m., a business in the 5600 block of run over a large rock, to be towed. The man reportedly walked West 125th Street reported someone had slashed tires at to “find a cheap hotel.”

Oct. 23: A car versus deer accident on left a woman’s their location, resulting in an estimated loss of $300.

Oct. 21: At 9:12 a.m., police were notified of vandalism driver-side mirror damaged. She was driving on South Dakota Avenue near West 150th Street at 9 p.m. when a deer at a city park in the 13000 block of South Inglewood Avenue. ran into the driver’s side of her 2011 Infinity. She told police Unknown suspects spray painted the park’s warming about the incident after leaving town and reported that she house.

Oct. 21: At 10:01 a.m., a man from the 13000 block of suffered no injuries. The deer reportedly ran away after hitting South Huntington Avenue reported that someone had damher vehicle. aged his vehicle with paint overnight.

BURGLARY Oct. 21: At 3:55 p.m., a resident from the 4300 block of Oct. 17: At 9:09 a.m., a resident in the 12000 block of South Boone Avenue reported that sometime between March West 125th Street reported that someone had damaged his and June of this year someone had entered his garage and garage overnight.

Oct. 23: At 2:47 a.m., a resident in the 4200 block of West took his bow.

Oct. 20: At 10:10 a.m., police responded to an audible 133rd Street reported that someone had recently damaged burglary alarm at a model home in the 7700 block of Stafford two mailboxes, a yard and a light post. At 3:25 a.m., police Trail. Officers saw evidence of forced entry into the home and arrested a 23-year-old man from Savage in connection to the recorded the theft of a laptop computer worth approxi- incident and for third-degree DWI and fourth-degree damage to property. The man’s blood alcohol concentration was .18. mately $1,000.

TERRORISTIC THREATS CURFEW VIOLATION Oct. 22: At 8:27 p.m., police arrested a 16-year-old boy Oct. 18: At 11:32 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the 4000 block of Egan Drive and cited two juveniles for from Savage for making terroristic threats to induce physical curfew violation and possession of drug paraphernalia. One harm on an individual after the subject of the threats reported of the juveniles was also cited for possession of a small the incident to the police.

THEFTS amount of marijuana.

Oct. 17: At 8:15 a.m., a juvenile male at Prior Lake High Oct. 23: At 10:46 p.m., two 18-year-old Prior Lake males at Egan Drive near South Huntington Avenue were cited for School reported that someone had stolen property from his impersonating a police officer after they used a siren to make locker. The school’s liaison officer located the person suspected of the theft, and that person agreed to return the a vehicle pull over and stop. property.

DWI Oct. 20: At 7:59 a.m., a man in the 4000 block of West Oct. 21: At 12:36 a.m., a 23-year-old male from Savage was pulled over on Egan Drive near South Quentin Avenue 131st Street reported someone had entered his unlocked for driving 62 mph in a 50 mph zone. He was subsequently vehicle overnight and stolen items valued at $550.

Oct. 20: At 9:19 a.m., a woman in the 4300 block of West arrested for speeding and fourth-degree DWI. His blood al131st Street reported someone had entered her unlocked cohol content was .08.

Oct. 22: At 8:35 p.m., police arrested a 28-year-old man vehicle overnight and stolen keys valued at $100.

Oct. 20: At 3:59 p.m., a woman in the 13000 block of from St. Paul in the 4100 block of West 126th Street for third-degree DWI after officers came in contact with the man Glendale Trail reported someone had entered her unlocked while responding to another incident. The man’s blood alco- vehicle overnight and stolen items valued at $200.

Oct. 21: At 5:01 p.m., a woman in the 14000 block of hol concentration was .22.

Oct. 23: Officers arrested a 23-year-old man from Savage South Kipling Avenue reported a man she had just met had when they responded to a report of property damage in the stolen prescription medication from her bathroom.

4200 block of West 133rd Street. He was arrested for thirdOct. 22: At 7:32 p.m., police responded to a verbal dodegree DWI and fourth-degree damage to property. The man’s mestic and while on scene located suspected narcotics. blood alcohol concentration was .18.

Oct. 23: At 9:47 p.m., police took a complaint from an Oct. 23: At 11:48 p.m., police arrested a 37-year-old Inver Grove Heights man that the window on his vehicle had man from Shakopee after pulling him over on West Highway been smashed and items were taken while it was parked at a 13 near South Lynn Avenue for displaying revoked license business in Savage. plates. He was arrested for fourth-degree DWI, displaying WARRANTS revoked license plates and driving after revocation. His blood Oct. 19: At 12:02 a.m., police pulled over a 28-year-old alcohol level tested at .10.

Minneapolis man for driving without lights at West 141st DRIVING VIOLATION Street near South Huntington Avenue. The man had outstandOct. 19: At 2 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop at ing Hennepin County warrants for no proof of insurance and Highway 13 and Quentin Avenue and saw that incorrect li- driving after suspension. cense plate tabs were on the vehicle. The case is under inOct. 19: At 9:36 p.m., a police officer on Egan Drive and vestigation.

South Quentin Avenue ran a random license plate check and Oct. 21: At 10:01 a.m., police cited a 47-year-old man found the plate matched a registered owner who was from Savage for driving after cancellation-inimical to public wanted for a Hennepin County misdemeanor civil default safety after an officer conducted a random registration check warrant. The 39-year-old Eagan man who owned the vehicle on the man’s vehicle as he was driving on Ottawa Avenue was arrested and transported to Scott County Jail. near McColl Drive.

Oct. 22: At 1:53 p.m., police stopped a 53-year-old man FRAUD on South Lynn Avenue near West 124th Street for driving Oct. 19: At 12:17 p.m., a man from Savage reported he after suspension. The man was arrested on a misdemeanor lost his credit card at a business in Savage in mid-October Hennepin County warrant for failure to appear DWI.

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

Richard Dale Hallgren, 78, Belle Plaine, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 10 days under electronic home-monitoring, $285 in fines.

Andrea Marina Matthews, 29, Minneapolis, driving while intoxicated (DWI), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $710 in fines.

Shayne Andrew Bily, 24, Burnsville, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $625 in fines.

Calvin Nigel Howard Jr., 20, Savage, domestic assault, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 45 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, no contact with victim(s), $310 in fines.

Charles David Ecklund, 46, New Prague, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, 16 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines.

Richard Ward Lytton, 46, Bloomington, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross-misdemeanor.

Two years’ probation, 45 days in jail, $160 in fines. Issuance of dishonored check, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’

probation, 45 days in jail (concurrent), restitution, $85 in fines.

Trinidad Jesus Garcia, 39, Newton, Iowa, receiving stolen property, a felony.

Serve 24 months in prison, provide DNA sample, restitution, $155 in fines.

Stacy Lynn Lenard, 20, St. Paul, child endangerment, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 80 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, complete parenting program, $135 in fines.

Cassandra Marie Leser, 24, Shakopee, furnishing alcohol to minor, a gross-misdemeanor. One year probation, two days in jail, $385 in fines.

Jason Lynn Cole, 35, Winnebago, Minn., DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Three years’ probation, two days in jail, 45 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $860 in fines.

KC Jean Bathel, 20, Prior Lake, fifthdegree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years’ probation, 90 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $85 in fines.

Robyn Lynn Pelovski, 26, Eagan, false name to police officer, a grossmisdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: One year probation, $375 in fines.

Dejuanna Lucille Mitchell-Tanney, 46, Lakeville, escape from custody, a felony. Five years’ probation, 45 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, $185 in fines.

Kyle Steven Andros, 25, Eden Prairie, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Three years’ probation, 10 days in jail, 20 days

under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $685 in fines.

Eugene Harold Young, 78, Shakopee, fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony. Ten years’ probation, 30 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, no contact with victim(s) or males under age 18, complete treatment program, register as sex offender, do not possess pornography, $385 in fines.

Marcos Kenneth Kroupa, 34, Shakopee, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $525 in fines.

Maureen Louise Okeefe, 34, Bloomington, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines.

Tena Marie Fowler, 28, Robbinsdale, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines.

Sheldon Dennis Hofschult, 30, Victoria, predatory offender violates registration requirements, a felony. Five years’ probation, one year in jail, provide DNA sample, $85 in fines. Violation of restraining order, a gross-misdemeanor.

One year in jail (concurrent).

Rodney Alan Roth, 34, Shakopee, DWI, a felony. Serve three years in prison.

Jesse Joe Vogel, 27, Denver, predatory offender violation of registration requirements, a felony. Five years’ probation, 120 days in jail, provide DNA sample, $385 in fines.

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publicnotices City of Savage Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Street Improvement Project City Project No. 12-01

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CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION BALLOT CITY OF SAVAGE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

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SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION RENEWAL OF EXPIRING PORTION OF REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) has proposed to renew the $845.68 per pupil portion of the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2012.

The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2013, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage) be approved?

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(Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22 and 29, 2011; No. 2929)

(Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22 and 29, 2011; No. 2931) 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 20, 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 : $156,078.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kathy Phillips, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTERING: Registered: January 14, 2005 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T 164021 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: August 31, 2011 Registered: September 06, 2011 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T210869 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: 100131020408802203 Lender or Broker: American Mortgage Network, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A.

Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 41456.0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1593 Liberty Cir, Shakopee, MN 55379-4592 Tax Parcel ID Number: 273370730 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 44, Block 2, Providence Pointe 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $150,617.64 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: November 08, 2011 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 May 08, 2012, or the next business day if May 08, 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: September 24, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Bank Of America, N.A., Successor

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Savage, Scott County, Minnesota, will hold 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 Monday, November 7, 2011, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.011 to 429.111, to consider the making of a public improvement, which is to reconstruct the following streets within the City of Savage: Street

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132nd Street

Vernon Avenue

132nd Lane

132nd Lane

Vernon Avenue

132nd Street

132nd Court

132nd Lane

South end

134th Street

Yosemite Avenue

Vernon Avenue

135th Street

County Road 27

Vernon Avenue

The total estimated cost of the improvement is $1,471,370. It is proposed that the cost shall be assessed against all benefited properties. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing.

Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting.

(Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22 and 29, 2011; No. 2942)

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: 022253F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 2901) 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 20, 2003 MORTGAGOR(S): Edie R. Gunderson, a single person MORTGAGEE: First Residential Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record August 29, 2003, as Document No. A 621885 in the office of the County Recorder in Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated June 20, 2003 to Inter Savings Bank, filed for record August 29, 2003, as Document No. A 621886 in the office of the County Recorder in Scott County, Minnesota, and Assignment dated July 15, 2003 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record December 10, 2003, as Document No. A 637875, 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: First Residential Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 304 2nd Street W Jordan, MN 55352 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 220030270 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 5, Holmes Addition to Jordan, 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 : $138,225.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $123,648.16 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: November 17, 2011 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 May 17, 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: September 24, 2011.

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, September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 2902) 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 26, 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 : $279,750.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Anne M. Bersinger and James A. Bersinger, wife and husband 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: April 06, 2009 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 822056 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: GMAC Mortgage, LLC Dated: September 13, 2011 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10002690030114306-0 Lender or Broker: Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage Residential Mortgage Servicer: GMAC Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1376 Primrose Ln, Shakopee, MN 55379-3457 Tax Parcel ID Number: 27173034-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 20, Block 3, Meadows 8th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $278,541.41 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: November 08, 2011 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 May 08, 2012, or the next business day if May 08, 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: September 24, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: GMAC 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: 021894F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, September 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 2903) 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 10, 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 : $174,705.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Genevieve E. Hasselstrom, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Lakeland Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: March 20, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 732912 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-15CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-15CB Dated: August 31, 2011 Recorded: September 06, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A886738 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: 100137510000240871 Lender or Broker: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1012 W State St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-1004 Tax Parcel ID Number: 20001009-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 5, Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $189,384.69 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: November 15, 2011 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 May 15, 2012, or the next business day if May 15, 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: October 01, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-15CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200615CB 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: 022298F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2011; No. 2907) 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 05, 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 : $215,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Emily R. Wall, married to Eduardo Wall MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: October 16, 2007 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 785556 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Dated: December 06, 2010 Recorded: January 04, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 871835 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: 100010402068296403

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publicnotices Lender or Broker: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1720 Philipp Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379-3166 Tax Parcel ID Number: 273700500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 39, Block 2, Southern Meadows, CIC No. 1145, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $227,041.60 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: November 15, 2011 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 May 15, 2012, or the next business day if May 15, 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: October 01, 2011 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: 021423F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2011; No. 2909) 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 30, 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 : $176,408.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Ann Canchari and Luis Canchari, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Summit Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTERING: Registered: December 03, 2007 Scott County Registrar of Titles Document Number: T 187704 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Dated: September 01, 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: 100061907000028092 Lender or Broker: Summit Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 45231 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 813 7th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379-2512 Tax Parcel ID Number: 270080580 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Two (2), Block Three Hundred Fourteen (314), WERMERSKIRCHEN’S 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: $181,542.52 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: November 22, 2011 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 May 22, 2012, or the next business day if May 22, 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: October 08, 2011 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: 022042F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 2011; No. 2921) 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: September 28, 2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Tito E. Cortez and Angela Cortez, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Homestead Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record October 22, 2007, as Document No. A785898 in the office of the County Recorder in Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated September 28, 2007 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record October, 22, 2007, as Document No. A785899 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: Homestead Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2082 W. 12th Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 271040073 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 42.31 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, Minnesota Valley 5th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, 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 : $127,840.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $127,722.08 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: November 29, 2011, 2011 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 May 29, 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: October 8, 2011.

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, October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 2011; No. 2923) 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 28, 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 : $405,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Dao Duong and Ha Nguyen, husband and wife and Tanya Nguyen, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: January 17, 2008 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 791893 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Dated: August 24, 2011 Recorded: August 30, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A886499 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100010402076839210 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: 1818 Switchgrass Ln, Shakopee, MN 55379-4596 Tax Parcel ID Number: 27378005-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, of Riverside Fields 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $469,261.50 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: November 29, 2011 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 May 29, 2012, or the next business day if May 29, 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: October 15, 2011 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: 020686F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 2011; No. 2924) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 13, 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 : $246,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kris J. Hunt and Julie M. Hunt, husband and

continued from previous page wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: July 25, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 746134 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2006RZ4 Dated: September 23, 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: 100077910006465294 Lender or Broker: Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC. Residential Mortgage Servicer: GMAC Mortgage, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 600 Lady Slipper Ave NE, New Prague, MN 56071-2188 Tax Parcel ID Number: 24055022-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 4, Highview Sixth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $261,655.56 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: November 29, 2011 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 May 29, 2012, or the next business day if May 29, 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: October 15, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee for RAMP 2006RZ4 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: 021993F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 2011; No. 2926) 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 06, 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 : $286,700.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kapou Souphaphan and Linda Souphaphan, 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: March 19, 2007 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 767693 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 22, 2011 Recorded: September 29, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A888348 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: 100133700020221902 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: 2911 18th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379-4599

Tax Parcel ID Number: 273690530 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 4, Thomas A. Phillip Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $307,655.98 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: December 06, 2011 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 June 06, 2012, or the next business day if June 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: October 22, 2011 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: 022561F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011; No. 2933) 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 31, 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 : $106,550.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Randall P. Jacobson, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: August 09, 2006 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A747914 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: August 31, 2011 Recorded: September 06, 2011 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A886743 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: 100013800902412663 Lender or Broker: GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 1740 Crestview St Unit 11, Shakopee, MN 55379-4320 Tax Parcel ID Number: 272580110 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 11, Weston Ponds Courthomes, CIC Number 1056, Scott County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $104,723.50 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: December 06, 2011 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 June 06, 2012, or the next business day if June 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: October 22, 2011 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: 022595F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011; No. 2934) 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 19, 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 : $187,837.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Ryan D. Manzke and Anugrah P. Surachmat, both single persons MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: October 16, 2008 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A 810463 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB Dated: October 04, 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: 100052550226408408 Lender or Broker: American Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Flagstar Bank, FSB Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 7513 Devin Ln, Shakopee, MN 55379-7028 Tax Parcel ID Number: 27271211-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 34, Southbridge 3rd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $193,155.47 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: December 06, 2011 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 June 06, 2012, or the next business day if June 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

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Delores Lindahl, the owner of Hunters Ridge Apartments i n Sh a kop e e, h a s h ad her landlord license suspended in Burnsville due to massive violations.

C ou nt r y Vi l l a ge Apa r tments, which is close to the Savage border, was the subject of a seven-month investigation by the city of Burnsville, uncovering hundreds of violations, including massive mold problems, bedbugs, cockroaches and ceilings sagging from water damage. A toad was found living in one vacant unit.

City workers took more than 900 photos of the complex and logged 550 hours of investigation, according to the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune.

Similar problems have been reported at Hunters Ridge, including leaking ceilings, mold and inoperable appliances.

Hallway lights in one unit had electrical shorting, as noted by police.

Lindah l was cited three times last year by the city of Shakopee for conditions, including bedbug and cockroach

Prior Lake Police and the FBI are looking for the person who walked into Prior Lake State Bank last Saturday morning, Oct. 22, with a fi rearm and demanded money.

Bank employees described the individual to police as a male with a medium build and about 5-feet 8-inches tall. He was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a garment covering his face.

Prior Lake Police responded to the robbery at 10 a.m.

The bank is located on the border of Savage at the intersection of county roads 13 and 42.

The FBI did not comment, as the Prior Lake robbery is currently an open investigation.

Individuals with information about this crime are asked to contact the Prior Lake Police Department at (952) 445-1411 or the Minneapolis FBI office at (612) 376-3200.

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the fire by a passerby. According to the report, the fire appeared to have started on the building’s exterior and then spread into the attic.

Oct. 16 At 5:26 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Hidden Valley Elementary School in the 13800 block of Glendale Road. They reset the alarm system and advised the school to fix it as soon as possible.

Oct. 17 At 12:01 p.m., firefighters responded to a Dumpster fire at Buffalo Wild Wings in the 7500 block of County Road 42. Upon arrival they noticed business employees had pulled the Dumpster away from the building and knocked the fire down using a fire extinguisher. Firefighters put out the remainder of the blaze.

At 6:50 p.m., firefighters responded to the 5900 block of 135th Street on the report of a fire in Glendale Park.

Upon arrival they did not find a perpetrator but saw a small area where it appeared somebody had been starting leaves on fire.

Oct. 21 At 6:54 p.m., firefighters responded to a car versus pedestrian accident in the 8100 block of 139th Street. The

call was canceled by police.

Oct. 24 At 5:48 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm at Hidden Valley Elementary in the 13800 block of Glendale Road. They determined there was a problem with a detector in the school’s alarm system.

At 7:11 a.m., firefighters responded to a car versus semi crash on Highway 13 where they assisted with patient care.

Allina provided medical care. The Minnesota State Patrol wrote the accident report. Minor injuries were reported.

At 9:01 a.m., firefighters responded to the 7100 block of 154th Street on a call of forced entry and to assist in a medical situation. They were canceled prior to arriving.

At 5:55 p.m., firefighters were called to a report of smoke in the area of Lynn Avenue and 129th Street. Upon arrival they were unable to locate any smoke.

At 6:59 p.m., firefighters responded to the 7400 block of 144th Street on a report of the smell of natural gas.

Upon arrival, they determined the gas meter on the outside of a townhome complex was leaking. They notified the energy company and remained on the scene until the energy company arrived and fixed the problem.

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infestations, not plowing the parking lot and significant mold in an occupied unit. The citations were all dismissed— one on the condition, Lindhahl complete the bug treatment plan for the complex.

A judge ruled against one renter, who attempted to put money into escrow until her apartment was fi xed.

Neighbors are also upset with Hunters Ridge.

The complex has been the site of gang violence, with a fatal stabbing and drive-by shooting in recent years. Many families moved out of the complex following the stabbing.

Unlike Burnsville, the city of Shakopee does not license landlords. The idea has been proposed by the Police Department to combat problematic apartment complexes and was discussed by the City Council as far back as 2008, but never adopted.

Lindahl is forbidden from renting out any vacant units in Burnsville.

If the violations are not fi xed

by December, her license will be revoked, resulting in the eviction of more than 100 tenants, according to the Pioneer Press.

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FIRE CALLS Oct. 11 At 2:18 p.m., firefighters responded to the 14000 block of Ottawa Avenue on the report of a garage fire. Arriving on the scene they realized an evergreen tree next to a garage had caught fire.

Fire Chief Joel McColl said the fire was determined to have been started when embers from illegal firecrackers blew into and ignited the tree. There was an estimated $1,000 worth of damage to the garage exterior.

At 10:46 p.m., firefighters responded to an accident with injuries at McColl Drive and Lynn Avenue, but they were canceled en route by the police department.

Oct. 15 At 3:22 p.m., firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 13800 block of Ottawa Avenue. They encountered what was referred to as “a working garage fire.” Immediately they requested mutual aid from the Prior Lake and Burnsville fire departments. The fire was deemed accidental and unintentional, but firefighters suspect it was started by the illegal burning of leaves. The garage suffered an estimated $50,000 in damage. The attached house incurred smoke damage. The homeowners were home at the time and were alerted to

publicnotices PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. DATED: October 22, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Flagstar 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: 022337F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011; No. 2941) 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 24, 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 : $134,400.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Shannon Long, an unmarried woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for MILA, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: August 29, 2005 Scott County Recorder Document Number: A710873 LOAN MODIFICATION: Dated: November 20, 2009 Recorded: December 08, 2009 Document Number: A842193 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006, GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1 Dated: October 11, 2011 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 10017520000267632-1 Lender or Broker: MILA, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott Property Address: 212 Lincoln Ave N, New Prague, MN 56071-2262 Tax Parcel ID Number: 240060960 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 11, EX-

CEPTING the West 50 feet thereof, Park Addition to New Prague, Scott County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $135,959.43 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: December 06, 2011 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 June 06, 2012, or the next business day if June 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: October 22, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of January 1, 2006, GSAMP Trust 2006-HE1 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: 021936F01 (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011; No. 2944) 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: DAT E O F M O R T G AG E : 03/28/2007 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 : $196,800.00 MORTGAGORS: Rober t W. Henry and Janet M. Henry MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/16/2007, as Document Number A770151, in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 10/06/2011 as Document Number A 888861, in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Three (3), Block Two (2), Brett Farms First Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Scott County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5425 132nd Street West, Savage, MN 55378 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott TA X PA R C E L I . D. N O. : 260710110 LENDER/RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

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continued from previous page SERVICER: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. T R A N S AC T I O N AG E N T : None MIN: 1000179-3517030091-3 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $194,933.37 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; 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: 12/06/2011 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Scott County Law Enforcement Lobby, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursement allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

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 06/06/2012.

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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 10/18/2011 Provident Funding Associates, L.P, Assignee of Mortgagee

Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian Sayer Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee, 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011; No. 2945) CITY OF SAVAGE NOTICE OF CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held in and for the City of Savage, Independent School District No. 191(Burnsville, Eagan, Savage), and Independent School District 720 (Shakopee), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., during which time votes will be cast for the following: 1.

Mayor (four year term) 2.

City Council (four year term) – two seats 3.

School District 720 Board Members – three seats 4.

School District 191 Ballot Question: Renewal of Expiring Portion of Referendum Revenue Authorization.

Polling places for said election shall be as follows: Precinct 1: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 4625 West 125th Street Precinct 2: Glendale United Methodist Church 13550 Glendale Road Precinct 3: S av a g e C i t y Hall 6000 McColl Drive Precinct 4: St. Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church 14225 Quentin Avenue South Precinct 5: McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Avenue South Precinct 6: Bethesda Church 15033 Highway 13 Precinct 7: Bridgewood Church 6201 W 135th Street Precinct 8: S av a g e F i r e Station 14321 O’Connell Road All duly qualified voters appearing between those hours at the polling place are entitled to cast their ballot. Such qualifications are: persons must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the State of Minnesota

for 20 days prior to the election.

Application forms and ballots for absentee voting are available at Scott County Government Center, 200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota. In addition to normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday) Scott County will be open extended hours for the casting of absentee ballots. Those hours are: Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Monday, November 7 until 5 p.m. /s/ Ellen Classen Ellen Classen, City Clerk (Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 22 and 29, 2011; No. 2930) PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST The public is invited to view the optical precinct counter and observe a PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST to be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. in the lobby across from Customer Service at the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West.

A Media Center for the November 8, 2011, City/School Elections will be located in the Scott County Board Room at the Scott County Government Center. The public is welcome on election evening to view the results.

Results will be available on the Scott County web www.co.scott. mn.us. To receive recorded results, please call (952) 496-8172.

(Published in the Savage Pacer on Saturday, October 29, 2011; No. 2946)

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Starting at $805 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103

Call 952-345-3003

Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111

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Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100

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BUILDING

BUILDING

CONCRETE/MASONRY

CONCRETE/MASONRY

Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design www.highlandhomeservices.com

30 years experience

Steve Jenness

cell 612-418-2277

fax 952-447-1211

sjenness@integraonline.com

lic#20628802

• Block Foundations • New Additions, Repairs • Driveways • Patios • Steps • Garages • Pool Decks • Tear-out, Remove, Replace/New • Decorative • Colored, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate Free Estimates

*Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors

NO JOB TOO SMALL *** Mention this ad for a 10% discount.

Call today for a free consultation (952) 607-6726 MN Lic. 20483289, Fully Insured

MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.

612-221-2181

Free estimates/Insured Decorative stamped concrete, Driveways, Concrete Firepits, Tear-out & replacement, Steps, Floating garage slabs, Swimming pool decks, Poured Wall Foundations & Flat work www.mnvalleyconcrete.com

Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured

Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches

Brick Work Stone Work

Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care

952-461-4540

www.magnumconstructioncomp.com

New Remodel Chimney Repairs

Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed.

952-492-3170 Decks, porches, additions, remodeling. Great ideas/ prices.

Fred Hartgerink, 952-4473733

CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops.

952-445-7790

CLEANING ! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured www.bumblebeeservices.com

CLEANING ! Country Touch Clean.

Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092

Above & Beyond Cleaning & Detailing If It Needs it...

We Clean It! 952-217-3619

Expert Cleaning: Hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. Use my own supplies & vacuum.

Very flexible scheduling. What works for you, works for me.

952-406-2478

Free Estimates Licensed Insured

Lowell Russell Concrete From the Unique to the Ordinary... Specializing in drives, patios and imprinted, colored and stained concrete.

Interior acid stained floors and counter tops. www.staincrete.com

Lebens Masonry

952-461-3710

952-233-1099

info@staincrete.com

Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads.

Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs.

952-447-4655.

Carpet & Vinyl

DRIVEWAYS

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

Free Estimates

Call Joe: 952-492-3671 MonConServ.com

LANDSCAPING

Caola

612-275-2574.

AJ's Tree & Lawn Service.

Trimming/ removal. Snow Removal.

Firewood. Insured.

Complete Landscaping Design, Build, Maintain

Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc. Driveways, Parking Lots ~Since 1971~ Free Estimates

952-447-5733

952-445-4056 www.fonderscarpet.com

ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service

ELECTRICAL

952-440-WOOD (9663)

#Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small.

952-403-9200

Duffy’s

A Licensed Master Electrician at your service Scheffler Electric, Inc. 952-758-3561

Monyok Masonry 16 years in business Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Floors, Steps, Block Foundations, Brick Repairs, Footings

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Services 952 445-0663 X

POWERTECH Electric.

Local. Owner operated.

Licensed, insured, clean.

Rich: 952-292-8683

952-448-7037

FLOORING

952-758-7742

www.chconcretemn.com

~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring

DRAPERIES

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

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

Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted

R.D. & Associates Specialized Services Inc. • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone

952-445-7302

Cla s 952 sified s -34 5-3 003

HEATING/AIR COND Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440

Core Aeration

Fall Cleanup Snow Removal Residential/Commercial

952-440-1131 Turfboys.com Hunter Lawn Service.

Fall clean-ups, Aeration Tree, Shrub trimming, 952-451-9275 Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal and yard services, including fall clean up. Serving the Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee area. Call today for a free estimate. 612-3859010 Dependable, on time. Flexible & efficient!

www.rdandassociates.com

952-469-5713 952-426-2790 www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com

952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com

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

952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes

More Landscape ads on the next page.....

Savage Pacer | www.savagepacer.com

October 29, 2011 | Page 21

Full-Time

Full-Time

Anchor Bank, N.A. Eden Prairie seeks a full-time Teller (35+hrs/wk). Requirements: At least 1 yr of previous teller or customer service & cash handling exp., exceptional customer service skills & good figure aptitude. Must be flexible & available MF 6:45am 6:15pm & rotating Sat 7:45 am to Noon. Apply on-line at: https://www.anchor link.com/go/careers/jobs EOE/AA CDL Driver needed to run west. 2 year min. exp. 507-380-6496

Busy automotive dealership in the South Metro is looking to add 2 FT Techs to our QuickLane. Qualified candidates must have their own tools & have a minimum of 3 yrs experience changing oil, tires, batteries, etc.

Full benefits, 401k & PTO. Interested candidates send resume to: automotive manmichael@aol.com

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time Allure Salon looking for motivated, enthusiastic hair designer and nail technician to join our talented staff. 952-4963331, Bonnie www.escapetoallure.com ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

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

DRIVER- OTR truck driver.

Home often.

Start ASAP. Call Mary: 612-247-6263

Finish carpenters wanted with 2-5 years of experience. Position is full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical.

Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

TOOLMAKER Experience required in building, repairing, & maintaining blank, progressive, and compound dies for METAL STAMPINGS. If you are interested in VARIETY & PERSONAL GROWTH, we offer: Excellent wages and benefits including Vacation, Insurance, 401(k), & a Profit Sharing Bonus Plan!

Please fax, mail or email your resume to: EDi, P.O. Box 85, Jordan 55352 F: 952-492-3790 vengelsteffan@engeldiversified.com

Storekeeper Position Shakopee Public Utilities is accepting applications for the position of Storekeeper. Duties include but are not limited to ensuring material availability, including coordinating receipt of materials, pulling materials from stock and checking out in a timely manner for crews; and maintaining inventory documentation on a realtime basis. Managing physical inventory including conducting physical counts, reconciling and notating restocks to inventory with inventory/purchasing specialist and notify inventory/purchasing specialist when reorder points are reached. Responsible for receiving inventory including unloading delivery and utility vehicles with fork lift and other material handling and utility vehicles, checking new materials for damages and comparing packing slips to materials received. Coordinates and maintains warehouse equipment including keeping records of tool usage and locations, cleaning, inspecting and performing minor repairs when returned. Responsible for coordination of snow removal and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications include ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all record keeping requirements, ability to become knowledgeable with regards to parts, part numbers and equipment relating to the electric water utility industry. Clerical aptitude, mechanical ability and necessary math background to perform inventory control. Must possess interpersonal skills to facilitate excellent internal and external customer services. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a written test and driving test for operating a forklift truck. Must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial license with air brake endorsement within six months of employment date. Physical requirements include heavy manual work in lifting and moving stock. High school graduate or equivalent education required.

For standard application form, call (952)233-1508 or visit our web site @ www.shakopeeutilities.com Send applications to: Shakopee Public Utilities Commission Atten: Human Resources P.O. Box 470 Shakopee, MN 55379

Drivers: $1500 Sign-On! Regional, OTR, O/O pkgs. 4-5 days out, Home Most Weekends, Great Pay, Benefits.

CDL-A. 800-973-9161 www.heyl.net Drivers: SW Metro Transportation. Taxi & Medical. All shifts. 612747-3022 buschy22@aol.com Job from Food Call more

Fair Wednesday 9am-12pm for Production Work.

952-924-9000 for information

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 clients on our products and services.

This is a fast pace and fun environment! Positions open in....

Savage 952-226-5310 PT/FT shifts available evenings 3pm to 10pm and Saturdays.

Retrieve our application online at colessalon.com or call a location of your preference.

Snow plow operator/ shoveler needed. Top pay. Kris 612-987-4868

Open Systems business software powers the companies that are bringing the economy back to life.

Seeking Client Support Advisors- Successful candidates will provide functional and technical support by communicating with clients and providing solutions for their business issues. We're looking for excellent communication and customer service skills, a degree or certificate in a computer-related field and\or accounting, or equivalent experience. An understanding of basic accounting principles is preferred, and experience with accounting software, SQL Server Tools, and software installations is a plus.

Seeking Receptionist- A critical customer service role in our company, responsibilities include answering a multi-line switchboard, greeting visitors, and providing admin and clerical support for team members throughout the company. The ideal candidate will have effective verbal skills, positive attitude, professional demeanor, the ability to work independently, and basic computer proficiency.

Open Systems offers a competitive wage & benefits package. Please send resume and salary requirements to Open Systems, Inc. Attn: HR, 4301 Dean Lakes Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379 or email to HR@OSAS.com. EOE.

DUECO, a final stage manufacturer of truckmounted aerial equipment is looking for a Service Mechanic and a Parts Clerk to join its Shakopee Service Staff. For more info, call 952-445-1555.

Applications are accepted Mon - Fri 12565 Hwy 41 Frontage Rd or email resume to: careers@dueco.com Equal opportunity employer

Flagship Franchises of MN, Inc. parent company of SarahCare Adult Day Services is looking for Drivers, Certified Nurse Assistants and a Business Office Coordinator. Please submit resumes to: ddelaney@sarahcaremn.com

Snowplowing, Bobcat operators, loader operators, truck drivers.

FT/PT. 612-749-6480 or 952-445-8996

New and used car and truck sales in our Jordan and LeSueur locations. We need self starters, looking for long term employment and huge earning potential. We are one of the few growing Ford dealerships in Minnesota. Experience preferred but will train the right individual.

Wolf Motors Jordan, MN 952-492-2340 or tim@wolfmotors.com See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds

Framing, Siding and Window carpenters wanted with all levels of experience. Positions are full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical.

Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to: jobs@carpentry contractors.com HELP WANTED SALES

Recreation Supervisor Full time The City of Eden Prairie is currently recruiting for a Recreation Supervisor.

The primary responsibilities will be to organize and supervise City sponsored adult athletic programs, maintain the City Officials Association for adult officiated athletic programs, coordinate field maintenance and be primary liaison to youth athletic associations.

For more information and to apply online, visit www.edenprairie.org under “Employment Opportunities”. Deadline for applications, Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. Starting annual pay $55,827 - $66,976.

EOE

Progressive. Growing.

Engaged.

SCOTT COUNTY Highway Division Program Manager In this position you'll be leading staff, planning efforts, and the execution of activities related to infrastructure and maintenance operations for roadways, facilities, parks, trails, and equipment. This is a highly collaborative role requiring excellent communication and multi-tasking skills in an environment of changing priorities. MQs: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree and seven years of related experience in maintenance and infrastructure operations, including two years of supervision. Preference given for experience with highway/street maintenance/plow operations and facilities projects. MNDOT technical certifications and experience, building design/construction project experience, and parks/trails maintenance experience also desired. Valid driver's license is required. Hiring Range: $65,797 to $95,000-DOQ. Selection: Rating of Training & Experience. Closing: 11/4/11.

Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or on the Internet at: www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

TOP JOB HELP WANTED SALES

Full-Time

The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Nursing Assistants. We are now offering a sign on bonus for Nursing Assistants totaling $500 over the course of one year!

For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association Web site at www.tlha.org or call (952) 873-2164.

An Equal Opportunity Employer The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is also offering a Nursing Assistant Class. Enrollment packets are available the Guest Relations desk. The class will begin on 11/15/11 and will conclude after approximately five weeks. The schedule will be handed out on the first day of class. The class will be held four days each week from 8:30am-3:00pm. Enrollment will be accepted on a firstcome, first-serve basis. The fee for the class is $650 which includes the cost of the class, book and materials.

The enrollment packet and check must be submitted to reserve a place in the class. The check will not be cashed if the person is hired to work at the Lutheran Home and is employed for at least 90 days after completion of the class. The class is open to any interested persons. Please call (952) 873-2164 with any questions.

New and used car and truck sales in our Jordan and LeSueur locations.

We need self starters, looking for long term employment and huge earning potential. We are one of the few growing Ford dealerships in Minnesota. Experience preferred but will train the right individual.

Wolf Motors Jordan, MN, 952-492-2340 or tim@wolfmotors.com South Metro Lawn Service seeking individual to fill lawn crew/snowplow operator positions.

Experience required.

Must have good driving record. Pay DOQ 952445-4336

Full-Time PMT Corp. now hiring for these FT positions: Customer Service Cleanroom Technicians Inside Sales Human Resources Quality Control Apply in person- 1500 Park Rd, Chanhassen, MN 55317. jobs@pmtcorp.com

Shipping & Receiving Full time opening with well established medical device manufacturer. 9:00am- 5:30pm Mon-Fri. Convenient Shakopee location close to Hwy 169 and Cty Rd 83. $10/hr to start with raise and benefits available after 90 days.

Fax resume to 952-884-1726

Tax Preparer Seasonal Chaska CPA firm seeking an experienced, fulltime seasonal tax preparer. Pay based on experience. Flexible hours.

Send Resume to: cpa@dha-cpa.com or fax 952-448-2705.

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LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

ODD JOBS

Handyman Ser vices

TK

Residential/Commercial Landscaping HOME SERVICES Spring/Fall Clean-Up Aeration/Dethatching All types of Home Services Weekly Mowing Call Tom, Chaska: Tree/Bush Trimming &Removal Stump Grinding/Chipping Ph: 952-201-8489 Bobcat/Dump Truck Serv.

Fax 952-448-4690 Snow Plowing Free Est. Insured Bonded Sr. Citizen discount Air Duct Cleaning

LAWNS ARE US

C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g X Complete

Landscape & Irrigation Design & Block, Retaining Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Lake Shore Restoration & Drainage Correction X Outdoor Kitchens/ Fire Pits/ Rain Gardens/Ponds X Aeration & Over Seeding/ Fall Clean-Up & Dethatch X Tree/Shrub Trimming & Holiday Lighting X Boulder

952-492-3160 Rock Engraving at Hermans 6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169 Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd.

Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd.

Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood

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

Call for Hours Wever i l 952-492-2783 De www.HermansLandscape.com

MOVING/STORAGE

MOVING?

You Call - We Haul

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

952-758-2552

We Haul Moving New Prague

ODD JOBS Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

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

ODD JOBS

PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured

PAINT/WALLPAPER MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

PLASTER/DRYWALL

ROOFING

ROOFING

ROOFING

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

LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034

ODD JOBS Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist!

Professional services.

952-270-9166.

Lic #BC452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

PAINT/WALLPAPER

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S.R. PAINTING: 18 yrs. exp. Insured.

Commercial/Residential.

Interior/Exterior.

Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal.

Deck Refinishing.

Quality conscious perfectionist!

Estimates/Consultation

Call er landscap Relax

Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous

Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com

Lic# 20632183

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

952-448-3761 *A and K PAINTING* Schedule your Fall painting now!

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~ Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded Major credit cards accepted

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952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)

Best Drywall LLC

952-474-6258 l roofer

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234 Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816

No wall too small

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

Let us know how we can earn your business.

(952)873-6078 Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O O

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439

•Roofing •Siding •Windows

952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967

SNOW REMOVAL #1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com Snow Plowing- dependable great rates. residential & commercial (952)440-6900

MISC HOME SERVICES Handyman services. No job too small. Honest, fair pricing. 952-9137808 VIDEO PRODUCTIONS Weddings, parties, anniversaries, graduations, retirement, memories.

Ron, 952-233-2420

UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

38 years' experience.

952-447-4655

Check out our Building Section for your building/ remodeling needs, and more!!

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Part-Time 10-15 hrs week. Victoria, Bookkeeper, experienced in Peachtree, AR, AP, GL, Sales tax, Payroll tax. Dave 612-7019482

Auburn home is looking to fill the following positions: *Nursing Assistants *RN or LPN *TMA *Care Attendants *Housekeeping Coordinator Please see our website for full description www.auburnhomes.org Or apply in person at 501 Oak Street No. Chaska, Mn. 55318 No phone calls please EOE

www.savagepacer.com | Savage Pacer

Part-Time

Part-Time Place an ad! 25 words for $25 | online mapping Call (952) 345-3003

Breakfast Bar Attendant 5 days/week Includes Weekends 6AM - 11AM Apply in Person Holiday Inn Express Chanhassen

Front Desk/ Night Auditimmediate opening. Hotel experience required. Apply in person: Best Western Hotel, 511 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee.

House Aide $11.20/hr .8 night position awake staff. Residential group home for (6) elderly seniors providing personal cares. Community Assisted Living. Shakopee.

Call 952-440-3955

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 per hour DOE No DUI's, must have Class D license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee, Chaska, Waconia weekend routes, and Shakopee weekday route.

For further information see our website at;

DIETARY AIDES

Crafters & Vendors Wanted 28th Annual Holly Fair Arts & Crafts Show.

Sponsored by Mora Women of Today. Trailview Elementary, Mora, MN. Sat., 11/12, 9am3pm. Vendor space available. Dawn: 320679-1916. email: mwot.hollyfair@gmail.com

www.Chaskadelivery.com

Boutique/Craft Sale

Jordan Sales

The Wilds Holiday Boutique... 40 high quality vendors. Cash bar for wine & cocktails. Lots of Raffle prizes. Sure to be something for everyone on your list. Thursday Nov. 3rd 4pm9pm. The Wilds Golf Community Clubhouse

Indoor Garage SaleThurs-Fri-Sat., 10/2728-29, 8am-5pm. Stove, refrigerator, gas water heater, furniture, china, tools, cell phone, electronics, clothes, etc. 619 LODGE DR.

Holiday Boutique Deer Run Clubhouse, Victoria Saturday, Nov. 5 9am-2pm

Boutique/Craft Sale Coffin’ up too much money for a place to

PT positions for Dietary Aides for Shakopee Friendship Manor Nursing Home.

Qualified applicants please send resume to: Shakopee Friendship Manor, Attn: Administrator, 1340 W. Third Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 or email to: bsalmela@spacestar.net

GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS

rent?

Check our our COMPLETE rental section of this week’s paper

9th Annual Holiday Expo & Craft Show, Sun. Nov. 6, 9:00 a.m.

-2:00 p.m. Over 45 Vendors. Le Center Middle School 150 W Tyrone St. LeCenter.

For more information call 507-420-5877

The Round Barn Potting Co.

Sparkling Vintage Christmas Boutique Premiere Nov. 5 -6 Open House Nov. 19-20 Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5 pm

Garage Sale Mapping Easy as 1-2-3!

An easy way to find the Garage Sales advertised in this week’s paper!

1. Access any of our 7 websites: chanvillager.com edenprairienews.com chaskaherald.com 2. At the top of the shakopeenews.com web page, click on jordannews.com Classifieds and plamerican.com then Garage Sales savagepacer.com

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13736 Marigold St NW Andover, Mn 55304 763-427-5321

Are you a quick thinker and energetic? Love working with students? LearningRx in Savage is hiring cognitive skills trainers to help students overcome learning struggles. 10-25 hours/wk. Great pay. Training included. Interested parties attend an info session on Nov 2nd at 10AM or Nov 3rd at 7PM at LearningRx, 8160 Cty Rd 42 - Suite 800 Savage 55378

Your

PT LPN OR FT REC COORDINATOR Work with direct care professionals meeting the needs of adults 20-80 years old, with Developmental Disabilities, in our cozy group homes.

LPN: set schedule includes an average of 31 hrs/wk. including every third weekend. Willing to consider a newly licensed LPN with previous health care or DD experience.

Rec Coord: 40 hrs/wk. Direct care and plan/accompany on activities.

Read more and apply immediately online at:

www.CommunityLivingHomes.com 952-443-2048 EOE

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Great for mancave. $60 952-447-8169 1968 Pontiac Catalina convertible, fair shape, $900, 952-448-3047 1978 Ford Pickup.

4speed, little rust. $500 Dan 952-447-8169 1989 Ford Bronco II Great Fixer-upper! Eddie Bauer $500 612616-4155 2 Antique Oak Chairs, Sturdy, Scalloped Pattern Backrest, $100 (952)401-3786 20 gallon reptile cage w/ accessories, $25 952457-0280 20- & 40-gallon aquariums & stands, free.

952-270-1765 2011 BabyTrend Carrier 2 bases, like new! $65.

612-876-6566 info.

Air Hockey Table, 4'x7', electronic scoring, great condition, FREE; 612986-1599 American Girl and Laura Ashley dress, $58/both, 651-755-2924.

Apple Laptop iBook G4 Latest OS Good Condition $169. 612-839-2933 Automatic garage door opener, w/remote, mint, $50, 952-649-7936 Baby Bouncy with activity bar, like new! $15.

612-876-6566.

Bat costume, 3-5T, great shape, $22 952292-5188 Bed, Sealy Posterpedic, Pillow Top Queen Size, $300/BO, 952-381-5932 Bedroom set, white wicker, double, 4pc., spring/ mattress, $150, 952-368-3851 Bedroom set: Headboard, frame, queen, dresser, dresser/ mirror $250 952-220-5051

50 Cal Muzzleloader Traditions Buckstalker NEW! $80 952-3039810 52" Sony Rear Projection TV. Works Great! $100 952-236-7545

Bengal kitten, gorgeous, first shots, TICA registered. $500. 952-2007637 Bike, 24" Schwinn High Plains, 21sp., excellent condition, $30, 952-9751832 Bike, 24" Schwinn High Plains, 21sp., excellent condition, $30, 952-9751832 Bike, Raleigh 10 sp. like brand new, $20, 952239-2362 Black convertible crib/ dresser/ changing table combo. Beautiful. $500.

952-239-8421 Blaze orange hunting coat & pants, X-large, excellent, $100, 952445-5771 Boys Basketball shoes, size 4, FILA brand, $10 952-292-5188 Cabelas Advanced Anglers Underwater Camera 2yrs w/case, batteries. $50. 952-440-3097

Air Hockey 2005 Shelti.

Like new, $400 952440-2799

China cabinet, maple, good condition. $400.

952-270-1765

24 pcs. LP SmartSiding, wood grain, $290. 612961-3714 26” LCD monitor, $100, 952-292-7886 3 novelty chairs. Tall legs, cushions. $10.

952-496-2493 4 drawer filing cabinet legal w/folders $20 b/o 612-203-4528 Pick-up 5 Box sets of Disney Christmas Ornaments $50. 952-240-3426

China hutch, solid oak, excellent condition, $350, 952-440-5266 Christmas 8-8.5 gorgeous prelit tree in bags w/ wheels, $175, 952934-2435 Christmas lights, $15, 952-403-1567 Coffee and end table. $30. Good condition.

952-445-4680.

Convection oven- wall mount, 28-3/4h-26-3/4w, stainless steel Kitchenaide, nice $450952-649-7936 Couch & Loveseat, like new, Highland House brand, $200, 612-3600837 Counter height stools, 4, oak, light, good condition, $125, 952-4927824 Craftsman lawn tractor cab and wheel weights $175 952-934-6035 Department 56 Dickens Village Heathmoor Castle. Brand New. $66.

612-964-1016 Department 56 Dickens Village McShane Cottage. Brand New. $60.

612-964-1016 Desk, solid oak, light stain, excellent cond. $175, 952-492-7824 Dog kennel, 24"L x 18"W x 21"H. Nice! $30.

952-906-1618.

Douglas the talking tree, $15, 952-403-1567 Dryer, Maytag Neptune, white, excellent condition, $175, 952-9346996 Dryer, Maytag, Heavy duty, gas,,nice, works great. $125. 952-4454177 End Table, white wash, tons of storage, $50, 612-360-0837 Entertainment center, Great Condition. Fits 32” TV. $50. 952-445-4680 Fitness Quest Inc, Ab Lounge 2, excellent condition, $40. 952-4405266

Flannel Sheet Blankets, Queen Size, Yellow, New $10.00 952-4474961 Flute, stand, sheet music, good condition. $150. 612-616-4155 For Sale: Bi-fold closet doors (3), fruitwood, $75. 952-442-1846.

Free Queen size box spring in great shape 612-414-4712 Free Queen size box spring in great shape 612-414-4712 Free Upright Piano, with matching bench. Call 612-578-5891.

Free- Two 24" and 36" oak bi-fold closet doors.

(952)451-2908 Garden tiller, front tyne, $40, 952-445-7620 Goodyear Trailer Tire 18.5X8.5 4 bolt rim NEW $20. 952-4402713 Green large armchair, great condition, slight wear, $150 Amy 952215-1978 Hockey Skates, Size 6 D, Bauer, like new! $30 952-226-2366 Home Gym assembled, never used! $150 or BO (952) 221-7924 Hot tub heater/ pump, 110/220volt, 3/4 hp. $50, 952-215-2092 HP Photosmart 3-1 printer C4380, $50. 952292-7886 Huffy Stone Mountain Bike. 16" wheels, good shape. $25.00. 952-4962493.

Jeanie Halloween Costume, Purple, youth 12, $5. 952-201-9989 Jeff Gordon Halloween Costume, Med. with helmet bucket, $5. 952201-9989 Kenmore Dryer, Electric, White, 2 years old, $185. 952-873-3373 Kenmore Washer & Dryer XL Capacity. Works great. $500. 952-2157486

Kitchen table & 4 chairs with extension board. $100. 952-368-3851 Kitchen table. Wood top w/6 chairs. Nice. $75.00 952-412-7149.

Klipsch Heresy II speakers 1985 Maple $450 MINT. 952-401-3786 LE Explorer Teddy Bear. $25, cash. 952564-1161 Light-color changing twinkling tree light $50 612-644-8377 Little Tikes blue and white table, two chairs, $20 952-447-4946 Little Tikes flip top desk, chair $20, 952447-4946 Maple cutting board table, $50. 952-368-3851 Mitsubishi HD 55 inch widescreen TV works great. $200, 612-6193694 Oak Kitchen Table with 5 refinished chairs $50 952-368-9020 Oak table, 6 chairs, good condition, $250.

952-233-2053 Original Oil Paula Nizamas, 48"x24", Paid $1350, Sacr. $400, 952236-7545 Pellet Stove, Su,,ers Heat 49-SHCPM. Like new, $950. 952-5008680 Piano, Wurlitzer, new keys, pro reconditioned. $500. Can deliver 952445-4177 Pick-Up Topper & B/L, Glasstite, Shortbox. $150/BO. 952-3346993.

Pickup bed mat, Ford SD, SB. Brand new. $50. 952-412-7149.

Pickup bed mat, Ford SD, SB. Brand new. $50, 952-412-7149.

Police woman costume, navy, adult sm, like new. $30, 952-261-8844 Pollypocket dolls & accessories cost over $400 SELL $50 952368-3851

Polytank, 425 gal., spigot for pickup truck, $100, 952-492-2176 eves Range, Kenmore electric. Glass Top. White.

Excellent. $275 952474-8081 Reebok Inversion System, $250 or b/o. 952445-6094 You pick up.

Refrigerator Whirlpool Almond 20.6 cu ft good condition, $150, 952884-3145 Refrigerator. White GE Profile side/side.

36"x70"x30" deep. $250. 952-270-3967 Rockwell Delta 8" cast iron table saw $135.

952-440-1759 Rolltop desk, large, like new, $350. 952-2506111 Ryobi 10" Miter BoxSaw, Used Once, 10 Blades. $75 952-4478658 Ryobi 6.0amp Biscuit Joiner, Used Once, w/case $50, 952-4478658 Saddle, English close contact 16" w/ stirrups $300, 952-457-0280 Scooby Doo deluxe Halloween costume. Adult M-LG. NWT 952-4475771 $45 Scooby Doo Halloween Costume, size Med., $5.

Cutie! 952-201-9989 Shop/Warehouse lights, 400w, 20" round/with lenses, 6 for $60. 952445-7617 Shopping/ laundry cart/ wheels/ collapsible, $10.

952-445-6094 Silver King Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 4amp, Older, $10.00 952-4474961 Size 8 black "Thirtytwo" snow board boots $20.

952-440-2713 Snowblower, Simplicity 450, 20", single stage, good condition, $200 952-445-3481 Womens lg. harley vest. $40. 612-280-4737

Snowthrower, 21” single stage, electric start, like new, $275, 952-9061618

Vintage Singer sewing machine, original wooden table/ bench. $100.

952-474-6621

Strikemaster Auger MOD12000DP New $275. Call Mike @ 952239-2362

Vinyl Rattan Glass Top Rectangular Table, New, 39"x23"x18", $25, 952-934-3509

Swanstone gray granite kitchen sink $50. 952440-1759

Washer/ Dryer combo Hirundo portable Apt. size 115V $350 952447-4577

Table & 6 chairs. Good condition. $275 or B/O. 612-708-0411.

Table saw/ Craftsman 10"/ Cast Iron top, wheels. $150, 612-4182277

Womens black reserve leather chaps. m. exc cond. $60. 612-2804737

Tablesaw, Craftsman 10" cast iron top, stand. $200. 952-447-5876 Tricycle, Radio Flyer, excellent condition! $40 952-461-3508 Tropical fish tank, very clean, supplies, 10 gal, $19, 651-755-2924

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ThriftMart Discovery Blaze orange hunting coat & pants, X-large, excellent, $100, 952-445-5771

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HUNTING FOR

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Polaris Xplorer 300 4X4 1999 with plow, gun rack, tote box. Starts and runs great. Gently used. $2400 952-3888456

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

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2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

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Boats/Motors

1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128

1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $8,500. 612720-2262

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417

Hydro Stream Vegas.

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

2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer.

507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

Motorcycles

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

Sporting Goods

Campers Travel Trailers

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

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

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

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

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EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

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Sports Stop, Shakopee, 952445-5282

Veterans’ Day

Storage/Vehicles

on Friday, Nov. 11 the Classified Dept. has an early deadline for all Saturday, Nov. 12 publications.

The deadline is 3pm Wednesday, Nov. 9.

Boats, campers, cars, etc. Inside $8/ft. Outside $5/ft. per season. 25 minutes west of Chaska. 320-238-2315

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

Indoor Storage: Boats, RV's, etc. $11/ ft. per season. 612-859-1248 Inside storage at Scott County Fairgrounds.

612-919-1076

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

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

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

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition.

Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details.

REDUCED! $8,300. 952-836-6773

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

Toro 826LE, 2 stage snowblower, $550.

Headlight/ electric start.

Serviced every year.

Call Jack, 952-942-6876

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Cars

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs. Needs Restoration.

Asking $1500. 952-448-2015

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

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

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra, silver edition.

Loaded!

Only 109,000K miles. V-6, 4 door, $1,100/BO. 952426-5657

1989 Volvo 240DL. 118K, AT, CD, New tires, battery, tabs, and more. 4 cyl, price reduced to sell, $1,600.

952-440-2469

Cars

1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.

952-445-6173

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

2004 Chrysler Sebring LX, champagne gold.

Classy car. 48xxx miles!

Runs great. Grandma's car. $5,100 (below blue book) 952-233-3723

Cars

Cars

2005 Saturn Ion. Blue.

5-spd manual.

Well Maintained. 6-disk CD. Leather interior. Alloy wheels. 112,000k miles $5,200 952-261-9337

2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $12,900. 952-215-5421

Trucks

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

Trucks

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

Vans

2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $1,800.

6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great.

Craig 952-368-9689

Sport Util Vehicles

Trucks 2006 Chrysler Sebring, well-maintained and no longer needed. $9,000 cash. Call for all the details. 952-233-3322

Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 301 Engine, 4.9 Liter, 4 Barrel Overhead, New Fuel Pump, Alternator, Battery Heater, 129500K, $2100. 612418-5159

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1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6200 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

'95 Ford, F-250XLT, 3/4T, 2wd, 5Spd manual, 140k, wood rack, good tires, some rust, new battery, AC, $975, 952-492-2088, 612-2980851

2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292

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John Hokkanen doesn’t have the world’s most glamorous job.

He hasn’t been home for Christmas in five years. He occasionally has to stand eight hours on 100-degree pavement.

A nd hi s Mond ay mor ni ng might start by scraping a dead raccoon off the road.

But Hokkanen knows this drudgery has a purpose, and that’s to keep the roads safe for commuters.

“That is the No. 1 priority: having a smooth road and a clear road so our customers can get to work without any delays,” the 56-year-old said.

In December, Hokkanen of Cologne will mark his 30th year as transportation generalist with the Minnesota Department of Transportation — most of them working out of the Shakopee truck station near Highway 41. He’s plowed snow over pitch-black roadways, mowed miles of median and fi lled crater-sized potholes.

“They do such a good job, no one always notices what they do,” said MnDOT spokesman J.P. Gillach.

Of all Hokkanen’s duties and responsibilities, perhaps the least glamorous is removing dead animal carcasses.

Deer, raccoons, sku nks, squirrels, birds – Hokkanen has seen it all splattered across the roadway.

Road kill poses a risk for drivers who often swerve to avoid hitting the carcasses, and it’s MnDOT’s job to get the obstacles off state highways as quickly as possible, Hokkanen said.

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MnDOT employee John Hokkanen of Cologne has been guardian of the road for nearly 30 years, picking up road kill and plowing roads in the middle of the night.

MnDOT crew members use pitchforks, shovels and a longarmed mechanism that slips around a deer’s feet to hoist the carcass onto a truck bed.

In highly populated areas, Hok ka nen a nd co -workers haul the carcasses back to the Shakopee station’s compost pile where they are covered in woodchips to decompose. For smaller animals, crews dig a hole in the right-of-way ditch and bury the animal.

MnDOT doesn’t keep official records of carcasses, only deer that are reported to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. However, raccoons are definitely the most common fi nd, said Rob Hendel, a transportation operations supervisor at the Shakopee station.

The Shakopee station’s territory stretches from Norwood Young America in the west to the Interstate Highway 35W/ Highway 13 intersection in the east. It heads as far north as Highway 5 and covers Highway 169 in the south. It’s the third largest sub-area in the metro with 380 lane miles, according to Hendel.

In addition to animal carcasses, Hokkanen and co-workers fi nd a lot of other debris on roadways and ditches: mattresses, blown tires, couches, “trucker bombs” (bottles of urine), branches, spilled gravel and rocks. All has to be removed and discarded.

“They never seem to come b ac k eit h e r,” Hokkanen said.

“Even if the drawer is full of clothes.”

OTHER DUTIES Hokkanen joined MnDOT in 1981 after eight years in the Army. He found the organization to be similar with regulations and a get-it-done attitude. After two years in the Eden Prairie station he bought a home in Cologne and transferred to Chaska.

When the Shakopee station was built in 1984, he came over the river.

Of all his tasks, Hokkanen’s favorite is snowplowing. While the 12-hour shift can get long, he enjoys plowing and maintaining his own truck. Last winter was a tough one for the MnDOT crew, which at one point of the season worked 44 days without a day off.

“You miss a lot of family

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stuff,” said Hendel, who lives in Rosemount. “But everyone comes here because they know it’s their job.”

Even more impressive was the double duty the crew pulled during the spring 2011 flood.

MnDOT closed the Highway 41 and County Road 101 river crossings in the midst of a snowstorm last spring, forcing Hendel to split his trucks across the river for the remainder of the winter season.

The station crew stood in as 24-hour barricade guards, ensuring no one attempted to cross the flooded highway.

Maintenance is a neverending job on Minnesota roads.

In the winter, crews are removing snow from shoulders and keeping bridges free from ice. In summer, crews rebuild

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shoulders, inspect culverts, collect Adopt-a-Highway trash bags, mow medians and ditches and clean up spills.

Hokkanen recalled a potato spill on Highway 41 last year.

The slippery potatoes were a pain to pick up.

One of the toughest jobs in the department is guardrail repair, Hendel said. “Nothing works very well when it’s 30 below.”

Despite the weather and dirty work, Hokkanen enjoys the variety of his job. Hendel rotates his transportation generalists between duties so everyone has basic knowledge of all the tasks.

That’s not only great on-thejob training, Hokkanen said, but it ensures that no one gets bored — even after 30 years.

“Every day is a new day,” he said. “You never know what you’re going to do.”

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