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Track, horsemen hanging on for now State shutdown threatens season

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

On the day Americans were supposed to be celebrating their independence, Canterbury Park lost its.

It was a beautiful July 4. But on the most popular day of the racing season, the parking lot at the Shakopee horse track sat empty, aside from a KSTP-TV news van broadcasting the misery of hundreds of horsemen.

There were no fi reworks Monday night. Only worry. And none of it made sense. “I feed eight families,� said trainer/owner Bryan Porter, who has had trouble sleeping since the shut-down started. He has approximately $10,000 in expenses each week.

In the era of state budget shortfalls, Canterbury lost more than $1 million in revenue by being forced to close on its busiest weekend of the year.

The lights went out at midnight Thursday when Republican lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton failed to reach a budget deal by the July 1 deadline. A St. Paul judge on Saturday denied Canterbury’s petition to re-open.

Worried about losing the entire

There are 1,300 horses stabled at Canterbury.

Horsemen are staying put for now, but trainers may begin to pull out if the track isn’t reopened within a week or two. racing season, Canterbury owner Randy Sampson offered bonuses to horsemen who were supposed to race last weekend, but stuck around. On Monday, he treated stable workers to lunch and distributed free food coupons to those whose income has been reduced.

Perhaps the outcome would have been different had a Scott County judge heard Canterbury’s petition, but Dayton wanted it consolidated with requests from the Minnesota Zoo and Running Aces Harness Park in Anoka County.

Canterbury, which was forced to close its Card Club and simulcasting, argued it should be permitted to operate since the Minnesota Racing Commission is self-funded by the racetracks. The track has paid $1.3 million to the state since July 2010

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Trainer/owner Bryan Porter (left) was supposed to race five horses last weekend in Shakopee. He worries about keeping his workers employed, including groomer Israel Gomez of San Antonio, Texas, who supports a wife and year-old daughter.

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Medical examiner cost per county Scott: $1.46 per resident Anoka: $2.89 per resident Hennepin: $4.05 per resident Collaborative: Scott County partners with Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue and Houston Counties

Scott, other counties facing big decision

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

HASTINGS — Medical examiner Dr. Lindsey Thomas would like to retire eight years, and she wants to leave Scott County in good hands.

But Thomas knows forensic pathologists are hard to come by. It may be impossible to hire a lead examiner for the eight south-central Minnesota counties she serves unless the Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office gets a new facility before she retires.

Thomas shares the basement of Regina Medical Center in Hastings, where bodies come in the same door as the hospital’s outpatients.

The agency’s caseload has grown nearly five times and exams have more than doubled since the morgue was last remodeled in 1987, but there is no room at Regina to expand. Five counties have also been added to the collaborative.

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Ideally, Dr. Lindsey Thomas would like to retain tissue samples from all examinations, kept in this closet. She has little storage space left, and nowhere to expand her autopsy room. specimens, there’s no place to put additional staff or add on to the autopsy room.

Staff must manually move bodies because they have no mechanical lifts. Only a small storage closet exists for storing tissue samples and the evidence room lacks a secure entry system.

Perhaps the most concerning is the single room for performing au-

topsies, when there should be at least two to separate bodies that might be decaying, infectious or used for organ harvesting.

Families also have no private area to view loved ones — just the hallway or intake room. “They are pretty cramped down there,� commented Scott County Commissioner Joe Wagner, a funeral director.

For months now, Thomas has shared her personal office with Marie Barbesier, a French forensics physician who came to Minnesota for a fellowship with the Olmsted County medical examiner, who abruptly resigned.

Thomas had no room, but offered the woman work space at a table feet away from her desk.

Thomas, who formerly worked for the Hennepin County medical examiner and still lives in Minneapolis, has overseen the office for about 10 years. She oversees three other forensic pathologists, a senior death investigator and three administrative staff. Thirty part-time investigators also respond to calls in their respective counties.

Minnesota counties are required to employ either a coroner — a medical doctor who may be a family physician — or a medical examiner, a forensic pathologist

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BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com

The Shakopee School Board voted unanimously last week to enter into contract negotiations with Rod Thompson, superintendent of St. Anthony/New Brighton Public Schools. “I think he is the person that will lead our district in the next six, 10 years,�

Board Member Tony Bonsante said.

The board interviewed Thompson Rod June 29, the last of Thompson three candidates vying for the job to replace retiring superintendent Jon McBroom. Thompson, 46, has been superintendent in St. Anthony five years.

Board Member John Canny said

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Scott County Relay for Life is Friday night The 14th annual Scott County Relay for Life is Friday at Vaughan Field, 200 10th Ave. E., in Shakopee. The event celebrates cancer survivors and honors those who lost their battle to the disease while raising money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.

Entertainment kicks off at 5 p.m. and includes music, children’s games, hot-air balloon rides, local legislator visits, a silent auction and campsite sales.

Opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. Gail Jolitz of the Cancer Prevention Study-3 Committee is the keynote speaker.

The American Cancer Society is seeking to enroll 500,000 people nationwide to give blood and then document their health habits periodically over the next 20 to 30 years to help researchers better understand cancer.

The Scott County Relay for Life is one of only four such Minnesota events selected as enrollment sites this year. Residents can enroll from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Relay event.

A Victory Lap for cancer patient and survivor lap follows the ceremonies. Teams will be presented followed by the survivors’ reception.

At 9:45 p.m., team members will light the luminarias around the track. The luminaria ceremony is 10 p.m. with memorial slideshow.

Honorary Chair Sue Heaton will be speaking. Heaton of Prior Lake is a 15-year breast cancer survivor.

Entertainment and games continue throughout the night. The closing ceremony is 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Volunteers needed for Derby Days events The Shakopee Derby Days Committee, an all-volunteer nonprofit group, is looking for people interested in volunteering during Shakopee Derby Days, Aug. 3-7.

Volunteer commitment can be as short as a few hours, to as long as the entire weekend.

Areas in need of volunteer help include: gate patrol, ticket/ information booth, cleanup crew, pop sales, logistics placers, general on-site help, teen dance monitors, cash bingo callers, collectors and counters, tournament assistants, and silent auction setup and bid monitor.

Minimum age requirements apply to certain volunteer positions.

For specific information regarding volunteer opportunities and downloadable volunteer application and interest sheet, visit the Shakopee Derby Days website (http://www.shakopeederbydays.com/) and click on the “Volunteer Information” navigation item.

Submit the volunteer application and interest sheet to: Shakopee Derby Days, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator, P.O. Box 312, Shakopee, MN 55379. Or, scan and email both to info@shakopeederbydays.com.

For questions or additional information, contact Wes Reinke at info@shakopeederbydays.com or (952) 913-9344.

Youths can go catfishing with area cops Youths ages 12 to 16 years old are invited to go catfishing on the Minnesota River with members of the local law enforcement community.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 11th annual Youth Catfishing Tournament on Monday, Aug. 8. The event will start at 7 a.m. and end with an awards ceremony at approximately 3:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Scott County Fairgrounds near Jordan, then spend most of the day on the Minnesota River trying to catch one of the biggest fish in North America.

Prizes will be awarded and all participants will receive a prize.

Fishing gear and other supplies will be provided free.

To register, contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, starting July 6, at (952) 496-8322 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Applications will be accepted from July 6 to 31 or until all spots are fi lled. Space is limited to 50 participants. Priority will be given to individuals who did not participate last year.

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Minnesota Twins players (from left) Danny Valencia, Matt Tolbert and Alexi Casilla answer questions for fans at Turtle’s Bar & Grill in Shakopee on Wednesday night last week as part of the team’s “Baseball Unplugged” program. The players talked about their lives on and off the baseball field, then signed autographs. See more photos online at shakopeenews.com.

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‘Curtains’ takes stage next weekend The River Valley Theatre Company is bringing a musical comedy whodunit to the Shakopee community with its production of “Curtains.”

This is a musical comedy about a Broadway musical in out-of-town tryouts in the 1950s. When the unpopular leading lady dies on opening night the mystery begins.

Mayhem ensues while the struggling show attempts to rehearse. Murders are solved

and the musical goes on thanks to the theater-loving Detective Frank Cioffi, played by John Flannagan of Minneapolis.

This RVTC production of “Curtains” is a Minnesota community theater premiere.

First produced on Broadway in 2007, “Curtains” received numerous Tony Award nominations and David Hyde Pierce won for best actor in a musical.

This is the third musical

for RVTC that Shakopee resident Scott Swanson has directed. Scott Winters of Belle Plaine also returns as musical conductor as does costumer Kristy Limberg of Shakopee. Charlie Sletten of Eden Prairie continues as RVTC technical director.

“Curtains” opens Friday, July 15 and runs weekends through July 31 at the Shakopee Senior High School, 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee. Showtimes are

7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.

Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.

They may be purchased at rivervalleytheatrecompany. com or at the door.

All seats are general admission. Box office opens one hour prior to curtain. The theater opens 30 minutes prior to the production.

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Man charged with possessing child porn A 25-year-old Shakopee man, Justin Tyler Laden, is accused of downloading and sharing images over the Internet of children engaged in sexual activity.

Laden, whose residence at White Pines Apartments was searched in April 2010, was charged this month with three felony counts of child pornography possession.

Shakopee police were alerted to Laden in spring 2010 by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which discovered that his girlfriend’s IP address was offering up suspected child pornography videos and images for downloading, according to court records.

Detectives seized an iPhone, discs and computer equipment from the couple’s apartment on Eagle Creek Boulevard.

According to the criminal complaint fi led in Scott County District Court, Laden told detectives he’s addicted to pornography and considers it a problem.

He estimated he’s viewed approximately 200 images of child pornography, and admitted using search terms like “preteen” and “incest” on the Internet.

On Laden’s external hard drives, police say they found 21 images of suspected child pornography — three of them from known victims identified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Laden is scheduled to make his fi rst appearance in Scott County District Court on July 8.

Man accused of sexually touching girl A 34-year-old Burnsville man has been charged with sexually touching his friend’s 12-year-old daughter at her home in Shakopee.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Eugene Fields, who has not been heard from him since the girl accused him of attacking her in early April. Fields was charged earlier this month in Scott County District Court with one felony count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Police were contacted by a Shakopee Middle School social worker in late April after the girl wrote a paper in health class indicating she was sexually abused by her friend’s dad.

The girl told police her parents had gone out for the evening in early April with Fields and his girlfriend, who left their two young children at her house. She and her siblings stayed up watching TV with their children before falling asleep in an upstairs living room.

When the adults came home, the girl said Fields came into the living room to check on the children, laid down next to her and began to rub her back underneath her shirt. The girl said she told him to stop, but he continued and put his hand down her pants and grabbed her butt. She said he also laid on top of her back and wrapped his legs around hers, but she turned and pushed him off.

Fields’ criminal record in Minnesota includes drug possession in 2009 and offering a forged check in 2005.

Charges: Man chokes woman, flees police A Shakopee man, 28-year-old Bryan Beckwith, faces multiple charges for allegedly choking the mother of his child and fleeing police through a swampy wooded area.

Police could hear yelling and fighting in the background when they were called to a home on Dominion Avenue for a domestic assault at 4 a.m. May 20. Police said Beckwith fled in a gray Pontiac before officers arrived.

The woman, who had a domestic no-contact order against Beckwith, told police Beckwith had been yelling at her, telling her she was a bad mother, when she threatened to call police and he grabbed her cell phone.

She said Beckwith threw her to the ground and began choking her with his right hand. She punched him in the nose to get a way and then went to anther phone to dial 911.

He allegedly grabbed her by the throat again, throwing her down. She bit him, which made him let go, and he ran upstairs.

Beckwith then awoke the victim’s brother and demanded a ride. After police pulled the car over, Beckwirth took off running into the woods.

Police located Beckwith a half-mile west of County Road 17, hidden in a swampy wooded area. He refused to obey officers’ commands and threatened to spit at the officers, police said.

He is being held in Scott County Jail on $200,000 bail. He has charged in Scott County District Court with domestic assault and violation of no-contact order, both felonies, and interfering with a 911 call and a police officer, both gross misdemeanors.

Formerly of Savage, Beckwith has had three previous domestic violence-related convictions within the past 10 years and served close to two years in prison for a burglary in Hennepin County.

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The suspects involved in the June 29 burglary-turned-manhunt in Spring Lake Township both have extensive criminal histories.

William Thomas Benjamin II, 35, of Minneapolis, and Jason Bradley Phyle, 28, of St. Paul, are in custody at the Scott County Jail. Both were charged Friday morning with fi rst-degree burglary, charges that carry a mandatory minimum of six months in jail.

The maximum sentence is 20 years.

Both Benjamin and Phyle have a long list of criminal convictions, ranging from burglary to drug possession to assault to fleeing police. Phyle was out of jail on $100 bail awaiting trial for burglary in Hennepin County.

Benjamin’s criminal past is the most extensive. He has 20 convictions in five different counties since 1996. Among them are several convictions for theft, receiving stolen property, f leeing police, assault and malicious punishment of a child.

Phyle’s history includes three burglary convictions in Hennepin County and two convictions for fleeing police in Hennepin and Anoka counties. He also has convictions for assault and drug possession, dating back to 2004.

About 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday last week, a woman at a home in the 16 8 0 0 block of Marschall Road (County Road 17) called 911 to report that someone was trying to enter the home. When a Scott County sheriff ’s deputy arrived at the home, he spotted one of the suspects, who fled on foot. The deputy also noted a pickup truck was backed up to a detached garage near the house.

Soon after the deputy began to chase the man, another officer noticed a vehicle fleeing the scene toward Spring Lake Estates, a residential area just across Marschall Road. A canine unit eventually located

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Officers arrested Jason Phyle near the scene of the burglary after a five-hour pursuit.

Benjamin attempting to hide in a tree in a wooded area off 165th Street. He surrendered when police ordered him to come down, said Capt. Jeff Swedin of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

Area police and tactical teams, the county sheriff ’s office, state troopers, metroarea canine units and officials from the state Department of Natural Resources and Three Rivers Park District spent more than four hours trying to track down Phyle.

At about 12:10 p.m., police spotted Phyle paddling a small boat on Campbell Lake, about 400 yards from the home where the burglary occurred, Swedin said. A State Patrol helicopter hovered over Phyle, who had jumped out of the boat and started swimming. Phyle reached the north shore of the lake and disappeared into the reeds. Phyle was quickly arrested by another Scott County deputy, who was near the area where Phyle had run.

“Citizens should be proud” of law enforcement’s efforts, said Scott County Attorney Pat Ciliberto.

The woman was the only person home at the time of the burglary; she was not harmed.

She told 911 dispatchers that

Governor Pawlenty’s new legislation affects DWI offenders with certain aggravating factors. Currently Minnesota law states that a first time DWI offender with an alcohol-concentration of .20 or more is charged with a gross misdemeanor and loses their license for 180 days. The new legislation lowers the alcohol concentration to .16 or more which is twice the legal limit (.08). The license revocation period is extended to one year.

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the doorbell rang at 7:20 a.m. and she saw a man and heard him say, “Hello. Is anyone there? ” She did not answer and ran upstairs to call 911.

She then heard pounding on the door from the garage to the house. She also said she heard someone run through the house when the first deputy arrived.

The woman said she also thought someone had picked up the downstairs telephone while she was talking to the 911 operator; a deputy later found the downstairs telephone off the hook.

Officers found tool marks and signs of forced entry on the outside service door of the garage and on the door between the garage and the inside of the house. A top drawer of a fi ling cabinet in the basement also was found open.

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Both Benjamin and Phyle h ave len g t hy hi stor ies of criminal convictions, ranging from burglary to drug possession to assault to fleeing police.

Benjamin’s criminal past is the most extensive. He has 20 convictions in five different counties since 1996. Among them are several convictions for theft, receiving stolen property, f leeing police, assault and malicious punishment of a child.

Phyle’s history includes three burglary convictions in Hennepin County and two convictions for fleeing police in Hennepin and Anoka counties. He also has convictions for assault and drug possession, dating back to 2004.

Phyle was scheduled to be tried next week in Hennepin County for allegedly breaking into a Minneapolis home in February. He had been released from jail on March 27 on $100 bail.

Ciliberto said he doesn’t “understand the $10 0 bai l amount on a person with an extensive criminal history.”

Bail has been set at $100,000 for both men in Scott County

by Judge Carol Hooten, as requested by the County Attorney’s Office.

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McBroom much admired — and for good reasons Not all school superintendents attract huge throngs of genuine admirers at their retirement event as Jon McBroom did last month, but it’s not surprising. McBroom earned the widespread and genuine respect of most of the school faculty and staff as well as the public during his 11-year tenure in Shakopee.

When you talk to people involved in education in this community about McBroom, over and over you hear accolades and many include mention of his mantra: It’s all about the kids.

Indeed. That phrase perhaps best sums up McBroom’s driving force.

When he looked over the big picture as he made recommendations to the Shakopee School Board, be it over a land purchase, the tax situation or hiring issues, McBroom always included the effects any action would have on its most important asset: the children.

Lost in the accolades for McBroom were his demonstrated abilities as an administrator. A year after he arrived here, a school operating levy referendum failed and emotions were at rock-bottom, McBroom didn’t just lament that perhaps he came to the wrong school district. No, he rolled up his sleeves and helped fix the problem — and the problem was that people just didn’t fully understand what the district was asking and why. Then, and during subsequent referendum campaigns, he led School Board members in making personal visits to community groups or even small neighborhood gatherings to explain what was being asked and why. And for his efforts, Shakopee, unlike many other school districts in the state, was successful in convincing voters to voluntarily raise their taxes for the district. Taxpayers supported three bond referendums and two operating levies during his

tenure.

Under his leadership, the School Board wisely and pragmatically pla n ned a head to purchase land for schools well before they were needed. In doing so, the school district saved bunJon d les of money by McBroom obtaining property before development pressure inflated land prices in the Shakopee area.

Despite the fact that the Shakopee district grew at a whirlwind pace and education funding from the state was unreliable at best, under his guidance the district was able to avoid the financial headaches of many growing districts. And the district was able to keep a healthy fi nancial picture without raising taxes.

No matter how proficient or even brilliant administrators are, they will not be successful unless they are able to convey their vision and message. Some are able to do this temporarily, through a slick presentation here and smoke-and-mirrors there. Eventually, though, those techniques become apparent and credibility is lost.

McBroom didn’t employ some mysterious magic with his success.

He was honest and straightforward.

School Board members, school administrators, faculty and staff and the public realized this and appreciated it and relied on it. And that’s why McBroom was so successful.

For 40 years, McBroom has been an educator living by the simple idea that honesty, hard work and giving back are keys to a life in public service. We should all appreciate that he spent 11 years as the head of this school district.

Cleaning out clutter I only have two credit cards in my billfold — any more than that and I’m just asking for trouble. A few weeks ago I decided it was time to clean it out. It’s been years since I carried it in the back pocket of my pants (promotes poor posture), but it was becoming too thick even for a coat pocket. The small amount of cash I carry with me was not the problem. It was the other items that stretched it beyond its original design.

There were business cards from people I don’t know and will probably never contact — those I threw (the cards, not the people).

I also had some expired coupons (I never remember to use them — therefore they become annoying clutter). There were shopping lists of things I purchased or have done without so long they no longer matter — they were tossed.

I have a membership card to a store that I hate going to. It’s easier to vote than it is to get in that store.

They never remember who I am. I have to show them the card every time I enter, plus they don’t trust me. Before I am allowed to leave the store after I have paid for my stuff they require me to show the receipt, and then they rifle through the items I just paid for 30 seconds ago.

I reluctantly kept that card because once in a while I am sent there to “pick up a few things.”

The frequent movie-goers club card expired without winning the free pop and popcorn combination.

I blame the folks in Hollywood because they haven’t given me reason to go to the movies with any recognized and rewarded frequency.

I saved the outdated pictures of my family. There are also gift cards and in-store credit cards with unknown balances. Those are saved.

I also kept my library card, driver’s license and the two credit cards.

Most everything else I tossed. But then I discovered that the billfold had become so bloated by carrying around all that unnecessary junk I

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was no longer able to hang on to the important stuff — it just slipped out and fell to the floor. So instead of stuffing all that junk back in I got a new one, one that is designed to hold just what I need. But now I have to be careful and not fill it beyond its limits because once that happens its hard to get it back into its original shape.

I think that explains my Dad’s billfold. He must have kept stuffing more cards into it to keep all the other stuff in place. He had every major credit card (including Diner’s Club — for eating out I guess), and individual cards for all the major gas stations at the time: Standard Oil, Gulf, Texaco and Conoco. He also had credit cards for Sears Roebuck (as he called the store), J.C. Penny, Donaldson’s and Dayton’s.

All credit cards have a limit (even Dayton’s). You can only spend so much and that’s it. And the bill always comes due. The state of Minnesota shut down because we

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CORRECTION The June 30 article, “City firefighter accused of skirmish with police,” on Page 3, misspelled the fi rst name of the fi refighter Luke Struck.

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Farewell to former Shakopee residents Several weeks ago we took a trip to Elkader, Iowa to help a family celebrate the life of Harold and Kay Grimme, former residents of Shakopee.

“Dear Kay and Harold: “You’ve been gone several months already and the other day, we drove down to your beloved Elkader, Iowa to say our fi nal goodbyes. Your kids arranged for a beautiful celebration of your lives, which was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church , where you were married more than 60 years ago.

“The service was beautiful, followed by a short drive to your fi nal resting place on the hill overlooking Elkader — St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where you joined your first-born baby girl. What a beautiful, peaceful spot! We can see why you chose it!

“We returned to the church social

hall for refreshments and conversation along with videos of family and fun times.

“We are so happy to have been part of your lives for over 50 years.

So many happy memories, from Atwood Street in Shakopee, to Cadiz, Ky, then back to Minnesota and the apartment at Kingsway Retirement Center in Belle Plaine. Till we meet again.”

Willie and Marian Mahowald New Prague

Tell legislators we want Minnesota Nice Our state Legislature has spent the last six months writing and debating and passing bills that they KNEW the governor would never sign. They pushed their agenda of voter suppression. They advocated for ending Planned Parenthood, even though that is the ONLY access poor women have to birth con-

trol. They held ongoing hearings on the “Shoot First” bill, universally seen by law enforcement as dangerous and unwanted policy.

Our state Legislature has not thought about the problems that face Minnesota. They don’t care about the achievement gap in our schools, or about childhood poverty, or creating jobs. Jobs are driven by demand, not by corporate profits. If people don’t have money to spend buying products or services, there is no need to hire employees to provide those goods or services.

Our state Legislature has forgotten who we are as a people. Minnesotans are kind, compassionate, hardworking and neighborly. We WANT to help each other; we want everyone to succeed, not just the corporations.

Speak up! Tell our state legislators that we are willing to pay for Minnesota nice!

Sue Lantto Chanhassen

There’s more to state court system than you may realize For many people, court is where traffic tickets are paid, criminals are prosecuted, divorces are processed and Judge Judy presides.

In other words, it’s a place to be avoided.

It’s not surprising that few people think about the constitutional responsibilities courts have, the critical services they provide to the people of Minnesota, or the important role they have in preserving public safety, economic stability, individual freedom and personal security.

Courts are involved in more than just traffic tickets and criminal prosecution. While holding criminals accountable for their conduct and collecting fines and fees are important aspects of what courts do (last year courts processed over 193,000 criminal matters and collected almost $200 million that was paid out to cities, counties and the state), these are far from the only services provided.

The courts in Minnesota hear cases that involve people who need help at critical times in their lives involving some of the most important matters in their lives.

If you are not directly involved with the courts, it is almost certain that you have a friend, relative or neighbor who is.

Three examples demonstrate the variety and urgency of the cases heard in courtrooms throughout Minnesota. An elderly man who lost a leg in an accident was unable to obtain recommended medical treatment without court intervention because the two companies that insured him could not agree which was responsible for payment of the expenses. A

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woman came to court for an order for protection after finding her husband’s journal, which described his detailed plans and preparations to kill her and their children. A pre-teen girl involved in a childprotection proceeding because of the physical and emotional abuse inflicted by her mother wrote a letter to the judge describing the beatings, explaining that the whipping with an extension cord “hurt the most” and ended her letter by pleading: “HELP ME PLEASE.” The court’s job is to make sure that these important matters are handled in a timely and responsible manner.

The Minnesota Constitution states that every person is entitled “to obtain justice freely and without purchase, completely and without denial, promptly and without delay.” The courts in Minnesota, as the third branch of state government, are charged with ensuring that this constitutional right of the people to timely access and impartial justice is honored.

Each year, over 1.6 million cases are filed with the courts seeking

The courts in Minnesota, as the third branch of state government, are charged with ensuring that this constitutional right of the people to timely access and impartial justice is honored.

Edward Lynch Chief judge of the 1st Judicial District justice. By discharging the judicial branch’s constitutional obligation, the courts protect the freedom, security, family and property of individuals, while supporting and promoting society’s interest in public safety, economic stability and social order.

In recent years, the judicial branch has embraced technology to create efficiencies for the courts and for other justice system agencies so these important matters can be processed and heard in a reasonable time. The electronic filing of documents and the availability of court documents, calendars and other court-related information over the Internet has improved access and reduced costs associated with court proceedings.

The expanded use of interactive video for court hearings, the development of remote interpreter

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School Board appoves 2 percent budget hike

BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com

Minnesota legislators may not have ag reed on a state budget by June 30, but the Shakopee School Board met its deadline.

The School Board approved the 2011-12 budget, which calls for $ 58.1 million in general fund revenues and $58.3 million in general expenditures, a 2 percent increase from last year.

School districts are required to pass their final budgets

by June 30. Shakopee’s general fund budget estimates a $100-per-pupil state funding reduction despite no 2011-13 state budget.

Revenue projections include $1 million in federal JOBS money and an enrollment increase of 260 students. The School Board also voted to increase student activity fees in April.

Expenditures include the hiring for eight additional teaching positions.

The district will save some money by closing an elementary building to open Jackson Elementary, Business Services Manager Mike Burlager said.

Instead of hiring additional support staff for Jackson, the district plans to move its Pearson Elementary office, food and custodial staff to the new building.

Burlager also noted the 201112 budget includes an accounting change since building student activity accounts are now being managed by the district business office. Shakopee made that change after a former high school employee admitted to stealing $168,000 from the high school account last year.

The approved budget will likely result in a $200,000 drawdown of the district’s general fund balance, which was at

$8.17 million as of June 30.

The district’s food service, capital and community education budgets are all anticipated to end in the black next year.

The transportation budget anticipates a $100,000 shortfall.

In total, the district’s budget will be $81.1 million revenues and $ 81.185 million expenditures.

STATE SHUTDOWN K-12 education has been most ly protected from t he shutdown after Ramsey County Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin ordered the state must continue to provide basic general education funding, as required in the state Constitution.

Without Gearin’s ruling, Shakopee would have run out of cash in August, Burlager said.

“Seventy-four percent of our revenue comes from the state,” Burlager said. “Had the judge

Scheduling change goal is to help struggling students

BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com

Keeping track of what time science class starts next year might be a little more confusing for Shakopee Junior High students.

The Shakopee School Board last week approved a proposal from junior high staff to adopt a modified block schedule two days, every other week.

The block schedule will create 90-minute classes everyother Wednesday and Thursday. It would also provide additional intervention time for struggling students or enrichment opportunities for achieving students, Principal Chris Endicott said.

The idea came from staff’s concern about low state-testing scores and the number of students failing classes. In 2010 -11, 138 eighth-graders failed at least one core class, 10 9 ninth-g raders failed a class.

T h e blo c k s c h e du l i n g , which staff piloted during state testing this spring, will set aside an Options hour every other week for students on the brink of failing a class to receive additional instruction, Endicott told the School Board June 13.

Students not needing inter vention assistance can choose between enrichment opportunities like a fun science lab, Spanish lesson or a music ensemble.

“The whole idea is to meet people where they’re at,” Endicott said.

During a block week, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays Chris would also be Endicott seven-period days without Saber Pause, the school’s daily advisory hour. The school would continue its regular, seven-period class schedule for non-block weeks.

Assistant Principal Lori Link said the modified block schedule does not reduce coreclass time. Instead, it just lumps a week of Saber Pause time all at once on Thursday for the Options hour.

School staff was originally hesitant about the idea, Endi-

cott said. But after an April staff development day dedicated to the proposal, most were excited but curious how the logistics will work out.

Endicott added that he has already worked out the schedule with Shakopee Area Catholic School, which sends some of its students to the junior high for elective classes.

The modified block schedule will require the school create a systematic database for tracking kids and whether they require intervention time or can explore an enrichment opportunity.

With Shakopee planning to move to two 7-9 junior high buildings in 2012-13, Shakopee Middle School Principal JP Jacobson has also expressed interest in the proposal, Endicott said.

The School Board approved the proposal at its June 30 meeting.

not said [what she did] we would be short a lot of revenue.”

The district will still lose about 8 percent cash of its normal payout since Gearin’s ruling only includes basic state aid, not compensatory dollars (such as for transportation or special education).

Because no education budget was passed, the state reverts back to its 90-10 payment schedule for fiscal year 2012, Superintendent Jon McBroom said.

The state must pay 90 percent of its education aid in the current school year and 10 percent in the following year.

Minnesota had been using a 70-30 accounting shift in order to balance its budget. McBroom expects any fi nal budget deal will include adopting a larger shift again.

In the upcoming year, the district will likely have to borrow cash at some point because of the funding shifts, McBroom

said. The district can borrow on its own funds but must pay interest.

The 2011-12 budget does not include a line item for cash-flow borrowing interest, Burlager said. However, interest rates are low and the district does have contingency funds available to cover that expense, he said.

HEALTH INSURANCE The School Board also gave formal approval to a switch in medical insurance providers for district staff.

The district will be moving from Blue Cross & Blue Shield to Health Partners through the 2013-14 school year.

The three-year contract with Health Partners calls for a no increase this year and 2 percent caps each of the following two years, said Human Resources Manager Shaleen Roth. Benefits will stay the same. The

Week 1 Monday through Friday: Regular, seven-period schedule with Saber Pause Week 2 Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Regular, seven-period schedule without Saber Pause Wednesday: First, third, fifth and seventh hours for 90 minutes Thursday: Second, fourth and sixth hours and new Options hour for 90 minutes

At its regular meeting M o n d a y, t h e S h a k o p e e School Board: I Accepted letters of resignation from Dale Anderson, varsity girls golf and assistant varsity girls golf coach; Katherine Carlson, head girls track and field coach; Abby Christensen, assistant track and field and assistant girls cross country coach; Paul Danielson, swim/dive assistant coach; Margaret Schneeman, communication language arts, Shakopee Junior High; and Stephanie Munch, English as a second language teacher, Pearson Elementary.

I Approved a noncertified contract with Kimberly Sinnen, food service, Red Oak Elementary, and Mark Duncan, custodia n, Sha kopee High School.

I Approved an assignment change with Trudy Gunderson, 1.0 teacher, Jackson Elementary; Angela Turry, dean and second grade, Red Oak; Shawna Grapentin, instructional coordinator, junior high/high school; Bridget Blatzheim, 1.0

art teacher, Sweeney Elementary/Shakopee Middle School; and Marguerite Wentzel, 1.0 student progress advisor, high school.

I Approved an assistant principal contract with Roberta Mondati at Shakopee High School. Mondati was a dean and instructional coordinator at the junior high.

I Approved certified contracts with Shane Peters, math teacher, high school; Tara Schneider, social studies teacher, junior high; Gina Boots, special services, middle school; Kathelyn Mareck, physical education teacher, Sweeney/ Jackson; Heidi Crabb, special services, junior high; and Jody Stone, social studies teacher, junior high.

I Approved co-curricular assignments with Lee Engstrom, head boys hockey coach; Katie Irvin, assistant fall musical director; Thomas Amundson, fall musical director; and Katlin Mulsoff, assistant swim/ dive coach.

I Approved an unpaid child care leave of absence for LeAnn

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MCBROOM RETIRES Board members and district staff attending the June 30 meeting each took a turn thanking Superintendent McBroom, who retired following the meeting, for his service to the district. The 61-year-old had been in Shakopee since 2000.

“An era is coming to an end.

The district is certainly better because of you,” Board Member Chuck Berg said.

McBroom praised his administrators, School Board, the community, and city and county partnerships. “I’ve enjoyed kids, staff, community — all those kinds of things. I will miss them,” he said. “I’m truly blessed to have been here.”

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district also added a higher deductible plan.

The district had been part of a school district insurance consortium but decided to seek its own bids this year.

Ferrell, fourth grade, Sun Path Elementary, through 2011-12 school year.

I Approved student handbooks.

I Approved a $ 2 2 ,5 4 8.75 change order for Jackson Elementary.

I Denied a request by Leander and Debra Kes to transfer 8 acres of property from Shakopee School District to Jordan School District.

I Approved rental contracts with the Barracuda Swim Club and CAP Agency. The swim club rents the Shakopee Junior High pool for $6,000 a year, an increase of $200 from 2010-11.

The CAP Agency’s agreement is for use of Central Family Center classrooms for Head Start. The two-year lease is $34,600.

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specially trained to perform death investigations. Counties without a medical examiner might hire one for specific cases.

Scott County contracts with seven other counties for medical examiner services. As coroners retire, Thomas sees such partnerships expanding. Counties are finding it harder to recruit doctors who are willing to double as coroners, and more expertise is expected nowadays from death investigations.

T homas sees Mi n nesot a moving further to a regional medica l exa mi ner system, similar to her office’s.

Last year, Thomas’ office investigated 2,080 deaths, with 350 autopsies performed for eight counties. She was hired to conduct another 70 autopsies by counties who only have a coroner.

The issue about the morgue’s future really came to a head when the former CEO of Regina asked the medical examiner’s office to move. The hospital needed more room and sharing the building with a morgue wasn’t the most glamorous set-up.

A 2008 Dakota County study concluded what Thomas already knew: her facility is inadequate.

At the time, building on the

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for regulators and is licensed to operate through June 2012.

But Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin would only permit the zoo to open. She said the zoo’s parking and admission receipts are a standing appropriation that does not require legislative action.

“The shutdown has resulted in the judicial branch being forced to make emergency interpretations of numerous funding provisions,” she wrote.

“Experienced legislative committees and executive branch budget and management employees have spent years crafting these provisions. They are the branches best suited by

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Hennepin County is interested in building a new facility and Anoka County has a new morgue. Both counties are open to partnering with Thomas.

The new leader of Regina is also more supportive than the past CEO. Regina still wants its space back in the basement, but Thomas is no longer under pressure to move quickly. The hospital also has asked Thomas to remodel Allina Clinic across the street for her office.

Each option has its advantage. If the agency could partner with Hennepin County in a new facility around the Bloomington area, they could share administrative staff and justify more advanced technological equipment. Downtown Minneapolis would be a less appealing spot, however.

Anoka has a wonderful facil-

ity and is close to agency partner Chicago County, but that would leave much of southern Minnesota far from a medical examiner office.

Ol m st e d C ou nt y, wh ich has contracted with the Mayo Clinic for medical examination services, has talked about a potential partnership, but it still has not replaced its forensic pathologist who abruptly retired in January.

Despite the prestige of Mayo, Thomas’ office is more robust and Houston County bypasses Rochester to use her facility in Hastings.

Ramsey County also has a medical examiner’s office, but it has been plagued by accusations of errors in major cases and its director is on the outs with other medical examiners in the state.

If the collaborative decides to share a facility with Anoka or Hennepin, it might not be cheaper and the counties would lose some control. Distance could also be a factor for some counties.

Looking at the map of Minnesota, there isn’t a lot of rhyme or reason to the patchwork of counties that partner with this or that medical examiner in the state. Much of it is based on past precedent, personalities and who knows who.

Scott County officials would like to stick with Thomas.

“She doesn’t have that MD

mystique,” said Wagner. “She’s very hands-on.”

Both the county attorney and sheriff gave her high rankings in a recent meeting with the County Board.

“The level of service she provides is astounding,” says Scott County Attorney Pat Ciliberto.

Wagner said the office has good camaraderie and no turnover.

He recently made two trips down to the morgue with family members of a man who committed suicide. Thomas sat down twice to explain what happened.

“That really is going above and beyond,” Wagner said.

Scott County commissioners were briefed on the options in March and plan to tour the morgues in Hastings and Anoka in coming months.

Thomas would like the counties to reach a decision in the next couple years because it could take a few years for a facility to be constructed.

She knows a move could be the end of her office’s close-knit working environment. It also will mean an extra burden for cash-strapped counties.

“It’s going to cost more than what the counties have been paying,” Thomas said. “It could not be a worse time economically to be talking about this.”

But she knows change must happen — there simply isn’t enough room at Regina to serve the growing counties or attract a chief pathologist when she retires.

Despite her office’s reputation, few candidates will want to assume Thomas’ dual doctor/ administrator role, much less move into a cramped facility.

Wagner knows a better space is required. He hopes the county can continue contracting with Thomas, but would like

a facility that is closer to Scott County.

C om m i s sione r B a rb a r a Marschall of Prior Lake, who serves on the county’s justice committee, admits she was surprised by the cost estimates for new construction. But whatever option is chosen, she wants it done with the eye to the longterm future.

“The time will come when the decision has to be made because facility they have is just not adequate,” she said.

experience and competency to make these decisions.”

Ca nterbu r y may app e a l Gearin’s decision and trainers continue to care for horses so they will be ready if the track reopens.

There are 1,300 horses stabled at Canterbury.

Horsemen are staying put for now, but trainers may begin to pull out if the track isn’t reopened within a week or two.

Ca nterbu r y moved up a stakes race to last Thursday in case it had to close. They have the large purses many trainers rely on to recoup their costs of raising and training animals.

Trainer Bernell Rhone estimates his stable is losing $2,000 to $ 3,000 each day racing is canceled. For horses that only race in Minnesota, it hurts the

most.

His wife Cindy said most of their workers are employed on work visas from Mexico and can only legally stay here if racing continues.

Foreign workers at the track were confused by the state shutdown and why Canterbury is closed while stores and Mystic Lake Casino are not.

“Why are they doing this to us?” asked 27-year-old exerciser Salomon Dieago, who sat in the empty track cafeteria with his friend, watching racing from other tracks on the TV. “We just want to run.”

He wil l go wherever his trainer, Mac Robertson, goes.

The options for trainers vary. Some with stables at tracks in other states may be able to race elsewhere. The cost of stabling at Canterbury

are higher than at a training center, so horses that can’t race elsewhere may be moved home or to a farm.

M ac Rob er t son, t he top trainer at Canterbury, has better options than some since he also races in Illinois and Delaware during the summer.

“This will put some others out of business,” he said.

The purses at Canterbury are half those in Delaware and Illinois, he said, but his Minnesota owners like to see their horses race here. They’re waiting to see how long this lasts.

If Canterbury had a racino and could pay purses similar to those in other states, Robertson said he would move most of his horses here.

Horsemen are worried that Canterbury — which was already struggling to compete

with tracks that have racinos — won’t be able to hold on if this goes on much longer. Especially if a racino isn’t part of the budget deal.

“I’m more concerned about the track than myself,” said Robertson. “The longer this drags on the more chance there is that it closes and doesn’t reopen.”

Breeder Deb Hilger of rural Sti l lwater, whose husband Jeff is a board member for the horsemen at Canterbury, said the state shutdown could forever damage the agricultural industry in Minnesota. She listed the three semi-loads she buys of hay, the $20,000 spent on supplements from an Eagan supplier and even more that went to the vet.

It ’s not e a s y t o r e c oup $30,000 that can go into rais-

ing a horse.

“You have to have as many racing days as you can to get money out of your investment,” said Jeff Hilger.

If trainers start to pull out, there may not be enough horses left to run.

Robertson said Canterbury already lost money last season.

“Obviously they’re not making any more this year.”

He sees ulterior motives in the shutdown of Canterbury because of its quest for a racino.

Deb Hilger said she has cut all she can and borrowed from savings to keep her Blue Valley Farm afloat while holding out hope for a racino. She says she just wants a level playing field with other states.

“If it doesn’t go through this year, it will close our farm,” she said.

grounds of the Northfield hospital seemed the best option.

Northfield would be a good place to draw a medical examiner whose spouse could work in Rochester or the Twin Cities.

It also offered the advantages of sharing the hospital’s lab, radiology and pathology services.

Since then, additional opportunities have come up and the clock isn’t ticking as fast for a decision to be made.

“It’s now up in the air,” Thomas said.

MANY OPTIONS

NOT IMMEDIATE, BUT SOON

Problems with current morgue

Estimated cost for different facility:

Build new: $2.46 per resident

Share facility with Anoka: $2.89 per resident

Insufficient space for storage of bodies and specimens Basement location offers no opportunity for expansion

Autopsy room doesn’t meet standards

Medical examiner offices

Anoka County Hennepin County Ramsey County Hibbing Grand Forks Hastings Rochester (currently without forensics pathologist)

Options Co-locate with Northfield hospital: $7 million Build at Empire Township in Dakota County: $7 million Renovate a current building (like Eagan fire station): $4.8 million Build along Interstate 35 corridor: $7 million Co-locate with another morgue: Anoka or Hennepin county, which is considering building a new facility.

LIVESREMEMBERED Charlotte J. Jessee

Anne M. Vogel

Dorothy Vierling Zetah

Charlotte Jessee entered into the kingdom of heaven on Dec. 24, 2010.

A memorial service for Charlotte is planned for Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake.

Anne Vogel, 89, of Chaska, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Hidden Creek Assisted Living, Chaska.

She was born in Sisseton, SD, Sept. 1, 1921 to Mathias and Theresa (Moellenhoff) Vogel.

Anne was a retired employee of West Publishing where she was employed as the Art Director. She was a member of St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women.

Anne is survived by sister, Claire Vogel; nieces and nephews, Faye (Don) Piersant, Jean (Alan) Crome, Dwight Robinson, Mark (Linli) Robinson, Tom ( Sandy) Greening.

She is preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mathilda Greening and Wilhelmina Robinson.

Visitation was Wednesday, July 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. The Rev.Thomas Boedy SJ officiated.

Pallbearers included Tom Greening, Don Piersant, Dwight and Mark Robinson, Joe Greening and Cassie Greening.

Private family interment at the Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.

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

Dorothy Vierling Zetah, 88, of Tempe AZ, formerly of Chanhassen, died peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2011.

She graduated valedictorian from Shakopee High School & Calhoun Business School. Dorothy worked for Harold’s Inc., before marrying her late husband of 54 years, Vernon Zetah, and starting her greatest legacy as loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and volunteer.

She is survived by children, Kathleen (Bob) Skinner, Greg, Jeanne (Pete Bellus), Janet, Janice, Tom (Lisa), Peg (Greg Ebert), and Bob (Julie); grandchildren, Will, Katrina, Lauren, Joanna, Alex, Matt, and Amanda, sister, Margaret (Florentine) Sand; other relatives & friends.

Memorial Mass 11 a.m., Saturday, July 9 at St. Hubert’s Church, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen, with visitation 10 a.m. at church. Interment Monday at Fort Snelling. She will be greatly missed!

William J. Habeck Jr. William Habeck Jr., 75, of Carver, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Francis Regional Hospital in Shakopee.

Visitation was Friday, July 1, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery directly following the visitation.

He is survived by his children, Steve (Shelly) Habeck of Jordan, Becky (Bob) Snell of New Prague, Kay (John) Polster of Chaska, Brenda (Lino) Baden of Shakopee, Keith (Gloria) Habeck of Farmington, Cheryl (Jim) Beinhorn of Shakopee.

Kolden Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. 952-873-6227. koldenfuneralhome.com

Joy E. Kowitz Joy Kowitz, 83 year old resident of Royalton, MN, died Friday, July 1 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. She is survived by family in the Shakopee, Chaska and Prior Lake area.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Royalton. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Saturday, July 16 at the church.

Arrangements for Joy are with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Royalton. 320-632-4393.

Mabel J. Kollasch Mabel Kollasch, 85, of Shakopee, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at The Lodge on Natchez, Elko.

Mabel was born in Lakota, IA, Sept.8, 1925 to John and Gertie (Helmers) Roelfsema. She married Donald Kollasch Feb. 6, 1946 Ledyard, IA. Mabel was a retired employee of I.T.T. Schadow.

She is survived by children, Terry (Heidi) of Colorado, Skipp of Iowa, Scott (Mikki), Donna (Tom) Bullock, Lori (Tim) Hohenstein, all of Shakopee, Doug (Kris), Traci Pate all of Arizona; five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents; sisters, Viola Kollasch and Delores Trasmar, brother Ivan Roelfsema.

Visitation was Friday, July 1, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee.

Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shakopee, Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. Officiating at funeral service was the Rev. Peter Wittman. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.

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

Florentine M. Sand Florentine “Sandy” Sand, 89, of Shakopee, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home.

He was born in Marystown, Jan. 21, 1922, the son of Henry and Susanna (Deutsch) Sand. He married Margaret Vierling Sept. 26, 1944 in Shakopee.

Florentine was a supervisor for Northup King. He was a member of the St. Anthony Society of the Catholic Aid Association of Marystown.

Besides his wife, Margaret, he is survived by children, John (Jean), Richard (Theresa), Nancy (Larry Pokorny) Sand; grandchildren, Robert, Jessie and Eli Sand, Sara and Robyn Pokorny; sister, Alvina Stark; nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by, son, James; parents; two sisters and one brother.

Visitation is Friday, July 8, from 9-10 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. Officiating at the funeral service is the Rev. Peter Wittman. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee.

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

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

ShakopeeNews.com/ news/obituaries This information is updated daily.

Willis Loose Willis (Bill) Loose, 80, of Chaska, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at his home.

Funeral service was held July 6, at East Union Lutheran Church in Carver.

The Rev. Tom Stutelberg was the officiant. Casket Bearers were Tim Gohla, Charlie Kohler, Galen Lutteke, Kyle and Kendra Lutteke and Phillip and Mitchell Kohler.

Internment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chaska.

Willis (Bill) was born Aug. 1, 1930 in Morgan, MN to Otto and Lena (Kilgas) Loose. He was one of five children. Bill was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Morgan. He graduated from Morgan High School in 1948.

He was a graduate and received his Masters degree from Mankato State University. He was a charter member of Crown of Glory Lutheran Church in Chaska. His interests included woodworking and his specialty was making German Christmas ornaments. He was an avid volunteer of Funky Minds, a non-profit organization in Carver. He enjoyed traveling, reading, sports, crossword puzzles and his grandchildren. In 1968 he and Don Pickering opened the Chaska Dairy Queen and ran it until 1971.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lena Loose; brothers, Wally Loose, Darwin Loose and Vernon Loose. He is survived by wife, Marlene; daughters, Connie Gohla and husband, Tim of Jordan, Amy Kohler and husband, Charlie, and their children, Phillip and Mitchell of Burnsville, Cathy Lutteke and husband Galen and their children Kyle and Kendra of Burnsville; sister, Carole Young of Springfield, MN; sister-in-law, Edna Loose of California; many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska handled the arrangements. 952-448-2137.

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

Erik Joshua Gardner, 21, Bloomington, driving while intoxicated (DWI), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days in jail, 15 days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $610 in fines.

Amber Dae Shaw, 26, Jordan, DWI, a felony. Seven years’ probation, 30 days in jail, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $110 in fines. Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Serve 30 days in jail, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring (concurrent), $160 in fines.

Jason Robert Campbell, 40, Waconia, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years’ probation, 50 hours of community service, random tests, attend alcohol abuse group-support meetings, $200 in fines.

Emily Kristina McGrail, 29, Bloomington, theft, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 15 days in jail, 120 hours of community service, no contact with casinos, write letter of apology, continue counseling, restitution, $85 in fines.

Derek Daniel Fesik, 20, Shakopee, fifth-degree assault, a felony. Five years’ probation, 180 days in jail, angermanagement counseling, provide DNA sample, no possession of dangerous weapons, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $160 in fines.

POLICE REPORT

Rory Alexander Bird, 24, Shakopee, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Four years’ probation, 45 days in jail, 15 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $510 in fines.

Jaqlyn Thao Lam, 30, Savage, financial-transaction card fraud, a felony. Five years’ probation, 60 days under electronic home-monitoring, undergo therapy, provide DNA sample, restitution, $85 in fines.

John Edward Pitlick, 44, New Hope, theft by swindle, a felony. Adjudication stayed: 10 years’ probation, two days in jail, 20 days of community service, restitution, $200 in fines.

Andrew James Ruscher, 24, Bloomington, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony. Probation for 15 years, 180 days in jail, psychological evaluation, no possession of sexually explicit material, register as predatory offender, no contact with victim(s) or family, no contact with people under age 18, subject to random searches and computer searches, submit to polygraph examinations, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution $600 in fines.

Joseph Ronald Maas, 32, Burnsville, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $910 in fines.

Steven Lawrence Boozer, 43, Savage, domestic assault, a gross-misdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: one year probation, credit for time served, $200 in fines.

Jaikob Elijah Laabs, 29, Belle Plaine, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Serve year and a day in prison, provide DNA sample, $160 in fines.

The following are selected initialcomplaint reports filed by Shakopee police. You can listen to police, fire and sheriff’s department calls 24/7 through our online police scanner at www.shakopeenews.com/crimebeat.

June 27 Theft was reported at 8:16 p.m. on the 900 block of Market Street.

Assault was reported on the 900 block of Market Street at 9:06 p.m.

A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 9:28 p.m. on the 1100 block of 11th Avenue W. June 28 Theft was reported at Famous Footwear, 1593 17th Ave. E. at 10:55 a.m.

Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 12:21 p.m. on the 2400 block of Onyx Drive.

Fire was reported at 12:38 p.m. at Eckart Dental Service.

Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 4:52 p.m. on the 1600 block of 12th Avenue W. Burglary was reported at 5:35 p.m. on the 100 block of Minnesota Street.

June 29 An 18-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, under 21 drinking and driving, driving after revocation and speeding at 2:27 a.m. on Valley Industrial Bou-

levard N. and Canterbury Road.

Motor vehicle theft was reported at 8:05 a.m. at Northstar Auto Auction, 4908 Valley Industrial Blvd. N. Burglary was reported at 7:28 a.m. on the 16000 block of Marschall Road.

Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 9:42 a.m. on the 2100 block of Murphy Avenue.

Fire was reported at CertainTeed, 3303 Fourth Ave. E., at 10 a.m.

Burglary was reported at Giant Wash, 403 First Ave. W., at 10:22 a.m.

Theft was reported at Cub Foods at 10:23 a.m.

Assault was reported at 10:40 a.m. on the 200 block of Minnesota Street.

Theft was reported at 12:21 p.m. on the 100 block of Bluestem Avenue.

A vehicle-deer property-damage crash was reported at 1:11 p.m. on County Road 42 and Dakotah Parkway.

Theft was reported at Walmart at 1:17 p.m.

Theft was reported at 3:07 p.m. on the 900 block of Dakota Street.

Theft was reported at 3:50 p.m. on the 400 block of Gorman Street.

A motor vehicle crash with injury was reported at 4:01 p.m. on the 1100 block of Canterbury Road.

Two 21-year-old Plymouth men

were cited for trespassing at Valleyfair at 9:16 p.m.

June 30 Motor vehicle theft was reported at 1:40 p.m. at First Avenue Motors, 735 First Ave. E. Theft was reported at Valleyfair a 2:13 p.m.

Theft was reported at 3:49 p.m. on the 300 block of Lewis Street.

A 29-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, allowing an open bottle, speeding and no Minnesota driver’s license at 7:02 p.m. on Naumkeag Street and First Avenue E. A 20-year-old Minneapolis man was also arrested for riding in a motor vehicle without consent.

A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 7:39 p.m. on the 8100 block of Old Carriage Court A 19-year-old man from Dallas was arrested for horse tampering at Canterbury Park at 9:34 p.m.

Theft was reported at 11:31 p.m. on the 300 block of Seventh Avenue W. July 1 Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 10:47 a.m. on the 900 block of Westchester Avenue.

Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 12:48 p.m. on the 900 block of Westchester Avenue.

Motor vehicle theft was reported at 12:49 p.m. on the 200 block of Da-

kota Street.

Theft was reported at 1:52 p.m. on the 2200 block of Promise Avenue.

Assault was reported at 4:11 p.m. on the 4100 block of 12th Avenue E. Theft was reported at 4:11 p.m. on the 300 block of Lewis Street.

A 24-year-old man from Carver was arrested for DWI and driving after revocation at 10:23 p.m. on Spencer Street and Shakopee Avenue.

July 2 Theft was reported at 6:29 a.m. at Country Inn & Suites, 1204 Ramsey St. Theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 3:25 p.m. on the 700 block of Shakopee Avenue.

Theft was reported at 3:48 p.m. on the 700 block of Shakopee Avenue.

Theft was reported at 7:36 p.m. on the 600 block of Market Street.

Theft was reported at 8:34 p.m. on the 1000 block of 11th Avenue E. July 3 Theft was reported at Sprint, 8044 Old Carriage Court N. at 12:03 p.m.

Theft was reported at 3:52 p.m. at Cub Foods.

Fire was reported at 4:46 p.m. at 1898 Valley View Road.

Burglary was reported at 7:10 p.m. on the 100 block of First Avenue E. July 4 Theft was reported at 1:07 a.m. on the 100 block of First Avenue E.

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Local students perform in piano spring concerts T he Mi n nesot a Va l ley Music Teachers Association presented two recent spring recitals.

The first recital, March 6, at Harbor Community Church in Prior Lake, included the following students: Sofia Abbott, Abigail Klemm, Cathy Tran, Vanessa Le, Hailey Schweiger, Mason Wolf, Michelle Ta, Anthony Asher, Logan Surinx, Christy Le, Payton Wolf, Mary Ann LeMay, Lucy Yang, Oliver Abbott, Adam Ly, Daniel Vu, Sammy Asher, Ellie Marschall, Mitch Prosser, Chinmayi Gawde, Maddie Wagner, Melana Bauschke, Abigail Frick, Cara Zastrow, Jack Schweiger, Kennedy McGarness, Matthew Sebald and Josie Nguyen. All are students of Shakopee music teachers Charleen DeGia, Kristin Lamon, Kathleen Philipp, Lee Simmons and Rita Sunder.

Emily Harder of Shakopee, student of Yeda Harder of Prior Lake, also performed.

All performers received blue performance ribbons.

Michelle Ta, Mitch Prosser and Oliver Abbott received t rophies for havi ng performed in five recitals.

On April 10, the following students performed at Discovery Methodist Church in Chanhassen: Jasmine Saba, Christy Le, Nick Timmons, Akhil Sharma, Malena Baushke, Oliver Abbott, Grahm Dixon, Daniel Vu, Sammy Asher, Allison Maddock, Jack Schweiger, Kenedy McGarness, Matthew Sebald, Logan Surinx, Mason Wolf, Vanessa Le, Anthony Asher, Sofi a Abbott, Hailey Schweiger, Bennett Lamon and Ben McGarness. All are students of Shakopee music teachers K ristin Lamon, Kathleen Philipp, Lee Simmons and Rita Sunder.

Shakopee students Adriana Lares, Kirsten Calica, Carlos Lares, Yusuf Khairulhuda and Camille Calica, students of Carine Tan of P rior Lake, and Isabel le Harder of Shakopee, student of Yeda Harder of Prior Lake, also performed.

All performers received blue performance ribbons.

Receiving trophies for five performances were Adriana Lares, Anthony Asher and Sammy Asher. Mason Wolf received his second trophy for having performed in 10 recitals.

T he recit a l s were t he fourth and fi fth in a series of five recitals, held during the 2010-11 season.

The Minnesota Valley Music Teachers Association is a local affi liate of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association.

PETS OF THE WEEK These and other friendly pets are available from the Carver-Scott Humane Society (368-3553). All pets are checked for good temperament, shots are updated, and they are vet-checked, spayed/neutered if possible, and an Infopet chip is implanted. Adoption fees: The donation for a cat is $100-plus and $150 for a dog. If you can give it a home, call the Humane Society at 952-368-3553.

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Albie’s soft mouse toy goes wherever she goes. This quiet, friendly 5-year-old tabby will lap sit has long as you are petting her. She enjoys tummy rubs, brushing, playing with wand toys, and watching wildlife through the window. Albie comes when you call her for dinner or treats. She was found outside and no one came to claim her. She is fi ne with most cats, respectful kids, and is initially shy of strangers. Please come to meet her.

Bongo is a male rat terrier-mix found as a stray and thought to be a year old. Bongo gets along with most dogs and kids and hasn’t met cats. He likes petting, tummy rubs, playing fetch or tug-of-war. Bongo is OK in the car and looks forward to walks. He is a very active, friendly dog who will bark at new folks at the door. When you sit Bongo jumps on your lap, and he is OK being carried.

He door-greets and follows you.

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LIONS STUDENT OF THE MONTH The Shakopee Lions Club Student of the Month for June 2011 is Visith Kour, a seventhg rade student at Shakopee Middle School during the 201011 school year. His parents are Vuthy and Ra Kou r of Shakopee.

Kour is a responsible, curious, hardworking and caring student. He is a quiet sort of leader, but this is what his teachers appreciate most about him. The staff and students are very impressed by his ability to achieve at such a high level both academically in his accelerated courses and socially.

His multiple SHARP awards since his elementary school days until now and his Shakopee Middle School citizenship award are proof that he leads by example. He is an “A” honor roll student and plays trombone in the school band.

During the 2010-11 school year, the Shakopee Lions Club recognized Shakopee Middle School, Shakopee Junior High

Visith Kour June and Shakopee Area Catholic School students in grades six through nine for their service efforts. Each student received a $100 savings bond from the club.

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• Entries are accepted now through 5 p.m. Monday, July 25.

• Voting for COOL CARS, HOT RODS will begin Tuesday, July 26 and run through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. No more than 10 votes per user per day will be allowed.

• All entries must be submitted online at this newspaper’s website.

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• Winners are selected based on a combination of voting and judging. Judges determine winners from the Top 5 vote-getters.

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HAPPENINGS A meditation class led by a Buddhist Monk from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Chanhassen Library. Classes are open to all regardless of experience. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

Call Ralph at (952) 934-9727, meditation@triplegem.org.

CPR anytime classes are from 6 to 7 p.m. once a month at St. Francis Regional Medica l Center, Shakopee. T he free class teaches lifesaving skills in case of an emergency.

Call the Ask St. Francis information line at (952) 428-2000; stfrancis-shakopee.com.

55+ Driver Improvement course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

July 19 at District Services Center, 4540 Tower St. SE., Prior Lake. Advanced registration required at (888)-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org. Cost is $20.

A free law clinic for Spanish and English speakers will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at the Shakopee Public Library, 235 Lewis St. S., Shakopee. The Scott County Law Library and bilingual volunteer attorneys will present a walk-in law clinic to answer questions regarding immigration, family and housing issues. You must provide proof of public assistance or provide two paystubs.

No reservation or identification necessary. Call (952) 496-8713 with questions.

MEETINGS Small-business owners meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Knights Event Center, 1760 Fourth Ave. E., Shakopee, to promote your business. Free continental breakfast served.

Call Charlie at (952) 445-4056 to RSVP. Great Scott Cycling Club meets at 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Michael’s Cycle in Prior Lake. Three groups of riders to cover all levels. Helmets are required; road bikes recommended. Call Al at (952) 220-4585; greatscottcycling.com.

Shakopee Jaycees’ general membership meeting is 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Jaycees’ office, 121 Lewis St. S. Visit shakopeejaycees.org.

M o t h e r ’s C o n n e c t i o n Group meets at 7 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of the month at the Preserve Building meeting room, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie. Call

Wendi Russo at (612) 730-5044.

Business Women’s Network meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville. Luncheon is $ 20 for members, $ 30 for guests. Register at reservation @ bu si nesswomensnetwork.org.

River Valley Trailblazers Snowmobile Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the presidential suite at Canterbury Park.

Contact Chuck Doherty at (952) 445-9130.

Savage Area Women of Today meets at 7 p.m. July 14 in the dining room of the S ava ge A mer ic a n L eg ion , 12375 Princeton Ave. S. Learn about upcoming events, recent events and meet members at the monthly chapter meeting.

Chapter members will also be collecting items for care packages to needy veterans who attend the Twin Cities Stand Down. Contact Stacy at SavageAreaWT@gmail.com; (952) 226-6815.

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 119 Eighth Ave., Shakopee; at 7 p.m. Mondays at the church at 2488 Vierling Dr. E.; and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S., Shakopee. The 24-hour AA hotline number is (952) 922-0880 or visit aaminneapolis.org.

12-step groups for individuals struggling with addictive or compulsive behaviors meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through July at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. The workbook costs $12. Contact atgrace.com/ directions; (952) 224-3180.

E mot ion s A nony mou s meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 Fourth St. N., Le Sueur in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot. Call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.

Caregiver, memory-loss support groups meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of the month at Prairie Adult Care, 16200 Berger Drive (Victory Lutheran Church) in Eden Prairie. Call (952) 949-3126.

Celebrate Recovery, dealing with hurts, habits and hang-ups for all individuals in our community, runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays at Friend-

ship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. Cost is $16.

Contact celebraterecovery@ friendship-church.org; (952) 447-0546.

Gamblers Anonymous/ Gam-Anon support group meets weekly at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road NW., Prior Lake.

Contact Charlie at (952) 884-9417 or Michael at (952) 607-8619.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Pax Christi Church, 12100 Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. Call Joe at (952) 2705252 or Sarah at (952) 943-8422; odat0487@aol.com.

Step Up, a student-led youth group, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Sundays at the Hub of Jordan, 231 Broadway St. S. Call (952) 492-5553.

Alanon meets at 7:30 p.m.

Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 909 Marschall Road S. Call (952) 920-3963.

G a mbler s A nony mou s (GA) meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Drive in Prior Lake.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1053 Jefferson St., Shakopee.

Call Nancy (612) 250-0075 or Steve (612) 845-2672.

TABLE, a small group for parents whose children have special behavioral, learning or emotional challenges, meets from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. Call Mary Wangerin at (952) 4471884 or visit sollc.org.

Gra ndpa rents R a isi ng Grandchildren with Disabilities, a group sponsored

by ARC, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N. Berens Road NW., Prior Lake.

Call (952) 920-0855.

Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. E-mail info @ mvmom.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Prairie Adult Care, 16200 Berger Drive, at Victory Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. Call Joanne Bartel at (952) 949-3126.

MISCELLANEOUS Loaves and Fishes offers free community meals from 5 : 3 0 to 6 : 3 0 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Church of St. Mark, 350 Atwood St. S., Shakopee. Visit loavesandfishesmn.org.

Mobi le hea lt h cl i n ic through a partnership with Scott County Public Health and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the Russian Evangelical Baptist Church, 1205 10th Ave., Shakopee. Call (952) 496-8555; http://co.scott.mn.us.

CAP Agency WIC voucher pick-up for residents of Scott County is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. the second Monday, third Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month at the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee. Call (952) 402-9869.

Free family law clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Scott County Law Library.

People can make a half-hour appointment to come in and talk to a volunteer attorney for free regarding general questions about the legal processes of family court. Pre-registration is required at (952) 496-8713.

Chaska American Legion hosts a burger night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Chaska American Legion Post 57, 102 Fourth St. W., Chaska.

Carver Scott Humane Society will host a pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at Eden Prairie Petco, 8020 Glen Lane. Adoption fees start at $195+ for dogs and $165+ for cats. Call (952) 386-3553; carverscotths.org.

Mobi le hea lt h cl i n ic through a partnership with Scott County Public Health and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, July 22 and Sept. 8 at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan; Aug. 11 and Sept. 22 at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave; and Aug. 25 at the Russian Evangelical Baptist Church, 1205 10th Ave., Shakopee. Call (952) 496-8555; http:// co.scott.mn.us.

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An Open House will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, July 17 at North Ridge Apartments, 101 Fuller St., Shakopee

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S., at noon and will travel to Hog Wild in Henderson. They will return to Arizonas for live music on the patio, food and a silent auction. Participants will pay $15 for a single rider and $25 for a couple. Those who choose not to ride can still at-

tend the party from 6 to 9 p.m.

Bridg i ng helps fa mi lies in transition with household goods. For more information, go to www.bridging.com This ride replaces the annual Shakopee Firemen’s Run.

will be accepted. Cost to enter a two-person team is $40.

The first-place team will win $ 300; second-place team will win $200; and the third-place team will win $100.

To download a registration form, visit the Shakopee Derby Days website shakopeederbydays.com and click on “Forms

and Flyers.” Registration and payment may be mailed to: Shakopee Derby Days Cornhole Bagz Tournament, PO Box 312, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Any questions related to the Cornhole Bagz Tournament may be directed to Lauri Glenn, event chair, at info@shakopeederbydays.com.

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hopes to make roots with his family. His wife, Lori, is a math teacher and girls’ basketball coach at Spring Lake Park High School. They have two kids in high school, one in college and are in process of adopting an infant.

“He wants to come here and be part of the community,” said Ken Dragseth, a consultant with School Exec Connect, the fi rm that assisted the district in the search process.

happy in Burnsville, he saw the Shakopee job as the perfect fit for his values, calling it “the opportunity of a lifetime.”

Board Member Mary Romansky said Rittel would bring a new perspective coming from Washington. The deputy superintendent has a background of having turned around poorperforming schools and improved school-community relationships.

Rittel, 53, was previously a professional musician and state high school principal of the year in Washington. He was interested in moving to Minnesota because he has a daughter here.

In the end, the board agreed that Thompson fit the district best.

“It all goes back to what’s right for Shakopee at this time,” Canny said.

Thompson brings a perspective of having worked in numerous school districts. Thompson began his teaching career in Elmore, Minn., before moving onto administrative positions in Moorhead, St. Cloud and Detroit Lakes.

He was a high school principal in the Greenway School District in Coleraine, Minn., for two years before being asked by his board chair to step into the superintendent position when the district went into statutory operating debt (SOD). He helped bring the district back into the black before moving to St. Anthony.

Thompson said he’s the type of leader who sees projects through from concept to completion. His main focuses are student achievement and best instruction practices.

“We set high, high bars and we accept no excuses,” Thompson said during Wednesday’s community for u m. “Ever y single kid will be successful and we’ll do whatever if takes to make sure every kid is successful.”

Board Member Chuck Berg said Thompson ranked fi rst in nearly all of the desired traits the board was looking for in a new superintendent.

“I’m confident that he’d be able to handle it all,” Board Member Carla Shutrop said.

Thompson was recently a finalist for the Farmington School District superintendent position but withdrew his name.

Berg said that was an indication to him that Thompson really wants to be in Shakopee.

Thompson called Shakopee “a capstone district” where he

THE CANDIDATES T he boa rd was quick to praise all three candidates, including Chris Lindholm, assistant superintendent with Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Public Schools, and Keith Rittel, deputy superintendent in the Clover Park School District in Lakewood, Wash.

Some expressed an original preference for finalist Lindholm, a former principal in the district. Board Member Kathy Busch said she received a lot of praise for Lindholm from district staff in the past few days.

Berg agreed. “Chris is clearly a superstar. He’s going to be a rock star in some district some day.”

Board Chairman Steve Schneider said he supported Lindholm, 37, because he has a personal conviction of choosing the internal candidate when all else is equal. He said it’s important the district nurtures its staff and promotes them when appropriate.

Lindholm spent eight years at Shakopee Junior High — four as principal — before moving to BES last year. He said he didn’t want to leave Shakopee but was ready for his next professional step.

He added that while he’s

Busch, Schneider and dist rict person nel wi l l begi n contract negotiations with Thompson.

The board expects it will have to increase its superintendent salary to be more competitive with metro districts.

Consultant Dragseth said the district has kept its superintendent salary low with longtime superintendent McBroom, who made $145,000 in 2010-11. Other surrounding districts are paying their superintendents as much as $180,000 a year, according to Dragseth.

“You are on the low end,” said Dragseth, who recommended the district pursue a three-year contract with set pay.

Schneider said his goal is to offer a contract for School Board approval at Monday’s regular board meeting

substance-abuse issues that frequently drive criminal behavior and contribute to family dysfunction. Courts throughout Minnesota have implemented new approaches to the often difficult process of getting a divorce.

Early court intervention in these matters has reduced the time, conflict and cost frequently associated with these proceedings. To assist the increasing number of people who cannot afford to hire an attorney or choose to represent themselves in court proceedings, forms and informational brochures have been revised, assistance centers have been created in several courthouses, and a self-help website has been developed. These efforts

go beyond the efficient disposition of cases and strive for better outcomes and a more satisfactory process.

Despite the challenges presented by an increasing demand for court services and multiple funding reductions, the people of Minnesota continue to receive high-quality services from their courts. While most people may still want to avoid criminal prosecution, traffic tickets and divorce proceedings, there should be comfort in knowing that Minnesota’s courts are available and responsive if their freedom, family or property is ever threatened.

Edward Lynch is chief judge of the 1st Judicial District.

to pay the current bill.

We can continue to spend at the rate we are and raise taxes on other people to pay for it. But eventually we will all pay for it. As British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said, “Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess.

They always run out of other people’s money.”

Our government has been

stretched beyond its original design so it no longer functions well. Let’s get the lights back and begin the work of cleaning out the clutter before our bills fold us for good.

Jerry Kucera of Sand Creek Township owns a Shakopee insurance agency and is a Valley News community columnist. Read his past columns on his blog: www. jerrykucera.blogspot.com.

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chology. Loonan was the student commencement speaker, as selected by the Saint John’s senior class.

Kyle Cuppy, son of Tim and Donna Cuppy of Shakopee, received the North Dakota State University Eugene and Otilla Pette Scholarship in the amount of $1,200. Cuppy is a junior majoring in fi nance and minoring in accounting. He is active in Legacy Program, Chi Alpha and Eagle Scout Troop 218. He also is a resident assistant.

Erin Lindsay Umland of Shakopee was named to the dean’s honor list at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the spring semester of the 2010-2011 academic year. She is in the School of Nursing.

The Shakopee Derby Days Com mit tee a n nou nces t he first Shakopee Derby Days Cornhole Bagz Tournament at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Huber Park.

The Shakopee Derby Days Cornhole Bagz Tournament will be double-elimination play and a maximum of 40 teams

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University May 15 in the Saint John’s Abbey Church, Collegeville, Minn. They are Brent T. Brodersen, son of Thomas and Mary Brodersen of Shakopee, bachelor of arts, economics; Kyle Green, son of John and Kim Green of Shakopee, bachelor of arts, accounting; John Lano, son of Michael and Candace Lano of Shakopee, bachelor of arts, psychology with the honor summa cum laude; Tom Loonan, son of Bob and Denise Loonan of Shakopee, bachelor of arts, political science; Clark Miles, son of John Miles and Dorothy Clark-Miles of Shakopee, bachelor of science degree, nursing with the honor magna cum laude; and Eric Nead, son of Richard and Luann Nead of Shakopee, bachelor of arts, psy-

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Three local students participated in the commencement ceremony at the College of Saint Benedict May 14 in the Haehn Campus Center/Clemens Field House on the CSB campus, St. Joseph, Minn. Nora Berens, daughter of John and Susan Berens of Shakopee, Minn., received a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics. Sydney Solberg, daughter of Jeff and Paris Solberg of Shakopee, received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology with the honor magna cum laude. Elizabeth Tammen, daughter of Nancy Tammen of Shakopee, received a bachelor of arts degree in management.

Six Shakopee students participated in the commencement ceremony at Saint John’s

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services, and the creation of web-based staff training have reduced expenses so the courts can continue to provide meaningful and timely court proceedings.

The Judicial Branch Strategic Plan, first adopted over a decade ago, recognizes the need for the courts to do a better job at less cost, to be more efficient and more effective. The courts have worked with other justice system agencies to improve the effectiveness of the services they provide.

Problem-solving courts have been created to address the mental health, alcohol and

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have maxed out our credit limit and don’t have enough money to pay our bills. As of Independence Day Gov. Dayton and our state Legislature still could not agree on how to get us out of this mess. We can’t keep increasing spending when we don’t have the money

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Friday, July 8 8:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 10:00 Program Potluck 1:00 School Board 6-13 3:00 Public Utilities 6-20 4:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 6:00 City Council 7-5 9:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 11:00 School Board 6-13

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Monday, July 11 8:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 10:00 City Council 7-5 1:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 3:00 Program Potluck 6:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 8:00 City Council 7-5 11:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7

Friday, July 8 10:00 American Democracy 10:30 Twin City Fellowship 11:30 Vets Visits on TV 12:00 Army Newswatch 12:30 F.I.S.H. Networking 2:00 Heatherlyn 3:30 Amp It Up 4:00 Ed. Conversations 4:30 Lions Softball 5:00 American Democracy 5:30 Twin City Fellowship 6:30 Vets Visits on TV 7:00 Army Newswatch 7:30 F.I.S.H. Networking 9:00 Heatherlyn 10:30 Amp It Up 11:00 Ed. Conversations 11:30 Lions Softball

Tuesday, July 12 8:00 Program Potluck 11:00 City Council 7-5 2:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 4:00 City Council 7-5 7:00 Council Workshop (LIVE)

Saturday, July 9 8:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 10:00 City Council 7-5 1:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 3:00 Program Potluck 6:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 8:00 City Council 7-5 11:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7

Wednesday, July 13 8:00 City Council 7-5 11:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 1:00 Council Workshop 7-12 4:00 Program Potluck 7:00 Environ. Comm. (LIVE)

Saturday, July 9 10:00 McBroom Retirement 11:00 Friendship Set to Music 12:00 Meet The Lions 12:30 Daddy Daughter Dance 1:30 Shakopee Heritage 2:30 American Democracy 3:00 Twin City Fellowship 4:00 Vets Visits on TV 4:30 Army Newswatch 5:00 McBroom Retirement

Thursday, July 14 8:00 City Council 7-0 11:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7 1:00 Council Workshop 7-12 4:00 Environ. Comm. 7-13 6:00 Program Potluck 9:00 City Council 7-5

Sunday, July 10 8:00 Program Potluck 11:00 Parks/Rec. 6-27 1:00 City Council 7-5 4:00 Plann. Comm. 7-7

8:00 Friendship Set to Music 9:00 Meet The Lions 9:30 Mt. Olive Church 10:00 Program Potluck

8:00 Program Potluck 10:00 Ed. Conversations 10:30 McBroom Retirement 11:30 Lions Softball

Sunday, July 10 10:00 F.I.S.H. Networking 11:30 Amp It Up 12:00 St. Marks Mass 1:30 Twin City Fellowship 2:30 Ed. Conversations 3:00 Mt. Olive Church 3:30 Heatherlyn 5:00 F.I.S.H. Networking 6:30 Amp It Up 7:00 St. Marks Mass 8:30 Twin City Fellowship 9:30 Ed. Conversations 10:00 Mt. Olive Church 10:30 Heatherlyn

Tuesday, July 12 10:00 American Democracy 10:30 Mt. Olive Church 11:00 Twin City Fellowship 12:00 Vets Visits on TV 12:30 Army Newswatch 1:00 F.I.S.H. Networking 2:30 St. Marks Mass 4:00 Amp It Up 4:30 Ed. Conversations 5:00 American Democracy 5:30 Mt. Olive Church 6:00 Twin City Fellowship 7:00 Vets Visits on TV 7:30 Army Newswatch 8:00 F.I.S.H. Networking 9:30 St. Marks Mass 11:00 Amp It Up 11:30 Ed. Conversations

Monday, July 11 10:00 McBroom Retirement 11:00 Lions Softball 11:30 St. Marks Mass 1:00 Friendship Set to Music 2:00 Meet The Lions 2:30 Mt. Olive Church 3:00 Program Potluck 5:00 McBroom Retirement 6:00 Lions Softball 6:30 St. Marks Mass

Wednesday, July 13 10:00 Twin City Fellowship 11:00 Heatherlyn 12:30 Amp It Up 1:00 Program Potluck 3:00 Ed. Conversations 3:30 McBroom Retirement 4:30 Lions Softball 5:00 Twin City Fellowship 6:00 Heatherlyn 7:30 Amp It Up

Thursday, July 14 10:00 Friendship Set to Music 11:00 Meet The Lions 11:30 Daddy Daughter Dance 12:30 Shakopee Heritage 1:30 American Democracy 2:00 Twin City Fellowship 3:00 Vets Visits on TV 3:30 Army Newswatch 4:00 Amp It Up 4:30 Ed. Conversations 5:00 Friendship Set to Music 6:00 Meet The Lions 6:30 Daddy Daughter Dance 7:30 Shakopee Heritage 8:30 American Democracy 9:00 Twin City Fellowship 10:00 Vets Visits on TV 10:30 Army Newswatch 11:00 Amp It Up 11:30 Ed. Conversations

6:00 Friendship Set to Music 7:00 Meet The Lions 7:30 Daddy Daughter Dance 8:30 Shakopee Heritage 9:30 American Democracy 10:00 Twin City Fellowship 11:00 Vets Visits on TV 11:30 Army Newswatch

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Thursday

JULY 7 SHAKOPEE SCIENCE EXPLORERS Join the Science Explorers for an hour of fun, inspiring science projects.

Come for the whole hour and see something explosive.

Time: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9590 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS Huber Park Performance Series presents the family-friendly Okee Dokee Brothers.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500; ci.shakopee. mn.us

HAMEL RODEO The 31st annual PRCA World Championship rodeo featuring 400 cowboys and cowgirls. Advance tickets available until July 6. Special events throughout the weekend, including dances, family day, flea market and parade.

Time: 7:30 p.m. July 7-10; 1 p.m.

July 9 Cost: $14 adults, $8 kids ages 4-12 Location: Corcoran Lions Park Info: hamelrodeo.org

CZECH AREA CONCERTINA CLUB Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a concert by the Czech Area Concertina Club. Also available will be the Chamber Market featuring food, vendors and fun from 5-8 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9823

CALHOUN BRASS The Calhoun Brass quintet will perform as part of Chanhassen’s summer concert series.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: City Center Park Plaza, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us/concerts. html

Friday

JULY 8 SCOTT COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE Raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society at the 14th annual Scott County Relay for life fundraiser.

Time: 6 p.m. July 8-6 a.m. July 9 Cost: Free Location: Vaughan Field, Shakopee Junior High

ACOUSTIC RAIN Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of acoustic cover music by Acoustic Rain.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, 120 E. Fourth Ave., Chaska Info: (952) 448-453, ext. 4

Saturday

JULY 9 MOVIE IN THE PARK Huber Park Performance Series

presents an outdoor movie in the park, “How to train your dragon.”

Time: Sunset Saturday, July 9 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee (rain site: Shakopee Community Center) Info: (952) 233-9500; ci.shakopee. mn.us

BIRD WATCHING TREK Hike the refuge trails to look for birds nesting on the refuge. Visitors should see a wide variety of species during the trek. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 6-10 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH NATURE Spend the morning learning about nature photography including techniques for photographing landscapes, animals and flowers. The program will cover composition, light and subject matter. The group will go out into the field to practice, and the program will end with a question and answer session. Bring any type of camera, sturdy footwear and sunscreen. Program led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Don Tredinnick.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 9 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

BANDING OSPREY BABIES Join a biologist to visit an active osprey nest and band babies. Learn about the park district’s 26-year osprey restoration and research, and observe osprey nesting behaviors. Bring binoculars and a camera, and plan for a short hike. Reservations required; state activity #311321-04 at time of reservation. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Sunday

JULY 10 POND HOUSE Hear Rev. Pond’s reflections on a very unrestful Sunday in 1834 during his first summer at Chief Cloud Man’s village on Lake Calhoun while touring the historic Pond House.

Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: $2, free for youth through high school Location: Pond House, Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 104th E. St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738; ci.bloomington.mn.us

BIRD WALK Walk the refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife. This outing involves several miles of walking trails at a slow pace. Dress for the weather, including for mud, bugs and sun.

Program is led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalists George Skinner and Anne Hanley.

Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: Free Location: Louisville Swamp Unit, 3801 145th St., W. Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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Kyle Breimhorst of Shakopee (center), a brain cancer survivor, walks the Survivor’s Lap with his fiancée, Lesley Edwards of Apple Valley, during the 2010 Scott County Relay for Life.

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EVENT GOING WILD: RAIL TO REFUGE

Ride with a Ranger on the Hiawatha Light Rail and discover how to access the Twin Cities’ preserved natural areas via mass transit. Meet at the Visitor Center for a guided ride and hike to the Bass Ponds. Program led

by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: $1.75 for weekend light rail fare Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

$3 TOUR DAYS AT THE LANDING Join a guided tour at the Landing.

Enter through the visitors center at the main entrance. Walking distance is 1.5 miles round trip.

Time: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, July 10, 17, 24; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays June 6-Aug. 26 Cost: $3; ages 2 and younger free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

VANS WARPED TOUR Bands performing will include Less Than Jake, Pepper, Attack Attack!, A Day to Remember and the Devil Wears Prada.

Time: Gates open 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: $33.75 Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: vanswarpedtour.com

Monday

JULY 11 HISTORY DAY CAMP Explore pioneer life at the Carver County Historical Society’s History day camp. For children grades K-3. Each day will explore a new theme, from family life and chores to attending a one-room school.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. July 11-15

Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers Location: Carver County Historical Society Info: (952) 442-4234

Tuesday

JULY 12 EDEN PRAIRIE WOMEN’S CONNECTION Speakers are Tasha Schuh, who will share the message, “Somewhere over the rainbow: Hope after tragedy.”

Reservations due July 6.

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 Cost: $13 Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie Info: (952) 995-1117; (952) 9943324; edenprairiewc@aol.com

BECOME A JUNIOR REFUGE MANAGER Children ages 5 and older will go behind the scenes of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Activities from the Jr. Refuge Manger activity booklet will be completed to earn a Jr. Refuge Manager badge.

Dress for being outdoors.

Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 858-0710 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

THE SPLATTER SISTERS The Splatter Sisters will perform.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498449

Wednesday

JULY 13 THE BLUE DRIFTERS The Blue Drifters will perform a

SCOTT COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

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he 2011 Scott County Relay for Life is an overnight walk around the Vaughan Field track in the fight against cancer. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 8 and runs through 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9. The event is free

and open to the public. It includes entertainment, cancer survivor walk and reception, sales benefiting the American Cancer Society and more.

concert of bluegrass music in the park.

Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage

Upcoming MN VALLEY CHRISTIAN WOMEN The “God Bless America” MN Valley Christian Women’s Connection luncheon’s featured speaker Kim Larson, sharing “Change, anyone The Benson Family will be singing. Free child care provided by reservation only. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministry.

Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: $16 Location: ENJOY! Restaurant, Apple Valley Info: (952) 403-0773

TRICIA AND THE TOONIES Huber Park Performance Series presents the family-friendly Tricia and the Toonies.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500; ci.shakopee. mn.us

PRIOR LAKE CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE Families can refresh their summer book collections by shopping this sale of used kids and teen books, movies and music.

Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

Parkway, Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9823

CAR SHOW The Minnesota Valley Rally is a biweekly classic car show.

Time: 6-10 p.m. Fridays, July 15, July 29, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Sept.

23 Cost: Free Location: Downtown Shakopee

‘CURTAINS’ The River Valley Theatre Company presents the musical “whodunit” comedy, “Curtains.” This is a musical comedy about a Broadway musical in out-of-town tryouts in the 1950s.

When the unpopular leading lady dies on opening night the mystery begins.

Mayhem ensues while the struggling show attempts to rehearse. Murders are solved and the musical goes on thanks to the theatre-loving Detective Cioffi.

Time: 7:30 p.m. July 15-16, 21-23, 28-30 and 2 p.m. July 17, 24, 31 Cost: $14 adults, $12 seniors and students Location: Shakopee High School auditorium, 100 17th Ave., Shakopee Info: rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

MEET MCGRUFF Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents are invited to find out what it’s like to be a police officer at the Shakopee Police Department. Participants will tour the station, sit in a squad car and even meet McGruff. This program is limited to 40 kids. Preregister for program #PSSE 715 by July 7.

Time: 10-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: $5 Location: Shakopee Police Department Info: ci.shakopee.mn.us/ OnlineRegistration.cfm

STEAMHEAT

HARMONIC RELIEF

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a concert by SteamHeat. Also available will be the Chamber Market featuring food, vendors and fun from 5-8 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop

Huber Park Performance Series presents the family-friendly Harmonic Relief.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500; ci.shakopee. mn.us

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survival. For all ages.

Time: 2-3 p.m. Sundays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

LIBRARY MAKE-A-BOOK EVENT Local artist Mary Jo Pauly will lead the group in creating a book.

Time: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Jordan Library, 230 S. Broadway St., Jordan, Info: (952) 492-2500 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

‘PANIC’ “Panic” pays tribute to Alfred Hitchcock in a psychological thriller set in Paris, 1963. Director Henry Lockwood comes to the City of Light for the premiere of his new film.

What he discovers are the real-life dark places, desperate women and power-hungry men who fill his scripts.

When he is accused of a hideous crime, he enters a nightmare straight out of one of his movies as he and his wife become entangled in blackmail, betrayal and murder.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through July 10 Cost: $36-$56 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. 7th Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

COMPLEMENTING THE GRAPE II CLASS Wine buyer and gourmand Michael Grabner will demonstrate and cook the following menu (based on seasonal availability): Cajun coconut spiced ham fritters or spiced ham sushi; locally raised pork ragu with pasta; pork tenderloin with aromatic soy sauce and shiitake mushrooms over rice; simple greens; puff pastries with wild cherries and chocolate bacon. Wine tasting will be included.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: $45 for Arboretum members; $55 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

BEAT THE HEAT: SUMMER FILMS Come inside to enjoy a comfortable hour of films featuring favorite refuge wildlife, habitats and management practices. Films about rivers will be featured.

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

BELLE PLAINE SCIENCE EXPLORERS Join the Science Explorers for an hour of fun, inspiring science projects.

Come for the whole hour and see something explosive.

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle Plaine Info: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

ARBORETUM AUXILIARY GARDEN TOURS The Arboretum Auxiliary Garden Tour features visit to four picturesque metro gardens. Participants travel in air-conditioned buses and tours include outdoor brunch or lunch accompanied by live music on the Morgan Terrace at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This year’s edition will visit four gardens, including two fairy gardens, an environmentally friendly lifestyle garden and a backyard retreat complete with planned wooded area, sloping terrace and bursts of vibrant color. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum.

Time: Sunday, July 10; Tuesday, July 12; Sunday, July 13 Cost: $50-55 Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ auxiliary.aspx

CREATIVE DAY Come to the library to create, play and make something to take home.

Time: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

‘39 CLUES’ PARTY Enjoy activities and challenges to celebrate the August publication of the second part of the popular “39 Clues” series for older elementary readers.

Time: 4 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

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MILL CITY LIVE: CHRIS OSGOOD Chris Osgood and the Mill City Rockers will perform in the museum’s open air Ruin Courtyard. Osgood will be joined by a band composed of members of the Suicide Commandos, The Suburbs, The Wallets and other local musicians.

Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City Museum; free for Minnesota Historical Society members Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: millcitymueum.org or (612) 341-7555

RHYTHM OF RHIZOMES A Master Gardener will offer tips for planting, maintaining and propagating rhizomes including iris, daylilies, daffodils and peonies. This class is part of the Evenings in the Garden program.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free; pre-registration requested Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or esmith515@umn.edu

CALHOUN BRASS The Calhoun Brass quintet will perform as part of Chanhassen’s summer concert series.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7 Cost: Free Location: City Center Park Plaza, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us/concerts. html

‘THE FANTASTICKS’ “The Fantasticks” tells the story of two neighboring fathers who put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children fall in love, they discover their fathers’ plot and go off to experience the world.

They return to each other and the love they had. This musical ran for 42 years off-Broadway. It includes the songs “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Going to Rain.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes July 8-31 Cost: $22 Location: Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Info: theatreintheround.org or (612) 333-3010

CADENCE The Cadence Hip Hop Series returns for a two-night event showcasing local

Join a naturalist and be introduced to some of Richardson’s resident reptiles. Meet them up close and watch some of them eat. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS

Above — Ali Ewoldt and Kyle Harris star in “West Side Story” at the Orpheum Theatre July 12-17.

Right — The cast of “West Side Story” to be performed at the Orpheum Theatre July 12-17.

‘WEST SIDE STORY’

REPTILE AND DISCOVERY ZOO

Directed by its two-time Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents, “West Side Story” is the story of Maria and Tony, Jets and Sharks and tragic love. The Bernstein and Sondheim score features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”

The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo programs feature a variety of reptiles and amphibians.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 11 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Library, 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Info: (952) 448-3886 or www. carverlib.org

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes July 12-17 Cost: $28-$78 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

ROSS SUTTER AT THE CHAN LIBRARY

Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 3397007

Musician Ross Sutter plays folk instruments including guitar, bodhran, button accordion, dulcimer and bones, but is best known for his baritone voice. Ross will sing Irish, Scottish and Scandinavian songs, as well as favorite American traditional and popular songs.

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

rappers, DJs, live players, poets and writers.

Time: 8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m. music Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 Cost: $15 per night Location: Dowling Studio, Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis Info: (877) 447-8243 or guthrietheater.org

KIDSPLASH Registrants will spend more than an hour on the lake and learn how to get into and out of a kayak safely, how to make a kayak go in a straight line and spin in one spot. Priorities are safety, fun, participation and skill.

Reservations required. For ages 12 and older.

Time: 9-11 a.m. or noon- 2 p.m.

Fridays, July 8 or Aug. 19 Cost: $20 Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park, 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BASILICA BLOCK PARTY The 17th annual Basilica Block Party will feature live music by many groups including performances by Michael Franti and Spearhead, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Jayhawks, Amos Lee, Citizen Cope and many others.

Time: July 8-9 Cost: $40 for single night pass; $70 for two-night pass Location: The Basilica of St. Mary, 8 N. 17th St., Minneapolis

Info: ticketmaster.com or basilicablockparty.org

JOSH GROBAN American singer/songwriter Josh Groban will visit Minneapolis as part of his 2011 “Straight to You” world tour in support of his latest platinum certified album, “Illuminations.”

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, July 8 Cost: $75-$95 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

PESTOS WITH PIZZAZZ AT THE ARB Learn how to make a plethora of pestos beyond basic basil.

Time: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: $30 for Arboretum members; $40 non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

WATERCOLOR JOURNALING WORKSHOP Instructor Sandy Muzzy will demonstrate techniques in various media.

Time: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 Cost: $95 for Arboretum members; $110 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska

Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

ZOOMOBILE AT CHAN LIBRARY Minnesota Zoo staffers will bring live animals to the library.

Time: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

WE LAUGHING COMEDY JAM Featuring Melanie Comarcho, Luenell and Michael Blackson. Hosted by Mackey Moe with special guest appearances by DoNasty and Big Kesh.

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: $44-99 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

INSECT EXPLORATION Enjoy an afternoon on the prairie, catching and releasing dragonflies, butterflies, flies and more. Learn how to use an insect net and temporarily put an insect in a jar to get a closer look. Magnifying lenses and insect identification books will help visitors try to identify what they catch before it is released back to nature. For all ages.

Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, July 9

Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘WHAT’S THE WORD FOR’ Mrs. Caleodis is in her 80s, loves crossword puzzles and spends plenty of time on the phone. Hayden is 30 years younger, a former film instructor with a meticulous sense of timing.

Brought together by circumstance, the pair help each other cope with the painful reality of life off the silver screen. After 17 years of creating their own brand of family, they are faced with a difficult decision and a sense that the choice isn’t actually theirs to make. The show was written by Jeffrey Hatcher and is part of Illusion Theater’s Fresh Ink Summer Series.

Time: 8 p.m. July 7-9; 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: $15 Location: Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 704, Minneapolis Info: illusiontheater.org or (612) 339-4944

REFUGE RAMBLE Join Refuge staff for a walk exploring trails and observing the natural world.

Enjoy the solitude of the Minnesota River valley tucked into the midst of the busy urban landscape. Explore prairie, forest and wetland habitats and discover the diverse plants and animals that depend on the refuge for

‘9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL’ ‘9 to 5’ is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her new Tony Award and Grammy Award nominated score.

“9 to 5: The Musical” tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do — even in a man’s world.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes July 12-24 Cost: $33-$86 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

SARA BAREILLES Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles will perform; also performing will be Raining Jane.

Time: Doors 7 p.m.; music 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 12 Cost: $34-$46.50 Location: Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

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LET’sGO!CALENDAR YO-YO MASTER DAZZLIN’ DAVE

entering and exiting a canoe and proper paddling techniques.

Reservations required; state number 32011-03 when registering. For ages 12 and older.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: $15 Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Enjoy professional Yo-Yo Master Dazzlin’ Dave’s tornado of whirling tricks and tips that highlight the growing sport of professional yo-yo.

Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle Plaine Info: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

BEAT THE HEAT: SUMMER FILMS

‘MAGIC TREE HOUSE’ PARTY

Come inside to enjoy a comfortable hour of films featuring favorite refuge wildlife, habitats and management practices.

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Activities, snacks and crafts will be based on the adventures of Jack and Annie in the popular “Magic Tree House” series.

Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: New Prague Library, 400 Main St. E., New Prague Info: (952) 758-2391 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

ARLO GUTHRIE

MAKE-A-BOOK PROGRAM

Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie will shares stories and classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 18 Cost: $35-$37 Location: Guthrie Theatre, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or 612-2266244

Local artist Mary Jo Pauly will lead the group in creating a book.

Time: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

BELLE PLAINE CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE Families can refresh their summer book collections by shopping this sale of used kids and teen books, movies and music. Sponsored by and proceeds go to the Belle Plaine Library Summer Youth Volunteers.

Time: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Location: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle Plaine Info: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

BRUCE THE BUG GUY OPEN HOUSE

PHOTO COURTESY XCEL ENERGY CENTER

Katie Perry will appear at the Xcel Energy Center July 9.

SCIENCE EXPLORERS Join the Science Explorers for an hour of fun, inspiring science projects.

Come for the whole hour and see something explosive.

Time: 1:30-2:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

KID CUDI Kid Cudi is an American rapper, singer and actor. He will be performing with special guest Chip Tha Ripper.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: $39.50-$49.50 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

MAGICIAN STAR MICHAELINA AT CHASKA LIBRARY Minnesota magician Star Michaelina will perform magic with unique props.

Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Library, 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Info: (952) 448-3886 or www. carverlib.org

INDIGO GIRLS The Indigo Girls and Mount Moriah will perform.

Time: Doors 7 p.m.; music 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13 Cost: $49-$61.50 Location: Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

‘NO PLACE CALLED HOME’ Traveling to the Middle East to interview Iraqi refugees and hear their stories, former Minnesotan Kim Schultz accidentally falls in love with one of them. This is that unexpected story – a story of an American woman and an Iraqi man, a story about one refugee and four million, a story that wasn’t supposed to be a love story.

Time: 8 p.m. July 14-16; 7 p.m. July 17 Cost: $15 Location: Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 704, Minneapolis Info: illusiontheater.org or (612) 339-4944

SCIENCE EXPLORERS Join the Science Explorers for an hour of fun, inspiring science projects.

Come for the whole hour and see something explosive.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Jordan Library, 230 S. Broadway St., Jordan, Info: (952) 492-2500 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

RAD ZOO OPEN HOUSE Enjoy hands-on and entertaining information featuring a dozen live reptiles and amphibians.

Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9590 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

WEATHER OR NOT A Master Gardener will discuss the

KATY PERRY Pop superstar Katy Perry will appear as part of her “California Dreams 2011” world tour. Marina and the Diamonds will also perform.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Location: Xcel Energy Center, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul Cost: $25-$49 Info: xcelenergycenter.com or (651) 265-4800

weather and how it influences the growing season in Zone 4. The plant hardiness guide will be discussed as a tool to aid in maximizing garden success. This class is part of the Evenings in the Garden program.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free; pre-registration requested Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or esmith515@umn.edu

THE SPLATTER SISTERS The Splatter Sisters will present their interactive show for children as part of Chanhassen’s summer concert series.

Time: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: City Center Park Plaza, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us/concerts. html

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK AND BACKSTREET BOYS New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys will combine for a first-of-its-kind outing uniting the dominating the male vocal groups of the late 1980s.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: $31.50-$91.50 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

BAR-B-Q DAYS

Bar-B-Q Days events include fire department water fights, carnival, beer garden, queen coronation, live music and entertainment, grand day parade at noon Saturday and fireworks Sunday evening. Belle Plaine’s famous barbeque sandwiches will be served throughout the festival.

Time: July 15-17 Location: South Park, 201 S. Eagle St. Belle Plaine Info: belleplainemn.com; click on Bar-B-Q Days

BAT MOON Enjoy a full moon hike through the forest and field. Search for bats out looking for their insect meal. Learn fun facts about bats and try out a bat detector. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: $5 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

THE SUBURBS Minneapolis new-wavers The Suburbs and The Suicide Commandos will perform.

Time: Doors 7 p.m.; music 7:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15 Cost: $36-$48.50 Location: Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

SOUNDS OF HOPE Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a concert of children’s music from around the world with Sounds of

Hope. An ice cream social will also be held at this event.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, 120 E. Fourth Ave., Chaska Info: (952) 448-453, ext. 4

DAVE KOZ Saxophonist Dave Koz will perform as part of his “Hello Tomorrow” tour.

Time: Doors 7 p.m.; music 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16 Cost: $45-$57.50 Location: Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com

DRAGONFLY SURVEY Catch and learn to identify a dozen types of dragonflies and damselflies by pond and meadow. Participate in the statewide survey of these insects. Scoop in the pond to find the larvae. Receive a laminated color identification chart. For ages 5 and older. Reservations required for activity number #311301-02.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

MEET A TURTLE AND SNAKE

Feel a scaly snake, touch a turtle’s TIM MINCHIN shell and watch a snake slither.

Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, Meet a naturalist and find out about actor, comedian and writer. He has cold-blooded critters. Adults must been performing his unique brand of accompany children. For all ages. musical comedy since 2005.

Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturdays, July 16 Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16 and Aug. 6 Cost: $29.50 Cost: Free Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis 10145 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or Info: (763) 559-9000 or (612) 339-7007 threeriversparkdistrict.org

BIRD BANDING See wild songbirds being safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Hear a bird’s heartbeat and help release it. For all ages.

Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July 16 and Aug. 20 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

JAPANESE GARDEN AT THE ARB Learn about the elements of the Arboretum’s Japanese Garden from its curator Mary Bigelow.

Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $35 for Arboretum members; $45 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

‘THE RELUCTANT DRAGON’

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

A young boy befriends a lonely dragon who hates such dragonly things as fighting knights and breathing fire.

Nonetheless, the simple-minded villagers beg a fierce knight to slay the dragon, even though he was doing them no harm.

Time: 10 a.m. Saturday performances July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6; 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6 Cost: Regular price tickets $16; groups of 10 or more $9 Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951

Enjoy a nature walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Depart from the Ordway parking lot.

Time: 10 a.m. Saturdays, July 16 and 23 Cost: $7.50 Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

LAKEFRONT JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL Grammy Award-winning Buddy Guy will headline the second annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival.

Also performing will be Lamont Cranston Band, Tim Mahoney, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Steve Oliver, Jessy J and Quinn Sullivan.

Time: 1-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 in advance; $10 at the gate; free for younger than 18 and older than 65 Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy. Prior Lake Info: lakefrontjazz.com

SUNDAYS IN THE GARDEN Spend a Sunday afternoon at Noerenberg Gardens. Hennepin County Master Gardeners will give tours and answer questions. For all ages.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Sundays, July 17 and Aug. 21 Cost: Free Location: Noerenberg Gardens, 2840 North Shore Dr., Wayzata Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

TRAVELED GROUND CONCERT AT THE ARB Enjoy folk, country, blues and rock music on the Arboretum’s Trex Deck.

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or

(952) 443-1422

FLEET FOXES Seattle-based band Fleet Foxes will perform.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: $32 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

RAPTORS IN THE YARD Meet a captive merlin and barred owl and learn about these birds of prey.

Cameras welcome. For all ages.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, July 17 and Aug. 21 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BIRD WALK Walk refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife. This outing involves several miles of walking trails at a slow pace. Dress for the weather, including for mud, bugs and sun.

Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

RAINN WILSON Rainn Wilson, star of NBC’s hit series “The Office” and former Guthrie Theater actor, will appear for an “In Conversation” event with Joe Dowling.

Time: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: $20-$45 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

DEFINED BY NATURE Explore the natural history that created the network of Twin Cities’ communities and public lands.

Discover how to appreciate and enjoy diverse and accessible natural areas, and learn about the history of natural resource conservation in the metro area.

Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

PRAIRIE PLAY The prairie is a great place to play hide-and-seek and catch insects and spiders. Bring a water bottle. Adults must accompany children. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 17 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BEGINNING CANOEING This lesson is for beginners.

Participants will learn water safety,

Drop in for lively discussion and hands-on information about insects and related arthropods with live critters and other props for a closeup, interactive experience.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, July 18 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

SCHIFFELLY PUPPETS IN NEW PRAGUE The popular, Emmy Award-winning puppeteers bring a comical and action-packed twist to the tale of “The Little Mermaid.” All ages welcome.

Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: Free Location: New Prague Library, 400 Main St. E., New Prague Info: (952) 758-2391 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

BOB AND THE BEACHCOMBERS Bob and the Beachcombers will perform as part of the Eden Prairie KidStock series.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: Free Location: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498449

YO-YO MASTER AT THE CHAN LIBRARY Professional Yo-Yo Master Dazzlin’ Dave will perform.

Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

‘MAGIC TREE HOUSE’ AT THE CHASKA LIBRARY Relive favorite “Magic Tree House” adventures with Jack and Annie through activities and games at the library.

Time: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Library, 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Info: (952) 448-3886 or www. carverlib.org

FIVE FOR FIGHTING Singer/songwriter John Ondrasik will perform with his group Five for Fighting.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: $30-$32 Location: Fitzgerald Theatre, 10 East Exchange St., St. Paul Info: (651) 290-1221 or fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

WWE SMACKDOWN See Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, The Big Show, Christian, Kofi Kingston, Kane, The Corre and more Smackdown Superstars. Line-up subject to change.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 Cost: $22-$77 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

BUTTERFLY NATURALIST AT CHAN LIBRARY Staff from Carver County Parks will introduce children ages 3 and older to the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Those attending will learn how to make a caterpillar cage and get tips on where to find a monarch caterpillar and be successful getting it to transform into a butterfly.

Time: 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

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Cameras welcome. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Michael Monroe will perform a concert of folk music in the park.

Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage

‘A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM’

BILL THE JUGGLER Bill the Juggler will perform as part of the Bookawocky summer reading program.

Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Library, 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Info: (952) 448-3886 or www. carverlib.org

In its first staging of a book musical, the Jungle takes humor back to its roots, combining the time-tested 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan for his young master—in exchange for freedom.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through July 24 Cost: $10-$35 Location: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: jungletheater.com or (612) 822-7063

GILLIAN WELCH Singer/songwriter Gillian Welch and longtime partner David Rawlings will perform.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 Cost: $34.50 Location: Fitzgerald Theatre, 10 East Exchange St., St. Paul Info: (651) 290-1221 or fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

BEAT THE HEAT: SUMMER FILMS

ALL THINGS MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB

Come inside to enjoy a comfortable hour of films featuring favorite refuge wildlife, habitats and management practices. Films about birds of the refuge will be featured.

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

The book featured at the July meeting of the All Minnesota Book Club will be “I Go to America: Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson” by Joy K. Lintelman.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND

‘JUNIE B. JONES’ PARTY

When the “scruffy, young jug-band” band from Southern California released “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” in 1972, they solidified their mark in music history. Now, more than 35 years later, the original core group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brings their music to a new generation with a concert experience featuring the trilogy albums and their greatest hits Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 25 Cost: $42 Location: Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

Activities and snacks will center around the adventures of Junie B. and her friends from the popular book series.

Time: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

BELLE PLAINE CHESS TOURNAMENT Match skills against other chess players and see who comes out a winner. This program is part of the Bookawocky Summer Reading Program.

Time: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle Plaine Info: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

‘JUNIE B. JONES’ PARTY Activities and snacks will center around the adventures of Junie B. and her friends from the popular book series.

Time: 2 p.m. Monday, July 25 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9590 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

‘DATING YOUR MOM’ Minnesota’s own John Gaspard has adapted Ian Frazier’s writings, morphing them into strangely hilarious sketch comedy theater, including “Dating Your Mom.” Directed by Peter Moore.

Time: 8 p.m. July 21-23; 7 p.m. July 24 Cost: $15 Location: Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 704, Minneapolis Info: illusiontheater.org or (612) 339-4944

WRITING IN THE GARDEN Let nature inspire your writing.

Program is led by instructor Susan Thurston.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 Cost: $95 for Arboretum members; $110 non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

HAPPY HOUR AT THE ARB Enjoy wine flights, beer and nonalcoholic beverages, plus a variety of appetizers.

Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Arboretum admission is free on the third Thursday of the month after 4:30 p.m.

Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the Battle of the Bands. Also available will be the Chamber Market featuring food, vendors and fun from 5-8 p.m.

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9823

CCHS: ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE Heidi Gould from the Carver County Historical Society will show children ages 5 and older what it was like to go to school in 1876.

Time: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

NIP AND TUCK PERENNIALS A Master Gardener will offer tips for dead-heading, pinching, pruning

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOODY PHOTO COURTESY MYSTIC LAKE

Chris Daughtry and his band will perform July 15 at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater.

DAUGHTRY Daughtry is a band formed and fronted by former American Idol season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, July 15 Location: Mystic Amphitheater, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Cost: $25-$55 Info: (952)-495-6563 or mysticlake.com

The Wonderful World of Woody will perform as part of the Eden Prairie KidStock series.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498449

BRODINI FAMILY COMEDY MAGIC and dividing perennials. This class is part of the Evenings in the Garden program.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free; pre-registration requested Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or esmith515@umn.edu

‘ANYTHING GOES’ A British nobleman, a sheltered heiress, a Wall Street stockbroker, a bombastic nightclub singer and Public Enemy 13 are all aboard a luxury ocean liner in Cole Porter’s tapdancing musical comedy. Featuring Cole Porter’s tunes “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-lovely” and “Anything Goes.”

Time: 7:30 p.m. July 21-23, 29-30, Aug. 5-6; 4 p.m. July 31; 2 p.m. Aug. 4 Cost: Adults $17; seniors $14; youth $12 Location: Minnetonka Theatre, 18285 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Info: minnetonkatheatre.com or (952) 401-5898

EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BAND The Eden Prairie Community Band will perform as part of Chanhassen’s summer concert series.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: City Center Park Plaza, 7700 Market Blvd., Chanhassen Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us/concerts. html

KOLACKY DAYS CZECH FESTIVAL Montgomery’s Kolacky Days festival includes an arts and heritage exhibit, carnival, golf scramble, Czech dinner, beer garden, food stands, live music, royalty pageant, dance, softball, horseshoe, bean bag toss and volleyball tournaments, classic

car show, Tour de Bun Bike Classic, the Bun Run 5K, motorcycle show, snowmobile show, crafts show, antique tractor display, ice cream social, pedal pull, and Grand Day Parade.

Time: July 22-24 Cost: Most activities free; $6 button is good for admission to Memorial Park Friday and Saturday evenings Location: Memorial Park and Downtown Montgomery Info: (507) 364-5577

BILL AND KATE ISLE Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of folk music by Bill and Kate Isle.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, July 22 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, 120 E. Fourth Ave., Chaska Info: (952) 448-453, ext. 4

CAR CRAFT SUMMER NATIONALS CAR SHOW The three-day event will showcase more than 5,000 street machines and muscle cars, a Burnout Competition, loud mouth drags, the dyno challenge and rolling rods parade.

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, July 22; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 23; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24 Cost: Adults $13, $18 for a two-day pass, $27 for a three-day pass; children ages 6-12 $8; Children 5 and younger free Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul Info: familyevents.com/event/179 or (317) 236-6522

RIVER CITY DAYS Chaska’s River City Day festival includes Chaska’s Got Talent competition, triathlon, arts and crafts fair, medallion hunt, photo contest, live music, disc golf tournament, River City Days parade, grass volleyball and sand volleyball tournaments and food

and information booths.

Time: July 22-25 Location: City Square Park, Chaska Info: chaskarivercitydays.com

INTRODUCTION TO WINEMAKING Explore winemaking with the beginner or home winemaker in mind.

Instructor is University of Minnesota enologist Katie Cook.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 23 Cost: $90 for Arboretum members; $95 non-members.

Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

‘KU SOO DHAWAADA XAAFADEENA’ ‘Ku soo Dhawaada Xaafadeena’ or ‘Welcome to our Neighborhood’ is an original play created by, for, about and with the people of Minneapolis’ Cedar Riverside neighborhood, in collaboration with playwright David Grant. The show sheds light on the experiences of the thousands of East African immigrants who now call Minnesota home. Inspired by dozens of personal narratives which were collected during a series of community story circles organized by Bedlam and Mixed Blood Theatres, the drama weaves together a tapestry of fictionalized stories that will be performed by the Voices of Cedar Riverside Ensemble of emerging East African youth and young adult actors.

Time: 7 p.m. July 23-24 and July 28-31 Cost: July 23-24 performances free; July 28-31 performances $15 general admission; $10 students; free to Cedar Riverside residents Location: Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Info: (612) 338-6131 or mixedblood. com

BIRD WATCHING TREK Hike the refuge trails to look for birds nesting on the refuge. Visitors should see a wide variety of species during the trek. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 6-10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: Free Location: Louisville Swamp Unit, 3801 145th St., W. Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES Singer/songwriter Steve Earle will perform with his band. His wife, Allison Moorer, will also perform.

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: $42.50-$52.50 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

MMA: EXTREME CHALLENGE Extreme Challenge is an evening of mixed martial arts entertainment. The main event will be Davila (19-10) vs. Larson (33-5). The evening will include eight additional main event contests and eight amateur contests.

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: $202 ringside; $102 and $82 table seats; other seating $$27-82 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

U2 WITH INTERPOL Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: $30-$250 Location: TCF Bank Stadium, 2009 University Ave S.E., Minneapolis Info: ticketmaster.com

WILD ABOUT SNAKES Meet and learn about a scaly snake.

Watch it eat something whole.

The Brodini family will perform entertaining comedy magic for all ages.

Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

‘39 CLUES’ PARTY Activities and challenges will celebrate the August publication of the second part of the “39 Clues” series for older elementary readers.

Time: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle Plaine Info: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

‘39 CLUES’ PARTY Activities and challenges will celebrate the August publication of the second part of the “39 Clues” series for older elementary readers.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Savage Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S., Savage Info: (952) 707-1770 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

STORYCLAY TELLER Those attending can help local artist Maureen Carlson create a story and a clay character. All ages welcome.

Time: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

THE BANJO BOYS The Banjo Boys will perform a concert of ragtime banjo in the park.

Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage

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Kenzie is the daughter of Mark and Bev (Luce) Hergott of Shakopee. She is a 2000 graduate of Shakopee High School.

She attended Regency Beauty School in Burnsville and is a hair stylist at The Pearl Salon in Shakopee.

Jesse is the son of John (Jack) Thomas, formerly of Prior Lake, and Deb (Monnens) Mitchell of Northfield, Minn. He is a 1993 graduate of Rosemount High School. He owns Von Hanson’s Meats in Champlin and Highland Park in St. Paul.

Nicole Rein and Ryan Delbow of New Prague announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Nicole is the daughter of Nick and Sharon Rein of Shakopee. She attended Shakopee High School and Arts Institute International Minnesota. She is a digital marketing specialist at AmericInn Hotels.

Ryan is the son of Stan Delbow of Shakopee and Nancy Delbow of Prior Lake. He attended Shakopee High School and Dakota County Technical College. He is a field service technician at Beaupre Aerial Equipment.

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beautiful bathroom can be uplifting on many levels: it improves your home’s resale value and provides you with a welcoming environment in one of the mostused rooms of your house. If your bathroom has become the room in the house you least want to visit, it may be time to consider some cost-effective upgrades.

A mid-range bathroom remodel can cost, on average, around $16,000 (and return 64 percent of that cost at the time of resale), according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2011 Cost vs. Value Report. You don’t have to spend thousands, however, to give your bathroom a fresh look. Here are some high-impact, awesome upgrades that you can accomplish for less than $200 each:

Work those walls

Paint is still the cheapest, easiest way to freshen a room’s look and that’s true even in the bathroom. While painting a bath can be a bit more complicated than other rooms because of obstructions like mirrors, showers and tubs, it’s still a project well within the abilities of most do-it-yourself types. Good paint can be had for as little as $25, and most bathrooms will only need a gallon or two.

Once you’ve repainted, consider adding a wallpaper mural. You’ve probably always thought adding wallpaper in a bath was risky, given the room’s usual humidity. But modern wallpaper options, like SmartStick by MuralsYourWay. com, can easily hold up to bathroom conditions.

A patented adhesive allows you to easily place the material on nearly any surface—walls, windows, that architectural niche above your bathtub— pull it down, reposition it, and even move the moisture resistant mural to a different wall. You can even customize with your own wall photo by using your own original photography. Submit your photo through the website and the company creates a custom mural using your artwork.

Lighten up

Lighting is another low-cost way to renovate a bathroom. If your bathroom sports a utilitarian overhead fi xture, or a dressing-room-style light bar above the mirror, you can create a whole new look for the room by replacing those lights with one—or more—contemporary styles.

Because our bathrooms serve several functions, bathroom lighting should be flexible too. Design pros often place more than one light source in bathrooms, even if the room is relatively small.

Adding a couple of wall sconces in addition to a main light source costs little but allows you to lower lighting in the bathroom when you’re in the mood for relaxation. And a strong, overhead light source provides practical illumination for putting on make-up or shaving for example. It’s easy to find cost-effective lighting options at your local home improvement store.

Little things mean a lot

You can also make several small changes in a bath that will have a big impact, from swapping out cabinet hardware to replacing an existing straight shower rod with a curved one. Depending on which projects you choose, you could accomplish several for less than $200 total.

Installing a new showerhead or hand-held showerhead.

Other small but mighty steps include:

Choosing coordinating bath accessories such as a cup and toothbrush holder.

Replacing dated faucets.

Swapping the old toilet seat for a new one.

Replacing accessory hardware like towel bars and robe hooks with newer, matching ones.

Adding new towels and bath mats.

When it comes to upgrading the bathroom, virtually any improvement has value, both in terms of enjoyment and resale. Fortunately, value doesn’t have to come at a high cost when you make simple, cost-effective improvements.

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SHAKOPEE INDIANS

Walk-off keeps Indians in the hunt Kyle Hoover delivers in the clutch

Jordan/Shakopee Coors Light Classic Friday, July 8 at Mini-Met St. Louis Park vs. Jordan, 6 p.m.

Moorhead vs. Cold Spring, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 8 at Schleper Stadium Shakopee vs. St. Michael, 6 p.m.

Sauk Rapids vs. Blue Earth, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 at Mini-Met St. Michael vs. Cold Spring, 11 a.m.

Jordan vs. Blue Earth, 1 p.m.

Moorhead vs. St. Michael, 3 p.m.

Jordan vs. Sauk Rapids, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 at Schleper Stadium Shakopee vs. Moorhead, 11 a.m.

Sauk Rapids vs. St. Louis Park, 1 p.m.

Shakopee vs. Cold Spring, 3 p.m.

St. Louis Park vs. Blue Earth, 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 10 at Mini-Met Pool A No. 1 vs. Pool B No. 1, 1 p.m.

Sunday, July 10 at Schleper Stadium Pool A No. 2 vs. Pool B No. 2, 1 p.m.

BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

T

he Shakopee Indians took the July 4 weekend off but earned a key win before going on hiatus.

The Indians defeated Section 3B opponent Victoria 7-6 last Thursday to improve to 3-2 in section play.

With the win, Shakopee stays in a tie for second place with the Jordan Brewers. The Chaska Cubs sit in fi rst place at 5-2 while the Victoria Vics haven’t won a section game yet and sit at 0-5.

In their win against the Vics, Shakopee had to rally from a 5-1 deficit to earn the walk-off win.

Victoria scored a run in the first and two more in the second and third innings to grab the 5-1 lead.

Shakopee started the rally in the fourth when it scored twice to cut the lead to 5-3. It added another run in the fi fth and tied it at 5-5 in the bottom of the eighth.

In the ninth, Victoria scored for a 6-5 lead but Shakopee responded once again.

In the bottom of the ninth, the Indians won the game when Kyle Hoover’s single plated two runs.

Chris Rupert earned the win after coming on in the fourth inning and shutting the Vics down for six innings.

PHOTO BY TIM MCGOVERN

Dan Harris and the Shakopee Indians scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Victoria.

TOURNAMENT The Indians will take another crack at hosting a tournament this weekend.

Shakopee is teaming up with the Jordan Brewers for this

weekend’s Jordan/Shakopee Coors Light Classic that features some of top teams in the state.

Shakopee’s Joe Schleper Stadium and Jordan’s Mini-Met will each host two games on Friday night and four games on

Saturday before the final games on Sunday.

The teams in the tournament include St. Louis Park, Moorhead, Cold Spring, Sauk Rapids, St. Michael, Blue Earth, Jordan and Shakopee.

ALL-STAR Infielder Zach Bohar will represent the Shakopee Indians at this year’s River Valley League vs. Dakota-Rice-Scott All-Star game.

Bohar is hitting .314 for the

Indians this year and will be on the River Valley League team.

The River Valley League All-Star team will take on the Dakota-Rice-Scott All-Stars on Friday at 8 p.m. at Union Hill.

SHAKOPEE COYOTES

SHAKOPEE AMERICAN LEGION

Coyotes struggling

Post No. 2 pounds Chaska

Team drop two more games

Legion team has won four in a row

BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

A season that started out with some promise has turned the wrong way for the Shakopee Coyotes.

The Coyotes dropped two more games last week to bring t hei r losi ng st reak to f ive games.

The Coyotes have lost nine of their last 10 games.

Shakopee is now 4-13 on the season and sitting in last place in the Dakota-Rice-Scott White Division.

In the last game, Shakopee lost 10-2 to Union Hill.

Ben Lazzari took the loss after pitching five innings, giving up just those four runs, three of them earned. Alex Gregor led the offense, picking up two hits and an RBI. Sam Pond had the other RBI on a sacrifice fly in the ninth.

Their toughest loss to swallow was against Faribault as they let a 5-2 lead disappear into a 6-5 loss.

The Coyotes led 5-2 after six innings only to see Faribault score four times in the bottom of the seventh and hold on for the 6-5 win.

In the bottom of seventh, Shakopee lost two balls in the setting sun that dropped in for base hits.

A f ter t hose two ba l ls dropped, Faribault delivered a bases-clearing triple to plate three runs and tie the game.

The winning run than scored on a wild pitch.

Matt Griebel took the loss despite pitching all nine innings.

The Shakopee American Legion baseball team is hot.

Post No. 2 is on a fourgame win streak after demolishing Chaska on Tuesday night at Athletic Park in Chaska.

Shakopee defeated Chaska 17-5 in six innings to improve to 4-2 in league play. “ T he bats were abso lutely on fi re,” head coach Ryan Niedfeldt said. “The hitting was contagious. It was fun.”

There were a lot of offensive stars for Shakopee.

Jordan Gunhus scored four runs and hit a home run. Nick Mendez was 3-for4 with two doubles and four R BIs; Zak Hof fman was 2-for-2 and was hit by a pitch three times.

All of Shakopee starters scored at least one run and had at least one hit.

Chaska didn’t do itself any favors as its pitchers struggled to throw the ball over the plate.

Shakopee players walked eight times and were hit by a pitch another six times.

When Chaska did throw the ball over the plate, Shakopee hammered it to the tune of 16 hits.

Gunhus threw two scoreless innings before the game was postponed for a half hour because of rain.

When the rain stopped, Chaska scored f ive u nearned runs in the third inning off of Gunhus.

“We lost our concentration that inning,” Niedfeldt said.

The concentration returned and the rout was on for Shakopee.

“It was an all-around good team win,” Niedfeldt said. “We are playing well right now.”

Before the Fourth of July weekend, Shakopee defeat-

ALL-STAR GAME Infielder Nick LaTour and pitcher Ben Lazzari will represent the Coyotes at the River Valley League vs. Dakota-RiceScott All-Star game on Friday.

The game will begin at 8 p.m. in Union Hill.

LaTour is batting .450 for the Coyotes while Lazzari has a 3.74 ERA.

PHOTO BY TODD ABELN

Matt Griebel took the loss for the Coyotes against Faribault.

PHOTO BY TODD ABELN

Brandon Benner delivers a pitch to the plate for the Shakopee American Legion team. Benner earned the win in Shakopee’s win on Tuesday against Chaska. ed Holy Family 6-1 on June 29 in Victoria.

Gunhus earned the win as he pitched six strong innings, giving up one unearned run while striking out seven.

“That was the best Gunhus has thrown all summer,” Niedfeldt said. “Six very solid innings.”

Andrew Boyce led Shakopee with three hits followed

by Hoffman with two hits.

On June 27, Post No. 2 held on for a 6-5 win against Giant Valley.

Shakopee trailed 2-0 but scored six unanswered runs and then held on for the onerun win.

Shakopee led 6-2 after five innings but allowed a run in the sixth and two more in the seventh before Hoffman shut the door for

the save.

Willie Dellwo got the win in relief of Matt Krouse.

SCHEDULE The Shakopee Legion schedule is busy the next week before the playoffs start.

Post No. 2 travels to St. Peter tonight and then will go to Hutchinson for a doubleheader on Saturday.

St. Peter comes to Joe Schleper Stadium for a 7 p.m. game on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, Shakopee travels to Waconia for a doubleheader beginning at 6 p.m.

They close out the regular season with a doubleheader against Chanhassen at Schleper Stadium beginning at 5 p.m.

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After disaster, purple martins return For those of you who follow this column closely and have contacted me to express condolences about the story of the early demise of all 25 of my purple martin babies last summer, I have good news. I am happy to announce that one year after the disaster, the martins are back, and they are having babies again.

My purple martin colony started about seven years ago when I put up an old beat-up metal martin house, apartment style, at my lake cabin. I was thrilled when two pair of martins took up residency in the very fi rst spring the house was up. All that spring and summer I watched very closely the daily comings and goings of this largest member of the swallow family. I was thrilled to have my very own purple martin colony.

During the ensuing years my martin colony grew. Not a lot, just a little bit each year.

From two pair in the beginning to about eight pair last summer. Each morning I would be g reeted by the martin’s cheerful calls as they swooped into the old metal house. Everything was going great and it appeared that my martins were here to stay.

Last summer everything was going great. I had a record number of adult birds and they seemed to all be breeding. Doing my regular checks, I counted 25 healthy and happy babies. The parents were bringing in large amounts of insects, particularly dragonf lies, to feed the young, which provided many hours of visual enjoyment for me. I was having thoughts of adding another complex of houses and expanding my colony to accommodate all these new family members.

However, disaster was about to strike in the form of a raccoon.

Or at least I think it was a raccoon. I never really saw the perpetrator.

Stan

TEKIELA NATURALIST

Over three consecutive evenings last summer, one by one the baby martins were pulled from their nests and eaten. In the morning all I would fi nd was bits and pieces such as wings and tails at the base of the martin house. All the adults seemed to be accounted for and doing well. But now the adults had no reason to stick around.

I watched as the adults tried to fi gure out what was going on. They wanted to feed their babies, as they had been doing for nearly two weeks already,

but when they showed up with a beak full of insects there were no tiny mouths to feed. Slowly, over a 10 to 15 day period, the adult martins stopped coming back to the colony. One of the nice things about having a purple martin colony is they spend much of the summer at the colony. Unlike other birds that never come back once the babies leave the nest. Martins are home-bodies and they are very loyal to the colony and they return to the colony for much of the summer.

Last year I wrote about my martin predation and many readers responded with their own stories of disaster and suggestions of solutions to stop this from happening in the future. I had also heard and read similar accounts of predation to martin colonies and it was suggested that once a predator has hit, the colony often doesn’t come back the following year. They simply abandon the colony. As you can imagine, I was holding my breath all winter and spring wondering if my martins would return.

Heck, I even broke down and purchased a new eight-gourd colony kit and installed it late last winter. I really wanted to make my martins feel at home when they arrived in the spring. More importantly, I installed raccoon guards on the poles. These are designed to stop a raccoon from climbing the pole and getting to the nestlings. I was delighted when this spring the martins showed up and immediately accepted the new housing options along with the old housing and got down to having babies.

Now I have at least 15 pair of martins and nesting is well under way. I think I may have dodged a natural bullet and I am looking forward to a summer filled with the calls of the purple martin. Until next time...

Stan Tekiela is an author/ naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife. He can be followed on Facebook and Twitter and at his web page at www.naturesmart.com.

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

Purple martins returned to a new bird house colony this spring after baby martins were killed by a predator last year.

Registrations being accepted for firearms safety course Scott County youth firearms instructors are accepting registrations for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified firearm safety course starting Aug. 4. Classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Scott County Law

Enforcement Center in Shakopee in Room A241.

Classes will be conducted on Tuesday and Thursday nights through Aug. 30. There is also a range day on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m.

Students must be 11 years of age or older. Parents are welcome. Advance registration is preferred. There is a fee of $15 per student.

Registration materials must be obtained and returned to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office by

Monday, July 18. If assistance is needed with obtaining registration materials, contact Sgt. Steve Collins at (952) 4968731. Space is limited.

It should be noted that the government shutdown could affect class dates.

SPORTS BRIEFS

MSHSL ‘best of’ hoops survey In March of 2012, the Minnesota State High School League will be celebrating 100 years of basketball tournaments.

The fi rst was held in 1913, an invitational affair hosted

by Carleton College in Northfield and won by Fosston 29-27 over Mountain Lake.

The League is soliciting public input in selecting some of the greatest moments in the history of both the boys’ and girls’ state tournaments.

An online poll is available on the League website to collect the “best of” in several different categories.

Here is the direct link to the poll — http://www.mshsl. org/survey.

Six categories have been established for which up to three responses may be given for each gender: Greatest state tournament games, boys and girls.

Best state tournament fi nishes, boys and girls.

Best state tournament shots, boys and girls.

Best state tournament teams, boys and girls.

Best state tournament players, boys and girls.

Best state tournament coaches, boys and girls.

The poll will be available for public input until July 31.

Results will be compiled, reviewed by League staff and a panel of basketball aficionados, but not released until the 2012 state tournaments.

A variety of events are under consideration to commemorate the 100th year of state basketball tournaments.

League staff is also soliciting memorabilia that could be displayed during the tournaments, such as programs, trophies, uni forms, balls, newspaper clippings, audio recordings, films or videotapes. If you have something of interest you are willing to have displayed at the tournaments, contact the League office at (763) 560-2262.

Volleyball Fun Run scheduled The fi rst Shakopee volleyball 5K Fun Run is scheduled for Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m.

The Fun Run will start at the main entrance of Shakopee High School with registration starting at 6:45 p.m. and is free to any Shakopee volleyball player, coach, parent or fan.

There will be awards for “best dressed” participant wearing Shakopee volleyball gear.

For more information, contact head coach Matt Busch at msbusch1@comcast.net.

Freeze fall tryouts set Initial fall tryouts for 12U and 14U Minnesota Freeze teams will be held on Sunday, July 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. An alternate tryout date is available.

E-mail info@mnfreeze.org for arranging the alternate tryout option.

Players interested in playing for the Minnesota Freeze must fill out the registration form and attend the tryout session.

Previous coach contact information must be available.

If the initial fall softball registration and tryouts are missed, there may be additional opportunities available to try out. E-mail info@mnfreeze.org for more information. Cost of the fall softball program is $130 per player.

The Minnesota Freeze is a non-profit organization focused on girls youth fastpitch softball.

Teams are based predominately in the Prior Lake-Savage School District.

Visit the website today for more information www.mnfreeze.org or call (952) 4790814.

Those interested in coaching 12U and 14U fall teams should e-mail info@mnfreeze.org.

Initial fall softball registration will close Sunday, July 17. Fall softball is a five-week season.

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Percussion Cooper Firearms 5 Shot Revolver! Plant's Mfg. Co. .38 Flintlock Pistols! Civil War Swords! Samaria Sword ca: 1600's! Mason Working Decoys! Sharp Tooth Bear Trap! SnoCraft Snow Shoes! Antique Bayonets! Hunting & Skinning Knives! And Other Related! Just a Small List of the Outstanding Items on this Auction!!!!!

Sunday, July 10, 2011 1pm Viewing: 12 Noon • Food on Premises • Adm: $1 COINS: 1873-CC $20 Liberty Gold - NGC AU53 PQ++! Complete Whitman Silver Dollar Set - All the Keys (except 1895 Proof)! 1799 Draped Bust Herald Eagle Dollar - Seller Graded @ VF+! 1916 -S W/L Half - ANACS MS63! 1895 $20 Liberty Gold - NGC MS61! 1825 draped Bust Half - NTC MS64! 1885-CC Morgan Dollar - PCGS MS64PL! 1913 $10 Indian Gold - PCGS AU58! 1925 Peace Dollar - PCGSMS54PL! 1913 $10 Indian Gold - PCGS AUG58! 1925 Peace Dollar - PCGSMS66! 1925 Lexington Commemorative Half- PCGS MS65! 1912-D Barber Dime - NGC MS64! ETC! PLUS: 1894 $5 Liberty Gold! 1946-P,D,S Booker T Washington Set! 1858 Flying Eagle! 1892 -S Morgan! 1916 Buffalo Nickel! 1840 Seated Liberty Dollar! 1827 Bust Half! 1923-S Peace Dollar! 1827 Capped Bust Reverse half! 1921 Peace Dollar! 1901-Morgan! 1837 Capped Bust Reverse half! 1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative! 1912 $2½ Indian Gold - Anacs Ms61!

1887 $5 Pound Gold! 1908 $20 St. Gaudens! 1979 One Ounce Maple Leaf! $25 American Gold Eagle! 1984 One Ounce Krugerrand! Plus More $10 Gold - $5 Gold & $2½ Gold Etc. Half Dollar Set w/Cherrywood Presentation Case! Vintage 5.5 Ounce Silver Bar! JUST A SMALL EXAMPLE FROM THE COLLECTION! "COINS ARE FROM A LIFETIME OF COLLECTING – DON'T MISS THIS AUCTION!" HI-END MENS AND WOMENS JEWLERY AND RELATED: Fabulous Ladies 18K Yellow Gold “True 2CT Pear Shaped SI3/G Diamond Ring” with Approx. 1.50CTTW VS/G Princess Cut and Round Accent Diamonds-Spectacular Ring-Approx. New Retail Replacement is $40,000.00! Mans 1.03ct Diamond Ring - Appraised @ $20,000! Ladies Approx. 2ct Diamond Ring! Mans 1879-S $20 Liberty Gold Coin Wristwatch! Ladies "Rolex"! Ladies "Cartier"! 18K Princess Cut Diamond Earrings! Ladies Tag Hauer! Vintage Diamond Rings! 14K Victorian Broaches! Diamond & Sapphire Bracelets! Vintage Sapphire - Ruby & Emerald Rings Related! Vintage Costume Jewelry! Etc! NOTE TO COLLECTORS: We are now accepting consignments to include in our August 7th Coin & Currency Auction - All Inquiries are Confidential!

TERMS: Cash! Visa! M/C! Discover! Certified Funds! Wire Transfer! All Items are Sold "ASIS"! No Guarantees OR Warranties are Given or Implied!

15% Buyers Premium NOTE: A 4% Discount off Premium will be given with Payment of Good Check! Certified Funds! Wire Transfer Etc! PHOTO CATALOG WILL BE ON LINE ON JUNE 29TH GO TO

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publicnotices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 1221-2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Brian Boeser and Cheri Boeser, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Tradition Mortgage SERVICER: Citimortgage MORTGAGE ID #: 10041840020049551-9 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 30, 2008, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A792655.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated:March 12, 2010, Recorded March 30, 2010, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A850249.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter distant 186.45 feet South of the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (said East line has a bearing of North and South); thence West a distance of 233 feet; thence South 31 degrees 18 minutes West a distance of 229.24 feet; thence South 86 degrees 46 minutes 50 seconds West a distance of 68.02 feet; thence South a distance of 120.3 feet; thence East a distance of 420 feet to the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North along said East line a distance of 320 feet to the point of beginning.

TAX PARCEL NO.: 11-914028-0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 18076 Luedke Ln Prior Lake, MN 55372 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 : $332,650.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $353,182.38 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 01-26-2012 at 11:59 p.m. 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: May 20, 2011 CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 12890-100215 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5981) 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: August 13, 2003; 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 : $428,000.00; MORTGAGORS: Peter G. Lamberty and Elizabeth L. Lamberty, individually and as husband and wife; MORTGAGEE: American Savings, Inc.; T R A N S AC T I O N AG E N T : Roundbank; MORTGAGE ID #: None SERVICER: Roundbank ORIGINATOR OR LENDER: American Savings, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record in the

Office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, on the 17th day of September, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., as Document No. 625103; THE MORTGAGE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED AS FOLLOWS: Mortgage was assigned to Roundbank

by Assignment of Mortgage, dated April 1, 2008 and filed for record April 28, 2008 as Document No. 701670, Scott County Recorder’s Office.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Block Two (2), Meadowview Estates, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott; ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 5700 Meadow Lane, Elko MN 55020 TAX PARCEL INDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 03-025007-0 AND 03-025006-0 AMOUNT DUE ON MORTGAGE INCLUDING INTEREST TO THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, AND INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $410,090.69; THAT prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding 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: July 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.; PLACE OF SALE: Will be sold by the Sheriff at public auction in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South in the City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, to pay the debt 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 Mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns.

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 January 28, 2012.

No Mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.

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: May 20, 2011 ROUNDBANK BY: SCHMIDT LAW OFFICE, LTD. Robert E. Schmidt #97020 Attorney for Mortgagee 36050 Clear Lake Drive Post Office Box 502 Waseca, Minnesota, 56093 Telephone: 507/835-4884 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5992) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SAL Minn. Stat: 580.025, 580.04 DATE: May 16, 2011 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: 1. Date of Mortgage: October 9, 2003 2. Mortgagors: Raymond M. Shrader and Ellen M Shrader 3. Mortgagees: Paragon Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on October 21, 2003, as Document Number A631028 in the Office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 030310170 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 4, Block 2, Country Hollows First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgage premises: 27631 Country Hollows Lane, New Prague, MN 56071 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined by Minn. Stat.

58.02, is Paragon Bank.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Paragon Bank.

11. The requisites of Minn. Stat.

580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $100,000.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $102,302.67.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on July 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street S., Shakopee, Minnesota 55379.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling,

the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.”

If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 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 THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Paragon Bank Mortgage Assignee Aaron J. Glade (#316325) Farrish Johnson Law Office, Chtd.

1907 Excel Drive Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507) 625-2525 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5993) 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 : 05/05/2008 MORTGAGOR(S): Samuel A. Schoenbauer and Kerri D. Schoenbauer, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: State Bank of New Prague SERVICER: State Bank of New Prague MORTGAGE ID #: NA DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 20, 2008,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 800819.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Philip Estates, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 05-044003-0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23230 Baseline Blvd.

Jordan, MN 55352 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 : $390,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $390,852.96 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 01/26/2012 at 11:59 p.m.

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: May 25, 2011 State Bank of New Prague Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: State Bank of New Prague Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 17250-110001 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5994) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-CV-11-1556 Case Type: 10-Other Civil Mortgage Foreclousre by Action NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, Plaintiff, vs.

Paul J. Schiefert, Karen A. Schiefert, All Credit Mortgage, Inc. and Home Equity of America, Inc.; and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest

in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above entitled action on April 26, 2011, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due to said Plaintiff in the above entitled action from Defendants, Paul J. Schiefert and Karen A. Schiefert, the Sheriff of Scott County, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on August 15, 2011, at 10:00 am, at Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, said county and state, the premises and real estate described in said Judgment and Decree, to-wit: Lot 7, Block 5, Westchester Estates, Scott County, Minnesota, being also known and numbered as 1839 Countryside Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

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 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Date: 05-24-11 By: Scott County Sheriff Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota Duane J Jirik Deputy Sheriff Dated: 4/5/11 PETERSON, FRAM & BERGMAN, P.A. Jared M. Goerlitz, Atty. No. 386714 Attorney for Plaintiff 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-291-8955 16751.096549 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 2011; No. 5995) 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 : 11/22/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): John Dale Brule and Kathlean M. Brule, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Delta Funding Corporation SERVICER: CitiMortgage MORTGAGE ID #: 100076600000860613 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 19, 2006,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A759850.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated: May 29, 2009,Recorded July 28, 2009,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A831944.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 4, Huntington Estates 3rd Addition TAX PARCEL NO.: 261520600 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 13481 Zarthan Ave S Savage, MN 55378 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 : $212,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $193,670.50 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 02/02/2012 at 11:59 p.m.

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: May 27, 2011 CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: CitiMortgage, Inc.

Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 12890-101083 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 2011; No. 5997) 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 : 06/15/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Robert G. Jarosh, a married person,Betty J. Kleindl, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin Financial Corp., an Op. Sub. of MLB&T Co., FSB SERVICER: BSI Financial Services MORTGAGE ID #: 100425240014938655 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 02, 2007,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A776862.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corporation Dated: September 29, 2008,Recorded October 03, 2008,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A809577.

Pacifica L Fourteen, LLC Dated: March 24, 2010,Recorded September 01, 2010,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A861148.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 324.35 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 08-905002-3 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 22820 Dakota Ave Lakeville, MN 55044 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 : $657,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $861,971.70 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, August 09, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 02/09/2012 at 11:59 p.m.

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: June 02, 2011 Pacifica L Fourteen, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle Attorneys for: Pacifica L Fourteen, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 17359-100002 (Published in the Jordan Independent on Thursday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 2011; No. 5003) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration establishing the condominium recorded in the office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota (the “Recorder”), as Document No.190204 (the “Declaration”), and the Bylaws of Pennington Place Condominium Association (the “Bylaws”), as evidenced by the Lien Statement dated November 9, 2010 executed by Pennington Place Condominium Association, and recorded on December

2, 2010, as Document Number 868819 in the Office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 8-C, Condominium No. 1002, Pennington Place Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott TAX PARCEL NO.: 252100240 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16534 Franklin Trail Southeast, Unit 8C, Prior Lake, MN 55372 LIENEE(S): Kim R. Kraus and Anne M. Kraus (collectively the “Lienee(s)”).

LIENOR: Pennington Place Condominium Association, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Association”).

SERVICER/MANAGER: Peggy Bushee Services, Inc. AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE TO THE ASSOCIATION ON THE LIEN DESCRIBED HEREIN, ON June 1, 2011: $4,691.98, plus costs of collection and foreclosure, and attorney’s fees.

LIENEE(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None Said amount includes unpaid assessments and/or installments thereof, fines, and late charges, assessed to and levied against said property by the Association through June 1, 2011, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 515B (“Chapter 515B”), the Declaration, and/or the Bylaws (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Debt”). Pursuant to Chapter 515B, the Declaration, and/or the Bylaws, the Debt creates a lien in favor of the Association upon and against said property.

Pursuant to Chapter 515B, the Declaration, and/or the Bylaws, the Lienee(s) are financially obligated to pay to the Association all additional assessments and/or installments thereof, late charges, fines, costs of collection, foreclosure, attorney’s fees incurred by the Association, and all other amounts which the Association levies against said property from and after the date set forth above, which additional amounts are part of the Association’s lien against said property and subject to this foreclosure.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING OF LIEN: The verified Lien Statement in favor of the Association is dated November 9, 2010, and was recorded in the Scott County Recorder’s office on December 2, 2010, as Document No. 868819.

All pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with by the Association. There are no actions now pending at law or otherwise to recover the Debt or any portion thereof. The Lienee(s) have not been released from their personal obligation to pay the Debt to the Association.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: Pursuant to the power of sale under Chapter 515B and the Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the Sheriff of the Scott County Sheriff, Southwest Lobby entrance, Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller St., Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota 55379, on July 28, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m, at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due as to said property for all unpaid assessments and/or installments thereof, late charges, fines, costs of collection and foreclosure, attorney’s fees, and all other amounts assessed to and levied against said property by the Association.

TIME ALLOWED FOR REDEMPTION: The time allowed by law for redemption by the Lienee(s), their representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before the Lienee(s) must vacate the property if the assessment lien is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 30, 2011. 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.

REDEMPTION NOTICE 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: 6/3/11 Pennington Place Condominium Association Lienor PETERSON, FRAM & BERGMAN, P.A..

Paul W. Fahning Attorney Registration No. 167101 Attorneys for Lienor 55 East 5th Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (651) 291-8955 File No. 17345.10004 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 2011; No. 5011) 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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 7, 2004. MORTGAGOR(S): David A. Forbes and Jean M. Forbes, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Citizens State Bank of Shakopee.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 3, 2004 in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A677331.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: None. TRANSACTION AGENT: N/A. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE ID #: N/A. LENDER OR BROKER: Citizens State Bank of Shakopee. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: N/A. MORT-

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REMEMBER WHEN Collected by Don McNeil, Shakopee Heritage Society

25 years ago…

From the Shakopee Valley News, 1986 March 26, 1986 – Shakopee School District Technology Coordinator Ron Ward and Minnesota Correctional Facility Education Director Roger Knudson manned video cameras at Shakopee High School.

The two television monitors provided pictures of the students in the classroom and the female inmates at the state prison in Shakopee. The two institutions were linked for the education exchange by cable TV. Ward’s and Knudson’s idea

allowed a hook-up with three social studies classes. The hook up is part of the institutional network that is run through Zystra-United Cable Company.

People who subscribe to cable TV could potentially get some of the programs and the class work. “We could offer the community something – it’s not just for people in prison.”

March 26, 1986 – Riverboat tours are available four times a day in the summer by Creative River Tours. Owners John Constantine and Greg Anderson also take private charter tours down the Minnesota River.

The tour takes in the river from Murphy’s Landing to the Highway 169 bridge to a half mile beyond Murphy’s and back to Murphy’s.

50 years ago…

From the Shakopee ArgusTribune, 1961 Feb. 2, 1961 – Cub Scouts window display. Cub Scouts of Pack 218 will have a window display in the show windows of Winnie’s Dress Shop from Feb. 3 through Feb. 12. Each boy will be represented with some craft he has made during the past year. The display will be judged during the weekend of Feb 4 and 5.

Feb. 2, 1961 – Burglars take $87 in Break-Ins. An early morning burglary of Hap’s Bar, First Avenue and Lewis Street, netted $87. During the same period, the burglars also broke into the nearby Rock

publicnotices GAGE ORIGINATOR: N/A. MORTGAGED PREMISES ADDRESS: XXXX Stonebrook Curve, Shakopee, MN 55379 [or the property is vacant land and does not have an assigned address]. TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 060250100. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 1, Preserve at Stonebrook, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $175,000.00. AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $190,643.50. 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: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.; PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., Shakopee, Minnesota 55379; 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor, their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 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: June 15, 2011 HALLELAND HABICHT PA Attorneys for Citizens State Bank of Shakopee, Mortgagee William M. Habicht (Atty No. 0132263) 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 836-5500 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011; No. 5025) 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 : 06/12/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): William J. Buttedal and Jean C. Buttedal, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Aegis Lending Corporation SERVICER: Quantum Mortgage Corporation MORTGAGE ID #: 100055140024386803 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 26, 2006,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 755061.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated: June 05, 2009,Recorded June 26, 2009,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 829355. MTGLQ Investors, LP Dated: November 04, 2010,Recorded November 04, 2010,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 866457. Consumer Solutions 3, LLC Dated: April 19, 2011,Recorded May 10, 2011,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A880021.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1 Boulder Pointe 2nd Addition, Scott County MN TAX PARCEL NO.: 230410010 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 9720 Wexford Ln Elko, MN 55020 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 : $416,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED

TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $473,647.09 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 02/23/2012 at 11:59 p.m.

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: June 20, 2011 Consumer Solutions 3, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Consumer Solutions 3, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 15185-110001 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 2011; No. 5026) 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 : 8/22/2002 MORTGAGOR(S): Timothy J Haeg and Lisa C. Haeg, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgages Unlimited, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: n/a DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 19, 2002, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A563692.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Dated:August 22, 2002, Recorded September 19, 2002, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A563693. Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Dated:October 30, 2007, Recorded November 14, 2007, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A787742.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 5, Canterbury Square 5th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 26.136058.0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4135 W 136th Street Savage, MN 55378 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 : $193,464.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $209,794.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/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: Tuesday, November 09, 2010, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., 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 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 05-09-2011at 11:59 p.m. 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 03, 2010 Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-103293 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 2010; No. 5443) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., City of Shakopee in said County and State.

Dated: April 07, 2011 Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 16751-103293 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, April 21, 2011; No. 5922) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., Scott County Sheriff ’s Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street S., City of Shakopee in said County and State.

Dated: June 27, 2011 Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, NA Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 16751-103293 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, July 7, 2011; No. 5042) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

Springs Bar but got only $8 in Canadian quarters for their efforts. A door leading to the adjacent Rock Springs Café was also broken open but no loss was reported.

100 years ago…

From the Shakopee ArgusTribune, 1911 Feb. 17, 1911 – Heredity can be overcome in some cases. The influence of heredity cannot, of course, be successfully disputed, but it can in some cases be minimized or entirely overcome in some cases by correct food and drink.

Feb. 17, 1911 – Seizure of autos provided…A new and novel way to discourage reck-

less automobile driving on country roads was suggested in a bill. The plan is to have the county confiscate any automobile by which a person on the public highway is injured and to sell it at public auction and put the proceeds in the county treasury.

Feb. 17, 1911 – They’re coming! Who? Tanner’s Entertainers, for one week, commencing Feb. 20 at the Opera House.

Admission 10 and 15 cents.

125 years ago…

From the Shakopee Courier, 1886 Feb. 10, 1886 – Nothing pays a young lady or young lady’s parents better than some

k nowledge of t he man she would wed. Miss Nettie Dorsey, North Bend, Neb., the daughter of wealthy parents, last December married Mr. Claire, a school teacher recently imported. She has just returned from her wedding trip alone. Claire was a burglar, a bigamist, a horse thief and a fugitive from justice.

Feb. 10, 1886 – John Gerser would like to start a Sash and Blind factory here in Shakopee if he can receive some assistance. Let our married men look into it, and keep John here.

Feb. 10, 1886 – Don’t forget the Masquerade on Monday night. The proceeds go to the gymnasium fund, an institution of benefit.

continued from previous page CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: May 10, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Amanda Lea Photography 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 550 Appaloosa Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Amanda Lea Sampeer – 550 Appaloosa Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Amanda Lea Sampeer – self Amanda Lea Sampeer - Contact Person 612-229-1243 Date: April 28, 2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5030) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 15, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Country Silks and Crafts 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 1061 Oak Road, Shakopee, MN 55379-9406 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Linda C. Engelen – 1061 Oak Road, Shakopee, MN 55379-9406 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Linda C. Engelen – Owner Linda Engelen - Contact Person 952-496-2949 Date: June 9, 2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5031) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File No.: Date Filed: June 13, 2011 All information on this form is public information.

This filing of an assumed name does not protect a user’s exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a

business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Window Cleaners 2. State the address of the principal place of business; (A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box.): 12580 Johnson Memorial Highway, Shakopee, MN 55379 3. List the names and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. Attach additional sheets(s) if necessary. If the business owner is a corporation or other business entity, list the legal name and registered office address. Calvin Sipma – 12580 Johnson Memorial Highway, Shakopee, MN 55379 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed name number 257410 originally filed on 10/16/2001 under the name The Window Cleaners 5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Signature: Calvin Sipma - Owner Calvin Sipma - Contact Person 952-237-0082 Dated: 06/11/2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30 and July 7, 2011; No. 5032) IN THE CIRUIT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2011-3040-BRFC Division: Patrick Allan Nelson, Petitioner Kristi Ann Nelson, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Kristi Ann Nelson 809 Roundhouse Street Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Patrick Allan Nelson, whose address is 1151 NE 11th Street Ocala, Florida 34470 on or before 7-25-11, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 110 NW 1st Ave Ocala, Florida 34475, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, required certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: June 20, 2011 David R. Ellspermann Clerk of the Circuit Court By: C. Cooper Deputy Clerk (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 2011; No. 5033) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 70-CV-11-11192 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Bank of New York Mellon fka Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-12, In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 42458 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, FIRST ADDITION TO RASPBERRY RIDGE. TO: Derick Henry and Tawnya Henry Upon receiving and filing the Report of the Examiner of Titles in the above entitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on the 18th day of August, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., at the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, in the City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, and then, or as soon thereafter as said matter can be heard, show cause, if any there be, why this Court should not enter and Order as follows:

The Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him of a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificate of Title No. 42458 and enter a new certificate of title for the land therein described in favor of Kelly J. Willmott, subject to the memorials of Documents A239722, A244249 and T209438, but free from all other memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last of which is Document T209438, and free from the memorial of this Order.

Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described Order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order to Show Cause be served: (a) at least 14 days before the hearing, upon the above-named parties residing in this State, in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) at least 14 days before the hearing, upon any of the above-named nonresidents by sending a copy of this Order to the nonresident’s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; and (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) below, upon each of the abovenamed parties who cannot be found, by three weeks published notice and by sending a copy of the notice at least 14 days before the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of the party and (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn.

Stat. 5.25.

Dated this 7th day of June, 2011 Caroline H. Lennon Judge of District Court Sonja R. Ortiz, Atty. Lic. No. 0304918 55 E. Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1197 Phone: 651-290-6938 Fax: 651-228-1753 Approved as to Form this 6th Day of June, 2011 Bryce D. Huemoeller Examiner of Titles (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, June 30 and July 7, 14, 2011; No. 5037) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 23, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: hennes septic pumping 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 2237 valley view road, Shakopee, mn 55379 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: john hennes – 2237 valley view road, Shakopee, mn 55379 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: John Hennes – Owner John Hennes - Contact Person 952-403-0058 Date: 6/23/11 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, July 7 and 14, 2011; No. 5043)

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Houses

Full-Time

Full-Time

Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full-time positions for:

Guest Service Representative/Shuttle Driver Includes Friday & Saturday Nights, F/T, P/T Apply in Person; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Highway 5 @ Century Boulevard Chanhassen

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Prep Cook, PT/FT, excellent attendance and flexible hours required.

Deliveries, self-starter, phones, customer service, reading and math skills. All duties required. Discount meals, 401K. 105 W. 2nd St., Chaska. Apply within.

No phone calls.

Warehouse Midland Garage Door has an opening for a dependable, hard working person in our Warehouse. Ability to lift 70 lb. Good starting pay with a full benefit package.

Apply in person at: 4055 Norex Dr., Chaska, MN 952-368-3122

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

EMPLOYMENT Real Estate Bargains Lender-owned home, built in 1957, $64,900 New home, 3 car garage, $154,900.

24 acres of farmland, $109,900.

2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900.

5 acre Hobby Farm, great bldgs. $219,900 Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440

Lots/Acreage Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

Mobile Homes 2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home. $2,200, in Shakopee.

952-2151403

Full-Time

Full-Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

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

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FT/PT. 952-445-3300, 952-215-9904, Debi

Carpenters/ Framing.

Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966

PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER FURNITURE PRODUCTION Waymar Industries, Inc. is a privately held furniture manufacturer located in Burnsville, Minnesota. We specialize in producing high quality tables, chairs, barstools, booth seating, outdoor furnishings, accessories and cabinetry for the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industries and we are now hiring We are looking for exceptional people to join our team ensuring we continue to provide coordinated furniture solutions to the hospitality industry.

Duties include general woodworking skills building, sanding, finishing and packaging chairs, tables, and booths.

FT position, Monday Thursday 6:00 am 4:30 pm; Great entry level position; will train the right person. $10.25/hour entry compensation; benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off and more!!

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EEO/No agency calls or submissions please

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Caola

Landscape Services 952 445-0663 X

LANDSCAPING #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 1-800-CUT-TREE trimming and removal. 952937-2182 Chad/ FREE ESTIMATES 612-275-2574.

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Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com

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952-492-3160

Rock Engraving at Hermans 6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169 Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers

Call for Hours Wever i l 952-492-2783 De

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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

Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist!

Professional services.

952-270-9166.

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References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

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Schedule your Summer painting now!

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ROOFING

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

Monnens Custom Builders

PLASTER/DRYWALL

S.R. PAINTING: 18 yrs. exp. Insured.

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Interior/Exterior.

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Deck Refinishing.

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Major credit cards accepted

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476

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BERNIE SCHREMPP CONSTRUCTION: Additions, Remodeling, Decks, Roofing. Lic.# 20636470. 612-382-4003 Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817

Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943

Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

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ROOFING

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Let us know how we can earn your business.

(952)873-6078

No wall too small

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

Affordable painting, pressure washing, decks, fences, staining & water seal. 612-3903169

ROOFING

952-448-3761

INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing.

Wallpaper removal.

Staining.

Enameling & more!

Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy

Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620 952-496-0921 Lic. 4960

Rainbow Painting

952-474-6258

(612)867-8287

Environmental Lawn Care & Landscape Inc. 612-916-5296

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE

Landscape & Irrigation Services X Boulder & Block Walls X Drainage Correction X Complete Fertilization & Weed Control Packages X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Spring Clean-Up

AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding.

Steve, 952-445-5239

ODD JOBS

We Haul Moving

X Complete

Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd.

Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd.

Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood

Community Outreach Program Coordinator: 20 hrs/week with Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. Must be experienced in and comfortable with public speaking. Must have excellent written communication skills, be self directed and have reliable transportation.

Hours will involve some evening and weekends.

Survivors of domestic abuse strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. To apply, send letter and resume by July 12th to Executive Director, SVABW, PO Box 166, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Officeanswering phones, scheduling, customer service, multitask, computer skills. 20 hrs/ week. Resume to: applianceconnections@ gmail.com

Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

952-758-2552

Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

Newspaper Route Delivery-Star Tribune Shakopee, Chaska, Waconia area motor routes.

Immediate openings weekend (Sat/Sun), Waconia/ Mayer. Bi-weekly paychecks. Minimum requirements 18 years old & dependable transportation.

For information, apply online: chaskadelivery.com EOE

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age

Basic rough framing carpentry duties and power tool use. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently and climb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking for a rewarding and challenging career.

Please stop in for an application or send a resume to: Ag Power Enterprises 1051 Old Hwy 169 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Or email to paulmurphy@agpowerjd.com

ODD JOBS

Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE

Part-Time

Qualified candidates will have the following skills: Working knowledge of computers.

Ability to work independently or as a team player.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of agriculture equipment.

Be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs.

MOVING/STORAGE

2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train

Entry Level Carpenters in our Field Frame Division

Salary depends on experience: $16-22 hr GREAT BENEFITS & OVERTIME!

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Do to recent growth, Ag Power enterprises has an opening for a parts counter sales professional. Job responsibilities include: Sells products and/or services to repair the problem and meet customers needs.

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Record all sales and/or counter transactions that occur.

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Boats/Motors TRANSPORTATION

Newspaper Route: Star Tribune has avail.

Weekend Routes in Bloomington area.

Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle.

Campers Travel Trailers

Campers Travel Trailers

Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

Boats/Motors

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(952) 451-8188 Newspaper RoutesWeekday & Weekend routes available Adult newspaper carriers to deliver the Star Tribune in the communites of: Chanhassen, Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, Deephaven, Wayzata, Orono, Long Lake, Spring Park, Mound, Victoria.

Online applications preferrred and given 1st available appointments: www.chandepot.com or call Dolores @ (952) 994-5437

1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. $3500.

952-445-5473

Permanent Clerical position. Immediate openings, flexible, 20 hrs/week.

Computer, telephone, filing skills required. 952-474-6258, Kathy Small business in Savage seeking dependable, reliable office help. Accuracy and friendly phone manner a must.

Part time, seasonal, 2430 hours/week. $9/hr.

Teresa (952)949-0734

1991 Sun Toon 24' pontoon with 40 horse Mercury motor. Good condition. Canvas cover included. $6900. or best offer 952-447-2883

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900.

John, 952-474-9713

bsehlers3242@gmail.com

Hydro Stream Vegas.

20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

Cars $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup.

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

$$$ CASH FOR $$$ Cars and Trucks 952-239-2598 1996 Chrysler convertible.

114K, clean. $3,500. 952-447-3444

Look up our

2005 Aerolite by Dutchman, 23'. AC, microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer. Sleeps 8, like new. Very clean. $8,700. 952-445-4468

Landscaping

section in Classifieds for a complete listing of

Campers Travel Trailers

Landscapers!

Sales Positions INSIDE SALES- calling business owners nationwide from our Jordan office. Nice office, great pay!

Call Vern Schwartz, 612-810-8097

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

1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243

2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184

To place an ad:

Dutchman Camper 2002- 28ft. Excellent condition. Sleeps 6-8 w/queen bed. A/C, heat, appliances, plumbing works perfect. $7800.

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25 words for $25/ online mapping Call 952-345-3003

GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Chanhassen Sales Moving Sale. ThursSat., 7/7-7/9, 9-5. Furniture, tools, clothing, HH, collectibles, much more.

8621 Kingfisher Ct. Great prices. Cash only.

Chaska Sales 1 Day Moving Sale!

Sat., 7/9, 8am. 9545 LAKEVIEW LANE. Everything must go!

Eden Prairie Sales

Eden Prairie Sales

Savage Sales

Shakopee Sales

Furniture & HH Sale!

Thurs, 7/14 & Sat 7/16, 9am-1pm. Desk, sofa, table, chairs, oak shelves, lamps, weight bench, more!

7473 Eileen Street. GREAT DEALS!

Friday, Sat. 7/8-7/9.

8am-5pm.

Everything from neon bar lights to jewelry. Something for everyone. 4466 W. 131st St. Proceeds benefit local family affected by breast cancer.

Living Hope Church Garage Sale Wed. 7/13, 8am-7pm.

Thurs 7/14, 8am-5pm.

Fri. 7/15, 8am-1pm (Fri. ½ price sale, $5/ bag) South of WalMart on 18.

Jordan Sales Geneva's Daughter Occasional Sale. At the Hub of Jordan, 231 S. Broadway. Thurs, July 14th, 10am-5pm. Fri, July 15th 10-8pm, Sat, July 16th 8am-5pm.

Huge Group Sale, Clothing, Toys, HH, Furniture, Fabric and Craft.

Friday, 7/15 noon-7pm, Saturday, 7/16 8am5pm. 231 S. Broadway

Prior Lake Sales

Multi Family Garage Sale Thursday 7/7- Saturday 7/9, 8-5pm. Collectibles, sporting, kids, housewares.

17882 Fruitwood Lane

Garage Sale- Downsizing! Thurs-Fri-Sat. 7/1415-16. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, etc.

14687 Glendale Ave. SE

MultiFamily Sale, 2 locations. Cross St. Ottawa & 145th St. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 6-8. 8-5pm.

Baby, kids, HH, collectibles, furniture. 4895 W 145th St.

Victoria Sales Estate Sale: Fri-Sat. 7/8-9, 8am-4pm, HH, furniture, tools, knickknacks. Priced to sell!

8142 Quamoclit (1 blk north of old ballpark)

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STUFF! For Sale 128 Meridian St. N., Belle Plaine. 952-873-6617 Mon-Thurs-Fri., 2-8pm. Sat-Sun 12-6pm.

We buy storage lockers at public auctions and the contents are priced to sell!

Two NEW TRUCKLOADS OF STUFF! Come on in!!

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Waconia Sales Shakopee Sales Fri. 7/8, 12noon-8pm.

Sat. 7/9, 7am-12noon.

Tools, furniture, electronics, toys, 0-5T boys, HH, upscale decor, dehumidifier, light fixtures, hardware, more! 1464 YORKSHIRE LN

#GUN & KNIFE# SHOW July 16-17, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 Lk Waconia Event Center 8155 Paradise Lane 763-754-7140 crocodile productionsinc.com

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Call: 952-345-3003 or email: Classifieds@iMarketplace.mn

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To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call 952-345-3003 Cars

1964 AMC Rambler Classic 550, 6 cyl, 4 door sedan. 51K. Same family since new. Excellent. Price reduce to $3,500. 952-470-0062

Cars

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

Cars

1988 Chev Monte Carlo SS T-Top, 305 HO Engine, original, fast, 69K, stored, like new. $9,900 or b/o. 952-445-6533, Gale

Cars

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

Trucks

1977 Chev truck C-10, 350 engine w/12,500 miles, T-350 auto trans.

New tires, exhaust, paint and more. REDUCED! $6,000. 952403-7858.

Trucks 1986 BMW 528e, sunroof, 5 speed, 4 door, 2.7L, good tires, good body.

Reduced to $1,250. 952-426-5657 1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.

952-445-6173

Trucks

2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab SLS, 4.3L V6, 4WD, Spray-on bed liner, One Owner!, 85,150 miles, $ 7,650, below KBB, 952-3036399.

Trucks

2004 Dodge Ram 1500. quad cab. 4.7 V-8, 4WD, WC, PW, PL, Pseats, bedliner, towing package, new tires.

113K. $11,200/BO. 952686-3090

2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250.

6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great.

Craig 952-368-9689

2002 Chrysler EX, Loaded! 3.8 V-6, rear heat & air. DVD, power side doors. PRICED REDUCED$5,595.

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1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148

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Vans

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

1993 Ford Ranger, extended cab, topper, 102,000 miles. V6 AT. Great mileage, cold air, runs good. $2500. or b/o. 952-447-8169

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

2004 XL F150, regular cab. 4WD, AC, bedliner, towing package. 4.6 V8, roll-up tonneau cover.

104K. $7,500/BO. 952686-3090

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SHAKOPEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration can also be completed by mailing registration form and payment. Give us a call at (952) 496-5029 for more information. Faxed credit card registrations are accepted at (952) 496-5098. No phone registrations accepted.

To register online, visit our website at shakopee.k12.mn.us and click on the Community Education icon.

Many classes fi ll quickly, so early registration is encouraged. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis until a class is full. Most deadlines are one week before the start of the class. Decisions are made on the registration deadline date to hold a class or not.

Addition a l c at a logs a re available on our website and a variety of school and community locations.

A “Community Education Monthly” update airs on public access Channel 15. Show times and listing are included in the weekly Shakopee Valley News’ TV section. Other community education special events and activities are also shown on this public access channel.

Our fall catalog will be taken to the post office for mailing Monday, Aug. 15.

Early Childhood Family

Education (ECFE). ECFE is a program for parents and their children from birth through age 4. Our mission is to provide quality learning opportunities and resources for all families in our school district. ECFE recognizes that parents are children’s first and most significant teachers. It is our mission to strengthen families and enhance the ability of parents to provide the best environment for the healthy growth and development of their children. Please join us and other parents in supporting our district’s youngest learners in preparing them for school success. Fall catalogs will be mailed to homes the week of July 11 with the class lottery taking place on Aug. 17.

Contact Kim Latterner at (952) 496 -5033 or klattern@ shakopee.k12.mn.us if you need more information.

Youth classes and activities.

I River Valley Theatre Company Camps. Shakopee’s own RVTC has partnered with Community Education to offer these two wonderful theatre camps.

StoryBook Theatre Camp (July 11-15) guides students in grades one through three to create their own unique characters and ultimately write their own play for a performance on the last day of camp. Stars on Stage (July 18-22) uses fun improvisa-

tional theatre games and character study to teach students in grades four through seven audition and performance skills, with short scene performances prior to the RVTC’s “Curtains” show Friday, July 22.

I Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre August residency and production is “Sleeping Beauty.” We still have registration openings for this Aug. 8-13 activity for students ages 7 and up. Cost is $70/student for the week. Public performances take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 and 10 :30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Shakopee Junior High School auditorium.

Need more in formation?

Have ideas for fall course offerings? Contact Jenny Ames at (952) 496-5027 or james @ shakopee.k12.mn.us.

Adult classes and activities. The current Shakopee Community Education summer catalog continues to offer a variety of classes.

Monitoring of summer class enrollment is winding down.

Most of the summer classes occur in April through July.

We have moved the Central Family Center gym classes (kung fu, belly dancing and jazzercise) to the Junior High School due to the availability of air conditioning. We do have a couple of August classes this year, including It’s Not All

About Money: The Emotional and Social Transition into Retirement and Birthdays !

Handmade Cards.

Entry of fall adult enrichment and parent involvement classes is about completed. The fall catalog will have a variety of classes for the community.

We have two interesting new classes for the do-it-yourselfer: Basic Car Maintenance and Use of Hand Power Tools. One of our dedicated industrial technology high school volunteers, Dave Theisen, is the instructor for both classes.

I Shakopee fourth annual Pet Fair: Shakopee Parks and Recreation and Shakopee Community Education have exciting news. The fourth annual pet fair will be held in conjunction with the community festival, Derby Days. The fair will be the first night of Derby Days, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. and will include a variety of organizations and businesses, a pet pageant, pet parade, informational sessions, door prizes and more.

I Our online Ed2Go classes continue to have one to three participants per six-week cycle.

A variety of affordable training opportunities are available including the availability of clock hours for various professions.

Check out their course list at

ed2go.com/Shakopeece.

For more information, call Dee Dee Currier (952) 496-5031 of dcurrier@ shakopee.k12. mn.us.

Classroom Drivers’ Education. The 2011-12 information/registration packets will be made available to the public at the Community Education Office, the junior high and high school offices and on the school district website in late July/early August. Classroom sessions take place at the Shakopee Junior High School, Room 122.

Steppi ng Stones P re school. Registration for the 2011-12 school year continues.

This 3- and 4-year-old preschool program is housed at Central Family Center, 505 Holmes St. S. For more information, contact the Community Education office at (952) 496-5029.

Sliding fee scale available. The 2011-12 school year will be this program’s 11th year in providing an affordable, high-quality preschool experience for our school districts families.

YMCA School Age Care. If your family is looking for summer school-age child care program for your child in grades K-5, the Shakopee School District provides this program in collaboration with the River Valley YMCA. This summer program exists at Sun Path and

Red Oak elementary buildings.

For more information, call (952) 230-2935 or ymcatwincities.org River Valley Theatre Company. River Valley Theatre Company is a non-profit community theater group, located right here in Shakopee. The company is committed to engaging the community at many levels while creating quality productions that appeal to a broad audience. Learn more at one of its monthly meetings; see website for the current meeting schedu le. Contact RVTC at (952) 856-7062, e-mail rvtc411@gmail.com or visit rivervalleytheatrecompany.com.

Started in 2007, RVTC is dedicated to creating opportunities for community involvement through the performing arts.

RVTC is bringing the Minnesota community theatre premiere of “Curtains” to Shakopee this summer. Public performances are 7: 30 p.m.

July 15-16, July 21-23 and July 28-30 and 2 p.m. July 17, 24 and 31 in the Shakopee High School auditorium. Ticket prices are $10/person until June 25; $14/ person after June 25; $12 for seniors and students after June 25. Tickets may be purchased at rivervalleytheatrecompany. com. All seats are general admission. Box office opens one hour prior to curtain; house opens 30 minutes prior.

Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to IMarketplace.mn/SellMyStuff to place your ad, or call 952-345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too!

10'', sub box. Good shape. $20. 651-8083292 2 quilts, queen and twin $5. for both. 952-4031567 2, printers, unused. $10.

612-644-8377 40', aluminum, ladder.

Meets, OSHA reqs, like new. $300. 612-3823563 6, Lands' End Explorer.

12" bears $25 each.

Cash. 952-564-1161 64 books,reading for all ages, $5. for all. 952403-1567 8 wk old kitten. Orange & white. $5. 952-4426429 Adorable kitten! Free!

Litter box trained. On solid food. 952-4432649 Air conditioner, window, used 2 years. Haier 5200BTUs, $50. 952934-9676 Avent, breast pump.

Rarely used, many accessories. $175. o/bo 952-426-8174 Avent, breast pump.

Rarely used, many accessories. $175 o/bo 952-426-8174 Baby swing. Graco, pink, reclining, electric.

Like new. $50. 612-7435452 Bayer, contour blood monitoring system, with lancets. New $15. 952403-1567 Bike, girls Trek, Pink, 14", good condition. $50 952-380-5862 Bike, girls, Trek. Pink 16", good condition. $60 952-380-5862 Blue/ white plaid cushions, light oak glider rocker. $25 952-2614745 Bunk bed, metal, lower full futon, twin top $300.

612-245-4182 Bunkbed, full size bottom, twin size top. $150. 952-452-4130

Burley D'lite with stroller attachment.

Excellent condition. Asking $250.

952-240-5422 Carhart jacket, size med. Never worn. light brown. $50.

612-2026116 Cat, spade, declawed, shots. Friendly, $10. comes with everything.

952-221-0133 Child car seats. 2 each, $10 each, excellent condition, 952-447-3491 Compact, upright, freezer. 1.6 cuft. $75. 952934-6968 Copper pot, big, antique $120. 612-644-8377 Couch and loveseat.

Highland house, like new. $500.

612-3600837 Craftsman, 6.75h/p, 20"cut, selfpropelled mower, with rear bag. $85. 952-445-6792 Deep cherry maple cabinets. New. $500. call 763-221-0861 Derby Days "Soapbox" race cart $20 952-2337240 Desk, mission style w/hutch, natural wood color. $75. 612-2454182 Disney, Mickey Mouse, talking, animated lamp.

Like new. $35. 612-2371300 Display case, oak/glass.

42X24x20. $50. 612390-2944 Dog kennel cab. Inside 21.5x14.5"x16" Exc. $10. 952 401-3786 Door, prehung. Interior, flat, oak, unfinished, 24", righthand. $15.

952-492-2142 DR Table, Oak 66x42, 2 leaves, 6 chairs $450.

612-991-3282 Dresser/mirror, like new.

Originally $400. Will sell $175. 612-251-3738 Dryer, electric, Whirlpool, white, nice. $75. 952-649-7936

Echo, hand-held blower.

In good shape. $100.

Call; 612-670-0575

Jenny, jump up, baby jumper. Pink, like new. $15. 612-743-5452

Nintendo 64, 3 games, 2 controllers. Great condition! $55. 952-368-3872

Entertainment center.

Comes with 32inch RCA TV. $50. 952-934-6893 Mike Excellent, floor air conditioner with wheels. Everstar. $100. 952-4489313 Fax machine, Originally $385. will sell for $125.

Like new. 612-251-3738

Kenmore, 4.4 cuft top freezer, refrigerator.

Good condition. $50.

952-934-6968 Kitten $20 Gray/multi, fluffy/short.

612-5970688 Kitten, 7 weeks old.

Male. $5. 952-492-3401

Nintendo DSI, black, includes charger and 4 games. $120. 952-6499505

Freezer-Kenmore chest, 23.1 cuft. $50 and you haul. 952-440-1484 Futon double, Mission oak, dark brown, like new, $150/ o/bo. 612202-6116 Gas grill, like new, Brukmann. Propane tank.

Orig/$199. $125. 612251-3738 Gate, wire 4ftx12ft $50.

952-496-1778 German Shepherd male, 1 year. $300.

952-297-5488 Graphing calculator. TI89 titanium. Complete, $100.

952-447-3491 save big.

Green and red plaid rocking chair. Great condition. $20 952-8368540 Grill, black, Brinkmann, gas. Needs new grills, burners.

Free.

952492-6732 Guinea Pig pup, $15. Piranha $5. 952-474-1932 Gun safe. Great condition. $75. 612-978-3236 Gun, collection. $500.

612-963-5350 Heirloom, quality oak cradle. $50. 612-7515259 Hospital bed, mattress and remote control. New $400. 952-649-7936 Interstate, womens leather, riding coat.

Large, like new. $150.

612-719-9041 Kimball, console piano. $150. 612-751-5259

Kitten, cute and cuddly, $10. 952-447-8123 Kitten, Manx, Himalayan mix, bl/eyes, white, carrier. $75. 952-496-0955 Krups, C75, beertender homebeer. Tap/system for Heineken.

New. $150. 612-290-8176 Lawnmower, 18hp. New blades, belts, battery.

New 2005. $400. 952649-7936 Little Tikes, country kitchen. Excellent condition. $100. 952-4457472 Mahogany dining table.

4, upholstered chairs.

Perfect condition. $330.

612-869-1458 Mattress and boxspring.

Twin size, Simmons.

Like new. $50. 952-4029458 Maytag, washer and electric dryer. $100.

952-452-4130 Metal cabinet, 4 drawers $70. 612-251-3738 Mickey Mouse comforter, bumper guard, mobile. Gently used. $25. 612-237-1300 Microwave, white, nice.

Runs great. $35. 612396-1202 Motorcycle, men's elec Gerb jkt Lnr, w/therm control. $100. 952-4476361 Motorcycle, womens, LS elec, Gerb Jkt. Lnr w/therm control. $100.

952-447-6361 New, T-mobile Blackberry, 8530. $200. 651808-3292

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Jeans Day for Charity a SUCCESS! Join our growing list of participants...

July’s Charity – Southwest Metro Animal Rescue Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is a non-profit organization committed to the rescue of abandoned, abused and stray domestic animals. We believe the animalhuman bond is strengthened through education of the public on the humane treatment of animals, pet population control and support for animal protection laws. We are an all-volunteer non-profit organization. We do not have any paid staff and receive no government funding. Our founding members have over 35 years combined experience in the animal rescue field. We have established federal tax-exempt status as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Southwest Metro Animal Rescue does not operate a shelter building, and is a volunteer foster home-based organization that hosts regularly scheduled monthly Pet Adoption Days. Our procedure is to evaluate the animal, provide necessary medical care (including spay/neuter), place in a caring foster home, and finally find a suitable forever home for each pet. We rely on donations of food and supplies to care for the pets. We maintain a no-kill policy except in cases when euthanasia is deemed the only viable, reasonable and humane option. www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

Jeans Day is celebrated the last Friday of each month!

If your organization is interested in participating, please contact Jennifer Sorenson at 952-345-6477 or jsorenson@swpub.com

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Oreck, vacuum XL classic. Used, 1yr, like new. $50. 952-303-5282 Organ, Technics, electronic touch play.

Record, play. $400. o/bo 952-303-5282 Ornamental grasses Blue Festus, 18" diam.

Plants (3). $10. 952201-9989 Paintball gun, spyder compact, deluxe. Plus accessories. $50. 612940-5737 Patio furn., Homecrest, 7pc. 2seat glider, floral cushions. $400 952947-0167 Patio furniture, redwood.

6 pc set, good condition. $75. 952-445-7227

Pedestal sink, bone color, faucet included. Photos, online. $75. 952233-0702 Power wheels, Escalade or Harley. Work great. $100 each. 952-4474232 Puppy, Rottweiler/German Shepherd cross.

Female, 5 months. $100. 952-297-5488 Queen Size Electric Blanket, Dual Controls, Good Condition $12.00 952-447-4961 Reading, 8ft. sidemount toolboxes.

Security locks, black, nice. $175.

952-649-7936 Riding, lawn mower.

12hp, Ariens. $150. o/bo. 952-443-2327 Rolltop Desk with 14 drawers and marble insert $175. 612-9913282 Ryobi, electric weed trimmer. (Model-137r). $50. 612-245-4182

Running boards, 2007 Ford F-150. Crew, nerf bars. $100. 952-9375976 Sand, FREE. Come and get it! 952-9372384.

Saxophone, Alto with case, instruction books, learning CDs. $100.

952-492-2602 Sofa/ sectional, creamcolored, good condition, $100, 952-210-1736 Stainless Steel 6 Qt Mixing Bowl, Regal, New $6.00 952-4474961 Table saw, rigid, TS2424. Barely used. $250. 952-906-1278 Table, end, occasional hexagonal. Two doors. $10. 952-448-6374 Table, med. oak extend to 90". Great condition. $200. 952-937-2647 Twin size headboard.

Black metal. $20. 952402-9458

Television, Sony, Trinitron 27". Good working condition. Pickup. $25.

952-270-1163 Trombone, Yamaha, in good condition. Includes hard case. $100. 952492-2602 Utility Cart, John Deere, 780 pound capacity. $50. 952-440-6400.

Winchester Model 12 16 gauge. Nickelsteel $500. o/bo. 612-9635350 Windsurfer “Fanatic Fun Race” 340, all accessories, $150, 952-4456674 Womens, med, black, leather chaps. Excellent condition. $50. 952-4031603 Yamaha, PW50. Lots of fun.

Great condition. $450. 952-994-8469

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