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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

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news Homestead credit’s demise will be felt

LAUGHING LADIES

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

PHOTO BY KRISTIN HOLTZ

More than 190 women attended the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce’s Ladies Night Out Sept. 13. Friends Anna Schieck (left) and Sandi Chermak howl with laughter after Schieck wins a prize following the fashion show at Turtle’s Social Centre. Shakopee fashion designer Christopher Straub emceed the event. See more photos online at shakopeenews.com

Illustrator creates in the digital world BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com

ranklin Haws knows exactly when his art went in a new direction. It was 15 years ago when upgrading to a brand-new G4 Mac. All of a sudden, the Shakopee resident found a whole new world opened to him. Using Corel Painter software and a Wacom digital tablet, Haws, 52, creates works of art made fully in the digital world. His art tells stories about comic characters and vintage airplanes in a medium made famous through the likes of Disney and Pixar.

Area mayors, superintendents and township clerks flipped through 13 pages of spreadsheets and bulletpoints Friday morning and listened to two state experts to better understand how a major change to the state’s property tax system will affect local residents and businesses. “We have a responsibility in government for transparency and accountability. This is clear as mud,” pronounced Prior Lake Mayor Mike Myser. During July’s special legislative session, the state eliminated the popular homestead property tax credit to save $261 million. This will push more of the cost of local government back onto local property taxes. Clear enough. But to soften the blow on lowerand middle-class homes, the state has instituted a market value exclusion that lowers how much of a home’s property value can be taxed and spreads the pain across all properties (including commercial

$185,600 home........................ $44 $278,300 .................................... $83 $371,000................................... $121 $556,700 .................................. $192 and farmland). To accommodate the loss of the homestead credit, property tax increases next year range from 1.3 percent for lower-valued businesses to 4.3 percent for far mhouses. (Taxes will jump again next year for commercial property, however, due to a lag in the fiscal disparities tax program.) If the state had not chosen to buffer the homestead credit’s elimination by spreading out the tax difference, the property tax on a $75,000 home in Scott County would go from $456 to $760 — a 67 percent increase.

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If you go… What: Scott County Art Crawl. When: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Where: Studios and businesses throughout Scott County. Info: scottcountyartcrawl.org

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The digital illustrator is one of more than 60 artists featured at the Scott County Art Crawl Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1. The free, selfguided tour allows Frankin visitors to meet Haws artists in their studios and venues throughout the county. Haws will be at the Shakopee Public Library. While Haws has been drawing since childhood, fi lling sketchbooks with cars and airplanes, he focused primarily on graphic design after

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Shakopee artist Franklin Haws’ digital illustration, “Deep Friends,” won first place in pastel and drawing category in the Savage Arts Council’s fifth annual juried show earlier this year.

They helped, like they said they would As Americans were preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, a family friend was preparing for a second tour in Afghanistan. But instead of spending his remaining time saying goodbye to friends and family, he was furiously installing insulation and ceiling panels in his mom’s basement. A U.S.

Tax increase due to elimination

Navy reservist, Matthew Lindemeier learned last month he will be deployed early. For the last year, Matthew and his wife Jenny have spent their spare weekends constructing an apartment for themselves in the old farmhouse where Matthew grew up. His widowed mother suffered a rehabilitating stroke and requires 24/7 care.

With his orders moved up two weeks and most of their rental home in Northfield still needing packing, the remaining task seemed daunting. A friend contacted me about getting a group together to help the couple finish the job. But I feared I wouldn’t find enough people over

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Crews spent three weeks earlier this summer patching a half-mile section of rural road that only 10 families live on, and the city doesn’t want to have to do that again. It cost an estimated $51,000 between staff time and materials — more than a tenth of what it would take to reconstruct Wood Duck Trail and fi x the underlying soil issues that created the mess of potholes in the fi rst place. Workers dug five feet in some areas to remove bad soil from Wood Duck Trail before patching the road back together with bituminous millings and loose rock. It remains to be seen whether the extensive patch job will hold more than one winter. “The street is falling apart,” surmised Assistant Engineer Jeff Weyandt at a recent City Council budget meeting. The reconstruction of Wood Duck Trail from Marschall Road to Maple Trail is one of eight street improvement projects on the city docket for next year. The projected $440,000 project cost is in the ballpark of overlays on Vierling Drive and 11th Avenue, but Wood Duck Trail carries far less traffic. The busiest area is the

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WE WANT YOUR … Breast cancer awareness stories In honor of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re looking for your stories of how the disease has affected you or your family. Share your triumphs, your tragedies and what you want other survivors to know. Share your thoughts with Shakopee Valley News readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Pat Minelli, editor@shakopeenews.com, before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at shakopeenews.com and some in the Oct. 6 Valley News print edition. E-MAIL: editor@shakopeenews.com

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Dick’s Sanitation, Troje’s Trash and Recycling and Walters Recycling and Refuse have teamed up for the Curb Cancer Campaign.

Dick’s will wrap your trash in pink Pink garbage cans began dotting Shakopee streets this week. Dick’s Sanitation, which ser ves Shakopee, and two other Twin Cities garbage haulers are giving customers the chance to “curb cancer” through donation programs that benefit the American Cancer Society and Angel Foundation. Customers can request pink waste carts that display the American Cancer Society’s

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ribbon logo. The lid of each cart also displays earlydetection and health tips. For each pink cart ordered, $5 goes to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer awareness programs. “Seeing pink will certainly be pleasant on the eyes, and hopefully have an impact on the minds of those who see these containers around the area,” said cancer survivor Debbie Nielsen, vice

president of fi nance for Dick’s Sa nit ation. “It ’s ou r way of making a dif ference in the continuing fi ght against breast cancer.” Dick’s w i l l a l s o m at ch monthly donations to Angel Foundation, which provides emergency financial assistance to Twin Cities cancer patients. To purchase a pink bin or donate to the Angel Foundation, call Dick’s at (952) 469-2239. Shannon Fiecke

Shakopee technology teacher named best in the state S h a kop e e Ju n ior H i g h School teacher T.J. Hendrickson has been named Minnesota State Technology Education Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Technical Engineering Education Association. Educators are nominated for this award by their peers. Hendrickson is now also in the running for U.S. Technology Education Teacher of the Year and International Technology Education Teacher of the Year. Besides teaching technology classes, Hendrickson is the adviser and an instructor for the school’s Project Lead the Way program that focuses on

science, technology, engineering and m at h. O ver the years, the school’s program, which has garnered numerous state and national T.J. recog nition Hendrickson and awards, has seen a rapid increase in the number of students participating in it. “Seeing T.J. around in the middle of the summer was not uncommon. In fact, it is more unusual for him not to be

around during the summer, before school, after school and on weekends,” said junior high principa l Ch ris Endicott in his nomination letter. “Whether it be running a summer camp to inspire elementary students to love engineering or working after school on a woodworking project to help beautify our school, T.J. is an educator who can be counted on to go above and beyond all expectations. “I’ve never known a teacher so inspiring and so completely engaged in the single aspect of ensuring his kids not only learn, but remain excited and energized to learn more.”

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HEARD AROUND TOWN There’s a lot happening in Shakopee … and although every bit of news may be not front-page worthy, it’s definitely worth repeating. Got news of your own to share? Send tidbits and kudos to editor@shakopeenews.com. I If you are visiting one of your kids at the University of Minnesota this fall, check out Chilly Billy’s in Dinkytown while you’re there. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop was opened by Shakopee residents Bill and Amy Marker in April and has grown quite popular, especially among University of Minnesota athletes. “You never know who you might see when you come in,” said Marker, mentioning that Gophers football coach Jerry Kill comes in three to four days a week. The “make your own” store, which was featured in City Pages, boasts 10 flavors of frozen yogurt and 40 toppings that customers pay for by the ounce. The Markers got the idea while visiting Arizona a few years ago. At the time, there wasn’t anything like it in Minnesota, said Marker, a former sales rep in the food industry. (He left his 25-year career to run the store, while his wife Amy has kept her day job at Best Buy headquarters.)

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A huge Gophers fan, Shakopee resident Bill Marker decided to open his “make your own” yogurt shop near the University of Minnesota campus after seeing storefront space advertised for a new development on 15th Avenue SE. The Markers, who’ve lived in Shakopee for 11 years, originally tried to open a strip mall near the Shakopee Target, but after that didn’t work out, opted for a spot near the university. They wanted to be first into the Minnesota market, but were beat by self-serve Freeziac, which has stores in Eden Prairie and Mall of America. (Marker notes, however, that he offers a different kind of yogurt, made by a well-known Oregon company called YoCream, which is also high in probiotics.) T he Ma rkers have lived in Shakopee for 11 years and have three children: 19-year-

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After Jaine McCormickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband died, she hired the Shakopee Auction Center in April 2010 to sell his tools and extra household belongings. She paid the auction house $400 to load and transport the items. The following Friday night McCor mick watched them sell. The 63-year-old woman, who lives off disability assistance, had moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Apple Valley and was counting on the funds. She was expecting a $2,820 check. It never came. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had so much sympathy for someone who lost their husband. It hurt for a long time,â&#x20AC;? said McCormick, who won a Scott County District Court judgment in February,

but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipating ever being paid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard time to go through that, for somebody to do that to you in this economy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty crummy.â&#x20AC;? McCormick is one of eight consig ners who have sued auction center owner Jennifer Sexton for non-payment of sales from April 2009 to June 2011. Only one has been paid. Sexton, 42, whose business was the subject of a recent investigation in the Star Tribune, says the auction center suffered from the downturn in the economy and other problems, and that she intends to pay the consigners back, although it may take some time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wi l l do ever y t hi ng we can to make the situation right,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not running. We could have easily packed up and left, declared bankruptcy and left.â&#x20AC;?

Sexton sent a letter to some consigners about a possible payment plan, and said she will send a notice to everyone now that her business has closed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consigning, spending, my rent, electricity and staffing costs continued to go up. We stayed in business because we wanted to meet our obligations as best we could,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We kept going and held on through the recession. Then tax problems came along and it just snowballed.â&#x20AC;? The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s payment plans for overdue taxes and fi nes was too aggressive, Sexton said, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the only way to deal with them is if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a business, so we said uncle.â&#x20AC;? Sexton said she closed the auction house this summer because it was the only way to halt mounting tax issues. She

noted that since January, they had largely quit taking consignments from the public. According to research from the Star Tribune, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has filed $29,000 in liens for unpaid sales and withholding taxes. The IRS fi led a lien June 29 for $9,914. Sexton said she and her husband Tom decided they were done, but their 19-year-old son Troy, who has been involved in auctioneering since he was 12, wanted to try running his own auction business in their old location. He had his fi rst sale, as Minnesota Auction Advantage, on Aug. 19. She said she hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sold anything to her son. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fault him for the mistakes of his

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Fierce political foes who retained their humanity During the tributes marking the 10-year observance of 9-11, dozens of people — from federal government officials to average citizens — recalled with pride how the nation came together following the terroristic attack. There were countless stories of people who drove across country to lend a hand, or deliver food, water and clothing to the beleaguered rescue workers. While many expressed pride and admiration for the gestures, they also couldn’t help but note how our nation has changed. We seemingly are no longer a nation of one. We are bitterly — if not viciously — divided into camps: us vs. them. People in the United States have always participated in our democracy, vigorously exercising their free-speech rights and fighting to the core for or against government policies and proposals. Yet, when the debate was over or the decision made, we became as one again and went on to our next battle. Several months ago, in reaction to the shootings in Arizona that killed six people and critically wounded Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Chris Matthews, who hosts “Hardball” on MSNBC and “The Chris Matthews Show,” wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post relating to this issue. “A vigorous debate over the role of government is always at the heart of our democracy,” he wrote. “Since the shootings in Arizona, however, many have said that our partisan ferocity is unhealthy.” It seems our “partisan ferocity” continues today. That’s why we think Matthews’ observations are worthy of further examination. Matthews ref lected on Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill, who shared a proud Irish heritage but were ions apart politically. Reagan, of course, was a conservative Republican president and O’Neill was the outspoken, rough and tumble liberal Democrat from Massachusetts who was a congressman for 34 years and speaker of the House from 1977 to 1987. “It would serve us well to understand how these very different politicians managed to temper their philosophical divide with a public, and sometimes personal, cordiality,” wrote Matthews. “For years, [Reagan] and O’Neill engaged in tough partisan competition. They gave no quarter and expected none. The president believed that government wasn’t the solution; it was the problem. The House speaker believed that people, especially the old, the sick and the young, needed help along the way,” Matthews explained. Matthews recounted a time around 30 years ago when the president went to the Capitol to deliver the State of the Union address and was waiting in O’Neill’s office before the speech. Matthews was then a senior aide to O’Neill and decided to lighten things up before the address. “‘Mr. President, welcome to the room where we plot against you,’” he remembers saying. “‘Oh, no, not after 6,’” he replied. “‘The speaker says that here in Washington we’re all friends after 6.’” The president, Matthews said, was warm and it was clear he meant his words. “There was something the American people liked about this test of wills. Voters saw these political heavyweights jousting over ideas and dealing with each other as worthy opponents. Citizens clearly felt satisfied that these politicians were fighting the good fight on their behalf. “Reagan had a basic philosophy:

President Ronald Reagan (left) and House Speaker Tip O’Neill. Cut taxes, cut the size of government and beat the Soviets. Tip believed that Social Security had alleviated the fear millions once had of old age, and that the GI Bill and other government programs built the American middle class. Yet, occasionally, the two found common ground.” The two men would have lunch together from time to time, and always on St. Patrick’s Day. “It’s Tip’s birthday and we had a good time telling stories — Irish stories,” Reagan wrote. That lunch, according to Reagan aide Ken Duberstein, lasted till 3 p.m. Yet their disagreements over the country’s direction were impassioned and sincere. “There was something there I miss today,” wrote Matthews. “They argued, but they were always able to talk. And there were important times for the country when they put their heads together. When Reagan took office wanting to push cuts in taxes and domestic spending, Tip refused to play games. There was no fi libustering, no efforts to jam up the system. Reagan deserved his time at bat. “In Reagan’s second year, a deepening recession had put his policies in question, and the Democratic speaker had the upper hand. ‘Tip O’Neill made a speech to Republicans telling them why they should support me. It seemed strange — both of us on the same side,’ Reagan wrote. “In 1983, after a big Democratic victory in the midterms, both backed the bipartisan solution to keeping Social Security sustainable. Later, in a joint effort, they passed a historic tax reform.” When O’Neill retired from office, Reagan spoke at his goodbye party in 1986. “Mr. Speaker, I’m grateful you have permitted me in the past and I hope in the future that singular honor — the honor of calling you my friend.” Matthews said the full picture of the men’s relationship didn’t become clear to him until much later. Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt in 1981 — and in much worse condition than the public realized — when O’Neill arrived at the hospital. Max Friedersdorf, the president’s congressional liaison, was alone with the president in the room when O’Neill arrived. He described the scene to Matthews. O’Neill went to the president’s bedside, took hold of both his hands and knelt. “Thanks for coming, Tip,” he heard the president whisper. “The two recited together the 23rd Psalm. Tip rose, kissed Reagan on the forehead and said he didn’t want to keep him from his rest,” Matthews wrote. “Max shared this story long after both men were gone. It would have been good to hear earlier — because it shows how deeply these political giants recognized and honored their shared humanity, despite their stark differences of philosophy. “It is a joy to savor it now,” said Matthews. Indeed. And have times changed, and not for the good.

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Time for city to assert On Friday, Sept. 16, itself with Mayor Tabke someone made the I am proud to tell people that I grew up in Shakopee and spent most of my life living here. My wife and I moved back to Shakopee two years ago, in part, because we wanted to raise our children in a city that has strong leadership and direction. We left a town whose city leaders often bickered at meetings over the tiniest of details. Because the city had no strong leadership or long-term vision from its elected officials, voters became apathetic. This coming election is a time for Shakopee residents to chart a new course of civic leadership. It is a chance for us to show our elected officials that we want new leadership. Leadership that doesn’t spend time arguing over petty differences, sets aside grudges, doesn’t dwell on the past, and focuses on charting a course for the future needs of this great city and its residents. I am supporting and voting for Brad Tabke as the next mayor of Shakopee because I believe that Shakopee needs a fresh face and voice. For too long our city has lacked strong vision, leadership, and the courage to stand up for an idea. Shakopee is no longer a town of 12,000, but rather a thriving city of 37,000 residents. Shakopee can no longer be ignored in the metro area, and needs a strong leader to propel its voice across the region. Ou r g row th can bring g reat things to our city with strong leadership by our mayor and City Council. New leadership is needed to keep pace with our growth in size and importance, and Brad Tabke can offer us fresh, entrepreneurial and jobdriven vision for Shakopee. I have worked with Brad Tabke through the Chamber of Commerce and found that he is intensely dedicated to bringing new and exciting businesses and jobs to Shakopee. Cities with strong business climates enjoy lower property tax rates, higher job availability, and have more amenities. Brad cares about our children and our seniors. Perhaps most importantly, he understands the need for our city to step up and assert itself as the fastest-growing city in the metro area. With growth comes the opportunity to become a major player in metro and state government competing for infrastructure funds, construction projects and future development. If you think Shakopee needs a fresh perspective to chart a course for our continued prosperity, then vote for Brad Tabke on Nov. 8.

Kevin Wetherille Shakopee

Special garden is destroyed Latitude: 44.77747; longitude: -93.54021.The darkest place on Earth for me. It was eight months before I

decision to tear up the garden. Not a moment spent trying to reach us so we could retrieve our belongings. could visit that location. Wit h t he help of fa mi ly a nd friends, we were able to create some beauty at a place on this Earth that I feared would be forever execrable. Few can imagine the difference it made in my heart as I traversed Highway 169 each day. It was a small garden, 6-by-12 feet, placed under a road sign, far enough from the road to not inhibit traffic or streetcleaning machinery. It was encased to make ease of mowing around it, as was done a few weeks ago. A small piece of dirt once covered with weeds and straw grass now held perennial plants selected specifically to attract butterflies. She loved butterflies, and I suppose her daughter would have grown to do the same. The butterf ly stone bearing their names was made by her cousin. The footprint holding the inscription “life is precious” was brought there by her two best friends. The agates and shells were a favorite of my 6-year-old nephew. He spent a great deal of time looking for other rocks to share and trade at the butterfly garden. The planter of tiger’s-eye was a gift from my sister, a small comfort on the fi rst birthday without them. Wind chimes of butterflies and dolphins were gifts from her aunt and grandmother. The butterfly pot, garden gnomes, and my favorite, the “Mom’s Garden” pixie, were all from me. However, on Friday, Sept. 16, someone made the decision to tear up the garden. Not a moment spent trying to reach us so we could retrieve our belongings. Not a thought given to the fact that the perennials would come back each year. My sister came over late that night, with her 6 year old sleeping in the car, just so I wouldn’t discover it the next day when I went to water the plants. Now I’m sure the Minnesota Department of Transportation had its reasons. Perhaps concern for the safety of people stopping on the entrance ramp of a low-traffic intersection. Maybe they didn’t want to encourage others to feel that they could do the same. I’m sure the decision was made with good reason. As my heart breaks for the destruction of something so simple that brought me a little peace, I cannot imagine the darkness in the heart of the person who ordered the removal without giving us the opportunity to salvage our treasures and gather up the plants and flowers to be placed elsewhere. My heart does go out to the MnDOT worker who had to follow that order.

So again, thank you. Your inconsideration has reminded me of the nature of human beings, the injustice of life, and the callousness of government. May we all fi nd some peace amid the chaos.

Zabrina Dunn Chaska Editor’s note: Just before press time, the letter writer sent an update. She was able to retrieve all of the personal items from the truck station at MnDOT. She also received this e-mail from a MnDOT project engineer: “Ms. Dunn, I appreciate you taking the time to call me this morning. I am exploring the possibility of re-establishing your garden somewhere else within our right-of-way that would be mutually acceptable. I understand you located it where you did because of its proximity to the crash location. Would you be interested in exploring this further?

Improvement journey for Shakopee schools The Shakopee Schools have a large problem with academic performance issues. According state compliance testing, some Shakopee students are behind in some areas of math and reading. The Shakopee school administrator, Jayne Gibson, feels this situation is a “puzzle.” The Shakopee superintendent wants another layer of management to address issues with school district. The Shakopee school management team and the board need to make the case for quality and a continuous improvement journey. This journey becomes the bedrock of everything the district does and seeks to accomplish. It’s from the strategic plan that everything flows: it governs how we spend our money, dictates our action plans, and aligns the work in the schools. To instill a continuous-improvement philosophy throughout such a large, diverse organization takes planning, communication, and an understanding that continuous improvement is an ongoing journey, not a sprint to a predetermined fi nish line. Superintendent Rod Thompson needs to select the Baldrige criteria as a framework for continuous improvement throughout the district. I Begin a long-range initiative to engage every student through empowerment, ownership, and accountability by creating a studentcentered environment via a continuous-improvement classroom. I Align all improvement activities and resources to the strategic plan to create a unified, systemic and systematic approach to continuous improvement, with a) department goals tied to the strategic plan, (b) school improvement goals aligned to the district plan, (c) classroom goals aligned to the school improvement goals and (d) individual student goals aligned to classroom goals.

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While U.S. can’t find money for schools, Chinese pour money to boost academics

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students are scheduled in a class for every period. There are no study halls during the morning and afternoon sessions. Students eat dinner at 5 p.m. At 6 o’clock, they report to a study hall for “self-study.” Self-study ends at 9:50 p.m. Students return to their dorm room and are encouraged to watch the news and study for another hour. This is the Monday through Friday schedule. Students have classes Saturday morning. They are then off until 6 Sunday evening when they report for self-study. The school year starts about the same time that schools in Minnesota start, but goes through the end of June. The students are in class and self-study over 11 hours every day. When discussions turn to comparing performance on international tests, one has to consider the sheer amount of time that U.S. students spend in school and studying versus the students in countries like China. I wonder if American parents would support this schedule. There are no interscholastic sports because there is no time for them in the schedule. The AP part of the daily program operates on a typical, American, Monday-Friday high school schedule. The first class starts at 8:10 and the last class ends at 4:20. Year 2 (juniors) students are scheduled for English, AP economics, AP calculus and AP physics. The English classes meet 10 periods per week, economics and calculus meet for six periods

and physics meets eight periods per week. Students must complete Chinese requirements for graduation that fill in the rest of the schedule. Year 1 students (sophomores) take pre-AP classes. Year 3 (seniors) add AP chemistry to the other AP classes. Our goal is to have students complete and test in a minimum of six AP classes. This is very challenging when the teaching and testing is not done in your native tongue. We cannot underestimate the commitment that China is making to education. New schools are being built everywhere. Technology similar to the best American schools is built into these schools. Programs like the one described above are growing rapidly. Our program started last year with 60 students. This year there are 142 students. Next year they project over 200 students. We are a small, but growing part of a 3,000-plus-student high school. Our sponsoring school is making every effort to create an American educational experience that will prepare students for success in American colleges. Every room in our newly remodeled school has a Smart Board, teachers are issued laptops, a computer lab was built for our program and the library is being remodeled into a media center. Chinese school libraries do not generally have computers or magazines or many books. Our library will. Perhaps what is most striking is the contrast with education in the U.S. While China is pouring resources into education, we proclaim there is no money to properly educate the next generation, and allow class sizes and college tuition levels to rise dramatically. We have an international reputation as the country that gets things done. That is being questioned by other countries right now. Given the effort that I see here, I fear that I know which country is preparing for the future and which country is not.

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Editor’s note: Former Shakopee High School Principal Jim Murphy has taken an education position in China. He plans to write periodically in the Valley News about his experiences. Several people encouraged me to share my experiences as a first-year educator in a Chinese high school program. I have officially been in the country for one month so I am more comfortable commenting on what I see every day than a deeper historical reflection on what I am observing. My dayto-day experiences provide me with a new story every day. The Chinese people are friendly and curious and very generous. The opportunity to go to China and resume my career in education was a dream come true for me. The dream becomes better as the China story unfolds. My position is center principal of an Advanced Placement (AP) Center in Fuyang High School. I work for a company named Dipont Education. Dipont helps Chinese high schools create school-withina-school programs to prepare students to attend colleges overseas. Of Dipont’s 18 school-based programs, there is a mix of AP programs that prepare students for colleges in the U.S. and Canada, “A” level programs that prepare students for college in the U.K., and a few newer international baccalaureate programs to prepare students for colleges in many overseas settings. I find it fascinating that a country once so closed to the outside is so aggressively preparing their youth to be educated overseas. One of the real shocks about Chinese education was how encompassing high school programs are. The typical day for a Chinese high school student starts with the first class at 7:10 a.m. and includes five classes to the 11:30 lunch break. Classes resume at 2 p.m. (Students are encouraged to take a nap in their dorm room during this break.) Four more classes are scheduled to end at 5 p.m. All

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for that I am truly sorry. It’s just that when you confront trouble instead of avoiding it you are bound to run into regretful circumstances. I found myself in the middle of many apologetic situations when I was growing up because trouble was usually met face to face. That may have been when I became aware of the power of an apology. Properly timed and recited with sincerity, a proper apology can defuse an explosive setting. I also know that if something is said too frequently it can lose some of its effectiveness (kind of like the boy who cried wolf). I know that Dad ceased to be convinced of the genuineness of my apologies, for he often said, “Sorry nothing! You don’t know what the word means.” I often think of Dad’s phrase when someone delivers a non-apology apology: “I’m sorry if you felt offended,”

or “I’m sorry that you didn’t like what I said.” It reminds me of the little boy who was disciplined for being mean to his sister. When prompted by his mother to apologize for calling his sister stupid he says, “I’m sorry you’re stupid.” A little forethought can avoid feelings of regret or remorse. But if you are to blame, take responsibility, apologize, and try to make things better. In “Tie a Yellow Ribbon,” John Wayne said, “Never apologize mister, it’s a sign of weakness.” I’m uncomfortable disagreeing with a national icon, but I think admitting when you are wrong and asking to be forgiven requires strength because you stand alone when doing so. An apology can defuse an argument and dislodge barriers that disrupt clear communication. But on the other hand, everyone is too easily offended these days and our country is too quick to apologize. Perhaps the Duke did have a point and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Apologize when you are wrong, but when someone wrongs you turn the other cheek. 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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I was at a church bazaar recently with my wife. During our stroll through the tent we stopped to look at some plants to purchase. Rhonda picked up a small wandering jew (a plant — not a person) and handed it to me. She talked about getting that one and possibly one or two others — she wasn’t sure. So as I listened to her rationale I set the plant down. It was then that it happened. While we were regarding the plant, a lady reached in front of us and plucked it from the shelf. “She’s got a lot of cheek,” I said to myself. My options were many: I could have physically blocked her from reaching in, confronted her with the rudeness of her actions, the plant could have been snatched from her hand, or I could have told tell her that we were considering purchasing this very plant and would she mind waiting her turn. But with any of these an apology would have followed — first from my wife to the lady for my actions, then from me to the plant-stealing lady, then from me to my wife for embarrassing her, then from me to me for ever leaving my house in the first place. I did nothing and let her have the plant. In retrospect, not doing anything was the best option because I didn’t have to apologize, which is good as I have been told that I apologize too much — and

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SCHOOL MENU Monday, Sept. 26 Mini cheeseburgers, oven potatoes, peas, fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 27 New Orleans chicken, caviar medley rice, Oriental blend vegetables, egg roll, fruit. Wednesday, Sept. 28 Chicken tenders, au gratin, garden salad, fruit, dinner roll. Thursday, Sept. 29 Taco beef or baja fish, fi xings, rice, corn, fruit.

Friday, Sept. 30 Sub sandwich, Fritos, assorted fresh veggies, fruit. An alternate to any meal is salad/veggies and peanut butter and jelly sandwich. School menus are subject to change. Elementary lunch is $1.85; secondary lunch is $2; milk is 40 cents. Choice of milk served daily with hot lunch. Menu items may vary due to availability. Breakfast also is available daily.

“ Home S tor a ge P r oje c t s : Creative Solutions for Every Room in the House” by Paul Anthony, “Woodworking for the Home: Storage Projects for all around the House” by Paul Anthony, “Easy to Build Bookcases and Clutter Control Projects” from the editors of Weekend Woodcrafts magazine and “The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker” by Robert W. Lang Legacy programs restart this fall. Watch for more information on upcoming dance programs at our Prior Lake Library; author Mary Monica Pulver (Monica Ferris) here in Shakopee at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.; other authors throughout the county and writing classes, too. The Shakopee Library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit us at 235 Lewis St. S. or call us at(952) 233-9590. Replace your lost library card in September for free. Your fi rst card is free; we just need you to bring your picture ID with your name and current address (or a picture ID and a piece of mail showing your name and current address). It is so easy.

Regional cheer competition to be here The Shakopee High School varsity cheerleaders will host and be competing in the Minnesota Cheer Coaches Association regional Cheer Off on Saturday, Sept 24. This is the fi rst year the MCCA will hold the competition in Shakopee. The winners of the competition will advance to state competition to be held in Oc-

tober. The competition is open to all sideline cheer squads in the state. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the competition begins at 11 at the high school. Both A and AA cheer squads will be competing. More information can be found at www.MCCACheer. com.

LIVESREMEMBERED Dewey E. Shelton

Helen M. Hamer

Dewey Shelton, 73, of Buffalo, MN, formerly of Shakopee, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Funeral services was held Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park, MN. 763-560-3100. Memorials preferred.

Helen Hamer, 92, of Jordan, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at the Lutheran Home of Belle Plaine. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan with the Rev. Timothy Yanta officiating. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 22 from 4-8 p.m. from the Wagner Funeral Home in Jordan. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church on Friday. Arlene Bouley, 75, of Chaska, died Wednesday, Sept.14, Pallbearers will be her family. Burial will be at Calvary 2011, at her home. Cemetery in Jordan. She was a resident of Shakopee from 1975-1990. Arlene Born at home in Jordan on June 28, 1919, Mrs. Hamer was in hospice care for the past four months in her final was the daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Schaak) stages of her battle with cancer. Weckman. She was raised in Jordan, attended St. John the She is survived by husband, James; seven children, Jay Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Jordan High (Denise) Bouley of Eau Clarie, Peter (Beth) of Grand Forks, School in 1936. While in high school and for a time after, ND, Joyce Atchison of Faribault, Daniel Bouley of she worked for her brother, Elmer, at Elmer’s Bakery in Rosemount, Susan (Bill) Schultz of Shakopee, Dennis (Di) Jordan. On Oct. 15, 1941 she married Robert Hamer at St. of Chaska, Steve (Mary) Bouley of Shakopee; 15 grandchil- John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. After Robert dren; 15 great-grandchildren; special niece, Marcia (Joe) was drafted into the U.S. Navy during World War II, she Gilbert of Shakopee. lived for a time on the East Coast and then later on the Visitation was Sunday, Sept.18, from 3-7 p.m. at the West Coast of the U.S. After Robert was discharged, they McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian moved back to Jordan and rented a house. In 1954 they Burial was held Monday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary purchased her parents house where she raised her family of the Purification Catholic Church, Marystown.The Rev. and lived the rest of her life. She was a homemaker most Peter Wittman and Deacon James Thornton officiated. of her life but for a time she worked at Wagner’s Supper Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee Club in Jordan, and later at the Plastic Factory in Belle Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Plaine. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com and Catholic Aid. She sang with the St. John’s choir in Jordan and enjoyed square dancing, gardening and for a time, bowling. Helen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ardie (Theresa) of Jordan, Fred of Elk River, Rick of California; Jerome “Jerry” Vinger, 72, of New Prague, died Tuesday, daughter and sons-in-law, Roberta “Bertsie” (Jerry) Stevens of Hopkins, Robert Everett of California; grandchildren, Sept. 20, 2011. Jerry was born March 9, 1939 in Mauston, WI, the son of Emily, Nora and Clare Hamer of Jordan, Vincent Hamer of Malcolm T. and Arlyle L. (Feldwisch) Vinger. He married California, Marisa, Robert, Gina and Annette Everett of Loretta M. Kuzelka March 29, 1969 in New Prague. Raised California, Sarah Hamer of North Carolina; two great-grandin Wisconson and Minnesota, he moved to New Prague in children. She was preceded in death by her husband, 1950. Jerry attended New Prague High School, Mankato Robert; son, Kevin; daughter, Adrienne Everett; parents; State College and earned his bachelor’s and master’s brothers, Elmer and Julian Weckman; sister, Andrina degrees in education, specializing in administration. He Radermacher; granddaughter, Crystal. Funeral arrangements with the Wagner Funeral Home of was a teacher and principal for various schools throughout Minnesota, a financial advisor with I.D.S. Financial Services Jordan. 952-492-3366. and manager for the New Prague Golf Course. Jerry enjoyed games of chance, going to Mystic Lake and visiting with old timers at Simons Sportsmen’s Bar. Survivors include wife, Loretta M. Vinger of New Prague, son, Malcolm T. (Stephanie) Vinger II of Nowthen, MN; If you daughters, Laura L. Vinger (Joe Libby) of Fort Dodge, IA, Heather M. Taylor DuCharme (Michael DuCharme) of New would like Prague; sister, Caroline A. “Carol” (James) Finley of New Brighton; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Madelyn Vinger of to print a Nowthen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation is Friday, Sept. 23 from 9-11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Memorial or Church, New Prague. Funeral service is Friday, following the visitation at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Dr. Steve Trewartha will officiate. Urn Bearer is son, Malcolm Vinger Tribute for a II. Interment at Czech National Cemetery in New Prague. Bruzek Funeral Home, New Prague, provided arrangeloved one, Nothing loved is ments. 952-758-4949.

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John Christ Pallas John Pallas, former resident of Chaska, passed away Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 in Arizona. John was born March 5, 1930, in Chicago, Il, to Eva and Christos Pallas. In 1950, Johnny married his high school sweetheart, June Dae nee Stroder before leaving to serve in the military during the Korean War. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Chris of Sun Lakes, AZ), Gail of Shakopee, Jack of Chaska, Jeff of West Chicago, IL. John was a lifetime employee of Oscar Mayer. He won numerous sales honors and awards in his 34 years with the company. After retirement, he and June moved to their tree farm in Mauston WI, where he cared meticulously for the property and for June, whose health was deteriorating. After June’s death in 1997, John moved to Chaska to live near his family. He wintered in Sun Lakes, AZ. John lived and died as the consummate gentleman. He treated everyone with respect and courtesy, including all of his caregivers. Fighting the progressive ravages of diabetes, John was a double amputee and yet he never complained once about his situation, asserting to the end that he had “never been better!” He enjoyed cooking, fishing, collecting, growing roses and tomatoes, the Chicago Cubs and the Bears. John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, June. He is survived by his children, Chris, Gail, Jack (Julie), Jeff (Donna); grandchildren, Ken Dexter, Chris Turner, and Danielle, Lindsey, Nicholas and Jacob Pallas; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Chaska. In lieu of flowers, memorials are respectfully preferred to St. John’s Little Lambs Fund or the American Diabetes Association, where an Always and Forever Tribute fund has been set up (www.diabetes.com/donate/) under Pallas.

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SHS celebrates homecoming next week In a move worthy of the Greek history books, Shakopee High School is renaming itself in honor of its 2011 homecoming football matchup against the New Prague Trojans. This year’s theme: “This is Sparta!” Sha kopee High wi l l celebrate its annual homecoming festivities Sept. 26 through Oct. 1 wit h d ress-up days, competition, sports and a royal court. The queen candidates are Tiffany Baudoin, Melissa Ludzack, E m i le e Mol s at her, C l a i r e Sa mes a nd Syd ney Wa lsh. King candidates include Adam Estabrooks, Nick McBeain, Nick Mendez, Cheaveang Pen and Michael Wold. The Student Council is planning lunchtime activities, such as sumo wrestling, coloring

contests, karaoke, trivia and more, as well as present the dance band, The Sugar Benders, Thursday of homecoming week. Expect to see a bunch of unusual clothed students as they get into the spirit with daily dress-up themes. Days of t he we ek a r e PJs D ay, Funny T-shirt Day, Nerd Day, Beach Day and School Colors Day. Sabers sports teams will be in action all week with several home events. The tennis team takes on Lakeville South at 4:15 p.m. Monday and Red Wing Tuesday. Girls and boys soccer play New Prague Tuesday and Holy A n gel s T hu r sd ay. Va r sit y games start at 5 and 7 p.m., respectively.

The girls’ swim/dive team hosts Minneapolis South at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Minneapolis Southwest at 6 p.m. Thursday at the junior high pool. The Sabers volleyball team plays hosts to Belle Plaine and New Prague this week. Games are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. New this year, Shakopee will be crowning its homecoming king and queen during Friday’s pep fest. The football team will take on New Prague at 7 p.m. Friday at Vaughan Field in Shakopee. Events cu lminate Oct. 1 with soccer at Bloomington Jefferson and the traditional homecoming dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. in the high school commons. Kristin Holtz

AUCTION

cha rges a nd contemplated standing outside the Holmes Street auction center with a picket sign. Sexton said her son will be able to learn from his parents’ mistakes and build on their successes. For example, he has already set up an automatic payment with his online banking account for payroll taxes. “I’m a great auctioneer, but am I a great businessperson? No, not really,” said Sexton. While there are some unpaid consigners, Sexton noted that the auction center paid out close to $1 million to consigners since she opened in 2005. Sexton is also facing mounting personal debt, with nearly $ 4 0,0 0 0 in judg ments from credit card and debt collectors since February 2009. She said this is because she wasn’t earning income from the

business, and her and her husband’s other employment wasn’t enough to make ends meet. “I chose not to take a paycheck. I made hardly any money the past five years,” she said. “Every available penny we had was poured right back into the business to pay someone we owed money to.” Even if she is advised to seek bankruptcy protection to deal with her obligations, Sexton said she will still pay the consigners outside of that. The Sextons have fi led twice for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection — in 1991 and 1997. Sexton said these were entirely personal in nature, and related to a job loss and medical issues. The auction center was the couple’s fi rst business. “It will be my one and only business,” she said. Shannon Fiecke

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parents. What transpired has nothing to with him,” Sexton said. “My presence there is only in a bid-calling position. I do not run the business.” Sexton, who continues to call bids for places like the city of Minneapolis as an independent contractor, said she is also working for her son as a contract auctioneer until he completes auctioneer school. Although Sexton says she needs to continue working in order to pay people back, news that she’s auctioneering for her son at the same spot has rubbed unpaid consigners even further. McCormick was already so upset by unpaid claims that she called Shakopee police in an attempt to fi le criminal

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entrance off Marschall Road due to Cross of Peace Lutheran Church on the corner. W hile the road might be beyond repair, the high cost of reconstruction is a bitter pill because the street is only 17 years old. A cheaper reclamation process commonly used for rehabilitating rural roads may not be possible here because the soils are too poor. City engineers will continue to reassess the road and haven’t prepared fi nal plans, but they sent an early letter to residents to prepare them for the possibility. Due to large lot sizes, only about a dozen properties would foot the $130,000 assessment. (The city assesses 30 percent of road reconstructions.) Home ow ner s ex pr e s s e d their concern about the high cost at recent public works budget meeting. “It’s a very large amount and it’s very intimidating to me as a new homeowner,” said James Gatto, pointing out that another 40 households can use Wood Duck Trail to access their homes. Heather Berndt noted that homes on other reconstructed city streets were charged far less than the possible assessment that she is facing. “Thirteen thousand versus $602, $1,900, $1,700 is a big difference,” she said.

City officials pointed out that the church and Shakopee Public Utilities also own land on the street, so the assessment per household might actually be closer to $8,500 to $9,000. But even that amount might not meet the statutory required benefit for an individual assessment, pointed out city Councilor Matt Lehman. “We’re going to have to take a look at that,” he said. It appears the soil issues were never taken care of when the road was fi rst put in and now Wood Duck Trail residents will be assessed for that mistake, suggested resident Joe Sybrandt. “I don’t think it’s fair and I don’t think it’s right,” he said. Public Works Director Bruce Loney, who wasn’t with the city when the road was built in 1994, said he understands the concerns neighbors have, but at some point the road has to be rebuilt. “Not only is it a high cost to the residents, it’s a high cost to taxpayers as well,” he said. Mayor John Schmitt suggested that perhaps a gravel road would be the best solution for the area. The city, which will adopt the 2012 capital improvement plan in December, may choose to do further soil borings and traffic counts. Engineers will watch what happens this winter. Perhaps most of the bad areas are fi xed, said Loney, but he thinks the tendency will be for them to grow.

Overlays are common when a road hit 20 years anyway, he said, but if the subgrade is weak underneath, “we need to fi x what’s wrong before we can put a new surface on.” Although motor vehicle traffic is low on Wood Duck Trail, school buses and garbage haulers might be contributing to the break-up of the road, said City Administrator Mark McNeill, who suggested that neighborhoods in that area consider reducing the number of private haulers. “There’s a number of things that need to be looked at,” McNeill said. Residents also want assurance the city won’t reconstruct the road only to have to tear it up again in the near future for city water and sewer services. Shakopee Public Utilities owns land on Wood Duck Trail for a future water tower. Loney said he doesn’t know when sewer and water will be extended in the area. “It could be 20, 30, 40 years out,” he said. He noted that rural subdivisions have been reluctant to make the switch due to the high cost. Berndt told the council that when she purchased her lot in 1997 she was told city water would be coming out within 10 years. Her foundation was built to accommodate that. “I don’t want to get there and pay for it again,” she said. Shannon Fiecke

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graduating from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul. Haws, who works at Thomson Reuters in Eagan, worked freelance design on the side and continued to sketch in black and white. Then, in the late 1990s, Haws upgraded his equipment and found that the new software opened him up to a rainbow of color and faster turnaround. Haws creates all of his works on the computer, drawing on a digital tablet on his lap and seeing the image projected on the screen. His office looks more like Andy Rooney’s than a traditional artist studio, Haws said. There are no easels or

Rembrandt’s hanging on the wall. Unlike traditional charcoal or color pencil, digital media brings across his vision more quickly. “When you can undo your mistake, things get freer and fun,” he said. “I can go big. I can go tiny. I can try 20 different things without boxing myself in.” He recently won a first place in the Savage Art Council’s juried show for his work, “Deep Friends.” Haws, who loves underwater sketches and the mystery of a sunken ship, started the piece five years ago with just an urge to draw a weird fish. Finishing it last Christmas, the piece started Haws on a tropical fish kick. Some of his influences include MAD magazine,

Richard Amsel (poster illustrator for the Indian Jones movies), James Montgomery Flagg and Norman Rockwell, two early 20th-century artists and illustrators. The former open-mic comedian has gravitated toward children’s art after discovering his illustrations can make people laugh. In addition to bringing 17 art pieces and seven photographs to the show, Haws also hopes to have copies of his children’s book, “Horrible Horribles.” He self-published the poem, written by Tom Maggi, about a little boy whose nightmares include funnylooking creatures of the night. Learn more about Haws at franklinsartwork.com.

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FAMILY FEATURES

ne of the best ways to get Wild WildBlueberries Blueberriesgrow grownaturally naturally in more of inthe thefields fieldsand andbarrens barrensofofMaine Maineand nature’s Canada, andand areare fresh frozen at the and Canada, fresh frozen at healthiest peak of of their antioxi dant power. the peak their antioxidant power. superfoods into your daily You’llfind findthem themininyour yourgrocer’s grocer’s You’ll diet is to “think frozen.” frozen food section –– they’re easy frozen food section –– they’re easy Frozen fruits and vegetables andaffordable affordableallallyear-round. year-round. and retain their nutritional value just as well as fresh. And when it comes to taste, one superfood is a freezer superstar: Wild Blueberries. These delicious little blue powerhouses have superior antioxidant capacity compared with other fruits and veggies –– and they’re available year-round in your grocer’s freezer. Stock up and turn your own freezer into a daily source of healthpromoting superfood. Studies show that Wild Blueberries may help combat cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging. Brain benefits include: Improving motor skills Reversing short-term memory loss There’s no real secret to eating healthy. Just have a ready supply of Wild Blueberries in your freezer so you can enjoy these delicious recipes any time, in any season. Get more wildly healthy recipes at www.wildblueberries.com.

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Tandoori Chicken Sticks with Wild Blueberry Fig Sauce

Serves 4 2 cups frozen Wild Blueberries, thawed 1/2 cup Wild Blueberry jam 8 eggs 2 tablespoons light cream 4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 ounce chopped pistachio Powdered sugar Mint leaves In small bowl, mix Wild Blueberries with Wild Blueberry jam to bind. In a second bowl, beat eggs with cream, sugar and flour. Place a 12-inch frying pan over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add half of the egg mixture and turn down heat in order to slowly cook eggs. Flip over the omelet. Place omelet on a plate, scatter half the Wild Blueberries on it and roll it up. Prepare a second omelet from remaining butter, egg cream and Wild Blueberries. Cut omelets into pieces and sprinkle with pistachio and powdered sugar. Garnish with mint leaves as desired. Nutritional Information per Serving: 410 calories, 18g fat, 170mg sodium, 53g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 13g protein

Serves 4 as entrée or 12 as an appetizer 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 package Tandoori Tikka or Tandoori Chicken marinade 1/2 cup low-fat, plain yogurt 2/3 cup frozen Wild Blueberries 1/2 cup Wild Blueberry jam 1/2 cup chopped fresh figs (or substitute pears) 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 2/3 cup cooked red lentils 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon powdered coriander 1 tablespoon oil or cooking spray Skewers Chop chicken into bite-sized chunks. Stir together Tandoori Tikka and yogurt in medium bowl and add chicken. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour. Sauce: Stir together Wild Blueberries and jam in a small saucepan. Rinse and chop figs. Add figs and orange zest. Cook sauce stirring until it just comes to a simmer. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Add lentils and season with salt, pepper and coriander. Pre-heat oven to 425°F. Remove chicken from marinade and drain in a colander. Place chicken pieces in an oiled 11 x 13-inch glass baking dish, without allowing them to touch. Roast 8 to 10 minutes until done. Place chicken on skewers. Serve with the Wild Blueberry dipping sauce. Traditionally accompanied by rice as an entrée. Nutritional Information per Serving: 123 calories, 1g fat, 130mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 14g protein, 30mg cholesterol

Wild Blueberry Coconut Smoothie

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Serves 4 3 cups frozen Wild Blueberries 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1 piece of fresh ginger (walnut-size), peeled and grated 13 ounces canned coconut milk, divided 1 teaspoon toasted, grated coconut, for garnish Blend Wild Blueberries, brown sugar, ginger and 6 ounces coconut milk in blender until frothy. Pour remaining coconut milk into four glasses and slowly add Wild Blueberry mixture to each. Stir gently with a spoon to get a marbled white and blue look. Garnish with toasted coconut. Nutritional Information per Serving: 280 calories, 20g fat, 15mg sodium, 29g carbohydrates, 5g fiber, 2g protein

Serves 1 2 stalks celery 3 carrots 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta (or cream cheese) 1 ounce crumbled Gorgonzola 1 tablespoon Wild Blueberry juice 1 pinch grated orange peel Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh Wild Blueberries Wash celery and carrots and cut into sticks. Mix ricotta and Gorgonzola with Wild Blueberry juice. Season with grated orange peel and pepper. Gently stir in Wild Blueberries and place in bowl for dipping. Nutritional Information per Serving: 351 calories, 17g protein, 14g fat, 43g carbohydrates, 737mg sodium, 44mg cholesterol

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PETS OF THE WEEK

FINE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

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These and other friendly pets are available from the CarverScott 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 952368-3553.

Stories to raise awareness about breast cancer

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Victoria Iverson, daughter of Penny and Bill Iverson, is the female Fine Arts Student of the Week at Shakopee High School. A senior, Victoria is an excellent band member and leader, along with being this year’s principal flute in Wind Ensemble. The honor roll student’s other activities include Student Council.

Jake Ward, son of Brenda and John Ward, is the male Fine Arts Student of the Week at Shakopee High School. A senior, Jake is an All-State and All-Conference percussionist. He is principal percussionist in the Wind Ensemble, and d r ummer for the Jazz Band. Jake is also in the pit orchestra for the fall musical. The honor roll student’s other activities include the swim and dive team and track and field.

Animal control found me in rural Scott County and no one came for me. I’m a happy, very friendly, easygoing 2-yearold. They think I’m a great Dane/hound mix, but I only weigh 68 pounds. I’m housebroken, and do OK in the car and on a leash. I like kids and dogs but haven’t met cats. While I’m waiting to be adopted, it would be nice if there was a foster home willing to help me learn not to jump up and surf counters. Is that you?

I became homeless due to the bad economy. I’m a 1-yearold, calm, affectionate, female cat who is friendly to kind kids and some male cats. I have shiny black hair with a touch of white here and there. After a long day, you’ll fi nd me waiting for you at the door, then I’ll rub against your legs and tag along to the next room. I’ll jump onto your lap and stay as long as you sit. I hope you have wand toys and enjoy brushing me.

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Sha kopee High School graduate Patricia (Theis) Proshek will receive a Top Women in Finance award presented by t he publ ic ation Finance Patricia and ComProshek merce on Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Proshek is the senior managing director of client accounting services at CB Richard Ellis, a real estate services company with offices around the world. The 1980 Shakopee graduate has gone from overseeing a staff of two in 1987 to the current team of more than 800 client accounting employees. Earlier this year she was appointed to the Americas Operations Management Board, a high-level committee consisting of senior executives who work together to set policies and best practices in order to provide strategic direction for CBRE operations across the Americas.

Scott County Historical Society is looking for people enthusiastic about local history and willing to share their talents and time with the organization by serving on the Board of Directors. There is one open position for a two-year term beginning in November. The Board of Directors is responsible for developing the society’s strategic plan, working to meet organizational goals, setting policy, overseeing the fi nancial development of the organization, and acting as ambassadors to the community. A time commitment

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Festivals are special occasions for communities to come together, and for years Scott County cities have been organizing events with this intention. Scott County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “Festival Galore,” features six city festivals held in Scott County, taking a look at the history, quirks, and variety of entertainment each one offers.

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The exhibit, which includes music, festival guides and mascot costume, was researched, designed and installed by a summer college intern. Exhibit runs through January. Admission is $4 adults, $2 students and free for SCHS members. Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee. Visit online at scottcountyhistory.org.

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of approximately four hours per month includes attending regular meetings and Societysponsored functions and serving on special committees as needed. For more information, stop by the museum at 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee, call (952) 4450378 or visit scottcountyhistory.org. Applications (brief bio and letter of interest) are being accepted through Oct. 1by mail or email (info@scottcountyhistory.org). Society members at the annual meeting Oct. 13 vote SCHS board members into office.

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The Shakopee-based Five By Design will appear at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center with its production of “Club Swing” on Saturday, Oct. 8, on the heels of its recording of its first Wisconsin Public Television special. In its nod to historic preservation, Five By Design pays homage to The Minnesota/ Radio City Theatre, the Century, Garrick, and the Prom Ballroom — all which have disappeared from the Twin Cities landscape. And now, the fabulous “Club Swing” is about to face the same fate. Five By Design spotlights the music of Benny Goodman, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Sammy Cahn, Spike Jones and Louis Prima. From the frenetic-paced opening of “Bugle Call Rag” to its blockbuster finale of “Sing,

Sing, Sing,” Five By Design captures the songs, events and personalities that defi ned American culture from 1937 to 1955. The vocal group, which appeared in the grand opening of Shakopee High School’s auditorium in 2007 with its “Stay Tuned” variety show, has appeared with more than 200 symphony orchestras, including in-state appearances with the Minnesota Orchestra, Mankato Symphony, Bloomington Symphony, and Duluth Superior Symphony, and countless performing arts centers throughout the United States and Canada. I n addition to its “Club Swing” tour, the vocal group is the creative talent behind productions of “Radio Days,” “Stay Tuned,” “Cool & Swingin’” with alto sax jazz legend Richie

Cole, and “The Ultra Lounge Show.” Entering its 21st season, Five By Design includes Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Sheridan Zuther, Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska and Michael Swedberg. In addition to their concert performances, the vocalists have published vocal arrangements as part of its American songbook series and conduct workshops for choral music educators and students throughout the country. Further information regarding the vocal quintet may be accessed at www.fivebydesign.com Tickets for the Oct. 8 (7:30 p.m.) performance are available at www.Ticketmaster.com or by phoning the Burnsville PAC Box Office at 1-800-982-2787 or online through www.Ticketmaster.com The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave.

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Even state Rep. Michael Beard, R-Shakopee, couldn’t fully grasp the late-hour measure passed by his colleagues. “The reason I came this morning is because I was in the dark,” he said during the meeting at Prior Lake City Hall. Adding to the confusion is that the change shrinks the county’s tax base, which means tax rates automatical ly go up, even if schools, cities and townships hold their levies f lat. It automatically bumps Scott County’s tax rate up 4.1 percent. “This has the effect of increasing taxes on every property assuming that value stays exactly the same,” explained Keith Carlson of the Minnesota Inter-County Association. Although there’ve been calls for repeal, Patricia Nauman of Metro Cities, an association representing metropolitan municipalities, said it’s unlikely the Legislature will reinstate the homestead credit given the lack of other sources of funding. “While this is not perfect, it creates a lot more transparency in the system,” Nauman said, adding that her organization has long wanted to get cities off the hook for the credit. A lthough the homestead credit was supposed to provide property tax relief by supplementi ng loca l gover n ment coffers with state taxes, it has failed to live up to its promise for nine of the last 10 years, experts say. In 2010, only $151 million was paid to local governments to reimburse for $279 million

Preservation will give away $1 million in the Twin Cities area. Twenty-five historic sites are eligible for the funding. Each site is competing in a vote where the site with the most votes receives $125,000. The remaining funds will be awarded to the other nominated sites after a review. Area residents can vote several times for the church to increase its chance to secure up to $125,000 for renovations. Voting runs from today through Oct. 12 on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ PartnersinPreservation

Loss of property tax credit aid Scott County: $1.9 million Shakopee School District: $578,973 Louisville Township: $2,166 Jackson Township: $2,654 Shakopee: $595,572* Sand Creek Township: $19,369 *City was already not being reimbursed for most of this credit. Source: Minnesota Inter-County Association

County tax base shrinks 2011 county tax base: $143 million After market value exclusion: $137 million of homestead credit on tax statements. Only three cities in Scott County — New Prague, Elko New Market and Belle Plaine — would have been fully reimbursed this year. Shakopee was set to only receive $37,000 next year of the nearly $600,000 in credit residents received toward their city taxes. The city quit budgeting long ago for the tax reimbursement. “Our taxpayers have already been making up the difference,” noted Shakopee Mayor John Schmitt. Local governments have argued the state should either get rid of the credit altogether or else direct ly reimbu rse

The church is hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., where visitors will get a chance to tour the property and learn about the history of the site. There will also be an ecumenical service, pie and ice cream social, and pieeating contest at the church. Belle Plaine’s Harvest Festival is also taking place with many events throughout the entire community. The open house is free to the public. Visitors will also have an opportunity to learn about the church’s bid to win preservation funding.

homeowners. By eliminating the credit, property-tax statements will better reflect what cities, schools and counties are actually spending, although the change redistributes the pain. The loss from the state’s latest action totals at least $4.3 million in property tax credit reimbursement across Scott County. But millions more in tax credit was given to residents, but not fully reimbursed to all local governments. In those instances, levies theoretically had to be that much higher to make up the difference. In order for properties to feel no impact from the state change, all agencies with taxing authority in Scott County would have to lower their levies. Scott County Administrator Gary Shelton said he doesn’t know how Anoka County is managing to absorb a 7 percent reduction there. Scott County would need to reduce its levy by 6 percent to make up for its lost state aid and credit reimbursement. “There’s more dollars here than what we spend on parks and libraries together,” he said. From Friday’s meeting, it does not appear local cities and schools will be making up for legislators’ actions. Instead they will focus on trying to explain to residents why their taxes are changing and who increased them. “We can only control what we can control,” said Savage Cit y Ad mi nist rator Ba r r y Stock. “For the fourth year in the row we’ve held the levy flat. That’s the message we’re carrying forth to our taxpayers.” Shannon Fiecke

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up in your ’20s glad rags and get a wiggle on. Music by the Roseville Big Band, silent and live auctions, moonshine cash bar (wine/beer), light supper, costume and Charleston dance contests and more. Tickets HARLEM AMBASSADORS available at SCHS or the Shakopee VS. SHAKO DUNKERS Chamber of Commerce. You must be Get ready for dazzling ball-handling 21 or older to attend. tricks, high-flying slam-dunks and Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, hilarious family comedy when the Sept. 24 Shakopee Rotary Club presents the Cost: $30, $25 SCHS members Harlem Ambassadors Basketball show Location: Flying Cloud Airport – Gate against the local Shako Dunkers. H Purchase tickets at Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378, info@ Community Center or the Scott County scottcountyhistory.org Historical Society or at the door. All proceeds benefit Shakopee Rotary SCOTT COUNTY projects and select area charitable CITY TO COUNTRY TOUR organizations. The 13th annual Scott County Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 City to Country Tour is a drive-itCost: $5 students/seniors, $8 adults, yourself tour hosted by University of free children 4 and under Minnesota Extension to demonstrate Location: Shakopee High School gym the importance of agriculture and Info: shakopeerotary.org the rural character of Scott County. Each site leaves a positive, lasting FALL GARDEN FESTIVAL impression on visitors about AND WINE TASTING agriculture and horticulture in Scott Carver/Scott Master Gardeners are County and Minnesota through celebrating the autumnal equinox by demonstrations, hands-on activities inviting families to their Fall Garden and educational displays. Car passes Festival and Wine Tasting. Families will be available at the tour sites. will enjoy an evening of presentations Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. and demos including the opportunity 24 to meet Scott Davis from Toast Wine Cost: $10 per car Bar and Café in Minneapolis. Taste Location: Sites in Elko New Market the flavors of the harvest and learn and southern Prior Lake what wines to serve with a variety of Info: (952) 492-5410, torb0022@ cheeses and appetizers as well as umn.edu or facebook.com/ those fall dishes including the holiday citytocountrytour turkey. Register with the Scott County Extension Office. SACRED HARP Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 CONVENTION Cost: Free The Minnesota State Sacred Harp Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, convention with noon potluck. Enter Jordan by far west gate. Sacred Harp, or Info: (952) 492-5410, Smith515@ shape-note singing, is an American umn.edu traditional form of singing hymns, anthems and gospel songs in four SCOTT COUNTY parts. CRAZY QUILTERS Time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 24-25 Bring needles, yarn, fabric and trim for Cost: Free if coming to sing an evening a needlework. Beginners Location: The Landing, 2187 Highway through masters welcome. 101 E., Shakopee Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 22, Info: (651) 457-7762, MarthaH605@ Oct. 27 and Christmas Potluck Dec. 1 aol.com Cost: Free Location: Scott County Historical POND HOUSE Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Relive the Minnesota frontier with Info: (952) 445-0378, (507) 86850 historic re-enactors portraying 4058 or scottcountyhistory.org settlers and early Native Americans. Experience hands-on living history demonstrations. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $6 adult, youth; free for children 4 and under CAR SHOW Location: Pond House, Pond Dakota The Minnesota Valley Rally is a biMission Park, 401 104th E. St., weekly classic car show. Bloomington Time: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 Info: (952) 563-8738; Cost: Free ci.bloomington.mn.us Location: Downtown Shakopee

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EP PLAYERS COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS The Eden Prairie Players will present its seventh annual Collection of One Acts. Seven plays will be presented including three established one acts and four original, unpublished works chosen from an open call for submissions. Time: 7 p.m. appetizers; 7:30 curtain Sept. 23-24, 30, Oct. 1; 1:30 appetizers, 2 p.m. curtain Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: $20 at the door; admission price includes appetizers served before the performance and desserts served at intermission Location: Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road., Eden Prairie Info: edenprairieplayers.com

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SEPT. 24 SCHS HANGAR DANCE The “Bees Knees – 1920s” Hangar Dance will raise funds for the Scott County Historical Society. Get dolled

CHEER OFF The Shakopee High School varsity cheerleaders will host and be competing in the Minnesota Cheer Coaches Association regional Cheer Off. The winners advance to state competition. Doors open one hour before the competition. Time: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept 24 Cost: $5, free for kids 5 and under Location: Shakopee High School, 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee Info: MCCACheer.com

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MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL The 41st annual Minnesota Renaissance Festival features 16 stages of live entertainment, live armored jousting, food, drink, artisan booths and seven themed weekends. Themed weekends are as follows: Sept. 24-25 - High Seas Adventure featuring backyard barbecue competition, barbecue vendors, homebrew competition and pirate games; Sept. 30 – Festival Friday featuring visits by school groups and home school students; Oct. 1-2 – Shamrocks and Shenanigans featuring harvest market, Irish vendors, Irish dancers and music, free Guinness beer tasting and kilt competition. Time: Sept. 24-25, 30, Oct. 1-2 Cost: Adults $20.95; seniors $18.95; children 5-12 $11.95; age 4 and younger free; dogs $10 with registration; free parking Location: Three miles south of Shakopee on Hwy. 169 Info: (952) 445-7361 or renaissancefest.com/MRF

RIDING THE REFUGE Celebrate National Public Lands Day by exploring the Refuge in one of its finest seasons during a guided bike ride. Find hidden treasures on this ride through river valley trails. Rest stops will include looking for migratory birds. All participants will need a trail bike and helmet and should be prepared for a strenuous ride. Call (952) 858-0715 for reservations. Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

ARBORETUM AUXILIARY FALL HARVEST SALE The Arboretum Auxiliary will host

a sale of handmade crafts and textile arts. The Fall Harvest sale will also feature colorful and dramatic dried floral arrangements, potpourri, wreaths and handmade cards, all created by talented Auxiliary members. A highlight of the sale will be the raffling of a full-size quilt, hand-stitched by the Auxiliary quilters. This year’s quilt, “Summer Garden in Bloom,” is a lively mélange of brightly blooming flowers. Raffle tickets will be sold in the Oswald Visitor Center for $2, until noon Sept. 24, with the drawing scheduled for 2 p.m. that day in the Oswald building. All proceeds from the sale and the raffle will benefit the Arboretum. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: Free with gate 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

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SEPT. 25 KC TURKEY DINNER The Shakopee Knights of Columbus Home Association is hosting a turkey dinner with turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, cranberries and dessert. Time: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $10, $4 ages 3-10 and free for 2 and under Location: Shakopee Knights Events Center, 1760 Fourth Ave. E., Shakopee

HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL Full-day outing includes children cake walk, mini golf and fishing pond; polka Mass; music by Shelly Galvin, The Czech Lites and The Flemming Fold; bingo; silent auction; chicken and ham dinner; and raffle. Time: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Location: Holy Redeemer Parish Festival, Montgomery

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FAMILY STORY TIME For kids of all ages, no reservations needed. Local author Cathy Isles will be the special guest on Sept. 13. Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 11, Nov. 15- Dec. 6 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis St. S., Shakopee Info: scott.lib.mn.us, (952) 2339590

What could be better than an evening with your family playing bingo and eating banana splits? All ages are welcome at this family friendly event, sponsored by Shakopee Parks and Recreation. Register online at ci.shakopee. mn.us/onlineregistration.cfm for program #YPSE 1007. Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Cost: $5 Location: Youth Building, Lions Park

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Upcoming SCOTT COUNTY ART CRAWL See art from local artists in this selfguided tour with Shakopee, Prior Lake and Savage. Time: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: Free Location: Venues through Shakopee, Prior Lake and Savage Info: scottcountyartcrawl.org

Dove award-winning band Building 429 and three-time Grammy nominee Leeland co-headline the 30city “Sounds of Hope” Tour, which will also feature emerging pop-rock band Royal Tailor. Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Cost: $16 advance, $21 door, $12 groups of 15 and more Location: Friendship Church, 12800 Marystown Road, Shakopee Info: (952) 447-6449

DIXIELAND BAND CONCERT The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will perform a concert. Join the boys in the band for an evening of incredible music for the whole family. Tickets can be purchased online. Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Location: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Blvd N.W., Prior Lake Info: sollc.org or SOLLC Welcome Desk

CAP/CCRR PLAY AND LEARN Children of all ages and their caregivers can drop in this play group for interactive fun focusing on literacy concepts, writing, arts and crafts, music and movement, science, math, large and fine motor skills and the development of social and emotional skills. No registration is required. Please note caregivers must stay in the room with their children. Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis St. S., Shakopee

KIDS’ STUFF SALE Shakopee Early Childhood Family Education and Central Family Center are hosting a kids’ stuff sale featuring gently used children’s clothing, games, cribs, strollers and more. Time: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $1 Location: Shakopee Junior High School, 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee Info: klattern@shakopee.k12.mn.us, (952) 496-5033

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting the fifth annual Pumpkins in the Park, a non-scary Halloween celebration. Children 10 and under can enjoy the Trick or Treat Trail, face painting, inflatable jumpies, ghoulish games, refreshments and pick their own pumpkin. Time: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $5 per child Location: Veterans Memorial Park Info: (952) 445-1660

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Jan Carlson of Bloomington, right, and Cheryl Bannerman of Shakopee browse the paintings of Shakopee artist Gini Wermerskirchen during the 2010 Scott County Art Crawl.

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Take a free guided hike to commemorate the season. Search for flora and fauna and walk along the colorful trails. Learn about other Three Rivers parks to visit, and the dates of other hikes to participate in for completion of the program. Bring binoculars and enjoy the splendor of fall on one of these guided hikes. Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

FALL GARDEN FESTIVAL The public is invited to celebrate fall with Master Gardeners as they present information about fall and holiday container design, planting fall bulbs, how to select wines to serve with harvested garden vegetables and fruits, fall lawn care, seed saving, creating cards and stationery from garden photos and line dancing. Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 Cost: Free Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or esmith515@umn.edu

HARVEST HOEDOWN Come for an evening of fiddling, fun and farm-fresh food. Enjoy stringband music and learn the basics of easy and fun family folk dancing. Take a wagon ride, meet the farm animals and explore the farm. Farmraised concessions available for an additional fee. For all ages. Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $6 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

SEASONAL COMFORT FOOD Chefs Beth Fisher and Caroline Glawe will demo the following menu: apple cheddar crostini; fennel carrot salad with vanilla balsamic vinaigrette; pork chop with tomato jam and vegetable paparadella; and sweet corn bread with fruits and basil whipped cream. The evening will include wine tasting. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 Cost: $45 for Arboretum members; $55 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

LEARN TO SPIN

MERCY WATSON TO THE RESCUE!’

‘GOLDEN NIGHTS ON THE SILVER SCREEN’ Jawaahir Dance Company will present “Golden Nights on the Silver Screen” inspired by Egypt’s film heyday. The all-new dance production features the renowned Georges Lammam Ensemble and will feature Arabic musicians from across the nation creating a lush musical environment for all-new dances sparked by the music and movies of the time. Audience members will see clips of old Egyptian movies in the Ritz Theater lobby before taking their seats for the big show. Time: 8 p.m. Sept. 22-25, 28-30 and Oct. 1-2 Cost: Adults $29; children 8 and younger $15 Location: Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis Info: jawaahir.org or (612) 436-1129

Based on the bestselling books by Kate DiCamillo. Mr. and Mrs. Watson think that 54 Deckawoo Drive will be the perfect home for their family, especially their beloved Mercy (who is a “porcine wonder!”). But when neighbor Eugenia Lincoln gets wind that her new neighbor is a P-I-G, Eugenia stirs up trouble of the most hilarious sort. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 23 Cost: Adults $33.50-$43.50; children/teens/students/seniors $23.50-$33.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400 Above — Mercy (Sara Richardson, center) is a pig who dearly loves her toast, and she is greatly admired by firefighter Lorenzo (Reed Sigmund) and Mr. and Mrs. Watson (Mo Perry and Gerald Drake). The show will be performed at the Children’s Theatre Company through Oct. 23.

BROADWAY SONGBOOK: IRVING BERLIN The program will feature a mix of stories of composer Irving Berlin’s life, discussion of his work and performances of his music by an ensemble of artists from the Twin Cities. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23-24; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $24 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

FESTA ITALIANA Festa Italiana will showcase Minnesota’s Italian culture with food, Italian dance, cultural exhibits, music, entertainment and fun family-friendly activities at Minnesota’s first Italian festival. Local restaurants will serve up Italian dishes. There will be the largest gathering of organ grinders and carousel organs in over 20 years. A traditional Patron Saint Festival beginning with a Catholic Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Wheels of Italy will showcase exotic and expensive Italian sports cars on the island from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festa visitors will be invited to try Bocce Ball and take a Gondola Romantica ride on the river for a minimal fee. Other activities will include folk art demonstrations, a children’s play area, sale of traditional wares and the opportunity to stroll down Via dell ’Amore (The Avenue of Love). Time: 3-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Harriet Island, St. Paul Info: festaitalianamn.com

BRAVA WOMEN’S CHORAL AUDITIONS BRAVA! women’s choral ensemble is seeking new members. BRAVA! performs throughout the year and offers a diverse repertoire of sacred, secular, classical and popular music for a wide variety of venues. The ensemble is looking for women of all ages who love to sing, can read music moderately well and who can commit to creating the unique BRAVA! sound: a special blend of vocal skills and sparkling enthusiasm. Those interested are invited to attend an open rehearsal. Time: 9-11:45 a.m. Friday mornings Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Cost: Free Location: Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina (off Crosstown Highway and Tracy Avenue) Info: bravasings.net or (952) 5836256 or email bravasings@gmail.com

DESIRING GOD 2011 NATIONAL CONFERENCE People from around the world will gather for the Desiring God 2011 National Conference. The theme for the conference will be “Finish the Mission: For the Joy of All Peoples,

Left — Elizabeth Griffith is Baby Lincoln and Wendy Lehr is Eugenia Lincoln in Children’s Theatre Company’s “Mercy Watson to the Rescue!” PHOTOS BY DAN NORMAN

Learn to spin using the most ancient of tools – the drop spindle. Wendy Johnson will teach a simple way to hand-spin. Meet Gale Woods sheep and use their processed wool. Drop spindle and all supplies included. Reservations required by Sept. 19; reference activity #43742-29. For ages 8 and older. Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $35 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BEGINNING NATURAL PLANT DYEING WORKSHOP Join natural-dye artist Karen Rognsvoog to learn the basics of natural wool dyeing. Purchase Gale Woods wool or bring your own and take home colored wool for a project. Reservations required by Sept. 19; reference activity #437425-28. For ages 8 and older. Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $40 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’ Bringing the Gospel to the Unreached and Unengaged.” Speakers will include Louie Giglio, David Platt, Michael Ramsden, Michael Oh, Ed Stetzer and John Piper. Time: Sept. 23-25 Cost: Register before Aug. 31 $470 per person; register Sept. 1-16 $185 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: desiringgod.org

‘MISS NELSON IS MISSING’ “Where is Miss Nelson?” ask the students of Room 207. Their new teacher is Miss Viola Swamp and the kids can see she is a real witch. Will Miss Nelson ever return? Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Sept. 23-Oct. 23 Cost: Adults $15; children 2-7 and seniors 60 and older $12 Location: Stages Theatre Company, 1111Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: (952) 979-1111 or stagestheatre.org

AN EVENING WITH ANI DIFRANCO Singer, songwriter, guitarist and activist Ani DiFranco will perform. Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 Cost: $43 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

JOHN OLIVER John Oliver is a British-born stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his work on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart. Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $40 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTION Help restore more than 800 acres of prairie in Three Rivers Park District by collecting native wildflower seed. Volunteers are needed to gather hundreds of pounds of seeds for future restoration and enhancement projects. Seed collection allows volunteers to learn about the prairie’s storied history and to identify many plant varieties common to the prairie. This program is for ages 8 and older. Time: 10:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Rd., Savage Info: Call (763) 559-6700 or register by visiting threeriversparkdistrict.org

and clicking on keyword “prairie seed collection”

APPLE-TASTING WEEKENDS Taste-test University of Minnesota research apples and rate for flavor, size and texture. Time: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, 8-9 Cost: Free with gate 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

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The September theme is Cattail Creations. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 24-25 Cost: Free with gate 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

RAINFOREST ADVENTURE Rainforest Adventure is a mulitsensory expedition that introduces visitors to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders and suggests ways that people can make a difference. Families can role-play as research assistants on a series of problemsolving adventures; explore a 9-foot kapok tree; climb into the rainforest canopy using a chair lift; seek and find endangered animals, discover unidentified animals and create their own unique insect; visit four very different rainforest regions: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa, and learn about the customs and cultures in those areas. Visitors will also learn about the many complex challenges threatening the survival of these rainforest environments and how our choices in everyday life can affect tropical rainforest survival. Time: Sept. 24-Jan. 8 Cost: Ages 1-101 $8.95; members free; children under one year free Location: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul Info: mcm.org or (651) 225-6000

BUCKTHORN BUST Buckthorn is a woody plant that destroys habitat by invading the forest and killing other plants wildlife use for food and cover. This results in poor

quality habitat for many wild animals. The group will celebration National Public Lands Day by using saws and loppers to fight the invasion. Call (952) 858-0715 to register. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

CLEAN UP FOR WATER QUALITY Celebrate National Public Lands Day by cleaning up trash in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Trash can kill wildlife when they eat it or get tangled in it. It also pollutes the rivers and can contaminate drinking water. Everyone is welcome. Call (952)-8580715 to register. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Lyndale Avenue Trailhead, 11135 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

WILDLIFE AND FITNESS HIKE Celebrate National Public Lands Day by exploring the Refuge in one of its finest seasons. Sense the pulse of resident and migrating wildlife. Come prepared for two hours of fast-paced walking with short breaks. Time: 7-9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

DEFINED BY NATURE Celebrate National Public Lands Day by exploring the natural history that created the unique network of Twin Cities communities and public lands. Discover how to appreciate and enjoy diverse and easily accessible natural areas, and learn about the long history of natural resource conservation in the major metropolitan area. Learn about the agencies and organizations working together to create, preserve and enhance public lands. Time: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS This is a class to introduce participants to their cameras. It will

begin with basic camera operation and follow up with a walk down trails to find photo subjects. For those who don’t have cameras, there will be cameras available to borrow. Those attending will have the opportunity to print photos after the class. Space is limited; call (952) 858-0715 to register. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

APPLES FOR MINNESOTA GARDENS Visit the Horticultural Research Center and learn about growing apples in Minnesota. Instructor Peter Moe is Arboretum operations director and former orchard owner. Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $35 for Arboretum members; $45 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

FALL COLORS KAYAK TOUR Paddle around the secluded islands and bays of Lake Minnetonka. Take a short side trip to Wawatasso Island and learn some of the history of the Upper Lake. Previous paddling experience required. All equipment provided. Reservations required; reference activity #426212-00. For ages 16 and older. Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $45 Location: Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, 4610 Cty. Rd. 44, Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PUMPKIN PALOOZA DISPLAY Check out the display of thousands of pumpkins inside the Oswald Visitor Center and surrounding landscapes. On Pumpkin Palooza Weekend, Oct. 22 and 23, watch master pumpkin carvers, learn pumpkin-growing tips and catch other fun events. Time: Sept. 24-Oct. 31 Cost: Free with gate 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

Garrison Keillor, Sue Scott, Tim Russell, Tom Keith and the Guy’s AllStar Shoe Band will offer two hours of live radio fun in the Prairie Home Companion fall season of shows. Time: 4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22 Cost: $32-$48 Location: Fitzgerald Theatre, 10 East Exchange St., St. Paul Info: (651) 290-1221 or fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

‘THE BURIAL AT THEBES’ Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney delivers an adaptation of Sophocles’ “Antigone,” reviving the Greek tale of love and self-sacrifice. As with the original, “The Burial at Thebes” focuses on the never resolved conflict between a person’s individual rights and the demands of the state. The timeless struggle for honor is called into question in the face of challenging authority: to whom does loyalty belong – to one’s family and cultural practices or to the law decreed by the state? Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Sept. 24-Nov. 6 Cost: $24-$62 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

CRAIG FERGUSON Craig Ferguson has enjoyed an eclectic career encompassing film, television, stage, writing and directing. The Scottish entertainer and current host of CBS’s “The Late Late Show” will perform his stand-up comedy act. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $49-$59 Location: Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 4966563

FAMILY GEOCACHING Discover the power of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and use billion dollar satellites to find trinkets in the woods. After mastering the basic functions of a hand-held GPS unit, participants will head out to explore the park while hunting for hidden treasures. Reservations required; reference activity #42771100. This program is for ages 8 and older. Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $7 Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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LET’sGO!CALENDAR APPLE CIDERING

seating – adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

Make and taste apple cider the oldfashioned way. Squeeze apples with a wooden press. Taste the fresh cider and learn about apple varieties and cidering history. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The October theme is Falling Leaves. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Cost: Free with gate 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

ARCHERY FOR WOMEN Spend a fall morning at Carver Park’s archery range. Learn the basics of shooting safely and accurately with skilled instructors. Use a Matthews Genesis compound bow to shoot at stationary targets, try shooting from an elevated platform, and enjoy a turn through the woods on the walk-around course. All equipment provided. Reservations required; reference activity #421511-06. This class is for women ages 16 and older. Time: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $10 Location: Archery Range, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BARNEY LIVE IN CONCERT – ‘BIRTHDAY BASH!’

TWIN CITIES ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW AND SALE Sixty dealers from across the country will offer antiques including furniture, metalwork, pottery, textiles, art and lighting, as well as an extensive selection of reference materials on the period. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: Adults $7; children 12 and younger free Location: Progress Center, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul Info: Visit www.eastwoodgallery.com and click on Twin Cities Show or (651) 695-1902

MINNEAPOLIS RIVERFRONT TOUR Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will visit the St. Anthony Falls district, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a view of the falls, the historic buildings surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis and tell stories of the people who have worked and lived in the area. Tour begins and ends at Mill City Museum where participants can visit the museum gallery, included in the price of the tour. Reservations required. Time: 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 25 Cost: Adults $14; seniors and college students $12; children and Minnesota Historical Society members 6-17 $10 Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: millcitymueum.org or (612) 341-7555

FAMILY ARCHERY Learn proper safety and shooting techniques with instructors from Three Rivers’ Outdoor Recreation School. Bring family and/or friends and discover who has the hidden talent for the time-honored sport. All equipment is provided. Reservations required; reference activity #421511-00. For ages 8 and older. Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $10 Location: Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

ANIMALS INSIDE OUT Do snakes and humans have anything in common? Is a human body anything like that of a deer? Vertebrates, animals with backbones, may look different on the outside, but are amazingly similar once you turn them inside out. Explore the world of vertebrates with live animals, skulls and skeletons. For all ages. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PUPPET ESCAPADES: APPLE HARVEST Join adults and children for hands-on, themed activity stations. Then watch a silly show about how apples grow. Afterwards, hike outside in search for the fruits of fall. Bring a picnic lunch to eat after the program. For ages 2-6 with adult. Reservations required; reference activity #411303-04. Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26 Cost: $4 per person Location: Lowry Nature Center, Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

JAZZ AT THE JUNGLE: JAZZ MEETS THE BARD’ Vocalist Christine Rosholt sets Shakespeare’s sonnets and poems to jazz compositions by John Dankworth, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Arthur Young as she performs “Jazz

PHOTO COURTESY SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Roseville Big Band will provide the music for the festive “Bees Knees Hangar Dance,” a fundraiser for the Scott County Historical Society that will be held at Flying Cloud Airport Sept. 24.

‘BEES KNEES’ 1920S HANGAR DANCE

WRITING RETREAT: KNOWING OUR PLACE

The evening will include a light supper, Charleston dance contest, best costume contest, silent and live auction and moonshine cash bar. This year, the fundraising auction gets a little kick with the addition of a pair of AirTran Airways coach certificates for travel in the continental United States (including San Juan and Puerto Rico). Music will be provided by the Roseville Big Band. Groups of 8 or more may reserve tables. Must be 21 or older to attend. Sponsored by Scott County Historical Society. Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $25 for SCHS members; $30 for non-members Location: Flying Cloud Airport, Gate H, 10110 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie Info: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountryhistory.org; tickets also available at Scott County Historical Society or the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce.

Meets the Bard.” The evening of rare music coincides with the Jungle Theater’s presentation of Hamlet. Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 Cost: $25 Location: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: (612) 822-7063 or jungletheater.com

‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’ In the tradition of Narnia and Harry Potter, this new adaptation sweeps the audience into Meg and Charles Wallace Murry’s quest to rescue their father across space and time. Filled with strange worlds, stranger creatures and startling revelations, the spellbinding fantasy is faithful to the Newbery Medal-winning mystery, showcasing how a hero’s humanity can be his or her greatest power. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Sept. 27-Dec. 4 Cost: Adults $33.50-$43.50; children/teens/students/seniors $23.50-$33.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400

‘THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?’ Robert Dubac’s “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” is a one-man show that tackles the babble of the sexes. This multi-character comedy with writer Robert Dubac playing all six roles. Dubac stars as Bobby, a man in a confused state, just dumped by the girl of his dreams. Unable to understand why, he channels some not-so-wise but hilarious advice from five chauvinistic mentors, each offering their own brand of misguided direction. Time: 7:30 p.m. WednesdaysSaturdays; 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Sundays Sept. 28-Oct. 30 Cost: $28-$31 Location: New Century Theatre, 615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or 612-373-5600

‘TWO TRAINS RUNNING’ In 1969 the Hill District is gentrifying. One-by-one businesses have closed and been sold away. Now they are coming for Menphis’ diner, a makeshift home for a family of folks from the neighborhood. As the city tries to force his hand, Menphis decides he’s willing to go through fire for a fair price. “Two Trains Running” is the heart-wrenching story of the fight for justice and the cost of equality. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Sept. 29-Oct. 30 Cost: Adults $40; students with current ID $10 Location: Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul Info: penumbratheatre.org or (651) 224-3180

SAVAGE ART STUDIOS BIRTHDAY SHOW The Savage Art Studios invites the public to attend their fifth birthday celebration and faculty show. On display will be works of the studio’s award-winning faculty and studio artists. Cake and refreshments will be available. Time: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: Free Location: Savage Art Studios & Gallery, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, Savage Info: savageartstudios.com

TRACE ADKINS Country star Trace Adkins will bring his unmistakable baritone to Mystic Lake Showroom. Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: $56-$69 Location: Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 4966563

BASSNECTAR California DJ and electronica artist Bassnectar will bring his live show to St. Paul in support of his latest release, “Divergent Spectrum.” EOTO will open the show. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: $35 in advance; $40 day of show Location: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul River Centre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: theroy.org or ticketmaster.com

‘FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE!’ Peter Frampton, the Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter, will bring his world tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of his multi-platinum selling live album “Frampton Comes Alive!” to Minneapolis. Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: $48.50-$58.50 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

JOHN CLAYTON Grammy Award winner John Clayton will open the 2011-12 JazzMN orchestra season. Clayton co-leads both the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and the Clayton Brothers Quintet. Also appearing will be guest vocalist Judi Donaghy. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $29-$31 Location: Hopkins High School Performing Arts Center, 2400 Lindberg. Drive, Minnetonka Info: jazzmn.org/events/tickets.php or (866) 811-4111

APPLEFEST Discover the story of apples in Minnesota. Hear how the first pioneers established a winter-hardy apple and turned it into a major

Join the loveable, huggable Barney and friends as they sing and dance their way during this brand-new, interactive concert party tour. Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this “super-dee-duper” live stage concert, featuring more than 25 fun and upbeat sing-along tunes including favorites, such as “Mr. Knickerbocker,” “Dino Dance,” “Baby Bop Hop” and “Rock ‘n Roll Star.” Children will also enjoy contemporary cuts of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” “The Wheels on the Bus” and “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Time: 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $10-$7 Location: Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

horticultural crop. Apples will be cooked, dried, canned, jellied and cidered during the day’s activities. Nineteenth century apple recipes will be provided. Observe and visit with artisans demonstrating their skills and see how lives in early Minnesota were sustained by the tools of the trade. Play games and enjoy a ride on a trolley pulled by Percheron draft horses. Gift shop open and food available for purchase. For all ages Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PRAIRIE SEED COLLECTION Help restore more than 800 acres of prairie in Three Rivers Park District by collecting native wildflower seed. Volunteers are needed to gather hundreds of pounds of seeds for future restoration and enhancement projects. Seed collection allows volunteers to learn about the prairie’s storied history and to identify many plant varieties common to the prairie. This program is for ages 8 and older. Register online; reference activity #471401-03 for the morning session and #471401-04 for the afternoon session. Time: 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: Free Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Rd., Savage Info: Call (763) 559-6700 or register by visiting threeriversparkdistrict.org and clicking on keyword “prairie seed collection”

SATURDAY MORNING ON THE FARM Explore the Gale Woods Farm barn and meet animals, assist a Gale Woods Farmer with chores and participate in other seasonal farm activities. For ages 2 and older. Time: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $4 per person Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

FALL COLORS FESTIVAL Celebrate the beauty of fall and nature’s harvest. View red and gold leaves on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Learn about the honey harvest at a bee-keeping demonstration. Gale woods Farm staff will share their harvest, display a feathered friend and make a woolen craft. Press and taste old-fashioned apple cider, make a soapy water-leaf print and create a simple kite to fly in the field. Meet Lowry’s resident owl and falcon. Food

and beverage concessions will be available. For all ages. Time: Noon-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $6 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BENEFIT TO END HOMELESSNESS The Wells Foundation will present “Give Me Change,” a benefit to end homelessness featuring pianist Steven C. Also appearing will be special guests Mary Beth Carlson, Tom Hedrick and Patty Peterson. All proceeds support grants to organizations that use social innovation to end homelessness. Tickets can be reserved online, but will also be available at the door, subject to availability. Time: 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. concert Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $40 VIP tickets include reserved seating area, post-concert dessert and wine reception with Steven C, Steven C’s new Spiritual Piano CD and Tom Hendrick’s Red Giant CD; general admission price is adults $20; seniors $15 Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove Street (Loring Park), Minneapolis Info: (952) 525-2237 or wellsfound. org

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS This class is for people who want to learn basic techniques of crochet. At the end of the class, students should be able to read simple crochet patterns and do small projects like a scarf, small purse or doily. Participants ages 11-15 must be accompanied by adults. Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5 and 12; registration closes Sept. 26 Cost: $60 Location: Shakopee Junior High School Pod 1, 200 10th Avenue E., Shakopee Info: (952) 496-5029

‘POCAHONTAS’ Commissioned for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, Virginia, this musical drama recounts the life of Pocahontas, the Algonquian princess. The opera is a work of imagination that celebrates her life, debunking the popular myths and half-truths that surround her name. The 90-minute music-theater piece was composed by Burnsville resident Linda Tutas Haugen and will be performed by the Duluth Festival Opera. The cast also includes Native American musicians and dancers. The production will be in English. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: Orchestra seating – Adults $27; students and seniors $24; balcony

Practice the craft of creative non-fiction writing using the vistas of Gale Woods Farm as stimulus. Through guided exploration and writing exercises, write a piece of creative non-fiction about your experiences and receive feedback about your piece from others. Participants do not need to be accomplished writers, only have a desire to write. Instructor Steve Simmons, a Professor Emeritus of Agronomy at the University of Minnesota, has published four memoirs and is currently writing a book that explores the meaning of place. Reservations required by Sept. 28; reference activity #437402-03. For ages 16 and older. Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $30 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

ANTIQUE SPECTACULAR AND FLEA MARKET More than 350 dealers will exhibit items indoors and outdoors. Dealers will offer antique furniture, collectables and outdoor flea market items. Time: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Adults $6; children 12 and younger free Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds grandstand and infield, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul Info: www.mnantiqueshows.com or (651) 771-3476

BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS Bird watching is a hobby enjoyed by millions of Americans. Learn from a professional birder how to find birds in their different habitats, how to use a field guide and how to look for identifying features of birds such as eye rings, wing bars and other distinctive markings. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray. There will be extra binoculars to borrow. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel. Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 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

VENDOR FUNDRAISER TO RESTOCK THE FOOD SHELF The public is invited to a fundraiser for Shakopee CAPS. Bring a donation to the food shelf and jumpstart holiday shopping with local vendors including Partylite, Miche Bags, Pampered Chef, Silpada, Norwex, Usborne Books, It Works, Scentsy, Diva Avenue, Tupperware, Lia Sophia, Pure Romance, Close to my Heart, Tastefully Simple, Vault Denim, Mary Kay, and Herbalife and Dove Chocolates. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Free admission Location: Turtles Social Center, 112 S. Lewis St., Shakopee

BIRD WATCHING TREK Search for migrating birds including warblers, raptors and waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome; bring binoculars and field guide and dress for the weather. Led by volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel. Time: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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Learn proper safety and shooting techniques with instructors from Three Rivers’ Outdoor Recreation School. Bring family and/or friends and discover who has the hidden talent for the time-honored sport. All equipment is provided. Reservations required; reference activity #421511-01. For ages 8 and older. Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: $10 Location: Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Enjoy hot laughs and cool swing at CAM JAM 2011. Christian Arts Ministry (CAM), a Twin Cities nonprofit theater organization, will present an evening of big acts and great music. The John Roers Big Band will bring back the swinging sounds of the ’40s as will St. Paul based “Andrews Sisters” trio of Kathryn Mueller, Lisa Pallen and Aimee Fischer. The evening will include clean comedy presented by local comedian Bill Arnold of Triple Espresso fame and Michael Davis, who has performed on Broadway, on national television and for two presidents at the White House. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Cost: $29 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

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‘BUS STOP’ A young headstrong rodeo cowboy falls head-over-heels for a nightclub singer and whisks her onto a bus to go home to Montana. But theirs is just one story on a bus of likeable misfits who find themselves stranded for a night in small town Kansas. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 2 Cost: $15 Location: Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Info: theatreintheround.org or (612) 333-3010

Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe and Katie Gearty bring their talents to the stage to perform classic ’60s tunes from the female artists of the era. The show celebrates the vocal prowess of performers like Tammy Wynette, Cass Elliot of the Mamas and the Papas, Marilyn McCoo of the 5th Dimension and such hits as Dionne Warwick’s “Walk on By,” Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party,” Barbra Streisand’s “People,” Petula Clark’s “Downtown,” and Shirley Bassey’s “Goldfinger.” Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: $19 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

‘OLIVER TWIST’ A young orphan in London escapes the workhouse only to fall in with a band of pickpockets. This theatrical adventure is told by a chameleon cast of 13, who combine Dickens’ original text with Victorian music hall tunes Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 2-Nov. 6 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. 7th Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

MIKE LYNCH’S MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY Explore the skies with WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch. After a brief indoor orientation the group will go outside and get to know the constellations and stories about how they were found among the stars. The group will use large reflecting telescopes, including a giant 20-inch reflector, one of the biggest mobile telescopes in the upper Midwest for close up views of the planet Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders of the skies. Participants will receive handout packages with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts. This program is for adults and children ages 6 and older accompanied by parents. Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3; registration closes Sept. 26 Cost: $20 Location: Red Oak Elementary Cafeteria/Commons Area, 7700 Old Carriage Court, Shakopee Info: (952) 496-5029

TRUFFLES CLASS Truffles are candies that are smooth, rich and melt in the mouth. Each student will take home a one-pound box of candy packed with 25 yummy treats to give as a gift. Optional truffle kits are available for purchase for $16. Time: 6-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 Cost: $27.50 plus $12 supply fee Location: Shakopee Junior High School Room 126, 200 10th Avenue E., Shakopee Info: (952) 496-5029

50+ PRIMETIME EXPO The Spring 50+ PrimeTime Living Expo provides attendees with a selection of services and products, ideas for things to do and places to go, and

‘THE BIRTH OF VENUS’

Betty is a transgender woman who has only two wishes in life: to become physically and emotionally female and to fly a rocket into space. She befriends Ron, a goofy single father who breaks faces professionally, and Trish, a surgeon struggling to conquer her loneliness. Together they build doghouses, bake cakes, make Play Dough creatures BINGO AND BANANA SPLITS and spaceships and explore the depths of love and friendship in a Enjoy an evening with family and play that mixes poetic realism with a friends playing Bingo and eating touch of the fantastical. ice cream. Make a banana split or Time: Evening and matinee a sundae. Many prizes will be given showtimes Thursdays through away. Sundays, Oct. 8-23 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Cost: Adults $12-$20; Students and Cost: $5 per person Fringe button holders $10 Location: Youth Building, Lions Park, Location: Cedar Riverside People’s 1101 S. Adams St. Shakopee Center Theatre, 425 20th Ave. S., Info: ci.shakopee.mn.us or (952) Minneapolis 233-9500 Info: (612) 227-1188 or tickets@ FRIENDS OF ANDERSEN tctwentypercent.org

How living things stay alive is at the heart of “Life,” the latest series from the BBC to be presented at the Refuge’s Bloomington Visitor Center. Narrator David Attenborough engages his audience in an up close look at the world’s creatures, this time examining survival strategies. Exploring the full range of habitats, viewers discover the distinct adaptations used by living creatures to find food, procreate and escape danger. Each episode includes behind-the-scenes footage. “Life: Part 2” focuses on fish and birds. Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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and orchard, tasting the produce the farm has produced. Make a wool craft to take home and enjoy farm games for the children. For all ages. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 Cost: $5 for the whole weekend Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Shop for gently-used books of all genres, including gardening, fiction, cooking and children’s books. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum library. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9 Cost: Free with gate 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

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Daughter Barbara (Virginia Burke) and family members contend with matriarch Violet (Barbara Kingsley) “August: Osage County,” to be performed at the Park Square Theatre Sept. 16-Oct. 2.

‘AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY’ In this fiercely funny, bitingly sad story, a large extended family returns to the homestead when their alcoholic patriarch disappears. Forced to confront unspoken truths and secrets, the family must also contend with Violet, the acid-tongued, pill-popping grandmother at the center of this storm.

the opportunity to explore ways to feel good and stay in shape. Attendees will also have the opportunity to see the 50+ Strut Your Stuff Talent Contest. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdayWednesday, Oct. 4-5 Cost: $12 or visit 101expos.com for half-price tickets Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: 101expos.com or (612) 7987256

PEA PODS CLASS FOR PRESCHOOLERS Pea Pods for Preschoolers provides parents or caregivers and their little ones an opportunity to experience the enchantment of the plant world while having fun together. Youngsters will learn through planting, art, science and sensory discovery, outdoor adventures, music, story time and a snack. Themes during the next 10-session series include Oct. 4 - Apple Farmer Annie; Oct. 11 Backyard Harvest; Oct. 18 - Pumpkin Patch Party; Oct. 25 - Little Red Hen’s Friends; Nov. 1 - Tropical Lu-WOW; Nov. 8 - Cactus Café; Nov. 15 Raccoon Ruckus; Nov. 22 - Wet-Feet Wonders; Nov. 29 - “Fowl” Weather Feathered Friends; Dec. 6 - Teddy Bear Tea Party. Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 6 Cost: $100 for Arboretum members; $120 for non-members; fee includes gate fee, snack, garden time and project materials Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

TRAILER PARK BOYS’ ‘DRUNK, HIGH AND UNEMPLOYED TOUR’ Trailer Park Boys, Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, return to Minneapolis after a sold-out 2010 show with their “Drunk, High and Unemployed Tour.” The live standup comedy act is based on their hit Canadian television show which ran for seven seasons and became an international success spawning two feature films. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 Cost: $29-$43 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

THE WRECKS OF LAKE MINNETONKA The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society will host a

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 2 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. 7th Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

presentation by the local nautical archaeological group Maritime Heritage Minnesota. Presenters will be Maritime Archeologists Christopher Olson and Ann Merriman of St. Paul. Topics will include an overview of the history of boats and wrecks on Lake Minnetonka, as well as the couple’s recent project to document and compile detailed drawings of every boat on the bottom of the lake. Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 Cost: Free Location: Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood Info: (612) 419-7296

BRYAN ADAMS Bryan Adams’ career has spanned more than three decades. The celebrated rocker will perform rock ’n’ roll favorites including “Summer of 69,” “Run To You,” “18 ‘Til I Die,” “It’s Only Love,” “Somebody” and “The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You.” Time: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 Cost: $39-$59 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ This Tony Award-winning show is the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. At first look, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” seems like a lighthearted spoof about nine students competing for the title of spelling bee champion. Look beneath the surface, though, and the audience will see the pains and heartaches today’s students experience as they strive for academic success. Presented by Theater Latté Da. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 6-30 Cost: $29-$35 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

CAP/CCRR PLAY AND LEARN Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to attend this play group for interactive fun focusing on literacy concepts, writing, arts and crafts, music and movement, science, math, large and fine motor skills and the development of social

and emotional skills. No registration is required. Please note caregivers must stay in the room with their children. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shakopee Library. Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9590 or scott.lib. mn.us

OKTOBERFEST The Twin Cities OktoberFest will feature beer and wine tasting, OktoberFest music, food and dance entertainment and games. Time: 4-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7; noon11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $5 daily; discount available on event website Location: Progress Center, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul Info: twincitiesoktoberfest.com or (651) 436-6114

‘FAIRY TALE ADVENTURES’ “Fairy Tale Adventures” is a collection of fairy tale stories including “Hansel and Gretel” and “Cinderella and the Seven Dwarfs: A Fairy Tale Mash-Up.” The production will be co-directed by Justin Dekker and Kay Dunning. Time: 7 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 14-15; 2 p.m. Oct. 9 Cost: Adults $12; seniors 65+ and students $10; children 12 and younger $8; tickets will be available at the door Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake Info: plplayers.org

‘THE K OF D: AN URBAN LEGEND’ Slipping between the psychological and the supernatural, “The K of D” follows skinny Charlotte McGraw, who develops a set of lethal lips after sharing her twin brother’s dying kiss. Or so people say. In this urban legend, actor Renata Friedman brings an entire town to life in a spooky, darkly humorous urban legend about a lonely girl and her deadly skill. Time: 8 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 13-15, 20-22; 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 12 and 19; 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 Cost: $15-$28 Location: Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 704, Minneapolis Info: illusiontheater.org or (612) 339-4944

Enjoy a picturesque chairlift ride up Mt. Gilboa, one of Hennepin County’s highest points. On the hilltop, meet a live bird of prey, view autumn’s colorful skyline through a spotting scope, listen to live acoustic music and purchase barbecue food. Bring a blanket, and after dark, relax by a campfire, view stars through a telescope and follow a lantern-lit trail down the hill. Adults must accompany children. No pets permitted. Note: Everyone who rides the chairlift must sign a waiver. Adults must accompany children. Time: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $5 Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘THE WOMAN IN BLACK’ Arthur Kipps has a story to tell – a story that has tormented him for decades. Join him on a journey to the past and find yourself drawn alongside Arthur into a tale of mystery, intrigue and terror as he tries to unravel the twisted history of a remote village. “The Woman in Black” is a classic horror story that has been terrifying audiences in London for more than 20 years, and will soon be released as a major motion picture. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 7-23 Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

‘BEYOND THE RAINBOW: GARLAND AT CARNEGIE HALL’ Jody Briskey returns as Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall in her legendary 1961 comeback concert. As Garland, Briskey leads audiences through a whirlwind of memories starting with her childhood days in Grand Rapids, Minn., the studios at MGM, marriages and divorces and finally to Carnegie Hall. It’s a life packed with love, passion, courage, and resilience, featuring songs including “Get Happy,” “I Can’t Give you Anything but Love,” “That’s Entertainment,” “The Trolley Song” and “Over the Rainbow.” Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 8-Nov. 6 Cost: $30-$38 Location: History Theatre, 30 E Tenth St., St. Paul Info: historytheatre.com or (651) 292-4323

FIVE BY DESIGN’S ‘CLUB SWING’ The Minnesota Theatre, the Century, the Bijou Opera House, the Palace Theatre and the Prom Ballroom ... all have disappeared from the Twin Cities landscape. Set in the present, the fictional Club Swing is about to face the same fate of those historic buildings. Once the hot spot of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, the club’s marquee flickers one last time. From the frenetic-paced opening of Benny Goodman’s “Bugle Call Rag” to the blockbuster finale of Louis Prima’s “Sing, Sing, Sing,” Five By Design celebrates the songs, events and personalities that defined American culture in the swing era. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $24-$29; students $15 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE JICKS Stephen Joseph Malkmus is an indie rock musician and a member of the band Pavement. He will be performing with the group Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $25 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

JIM GAFFIGAN Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform. Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: $39.75-$49.75 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

KIDS’ STUFF SALE Shop for gently used children’s clothing, games, cribs, strollers, beds and various children’s items. Sponsored by Shakopee ECFE and Central Family Center. Time: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 8 Cost: Free admission Location: Shakopee Junior High School, 200 10th Avenue E., Shakopee

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST FESTIVAL Join Gale Woods staff for the annual Fall Festival. Shop for fiber artwork and farm products from more than 30 local vendors. Watch the skill of border collies and their trainers at the Star of the North Stock Dog Trials and enjoy the fall colors on a wagon ride. Observe world record holder Doug Rathke shear sheep on Saturday, and enjoy a llama show on Sunday. Learn how to cook and preserve the harvest at chef demonstrations. Tour the gardens

AMERICAN CLASSICS CONCERT Nationally acclaimed artist, author, illustrator and Minnesotan Debra Frasier will narrate her book “On the Day You Were Born” as set to music by fellow Minnesotan Steve Heitzig and accompanied by the Dakota Valley Symphony. The program will also include American works as the orchestra celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 Cost: Adults $15; seniors 55 and older $12; students $5 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

‘HAMLET’ The King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet determines to avenge his father’s apparent murder with devastating consequences for his family and the Kingdom. Featuring Michelle Barber as Gertrude and Bradley Greenwald as Claudius. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 9 Cost: $20-$35 Location: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: jungletheater.com or (612) 822-7063

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Matthew and Jenny Lindemeier are joined by the group of volunteers who helped finish off the basement quarters where Jenny will live while her husband is deployed. the same unit as Matthew, but they never met before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one knows what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been impacted,â&#x20AC;? Buhain said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People say they support the military, but until they do something about it, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to hear it.â&#x20AC;? In past military conflicts, all families could be touched by war. But in the post-draft era, the sacrifice is felt by far fewer. And when military members are deployed individually, instead of by unit like with the National Guard, they feel even more alone. As they finished for the day, the volunteers offered their future assistance to Jenny, and told Matthew they want him to leave without worrying about his wife or how the apartment will be finished. Although soldiers and their families have the Internet to stay connected, the demands on the spouse who is left behind can be overwhelming. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been said deployment is tougher on the children and spouses than the actual soldier. Another family friend who has been to Afghanistan foresaw this. He sent an e-mail to a group of friends before he left, asking them to keep an eye on his wife, who had just

How to help Beyond the Yellow Ribbonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South of the River chapter, based out of Scott County, assists area veterans and their families as they deal with deployment or life after active service. Assistance includes around-the-house chores and other tasks the soldier would normally handle for his or her family. Meetings: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of every month in the basement of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main St. Contact: Families who need help or want to volunteer can call (952) 440-5011 or visit www.btyrsouthoftheriver.org

had their first child. We all offered help, but waited for her to ask instead of regularly scheduling assistance. She later revealed she was so frayed near the end of her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deployment that she left her baby in the crib one night and escaped the house for a couple hours just to keep her sanity. Soldiers and their families, the first to answer a call, can be the last to ask for help. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Jennifer had heard of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon in her role as a family ombudswoman for her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit. She knows firsthand how hesitant families are to request assistance, but still could not ask for it herself, despite being completely exhausted. At the end of the long

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SHAKOPEE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Hauger sets state record Junior runs fastest girls state cross country race BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

hakopee junior cross country runner Maria Hauger ran the fastest high school girls race in Minnesota history last Friday. Hauger set an all-time state record at the Lakeville Applejack Invitational when she ran in 13 minutes, 35.1 seconds. That time broke the previous record by 10 seconds and is the fastest time recorded in the state of Minnesota by a high school student. “I felt like I was going fast,” Hauger said. “I just couldn’t believe my time.” The course in Lakeville, Aronson Park, is known for giving up fast times but the 13:35 was unexpected, even for Hauger. “I wanted to be under 14 minutes but I didn’t think I could get to the 13:30s,” she said. “It was a fast course.” Hauger figured she was running fast but didn’t know it until she saw her split of 5:03 for

“We have been working incredibly hard in practice and it showed. Along with Maria’s record race, we had most runners on the varsity and jv run their best race of the season.” Mark Neu Head coach, girls cross country the first mile for the 4K race. She maintained her time and finished well over a minute from her competition. “It was weird because I was more tired at the end of the Montgomery meet than I was here,” Hauger said. In Montgomery, Hauger won the meet with a time of 14:04, almost 30 seconds slower than Lakeville time. Hauger’s first-place finish helped the Sabers to a top-10 fi nish in the 17-team field despite being shorthanded. Shakopee ran the meet without two of its top-four runners, Alli Lynch and Anna Neu. “We have been working in-

credibly hard in practice and it showed,” head coach Mark Neu said. “Along with Maria’s record race, we had most runners on the varsity and JV run their best race of the season.” The Sabers finished with 184 points to earn the top-10 fi nish. Lakeville South won the competition with 62 points. Junior Winona Rachel ran a 14:51.9,which put her in sixth place. Seventh-grader Tess Misgen fi nished 31st with a time of 15:33.8. She was followed by Allyson Walker in 78th, Madelyn Leier in 83rd, Katie Mulcrone in 93rd and Alex Walker in 99th.

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Junior Maria Hauger ran a 13:35 to set a Minnesota state record last Friday.

SHAKOPEE FOOTBALL

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Jordan Gunhus avoids a would-be Chaska tackler. Gunhus rushed for four touchdowns against the Hawks.

Chaska can’t handle Sabers Football team rolls up over 500 yards rushing BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

Last week, the Shakopee football team won on a lastsecond field goal. This week, Shakopee ended the game early. The Sabers blew Chaska out of Vaughan Field at Shakopee Junior High School last Friday night, 49-22. Shakopee exploded for 28 points in the second quarter to turn a 7-0 fi rst-quarter lead into a 35-0 halftime margin. “We did pretty good the

whole half but really dominated the second quarter,” head coach Jody Stone said. The Sabers did all of their damage on the ground as they physically whipped Chaska up and down the field. In all, Shakopee rushed 57 times for 548 yards. Most of that yardage came in the fi rst half when it rushed for over 350 yards. Senior running back Jordan Gunhus was the biggest beneficiary of the ground attack by the Sabers. Gunhus scored three touchdowns in under seven minutes in the second quarter on the same play, “149 reach.” On the play, Gunhus takes a handoff and sweeps right following the block of guard

Steven Lattery. Lattery cleared the way three times for touchdowns, including a 78-yard run just before halftime. “What freed him was the block from wide receiver Matt Conrad,” Stone said. “What we try to do is run that play inside but teams just dive inside so we kicked it outside.” Gunhus fi nished the game with 187 yards on 10 carries a nd fou r touchdow n s. He rushed for over 150 yards in the second quarter alone. Senior fullback Nick McBeain started the scoring for the Sabers when he broke loose for a long touchdown run in the fi rst quarter. That was followed by senior quarterback Zak Hoffman scor-

ing early in the second quarter to push the lead to 14-0. Then came the three touchdowns by Gunhus and the rout was on. Shakopee rushed 13 di fferent players to get the 548 yards. Gunhus led the team followed by Hoffman’s 153 yards, Seth Rueter’s 48 yards and McBeain’s 47.

UP NEXT It was only a couple of years ago that Farmington was the top dog of the Missota Conference. Now, Shakopee holds that title after winning last year’s conference title and currently being on a nine-game conference win streak.

Farmington is attempting to get back to the top of the conference after beating Chanhassen last week. Getting that win against Chanhassen shocked Stone because after the Sabers beat the Storm, Stone said he thought Chanhassen would win the rest of its games. “It’s a crazy con ference right now,” he said. T he last ti me Sha kopee played at Farmington was two years ago with the Sabers getting an overtime win against the Tigers. Stone said his team needs to start fast and not let Farming ton get any con fidence early on. “We have to make sure we execute,” he said.

SHAKOPEE VOLLEYBALL

Sabers roll past Chaska Team moves up to third in the latest rankings BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

The Shakopee volleyball team improved to 8-1 on the season with two big wins in the last week. The Sabers started the week by beating third-ranked Wayzata in three sets. They followed that up by beating perennial power Chaska in three sets last Thursday

night. Against Chaska, Shakopee had to rally in both sets one and two before winning, 27-25, 25-19, 25-20. “We did just enough each set to get a 3-0 victory,” head coach Matt Busch said. Shakopee jumped out to early 7-2 leads in both the fi rst two sets, only to see Chaska rally to take the lead. In the fi rst set, Chaska led

24-22 and had a set point but the Sabers rallied to win five of the next six points to get the 27-25 victory. In the second set, Shakopee again needed to rally late in order to get the victory. Busch said t hey played much better in the third set and controlled it from beginning to end.

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Maggie Holcombe (left) and Claire Sames team up for a block.

Missota Conference standings FOOTBALL Conference Overall W L W L Holy Angels 2 0 3 0 Shakopee 2 0 3 0 Red Wing 1 1 2 1 Northfield 1 1 2 1 Chaska 1 1 1 2 Farmington 1 1 1 2 Chanhassen 0 2 0 3 New Prague 0 2 0 3 Friday, Sept. 23 Shakopee at Farmington, 7 p.m. Holy Angels at Chanhassen, 7 p.m. Chaska at New Prague, 7 p.m. Northfield at Red Wing, 7 p.m. Results Friday, Sept. 16 Shakopee 49, Chaska 22 Farmington 17, Chanhassen 14 Holy Angels 36, Red Wing 0 Northfield 33, New Prague 20 VOLLEYBALL Conference Overall W L W L Chanhassen 2 0 9 1 Red Wing 2 0 12 6 Shakopee 1 1 8 1 Chaska 1 1 5 6 New Prague 1 1 3 7 Northfield 1 1 3 8 Farmington 0 2 4 9 Holy Angels 0 2 4 6 Thursday, Sept. 22 Shakopee at Farmington, 7 p.m. Holy Angels at Chanhassen, 7 p.m. Chaska at New Prague, 7 p.m. Northfield at Red Wing, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Belle Plaine at Shakopee, 7 p.m. New Prague at Mankato East, 7 p.m. Holy Family at Holy Angels, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Chanhassen, 7 p.m. Roch. Mayo at Farmington, 7 p.m. Faribault at Northfield, 7 p.m. Results Thursday, Sept. 15 Shakopee def Chaska 27, 25, 25-19, 25-20 Red Wing def Holy Angels 25-18, 13-25, 25-23, 25-22 Northfield def New Prague 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 25-18 Chanhassen def Farmington 25-20, 2513, 25-10 Tuesday, Sept. 13 Shakopee def Wayzata 25-18, 25-10, 25-15 BOYS SOCCER Conference Overall W L T W L T Farmington 2 0 0 6 2 1 Holy Angels 1 0 0 3 1 3 Shakopee 1 0 0 4 3 1 Northfield 1 1 0 5 4 1 Red Wing 0 1 0 3 3 2 Chanhassen 0 1 0 3 4 0 Chaska 0 1 0 0 4 1 New Prague 0 1 0 0 8 0 Thursday, Sept. 22 Shakopee at Farmington, 5 p.m. Chaska at New Prague, 3:30 p.m. Northfield at Red Wing, 5 p.m. Holy Angels at Chanhassen, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Shakopee at Hopkins, 1 p.m. Marshall at Chanhassen, 1 p.m. Holy Family at Chaska, 1 p.m. Farmington at Owatonna, 1 p.m. Benilde at Holy Angels, 7 p.m. Results Saturday, Sept. 17 Eagan 4, Shakopee 2 Roch. Mayo 1, Farmington 0 Red Wing 1, Bryon 1 Bl. Kennedy 6, Chanhassen 1 Red Wing 8, Lake City 1 Thursday, Sept. 15 Shakopee 2, Chanhassen 0 Farmington 4, Red Wing 1 Northfield 3, Chaska 1 Holy Angels 11, Northfield 0 GIRLS SOCCER Conference Overall W L T W L T Northfield 2 0 0 4 3 2 Holy Angels 1 0 0 4 2 1 Farmington 1 1 0 6 4 0 Shakopee 0 0 1 4 3 1 Chanhassen 0 0 1 3 4 1 Chaska 0 1 0 1 3 1 New Prague 0 1 0 0 8 1 Red Wing 0 1 0 1 5 0 Thursday, Sept. 22 Shakopee at Farmington, 7 p.m. Chaska at New Prague, 5:30 p.m. Northfield at Red Wing, 7 p.m. Holy Angels at Chanhassen, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Shakopee at Hopkins, 11 a.m. Results Saturday, Sept. 17 Eagan 2, Shakopee 0 Farmington 3, Roch. Mayo 0 Thursday, Sept. 15 Shakopee 1, Chanhassen 1 Farmington 2, Red Wing 1 Northfield 1, Chaska 0 Holy Angels 11, New Prague 0 GIRLS TENNIS Results Monday, Sept. 19 Shakopee 5, Orono 2 GIRLS SWIMMING Results Thursday, Sept. 15 Farmington 91, Shakopee 76 Saturday, Sept. 17 Lakeville Relays Roch. Mayo 106, Northfield 105, Roch. JM 104, Lakeville South 96, Albert Lea 85, Roch. Century 72, Shakopee 62, Faribault 61, Austin 55, Owatonna 49, Mankato East 42 GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Results Friday, Sept. 16 Lakeville Applejack Invitational Lakeville South 62, Eagan 89, Edina 115, Prior Lake 117, Forest Lake 139, Andover 177, Minnetonka 184, Shakopee 199, Lakeville North 237, Rosemount 239, Owatonna 272, Wayzata 321, Bl. Kennedy 378, Farmington 403, Math and Science 406, Bl. Jefferson 407, Rogers 508 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Results Friday, Sept. 16 Lakeville Applejack Invitational Rosemount 43, Andover 55, Minnetonka 105, Lakeville South 140, Lakeville North 174, Bl. Jefferson 180, Coon Rapids 188, Rogers 188, Eagan 209, Prior Lake 239, Bl. Kennedy 285, Shakopee 326, Math and Science 326, Farmington 356

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SHAKOPEE BOYS SOCCER

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHTS

Eagan snaps Sabers’ win streak Team rallies to tie game but falls to 10th-ranked team BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

The Shakopee boys soccer team had a three-game win streak snapped when it traveled to Eagan last Saturday. Shakopee fell 4-2 to the 10thranked Wildcats when it gave up two late goals. Eagan scored two fi rst-half goals and led 2-0 at halftime. The Sabers rallied to tie the game at 2-2 with goals from Mario Pena and Ahmed Abshir midway through the second half. “We showed a lot of mental toughness to get ourselves back involved,” head coach Jon Poppen said. “We played well for a good stretch.” They couldn’t maintain the momentum and allowed Eagan to strike twice late to get the victory. Three of the four Eagan goals came off of set pieces. “We couldn’t get the ball cleared out on their set pieces,” Poppen said.

The game was also physical, which Poppen believes hurt his Sabers late in the game. “It was a pretty physical match and some of that stuff wore us down,” he said. The Eagan loss came after Shakopee won its first Missota Conference match of the season last Thursday against Chanhassen. The Sabers got second-half goals from Pena and Abshir just 38 seconds apart to defeat the Storm 2-0. “We played really well and at a high level,” Poppen said. “It took time to wear them down and we wore them down and got quality goals off of combination stuff. It was good team play.” Pena scored the game’s fi rst goal when he found room down the right side and fi red a shot across the goal that found the net. Just 38 seconds later, Pena found an open Abshir in the penalty box and Abshir buried the ball in the back of the net.

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Ahmed Abshir gets his shirt pulled by Chanhassen’s Collin Roesser in the Sabers’ 2-0 win against the Storm.

SHAKOPEE GIRLS SOCCER

Girls fall to Eagan The Shakopee girls soccer team lost to the seventh-ranked team in the state on Saturday but came away feeling good about themselves. The Sabers fell 2-0 to the Eagan Wildcats to drop to 4-3-1 on the season. “Despite losing I’m very pleased with the girls,” head coach Mike Ceola said. “If we can just fi nish a chance or two, we will be a very dangerous team going into the playoffs against a rated team.” The game got off to a horrible start for Shakopee as Eagan scored just a minute into the game for a 1-0 lead. On the goal, it appeared an Eagan player knocked the ball down with her hand in front of the net and then scored but the ref didn’t stop the play and allowed the goal to stand. After that the game was tight until Eagan pushed it 2-0 late in the game. “I was impressed with how

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Freshman Roxanne Roemer keeps the ball away from a Chanhassen defender. keeper,” Ceola said. The game ended with Chanhassen hitting the cross bar as the horn sounded to end the overtime. “It might have been a game

Katie Nadeau wins twice against Farmington

we should have won but we just didn’t convert our chances,” Ceola said. “Both teams played really well and it was an entertaining game for fans of soccer.”

bers was the Crescendo relay were Cassie Lindstrom, Gretta Berens, Alex Doebel and Katie Nadeau finished third with a time of 9 minutes, 4.89 seconds. The crescendo relay starts with a 50-yard swim followed by 100, 200 and fi nishing with 500. The relay team of Taylor Vaughan, Sarah Curren and Sara O’Brien swam a 3:53.09 to finish sixth in the breaststroke relay. Nadeau, O’Brien and Berens teamed up to swim the 3x100 medley relay in 3:24.69 which put them in sixth place. Doebel, Chrissy Yost and

Alex Fernholz finished seventh in the 3x200 relay. Other finishes for the Sabers were ninth in the 200-medley relay, 11th in the 4x50 free relay, eighth in the butterfly relay, 10th in backstroke relay, 11th in the 4x100 and ninth in diving.

lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife, Shari, and three children. His parents, Don and Donna Lane, reside in Shakopee.

5-17 or adults age 60 or older; $4 for those ages 18-59; free for Community Center members or with the purchase of a daily pass. Little Tyke skating – Tuesdays, Sept. 13 through Dec. 20 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Ages 6 and under are invited to come experience skating or hockey for the fi rst time and to just have fun. Parents are responsible for their children. Admission and skate rental is free. Check in at the Ice Arena Pro Shop. Day t i me O p en Sk ate / Hockey – Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Dec. 15 (no skate Oct. 20 or Nov. 24), from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. Come enjoy daytime skating at the Ice Arena. The ice will be divided into two sections — hockey and open skating. Admission is $3 for youths 5-17 or adults age 60 or older; $4 for those ages 18-59; free for Community Center

CONFERENCE LOSS The Sabers dropped to 0-3 in the Missota Conference when they fell at Farmington 91-76. Nadeau got the Sabers off to a fast start as she won the fi rst individual event, the 200 free, with a time of 2:00.15. Teammate Doebel fi nished third. She followed that win up

with an 11-second victory in the 100 butterfly. Nadeau fi nished in 1:00.32. Doebel and Yost followed that up by fi nishing 1-2 in the 500 free with times of 5:50.15 and 6:04.62, respectively. The Sabers ended the individual events off by winning the 100 breaststroke. O’Brien finished in first with a time of 1:15.72. Teammates Taylor Vaughan and Sarah Curren fi nished second and third. In the relay events, Shakopee won the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:54.33. Nadeau, Cassie Lindstrom, Doebel and Berens swam for the Sabers. The Sabers also finished second in the 200 medley relay and the 200 free relay.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Lane inducted into SDSU Hall of Fame Shakopee native Dave Lane was recently inducted into the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University. Lane started four years as shortstop on the Jackrabbits baseball team and was named t he Most Va luable Pl ayer of t he 19 8 4 NCA A Midwest Regional, which the Jackrabbits won to secure their lone appearance in the NCA A Division II College World Series. The 1986 SDSU graduate was a two-time allNorth Central Conference selection and set numerous baseball records. Lane is a 1982 graduate of Shakopee High School, where he was a standout athlete and student. He is a partner for Edward Jones Financial and

New ice times at Shakopee arena The Shakopee Ice Arena is kicking off its fall season. The following are the skate times: Open figure skating – Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 and 8 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. This time is set aside for figure skaters to work on their technique and skills with their own private coach or by themselves. Fee is $7 per person. Check in at the Ice Arena Pro Shop. Open skating – Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3 and 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All are welcome during this open-skating time. Admission is $ 3 for youths

Honorees are selected by “The Committee” in the Shakopee High School Activities Department.

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Swimmers team up for eighth The Shakopee girls swim team is still looking for that fi rst win of the season. The Sabers fell to Farmington last Thursday 91-76 and then followed that up with an eighth-place fi nish in the Lakeville Relays on Saturday. In Lakeville, the Sabers fi nished with 62 points in the 12-team field. Rochester Mayo won the relay meet with 106 points followed by Northfield’s 105, and Rochester John Marshall’s 104 points. The best event for the Sa-

Senior cross country captain Aaron Wood ran a personal-best 5K time of 17:16 at the Lakeville Applejack Invitational. His time was 37 seconds faster than his best time last season. Aaron has been the Sabers’ top runner through three meets this fall. His other activities include track and field. His parents are Lynn and Bob Wood.

Boys run best race of the year

SHAKOPEE GIRLS SWIMMING

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Maria Hauger set a state record in the 4K girls cross country race in Lakeville last Friday. Maria, a junior, ran the fastest time ever run by a high school girl in Minnesota, 13:35.1. The previous record was 13:45, so Maria beat it by 10 seconds. Maria is the twotime defending girls cross country state champion and has won her fi rst three races of this season as well. The honor roll student’s other activities include track, Student Council and LINK. Her parents are Dave and Mary Hauger.

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the girls stayed focused and kept the intensity up,” Ceola said. “We had several chances to score but missed the net wide a few times. Eagan controlled play early but as the game went on we seemed to get stronger.” That loss came after Shakopee played Chanhassen to a 1-1 tie last Thursday night. Shakopee grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 20th minute when Jessica Willard took a pass from Jolyssa O’Fallon and beat a diving goalie. It didn’t take long for the Storm to respond as they tied it up just four minutes later. “We played wel l against Chanhassen and even dominated play, especially in the second half, but just could not get another goal past their

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Team opens conference play with tie BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

Maria Hauger Cross country

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Ledel stars for Luther soccer Kendra Ledel, a 2008 graduate of Shakopee High School, is a member of the Luther College 2011 soccer team. Ledel is a three-year letter-winner. She has made 55 career appearances and has started 21. She has produced 11 goals and nine assists. She earned second-team all-conference honors in 2009. This season Luther is 1-4 in its fi rst five games with Ledel scoring five goals. She is the daughterof Jeff and Kris Ledel.

If you just look at the Shakopee boys cross country team fi nishes in its last two meets, you might think they took a step back. Not according to head coach Jason Sheeley. The Sabers earned a top-10 fi nish at the 30-team Montgomery Invitational two weeks ago and then followed that up by fi nishing 12th at the 14-team Lakeville Applejack Invitational last Friday afternoon. That may look worse as far as the standings go, but Sheeley couldn’t be happier. “I would say, regardless of where we fi nished, this was a huge step forward for us,” he said. “The reason being, we had many, many boys get personalbest times and they shaved 45 seconds to a minute off. I was ecstatic how they ran.” The Sabers finished with 326 points, good for 12th place. Rosemount won the meet with 43 points. Shakopee was once again led by senior Aaron Wood, who ran a personal-best time of 17 minutes, 16.5 seconds to finish in 34th place.

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Sophomore Mike Wagner takes a deep breath while running in the Lakeville Applejack Invitational. Freshman Bryon Olfert also ran a personal-best when he fi nished in 17:41.8, which put him in 53rd place. Eighth-grader Kyle Rachel was next for Shakopee as he finished in 69th place with a time of 18:02.4. Sophomore Mike Wagner followed in 83rd with a time of 18:32.7. Freshman Allen Lynch fi nished 87th, senior Jacob Ames was 93rd and senior Josh Lemke was 94th. “There were just some super performances,” Sheeley said. “The times were significantly better. It was a really, really good day for us.”

SHAKOPEE GIRLS TENNIS

Sabers handle New Prague BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

The Shakopee girls tennis team defeated Orono at home on Monday. It followed that up with a 6-1 win against New Prague on Tuesday. The Sabers swept the singles matches with Vonnick Boyogueno, Haley Lickfold, Taylor Koenen and Kate Mayberry winning. In doubles, Sam Root and K r i st i n a Wor m a nd A n n a Hauser and JoJo Lindstrom earned points for Shakopee. Against Oronor, the Sabers won 5-2 by winning three sin-

VOLLEYBALL continued from page 17

Carlee Hoppe led the Sabers with 17 kills against Chaska. She was followed by Claire Sabers with 10, Kari Monnens with eight, Kenzie Pieper with seven and Rachel Rhinesmith with six. Maggie Holcombe led the team with 30 assists while Alex Berger had nine digs. Prior to beating Chaska, Shakopee beat the third-ranked Wayzata Trojans 25-18, 25-10, 25-15. That win helped move the Sabers past Wayzata and into the third spot in this week’s Class 3A rankings. Shakopee was fourth last week. Shakopee got 17 kills from Sames and another 16 from Hoppe against the Trojans. Holcombe fi nished with 43 assists.

gles matches and two doubles matches. Boyogueno won by default at No. 1 singles. Also getting wins in singles were Lickfold 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 and Koenen, 6-2, 6-1 at No. 3 singles. I n d ou bl e s pl ay, K ayl a Schmidt and Jess Svac won 6-4, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles while Lindstrom and Hauser won 6-4, 6-1. Mayberry lost 6-3, 1-6, 2-6 at No. 4 singles while Worm and Root lost 4-6, 2-6 at No. 1 doubles. Those two wisn came after Shakopee lost 2-5 to Minnetonka and defeated Chaska 7-0 and Farmington 7-0.

BIG TOURNAMENT Shakopee will participate in the biggest tournament of the year this weekend when they play in the Eagle Invitational in Apple Valley. The tournament features the three top-ranked teams in the state: Lakeville North, Marshall and Bethlehem Academy. In addition, the tournament will have Class 3A’s secondranked team Bloomington Jefferson, third-ranked Shakopee, fifth-ranked Wayzata, sixthranked Blaine, seventh-ranked Centennial, eighth-ranked Eagan, and 10th-ranked Eden Prairie. The tournament also includes traditional volleyball powers Alexandria, Hibbing, Jordan, Eastview, Moorhead and Apple Valley. Sha kopee opens agai nst Eastview at 6:15 p.m. It will play either Moorhead or Wayzata in the next round.

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Get ready for dazzling ballhandling tricks, high-f lying slam-dunks and hilarious family comedy. The Shakopee Rotary Club along with community sponsors will present the Harlem Ambassadors Basketball show on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Shakopee High School gym, as they take on the Shako Dunkers. Tickets for this family event are available for purchase in advance and at the door. Advance ticket prices are $5 for students/seniors, $8 for adults, and children 4 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the Shakopee Community Center, the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce or the Scott County Historical Society in Shakopee. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. The Shako Dunkers team is made up of a select group of individuals from the community. For more information or to fi nd out who is playing for the Shako Dunkers, go to www. shakopeerotary.org. All proceeds will go directly back into Shakopee Rotary projects and select area charitable organizations.

stain from alcohol, random tests, $1,010 in fines. Susan Marie Lehrmann, 48, Prior Lake, third-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Ten years’ probation, 120 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, $385 in fines. David Lee Martinez, 25, Prior Lake, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $360 in fines. Cynthia Lyn Nau, 47, Farmington, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Four years’ probation, 24 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $510 in fines. Antoine Charles Archambault, 27, Shakopee, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 90 days in jail, 60 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $1,085 in fines. Tiffany Ann Duff, 21, Shakopee, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days in jail, $710 in fines.

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. Gerry Bernard Piispanen, 38, Montgomery, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a grossmisdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 45 days under electronic home-monitoring, $385 in fines. Hamed Rasol Karimi, 26, Shakopee, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years’ probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, $100 in fines. Violation of order for protection, a misdemeanor. Serve 87 days in jail, $160 in fines. Steven Durland Shaver, 49, Prior Lake, criminal vehicular operation, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, restitution, $160 in fines. Charles Andrew Albert, 47, Savage, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 30 days in jail, ab-

Molly Teresa Haraldson, 41, Minneapolis, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years’ probation, 80 hours of community service, random tests, $460 in fines. DWI, a misdemeanor. One year probation (concurrent). Mandalyn Nicklaus, 29, Hutchinson, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, two days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $910 in fines. Candice Ruth Norman, 36, Shakopee, DWI (refusal to submit to test), a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, 20 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $525 in fines. Kristine Lee Robinson, 45, Shakopee, DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, six days in jail, 30 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $585 in fines. Jesse Clinton Sherwood, 26, Selah, Wash., DWI, a gross-misdemeanor. Two years’ probation, $885 in fines.

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Sweat equity Chaska woman drops 130 pounds through kickboxing BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

hen people say Kisten Kirsch is a shadow of her former self, they mean it quite literally. The 31-year-old Chaska resident has lost 130 pounds in less than a year and a half. She didn’t do it through any magical diets or through surgical intervention. Kirsch lost the majority of it the old-fashioned way – through exercise – primarily kickboxing. “It was a mind over matter thing,” she said. Down from a size 28 to a size 8, Kirsch headed to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in the Thai Boxing Association’s 2011 Muay Thai Classic.

GETTING HEALTHY Health problems were the driving force behind Kirsch’s dramatic weight loss. “I had some female health issues and we couldn’t figure them out,” she said. Kirsch was at the vet with her pug Lloyd for a routine visit when the doctor advised that he could “stand to lose a few pounds.” She went home that night and cut the dog’s food portions in half. But Kirsch wasn’t going to let him be alone in his misery. “I said, ‘Well buddy, if I’m cutting yours in half, I’m cutting mine in half, too,’” she recalled. Portion control got her started on a new mindset to get healthy. “The goal wasn’t to lose weight,” Kirsch explained. “It was to be healthy.” She asked her husband, Jason Kirsch, to bring home a brochure from the Chaska Community Center where he worked. In it, she found a Thai

kickboxing class that caught her eye. “It helped that the instructor was young and buff,” she laughed. Kirsch roped her sisterin-law in to sign up for the January 2010 class with her. At the time, she weighed in at 288 pounds, had Type 2 diabetes and was taking eight different prescription drugs. That first kickboxing class left them feeling the burn, Kirsch said. Almost a week later — when it came time to go back for a second round — she was “still dying” of pain from the first class. But Kirsch was determined not to give up. “I said I’m gonna do this.” She finished the first six-week long class and immediately signed up for a second and a third. By the time 18 weeks had gone by, she was down 35 pounds and felt good. “My back didn’t hurt anymore, my knees didn’t hurt anymore” she recalled. “My body was moving the way it should.” Kirsch saw physical changes in her body, too. Her face was slimmer and she was in desperate need of a new chef ’s coat at work. “I was using saran wrap as a belt,” she laughed. Suddenly, Kirsch couldn’t get enough exercise. She was feeling better and making new friends. “It’s so much fun,” she said. “The people are so much fun.”

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Kisten Kirsch (right) works out with fellow fighter Carrie Mellesmoen at Gorilla Combat. kickboxing. “All these things I couldn’t do before,” she said. But as the pounds continued to melt off, Kirsch experienced a health scare not uncommon in cases of quick and dramatic weight loss. Last August, seven months after starting her new exercise regime, Kirsch found herself in immense pain. She was rushed to the emergency room where her gall bladder had to be removed. The scare could have given her every reason to stop working out and regress, but Kirsch was determined to keep going. “Everyone said, ‘You can’t stop,’” she recalled. Not long after surgery, Kirsch was back at it. “Because of (their support) I recovered so quick,” she said.

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Kirsch continued to take a variety of classes at gyms all over the area including Lifetime Fitness, Anytime Fitness and Gorilla Combat. She continued with Thai kickboxing, gave Zumba a try and burned a whopping 900 calories an hour with cardio

Kirsch’s enthusiasm for kickboxing didn’t go unnoticed by her instructors. They soon began to encourage her to consider getting in the ring and fighting, but she wanted nothing to do with it. “I kept telling myself ‘I’m

The goal wasn’t to lose weight. It was to be healthy.” Kisten Kirsch not fighting. I’m not a fighter. I have pink gloves on,” she recalled. Then she got partnered with a fellow classmate that wasn’t taking kickboxing seriously. “They partnered me with someone they knew would set me off,” she said. “I ended up throwing down my gloves and walking out of the class.” After taking a moment to cool off outside, Kirsch came back in with a new attitude. “Sign me up,” she told them. Training began immediately. “It was the most intense workouts I have seen in my life,” Kirsch said. She started learning the art of fighting, learning people’s bodies and how they move. She learned to let her opponents dump all of their adrenaline in the first round. But the hardest part was learning how to hit another person in the face.

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Kisten Kirsch gets a kiss from husband, Jason, before she lost the weight. “I said, ‘I can’t hit somebody in the face,’” she recalled. Kirsch has since put all the “I can’ts” behind her. She has a few practice fights under her belt and she’s training like mad for Iowa. “I’m very proud of her for her achievement,” said her husband, Jason. “She’s an inspiration to me.” Once Kirsch is done with the fighting thing, she’s planning to move on to

begin teaching a women’s kickboxing class at Gorilla Combat in Chanhassen. “How can I help people – it’s turned into that,” said Kirsch. “My motto: Put your health on yourself.” Kirsch has found a love for exercise and she’s excited to pass it along to others. “I need to be sweating,” she said. And for her next big exercise adventure? Kirsch has her sights set on a pole dancing class.

She’s an equine esquire Lawyer turned hobby into legal focus BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

Fresh out of law school, K aty Bloomquist was just another young, overachieving lawyer logging 80 hours a week at a large corporate fi rm in Minneapolis when a senior partner recognized that she was headed for disaster. “Wayne Popham said, ‘You need to get a hobby or you’ll burn out,’” she recalled. He then asked her if she liked horses. “What young girl doesn’t like horses?” she reasoned. Popham introduced Bloomquist to the world of riding horses. Within six months, she owned a horse of her own. “Wayne said it was like putting a match to gasoline,” Bloomquist laughed. Today, her downtown Chaska practice, Bloomquist Law Firm, focuses on both equine and animal law in addition to corporate, business litigation, employment, family law and wills and estates. Bloomquist is recognized as a leader in animal and equine law and serves as a frequent speaker at the National Equine Law Conference in Kentucky and the Equine Law Conference in California. She has taught classes on equine law at William Mitchell. In 2005, Bloomquist was the first speaker on equine law at the American Bar As-

sociation. She has also served as the chair of the Animal Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar and chair of the fi rst ever Animal Law Conference.

NICHE Bloomquist did n’t go to school for equine law. Instead, she picked up her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota in 1986 and her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1989. It was that almost instant bonding with the world of horses that led her down a career path she never saw coming. After being introduced to horses, Bloomquist immediately got into jumping. And not long after, she was given a horse case from one of the fi rm’s important clients. It would be the fi rst of many e qu i ne c a s e s Blo omqu i s t would tackle. “I have an understanding of the language of horses,” she explained. “My job is to educate the judge and jury. That is what is challenging.” Bloomquist estimated that about half of her current work load stems from her horse and animal base. She has litigated cases across the country including arguing before the Minnesota Supreme Court. “It’s a very diverse practice area,” she said. On the horse front, Bloomquist tackles a variety of issues from equine product liability to injuries. Her clients include stable owners, trainers, racehorse owners and veterinarians. Equine law gradually led Bloomquist to animal law where she’s covered cases in-

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Attorney Katy Bloomquist parlayed a love for horses into a part of her law practice. volving deer, llamas, dogs and even a tiger. “I represented a client who had a tiger in their backyard and were wanting to keep it as a pet,” she recalled. For Bloomquist, there is rarely a dull moment practicing animal and equine law. “I feel very fortunate,” she said. “It’s creative, intellectually challenging and sometimes, I meet some real characters.” Horses are not only responsible for Bloomquist carving

out a niche for her law practice, but they have also provided the setting where she would meet her husband, David Holub. Bloomquist and Holub operate a horse farm in Cologne where they current ly live with their children Paula and Jack. “I’m not very good at sitting still,” said Bloomquist. In addition to competing in various equestrian events, Bloomquist is also an active member of the community. “Service is a really big part

“I feel very fortunate. It’s creative, intellectually challenging and sometimes, I meet some real characters.” Katy Bloomquist Attorney of my life,” she said, noting that the Chaska Rotary is among her favorite service organizations. What advice would she give to law students hoping to be

successful in their own careers? “Even though there are a lot of lawyers, if they fi nd a way to stand out, they will fi nd their way,” she said.

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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: DAT E O F M O R T G AG E : 12/19/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Todd Nemitz and Heather J. Nemitz, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. by merger now known as CitiMortgage, Inc. SERVICER: CitiMortgage MORTGAGE ID #: n/a DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 02, 2008,Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. 188106 Against Certificate of Title no. 38947. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 4, Southbridge Cove 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL NO.: 272960350 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6870 Sussex Ln Shakopee, MN 55379 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: $381,237.10 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, October 11, 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 04/11/2012 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: August 10, 2011 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. by merger now known as CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. by merger now known as CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 12890-110368 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, August 18, 25 and September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011; No. 5089) 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 : 11/24/2004 MORTGAGOR(S): Dana P. Scarlett and Kaycee E. Scarlett, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Argent Mortgage Company, LLC SERVICER: CitiMortgage MORTGAGE ID #: n/a DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 20, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A686230. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. by reason of merger now known as CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated: August 26, 2005,Recorded September 06, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A711955. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 17, Block 1, Woodbridge Ponds 3rd Addition. TAX PARCEL NO.: 262000170 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 14599 Alabama 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 : $346,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $371,598.23 That prior to the commence-

ment 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, October 18, 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 04/18/2012 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: August 12, 2011 CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. by reason of merger now known as CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc. by reason of merger now known as 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. 12890-110365 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, August 25, and September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 5093) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DAT E O F M O R T G AG E : 03/31/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): David Miller and Cheryl Miller, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, National Association SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: N/A DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 26, 2006,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 736533. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Four (4), Maple Knoll, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 110240040 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3070 Maple Dr. 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 : $204,800.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $201,668.93 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, October 18, 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 04/18/2012 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: August 17, 2011 Bank of America, National Association Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, National Association Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-111682 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, August 25 and September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 5095) 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 : 12/17/2003 MORTGAGOR(S): Thongsavanh Phung, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for River City Mortgage Corp. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100060677002256444 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 12, 2004,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 641409. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: August 17, 2009,Recorded September 01, 2009,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 834992. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Wensmann 3rd Addition, CIC No. 1106, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL NO.: 253930030 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3705 Fox Tail Trail NW 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 : $240,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $252,351.94 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, October 18, 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 04/18/2012 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: August 17, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-105657 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, August 25 and September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011; No. 5096) 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 : 08/26/2005 MORTGAGOR(S): Brian Bruns and Traci Bruns, husband and

wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100015700056324276 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 01, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 711654. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: May 19, 2009,Recorded May 28, 2009,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 826570. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Homefield Second Addition, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof TAX PARCEL NO.: R241040110 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1509 English Avenue NW New Prague, MN 56071 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 : $191,920.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $211,761.35 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 08, 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 05/08/2012 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: September 01, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-105839 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 2011; No. 5114) 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 : 05/25/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Jakk B. Peterson and Michelle E. Peterson, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dba America’s Wholesale Lender SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10001570008139750-3 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 05, 2007,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 774455. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: May 07, 2011,Recorded May 11, 2011,Scott County Recorder, Document No. 880121. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 17, Block 3, Heritage Acres 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 200610340 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 801 Orchard Circle Belle Plaine, MN 56011 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 : $190,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $193,691.02 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 08, 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 05/08/2012 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: September 07, 2011 BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-112155 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 2011; No. 5119) 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 : 11/21/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): John L. Holm, a single person, Todd G. Severson, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: NA DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 13, 2007, Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 789616. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 81 feet of Lot 4 and the North 81 feet of the West 5 feet of Lot 5, Block 9, Jordan City, according to the recorded plat thereof in file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 220020950 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 112 E. 2nd St. 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 : $141,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $176,354.42 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 08, 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 05-08-2012at 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 07, 2011 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-104744 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 2011; No. 5120) 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 : 11/29/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): Alberto P. Perez Sanchez, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10013370001825314-9 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 19, 2006,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A759897. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: April 4, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 30 feet of Lot 2 and the West 45 feet of Lot 3, Block 87, City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 270016740 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 623 7th Ave West Shakopee, MN 55379 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 : $196,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $206,794.81 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 09, 2011 BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-110869 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5126) 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 :

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publicnotices 11/28/2005 MORTGAGOR(S): Jonathan B. Parrish and Jill M. Parrish, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: CitiMortgage MORTGAGE ID #: 100267400004746739 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 29, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A725299. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated: July 21, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Real property in Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 10, Block 3, the Farm Second Addition, Scott County, Minnesota, Abstract Property. TAX PARCEL NO.: 23-021-032-0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1413 Overlook Ct New Market, MN 55054 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 : $396,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $389,888.96 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, November 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 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. 12890-110407 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5128) 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 : 02/22/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Jill Delson, a married person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10013370002018977-8 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 28, 2007,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 766011. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: June 28, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, McCann Farm, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 263630010 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 7120 McCann Ct. 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 : $424,360.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $497,064.73 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 2011 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-112161 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5129) 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 : 04/04/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Reginald J. Williams and Theresa M. Williams, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10001570008017526-4 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 16, 2007,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A770165. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2007-12T1 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-12T1 Dated: March 31, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Rowena Ponds 3rd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 23.028003.0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 533 Rowena Curve New Market, MN 55054 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 : $475,328.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $531,514.63 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 2011 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 200712T1 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-12T1 Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 200712T1 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-12T1 Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-111063 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5130) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DAT E O F M O R T G AG E : 03/01/2005 MORTGAGOR(S): Afshin Ashtiani-Asl, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 10001570004888422-1 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 07, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A693780. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWMBS Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-through Trust 2005-9, Mortgage Pass through Certificates, Series 2005-9 Dated: July 11, 2011 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 2, Riverside Grove 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 27.356041.0 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 8450 Grove Place Shakopee, MN 55379 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 : $180,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $191,783.83 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 2011 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWMBS Inc., CHL Mortgage Passthrough Trust 2005-9, Mortgage Pass through Certificates, Series 2005-9 Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWMBS Inc., CHL Mortgage Passthrough Trust 2005-9, Mortgage Pass through Certificates, Series 2005-9 Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599

continued from previous page THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-112716 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5131) 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 : 07/25/2005 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeffry M. Misgen and Tracee E. Misgen, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100077910004373300 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 24, 2005,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A710438. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-AR1, Mortgage-pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR1 Dated: May 07, 2011,Recorded May 11, 2011,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A880122. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Weinandt Acres Second Addition TAX PARCEL NO.: 271640240 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3044 Marcia Lane Shakopee, MN 55379 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 : $392,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $400,956.67 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 2011 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-AR1, Mortgage-pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR1 Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-AR1, Mortgage-pass Through Certificates, Series 2005AR1 Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-113092 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5132) 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 : 02/21/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): Kennrick Ramoo and Lucicieia Ramoo, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of Indiana SERVICER: Bank of America,

N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100425240006760398 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 03, 2006,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A731486. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF7, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006FF7 Dated: August 14, 2009,Recorded September 08, 2009,Scott County Recorder, Document No. A835449. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All that part of Government Lot One, Section 10, Township 115, Range 21, Scott County Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of Walnut Street extended Southerly 220 feet South of the Northwest corner of Block 61, Town of Hamilton, thence running South along the East line of Walnut Street extended Southerly 50 feet; thence East 150 feet parallel to the North line of Block 61, thence North 50 feet; thence West 150 feet to the place of beginning. TAX PARCEL NO.: 269100100 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 12545 Lynn 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 : $245,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $286,823.10 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 15, 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 05/15/2012 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: September 13, 2011 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF7 Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF7 Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-113088 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011; No. 5133) 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) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Tuesday, November 15, 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: September 13, 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

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POLICE REPORT 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. Sept. 12 Motor vehicle theft was reported at 5:25 p.m. on the 500 block of Gorman Street. Fire was reported at 6:01 p.m. at 2032 Pheasant Run St. Theft was reported at 8:04 p.m. on the 1300 block of Shakopee Avenue E. Theft was reported at 8:39 p.m. on the 300 block of Sand Street. Sept. 13 A 30-year-old man from Hopkins was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), possession of a handgun without a permit, transporting an uncased handgun in a motor vehicle and expired vehicle registration at 1:05 a.m. on the 3900 block of 12th Avenue E. Burglary was reported at 5:56 p.m. on the 700 block of Scott Street. A crash with injury was reported at 8:38 p.m. on Eagle Creek Boulevard and Alysheba Road. A 32-year-old woman from Ramsey

was arrested for criminal vehicular operation with bodily harm and open bottle following a crash with injury on Canterbury Road and Valley View Road at 10:05 p.m. Sept. 14 Assault was reported at 10:06 a.m. on Third Avenue E. and Markey Street S. Burglary was reported at 10:48 a.m. on the 1000 block of First Avenue E. A crash with injury was reported at 8:45 p.m. on Marschall Road and County Road 78. Sept. 15 Theft was reported at 12:24 p.m. on Marschall Road and 17th Avenue. Theft was reported at 12:54 p.m. at Shakopee Town Square. Theft was reported at 1:54 p.m. on the 200 block of Lewis Street. Theft was reported at Walmart at 4:19 p.m. Fire was reported at Third Avenue E. and Marschall Road at 4:25 p.m. Bike theft was reported at 4:55 p.m. at the public library, 235 Lewis St. S. A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 9:08 p.m. on the 1200 block of First Avenue E. A crash with injury was reported at 9:22 p.m. on Old Brick Yard Road and

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130th Street W. Sept. 16 A 51-year-old Shakopee man was arrested for DWI at 1:49 a.m. on Spencer Street and 17th Avenue E. Theft was reported at 11:50 a.m. at Vertis Communications, 5101 Valley Industrial Blvd. S. Theft from a vehicle was reported at 7:12 p.m. on the 500 block of Marschall Road. A motor vehicle crash was reported at 8:36 p.m. on County Road 101 and Canterbury Road. A 39-year-old Shakopee woman was arrested for second-degree assault at 11:22 p.m. on the 1700 block of Riverside Drive. A 17-year-old Shakopee girl was cited for minor consumption at 11:54 p.m. on Spencer Street and 10th Avenue E. Sept. 17 A 63-year-old man from Brooklyn Park was cited for careless driving at 12:40 a.m. on Eagle Creek Boulevard and Canterbury Road. A vehicle-deer property-damage crash was reported at 1:52 p.m. on County Road 101 and Valley Park Drive. Theft was reported at Walmart at 2:08 and 2:12 p.m.

T a ste of Home C o ok i n g School show tickets will go on sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shakopee Valley News office at 327 Marschall Road S., and at the Prior Lake American/Savage Pacer newspaper office, 14093 Commerce Ave. Prior Lake. T icket s a r e $ 15 , w it h a 10-ticket limit per person. VIP seat tickets are $40, and up to four VIP tickets can be purchased per person. Tickets are not being sold on the Internet. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. The show wi l l be Saturday, Nov. 6 at Prior Lake High School in Savage. During this interactive, twohour presentation, top culinary expert Karen Davis will demonstrate new recipes — with a focus on holiday-related items and easy-to-make dishes — that can easily be re-created in the home. Bobby Jensen of KARE-TV, Channel 11, the local NBC-TV

A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 5:15 p.m. at Canterbury Park. Assault was reported at 7:41 p.m. on the 900 block of Third Avenue E. A hit-and-run injury crash was reported at 7:58 p.m. on Spencer Street and Vierling Drive. Sept. 18 An 18-year-old man from Apple Valley was cited for underage consumption at Canterbury Park at 1:53 a.m. Burglary was reported at 2:17 a.m. on the 1000 block of Second Avenue E. A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 4:20 a.m. on County Road 101 near The Landing. Theft was reported at Best Buy, 8100 Old Carriage Court N. at 1:01 p.m. Theft was reported at Kohl’s Department Store at 5:10 p.m. Fire was reported at 6:46 p.m. on First Avenue and Spencer Street. Sept. 19 A hit-and-run property-damage incident was reported at 3 a.m. at Canterbury Park. Theft was reported at 12:23 p.m. on the 1000 block of Jefferson Street.

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publicnotices 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, September 22, 2011; No. 5135) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-CV-11-16725 In the Matter of the Petition of Bank of America, N.A., as successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In Relation to Certificate of Title No. 43448 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Lot 10, Block 1, Classics at SouthBridge 2 nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. TO: Johnny K. Khith, Chanthyma Chhom, Chhit Savon, Tor Van, Chhit Vichika, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., and Home Loan Center, Inc., dba Lending Tree Loans. 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 6th day of October, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in 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 an Order as follows: The Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him of a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificates of Title No. 43448 and enter a new certificate of title for the land therein described in favor of Bank of America, N.A., subject to the memorials of Document Nos. T94129, T96789, T96791, T103255, T111376, T111432, T112093, T112094, T113191, and T120965, but free from all other memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last which is Document T209441, 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 be served: (a) at least 14 days prior to such 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 prior to such hearing upon any of the above named non-residents by sending a copy of this Order to such nonresident at his post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; and (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) belown upon any party who cannot be found by three weeks published notice and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to such party at his last known address and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to his address as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address

affiliate, will serve as emcee for the show. He hosts the station’s Saturday morning program, “Grow with KARE.” Taste of Home has been hosting cooking schools since the 1950s. This event is the first time the national company has presented the cooking school in the Twin Cities area. It is sponsored by Southwest Newspapers and Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education. Doors open at 11 a.m. when participants can shop local vendors and receive a goody bag. To be included in drawings without purchasing a ticket, send your name, address and telephone number to: Taste of Home Show, P.O. Box 8, Shakopee, MN 55379. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. The cooking school presentation starts at 2:30 p.m. For more information about the event and how to purchase tickets, call (952) 345-6878.

is so stated; which service shall be deemed complete 21 days after the first publication; and (d) upon dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the matter provided by Minn. Stat. 5.25. Dated this 15th day of August, 2011. Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 9TH DAY OF August 2011 Bryce D. Huemoeller Examiner of Titles Tracy Halliday, Atty. Lic. No. 034610X 55 E. Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-209-7582 Fax: 651-228-1753 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 8, 15, and 22, 2011; No. 5105) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on October 13, 2011 at 11:00AM at Acorn Mini Storage, 3050 130th Street W., city of Shakopee, county of Scott, state of Minnesota, the undersigned Acorn Mini Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Unit #203 Tyler Degree/Nicole Goldman Furniture, boxes of unknown content, #3957781 Unit #522 Tyler Degree/Nicole Goldman Stereo equip., weed trimmer, ladder, bicycle, vacuum cleaner, fishing equip., furniture, #3957780 Unit #807 Mark Weizel Ladder, bicycles, fishing equip., stereo equip., motorcycle parts, exercise equip., furniture, boxes of unknown content, #3957782 Location: Shakopee Sent Letters: 8/31/2011 Cut Locks: 8/31/2011 Auction: 10/13/2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15 and 22, 2011; No. 5113) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File NO. 70-CV-11-15729 In the Matter of the Petition of CitiMortgage, Inc., ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE in Relation to Certificate of Title No. 42662 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 143, Scott County, Minnesota. TO: Tanja Gabler, Richard Gabler, Inter Savings Bank, FSB, United Guaranty Residential Insurance Company of North Carolina, and John Doe. 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 6th day of October, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in 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 an

Order as follows: The Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him of a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificates of Title No. 42662 and enter a new certificate of title for the land therein described in favor of CitiMortgage, Inc., free from all memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last which is Document T208162, 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 be served: (a) at least 14 days prior to such 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 prior to such hearing upon any of the above named non residents by sending a copy of this Order to such non resident at his post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; and (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) below, upon any party who cannot be found by three weeks published notice and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to such party at his last known address and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to his address as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated; which service shall be deemed complete 21 days after the first publication; and (d) upon 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 15th day of August , 2011. Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 9th DAY OF August, 2011 Bryce D. Huemoeller Examiner of Titles Tracy Halliday, Atty. Lic. No. 034610X 55 E. Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-209-7582 Fax: 651-228-1753 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15, 22, and 29, 2011; No. 5115) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: September 16, 2010 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: Sapphire Entertainment 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: 234 Mound St., Shakopee, MN 55379

continued from previous page 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: Jesse Lara – 234 Mound St., 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: Jesse Lara – Owner Jesse Lara - Contact Person 952-393-6073 Date: 09/13/10 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15 and 22, 2011; No. 5116) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: August 25, 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: HOODZ of Twin Cities North Metro 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: 17351 Sunset Ave., 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: Lakeview Services, Inc. – 17351 Sunset Ave., 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: David R. Menter, President David R. Menter - Contact Person 952-484-4985

Date: 08-16-11 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15 and 22, 2011; No. 5117) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: August 22, 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: The Fingertip Line 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: 12860 Emery Way – 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: Allen Advertising – 12860 Emery Way, 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: Paul W. Allen – President David Allen - Contact Person 952-496-0240 Date: 8-18-2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 15 and 22, 2011; No. 5124) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF DEM-CON CLOQUET, LLC Dem-Con Cloquet, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby gives this notice to creditors and claimants pursuant to Section 322B.816 of the Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act: 1. The Company is in the process of dissolving and winding up its affairs. 2. On September 6, 2011, the Company filed a Notice of Dissolution with the Minnesota Secretary of State. 3. The address of the office to which written claims against the Company must be presented is as follows: Dem-Con Cloquet, LLC 13020 Dem-Con Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Attn: Jason J. Haus 4. All claims must be received on or before December 22, 2011,

which date is ninety (90) days after the date on this notice was first published as provided in Section 322B.816 of the Minnesota Limited Liability Company Act. (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 2011; No. 5127) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: August 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: Giggle and Grow Childcare 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: 377 Appleblossom Lane West, 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: Nicole Sullivan, 377 Appleblossom Lane West, 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: Nicole Sullivan Child Care Provider Nicole Sullivan - Contact Person 952-994-7672 Date: 08-05-2011 (Published in the Shakopee Valley News on Thursday, September 22 and 29, 2011; No. 5134)

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Call Joe: 952-492-3671 MonConServ.com

References- Fully insured

Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.

Free Estimates Licensed Insured

Lebens Masonry

952-233-1099 CLEANING

Feel free to text, call 8/14or Email andydciinc@gmail.com Andy, 612-221-1849

There’s A Deal Waiting For You

Blue Skies Window Cleaning, LLC • Free Estimates • 14 years experience • The Residential expert! • Insured

Luke 952-467-2447 ! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured

952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com

Brick Work

Chimney Repairs

www.magnumconstructioncomp.com

Over 17 yrs in decks & porches. For deck do-it-yourselfers: framing & footings.

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

Remodel

952-461-4540

DECKS DECKS DECKS New Image

Free estimates/Insured

New

Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care

Free Estimates

612-221-2181

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

952-448-7037

www.staincrete.com

CONCRETE/MASONRY

in THE CLASSIFIEDS 952-345-3003

DRAPERIES

DRIVEWAYS Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.

! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092

~Since 1971~ Free Estimates

952-447-5733

Free Estimates

952-758-7742

www.chconcretemn.com

POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683

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

952-440-WOOD (9663)

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

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

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

ELECTRICAL #Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200

LANDSCAPING

LAWNS ARE US X Complete

Landscape & Irrigation Services Block Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Drainage Correction X Lakeshore Restoration X Complete Irrigation Winterization X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Fall Clean-Up X Boulder,

952-492-3160

Caola

Landscape Services 952 445-0663 X

Complete Landscaping Design, Build, Maintain

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

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

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

952-445-7302 Rock Engraving at Hermans

6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169 Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd. Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd. Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood

LANDSCAPING

C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g

www.rdandassociates.com

Driveways, Parking Lots

www.bumblebeeservices.com

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

ELECTRICAL

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

952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured. 952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239

Core Aeration $59 Residential/Commercial

Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers

Call for Hours Wever i l e 952-492-2783 D www.HermansLandscape.com

952-440-1131 Turfboys.com Schmidt and Son Lawn Care Aerating Leaf clean-up Mowing for 2012 Contracts

Free estimates

952-496-1365

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Full-Time Allure Salon looking for motivated, enthusiastic hair designer and nail technician to join our talented staff. 952-4963331, Bonnie www.escapetoallure.com

Full-Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Marketing Research and PR Internship

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

Dental Front Desk: Must have 1-2 years experience working in a dental office. Must be friendly and organized. Salary competitive. Start PT. Will develop into FT. Benefits offered, no medical. Send resume to:

ASSEMBLY 2nd shift We are looking for a large number of people to work in a cold room environment packaging food items. Excellent opportunity for extra money over the next four Holiday months. Apply ASAP for immediate placement!!! Team Personnel Services Shakopee 952-746-3346 www.teampersonnel.com

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DRIVERSVan Prior Lake Schools. FT/ PT, Paid training. Starting $13/ hr. Call 612-232-4297

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC Substation Transformer Repair/Remanufacturing since 1973, now hiring the following position:

Controls Electrician Supervisor Inquiries must have an electrical background in circuitry, switches and relays, wiring control power panels, able to understand schematics, volt and ohm meters, blueprints as well as experience with conduit running; and previous supervisory skills. Jordan Transformer offers a clean and safe work environment with competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package. Inquiries send complete resume with wage expectations to: Jordan Transformer, LLC, Attn: Human Resource Dept 1000 Syndicate Street Jordan, Minnesota 55352 OR

Flexible hours, within 8-5pm M-F. 20-30 hrs/wk $12-$14/hr. Term: 6 mths. Must be proficient in Office and research via internet. Send resume and cover letter to tolson@arcainc.com

Full-Time Receptionist/CSR

for growing insurance agency. Full time front desk position, Insurance experience helpful. Send resume Attn: Brad Billings State Farm Insurance 421 1st Ave E Shakopee MN 55379

Full-Time

Seeking Admin Assist for a home builder (south metro). Duties include answering telephone calls, word processing, filing, faxing and home closing packets. Software skills are required and strong communication skills. Please send resumes to lori.horkey@ keylandhomes.com No phone calls please.

House Cleaning Supervisor M-F, drive company van, work & supervise cleaning staff. Must be honest, high spirited, friendly & personal and have strong people skills. Must have experience as a residential cleaner of all areas of the home. Contact John T. Reilly, Mint Victoria Housecleaing, 952-401-9119 mintvictoria@aol.com

WAREHOUSE/ASSEMBLY

Chanhassen distributor is looking for an experienced S&R clerk. Must have UPS, Hazmat and BOL experience, able to lift up to 70 pounds, stand up forklift experience helpful. Mechanical aptitude is a must along with attention to detail and the ability to Please problem solve. mail resume to Power Process Equipment, Inc., 1660 Lake Drive West, Chanhassen, MN 55317 or fax to 952-937-9668.

Casey's is looking for a friendly, energetic individual to be our Assistant ManagerDonut Makers. Cashiers, & Pizza Makers various hours. No Experience necessary. Apply at: Casey's General Store, 300 County Rd. 40 E., Carver, MN 55316. 952-448-6092

Truck Driver/ Mechanic Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time truck driver/mechanic. Qualified applicants will have 5+ years experience with formal training. Class A license is required. Benefits include: medical, dental, 401k & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-4450035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 or come in to fill out an application.

Store Management & Crew Members Opportunities Available Now hiring for a full time Store Manager Position. Stores are located in the Shakopee and Bloomington areas. Please call Michelle at 952.653.2192 for interested inquiries. WE OFFER: Flexible scheduling Opportunity to run your own store Competitive pay Pleasant atmosphere Multi-store opportunities

Finish carpenters wanted with 2-5 years of experience. Position is full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical. Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

Elliott Aviation of Minneapolis located in Eden Prairie has an immediate opening for full-time Line Technician on 1st shift. The candidate will deliver exceptional customer service to pilots, passengers and crew members. Provide line services to all customers utilizing our facility. Elliott Aviation offers a great compensation and benefits package. If interested please apply online at: www.elliottaviation.com or send resume to: 13801 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Elliott Aviation is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

Email: hr@jordantransformer.com

Retail Business Analyst

Maintenance Tech 6 Chart is a leading global supplier of standard and custom-engineered products and systems serving a wide variety of low-temperature and cryogenic applications. The company manufactures a broad line of cryogenic products for the purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage and application of gases such as helium, nitrogen, argon, oxygen, carbon dioxide, natural gas and other hydrocarbons for final use in a multitude of industrial, commercial and scientific applications. Chart's New Prague, MN manufacturing campus is a 30-acre site with over 275,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space. Chart has an immediate opening for a maintenance technician on the day shift. Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilds of complex manufacturing and material handling equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to vacuum pumps, mass spec machines, rollers, machine tools, presses, cranes, forklifts, and automatic production equipment. Perform periodic inspection of various shop equipment and tools. Installation of new equipment, building custom fixtures, performing necessary hookups, and other maintenance including electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry is required. When necessary, alter and modify facilities and equipment to conform to OSHA standards. Assist with the handling, labeling, and inspection of hazardous waste and storage area. Perform duties assigned during spills and emergencies involving hazardous waste and materials. The ideal candidate will possess a two-year technical degree combined with 3+ years of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of the following is a plus: hydraulics, electrical and electronics, automation equipment repair, crane servicing, vacuum technology, and general maintenance. The ability to troubleshoot and fix problems is a must. Candidate must have the ability to successfully complete work assignments with limited supervision. Chart provides a competitive compensation and benefits program. If interested, please send resume or fill out application with attention to Jamie Malecha, HR Administrator:

Buyers Support Group has an opportunity to add a Business Analyst to our growing staff. This Retail Business Analyst position supports the Sales Rep by providing customer service to Target and vendor, performs analysis of the business and provides insights into trends/assortment performance/and actual to forecasted reporting, takes ownership of inventory management, and coordination of needs between Target BAs and Manufacturers. Strong analytical skills, including forecasting, and retail experience is required. Prior rep group and/or Target experience is a plus. Email resumes to: hr@salesandmarketingfirm.com

The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Full-Time and Part-Time Nursing Assistants • Part-Time LPN/RN • Part-Time Food Service Worker For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association Web site @ www.tlha.org or call (952) 873-2164. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Insurance At American Family, we know a positive work experience makes all the difference. Our flexible work schedules, competitive salaries, and a wide variety of benefit options don't just help us attract the best and brightest employees-they help us keep them. Consider joining our family in our Eden Prairie location as an....

OPERATION SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE This entry-level position will screen and process new business, renewals and changes for multiple Personal Lines products. You will answer inquiries from agents and insureds related to Personal Lines processing, and research and resolve basic premium and services issues. The ability to type 30 WPM, demonstrated proficiency in various Microsoft software applications, basic mathematical knowledge and strong communications skills are needed. Apply for this position or learn more about careers at American Family at our website:

www.americanfamilyinsurance.jobs. Please reference Job #00061. EOE

Full-Time

Part-Time

Framing, Siding and Window carpenters wanted with all levels of experience. Positions are full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical. Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to: jobs@carpentry contractors.com

Front desk help needed for my automotive repair shop in Chanhassen. Duties include answering phone, accepting payments,light computer work, etc. 12:30-5:30 M-F, $10. per hr. 612209-8317 Front Desk/ Night Auditimmediate opening. Hotel experience required. Apply in person: Best Western Hotel, 511 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee.

SAP Inventory Analyst LeSueur, MN Crystal Farms has an opening for an Inventory Analyst in our Refrigerated Distribution Center. This position ensures correct inventory levels at off-site IM (self managed) locations assigned to the LeSueur RDC, as well support WM (SAP managed) inventory as needed.

Immediate PT Openings Excellent Pay Flexible FT/PT Customer sales/svc No exp needed will train All ages 17+ Conditions apply Call Now: 952-746-8999

To apply, you must have HS diploma/equivalent & 1 yr of inventory mgmt exp or an equivalent combination of education & exp; Strong working knowledge of Inventory mgmt, warehouse operations; SAP & data entry skills.

.7 fte – all shifts 5 p.m – 9 p.m. Please apply online at: www.stgertrudes shakopee.org

Please submit your application/resume to the following: Crystal Farms Attn: HR Email: hr.crystalfarms @michaelfoods.com Fax: 952-258-4213 www.crystalfarms.com www.michaelfoods.com EEO/AAP

A New Career

Carver County office: Are you fun and outgoing? Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.

www.askwyn.com

Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

Part-Time

EEOC

Now hiring experienced Medical Assistants at the HCMC Neurology Clinic in Chaska, MN. Please visit HCMC.org to apply. Office help. Part time, mailing, data entry, filing,basic computer phone skills People friendly. $10 per hour to start! Flexible hours. Call Cemetery Service Co. 952-445-4920 Paragon Bank, 115 1st Ave E, in Shakopee is looking for a motivated self-starter to fill a parttime 25-30 hours per week position. Duties would include customer service and bookkeeping operations. Please provide resume to: HR Department, Paragon Bank, PO Box 330, Wells, MN 56097. Application period ends October 7, 2011

Primary job responsibilities will include performing complex and critical welding operations on various metals using Flux-core, TIG, MIG and Sub-arc Welding. The ideal candidate shall have a high school diploma, vocational welding program certificate or equivalent welding experience and the ability to read and interpret drawings and weld symbols. Chart's fast track to a rewarding career includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. If you are interested in the challenge please apply in person, call or send your resume and/or application to:

Social Worker The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to work 20 hours per week in our long term care area. Responsibilities include evaluating and assessing psychosocial needs of residents, interviewing residents for admission and participating in discharge planning, care planning and conferences, and providing support to residents, families and friends. Must have a Bachelor's Degree in social work a valid Social Work license in the state of Minnesota. Experience in long term care is preferred. For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association website at www.tlha.org or call (952) 873-2164. Resumes can be submitted to baconnelly@tlha.org An Equal Opportunity Employer

407 7th Street NW New Prague, MN 56071 EOE

407 7th St. NW, New Prague, MN 56071

NAR's

Welders Chart Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of standard and custom engineered products and systems for a wide variety of cryogenic and heat transfer applications. Chart's New Prague MN manufacturing campus is a 27-acre site with over 275,000-sq. ft. of heavy manufacturing space. Presently, Chart has immediate openings for Welders on our night shift.

Chart Inc.

House Aide $11.20/hr PT Weekend/Evening hours. Must have experience caring for elderly. Residential group home for 5-6 seniors. Community Assisted Living Shakopee. Call 952440-3955

To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad

MOVING/STORAGE

ODD JOBS

MOVING?

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

You Call - We Haul

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague

ODD JOBS PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist! Professional services. 952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com

Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

Have questions about advertising? Call 952-345-3003 or email classifieds@iMarketplace.mn

PLASTER/DRYWALL

ROOFING

*A and K PAINTING*

Why Wait Roofing LLC

Schedule your Fall painting now!

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~ Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted

Offering best extended manufacturers warranty! Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

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 bestdrywallminnesota.com

S.R. PAINTING:

Handyman Ser vices

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs

PAINT/WALLPAPER

18 yrs. exp. Insured. Commercial/Residential. Interior/Exterior. Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal. Deck Refinishing. Quality conscious perfectionist! Estimates/Consultation

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

PAINT/WALLPAPER “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090 Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234 Ext. painting Honest fair pricing. 25 yr. exp. 952913-7808 MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen Quality Interior Painting. Reliable, Professional, Experienced. 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn

PLASTER/DRYWALL

WINDOWS EGRESS WINDOW & WELLS Free Estimates

952-492-3160

•Roofing •Siding •Windows

952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com

Lic# 20609967

952-448-3761 No wall too small

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

ROOFING

Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078 Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O

KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

Monnens Custom Builders 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

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439

Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817

SNOW REMOVAL

651-480-3400

There once was a man named Fred, Who spent all his mornings in bed, Then he spied a boat in Classified, Now he goes fishing instead!

sundanceexteriors.com Family owned since 1979

Free wind & hail damage inspections... We can handle all of your insurance claims. Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!

Classified Advertsing works...... Call: 952-345-3003

Snow Removal Services. Call Brad with OTB for a Bid. 952-3927776 We’ve Got you Covered!

UPHOLSTERY

Check out this weeks Home Service Directory Repairs & Improvement Section of this paper. To place your adCall 952-345-3003

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PAYS... 952-345-3003

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Part-Time PT Sales Admin Plastics fabricator is looking for someone to support a busy sales rep. Candidate will have worked in a manufacturing environment, familiar with mechanical drawings, used to working under pressure, detail oriented and a team player. Customer service background or PM for production a plus. Please send resume to 1200 Lakeview Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 or email to: meichhorst@exactec.net Receptionist, part-time, 3 days per week W-F, 9:30-5:30. light typing, data entry, must have experience with Fed-ex and UPS shipping. Chanhassen location. $11 per hour. Call 952474-0322 Reimbursed Senior Volunteer Position: Senior Corps is seeking volunteers 55+ yrs willing to help others as friendly visitors in their homes & with outings to the community. Tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and other benefits. Contact 651310-9447. kate.neuhaus@lssmn.org www.mnseniorcorps.org Southwest Eye Care is seeking a PT scribe/receptionist for our growing Chaska office. Duties include assisting doctors with data entry/charting, scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering phones, insurance billing. Hours include and 1 evenings Saturday/month. Previous experience in a medical setting preferred. E-mail resume to: info@southwesteyecare.net or Fax to 952-466-3936. StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee & rural Waconia Weekend routes. For further information see our website at;

www.shakopeenews.com | Shakopee Valley News

Part-Time

Boats/Motors

Motorcycles

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

Motorcycles

Newspapers Routes in cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka Area. Must be 18 yrs old & have valid drivers license. Call Dolores 952-994-5437 or www.chandepot.com To fill out an application

1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. REDUCED! $3200. 952445-5473

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

All-Terrain Vehicles 1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $9,500. 612720-2262

Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

Campers Travel Trailers

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

Boats/Motors 1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft. 135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417 1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128

1979 Mark Twain 17' Runabout, trailer, 115 HP Mercury. Power tilt, swim step, custom canvas seats/carpet. Registered 2013, $1,999. 612-590-1595

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446

Cars

TRANSPORTATION

2000 Polaris Sportsman 500. Green, H.D. Winch Rear basket. Like new Tires Rides-Drives Perfect. Great condition $2,750. 952-215-5421

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

$100 Signing Bonus

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

www.Chaskadelivery.com

Waitstaff, Cooks, Set Up Crew, Bartenders. Knights Event Center. Contact Cindy, 952-4455555

Campers Travel Trailers

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. $8,800. 952836-6773

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

$$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166

1963 Buick Custom Convertible. V6 A/T. Completely rebuilt 3000 miles ago. New white/top, brakes. Excellent condition some minor restoration needed. $5000. 605-2127283

27' 2007 Palomino Thoroughbred, 1 slide out, triple bunk, queen bed sleeps 7-8. $17,499, Parked in Waseca. Call Mitch 612-325-7365

Motorcycles

1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

Classified Department 952-345-3003

powered by Print/online package can be renewed until auto sells, all for the best deal price of $39. To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call (952) 345-3003.

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs. Needs Restoration. Asking $1500. 952-448-2015

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

Cars

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

Cars

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751

1999 Chevy Prizm. 179K. Very good condition, runs great. $1,300. 952-445-7193

1989 Volvo 240DL. 118K, AT, CD, New tires, battery, tabs, and more. 4 cyl, provides great gas mileage. $2500. 952-440-2469

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

Trucks

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Chanhassen Sales

Chaska Sales

Eden Prairie Sales

Prior Lake Sales

Savage Sales

Shakopee Sales

Victoria Sales

Downsizing Sale Thursday 9/29, Friday 9/30 85pm. Furniture, rugs, tools, baby items. Tons of HH. New and used bedding, misc. 7402 Loredo Dr.

Book Sale – Fri-SatSun., 9/23-24-25. Hundreds of paperbacks, Mystery, thrillers, romance, etc. Three for $1.00. 110275 Village Road, Chaska

Big Sale Thursday 9/22, Friday 9/23, Saturday 9/24. 8-5pm. Too much to list. 6539 Mere Drive. Off Cty Rd.4 /Eden Prairie Rd.

Multi-Family Sale, 9/23 8am-6pm, 9/24 8am12pm. Clothes for everyone. Household items, jeans, much misc. 15207 Fish Point Road

Garage Sale Saturday 9/24 8am-5pm. Couch, weight bench, coffee table, baby gear, trailer, clothes, bookshelf, mini frig, books, HH items. 6519 Grayfox Curve

Festival/ Garage Sale/ Flea Market: Sat. 9/24, 9am-3pm. Food, antiques, 20+ vendors, bake sale, much more. Shepherd of the Hill Church. Hwy 41/ Engler. 952-448-3882

Jordan Sales

Estate/ Garage SaleThurs-Fri, 9/22-23, 9am5pm. Espresso machine, black TV/ computer armoire, furniture, fall/ x-mas decor, camcorder, Canon camera, CDs, misc. 4328 S. River Run

Garage Sale at Shakopee Towing MiniStorage; 1885 Eagle Creek Blvd. Antiques, HH, tools, Princess House lead crystal animals, furniture, crafts, fabric. Wed-Thurs-Fri. 9/28-29-30, opens 9am

Garage Sale- 9/22-23, 8am-4pm, 9/24, 8am1pm. Large variety of high quality items, HH goods, small furnishings, children's toys/ books/ clothes, sports equipment. 14054 Kings Ct.

Multi-Family Garage Sale: Fri-Sat., 9/23-24, 8am-4pm. Teen (boy, girl) clothes, young girl clothes, HH, trumpet, ping pong table, toys. 2015 Eaglewood Ln.

DOWNSIZING W/MULTIFAMILY SALE- 9/21 4-7, 9/22 8-7, 9/23 8-4, 9/24 8-12 furniture,garage haven/tools, designer clothes (women&plus,men & XXL,toddler boys/girls), china,glassware, antiques, collectibles, toys, bikes and much more... 8533 Cedar Court, Victoria

Moving Sale Fri. & Sat. 23rd & 24 th 8am-3pm. Books, misc tools, household, camping, nic nacs, a lot of good stuff, CHEAP 8100 Marsh Drive

Chaska Sales

Huge Multi Family Sale Thurs. 9/22 Noon-7pm; Fri. 9/23 9am-6pm; Sat. 9/24 8am-? Misc. furniture, RenFest clothing/costumes, Halloween decor & costumes, Christmas decor, Deer Stands & climbing pegs, electronics, jewelry, Pampered Chef items, porcelain dolls, stickers & scrapbooking items, diecut machine & dies, LOTS OF MISC! 2565 Brinkhaus St., Chaska

3 Family Garage Sale Friday 9/23, Saturday 9/24 9-4pm. Furniture, misc items, adult, children clothing, collectible glassware. 110949 VonHertzen Circle

Multi Family, One Day Only. Friday 9/23 95pm. Furniture, small appliances, books, glass wear, HH items, toys, games, DVD's, CD's. Much misc. 539 Westwood Lane

Thurs & Friday 9/22, 9/23 9am-5pm. MultiFamily Garage Sale: Designer Girls Pre-Teen & Teen, Adult Clothes, Many Winter Coats, Furniture, Household etc. 8643 Valley Ridge Ct

Fri.& Sat. Sept 23 & 24 8am-3pm. Garage sale. Table & chairs. Stereo. Designer women's clothing. Assorted kitchen items. Children's clothing. 825 Old Bridge Way, Jordan 952-3343668 Garage Sale: Friday 9/23 4-7pm. Saturday 9/24 9-2pm. Many childrens items including: Infant carseat, bouncer, play gym, toys. Infant to little girls clothing, womens clothing. 312 6th St.

Prior Lake Sales Pre- Moving Sale Thursday 9/22, 9/23 9/24, 85pm. Furniture, collectibles, clothes, plants, kitchen ware, videos, CD's, books, dolls, Christmas. Dog coats. 14687 Glendale Ave S

A Man's Garage Sale. Saturday 9/24, Sunday 9/25 8:30-5:30pm. Tools and electrical supplies. 6911 Faricy Lane “Caseys Addition” MOVING SALE 5160 E Oak Point Dr. Wednesday 9/21- Friday 9/23 94pm. Saturday, 9/24 9-noon. Traditional style sofa, chairs, desk. Rattan porch furniture, end tables, lamps, Ethan Allen dining room table 8 chairs, breakfront. Dishes, collectibles, Dickens Christmas Village. Custom fall blinds, patio table, umbrella , 6 chairs. Hoses, tools, workbench. No junk.

Savage Sales End of the summer sale. Thursday 9/22 Saturday 9/24, 8-5pm. Hot Wheels, StarWars, toys, furniture, lots of misc. 13912 & 13952 Kentucky Ave. Northside of Cty Rd. 42

Shakopee Sales Multi Family Sale Thursday-Saturday 9/22-9/24, 8-4pm. HH items, toys, much misc. Everything must go! 1077 Ramsey St 3 Family Garage SaleThurs-Fri. 9/22-23, 9am5pm. Sat. 9/24, 9am1pm. Furniture, kids clothes, HH, DVDs, much more! 304 Shawnee Tr. Huge Estate/ Garage Sale Friday 9/23, Saturday 9/24, 9-5pm. 50 + years collection. Antiques, glassware, HH. Cash only. 431 Theis Dr.

MULTIPLE FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 9/2122-23, 8am-5pm. 1844 Westchester Lane. HH, kids clothes (boy, girl) size infant-10, adult clothes, toys, misc. Follow the green signs. Signs with Red Fringe Bi-annual, Multi-family, Vierling & Thistle Sale. (by Cub) Thursday, Friday & Saturday Sept. 22 - 24th, 9am. Antiques, Bikes, Books, Boy's clothes to size 8, Bunn Coffeemaker, Couch, Infant furniture, Office chair, Women's clothes to plus size, wooden rocking chair, and MUCH MORE! Estate sale of Holiday & Cat decorations!

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HAPPENINGS CLASSES 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 Medical Center, Shakopee. The free class teaches lifesaving skills in case of an emergency. Call the Ask St. Francis information line at (952) 428 -20 0 0 ; stfrancis-shakopee.com. The next HomeStretch Seminar, sponsored by the Carver County Community Development Agency is 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept 24 at the Carver Co. CDA, 705 Walnut St., Chaska. Class is necessary for some special “down-payment assistance” loan programs approved by MnHousing and H U D. C o st i s $ 2 5 /fa m i ly ; pre-register at (952) 448-7715, ext. 2773. “Growing through Loss” series, sponsored by the Interdenominational Coalition of South Suburban Churches, is a four-week session from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 27-Oct. 18 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Donation per session is $3. Call Julie Opheim at (952) 432-6351.

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 Toastmasters meet from noon to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Minnesota School of Business, 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee.

Call Julie Kopf (612) 251-5697; http://shakopee.freetoasthost. org. Newcomers Club of the Southwest Suburbs meets for coffee and conversation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunn Brothers Coffee, 8107 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie. Call (953) 937-2513 or newcomersmn.com. St. F ra ncis Au x i l ia r y will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 in the 1601 second floor conference room at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Marlys Huismann from the CAP Agency will be the speaker. All auxiliary and volunteer members, as well as the public, are invited. Shakopee Heritage Society will host its October membership meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 in the Shakopee Library’s downstairs meeting room. Guest speaker Gilbert Delbow shares his recollections of the various past and present downtown saloons and liquor establishments. Public is invited.

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. Emot 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. 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 Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. Cost is $16. Contact celebraterecovery@ friendship-church.org; (952) 447-0546. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD) support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Savage

Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. Contact Bonnie Scherer at (952) 447-4930 or Eddie Hustad at (612) 998-7688. Gamblers Anonymous/ Gam-Anon support group meets week ly at 6 : 3 0 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. 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. Women’s Connection, a support group for women with cancer, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Pre-register by calling (952) 428-2700. Support group for parents, caregivers of adults with disabilities meets locally at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of the month. Call Karen Bates at (952) 492-2847. 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. Ga mblers A nony mous (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. Parental support group for parents of children with autism meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. S. Call Anna Wetzel at (952) 882-4989, e-mail annamail@usfamily. net.

MISCELLANEOUS Loaves and Fishes offers free community meals from 5: 30 to 6 : 30 p.m. Mondays,

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Church of St. Mark, 350 Atwood St. S., Shakopee. Visit loavesandfishesmn.org. M o b i l e h e a lt h c l i n i c through a partnership with Scott County Public Health and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave. 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. 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. K9 R and R, a nonprofit dog rescue group, holds dog adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the last Saturday of every month at the Eden Prairie Petco. Visit k9rescueandrehoming.org/wordpress/. Contact Many or Dave at k9randr@ charter.net. American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. Johns Church, 210 Broadway, Jordan. Schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org or call (800) RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Ca r ver S cot t Hu m a ne Society will host a pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Chaska Petco, 244 Pioneer Trail. Adoption fees start at $195+ for dogs and $165+ for cats. Call (952) 3863553; carverscotths.org. Community Care Nights, dedicated to providing care, hope and encouragement to people struggling with any type of life issue, start at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Oct. 6 at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie. Free meals will be served from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., followed by inspirational music to 7: 0 0 p.m. and issue specific support groups from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Costs vary for the groups. More information at atgrace.com/ccn or contact Shelly at sgeoffroy@atgrace. com or (952) 224-3023.

PHOTO COURTESY THE HUBER FAMILY

View from northwest corner of Second Avenue and Lewis Street early 1950s.

REMEMBER WHEN Collected by Don McNeil, Shakopee Heritage Society

25 years ago… From the Shakopee Valley News, 1986 Lt. Don Hamilton of the Scott County Sheriff Department has been chosen to represent the state of Minnesota for the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Award recognizing a top law enforcement officer Shakopee Master Instructor, Stephen Stenzel, took the top spot in aerial power breaking and was presented the firstplace trophy by Master Hee Ro, president of the North American Tai Kwan Do Federation.

50 years ago… From the Shakopee Valley News, 1961 Shakopee’s 1961 Summer Parade Float portraying “The Bridge to International Friendship” will be parked for the season. The float was prepared under the auspices of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce float committee and involved about 260 hours of accumulated donated time. It ended up winning the coveted Aquatennial “ Skippers Award.” The award was presented on the basis of judging about 30 f loats in Aquatennial’s out-of-town, noncommercial division. Unemployment benefits paid

through the Scott and Carver Cou nty Employ ment Security offices during the past 12 months were 4.3 percent higher than in 1959-60. Shakopee’s new municipal sewage treatment plant announced completion. Use of Scott County jail facilities has increased sharply during the first six months of 1961. Average length of imprisonment was six days per prisoner during the fi rst half of 1961. Average prisoner’s age during the fi rst six months has been about 35 years.

100 years ago… From the Scott County Argus, 1911 Traveling through the state the writer was shown a farm that was offered five years ago for $250 an acre. That appeared to be a high figure for land upon which the owner depended upon the crops of corn, and the hogs and cattle that could be raised upon it, but it wasn’t. A few weeks ago the farm changed hands at $325 an acre News from the Minnesota Legislature: Speaker Dunn interrupted business to instruct the Sergeant-At-Arms to eject all lobbyists from the floor of the House. Sen. Schaller was voted $1,000 for his services in the prosecution of Patrick Gibbons who killed his wife and a priest in So. St. Paul.

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Bedroom set, twin oak, Six pieces. Mint, $500. b/o 952-934-2836 Benelli Cordoba 12 ga shotgun. Excellent condition, $1400. 952-8944513 Bike carrier Saris Cycle on Pro like new, $175. 952-942-7793 Black & Decker 1/3 sheet finishing sander. $10. 952 401-3786 Black marine battery box with strap, $5. 952401-3786 Bleacher stadium seats 2. good back support, padded. $40. 952-8366669 Bookcase, wood $40. 612-281-2688 leave message Boys 4 drawer desk and 2 shelf hutch, $75. 612655-4404 Brown, two/tone love seat, good condition. $300. 952-467-3813 Browning compound bow complete 45# with arrows, $60. 952-3888456 Car top carrier Sears Sport 20SV, like new. $60. 952-368-9413 Cement mix, $28. 952445-7193 Children's storage cart on wheels. Cute, functional. $8. 612-7910798 China hutch, solid oak, excellent condition, $350. 952-440-5266 Church pew 37" light oak vintage. $190. 952942-7793 Clarinet, LeBlanc with case. Great condition. One owner. $170. 612910-9164 Computer desk oak w/back. 4 drawer, $29. 952-937-1681 Computer with monitor 2.4GHz, 1.2GB Memory, WinXP Pro. $50. 612-812-5670 Couch , rocker loveseat. 4 recline. Hunter green, $500. 612-275-8699 Couch light beige 90", 2 years old. $250. 952403-1708 Couch, $50. 952-4453312 Couch, brown, excellent shape, $300. 952-4673813

Crib, toddler bed Excellent condition. $200. email for pictures: sdt1974@yahoo.com Cross country spikes mint Nike 8.5 $10. 612207-7976 Cross-stitching floss, books, needles, etc. $5/all. 763-742-2894 Desk with center ledge, light cherry veneer. $100. 952-994-1303 Desk, teacher's style, 5 drawers, 59"x29"x29" $55. 952-890-3470 Dining room table, hutch, dark wood. Good condition. $150. 952442-8887 Dr. Scholl's, full cushion massager. 3 settings, $10. 952-447-4961 Dresser, bedroom, 9 drawers, like new, $20, 952-239-2362 Dryer, electric, whiteMaytag. Like new, $175. 952-649-7936 Duck decoys, Mallards and Bluebills, $85/ 89, Dave, 612-991-5519 Entertainment center, 7ft. solid oak good condition $200. 952-4562122 Chanhassen Epson CX7800 color printer. $40. 612-8345004 Excellent condition sofa for sale, $200. Call 612618-5795 Fabric scraps for quilting grocery bag. $15. 952-974-8466 Featherbed, queen size. Like brand new. $50. 952-447-5157 Fisher Price bouncer, can be converted, rocking chair. $25. 952-2262236 Fitness Quest Inc, Ab Lounge 2, excellent condition, $40. 952-4405266 Free hamster cage & accessories. Like Habitrail at Petland. 952233-2038 Free, Kid's wooden playground. You haul, it's yours. 952-270-3494 Free, Nordic Track strength aerobics skier. Fully functional, 952368-0062 Full reclining snuggler for sale. Excellent condition, $150. 612-6185795

Futon, 6'long, fold-out, black microfiber, great condition, $60. 952-9753629 Garden tractor cart with 10 gal. Demco sprayer. $130. 952-474-6132 George Foreman electric grill. In/out 17.5"cs. Used 2x $50. 952-2405869 German Shepherd pup 11weeks. AKC, vets shots, purebred. $395. 952-681-9100 German Shepherd pup 11wks akc, vets shots purebred, $395. 952681-9100 Halloween crocodile over the head outfit, 1224 months, $5. 952-2332121 Handcrafted deck chair, cedar and hardwood. $65. Call: 952-3615401 Handcrafted rocking chair, cedar and hardwood. $65. Call: 952361-5401 Heavy Duty Woodstove. Brick lined, blower, glass door. $150. 952270-2038 Home gym, muscle machine, great condition. Must sell $100. 612987-8168 HP M7077c PC 4Gb memory 500gbHD Win $200. 952-913-3414 Imac computer, 17" screen. $100. cash. 952-368-3087 afternoons Kenmore Fridge & Gas Range, bisque. $200. 952-445-9232 Keyboard, Yamaha. Huge music database, song/style arrangement. $125. 612-386-0444 Kids picnic table, little tikes, large 38x42" $40. 952-890-3470 Kids train table. 2 cubbies on each end. $35. 952-233-3203 King bed & 2 dressers. $395. 952-448-9531 Large gas grill, works. $25. w/o tank, $45 with. 952-448-4422 Lawnboy 2cyl 6.5 like new. $150. 952-4960308 Lazyboy Rocker Swivel Recliner, Camel color, like new, $475, 952736-5478

Medela pump in style advanced breastpump, Like new, $150. 952233-2121 Men's, Buckle jeans. Big Star/BKE 31x34 $45. Like new. 952-4454231 Mens, size m black leather jacket. $45. Like new. 612-205-2591 Microwave Sharp carousel 20"wX 17"dX9"h. White. Almost new. $25. 952492-2084 Mountain bike, Univega. On off road, rock shox. $200. 612-386-0444 Neon, gumball, treadmill, all $500. 952-4518574 Leave message. New 322 Dish reciever & acc. /Dish $50. 952448-4907 New tonneau cover. Chev Silverado, $300. 952-496-0308 New, ceramic Halloween pumpkin. $5. 952-240-1025 New, duck commander brown sugar, duck call. $20. 952-240-1025 Outdoor dog kennel fencing. $100. 952-9941303 Peach-faced Love bird for sale, $40. 612-3088485 Pioneer 6 CD changer. $10. 612-207-7976

Piano, Grand, needs service and tuning. $500. can deliver 952445-4177 Picnic table 6', wood on steel frame. $45. 952440-6221. Pool Table, Biscayne 8' Slate, you move, $350, 952-736-5478 Pool table, nice. $250. 952-466-5880 Pool table. 8ft slate, with accessories. $400. 952440-1763 Portable 48" backbase basketball hoop. Great condition, $50. 952-9346460 PS2 console, wireless controllers, games, Guitar Hero (guitars). $60. 952-402-9339 Puppy for sale. Male, Shihtzu Bichon mix. $150. 8wks 952-8883496 Quantum 600 electric reclining wheelchair. List $12,000, asking $1,000. 952-448-3609 Queen sleeper sofa, good condition, $100, 952-758-2124 Range, Kenmore electric glass top. White, excellent. $300. 952474-8081 Rattan glass top table and 4 chairs. $50. 952941-9466

Refrigerator, GE Profile white. 36"X70"X30" $450. 952-270-3967

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Registered, Yorkie puppy, 3 months, female, wormed, shots, $350. 952-448-1882 Sausage stuffer, 3 lb. Used once, $25. 952440-5300

Trombone Conn 18H w assessories $250. b/o 952-334-5584

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The autumn season is a very colorful and busy time. People take drives or hikes to view the bright fall leaves. We fall to work to get our homes and clothes ready for the winter months ahead. Football games and apple picking fill our free time while hot cider and doughnuts fill our stomachs! What are your special family activities this fall?

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Autumn can be a messy time. Things are falling everywhere! Maybe that's why people call Autumn fall. Study the word and picture 3 clues below to fill in the puzzle. 2 What falls... 1. from a fruit tree? 2. over the goal post? 4 3. from a cloud? 4. from an oak tree? 5. from lots of trees? 5

I think I like this football thing! Do you like to toss a football around with your pals?

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Can you find and circle all of these fun fall things? sweater acorns harvest cider football frost apples school gourds rake leaves pumpkins scarecrow L R L O E J Indian corn K N A Z E D F Y chrysanthemum S N I K P M U P N B G H J E K J H T F G H F N R O C N A I D N I W G O L J I M V S N R O C A Q H O S I A T U S I S W T T Y U K G M L T Free s! Y B S T R S Z A E E le Puzz O A F O V F S G H A Visit our website Y L A O R E W S T V to print out some new E L P P A F E N E O L I A A O A S puzzles: Sports Fun N C N W N I T U S C in the Fall, What S M A O N G E T Y H Kind of Work? and Palindromes (words S E V R A H R R O that can be read the K A Z C H G Y H O same forward and F G R E R E D I C L backward!) G O U R D S M N While there, don’t T A M A A forget to print out A C T C reading logs and S A S certificate sets to help U Y L you reach your goals:

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Falling to Work on This Fall Puzzle!

Mum’s the Word

Have you ever heard of idioms? They are words or expressions that have a meaning that's different from what you would think from reading the words. For example, look at the expression, "It's raining cats and dogs!" Do people really mean that cats and dogs are falling from the sky? No, they mean that it is raining heavily. Read the idioms below. Match them to their meanings. One is done for you.

Mom loves the color of fall flowers. Her favorite flower is the chrysanthemum.

A. is not working right B. beginning to believe C. do not have enough D. not being done E. obeying the rules F. has many troubles

Summer in the Fall? S T U V W X Y Z

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Mother Nature lets us know winter is coming. She swirls cool air that nips us. She paints the first frost on the grass and plants. People and animals know the signs and scurry to get things ready. Then a strange thing happens late in the fall or early winter. We get a break. There is often a period of mild weather! It lasts about a week. Do you know what this time is called? Use the Morse Code Alphabet to fill in the blanks below and find out if you are right!

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1. The inspections are falling through the cracks. 2. The students are falling short in their budget . 3. The new members are falling into line. 4. The can opener is falling apart. 5. The teacher is falling for my story. 6. Their family is falling on hard times.

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Yes. They might look flat like the ones below or more like balls. It’s a secret that we are buying her some...so “Mum’s the word.”

A. is failing to sell B. not doing the job well C. doing everything she can D. meteor E. argument, quarrel F. slower and far behind

1. He is falling down on the job. 2. The advertisement is falling flat. 3. The boy is falling behind in his studies. 4. A falling star shot by. 5. They had a falling-out. 6. She is falling over backwards to help.

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Chrysanthemum? Is that just a big word for the mums Mum buys every fall?

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