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EP Legion teamdefends state title

Page 8

Pittman remembered

Kids make memorial for EPHS security guard

Page 6

Krull: ‘I’ve got a year ahead of me’

Petersons a Farm Family of the Year

City’s stormwater ponds get an up-close look this summer

MelissaKrull

Board holds closed sessionThe School Board held an emergency closed meeting Friday at noon to discuss “pending litigation, which is an unemployment matter,” with the district attorney, according to minutes from the meeting.

The reasoning behind holding the emergency meeting was related to “pending litigation, previously unknown to the board and its counsel, which requires the fi ling of a request for reconsidering no later than Aug. 2, 2011.”

At the meeting, the board passed a resolution authorizing its counsel “to see if the Eden Prairie District has a basis for reconsideration of unemployment judgment and seek extension of the Aug. 2, 2011 deadline.”

Board to respondto resignation todayBY LEAH SHAFFER

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Eden Prairie Schools Superinten-dent Melissa Krull has announced her intention to step down by the end of the 2012 school year.

In doing so, Krull will be leaving in the middle of the K-6 transition for EP Schools, a process that has been the focus of her administration for the past year.

“I just feel like there are so many

things that are good in this district right now, everything is good,” said Krull, in a phone inter-view Thursday. The schools are integrat-ed and the [achieve-ment] gap has been cut in half. And I think we’re so well p o sit ione d r i g ht now it just seemed like such a good time to move to the next thing.”

What that next thing could be, Krull would not specify.

“I’m really going to keep my eye

on the school district right now,” she noted. “I’ve got a year ahead of me and we’ve got work to do.”

On the horizon are a School Board election and a referendum, set for Nov. 8.

“I’m going to be keeping my eye on this transition process and this referendum,” said Krull.

She added that she’s committed to keeping her focus on equity.

“I’ll continue my work in that way, somehow, but that’s a long way off.”

Carol Bomben, chair of the Eden Prairie School Board, declined to comment on the next steps for fi nding a new superintendent.

The board will chime in on the

matter during its next meeting, to be held today at 3:30 p.m.

A LONG HISTORY WITH EP

Krull has been with the school dis-trict since 1984, when she was hired as a special education teacher. She became an assistant superintendent

in 1999, and was appointed acting superintendent when Bill Gaslin’s contract as superintendent was not renewed in 2002. That fall the district sought a referendum.

“I enjoy the work. I enjoy working

Krull to page 10 �

PHOTO BY LEAH SHAFFER

The Peterson family of Eden Prairie has been named the Farm Family of the Year for Hennepin County by the University of Minnesota. From left, those pictured include Sever and wife, Sharon Peterson, son-in-law Mitch Michaelson, Lowell Peterson, Sever and Sharon’s daughter-in-law Nicola and son Aaron Peterson. The family is posed with a 1947 restored tractor.

When: Starting at 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Where: Round Lake Park, at Eden Prairie Road and Valley View Road

$8 gets you all-you-can-eat corn (from the Petersons’ farm) sloppy Joe, or hot dog and chips

Proceeds go to local projects like Camp Eden Wood, scholarships for local high school seniors, PROP (People Reaching Out to People), Camp Courage, Meals on Wheels, Chrestomathy and Opportunity Partners.

Family gathering a heap of sweet corn for Lions Club Corn FeedBY LEAH SHAFFER


Getting the Petersons together for an afternoon is no easy task in the summer. Every member of this year’s Hennepin County Farm Family of the Year is kept hopping during the peak of their season: With fields to harvest, produce to distribute, a corn maze to plan, weather to contend with, machinery to fi x.

Ah, but the final product is oh-so-good – sweet corn by the bundles, destined for farm stands around the metro and grocery stores. This Saturday a big heap of the corn will be headed to the Eden Prairie Lions and Lioness Clubs Corn Feed at Round Lake Park.

Every year, The University of

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Minnesota selects farm families to recognize from each county (last year, another Eden Prairie family, the Pichas, was named family of the year for the county). The families will be recognized in a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the annual Farmfest near Redwood Falls.

“It’s always nice to get recog-nized for your work,” said Aaron

Peterson. “All farm families work hard,” he added.

Aaron is the fourth generation Peterson farmer. Their Eden Prai-rie farm was established by his great-grandfather in the late 1880s. Aaron’s parents, Sever and Sharon, have transitioned the business of

Lions and Lioness Club Corn Feed

Petersons to page 10 �

EP mandated to inspect all its ponds, wetlands and basins BY LEAH SHAFFER


For the second year, Eden Prai-rie has been tackling the hercu-lean task of sizing up the qual-ity of its stormwater ponds and wetlands.

All told, as part of a mandate from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the city wil l be required to collect data on a total of 942 water bodies that include ditches, creek segments and ponds.

It’s a task that could take more than a decade, according to the city’s Environmental Coordinator Leslie Stovring.

Much of the work involves gath-ering data to determine how much sediment has built up in the ponds. All those ponds, ditches, wetlands and basins, when doing their job correctly, fi lter stormwater runoff from homes and streets to reduce

polluted runoff going into lakes and rivers. For a city like Eden Prairie though, assessing all those bodies of water can prove to be a long, meticulous process.

For the crew from Wenck Asso-ciates, the contractor handling the project, that means a long summer of slogging through ditches and other mosquito-clogged corners of the city.

Wenck spent 2010 collecting data on more than 100 basins within the Staring Lake watershed.

This summer, you might spot Carl Enzenauer, Chandi McCrack-en and Jacob Mock scanning the perimeters of wetlands and ponds within the Neill and Eden Lake watershed areas. So far, they haven’t seen much wildlife. “A lot of garbage,” said McCracken.

“The bugs are pretty thick,” noted Enzenauer. “We start pretty early and go until we feel heat-stroke coming on,” he joked.

LONG PROJECT

According to Stovring, the stormwater analysis started last year with the Staring Lake wa-


Chandi McCracken, of Wenck Associates, pulls out some of their equipment used in measuring collection ponds.

Stormwater to page 10 �

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Photo contest winners announced

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Will branding make amends with parents?Process seeks to spread clear message about districtBY LEAH SHAFFER


The Eden Prairie School Dis-trict is in the middle of a brand-ing process, that, if it plays out correctly, would provide people a “consistent way to tell our story,” said Marsha Baisch, interim communications direc-tor for the district.

A branding process does not mean you might change your logo, name or even tagline for the district, she noted.

“What it means is you take a really thoughtful and careful look at our district, our Eden Prairie schools, and we clarify or we make consistent, the way that the district articulates … who we are … what we stand for.”

But can the district provide a “consistent” message when it is made up of a variety of parents with all manner of opinions?

Some parents are skeptical of the branding process itself. If you visit the Eden Prairie School Board Accountability page on Facebook, a number of posts

scoff at the branding initiative.In a post about the possibil-

ity of a levy increase, one per-son responds: “Until the admin-istration can show to be good stewards of our money, i.e. not hiring consulting groups such as PEG, a branding firm, an architect fi rm that gave them options they never intended on using, to name a few, I will never vote for another dime.”

The branding process actu-ally stems from a board resolu-tion passed last November. In the resolution the boards asks the administration for “evi-dence that the need for brand-ing strategies for existing, new and reconfi gured facilities will be evaluated and necessary strategies will be implemented by 2011.”

The School Board decided at that time that it might be a good idea to clarify the district’s messaging about the district’s identity through a branding process, said Baisch.

Doing that, “ensures pur-poseful and consistent commu-nication with all stakeholders,” she added.

The district allocated $50,000 for the process but has so far committed $30,000 to Risdall McKinney, the public relations

fi rm it is has hired.The district’s communica-

tion coordinator, Camie Melton Hanily, was heading up the branding process, but has since left the district for a new posi-tion with Eaton Corp.

A c c o r d i n g t o B a i s c h , a branding committee was formed that includes students, staff, parents and community members. They also have been reviewing the communication channels the district is using, such as the possibility of using social networking sites.

There are two phases to the project: one is called the recon-naissance phase, the gathering of information, said Baisch.

The second phase is the mapping phase, that’s really where you come up with the new brand that is going to be a part of Eden Prairie schools, she said. The mapping phase should be completed by the end of this fall.

From there, you create a communications plan outline to ensure that the Eden Prairie School District is clear and con-sistent in its communications about what that story is going to be, she said.

When asked about parent concern about spending money

on branding, Baisch noted that it is an important investment to be purposeful and clear in how the district wants to com-municate “who it is and what it stands for.”

“There are many stakehold-ers telling the district’s story and this process brings consis-tency to that message, in our district, in our community and outside our community.”

WEBSITES

The school district’s plan for new websites is actually a separate initiative from the branding process.

Because of capacity issues, the district cannot launch new websites for all the schools this upcoming school year, she said.

This August the district should unveil its new site and lat-er in the year, it will unveil three sites for two elementary schools and Central Middle School. The new and old district website will be up so parents don’t get confused, said Baisch.

She said the district is seek-ing a consistent template for new websites.

“There will be similarities in the navigation bars and the ease in which you can navigate the website.”

Raksha event to be held starting at 9 a.m. this SaturdayBY LEAH SHAFFER


The backyard of the Dixit home is lush with a vegetable and a fl ower garden in full bloom. The

fl owers are arranged to form a giant “S” in honor of Shreya Dixit, a college student from Eden Prairie who died in 2007 following a car crash caused by a distracted driver.

For Vijay and Rekha Dixit, the garden is but one of the ways they honor their daughter. For the past four years, they have also organized an event at Purgatory Creek Park to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted drivers. That event, the Raksha Walk, will be held starting at 9 a.m. this Saturday.

Through the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation, they have also established a scholarship in Shreya’s name, have helped distribute a documentary about her death and the perils of driving distracted and Vijay often speaks to corporations and classes about distracted driving. It is a way to channel their grief toward a greater good.

During this year’s Raksha event, participants in the event take part in a vigil where they honor those lost to distracted drivers. The event also includes a pledge to drive distraction free.

This is the fourth time they’ll have taken the same pledge, notes Vijay. But reinforcement is a key part of the Raksha Walk.

“Reinforcing that message over and over and over again,

The PledgeParticipants in the Raksha Walk take the following pledge:

“I promise … To remember that everyone on the road is someone’s sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son or friend.

To keep my eyes and mind on the road at all times.

To protect you.”

Raksha WalkWhen: starting at 9 a.m. this Saturday

Where: Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive

More info: Visit shreyadixit.org to learn more about the event, which includes a vigil, walk and a speech by Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

PHOTOS BY LEAH SHAFFER

The Dixit family has put together a garden in the backyard of their Eden Prairie home to honor their daughter Shreya, who died in a car accident in 2007. Since that time, the Dixit family and friends have worked to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted. An upcoming event to raise awareness on the issue will be held at Purgatory Creek Park the morning of Aug. 6. Visit shreyadixit.org for more information.

Participants recite a pledge from a previous Raksha event. The Raksha Walk: A Campaign for Distraction-Free Driving has been held at Purgatory Creek Park since 2008.

so people do not forget,” he said. Every year, new people join the event.

This year, Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will address the attendees at the Raksha Walk. According to a news release, “Ritchie and his family share an unfortunate similarity with the Dixits; his only daughter Rachel was killed

“I am so grateful to Shreya’s parents and family for their leadership and commitment to educating others about distracted driving.”

Vijay said that the grief about the death of Shreya will never go away.

“She is gone, so we celebrate her life by doing things that she would have loved to do,” he said.

in an automobile accident in 2000.”

“Those of us who have lost loved ones to preventable accidents know that only by turning our grief into action can we help others avoid devastating grief,” said Ritchie, in the release.

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2 have fi led to run for School BoardAccording to Jessica Mc-

Candless, elections coordi-nator for the Eden Prairie School District, two resi-dents fi led to run for School Board as of Wednesday, Aug. 3. The fi ling period opened Tuesday, Aug. 2.

F i l i n g wer e c u r r ent School Board Chair Carol Bomben and Bill Lapadat. Bomben was fi rst elected to

the School Board in 1995.Lapadat has written col-

umns for the Eden Prairie News and billed himself as “a stay-at-home dad, writer and former English teacher.”

The f i ling period for School Board candidates runs through Aug. 16. Cur-rent board members up for re-election include Carol Bomben, John Estall, Hol-

ly Parker and Kim Ross. Of that group, only Holly Parker said she will not be seeking re-election.

How to fi leIndividuals interested in running for the School Board can visit the Administration Services Center at 8100 School Road to obtain fi ling information. The fi ling period runs from Aug. 2 until Aug. 16. There is a $2 fee for fi ling. Call Elections Coordinator Jessica McCandless at (952) 975-7072 if you have any questions.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL

Search for superintendent an opportunity for a fresh start

Eden Prairie Superintendent Melissa Krull has announced her intention to leave the district in 2012.

Krull has her supporters and de-tractors, but she has accomplished much and we wish her a successful school year and future career.

Now, the Eden Prairie School Board will need to discuss its plans for replacing Krull. We understand that discussion is beginning with a meeting today.

One place to look for ideas might be the city of Eden Prairie, which recently conducted a search for a new city manager in an open and thorough process. As part of that process, the possible candidates were not only interviewed by coun-cil members, but by staff, members of the public and a committee of

community leaders. Notes from those interviews were all taken into account when making the city manager decision.

What the school district has been lacking for the past few years has been clear communication with the public and opportunities to empower stakeholders. A new School Board, undergoing a search for a new su-perintendent, has a rare opportunity to make amends in a community of parents that has long felt left out of the decision-making process.

A search was not conducted when the board hired Krull. We hope as the School Board looks to fi nd the best candidate to lead the Eden Prairie Schools, they look within and beyond the district in an open process involving the entire com-munity.

Is it moral to promote immorality?BY JOHN AND KATHY TYLER

Ms. Hoerle’s guest commentary in the July 7 Eden Prairie News indicating she was “appalled” that our Sen. David Hann would write a letter to the archbishop rebutting his letter to Gov. Dayton. The Archbishop’s letter urged Dayton to maintain huge taxpayer sums to various welfare programs.

Sen. Hann very articulately challenged the archbishop’s letter which indicated it is moral and good to transfer money from hard working people to those that choose not to. Good for Sen. Hann. At the time he wrote that letter he was in the midst of a major budget battle at the Capitol as the Health Policy and Finance Committee chairman. Much of the fi nancial over-runs were due to exploding costs for Medical Assistance and various welfare plans to more than 650,000 Minnesotans. He was doing his best to clean up the fi nancial mess from the previous majority party which promised welfare benefi ts we taxpayers are forced to deliver.

Let me share two recent life occurrences within my own family to help explain reasons for Sen. Hann’s well-stated objections. My nephew’s wife “Pam” teaches at a local public school in the suburbs. Toward the end of a recent school year, three senior girls came to meet

with her asking about “how to sign up for welfare.” Her reply to the girls was that the main reason for getting a good education was to prevent the need to go on welfare. Their reply was that “it was better to go on welfare because they received an income and free medical care. This was better than a job because you didn’t need to work and they pay you to have babies. The more babies you have, the more they pay you. And you didn’t even need to be married!”

The second occurrence was that of my niece’s husband “Bill” who works in W. St. Paul, just off of downtown. A gentleman who lived across the street asked if he could borrow a their grill so he and his friends might cook out that afternoon. Their party was right across the street from Bill’s place of employment, so Bill was able to watch. The same gentleman became a regular at borrowing the grill, so obviously he and his friends were not on vacation. Upon inquiring as to how this gentleman and his friends had so much time on their hands during the middle of the week, their reply was that they “we’re on welfare and didn’t need to work.” Bill works 60-70 hours a week to keep his wife at home with their kids. His comment was “something is very wrong with this situation. I really object to being forced to help support their leisurely lifestyle. My

family needs the tax dollars I earn more.”

Both of these situations underscore Sen. Hann’s points exactly, that “government dependency is not charity.” Is it moral to induce people into poverty and keep them there with the wealth redistributions from hard-working families? The Archbishop seems to be forgetting that helping the poor is the primary responsibility of the church, where people give voluntarily. When churches abdicate that responsibility to government, government is sure to try to twist it to its own political advantage. In this case it is to create a voting-block to vote in more government dependency, and maintain a regular base of voter support at the same time. This has become an advantage to many politicians to entice people into poverty and keep them there, and pass the fi nancial burden on to hard-working families like Bill’s who have no choice but to pay their taxes. This is anything but moral, is absolutely not charity and Sen. Hann is both right and courageous for saying so – yes, even to the archbishop. This has needed to be said for a long time. Thank you Sen. David Hann for stepping up and saying so.

John and Kathy Tyler are Eden Prairie residents.

EP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Group favors reasonable map

In light of Superintendent Krull’s recent announcement to resign from her position, Yes For Neighborhood Schools has decided to change their strategy. With one of its goals now accomplished, the nonprofit orga-nization has decided to postpone a legal challenge in hope that a new administration and School Board will draw a new, reasonable boundary map and create innovative and com-munity supported programs to close the achievement gap and provide the best education for all students.

We strongly encourage the School Board to require a typical and le-gally sound boundary map-setting process similar to the Bloomington School District’s recent process. The boundary task force meetings were open to the public, multiple map op-tions consistent with School Board boundary setting policy were devel-oped and reviewed by the public and the School Board approved the fi nal boundary map.

A large majority of parents and teachers believe equity is a false hope to close the achievement gap. Learning is not driven by classroom socio-economics. Instead, the driving

factors behind closing the achieve-ment gap are high quality teachers with specialized training, innovative programs that provide additional help with homework and community involvement.

Thus, as the upcoming School Board election nears, Yes For Neigh-borhood Schools will encourage supporters to vote for candidates who will:

� Replace the superintendent’s busing map with a new, reasonable boundary map using a typical and legally sound map-setting process

� Create innovative, commu-nity supported programs to close the achievement gap and provide the best education for all students.

On behalf of all individuals who are still opposed to the superinten-dent’s busing plan, we urge the School Board majority, the Star Tribune and other supporters of the superinten-dent’s plans, to formally retract your support for these plans and apologize for the insulting, inaccurate labels used for the opposition. We ask in-stead that you support the national trends of going back to neighborhood elementary schools and work to cre-ate innovative, community supported strategies to close the achievement gap!

While the superintendent’s res-ignation is a start, our work is far from over. The current status of our

district, with hundreds of students fl eeing to more stable districts, over-whelming budget shortfalls and a community divided, requires much repair. However, our mission remains the same and that is to provide the best education for all Eden Prairie students.

Nancy Frischmon, Amy Jore and Kelly Scott Schwantz

Eden PrairieEditor’s note: Frischmon, Jore and

Schwantz are writing on behalf of Yes For Neighborhood Schools.

Time to reclaim district

With the news that the superinten-dent will not have a new contract, I hope that parents who are planning/considering taking their children out of Eden Prairie Schools will recon-sider. We now have the opportunity to work together toward a common goal of reclaiming the direction of our school district. With the prospect of a new School Board and a new superin-tendent, we can once again channel our collective energies into educational programs, policies and philosophies that we can support, rather than fi ght-ing against those we oppose.

As the district looks ahead to the transition, I also hope that the School Board will involve itself with all per-

sonnel decisions at the principal level and higher. I hope that a new superin-tendent will come in with a different style and with a different educational philosophy. S/he deserves a team that will be supportive of change, not adherence or loyalty to the decisions and direction of the outgoing super-intendent.

Ann YonamineEden Prairie

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Thanks after bus incident

This letter is to thank the city of Eden Prairie Police and Fire depart-ments and SouthWest Transit for its service above and beyond the call of duty on Wednesday, July 20. That day, the bus driver transporting our Summer Stretch teens and adult chaperones to the Chanhassen site of Feed My Starving Children suf-fered a medical emergency. While the adults on the bus worked to slow and eventually stop the bus, a call to 911 brought your phenomenal team of fi rst responders.

As the story unfolded, we discov-ered another driver on the road, who is married to an Eden Prairie police of-fi cer, noticed the bus and had called it in even as our adults were calling from

the bus. It is said that within three minutes of the bus coming to a stop, both police and fi re departments were on the scene assisting our Summer Stretchers, most of whom are young teens, evacuate the bus and more im-portantly, remain calm in the midst of probably the most harrowing situ-ation they may have ever experienced. Fire department personnel made sure everyone was provided water to stave off the extreme heat of the day.

And then another miracle hap-pened. A call was made to find an air-conditioned bus to help transport the Summer Stretchers back to Sav-age. Immediately SouthWest Transit answered the call, offering a bus to bring the shaken group safely – and coolly – back to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

A lot of things could have happened that day, but they didn’t due to your city’s caring and professional team of police and fi re department personnel and to the generosity of SouthWest Transit. Thank you! You helped keep our kids safe and cool in awful cir-cumstances and for that we are deeply, deeply grateful.

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Top and above — This memorial honoring School Security Guard Jerry Pittman popped up at Eden Prairie High School over the weekend.Jerry Pittman

PHOTOS ONLINESEE A SLIDESHOW OF THE MEMORIAL


His legacy secure in the hearts of EPHS studentsBY KARLA WENNERSTROM

[email protected]

Eden Prairie High School Security Guard Jerry Pittman was remembered

during a memorial service Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Knights of Columbus in Bloomington.

Pittman, a Bloomington resident, died suddenly July 28 at age 58.

Students, friends and family members contributed to and visited a makeshift memorial of candles and sidewalk chalk outside Eden Prairie High School throughout the weekend.

Pittman had worked as “the greatest EPHS security guard” for nine years. He had also worked for Northwestern Bell for 30 years, according to his family. He was referred to by students as “Pitter” and “Jer-Bear” and described as “fun” and “energetic.”

“He really loved what he did,” said Leah Luzhansky.

A Facebook page titled “RIP Jerry Pittman” had 2,747 “likes” on Wednesday.

Michael Mappleback, a 2010 EPHS graduate, was one of the organizers of the memorial.

He met Pittman during his fi rst week of freshman year.

“I had no idea where to go. He showed me where all my classes were and basically just helped me around the school,” Mappleback said. “I think he did that with everyone.”

Mappleback said that Pittman saved his life.

“Three weeks into my freshman year I was having the hardest time of my life.

“I was on the verge of suicide,” he said. Jerry noticed something was wrong, pulled him aside and talked to him.

“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here today,” Mappleback said.

“He never judged me for a second,” he added. “He cared about every student in that high school.”

Mappleback was surprised by how many people visited the memorial. He estimated between 300 and 400 people, mentioning students from 2001, 2003 and 2005, in addition to family members – and even people who went to high school with Jerry.

He said Pittman would be remembered for the impact he had on the school.

“I think everyone will just remember him by his smile,” Mappleback said. “He always put a smile on his face no matter what.”

Pittman’s family was touched by the outpouring of support.

“Obviously we know how much we loved our dad and what a great guy he was,” said his daughter Sara Clark. “But then to see all these other people that we didn’t even know – how he touched their life. It was amazing.”

“It was just very, very touching,” said his daughter Jeni Pittman. “When we

“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here today. He never judged me for a second. He cared about every student in that high school.”

Michael Mappleback2010 EPHS graduate

got there, we just all started crying.”

Jeni said her father tried to make it to every EPHS graduation he was invited to.

“We found a whole box from Eden Prairie kids of things they had given him and thank you cards,” she said. “He kept every single one.”

His daughters said Pittman also liked to entertain, and to take care of his home and yard. He got together with friends in the winter to play hockey.

But they will remember his love the most, Sara said.

“He was very involved in our lives,” Jeni said.

LIVESREMEMBEREDMichael Prins

Michael Prins, 60, of Eden Prairie, passed awaySaturday, July 30, 2011.

Visitation was Sunday July 31, 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrationof Life Service one hour before. All were at Eden PrairiePresbyterian Church. 9145 Eden Prairie Road. Washburn-McReavey Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

Jennifer Joy (Mitchell) MoorseFuneral service for Jennifer Moorse,

47, of Chaska will be held Thursday, Aug.4 at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour beforeat Westwood Church, 3121 WestwoodDr., Chanhassen (1 block north ofHighway 5 on Highway 41). Visitation washeld Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 4-7 pm. atthe Washburn-McReavy Eden PrairieChapel, 7625 Mitchell Rd. (1 block northof Highway 5).

Jennifer was Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, amember of the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerceand dedicated hockey mom.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia. Shewas survived by her loving husband, Tom; son, Mitchell;parents, Aulden and Mariane Mitchell; sisters, Melinda(Brian) Sas and Rebecca Mitchell.

Private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Chaska.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to thePancreatic Cancer Action Network or Westwood Church.

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Pittman was described in his obituary as “a man with a huge heart, sense of humor, charming personality and generous spirit.”

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Eden Prairie woman receives kidney transplantFundraiser scheduled for tonight to help with medical expenses

PHOTO BY JOHN MOLENE

Michelle Barnes’ kidney transplant cost about $250,000.

BY JOHN MOLENE

Michelle Barnes’ c a m e r a b a g mostly sits on the shelf these days.

Instead, the bag she goes to most often is a large plastic bag of medications she must take every day.

Still, the Eden Prairie resi-dent isn’t complaining. She’s grateful to be alive. Eight weeks ago Thursday, Barnes received a lifesaving kidney transplant from family friend Brenda Lockwood that saved her life.

“She’s a pretty amazing and generous friend,” Barnes said of Lockwood. “I’m extremely lucky.”

But the challenges go on for Barnes, and two of the biggest are staying healthy and fi nding ways to pay for her medications and follow-up care.

The cost of her kidney trans-plant was about $250,000, most of which was picked up by her husband’s insurance company. Now, however, the cost of her daily anti-rejection medica-tions ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 per month, and they are as critical to her survival as the transplant itself. Again, her insurance pays for most of the costs, but there are still large amounts of co-pays for medica-tions and doctor appointments that the family has to cover.

To that end volunteers are planning an auction fundraiser set for tonight to help defray some of Barnes’s medication costs.

To overcome the financial challenges, Barnes turned to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) for assis-tance. NFT is a nonprofi t orga-nization that helps transplant patients raise funds to pay for medical expenses.

“Of course, we’re thrilled Michelle received her trans-plant, but that’s just the fi rst hurdle,” said Laura Rabb, NFT fundraising consultant. “Many people don’t realize the lifetime fi nancial burdens as-sociated with transplants. Her follow-up care is expensive and critical to ensure she remains healthy. At NFT, we’re help-ing Michelle and Steve raise the necessary funds so they can have many more years together, watching their young children grow.”

Barnes was first told of a problem with her kidneys dur-ing a routine exam in 2002. She was referred to a nephrologist for additional testing and then was shocked to be diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, a condi-

tion where the immune system begins destroying the kidneys. The illness caused her kidneys to fail, and doctors said a kid-ney transplant was her only hope. Thanks to a generous friend, she received her trans-plant June 9.

B r end a L o ck wo o d h a s known Barnes for 15 years; they met through their hus-bands, who attended college to-gether. When Lockwood heard about her friend’s need, she went to get tested to see if she was a match without thinking twice. She ended up being a perfect match.

Her reactions ranged a full emotional gamut when Lock-wood told her she was going to be her donor.

“I was real ly surprised but also blown away,” Barnes said. “I was overwhelmed and grateful and blown away when somebody offers to give you part of themselves is very overwhelming. But at the same time it’s also something where you feel a relief because for someone like me who’s so independent and I like to do things on my own and you realize your well being and your livelihood is out of your control and its literally in the hands of someone else. It’s a very difficult feeling to not know what’s going to happen in the future.”

Barnes, 38, and her husband, Steve, a program manager at Best Buy, have a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old twin boys. She’s a photographer, but her illness created many schedule limitations, forcing her to reduce her hours. She is eager to return to her normal lifestyle once she recovers from the transplant.

Barnes has learned that no one is exempt from life’s tri-als, and that having a strong support system is vital to main-taining a positive attitude. She is thankful for her family and friends, especially the woman she refers to as her hero, who has given her the opportunity to celebrate many milestones with her family.

The family has had friends and community members do-nate meals, help with cleaning and other household chores and child care.

“I think everybody has chal-lenges in life,” Barnes said. “This just happens to be my time.”

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More than 150 items will be auctioned, including a three-night getaway to Mount Hood, Ore., two diamond necklaces, Twins/Yankees tickets, an iPad 2 and more. The event will include light hors d’oeuvres and bocce ball from 6 to 8 p.m. A cash bar will be available.

Admission is $30 at the door, with free admission for chil-dren 12 and younger.

If you can’t attend the auc-tion, and wish to make a do-nation in Barnes’ name, visit www.transplants.org/donate/michellebarnes. If you prefer to mail your contribution, send your gift to the NFT Minnesota Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Write “in honor of Mi-chelle Barnes” in the subject line.

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Between 2:40 and 4:30 a.m. July 22, police busted a large party being held at an apart-ment on the 14000 block of Chestnut Drive. Three juve-niles were arrested for under-age drinking and three adults were also arrested. Alcohol and drug paraphernalia were found at the scene.

Between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

July 25 someone entered an apartment on the 7000 block of Flying Cloud Drive. The resi-dent found her deck door open but nothing stolen.

Between April 18 and July 25 someone stole six cases of wine from a warehouse on the 7000 block of Washington Avenue. The total value of the stolen wine was more than $1,300. There was no evidence of a break-in at the facility.

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Between 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. July 26, someone entered a home on the 9000 block of Spring Road and stole jewelry, a camera and iPod.

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Members of the Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team celebrate a state championship. With its title, Eden Prairie now advances to the Central Plains Regional Tournament in Dickinson, N.D. (Aug. 4-8).

PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS

American Legion Baseball is a national institution, having survived a world war and several national tragedies. Today, the program registers some 5,400 teams in 50 states (100,000 youth participate annually). Since its 1925 inception, the league has had 10 million players.

Recent State Champions2011 – Eden Prairie

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BY DANIEL HUSS

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The end result was what the Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team had hoped. The process, how-

ever, was a bit murky.The end result of this week-

end’s American Legion Min-nesota State Baseball Tour-nament was that the Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team was declared state champions.

Declared?“It would’ve been nice to

win it on the fi eld,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Scott Hackett, “but the national people needed to turn in the results by a certain time and we couldn’t get the game started in time to allow for that to happen.”

In hindsight, beginning the tournament on Friday instead of Thursday allowed for little wiggle room.

“Having 16 teams play on a Friday instead of a Thurs-day helped attendance,” said Hackett, “but that meant we didn’t have the ability to move back if we got rain.”

So?Eden Prairie (4-0), the only

undefeated team in the tour-nament, was declared the state champion. Lino Lakes (6-1), the team Eden Prairie was slated to play in the state championship game, was the runner-up. Both teams advance to the Regional Tour-nament in Dickinson, N.D. (Aug. 4-8).

‘GUYS CAME TO HIT’

Eden Prairie opened play Friday afternoon with a game against Maplewood, Hill Mur-ray’s legion team. Eden Prai-rie started Adam Bray; Maple-wood started Boston Red Sox draftee Robert Youngdahl.

After three innings, Maple-wood led 2-1.

“We broke through after going through the order a second time,” said Hackett, of his team’s six-run fourth in-ning. “He’s a high pitch count guy; he got tired and he got frustrated.”

Speaking of frustrated, Eden Prairie stranded two base runners in the second in-ning and then two more in the third, an inning that ended in controversy when Eden Prai-rie was called for base-runner

interference (sliding outside the baseline).

“We got going right after that,” adds Hackett.

Tyler Peterson led Eden Prairie with a 3-4, 3 RBI perfor-mance. Tyler Ruemmele was 1-3 with 2 RBI and 2 runs.

Final score: Eden Prairie 12, Maplewood 2.

From there, Eden Prairie defeated Albert Lea 13-1 (Eden Prairie had 16 hits), Osseo 18-5 (EP had 20 hits) and Sauk Rap-ids 10-5 (EP had 14 hits).

Ruemmele, Cameron Mingo and Jordan Smith were cred-ited with wins.

If Eden Prairie had played in Monday’s title game, Hack-ett would’ve had plenty of op-tions at pitcher. Bray could’ve started. Ruemmele, who only threw four innings in Eden Prairie’s win over Albert Lea, was available, as was Lance Thonvold.

By comparison, Lino Lakes was in a pickle. Not only had they played seven games as

opposed to Eden Prairie’s four, but they also played Monday morning.

“Lose early and you can play a lot of games,” adds Hackett.

BACK TO BACK

With its title, Eden Prairie defended last year’s state cham-pionship.

In addition, Eden Prairie, to Hackett’s knowledge, became one of only two teams to win a state tournament as the host.

They also became one of only a handful of teams to win back-to-back state tournaments.

“Mike Halloran’s Edina team did it in the early 80s,” said Hackett, “and Eden Prai-rie won four in a row a few years ago (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007).”

When asked to explain this year’s success, Hackett talked of offense.

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more runs. That can be very defl ating.

“I don’t know if it’s true,” he adds, “but a parent told me that we didn’t lose an inning until yesterday (Sunday). “

GO WEST

Wednesday, Eden Prairie, along with members of the Lino Lakes team, was sched-uled to share a bus ride to Dickinson, N.D., site of the Regional Tournament.

“Both Nebraska teams are going to be there,” said Hack-ett, “and they are usually pretty tough; Sioux Falls East is also a good team.”

Eden Prairie?“I like our chances,” said

the coach. “Not only have the guys been there before, but because of Monday’s cancella-tion, we’ll be well rested when we get there.”

Last year, Eden Prairie par-layed a Regional champion-ship into a long run (runner-up) at the American Legion World Series.

“Hopefully, that (World Series) is something we can talk about next week,” adds Hackett.

Eden Prairie opens the Regional Tournament play on Thursday (today) at 10 a.m. For tournament updates, go to legion.org/baseball/tourna-ments/centralplains.

Junior sweeps oar through Eden Prairie

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Sunday’s Twin Cities Junior Sweeps Regatta, hosted by the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club, attracted some 200 high school rowers. Participating teams included the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club, Minneapolis Rowing Club, Minnesota Boat Club, Milwaukee Rowing Club and the Rockford (Illinois) YMCA Rowing Club.

BY DANIEL HUSS

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Sunday, the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club hosted the Twin Cities Junior Sweeps Regatta on Eden Prairie’s Bry-ant Lake.

This begs a couple of ques-tions. One, who and what is the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club? Two, without shutting the lake down, how can you hold a regatta on Bryant Lake?

The answer to the fi rst ques-tion is simple, if you’re in the know. The Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club is rowing for

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SIDE LINES

EPDT to hold Dance CampThe Eden Prairie Dance Team will conduct its annual Kids

Dance Camp at Eden Prairie High School Aug. 11-12. The camp is for girls entering grades K-8 and begins at 9 a.m. and runs until noon both days. For $55, campers will receive dance instruction in jazz, kick, hip-hop, T-shirt, music CD, camp awards and show (four levels for all ages). For more informa-tion, email [email protected] or call (952) 975-2527.

Not too late to learn how to skate It’s not too late to sign up for August Learn to Skate lessons

at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Summer is a great time to take lessons as the ice is not so crowded and class sizes are generally smaller. On Monday and Wednesday mornings (11 a.m.), beginning Aug. 1, classes are offered at the penguin, polar bear, otters, shivers, pre-alpha, alpha, beta, gamma, delta and freestyle levels. Evening classes began Tuesday, Aug. 2, and run Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks. In addition to the regular classes, classes are also offered for hockey players (Power I and II). Adult classes are also available. You can sign up online on the city of Eden Prairie website or come into the Community Center and sign up. If your class is fi lled, put your name on a wait list. Classes will be added to accommodate all levels. If you have any questions, call Beth at (952) 949-8472.

Christine Easton

Recreational volleyball registration Registrations are being accepted for the 2011 Eden Prairie

Volleyball Fall League. Girls entering grades K-8 are eligible. Registrations are being accepted through Sept. 4. For more information, as well as registration instructions, go to epvol-leyball.com.

EPBBA seeks travel basketball coaches The Eden Prairie Boys Basketball Association is seeking

individuals interested in serving as head coaches (grades four to eight) during the 2011-12 travel basketball season. Individuals will be asked to fi ll out an application detailing their basketball backgrounds and prior coaching experience. Interviews of candidates will be conducted in mid-to-late August. For information and a copy of the coaching applica-tion, visit epbba.org or contact [email protected]. Applicants must apply prior to Aug. 6 to be considered for a head coaching position.

TAGS Gymnastics’ fall registrationTAGS Gymnastics is taking registrations for its fall session

that runs Sept. 6-Oct. 29. Classes are offered for boys and girls of all ability levels ages 2-17. For information, go to tagsgym.com or call (952) 920-5342.

Boots and Boas event accepting registrationYou can run or walk a scenic 3.1-mile course and help

fi ght domestic abuse at the same time by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. The event is sponsored by Savvy.mn magazine, Eden Prairie News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center and a number of other lo-cal businesses. A pre-race 50-yard “dash” in boots and boas will be held as a photo opportunity and to make people more aware of the good work of two organizations working to end domestic violence: Cornerstone, which serves southwestern Hennepin County, and the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, which serves Scott and Carver counties. Early-bird registration (before Aug. 20) costs $25 per person. After that the fee goes to $30; race-day registration is $35. You can register online at active.com (type in Boots & Boas), which charges a small administrative fee. Or, download an entry form at savvy.mn or edenprairienews.com. More in-formation about the race is available on Facebook. You can also call (952) 445-3333 or send an e-mail to Mark Weber at [email protected].

Easton plays in USLacrosse Showcase Christine Easton recently

returned from the USLa-crosse All American Show-case Tournament in Or-lando, Fla. The tournament was composed exclusively of All Americans and Easton was Minnesota’s lone repre-sentative. The tournament format featured 80 players, of which approximately 70 have committed to play lacrosse at DI schools, and four evenly matched teams. Easton’s RED Team (Team PRIDE) finished 3-1. In the final game, Easton was credited with three goals and one assist.

EPHS fall sports registrationEden Prairie High School fall sports registration for

boys and girls soccer, cross country running, dance team, cheerleading, Pom Squad, girls swimming, girls tennis, football and volleyball began Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 12. Registration hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Stu-dent Activities offi ce near the Activity Center. The opening date for all fall sports is Aug. 15. To begin practice/tryouts, students must be registered by this date. All students must have a current physical on fi le with the Student Activities Offi ce. Physicals are considered current for three years and must be good through the end of the fall sports season. Any questions about registrations can be directed to the Student Activities Offi ce at (952) 975-8100.

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Thompson lands lunkerEden Prairie’s M. Scott Thompson reeled in this 35-inch northern pike on Sunday, July 3, while fi shing on Lake Waconia.


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PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

A pronghorn buck was on alert in a valley of the Black Hills.

Knowing and understanding basic bird and animal behavior is critical to being a successful wildlife photographer. I am not talking about an understanding of complex biological processes. No, I am talking about basic stuff. For example, last week I was in the Black Hills of South Dakota photographing with my wife and daughter. Every morning we would get up at 5 a.m. and head out to see what wildlife we could fi nd. The mid-day temperatures were reaching well into the 90s so there was very little critter movement during the day. Any and all wildlife encounters were going to be early in the morning or at the end of the day. This is basic biological behavior.

We were driving the wildlife loop road in Custer State Park and found a nice little valley with a number of trees and a small creek running through it. We parked our RV and my wife and I gathered up our camera gear and headed out across the prairie and into the valley. We were far enough away from the road where we wouldn’t be noticed but we were close enough to see what was going on where we parked. It was only 5:30 a.m. and the sun was just peeking over the horizon.

As we walked into the valley, a large mule deer buck spotted us and stood up. He looked at us for a while then turned and leaped over a fallen tree and bounded off deeper into the valley. I am sure he was in search of a cool shady spot in preparation for the coming day’s heat.

We moved into the valley in hopes of photographing a spotted towhee, which is a large sparrow-like bird with a long tail. The towhee was there and we did manage to get a few shots. I also wanted to make some audio recordings of this bird’s song so I hiked back to the RV and grabbed my large parabolic dish microphone and recorder. Within 20 minutes I had the recordings I was looking for. Within minutes we spotted a coyote that was trotting by on the far end of the valley. He didn’t stop so we didn’t get any images but it was great to see him

anyway. Meanwhile, two common nighthawks starting fl ying over head. This was fairly uncommon because these birds usually come out late in the evening. I managed a few nice in-fl ight images.

I could hear a western tanager singing from a tall Ponderosa pine tree so we moved over to see if we could fi nd it. Sure enough, a beautiful male was singing his heart out so I set up my recorder and managed about three minutes of song recordings without any background noise. I was thrilled. We wanted to get some pictures of this bird but we were looking into the sun. In order to get the sun at our backs we had to cross a tiny stream. While stepping across the stream we could see about six western chorus frogs in the water. This valley was stuffed with all sorts of critters.

The tanager cooperated and we got a few nice images. Just then a large pronghorn buck crested the hill to our right. He gave several loud high pitched snorts because apparently he was not happy with us. No doubt he wanted to join us in the cool valley and wasn’t used to sharing.

By now it was getting close to 9 a.m. and I noticed the fi rst of the many safari Jeep rides coming down the road. These are open sided Jeeps with a guide/driver who takes tourists around and points out wildlife. They were moving fairly fast and slowed down a little bit when they passed by our RV. They couldn’t see us but we could clearly see them and I am sure they were wondering what we were seeing.

I thought to myself, this is the fi rst people we have seen all morning. Almost four hours had passed since we started photographing and recording. It was getting a little hot and we were about to call it a day and head back for some breakfast when the fi rst wildlife watchers were showing up.

Obviously the people in the Jeep wanted to see some wildlife. So here is my point. If you don’t understand basic wildlife behavior you won’t see much wildlife. In the heat of the summer, don’t wait until 9 or 10 a.m. before going out. Another thing, get out of your vehicle and look around. The chances of seeing something cool are much greater when you are moving slower and are closer to the ground and away from the road. Until next time ...

Stan Tekiela is an author, Eden Prairie’s city naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife. He can be followed on Twitter.com or Facebook.com.

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Home lake advantage? The Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club practices on Bryant Lake. Sunday, its waters hosted Sunday’s Twin Cities Junior Sweeps Regatta.

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high school students from the Minneapolis Metro area. At last count, the club included members from 20 different high schools.

“We cover a large geographi-cal area,” said Head Coach Tina Cho. “Basically, it’s Victoria to the west, Minneapolis to the north and east and Prior Lake/Savage to the south.”

This summer, close to 90 kids participate. Year round, the number jumps to 120.

That brings us to the second question. How can you hold a rowing regatta, featuring 200 rowers, on a busy metro lake?

“We’ve been practicing on Bryant Lake for three years,”

said Cho, “and developed a lot of respect.”

And?“On Sundays from noon to

6 p.m.,” adds Cho, “Bryant is no wake.”

HOME AT LAST

Although the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club considers Bryant Lake its home, it rarely holds races at Bryant Lake.

“A home regatta is nice,” said Cho, “as it raises the awareness of rowing through-out the area. They are also a lot of fun.”

In addition, home regattas allow family and friends the opportunity to see Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club members in action.

“They (rowers’ families) don’t know what we do,” said

Cho, “but they know we do it a lot.”

Lastly, Cho would add that from a race-watching stand-point, Bryant is as good as it gets.

“It’s a straight shot,” she said, “meaning you can see the start and the fi nish. At some races, all you see are the last four to fi ve strokes and that’s from a half mile away.”

FAIR IS FAIR

Sunday’s meet was one of the few high school-only events of the summer.

“Usually, we’re competing in mixed races,” said Cho, “but because this was a high school-only event, we were able to have fi rst boats compete against first boats, seconds against seconds and thirds

against thirds, which made for some really tight races.”

Aside from the host, partici-pating teams included the Min-neapolis Rowing Club, Min-nesota Boat Club, Milwaukee Rowing Club and Rockford (Il-linois) YMCA Rowing Club.

Races were held in junior varsity (18 and younger with one or more years of experi-ence) and novice (fi rst year) classes and in eight-person, four-person and two-person boats.

Without getting into spe-cifics, first women’s junior varsity 8-plus for example, Cho characterized her team’s performances with a “pretty well.”

To learn more about the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club, go to tcyrc.org.

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11AAAs win MBL championshipThe Eden Prairie Eagles 11AAA baseball team recently won an MBL Championship. In the playoffs, the Eagles defeated Apple Valley 8-0 and St. Croix 4-2. In the championship game, Eden Prairie defeated Woodbury 11-5. Eden Prairie’s tournament success will be recognized at an Aug. 10 Minnesota Twins game. Team members include (bottom row, left to right): Zack Elliott and Ryan Wrobleski; (second row) Jimmy Frusciante, Ben Heisserer, Teddy Johnson (bat boy), Gareth Virden, Mitchell Olson and Joey Graen; (top row) Christopher Johnson, Ben Corcoran, John Pappas, Tino Fialo and David Solfelt; (coaches’ row) Carl Johnson, Korey Wrobleski, Phil Virden and Jeff Graen.

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15AAs comeback wins MBL championshipThe Eden Prairie 15AA travel baseball team won a Metro Baseball League (MBL) Championship, scoring 12 runs in their last at bat and defeating the Farmington Tigers 15-14 in the title game. Team members include (back row, left to right): Coach Royce Richter, Thomas Richter, Alex Beneke, Aaron Kerber, Matthew Fuller, Coach Rob Wassenaar, Mason Gligor and Coach Todd Tsuchiya; (bottom row) Matthew Cheesman, Robert Olson, Dan Fisher, Sam Jore and Kyle Tsuchiya. Brock Collins, Levi Martinka and Erik Rosheim are not pictured.

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EPFSC skaters skating on summer success Southwest Metro area skaters from the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club (EPFSC) competed and earned medals and awards at several skate competitions this summer. Competitions were held in Roseville, Minnetonka, St. Cloud, Edina and St. Paul. Next week, club skaters will travel to Eagan for the 2012 Minnesota State Figure Skating Championships.

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Eagles Elite win Pipe City TournamentThe Eden Prairie Eagles Elite Lacrosse Team led by Coach Mike Maloney won the Pipe City Lacrosse Tournament U17 Division in Chicago (July 16-17). In pool play, Eden Prairie defeated Texas Ridonkulax (9-0), tied Illinois Gold (4-4) and beat Southern Indiana Select (13-2). Eden Prairie defeated New Wave Illinois (7-0) in the semifi nals before beating Illinois Gold 6-5 in sudden-death overtime game to win the championship. With its win, Eden Prairie qualifi es to play in the NDP National Tournament of Champions in Tampa, Fla., in December. Team members include (back row, left to right): Coach Mike Maloney, Sam Fuller, Brody Scholl, Andy Neuharth, Ryan Connelly, Patrick Olson, Max Fahey, Ronnie Spielman, Ethan Stordahl, Charlie Venable and John Brand; (front row) Sam Gravelle, Jake Adkins, Ryan Tarras, Matt Mendenhall, George Kennedy, Steve Adams, Sam Neuman, Reid Kamm and Ben Campbell.


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Parents protesting the district’s boundary change and K-6 transition have called for the ouster of the Superintendent this past year.

for the school district,” Krull said at that time.

In January 2003, Krull said her goals were as follows: “1. To make a successful transition from assistant superintendent to acting superintendent. 2. To provide professional and effec-tive leadership, before, during and after the operating referen-dum. 3. To establish alignment and improved trust between the Eden Prairie Schools and Eden Prairie community. 4. To develop and implement district-wide accountability measures.”

In February 2003, the School Board decided against conduct-ing a search process, opening up contract negotiations with Krull to make her the super-intendent.

In June 2003, the School Board OK’d Krull’s contract in a unanimous vote. Her salary at the time was to be $168,336.

“This is an opportunity of a lifetime,” Krull, then 43, said at the time. She had been perform-ing duties as superintendent for more than a year at that time.

Greg Olson, a former School Board member, said that Krull was very outgoing and “very visionary in her approach to the job.”

She’s a real delegator – she has a vision and she tells her people what she wants done, he added.

“In that respect, she played her role pretty well.”

From time to time the board and Krull had communications issues which they would work through, said Olson.

“I think that’s just a refl ec-

UpcomingThe Eden Prairie School Board is meeting today at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming referendum and will also likely weigh in on the superintendent’s announcement.

A board workshop to discuss Krull’s contract is also scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

tion of the dynamics of any board and superintendent,” he said. “Being on the same page at the same time at all times is a real challenge.”

Olson was not surprised by the announcement.

She’s been on the job for quite a while, and, in general, superin-tendents tend to move on after a period of time, he said.

“I think she’s leaving at a good time for herself person-ally and at a good time for the district,” Olson said.

He said the district could ben-efi t from having someone else in the position, but added that confl icts from the past year are not Krull’s fault.

She took some tough issues head on and any time you do that in the public arena there are going to be some people who get pretty excited, he said. “That’s a diffi cult thing to manage.”

“I think that, in her time, she’s accomplished a lot,” he said.

K-6 CHANGES

Throughout her time at the Eden Prairie Schools, the dis-trict has seen continued student success (notable numbers of Na-tional Merit Scholars, increases

for students in state assessment scores) and challenges as the population of low-income stu-dents grew. During her time as superintendent, Eden Prairie has continued to be home to a relatively affluent group of families and a growing immi-grant population, a dynamic that Krull has embraced.

With the upcoming K-6 tran-sition, the new boundaries and new layout for Eden Prairie schools addresses rebalancing of the space within district fa-cilities and student demograph-ics by more equally distribut-ing the number of low-income students throughout all the elementary schools. With the ensuing boundary change, ap-proximately 1,000 students will be attending different elemen-tary schools this fall. Oak Point Intermediate will be phased out and replaced with Oak Point Elementary and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion schools.

This initiative has drawn protest from a large group of parents in Eden Prairie who felt their input was left out of the decision-making process.

While some lauded Krull for her leadership, some parents in the community have ques-tioned her commitment to com-munication with the public.

Her contract was renewed in 2008 while a parent group submitted a petition with 380 signatures that suggested re-newing her contract for only one year. Almost 400 signa-tures have been gathered for a more-recent petition that called on the Eden Prairie School Board to not renew Krull’s con-tract in 2012.

Krull’s news also impacts the possibility of legal action against the district.

A c c o r d i n g t o N a n c y Frischmon, speaking on behalf of a group of parents called “Yes for Neighborhood Schools,” the news of Krull’s decision means a threat of a lawsuit may be on hold. According to Frischmon, the group would now like to see if it could work with the new administration and new School Board members to ac-complish its goals. Since spring, the group has been looking into the possibility of suing the

district for its boundary change decision. The Yes for Neighbor-hood Schools group has been organized to fi ght the decision since last year.

According to a statement from the group sent Monday, “With one of its goals now ac-complished, the nonprofi t orga-nization has decided to postpone a legal challenge in hope that a new administration and School Board will draw a new, reason-able boundary map and create innovative and community supported programs to close the achievement gap and provide the best education for all students.”

The statement goes on to note that “a large majority of parents and teachers believe equity is a false hope to close the achievement gap. Learn-ing is not driven by classroom socio-economics. Instead, the driving factors behind closing the achievement gap are high quality teachers with special-ized training, innovative pro-grams that provide additional help with homework and com-munity involvement.”

Krull, 51, said that the contro-

versy of the past year did not fac-tor into her decision to leave.

When making improvements, sometimes even controversial improvements, “I expect that there will be difficulties and challenges,” she noted.

Looking back at the year, “It was complicated but it was so rewarding.”

The district is ready for this, she said.

“New leadership will be able to step right in and take this district to the next level, with ease, I think,” Krull said.

Krull noted that student test results have skyrocketed the past few years because of the talented teachers, staff, admin-istration and a caring School Board.

“You can’t lose when you have all of those pieces in place.”

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the farm from fi eldwork, to a combination of roadside stands and agri-tourism thanks to the corn maze, located in Shako-pee. Much has changed for the farming business, but the Peterson family ties remain as strong as ever.

“Right now is the sweet corn harvest and Aaron and Mitch are really the instru-ments in that,” said Sever, speaking of his son and son-in-law Mitch Michaelson. “And Nicola too,” he adds, mention-ing his daughter-in-law. “The

harvest is Aaron, the distribu-tion is Mitch and Nicola is the coordination and the stands.”

For Aaron, the day starts at 5:15 a.m., when he might be hitting some fi elds. Everyone heads back to the farm house in Eden Prairie by noon for lunch together. The fi eld work day might end at 5 p.m. Mean-while, Nicola works the offi ce and stays in contact with the farm stand workers through-out the day, while Sever and Sharon’s son-in-law Mitch also helps coordinate the distribu-tion. The Peterson family has 17 farm stands around the west metro which offer the sweet corn, local tomatoes and

beans, melons and Georgia peaches.

“It’s a little more hectic” running a farm nowadays, notes Sever Peterson.

Aaron added that all jobs are hectic.

For them, “we can control where our business is go-ing but we can’t control the weather.”

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tershed. The city is the fi rst in Minnesota to be required to conduct a survey of all its stormwater basins which can include anything from a ditch, to a wetland or a pond. Funds for the project come from the city’s stormwater utility fees.

It’s a pilot project in Eden Prairie, noted Stovring.

“At least we’ve got our plan in place and are moving along,” she said.

Stovring said the data col-lected will let the city put together a model where they can see how to improve the stormwater quality and where there’s a shortfall in the treat-ment.

The data will also show where the city might have to invest in removal of sedi-ment.

Right now the city is looking at expanding two ponds as a result of last year’s analysis, said Stovring.

It will likely take 11 to 12 years to get through the whole thing, she estimated.

A lot of ponds are natural wetlands with a stormwater pipe installed 30 years ago, while some ponds are only a couple of years old.

“A lot of our ponds are more than 15 years old,” said Stovr-ing.

If there is much sediment removal required from the city’s ponds, it can get expen-sive, especially if sediments are contaminated.

It could cost $ 300,000 to dredge two ponds at Round Lake, noted Stovring.

Wes Boll, an environmental scientist at Wenck Associates said something of this scale is not common for stormwater


Carl Enzenauer poses for a photo in one of Eden Prairie’s stormwater ponds. Enzenauer, an engineer for Wenck Associates, is tasked with cataloguing the quality of some 80 ponds this summer – a job that’s proved to be particularly sticky this year.

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work.It’s definitely the first one

he has done of this scale, he said about the Eden Prairie project.

“The ultimate goal is to allow the stormwater ponds to function as they were de-signed,” Boll said.

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Some minutes later I re-enter the security line and see a penny ‘heads up’ nearly under the foot of the TSA security guard. I bend down. I tell him what I’m doing on the fl oor so he doesn’t wonder or react. “Maybe it will bring you luck,” he says. “I hope so,” I reply.

I am selected to go through the full body scanner. It’s my fi rst time. Yellow feet mark where to stand. It’s too wide a

stance for a short person like me and I am wearing a skirt. I’m instructed to raise my arms. I am scanned. I’m told to move out of the scanner and then wait on another pair of widely spread feet on the carpet. I wait. Finally a female TSA agent tells me that my left thigh did not pass. Something showed up just on my left thigh. She will pat me down – just my left thigh though. I want to giggle and make jokes. I am quiet though. It could get worse. My left thigh is a threat to others. Dangerous.

I’m told to get in a new position while she pats my thigh from the front and then from the back. She questions me about what’s under my skirt and in my

nonexistent pockets. I stifl e laughter. It’s ridiculous – the high tech scanner that can embarrassingly see through my clothes sees danger on my left thigh. Finally, my left thigh is determined to be safe and I go meet the kids.

Sitting on the plane high over the country, it occurs to me that perhaps the scanner sees some sign of aging that I am unaware of. Maybe if I’d joined AARP, I might know this. Oh, my dangerous left thigh. Maybe it’s time to stop resisting the inevitable and join AARP.

Jody Russell is an Eden Prai-rie Web designer, photographer and writer. Her columns appear regularly in the Eden Prairie News.

Eden Prairie Lions Foundation donates to Can Do CaninesThe Eden Prairie Lions

Foundation was set up in 2006 by the Eden Prairie Lions and Lioness Clubs.

This week, the foundation presented its fi rst major grant, to Can Do Canines, for $2,500.

“We’re fi nally in a position where we can start issuing grants to worthy causes, as approved by the foundation,” said Lions Club President Ted Muller.

The amount was donated through the nonprofi t’s “Name a Puppy” program, Muller said.

Through that program, the Lions Foundation would name a puppy that is to become a service dog and receive updates on the puppy throughout its training.

The grant was made pos-sible by Hazel Perkins, who left money to the Eden Prairie Lions Foundation through a trust.

She asked the foundation to put the money toward a cause that works with service dogs in the area.

“That’s exactly what we’re doing,” Muller said.

The Eden Prairie Lions and Lioness clubs will need to come up with three possible names for the puppy and submit them to the nonprofi t.

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum served the best tastes of the season last Thursday at its Toast and Taste fundraiser event. Guests not only enjoyed the beautiful gardens in full bloom, they also enjoyed samples provided by more than 25 independent Twin Cities area restaurants and regional wineries and breweries. The mini-bites and tastings enabled guests to sample the best in-season, fresh, local offerings. Frank Molek, director of development and communications at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, at right, visits with a guest at one of the many wine sampling stations.

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WEDDINGS

Haun-MichelsonAmy Haun and James Mi-

chelson were married June 17, 2011, at Liberty Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania. A reception was held at Liberty Mountain Ski Resort.

Parents of the couple are Roger and Donna Haun of York, Penn., and Mark and Tam Mi-chelson of Eden Prairie.

Amy attended Elizabeth-town College and will be at-tending Washington Univer-

James and Amy Michelson

sity this fall to pursue her master’s in sociology. James attended Eden Prairie High School and Iowa State Uni-versity and is working as a mechanical engineer at As-sociated Equipment Corp. in St. Louis, Mo.

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POLITICS

Thanks Hann, Loon and Stensrud

All across the nation states are deciding to raise taxes the old fashioned way – by creating jobs, creating more employers and creating more taxpayers. They are rejecting years of failed tax and spend politics. They are learning what many Minnesota DFLers have yet to understand, that big govern-ment and out of control spend-ing is the road to ruin.

California’s liberal Gov. Jer-ry Brown signed into law a bal-anced budget that doesn’t raise income taxes. Imagine that, California, a state that faced a budget defi cit fi ve times larger than Minnesota’s did the right thing. They are living within their means.

Wisconsin cut their budget and adopted new bargaining rules for public sector unions. The results have been dra-matic. School districts, once strapped for cash, are suddenly experiencing surpluses. They are using the money to hire more teachers and lower class sizes. The economy is booming. Wisconsin recently announced their biggest job gains since 2003. Half of the job increase in the United States in June came from Wisconsin.

New York solved its budget crisis by cutting its budget. In fact, liberal Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded a repeal of New York’s “millionaire’s tax.” The tax primarily targets small business. If you recall that is exactly the kind of tax that Minnesota’s governor Mark Dayton tried to force our state Legislature to accept. Cuomo correctly identifi es the tax as a jobs killer.

Republican Gov. Mitch Dan-iels decided to force Indiana to live within its means. His state is now enjoying a boost in school funding and a $1.2 billion budget surplus.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Chris-tie says that once politicians get in your pockets all they want is more. It’s the same on the local, state, and federal level. It’s always “don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that man behind the tree” rhetoric until the man

behind the tree says, “I’m leav-ing.” States that once adopted “tax the rich” policies have learned the hard way that ulti-mately it is everyone who ends up paying.

Our shutdown is another reminder to all of us that there is a political party in Minne-sota who wants to punish the earners and the job producers, no matter what the cost to our economy. This will continue un-til Democrats understand that the spending train is over.

Thank you, Sen. David Hann, Rep. Jenifer Loon and Rep. Kirk Stensrud, for keeping your promise on taxes. Even though I hate the new spending and borrowing, I also know that if you weren’t there, our state would be in a world of hurt right now. Thank you for stand-ing up to Mark Dayton. Please keep standing up for Minnesota families.

Ken PowagaEden Prairie

Editor’s note: Powaga is a vice chair with the Senate Dis-trict 42 Republican Party.

Disagrees with commentary

I disagree with Ms. Hoe-rle’s passionate July 7, 2011, commentary about Sen. David Hann’s June 10, 2011, letter to Archbishop Nienstedt. Her perception that Sen. Hann expressed arrogance is not my interpretation of his letter. Rather, it seems respectfully written, while at the same time being very direct in outlining the senator’s disagreements with the archbishop’s positions on taxes and spending.

I understand that the arch-bishop’s letter was forwarded to Sen. Hann from Gov. Day-ton’s office. Thus it appears that the governor used the archbishop’s letter as a political tool to support the governor’s own social and economic phi-losophy, which the senator has disagreements with. This is the context in which Sen. Hann wrote his letter, and therefore it should not be considered an “unprovoked attack” on Arch-bishop Nienstedt, as Ms. Hoerle contends.

Regarding economic policy, despite the good intentions of those that promote them, socialistic economies appear in the long run to manifest tur-moil and suffering. Examples

abound. Right now the Greek economy is failing and social unrest is occurring. Other European countries are also in great economic distress. All appear to have followed the path of a more socialistic type of economic order. It appears that our own country’s anemic economic state, unprecedented since the Great Depression, is also an example of socialistic overreach. F.A. Hayek wrote critically about socialism in his 1944 book “The Road to Serfdom.” More recently, in the July 8, 2011, Wall Street Jour-nal, Fouad Ajami addressed the issue in his commentary titled “The Road to Serfdom and the Arab Revolt,” and Michael J. Boskin addressed it in his July 18, 2011, WSJ commentary where he states “Large increas-es in tax rates are a recipe for economic stagnation, socioeco-nomic ossifi cation, and the loss of American global competitive-ness and leadership.”

Compassion for the suffering of people is just hand wring-ing unless there is resolve to address the problems with effective strategies that actu-ally improve the situation. The current redistribution policies, which are so in vogue today, fail to do this. Obviously there is a need for regulation, as is clearly demonstrated by the example of the reckless behavior of the country’s major financial in-stitutions over the past years. However, it seems that the complexity of our regulations and the tax system makes it almost impossible to prevent manipulation and malfeasance while it discourages productive investment and job creation.

Unfortunately with so many people having a vested interest in preserving the status quo a lot more pain will likely be experienced before enough of-fi cials are elected who will im-plement more effective policy. What is necessary to reinvigo-rate our economy, among other things, is a straightforward and much less complex tax code and to streamline regulations in order to free individuals to use their genius to solve the problems that today appear so intractable. Adhering to failed socialistic policies that have been tried over and over again and expecting a differ-ent result is, putting it mildly, unrealistic.

Matthew S. CarpenterEden Prairie

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U2 from the

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Reliving their fi rst concert experiences

PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON

Bono powers through the stinging rain during the July 23 U2 concert at TCF Bank Stadium.

PHOTO BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

A view from the writer’s cheap seats includes the 150-foot metal claw and Bono on the big screen.

The U2 concert on July 23 led us to ask about fi rst concert you ever attended. I’ll show my age and admit that the fi rst band I saw in concert was “Chicago,” and I promptly developed a crush on one of the trombone players.

Here are some of the responses we received:

Michelle Wallin – “My fi rst concert was the band Poison with special guest Britny Fox on Nov. 4, 1988, at the Met Center in Bloomington. (Britny Fox was an 80s “hair” band similar to Poison.) I was 14½ years old, in ninth grade and I attended the show with two other friends from my junior high school. My friend’s mom gave us a ride to the show. I think I wore a Poison jersey with three-quarter sleeves that I ordered through the mail, though I am not certain. I just remember it was already cold outside. My favorite song was absolutely, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” I held up a pink lighter during the song – isn’t that what you’re supposed to do during a ballad? That song actually topped the Billboard Pop Charts that winter.

At the concert we saw one of my neighbors who also went to school with us. She looked surprised to see me, I don’t think she knew I listened to Poison. There was also some perceived “rebellion” in the mix that night: I got home from the concert quite late, because the three of us had a misunderstanding on where to

meet my friend’s mom after the show. We had a great time and even though it was my fi rst concert, this was the second to last concert that I went to at the Met Center before it got torn down. The site of the Met Center became part of the Mall of America/Mall of America parking.”

Lori Carlson – “My fi rst concert ever was The Jets with opener Limited Warranty at the MN State Fair. I’m

sure I wore something along the lines of stirrup pants with a baggy shirt and some big earrings (and bigger bangs). My favorite Jets song was “Crush on You.” I was also a big Limited Warranty fan. I loved “Victory Line.” Luckily, I don’t think any photos were taken of me in my concert garb.”

Leah Shaffer – “My fi rst concert wasn’t until freshman year of college. I got to see the Smashing

Pumpkins on their fi nal tour. Great show at the Granada in Lawrence, Kan. I stood in line in the wee hours of one frozen morning with my boyfriend (and future husband) to get tickets for the show …”

Meryn Fluker – “My fi rst offi cial concert (not including kids’ shows like the Chenille Sisters, who were amazing) actually has local ties: When I was 13, I attended KDWB’s Last Chance Summer Dance at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The slate included memorable acts Blu Cantrell, American Hi-Fi and O-Town. Exactly. I remember having a total blast and being really excited to wear my tie-dyed Last Chance Summer Dance T-shirt at school the next day, because I was so cool. I can’t really remember any of the songs played at the concert (though I’m sure the acts played their respective hits: “Hit ’Em Up Style,” “Flavor of the Weak” and “Liquid Dreams”) but I remember feeling super mature, weird because I defi nitely recall my friend’s dad coming to pick us up at the end of the event. Luckily, no photos remain.”

Melissa Gilman – “I won tickets for the 1991 or 1992 Pixies concert at First Avenue from KJ104, which at the time was a super cool Twin Cities alternative music station. I was 14 and BEGGED my parents to let me go with my much older cousin. I promised I would never

leave my home in the safe northern suburbs for scary Minneapolis EVER AGAIN if they just let me go to this ONE concert. They said yes. I sucked in every smoke-fi lled moment of that amazing concert, bought the T-shirt and never went home again. So to speak.”

Anonymous – “July 4, 1990 - I had somehow convinced my dad that he was the perfect person to chaperon four 12-year-old girls at the New Kids on the Block concert at Harriet Island. I’m pretty sure I still owe him something for not only driving us three hours to get there but then sitting around ALL day long (in the rain) to wait for the concert to begin. To us, it was totally worth it. Tommy Page opened (of “I’ll Be Your Everything” fame) and I remember

my dad lifting me up so I could see his bright red shoes. Naturally, we exhausted ourselves screaming at/singing along to the New Kids’ songs. And suddenly it was all over. As we walked back to the car the Fourth of July fi reworks began. I think the four of us were asleep in the car before my dad could make his way out of the metro. If I could remember where I stashed that picture of me in my super cool black and neon Hard Rock Cafe T-shirt and acid washed jean shorts, you would be enjoying that view right now.”

Anonymous – “I saw a lot of bands at the po-dunk Fox Lake Ballroom when I was in high school. I think I saw Litterer and Slave Raider more often than I saw my college-aged brother in those days. I remember begging my parents to let me go to the big city to see Motley Crue and Night Ranger (on separate occasions - not one ticket). I think “Over my dead body” was exclaimed more than once. But, I think my fi rst REAL concert was Britney Fox and Joan Jett on the Mankato State University campus when I was a senior in high school. But the one that really counts was going to Queensryche at the Fargo Civic; or was it Tesla at the Fargo Civic? My early concert experiences have kindof melted together until I get to Aerosmith at the Fargodome. Now that show I remember!”

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

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I wasn’t looking up Bono’s nostrils like my co-worker Lori Carlson, but from the cheap seats, I pondered a few of my favorite moments from the U2

concert, the fi rst major concert at TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota.

1) Minnesota, hats off to thee – For a fi rst concert, this was on fi re! It was fun to see Bronko Nagurski’s name in huge letters behind the head of the lead singer from the opening act, Interpol. A friend added on her Facebook page: “Ski-U2-Mah!”

2) The claw – The giant claw, which I half expected to rain down a fi restorm a la “Independence Day,” led those in the stands behind me to riff on claws in general. My favorite? Their discussion of Baron von Raschke’s “brainclaw” wrestling move.

3) The rain – Watching the band power through the howling wind and stinging rain to continue performing was awe-inspiring. Another friend wrote that as soon as the rain started, it was like we were all in a music video – but do they make music videos anymore? My husband commented, “This is actually a nice day in Ireland.”

4) The shirt – The audience was awed when Adam Clayton removed his shirt to reveal a well-sculpted 51-year-old. The downside? Several concert-goers nearby took this as a cue to also remove their shirts.

5) Purple Rain – Bono sang snippets of rain-related lyrics throughout the show, even paying homage to Prince with a little “Purple Rain.”

PHOTO BY LORI CARLSON

Larry Mullen Jr. keeps the beat.

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Michelle Wallin at about the time of the concert

“I promised I would never leave my home in the safe northern suburbs for scary Minneapolis EVER AGAIN if they just let me go to this ONE concert. They said yes.”

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LIONS CORN FEED

The annual Corn Feed, put on

by the Eden Prairie Lions and

Lioness Clubs, will be held at

Round Lake Pavilion. For $8,

you will receive all the corn

you can eat, a sloppy Joe sandwich or hot

dog and chips. Uncooked ears of corn will

be sold by the dozen. Proceeds from the

fundraiser go to local community projects, such as Meals on Wheels, PROP and scholarships

for local high school seniors. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Round

Lake Pavilion, 16691 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. Cost: $8 for meal; $6 for children or for

corn-only. Info: eplions.org.

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Kids enjoy a previous Corn Feed in Eden Prairie’s Round Lake Park.

SpotlightEVENT

ThursdayAUG. 4SILENT AUCTION

FOR MICHELLE BARNES

Volunteers are planning a silent auction for Michelle Barnes to help cover the costs of her kidney transplant and post-transplant medications, which can range from $2,000 to $5,000 a month for the rest of her life even with her health insurance. A kidney transplant costs approximately $250,000. More than 150 items will be auctioned, including diamond necklaces, baseball tickets, an iPad 2, a three-night getaway to Mount Hood, and more. The event will include hors d’oeuvres and Bocce ball.Time: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4Cost: $25 through July 31, $30 at the door, admission is free for children 12 and younger.Location: Pinstripes, 3849 Gallagher Drive, EdinaInfo: (651) 755-5036 or (612) 267-2122

WILLY WONKA

Chaska Valley Family Theatre presents Willy Wonka. ZFX Flying will launch cast members right off the stage, delighting the audience. Get your “Golden Ticket” and come tour the world of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.Time: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 4-6; 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4Cost: Adults: $15; 17 and under: $10; Aug. 4 matinee: all seats $8Location: Chaska High School Theater, 545 Pioneer Trail, ChaskaInfo: cvft.org

FridayAUG. 5

STARRING AT STARING

Will Hale-Tadpole Parade will be performing at Starring at Staring. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Starring at Staring. Concerts run Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 12.Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieInfo: edenprairie.org or (952) 949-8449, Ext. 5

MEGAMIND

See a free movie under the stars with Movies in the Park. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Megamind is rated PG.Time: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer TrailInfo: edenprairie.org

OLD-TIME HARVEST STEAM AND GAS ENGINE FESTIVAL

The festival will include Model T Shop, vintage farm equipment including cars and trucks, mule team wagon rides, vintage baseball with 1860s rules, pedal tractor pull, live music and entertainment, machinery demonstrations, country store, food and refreshments.Time: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 5-6; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7Cost: $8 for admission and collectible button, children 12 and younger freeLocation: Scott-Carver Threshers Park, 7151 W. 190th St., JordanInfo: wcottcarverthreshers.org

CIRCUS JUVENTAS PRESENTS ‘GRIMM’

Circus Juventas is a performing arts school in St. Paul that offers circus arts training and performance

opportunities for ages 3 to 21. This summer Circus Juventas will present “GRIMM,” a fanciful telling of the adventures of the Brothers Grimm. Follow the brothers into the woods and encounter nimble fl ying princesses, an acrobatic frog, a juggling giant, and an evil collection of stepmothers.Time: 7 p.m. Aug. 5-6, Aug. 11-14; 1 p.m. Aug. 3-4, 5-7, 10, 13-14Cost: Adults $16.50-27.50, children and seniors $13.50-20; family four-pack for Saturday matinees $55Location: Circus Juventas, 1270 Montreal Ave., St PaulInfo: circusjuventas.org or ticketworks.com

‘HAIRSPRAY’

It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power and the help of a crazy cast of characters to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her “do”! This production features hits such as “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and “Good Morning Baltimore.” Directed by Michael Brindisi.Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Aug. 5-Jan. 29Cost: $47-$77Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., ChanhassenInfo: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

SaturdayAUG. 6

RAKSHA WALK

Walk to remember hundreds of lives that were lost in moments of distraction on the road. The fourth annual 5K Raksha walk will be an “opportunity to examine our own driving habits and make a promise to protect each other on the road through our own mindful driving,” according to a news release. The keynote speaker will be Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. Register online or in-person the day of the walk.Time: 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: $11Location: Purgatory Creak Recreation Area, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden PrairieInfo: register at shreyadixit.org

LIONS CORN FEED

The annual corn feed day will be held at Round Lake Pavilion. For $8, you will receive all the corn you can eat, a sloppy joe sandwich or hot dog and chips. Uncooked ears of corn will be sold by the dozen. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to local community projects, such as Meals on Wheels, PROP and scholarships for local high school seniors.Time: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: $8Location: Round Lake Pavilion, 16691 Valley View Road, Eden PrairieInfo: eplions.org

TOUR DE TONKA

Lap the lake! Start at Minnetonka High School and enjoy scenic views on a 2, 17, 23, 40, 70 or 100-mile bike ride. Celebrate the sport of cycling with family, friends and neighbors by exploring the Lake Minnetonka area and its surrounding communities. Tour de Tonka partners with the ICA Food Shelf, and riders may donate money or non-perishable

food items on or before the day of the ride.Time: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: child, $25; adult, $45. Prices before July 22: child, $23; adult, $42.Location: Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, MinnetonkaInfo: register at tourdetonka.org

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: PRAIRIE NATIVES

Families are invited to search for late bloomers in the prairie and the butterfl ies and birds that call the prairie home.Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

EXTREME RACE DAY

At Extreme Race Day visitors will enjoy camel races, ostrich races and horse races. The Extreme Race Day events are part of Family Day at Canterbury, which also includes free pony rides, face painting and petting zoo for the kids, along with Nickelodeon Universe’s “Kids Race the Track” following the fi nal race.Time: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: $5Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., ShakopeeInfo: canterburypark.com

MEET A TURTLE AND SNAKE

Feel a scaly snake, touch a turtle’s shell and watch a snake slither. Meet a naturalist and fi nd out about cold-blooded critters. Adults must accompany children. For all ages.Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: FreeLocation: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd., BloomingtonInfo: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BUG SAFARI

Explore the world of insects in fi eld and pond and catch and release them during a naturalist-led bug safari. The safari starts at the nature center at 1 p.m. and will visit several exploration sites. For all ages.Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

SundayAUG. 7

STARRING AT STARING

Greg Herriges will be performing at Starring at Staring. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Starring at Staring. Concerts run Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 12.Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7Cost: Free

Location: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieInfo: edenprairie.org or (952) 949-8449, Ext. 5

THE PAINTER’S CRAFT

At the historic Pond House this Sunday, grind paint, make brushes and use a camera obscura like an 18th century apprentice. Learn from artist Gary Zahradka why chemistry, geography and physics were as important as artistic talent for successful frontier painters.Time: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7Cost: $2 suggested donation, youth through high school are freeLocation: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us

WALK IN THE PARK: MONARCHS

Take a walk in the park and learn about monarchs. For all ages.Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

TuesdayAUG. 9

KIDSTOCK

Enjoy children’s entertainers from around the Twin Cities as they sing,

act, tell stories and have fun. This week’s performer at Kidstock will be the Teddy Bear Band.Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheater, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieInfo: (952) 949-8449, Ext. 5, for weather-related updates

WednesdayAUG. 10

GREASE

Movies in the Park and Starring at Staring continue with the classic fi lm Grease and a Teen Jamfest. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair and come out for Teen Jamfest and Grease. Grease is rated PG.Time: Performance, 7 p.m. Movie, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer TrailInfo: edenprairie.org

UpcomingSTARRING AT STARING

Stomp N’ Dixie will be performing at Starring at Staring. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Starring at Staring. Concerts run Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 12.Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieInfo: edenprairie.org or (952) 949-8449, Ext. 5

THE BUCKET LIST

Movies in the Park continues with The Bucket List. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair and come out to see a free movie under the stars. The Bucket List is rated PG-13.Time: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer TrailInfo: edenprairie.org

ANTIQUE FAIR

Enjoy a day of antiques and fl ea market fi nds at the fi fth Annual Antique Fair at Dunn Bros at the Smith Douglas More House. There will be fresh coffee and vintage treasures inside the historic Smith Douglas More House.Time: 9 a.m.-4 pm. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: FreeLocation: 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden PrairieInfo: (952) 934-0145

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Help the American Red Cross avoid a shortage by donating blood this summer. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative, B negative and A negative. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: FreeLocation: Gander Mountain, 12160 Technology Drive, Eden PrairieInfo: redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information

FLOWER, FOOD & FOTO SHOW

The members of the Men’s Garden Club of Minneapolis will be exhibiting their very best fl owers, vegetables, photos and fl oral designs in this annual judged event. Everyone, including non-members, is welcome to visit the exhibit.Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21Cost: $9 entry fee to Arboretum for non-membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, ChanhassenInfo: (952) 975-1960 or minneapolismensgardenclub.org

STARRING AT STARING

Air Force Band will be performing at Starring at Staring. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair and head to Starring at Staring. Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20Cost: FreeLocation: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieInfo: edenprairie.org or (952) 949-8449, Ext. 5

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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR

Senior CenterThe following upcoming

events take place at the Eden Prairie Senior Center at 8950 Eden Prairie Road, unless an-other location is given. To regis-ter, visit the center, mail in your registration or visit edenprairie.org. For other information, call (952) 279-8050. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. To display artwork at the center, call (952) 279-8050.

Special eventsSenior Center Golf Clas-

sic – 8 a.m. Aug. 10. Cost is $28 for Dahlgreen members, $55 for nonmembers. Golf, lunch and prizes included.

Friday BINGO – 1 p.m. Fri-day, Aug. 26. Suggested cost is $1 per two cards.

Senior tripsSenior trips leave from the

Senior Center.Winona Trip (Lake City;

Winona) – 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Cost is $61, which includes transporta-tion, lunch and a visit to Pepin Heights Apple Orchard and the Marine Art Museum. Registra-tion deadline: Sept. 5.

Hairspray (Chanhassen Dinner Theatre) – 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Cost is $59, which includes trans-portation, lunch and tickets to Hairspray. Registration dead-line: Sept. 7.

Health and wellnessThe Eden Prairie Commu-

nity Center at 16700 Valley View Road offers fi tness classes geared toward seniors. Call the Community Center at (952) 949-8470 for more information. RSVP at (952) 279-8050 for the following events:

Health Insurance Help – On Thursday, Aug. 18, trained volunteers will be available to help with questions about confusing Medicare and health insurance forms, as well as counsel peoples in selections of supplemental health insurance. Call (952) 279-8050 to make your one-hour appointment.

Foot Care Clinic – On Wednesday, Aug. 15, Happy Feet Footcare Inc. will provide an assessment of foot condi-tions, foot massages and soaks, basic nail care and information on self-care and prevention. Call (763) 560-5136 to make an appointment.

Biking Club – Ride 15-20 miles round trip each week with the biking club. The group

meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Con-tact Duane or Diana at (952) 448-1608 for more information.

Join The Walking Club– Walk on local trails, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call the center for schedule.

Pickleball – Play Pickleball at Pioneer Park from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Players of all levels are welcome. Wear com-fortable clothes and white-soled tennis shoes. Contact Jerry Maas at (952) 918-0500 for more information.

ClassesSeveral driver safety courses

are offered. Call (952) 279-8050 for information.

Line Dance – 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Cost is $42 for eight sessions.

Red Hat ChapterContact the Senior Center

for more information on trips and special events. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the Original Pancake House.

Noerenberg Gardens Trip– 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Cost: $10. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, lunch on your own and transportation included.

Weekly eventsMondaysSenior Singles Coffee

Klatch – 8 :45-10 :30 a.m. at Dunn Bros., 8107 Eden Prairie Road, for senior discounts on coffee.

Shopping Bus – Call (952) 279-8051 by Thursday to sched-ule a senior van home pick up for the 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday shop-ping trips in Eden Prairie.

Duplicate Bridge – 12:15 p.m., no need to sign up, just bring a partner or call John Dollerschell at (952) 937-2150.

Crafting – 1 p.m., bring your own project to work on and socialize.

TuesdaysGreeting Cards – 9:30 a.m.

to help cut, tape and create old greeting cards into new.

Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted.

Party-Style Bridge – 12:15-3:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Mary Canakes at (952) 445-0978 for more information.

Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players.

WednesdaysCanasta – 1 p.m. No need to

sign up. Cards are provided. Call BJ Cappozzi at (951) 820-5542 for more information.

‘500’ Cards – 1 p.m. No reg-istration necessary. Just stop in and play.

ThursdaysCribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to

all levels of players. Call Jerry Clark at (952) 974-7989 for more information.

FridaysMen’s Coffee Group – 9:30

a.m. Tell a tale, swap a story and learn something new. Call Duane Kasper at (952) 448-1608.

Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted.

Partner Bridge – noon, ar-rive with a partner or fi nd one at the center to play at 12:15 p.m. Call Lorraine Dilling at (952) 941-2060.

Party Bridge – 12:15-3:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Shirley at (952) 934-3461 for more infor-mation.

Monthly eventsBook Club – Discussing

“Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Chair Massages – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. $21 plus gratuity for fi rst-time clients, $39 for 30-minute ap-pointments after fi rst visit. Call the Senior Center to make an appointment.

Computer Cracker Barrel – 10-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive.

Bunco – 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. No experience necessary.

Beyond theSenior Center

The following upcoming events are geared toward Eden Prairie seniors, but are not af-fi liated with the Eden Prairie Senior Center.

55-plus Driver Improve-ment Course – The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus Driver Improve-ment Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Sum-mit Place Senior Campus, 8501 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prai-rie. The course is open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. The fee for the four-hour refresher course is $20. For more information and to register, visit mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-(888)-234-1294.

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MEETINGS

To add a meeting to our list, or update a listing, please e-mail [email protected] or call (952) 942-7885.

Memory Loss SupportThe Memory Loss and Care-

giver Support Group will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Prairie Adult Care, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prai-rie. The group offers support for those with early stages of memory loss and their care-giver. For more information, visit prairieadultcare.com or call (952) 949-3126.

SW Metro AD/HD SupportThe support group provides

an opportunity to meet other families that face similar chal-lenges and to learn, discuss and share strategies. It is free, fun, informative and helpful for parents and adults. Michael DeSanctis, PhD, will speak on “ADHD and Sleep Disorders.” The group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Eden Prairie Schools Admin-istrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Call (612) 965-3052 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Parkinson SupportA Parkinson’s Disease Sup-

port Group will meet from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Aug. 10 at Prai-rie Adult Care, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie. The sup-port group is for persons with Parkinson’s Disease or related neurological disorders, and/or their caregiver. Meetings focus on current research and treatment, tips for managing daily activities of living and psychological coping skills. On Aug. 10, Anne Tate, speech and language pathologist, will pres-ent tips for managing speech and swallowing disorders. For more information, visit prai-rieadultcare.com or call (952) 949-3126.

Small Dog Play GroupA Small Dog Play Group

meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Nesbitt Preserve Park hockey rink, 8629 Center Way. Bring water and clean-up bags.

Meals on WheelsDelivers weekday, noontime,

nutritionally balanced meals to residents of Eden Prairie who are unable to leave their homes. Deliveries may be long term or for a short-term medical recov-ery. Info: (952) 221-2123.

Optimist ClubThe Eden Prairie Optimist

Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefi t and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. Info: rocky@ lhotka.net or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.

Alcoholics AnonymousAn Alcoholics Anonymous

Men’s Meeting is set at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Preserve Center “Barn,” on the second f loor, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie, next to the tennis courts. Info: (612) 210-1312, Brian.

Eden Prairie AM RotaryThe Eden Prairie AM Rotary

Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Biaggi’s Restaurant in the Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Info: (612) 759-9150, Dick Ward.

Civil Air PatrolThe U.S. Air Force Auxil-

iary Viking Squadron offers a cadet aerospace education program for kids ages 12 to 21 years. Senior offi cer members are age 21 and older. Viking Squadron covers the south-western portions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For more information contact Lt. Col. Barney Uhlig at (952) 937-2924 or [email protected]. CAP National Headquarters’ web-site is gocivilairpatrol.com. The Viking Squadron website is mncap.org/viking/.

Eden Prairie Noon RotaryThe Eden Prairie Noon Ro-

tary Club meets at noon Thurs-days at Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Info: (612) 719-3236, Bill Dobbins.

Business to BusinessNetworking group meets

from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Flagship Corporate Center, 775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 400. Info: (612) 247-3630, Heather.

La Leche LeagueMeets at 10 a.m. every third

Tuesday of each month for women to learn about breast-feeding. Expectant, nursing mothers and babies are wel-come. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.

Speakers by DesignToastmasters group meets

from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Digital River, 9625 W. 76th St., to increase confi dence, improve public speaking and develop professional leadership skills. Free. Info: [email protected] and (612) 229-8386, Bruce.

Speakers after HoursSpeakers after Hours Toast-

masters invites you to improve your public speaking and lead-ership skills. Meetings are from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Supervalu Corp. Headquar-ters, 11840 Valley View Road, Room 203, Eden Prairie. Info: afterhours.freetoasthost.org or [email protected].

Business IgnitersMeets 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays

at the Eden Prairie Community Center. More information is available at bit.ly/getreferred. Info: http://bit.ly/getreferred.

BNI Networking GroupFrom 7-8 :30 a.m. Thurs-

days at Eden Prairie Commu-nity Center, 16700 Valley View Road, international network-ing group focuses on referrals. Info: bni-mn.com/ or (952) 890-6524, Ext. 7568, Paul Turney.

Eden Prairie LionessThe EP Lioness Club is a

volunteer organization of civic-minded women representing a cross-section of the communi-ty. The club meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of each month (September through November and January to May) at Camp Eden Wood, 6350 Indian Chief Road. Meetings include a guest speaker and club discussion. Info: [email protected].

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Most of the 23 members of the Crazy Camp Counselors Curing Cancer team are pictured here.

Counselor Laura Klitzka reacts as her ponytail is cut off at the Eden Prairie Relay for Life.

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Eden Wood staff ers participate in Relay

“Just over an hour after say-ing goodbye to campers with disabilities who had spent the week at Camp Eden Wood, a group of 23 camp staff members headed to Eden Prairie High School July 15 to participate in the Relay for Life,” according to a news release.

The “Crazy Camp Counsel-ors Curing Cancer” raised al-most $1,500 during the event.

“Incentive for participat-ing in the event came from group member and Friendship Ventures Respite Care Coor-dinator Derek Hanisch. An Eden Prairie resident, cancer survivor and honorary chair of the event, Hanisch has worked at Eden Wood Center for three summers. Last year he sug-gested that some of the staff attend the Relay as spectators. They made it their weekend day trip and were motivated to do more this year,” according to the release.

“Not only did the group raise money and attend the event, they participated in several of the other activities as well. Three group members, Eden Wood Center Program Man-ager Kayla Anason, Recreation Leader Beka Bickel and Coun-selor Laura Klitzka all donated their hair for cancer patients. Hanisch and Counselor Kath-erine Kinnaird participated in the spaghetti eating contest; Kinnaird took third place in the spaghetti eating contest –

Viking Squadron announces awards

Viking Squadron, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, recently announced the following promotions and awards:

Cadet Staff Sgt. Carlos Pier-skalla of Prior Lake, promoted to Cadet Technical Sergeant and awarded the Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Medal.

Cadet Master Sgt. Anasta-sios Cincopulos of Eden Prai-rie, promoted to Cadet Senior Master Sergeant and awarded

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the General Jimmy Doolittle Medal.

The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary performs emergency services,

disaster relief and homeland security missions in support of federal, state and local govern-ment. Viking Squadron covers the southwestern portions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. Many members reside in Carver, Hennepin and Scott Counties. For more information contact Lt. Col. Barney Uhlig at 952-937-2924 or [email protected]. Viking Squadron website is http://www.mncap.org/viking/.

Summer Splash is Aug. 16

A Summer Splash event is planned for 6-7:30 p.m. Tues-day, Aug. 16, at the Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie.

All families are welcome for the free event, featuring in-teractive, bluegrass-inspired music geared to children, a fire engine display, bubble fun, goldfi sh treats and freeze pops.

The event is sponsored by the Eden Prairie Early Child-hood Programs.

Practice ACT or SAT test

College Tutors invites col-lege-bound high school stu-dents to take a practice ACT or SAT test to gauge their current achievement level and readi-ness for the college entrance exams held this spring. The free practice test will mimic the actual test day and will allow attendees to understand the length, sections and tim-ing of the test. The test will be scored and results and sugges-tions for improvement will be shared with each participant.

College Tutors will hold practice ACT and SAT tests on the following dates at the Eden Prairie Learning Center, 16315 Terrey Pine Drive, Suite 300, Eden Prairie:

� 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4

� 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11

To register, call (952) 285-7667.

Ignite summer conference

Hear David Warlick speak at the “Ignite” summer confer-ence at the Eden Prairie High School performing arts center from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15. Warlick is the author of four books on instructional technology and 21st Century literacy and has spoken to audiences throughout the world. The conference theme this year is “Transforming Teaching and Learning to Cre-ate a Community of Life-Long Learners.” All community

members are welcome.

Summer camps for preschoolers

Eden Prairie Community Education of fers summer camps for 2.5- to 5-year-olds. All camps are held at the Edu-cation Center, 8040 Mitchell Road.

Camps just for 2.5-year-olds – This is a perfect way to give your child a safe, mean-ingful and fun summer experi-ence. Camps are four half days each week and are designed to entertain, engage and sup-port learning. Each camp has a theme, and all activities are age appropriate and support the theme. Themes include: Summer Science Detectives, Summer Sillies, Wacky Weath-er and Creature Feature. This is perfect for little ones who need that gentle process of learning separation. All staff are experienced in early child-hood education.

New Friday options for 3- to 5-year-olds – Fabulous Fridays is a one-day option for 1.5 hours for kids to get those summer sillies out and is only $18 per class. Examples of camps are: Cookin’ Up Fun, Goin’ Buggy and It’s Puppet Time.

Come, Play and Learn With Us – Four-day morning camps for 3- to 5-year-olds are safe, well-staffed and are designed around themes to interest young children in the areas of science, cooking, transportation, the arts and literature.

You can register online at epcommunityed.org. Limited fee assistance is available. For more information, call (952) 975-6940.

Family Center off ers classes

The Eden Prairie Family Center offers the following family and parenting classes:

Summer Splash Event!: Enjoy a fun family night out from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. Relax to a concert by the Okee Dokee Brothers, explore an Eden Prairie fire truck and enjoy snacks. The event is free.

Baby and Me Play Time!:

Join other families with ba-bies in a classroom geared specifically to babies from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. Parents will play, relax, connect with others and share parenting tips. This class is available for all babies, new-born through 12 months. A parent educator will be avail-able to lead song time and answer parenting questions. This class is free.

Dinner & Baby Story Time Share: Visit with other families and infants, leave with a free children’s book and enjoy a free dinner from 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Eden Prairie Early Childhood Center. Families with babies under 12 months are welcome to attend. This event is free.

Eden Prairie Schools Preschool Registration 2011-2012: Sign up now for preschool. There are many options: Family Center Pre-school, Spanish Preschool and Partners Preschool have two-, three- and four-day preschool options available. An evening preschool opportunity from 5-7:30 p.m. is also available.

Register for ECFE Class-es 2011-2012: Meet once a week with other families to share the fun and challenges of parenting. The Eden Prai-rie School’s Early Childhood Family Education Program is taking registrations for 2011-2012. Weekly parent/child classes for babies through fi ve year olds provide parents with the opportunity to network, share ideas with each other and receive parenting tips from a parent educator. Day-time and evening classes are available.

All Aboard for Two Day Twos!: Beginning in Septem-ber, this new class will offer older 2-year-olds a weekly spe-cial class with a parent and an additional day of preschool on their own. The Wednes-day class, from 9:30-11 a.m., will offer parent/child time and parent conversation fa-cilitated by a parent educa-tor. The Friday class, from 9:30 a.m.-noon, will offer the 2-year-olds the opportunity to grow on their own.

All classes and events are held at the Eden Prairie Fam-ily Center, 8040 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie. To register for a class, call (952) 975-6980.

University of St. Thomas

The following Eden Prairie students graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul in spring 2011:

Scott Aasgaard, who re-ceived a degree in finan-cial management; Adrian Bauer, master’s degree in business administration; Mark Busch, individualized degree; Adrienne Clairmont, degree in English; Aaron Clarke, degree in entrepre-neurship; Destiny Clifford, graduated magna cum laude and received a degree in com-munication and journalism; Brittany DeZellar, degree in marketing management; Mat-thew Dudley, degree in fi nan-cial management; Benjamin Ebeling, master’s degree in business administration; Nicole Ellow, master’s degree in business administration; Vincent Ferre, master’s de-gree in software systems; Erik Fryklund, degrees in accounting and leadership

missing second place by one ounce of spaghetti.”

Team members included Amy Eiden (camp RN nurse), Derek Hanisch (respite co-ordinator) (EP Relay Honor-ary Chair), Emily Talbot (vil-lage leader), Kayla Anason, team captain (program man-ager), Maggie Venell (seasonal program respite specialist), Meghan O’Keefe (health and medication aide), Beka Bickel (rec leader), Laura Cruick-shank (lifeguard), counselors Bailey Smith, Carrie Bell, Ka-trina Lindstrom, Laura Klitz-ka, Molly Kalina and Sandy Jackson. Other staff who infor-mally participated were: Zach-ary Schaefer (day trip leader), counselors Erin Lawrence, Jenna Retka, Katherine Kin-naird, Kendra Rosario, Kendra Wolf, Laura Rosheim, Louise Neil and Miranda Zeller.

For more information about Friendship Ventures programs, visit friendshipventures.org or call (952) 852-0101 or (800) 450-8376.

Local seniors receive Ralph Burnet Scholarship

Claire Willeck and Adam Siegel of Eden Prairie were awarded the Ralph Burnet Scholarship, which is offered locally to graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of a Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services sales associate or full-time em-ployee. Willeck is the daughter of Bonnie Willeck, a sales as-

sociate with the Minneapolis Lakes office. She was a Na-tional Honor Society and Key Club member and holds varsity letters in volleyball, basketball and softball. Willeck graduated from Eden Prairie High School and plans to attend Carlton Col-lege. Siegel is the son of Marty Siegel, sales associate with the Edina Regional offi ce. He was a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, as well

as the Varsity Alpine Ski Team captain, member of the sailing team, student leader of the Min-nehaha Academy Wylde Life Youth Ministry and founder of the Student Chinese Language Club. Siegel is a graduate of Minnehaha Academy and plans to attend the College of William and Mary. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and scores on college entrance exams.

and management; Susan Gras-sel, degree in law; Alex Hanson, degree in financial manage-ment; James Hassett, degree in communication and journalism; Linh Huynh, degrees in fi nan-cial management and operations management; Brenden Ketz, de-gree in international business; David King, degree in legal studies in business; Christina Krol, master’s degree in social work; Samantha Kukowski, de-grees in marketing management and political science; Kimberly Lauglin, degrees in marketing management and communi-cation; Kerin Logstrom, who graduated Cum Laude and re-ceived a master’s degree in counseling psychology; Craig Martin, who graduated magna cum laude and received a de-gree in electrical engineering; Daniel McCormick, degree in political science; Miranda Mul-ligan, who graduated magna cum laude and received a degree in neuroscience; Rose Nash, degree in neuroscience; Mary Norris, master’s degree in so-cial work; Jennifer Perkins,

who graduated summa cum laude and received a degree in English; Christina Pilon, degree in law; Jeremiah Pilon, degree in law; Colin Quinn, degree in real estate studies; Amanda Renz, degrees in marketing management and communica-tion; Joseph Rodekuhr, degrees in middle/secondary educa-tion and psychology; Larissa Rodriguez, master’s degree in business administration; Katherine Rogers, master’s degree in social work; Neelima Rompicherla, master’s degree in software systems; Lindsay Simmons, who graduated cum laude and received a degree in art history; Christopher Sli-winski, degree in marketing management; Joseph Swan-son, master’s degree in busi-ness administration; Chinh Truong, master’s degree in counseling psychology; Grace Valle, degree in biology; Kreg Wagner, degree in law; Brian Woitte, degree in communica-tion and journalism; Andrew Zheng, degree in marketing management.


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Winning look for EP band5 by 5 Design’s CD package design for the Eden Prairie based Gloryland Gospel Band was honored with “Best of Category” in the 27th annual American Graphic Design and Advertising awards. The new, winning look for the Eden Prairie band and its “I’ll Fly Away” CD helped to increase its fan base and elicit more performance bookings, according to a news release. 5 by 5 Design was one of 20 fi rms across the nation selected by AGDA for superlative design.

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LearningRx to collect school supplies

LearningRx is partnering with The Caring Tree to collect school supplies for children in need now through Sept. 9. Do-nations of school supplies may be dropped off at any of the four Twin Cities LearningRx loca-tions in Chanhassen, Savage, Maple Grove or Eagan. Learn-ing Rx Chanhassen is at 600 Market St., Suite 120, between Cub Foods and the Chanhassen Cinema. The Caring Tree will distribute the supplies to area children in need. Donors will receive a certifi cate for a $49 Cognitive Skills Assessment from Learning Rx and a copy of the book “Unlock the Einstein Inside.” Call (952) 949-6900 for details.

Berry special bedtime stories

Dunn Bros. Coffee and the teachers at Kinderberry Hill are teaming up for a series of bedtime stories, celebrating the works of Laura Numeroff.

The story hours are free and open to the public and the re-maining story hour will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 (“If You Give a Moose a Muffi n”), at Dunn Bros. Coffee in the Smith Douglas More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road.

This is the third year of these popular, family events. The story hours will be held on the patio if the weather permits.

Each family in attendance will receive a complimentary

Laura Numeroff book, and chil-dren wearing PJ’s will receive a kid-sized berry smoothie from Dunn Bros. For more informa-tion, call Dunn Bros. at (952) 934-1045 or Kinderberry Hill at (952) 345-8012.

Miss Missy!“Missy is a beautiful 1-year-

old standard pood le mi x, weighing 36 pounds. Rescued from a neglect situation, she is looking for a patient owner. She has a good temperament and is working on basic manners, house training and obedience. She gets along well with other dogs and seems to be OK with cats, but is timid around men although warms up in time. She’ll thrive in an active home

Missy

with ample playtime, other-wise she can get mischievous if bored,” according to a news release.

Contact Southwest Metro Animal Rescue at: (952) 368-PAWS (7297) or swmetroan-imalrescue @ hotmail.com. Southwest Metro Animal Res-cue and Adoption Society is in Chaska.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit swmetroani-malrescue.org.

Dr. Joseph Fiedler

Dr. Fiedler and his staff would like to thank Chanhassen and the surrounding communities for over 20 years of support. We hope to continue to provide affordable, quality orthodontic care for years to come.

We continue to offer complimentary initial exams and second opinions. You are encouraged to call and talk with one of our caring and knowledgeable staff to schedule an appointment. At your initial exam all treatment options and costs will be explained.

Thanks again for your continued support.

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Terry Totenhagen, ShakopeeTammy Stoks, ShakopeeEach win a $50 gift certifi cate for service, Shakopee Midas

Debbie Heimerl, Belle PlaineNancy Taklo, SavageEach win a $50 gift certifi cate for service, Goodyear/Heartland Service, Shakopee or Goodyear/Shakopee Tire & Auto

Thank you to all who participated in the contest: You do indeed have cool cars

and hot rods!

First Prize: $50 Gift Certifi cate to Hazellwood Grill and Tap Room, Tonka Bay

Chris St. Aubin, Shakopee

Second Prize: Four tickets to St. Paul Saints Sunday, Aug. 21

Reed Osell, Chaska


Some thoughts on being eligible for Social SecurityBy the end of this year

I will be collecting Social Security! It marks a passage but I cannot say that I feel much different than I did a year ago or 10 years ago for that matter. In many ways while the physical chronology of my life marches on, I feel younger in my inner self. I have often said that I want to die young as late as possible!

Some years ago on what would have been his 65th birthday I participated in the funeral of a friend and colleague, Bob Terry. In both academic and business circles he was well known. He held a Ph.D. in ethics from the University of Chicago. He had been dean of the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. He was the author of several books on leadership and worked internationally as an organizational and executive consultant. He died a slow

agonizing death from A.L.S., or Lou Gherig’s Disease.

I was with Bob four days before he died. He came to our FINE Fellows group meeting at a restaurant in St. Paul. We ordered steaks and fi sh. He let us feed him with liquid through the feeding tube that had been his lifeline for the last months of his life. He was not embarrassed to live publicly with his disease. We

were his friends and he asked us to plan his funeral with him. I learned something about authenticity from that experience. Authenticity includes vulnerability.

As I look at life from a place north of 65, I am excited more by what lies ahead than what has gone on before. I have a new appreciation for our capacity to learn new truths, consider new ideas, welcome new experiences, meet new people, go new places, and achieve new things. Leaving parish ministry 11 years ago was the prelude to many breakthroughs in my life. The passage was not painless. At the same time, I learned all over again that pain often produces growth.

Like broken bones that mend and are actually stronger in the broken place than any other, life’s broken moments can become the places we grow strong. I

am stronger for having experienced failure and rejection. I am stronger for having to live with diabetes. I am stronger for the doctoral qualifying exam I had to take twice. I’m thinking that there are still many broken places in my life that deserve attention and hold the promise of further strengthening my soul and adding resilience to my living.

In a few weeks three of my grandchildren will visit us in Minnesota. I am excited. I am also sobered when I think about the times and world in which they are growing up. I’m thinking I will learn as much from them as they will from me over the years. Maybe that is what grandparents are for. We provide a kind of sea anchor for the new generation slowing things down a little and making sure that historic family connections

are maintained for the sake of perspective.

There is a genuine longing in my soul to deepen and in some cases mend relationships that are a vital part of my life. The 30s, 40s and 50s are busy years for most of us. I think I got behind in relational matters while striving to succeed in the world of work. I hope the 60s can be a time for reconciliation and going deeper with loved ones and friends.

I looked at pictures of my daughter’s wedding the other day. I said a brief prayer for her knowing how diffi cult marriage can be. It is the hardest work most of us ever do. The older I get, the more aware I am of just how damaged a person I am. I am not easy to live with all the time. Pat’s patience with me is surely evidence of God’s grace.

In the years ahead I

look forward to more motorcycle rides, more days sailing, more time with grandchildren, more writing, new ventures in service and work, and continuing an authentic journey of faith that will not settle for easy answers or deny that there are doubts and diffi culties to face. I want to spend quality time with friends and loved ones, laugh a lot at jokes old and new and tell stories late into the night. I want to consider all kinds of new ideas and learn new skills.

There are more years behind me than ahead of me now. I want to be a wise steward of what is left of my life. May it be the same for you.

Dr. Bernard E. Johnson shares this space with the Revs. Timothy A. Johnson, Michael Miller and Rod Anderson as well as spiritual writer Lauren Carlson-Vohs. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.

Bernard E.

JOHNSONSPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

RELIGION NEWS

Prairie Lutheran Information Night

Prairie Lutheran Preschool will hold a Parent Information Night at 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Fami-lies interested in enrolling a preschooler and currently enrolled families are invited to attend. Learn about and register for new extended pro-gramming options including Early Bird, Play-Break, Sports Play, Creative Movement and Music Masters. New this year and included in the daily cur-riculum is the Everyday Span-ish program. To register or for more information, visit prai-rielutheran.org or call (952) 942-1800. Prairie Lutheran Preschool is at 11000 Blossom Road, Eden Prairie.

Backstage with the Bible

Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church will hold its va-cation Bible school, “Back-stage with the Bible,” from 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 8-12. Kids age 4 through fifth grade “will rock out to some great music by the Go Fish Guys, and go deep into the Bible to learn the truth found in God’s Word,” according to a news release. There will be games, crafts and snacks throughout the week.

PHEFC is at 17200 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. For more information, visit phefc.org or call (952) 937-9593.

Temple of Eck off ers events

The following events are held at the Temple of Eck for the com-munity:

7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 – “Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships”

10-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 – “Find Inner Peace: Chant Hu!”

All free events are at the Temple of Eck/Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Info: (952) 380-2200 or templeofeck.org.

Prairie Lutheran Summer Camps

Register today for summer camp at Prairie Lutheran. “Lit t le Ex plorers Nat u re Camp” will be held from Mon-day-Thursday, Aug. 15-18, and “Preschool Prep” will be held from Monday-Thursday, Aug. 22-25. “Each camp includes art exploration, discovery time, interactive stories, outdoor play, a snack and lots of fun,” according to a news release. All children ages 33 months to 5 years old are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] or call (952) 942-1800. Prairie Lutheran is at 11000 Blossom Road, Eden Prairie.

Send us your religion news

There are several ways you can submit a news or calendar event relating to religion.

You can mail it to Eden Prairie News, P.O. Box 44220, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, fax it to (952) 942-7975, email it to [email protected], or deliver it to 250 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 211, Eden Prairie.

Deadline is noon on the Mon-day preceding the Thursday publication date. We urge that submissions be brief, to the point and typed.

6500 Baker Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55346Of ce: 934-0811

Child Care Provided in All Serviceswww.libertybaptistmn.org

087036

Sunday Services:Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:45 a.m.Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays:Children’s Bible Club - 7:00 p.m.

Youth Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.Bible Study at 10:15 a.m.

Phone: 952-926-1884At southeast corner of Eden Prairie Road and Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie

Sunday Morning Services: 8:00 • 9:30 • 11:00Children’s programming at 9:30 and 11:00

Dynamic and relevant messagesInspiring music—traditional and contemporaryActive children’s, youth and adult ministry programs

Web: atgrace.com

WorshipDirectory

Eden Prairie

Come as you are, and join us for Come as you are, and join us for Come as you are, and join us for inspiring music and a relevant message! inspiring music and a relevant message! inspiring music and a relevant message!

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““Your love, O Lord,

reaches to the heavens,

your faithfulness

to the skies.” ~Psalm 36:5

Eden PrairieUnited Methodist Church

“Open hearts – Open minds – Open doors”

Sunday Worship9:30 AM

(nursery care provided)

Sunday School(3 yrs.–4th grade) 9:30 AM

15050 Scenic Heights RoadEden Prairie 952-937-8781

(1 blk. west of Mitchell Rd.)www.prairiechurch.org 105112

Pastor Dan Schneider-Bryan

WWorship with us this summer! Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.

with Nursery & Kids’ Own Worship

9145 Eden Prairie Road (@ Pioneer Trail) 952-937-8000 www.eppc.com

Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church Live the Invitation to Follow Christ!

Invite People toWorship with

You!

Weekend MassesSaturday 5:00PMSunday 9:00AM,

11:00AM,5:00PM

Weekday MassesMonday 8:30AMTuesday 8:30AMWednesday 6:00PMThursday 6:45AMFriday 8:30AM

All are Welcome!

Pax ChristiCatholic Community

12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden PrairieFather Patrick Kennedy, Pastorww w w . p a x c h r i s t i . c o m

ST. ANDREW LUTHERANSUMMER SCHEDULE

St. Andrew - Saturday 5:00pmSunday 9:00am & 10:30am Monday 7:00pm (starts June 6)13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie

St. AndrewWest - Sunday 9:30am

112090 Hundertmark Road, ChaskaSPIRIT in the PINES - Sunday 9:30am

saintandrew

lutheranwww.standrewlu.org

952-937-2776

Nursery Every HourDaycare / Preschool Church

Camping Programs

952-937-9593 17200 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie

(Located next to Eden Prairie High School)

Prairie HillEvangelical Free Church

103288Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor

Building Friendships, Building Families, Building Faith

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.Sunday School classes and Awana will resume in the fallVisit our website for more groups and events! www.phefc.org

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY6:00 p.m.

“Come grow with us in Christ”

6716 Gleason Road, Edina • (952) 941-3065www.stalbansedina.org

Call KathyCall Kathy952-345-3003

Invite People toWorship with

You!

Eden Prairie • Chanhassen

Chaska • Shakopee

Prior Lake • Savage • Jordan

and many other

Southwest Communities

Spiritual Wisdom on RelationshipsSunday Worship, 10 a.m., August 7

Youth programs, ages 3–13Classes, Tours

Past Lives • Dreams • Soul Travel

ECKANKAR7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen(952) 380-2200, www.Templeof ECK.org

Temple of ECK

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ELCAImmanuel Lutheran ChurchNew Summer Hours:

Sunday Worship Services (nursery available)Traditional Service: 9 a.m.

Contemporary Service: 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

No Sunday SchoolVisit us at www.Immanuel.us

16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie • 952-937-8123(2 blocks N. of Hwy. 5 on Cty. Rd. 4)076072


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Plans are available to residents of the service area. A Medicare-

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publicnotices

Notice of Establishment of a Branch

Notice is hereby given that Asso-ciated Bank, National Association, 200 North Adams Street, Green Bay, WI 54301, has fi led an application with the Offi ce of the Comptroller of the Currency on July 25, 2011, as specifi ed in 12 CFR 5, for permission to establish a full-service branch at 582 Prairie Circle Drive, Eden Prai-rie, MN 55344. Any person wishing to comment on this application may fi le comments in writing with the Licensing Manager, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 440 South LaSalle, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois 60605, within 30 days of the date of this publication. The public portions of the application are avail-able for public inspection during regular business hours through the Offi ce of the Comptroller of the Currency.August 04, 2011 Associated Bank, National Association Green Bay, WI(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 4, 2011; No. 3187)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTuesday, August 16, 2011 - 7:00

PMCity Center - 8080 Mitchell

RoadEden Prairie, MN 55344Project: GE Capital Eco

Experience CenterLocation: 3 Capital Drive

Developer: G E C a p i t a l Corp

NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for a 6,620 square foot office and outdoor test track. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the follow-ing actions by the City:

• Planned Unit Develop-ment Concept Amendment on 42 acres

• Planned Unit Develop-ment District Review on 42 acres

• Zoning District Amend-ment within the Office Zoning District on 42 acres

• Site Plan Review on 42 acres

• Preliminary Plat on 42

The Public Notice deadline for the

Eden Prairie News is at 4 p.m. Thursday

for the following week's issue.

Faxes are not accepted.

acresQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:

If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Regina Rojas, the project planner, at 952-949-8490. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community De-velopment Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Council packets.(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 4, 2011; No. 3188)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 7:00 PM

City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road

Eden Prairie, MN 55344Project: Thunderbird

AviationLocation: 14091 Pioneer

TrailDeveloper: Nancy Grazzi-

ni-OlsonNOTICE: Residents of

Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for a new aviation facility. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the follow-ing actions by the City:

• Site Plan Review on 4.7 acres

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Scott Kipp, the project planner, at 952-949-8489. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community De-velopment Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Council packets.(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 4, 2011; No. 3189)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday August 16, 2011 - 7:00 PM

City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road

Eden Prairie, MN 55344Project: Prairie RidgeLocation: 1 7 5 5 5 D u c k

Lake TrailDeveloper: Manley Devel-

opmentNOTICE: Residents of

Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for a 22 lot single family home subdivi-sion. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sun-days at 1:00 p.m. The developer is requesting the following actions by the City:

• Planned Unit Develop-ment Concept Review on 9.69 acres

• Planned Unit Develop-ment District Review with waivers on 9.69 acres

• Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 9.69 acres

• Preliminary Plat of 9.69 acres into 22 lots and 1 outlot

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-day through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Scott Kipp, the project planner, at 952-949-8489. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community De-velopment Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Council packets.(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 4, 2011; No. 3190)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT NO. 09-5755

CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE

BID REQUEST FOR: NEILL LAKE BERM IMPROVEMENTS

BID CLOSE: 10:00 A.M., AUGUST 25, 2011 EDEN PRAIRIE CITY HALL 8080 MITCHELL ROAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 PHONE: 952-949-8330

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, opened and read aloud at 10:00 AM on August 25, 2011 in the presence of the City Engineer or the designated representative at the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, 55344 for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following:

Approximate quantities of major material items are as follows and are intended only to provide a general understanding of the project. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify quantities for the Lump Sum estimate per the Proposal Form.

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITS ESTIMATEDQUANTITY

CLEARING ACRE 1GRUBBING ACRE 1REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 350COMMON EXCAVATION CY 7890SUITABLE EMBANKMENT CY 6450CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY ACCESS LS 1TEMPORARY NEILL LAKE DRAWDOWN LS 1GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, TYPE VI SY 1350AGGREGATE BASE (CV), CLASS V CY 60BITUMINOUS TRAIL, 3" THICK SY 35024" CS PIPE CULVERT LF 30DECIDUOUS TREE 1.5" CAL B&B EACH 15DECIDUOUS SHRUB EACH 25

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNITS ESTIMATEDQUANTITY

SILT FENCE, TYPE MACHINE SLICED LF 4700FLOTATION SILT CURTAIN, TYPE WORK AREA LF 1000TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE/EXIT EACH 1SEEDING ACRE 4.2SEEDING, MIX 1 LBS 140.8SEEDING, MIX 2 (34-181) LBS 5MULCH MATERIAL, TYPE 3 TON 7DISK ANCHORING ACRE 3.5EROSION CONTROL BLANKET, CAT 2 SY 3600FERTILIZER, TYPE 4 LBS 500WEED SPRAYING ACRE 4

Plans and specifi cations, proposal forms and contract documents may be seen at the offi ce of the City Engineer, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and at the offi ce of SRF Consulting Group, Inc., One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447.

A list of Plan Holders can be viewed on line at QuestCDN’s website: http://www.questcdn.com

No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by a bidder’s bond naming the City of Eden Prairie as obligee, certifi ed check payable to the City Clerk of the City of Eden Prairie or a cash deposit equal to at least fi ve percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract.

The successful bidder shall have successful experience in construct-ing this type of project. In order to assess the contractor’s quality and experience, all bidders will be required to fi le a completed bidder ques-tionnaire along with their bid. The bidder questionnaire is provided in the project manual.

The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. No bids will be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check.

Contractors desiring a copy of the plans, specifi cations and proposal forms may purchase them from the offi ce of SRF Consulting Group, Inc., One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447, upon payment of $60, which is nonrefundable.

Digital copies of the plans, specifi cations and proposal forms are avail-able at http://www.questcdn.com and for a fee of $20. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the BIDDING DOCU-MENTS link and by entering bid document No. 1696459 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or [email protected].

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract(s) to the best interests of the City. All proposals must be addressed to:

City Engineer, Engineering DivisionCity of Eden Prairie8080 Mitchell RoadEden Prairie, MN 55344and shall be endorsed thereon:Neill Lake Berm ImprovementsI.C. NO. 09-5755Bids close 10:00 AM on August 25, 2011Addendum No.(s) ____________ acknowledged

By Order of the City CouncilCITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 4, 2011; No. 3191)

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Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie

9 a.m. start | 10:30 a.m. awardsExhibitors’ booths open 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Stomp out domestic violence by participating in the inaugural “Boots & Boas Fun Dash & 5K

Run/Walk.”

Bring along your favorite boots and don a complimentary boa for the 50-yard fun dash. A portion

of proceeds will benefi t two local organizations dedicated to ending domestic abuse: Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The 5K Run/Walk takes place on easy, fl at terrain that wraps around a scenic wetland.

Register at Active.comSearch Boots & Boas 5k

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By Sept. 9 (online closes Sept. 3) ..$30

Race Day registration ..$35

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NEWS BRIEFS

PROP Shop’s needs of the week

The PROP Shop client room requests donations of bath tow-els, wash cloths and bathroom rugs/mats in good condition (no stains, rips or fraying).

The PROP Shop is a nonprofi t re-sale store, which sells new and gently used items to every-one in the community. It depends on donations of furniture, cloth-ing and housewares. The PROP Shop also offers a separate Client Services Center which provides clothing, housewares and fur-niture to referred families and individuals in need.

The PROP Shop is at 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit propshopEP.org or call (952) 934-2323.

PROP food shelf needs of the week

PROP is in need of healthy kids snacks, oatmeal, pancake mix, sugar, oil and fl our.

Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power for food, supplies and fi nancial sup-port for clients. Your food dona-tions keep shelves stocked. The group appreciates the support and invites you to volunteer and use your creativity to create a PROP-themed event. If you need services or support from PROP, visit its website at propfood.org, call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the offi ce at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday 9:30 to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Legislators’ town hall meeting

Rep. John Benson and Sen. Terri Bonoff are holding an open town hall meeting to discuss is-sues prompted by the State Leg-islature’s regular and special sessions and the state govern-ment shutdown. The two DFL Minnetonka-based lawmakers will also address questions and opinions offered by attendees. Eden Prairie and Edina resi-dents are invited to attend, ac-

cording to a news release. The meeting will be held from

6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, in the Minnetonka City Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected] or call (651) 296-9934 or (651) 296-4314.

Watershed Board applicants sought

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board, due to term expirations of two members. A Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board member may not be a public offi cer and must be a resident of the district. The district’s five-member board develops a plan for the conser-vation of natural resources and coordinates management of wa-ter and related land resources. The deadline for application is Aug. 19, with interviews to be held at the next County Board Libraries, Technology and General Government Commit-tee. For more information or to apply online, visit Hennepin.us/volunteering.

Back-to-school immunizations

Hennepin County Public Health offers low-cost immu-nizations to those without ad-equate health insurance and has added extra clinic dates to increase availability of back-to-school shots. All clinics are walk-in clinics so no appointments are necessary. All school-required immunizations will be available. Parents are asked to bring each child’s immunization records with them.

The clinics will be held on the following dates:

Bloomington clinic: Bloom-ington Division of Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloom-

ington3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 164-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 303-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6Brooklyn Center Clinic:

Hennepin County’s Brookdale Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Cen-ter

9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23Downtown Minneapolis

Clinic: Hennepin Health Ser-vices Building, 525 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis

8:30-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 58:30-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2Crystal Community Center,

4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18For more information, call

(612) 348-2884 or visit hennepin.us/vaccines. Donations are re-quested but not required for the immunizations.

Featured on Democratic Visions

“The mid-summer edition of Democratic Visions features a look at a new waterfall garden in Richfi eld’s Wood Lake Nature Center. The garden has been dedicated to long-time WCCO-TV newscaster Bill Carlson. Before he died of cancer in Feb-ruary 2008, Carlson and his wife Nancy Nelson had continued to support the 1960’s efforts of Les and Fran Blacklock and the city of Richfi eld to steward the urban-bound, forest and marsh complex as a nature center. Carlson and the Blacklocks were residents of Eden Prairie. Nancy Nelson still lives in Eden Prairie and can be heard on AM950 Ra-dio six days a week,” according to a news release.

The program also features segments with Seamus Dolan of Bloomington who heads Presi-dent Obama’s summer outreach initiative in the southwest sub-urbs; a discussion with host Tim O’Brien and Nancy Nelson about GOP State policy bills and two satiric video perspectives on DFLers’ response to those bills.

Democratic Visions is pro-duced by volunteers through DFL Senate District 42. The program can be seen in Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina, Richfield and Eden Prairie on Channel 15 Sundays at 9 p.m. and Wednes-days at 5:30 p.m. Segments can also be seen at dfl sd42.org/ and on the Democratic Visions You-Tube Channel at youtube.com/user/Democraticvisions.

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Jordan Public Schoolshas an opening for aBuilding/ MechanicalManager. Responsiblefor the overall programsof buildings and heating/cooling operations. AAdegree and related fieldpreferred. All other du-ties as assigned by theSuperintendent. Salaryregionally competitive.Send letter and applica-tion to Kirk Nelson, Su-perintendent, 500 SunsetDr., Jordan, MN 55352.Open until filled.

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Carpentry ContractorsCorp. now has open-ings for Carpenters inour Field Finish Divi-sion. These positionsare F/T, benefits eligi-ble. Job requirementsto include; power tooluse, interior finish/trimduties, kneel, squat,bend and twist fre-quently, and be able tolift 75 lbs of construc-tion materials, passphysical, BGC, anddrug screen. Valid D/Land independent trans-portation required foremployment. Please call our JobsLine: 952-380-3720.

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School Bus DriversPalmer Bus Service is looking for persons with agood driving record to drive school bus in theShakopee School District. Opportunity for AM,PM, Activity routes and Special Education routes.Requires School Bus license. Will train eligibleapplicants. Excellent salary, annual bonus, paidtraining.

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AUTO TECH NEEDEDClean well establishedshop has opening forexperienced, motivatedtech. Frahm's Auto &Truck Repair, Savage.Call Doug 952-890-1890

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Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full timepositions:

Entry Level Carpenters in our FieldFrame, Siding and Windows Divisions

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DRIVER 1ST SHIFTAutomated Building Components Millworkdivision is looking for a hard working, reli-able individual to deliver millwork prod-ucts to local job sites. Duties include: load-ing/unloading vehicle, pulling orders asneeded and delivering products. This is a40 hour per week position with occasionalovertime. Applicants MUST have a validClass B CDL, acceptable driving record,previous driving experience, ability to lift100 lbs and ability to pass a physical &drug screen. Applicants must be willing tojoin the Teamsters Local 120. We offer ex-cellent benefits & advancement opportuni-ties! Apply in person between 7:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.AUTOMATED BUILDING COMPONENTS

18800 West 78th StreetChanhassen, MN 55317

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Tool Room DesignerStarkey Laboratories, Inc. is a recog-nized world leader in providing thehighest quality hearing technology

available. If you're interested in working for a com-pany that is dedicated to improving our customers'quality of life, consider the opportunity our teampresents at our facility in Glencoe, MN. This positionwill provide support in the conceptualization, designand construction of precision tooling utilizing bothinternal and external tooling resources in support ofStarkey's current Manufacturing needs and R&D ini-tiative. Qualified candidate need to possess a Technical de-gree in Mold/Die trades or equivalent, and a mini-mum of 5 years total combined experience in thebuilding, repair and maintenance of injection molds.Six years tool design experience is required with aminimum of 4000 hours of Pro Engineer. You'll enjoy a full benefit package:

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Progressive. Growing. Engaged.

SCOTT COUNTYPublic Health Nurse or Registered Nurse

In this position you'll perform skilled nursing duties de-termining client eligibility for home & community-based service programs. Workloads can vary by posi-tion & may include long-term care consultations, PCAassessments, & waiver program case management. Allpositions rely on your use of independent nursing as-sessment skills & professional judgment to coordinateservices & assure the health & safety of Scott Countycitizens in community settings. MQs: Requires posses-sion of a license to practice as an RN issued by theState of MN; CPR certification; valid driver's license; &1 year RN experience. PHN certification or experiencepreferred. Training for home- & community-based ser-vices & experience w/ MN-ITS are highly desirable.Hiring Range: $47,553 to $60,421-DOQ. Closing:Open until filled. Obtain application from Scott CountyEmployee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from our website at (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD:(952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

TOOLMAKERExperience required in building, repairing, & main-taining blank, progressive, and compound dies for

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2000 Ford Windstar LX7 Passenger Van,133,349 Miles. $2,250.6 Cyl Engine, AutomaticRuns and drives great.Craig 952-368-9689

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1993 Ford Ranger, ex-tended cab, topper,102,000 miles. V6 AT.Great mileage, cold air,runs good. $2500. orb/o. 952-447-8169

1964 Chevy C20, 350engine, 350 auto tranny,every bolt, nut, part re-placed, or sandblastedand painted. 8K. RE-DUCED- $12,500. 952-913-7808

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Lincoln LS, 2003 Sedan.Original owner. Premi-um sound system, heat-ed/cooling seats, key-less entry. Brand newtires. Excellent condi-tion. $7991 612-554-2405

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2007 Ford Focus. 5speed, manual. 37 MPG19k + miles. One own-er, $10,500. 612-840-0884

2000 Jaguar XJR. Wellmaintained. $9700 Sil-ver and black interior,83,000 miles. Call 612-655-6680

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1998 Dodge Stratus, 6cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.952-445-6173

1988, Cadillac Eldorado78,000 miles. All origi-nal, with maintenancerecords. $6500. b/o 952-233-2148

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1988 Chev Monte CarloSS T-Top, 305 HO En-gine, original, fast, 69K,stored, like new. $9,900or b/o. 952-445-6533,Gale

1986 BMW 528e, sun-roof, 5 speed, 4 door,2.7L, good tires, goodbody. Reduced to$1,250. 952-426-5657

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1976 Classic CadillacConvertible. Lowmileage. 8 cyl. 440 en-gine. Complete factsavailable by calling.559-435-3751

1972 rare triple black'Cuda, with high com-pression 340 HP. 727slapstick tranny. Posi-rearend, PS, bucketseats, Recession re-duced!! $42,500. 612-804-4074

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2005, 125cc gas scoot-er. Bought new in '06.1500 miles, in excellentshape. 85 mpg. Cash,no trades. $1000. 952-233-3322

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2008 Scooter, blue, likenew, $1,500. 952-641-2719

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

2005 black Yamaha R6,6,000 miles. Yoshimurdcustomized exhaust.With OEM cover & tankbra. $5,500. 952-361-0142

2003 Harley SofttailDeuce Anniversarymodel. 5500 miles.$13,000. 952-447-4280

2001 Cycle mateCM2000 Motorcycletrailer. Excellent condi-tion. Used twice. $750.952-836-4652

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2000 Harley Davidson883 Sportster, wife'sbike, never rode, mustgo. 1300 miles, Lots,lots of extras, mint!$7000. 952-890-0905

1994 Harley HeritageSofttail, 26300k, all ser-vice records avail, extraset of pipes. $7500. CallMike @ 612-309-6737

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Dutchman Camper2002- 28ft. Excellentcondition. Sleeps 6-8w/queen bed. A/C, heat,appliances, plumbingworks perfect. $7800.Must see. 952-474-6230

2007 27' Colorardo RL5th Wheel, 2 Slide$29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after5:30

CampersTravel Trailers

2001 Camper, 5th wheel2 slideouts, golfcart,shed $14,500. Excellentcondition. Parked onbeautiful wooded lot inZumbrota, MN 612-720-8683/ 612-599-0184

1998 Holiday RamblerVacationer 36' mo-torhome, great condi-tion, sleeps 6, 60,000miles, $31,900 or bestoffer. Call Gary at 952-492-1129.

1996 Itasca SuncruiserMotorhome. Class A,39'. Excellent condition,shedded at all times/winterized. Loaded!29,300 actual miles.$35,000/BO. 507-665-6019


2004 41' SportsCoachElite. Fully equipped.23,000K. Well-main-tained. 3 slides.$100,000. 952-797-6264

1992 Fleetwood. 107K,454 gas motor, hy-draulic leveler system.fully equipped! Wellmaintained! $10,900.John, 952-474-9713

1991 Fleetwood South-wind Motorhome, ClassA, 33ft. Only 38k miles!Smooth runner, fullyloaded, sleeps 6, hy-draulic leveler, $10,500,612-669-4172

1987 31' Pathfinder Mo-torhome. $5,000/ BO.952-496-2243


Hydro Stream Vegas.20'. 200 HP+++. Com-plete restoration. 5 pas-senger. A real headturner! $8,900 or alltrades welcome. 952-215-5421

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Alu-minum. Walleye, Bass½ Console 75hp.Mariner & 8hp. Kicker.$6500. 612-554-6725 [email protected]

2006 Crestliner Lsi An-gler 2285. Lots of ex-tras. 60 HP Mercury 4stroke and dual axletrailer. $22,800 763-360-6251

2002 Larson 19' FishN-Ski, SEI 190, 135 HPOutboard, stored in-doors. $11,900.00 orBO, NADA guide sug-gested $13,945.00, Jon612-730-8116

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2001, 17ft. Starcraft,90HP, Mercury. Excel-lent condition. $9,000952-890-2630

1992 Vibo 21' Hexagonpontoon. Low hrs. 2 mo-tors. '96 Merc 90HP +9.9. Marine radio. Trail-er. Clean. $10,500. 952-934-3902

1981 Sea Nymph 16'fish/ ski boat, 1989 Ev-inrude 60hp tracker,Spartan trailer, trollingmotor, livewells, loca-tors, anchormates,pedestal seats. $3500.952-445-5473

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2007 Suzuki Eiger 400.Only 170 miles. Warnwinch, ITP mud tires, liftkit. Great condition!!$3500 952-994-1291

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INSIDE SALES- callingbusiness owners nation-wide from our Jordan of-fice. Nice office, greatpay! Call VernSchwartz, 612-810-8097

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WACONIA VETERINARY CLINICPerson with ability to mul-ti task at front desk of abusy veterinary clinic. Du-ties include receptiontasks, phone communica-tions and data entry, salestransactions and muchmore. 25-30 hours perweek. Monday throughFriday and every otherSaturday. Flexibility inschedule a plus. Submitresume to Waconia Veteri-nary Clinic. Attn: [email protected] or fax952-442-2291

Veterinarian Technician- PT

2:30pm-close, Mon-Fri.1 Sat/ mth. Assisting vetwith appointments, labwork, taking x-rays.Shakopee VeterinaryClinic: 952-445-4765

RN NeededKnowledge of homehealth. Very pt work

Flexible schedulePay rate $22.00/hr.

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952-746-5738or email:

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PT Receptionist-Shakopee Veterinary ClinicWe a re looking for apart time evening Recep-tionist. The hours wouldconsist of Monday thruThursday 3pm until close(~6:30pm), and one Sat-urday a month. The jobresponsibilities would in-clude checking in ap-pointments, answeringphone calls, schedulingappointments, recordkeeping, filing records,dispensing medicationand pet food, checkingout appointments, andgiving basic post-surgerydischarge instructions. Ifyou are interested in theposition please mail, fax,or drop off resume to theclinic:

Shakopee VeterinaryClinic

12675 Marystown Rd.,Shakopee, MN 55379

Fax- 952-445-3341If there are any furtherquestions, please call usat 952-445-4765.

Program Counselor,Sleep Counselor atThomas Allen Inc. inShakopee. Hours: E/OSaturday from 4pm-10pm and 10pm-10am,E/O Sunday from 8am-4pm. Must have highschool diploma/GED,Driver's license, cleanrecord. Previous experi-ence working with DDpreferred but not re-quired.Email resume to:

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Newspaper Route Delivery-Star Tribune

Shakopee, Chaska, Waco-nia area motor routes.Immediate openingsweekend (Sat/Sun), Wa-conia/ Mayer. Bi-weeklypaychecks. Minimum re-quirements 18 years old &dependable transportation.

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Junior High Football &Volleyball Coachesneeded in Jordan. E-mail;[email protected]. Positions openuntil filled.

Instructional AideMulti-tasking duties;support teaching staffwith classroom manage-ment and academic as-sistance to high schoolaged special educationstudents. M-F, 8am-2:30pm. $12.50/hr. +benefits. Applicationavailable at:

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Independent Living Support Specialist

Shakopee. Part-time Afternoons, evenings,weekends. $10.25/hr.

email: [email protected]

Cashier/ Stock, 10-20hrs/ week. Apply in per-son: Viking Liquor,16290 Hwy. 13, PriorLake.

Breakfast BarAttendant

5 days/week Includes Weekends 6AM - 11AM Apply in Person Holiday Inn Express Chanhassen

Bartender, PT. Apply inperson 1201 3rd Ave E,Shakopee VFW.

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SHIPPING PICKER/PACKER

MAMAC Systems, Inc.,a global manufacturer ofHVAC and industrialsensors, has an openingin their high volumeshipping area. Positionis responsible for ensur-ing accuracy in selectingand pulling product forcustomers. Must havethe ability to lift 60pounds and work at afast pace on your feet allday. 100% accuracy inpicking and packing isexpected. Require qual-ity conscious, productiveattitude and excellent at-tendance. E.O.E.Hours: 9:30am -6:00pmMon-Fri. Send resumeto:MAMAC Systems, Inc.8189 Century Blvd.Chanhassen, MN 55317Phone: (952)556-4900Email:[email protected]

Prep Cook, PT/FT, allduties. Excellent atten-dance, communication& basic math skills.Background check re-quired. We offer 401kplan and discount meals.105 W. 2nd St., Chaska.Apply within. No phonecalls.

MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKTECH

Clean well establishedshop has opening forexperienced, motivatedtech. Frahm's Auto &Truck Repair, Savage.Call Doug 952-890-1890

LABORERMudjacking companyneeds reliable, hardworking individual tofill laborer position.Start immediately. 40+hrs/wk. No experiencenecessary. $10/hour. Savage: 612-919-6559

Full-Time

Come Work for theShakopee Community

Center!Now accepting applications for the following

part-time positions:Learn-to-Skate Instructors � Recreation Leaders

Water Safety Instructors (WSI) � LifeguardsFitness Instructors � Personal Trainers

For more information and an application, visit:www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm

or call (952) 233-9320 / TTY#: (952) 233-3837


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Yorkie, male, 5 months.Sweet & playful. $250.952-445-2515

Wooden Gun Cabinet,Lockable Doors, $50612-991-5519

Wooden file cabinet.Brass handle, 4 draw-ers. $50. 612-869-1458

Wooden bookcase 4 x6ft. 8 shelves. $80. 612-869-1458

Womens, leather MChaps & L Vest $100.612-280-4737

White wicker, washednightstand & chair. Ex-cellent condition. $100.612-877-1946

Upholstered rockingchair, tan. Excellentshape, $50. 952-447-3538

Umbrella Stand, weight-ed, new in box, black$15, 612-991-5519

Typewriter, Underwood.Antique $45. 952-934-2883

Two, Queen Ann end ta-bles and coffee table.$125. 952-447-3538

Twin size mattress, boxspring, frame. No stains.$45. 952-440-6221

Twin captains bedw/mattress. Matchinglighted, hutch desk.$350. 952-974-5274

TV stand 50x20. Black,glass doors. Modern,Whalen/Furniture $100.612-578-7933

Tub, shower transferbench, with sliding seat.$75. 952-474-4719

Trumpet - Bundy, Goodcondition, $75. Call 952-934-3011

Toy tractors, assortedfarm equipment, an-tique, $85. 612-986-3262

Toolboxes for truck. 8 ft.sidemount, black, locks.$150. 952-649-7936

Toddler bed with mat-tress. Cherry finish. $60.952-873-5479

Table, 6 chairs. Lightoak, 38X60 1-18"leaf.Great $300. 612-360-9370

Sofa sleeper, queen,good condition, $75,952-937-1681

Sofa sleeper, Cibola Co-coa leather. Queen,good condition, $400.952-447-6221

Smokey glass, diningtable with 4 chairs. 42"$30. 952-200-5068

Side cab steps, for1997-2001 Ford F150.$125; 612-237-1300

ShoreMaster, 800lbPWC lift. $500 cash.612-816-7445 ask forDave.

Scooter, mobility. Rally.$500. Good condition.952-474-4719

Rotary desk telephone.Beige, $5. 952-447-4961

Refrigerator,Fridgedaire, 7 c.f., goodcondition, $80, 952-898-2692

Stainless steel trash.$25. 952-292-7886

Rear cargo carrier. Fits2" receiver. $25. or b/o952-448-4907

Queen bed. Pillow top.Box spring, metal frame.$400. 952-484-8215

Pneumatic, Dotco mod12l1200-36 anglegrinder. 12000rpm, vgc$135. 952-368-3808

Pneumatic, Cleco, modE4, pistol grip rivet gun.$75. 952-368-3808

PlayStation2 consolew/memory card &games. $45 952-457-3811 works!

Pistol, Makarov, 9MM.Semi-automatic holster150 rounds ammunition.$320. 952-446-8737

Organ, Technics EX 35,record, playback, manyextras. $125. 952-445-7207

New, 322 Dish receiver,dish. $100 or b/o. 952-448-4907

Medical scrubs, M topMT pants, M jacket.$13. 612-280-4737

Mattress, box spring &frame. Standard, goodcondition. $50. 612-205-0267

Mattress & box spring.Full size, good shape.$40. 952-457-3811

Mary Kay Pink Umbrella$15 cash. 952-564-1161

Little Tikes, picnic table.38"x42", great condition$45. 952-890-3470

Leather, DB sport jack-et. Small, brown, verycute. $85. 952-447-8123

Large curio cabinet forsale. Buyer to pickup.$300. 612-309-4888

KozyPal Shopping CartCover, excellent condi-tion. $20, 952-443-2409

Kneeboard and ski rope.Good condition. $50.firm 952-496-2846

Kitten, cute, cuddly.$10. 952-447-8123

Kitten, 10 weeks old.$15. 952-448-3268

Kids trampoline, w/han-dle. 34" square, fold-able. $44. 952-890-3470

Kenmore, electric stove.Almond, self cleaning.$75. 952-994-3745

Johnson, Sea Horse 7.5boat motor. $500. Call952-693-1534

iPod Nano. 4gb, pink,with earbuds. Rarelyused. $45. 952-445-6874

Infinite Mind, EyeQ readand process faster.$50. 952-873-6732

Hutch, to be picked upby purchaser. $50.612-309-4888

Hunting knife. Browningmodel 080, brand new.$10. 952-388-8456

Hot tub pump. 1hp 220volt. Filter system. $100.952-649-7936

Hooked on Phonics andmath. $80 both. 952-440-7474

Golf clubs, Ping Eye 23-SW. $175. 952-474-5028

Golf balls, Pro V1-brandnew. $30. 952-412-5749

Goldfish pond. 3.5 x 3feet thick rubber $20.952-233-5333

German shepard puppy.Purebread, $500. 952-873-2075

Futon, black metalframe, black cushion.Excellent condition. $75.952-440-6221

Futon frame, black met-al. $20. Good condition.952-474-4719

Fuel tank, 300 gallonwith stand. Buyer pick-up. $50. 612-839-7752

Freezer upright. Tru-Cold. 62h X 31w X 27d$50. 952-447-4577

Free record player/radioconsole. Needs work.952-496-2846

Football cleats. Sizes 7and 8 $20. 612-845-5324

Foosball table, excellentcondition, 48L x 24Wx31H, $25. 952-949-2276

Fisher Price bounce &spin Zebra. Great condi-tion. $25 952-873-5479

Fabric cutting table.$50. 952-448-5735

Exterior doors, 36" whitesteel, 6 panel window.$75. 952-895-5764

Exercise bike, 8 yrs old.Proform 760. $50. 952-447-6723

End tables. 2 gorgeousOff white, square,hexagon. $100. 952-934-5713

Elegant, MOB, longblack dress with beadedjacket. $150. 612-877-1946

Electric, white smooth-top stove. Good condi-tion, $100. 952-873-6732

Electric trolling motor.Bow mount, foot con-trolled. $50. 952-445-6204

Electric keyboard,Yamaha. Great condi-tion. $100. or b/o 952-403-9614

Dorm refrigerator. Stain-less steel. 2.8 cu.ft. Ex-cellent condition. $65.952-492-2965

Dining/table, 6 chairs 2,expansion leafs, walnutcolor. $135. 952-894-4657

Dollhouse with acces-sories, playskool $30952-440-7474

Desk, sturdy, oak parti-cle board. 2 drawers,excellent. $35. 952-934-5713

Desk, metal desk withdrawers. Both sides.30X60x29. $15. 952-440-3487

Danby, wine cooler.New, 35 bottle. $300.o/bo. Luke 612-282-9450

Custom, english oak,kitchen cabinets. 25' ofcabinets, $500. 612-237-1300

Custom built, oak filingcabinet. $175. 952-448-5735

Curio cabinet, "cherry"76"H x 18"W x 11"D$99. 952-467-2583

Crib/ toddle bed, chang-ing table, laundry bas-ket, cherry, $100, 612-240-9574

Couch, burgundy. Ex-cellent condition.84"x36". Stearns & Fos-ter $150. 952-447-3538

Couch & love seat.Flexsteel, Navy. $200.or b/o. 952-881-3277

Computer desk, oak, 4drawers, 5'x5'x2', $75,952-937-1681

Coffee table, vintagerattan, bamboo. Blackwith stools. $200. 952-221-9575

Clock, Ingraham Tam-bour. Antique $65. 952-934-2883

China hutch for sale.Good condition. $200.952-890-4914

Childrens maze, beadsand cars. $15. 952-443-0186

Chicco Modo, music nplay table. Excellentcondition. $40. 952-443-0186

Chair, metal, patio chair,vintage & pink. $25.952-221-9575

Cat, male, fixed. Seri-ous inquiries only. Free952-846-9853

Cat, adult Tabby, nicedisposition, spayed, de-clawed, Free. 952-226-3293

Cartop, cargo carrier.Waterproof, used once.$20. 952-440-6124

Canon camera lens, 3.35mm, like new $95.612-986-3262

Brown couch, excellentshape. Pic available.$250. or b/o 952-467-3813

Brother MFC-4800 laserprinter, scanner, copier& fax. $25.612-306-6621

Boat Lift/Aluminum3200lb capacity. 108"wide, wheels. $1,300.952-447-4423

Bike, ladies LandRiderAutoshift. Never used.$350. 952-447-7396

Bedroom Set, 3-piece.Vintage '40s veneer.Excellent condition$250. 952-492-2660

Beautiful kitten. Free togood home. Julie 612-703-0630

Basketball hoop,portable, adjustable,free standing. $50. 952-447-8123

Artificial trees, plants.Large, $75. 952-447-6933

Antique steamer trunk.$20. 952-447-6933

Adjustable hospital bed.Great condition. Mat-tress included. $150.612-839-6492

Accord blown motor. 95-97, V6. Good forparts,restore $200 952-292-7886

9 can thermos. Insulat-ed lunch duffle.Pink/brown strips. $5.952-447-4961

62 vinyl records. 33'sHawaii, Polkas, Ger-man, Christmas. $50.952-447-4577

4 sale, Love bird. 13weeks old $35. 1-612-532-5660

4 deck chairs. Remove-able cushions. $20. 952-440-1620

4 blonde dining chairsw/wicker seats. $20.952-448-7970

3 piece bedroom, head-board, frame. 5 drawerdresser. $400. 952-220-5051

2004, Kenmore washer& dryer. $125. set. 952-288-5695

2003, Honda, CRF230.Excellent condition.Electric start, $1,800Jim 952-356-9664

2000, Honda XR80Runs great. Very nice.$1000 Jim 952-356-9664

2, rocker recliners.Lazyboy, blue. Goodcondition. $125. b/o952-447-6221

2, Honda Civic SE, rims.Good shape, $50. 952-292-7886

2, 20" fans. $10. 952-448-4907

2 stools, 24". Swivel,solid oak. Excellent con-dition. $200. 952-447-6221

1960's Vintage bever-age set. Bartlett-Collinsamber. Like-new, cash.$50. 952-564-1161

13" color T.V. & remote.$10. or b/o. 952-448-4907

1,092, new, 4mil anti-static, polyethylenebags. All for $100. 952-250-9999

Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to www.imarketplace.mn/thriftmart to place your ad, or call (952) 345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too!

Check out our GarageSales online:

iMarketplace.mn

Garage Sale at 1480Spinnaker Road. Thurs-day, Aug. 4. 10a.m.-2p.m. Lots of toys andgirls clothes (mostly in-fants through 12 mos);some household itemsand adult apparel.

Waconia Sales

Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8/4-8/68am-4pm. Saturday8am-2pm. Tons of kidsclothes 0-4T, HH items,furniture, Xbox,N64 andmore. Don't miss thissale! 1104 Danube Ave

Shakopee Sales

Huge Home MovingSale Thursday 8/4 7-6pm. Snowblower, bed-room set, couches, re-frigerator, kitchen table,TV's, pool table, officedesk + much more.2161 Elsberry Curve

14th Annual Sale- we'vemoved from 907 Fullerto 2124 Halli Rd. Newlocation, same HUGEsale & deals. Wed, 8/10,10am-7pm. Thurs, 8/11,9am-5pm. Fri. 8/12,9am-?

Shakopee Sales Garage Sale MappingEasy as 1-2-3!

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Moving Sale Thursday8/4, Friday 8/5, 8-4pm.Saturday 8/6, 8-noon.Yard items, HH, cloth-ing. Toro lawn mower,golf equipment. 13954Aquila Court

Savage Sales

Thursday, Friday Aug 4& 5 8:00-5:00pm 5968Flandrau Cir SE, Furni-ture, clothing, bikes,carrier, toys & more

Thurs & Fri August 11-12 8am-6pm 4308 BassSt. HH, adult clothing,lots of misc.

Multiple Family Garage/Moving Sale: Thurs-Fri,8/4-5, 9am-5pm. Sat.8/6, 9am-12noon. Child(boys) BR dresser set,clothing (children-adult), other HH goods.19411 Towering OaksTr.

Prior Lake Sales

Multi Family SaleWednesday 8/10- Friday8/12 8-5pm. HH items,kids items, furniture,much more! 15204 OakRidge Circle

Prior Lake Sales

Thur-Sat. Aug 4,5,6 Th.8-5pm, F/S 8-1pm.QUALITY Don't Missthis one! Books, Bikes,Garden, HH, Toys,Sports, Clothes, Firepit,Closet Wine Rack +MORE! Cash & carry.10252 Meade Lane

Multi Family 8/5, 8/6.Friday 8-6pm, Saturday8-3pm. Car topper,maple desk, HH, crafts,skates, toys, dolls, puz-zles. Star Wars. 6353Whispering Oaks Dr.

Garage Sale- Designerclothes, women & chil-dren's, HH, toys, etc.19008 Broadmoore Dr.(north end of Dell Rd offJoseph Curve) Fri-Sat.8/5-6, 8am-3pm

Eden Prairie Sales

Thurs, Fri. Aug 4-5. 8-4pm. Nice selection ofvintage & retro col-lectibles from retireddealer. Priced to sell!623 6th St. - offStoughton

GARAGE SALE: HomeInterior, Silk Plants, Fur-niture, TVs, Dishes,Christmas Decorations,Exercise Equipment,Stereo, Computer com-ponents. Moving! Mustsell! 8-5pm, Thurs.,8/11, Fri. 8/12, Sat.,8/13. 1676 IsabellaParkway

Fri/Sat. 8/5-8/6 Fri 8-3.,Sat, 8-1. GREAT SALE!1355 Wildflower Lane(crossroads Audobon &Pioneer Trail). Curiocabinet, highchairs,desk, computer desk,diningroom table &chairs, much more!

Chaska Sales

HUGE SALE! Thurs-Fri,8/4-5, 9am-4pm. Sat.8/6, 9am-12noon. HH,antiques, mens/ wom-ens/ girls/ babyclothes+, electronics. 2much 2 miss! 2030Boulder Rd

Fri. & Sat. Aug. 5 & 6.8am to 4pm. Garagesale. College stuff, furni-ture, HH, clothes,books. Cash only. Noearly sales, please.8130 Marsh Dr.

Chanhassen Sales

Vendors wanted: FleaMarket. Shepherd of theHill Church Festival,9/24, outdoors. Hwy 41/Engler, Chaska. Info:952-448-3882

Crafters & VendorsWanted

GARAGE SALESAUCTIONS

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living in epDid you know?After the township of Eden Prairie was organized in 1858, the school board appointed James Gamble superintendent of the common schools. He defi ned the boundary lines of the four original school districts, Gould School in District 56, Anderson School in District 55, Wolf School in District 57 and Jarrett School in District 54 in 1860. Gamble served as superintendent until 1864. In 1930, Sherman Mitchell was not only the superintendent but the history teacher, boys basketball coach and substitute bus driver along with carrying out his duties as superintendent. Mitchell was superintendent from 1930 to 1940 at the Eden Prairie Consolidated School of School District No. 141. Source: Eden Prairie – The First 100 Years by Helen Anderson

This date in EP historyAug. 3, 1888– The bugs have ruined M.S. Staring’s wheat crop.Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss

Turn back the pageIn August 1981, Eden Prairie Center advertised special deals that could be found at the mall during that week. During the week of Aug. 12, 1981, Toys Plus off ered a coupon for Crayola Crayons for 77 cents, limit two. Gallenkamp Shoes off ered a deal for selected Leather Sport Oxfords for $21.90, a discount of $5.09. The Gap advertised that all customers that brought in the coupon would “receive a free throwing disc with any purchase.” Jewel mart off ered coupon-holders a deal on an 18-inch, 14K gold Serpentine chain for $44.99, regularly priced $89.50. At Pipe Den, a coupon would get customers a free matching Charatan tool with each Charatan pipe purchase. Kinderfoto off ered 25 percent off 5 by 7 portrait seasonal cards. Gordons Jewelers advertised for 25 percent off non-diamond wedding bands. The Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Store off ered one dollar off a pound of any of their famous cookies, and Fanny Farmer advertised that their candy bars were three for one dollar. New Horizons Child Care Center discounted their childcare to $1.50 per hour for up to four hours of drop-in care. The off ers were valid from Aug. 19-25, 1981, with the coupon only.Source: Eden Prairie News

FILE PHOTO

It takes only hours for the corn for the Eden Prairie Lions Corn Feed to make it from the fi eld to the table.

Dates to rememberTour de Tonka – 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug 6, begins at Minnetonka High School

Lions Corn Feed – 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Round Lake Pavilion

Red Cross Blood Drive – 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Gander Mountain in Eden PrairieFor more information, see the Let’s Go! Calen-dar on page 14.

PHOTOS ONLINECHECK OUT THE GALLERY AT


THRESHERS FESTIVAL

PHOTOS BY DAVID SCHUELLER

Gas pumps, old collectibles and Model T automobiles, and other items of interest are planned for this Model T garage, which will open at the Scott Carver Threshers Festival.

American ingenuity at work Scott Carver Th reshers capitalize on 35-W bridge construction to build Model T garage

This model beat all the real ones to the garage. About 15 Model T autos are heading to the Scott Carver Threshers Festival, and will be in the parade, too.

BY DAVID SCHUELLER

[email protected]

Waste not, want not.

When giant forms used to make the

concrete pillars of the new Interstate 35W bridge showed up at an auction across the street from the Scott Carver Threshers’ land, members seized an opportunity.

They bought more than 20 of the forms made of plywood and boards, each measuring about 8 feet by 40 feet.

Threshers club members took them apart, and used the plywood in a new building that will open at this year’s Scott Carver Threshers Festival, held Aug. 5-7 in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan.

Scott Carver Threshers members take interest in engines, tractors, old automobiles, and other old-time items that they collect, sometimes restore, and show at the festival.

For member Stan Riegert of Eden Prairie, the new shop is a dream come true. He said he’s wanted a Model T shop since he joined the club in 1989.

“I’m thrilled to death – never felt better about something in my life,” Riegert said. “It’s really going to be pretty, really going to be nice inside, when I get it all done.”

Last week, members were adding the fi nishing touches to the building. Four or fi ve members who are near or in their 70s spent the past year building the garage, along with the occasional help of eight or 10 other members.

Scott Carver Threshers member Dallas Plekkenpol of Shakopee was one of the handful of members who put the most time into the new garage.

“It was fun. A lot of work, but fun,” Plekkenpol said.

He said the club used the plywood for the garage, and used the boards to replace the fl oorboards in wagons.

“We took it all apart, salvaged every bit of it,” Plekkenpol said.

And those weren’t the only uses of the forms, which included treated plywood.

“A lot of guys bought them and took them up North, set them down, and built cabins on them,” Plekkenpol said.

See the enginesHead to the Scott Carver Threshers Festival, and you may feel you’ve jumped back in time.

What: 48th annual Scott Carver Threshers Festival, including old-time engines

When: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Where: across Fairview Lane from the Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan

Cost: $8 for the weekend, children under 12 free

Info: (952) 492-2062 or scottcarverthreshers.org

This 1929 antifreeze can was added to the Model T garage by Dallas Plekkenpol of Shakopee.

Stan Riegert of Eden Prairie will see his wish – of opening a Model T garage – come true. “I like old cars. I just like the idea of an old car and an old repair shop,” Riegert said.

They don’t make them like this anymore. This old can for “extra heavy” oil will be in the garage.

RISE OF THE AUTO

The allure of the Model T may be that it was one of the fi rst cars available for a large number of people to buy for a reasonable price.

“That got them to town a little faster. When they wanted to go visiting, they didn’t have to be freezing so long,” Plekkenpol said.

The Model T garage came about nicely for Riegert, who was bound and determined to get one done at some point.

“I always wanted a Model T shop. Either I was going to build it at my house or somewhere along the road somewhere,” Riegert said.

Riegert plans to show his Model T, which has suicide doors that gave medics an easier in-out, he said.

“I have a 1923 Model T doctor’s coupe,” Riegert said.

About 15 Model T cars will be rolling to the new garage, from collectors around the greater Twin Cities area.

Many of them drive to the show in their old-time cars. But don’t expect to see them on Highway 169. Their top speed is usually around 40 or 45 mph – perfect gawking speed.

“People, actually, if they see them, they’ll pull over and let these guys by and look at them,” Riegert said.

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