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DISTRICT 719Poker dealer, history buff wins on ‘Jeopardy!’

PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER

This is how the Glendale Elementary School app’s menu appears on the screen of an iPhone 4.

BY MERYN FLUKER

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Glendale Elementary School par-ents hoping to learn more about what goes on in the building can now join in the refrain of a popular iPhone commercial: “There’s an app for that.”

In the school’s December news-letter, Glendale u n v e i l e d t h e quick-response (QR) code that anyone with a sm a r t phone – such as a Droid, an iPhone or an iPod Touch – can use to gain access to the school’s app. Glendale is the f irst – and currently, only – school in the Prior Lake-Sav-age Area School District to have an app.

“ I t ’s m u l t i -functional,” says Michele Taney, a Savage resident whose son Carter is a fi fth-grader at the school. “It’s like a website. It’s a user-friendly website.”

Taney owns SourcePrint, a Prior Lake company specializing in print, promotions and designs. Along with Chris Vathing, who works in sales at SourcePrint and is a fellow Glendale mother, Taney ap-proached Glendale Principal Sam Richardson last fall with the app idea.

Glendale takes a step forward with mobile appBY LORI CARLSON

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In his fi rst stint as a “Jeopardy!” contestant, Kirby Burnett used his vast knowledge of U.S. and world history to rocket from last place to champion.

Going into Final Jeopardy!, the show’s one-question last round, Burnett – a Prior Lake resident and a poker dealer at Canterbury Park – risked $12,000 of the $15,600 he had amassed. A betting man, he’d banked on knowing more about the fi nal category (U.S. history) than his opponents.

The gamble paid off. Burnett was the only player to pose the question “Who are the rough riders?” when given the answer, “This volunteer group was born in May 1898 near the bar at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas and lasted for only 133 days.”

A longtime fan of the game show, Burnett took an online qualifying test twice – in January 2010 and again a year later – before getting a call to attend contestant screening in Kansas City in May 2011. After that two-day process, which included interviews, tests and a mini version of the game show, “it was, ‘Don’t call us; we’ll call you,’” he said.

Contestants who advance after the screening are eligible to be called for the show for a year and a half. Burnett, a California native, got his call in October 2011 and fl ew to the Los Angeles area for taping in mid-November.

Burnett isn’t the fi rst “Jeopardy!” contestant with ties to Prior Lake. In June 2010, Ilana Cohen, a 2002 Prior Lake High School graduate, appeared on the game show. Cohen lost the game by a mere $200.

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Prior Lake resident Kirby Burnett got some face time with host Alex Trebek during his “Jeopardy!” winning spree.

LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST

Travis Tritt, Creedence to headline festivalBY LORI CARLSON

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Good ol’ country boys (and girls) and classic rock nostal-gia lovers should have a good time at this summer’s Lake-front Music Fest in Prior Lake.

Previously called the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, this year’s event has undergone a name change and will be spread out over two days. Grammy Award-winning country singer Travis Tritt will headline on Friday, July 13, and legendary rock-ers Creedence Clearwater Revisited have top billing for Saturday, July 14.

The third annual festival at Lake-front Park is led by the Prior Lake Rotary Club and presented by the

Where do I caucus?Precinct caucuses are meetings organized by Minnesota’s political parties that begin the process of selecting candidates for the general election and policy positions to shape the party platform. Caucuses are open to the public.

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Congressional District 2 will caucus at 7 p.m.

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Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party – Senate District 35

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Caucuses convene at 7 p.m.

Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township: Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake

Credit River Township and Savage (precincts 2-8): Glendale Elementary School, 6601 Connelly Parkway, Savage

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Caucuses start at 7 p.m.

Credit River Township: Heritage Links Golf Club, 8075 Lucerne Blvd. (County Highway 8), Lakeville

Prior Lake: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake

Savage (all precincts): Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage

Spring Lake Township: Spring Lake Town Hall, 20381 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake

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Burnett believes his experience as a chess master and a prize-winning poker player (plus his master’s degree in history) helped

him to win three times on the show. His episodes aired Jan. 23-25.

His total winnings amounted to $59,800. He fi nally succumbed in the third game, answering correctly in

Final Jeopardy! but losing by $400 to an opponent who also had the right answer and outbid him.

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Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Travis Tritt

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Mystic Lake Ca-sino Hotel, which donates $50,000 to the yearly event.

Paul Perez, co-chairman of the festival committee, said organizers

wanted to broaden the appeal of the lineup to draw larger crowds and raise more money for local nonprofi t groups.

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One of those extra days is coming up: Feb. 29, 2012.

If your birthday or anniversary falls on Feb. 29, and your calendar anomaly prompts you to hold a unique or atypical celebration every four years, we’d like to hear about it. What’s your best leap-year celebration story?

Share your leap-year celebration story with Prior Lake American readers. Send it to Editor Lori Carlson, [email protected], before noon on Friday, Feb. 17. Include your name and city of residence. We’ll run some stories online at plamerican.com and the best in the Feb. 25 American print edition.

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Does your birthday or wedding anniversary fall on a leap year day – that extra day inserted at the end of February every fourth year?

One of those extra days is coming up: Feb. 29, 2012.

If your birthday or anniversary falls on Feb. 29, and your calendar anomaly prompts you to hold a unique or atypical celebration every four years, we’d like to hear about it. What’s your best leap-year celebration story?

Share your thoughts with Prior Lake American readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Lori Carlson, [email protected], before noon on Friday, Feb. 17. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at plamerican.com and some in the Feb. 25 Prior Lake American print edition.

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LITERARY OASIS

Three-year-old Lauren Schowalter (left) and 4-year-old Bode Hage hang out in the reading igloo in Tamara Lammers’ room at Little Saints Early Childhood Center. Lammers built the igloo out of gallon milk jugs. She estimated that construction took two to three hours, 120 milk jugs and 120 glue sticks. (Reprints at photos.plamerican.com)


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ELECTION 2012

Tony Albright

Two more confi rm they’re in for legislative races BY SHANNON FIECKE

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Add Credit River Township Chairman Brent Lawrence and former County Commissioner candidate Tony Albright to the growing list of locals who might be seeking state offi ce.

Albright, a 49-year-old in-vestment advisor from Spring Lake Township who lost a three-way primary bid for county board in 20 08, an-nounced Wednesday he will seek the Republican endorse-ment for state House.

“I have come to this decision after carefully weighing my convictions, experience and the necessary commitment to the position,” said Albright, a Scott County Republicans board member, in an online message to friends. “It is clear that when the new district maps are announced on Feb. 21, it will include a new House of Representatives district created in the heart of Spring Lake Township, Prior Lake and Savage. I want to be your voice to make sure our priorities are heard.”

Reached Thursday, Law-rence, 58, confi rmed he was ap-proached by District 35 DFLers about running for state House.

A charity and real estate auctioneer who has lived in Credit River Township for 23 years, Lawrence said he’s tired

of “partisan politics.”“You have to get both sides

of the aisle working together to move the state ahead,” he said.

Lawrence, who plans to speak with potential delegates at pre-cinct caucuses, noted his can-didacy might change once the courts release the new political boundaries.

“I’ve looked at all three of the proposals,” Lawrence said. “I’ve also been told the court probably won’t use any of them.”

Current legislators in Sen-ate District 35 are awaiting redistricting results before announcing their intentions. This hasn’t stopped other party brethren from stepping up, with Scott County likely to gain legislative seats.

OTHER CANDIDATES

Depending on what districts they land in, Albright could go up against former Savage City Councilor Lee Bernick for the Republican endorsement, Rep. Mark Buesgens, who recently moved to Savage, or Rep. Michael Beard of Sha-kopee.

Bernick, a real estate agent, previously announced his can-didacy for state representative. Buesgens and Beard are unde-cided, although Beard says he’s leaning toward running again.

It appears Bernick’s cam-paign is in full gear, with a

Brent Lawrence

professional-looking website up and his announcement on Facebook that almost all of his precinct captains are set.

It’s unlikely redistricting will pit Lawrence against for-mer Shakopee School Board member Chuck Berg, who is also seeking the DFL endorse-ment for state House. Berg, district governor for the Rotary Club, owns Riverside Comput-ers in Shakopee.

Josh Ondich, an online col-lege student from Prior Lake who performed poorly against the DFL-endorsed candidate for state house in 2010, is the only candidate to announce for state Senate. He is planning to run in the DFL primary and says he won’t seek the party endorsement.

Ondich previously told re-porters he would run for state Senate as a Republican. He has also recently said he would run for state House and Prior Lake mayor.

Contestants have no idea what categories or questions they will face. They are chaperoned everywhere from the moment they get to the studio lot, Burnett said. The show has an outside auditor to ensure there’s no cheating.

All three episodes were recorded the same day, so contestants had to go through multiple changes of clothing to appear as if they were playing on different days of the week.

Burnett said his fi rst game was “a blur” because there’s so much to think about – the answer, the question, the timing of pressing the buzzer.

“I was looking forward to watching it on TV so I could see what the questions were,” he said, laughing.

A woman competitor on the fi rst episode thought quickly on her feet, he said, and it helped her for awhile. But he doubts that playing style would sustain a contestant through multiple episodes.

The trick, he believes, is to “speed read” the “answer” given by host Alex Trebek, then have the “question” (an answer given in the form of a question) in your head, before you buzz in.

“It would be very diffi cult to think on your feet for a whole show or more than one show,” he said. “You get decision fatigue.”

Though he admits to having a general gap in knowledge of pop culture-related categories, he proudly calls his history smarts “incredibly strong.

“If there were historical dates in every question, I’d be Ken Jennings. Actually, I’d beat Ken Jennings,” he said. (Jennings holds the record for the longest winning streak on Jeopardy!, winning 74 games in a row.)

Three regular poker players at Canterbury happened to be in California for a big tournament, so they attended the taping to watch Burnett. Friends and fans back home had a viewing party at Canterbury Park the fi rst night he appeared on the show.

Burnett hasn’t gotten paid yet; the game show has several months to pay contestants after their shows air. He expects the government to take a good chunk of his earnings, but he believes the winnings still will be a good shot in the arm.

Aside from the money, Bur-nett said he just enjoys compet-ing and staying busy. In 2002, he won $11,000 after fi nishing

BURNETT� continued from page 1

Test yourselfHere are some questions from a recent online “Jeopardy!” test. For the offi cial online test, users are given only 15 seconds to type each response (the actual test – which is only available at certain times during the year – has 50 questions).

Try it here (read one answer at a time and cover up the rest; don’t cheat and allow yourself more time). For the answer key, log onto www.plamerican.com and search “Jeopardy! test answers.”

World religion1. Krishna and Rama are both considered avatars of this Hindu god.

Cable TV personalities2. This Scottish-born chef is known for his TV rants at weaker restaurateurs.

What a character!3. Topsy and Simon Legree are both characters in this best-selling novel.

New Testament geography4. John the Baptist’s ministry took place in the region around this river.

Toys5. In 1903, with presidential permission, Morris Michtom began marketing these toys.

U.S. presidents6. He was president during the War of 1812.

World literature7. Logically, it’s the middle book of Dante’s “Divine Comedy.”

Postal abbreviations8. This Midwest state is the only one whose two-letter postal abbreviation is a preposition.

Ice cream9. This fl avor was invented in 1929 and named in part to refl ect the diffi cult economic times ahead.

Congress10. The House of Representa-tives has this many members.

Photography11. This Frenchman lent his name to an early form of photography.

Islands12. Smaller than only Greenland, it’s the world’s second-largest island.

Retail13. Hit the bull’s-eye and name this discount retail store fi rst opened by the Dayton Co. in 1962.

Singers14. This singer renamed herself “Sasha Fierce” for a 2008 double album.

Rhyme time15. Just one radio advertising song.

Theatrical terms16. As an adjective, it means “timely.” In the theater, it’s to supply an actor with a line.

Africa17. In Latin, the name of this country means “place of freedom.”

Biology18. The intestinal tract of these insects, a.k.a. white ants, can break down cellulose.

Writers19. Karen Blixen wrote “Out of Africa” under this name.

U.S. cities20. The Oregon Trail and Pony Express Route both passed by Casper in this state.

second in Canterbury Park’s fall poker classic tournament.

While still in California, he abandoned plans for a doctorate degree and a career as a history professor because he didn’t want such a “harried” lifestyle, choosing instead to make a living giving

chess lessons and writing a weekly column about chess for the Orange County Register. After one year as a poker dealer in Iowa, he took the job at Canterbury Park in 2000.

“I couldn’t work in a fi eld where you’re just churning paperwork,” he said.

This year, the Rotary will partner with three nonprofi ts – the River Valley YMCA, Tee It Up for the Troops and the Laker Athletic Booster Club/Patrons of the Arts and Activities – to

sell raffl e tickets and raise mon-ey for the community groups.

In addition to Tritt, Friday’s lineup will include Twin Cities-based country group Rocket Club and country artist Rockie Lynne. Steering committee member Kyle Haugen said the Rotary is working to confi rm ad-ditional acts for Saturday night.

Tickets (event buttons good for both days) are $10 in ad-vance or $15 at the gate.

Raffl e tickets will be sold for $10, with the chance to win a 55-inch fl at-screen TV, a set of Taylor Made golf clubs, a fl y-in Canadian fi shing trip for two in Ontario and a two-year lease on a Ford Mustang convertible.

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“If there were historical dates in every question, I’d be Ken Jennings. Actually, I’d beat Ken Jennings.”

Kirby BurnettJeopardy! contestant

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Reform is a priority in 2012BY MIKE BEARD

The 2012 legislative has convened, marking the second year of the biennium for the 87th session of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

We head into the new year with cautious optimism. The good news is that the economy is starting to perk up ever so slightly. Thanks to hardworking Minnesotans, additional tax receipts coming into St. Paul amount to an $876 million surplus.

That doesn’t necessarily mean we have extra money to spend. As we balanced the budget last year, we placed in law a requirement that, if the new budget yielded a surplus, we must fi rst refi ll the cash-fl ow account and budget reserve (our “rainy day fund”), and then repay the school shift before the money can be spent on anything else. I think this is prudent fi scal management, which is as it should be.

The Legislature faced a historic $5 billion defi cit last year. After much debate, the budget was balanced through accommodation with the governor, without raising any statewide taxes, and while laying a foundation for future reforms.

My colleagues and I recognize that to promote and sustain this economic uptick, job growth and economic development in the private sector must be our top priority. We can no longer afford to lose businesses to other states or allow barriers that obstruct job creation. A central part of our effort is Reform 2.0.

We call it Reform 2.0 because it builds on previous reform initiatives. The plan – developed

by Minnesotans, for Minnesotans – includes incentives to spur job growth and entrepreneurial innovation, aggressive strategies to close the education achievement gap, and proposals to restructure and streamline state government. I invite you to view a list of these bill proposals at www.reform2.mn.

For my part: I will continue to support, and

advocate for passage, legislation authorizing racino at Canterbury Park. A racino will provide enormous benefi t to the entire agricultural economy and to our local businesses.

Sen. Claire Robling (R-Jordan) and I will continue our work with MnDOT to upgrade the Highway 101 crossing.

I have authored a bill that will protect suburban transit operators from the budgetary whipsaw of the Metropolitan Council.

I have proposed legislation that would disallow MnDOT to shut down existing work and highway contracts should there ever be a budgetary impasse.

I had the pleasure of meeting Boy Scout Troop 218 from Shakopee at the Capitol this week. Sen. Robling and I had a great visit with this group of promising young men.

I thank you for the opportunity to serve you in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts regarding Reform 2.0 or the 2012 legislative session.

Rep. Mike Beard (R-Shakopee) can be reached at (651) 296-8872 or by e-mail at [email protected].

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

POLITICS

Party seeks realpublic servants

The article in last week’s paper, re-garding the upcoming political caucus-es, stated that the Independence Party, and my efforts to strengthen it, was hoping to “snag” a particular candidate or candidates in the future. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Neither I, nor the party, are out to “snag” candidates. We’ve become so conditioned to seeing politicians doing whatever it takes to get elected and political parties doing whatever it takes to “snag” a candidate, that we fail to see those few “public servants” whose work should get them elected.

Teddy Roosevelt once said that “A vote is like a rifl e; its usefulness de-pends upon the character of the user.” As a party, and individually, we want to strengthen the usefulness of each person’s vote by supporting and en-dorsing candidates who have earned it, rather than just wanting it. That, I believe, will make the Independence Party the party to contend with, not efforts to “snag” candidates.

Join us on caucus night to have your voice heard regarding the type of candidates you feel could strength-en the usefulness of your vote. Let’s replace the career politician with public servants.

Arvid SornbergerShakopee

Arvid Sornberger is the District 2 chairman of the Independence Party.

Introduce youth to natural highs of conservation

I challenge any video game to match the natural wonder of looking at the heavens from the top of a mountain on a clear, crisp fall night while the bull elk are bugling and a few shooting stars are entertaining for free.

People take drugs to raise serotonin and dopamine in spite of the fact there are literally thousands of free ways to accomplish the same euphoria in nature.

Playing video games, texting and spending endless hours watching TV will not give you a high but might contribute to obesity indirectly. Adults, friends and mentors should take our youth under our wing and introduce them to nature’s kaleidoscope of natural highs.

It could start with something as simple as a weekend camping trip.

Youth can elect to sleep in late on weekends, summer vacation and holidays, or they could elect to watch the sun rise in a duck blind, leaning against a tree while gobblers are sounding off in the woods, turkey hunting just prior to dawn, sitting high in a tree blind, not knowing if the sound you hear coming is another squirrel or a buck.

They can stand on a ridge in the mountains at 10,000 feet listening to a bull elk bugling in September, watch fi refl ies on a trout stream at dusk, listen to a Great Horned Owl at night while lying in a tent, hear coyotes sounding the assembly call just before dawn, listen to geese preparing to take off before dawn from the marsh or listen to the whistling wings of ducks passing directly overhead just before legal shooting in the duck blind.

Youth can go salmon fi shing on Lake Michigan 30 minutes before sunrise, hear the cry of loons or wolves in the Boundary Waters from the campfi re, watch the northern lights dance across the skies, experience the startling fl ush of a rooster pheasant in front of their own bird dog, breaking 25 straight the fi rst time on trap, cut their fi rst edge on downhill skis or experience the just plain contented feeling of being tired from healthy physical activity.

As a society, we have become increasingly disconnected from nature and its value to us. We need to protect it, repair the damage we already have created and reconnect the next generation to the natural highs waiting in nature. We cannot afford to skip another generation, or today’s youth will never be lucky enough to experience the same elation I have had just being in nature.

Watching National Geographic is great, but it will not raise your serotonin and dopamine levels

enough to really fl oat your boat. If more people experienced the free, natural highs available to most of us, we would not feel the need to take drugs to escape. We need to help our youth to escape to nature. If our youth are not connected with nature, who will be nature’s stewards in the future?

Organized team sports are great for kids. Most parents just drop their kids off and someone else coaches them. I know, as I coached several teams. They receive trophies in many cases for just showing up. In nature, you are only rewarded if you get up and get out there. Your trophies may be merely observing wildlife, watching sunrise or sunset, making it to the top of the mountain, earning a hunter safety certifi cate, or growing your own vegetables or fl owers.

The point is, you have to earn it, and that’s what makes it worth doing. Nature does not give you something for nothing. The real world does not reward us for just showing up. Nature has the potential to reward our youth the rest of their lives. I challenge any video game to match the natural wonder of looking at the heavens

from the top of a mountain on a clear, crisp fall night while the bull elk are bugling and a few shooting stars are entertaining for free. That will make you thankful for creation of our natural world and its creator.

Very few of us will ever be paid to play sports. Few will even be able to participate at varsity levels in high school. I learned that while playing baseball in college. Most adults are fi nished with team sports before they fi nish school. Nature, on the other hand, can reward us for our efforts every time we simply make the effort. It is not a prerequisite to be a superior athlete to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Nature will teach our youth many lessons they can apply to the rest of their lives. Whatever their outdoor activity may be, youth will learn very quickly the benefi ts of organization, tenacity, persistence, safety, ethics, teamwork, respect for your quarry, appreciation for nature’s bounty and the exhilaration when it all comes together.

Take the initiative and introduce your children or grand children to nature and the outdoors. If your children are grown, consider being a mentor, a Big Brother/Big Sister or volunteer in any organization that introduces youth to the outdoors. The more activities youth are exposed to, the better the likelihood they will fi nd one or two they can be passionate about.

I have relived my fi rst outdoor experiences vicariously through the many youth I’ve had the privilege to mentor. I have no doubt I had more fun than the youth when they hear their fi rst daybreak gobble, see their fi rst buck, catch their fi rst fi sh, or put on skis for the fi rst time. If you have never had that feeling, make an effort this year to introduce a youth to the outdoors and nature.

Your return on investment will much greater than the returns from your 401K.

Rick Petrekovic is a longtime resident of Prior Lake. He and his wife, Barb, live with two labs – Zach and Bella – and two cats – Callie and Romeo. Petrekovic has 30 years of experience in sales management with consumer products companies such as M.A. Gedney, Nestle Foods and Cadbury Schweppes. He is an active conservationist with National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Trout Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Federation.

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Band boosters taper focus for second annual instrument driveBY MERYN FLUKER


The winter weather may be unpredictable but, just like clockwork, an event has ar-rived – one that’s quickly be-coming a February staple for the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District.

This week marks the begin-ning of the second annual Show ‘em the Love band instrument drive, sponsored by the Middle School Band Boosters, to beef up the instrument inventories at Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks middle schools. The drive will kick off at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, when the Middle School Honor Band performs a free concert alongside the Windjammers Community Band in the au-ditorium at Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage.

“The inventory continues to be on the edge of not having enough instruments to have all students participate in band,” said Brian Melody, a band director at Twin Oaks Middle School.

Last February, the fi rst year of the drive, the schools re-ceived 11 instruments: a fl ute, two clarinets, an alto saxo-phone, a tenor saxophone, four trumpets, a trombone and a French horn. Though Melody said last year’s drive met expec-tations, problems persist for the middle school bands.

This year, the boosters and directors are narrowing the drive’s focus. The directors are happy to accept any instru-ments, but French horns, bari-tones and tenor saxophones are highest on their wish list.

Melody called the instru-ments “awkward to carry” and because of their size, students struggle to shuffl e their instru-ments back and forth between school and home.

“We’re trying to take the hassle out of being in band,” he said. “It’s just a real big hassle to take your instrument on a crowded school bus even if it’s allowed.”

Students agree that the haul can indeed be a hassle.

“It’s cramped,” says sixth-grader Henry Skinner of Prior Lake, who attends Twin Oaks and plays the trombone, about bringing his horn on the school bus.

But it’s not just the bus rid-ers who have it tough.

FROM READERS

Not so sweetRant: “I wish the city would spend less time and money

putting down that worthless road spray and spend more money and time plowing the roads when the actual snow and ice hits the road. I did not see any city plows out during the most recent snow when they were needed, and that worthless molasses they put down is no good on hills. Put down salt and sand when it is icy out.”

A must-watchRave: “Just watched ‘My Kid Would Never Bully’ on

YouTube. It was sent to me by a Facebook friend. It only took me about a half hour to watch the six short presentations starting. The presentations deal with girls in viewings 1/6, 2/6, 5/6 and 6/6. Boys are played in 3/6 and 4/6, but a summary using the girls is in 6/6. Actually, it would be great to have everyone watch 1/6 to 6/6. So go to YouTube and then enter the name ‘My Kid Would Never Bully.’ I hope you can fi nd it. If not, ask a kid how to get to it.”

Fair for all?Rant: “The Prior Lake Police Department has turned down

numerous parking variance requests from residents on County Road 12 but continues to allow nonresidents to park vehicles and trailers on the street outside the parking lot near Spring Lake Regional Park. The parking variance request/approval process and enforcement of the no-parking policy should be consistent. I would love to hear the police department’s response and work toward providing parking on one side of the street for everyone.”

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Box 538, Prior Lake, MN, 55372Guidelines: Reader rants and raves should be no more than

200 words. The deadline is noon each Wednesday.Rants and raves that are potentially libelous will not be

printed or will be edited.Submissions will not be refused because staff disagrees

with their content. Anonymous submissions are acceptable; however, including a contact name and/or phone number is helpful for staff, who may have questions about the submission.

Rants and raves may be edited as space requires. All publication decisions will be made by the editor.

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Twin Oaks Middle School trombone students play during a lesson. Larger brass instruments like the trombone can be a hassle for students to haul between school and home. Through the annual Show ‘em the Love drive, sponsored by the Middle School Band Boosters, the middle school band department hopes to build its instrument inventory in part to alleviate that struggle.

“I had to take my trombone home each day,” says fellow Twin Oaks sixth-grade trom-bonist Cade Schanzenbach, also of Prior Lake. He used to walk to and from school, lug-ging his instrument both ways. “It’s hard.”

One option available to stu-dents is to rent a school instru-ment to play during lessons and rehearsals, while using their home instrument for practice. A student playing a large brass instrument isn’t as likely to be able to buy two instruments – one for home and one for school – like a student who plays the fl ute or clarinet might be able to.

“It’s nice if they can keep their trombone at home,” said Theresa Miedema, a member of the Middle School Band Boost-ers whose three children are all involved in band, including two at Twin Oaks. “Those are expensive instruments … it’s rare that you can pick up a French horn for a bargain.”

With an estimated 535 stu-dents in band between the two middle schools, Melody has already run into issues with trying to provide enough rental instruments for students this year.

“I was only able to accommo-date some of those requests,” he said of students who opt to rent tenor saxophones. “It would be better for the program if we were able to provide an instru-ment for every student [who requests one].”

At times, an instrument may be out for repairs or the school’s entire “fl eet” – as Mi-edema called it – may be in use, leaving some students in the lurch. In those situations, the directors have had to reach out to local music stores.

At $ 80 annually, renting an instrument through the schools is also a cost-friendly option for families and the donated instruments have the potential to make band a pos-sibility for more students.

“While we can help students

in need, our greatest thing is to make the band program more user-friendly for all,” Melody said. “Anytime we can avoid saying ‘no’ to someone is a good thing for the band program.”

The boosters will again have bake sales at the middle school jazz bands’ concerts, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the auditori-um at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake. Last year, the boosters raised $1,100 at the bake sales to fund repairs on the donated instruments as well as the rest of the department’s inventory.

“We sell cookies,” Miedema laughed. “It would be great if we could do the same as last year.”

This year there will not be a sixth-grade band concert to host a bake sale, and Miedema acknowledged that may put a dent in this year’s fundraising. Still, she’s optimistic about the entire campaign but admits she doesn’t have a set goal number of instruments that she hopes to collect.

“I was kind of surprised by the numbers of donated instru-ments we did get,” she said of last year’s drive.

Contributed instruments do not need to be in mint condition, as long as they can be used, be-cause the department can have them cleaned or repaired “for a cost, but not a really signifi cant cost,” Melody said.

Donors can deposit their instruments in the main offi ces at Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake, during school hours throughout the month. The sec-retaries will have receipts for the tax-deductable donations.

There are more than just tax benefi ts to reap for donors will-ing to show the band depart-ments some love, at least ac-cording to district parent Ellen Resh. The Prior Lake resident donated a French horn to the drive last year, spurred by the boosters’ “creative” means to meet the band’s needs.

To goWhat: Middle School Honor Band performance with the Windjammers Community Band

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6

Where: Auditorium, Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage

Admission: Free

OnlineVisit www.msbandboosters.com for more information on the Show ‘em the Love band instrument drive and read about last year’s drive by searching “Middle School Band Boosters” at www.plamerican.com.

“Anytime we can avoid saying ‘no’ to someone is a good thing for the band program.”

Brian MelodyBand director, Twin Oaks Middle School

“Since we didn’t have a need for the instrument, we thought we could pass it on to the school because we knew there was a need,” said Resh, a mother of four current and former district band students – in-cluding daughter Jacqueline, a seventh-grade percussionist at Twin Oaks. “When donating something such as an instru-ment to a program like this, the rewards are much greater than the money we could have obtained from it. It is heart-warming to know that students will have the opportunity to experience something that they might not have otherwise.”

Being the parent of four mu-sicians, and seeing the benefi ts they’d gained from the district band program, made Resh more sensitive to the issues affecting the bands. Her oldest child is now in college and Resh encouraged people in similar situations, whose children have aged out of the district, to dive into their attics and donate their instruments.

“You don’t have to be in the middle school as a parent or in the high school as a parent to get involved,” she said. “I would certainly encourage families to participate in something like this, because the need is there and it would break my heart to see someone discouraged from participating in band simply because there’s not an instru-ment available for them to use.”

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Last week was another one with temper-at u res way above aver-age, this time by 17 degrees.

U n l i k e e a r l i e r i n January, no records were set, though we came close on the last two days of the month. Every day but Saturday and Sunday was above freezing, so 15 days exceeded the freezing mark this January. Last year, there were none.

We continued to have a series of minor snowfalls but

not enough for most outdoor activities, though a few snow-mobilers were briefl y sighted Sunday. The return to near-record warmth Jan. 30 and 31 put an end to that.

After the nice article in the paper last week about our trip to Antarctica and various islands in the South Atlantic, people asked about the weather there. Though it’s summer there now, it never gets very warm because of all the ice and cold water. On Christmas Day, the U.S. station at the South Pole recorded an all-time record high of only 10 degrees. I think the record high on the coast, where we went, is about 60 degrees. While we were

there it was mostly in the 30s, with frequent snow showers. On the one mostly sunny day we had in over two weeks, the temperature reached about 50 degrees.

It is a very windy area. A couple of times on land we had to contend with steady winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, which made walking difficult. The air pressure was also very low. On a fairly calm, nonstormy day, the barometric pressure was right around 29 inches of mercury. Such a pressure here – and I believe I have never seen it that low in 30 years in Prior Lake – would only occur during a ferocious winter storm.

Returning to the weather here, January was another very mild month and very dry again. The average tempera-ture was 22.3 degrees, almost 8 degrees above my mean and 11 degrees above the long-term av-erage. The high was 51 degrees on Jan. 10, one of two record daily highs. There were also two record-high low tempera-tures. The low was a modest 12 degrees below zero on Jan. 19, one of only four subzero days.

Precipitation was only .36 inches, my second-driest Janu-ary. This was .66 inches below my mean and .5 inches below the long-term average. Snow-fall was scant, of course, with

only 5.4 inches – less than half my average.

The outlook is for more of the same as the groundhog here could barely see anything at all, much less his shadow, with the thick fog. Tempera-tures should continue well above average for at least the

next week, though they should drop a bit after the weekend. There should be little or no precipitation as a big storm hits Iowa and Nebraska with heavy rain and snow.

Jonathan Cohen is Prior Lake observer for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District

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Edmund Edward Gaida Edmund Gaida was born Nov. 15, 1915 in

Holdingford, MN to parents Nicholas andMinnie (Jourg) Gaida. Edmund was the younger of two chil-dren. His childhood years were spent in Holdingford.Edmund attended three years at Cathedral High School inSt. Cloud, MN, with later graduating. Most of Edmund’scareer was spent as a Chief Loan Guarantee Officer withFt. Snelling Veterans Administration. He married HelenSakry June 22, 1940 in Duelm, MN and celebrated 72years of marriage. They were blessed with four children,Michael, Mary Jo, Barb, and John; 16 grandchildren; 14great-grandchildren. Edmund served in the United StatesArmy from Jan. 23, 1944 to Feb. 14, 1946, during W.W. II,stationed at an Army Hospital in Ellesmere, U.K. He was amember of the Savage American Legion.

He enjoyed woodcarving, carpentry and was an avidreader and an artist. Edmund and Helen were world travel-ers, traveling overseas 22 times.

A resident of Prior Lake, Edmund, 96, passed away at St.Gertrude’s Health Care Center Shakopee, on Wednesdayevening, Jan. 25, 2012.

Forever loved, Edmund will be deeply missed by his wifeof 72 years, Helen; children, Michael (Mary) Gaida of St.Paul, Mary Jo (Kim) Stevens of Savage, Barb Gaida ofShoreview, John (Sheryl) Gaida of Victoria; 16 grandchil-dren; 14 great-grandchildren, and other relatives andfriends. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister,Angie (Ray) Koenig.

Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4-7 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake and one hour prior to themass at church. Mass of Christian Burial was heldMonday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., at the Church of St. Michael,Prior Lake. Edmund’s pallbearers were Nick Fleischhacker,Nathan Fleischhacker, Dan Gaida, Steve Gaida, Pat Gaida,Brian Lox, Natalie Fleischhacker and Emily Fleischhacker.The Prior Lake V.F.W. Post 6208 Honor Guard was pres-ent. Father Tom Sieg officiated. Edmund will be laid to restat Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, with fullmilitary honors provided by the Fort Snelling NationalCemetery Rifle Squad.

The Gaida family is served with honor, care and compas-sion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake.

Anada Mary KuboushekOn Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1919 in Prior Lake, (formerly

known as Frog Town), Anada Mary was born to parents Edand Jessie (Morehouse) Felix. She was the youngest offour children. Anada’s childhood years were spent on thefamily farm, swimming in the lake and ice skating in thewinter. She attended the Prior Lake School District andlater graduated from the Shakopee High School in 1937.

At the Church of St. Michael in Prior Lake, Anada marriedWillis F. Kuboushek Saturday, Sept. 20, 1941. They wereblessed with three children, Mary Ann, Jim and Betty. Livingtheir earlier years in Minneapolis and Bloomington, Anadaand Willis later built a home in Prior Lake in 1955. Lifechanged for her on June 10, 1998, when Willis passedaway. In 1999, Anada moved to her present home onPleasant Street allowing her to walk to church and theV.F.W.

Most of Anada’s career was spent in the food servicearea. For over 20 years, she was a cook for the Prior LakeSchool District. In her earlier years, Anada also worked forthe Embassy Restaurant, Lucky Twin Drive-in and through-out her life at the Prior Lake V.F.W. A talented woman, shecould also decorate wedding cakes and bake a meankolacky and sweet rolls.

Each spring, Anada waited patiently for the garden to betilled, so she could tend to the vegetables the rest of theseason. She spent countless hours cutting the lawn, work-ing in the yard and shoveling snow. Anada loved sewing,playing cards, dancing, playing bingo and watchingLawrence Welk. She also enjoyed spending morningswatching the sun rise, with an orange and a cup of coffeein her hands at the cabin in Danbury, WI.

An active and lifelong member of the Prior Lake V.F.W.Post 6208 Ladies Auxiliary, Anada truly enjoyed spendingtime working events, dancing and socializing with the mem-bers. A caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother,Anada taught us grace, dignity and character through herlove and devotion to God, love for the family by her steadi-ness, guidance and commitment to her church and com-munity. One of her favorite lines was “Preach the Gospelalways and use words if necessary.”

A resident of Prior Lake, Anada Kuboushek , 92, wasreunited with her husband in heaven Thursday, Jan. 26,2012, when she passed away unexpectedly at her home.She lived life to the fullest and could be heard saying,”Ihave never been bored a day in my life.”

Forever loved, Anada will be deeply missed by her chil-dren, Mary Ann (F. Jerry) Giles of New Market, Jim(Luanne) Kuboushek of Prior Lake, Betty (Jerry) Veldhuisof Eagle River, Alaska; grandchildren, Catherine Anada(Fred) Haese, Victoria Nesset, Jason (Terresa) Kuboushek,Joe (Keri)Kuboushek and Suzi (Ben) Britton; great-grand-children, Emma, Abby and Noah Kuboushek, Tyler, Natalieand Andrew Kuboushek, Anna, Sam and Molly Britton; sis-ter-in-law, Ellen Plautz of Marshfield, WI; many other lovingrelatives and friends. Anada is preceded in death by herhusband, Willis; parents; siblings, Edmund Felix, Meda(John) Kop and Noel Felix.

Visitation was Monday, Jan. 30 from 4-8 p.m., at theChurch of St. Michael, Prior Lake and also one hour priorto the mass at church. The Mass of Christian Burial wasTuesday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at church. Pastor Tom Sieg offi-ciated. Pallbearers for Anada were her family, Mary andJerry Giles, Jim, Jason and Joe Kuboushek, Betty andJerry Veldhuis. Anada will be laid to rest next to her hus-band at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake.

The Kuboushek family is served with honor, care andcompassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior LakeChapel.

LaVonne Merie HansenLaVonne Hansen, 81 of Eden Prairie,

passed Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. She was born July 9, 1930 in

Minneapolis to Earl and Ethyl (Wells)Dauwalter. Preceded in death by her par-ents and brother, Bud. Survived by herloving husband of 60 years, Roger;daughters, Lori Johnson, Joni (Dan)Thurmes, Teri (Robert) Serpico; grand-children, Branden (Roseann) Johnson, Ben (Lisa)Johnson, Todd Thurmes, Karissa Thurmes, Jake Roberts,Jordan Roberts, Joey Roberts; five great-grandchildren;brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews andfriends.

She was a member of the Ida McKinley Chapter of theEastern Star in Hopkins.

Memorial service 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 3 at the EdenPrairie United Methodist Church, 15050 Scenic Rd., EdenPrairie, with visitation from 10 a.m. Internment at FortSnelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferreddirected to the American Cancer Society.

Huber Funeral & Cremation Services, Eden PrairieChapel, 952-949-4970. www.huberfunerals.com

Robert Carl ReadRobert Read, 71, of Carver, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012,

at Waconia Ridgeview Hospital, Waconia.Memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. at

East Union Lutheran Church, 15180 County Road 40,Carver, with the Rev. Tom Stutelberg officiating. The familywill receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.The inurnment will be at a later date at the church ceme-tery. Memorials may be given to East Union LutheranChurch, Carver.

Robert was born Nov. 8, 1940 in Redwood Falls, MN, toCarl and Nettie (Nelson) Read, one of four children. Robertworked for the Shakopee School District 720 for 38 years.

He was preceded in death by his son, Randy; parents,Carl and Nettie Read; father-in-law, Fritz Westlund.Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter-in-law, RhondaRead-Boecker (Mark) of Belle Plaine, and children, Jesse,Katie and Jamie; son, Steven (Jodi) Read of Northfield, andtheir children, Aidan, Elia, Isaiah and Matias; daughter, KeriMaros, and her children, Lindsey, Lukas and Liam; onegreat-grandson, Kaden; brother, Gerald (Shirley) Read, ofCarver; sisters, Geraldine Overson, of Remer, Shirley(Dick) Paul, of Remer; mother-in-law, Ethel Westlund, ofBelle Plaine.

Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas FuneralHome of Chaska, 952-448-2137.

William W. Meyer William Meyer, 80, of Chaska, died

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at AbbottNorthwestern Hospital, Minneapolis.

Mass of Christian Burial was heldSaturday, Jan. 28, at Guardian AngelsCatholic Church, Chaska, with the FatherDoug Ebert, Father Paul Jarvis, FatherThomas Joseph, and Deacon Mr. JimBauhs con-celebrating. Casketbearers were his 10 grand-children.

William Meyer was born Jan. 12, 1932 in Chaska, theonly child of William F. and Marie (Van Sloun) Meyer. Hewas baptized and confirmed at Guardian Angels CatholicChurch, Chaska and attended School at Guardian AngelsHigh School. On Nov. 7, 1959 William married Mary (Kes)at St. Mark’s Church Shakopee. They had four children. Hewas a deputy sheriff for Carver County for 33 years. Healso was a bus driver, projectionist, postal worker, andworked at the Chaska Drug Store for several years. He wasa trustee for over 30 years at Guardian Angels Churchalong with being a money counter, Eucharistic Minister,Sacristans, and took care of cemetery operations andmany other roles for the church. He worked at BertasFuneral Home for 22 years and enjoyed being a taxi driverfor his family.

William was preceded in death by parents, William F. andMarie (Van Sloun) Meyer. Survivors include his loving wife,Mary (for 52 years); children, Joseph (Julie) Meyer ofCalifornia, Juanita (Mike) Puncochar of Chaska, John Meyer(special friend Candy Weeks) of Chaska, Jeffrey (Lauren)Meyer of Carver; 10 grandchildren, James, Kyle Cassie,Lisa, Samantha, Kayla, Suzanne, Emma, Reid and Riley.

Funeral arrangements were with the Bertas FuneralHome, Chaska, 952-448-2137.

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Woman, 82, in fair conditionafter crash in Prior LakeBY ALEX HALL

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An 82-year-old woman from Savage was seriously injured Monday after she pulled out in front of a vehicle on High-way 13 in Prior Lake and was broadsided, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Janette Flogstad was air-lifted to North Memorial Medi-cal Center in Robbinsdale and was initially listed in critical

condition. She has since been upgraded to fair condition.

According to the State Patrol incident report, Flogstad was traveling west on Franklin Trail at 4 p.m. when she failed to yield, pulled out onto High-way 13 and was struck by a vehicle traveling north on 13.

The driver of the second ve-hicle, 35-year-old Ana Jimenez DeCastillo of Apple Valley, was treated for minor injuries as a result of the crash. The State

Patrol listed the condition of her 1-year-old son, who was a passenger in the vehicle, as “not documented.” Both were transported by ambulance to St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.

No alcohol was detected in either driver, and all three indi-viduals were wearing seatbelts.

The Prior Lake and Savage police departments responded to the crash, as did the Scott County Sheriff’s Offi ce.

POLICE CALLSThe Prior Lake Police Department responded to the

following incidents Jan. 25-Feb. 1. This is not a comprehensive list of all incidents to which the department responded.

AssaultJan. 27: A 37-year-old Prior Lake man was arrested for

third-degree domestic assault, fi fth-degree domestic assault and interfering with a 911 call after police were called to a residence for a reported altercation between a husband and wife. The wife, who was the alleged victim, was taken to St. Francis Regional Medical Center for two broken bones in her right arm and several bruises.

Jan. 31: A Prior Lake man went to the Prior Lake Police Department to report that his wife had assaulted him. The man said that his wife struck him several times with a wooden dowel. The wife was then arrested for fi fth-degree assault.

CrashesJan. 28: Between the night of Jan. 28 and the night of

Jan. 29, there were six crashes in Prior Lake caused by slick and snowy road conditions.

Disorderly conductJan. 27: Police were called to Mystic Lake Casino, 2400

Mystic Lake Blvd., for a report of a man causing a disturbance. Mystic Lake security told police that the man handed a bag full

of alcohol to a staff member and told them to “do what you want with it.” Security later approached the man and saw that he was noticeably intoxicated. They asked him to leave several times, and when he did get up, he began yelling and causing a disturbance. The man was then detained by security. When police arrived, they arrested the man, a 37-year-old from St. Anthony.

DWIJan. 29: A 26-year-old Burnsville man was arrested for

second-degree DWI-test refusal and third-degree DWI after an offi cer saw him crash his vehicle into a ditch in the 16600 block of Highway 13.

HarassmentJan. 25: A police offi cer was fl agged down outside of

Village Market, 16731 Highway 13, by a 17-year-old boy who said he was receiving harassing text messages. The boy said he started receiving messages from a person stating that they had gotten the boy’s number off a bathroom stall. The person asked to meet the boy at Village Market for a sexual encounter. The boy went to Village Market to confront the person about the inappropriate messages, at which point he saw the offi cer. The person never showed up at Village Market, and it was determined that the phone number had a New Hampshire area code. There are no suspects.

SourcePrint’s materials tout the company as a “leader in mobile-marketing technology” and as Taney and Vathing were introducing QR codes and apps to their clients, “selfishly, I think for ourselves, we real-ized it’d be great for parents,” Taney said.

Parents can download QR readers for free on their phones and then use them to scan the QR code, which Glendale un-veiled in its December newslet-ter. The code can also be found on the school’s website, on posters throughout the school, on fl iers in the front offi ce next to the sign-in logs and in the January newsletter. The app features links to the school’s lunch menu, contact informa-tion, calendar, teachers’ pages, video and Richardson’s blog.

“We took out the informa-tion that we thought was the most important and put it on the phone,” Taney said. “Phones are getting smarter. People are getting smarter.”

She foresees mobile market-ing as “a huge market in the next few years,” and statistics back her prediction. According to the results of a Pew Research Center poll released in July, more than “one-third of Ameri-can adults – 35 percent – own smartphones.” In addition, 83 percent of adults across the nation own cell phones and 44 percent of Americans between ages 35 and 44 – the age group of many elementary-school par-ents – also own smartphones.

“We always want to meet fam-ilies where they are,” said Kristi Mussman, communications coordinator for District 719.

She called the app “a dy-

namic tool,” but it doesn’t offer anything parents can’t find online. There is no exclusive content on the app. It’s simply a “mobile-friendly way to view the site,” Mussman said.

“What we’re finding is a lot of parents are busy with after-school activities,” said Richardson, who is also a par-ent. “To be able to do the same things they could do on a home computer on a handheld device just adds more access. It’s an experiment to see what infor-mation parents need the most.”

The app is a pilot for the re-mainder of the year, and Sour-cePrint has performed all of the work at no cost to the district.

“My whole goal was to bring technology to the schools,” Taney said. “They’re very technology-oriented at the schools, so this fi t in perfectly.”

Taney priced the app’s de-velopment somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 in addition to a $25 to $75 monthly hosting fee.

“We’re grateful that they came to us,” Mussman said of SourcePrint.

“It was very generous of them,” Richardson added.

The app is a very logical next step both for Glendale – among the most tech-savvy of District 719’s schools, Glendale was the fi rst and remains one of the few to have a principal’s blog – and for the district, which has made a conscious effort, with Muss-man at the helm, to expand its social media presence. In the last two years, District 719 has created Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts as well as creating policies to address the ever-broadening role social media plays in education.

With that in mind, Taney expressed interest in offering her services – at cost – to other District 719 schools.

“Our goal is to do it for all the schools and hope that the parents fi nd value in it,” Taney said.

She has received sparse but positive feedback from parents on the app, which has been ac-cessed by 253 unique users as of Wednesday.

“The only problem has been not with the app but teaching people how to use it,” Taney said. “We don’t always know how to teach people how to use their phones. Not everybody knows how to use their phone.”

Mussman and Richardson are hoping to collect some substantive data on the app “so we can better understand how many families and how it’s been useful.” Both mentioned occasional positive feedback from parents but nothing more elaborate or widespread.

Next steps include training Glendale staff to maintain and update the app as well as keeping an eye on possible ap-plication of other media, with Richardson acknowledging that the current modes he and his staff use to communicate with parents may take very different forms in the future.

The principal didn’t hesi-tate to affi rm that the synergy between Glendale and Source-Print has yielded a net gain for the school.

“We like the concept [and] the parents have been very helpful in getting it started,” he said. “It’s been an easy part-nership.”

There are no current plans in place to offer apps at other District 719 schools, but Muss-man is open to considering it.

“I think all of our schools are tech-savvy and we all want to be similar in our offerings,” she said. “We always want to stay forward-thinking.”

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The Uplifters, a small-group ministry from Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, had its annual party at the Prior Lake home of Sue Heaton.

The women help each other to “see the silver lining in their lives,” Heaton said.

This year’s party theme was “The Sisterhood of the Travel-ing Bra.” Participants deco-rated bras with everything from superhero themes to jewels to teddy bears. The bras are de-signed to travel to other breast cancer survivors across the country to bring them support, hope and laughter, said Heaton.

Local businesses donated prizes, while community mem-bers cooked and Prior Lake High School students served and entertained the partygoers.

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Partygoers gather around the table during the Uplifters’ annual brunch to support breast cancer survivors. Pictured are (left to right, standing): Misty Schaefer, a Prior Lake survivor; Tanya Simonson, a survivor from Savage; Jenna Kitzke, Taylor Kitzke and Alex Angelo (all Prior Lake High School students and servers at the party); Christine Stetz, a Burnsville survivor; (left to right, sitting): Sue Heaton, a Prior Lake survivor; and Rhonda Zweber, a Prior Lake survivor.

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The Prior Lake boys hockey team scored 19 goals in back-to-back wins to surge six games over the .500 mark.

The Lakers rolled to a 9-1 win at New Ulm Jan. 30 in a non-conference game and scored a 10-0 home win Jan. 28 over Bloomington Kennedy

in South Sub-urban Confer-ence action.

Prior Lake also earned an impressive 5-4 come-from-behi nd wi n in overtime at Apple Val-ley Jan. 26 in league action.

The Lakers took a four-game winning streak and a 1 3 -7 r e c or d into its biggest game of the season to date – at Burnsville Thursday (re-sults not avail-able at press time).

The Lakers return home today (Satur-day, Feb. 4) versus Lakev-

ille South and will stay on their home ice against Rosemount Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Blaze was 11-8-1 overall, 7-3-1 in league play, going into the game with the Lakers and was a half game up in the con-ference standings. Burnsville won the fi rst meeting 8-3 back on Dec. 22.

The game could very well decide which team gets the No. 2 seed in Section 2AA. Fifth-ranked Edina (16-3) is a lock for the No. 1 spot.

Chanhassen (13-3-1) is also vying for the No. 2 or 3 seed, but the Storm’s schedule is loaded with Class A teams (15 of 24), so it’s likely it will be No. 4.

Bloomington Jefferson (4-12-2), Holy Angels (5-12-2), Shakopee (4-15-1) and Bloomington Kennedy (4-15) are also in the fi eld.

In beating New Ulm, the Lakers led 4-0 after the fi rst period and never looked back.

Sophomore Blake Busch had the hat trick, while senior Derek Johnson had two goals and an assist.

Senior Matt Crist had a goal and three as-sists, while sophomore Jeff Pieper fi nished

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Contact usTo contact Prior Lake American sports editor Tom Schardin send an email to [email protected] or call (952) 345-6379.

SPORTS EXTRA

What’s on Tap for the LakersBoys BasketballFeb. 6: at Rosemount, 7:15 p.m.Feb. 10: vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Girls BasketballFeb. 6: vs. Rosemount, 7:15 p.m.Feb. 10: at Bloomington Jefferson, 7:15 p.m.

Girls hockeyFeb. 10: Section 2AA quarterfi nals, TBD

Boys HockeyFeb. 9: vs. Rosemount, 7 p.m.

WrestlingFeb. 9: vs. Bloomington Kennedy, 7 p.m.

GymnasticsFeb. 6: vs. Lakeville South, 6 p.m.

Boys swimmingFeb. 10: vs. Rosemount, 6 p.m.

Nordic SkiingFeb. 8: Section 6 meet, at Baker Park, 10 a.m.

Alpine skiingFeb. 7: Section 6 meet, at Buck Hill, 10 a.m.

DancelineFeb. 11: Section 1AAA meet, at Kennedy, TBD

Note: Prior Lake competes in the South Suburban Conference with nine other schools: Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville South, Lakeville North, Eastview, Rosemount, Bloomington Jefferson, Bloomington Kennedy and Eagan. For more on the second-year league, go to www.southsuburbanconference.org.

Winter SportsState Polls

GIRLS HOCKEYCLASS AA

1. Hill-Murray2. Benilde-St. Margaret’s3. Anoka4. Minnetonka5. Roseville6. Edina7. Elk River/Zimmerman8. Lakeville North9. Eagan10. Lakeville South

BOYS HOCKEYCLASS AA

1. Duluth East2. Minnetonka3. Maple Grove4. Eagan5. Edina6. Moorhead7. Eden Prairie8. Benilde-St. Margaret’s9. Wayzata10. Hill-Murray

GIRLS BASKETBALLCLASS AAAA

1. Hopkins2. Eden Prairie3. Edina4. Wayzata5. Bloomington Kennedy6. Buffalo7. Eastview8. White Bear Lake9. Lakeville North10. Roseville

BOYS BASKETBALLCLASS AAAA

1. Eastview2. Hopkins3. Lakeville North4. Wayzata5. Apple Valley6. Osseo7. Eden Prairie8. Edina9. Owatonna10. Roseville

WRESTLINGCLASS AAA

1. Apple Valley2. Hastings3. St. Michael-Albertville4. Cambridge-Isanti5. Albert Lea Area6. Coon Rapids7. Forest Lake8. Owatonna9. Prior Lake10. Shakopee11. Centennial12. Anoka

GYMNASTICSCLASS AA

1. Northfi eld2. Roseville3. St. Cloud Tech4. Cambridge-Isanti5. Park6. Lakeville North7. Mahtomedi8. Eden Prairie9. East Ridge10. Stillwater

BOYS HOCKEY

Lots of goalsLakers light the lamp 19 times in two wins

PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake senior Derek Johnson had two goals and an assist in the Lakers’ 9-1 win at New Ulm Jan. 30.

Time for playoff sPHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake senior Paige Walstad (16) looks to make a play on the puck in the Lakers’ 1-0 loss at Burnsville Jan. 31.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Lakers need more off ense to survive in Section 2AA

Sights now set on state


The Prior Lake dance team’s next competition will be the Section 1AAA meet, set for Saturday, Feb. 11 at Bloomington Kennedy High School.

DANCELINE

Up next for PL is section meetBY TOM SCHARDIN

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T he P rior Lake dance team’s final tune-up before the Section 1AAA meet was its own invitational Jan. 28.

The Lakers ended up fourth in the Class AAA high-kick competition and took third in jazz funk.

The Lakers, led by seniors Ali Ruba, Danai Hennen, Jor-dyn Sammis and Kristy Brow-man, would most definitely take a third-place showing in jazz funk at the section meet, which is set for Satur-day, Feb. 11 at Bloomington Kennedy High School. That would qualify Prior Lake for the state meet.

The top-three teams in high kick and jazz funk earn state berths.

Section 1AAA is loaded with some quality programs, starting with Eastview, last

year’s Class AAA state high-kick champion and third-place fi nisher in jazz funk.

Burnsville and Apple Val-ley have also been strong programs over the years and will be among the section favorites. Between Eastview and Burnsville, the two pro-grams have combined to win 10 of the last 12 state titles in high kick.

Other teams in the section fi eld: Bloomington, Farming-ton, Lakeville North, Lakev-ille South, Northfi eld, Roch-ester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo and Rosemount.

Lakeville North won both the high-kick and jazz-funk titles at the Prior Lake Invi-tational, while Farmington was second in high kick and Shakopee was runner-up in jazz funk.

This year’s Class AAA state meet is set for Feb. 17-18

at the Target Center in Minne-apolis. Jazz funk will be held the fi rst day, while high kick will follow the next day.

Maple Grove is the defending jazz-funk state champion, while Wayzata was second. Eden Prairie was the state high-kick runner-up last year.

ALPINE SKIING

Final chance on the slopesSections are next for the LakersBY TOM SCHARDIN

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The Prior Lake Alpine ski teams were not in top form in their fi nal two tune-ups before sections.

Both teams ended up seventh in a seven-team meet at Buck Hill in Burnsville Jan. 31 with the girls having the top two runs. Sophomore Katie Jondal ended up 17th overall with a time of 52.79 seconds, while junior Abbey Everson was 18th (53.16).

Both Prior Lake squads were also seventh out of seven teams in a Jan. 26 meet at Buck Hill. Everson had the Lakers’ best fi nish taking 12th with a time of 51.20. Jondal ended up 16th (53.06).

Lakeville North won both girls’ races, while Burnsville was fi rst in both in the boys’ competitions.

In the Jan. 31 race, senior

Grant Schipper was the only Laker boy in the top 40, fi nish-ing 37th (54.70).

Other fi nishes for the boys team: seventh-grader Luke Everson (46th, 56.90), ninth-grader Jake Siefert (54th, 58.41), seventh-grader Max Bulver (56th, 59.47), junior David Derco (57th, 60.37), junior Aaron Iwen (66th, 69.39), sophomore Ryan Zoeller (67th, 70.42), sophomore Erik Binkowski (69th, 72.52), eighth-grader Mark Iwen (71st, 80.22) and sophomore Brandon Schipper (75th).

Other fi nishes for the girls: sophomore Delaney Sharratt (42nd, 59.89), seventh-grader Maddy Bonner (52nd, 63.65), eighth-grader Sara Gilbert (56th, 67.34), eighth-grader Al-lie Zoeller (57th, 69.55), eighth-grader Alex Schult (58th, 70.10), seventh-grader Sidney McCue (60th, 72.76) and ninth-grader

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If the Prior Lake girls hockey team wants to have any shot of ad-vancing in the Section 2AA playoffs, it needs to fi nd some offense.

And fast.Quarterfi nal play begins Friday,

Feb. 10 and the Lakers took a 5-17-2 overall record into their last regular season game today (Saturday, Feb. 4) at home versus No. 10-ranked Lakeville South.

Prior Lake also entered its fi nal conference game having been shut-out 12 times this season, including 1-0 at Burnsville Jan. 31 in a South Suburban Conference game.

The Lakers earned a 4-2 home win over Bloomington Kennedy Jan. 28, having been blanked in the two pre-vious games before that. Prior Lake

goes into the Lakeville South game with just 27 goals.

Section seeds come out Sunday, Feb. 5. The Lakers will likely be seeded No. 7 in the eight-team fi eld ahead of Kennedy (6-16-2).

Sixth-ranked Edina (15 - 4 - 6) will be the No. 1 seed, followed by Chaska/Chanhassen (18-5-1), Eden Prairie (10-10-4) and Bloomington Jefferson (12-11-1).

Shakopee (10-12-2) and Holy Fam-ily (15-7-2) are the likely No. 5 and 6 seeds. Last year, Holy Family won 18 games in the regular season and

was the No. 7 seed due to its mostly soft Class A schedule.

It’s possible, but probably un-likely, the Lakers will earn a higher seed than Holy Family since the Fire played 18 Class A teams this season.

Prior Lake won nine games last season, earned the No. 5 seed and beat Shakopee 6-0 in the quarterfi nals, before falling to top-seeded Edina.

Meanwhile, in the loss to Burns-ville, the Blaze scored an unassisted breakaway goal 13:03 into the fi rst period. And it held up.

Sophomore Lexi Brandt fi nished with 29 saves, while Prior Lake had just 15 shots on net.

The Lakers did have a shot to tie the game in the final 10 seconds. Sophomore Amber Galles was alone in the slot, but she couldn’t get her

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Eight Lakers sign letters of intentEight Prior Lake High School athletes – seniors Stephen

Bruha, Lauren Bruha, Kristin Anderson, Samantha Ander-son, Zach Fennessy, Karmichael Dunbar, Matt Arends and Nick Brant – signed their national letters of intent Feb. 1 in a ceremony at the high school.

In track, Stephen Bruha is heading to South Dakota State University, while Lauren Bruha is going to University of Min-nesota Duluth. The Anderson sisters are also going to South Dakota State.

In soccer, Fennessy is headed to Providence College.In football, Arends will play in the Ivy League at Princeton,

while Dunbar will attend Louisiana Lafayette and Brant is going to Augustana College. Last fall, the three helped the Lakers earn their fi rst-ever state berth since becoming a Class 5A program.

Local youth baseball team sets fundraiserA youth baseball team in Prior Lake is trying to raise

money for a play in a week-long tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. in August.

The entry fee for the tourney is $795 per player, not includ-ing transportation. The team has scheduled a fundraiser Feb. 12 at Neisen’s Sports Bar in Savage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Olive Garden is providing the foot. It’s a Valentine’s theme decorated by All the Rage Décor.”

The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years old. Tickets will be sold at the door.

P.L.A.Y. spring sports registration onlinePrior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) is taking registra-

tions online for its spring sports programs – softball, baseball, track and lacrosse.

Registration for traveling programs usually ends in Febru-ary, while in-house signups goes to the end of March. For more information or details on each sport go to www.playinfo.org.

Laker Athletic Booster Club meetingsThe Laker Athletic Booster Club will have its monthly

meeting on the third Monday of every month (except July and December) in the lecture hall next to the auditorium at Prior Lake High School, 7575 W. 150th St., Savage, starting at 7 p.m.

Prior Lake Area Running ClubThe Prior Lake Area Running Club meets weekly for group

runs and also has guest speakers and can provide discounts at local running stores.

All levels of runners and joggers are welcome. You don’t have to be from Prior Lake to join the club.

For more information contact Doug Krohn at [email protected].

Elko Speedway sets its spring scheduleOffi cials at Elko Speedway have announced the dates, times

and competing classes for the 2012 Spring Dirt Nationals. The opening action of the 2012 racing season will be held on Friday and Saturday April 20 and 21 and includes action in the UMSS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars along with the Elko Modifi eds, IMCA style Stock Cars, Legends and Hornets on both nights.

The racing schedule for each night is the same with pit gates set to open at 2 p.m. and spectator gates opening at 5 p.m.

For competitors and crew members, a special two-day pit pass is available for $55 or $30 per day. Spectator tickets are available for $15 per day general admission or $20 per day for a reserved seat.

For more info, visit www.elkospeedway.com or call the Rac-ing Offi ce (Saturdays only in the off season) at (952) 461-7223.

with three assists and sopho-more Tyler Grobel had two.

Senior Kyle Krueger and ju-nior Dylan Zins each fi nished with a goal and an assist. Junior Austin Hill also had a goal, while sophomore Connor Bump and juniors Sam Taylor, Gavin Smith and Joey Kleven each had one assist.

Senior Kyle Miller made 18 saves in goal for the Lakers. He fi nished with 14 saves in getting the shutout against Kennedy.

The Lakers scored six goals in the second period to open up a 9-0 lead.

Crist led the Lakers with three goals and three assists, while Krueger had two goals and two assists and Johnson had a goal and three assists.

Smith fi nished with three assists, while Bump had a goal and two assists. Zins and soph-omore Jack Murphy each had a goal and an assist. Busch also scored, while Grobel and Taylor each had one assist.

In the win over Apple Val-ley, the Lakers rallied from three goals down in the third period. Crist scored the game-

winner 37 seconds into the extra session with Johnson and Krueger getting assists.

Krueger started the year on the Lakers’ defense, but has since moved up to for-ward where he’s been a huge difference-maker. He had 15 goals in the month of January, along with 13 assists.

Krueger had a goal and two assists in the win over Apple Valley.

Prior Lake tied the game with 1:40 to play on Kleven’s power-play goal. Johnson scored 55 seconds into the third period, followed by a goal from Zins 3:11 later to cut the margin to one.

Krueger’s goal came 41 seconds into the second pe-riod, cutting Apple Valley’s lead to 2-1.

Smith finished with two assists, while Zins, Johnson, Taylor, Busch, Bump and Miller each had one assist.

Miller also made 34 saves in goal. Prior Lake scored its fi ve goals on just 23 shots.

Going into the Burnsville game, Crist led the Lakers in points with 40 points (19 goals, 21 assists). Krueger had 21 goals and 16 assists, while Johnson had seven goals and 19 assists.

LAKERS� continued from page 9

stick on the puck, which slid just wide of the net.

In the win over Kennedy, Prior Lake earned its second conference victory (2-12-2), scoring twice in the third period to break a 2-2 tie.

Seniors Claire Clark and Brittney Schulz each tallied in the fi nal period. Sophomore

Bailey Halstrom led the way with a goal and two assists, while ninth-grader Lindsey Harris also had a goal.

Ninth-graders Keely Toten-hagen and Andrea Citrowske each had one assist. Brandt fi nished with 25 saves.

Kennedy led the Lakers 2-1 after the fi rst period, before a shorthanded goal from Harris tied the game at 2-2 going into the fi nal period. Clarke’s goal was also shorthanded.

HOCKEY� continued from page 9

PRIOR LAKE SPORT SHORTS

PL gymnasts fall short of team high

The Prior Lake gymnastics team came close to matching its season-best score Jan. 31. But the Lakers ended up less than a point short of it with a 134.1, losing a South Suburban Conference meet at home to Eagan (135.225).

Prior Lake’s season-best score is 134.55 against the Bloomington teams Jan. 17.

Lakers coach Barb Kass said her team performed well against Eagan and the judging was tough. But it tends to be at this point in the season.

“They tend to get a little pickier as we head toward sec-tions,” said Kass. “The girls have been working really hard for the past week to add some diffi culty to their routines.”

Junior Bridgette Smith led the Lakers, taking second in the all-around with a score of 34.95. She was also runner-up on the balance beam (8.625) and the fl oor exercise (8.65) and third on the vault (8.775) and the uneven bars (8.9).

Ninth-grader Angela Noer was second on the bars (8.975) and third on the floor (8.55). Senior Morgan Strum fi nished fourth on the fl oor (8.475), while seventh-grader Kailey Dobran-sky was sixth on the beam (8.0) and the bars (7.6).

Senior Jaime Stang took fourth on the bars (8.8), while seventh-grader Alyssa Roberts was fi fth on the vault (8.5).

Prior Lake’s fi nal meet be-fore the Section 2AA competi-tion Feb. 17 is Feb. 6 versus Lakeville South at 6 p.m.

Girls basketball: PL splits league games

The Prior Lake girls basket-ball team has averaged just 38.5 points in its last two games.

The good news is the Lakers managed to win one of them – 48-43 at Burnsville Jan. 27. The bad news is the Lakers didn’t break 30 points in a 63-29 loss versus No. 9-ranked Lakeville North Jan. 31.

The spilt left the Lakers 6-5 in the South Suburban Confer-ence and a game below the .500 mark overall (9-10).

Prior Lake made just 11 of 42 shots against Lakeville North, going 0 for 11 from behind the three-point line.

The Panthers led 31-15 at the break and never looked back. Junior Tiffaney Flaata and se-nior Molly Simpkins each had 10 points, while ninth-grader Shaye Barton scored fi ve.

Flaata also grabbed nine rebounds. Junior Mary Kate Rivisto and Barton each had three steals.

In the win over Burnsville, the Lakers overcame a 28-17 defi cit at the break.

Flaata f inished with 12 points and eight boards. Simp-kins scored 13 points, adding three steals. Barton had eight steals and six points.

The Lakers were back on the court Friday (results not available at press time) at Apple Valley.

Prior Lake is home Monday, Feb. 6 against Rosemount and on the road Feb. 10 at Bloom-ington Jefferson. Both league games start at 7:15 p.m.

Boys basketball: PL falls below. 500

The Prior Lake boys basket-ball team couldn’t handle the No. 3-ranked team in the state Jan. 31, falling 79-55 at Lakev-ille North.

Prior Lake went into the game on the heels of a 71-48 win at Burnsville Jan. 27.

The Lakers fell below the .500 with the loss (8-9 overall, 4 -5 in the South Suburban Conference).

Prior Lake played host to No. 5 Apple Valley in a conference game Friday (results not avail-able at press time).

Prior Lake is at Rosemount Monday, Feb. 6 and home to Jefferson Feb. 10 Both league games start at 7:15 p.m.

Senior Evan Kotchevar led the Lakers against Lakeville North with 16 points, while junior Car-son Shanks scored 13 and senior guard Noah Scanlon had 11.

Senior Jack Kaiser chipped in six points, while the Pan-thers held the Lakers’ leading scorer, sophomore guard Jon Sobaski, to just fi ve points.

Against Burnsville, Sobaski led all scorers with 19 points, while Shanks fi nished with 10. Senior Jack Harrison chipped in eight points.

Charlee Skare (70th).In the Jan. 26 race, Zoeller

led the Prior Lake boys, fi nish-ing 21st with a time of 51.31, while Aaron Iwen was 32nd (52.95).

Other finishes: Everson (41st, 57.39), Mark Iwen (42nd,

57.72), Brandon Schipper (43rd, 58.65), Max Chase (44th, 59.07), Derco (50th, 64.48), Binkowski (57th, 76.65), Siefert (62nd, 85.83) and Grant Schipper (66th).

For the girls Jan. 26, other fi nishes included: Schult (51st, 67.67), McCue (54th, 69.06), Skare (55th, 69.94), Gilbert (56th, 70.14), Bonner 57th, 71.26), Sharratt 59th, 73.28) and Zoeller (61st, 76.89).

The Section 6 meet is set for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Buck Hill. The top two teams qualify for state, along with the top 20 individuals.

Teams in the fi eld include: Apple Valley, Bloomington Jef-ferson, Bloomington Kennedy, Burnsville, Chaska/Chanhas-sen, Crystal Valley Area, East-view/Eagan, Eden Priarie, Edi-na, Lakeville North, Lakeville

South, Manakto West, Mankato East/Lourdes, Northfi eld, Roch-ester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo and Rochester Lourdes.

NORDIC SKIING

The Prior Lake boys and girls Nordic ski teams will compete in the Section 6 meet Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Elm Creek Park Reserve.

Minneapolis Southwest are the teams to beat in both the boys and girls races.

Meanwhile, both Laker teams competed in the South Suburban Conference Cham-pionships Feb. 1 (results were not provided by press time) at Green Acres Recreational Area in Lake Elmo.

The Nordic state meet is Feb. 16 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

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BOYS SWIMMING


Prior Lake eighth-grader Craig Robrock helped the Lakers’ 200 freestyle relay to a win in the team’s victory over Eastview Jan. 27.

No problems in the waterPL easily wins fi ft h league dualBY TOM SCHARDIN

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The Prior Lake boys swim-ming team cruised to its fi fth South Suburban Conference win Jan. 27.

The Lakers won 10 of 12 events in a 95-86 victory at East-view, sweeping all three relays and getting two wins apiece from senior Kyle Robrock, junior Alex Jenness and eighth-grader Marshall Heskin.

Prior Lake (5-2) was back in the pool Friday (results not available at press time) in a dual at home versus Eagan. The Lakers close out the regu-lar season Friday, Feb. 10 at home to Rosemount at 6 p.m.

The Section 3AA meet is set for Feb. 22-24 at Hidden Oaks Middle School in Prior Lake. The Lakers ended up sixth at last year’s meet.

Other teams in the field:

Rosemount, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Eagan, East-view, Apple Valley and Burns-ville.

In beating Eastview, Ro-brock won the 200-yard indi-vidual medley with a time of 1 minute, 58.22 seconds and the 100 butterfl y (53.51).

Jenness was tops in the 50 freestyle (23.51) and the 500 freestyle (5:13.62), while Hes-kin captured the 100 freestyle (51.44) and the 100 backstroke (1:00.03).

Also winning for the Lak-ers was senior Zach Kleist in the 200 freestyle (1:54.94).

The winning 200 medley relay team included: Jen-ness, Robrock, Heskin and ninth-grader Matt Anderson (1:46.18). Kleist, Robrock, Jen-ness and Heskin teamed up to win the 400 freestyle relay (3:25.11), while the 200 free-style team consisted of An-

derson, Kleist, sophomore Alec Robrock and eighth-grader Craig Robrock (1:34.11).

Second-place individual fi nishes for the Lakers went to: sophomore William Bragg in the 100 butterfl y (1:01.41), Alec Robrock in the 500 freestyle (5:24.23) and sophomore Austin Nichols in the 100 backstroke (1:01.69).

Mat grind continuesPHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN

Prior Lake senior Sayed Rahmani won 16-3 at 132 pounds in the Lakers’ 43-25 win over Eastview Feb. 1.

WRESTLING

Lakers win two of three at invite, pin EastviewBY TOM SCHARDIN

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The wrestling season can be a long grind through De-cember and January and Prior Lake coach Joe Block under-stands there will be ups and downs.

The ultimate goal is to have all the pieces in good working order in mid-February. That’s Section 2AAA tourney time and the No. 9-ranked Lakers are looking to defend their crown.

“January has been up and down for us,” said Block. “This is the time of the year where kids are worn down, the sea-son drags on and we start see-ing some injuries.

“But for the most part it looks like we will come through January in pretty good shape,” added Block. “Our ultimate goal is to be wrestling at our best come mid-February. I feel like we are on track for that to hap-pen.”

The Lakers finished sec-ond at the Bloomington Ken-nedy Invitational Jan. 28. Prior Lake opened with a 53-46 win over Woodbury and followed with a 43-25 victory over Champlin Park.

That pitted the Lakers against No. 2 Hastings in the title match and the Raiders came away with a 38-24 win.

“The Kennedy invite went

well for us,” said Block. “The boys wrestled well for the most part. They continue to work hard on the mat for six minutes, which is what we are looking for.”

Prior Lake (17-9 overall) opened the fi rst day of Febru-ary with a 43-25 home victory over Eastview in a South Sub-urban Conference dual.

The Lakers wrestled at Rosemount in a league dual Thursday (results not avail-able at press time). Prior Lake is competing in the St. Michael Albertville Invitational today (Saturday, Feb. 4) and will close out the regular season Thursday, Feb. 9 at Kennedy at 7 p.m.

The section team tourney is set for Feb. 18 in Farmington. Tenth-ranked Shakopee looks to be seeded No. 2 behind the Lakers, while Lakeville North, Chaska/Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Kennedy, Lakeville South and Farmington are also in the fi eld.

At the invite, The Lakers’ biggest highlight was junior Tanner Johnshoy’s 5-2 win over Hastings’ Luke Rowh at 113 pounds. The two were ranked No. 3 and No. 2, respec-tively, at that weight.

Sixth-ranked Ben Rock of Prior Lake also met fourth-ranked Eric Bauer at 132 pounds with Bauer winning by technical fall.

Senior Ross Larson, the

Lakers’ only other ranked wrestler (No. 6 at heavy-weight), won by fall.

Other wins for Prior Lake came from ninth-grader Dylan Sogge at 106 (9-6), senior Sayed Rahmani at 126 (9-8), senior Matt Kahnke at 145 (by fall) and ninth-grader Alex Hart at 170 (4-2).

In the win over Champlin Park, the Lakers earned three wins by fall – sophomore Sean O’Neil at 120, Rock at 132 and junior Ryan Norton at 138.

Other wins: Sogge at 106 (10-2), Hart at 170 (3-1), sopho-more Robby Schultz at 182 (5-3) and Larson at heavy weight (9-5). Winning by forfeit were Johnshoy at 113 and Rahmani at 126.

Against Woodbury, Prior Lake had fi ve pins – Kahnke at 145, Hart at 170, Schultz at 182, junior Tim Schwanbeck at 195 and sophomore Luis Pinto at 220.

Other wins: Rahmani at 126 (8-2), Rock at 132 (1-0), and Norton at 138 (technical fall). Forfeit wins included O’Neil at 120 and sophomore Dahlton Felix at 160.

In the win over Eastview, the Lakers earned six falls – Johnshoy at 113, ninth-grader Tyler Hanson at 120, Kahnke at 145, Schultz at 182, Pinto at 220 and Larson at heavy-weight.

Other wins: Sogge at 106 (10-6) and Rahmani at 132 (16-3).


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Owner of Christmas lighting business accused of tax fraudBY ALEX HALL

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A Prior Lake man with a Christmas lighting business is accused of evading taxes and filing fraudulent returns for the past several years.

Robert Wayne Schlosser, 33, has been charged in Scott Coun-ty Court with 15 tax-related felo-nies, including failing to fi le tax returns, failing to pay state and income taxes and fi ling fraudu-lent returns. The criminal complaint states that he owes the state more than $160,000 in sales and income taxes.

According to the complaint, investigators with the Min-nesota Department of Revenue began investigating Schlosser in November 2010 after he alleg-edly had failed to fi le income, sales and withholding tax re-turns from 2006 to 2010.

Schlosser owns Custom Christmas Lighting, which supplies, sets up and installs Christmas and special event lighting and decoration dis-plays at commercial and resi-dential properties.

Minnesota business records show that Schlosser had a regis-tered business known as Schlor Enterprises, which has been inactive since 2001, but that he had never registered Custom Christmas Lighting with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

According to the complaint, the company’s website said that they provide the lights and that Schlosser employs several crews to carry out the activities of the business. Those activities are subject to Minnesota sales tax.

When contacted by an inves-tigator, Schlosser provided the sales tax identifi cation number for Schlor Enterprises, suggest-ing it was a current identifi ca-tion number. Department of Revenue records indicated that the identifi cation number hadn’t been active for almost a decade.

O ver t he nex t s ever a l months, investigators made several attempts to contact Schlosser to set up an audit ap-pointment. After a preliminary audit report was dropped off at Schlosser’s home, Schlosser called one of the investigators.

He said that he did not make any retail sales that were sub-ject to sales tax. He said that he paid sales tax for all the lights and supplies for the business, although investigators say he did not pay sales tax on all of his purchases, and when he did, it was based on a signifi cantly marked-down wholesale price.

According to the complaint, Schlosser fi rst told investiga-tors that he owns the lights, then said in a letter to investi-gators that the customers pro-vide the lights, and eventually said that he buys the lights for the customer.

Investigators requested Schlosser’s income tax returns, invoices and business records to determine his fi nal sales tax liability, but Schlosser refused to provide the records, accord-ing to the complaint. Schlosser was “non-responsive and un-cooperative” when asked ques-tions and he “provided false information” during the audit process, the complaint states.

One of Schlosser’s suppliers,

Seasonal Impressions, said that he bought $67,000 worth of lighting supplies from them in 2008 and paid no sales tax on the purchases, as he indi-cated that the supplies were for resale. Seasonal Impressions later sued Schlosser for money owed, and as a result, Schlosser provided the court with several fi nancial-disclosure forms.

According to investigators, there were several discrepan-cies between those forms and Schlosser’s fi led income tax re-turns (which the complaint says he fi led after he was advised in April 2011 that he was the sub-ject of a criminal investigation).

A June 2009 loan applica-tion at the US Federal Credit Union showed that Schlosser listed his annual net income at $134,000. According to income tax returns fi led by Schlosser, he listed his net income as be-tween $21,000 and $43,000 from 2008 to 2010. According to the complaint, “there is evidence available showing particularly that the 2009 and 2010 tax re-turns are false.”

The complaint states that Schlosser owes the state $94,924 in sales taxes and $66,337 in income taxes.

When asked for comment, Schlosser’s attorney Thomas Brever said that “We’ve received a copy of the complaint, and we don’t understand a number of items. We’re not sure where the information is coming from. But Mr. Schlosser will respond, and we will be in court next week.”

Schlosser’s fi rst appearance in Scott County Court is sched-uled for Feb. 6.

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A 66-year-old man was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for his role in a $2.5 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved the sale of condominiums in the Sexton Lofts building in downtown Minneapolis.

His alleged co-conspirators, a 32-year-old Prior Lake man and a 43-year-old man from Sav-age, were both sentenced more than a year ago.

Gerald James Greenfi eld, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 50 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit money laun-dering and fi ned $10,000. Greenfi eld was also ordered to forfeit assets valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars which were involved in the money laundering conspiracy.

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PARK AND RECREATION ACTIVITIESThe following activities and announcements are from the

Prior Lake Recreation Department. To register for activities or for more information, visit www.priorlakerecreation.com, or the city’s website at www.cityofpriorlake.com, stop by City Hall, 4646 Dakota St., or call (952) 447-9820.

The Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer beach attendants, tot lot and playground leaders. The city employment application can be found at www.cityofpriorlake.com and applicants can call (952) 447-9820 for more information.

Summer registration will begin on Monday, March 26. The offerings will be posted online starting Monday, Feb. 13.

Look for the city Recreation Department’s page on Facebook.Call the Recreation Department at (952) 447-9820 or send an

email to [email protected] with feedback or sugges-tions regarding program offerings.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Middle School Mania, 2:15 to 5 p.m. Fridays through May 18 at the River Valley YMCA, 3575 North Berens Road. Students can come after school and enjoy various activities, including open gym games, swimming, and MSM-only fi tness or dance classes, use of teen room equipment, and leadership and team building activities. All participants are required to obey the YMCA Code of Conduct, school rules and any additional rules decided upon by MSM. Students must sign in and out each week and will not be granted re-entry after leaving the building. One-way transporta-tion is provided by bus from under the marquee at Twin Oaks Middle School. Students must be on the bus by 2:20 p.m. MSM will not meet March 30 or April 16. A healthy snack is included in the program price. Single-session attendance is $5 and students can attend up to 11 sessions for $25. Register through Community Education at www.priorlakesavagece.com.

Outdoor Adventures with Active Solutions – Cold Weather Style!, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the Lakefront Park Pa-vilion. Weather permitting, Outdoor Adventures-Cold Weather Style! may include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skat-ing, sledding, and ice fi shing. No experience is necessary in any of the activities. Indoor gym game options will be available in the event of inclement weather. Guests should bring very large lunches, very large snacks, shorts, T-shirts, gym shoes, sweat-pants, sweatshirts, hats, warm gloves, winter coats, snow pants, boots, scarves and water bottles. Dress for the weather. The cost is $39 per student. Register at www.priorlakesavagece.com.

TOTS

Tot-parent activities, 10 to 11 a.m., the fi rst Wednesday of each month at City Hall. Parents can sign up for fun tot-parent activities, for children ages 2 and up, on the fi rst Wednesday of each month in 2012. Classes cost $7 monthly for residents or $12 monthly for nonresidents. All 12 classes cost $60 per resi-dent and $65 per nonresident. Registration is required. Guests can visit www.priorlakerecreation.com or call (952) 447-9820 to register.

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The warming house at Lakefront Park is open from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m., Sunday. On school holidays the warming house will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Concessions are available for sale. The warming house will be closed if the actual air temp is 5 degrees below zero or colder or if the windchill is 25 degrees below zero or colder. The warming house will also be closed if the ice conditions are very poor due to weather.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Discounted tickets for this musical are available for $9 per person at the Recreation Department offi ce in City Hall. Only cash and check, made payable to the City of Prior Lake, are accepted. Visit childrenstheatretptt.com for more information.

Call (952) 447-9820 for more information.

CLUB PRIOR

Club Prior is the adult activity center in the Prior Lake Re-source Center, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Suite 101 for adults 55 and up Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free cup of coffee, play cards or games, take a class, or just enjoy the company of others. Jigsaw puzzles and the pool table are always open. For more information, call (952) 447-9783 or visit www.cityofpriorlake.com and click on Club Prior under the Fast Finder on the right side of the home page.

Greeting cards and gift bags are for sale for 75 cents each. Proceeds go to Club Prior’s snack fund.

Income tax session 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Woody, who leads the AARP tax advisers, will be at Club Prior to discuss changes for fi ling 2011 taxes, what information is necessary to bring to a tax appointment and answer questions.


David Fong, Jr. and his brother Ed, both in an elaborate Chinese Lion costume, entertain and educate Glendale Elementary School’s fi rst-graders during a presentation in the school’s gym on Monday. The brothers performed a dance in commemoration of Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by saying “Gung Hay Fat Choy.” In addition, the Fong family – including patriarch David Fong, Sr. – served Chinese food from their Savage restaurant D. Fong’s to the fi rst-graders.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Beyond the YellowRibbon to meet

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.

All meetings are open to the public.

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

Snowmobile groupto meet Feb. 8

The Prior Lake Snowmobile Association will have its monthly meeting at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8.

All members and guests are wel-come. “Day rides” to tour the county every Saturday and Sunday during the season have been postponed until trail conditions improve and more snow is on the ground. A January trip in Caledonia has been rescheduled for the end of February.

For more information, call (952) 440-2230.

Trapping courseis Feb. 11, 18

The Minnesota Trappers Asso-ciation and the Fish Lake Sports-men’s Club will host a Furbearer trapping training course on Satur-days, Feb. 11 and 18, at the SCALE Regional Public Safety Training Fa-cility, 17706 Valley View Dr., Jordan.

The course is required by the state of Minnesota for anyone plan-ning to purchase a trapping license who was born after Dec. 31, 1989.

Advance registration is re-quired by Jan. 28.

For more information, call Shawn O’Hern at (612) 240-8404.

Take a drivingrefresher course

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus driver refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Dis-trict Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake.

Advance registration is re-quested. The fee is $20.

For more information or to reg-ister, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call toll-free 1-(888)-234-1294.

Players seektheater volunteers

Prior Lake Players community theater is looking for behind-the-scenes volunteers who would like to be involved in theater, but not necessarily onstage.

Activities would include set construction and painting, light-ing and sound, box office and lobby, and other duties. The work begins now for the March produc-tion of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

For more information, call Joyce Arneson at (952) 447-4788 or e-mail [email protected].

NAMI to hostfamily class

Scott County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will offer a free 12-week “Family to Family” class for family members, partners and friends of people with major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder and ob-sessive compulsive disorder.

The series of classes is struc-tured to help caregivers under-stand and support those with serious mental illness while main-taining their own wellbeing. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family member volunteers who know what it’s like to have a loved one struggling with one of these brain disorders.

The course is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 16 at Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road, Savage.

Registration is required; class-es are limited to 25. To register, call (952) 890-1669. For more infor-mation, visit www.namihelps.org.

Trainer builds more than muscle

VFW honors society’s real role modelsCongratulations to Hidden Oaks

Middle School math teacher Kelly McDermott for being named the middle school level 2012 Teacher of the Year by the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

This says a great deal about our local community, and we are proud to have one of our local teachers win this award. This ongoing program strives to recognize excellence in the educational fi eld.

The VFW also recognizes firefighters and police officers in similar fashion. You might ask why we do this. Well, in a nutshell, we feel the strength of our community increases when our children have a solid education and positive role models. By bringing attention to these top performers in their fields, we help our young people identify with positive role models.

In an age where you can become famous for doing virtually nothing, or worse, doing something stupid or illegal, it is important that we demonstrate that doing something positive is still important. Have you ever watched the news and they are covering someone that makes

you ask, “Why are they even giving air time to these people?” I might be a little old-fashioned, but I truly enjoy when the press gives coverage to someone for doing something good.

These citizens, teachers, police offi cers and fi refi ghters are tasked with the education and safeguarding of our most prized possessions, our children. Often they go well beyond what is required to perform their duties. They also demonstrate the ethics that are considered most desirable to generations past – service to others and setting a higher standard of performance. Putting someone else’s needs or safety before your own is a tough thing to do, but these folks do it every day. Unfortunately, these actions are often overlooked, not because they aren’t important, rather because they aren’t always

sensational. They are simply doing their job.

So, the next time you see something on the television about the Paris Hiltons of the world, take a moment to say a silent “thank you” to these heroes of our community. I would bet you money that these heroes would appreciate actually hearing someone say “thank you” for what they do. They are truly the unsung heroes who deserve our respect and thanks.

If you have someone you would like to recommend for one of these awards, contact the VFW or simply go to www.VFW.org and look up the criteria for the award.

Lyaman McPherson is a longtime member and past commander of the Prior Lake VFW. To contact the Prior Lake VFW, call (952) 226-6208, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.vfwpost6208.com.

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If you’re a woman living in Prior Lake and your new year’s resolution was to lose weight, you may already have met Wyvonne Rhode.

A fi tness trainer at Curves, Rhode is likely to

be the fi rst face people see if they’re entering the fi tness center during her shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. And if you’ve met Rhode, there’s a good chance she’s already committed you to memory.

“I make it a point to try and know everyone,” she says.

Rhode held full-time jobs at Mystic Lake Casino and Control Data before retiring nine years ago and becoming employed at Curves part-time.

“I needed something to do and I was already a member,” she says. “I think in order to be in an atmosphere like this – a women’s workout center – you have to be able to relate.”

Rhode tries to channel her experience as a member into making her a better Curves employee.

“I greet everyone by their name when they come in the door,” she says. “I loved that when I was a

member … Just to be welcomed.”

Daily tasks for Rhode include making sure people use the center’s equipment properly, keeping the club clean and working

with members on their goals and monthly measurements and trips to the scale. Fraught with frustration and insecurity for many, weight management can be a sensitive struggle, and Rhode takes her role very seriously. She recalls seeing a new client labor walking to the building’s door and unable to work out on some of the machines at Curves. Rhode estimates that this member has now lost 80 pounds and she can do many exercises that were once too challenging.

“Just to watch from that day to now,” Rhode says, “that’s a highlight of this whole entire job.”

Membership at the health club tends to spike at the beginning of the calendar year as fi tness centers fi ll with new converts – often called “resolutioners” by year-round gym rats – and Rhode says Curves is no exception. To them, she offers some encouraging advice.

“Set goals, that always helps,” she says, cautioning against chasing unrealistic achievements. “Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work out in the fi rst week.”

Q AND A WITHWYVONNE RHODE

What are your hobbies?I love to read. I love to watch

movies. Lunching with friends, fi shing in the summer and spending time with my grandkids.


Wyvonne Rhode has been a fi tness trainer at Curves in Prior Lake for over eight years. Part of her job includes making sure people use workout equipment correctly.

“I make it a point to try and know everyone.”

Wyvonne RhodeFitness trainer, Curves

And dancing.What is your favorite movie?I think the best movie I saw this

year was “The Help.”What are you reading?“The Girl Who Played with Fire.”

I just can’t put it down.What three words do you

think other people would use to describe you?

Friendly, trustworthy and caring.What is your favorite type of

music to dance to?I like all music.When you go fi shing, what do

you fi sh for?Mostly bass. Bass and northern

crappies.

Learning CurvesBefore becoming a fi tness trainer, Prior Lake resident Wyvonne Rhode was a member at Curves fi tness center. Here she off ers tips for women trying to lose weight and stay healthy this winter:

Eat small portions. “Just get a small plate,” Rhode says.

Exercise. “If you can’t get outside, go to the malls and walk,” she says.

Drink a lot of water. “Have a big glass of water before your meal,” Rhode says.

Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, even though it can be a challenge during the colder months “because they might not have the fruit that you like,” she says.


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(Editor’s note: Listings of or-ganizational meetings and events are free but are not guaranteed in the Prior Lake American. Send information that includes the organization’s name and meeting times/locations and a contact’s name and telephone number. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.

E-mail information to [email protected], mail to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 578, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or fax to (952) 447-6671.)

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Donate used phonesSouthern Valley Alliance for

Battered Women accepts dona-tions of used cell phones.

Phones must be digital, in working order and have a bat-tery and charger. Phones can be dropped off at the Prior Lake Police Department, 4649 Dakota St.

Other drop-off sites include the Shakopee Police Depart-ment, Suds Seller Hair Salon in Jordan and Cooper’s County Market in Chaska.

For more information, call (952) 873-4214.

Join Blue Star MothersBlue Star Mothers of Amer-

ica, a nonprofi t group support-ing active military members and their families, is organiz-ing a chapter south of the river.

A Blue Star Mother is one who has a son or daughter serving, or has served and has been honorably discharged, from the Armed Forces of the United States. Membership includes mothers; however, one can be an associate member if you have a spouse, relative or friend in the Armed Service and would like to be involved in a group for active support.

For more information, call Mary at (952) 894-1657.

Crisis interventionThe Carver-Scott Mental

Health Crisis Program offers mobile mental health crisis intervention 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Individuals, families or oth-ers involved in a crisis situa-tion can get help from licensed mental health professionals by calling (952) 442-7601 and asking to speak to the Mental Health Crisis Team.

Members of the crisis team respond to the home, school or another meeting place to provide immediate assistance.

Services include telephone crisis intervention, on-site re-sponse to assess and stabilize an immediate crisis, mental health consultations for com-munity providers and law en-forcement, assessment of risk of harm to self or others, mental health diagnostic assessments, short-term stabilization, coor-dination of out-of-home place-ments such as psychiatric hos-pitals if needed, information and referrals.

MONTHLY/SEMIMONTHLY

La Leche LeagueLa Leche League offers sup-

port and encouragement to mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies.

Join the group for a meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and bring your nursing baby. Pregnant women are encouraged to attend before the birth of their babies.

For more information on

the meeting or breastfeeding questions, call April at (952) 440-6320, Michele at (952) 447-6182 or Traci at (952) 226-2052.

Sexual assault/abuseSurvivors of Sexual Assault/

Abuse is a confi dential, 10-week support group for survivors of sexual assault or abuse that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on vary-ing days in the Sexual Violence Center, 510 Chestnut St., Suite 204, Chaska.

For more information, call Kristi at (952) 448-5425.

Support for parentsTABLE, a small group at

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church created to offer support and information for parents, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.

Parents whose children have special behavioral, learning or emotional challenges are wel-come. There is no cost to attend.

The church is at 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. For more information, call Mary Wangerin at (952) 447-1884 or visit www.sollc.org.

MOPS classesMothers of Preschoolers

(MOPS), a national Christian nondemoninational program, will start meeting twice a month from September through May at Prince of Peace Luther-an Church in Burnsville.

MOPS moms need not be members of the church to join. The group offers participants a way to connect with other moms, form friendships, seek parenting advice and learn more about Christian life.

Registration is being ac-cepted and on-site day care is provided for a small fee on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

Information/registration: (952) 898-9356 or e-mail [email protected].

Prior Lake Parent Resource Group

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Min-nesota provides support groups to help parents discover re-sources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills. Parent resource groups are fa-

cilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and who has been trained to lead support groups.

A parent resource group meets on the fi rst Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The LINK Event Center, 2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake.

For more information, call NAMI at (651) 645-2948.

Beyond the Yellow RibbonBeyond the Yellow Ribbon

South of the River, an organi-zation that supports military personnel and their families, meets the fi rst Tuesday of ev-ery month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.

The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or e-mailing [email protected].

American LegionThe Prior Lake American

Legion meets the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., Prior Lake.

For more information, call Bob Roe at (952) 447-5811.

TINY DANCERS


People of all ages got into the groove at WestWood Elementary School’s beach party, sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Child organization. Aside from the dance in the school’s gym, with music courtesy of Kidsdance, the soiree featured beach-themed games, crafts and refreshments.

CAP AGENCY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The CAP Agency, a private, nonprofi t organization provid-ing human services to families and individuals in Scott, Carver and Dakota counties, has the following volunteer opportunities available.

For more information about volunteering with the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, e-mail [email protected] or call (952) 496-2125. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or supervised by an adult.

CHORE ServicesHelp with indoor and outdoor home maintenance for older

adults so they can live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Seasonal and ongoing opportunities available. Great for community and youth groups. Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.

Crisis Nursery ShakopeeLicensed child care and foster care providers can provide

short-term care for children whose families are working through a crisis. Experienced social workers/crisis response workers can help to answer calls from families. Training and supervision is provided. Flexible weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call Jodi at (952) 402-9851.

Food shelf driverPick up donated food items from local grocery stores in Scott

County one or two mornings per week. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.

Food support outreachHelp individuals complete applications for a county-run

federal program that helps low-income families get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Or, attend local events to educate the public about the food support program. Training is provided. Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.


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CHURCH NEWS

St. Catherine’s to host breakfastSt. Catherine’s Church of Spring Lake will have

a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.

The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and under, and $17 for a family.

The church is 6 miles south of Prior Lake on County Road 8, one mile east of County Road 23.

Pro-life speaker comes to Prior LakeThe Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave.,

Prior Lake, welcomes pro-life speaker Abby Johnson from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Johnson is nationally known for her talks and her bestselling book, “Unplanned.” She left Planned Parenthood and joined the pro-life movement in 2009.

Requested admission at the door is $5 for youth and $10 for adults. Groups should contact Pat Mil-

lea at [email protected] or (952) 447-9056 to reserve space.

Enjoy a fi sh fry at St. Patrick’sSt. Patrick’s Church of Cedar Lake will have an

all-you-can-eat fi sh fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.The menu includes baked or deep-fried cod, French

fries, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, beans, rye bread and rolls, macaroni and cheese, bars and a beverage. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under.

The church is 9 miles south of Prior Lake on Highway 13.

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

Harbor Kids to host carnivalHarbor Kids Early Learning Center, 5995 Timber

Trail, Prior Lake, will host a free carnival and open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25.

Everyone is welcome at the free event, which will include children’s games, tours, free massages and more.

For more information, call (952) 447-6191, ext. 3.

St. John’s to off er full-day preschoolSt. John’s Preschool, 12508 Lynn Ave., Savage,

will launch a full-day preschool option next school year for children who will be age 4 or 5 by Sept. 1, 2012.

The program provides a foundation of school-readiness skills in a faith-fi lled environment.

Registration also is being accepted for the school’s 3- to 5-year-old programs.

For more information contact, Director Dora May at [email protected] or (952) 846-4663.

Grace Meidl (right) paints the face of friend and fellow eighth-grader Abby Le at St. Michael’s Catholic School. Abby, along with her friend Jamie Fonder (not pictured), organized a fundraiser to collect money for injured Minnesota hockey players Jack Jablonski and Jenna Privette. The girls recruited their friends to paint students’ faces for a dollar per design, in red and blue, in honor of the two athletes. Students raised a little more than $1,426 to be evenly divided between funds for both Jack and Jenna. (Reprints at photos.plamerican.com)


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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Information provided here is offered as a service through this paper in cooperation with the Scott-Carver Association for Volunteer Involvement. SAVI works to increase the ef-fective use of volunteers to meet community needs throughout the area. Participation is open to individuals and organiza-tions working in the volunteer sector in both counties.

Big Brothers Big SistersThe Big Brothers Big Sisters

of the Greater Twin Cities an-nounces its newest program, Big Families, which engages a mentor in a relationship with a young person with a defi ned sup-plemental role for the mentor’s family. Contact: (651) 789-2490.

Scott County Historical Society

Administrative assistant: Complete administrative tasks such as mailings, answering phones, greeting visitors and more. Assist visitors in the re-search library and with public tours, as well as assist with main-tenance of museum collections and collections records. Train-ing provided, fl exible schedule.

Event helper: Assist staff with hands-on activities at Kids Kraft programs, the last Saturday of each month. Train-ing provided. Volunteer one, two or more dates. Contact: Kathy at (952) 445-0378 or [email protected].

Sexual Violence CenterSexual assault advocate:

Looking for the most reward-ing volunteer experience of your life? Become a sexual as-sault advocate and providing these services: 24-hour crisis line, medical, law enforcement or legal advocacy, community and education presentations, one-to-one counseling and support group facilitation. Volunteer training available; call to sign up. Contact: Kathy or Emily at (952) 448-5425.

St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehab Center

Heart to Heart visitor: Make a special friend with a senior resident by visiting with them weekly. Flexible times. Train-ing provided. Contact: Cathy at (952) 233-4484.

Auburn VillageGeneral call for volunteers

for activities, Bridge, cards, reading and gardening. Au-burn Village includes the com-munities of Auburn Courts, Auburn Manor, the Courtyard at Auburn and Talheim Apart-ments. Sunday worship assis-tants also are needed. Contact: Sarah at (952) 448-9303.

St. MichaelCatholic Church16311 Duluth Avenue SE

Prior Lake, MN 55372952-447-2491

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Weekend Mass Times:Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery availableduring 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. MassSt. Michael Catholic School

Grades PreK-8 952-447-2124

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Loving God, Exalting Christ, Revering God’s Word, Building Christ’s Church - together

Pastor Ron Groschel952-447-2824

SUNDAY SERVICES Morning Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School/ Adult Bible Fellowship 10:40 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY SERVICES Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Awana Club (Oct. - Apr.) 6:45 p.m.

Home of Prior Lake Christian Academy (Preschool - 12th grade)

visit us at: www.priorlakebaptist.org

Prior Lake Baptist Church

www.htumc.org16150 Arcadia Ave SE 952-447-2990

(2 blocks W. of Hwy. 13 on Dakota)

HOLY TRINITYUNITED METHODIST

The People of theUnited Methodist

Church Welcome You

Sunday Worship9:30 a.m

Sunday, January 1st

103753

952.230.2988 www.sollc.org One block West of Cty. Rd. 21 on Cty. Rd. 42

Growing in Faith, Living to Serve

Join us for Worship

Sunday at

8:45 & 10:45 a.m.

1026 E 205th St, Jordan (952) 492-2249

www.lydiazionchurch.com

Join us for Family WorshipSunday Worship ..................................9:00 AMSunday School ....................................10:15 AMYouth Group Meets Sunday 5:00PM - 7:00PM

L.O.R.D.Love Others Rejoice Daily

Pastor Larry G. Kasten952.217.1113

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Holy Cross Lutheran Church

LCMS

Pastor Rance SettleCounty Rd. 42 & Pike Lake Trail

(952) 445-1779

Sunday Worship 9:00 AMSunday School & Adult Bible Class 10:20 AM

Seek, Share and Serve our Saviorwww.holycross-pl.org

Faith EvangelicalLutheran ChurchWorship Service 9:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 10:15 a.m.Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

16840 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake, MN952-447-6955

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If the growing abundance of red hearts and glitter is any indication, Valentine’s

Day is almost here. Traditionalists know that you can’t go wrong with a box of chocolates, a bouquet of pretty fl owers, fragrant candles and a bottle of wine to celebrate your love, but why not consider tailoring this Valentine’s Day to the passions you share as a couple?

Here are a few suggestions to get the creative juices fl owing in the hopes of making this Feb. 14 one to really remember.

AdventuristsIf adrenaline is your aphrodisiac,

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to try something new to get both your hearts pounding.

Thrill seekers can tackle up to 60-foot rock climbing walls at Vertical Endeavors in Minneapolis or St. Paul.

Want to feel like a kid again? Jump sky high at the indoor trampoline park SkyZone in Plymouth.

Heights aren’t your thing? Your fall will be far shorter if you don a pair of ice skates and take a twirl around one of the metro area’s many indoor or outdoor rinks.

Or maybe you are looking for the kind of romance that only the great outdoors can provide. Check out the Baker Near-Wilderness Settlement in Maple Plain for its special Valentine’s Day dinner and candlelit snowshoe walk (complete with bonfi re to warm your frozen toes).

CheapskatesSo the economy hasn’t rebounded

yet and neither has the padding in your wallet – no big deal. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to break the bank, especially if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and do a little work.

Why not put together a coupon sheet redeemable for various things throughout the year? You could promise a night out sans kids, create an at-home spa day or even offer to do a chore you know your Valentine hates doing.

If your sweetie is romanced by words, a written collection of things you love about him/her might be the way to go. You could generate 52 romantic thoughts for your loved one to read once a week or – if you’re feeling extra ambitious – 365 loving notions, one for every day of the year.

Want to create a dinnerscape worthy of Valentine’s Day? Consider setting up an indoor picnic in front of a roaring fi replace to set the mood for love.

CinephilesIf your sweetie is a movie lover,

there are plenty of ways to roll out the red carpet on Valentine’s Day. It’s a great time to dig into that DVD collection and create your own at-home double- or triple-feature.

The American Film Institute considers “Casablanca” the greatest love story of all time, but personally I think you can’t go wrong with “The Notebook,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Love Actually” or just about anything John Hughes put out in

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Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $30 dad and daughter; $42.50 dad and two daughters; $55 dad plus three; $62.50 dad plus fourLocation: Shakopee High School, 100 17th Ave. W., ShakopeeInfo: (952) 496-5031; shakopee.k12.mn.us

3. PL-S DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE

Girls 12 and under and their dads can dance the night away with music, games, snacks, punch and photos at this Prior Lake-Savage Community Education event. Every girl receives a door prize. Register online with code #3807.Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25Cost: $30 per couple, $10 each additional girlLocation: Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St. W., SavageInfo: priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

PHOTO CREDIT MERYN FLUKER

Jason and Brookelyn Ramsey of Prior Lake dance the night away at the 2011 Prior Lake-Savage Daddy/Daughter Dance.

1. TOT TIME SWEETHEART DANCE

Chanhassen and Chaska Parks and Recreation departments invite kids 6 and under and their families to come dance and make memories at this fun, casual event. Register online.Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10Cost: $3Location: Chaska Community CenterInfo: chaskacommunitycenter.com

2. SHAKOPEE DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE

Dads and grandpas dance with your daughters at Shakopee Community Education’s seventh annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. The dance includes dinner, dessert, a DJ, photographer, door prizes and more. Register before Feb. 6 with class code WSPI-35-DD.

Top – Enjoying a crackling campfi re with your sweetheart is just one way to enjoy the Candlelight and Chocolate event Feb. 10-11 at Richardson Nature Center. Register by Feb. 6 at threeriversparkdistrict.org.

At right – Bring your Valentine to an Enchanted Evening among the gardens at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Feb. 12-14 in St. Paul. Learn more at comozooconservatory.org.

the 1980s. If you’re

looking for a night out on the town, why not make it dinner and a movie? Both the Theaters at the Mall of America and

the Showplace ICON theaters in St. Louis Park offer full-service concessions delivered right to your seat while the New Hope Cinema Grill has a full restaurant menu with table service.

FoodiesObviously, Valentine’s Day is a

night when restaurant reservations are at a premium. If dining out is part of your tradition, here are a few romantic Twin Cities restaurants worth trying to beg, barter or bribe your way into.

You won’t regret the long drive across the metro for a meal at Acqua Restaurant and Wine Bar in White Bear Lake. It’s got a killer view of the lake, top-notch service and simply scrumptious food (even the butter is notably delicious).

White Bear Lake also dazzles with Ursula’s Wine Bar where the dining room is small, but the fl avors are huge and the wine selection perfectly paired to make your meal one to remember.

Closer to home, Excelsior’s Biella offers romance in the form of cozy tables, dim lighting and delectable Italian dishes.

If you want to be the one wearing the chef ’s hat on Valentine’s Day, why not take a cooking class? Both Kitchen Window in Calhoun Square (Uptown) and Cooks of Crocus Hill in Edina offer classes to help you prepare for Valentine’s Day.

SinglesNo special someone to toast

to? Make the most of “Singles Awareness Day” and celebrate your independence. Throw a get-together with single friends or hit the bars where starry-eyed couples are least likely to be.

If you’re looking to be hit by Cupid’s arrow, consider hosting a singles mixer or head to Bloomington’s Park Plaza Hotel for the 10th annual cupidParty complete with eight-minute speed dating sessions.

Variety forValentine’s Day

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FAMILY BEGINNER CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Come to Cleary Lake Park for a lesson for kids and adults together. Learn the

basics: putting on equipment,

falling down/getting up, di-

agonal stride and stopping.

Register online for activity

124693-01. For ages 6 and older. Class time is

12:30-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Cost is $14 per

person if you own skis; $20 with ski rental

for ages 6-12; $22 for ski-rental for ages 13

and older. Cleary Lake Park is located at

18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake. For more in-

formation, call (763) 559-6700 or visit threeriversparkdistrict.org

SpotlightEVENT

Parents and children ages 6 and older can take a beginner cross-country skiing lesson at Cleary Lake Park on Saturday.

SaturdayFEB. 4

VALENTINE BOUTIQUE

Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center will host this event featuring free chair massages and independent consultants from Dove Chocolates, Silpada Designs Jewelry, Mary Kay Cosmetics and Tastefully Simple Foods. A portion of all sales will go toward funding the center’s new Image Clear Ultrasound mobile unit. Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4Cost: Items for purchase from vendorsLocation: Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center, 13845 Highway 13, SavageInfo: (952) 447-5683 or alphaprc.com

SHOWSHOE AND TRACKS

Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike and discover the wildlife stories that are left behind in animal tracks. Learn the tricks of how to read the tracks. If there is no snow, the group will hike. Snowshoe rentals and hot chocolate will be provided. Reservations required; reference activity 125611-00. For ages 5 and older.Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4Cost: $5 per personLocation: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior LakeInfo: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

KICK SLEDDING

Try out a kicksled on a frozen pond. The kicksled, also known as a “spark,” is a small sled with a chair mounted on a pair of fl exible metal runners. Equipment provided. Reservations required; reference activity 112901-01. For all ages.Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4Cost: $5Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

EDINA REALTY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Benefi ting local charities that deal with homelessness, this event will feature spaghetti dinner, live music from Denny and the Dawgs, live and silent auctions, and prizes. Time: 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4Cost: $10 (at the door or through Edina Realty agents)Location: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave.

‘PETER PAN’

Children’s Castle Theater (CCT) is a community organization that allows children ages 5 and older and adults the opportunity to learn about theater through the hands-on experience of performing a full length production. Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5Cost: Adults $16; seniors $10; ages 10 and younger $8Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., LakevilleInfo: (952) 985-4640, childrenscastletheater.com or ci.lakeville.mn.us

ELVIS TRIBUTE

One of America’s most convincing Elvis Presley tribute acts, Travis LeDoyt, will perform in an event organized by the Lakeville Area Arts Center and the Lakeville Rotary.Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4Cost: $20-$25Location: Lakeville South High School, 21135 Jacquard Ave., LakevilleInfo: (952) 985-4640 or lakeville-rapconnect.com

COMEDIAN DARRYL RHOADES

Comedian Darryl Rhoades will perform. Comedian Jay Harris will open.Time: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Cost: $13 for 8 p.m. show; $10 for 10:30 p.m. show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., ShakopeeInfo: minnehahacomedyclub.com/shakopee

SundayFEB. 5

FISH LAKE SPORTSMENS CLUB CONTEST

Participate in this annual fi shing contest on Fish Lake and win cash prizes, plus special prizes for youth.Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5Cost: $1 donation (on the ice or from club members in advance)Location: Fish Lake (off County Road 10 between Prior Lake and Lydia)Info: fi shlakesportsmensclub.com

EXHIBIT: ‘AND … NATURE SINGS’

In the exhibit ‘And … Nature Sings,’ artist Betty Thompson endeavors to interpret the excitement, beauty and wonder of nature through oil paintings, sumi-e brush paintings, sculpture and pottery. Time: Exhibit opening 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5; exhibit runs through March 31Cost: FreeLocation: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

SUNDAY PAINTERS WITH PAT KNESS

Open studio. Join Pat Kness and fellow artists for an afternoon of painting. Bring a project – any subject in any medium – and receive advice on composition, design, set-up, color mixing and other painting techniques, along with helpful critiques. Artists of all skill levels are welcome.Time: 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 4Cost: $125Location: Savage Art Studios & Gallery, 4735 W. 123rd St., Suite 200, SavageInfo: savageartstudios.com

PHEASANTS FOREVER YOUTH OUTING

An ice fi shing extravaganza is planned on Cedar Lake in New Prague, hosted by the Scott County chapter of Pheasants Forever.Time: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5Location: Northwest access of Cedar Lake in New PragueInfo: [email protected] or (612) 328-4742

TuesdayFEB. 7

BOOK CLUB FOR SENIORS

Join a book club for seniors the fi rst Tuesday of each month. February’s book is “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe.Time: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7Cost: FreeLocation: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior LakeInfo: (952) 447-9783

‘WOLF PACK’SKIING GROUP

The “Wolf Pack” is assembling for its second season of weekend skiing. Whether you are an expert, a beginner, or something in between, you are invited to join. Initially, the group will meet at Cleary Lake Regional Park. As the season progresses, they will ski at other parks and may add snowshoeing and hiking as alternatives to skiing.Time: 6 p.m. TuesdaysCost: FreeLocation: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior LakeInfo: [email protected] or Tim

at (612) 298-0851. For instruction and skiing on Tuesday evenings: [email protected] or Stuart at (952) 447-2453

ThursdayFEB. 9

HANDICRAFTS IN THE CIVIL WAR ERA

Personnel from The Landing will present information about handicrafts that were practiced at the time of the Civil War.Time: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9Cost: FreeLocation: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior LakeInfo: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott.lib.mn.us

AROUND THE STATE IN 1,000 DAYS

A pictorial review of hiking and geocaching in all 71 of Minnesota’s state parks with Lisa Jamison. This program is part of the library’s Winter Jackets Armchair Travel program.Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9Cost: FreeLocation: Belle Plaine Library, 125 W. Main, Belle PlaineInfo: (952) 873-6767 or www.scott.lib.mn.us

FREE AUTHOR TALK

In conjunction with the Scott County Library’s Winter Jackets: Winter

Reading for Adults program, a free author presentation is planned featuring John Toren, author of “The Seven States of Minnesota.”Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9Cost: FreeLocation: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave.Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott.lib.mn.us

FridayFEB. 10

LADIES EVENING ESCAPE

The Arboretum will sponsor an evening of fun, fashion and shopping. Live acoustic music by the BZ Girls, fashion show and booths featuring home decor, jewelry and more. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Guys are welcome, too.Time: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10Cost: $10 per personLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ladiesevening.aspx

CANDLELIGHT AND CHOCOLATE

Experience a new Valentine’s tradition during a relaxing evening with live acoustic music of a local string trio, treVeld. Savor chocolate and chocolate desserts that include some fair-trade,

single-source and organic ingredients. Fair-trade coffee, tea and water provided. Learn about the value of sustainable chocolate and fair-trade practices. Zero-waste event. Stroll through winter woods lit by luminaries, stargaze by a crackling campfi re or chat by the cozy fi replace. Showshoes and ice cleats are included in registration fee for those who wish to venture out. Reservations required by Feb. 6.Time: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 or Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $20 per personLocation: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

COMEDIAN OLIVIA ARRINGTON

Olivia Allen-Arrington’s natural humor is drawn from growing up on the south side of Chicago in the Catholic school system. Comedian Colleen Justice will open.Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $13Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., ShakopeeInfo: minnehahacomedyclub.com/shakopee

UpcomingWINTER IN THE REFUGE

Explore and photograph the Bloomington Ferry Unit around Rice

Lake, taking advantage of the early morning light. The group will have an opportunity to capture the sunrise from the pedestrian bridge. There will be a brief discussion of winter shooting techniques and then the group will head out on the trail. Twilight is set to begin at 6:50 a.m. and sunrise at 7:20 a.m. Equipment requirements include a camera, a tripod and warm winter clothing. This program is for anyone interested in winter photography, from beginner to advanced. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Don Tredinnick.Time: 6:45-8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: FreeLocation: Bloomington Ferry Unit, 11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, BloomingtonInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/Midwest/minnesotavalley

SNOWTIME ADVENTURES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Explore Cleary Lake Park’s winter world with a book and art project about snowfl akes and animal tracks. Hike around Cleary to fi nd and make tracks in the snow. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required; reference activity 124603-00. For ages 3 to 6.Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $5 per child; no fee for accompanying adultsLocation: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior LakeInfo: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BIRD WATCHING TREK

Take a bird walk on the Wilkie Unit and learn about the birds that spend the winter in Minnesota. Search for birds that winter in Minnesota and the fi rst migrating species of the year. Birders of all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars, a favorite fi eld guide and dress appropriately for the weather. Time: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: FreeLocation: Wilkie Unit, 7701 Cty. Road 101 E., ShakopeeInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

DANCE TEAM TOURNAMENT

The Prior Lake Dance Team will compete at the Section 1AAA Tournament in Bloomington.Time: 4:30 p.m. (doors at 3:45 p.m.) Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $8 for adults; $6 for studentsLocation: Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S.

VICTORIAN VALENTINE’S DINNER

Listen to a pianist play romantic melodies with your sweetheart and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and dinner in the intimate Town Hall. Then set out for an evening stroll in the candlelit Town Square to visit several buildings, each offering a different dessert. End the night by cozying up to a fi re and enjoying the breathtaking views at the scenic river overlook wall. Dinner served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your own bottle of wine if you wish; must be 21 or older. Reservations required by Feb. 8; reference activity 138417-01. For ages 18 and older.Time: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11Cost: $35 per personLocation: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

TODDLER STORY TIME

Openings are still available for the Prior Lake Library’s second winter session of Toddler Time, 20- to 30-minute themed story times for ages 18-36 months.Time: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 16-March 8Cost: FreeLocation: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave.Info: (952) 447-3375 (registration is required)

DEER HUNTERS’ BANQUET

The Minnesota River Valley Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters’ Association will host this 29th annual banquet. The public is welcome to attend.Time: 5 p.m. social hour; 7 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. program, Saturday, Feb. 18Cost: 25 for adults and $15 for youthLocation: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1760 E. Fourth Ave., ShakopeeInfo: Barb Breeggemann at (952) 445-4396

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PUBLIC NOTICEANNUAL AUDIT

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Audit of the records of the Township of Cedar Lake in Scott County, Minnesota, will be held at the St. Patrick Social Hall, 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd., Jordan, MN 55352 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Residents of the Township are invited to attend the audit.

Given under my hand this 30th day of January 2012.

Arnita NovotnyClerk

(Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4 and 11, 2012; No. 7629)

Public Meeting Notice Storm Water Pollution

Prevention and Education PlanThe Shakopee Mdewakanton

Sioux Community (SMSC) will be holding a public meeting on Thurs-day, February 23rd, 2012, at 1:30 PM in the Land Department of the SMSC Community Center, 2330 Sioux Trail N.W. Prior Lake, MN.

The purpose of the Public Meet-ing is to discuss the progress the SMSC is making in the implemen-tation of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to meet with repre-sentatives of the SMSC to review the plans and provide comments.

Copies of the SMSC’s SWPPP and Education Plan will be provided a the meeting, and are also available for review at the Land Department offi ce. Please contact Scott Walz at the Land Department offi ce at 952-496-6123 with questions.(Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4, 2012; No. 7630)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTLYNN DRIVE, MONTEREY

AVENUE AND 207TH STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Credit River Town-ship, Scott County, Minnesota, will meet at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st day of February, 2012, at the Credit River Town Hall, to pass upon the pro-posed assessment of costs related to the improvements of Lynn Drive, Monterey Avenue and 207th Street. The area proposed to be assessed are all those properties abutting or hav-

ing access to Lynn Drive, Monterey Avenue and 207th Street, all located in Credit River Township.

The proposed assessment roll is on fi le for public inspection by con-tacting Cathy Haugh, Credit River Town Clerk. The total amount of the proposed assessment is $716,800. Adoption of the proposed assess-ment by the Town Board may be taken at the hearing. Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of the assessment unless a written objection, signed by the property owner, is fi led with the Town Clerk prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding offi cer at the hearing.

An owner may appeal an assess-ment to the District Court pursu-ant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving written notice of the appeal upon the Town Chairman or Town Clerk within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the as-sessment and fi ling such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Town Chairman or the Town Clerk.

The Town Board may consider adopting a deferment policy at this public hearing pursuant to Min-nesota Statutes Section 435.193 through 435.195. Minnesota Statutes Section 435.193 through 435.195 au-thorize a Town Board to defer the payment of assessments against homestead property owned by persons 65 years of age and older, or who are retired because of per-manent and total disability under circumstances where it would be a hardship for such person to make the assessment payments. When deferment of the special assessment has been granted and is terminated for any reason provided in that law, all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest become due. If the Town Board adopts a deferment policy any assessed property owner meeting the requirements of this law may, within 30 days of the con-fi rmation of the assessment, apply to the Town Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment of this special assessment on said owner’s property. Cathy Haugh, Clerk (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4, 2012; No. 7631)

Credit River Township Board Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2012(Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4, 2012; No. 7628)

6pmAgenda

Call Meeting to Order, Pledge of Allegiance

1) Approve or Amend Agenda2) Consent Agenda 1) January24, 2012 Board

Meeting Notes 2) December 2011 Treasurer’s

Report 3) January 2012 Developer’s

Escrow Statements3) Open Forum4) Old Business 1) Liberty Creek Develop-

ment Scott Co. Update 2) 2012 CSTS Budgets 3) Gopher State One Call

Update 4) Cress View Developer’s

Agreement Amendment Update 5) Town Hall Security Alarm

Update5) New Business 1) Country Court/Prior Lake

Development6) Road Report7) Engineer’s Report 1) 19555 Oak Grove Avenue

Update 2) Creekwood Circle Improve-

ment Update8) Treasurer’s Report 1) Transfer Funds 2) Audit Update 3) Pay MN W/H Via ACH 4) GASB 54 5) Capital Fund 301 Transfer 6) Donation Resolution9) Clerk’s Report 1) March 2012 Election Up-

date 2) Clerk Appointed Position

Update 3) Town Hall Cleaning Up-

date10) Review and Pay Bills11) Adjourn

Cathy, ClerkCredit River Township

(Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, February 4, 2012; No. 7632)

DRAFT AGENDASPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETINGTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012

at 7:00 P.M.SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP

TOWN HALL, 20381 FAIRLAWN AVENUEPRIOR LAKE, MN 553727:00 Call to Order Changes to and approval

of agenda Approval of January 12,

2012 monthly meeting minutes7:05 Public Commentary

Agenda Items 7:10 Preliminary and fi nal plat

approval for Karl’s-McMahon LakeEstates, 2 lots on 10 acres located onthe northwest corner of CSAH 8 and87.

7:25 Approve plans and specsfor improvement of Blake Rd., LilaLn. and Victoria Rd.

7:40 Review of Vergus Avesewer and water fund

8:00 Consideration of ScottCounty draft illicit storm waterdischarge ordinance

8:10 Consideration of a policyon the prudent use of traffi c signs

8:20 Engineer’s Report 8:30 Road Report 8:40 Parks Report 8:50 Water Resources Report9:00 Treasurer’s Report New Business/Old BusinessApproval of disbursements

Kathy Nielsen, Clerk952-492-7030

[email protected](Published in the Prior LakeAmerican on Saturday, February 4,2012; No. 7633)

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Twenty-four Girl Scouts from Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee earned their Dental Health patch on Jan. 5 by attending the dental health event at Ekim Orthodontics in Prior Lake. The girls learned about proper oral hygiene, the parts of a tooth, how to keep teeth safe with mouth guards and careers in the dental fi eld.

REASON TO SMILE

SCHOOL NEWS

Register for and tour Circle of Friends

Parents can learn more about Circle of Friends Preschool by attending a tour and talk.

The hour-long event will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Edgewood School, 5304 WestWood Dr., Prior Lake. Call

(952) 226-0956 to register.Registration for the 2012-13

school year at Circle of Friends Preschool is now underway.

Attend St. Paul’s Parents’ Night Out

St. Paul’s Lutheran School

will host a Parents’ Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10.

The event is open to children age 3 through fourth grade. Admission is $8 per child. Reg-istration forms are available at www.splspriorlake.org or at the door.

This Parents’ Night Out will be at St. Paul’s, 5634 Luther

Road, Prior Lake.

Indoor walking track now open

Prior Lake High School’s indoor walking track at 7575 150th St., Savage is available for public use.

There is no charge to walk on the track, which will be open through March 29.

Family walking time, which allows strollers on the track, is 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Children and strollers are not permitted during adult walks, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

No registration is required. Guests should sign in at the lower level of the high school a nd go ac r o s s t he wa l k-ing track to the gym doors. Date and times are subject to change based upon high school activities. No food or beverages, other than water, are allowed.


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Southern Valley Alliancefor Battered Womenneeds additional volun-teers to answer its 24-hour crisis line, to facili-tate weekly supportgroups and to providechildcare at our eveningsupport groups. Freetraining will begin March3. For more information,call Kim during businesshours before Feb. 17,952-873-4214.

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Junior High Golf CoachResponsible for daily coaching duties, includingpractices, games and clinics. All other Coachingduties as assigned by head coach/ principal. Sendletter & application to: Jeff Vizenor Athletic Di-rector 600 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 or appli-cation materials can be emailed to: [email protected]

Experienced Truck MechanicDue to our rapid growth and expansion we arelooking for a professional, reliable mechanic tojoin our team.Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc pro-vides full service and repair of fire apparatus, am-bulances and other emergency vehicles.Technician's responsibility includes all aspects ofonsite emergency vehicle/equipment repair,maintenance, and testing. Job Requirements: Trade school & experience,personal tools, DOT Certified, current CDL. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required. Excellent Benefits: medical/dental/life insurance,premier ESOP retirement plan, 401K, uniforms,tool insurance, Holiday/Vacation pay. Monday-Friday daytime hours.Please visit our website for more information andemployment application, www.eamservice.com.

SCOTT COUNTYVeteran Services Officer

In this extremely important and impactful position youwill assist Veterans and their families in regard to pro-grams and benefits available; performs case manage-ment and case support activities determining benefiteligibility, scope of benefits, and how to obtain them.Plans and implements outreach and transportation pro-grams for Veterans in Scott County. Advocates forVeterans and their families. MQs: Requires equivalen-cy of an AA degree and 3 years related veteran pro-gram support experience. County VSO, Veteran's Or-ganization National Service Officer, VA Claims Rep,or those working with veteran program eligibility arehighly desired. One must be a Veteran as defined byMN Statute 197.447. A valid driver's license and a re-liable means of transportation for the performance ofwork are required. One must be organized with anability to multi-task in an environment of changingpriorities. Hiring Range: $42,328 to $57,267DOQ.Selection Method: Training & Experience Rating.Closing: 02/17/12. Obtain application from ScottCounty Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or on-line at (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's Work Together.

Accounting AssistantRahr Malting Co. based in Shakopee, Minnesota is aworld leader in supplying products and services to thebrewing industry. We are currently looking for an Ac-counting Assistant to provide general accounting andadministrative assistance on a full-time basis.Responsibilities include:

Data entry into a variety of accounting functionssuch as payroll, A/P, A/R, cash management,reconciliation of inventory and fixed asset re-sponsibilities.Invoicing and input receipts and shipments intomanagement information systemPrepare general ledger entries

Qualified candidates will have a two-year associatesdegree (or equivalent experience) with emphasis inaccounting. Strong verbal and written communica-tion skills are necessary. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized with ability to set priorities,work independently and accurately within deadlines.Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, 10-Key data entry, typing by touch, and a generalknowledge of accounting software. Rahr offers comprehensive benefit package includ-ing medical, dental, life and vision insurance. Weoffer a 401-k Savings and Pension Plan, Health andDependant Care - Flexible Spending Account. Start-ing hourly wage will be dependent upon experienceand capability with a minimum of $13.00 per hour.If interested, please submit your resume to MikeMayne at: [email protected] and indicate "Ac-counting Assistant position" in the subject line, ormail applications to:

Rahr Malting Co., 800 W. 1st Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379

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Payroll / Human Resources Assistant

Rahr Malting Co. based in Shakopee, Minnesota isa world leader in supplying products and services tothe brewing industry. We are currently looking for apart-time Payroll / Human Resources Assistant. This newly created position will provide administra-tive support to the Director of Human Resources andEmployee Benefits. Primary focus will be processingmultiple site payrolls. In addition, this assignmentwill assist in a wide variety of functional areas of theHuman Resources Department.Qualified candidates will have a minimum two-yearassociates degree, (BA/BS strongly preferred) and aminimum of one-year experience processing payroll.Strong verbal and written communication skills arenecessary. Candidates must be detail-oriented andorganized with ability to set priorities, work indepen-dently and accurately within deadlines. Must be pro-ficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, 10-Key data entry,typing by touch, and a general knowledge of payrollsoftware. Starting hourly wage will be dependent upon experi-ence and capability, with a minimum of $18.00 perhour. Opportunities for flexible, self-directed workhours and increased hours to full-time with addition-al benefits depending on performance. If interested,please submit your resume to Mike Mayne [email protected] and indicate “Payroll / HumanResources Assistant" in the subject line, or mail ap-plications to:

Rahr Malting Co., 800 W. 1st Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379

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Service WriterDitch Witch of Minnesota is seeking service writer forbusy shop. Experience not required but is a plus.Computer skills are required. Benefits include: Medi-cal, dental, 401K, disability & uniforms. Fax resumeto: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way,Shakopee, MN 55379. No phone calls please

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Full time Paraprofessional /1/2 time Paraprofessional. Work to support pre-Kand elementary students who receive special edu-cation services. We currently have two open posi-tions. Please specify if you are interested in the 1/2time or full time position. Send letter & applicationto: Jordan Elementary Principal Stacy DeCorsey815 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352

MechanicDitch Witch of Minnesota is seeking experiencedtechnician with formal hydraulics and electricalsystem training. Computer skills are a plus. Bene-fits include: Medical, dental, 401K, disability &uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to:12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379. Nophone calls please.

Local Aircraft Detailing Companynow hiring full time detailers and managers! This is afast paced job with plenty of room for growth. It is agreat opportunity for the right hardworking, detail ori-ented person. Please see job description and require-ments. Please email resume to:[email protected]. Must be able to do physi-cal work. Opportunities to advance. Full time. Clean-ing, waxing, polishing interior/exterior of aircraft.Self starter. Hourly based on experience.

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Allied Waste Services is currently seeking a TruckTechnician and a Maintenance Supervisor to join ourtruck maintenance team.

Truck TechnicianPerforms preventive maintenance on all types oftrucks and/or equipment to maximize safe and pro-ductive operations. This is a 2nd shift entry-level po-sition.Qualifications:

Prior technical school training or mechanic exp.Valid commercial drivers license or ability to ob-tain license within first 90 days of employmentHigh school diploma or G.E.D.

Maintenance SupervisorMaintains the safety and productivity of a large refusetruck fleet by supervising and coordinating activitiesof the shop personnel. This is a first-line supervisorposition on our 2nd shift, responsible for directing theworkflow within our maintenance shop.Qualifications:

4-6 years of vehicle maintenance experienceTwo years supervisory or lead experienceHigh school diploma or G.E.D.ASE Certification, technical school training andknowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicablesafety and health standardsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office includ-ing Word and Excel and ability to learn companyspecific applicationsClass A or B commercial drivers license pref.

Applications accepted through February 17, 2012 9813 Flying Cloud DriveEden Prairie, MN 55347 Or email your resume to

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2002 Ford Expedition,original owner, 4.6 liter,A/C, 6CD, third rowseat, no accidents, runs,looks very good. $4700.952-270-8292

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2000 Chevy Silverado4x4, regular cab, longbox, am, fm, cd. A/Celectric locks, windows,good tires. 142,385$4,700 612-237-9750

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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1993 Ford F150, 4x4,new motor, 35k, lift kit,dual tanks. ARIZONATRUCK, NO RUST,$6000 OBO, Chanhas-sen, 505-803-8232

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2009 Chev Cobalt LT.Purchased/ driven local-ly, like brand new,21,000K. Black, Spoiler,PW, PL, Cruise, CD,non-smoker, more!$10,950. 952-215-5421

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

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

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1976 Chevy Novahatchback, 305 AT, newtires & exhaust. Runs/drives great, fun car todrive! $3,000/BO. 952-447-8169

1975 Datsun B210 AT.Only 10K miles, runswell, good brakes, greatmileage, $800. Don't bea fool, drive somethingcool! 952-426-5657

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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

1968 T-Bird, 429 auto-matic, new gas tank,tires, fuel pump, send-ing unit, brakes. Runs.Needs Restoration.Asking $1200. 952-448-2015

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Vintage dresser withmirror, excellent condi-tion. Medium brown,$200. 952-556-8730

TV, HD, RCA 40”. Goodcondition, $145.952-440-3357

Trailer tires, rims. Two15” 400 miles, $200.set. 952-435-5850

Television, RCA 20'',color, $10. 952-445-3481

Telescope, to look atstars. Tripod, like new,$25. 952-239-2362

Table & 6 chairs, oak,very good condition.$375. 612-554-3309

Sofa, red tan stripe, withfloral design, $125. 952-368-9718

Snowboard black boots.Burton, youth size 6.$50. 952-975-9759

Reptile tank, 10 gallon.Pickup, $10. 952-233-5333

Remington 760 30:06.scope, case. $400.cash only, 701-238-2530 Shakopee

Remington 760 30:06.excellent, 1963. $400.cash only, 701-238-2530 Shakopee

Refrigerator freezer,runs great. White,garage fridge. $50.612-578-7933

Printer, copier, fax,scanner. Color HP of-fice jet. $25. 952-447-6491

Pottery Barn girls quilt,room accessories.Nice. $100. 952-873-3697

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Maui jim pilot, sunglass-es, men's, brand new.$150. 952-941-7369

Mattress Simmons gold-en, orthopedic supreme.Queen, excellent condi-tion. $125. 952-201-3713

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Mattress pillowtop Eng-lander comfort cloud.Queen, excellent condi-tion, $175. 952-201-3713

Maple bunk beds, twin,natural finish, good con-dition. $250. 952-906-9734

M.A. Hadley handpaint-ed dinnerware, countrypattern. 96 pieces,$495. 952-226-3376

Luggage set, new blackleather, soft. 6 pieces,$195. 952-937-1822

Loveseat, Broyhill, neu-tral color, excellent con-dition $100. EdenPrairie, 612-991-8280

Love Bird for sale,with cage, $50. Cashonly. 612-275-2935

Living room chairs, 2,excellent condition$100. Eden Prairie 612-991-8280

Linksys Cable, DSLrouter with 4 port switch.$25. 952-447-6491

LG Washer Dryer all-in-one, no venting needed.$500. 952-492-3068

Kitten, Manx Himalayanmix, female, shots+,$100, 952-496-0955

Humidifier BionaireTower w/extra filters.Works perfectly, $40.952-934-9251

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German Shepherd, 17week female. AKC. BlkRed. $500. 952-448-4573

German Shepherd pup-py. Purebred, AKC.$300. 952-212-9575Mike

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Exercise bike, $350. orbest offer. 952-546-1084

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Dog kennel, XL wirefoldable dog kennel.$50. 952-451-5156

Dog kennel black, 6x5new, pickup, $325. 952-378-3622

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Custom Made 2 DrawerFile Cabinet. $200 B/O.Dan, 612-267-8242.

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Crib, 2-1, Jardine, wal-nut color. New $150.o/bo 952-693-5493

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Columbia, down jacket.Cream, womens large,fur collar. $10. 952-492-7803

Cockatiel for sale, withcage, $50. cash only.612-275-2935

Chandeliers, two oakwith glass. $75. 952-949-2751

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Armoire, light oak, 2door, 2 drawer. $250.612-730-4965

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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

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

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

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

2001 Camper, 32', 5thwheel 2 slideouts, golf-cart, shed $14,500. Ex-cellent condition.Parked on beautifulwooded lot in Zumbrota,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.

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

1995 Winnebago 32' Ad-venturer. Only 43K miles.All options, excellentcondition. Well-main-tained. $16,500/BO. 952-215-2670

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

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

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Hydro Stream Vegas.20'. 200 HP+++. Com-plete restoration. 5 pas-senger. A real headturner! $6,900 or alltrades welcome. 952-215-5421

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

2002 Larson 19' FishN-Ski, SEI 190, 135 HPOutboard, stored in-doors. $11,900. or BO,NADA guide suggested$10,500.00, Jon 612-730-8116

1998 Bayliner CapriFish & Ski boat, 19 ft.135HP. Inboard, storedinside. Excellent condi-tion $6900. 952-412-6417

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PET OF THE WEEK Gardening classes start soon at library

CITY COUNCIL AGENDAThe Prior Lake City Council will meet

at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St.

A workshop on the sewer/water ordinance, automatic meter reader s y s t e m a n d 2 0 1 2 E c o n o m i c Development Authority budget will take place at 4:30 p.m. The workshop is open to the public.

The tentative regular meeting agenda includes:

Call to order and Pledge of AllegiancePublic forumApproval of agendaConsider approval of Jan. 17, 2012

meeting minutesConsent agendaA. Consider approval of invoices to

be paidB. Consider approval of a resolution

authorizing the mayor and city manager to accept the low bid for upgrading Prior Lake’s outdoor emergency warning sirens

C. Consider approval of massage therapy license for Mary Elizabeth Wolf

D. Consider approval of a resolution appointing a wellhead protection manager

E. Consider approval of governmental bonds post-issuance compliance policies and procedures

F. Consider approval of a resolution extending the deadline for recording the fi nal plat and development contract for the Bluffs of Candy Cove

Items removed from consent agendaPresentationsA. 2012 Parks Advisory Committee

annual reportB. Polar Plunge in Prior Lake to

benefi t Special OlympicsPublic hearings:None scheduledOld business:A. Consider approval of a resolution

approving the sale of $9.825 million in

general obligation capital improvement plan bonds

B. Consider approval of a resolution approving plans and specifi cations and authorizing advertisement for bids for the Arcadia and County Road 21 project

New business:A . Cons ide r app rova l o f a

resolution authorizing staff to execute the master lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Council and the city of Prior Lake for public transit vehicles

B. Consider approval of a resolution deferring action on the draft AVL/SMARTCoM operating agreement with the Metropolitan Council

C . Cons ider approva l o f an amendment to the 2012 Economic Development Authority budget

Other business/council member reports

A. Community eventsAdjournment

Join Scott-Carver County master gardeners at the Prior Lake Library for a series of gar-dening classes on Monday evenings starting Feb. 27.

Classes are free; no registration is required. The classes meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 16 (no classes on March 12 or April 9).

Topics include: Feb. 27: Starting seeds

With a short growing season in Minnesota, gardeners need a way to give some plants a head start. The class will teach gardeners the secrets of starting plants from seed.

March 5 and March 19 (two classes): Grow-ing vegetables

Ever wonder what the 10 most popular veg-etables are in this area? A master gardener and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm owner has compiled a list of the favorites from her farm with hints on how to grow them successfully from start to harvest.

March 26: Container designPlanting containers can be intimidating with

all of the different plants to pick from. Learn how to choose the right plants for your contain-ers and keep the cost down.

April 2: Perennial color all seasonPlant one perennial garden and watch it

maintain bloom throughout Minnesota’s three growing seasons. You can enjoy maintaining a palette of color, texture and plants for pollina-tors and do it without replanting, replacing and reworking the garden each spring.

April 16: Gardening 101: Edition 2012Thought Grandma knew everything about

gardening? You’d be surprised how garden-ing has changed over the years. Attend this class and learn the best and newest gardening practices.

For more information, call or visit the Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., at (952) 447-3375.

How about an easygoing, very friendly kitten to keep you company when you get home? Born in May 2011, Sam-my is a kitten-active door greeter who will ankle rub and purr to welcome you home. He likes being picked up, will jump into your lap when you sit, and enjoys brushing. He is passive but playful with most cats and gentle children. Sammy, a brown tabby, and his brother Andy would like a

home together.The above abandoned pet

is being housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society and is available for adoption. Pets have been checked by a vet, wormed, given updated shots, have a micro ID, checked for friendly dispositions and spayed if they are adults. The donation is $165-plus for a cat and $195-plus for a dog. If you can give a pet a home, call the humane society at (952) 368-3553.

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'98 Ch l S b i C JXII'98 Ch l S b i C JXI '02 F d E XLS'02 F d E XLS

$12,995'07 Saturn Vue'07 Saturn VueV6, 4x4, 4 DR, 1

owner, 60M,loaded SALE

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$12,99508 Pontiac G608 Pontiac G6

V6, auto, 4 DR, 23,000 actual

1 owner miles, loaded

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• Tune Up• Brakes • Oil Change

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• Heated Leather• Pwr Sunroof• Dual Climate• Satellite Radio• New Tires• 1 Owner

• 3.6L V6• Leather•Heated Seats• Pwr Sunroof• Bose Sound• Remote Start

• Grand Touring• Navigation• Heated Leather• Pwr Sunroof• Bose Sound• Bluetooth

$19,990

$19,990

$26,990

08 Honda CR-V EX-L

11 Chevy Malibu LTZ

09 Mazda CX-9 AWD

• Limited Pkg• Heated Leather• DVD• Pwr Sunroof• Pwr Doors/Liftgate• Chrome Wheels

$6,990

03 Chrysler Town & Country

LocalTradeAWD

Only27m

3rdSeat

• LT Pkg• 3rd seat• Leather• Dual Climate• Tow Pkg• Local Trade!

• Premium Pkg• Heated Leather• Pwr Sunroof• Bose Sound• Bluetooth• Side Airbags

$13,990

$17,990

06 Chevy Trailblazer EXT

07 Infi niti G35x AWD

Only64m

LocalTrade

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