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AMERICAN VFW: Young veterans need apply Local organization, like those throughout the country, struggles to reach newest vets despite its current youthful leadership

BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

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t’s a week after Veterans Day, and rows of little American flags have been removed from yards and driveways. Twitter and Facebook updates expressing respect for our nation’s veterans have returned to sillier subject matter.

The official day of remembrance has passed, and the Prior Lake VFW – like others throughout the nation – is still left struggling to reach a younger demographic. “It’s very difficult to get younger people involved. We’re struggling, as are all VFWs and Legions,� said Ed Speiker, manager of the Prior Lake club and bar. Speiker’s parents, Leona and Anthony, were charter members of t he loca l V F W and women’s auxiliary. “There’s not the commitment there once was,� Speiker said. “If we don’t get someone to carry on the VFW, it will probably go to the wayside.�

The Prior Lake VFW’s current leadership is significantly younger than many others. Its post commander, Eric Satersmoen, is 29.

Senior and junior vice commanders (and siblings) Blake and Moriah Rothnem also are in their mid- to late 20s, as are Speiker’s nieces, Sara and Betsy.

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Our veterans: A snapshot A total of 405,354 Minnesota veterans had served on active duty from pre-World War II through 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2007 American Community Survey.

Of the primary wars during this period, the breakdown includes: Era World War II Korean War Vietnam First Gulf War Second Gulf War

Total 47,895 49,101 137,155 32,260 16,246

Get involved For information about VFW eligibility and benefits, visit www. vfw.org or www.vfwpost6208.com.

At right – Eric Satersmoen, 29, is one of the country’s youngest VFW post commanders. The Prior Lake post will continue that trend when Senior Vice Commander Blake Rothnem takes over for Satersmoen in the coming year.

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Suspect in local bank robberies strikes again

THANKSGIVING DAY

Former Laker will march in Macy’s parade Evan Miller of Prior Lake will travel to New York City with the Miami University marching band to march in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 and broadcast on NBC. Miller, a senior at Miami, is majoring in urban and regional planning.

He is a 2008 graduate of Prior Lake High School and is the son of Artie and Esther Miller of Prior Lake.

Miami University’s marching band was selected from more than 150 applicants as one of 10 bands in the nation to participate in what will be the parade’s 85th anniversary.

Miami’s 257 marching band members will march the 2-mile parade route with more than 8,000 parade participants.

Each year, 3.5 million spectators line the streets of Manhattan and 50 million viewers tune in to watch the parade.

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Prior Lake High School graduate Evan Miller will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of Miami University’s marching band. Miller was a member of the Laker marching band for four years and graduated in 2008.

Police say an armed man suspected of robbing several local banks, including Prior Lake State Bank and Paragon Bank in Shakopee, robbed a TCF Bank branch in Arden Hills on Sunday, Nov. 13. As with the other local robberies, the man was dressed in all black.

The suspect got away again, but this time, law enforcement caught a break – somebody witnessed the man’s getaway car.

According to the FBI, the man escaped in a cream-colored Mitsubishi Galant.

The suspect description in the Arden Hills robbery is similar to descriptions in the other related robberies. He was described as a white man, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a black ski mask, a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes.

In addition to the Prior Lake and Shakopee robberies, the man is suspected to have robbed banks in Bloomington, Richfield and Albertville, all within the last four weeks.

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SCHOOL BOARD NEWS

Energy program extension approved The Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will participate in the Schools for Energy Efficiency (SEE) program through Nov. 30, 2012.

Board members approved extension of the SEE contract

Monday.

The district will pay $42,000 to remain in the prog ram, which helps buildings reduce energy costs and use. From January 2010 – when the district first enrolled in SEE – through June 2011, District 719 has saved $300,839 in energy costs.

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Bridges Area Learning Center Dean of Students Dave Brown (left) praises Prior Lake High School senior and National Honor Society chapter President AJ Maldonado during the Prior Lake Optimist Club’s Youth Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday. The event, at Fong’s Event Center, gathered Optimist Club members, teachers, families and administrators to laud students from each Prior Lake-Savage Area School District school as well as St. Michael’s Catholic School. Brown spoke on behalf of his wife Maria LecceardoneBrown, a teacher at PLHS and the NHS faculty adviser.

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Still, of the 20 or so Prior Lake members under the age of 40, just a handful are actively involved, Satersmoen and Speiker said.

“We’re excited to have this young group of leaders,” Speiker said. “I don’t think it’s a crisis at this point – we’re doing OK – but we’re aware of the changing demographic.”

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Staff Sgt. Sara Speiker, past junior vice chairperson, has a long family history with the Prior Lake Post 6208.

environment. I’ve seen grown men cry. You can let your guard down.”

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Wars in the Middle East have been going on for a good portion of Satersmoen’s life. He enlisted at age 17, even before he had finished high school, and had his fi rst Iraq tour of duty at age 19.

He completed a second tour in Iraq in 2005 and fi nished his time with the military as an E5 sergeant. Satersmoen signed up with the VFW in 2004, while still in Iraq.

“Growing up in Prior Lake, I saw how the VFW was such a staple in the community,” he says. “People took great pride in the opportunity to become a member.”

S at er s mo en , l i ke m a ny young soldiers, initially wasn’t sure how the VFW could help him.

“People think it’s just a bunch of vets hanging out at the bar,” he says.

But aside from just a watering hole, Satersmoen and other young vets have found in the VFW a place where they don’t have to explain themselves or pretend to be someone they’re not.

“It’s about the camaraderie – having someone know what you went through, even if it was a different time period or conflict,” he says.

Satersmoen notes that young veterans in particular can fi nd comfort, support and resources when they return and face any number of war-related demons.

“A lot of younger people are coming back and having a real tough time,” Satersmoen says.

“This is kind of a funny war, because even though not that many are dying in conf lict, they are dying from suicide when they return.”

Satersmoen learned that truth the hard way. He lost his best friend, Jonathan Schulze, to suicide in 2007. Schulze, a Prior Lake Marine, had suffered f rom post-t rau matic stress disorder resulting from his service in Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Sara Speiker, 29, also believes young veterans can benefit from belonging to the VFW. She, too, has childhood steak-fry-and-community-benefit memories associated with the club. In addition to her uncle and grandparents, her father, the late Jim Speiker, also was a well-known Prior Lake VFW member. Speiker was technically a member of the VFW Auxiliary at age 16, though she didn’t become active until later.

“It made sense,” she says of joining as a veteran while still in Iraq.

Though she’s taken a step back from the VFW recently to fi nish her master’s degree, Speiker previously served as junior vice chairperson. Her connections with the local V F W have taught her how much the organization can help soldiers to reintegrate when they come home.

“You might think you don’t need the VFW, but someone’s been in your boat before, or if they haven’t, they know someone who has,” she says. “Those guys are gems of knowledge.”

She also sees the VFW as a place of safety and solace.

“When you talk to non-veterans, they will ask you, ‘What did you see? Did you shoot a weapon? ’” she says. “But when you talk to other vets, they want to know where you were stationed and your dates of service. It’s a judge-free

‘WE NEED YOUNG BLOOD’ Despite its current young leadership, the local VFW’s challenge is to reach out to younger veterans who don’t have family history or childhood connections to the organization.

Lyaman McPherson, a past commander of the VFW and a veteran of the fi rst Gulf War, said he understands that when young soldiers come home, they’re usually ready to move on with their lives – looking for jobs, getting married, having a family.

“Forgive me, but when I came back, I didn’t want anything to do with Uncle Sam,” he says. “When you just come back, you don’t realize the benefits of the VFW, educational, medical or otherwise.”

As an active member of the Prior Lake VFW, McPherson has tried to educate people about what the VFW has to offer. Though many Vietnam vets were not well-received when they came home, and therefore tended to stay away from the VFW, more have been joining the ranks, McPherson says, but getting younger vets interested still remains a challenge.

“We are undergoing a paradigm shift from the Korean War vets to the new generation.

With a little luck, better education of the general public on what we are, and some work on our part, I believe we can prove our benefit to these veterans,” he says.

Robert Herubin, a Desert Storm veteran and member of the Prior Lake VFW’s Color Guard, points out the importance of honoring those who have served and those who lost their lives.

“The World War I vets have all passed, the World War II veterans are fading away, and as our Korean and Vietnam veterans ripen, it is the duty and obligation of our next generation carrying on the tradition of honor,” Herubin says. “We have served our country, but only we remaining veterans can honor our predecessors.”

With an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 veterans in Scott County, Todd Kubinski also faces a big challenge – to point veterans to resources that can help them with a wide range of issues.

Kubinski, the county’s veterans service director, doesn’t feel comfortable pushing VFW membership on veterans, as his job is to help vets in need.

But he acknowledges the VFW’s struggle to attract younger members.

“Each wartime generation is separated by a number of years, and they have completely different interests,” he says.

“Fortunately, in Scott County, we’ve had a lot of younger guys step up and take leadership roles, which is awesome.”

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Prior Lake resident and Staff Sgt. Adriana “Betsy” Speiker, a member of the 319th Psychological Operations Company, returned home earlier this year.

But the younger membership in Prior Lake is “very unusual” statewide and nationwide, Kubinski says.

“I think VFWs really need to consult with people who run business that cater to younger folks,” he says. “But they also still have a responsibility to maintain a balance so they can cater to more seasoned vets, too. It’s a tough dilemma; I really don’t know the answer.”

Kubinski, who blames the state’s smoking ban on declining club gaming revenues, says if local clubs had the funds, they could update their amenities and appeal to a younger crowd.

He mentions a VFW post in Georgia that had a large contingent of soldiers who served in Afghanistan. The post remodeled its facility and adding a new dance floor, a state-of-theart audio system and gaming stations.

“They had about 10 gaming stations so people could play against each other or online against their comrades overseas,” he says.

Ed Speiker also acknowledges the changing times and technology.

“We need new blood,” he says. “Society is changing; for the younger generations, everything is electronic.”

Speiker, as the local club’s manager, says young people do acknowledge that the VFW has “the cheapest drinks in town.”

Satersmoen says the club is trying to bring in events that draw younger crowds, such as Oktoberfest and Mardi Gras celebrations and younger bands.

Speiker says he’s open to hearing ideas from young people about what they want from the VFW and from the bar. But he admits he struggles with how to get feedback from the young crowd.

“The VFW isn’t about sitting at a bar – it has to do with the organization and how it can help veterans,” he says.

Prior Lake, other fire departments get state grants Prior Lake’s fire department is among those in Scott County to receive grants from the state Board of Firefighter Training and Education.

The grant for Prior Lake totals $ 4,175. Other awards include: Savage, $ 3,972; Shakopee, $4,379; the Shakopee Mdewa k a nton Siou x C ommunity, $ 4,175; and Jordan, $ 3,462.

The statewide total exceeds $2 million in grants to Minnesota’s 790 fi re departments for

2012 training reimbursement.

The Fire Safety Account was created by the state Legislature in 2006. It is funded by a fi re-safety surcharge on all homeowner policies and certain commercial insurance policies in Minnesota. The Fire Safety Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the commissioner of the state Department of Public Safety on the use of funding.

Each grant is based on the amount of money allocated by

Minnesota’s Fire Safety Account and the number of fi refighters in each department.

This year, the per-fi refi ghter rate is $101.85.

The allotment process helps eliminate the training budget disparity between larger, better-funded departments and those in cities and towns with smaller budgets, noted Bruce West, executive director of the state Board of Firefi ghter Training.

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Phillips finishes Marine course Marine Corps Pfc. Gage A. Phillips, son of Jim A. Phillips of Prior Lake, recently graduated from the Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer

Course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Phillips is a 2009 graduate of Burnsville High School and joined the Marine Corps in July 2010.

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LAKE MATTERS

Citizens can do a lot to improve water quality

BY STEVE PANY Guest Commentary

It’s great to live in Minnesota, where we have many lakes. The water condition of a lake is a product of the use of the lake itself and the activities in the lake’s watershed.

A watershed is the area of land where all of the water drains into a common low point on the landscape. Did you know we all live in a watershed? Fish, Buck, Spring and Prior lakes are part of the same watershed, all draining to the same point, Prior Lake. This watershed is within the Prior LakeSpring Lake Watershed District, a special-purpose unit of government established to protect and manage the water resources within the district’s legal boundaries.

The watershed district has a citizen advisory committee that provides interested local residents an opportunity to take an active role in helping to protect and preserve our local waters. The committee affords representative citizen input, aids the district in planning and project decisions, increases community awareness and collaborates on new programs to improve water quality and manage water quantity. As a local resident and member of the citizens advisory committee, I’ll be providing periodic updates on things we as citizens can do to get involved, get informed and help protect our waters by all doing our part.

For instance, have you ever wondered why the lake water sometimes turns green? It is due to a combination of many factors, including processes within the lake and practices in the upstream

watershed. However, it generally comes down to algae that makes the water green. But what makes algae? Like most plants and animals, algae needs nutrients to grow and thrive, and in Minnesota’s lakes, the limiting nutrient for algae growth is often phosphorous.

Phosphorus is a necessary and natural element found in soils and rocks. It is still in use in some lawn fertilizers but also occurs in the sediments and organic material (think leaves and lawn clippings) that often run down our curb lines and into stormwater sewers that lead to our lakes. One pound of phosphorus can produce around 500 pounds of algae.

Factors that increase algae include carp that bottom feed and stir up sediments with phosphorus, lack of natural shoreline or shoreline buffers to filter runoff from lawns, too much lawn fertilizer being used, possible failing septic systems, more development (leading to more runoff), fewer wetlands, more paving, more lawns, invasive species like curly leaf pondweed, and leaves, grass clippings and animal waste runoff into the lake. The list goes on.

It’s easy to see why keeping phosphorus out of the lake where we can is important to protect our clean water.

A lot of the negative impacts can be reduced, and everyone plays a part. Local and state organizations are working to protect and improve area lakes.

You can find ways to help on the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District at website at www.plslwd.org.

Steve Pany is a member of the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District’s citizen advisory committee.

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some new members that would listen to the residents, but I was obviously wrong.

Any changes to County Road 21 and Arcadia, and County Road 21 and Main, would be at our expense to benefit people coming from the western suburbs as a shortcut to Interstate 35 south and the reverse.

It would not be to benefit the residents of Prior Lake. It seems our city leaders won’t be happy until downtown is completely dead and 21 is a mirror image of the Interstate 494 strip in Bloomington.

Progress is supposed to be good for a city, but the progress in Prior Lake since 1970 has ruined this city. When I moved here in 1977, I could still park on Main and cash my paycheck, have dinner, shop at a drug store, a clothing store and a grocery store all without starting my car. Now thanks to progress, I have to leave town to go to a drug store or clothing store and drive my car around to each of the others.

erties and was shown on maps as the beginning part of the County Road 21 bypass.

spending on bus service when ridership was going down. The response provided by a council member, apparently speaking for the majority, provides a glimpse into city fiscal policy.

He justified the increase by saying “We have to spend it (the transit fund surplus) or lose it.” Apparently the same policy is being applied to the annual general fund surplus, but it’s still bad policy.

If I return home from a shopping trip and discover that I’ve been overcharged, I go back to the store expecting a full refund. Why shouldn’t we expect the same from city government?

Chuck Dresen Prior Lake

Richard Keeney City Councilman Prior Lake

As to wage inequality – it’s insane to even consider wage equality ever becoming a reality. All people were created equal, but they do not remain equal. We would have a very boring world if all of us were equal. I thank God for all the individual talents and traits that make us unique beings. It is this wonderful God-given diversity, partnered with individual hard work, ethical rules of conduct, personal accountability and the blood and sacrifice of those who came before us, that made America a great nation. It’s up to us to preserve the republic we were given. It’s up to us to uphold “truth, justice and the American way.”

Unfortunately, the Occupy Wall Street crowd is against the very fabric of America’s greatness – her freedom.

They want to destroy what works without offering a better replacement. They don’t realize that you cannot solve the problems of the poor by dragging down the rich. They are hypocrites who openly fl aunt their love of electronic gadgets, produced by the evil corporations they claim to detest. They have equal freedom to become successful, rich and innovative, to produce something everyone wants, but they deliberately choose not to. They prefer to be takers rather than makers. They mindlessly tout socia lism /communism /anarchy without comprehending dire consequences.

I’ve lived under the communist regime and I know its horrors. I pray that the Occupy Wall Street mob does not succeed in destroying this wonderful nation. If they do, I’m afraid that instead of Utopia, we will end up with the poverty, oppression and misery of an “ineptocracy, a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or suc c e e d , a r e r ewa r de d w it h goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers” [taken from the Web]. God help us all if they succeed.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Congrats to team, coach for hard work Our family and friends would like to congratulate the Prior Lake High School football team on their accomplishments over the last several years that culminated in their fi rst-ever entry into the state tournament.

With two boys in high school football, my wife and I attended our fi rst Prior Lake football booster club meeting four years ago. At that meeting, Head Coach Matt Gegenheimer proclaimed that his desire was to make Prior Lake-Savage a community that rallied around football. He acknowledged that it would take a lot of work beyond what the football team and coaches could do. It was their job to compete, perform and win at the highest level. At the same time, we had to get the community involved if we were to accomplish his objective.

Keep in mind there were only 10 parents at that meeting four years ago. Fast forward four years, and if you don’t get to the booster club meeting on time you won’t get a seat.

Booster club President Paul Schons is Gegenheimer’s right-hand man who makes sure we fulfi ll our end of the obligation to involve the community in Gegenheimer’s objective.

If you went to the game at the Metrodome, you would agree that Gegenheimer’s goal is being fulfi lled.

The community of Prior Lake-Savage overwhelmed the stands that night.

Even though the score of the game wasn’t what we hoped for, it was a victory for this community. It’s because of this that we’re proud to raise our kids in this community and call Prior Lake our home.

Steve and Josenda Lytle Prior Lake

COUNTY ROAD 21

Progress is hurting Prior Lake I thought that at our last City Council election we had finally elected

Downtown access: Why Arcadia?

Where is the money coming from for the proposed purchasing of land for the Arcadia Avenue extension?

I guess I am stuck in a rut, because I still think that the best answer is Duluth Avenue, which would then have two controlled accesses – one on Highway 13 and the other on County Road 21. There would also not need to be home acquisition, and that would decrease the cost of the project.

Why is the city still considering this option of Arcadia? Even if there is a light here, and I heard someone say that then there would be a possibility of a light at West Avenue, there would not be enough distance between Arcadia and West, according to the guidelines.

When the hearings were being held regarding the bypass, many of those present were under the impression that the Arcadia deal was also dead, since it called for the taking of prop-

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Keeney clarifies budget stance The Prior Lake American’s article reporting on the city budget work session omitted the important fact that I strongly advocate cutting an additional 4 percent from the tax levy ($ 400,000) beyond what was proposed.

The resulting total cut of 8.5 percent is the amount required to completely reduce the surplus-funds balance over three years. On the essential point of ultimately returning all surplus funds to the taxpayers by way of tax cuts, the mayor and I are in complete agreement.

City needs to break bad habit Our city government has a bad habit of regularly collecting more taxes than required to run the city.

Last year, it was a million-dollar surplus, meaning that the city collected about 10 percent more in taxes than necessary. Same story in 2009, and it will repeat this year. In simple terms, taxpayers are being overcharged for what they’re getting.

Mayor Myser has proposed an easy fi x – refund the surplus with a large tax reduction for 2012 – but he hasn’t been able to convince city management or the council. They would limit the refund for 2012, while promising there will be tax levy reductions in the future. Unfortunately, future promises on the tax levy are not binding and have no legal status. The surplus could be spent at the discretion of city government anytime.

The council was asked a year ago why they drastically increased

Wes Mader Prior Lake

OCCUPY WALL STREET

Protesters are against freedom Josh Ondich’s claim that “greed and deregulation of big business and the fi nancial industry caused the mess we face today with unemployment, foreclosure, and wage inequality” [ Letters, Oct. 22 ] is absurd.

The housing bubble was long in the making. During the Clinton era, banks were directed, under the pretext of racial discrimination, to grant mortgages to those who didn’t qualify. Barney Frank and Chris Dodd blatantly lied about the fi nancial status of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They completely ignored the warnings, allowed Franklin Raines to walk away with millions, and hooked the taxpayers for the losses.

Bailout of Fannie and Freddie is coming, just wait and see.

Regulation and compliance do not make it easy for businesses to grow.

Today’s unemployment is the direct result of too much government meddling in the business of businesses.

You can’t do much if you have your hands tied behind your back. This is exactly what our government does to those who want to grow their businesses and invest in new ones. It’s the current governmental policies that stifle job creation.

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Prior Lake High School students wore sashes and gowns on Monday evening during the annual National Honor Society induction ceremony. Thirty students were welcomed into the school’s chapter during the event, which featured a speech from science teacher Sam Steinberg. Inducted students were: Drake Bauer, Leigh Braun, Leah Fossum, Rachel Funke, Larissa Gabler, Kaylee Gueltzow, Jayme Jones, Esha Kamath, Melanie Breuer, CindyNguyen, Eric Nagarajan, Rachael Pearson, Jenna Preslicka, Ethan Rantala, Micaela Resh, Madeline Sabin, Kristina Schultz, Connor Anderson, Kristy Browman, Sydney Notermann, Jessica Skjonsby, Erin Smith, Luke Soleim, Nash Stamson, Emily Stock, Serena Swanson, Caitlin Wright, Lauren Busse, Cedrik Krouch and Andy Rieckhoff.

For people and dogs, November is the right time to go hunting Openers are a very big deal when it comes to deer, elk, trout, duck, bass, turkey and walleye. Much hoopla is made over the pheasant openers across their range, as well.

Many years, a tradition has been established in which the same group of family and friends assemble every year and hunt the same fields together. Often, shooting roosters is secondary to the socializing associated with the events. More often than not, land owners have reserved their land for family and close friends the first few weeks of the season.

If you enjoy the socializing, tradition and crowds associated with hunting the pheasant opener in October, then enjoy it. There are those among us, though, who appreciate November even more.

October can be very warm on dogs and hunters alike.

If you do not hunt your own dogs, you might not appreciate this. Dogs work 10 times as hard as we do.

October temperatures can be dangerously hot for our hard-working dogs, who do not know when to rest.

Unless it’s raining, my labs cannot effectively hunt when temperatures are even above 50 for very long. A hot dog does not scent, track or hunt well.

November typically offers much cooler temperatures for dogs and hunters. Highs in

Rick

PETREKOVIC COMMUNITY COLUMNIST

the 30s and 40s are much more common than the 60s and 70s experienced in October.

Dogs and hunters alike can hunt more effectively when comfortable. We can hunt longer, as well. Little chance of heat stroke influencing your dogs makes for a much more enjoyable and productive hunt. You can wait until December, but you are rolling the dice on the weather.

In the northern reaches of the pheasant range, weather may be challenging at best in December. Many years, in northern states, the snow by December has made hunting close to impossible.

In November, the crops are already harvested, and this concentrates the birds in the remaining cover.

Knowing where the birds are at stacks the odds in our favor.

Large groups of hunters no longer have the advantage they had in October. If you hunt in small groups of two

hunters and only a few dogs, November is your time to shine. Working cover toward the edges of harvested crops leaves the pheasants with fewer options. They no longer have the option of running helter skelter into huge corn and soy bean fields. Good dogs and patient hunters have a real shot at flushing the birds in range.

My experience has been that the good hunting starts when the crops are in and the birds can be patterned effectively. Small pockets of cover with water and grain close by, but somewhat isolated, can hold a surprising number of pheasants. Early season pressure in cover pushes the birds into standing crops where the pheasant are difficult at best to hunt. The public land will start to hold a lot of birds once the crops are in. Public land in many cases is the only cover remaining after the crops are in.

Like most outdoor activities, the pressure on the resource subsides after a few weeks. Duck, grouse, goose and deer seasons are all going strong by early November.

These activities will spread the hunting pressure out in November and make it easier for you to obtain permission to hunt private land once family and friends are finished for the year. Uncrowded access to public and private land holding birds is a real plus in November.

Lodging availability in November is a benefit as well.

After the first two weeks of the season, motel vacancies are much more common. If you are a deer hunter, you should consider deer hunting either early morning or late evening. Run your dogs from legal shooting until you have had enough and just maybe you can have a successful pheasant and deer hunt on the same trip.

If you can wait out the first two weeks of the season, prefer to hunt in more comfortable cooler temperatures, prefer to not hunt huge crop fields, desire to gain access to private land, like to hunt concentrated birds in cover, and prefer to not hunt in crowds, maybe you should wait until November to let the dogs out. Your dogs will love you for it. The roosters will not appreciate it much.

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.

RANTS AND RAVES FROM STAFF

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Man helps deer, dog saves family

Rave: I’ve got a new food obsession, and it’s just the right size. A lot of ice cream companies have started making singleserving cartons of popular ice cream flavors, and I simply can’t get enough. I’m a huge ice cream nut and definitely cannot be trusted around a half-gallon carton and a spoon. Luckily, the manufacturers have intervened where my willpower has failed.

I can go to the grocery store and buy smaller sizes of all my favorite flavors. Now the only trouble is limiting myself to one single-serving carton. – Meryn Fluker

Rave: I’m a sucker for stories about people helping animals – and, even better, animals helping people. Last week was a good one for both. Sheriff ’s Deputy Ryan Swartz of Huron County in rural Michigan helped a frightened doe make it safely off a highway and back into the woods. The deer had frozen in fear after being involved in a minor car crash. Patrol-car video shows the deputy going up to the deer, petting her, then carrying her to the side of the road and using his flashlight to check for injuries. After several minutes, the deputy manages to convince the deer to trot back into the woods. See the video at www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog. Also last week, a Saint Bernard named Hercules got his 15 minutes of fame for rescuing a family from an intruder the same day they took him in as a foster dog. Instead, Hercules’ heroic efforts earned him a new adopted (and permanent) family. – Lori Carlson

Customer service bottoms out Rant: Could you imagine paying for an airline ticket and departing for your destination, only to land in a foreign city and be forced to cough up extra cash for fuel to finish your trip? Passengers aboard a Comtel Air flight from India to the U.K. can do more than imagine this scenario. Their plane stopped in Vienna, Austria to refuel earlier this week when suddenly they were asked to dig through their wallets and purses for fuel money, the Associated Press reported. Those who didn’t have cash on hand had to leave the plane and access their bank accounts at nearby ATMs – or be forced off the flight. The charter airline asked the passengers for a total of 20,000 pounds (that’s about $31,000) if they wanted to get to their destination in England. Aviation authorities had to intervene to help some of the passengers get home on other flights. If that wasn’t bad enough, another Comtel plane was on the ground back in India, with crew telling passengers they had to pay an additional $200 each if they wanted that flight to leave the ground. This gives new meaning to “hostage situation.” – Lori Carlson

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Celebrate this Holy Season at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Thanksgiving Eve Worship Wednesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m.

First Sunday in Advent Worship Sunday, November 27 at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m.

Windjammers Community Band in Worship

Insta-app Rave: My absolute new favorite iPhone app is a little thing called Instagram. The camera application allows anyone to turn their boring and flat phone photos into high-quality almost-art. With Instagram, you can take pictures and apply filters to make photos appear aged or make the colors more vibrant. It’s foolproof high-quality photography, and it’s easy enough to use that even the person who never remembers to remove their actual camera’s lens cap can figure out Instagram.

Best of all, it’s free. And if you’re so inclined, you can follow your friends on Instagram to find out which filters they’re using to show off their dogs, spouses and vacation hotspots. – Meryn Fluker Do you have a rant or a rave? Send us your musings: E-mail: rantsandraves@swpub.com Address: Prior Lake American, Attn: Rants and Raves, P.O. Box 538, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Guidelines: 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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This Thanksgiving, display an attitude of gratitude fi nished college by age 18 but saw nothing spectacular about that. She was simply doing what she could at the time.

The best thing about Mom: She really understood the power of kindness. “Sometimes forgiveness of self is the best bridge to happiness,” she said recently when I told her about something I have always regretted.

She chose words carefully, to heal and inspire. Thanks, Mom.

H

opefully there is a time on Thanksgiving Day – between putting the turkey in the oven and planning our Black Friday assault on retailers – that we are actually giving thanks.

Perhaps it’s saying thank-you for the recent harvest, as our early American settlers did, but in the more suburbanized areas of the southwest metro area it is more likely about offering our thanks for good health, for family ties, for supportive spouses, or God’s many blessings.

Whatever we are thankful for, it’s the expression of gratitude – that “attitude of gratitude,” you might say – that’s important.

So important is the act that authors have credited gratitude for being one of the secrets to a person’s well-being.

This Thanksgiving, give thanks often … and if not often, at least well. Just as the southwest-area readers on this page have done.

Carla Marie Headlee Eden Prairie

Thankful for a great city I am thankful for the opportunity to live in Prior Lake.

I am thankful to all of the city employees, mayor, City Counciland organizations that make Prior Lake a great place to live.

I try not to take living in Prior Lake for granted. I have been to Texas, California and Arkansas.

Prior Lake has a lot more to offer in parks, lakes, trails, scenery, facilities and quality of life.

A Thanksgiving anniversary This Thanksgiving will be very special to me in many ways.

The good Lord has blessed my wife, Merry, and I and guided us through some difficult times.

We were blessed with our fi rst grandson, and even though we are unable to visit very often (they live in Maryland) we are able to watch him grow, and keep in touch with the help of today’s technology.

We have su f fered t h rough tough economic times, with unemployment, and under employment, but that is turning around.

I have started a small business and have seen it grow over the last year, and Merry has again found full-time work.

I will be undergoing some minor surgery the week of Thanksgiving, and Merry will be by my side to help me through my recovery.

But possibly the most special

Grateful for Mom I’m thankful for my mother, who died Oct. 15. Her funeral was the same weekend our large family had planned to gather for her 92nd birthday. (Her 11 children saw this coincidence as an extension of the

Steve Pany Prior Lake

Life is too short

Ron and Merry Kramer thing about this Thanksgiving day will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary.

Our wedding day was Nov. 24, 2001.

My bride of 10 years is the most important person in my life, and there is no doubt in my mind that I am a better person because of her...

Thank You Merry! I Love You!

Ron Kramer Chanhassen exquisite efficiency that characterized Mom.) Growing up on a selfsustaining dairy farm during the Great Depression, she took little for granted and was unimpressed by extravagance. Creativity, hard work and kindness motivated her.

She believed that if you could see a better way to do something, then you needed to pursue it. She had

W hen I get together with my family, we do the traditional going around the table, stating what we’re thankful for. We hear the usual phrases of being thankful for family, friends, jobs, love.

I thought about what I would say this year. I love the spirit of gratitude in general. It makes me feel good to say anything that has to do with thankfulness.

I have been a social worker for 29 years of my life. For the last 12 years, I’m honored to say that I have worked in the field of hospice. I work with people of all ages who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I’m involved with the person directly along with working with the family of the patient.

In lieu of that, I have to say that I am thankful for the gift of life. We hear “live life like it’s your last day” or “life is short.” Ask a person who

A Thanksgiving poem I wanted to share this story and poem I wrote back in 1996. I still get requests for it from family and friends. We read it as a family together during each Thanksgiv-

ing Day dinner and mail it out to many people every year in November.

Bill and Marjee Righeimer Prior Lake

What Thanksgiving Means to Me

By Bill Righeimer 11/96 Turkey

Thoughts of past and present tummy pleasing tidbits – the aroma everybody loves

Happy times

Friends – Family – Fun

Ancestors

Grandparents and parents – paving the way for us to have a bountiful life

Newspapers

Full of holiday circulars – gifty items – food galore and Christmas fun

Kindness

Being a good citizen to our fellow man Being good people

Sharing

Helping others at all times and especially the less fortunate

Giving

Sharing our thoughts and bounties with others

Invitations

Tis the Season to party – office – home – family – forget the diets & scales – fun dressing up

Voices

Phone calls – connections – happy talk conversations – a feel good feeling in the ears

Individuals

Our mothers, dads, brothers, sisters & other relatives & friends – who provide – LOVE – The fuel for life

Neighbors

We are all lucky to have good neighbors who are like part of the family

God

God provides us multiple blessings for a good life and takes care of those who have provided for or befriended us in our lives – including those who have gone before us. God bless each of us – Happy Thanksgiving to all – here & in our thoughts.

has a terminal illness how that truly feels. Dying people have taught me how to live. I have met some amazing patients along with their families who have these amazing attitudes of gratitude.

Life is a gift. At times, it’s not easy being on this earth. We all have our share of heartaches (some more than

others). I think of the phrase “Life is short.” When a 36 year old person is diagnosed with an incurable cancer, life is short. Too short.

I am truly thankful for the gift of life, whatever time I have been given on this earth.

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Man accused of financially, physically abusing vulnerable Prior Lake woman A man from Savage charged with financially taking advantage of a mentally vulnerable Prior Lake woman he was dating has now been charged with assaulting the woman on Nov. 8.

Jay Allen Stier, 31, is charged with two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault, violating a protection order, violating a nocontact order and interfering with a 911 call in relation to the Nov. 8 incident. Stier already was facing two counts of fi nancially exploiting a vulnerable adult stemming from incidents occurring this spring.

According to the complaint, the woman picked up Stier from a Prior Lake gas station at approximately 6:45 p.m. and took

him to her home on River Birch Lane in P rior L a ke.

W hile there, Stier allegedly became upset over his legal issues involving the woman and demanded Jay Allen to be d riven Stier home. W hile in the garage, the argument escalated and Stier allegedly pushed her against a car, then pushed her agai nst a wa l l and held her there. She said he grabbed her by the throat with one hand and covered her mouth with another, causing her bottom lip to bleed.

The woman was able to push him away and run back into the kitchen, but Stier followed her and allegedly pushed her against the stove and onto the floor. The woman retrieved her cell phone and told Stier she was calling 911, at which point Stier allegedly grabbed the phone and threw it up a set of stairs. He then left the home, and police eventually found him behind a nearby fish house.

In April, a domestic-abuse no - contact order was fi led against Stier in relation to a charge of felony domestic abuse by strangulation involving the woman, and in August, an order of protection was filed against Stier. He was ordered not to have any contact with the

woman and to stay at least one mile away from her home.

In an interview with police, the woman said that she’d known Stier for five years and they had been dating for two.

The woman su f fered brain damage from a car accident in 2000. The woman’s father, her legal conservator, told police in May that he believed Stier might be taking advantage of his daughter fi nancially.

According to a criminal complaint, Stier had attempted to buy a new truck from a New Prague dealership in March but was denied because of his credit history. Stier then allegedly convinced the woman to co-sign on a vehicle-credit application for more than $34,000. He also

convinced her to trade in her lien-free vehicle, with a value of $3,500, to help him purchase the truck. Only Stier’s name is on the new truck’s title.

The woman told police that Stier kept “bugging” her to help him buy the truck, but not to tell her father about it.

She said that while they were at the dealership, she called her aunt for advice. Her aunt told her not to co-sign the loan and asked to speak with Stier, but Stier refused. The woman eventually signed the loan, but said she wanted to talk to her father about it as she didn’t understand all the numbers in the contract. She later said that she didn’t understand what the term “co-sign” meant.

The woman also didn’t know that Stier had traded in his Dodge Charger, which had an outstanding $4,700 lien against it, for more than it was worth, according to the complaint. In April, she received a $300 bill addressed to her for Stier’s Dodge Charger. She said that when she confronted him about it, he assaulted her.

Stier has been in Scott County jail since Nov. 9 and his bail is set at $132,000. Police said Stier again violated the domestic abuse no contact order when he called the woman from jail on Nov. 11. His fi rst court appearance for the financial exploitation charges is scheduled for Dec. 2.

Alex Hall

FIRE CALLS The Prior Lake Fire Department responded to the following fire and medical calls Nov. 9-16: Nov. 9 Firefighters responded to a crash at the intersection of Highway 13 and 220th Street in Spring Lake Township.

Firefighters were cancelled en route.

Nov. 11 Firefighters responded to: A bicycle crash near the intersection of Eagle Creek and Duluth avenues. Firefighters were cancelled en route.

A fire at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, 2920 E.

220th St., Spring Lake Township. The fire was called in at 12:36 p.m., contained by 1 p.m. and cleared by 3:36 p.m. The fire started under the floor of a fireplace. Some embers from the fireplace landed in the floor joists, causing the fire. The fire was confined to that area, but the club still needed to be closed for the evening due to the smoke.

A medical call for a man who fell off a truck he was working on in the 19300 block of Panama Avenue in Spring Lake Township. The man appeared to have suffered a head injury and was transported to the hospital.

Nov. 12 Firefighters responded to: A report of a natural-gas odor in the area of county roads 80 and 42. The report was unfounded.

A grass fire at a home in the 3400 block of 180th Street in Spring Lake Township. The fire was caused by a homeowner burning leaves. The homeowner was advised.

Nov. 14 Firefighters responded to: A fire alarm in the 16700 block of Brunswick Avenue. It was a false alarm that was tripped off as maintenance was

being done to the alarm system.

A medical call in the 4900 block of Beach Street for a 2-year-old child possibly having seizures. Firefighters were cancelled en route.

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Nov. 15 Firefighters were paged to a medical call in the 16600 block of McCay Court in Spring Lake Township for a woman who was choking. Firefighters were cancelled en route.

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Shakopee burglaries linked to gang members access to the residence, stealing video game consoles, cell phones, electronics and credit cards. At one home, a woman was awakened by noises and saw someone running through her house in the dark.

The fingerprint was linked to a 17-year-old boy, who claimed involvement in five to 10 Shakopee burglaries. He also implicated two others.

The teen admitted being

a member of the True Blood 22 gang in St. Paul. He said gang members would divide up the proceeds from stolen goods and use them to throw parties.

One of the teens implicated, who hasn’t been charged, told police he was typically a lookout, although he participated in one to two of the Shakopee burglaries.

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POLICE CALLS rate of speed. The woman’s blood alcoThe Prior Lake Police Department hol content (BAC) is pending as auresponded to the following incidents MORE ONLINE thorities await the results of a blood Nov. 9-16. This is not a comprehensive KEEP UP WITH test. list of all incidents to which the departBREAKING NEWS Narcotics ment responded.

AND LISTEN TO POLICE, FIRE Nov. 9: A 20-year-old Eagan man Assault AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT was cited for possession of a small Nov. 11: A 36-year-old woman in the CALLS 24/7 THROUGH OUR amount of marijuana after he was 2800 block of Dakota Trail was arrested ONLINE POLICE SCANNER AT pulled over in the area of 140th Street for fifth-degree domestic assault after plamerican.com/crimebeat and Crest Avenue for an equipment she allegedly slapped a man she lives violation. The marijuana was in plain with and threatened him with an ornaview of the officer during the traffic mental sword.

Nov. 15: A 24-year-old man in the 14700 block of Rose- stop.

Property damage wood Road was arrested for fifth-degree domestic assault Nov. 13: A man in the 15300 block of Edinborough Avand criminal damage to property. The man allegedly punched holes in walls and broke a wooden pantry door during an enue reported that someone had egged his house overargument with his parents, then later engaged in a physical night.

Nov. 13: Police received a report that a man’s vehicle was confrontation with his father. egged while it was parked in the 16600 block of Franklin Burglary Nov. 15: Police received a report of forced entry at Min- Trail.

Theft nesota Nails, 16731 Highway 13. No property was missing Nov. 10: A 45-year-old Edina woman was cited for theft from the store. after she was seen putting two sandwiches in her purse at Crashes Nov. 10: A 20-year-old Shakopee woman was cited for Holiday Stationstore, 16800 Duluth Ave. The woman did not inattentive driving after she rear-ended a 40-year-old Prior pay for the sandwiches and left the store.

Nov. 11: A 24-year-old man from Henderson was cited Lake woman’s car at the intersection of 140th Street and Eagle Creek Avenue. The Shakopee woman told police she for theft after he allegedly stole a $2 breakfast sandwich was looking at her cell phone to make a call when the crash from Holiday Stationstore.

Nov. 14: A woman in the 16500 block of Franklin Trail occurred.

Nov. 14: A 16-year-old boy from Prior Lake sustained reported that someone had stolen prescription medication minor injures after the vehicle he was driving went off the from her purse. The woman was unable to determine when road on Howard Lake Road near 154th Street and struck a the theft occurred.

Nov. 15: A woman in the 14100 block of Bluebird Trail tree. reported that a $1,100 snowmobile trailer was stolen from DWI Nov. 10: A 34-year-old woman from Prior Lake was ar- outside her home sometime overnight. The trailer was evenrested for second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) near tually recovered. The case is under investigation.

Underage drinking the intersection of Franklin Trail and Park Nicollet Avenue.

Nov. 12: Police received a report of a 17-year-old Prior The woman, who has prior DWI convictions, registered a .23 Lake boy who had passed out on the porch of a home in the blood alcohol content (BAC) at the police station.

Nov. 12: A 26-year-old woman from Prior Lake was ar- 14900 block of Pixie Point Circle. The homeowners told rested for fourth-degree DWI and crossing the center line police that they knew the boy. He was cited for underage after she was pulled over in the area of Highway 13 and consumption of alcohol and transported to the home of a Candy Cove Trail for swerving and failing to maintain a steady parent.

low recommendations of evaluation, $410 in fines.

Crystal Shawn Paulson, 54, Prior Lake, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines.

Jay Martin Wilke, 38, Le Sueur, violation of no-contact order, a felony.

Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, $375 in fines.

Kenneth Joel Johnson, 26, Burnsville, two counts of failure to file federal income-tax returns, both felonies. Four years probation, 30 days in jail, restitution, restitution for extradition from Mexico, 30 days in jail on each count, served concurrently.

Rory Alexander Bird, 24, Bloomington, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross misdemeanor.

Two years probation, 30 days in jail, $585 in fines.

George Ralph Cooper, 39, Richfield, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $710 in fines.

Shawn Patrick Kelly, 29, Minneapolis, first-degree burglary of occupied dwelling, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, $210 in fines.

Julianne Nicole Marti, 25, Prior Lake, third-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, 80 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, undergo counseling, random tests, abstain from alcohol, $300 in fines.

Alex Robert Peterson, 21, Shakopee, theft by swindle, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, restitution, $560 in fines.

Receiving stolen property, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, restitution, $560 in fines (concurrent).

Check forgery, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, restitution, $560 in fines (concurrent).

Joseph Michael Smith, 26, Shakopee, driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross misdemeanor.

Two years probation, 30 days in jail, $160 in fines.

Amanda Jo Alice Vernlund, 24, Waite Park, issuance of dishonored check, a gross misdemeanor. One year probation, restitution.

Thomas J. Holme, 48, Shakopee, DWI (test refusal), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 40 days in jail, 80 days under electronic homemonitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $1,010 in fines.

Brian Michael Gauger, 22, Savage, fleeing police in a motor vehicle, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, five days of community service, provide DNA sample, $285 in fines.

Hugo Rene Reyes, 18, Prior Lake, receiving stolen property, a felony. Five years probation, 120 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, follow recommendations of evaluation, restitution, $4,841.85 in fines. First-degree criminal damage to property, a felony.

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Thomas J. Holme, 48, Shakopee, DWI (refusal to submit to test), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 40 days in jail, 80 days under electronic home-monitoring, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $1,010 in fines.

Jennifer Ann Mitchell, 37, Rosemount, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines.

Bradley Scott Christiansen, 21, Belle Plaine, third-degree burglary, a felony. Five years probation, 45 days in jail, 40 hours of community service, provide DNA sample, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $210 in fines. Third-degree burglary, a felony.

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Dennis Walter Hansen, 43, Le Sueur, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 27 days of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $610 in fines.

Harry Maddox III, 54, Columbia Heights, check forgery, a felony. Serve 13 months in prison, provide DNA sample, restitution, $160 in fines.

Adam Thomas Smith, 24, Montgomery, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Three years probation, 90 days in jail, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $610 in fines. False name to police officer, a misdemeanor. Serve 90 days in jail (concurrent).

Abodou Wahab Manjang, 25, Coon Rapids, fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a gross misdemeanor. Continued to dismissal: One year probation, no contact with victim(s), $400 in fines.

Jesse James Randolph, 35, Minneapolis, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Serve 13 months in prison (concurrent to other sentence), provide DNA sample, $750 in fines.

Gunnar Ruben Moin, 26, Savage, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, $610 in fines.

Jarrett Quincy Sherman, 21, Burnsville, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, 80 hours of community service, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $200 in fines.

Jeremy Richard Laabs, 31, Henderson, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, $510 in fines.

Mohamed Jama Samatar, 26, Minneapolis, issuance of dishonored checks, a gross misdemeanor. One year probation, restitution, $285 in fines.

David John Peterson, 53, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 27 days under electronic home-monitoring, $610 in fines.

Jermaine Smith, 35, Minneapolis, cheating at gambling, a gross misdemeanor. Adjudication stayed: two years probation, $275 in fines.

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Tony Gonzalez, 23, New Prague, driving while impaired (DWI), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 20 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $710 in fines.

Alfonso Domingo Martinez, 24, Minneapolis, aiding and abetting sale of controlled substance, a felony. Ten years probation, random tests, obtain GED, provide DNA sample, $560 in fines.

Kyle Francis Gillis, 24, Shakopee, possession of controlled substances, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years probation, 80 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $325 in fines.

Tsz Yin Lai, 54, Shakopee, furnishing alcohol to minor, a gross misdemeanor.

One year probation, $85 in fines.

Nouhak Lanoi, 51, Savage, false name to police officer, a gross misdemeanor. One year probation, 10 days in jail, $460 in fines. Driving after cancellation (inimical to public safety), a gross misdemeanor. Same sentence, serve concurrently.

Preston Ryan Lee, 29, Shakopee, domestic assault, a felony. Five years probation, 150 days in jail, angermanagement counseling, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $410 in fines.

Athena Rae Dow, 20, Morton, Minn., DWI (refusal to submit to test), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, $710 in fines.

Linda Delores Schultz, 43, Belle Plaine, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $710 in fines.

Chad Kristopher Ruud, 18, Shakopee, second-degree burglary, a felony.

Ten years probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, random tests, provide DNA sample, no contact with victim(s), restitution, $360 in fines.

Nicholas Leo Bressler, 23, Hopkins, domestic assault by strangulation, a felony. Three years probation, six months in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, enter and complete treatment, no contact with victim(s), restitution, $160 in fines. Disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. One year probation, 90 days in jail (concurrent), $308 in fines.

Tina Marie Castro, 26, Prior Lake, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 27 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines.

Richard Donald Hegquist, 35, Ham Lake, fleeing police in a motor vehicle, a felony. Serve 20 months in prison, $85 in fines.

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On Nov. 12 of last year, police responded to 18 burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in a 4-mile area. The burglars would break into or enter unlocked vehicles and then use the garage door opener to gain

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA The Prior Lake City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. A workshop is planned at 4:30 p.m. Topics include a report from auditors regarding new fund-balance classifications, and a report on a community survey. The workshop is open to the public.

The tentative regular meeting agenda includes: Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Consider approval of Nov. 7 meeting minutes Consent agenda A. Consider approval of invoices to be paid B. Consider approval of October 2011 treasurer’s report C. Consider approval of building permit summary report D. Consider approval of animal control services report E. Consider approval of fire department report F. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the deferral of special assessments for Mr.

Snow on the way, followed by a warm-up Dennis Ozbun Items removed from consent agenda Presentations A. Consider approval of a report highlighting the 2011 yearly activities of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee B. Consider approval of the 2011 Snowmobile Task Force report Public hearings A. None scheduled Old business A. Consider approval of a resolution with findings of fact approving a combined preliminary and fi nal plat to be known as Bluffs of Candy Cove New business A. Consider approval of a report relating to Chapter 1306 of the uniform building code and requirements for special fi re protection systems B. Consider approval of a report authorizing the initiation of a park consolidation project along the 150th Street corridor Other business/council member reports A. Community events Adjournment

Last week started and ended on the cool side, but was very warm in between, as we missed a record high by just 1 degree on Nov. 12.

Jonathan For the Cohen week, temperatures were 6 degrees above average. Once again, there was no measurable precipitation. All that fell was in f lurries on the morning of Nov. 10.

We are now in a moderate drought in most of southern Minnesota as rainfall for meteorological autumn (September through November) is only in the first percentile.

In the last five weeks, we have seen only .07 inches of rain.

The outlook, fi nally, is for some cold weather and precipitation, including the fi rst measurable snowfall of the winter season. The morning of Nov. 17 saw the fi rst reading of the season below the 20s, as it reached 13 degrees.

After a brief warm-up, a storm should bring mixed precipitation changing to all snow on Saturday, Nov. 19. A modest accumulation is likely here, with more to the north.

Date Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 16

Precip.

Trace 0 0 0 0 0 0

High 38 51 64 47 50 49 36

At this time last year, we had already had a 9-inch snowstorm and our winter snow cover had been established. By early next week, however, we should return to the mild, dry pattern of most of the autumn as highs return to the 40s, though the average high drops into the mid-30s now.

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

Low 27 27 34 35 34 27 20

Dew pt. midnight 20 23 32 29 19 14 9

4” soil temp 46 47 51 49 48 46 42

LIVESREMEMBERED Kevin Matthew Conrad

Carolyn M. Frey

Neil Dwight Nickerson

Born June 29, 1943 in Shakopee, Gus and Ione (Schumann) Schultz announced the birth of their daughter, Carolyn Mildred. Raised in Shakopee and by her mother, Carolyn along with her two brothers and one sister, have very fond memories of their summer vacations. The family would pack up the car, head to Iowa and enjoy the sights. Making the best use of their resources, they would sleep in the car and eat picnic lunches.

Graduating from Shakopee High School in 1961, Carolyn earned a license as a beautician. She worked in various shops throughout her life, with the most time spent at Gail’s Hair Fashions in New Prague. Later in life she worked side by side with her daughter, Tanya at a special needs daycare, the Wee Center in Faribault.

Through mutual friends, Carolyn met a young man named, Wayne Henry Frey. On leave from the military, they exchanged wedding vows Sept. 1, 1962 at St. John Lutheran Church in Shakopee. Carolyn and Wayne were blessed with three beautiful children, Troy, Trent and Tanya.

Wayne had to travel a lot for his job, which allowed them the chance to see the world. From China, to Australia, to Hong Kong, to Amsterdam, Hawaii, Alaska and many more amazing cities, Carolyn and Wayne enjoyed touring and exploring the country side. In her spare time, Carolyn truly enjoyed presenting family and friends with a gift of her Bunka creations, a type of Japanese embroidery she learned while attending classes in Florida. Carolyn also treasured each evening after supper playing SkipBo, in hopes of beating Wayne.

A strong woman of her faith, Carolyn volunteered her time at many church activities. Throughout the years, she was involved in many bible study groups. Carolyn was an active member of her churches throughout her life, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, Peace Lutheran in Faribault and Zion Lutheran Church in Florida.

The biggest passion in life was her family. Carolyn relished cooking and baking for her family and friends. She loved entertaining at her home, with special memories of the many fish fry gatherings. Carolyn’s other passion was spending time in her gardens, tending to her flowers.

At the age of 68 and a resident of Fort Myers Beach, FL, formerly of Prior Lake and Lonsdale, Carolyn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 in Hope Hospice House in Fort Myers, FL. Forever loved, Carolyn will be deeply missed by husband of 49 years, Wayne; sons, Troy (Michelle) Frey of Savage; Trent (Tricia Brandon) Frey of Austin; daughter, Tanya (Dan) Walerius of Montgomery; grandchildren, Zella, Zachary and Megan Frey, Chelsey and Jeremy Walerius; great-grandson, Tanner Frey; sister, Marcy (Ken) Jacques of Hutchinson; many other loving relatives and devoted friends. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dale and Les Schultz.

The visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church.

The Celebration of Life Service was Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Prior Lake.

The Rev. John P. Vaughn officiated. Carolyn will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Prior Lake. The pall bearers for Carolyn included Kenny Jr. Frey, Eric Welter, Kevin Welter, Greg Frey, Lance Frey, Darrin O’Day, Glen Jacques and Kurt Jacques.

The Frey family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel.

Kevin Conrad, 50, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 from complications of oral surgery.

He was the 10th of eleven children born to Robert L. and Sylvia E. (Huepenbecker) Conrad. He was born in Minneapolis, attended Prior Lake High School, and most recently lived in Prentice, WI. He was a skilled craftsman in block laying and concrete work as well as a great dog trainer.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, and is survived by his mother; four sisters; six brothers. He will be deeply missed by his family, his best friend Tim Henning, and by his faithful dog, Shaminge.

The family will be holding a memorial service at 12600 Parkwood Dr. in Burnsville on Saturday, Dec. 10 beginning Marie “Dolly” Lebens, 88, Shakopee, died Thursday, Nov. at 1 p.m.

10, 2011, at Friendship Manor Health Center, Shakopee.

She was born in Prior Lake, Nov. 26, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Geis) Scherer. She and Gordon Lebens were married June 12, 1951 Prior Lake. Dolly was a retired employee of Control Data Corporation. She was a member of St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women.

Survivors include daughter, Barbara (Ed) Siedow; grandson, Lance Siedow; great-grandson, Nathan Siedow.

Anton and Angela (Ruppert) Dolly was preceded in death by her husband; brothers Froehlingsdorf announced the birth of and sisters, Barbara Ahlquist, Caroline Ince, Olliie Bidon, their daughter, Feb. 9, 1916 in St. Paul, Geraldine Sprank, Bernice Lebens, Irene Petsch, Cecelia MN. Orphaned at age 3-½, after the Zautke, Leander Scherer and Eugene Scherer. death of her parents, she moved to the Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the Jordan area to live with relatives.

McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee.

Angie worked at Mudbaden, the Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Nov. 14, 11 Hamburger Home, Busch’s Store and a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. The Schunneman’s in St. Paul. She married Ted Pekarna June Rev.Thomas Boedy SJ officiated. Pallbearers were Ed 3, 1939 at St. John the Baptist Church and they lived in Petsch, Bill Zautke, Paul and Rick Lebens, Leo Streiff and Jordan. Ted and Angie had three children, Tom, Kathy and Lance Siedow. Interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Prior Steve. They purchased the Jordan Hotel in 1942, until Lake.

1962. Ted died in 1964; Angie then worked at Pekarna Meat Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Market and later as a housekeeper for Dr. Paul Stahler and Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com family. She met and married Herb Sand Oct. 19, 1972 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Herb passed away in 1993.

In retirement, she pursed interests in crafts, making quilts, dolls and embroidering. She loved her vegetable and Born March 9, 1939 in Belmont, WV, flower gardens, feeding the birds, yelling at the squirrels Charles “Jeff” and Mary (Davis) Russell and cooking nonstop. She loved family gatherings and announced the birth of their son, Charles Saturday evening at McDonalds. In 2003, Angie became Kenneth. Growing up in Waverly, WV, legally blind. She enjoyed books on tape, saying the rosary, Charlie became fond of hunting and fishattending Mass and was devoted to the Sacred Heart. In ing. In 1959, he graduated from St. Mary’s November of 2009, she moved into the Belle Plaine High School in St. Mary, WV. He proudly Lutheran Home. serviced in the National Guard.

An active member of St. John Baptist Catholic Church, On Oct. 25, 1963, Charlie married Jo Ann White at the Jordan Council of Catholic Woman, Jordan Garden Club, United Methodist Church in Williamstown, WV. They were St. John’s and Schule Haus quilters and in her younger blessed with two beautiful girls, Lynn and Elaine. years a den mother of the Cub Scouts.

In 1981, Charlie moved his family to Prior Lake. He At the age of 95 and a resident of Jordan, Angie entered retired in 1991 from working for U.S. Airways for over 27 Gods arms, as her family was praying at 12 noon, Monday, years. This retirement allowed him to continue to big game Nov. 14, 2011 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home in Belle hunt, work around the yard and became a gifted man with Plaine. his hands, as a talented gunsmith and building numerous Forever loved, Angie will be deeply missed by son, intricate banjos.

Thomas (Mary) Pekarna of Custer, SD; his children, Amy At the age of 72 and a resident of Prior Lake, Charlie (David) Walsh, Sara (Jeff) Bisso and Jeff Pekarna; daughpassed away surrounded by his loving family the early ter, Kathleen (George) Colling of Jordan; her children, Dr. morning of Wednesday, Nov.16, 2011 at Friendship Manor Jon (Kate) Colling, Tom (Sue) Colling; son, Steven (Jeri Nursing Home in Shakopee.

Lodato) Pekarna of Houston, TX; his children, Terri Forever loved, Charlie will be deeply missed by wife of 48 (Charles) Howley, Crystal Pekarna, Brad (Alyssa) Pekarna years, Jo Ann; daughters, Lynn (Jesse) Neher of Lakeville, and their mother, Jeanie Pekarna; great-grandchildren, Mia Elaine (Tony) Bourdeaux of Jordan; grandchildren, Bisso, Alex, Will, Abbey and Haley Colling, Anne, Ted and Courtney and Megan Neher, Alexandria, Dalton, Sydney Leo Colling, Sklyee, Brinley Pekarna, Chase and Cole and Hailee Bourdeaux; sister, Helen Lehew of Weirton, WV; Howley; sister, Josephine Wickum of Long Prairie: many many other loving relatives and devoted friends. Charlie is other loving relatives and devoted friends. Angie is precedpreceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Mary Russell. ed in death by her husbands, Ted Pekarna and Herbert The Celebration of Life service will be Tuesday, Nov. 22 Sand; siblings, Jerome Gray, Sister M. Angeline SSND, at 7 p.m. with visitation starting at 5:30 p.m., all at the Margaret Wells, Othmar Froehlingsdorf, Francis Wells, and Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior infant sister, Marie.

Lake. The urn bearer will be Dalton Bourdeaux, Charlie’s Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 grandson. a.m., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m,. all at St. John the The Russell family is served with honor, care and com- Baptist Catholic Church, 210 N. Broadway, Jordan. Father passion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Timothy Yanta will officiate. Angie will be laid to rest at Chapel.

Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.

Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Angie’s memory by the family.

The Pekarna-Sand family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan If you would like to Chapel.

Virgil L. Johnson Virgil Johnson, 81, of Jordan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at the Ambassador Good Samaritan Home in New Hope.

Born in Keokuk, IA on Sept. 22, 1930, Virgil was the son of Herman and Lola (Brown) Johnson. He was employed as a punch press operator for Honeywell.

He is survived by children, Marilynn (Jerry) Stanton, John Johnson, Lola (Tamerat) Mersha, Vernon Johnson, Debra (Doug) Hirsch, Diane Johnson’ seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; former spouses, Della Ballard and Ethel Day; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, George and Herman Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Groves, Katherine Spiker, and Jeanette Ely; grandson, Ephraim Mersha.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. from the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel in Minneapolis, with the Rev. Richard Stenholtz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the chapel. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Beau Nicholson, Joshua Mersha, Angel Mire, Rodney Foster, Gloria Wilkowski, Yoseph Mersha and Michael Wilkowski.

Arrangements with Wagner Funeral Home, Jordan. 952492-3366.

Neil Nickerson, 93, of Prior Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, in hospice care peacefully with loving family in attendance, bringing to close an active life of service.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10-11 a.m., followed by Memorial Services at 11 a.m., all at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake. Interment will be held at a later date in Ohio. Memorials preferred to Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Homes Foundation, Global Health Ministries, WellShare, and Allina Hospice.

Arrangements were handled by the McNearney Funeral Home, 1220 E. Third Ave., Shakopee, MN 952-445-2755 www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Marie Lebens

Angela Froehlingsdorf (Pekarna) Sand

Charlie Russell

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GIRLS SWIMMING

SPORTS EXTRA

Winter Sports Lakers’ Section Assignments BOYS BASKETBALL SECTION 2AAAA Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Kennedy Burnsville Chanhassen Eden Prairie Lakeville South Prior Lake Shakopee

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Prior Lake sophomore Monica Banasikowski won the 50 freestyle and helped three Laker relays qualify for state at the section meet.

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WRESTLING SECTION 2AAA

PL wins section title as seven get state bids amid close calls

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake girls swimming team easily defended its Section 2AA title Nov. 11, setting new school records in all three relays, while winning two of them.

The Lakers will also have seven swimmers represent them at the Class AA state meet, which started Friday and ends today (Saturday, Nov. 19) at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Prior Lake scored 446 points to win the section crown, well ahead of runner-up Lakeville North (386.5). Lakeville South was third (335.5), followed by Eastview (2 8 0), Burnsville (243), Apple Valley (163), Blooming ton Jef ferson (12 5) and Bloomington Kennedy (102).

Now, the not-so good news from sections: A combined 2.95 seconds separated Prior Lake from qualifying individuals in another six events. So don’t blame the Lakers if they were not feeling 100 percent satisfied as they left the Hidden Oaks

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Middle School pool.

Sophomore Monica Banasikowski had the Lakers’ lone individual section title. She won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.37 seconds.

She was also on all three of the Lakers’ state-bound relays.

She anchored the 200 medley team to a first-place time of 1:47.93. Juniors Elizabeth Hartell (backstroke) and Alex Yaeger (butterfly) and sophomore Taylor Dessler (breaststroke) were also part of the relay.

Banasikowski, sophomores Elizabeth Cunningham and Kendra Lair and eighth-grader Lauren Harris made up the winning 200 freestyle relay team (1:38.56).

The second-place 400 frees t yle t e a m i nc lude d B a n asikowski, Yaeger, Cunning-

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Prior Lake junior Elizabeth Hartell took second in the 100 backstroke at the Section 2AA meet Nov. 11 to qualify for state and help the Lakers win the team title. ham and Lair (3:36.73), earning a berth by state standard. They easily eclipsed the cut time (3:41.03).

Yaeger was also runner-up in both of her individual events – the 100 butterfly (57.55) and the 500 freestyle (5:10.59). Hartell ended up second in the 100 backstroke (59.85).

The top relay and top two individuals automatically earn state bids.

Cunningham beat the state cut (1:57.02) in the 200 freestyle taking third (1:56.35). Harris earned a state spot in the 100 backstroke (1:00.37), tying for fourth and beating the state cut by 53 one-hundredths of a second.

The close calls for the Lakers started in the second event, the 200 freestyle. Lair fi nished

fourth with a time of 1:57.29, which was 27 one-hundredths of a second from the state cut.

In the 100 freestyle, Lair missed the state cut by an even slimmer margin, four onehundredths of second. She took third with a time of 53.86.

Cunningham ended up third in the 50 0 freestyle with a time of 5:13.96, which was 75 one-hundredths from the cut.

Dessler was fourth in the 100 breaststroke (1:09.55), .47 seconds off the cut.

In the 50 freestyle, Hartell ended up sixth with a time of 25.17, less than a second off the cut (24.72). In the 100 butterfly, Harris took seventh (1:00.58), which was also less than a second from the cut (59.97).

In diving (held Nov. 10), senior Syd ney Noter ma n n

earned her fourth straight top10 fi nish, but she fell short of state again (top four advance).

Last year, she was less than one point (.85) from fourth place.

T his year, she ended up sixth with an 11-dive score of 280.50. She was 5.30 points shy of fourth.

Out of the Lakers’ 32 individual swims in the prelims Nov. 9, the Lakers had 30 make it back to the finals (top 16).

The Lakers had 16 swims in the fi nal heat (top eight).

Senior Melanie O’Neil fi nished fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:10.51). Dessler was seventh in the 100 freestyle (56.14), while junior Natasha Lemke was seventh in the 500 freestyle (5:35.89) and junior

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FOOTBALL

“It’s tough to end that way. They made plays when they had to. We didn’t.”

Matt Gegenheimer

Prior Lake junior Parker Anderson shows his dejection following the Lakers’ loss in the state quarterfinals.

3:32 left in the third quarter.

But the Eagles responded with a pair of scores through the air in a 2:12 span. The fi rst score was a 5-yard fade route on third down to tie the game and the second one was a perfectly thrown 34-yarder to the corner of the end zone to take the lead.

But the Lakers didn’t go away. They drove down the field inside the Eagles’ 10-yard line.

Faced with fourth-and-goal

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Lakers coach from the 2-yard line, the Lakers opted for a 19-yard field goal from senior Kirk Lair.

That cut the margin to 21-17 with 4:54 to play.

Gegenheimer said the decision to kick the field goal rather than go for the tying score was made as the Lakers were marching down the field. If there was enough time left on the clock, Prior Lake was going to take the points.

The Lakers also had two timeouts left.

“We felt good about getting a defensive stop and going down to get the win,” said Gegenheimer. “A caught punt would have helped. That hurt.

But we still had some chances in the end.”

After getting one fi rst down, two Eagles’ penalties put them in a deep hole, including facing third-and-18. Totino-Grace took no chances and ran the ball.

GYMNASTICS SECTION 2AA

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Lakers fall short in state quarterfinals, 21-17 The Prior Lake football team traded body blows with perennial power Totino-Grace in the Class 5A state quarterfinals Nov. 11.

But in the decisive fourth quarter, the Eagles made the bigger plays.

Totino-Grace scored two quick touchdowns and had a huge 61-yard punt in fi nal the 1:15 to end the Lakers’ dream season with a 21-17 win in the Metrodome.

The Eagles (11-1) moved on to the semifi nals Nov. 18 where they faced another perennial power, Eden Prairie (10-1). The Lakers ended up 8-4 in their fi rst-ever state appearance.

“We knew we’d come here and play very well,” said Prior Lake coach Matt Gegenheimer.

“It’s tough to end that way.

They made plays when they had to. We didn’t.”

The Eagles, winners of six of the last eight Class 4A state titles before opting to the largest class this season, stole the Lakers’ momentum early in the fourth quarter. Prior Lake junior Jack Johnson powered his way into the end zone from two yards for a 14-7 lead with

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Title hopes end

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

BOYS SWIMMING SECTION 3AA

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Prior Lake senior quarterback Topher Rose escapes the pocket and looks down the field in the Lakers’ 21-17 loss to Totino-Grace in the Class 5A state quarterfinals Nov. 11 in the Metrodome.

And then came the punt, all 61 yards of it. The Lakers failed to make the fair catch and the ball bounced all the way to the Prior Lake 10-yard line.

The Lakers needed to go 90 yards in 1:15 with no timeouts for the win. Sophomore quarterback Nick Rooney scrambled for 18 yards and a pass interference penalty put the ball near midfield.

Prior Lake took two shots down the sideline and nearly pulled one off. Senior Matt Arends found himself in single

coverage with 15 seconds left and Rooney delivered a perfect pass. Arends had a step on the defender, but the Eagles’ cornerback was able to get a fi ngertip on the ball, changing its course just enough to where Arends couldn’t get a handle on it.

Rooney tried to hit junior Nick Hart down the other sidelines on fourth down, but the Eagles had that play well covered.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Slow start for skaters Lakers’ new era begins with 5-0 loss

BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com

The Prior Lake girls hockey team got off to a slow start in its season opener Nov. 15 under new coach Todd Johnson.

Thanks to the stellar play of sophomore goalie Lexi Brandt, the Lakers were down only 1-0 after two periods to Wayzata.

But the Trojans dominated the fi nal period en route to a 5-0 road victory.

Wayzata outshot out the Lakers 47-9. Brandt fi nished with 42 saves.

“It was exciting to fi nally get the ball rolling on the season,” said Johnson. “We learned that our team does not quit, but that we have a little bit of work to do. We will need to play with a bit more discipline and we will need to try to stay out of the penalty box.

“We were missing two players due to injury – Claire Clark, one of our captains and defenseman and Andrea Citrowske, one of our forwards,” added Johnson. “A ll in all, I was pleased with our teams’ effort.”

The Lakers were shutout six times last year en route to a 9-18 season. The team scored just one goal in nine other games.

Johnson said the team will rely on balanced scoring this season after losing Alex Citrowske to Division I Bemidji State. Citrowske had 71 goals in her five-year Lakers’ career.

Senior Michelle Jeurissen was the team’s top goal scorer

Nathan Bergstrom of Savage, a sophomore at Prior Lake High School, was recently selected to the United States Youth Soccer Region II Boys Olympic Developmental Program Pool Team for his age group.

Regional and national coaches selected Bergstrom at a regional camp held in Overland Par, Kan. At this camp, the top 18 players from each of the 14 Midwestern State Soccer Associations competed for selection to the pool team.

Bergstrom is also part of the Minnesota Thunder Academy, coached by Jorge De Los Rios.

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Prior Lake sophomore Lexi Brant makes a save in the Lakers’ 5-0 home loss to Wayzata Nov. 15 in their season opener.

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back with 10 last year. Down 1-0, she had a breakaway in the fi rst period against Wayzata, but was stopped.

Most of the fi rst period was played in the Lakers’ own end with Wayzata scoring on the power play. Prior Lake was outshot 18-3 in the fi rst period.

Brandt had nine games last year with 30-plus saves and five of those came in the Lakers’ fi rst five contests. Remember, Prior Lake started last sea-

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Arends scored the Lakers’ first touchdown. He hauled in a 27-yard pass in double coverage from senior Topher Rose with 40 seconds left in the fi rst half. Arends leaped high in the air at about the 2-yard line to pull down the pass, while the Eagles’ defenders collided.

That tied the game 7-7 at the break. The Eagles opened the scoring with 28-yard scoring pass with 3:38 to play in the second quarter.

The third quarter was sort of the like the fi rst quarter.

Each team’s defense made plays to stop drives before the Lakers were able to drive 57 yards for Johnson’s 14th touchdown of the year to grab the lead.

Senior Jack Kaiser had the big play on the drive, a 25yard run down to the Eagles’ 2-yard line.

Prior Lake won the turnover battle 2-1. Prior Lake forced a fumble on fourth down in the first quarter, which was recovered by Lair.

Senior Mason Lytle picked off a pass in the second quarter.

son 0-9 under fi rst-year coach Jaime Grossman, who left after one season to take the head job at Eden Prairie (a Section 2AA foe). Johnson has been Eden Prairie’s junior varsity coach the last two years.

Prior Lake played .500 hockey the rest of the way after its tough start, including beating Shakopee 5-0 in the section quarterfi nals.

“Lexi played the way we hoped she would (against Wayzata),” said Johnson. “It was a nice beginning to what I think will be a great season for her.

She will be counted on to give us a chance to win each night.

She really limited their second chances.”

T he Lakers are a young team, learning a third system

in three years. However, the team will need to find some consistent offense to compete in the South Suburban Conference and in the section.

Prior Lake is back on the ice today (Saturday, Nov. 19) in a non-league game at Centennial.

The Lakers will open the conference season Tuesday, Nov. 22 at home versus Rosemount at 7 p.m.

Prior Lake will also be the host of its own four-team invitational Nov. 25-26. The Lakers open with Holy Angels the first day at 1 p.m. The other firstround game features Holy Family against Chaska at 3:45 p.m.

The winners play Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. with the third-place game at 1:30 p.m.

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STATE

Don Shelby, the legendary news anchor of WCCO, will appear at the Prior Lake boys and girls basketball teams’ fi rstever “Midnight Madness” event to tip off the start of the high school season.

The event is set for Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school gym. “Midnight Madness” will be a joint effort between the boys and girls programs, along with teams from Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (P.L.A.Y.).

Shelby will be there to share his stories and life lessons of basketball as a player, coach, fan and advocate of the game that he’s grown up with. Many of the stories are in Shelby’s book, “The Season Never Ends.”

Local soccer player part of regional camp

SWIM Sarah Heskin tied for seventh in the 100 backstroke (1:02.74).

Other fi nishes for the Lakers went to: senior Taylor Kitzke in the 200 freestyle (11th, 2 : 04.97) and the 10 0 breaststroke (15th, 1:14.60), ninth-grader Grace Halpenny in the 200 individual medley (9th, 2:19.69) and the 100 butterf ly (14th, 1:04.84), sophomore Grace Lawman in the 200 individual medley (13th, 2:23.87) and the 100 breaststroke (9th, 1:10.30), junior Erin Swenson in the 50 freestyle (12th, 26.17) and the 100 freestyle (15th, 58.10), O’Neil in the 200 individual medley (12th, 2:21.34), junior Lanie Hei in the 200 individual medley (16th, 2:28.73), Lemke in the 50 freestyle (14th, 26.34), Heskin in the 100 freestyle (13th, 57.36), eighth-grader Maggie Anderson in the 500 freestyle (12th, 5:40.46) and junior Brooke Anderson in the 100 backstroke (11th, 1:04.29).

In diving, ninth-g rader Sydney Valek ended up ninth (244.50), followed by junior Rachel Wangler in 10th (239.20)

Don Shelby to tip off PL’s hoop season

Boys Basketball

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Prior Lake junior Alex Yaeger qualified for state in two events at the Section 2AA meet Nov. 11, the 100 butterfly and 500 freestyle.

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Opponent Result/Time vs. Henry Sibley 7:15 p.m. vs. Osseo (at MTKA) 1:45 p.m. at Waconia 7:30 p.m. at Eden Prairie 7 p.m. vs. New Prague 7:30 p.m.

Granite City Classic TBD at Apple Valley 7:15 p.m. vs. Rosemount 7:15 p.m.

Timberwolves Shootout TBD at Jefferson 7:15 p.m. at Lakeville South 7:15 p.m. vs. Kennedy 7:15 p.m. at Eastview 7:15 p.m. vs. Eagan 7:15 p.m. vs. Burnsville 7:15 p.m. at Lakeville North 7:15 p.m. vs. Apple Valley 7:15 p.m. at Rosemount 7:15 p.m. vs. Jefferson 7:15 p.m. vs. Lakeville South 7:15 p.m. at Kennedy 7:15 p.m. vs. Eastview 7:15 p.m. at Eagan 7:15 p.m. at Burnsville 7:15 p.m. vs. Lakeville North 7:15 p.m.

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Prior Lake sophomore Elizabeth Cunningham qualified for state in the 200 freestyle. and eighth-grader Mya Larson in 16th (168.60).

After the game, the emotions poured out of the Lakers.

Just like the jubilant emotions flowed after Prior Lake won its fi rst-ever section title Nov. 4 (27-7 over Eastview), these tears were ones of realization that the season was suddenly over. “(Totino-Grace) has got a great tradition of winning, but I don’t think our guys thought about that too much,” Gegenheimer said. “They knew they were coming to play a football game, and they played well. To Totino’s credit, they made the plays when they had to, and we didn’t always do that.”

Kaiser finished with 100 yards on 16 carries, giving him 1,216 yards on the season, along with 10 touchdowns.

Arends caught five passes for 73 yards. Rose was 7 of 11 for 83 yards.

Seniors Ted Choudek and Jake Deavers led the Lakers with 10 tackles, while senior Taylor Case had nine, junior Parker Anderson had eight and senior Karmichael Dunbar had seven. Junior Elijah Patrick had a sack, giving him a team-best 11.5 on the season.

Deavers finished the season with a team-best 123 tackles.

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Opponent at Minnetonka at White Bear Lake vs. Eden Prairie vs. New Prague vs. Burnsville at Lakeville North Hopkins Invite vs. Apple Valley at Rosemount vs. Jefferson vs. Lakeville South at Kennedy vs. Eastview at Eagan at Burnsville vs. Lakeville North at Apple Valley vs. Rosemount at Jefferson at Lakeville South vs. Kennedy at Eastview vs. Eagan

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Boys Hockey Date Dec. 1 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 22 Dec. 28-30 Jan. 3 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 14 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. 18

Opponent Result/Time at Woodbury 7:30 p.m. vs. Lakeville North 4:45 p.m. vs. Wayzata 7:10 p.m. vs. Apple Valley 7 p.m. vs. St. Paul Academy 3 p.m. vs. Burnsville 7 p.m.

Rochester May Invite TBD vs. Hopkins 7 p.m. at Lakeville South 7:30 p.m. at Rosemount 2:30 p.m. at South St. Paul 7 p.m. at Jefferson 3 p.m. at Eagan 7:15 p.m. at Lakeville North 3 p.m. at Apple Valley 7 p.m. vs. Kennedy 5:30 p.m. at New Ulm 7:30 p.m. at Burnsville 7 p.m. vs. Lakeville South 5:30 p.m. vs. Rosemount 7 p.m. vs. Jefferson 7 p.m. vs. Eagan 3 p.m.

Girls Hockey Date Nov. 15 Nov. 19 Nov. 22 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Nov. 29 Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 20

Opponent Result/Time vs. Wayzata L, 5-0 at Centennial 7 p.m. vs. Rosemount 7 p.m.

Prior Lake Invite 1 p.m.

Prior Lake Invite TBD At Eastview 6 p.m. at Jefferson 7:15 p.m. vs. Eagan 7 p.m. at Lakeville North 3 p.m. vs. Apple Valley 5 p.m. at Eden Prairie 7 p.m. vs. Burnsville 7:10 p.m.

Dec. 29 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 Jan. 31 Feb. 4

vs. Cretin-Derham Hall 3 p.m. at Lakeville South 7:15 p.m. at Moose Lake/WR 7 p.m. at Grand Rapids 2 p.m. vs. Eastview 7 p.m. at Rosemount 7 p.m. vs. Jefferson 3 p.m. at Eagan 7:15 p.m. vs. Lakeville North 5:20 p.m. vs. Kennedy 3 p.m. at Burnsville 7 p.m. vs. Lakeville South 3 p.m.

Wrestling Date Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 15 Dec. 16-17 Dec. 20 Dec. 20 Dec. 30-31 Jan. 6 Jan. 7 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 19 Jan. 20 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 9

Opponent Result vs. Apple Valley 7 p.m.

Hastings Duals 9 a.m.

Prior Lake Invite 9 a.m. at Lakeville North 7 p.m.

Christmas Invite TBD vs. Chaska 5 p.m. vs. Henry Sibley 8 p.m.

The Clash TBD at Burnsville 7 p.m.

Cambridge Invite 10:30 a.m. at Eagan 7 p.m.

Anoka Invite 10 a.m. at Lakeville South 7 p.m. vs. New Prague 7 p.m. vs. Eastview 7 p.m.

Kennedy Invite 9 a.m. at Rosemount 7 p.m.

St. Michael-Alb. Invite 10 a.m. vs. Kennedy 7 p.m.

Gymnastics Date Dec. 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 20 Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 6 Feb. 17

Opponent Result/Time vs. Mankato West 6 p.m.

Prior Lake Invite 11:30 a.m. vs. Rosemount 6 p.m.

New Prague Invite 11 a.m. at Apple Valley 6 p.m.

Lakeville North Invite 8 a.m. vs. Jefferson/Kennedy 6 p.m. at Breck 6 p.m.

Buffalo Invite noon at Lakeville North 6 p.m. vs. Eagan 6 p.m. vs. Lakeville South 6 p.m.

Section 2AA meet TBD

Boys Swimming Date Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 16 Dec. 20 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Feb. 3 Feb. 10

Opponent Result/Time at Burnsville 6 p.m.

Prior Lake Invite noon vs. Apple Valley 6 p.m. vs. Farmington 6 p.m. at Kennedy 6 p.m. at Lakeville South 6 p.m. vs. Lakeville North 6 p.m. at Jefferson 6 p.m. at Eastview 6 p.m. vs. Eagan 6 p.m. vs. Rosemount 6 p.m.

The 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.

PL girls hockey sets pancake breakfast The Prior Lake girls hockey team will have a fundraising pancake breakfast Nov. 20 at the Prior Lake VFA from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $6 each. The proceeds go to help support the Lakers’ hockey programs.

Laker Pride Navy and Gold Scrimmage The Prior Lake boys hockey team will kickoff its 2011-2012 season Nov. 23 in the Laker Pride Navy and Gold Scrimmage at Dakotah Ice Rink at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

TAGS Gymnastics is taking registration TAGS Gymnastics is taking registration for its Fall 2 session in both of its locations, Apple Valley and Eden Prairie. Classes are offered for boys and girls ages 18 months to 17 years old of all ability levels.

For more info contact the Apple Valley office at (952) 4316445 or the Eden Prairie office at (952) 920-5342 or go to www. tagsgym.com.

Early deer harvest off slightly from 2010 High winds. Low harvest. That’s that story at the start of this year’s fi rearms deer hunting season, which opened Nov. 5.

Lou Cornicelli, wildlife research manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), said hunters registered approximately 73,000 deer after three full days of hunting. That compares with about 91,000 last year, or a 19 percent decline.

“When the wind is up deer activity greatly declines,” said Cornicelli, who noted deer move less and are less predictable when their hearing and scenting ability is adversely affected by strong winds. “The lower than expected harvest is linked to tough hunting conditions due to the high winds across much of the state on opening weekend.”

Cornicelli said other factors – hunter numbers, percentage of crop harvest and antlerless permit availability – are all similar to last year. The archery harvest, he said, is comparable to last year.

“High winds are the most plausible explanation,” said Cornicelli. “It’s likely that the harvest will bounce back a bit in the days ahead, but we won’t make up the 19 percent difference between now and the end of the season.”

Closing dates for the fi rearms season vary depending on the area. During the entire 2010 deer season, hunters harvested 207,000 deer.

Prior Lake Area Running Club The 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 doug.krohn@ comcast.net.

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Nordic Skiing Date Dec. 8 Dec. 14 Dec. 20 Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 16 Jan. 25 Feb. 2

Opponent Result/Time at Valleywood GC 3:30 p.m. at Hyland Park 3:30 p.m. at Kenwood Trail 3:30 p.m. at Murphy-Hanrehan 3:30 p.m. at Battle Creek 3:30 p.m. at Valleywood GC 9 a.m. at Valleywood GC 3 p.m. at Battle Creek 9:30 a.m.

Alpine Skiing Date Jan. 5 Jan. 12 Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Jan. 31 Feb. 10

Opponent at Buck Hill at Buck Hill at Buck Hill at Buck Hill at Buck Hill at Buck Hill

Result/Time 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

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3:30 p.m.

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.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

District champs The Prior Lake Predators, a U11 C2 boys soccer team, won the MYSA district league championship. The team members are, front row, from left: Cory Kaisersatt, Jake Leonard, Luke Hernandez, Quinn Casey, Riley Rose, Ryan Wade and Ben Leonard. Second row: Sam Anderson, Ty Trachsel, Connor Lucht, Marco Hernandez, Keegan Mellema and Jesus Vega. Third row: Coaches: Janet Leonard, Marco Hernandez and Steve Leonard.

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Savage to consider sports dome proposal

BY AMY LYON editor@savagepacer.com

To complete an indoor sports dome project by next October, the city of Savage has some big decisions in the next couple of months.

During its Nov. 14 work session, the Savage City Council agreed that the next step in determining whether to move forward with an air-inf lated indoor sports facility at Community Park is to have a meeting with adjacent property owners in late November or early December.

“We need to make a decision if we’re moving forward by December or January to meet an October opening,” said City Administrator Barry Stock.

Prior Lake Athletics for Youth (PLAY), the Prior Lake Soccer Club and the Burnsville Athletic Club originally approached the city of Savage about building an indoor sports dome last fall. After discussion and review, initial recommendations were for an 80,000-square-foot dome and a 5,000-square-foot attached building with restrooms.

With an estimated project cost of just over $ 5 million, the city would need to sell Economic Development Authority lease-revenue bonds to fund the project. An asset management company would

run the facility and schedule all users.

Savage would need to determine potential users of the dome to get an accurate picture of usage and annual operating revenue.

If the city decides to move forward, Stock said a tentative timeline would be to select an architect in December, solicit bids in February and March, begin construction in May and complete the project by Oct. 1, 2012.

Stock said there had been some speculation that a private entity was considering building a dome in Prior Lake, but “nothing has been publicly announced,” he said.

Savage City Councilwoman Jane Victorey said she’s worried “someone else would build something state-of-the-art in eight years,” and the city of Savage would no longer be able to rent out its dome.

“You just don’t know what your competition is going to be in eight years, and you’ve got 15-year bonds,” said Victorey.

But Mayor Janet Williams said that she believes people will choose to live in Savage if the city has the amenities they want.

“We’re about providing a service, so is this something we want to provide in our community or not? That’s the bottom line,” said Williams.

The Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) launched its annual Give Where You Live campaign on Wednesday with a goal of raising $1 million for the agency between now and Jan. 31.

The Give Where You Live campaign has been the agency’s primary fundraising mechanism for the past several years. This year, the CAP Agency is looking to gain momentum by taking the campaign online through GiveMN.org, which is a fundraising tool where donors are encouraged to “click, contribute, and change your world.”

The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is encouraging people to go online to make a donation. Those who prefer to not donate online can send checks to: CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee, MN 55379.

“We have seen a dramatic increase in need this past year and it is necessary to grow our fundraising to accommodate for this rising need,” said Rebecca Bowers, vice president of fund development.

For other ways to support the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency, visit www.capagency.org.

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The first snow hasn’t fallen yet, but SmartLink Transit driver Michelle Hague is already looking forward to winter and not having to shovel her bus out of the snow after storms.

For a few mont h s now, Hauger has parked her transit bus in the warm garage at the former Denny Hecker dealership on Marschall Road.

Scott County closed on the dealership earlier in the year (the weeds are now gone outside the long-vacant building) for a future transit hub but had to shut down its rented transit headquarters on First Avenue in Shakopee earlier than expected due to mold issues.

Since offices hadn’t been configured yet at the Hecker building, the county moved transit employees and schedulers – 10 full-time staff – in late August to the fi rst floor of the county government center. Storage for approximately 30 buses is split between the former Hecker maintenance garage and a facility in Carver County.

SmartLink employees, who schedule rides for Scott and Carver transit customers, will probably be moved into the Hecker site in 2012, a year earlier than expected.

The county (with help from a $2 million state grant) purchased the Hecker site as the operation hub for local Dial-aRide and city circulator buses, but also as another location for express transit service to Minneapolis. A side benefit is that buses can be kept inside, helping to meet a Metropolitan Council requirement for bus storage.

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SmartLink Transit driver Michelle Hague, dressed as a scarecrow on Halloween, parks her bus at the former Denny Hecker dealership. She’s happy to be able to park buses indoors now but misses the interaction with her coworkers at the old Scott County Transit site. the county will save approximately $120,000 per year from not having to rent space for transit operations or space at the Savage Library for library administration.

The cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake have applied for a three-year federal grant to add three express-commute service buses, which they hoped to use to expand their BlueXpress service to the Hecker site.

Matching funds for operating the additional buses would begin flowing in 2015, but the city of Shakopee hopes to start interim service from the Marschall Road site in 2013 using existing fleet.

The state has agreed to fund a ramp from the Hecker site to a Highway 169 ramp, allowing quick access to the freeway.

The cities are evaluating their ability to add express transit service to the former dealership given expected cutbacks in state funding and limits the Met Council has placed on how much suburban transit providers can keep in operational reserves.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Take a driving refresher course The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus driver improvement refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake.

The fee is $20. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call toll-free 1-(888)-234-1294.

Waste site to close for Thanksgiving The Scott County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The facility will reopen for normal operation on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The site is at 588 Country Trail East (Highway 282). For more information, visit www.co.scott. mn.us/HHW.

Free driving class planned for vets AARP will offer a free driving refresher class at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 to honor veterans and their spouses at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. Those 55 or older will receive a 10-percent discount on car insurance for taking the class.

Enroll by calling Ed Speiker at (952) 226-6208.

Start off December by giving blood An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 1:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.

For a reservation, call Carolyn at (612) 382-6942.

Pet adoption set for Dec. 3 Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at PETCO, off Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail in Chaska. All pets are housed in foster care.

One rabbit, and kittens and cats ages 4 months to 8 years old, will be available. There will be solid, tabby, bicolored, tuxedo and tortoiseshell cats to choose from.

Dogs 2 months to 12 years also will be available. Some of the dogs include beagle, pointer, Chihuahua, Labrador retriever, pug, Lhasa Apso, poodle, great Dane, husky, terrier mix, shepherd mix, black lab mix and Heinz 57 mix.

All cats and dogs have been micro ID-implanted, vet-checked, dewormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age-appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs.

For more information, call (952) 368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.

Sheriff’s Citizens Academy planned The annual Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is set to begin Jan. 23 and run on Monday evenings for nine weeks.

Applicants should be at least 18 and live, work or attend school in Scott County. All applications must be submitted by Jan. 6.

Participants must agree to allow the Sheriff’s Office to run a background check.

The academy aims to increase citizens’ awareness of law enforcement and provide information so people can make informed decisions about police activity. The academy is designed to dispel suspicions and misconceptions and to promote relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.

For an application or more information, visit www.co.scott. mn.us or call (952) 496-8833.

Deadline The deadline for community happenings items for this section is noon Wednesdays.

For more information, e-mail editor@plamerican.com.

FACES IN THE CROWD | A WEEKLY PROFILE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

Local mom appreciates the past

BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com

M

elisa Boren took an unconventional path to her current job. The Prior Lake mother of two – Cody, 16 and Carsten, 10 – didn’t submit a cover letter and rèsumè or fill out an application and wait for a call back. Boren wasn’t even pursuing a position as the creative director of The Vintage Gypsy in downtown Prior Lake when she dropped into the store earlier this year on the advice of a friend.

“I wanna live in here,” Boren recalls saying upon her second visit to the shop, which sells new, vintage and repurposed home furnishings, art, clothing and accessories. “I just kept coming back.”

The store opened in April, and

by July, owner Marie Hoese offered Boren a job. Boren works at the store on Thursdays – The Vintage Gypsy is currently only open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – helping customers, maintaining the store’s Facebook page and putting out and organizing the merchandise.

Boren also logs plenty of hours even when doors are closed to customers, spending time tidying up and helping with other behind-thescenes tasks like photo shoots and the soon-to-be-launched website.

Boren also gets to indulge her creativity, making seat cushions out of old feed sacks and finding other kinds of new uses for old things.

“I love working here,” Boren says.

“I miss it when I go home.”

Still, Boren’s home life – which includes her kids and husband of 17 years, Billy – features plenty of creativity. The former military police officer – she and Billy married in Germany, where Cody was also born – makes an extra effort to ensure that her activities with her children feature some sort of rightbrain component.

“I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 17 years, and I think that spurs my creativity,” Boren says. “I’m not going to be the mom who’s going to be playing sports or taking them on hikes.”

Boren’s passion has filtered down to her daughter. Each year, the duo selects a Christmas ornament to make and hang on the family’s tree.

But that’s not all.

“My daughter so wants to work here,” Boren says. “She really likes vintage things.”

Boren has a penchant for transformation. Not only does she enjoy doing crafts, but she spends a chunk of her time making intricate cakes for friends and family. Prior Lake’s own mini Cake Boss, Boren has baked cake replicas of a fire truck, an eagle and a deep-dish pizza – complete with intricately detailed frosting.

“It’s worth it when you see the way the kids look when they get their cakes,” she says.

That spirit is also present in Boren’s favorite duties at The Vintage Gypsy.

“My favorite part is the people who come in and helping them find a special outfit,” she says. “Or repurposing the stuff … That’s exciting to me, when you take something old and turn it into something new and cool.”

Q AND A WITH MELISA BOREN What was the best vacation you’ve ever taken?

I suppose it would have to be

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Melisa Boren has been working at The Vintage Gypsy, in downtown Prior Lake, since July. The store’s owner, Marie Hoese, frequently refers to Boren as her “unicorn.”

“That is exciting to me, when you take something old and turn it into something new and cool.”

Melisa Boren Creative director, The Vintage Gypsy

when we lived in Germany and went skiing and saw all the castles. It was so beautiful, and I was 19 and I’d never traveled before I was in the military.

What would be your ideal vacation?

Right now what I would love to do is take Cody back to Germany, where he was born.

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Crafting counsel The creatively inclined Melisa Boren was kind enough to offer a few tips to burgeoning crafters everywhere: Start with something simple. “I usually Google key words and pick pictures of things that look easy.”

Don’t lone wolf it. “It’s always easy to do it with someone else, maybe someone who has more experience.”

“Have fun!”

Jack Nicholson. I just have a serious obsession with him [laughs].

If you could be president for a day, what would you do?

I’d love to be [at the White House] during Christmas and see all the decorations. I wouldn’t want any of the presidential responsibilities.

What type of music do you like?

I love Mat Kearney. One of my recent favorites is Griffin House,

who opens for Mat Kearney. I like music a lot.

What television shows do you like to watch?

I am a reality TV junkie. If it’s a reality show, I try to watch it.

I watch all the Real Housewives shows and Rachel Zoe. If you could live in any time period from history, which one would you choose?

The ’50s. I like ’50s clothes a lot and ’50s music.

Do you know someone who would make a good Faces in the Crowd candidate? Call the editor at (952) 345-6378 or e-mail editor@plamerican.com.

Optimists seek entries for Oratorical Contest The Prior Lake Optimist Club is encou ragi ng P rior Lake - Savage area students to speak their minds about the topic, “How my O p t i m i sm Help s me O ver c ome Obstacles” as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for 2011-12.

The Oratorical Contest will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in the Prior Lake High School lecture hall.

Top winners will be determined by

three judges experienced in public speaking based on content and presentation.

Winners will receive a medallion, a monetary prize in the local contest and the top two winning male and female speakers will be sent onto the zone and district competitions for the opportunity to win a $2,500 college scholarship.

Students under the age of 18 as of Dec. 31 are eligible to participate.

The deadline to register is Feb. 15. Applications can be found at www.priorlake-savage.k12. mn.us or by contacting Optimist Club Oratorical Chairperson Sue Heaton at (952) 212-3759 or heatonjorenby@mchsi.com.

Winners of the contest have been as young as fourth-graders. In January

and March, there will be after-school workshops on speech writing and presentation. Information on dates will be posted at www.priorlake-savage. k12.mn.us.

The deadline to register is Feb. 15. Applications can be found at www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us or by contacti ng Opti mist Club Oratorical Chairperson Sue Heaton at (952) 212-3759 or heatonjorenby@ mchsi.com.

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americanslice COMMUNITY HELP AND SUPPORT (Editor’s note: Listings of organizational 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 editor@plamerican.com, mail to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 578, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or fax to (952) 447-6671.)

The g roups meet weekly on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake.

For more information, call Charlie at (952) 884-9417 or Michael at (952) 607-8619.

Moms in Touch International Moms in Touch International (MITI) is a prayer group that meets weekly to pray for children and schools.

Moms pray one hour each week for their children, their individual schools, administration, PTA/PTC groups, staff, students and every aspect of the school.

For information on your child’s individual school, visit momsintouch.org and click on “group locator.”

WEEKLY

Young Life Scott County Young Life is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for high school students that of fers fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance.

The club meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Young Life Office, 13845 Highway 13, Savage.

For more information, call (952) 402-9123 or visit www. scottcountymn.younglife.org.

T.O.P.S. T.O.P.S., Take off Pounds Sensibly, meets at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the community room at Prior Lake State Bank, 16677 Duluth Ave. For more information, call June at (952) 454-6579 or Mikki at (952) 457-1306.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Co-Dependents Anonymous group support meets at 4646 Colorado St., Prior Lake.

Men’s C o - D ep endent s Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday.

Co -Dependents Anonymous (for men and women) meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

PowerNet business Savage PowerNet, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanni’s, at County Road 42 and Highway 13 in Savage.

For more information, call Kelly at (612) 861-8300.

Overeaters Anonymous

MONTHLY/ SEMIMONTHLY

The group Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1053 Jef ferson St., Shakopee.

There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. The group has a step format with a monthly open topic.

For more information, call Nancy at (612) 250-0075 or Steve at (612) 845-2672.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River, an organization that supports military personnel and their families, meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or emailing btyrsouthoftheriver@ gmail.com.

Emotions Anonymous A 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 N. Fourth St., LeSueur, in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot.

For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.

Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other.

membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Harbor Community Church, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake.

To join the group or find out more information, contact Mandy Reinert Nash at (952) 226-2410 or Sharlene Czajkowski at (952) 447-1780, e-mail momsclubofpriorlake@yahoo.com or visit www.momsclub.org.

Saturdays: AA meets at 9:30 a.m. On the third Saturday of each month, there will be a 6:30 p.m. potluck followed by the 8 p.m. speaker meeting. NA (Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m.

Sundays: AA meets at 10:30 a.m., the AA Big Book Study meets at 6:30 p.m.

All people in recovery are welcome to attend.

WyldLife

Domestic violence

Scott County WyldLife is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for middle school students.

The club meets every other Friday and offers a high-energy, interactive evening fi lled with games, fun and music.

For more information on the schedule and location, call Jennifer Schroeder at (952) 402-9123 or visit the website at www.scottcountymn.wyldlife. org.

Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women offers ongoing weeknight and weekday support groups for women who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.

On-site childcare is provided. For location and more information, call (952) 873-4214.

Savage Unity AA A handicapped-accessible Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to men and women takes place Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage.

For more information, call (952) 297-4777.

Winner’s Circle The Winner’s Circle Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Thursdays at 1101 Adams St., Shakopee.

F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Darren Kurilko at (952) 947-0323.

Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous, a support group for those struggling with addiction to gambling, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.

Alanon Alanon meetings with the “Island of Serenity” group will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake.

American Legion

AA

The 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.

Other meetings take place at Lakers Alano, 4646 Colorado St. on the following days: Mondays: AA meets at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays: AA meets at 6:30 p.m.

Fridays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m.

MOMS Club MOMS Club of Prior Lake (Moms Offering Moms Support) will have its monthly

National Alliance for Mental Illness The Scott County chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, Shakopee.

The meetings are open to all who are interested (including those living with the illness).

For more information, call Janet Williams at (952) 890-1669 or Kevin Wineman at (952) 496-8513, or visit www.nami. org/namimn.

Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage.

F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.

Suicide grief support A suicide grief support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St., New Prague.

The meeting location is the Jameen Mape Room. Enter through the emergency room doors; use the southeast elevators to the lower level.

For more information, call Sally at (952) 758-4735.

Mothers of Multiples Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples will meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley.

For more information, email info@mvmom.org.

Support for RSD/CRPS A support group for anyone affected by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage.

T he g roup encou rages a positive, caring group and has a variety of topics. The group is facilitated by Bonnie Scherer, but all members decide on all aspects of the meetings.

For more information, call (952) 457-7586.

River Valley Toastmasters The Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters will meet on the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.

The group now meets at the Prior Lake fi re station, 16776 Fish Point Road.

All visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (952) 447-4621 or visit www. mnrv.freetoasthost.org.

Widows and widowers Widows’ and Widowers’ Circle of Friends is a social group for those who have lost a spouse.

The group meets at 5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month.

For more information, call Ethel at (952) 888-1035.

St. Francis support The following support groups meet regularly at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee: Infant Loss Support: Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2002 Diabetes Support: Group meets the fi rst Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call (952) 428-3324.

Diabetes Prevention: Offered monthly. Designed for anyone who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or those with a family history of diabetes. For more information, call (952) 428-3324.

Hea r t Suppor t : Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2080.

Low Vision Support: Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call (952) 428-2002.

Women’s Connection, support for women with cancer: Meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2700.

American Cancer Society’s Look Good … Feel Better meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Call 1-800-ACS-2345.

Joint Care group meets every other Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Designed for people scheduled for total knee or hip replacement. Call (952) 428-2565.

Smoking Cessation: If you are ready to stop smoking, call 888-354-PLAN (7526).

La Leche League La Leche League offers support 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/abuse Survivors of Sexual Assault/ Abuse is a confidential, 10-week support group for survivors of sexual assault or abuse that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on varying days in the Sexual Violence Center, 510 Chestnut St., Suite 204, Chaska.

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

Support for parents TABLE, 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 welcome. 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 classes Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), a national Christian nondemoninational program, wi l l star t meeting twice a month from September through May at Prince of Peace Lutheran 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 accepted 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 MOPS@ princeofpeaceonline.org.

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CHURCH NEWS

Group to visit homes for food donations BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ), Holy Cross Lutheran’s youth group, will visit neighbors and friends in Prior Lake and Savage to collect nonperishable food for a food scavenger hunt on Sunday, Nov. 20.

All food collected will be donated to the CAP Agency.

Play bingo, win a turkey S t . M ic h a e l’s C at hol ic United Financial Council is sponsoring its annual turkey bingo event from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20, in the Archangels Hall at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave.,

Prior Lake.

The cost is $3 per card/per player for the entire evening.

Cookies, coffee and juice will be served. Proceeds will go toward families in need during the holiday season.

For mor e i n for m at ion , call Cheryl Dymit at (952) 440-6927.

St. John’s to host turkey bingo St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage, will host turkey bingo on Sunday, Nov. 20.

T h e s c ho ol g y m d o o r s open at 4 : 3 0 p.m. for di nner, with bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Bingo cards are $ 5 each. A light supper of turkey sandwiches with chips, pop and dessert

is avai lable for pu rchase.

There will also be a chance to win raff le prizes. Enter through the auditorium doors.

Sign up at Harbor Kids Preschool H a rb or K id s P re scho ol and Child Care Center, 5995 Timber Trail, is accepting registration for its 2012 programs.

Registration fees will be waived for those who register

by Dec. 31.

Programs include schoolage, school-year and summer care, all-day full-time preschool and afternoon No Nap Club for preschoolers who have outgrown naps.

For more information, email harborkids@gmail.com or call (952) 447-6191.

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Braden Bizal, Gracie DiPerna, Luke Lindgren and Gunther Grinde (from left), members of the Credit River Comets 4H Club, joined 49 other kids from Scott, Dakota, Goodhue and Washington counties for a Minnesota Zoo retreat and sleepover Nov. 4-5. They slept in Discovery Bay by the dolphins and sharks, and had behind-the-scenes tours and education. Credit River Comets meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at Prior Lake City Hall. For more information, call Susan Grinde at (612) 578-7318 or the Scott County 4H Extension Office at (952) 492-5384.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CAP AGENCY 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 effective use of volunteers to meet community needs throughout the area. Participation is open to individuals and organizations working in the volunteer sector in both counties.

Sexual assault advocate: Looking for the most rewarding volunteer experience of your life? Become a sexual assault 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.

The CAP Agency, a private, nonprofit organization providing 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 CAP Agency, or information about group volunteering, call Linda Shelton at (952) 402-9856 or visit www.capagency.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or supervised by an adult.

St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehab Center

CHORE Services

Heart to Heart visitor: Make a special friend with a senior resident by visiting with them weekly. Flexible times. Training provided.

Contact: Cathy at (952) 233-4484.

Help 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities announces its newest program, Big Families, which engages a mentor in a relationship with a young person with a defi ned supplemental role for the mentor’s family.

Contact: (651) 789-2490.

Scott County Historical Society A d m i n i s t r at ive a s si s t a nt : C omple t e ad mi nist rative t asks such as mai li ngs, answering phones, greeting visitors and more. Assist visitors in the research library and with public tours, as well as assist with maintenance of museum collections and collections records. Training provided, flexible schedule.

Event helper: Assist staff with hands-on activities at Kids Kraft programs, the last Saturday of each month. Training provided.

Volunteer one, two or more dates. Contact:

Kathy at (952) 445-0378 or info@scottcountyhistory.org.

Sexual Violence Center

Auburn Village General call for volunteers for activities, Bridge, cards, reading and gardening. Auburn Village includes the communities of Auburn Courts, Auburn Manor, the Courtyard at Auburn and Talheim Apartments. Sunday worship assistants also are needed. Contact: Sarah at (952) 448-9303.

PRIOR LAKE

social workers/crisis response workers can help to answer calls from families. Training and supervision is provided.

Flexible weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call Jen at (952) 960-9711.

Fare for All Express Assist this popular discount grocery program at St. Mark’s Church in Shakopee. Assist customers in choosing packages and filling orders. Call Jody at (952) 402-9831.

Food shelf driver Pick 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 outreach

Crisis Nursery Shakopee

Help individuals complete applications for county-run federal program that helps lowincome families get the food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Or, at-

Licensed child care and foster care providers can provide short-term care for children whose families are working through a crisis. Experienced

tend local events to educate the public about the food support program. Training is provided.

Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.

Head Start Share your time and skills with this preschool program.

Help with field trips and classroom activities, share a story about your family heritage or teach children about your job or hobby. Flexible mornings and a fternoons during the school year. Call Deb at (651) 322-3504.

Senior nutrition Help to provide hot meals to seniors by volunteering as a Meals on Wheels driver or at a congregate dining site.

Weekday mornings, f lexible commitment. Call Denise at (952) 402-9855.

Thrift shop Accept, sort and display donations in the store. Monday through Saturday; call for available times. Must be at least 16.

Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Online O li Church Ch h Directory Di t — place l your newspaper worship hi ad d on our online li worship directory www.plamerican.com. For more information call 952-447-6669

The People of the United Methodist Church Welcome You

Prior Lake Baptist Church tell that special someone

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Pastor Ron Groschel 952-447-2824

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SUNDAY SERVICES

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447-6669

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 Awana Club (Oct. - Apr.)

7:00 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

Home of Prior Lake Christian School (Preschool - 12th grade) visit us at: www.priorlakebaptist.org Join us for Worship Sunday at 8:45 & 10:45 a.m.

Growing in Faith, Living to Serve

1026 E 205th St, Jordan (952) 492-2249 www.lydiazionchurch.com

Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:30 a.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sept.-May

Join us for Family Worship Sunday Worship .................................... 9:00AM Sunday School ..................................... 10:15AM Youth Group Meets Sunday 5:00PM - 7:00pm

Fall Boutique at the Church Sat., Nov. 19 ~ 9am - 2pm

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

Lunch will be served and there is a variety of vendors to browse from.

www.htumc.org 16150 Arcadia Ave SE 952-447-2990

L.O.R.D. Love Others Rejoice Daily Pastor Larry G. Kasten 952.217.1113 lzumc.pastor@frontiernet.net

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

St. Michael Catholic Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

16311 Duluth Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2491 www.stmichael-pl.org

LCMS

Pastor Rance Settle County Rd. 42 & Pike Lake Trail

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

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

(952) 445-1779

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AMERICAN Commerce Building C.R. 42 & Hwy. 13 Prior Lake, MN

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

952.230.2988

www.sollc.org

One block West of Cty. Rd. 21 on Cty. Rd. 42

Nursery available during 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Michael Catholic School

Seek, Share and Serve our Savior www.holycross-pl.org

Grades PreK-8 952-447-2124

Join us as we navigate life together!

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Worship Service | 9:00 a.m.

Bible Study & Sunday School | 10:15 a.m.

Wed., Nov. 23 | Thanksgiving Service 6:00 p.m. ✝ Bi-lingual English and Spanish ✝ Christ centered program

Casual Family Worship Sundays at 10:30

Childcare available during service All-day Preschool & Childcare Year Round Openings Available 33 months & up 5995 Timber Trail SE Prior Lake

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When your love of wine gets creepy

Meat eaters unite Mr. Pig Stuff BBQ & Catering specializes in pulled pork, brisket and ribs, and also serves chicken, turkey and sides. Customers can buy family or office quantities or meat by the pound. Mr. Pig Stuff caters festivals like Derby Days in Shakopee or parties with anywhere from 10 to 500 people. Meat is smoked for 14 hours and sides are made fresh each morning. Plan on pickup orders in winter, as there’s no indoor seating.

Winter hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday Summer hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Location: 835 First Ave. W., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-7306 or mrpigstuff.com

Kris

BARBER THE WINE ROGUE

PHOTOS BY DAVID SCHUELLER

The three siblings who run Mr. Pig Stuff at the former Taco Loco location keep the restaurant open all winter for takeout. From left—Nate McCormick, Staci McCormick and Chris McCormick pause during morning prep time.

Pull over for pulled pork Look the other way and you might miss a must-try sandwich

BY DAVID SCHUELLER dschueller@swpub.com

T

he menu of Mr. Pig Stuff in Shakopee could come with a warning for those ordering takeout: Caution, delicious smell may cause distraction from driving or operating heavy machinery.

Once you get the food from the car to the table, the meat makes it worth the wait.

Yes, you can order sides. No, you don’t go to this barbeque spot on County Road 69 in Shakopee to order salad, unless you mean a side of potato salad.

Well, who do you think you are?

You like meat. At Mr. Pig Stuff – the name is a play off the song – it’s all about the meat.

The restaurant specializes in pulled pork, brisket and ribs. A favorite is the applewood-smoked pulled pork sandwich.

What started as a pig-roasting pastime for the McCormick family turned into a catering and restaurant business.

Three siblings run the place – Chris, Staci and Nate McCormick.

The catering came first.

“That’s how we started, is hog roasting,” said Chris, the oldest

of the three. “That got big. We were booked up every week in the summer.”

Eventually they were using a church kitchen to keep up with demand. “People started asking us to do sides, and all the stuff besides hog roasting,” Nate said.

They decided to bite on a newspaper ad for the building that once housed a Taco Loco and Dairy Queen.

The restaurant across from Rahr Malting Co. opened in May 2010. The catering continues.

“We still do a lot of hog roasting every weekend,” Staci said.

So far, they haven’t done any advertising for the restaurant, but over the summer their window saw lines of more than 15 deep during lunch. People heard about the place word of mouth. Some stop over from Rahr Malting, or sometimes semi-truck drivers pull over before heading out to the highway.

“Really diverse group of people that comes down. Blue collar, white collar, police,” Chris said.

Mr. Pig Stuff will remain open this winter but with reduced hours.

“A lot of people call ahead and pick it up,” Staci said.

Most of the business at the restaurant is takeout this time

While the sides are good, it’s all about the meat at Mr. Pig Stuff.

Owner Chris McCormick said they get a lot of repeat customers from those who try the pulled pork sandwich. It’s also one of his favorites.

“I like the pork. I do,” McCormick said. of year because there’s no indoor seating. People can eat outdoors during summertime on picnic tables.

The McCormicks are hoping to move again to a location with indoor seating and also possibly to get out before road construction starts on that stretch in 2012-2013.

“We’ve been looking for a bigger spot,” Chris said.

But he also said the current place has character.

“It’s always been a spot that’s been about good food in a unique

little location,” Chris said.

It does seem to have its fans.

If you’re planning on nominating Mr. Pig Stuff to be featured on a show like Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” someone has already beat you to the punch.

Chris said customers have sent in recommendations for such shows.

But the McCormicks are hoping to be in a bigger building before gaining national exposure.

“It’s hard to keep up as it is,” Chris said.

I called the liquor store 28 times just to ask if you were there. I hung up when the clerk recognized my voice. I don’t care. I just want to know that you’re still there. I want to know that I can still get to you. I still have the old bottle that you were in when I first found you. You didn’t know I kept it did you? It still smells like you. Sometimes I pull it out and smell it when I’m listening to Air Supply.

That’s our band, you know. Air Supply.

Have you seen me slowly driving past the liquor store?

Eleven times yesterday. I do it to see you in the window. That’s not weird is it? Think of it this way: I’m only looking out for you. I’ll always be there for you.

You took some good pictures for your website. I printed some of them and taped them to my bedroom wall. And ceiling. And mirror. Some of them really show off your beautiful label.

I think about your label a lot when I’m at work. I think about your dark cherry and anise flavors, too. I try not to think about them when I’m at church, though. Nothing good can come of that. And don’t go sharing your voluptuous mouth-feel and your exotic liqueur flavors with someone else. I don’t know what I would do. Do you understand?

I just don’t know what I would do.

Another customer almost bought a bottle of you. I talked him out of it. Then I bought the bottle myself. See? I told you I would always be there for you.

I told you I was looking out for you. That’s why I’ve also written a 13,000-word manifesto explaining how perfect our love can be on the side of the box I brought you home in on that first perfect day. I really love getting close to you like this. Enough talk.

It’s time to put on some Air Supply and pull out your old bottle again.

This week’s recommendation: Bogle, Petite Sirah Port ($19.99): I know. Creepy.

But it’s pretty much the way I feel when I become infatuated with a wine that so captures my full attention.

Bogle Petite Sirah Port is one of those wines.

It makes me want to build a little cozy room in my basement, buy a case of it, and lock us both inside so we can be happy all by ourselves.

Forever.

To read more of Kris Barber’s insights on wine, visit his blog at Winerogue.wordpress.com or Savvy.mn.

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Saturday

NOV. 19 MINNEAPOLIS KENNEL CLUB SHOW The Minneapolis Kennel Club Show and all-breed competition will be held.

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: $8 Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee Info: minneapoliskc.org

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The November theme is Buckthorn Bust.

Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 19-20, 26-27 Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

‘FOOTLOOSE’ When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren isn’t prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, many of the locals are eager to believe the worst about the new kid.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: Adults $10; students $7 Location: Prior Lake-Savage High School, 7575 150th St., Savage Info: (952) 226-8637 or (952) 226-8791

‘LEND ME A TENOR’ Set in the 1930s, “Lend Me a Tenor” is a madcap, screwball comedy that takes place when Tito Merelli, the fierytempered and world famous Italian superstar, arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, to make his debut with the local opera and promptly goes missing. Chaos on a truly operatic level ensues as the show’s presenter and his hapless assistant conspire to cover for Tito’s absence, placate his hot-blooded wife and distract his most passionate fans.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost:Adults $14, students and seniors $12 Location: Shakopee Junior High School, 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee Info: rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

Sunday

NOV. 20 BIRD WATCHING TREK Search for migrating birds including warblers, raptors and waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars and field guide and dress for the weather. Led by volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

THANKSGIVING BUFFET Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church will host a Thanksgiving brunch of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more. Purchasing tickets in advance is suggested.

Nonperishable food items will be collected for area food shelves.

Time: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: $10 for adults (age 11 and up); $5 for ages 5-10; free for those under age 5

Location: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake Info: www.sollc.org

VICTORIAN THANKSGIVING Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and live music in the Town Hall. Afterwards, enjoy a special program about Thanksgiving. Food service is 1-2 p.m. and is provided

by Dangerfield’s Restaurant. Those 21 and older may bring wine if they wish. Reservations required; reference activity #438407-52. Program is for ages 18 and older.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: $35 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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The annual senior citizen Christmas dinner at the VFW is a hot ticket in December.

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BACKYARD BIRDS Join a naturalist in the Wildlife Viewing Room to discover the birds and other wildlife that visit the birdfeeders.

Observe and identify the birds feasting on seeds and suet that’s put out for them to enjoy. For ages 3 and older.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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he Prior Lake Lions Club and VFW co-sponsor the annual h Christmas dinner for senior citizens at noon Monday, Dec. C 12 at the VFW, 16306 Main Ave. Registration is limited tto the fi rst r 250 Prior Lake residents or current members of the Lions o Lio or VFW. Names and addresses are required

registration. is required for each dinner payable at for registratio on. A $3 payment p those previously registered. Reservations must be made by the door for th ose previ between Nov. 28 and Dec. 5. calling Pat at (952) 447-2655 447-

‘WE GATHER TOGETHER’ Thanksgiving is coming and Cele and Alicia have no idea what chaos it will bring into their lives. These two sisters, who couldn’t be more different, have lived together and depended on each other for more than 50 years. Their comfortable routine is upended when they meet Jennifer, a local college student, and David, who lives across the street.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Nov. 20 Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Singer, guitarist and fiddler Charlie Daniels has been writing and performing country and southern rock classics for more than 40 years.

Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: $29-$38 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 496-6563

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Time: 8: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 25; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 Cost: $13 for 8:30 Wednesday and Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m. Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

Friday

NOV. 25 YMCA OPEN HOUSE The River Valley YMCA will host an open house for the public to try free group exercise classes, a state-of-theart fitness center, indoor and outdoor open swim, free drop-off childcare, a two-story play maze and more. A photo ID is required for anyone 16 and up. Several Black Friday and weekend specials for members and non-members are available.

Time: Nov. 25-27 Cost: Free Location: River Valley YMCA, 3575 North Berens Road, Prior Lake Info: Kurt Schardin at (952) 230-6672 or kurt.schardin@ ymcampls.org

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

‘CINDERELLA’

Students from Hidden Oaks Middle School will host a Scholastic Book Fair to raise funds for the purchase of a graphic novel/comic book collection.

Those who are unable to attend the book fair can check out an online fair through Dec. 3 at scholastic.com/ schoolbookfairs/3001968.

Time: 7:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21-22 Cost: Items for purchase Location: Hidden Oaks Middle School, 15855 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake Info: (952) 226-0700

Adapted especially for the Old Log Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about a servant girl who is transformed into a princess is full of music, humor, magic and audience participation. It is intended for youngsters of all ages and embraces the holiday spirit. A concession lunch of hot dogs, chips and cookies will be available at noon for all shows. Special appearance by Santa Nov. 25 and Dec. 18.

Time: 1 p.m. Nov. 25-26, Dec. 3, 10, 17-18, 26-31 Cost: $16 Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951

Wednesday

NOV. 23 COMEDIAN JOLEEN LUNZER Comedian Joleen Lunzer will perform comedy on three nights during Thanksgiving week. Also appearing will be comedian Greg Freiler.

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Cost: Free with regular admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

TEXTURES OF NATURE Touch the textures of nature in this hands-on session. Feel bones and fur, bark and seeds. Then create your own natured textured art. Great for families with children of all ages. Led by Park Ranger Mara Koenig.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

MEET THE ANIMALS Join a naturalist as she introduces some of Richardson Nature Center’s resident reptiles and amphibians.

Meet these herps up close and watch some of them eat. For all ages.

Time: 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Upcoming HOLIDAY HERALDS OF THE MINNESOTA CHORALE The Holiday Heralds will perform at the Arboretum.

Time: 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26 Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

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SPACE EXPLORATION Learn more about the earth, moon and stars by participating in astronaut testing, taking a tour of the planets, making comets and talking about asteroids. The event will end with stargazing and hearing stories of some of the most famous constellations. For all ages.

Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

FIRST THURSDAYS DANCETERIA The next dance in this free monthly series will feature the Czech Area Concertina Club. Instructors Michael D. Bang and Laia Olivier, national and international dance competitors, will help beginners with the essentials of old-time dancing and demonstrate more complicated moves.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375

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TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TEAS Take some time to soak up the

Share holiday joy at these formal teas complete with freshly baked sweets and savories, plus an English trifle.

STORYTIME BY THE TREES Time: 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 30; Dec. 2, Sit down with the children by a favorite 4, 7-11, 15-18, 21-23 and 27-30 tree and listen as the elves and helpers Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-members tell favorite holiday stories.

Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 25-27; Location: Snyder Building Tea Room, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 26-31

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WINTER WONDERS Join the Prior Lake-Savage Early Childhood staff for its annual winter celebration, including holiday projects, inexpensive gifts, photos with Santa and a book fair. Activities are geared toward infants to 5-year-olds.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: Free Location: Edgewood School, 5304 Westwood Drive, Prior Lake Info: (952) 226-0950 or www. priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/ew

WINDJAMMERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT The 65-member WindJammers, the community band of Prior Lake and Savage, will celebrate the season with its Christmas concert, with the theme “Marching, Walking and Dancing our Way into Christmas.” Highlights include a musical rendition of “The Night Before Christmas,” a vocal medley by Lynnda Nelson and an appearance by Santa himself.

Time: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Free Location: Celebration Center at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake Info: kad.ziemann@mchsi.com

NUTCRACKER BALLET CLINIC La Danse Fatale, a nonprofit youth ballet company, invites children ages 3-12 to participate in the seventh annual Nutcracker Ballet Clinic.

Time: 12:45 p.m. check-in; 1-3 p.m. clinic, Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $30 per person Location: Dance Arts Centre, 18690 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen Info: (952) 937-2618 or ladansefatale.org

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Tour the holiday-decorated Stans House and sip hot cocoa and nibble on cookies while listening to nostalgic holiday music.

Time: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Cost: Free Location: Stans Museum, 235 Fuller

Join a book club for seniors the first Tuesday of each month. December’s book is “Th1rteen R3easons Why” by Jay Asher.

Time: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9783

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PRIOR LAKE CHAMBER AMBASSADOR VISITS FOR NOVEMBER Ambassadors include: Chris Johnson, Nikki O’Brien, Jenny Nagy, Paul Evans, Andrew Anthony, Gary Meyer, Brad Grinnell, Terry Gutowski (Not pictured Sandi Fleck)

For over two weeks, I have been waking long before dawn, dressing to be outside in cold weather and heading out into the dark.

After a long, familiar drive, I strike out into the woods in search of white-tailed deer. It has been my absolute pleasure to watch the transition – or should I say transformation – of the placid and congenial nonbreeding male and female deer into the half-crazed, breeding-frenzied deer.

When I first started searching for the deer to photograph for an upcoming book, the deer were calm and relatively content. The breeding season hadn’t started. Most of their time was spent feeding and milling about. All I needed to do was sneak about to get close enough to get some portrait shots of these magnificent deer. It would be safe to say there weren’t any interesting behaviors going on at this time.

Day after day, I would find the deer feeding. They weren’t moving around much, so I could reliably find the deer in the same place. The male deer, known as bucks, had already rubbed off the velvet on their antlers and were just killing time before the breeding season. The females were just hanging out together with their fawns from last spring.

We’ve been experiencing one of the nicest autumn weather patterns in many, many years. No snow, cool temperatures and very little rain has led to an unprecedented amount of time I’ve been able to spend in

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the field. This has allowed me to spend extra time studying in detail the deer behaviors.

The first big change in behavior happened overnight.

One day, there weren’t many scrapes in the woods. Then just like that, the woods were filled with patches of bare ground, indicating the bucks were scraping the ground with their hooves to lay down their scent to entice the females into breeding.

It was almost as if someone flipped a switch and suddenly the breeding season, also known as the rut, was in full swing. Within one day of the increased scrapes found in the woods, the bucks were starting to follow around the females. At first the females, who are called does, seemed totally uninterested in the bucks. In fact the majority of the time the does, when approached by the bucks, would retreat to a thick cover of sapling trees or a tangle of shrubs where the bucks – with their large antlers – couldn’t go. The does would remain inside the protection of the thick vegetation

It has been my absolute pleasure to watch the transition – or should I say transformation – of the placid and congenial nonbreeding male and female deer into the half-crazed, breedingfrenzied deer. until the bucks would leave.

They would also run away, sneaking around or lying down to avoid the attention of the males.

In the world of deer, males always initiate breeding.

Unlike elk, the deer’s larger cousin, the males do not acquire harems, but rather pursue single females one at a time. Females may only be receptive for 24 hours, so a buck often spends a long period of time pursuing a female. He will make a variety of snort-like calls, release a very pungent order, make scrapes on the ground, charge after the female with his antlers down and much more.

All of this is believed to help move the female into estrous, or the time in which she can be impregnated.

As the female becomes closer to being ready to breed, she will allow the buck to approach her and actually make contact. The male often smells around her genitals and licks the fur on her back and hind legs. When she is ready she will hold her tail up and over to the side and won’t move when the male bumps into her. Mating often takes place at night but also occurs during the day. I’ve

photographed this several times in the past week. It lasts only a moment and the male moves off to find another receptive female. If for some reason the female doesn’t become impregnated, she will move into another estrous season in 28 days. At this time the roles reverse, with the female becoming the aggressor and the male, who has worn himself out during the first breeding season, being passive and almost uninterested.

The rut lasts only a couple of weeks. Here in the upper Midwest, it is all wrapped up

by Thanksgiving. Further south, the rut starts later and lasts until Christmas. Right now, the males have changed their behavior one more time and are now chasing females through the woods. I often walk/run many miles each morning in order to keep up.

The rut is wearing me out, too.

Until next time...

Stan Tekiela is an author/ naturalist and wildlife photographer who travels the US to study and photograph wildlife. He can be followed on Twitter, Facebook and also on his web page at www. naturesmart.com.

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Shakopee Christmas party planned The Shakopee Lions Club, Shakopee Jaycees and Shakopee Knights Event Center are hosting their annual Shakopee Senior Citizen Christmas Party Monday, Dec. 5.

The free event includes a full-course buffet meal, door prizes, socialization, entertainment and music at the Shakopee Knights Event Center, 1760 Fourth Ave. E. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with turkey dinner at 6 p.m.

First-come, fi rst-served tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Shakopee Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. A maximum of two tickets per person will be available, and participants are expected to bring a nonperishable food donation to the CAP Agency Food Shelf when picking up their tickets. A maximum of 300 tickets available for the event.

For more information, contact Shakopee Lion Tom Menden at (612) 363-0449 or (952) 445-1990.

The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is encouraging people to go online to make a donation. Those who prefer to not donate online can send checks to: CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee, MN 55379.

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Sewing SERVICES

HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS

by Lawns Are Us

Child Care

Roofline Lighting Branch Wrapping LED & Incandescent Lights Wreaths, Garlands & Swags Outdoor Containers Residential/Commercial Exterior/Interior

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Becky's Daycare: One opening, 2+, Shakopee. Food program, licensed.

10 years experience. 952445-2908

952-492-3160 65’ Boom Truck

TILLIE'S ALTERATION, Zippers, patches, alterations, leather, etc. 952-445-0358

www.lawnsareus.com

Firewood Fireplace/Fuel

Carver, Licensed 17yrs, Education degree, Preschool Program, All Ages, Excellent References. Sheila 952-4844493

1 cord firewood: mixed, cut & split, $160. Free delivery & stacking.

952-212-1536, Ross

Nanny available, in your home, after school care or 2 full days. References. 952-500-8427

Dry Red Oak. $130/ row (4'x8'x16”). This isn't a short stack. $390/ full cord. 612-220-6283

Firewood Fireplace/Fuel

Room to Rent RENTALS

Furnished bedroom, $380+ deposit.

952944-2854

2.5 year seasoned oak, mixed hardwood.

4x6x16: $120; 2/ $230.

Guaranteed. Free delivery/ stacking. 763-6884441

Office/Commercial

Dry Firewood: Mixed Hardwood, ½ cord 4'x12'x16”: $165, 4'x8'x16”: $120. Free delivery. 952-445-5239, Steve

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169.

952-484-9675

Health Supplies

Office/ Business space for rent. West 2nd St., Chaska. 952-448-2577

Chaska Rentals

Shop/ warehouse space Jordan, 3,450 s.f. $5.00/ s.f. 952-492-6960

2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549

Diabetic test strips wanted. Most brands.

Will pay cash. Local pick up. Call Ted at 612-216-6266

Chaska Rentals

Carver Rentals 2BR, garage, fenced patio, garden. W/D, refrigerator. $850. 952-4841895

2 & 3 level Townhomes Rent $1,112 monthly* 3 BR Townhomes, 1322-1830-sq. ft. Private entry w/covered front porch. Single car garage w/opener, Coin op washer/dryer in each unit, Forced heat & central air Conditioning, Range w/self cleaning oven, Refrigerator, dishwasher & breakfast bar.

Brickstone Townhomes 850 Walnut Place Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-6945 *Income Restrictions Do Apply

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

952-492-3170

Decks, porches, additions, remodeling. Great ideas/ prices.

Fred Hartgerink, 952-4473733

BUILDING

FLOORING

Additions Remodeling Basements Porches Fireplaces Kitchens, Baths New Construction Concrete/Blockwork 952-445-6604 Free Estimates Locally owned since 1979 MN lic#4327

www.fandbconst.com

MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.

PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured

Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service

LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

952-440-WOOD (9663)

612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com

LANDSCAPING

Duffy’s

Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care www.magnumconstructioncomp.com

~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors

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

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

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

MOVING/STORAGE

MOVING?

HARDWOOD FLOORS

952-461-4540

ODD JOBS

Handyman Ser vices

ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET

Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured

Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches

*Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring

ODD JOBS

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

952-469-5713 952-426-2790

952-292-2261

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

952-758-2552 We Haul Moving

Premiere One Landscapes

Highland Home Services Inc. Steve Jenness

cell 612-418-2277

fax 952-447-1211

sjenness@integraonline.com

CABINETRY

lic#20628802

DRAPERIES

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

952-445-7790

Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads.

Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs.

952-447-4655.

CLEANING

ELECTRICAL

Expert Cleaning: I am a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. I use my own supplies & vacuum.

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

952-406-2478

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

952-403-9200

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

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

Local. Owner operated.

Licensed, insured, clean.

Rich: 952-292-8683

LANDSCAPING

Cla s 952 sified s -345 -300 3

LANDSCAPING

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

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

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

952-445-7302

PAINT/WALLPAPER

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Buckets of Color

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul V

LAWNS ARE US

C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g Landscape & Irrigation Design & Block, Retaining Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Lake Shore Restoration & Drainage Correction X Outdoor Kitchens/ Fire Pits/ Rain Gardens/Ponds X Aeration & Over Seeding/ Fall Clean-Up & Dethatch X Tree/Shrub Trimming & Holiday Lighting X Boulder

952-492-3160

Best Drywall LLC

ROOFING

Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476

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

bestdrywallminnesota.com

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

Classified Ads, call 952-345-3003

Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816

email classified@swpub.com

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

#1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com Huttner Snow & Ice Removal- Residential snow plowing, rates start @$40/ 2 car driveway.

952-261-6597

Residential Snow Plowing & Shoveling Reasonable rates.

Available 24/7

952-237-9605 Snow Plowing- dependable great rates. residential & commercial (952)440-6900

KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)

UPHOLSTERY

Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234

SNOW REMOVAL

Snow Removal Residential/Commercial 952-440-1131 Turfboys.com

S.R. PAINTING: 18 yrs. exp. Insured.

Commercial/Residential.

Interior/Exterior.

Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal.

Deck Refinishing.

Quality conscious perfectionist!

Estimates/Consultation

Rubbish Removal & Dumpsters for rent.

Since 1979. 952-8947470 www.aacehalingservices.com

ROOFING

www.rdandassociates.com

X Complete

Aliene's Clean & Shine Home Cleaning. I'm hardworking, reliable, honest, bonded. 612250-4602

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

A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

PLASTER/DRYWALL

No wall too small

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs

952-994-4771 www.moldtesting.Pro

952-448-3761

Schedule your Fall painting now!

MISC HOME SERVICES

CERTIFIED Home Inspections Radon & Mold Testing

PAINT/WALLPAPER *A and K PAINTING*

ODD JOBS 612-275-2574.

AJ's Tree & Lawn Service.

Trimming/ removal. Snow Removal.

Firewood. Insured.

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

MISC HOME SERVICES

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

38 years' experience.

952-447-4655

STOP

Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

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

952-345-3003

! Country Touch Clean.

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

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

Handyman Services: Your honey-do list experts. Insured. Free estimates. 952-215-4241

New Prague

Remodeling ...Repair ... Design 30 years experience

NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034

You Call - We Haul

www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com

www.highlandhomeservices.com

ODD JOBS

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HHA'S/CNA'S

Vendors Wanted: Shakopee Town Square Mall. Arts, Crafts & Small Business Fair.

Hwy 169 & 69N., Shakopee. Sat. 12/3, 10am-5pm.

952-5167009

Chaska Rentals Clover Field Marketplace Underground Parking W/D in Every Home Pet Friendly Some utilities paid

1st Month Free!

1 Bedroom from $708-$850 Call 952-361-3179 for more info!

Jordan Rentals 1 & 2 BR apartments, (heat, hot/cold water, garbage included) $600$675, no pets. 612-5996245 1 & 2 BR apartments.

Heat included. $575$675/ mth. 612-7497667

Jordan Center Apartments Large 2 BR, 2 bath, W/D dishwasher, elevator, security system. $800+ utilities. Available now. 952-492-2800

Prior Lake Rentals 1 BR efficiency apt., utilities included. $550/ mth. Bruce, 612-8656387 1 BR, office, full kitchen, no animals. Lakeshore, off-street parking. $650.

952-440-4673 1 BR. Large apartment in secured N/S 4-plex. $685. 763-478-8715 2 BR condo, garage.

Pet OK. Includes water, sewer, $925. Available now. 952-440-4112 2BR in quiet 4-plex. No pets, $700. 952-4963485

Antique Sales Antiques, Primitives, Collectibles: Old tools, Kitchen items, sleds, skis, nautical, logging, stoneware, looms, textiles, furniture. Thursday 11-17 thru Saturday 11-19 10-5pm 16383 Homestead Rd, Carver

Shakopee Rentals Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in!

Starting at $805 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103 Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100

SW Metro Rentals Other Areas 1 & 2 BR apartments, $400-$550. Private entrance.

Norwood/ YA. 612-750-7436 Charming large 3 BR condos, St. Boni. $850. ½ month free. Available immediately. 952-4720796

REAL ESTATE Houses 3BR, 2BA, 3 car garage.

Contract for deed terms with 5% down. $177,900.

Randy Kubes, Realtor 612-599-7440 CHEAP Houses! Foreclosures, Bank Owned & Short Sales in Scott County under $30k! Get the list at:www.SouthMetro Foreclosures.com Re/Max

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

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

BIFFS, INC: Men & Women Drivers needed to Clean, Deliver, Pickup portable restrooms.

Not just a job; a career.

FT/OT. Local Routes.

Full benefits package.

Locally Owned & Operated. EOE/AA Employer & DOT Compliant.

Application REQUIRED: 8610 Hansen Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379 or online: www.biffsinc.com email: gregd@biffsinc.com

3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel!

Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954 Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111

Forklift Technician-FT Quality Forklift Sales and Service, Inc. seeking self motivated in house forklift technician. Automotive painting experience is a plus! Position requires troubleshooting and repair experience with electrical and internal combustion powered forklifts.

Wage depends on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include: Health/Dental/Life Insurance 401k Savings Plan Vacation / Holiday pay Uniforms Please fax resume to 952-895-9036 or e-mail to jensames@qualityforklift.com

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel P.O Box 420, Morton, MN 56270 1-800-WIN-CASH ext. 8106 Fax: 507-697-8112 www.jackpotjunction.com

TOP JOB QuickLane Technician Busy automotive dealership in the South Metro is looking to add a FT Tech to our QuickLane. Qualified candidate must have their own tools & have a minimum of 3 yrs experience changing oil, tires, batteries, etc. Full benefits, 401k & PTO. Interested candidates call:

952-492-2340 See this & other employment ads in this week’s Classifieds

Full time experienced person with ability to perform all phases of repair on heavy duty diesel garbage & rolloff trucks. Great benefits, salary based on experience & employment history. Join our family owned company by applying at: 5980 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake, MN. 952-226-6441 or fax resume to 952-226-6442 or tombti@integra.net PMT Corp. now hiring for these FT positions: Customer Service Cleanroom Technicians Inside Sales Human Resources Quality Control Apply in person- 1500 Park Rd, Chanhassen, MN 55317. jobs@pmtcorp.com

QuickLane Technician Busy automotive dealership in the South Metro is looking to add a FT Tech to our QuickLane. Qualified candidate must have their own tools & have a minimum of 3 yrs experience changing oil, tires, batteries, etc. Full benefits, 401k & PTO. Interested candidates call: 952-492-2340 ROLL-OFF DRIVER Looking for driver with experience that is energetic, has a good attendance record, great attitude and clean driving record with CDL license. $14/ hour+ benefits. Apply at: 5980 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake, MN. 952-2266441.

Statisticians Biostatistician (Job Code: JX11) in Chaska, MN - Assist the company's data-driven decision process by providing objective data handling, analysis and report generation. Req: Master's degree. Apply by mail to: Beckman Coulter, Inc., Chris Schwartz, Beckman Coulter, Inc., 1000 Lake Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 (Must reference Job Code: JX11)

A New Career Carver County office: Are you fun and outgoing?

Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.

Fireplace Installer Position Exc. benefits, medical, dental, 401k, etc. Gas fitting exp. preferred.

HVAC or construction exp. required. Fax resume: 952-492-6006.

Head Custodian Full time, at Shakopee Junior High. Grade 7 position $16.72-$18.68 based on experience.

Coordinate work of building custodians; implements and follows maintenance program.

Must have 1st Class boilers license.

Please visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

for full job description and directions on how to apply.

Mechanic, Snowplow Operator. Full or part time.

952-445-8996, 612-749-6480

JIMMY JOHN'S GOURMET SANDWICHES Hiring Delivery Drivers, Cashiers, Sandwich Makers, & Entry Level Mgrs., Days, Nights, Weekends. If you enjoy working in an energetic atmosphere, come in and apply at Shakopee 952-746-5990. Savage, 952-440-2200. between 2pm-4pm

Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Nursing Assistants Care Attendants Life Enhancement Coordinator Housekeeping Coordinator

Crisis Therapist Casual Intermittent Range: $ 23.53 - $34.98

Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

www.auburnhomes.org for details.

EOE/AAP Cook's position. EO weekend and EO holiday. Experience a must.

Apply in person or email to Keystone Communities of Prior Lake: Please contact Sarah stormoen@keystone communities.com General Cleaners Needed. Monday- Friday 59pm. Must have own transportation.

Backround check required.

Must be 18 yrs of age.

Wages DOE. If interested please call 612-9680833 between 10am2pm KFC: Part time employment Servers Free uniforms, free meals, flexible hours.

Apply in person: Kentucky Fried Chicken 837 E. 1st Ave. Shakopee Line Cook, Wait Staff, Part time Host(ess) wanted. Breakfast experienced required. Can lead to full-time. 952447-6668 Looking to earn extra money?

I am looking to contract dependable and responsible adults to deliver the Star Tribune newspaper in the Burnsville/Savage areas in the early morning hours. There is a $100 incentive available after 4 weeks of route delivery. Profit potential is from $400 to $800 per month. For more information contact John 952-895-1910.

SMFCU offers a competitive wage & benefit package including a 401(k) savings plan. If you want to be a part of an organization that is a good place to work with friendly people, please send résumé with cover letter and salary history.

Mail only to: South Metro Federal Credit Union Attn: Human Resources 2573 Credit Union Drive Prior Lake, MN 55372 or E-mail: admin@southmet.com South Metro Federal Credit Union is a growing Federally Chartered Credit Union in Prior Lake.

Seeking PT Van Drivers, will train. Family owned business operating for PL/Savage Schools. Perfect for homemakers & retirees. Email: jim.busse@integra.net SEWING/ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Growing company seeks a person to assist in sewing and all areas of production. Approx.

20 hrs./week. Flexible hrs., $10-$12/hr. Eden Prairie. Call Joe at 952934-0846 or e-mail sales@regalconnection.com

Snow Removal Local company looking for snow plow operators and shovelers. We pay for exp., quick cash, paid immed.

Flex. hours. Could lead to FT. 952-393-PLOW (7569) MoveSnowNow@ gmail.com StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee and Chaska, weekday routes, and PT Sat/Sun Assembly positions (no driving).

For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com TAILOR/ALTERATIONS spapers

PT EXPERIENCED

tailors at a high volume location.

2pm-8pm & alt. Sat. Jackie or Lisa (952) 934-1415 Tailors on 79 th Chanhassen

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 per hour DOE No DUI's, must have Class D license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age

Seasonal Positions

Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

Seeking 2-3 man shoveling crew in Chaska area. 952-292-6357

Part-time Office Assistant, M-F, 10-2: Mgmt. & customer support, phones, filing, data entry. Please email your resume to: demconhiring@gmail.com

Full-Time

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

Resource Conservationist II: Scott Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full-time Resource Conservationist II ($47,000-$56,000 plus benefits). Diverse resource planning, problem evaluation, landowner interaction and conservation practice background. BS in natural resource management, civil or agricultural engineering, watershed management or related field AND three years of related professional work experience. Application due by Dec. 2. Visit www.scottswcd.org for complete job description and application or call (952) 492-5425.

EOE

South Metro Federal Credit Union is seeking a qualified individual to work in our accounting department.

Reconcile and maintain assigned general ledger accounts- daily, weekly and/or monthly as scheduled or directed, assuring accuracy.

Compile data and update Call report and ALM programming on a quarterly basis for Controller review and use.

Recommends policies, establishes/modifies documentation and coordinates implementation of control procedures in accordance with: Federal Regulations and South Metro FCU policies/procedures.

Coordinates with Controller, Supervisory Committee auditors, external auditors, examiners and staff to ensure the credit union responds appropriately to recommendations.

Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to compliance and regulatory changes, environmental change, or vendor requirement changes that impact risk to the Credit Union.

Assist in developing and documenting compliance and accounting procedures, controls and account reconciliations at our Prior Lake location.

Past Credit Union accounting experience and knowledge of credit union products and services is a plus. Bachelors Degree in Accounting Required.

The Carver/Scott Mental Health Crisis Program is accepting applications for a mental health professional: Casual Intermittent therapist; 4 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling which may include evening, overnight and/or weekend hours.

Provide mobile mental health crisis services to adults, children and families in various community settings including two hospitals. Provide diagnostic and risk assessments, interventions, stabilization, disposition planning and consultation.

Minimum qualifications MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology or related field; 2 years post licensure clinical experience; LICSW, LP, LMFT, or equivalent.

Apps are available at www.co.carver.mn.us or at Carver Co. ER,, 600 E. 4th St., Chaska, MN, 55318.

Resumes requested, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. This is currently a continuous posting.

Please see our website at

www.askwyn.com

Compliance Accountant

Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available

321 S Harrison. Spacious 2BR, $795. Corner unit, off street parking, AC unit included.

Available asap.

For more information please call Tyler with Detailed Mgmt 612-703-7368

Reporter, full-time The Litchfield Independent Review has an opening for a motivated, enthusiastic staff writer to join our award-winning news team. Strong reporting, writing and communication skills a must. Journalism degree preferred, although we will train the right candidate.

Duties will include covering everything from government meetings, courts and crime, feature stories and more. Competitive pay and benefits package.

Send resume to Brent Schacherer, general manager, Litchfield Independent Review, P.O. Box 307, Litchfield, MN 55355 or e-mail: editor@independentreview.net

WORK FROM HOME!

1 BR APARTMENT Section 8 project

1 BR apt., $630/mth, utilities paid. Non-smoking. No pets. 12/1. 952457-5003 2 BR apartment, $750.

Garage/ heat included.

No pets. 612-799-0574.

Full-Time

We also offer an excellent benefits package: 401K, Medical with flex plan, dental, life insurance, short and long terms disability, on site daycare.

Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income!

952-270-6190

763-546-8899 651-699-5070 Mechanic

Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

Shakopee Rentals

Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086

Place an ad for as low as $25.

Requirements: Four year degree in Business, Hospitality or Culinary Arts or equivalent and five year's experience in the front and back of the house.

Full-Time

LIVE AMONG FRIENDS! 55 and better Lynn Court Apartments 4350 West 124 th, Savage, MN 1 & 2 BR starting at $665 Your pet is welcome 952-894-4719

952-3 345-3 3003

70 tillable acres. Owner/ Agent, 612-756-1899

Basement in Wilds Community. $700. per month. 952-440-1131

1 & 2 BR. No dogs allowed. Available immediately.

Starting at $600/mth.

952-4482333 3+ BR, 2 BA, basement with laundry hook-ups, 2 car, spacious. No dogs allowed. Available immediately. $1,100/mth.

952-448-2333 Excellent duplex, great neighborhood in Savage. 2BR, fireplace, deck, A/C, dishwasher, W/D, storage, $900 incl. cable/intrnt.

952-4403087

Full-Time

Call ........

Lots/Acreage

House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $327,400 952-240-8940

EMPLOYMENT

Savage Rentals

CHRISTMAS DECOR. Monday, 11-21 10am3pm. Silk arrangements, large original water color, wired ribbon, ornaments, greens, and more. Great prices!

14424 Fairway Dr. Eden Prairie

Having a Boutique?

is accepting applications for the position of a Food and Beverage Director. The Food and Beverage Director manages the operation of the Food and Beverage Departments to generate a profit and provides the highest level of hospitality to our guests.

3BR, 2BA, Appliances, garage, deck, lake access. $1175. January 1st. 952-447-2552

Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $595/ mo. 2 BR. $765/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017

Boutique/Craft Sale

952-445-3333

Crafters & Vendors Wanted

Live-in, hourly, and overnight positions!

Must have CNA and HHA experience!

Drivers license, vehicle, and auto insurance required. $12.50-$15./hour or live-in starting at $160/day.

Seasonal Positions Seasonal Drivers Needed FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery expect to hire 20,000 holiday workers and Kelly Services is supplying them with the drivers.

Kelly Services® is hiring temporary drivers for FedEx Ground®, a small-package ground delivery company serving business and residential customers across North America.

Minimum six months experience driving likesized commercial vehicle within last three years required. One year commercial driving experience strongly preferred.

21 years or older Motor vehicle record check Drug screen, background checks, and physical Customer service skills Apply today!

Apply in person Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm at the ground location: 5800 12th Ave East Shakopee, MN, 55379 OR Send resume to: gplstj@tempdriver.net EOE

Classifieds 952-345-3003

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1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $8,500. 612720-2262

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417

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

Cars 1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

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

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Chrysler Town & Country 2000 Minivan Auto.

164,000 miles Dependable. $2500/best offer.

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1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

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2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details.

REDUCED! $8,300. 952-836-6773

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

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

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

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition.

Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

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94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or

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

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2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116

EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446 Hunters/ Trappers: We buy fur and trade for deer hides.

Sports Stop, Shakopee, 952445-5282 Winchester 94, 30-30, like new. Shakopee. $650. For pictures & serial # call 712-269-2102

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1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1500. 952-4482015

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

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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra, silver edition.

Loaded!

Only 109,000K miles. V-6, 4 door, $1,100/BO. 952426-5657

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2005 Saturn Ion. Blue.

5-spd manual.

Well Maintained. 6-disk CD. Leather interior. Alloy wheels. 112,000k miles $5,200 952-261-9337

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Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 301 Engine, 4.9 Liter, 4 Barrel Overhead, New Fuel Pump, Alternator, Battery Heater, 129500K, $1800. 612418-5159

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

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

2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292

Vans

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1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751 2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $12,900. 952-215-5421

1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.

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1993 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4, 260K, starts and runs great, body rusty, great winter vehicle, asking $1200, 952447-4946

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

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27", TV, $10. 952-4453270 3 bulk dog self-feeders used in kennels. Poly. $15. 612-210-3106 7 ft. Christmas tree.

Very good condition. $20. 952-937-0264 72, 3" round Christmas bulbs. $5. 952-403-1567

Antique icebox, beautiful piece, must see, $500 firm. 612-3874584 Apple Laptop iBook G4 latest OS. Excellent condition, $169. 612839-2933 Baby blankets, 4 homemade, never used, 4 cotton, $20. 612-2371300 Baby safety items for cabinets, drawers, & outlets, $10. 612-2371300 Beachbody P90X. 13 DVDs. Brand new $64.99. http://tinyurl. com/7fsmoez Bed frame, queen size.

Excellent condition. $20 952-210-5270 Bedroom, wall unit Queen. Storage, mirrors lights, oak. $250. 952210-5270

Bike, 26" Magna Great Divide, 21 sp., excellent $20. 952-975-1832

Desk, off white. Sports knobs. Good condition. $15. 952-215-6012

Bird case with several accessories. $22. 952873-2501 Black leather, Austrailian outback coat. New, $500. 952-448-9313

Dishes 8 piece Fireking 22k gold trim. Vintage $25. 952-492-7803

Blood pressure machine, self talking, new. $25. 612-644-8377

Dog kennel, portable, folding, 16 sq. ft. $44.

952-994-5505 Dooney & Bourke tote purse, brown. Very nice. $100. 952-492-6180

Boat, paddle boat four passenger, great condition. Asking $150. 612578-1321 Bowflex PR1000, great shape. Lightly used. U pickup, $250. 612-7990168 Bunk bed, twin beds.

Excellent condition, ladder, rails. $350. 612802-1130

Dresser, 30X36 new, white, 3 drawers. $30.

952-465-9862 East German Shepherd Pup, $500. 612-6441753 File cabinets for $100.

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952-820-5750 Flex Steel, queen hide a bed, good condition. $50. 952-492-3279

Cannes China vintage Worthpoint. Service for 12, $165. 952-934-0284

Foldable puppy playpen carry case. Floormat screen cover. $15. 952233-2131 Full size comforter bed set. Light green/cream colored. $10. 952-2332131 Glider, Dulaiter brand.

White finish wood. Good condition. $69. 952-3801375 Guinea pig, female, 1 year, with all items. $30.

952-428-9338 H.D. aluminum roaster with cover.

11"Lx93/4"Wx5"D, Good Condition, $12. 952-4474961 Hawaiian themed decorations. Variety of items. $50 for all. 952-4573610 Hitchcock Rocker black, harvest, faithful.

Great condition, $350.

612-799-0168 Hockey pants CCM vector black. JrXL Vector New, $61. 952-2612868 Honda, remote, startersystem. Most 08s, on up. $300. 952-292-7886

Car luggage, ski carrier with racks.

Yakima 81wx36w $150. 952443-2650 Chandelier, polished brass finish. 6 candelabras. $25. 612-8175105 Chevrolet, HHR front floor mats. $40. 952445-7537 China hutch, solid oak, excellent condition, $350. 952-440-5266 Christmas tree 7.5 Scottsdale pine, $249., sell $75. 952-855- 4401

Christmas tree, 7.5 Wisconsin fir, like new.

Beautiful, $50. 612-2407951 Computer chair, good shape. $40. 952-8902174 Couch and loveseat, 4 recline. New condition $500. 612-275-8699 Craftsmans Snowthrower. 5hp, 24” dual stage.

Track driven, $175. 952807-2572

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Great condition, $125.

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Hospital bed, electric.

WhisperliteII, good condition, $400. 952-2409515

HP Desk jet 932C printer, works. $20. 952-4019601 Hutch, glass shelves, light, 2 pc., nice condition, $200, 952-8904914 Interstate utility trailer.

44" X 72" bed. $400.

952-447-5928 Juicer, Jack LaLanne power. Used twice, like new, $25. 952-758-3075

Kids bedroom set, dresser, bookcase/ headboard, captains base, $150, 612-2758699 Kitchen double sink, black granite composite w/spray faucet. $40.

952-378-1630 Kitten, orange, 8 weeks, adorable. $5. 952-2208653 Landscape ponds, 150 gallon, 50 gallon. $30.

612-730-4965 Life Fitness Elliptical.

Excellent condition, 4 years old. $385. 952492-3279 Light, fiber optic, all colors, rotating, globe. $40.

612-644-8377 Lumber, bar stools, hockey goals. All for $45. 952-496-2493 Mailbox, black, Rubbermaid, deluxe unit w/post. $35. 952-9491395 Maytag, gas dryer, white, good condition. $125. 952-807-2572

Microsoft keyboard and mouse. Like new. $30. pickup.

248-672-9352 anderkristy@gmail.com Microwave, Whirlpool, black, 2008, under cabinet mount. $125. 952403-7015 Mirror, 33"x43" decorative, maple frame, $15.

952-447-7825 Mitsubishi, 46" widescreen, projection HD-TV. Excellent condition, $175. 952-4489059 Pro-Form 950 Elliptical $100. 952-239-8521

Mountain Bike, Hard Rock, good condition, $100, 952-913-7168 Nikon 4600 Digital Camera. Uses 2 AA batteries $50 952-200-0052 Nordic track, fitness machine. Excellent condition. $50. 952-937-9189

Oak entertainment center. Holds 27" T.V. Good condition. $30. 952-4478229 Oil Painting, 48"x24", Nizamas, window of the soul, $400. 952-2367545 Older, Kenmore electric oven, Free, U pickup.

612-709-9372 Original oil 30"x40", "The Mystics" by Lee Mitchelson. $450.

952-236-7545 Panasonic cordless phone with answering machine.

Like new, $25. 952-240-1025 Pellet Rifle w/scope, Daisy Powerline 880, .

177&bb, 750fps. $39.

952-452-4345 Ping pong table, located in Carver, free, 952-3619609 Play Station 2, 20 games, remotes. $100.

612-203-3437 Playstation 3. 2 games.

Plays PS2 games. $225. 651-260-8243 Proform 950, Ecliptical $100. 952-239-8521

Rattan, swivel chair w/ottoman, Side table, chaise lounge, $400.

952-949-1395 Reebok Kinetic Fit Jr Med. Hockey chest, shoulder. $58. 952-2612868 Reebok, hockey helmet 4k, black, medium. NIB $63. 952-261-2868 Remington, 1100 12ga mag, 28" VR full choke. $400. 952-452-4345

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Sas shoes, black leather, New. 5-9pm $80. 952-443-3765 Schwinn, Bowflex $100.

612-801-7586 Sears, vintage, 1970's led watch. In original box, $20. 952-492-7803 Set of 8, clear, beverage glasses. Good condition, $5. 952-447-4961 Shot glass collection. 62 glasses, display case. $50. 612-203-3437 Snow blower, Honda HS35, 4-cycle, single stage. $150. 952-4456547 Snowblower, 5hp 24" MTD electric start $150.

Runs well. 952-2612643 Snowboard & bindings, K2, 150cm, good condition. $90. 952-906-1618 Snowmobile, 1997 Arctic Cat, Kitty Cat, $400.

952-937-0726 Snowmobile, tilt trailer, doublewide. Good condition, $400. 612-9162896 Sofa, Ethan Allen 70" multi-color. Superb condition, $125. 952-9345713 Starbury, high top athletic shoes. Mens 9-1/2.

New, $10. 952-2401025 Steel toe shoes, new, size 12. Mens, black, $100. 612-578-1321 Stratford Stage Ironstone for 8. $100., moving must sell. 952-4923279 Subaru, roof bike rack.

Tandem. All attachments. $200. b/o 612210-3106 T-Rex 4 wheeler, excellent condition, $200.

612-396-4130 Tablesaw 10" Jointer 6", belt sander, Jig saw, $250. 612-418-2277 Television, Hitachi, 53" HDTV, n/condition, retailed, $3300. now $200.

952-445-3471 TV, RCA, Color, 20” $10. 952-445-3481

Three year old cockatiel. Free. Cage included. 952-836-6034

Tires Michelin 2 each 235/50R 17", 255/45R 17". $100. 952-4402466 Tivo unit, all accessories, new in box. $20.

952-240-5869 Toddler bed (light oak color) with mattress, $30, 952-440-7973 Train set, life-like with pre-cut table top included. $60. 952-447-1184

Tricycle, Radio Flyer, excellent condition, $40.

952-461-3508 TV 19" MGA/Mitsubishi with remote.

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Washer, Dryer combo Hirundo, portable, apt. size, 115V, $300. 952447-4577 Wilson's, leather, womens winter coat. Medium. Black, warm. $40.

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Large yellow/blk Excellent condition, $45. 952380-1375 XL Pet Porter for large dogs. Excellent condition. $50. 952-443-2865

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Vacuum, Bissell Cleanview. Bagless works great, $5. 952-448-9059

Vacuum, Hoover, wind tunnel with manual and attachments. $40. 952445-7537

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Albie’s soft mouse toy goes wherever she goes. This quiet, friendly 5-year-old tabby will lap sit has long as someone is petting her. She enjoys tummy rubs, being brushed, playing with wand toys and watching wildlife through the window. Albie comes when people call her for dinner or treats. She was found outside and no one claimed her.

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2011 CHEVY ½ TON CREW LTZ

2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE

Fully equipped w/Leather

AWD

09 CHEVY

COLORADO Crew, LT 4x4 Deep Ruby, 31,016 Miles, #15985A

$

23,995

SALE PRICE FROM

29,299*

$

2011 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4

SALE PRICE FROM

36,996*

$

#15659

#15741

SALE PRICE FROM

37,197

$

*

SALE PRICE FROM

53,499

$

*Rebates & Bonus Cash incl. in all prices. 0% financing is lieu of rebates O.A.C.

*

28,399

$

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SUBURBAN

SUBURBAN

TAHOE

Z71 4x4 Black, 111,028 Miles, #15545B

LT 4WD Pewter, 122,301 Miles, #5879A

46,995 $14,995 $13,995

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TAHOE

TAHOE

SUBURBAN

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN LTZ W/Nav, Rear DVD, Sunroof, Demo, 20" Chrome Wheels

12 mo/12,000 Bumper to Bumper 5yr/100,000 Powertrain Warranty 2 yr/30,000 Mile Car Care

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$

#15887

Gray, 28,399 Miles #15790A

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LTZ Navi 4WD Summit White, 17,165 Miles, #16184A #16058

CHRYSLER GM CERTIFIED 08TOWN & RATES COUNTRY AS LOW AS 1.9%

LT Black, 105,868 Miles, #16118A

LT DVD, Black, 8,459 Miles, #5875

LT 4WD DVD, Gray, 17,960 Miles, #5767

15,995 $39,995 $38,995

$

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08 JEEP

TRAILBLAZER

TRAVERSE

GRAND CHEROKEE

LT 4WD Silverstone, 34,946 Miles, #15302A

LT Black, 30,420 Miles, #5811

LAREDO Steel Blue, 38,003 Miles, #16038A

20,695 $27,795 $19,995

$

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