A14 | March 8, 2012
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Shakopee High vocalists earn top ratings
There’s a lot happening in Shakopee ... and although every bit of news may be not front-page worthy, it’s definitely worth repeating. Got news of your own to share? Send tidbits and kudos to editor@shakopeenews.com. A report put out by Finance and Commerce says the $125 million reconstruction of the Highway 169/Interstate Highway 494 interchange was a major factor in the city landing three development projects.
Shakopee High School vocalists competed at the Minnesota State High School League Region 2AA Solo/Ensemble Contest Feb. 13. All three high school vocal chamber groups — Men’s Chorus, Seraphim and Vocal Chords — earned superior ratings. Maddie Wagner and the Men’s Chorus earned “Best-atSite” awards. Also earning superior awards: Claire Benson, Caleb Richards and Kristina Sidorov (duet), Emma Conrad, Josh Dumalag, Alyssa Fox, Ariel Johnson, Melissa Lopez, Kyra Moak, Corrine Nugent, Allison O’ Shaughnessy, Marisa Ranney, Jessica Shrader, Kristina Sidorov, Kiandra Smith, Madeleine Wagner and Cara Zastrow. Excellent awards were won by Bre DeSart, John Fakler, Alisa Greenhalgh, Ayushi Jain, Rachel Kosek, Sam Krause, David McComas-Bussa, Jessica Ramirez, Alayna Rick, Sarah Riederer, Vanessa Saccoman, Amber Sinnen, Laura Stegeman and Sonny Thouk.
Richards, Tiev conference speech champs Two Shakopee students were named Missota Conference champions Feb 28 at the conference meet at Shakopee High School. Caleb Richards earned first place in creative expression. Vetorah Tiev was a conference champion in great speeches. Kelsey Strand earned an honorable mention in creative expression.
Transition Expo for IEP students set The Carver/Scott County Transition Interagency Committee and Shakopee’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invite families and secondary-age students who are on an IEP to the annual Transition Expo from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 in the Shakopee High School commons. Learn from local experts about what is available for: employment, transportation, college supports, social security, financial/legal issues, recreation, health care, guardianship, education and more. Contact Chad Williams at (952) 496-5083 or cwilliam@shakopee.k12.mn.us for more details.
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Catholic community presents ‘Passion of Jesus’ The Shakopee Knights of Columbus present the 31st annual Passion of Jesus in Music, Word and Light Friday, March 16 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. Walk with Jesus during his final days on Earth, recall his sacrifice and rejoice as he conquers death and rises again. Musical prelude starts at
7:45 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m. A Spanish narration will be Thursday, March 15. Admission is free. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. For information, call David at (952) 595-8042. Si tiene alguna pregunta llame a Karina al (952) 261-2539.
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Trystar, a Faribault-manu facturer, and San Mar, a clothing distributor, both recently announced building plans in the city. In addition, Imagine Print Solutions is planning a half-million square-foot expansion. The removal of the stoplights at the interchange has already slashed 10 to 20 minutes off travel times, reported Shakopee Community Development Director Michael Leek, Shakopee’s community development developer. Finance and Commerce also interviewed executives from the companies about their decision to locate in Shakopee. Find a link to the article at shakopeenews.com. I According to a promo about his u p c o m ing comedy show, former Shakopee resident Ric McCloud has became a lawyer like his dad, local defense attorRic ney Sam McMcCloud Cloud whose license was suspended last year. Ric praises his father, while making no bones about his dad’s “fall from grace.” “In February, Eric ‘Ric’ McCloud received his attorney license from the state of Min-
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nesota, where he will practice criminal law, the same field that his father Sam McCloud practiced before going to jail last July,” wrote Ric. A computer professional and stand-up comedian who now lives in St. Paul, Ric graced the cover of the Shakopee Valley News a few years ago for the horror movie he filmed on his father’s former hobby farm near Marystown. Ric performs the next couple weekends at Scott Hansen’s Comedy Gallery at Welsch’s Big Ten Tavern, 4703 Highway 10 in Arden Hills. He will appear at 8 p.m. shows March 9 and 10. Find more info at www. comedygallery.com. Ric says his dad’s work inspired him to go to law school: “My dad was one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the Midwest. ... I might make people laugh and feel better for a while, but my dad was helping people with big problems that had lifelong consequences.” But he also notes the “fall from grace” of Sam McCloud, a colorful, well-known criminal defense attorney who admitted to tax evasion in 2011. “Dad had five dependent children living with him at the time and he was trying to save his house from foreclosure. However, he went about it in the worst way possible, got in trouble and lost the house anyway,” Ric says. “What my dad did was wrong, there’s no doubt about that. But what I admired about him was that he owned up to his mistake right away and was truly sorry for his actions. It was a bad situation of his own creation, but he stepped up and took responsibility.” I Er ik J. Jacobson, a 1995 Shakopee High School graduate, and his wife Kristi attended the White House’s “A Nation’s Gratitude” dinner to honor veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn Feb. 29. He was one of 78 service members invited to the dinner. He represented the state of Nevada and Creech Air Force Base. Shakopee Middle School Choir Director Katie Irvin is directing the Rogers High School spring musical, according to the Star News.
Nick Syvertsen
Eve Burdick
Nick S y ve r t s en , s on o f A nn Pasqua li ni and Ma rk Syvertsen, is the male Fine Arts Student of the Week at Shakopee High School. A junior, Nick performed an outstanding solo for the song “He Never Failed Me Yet” in the March 1 Choral Concert. He has a solid, smooth voice. He is very talented musically. He is in Concert Choir, Men’s Chorus and Vocal Chords. His other activities include cross country, boys swimming and diving, and drama.
Eve Burdick, daughter of Sarah and Greg Burdick, is the female Fine Arts Student of the Week at Shakopee High School. A sophomore, Eve is in the Saber Choir, Seraphim and the European Tour Choir. She sang an outstanding solo in Mozart’s “Placido e il Mar” with the Saber choir in the March 1 concert. A very committed student and singer, Eve is always looking to improve.
Scott County Public Health offers immunizations Scott County Public Health offers immunization clinics from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays at 792 Canterbury Road S., Suite A160, Shakopee. No clinics are held on legal holidays. The clinic serves uninsured children and adults and those individuals who have out-of-
pocket expenses for vaccines. Vaccines available include those required for day care, Head Start or school enrollment and other age-appropriate recommended vaccines. Flu vaccine is still available. Call (952) 496-8552 to make an appointment.
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