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PHOTO BY LEAH SHAFFER

The Raksha Walk begins at Purgatory Creek Park.

Raksha event puts focus on safe driving

Referendum planning gears up UpcomingA School Board workshop is tentatively scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16. The next School Board meeting is scheduled for Aug. 23.District off to a slower start this year than previous campaign

BY LEAH SHAFFER

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In late July 2004, an Eden Prairie School District referendum kicked into gear as community leaders start-ed gathering to plan their campaign. In August 2011, those community leaders have yet to be contacted.

“Now we’re even further behind,” said Eden Prairie School Board mem-ber Holly Parker during a workshop Tuesday.

“I’m not sure who’s supposed to be steering the ship here,” she added.

Board members are working with Superintendent Melissa Krull this week to compile a list and contact possible leaders for the district’s referendum campaign.

Krull said they plan to follow the model of the previous campaign when it comes to planning for this fall’s referendum.

The board will have to approve the ballot language at its meeting on

Aug. 23. That could include adding a second question related to a technol-ogy levy in addition to the request to increase the levy for the operating budget.

This spring, the board approved a plan to ask voters this November to increase the operating levy by approximately $4.2 million (which translates to a $172 increase for the average home, valued at $350,000). The question the board faces at its Aug. 23 meeting is whether to add a

question seeking continuation of the technology levy, which expires three years from now.

The referendum that successfully passed in 2004 included $4.6 million annually for up to 10 years for tech-nology and a one-time $20 million bond levy for maintenance projects. Additionally, in 2004, voters approved $500,000 annually in the fi rst year and up to $300,000 for the remaining nine years for operating expenses.

If added to the ballot this year, a

Saturday’s Raksha Walk at Pur-gatory Creek Park drew crowds of people dedicated to taking a pledge to drive distraction-free.

The walk, now in its fourth year, began when the Dixit fam-ily looked for a way to honor their daughter Shreya, who was killed in a car accident as she was returning from college.

During this year’s event, Sec-retary of State Mark Ritchie ad-dressed participants, and shared how he lost his daughter Rachel when her car was hit by a drunk driver.

“We’re here today because we know that, as humans, we can make mistakes,” said Ritchie. “But we also know that, as humans, we can do everything in our power to prevent bad things from happening when we can.”

The Raksha event includes a pledge of protection and ceremony where people tie a band around each other’s wrists in keeping with the

holiday the event is named after, the Hindu holiday Raksha Band-han, meaning “bond of protection.” The holiday includes a ceremony where a sister ties a ceremonial band around her brother’s wrist

as a bond of protection between brother and sister. In the case of Eden Prairie’s Raksha Walk, the band serves as a reminder for people to stay focused on driving.

“The idea of education, the idea of awareness is one of the most powerful things that we have in our society,” said Ritchie.

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Sue Valiton, Eden Prairie, is pictured in Hope Village this May with Johnny, a 16-year-old Haitian boy who calls her “Mother.”

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A 16-year-old Haitian boy named Johnny calls her “Mother.” His own mother is an invalid and unable to care for him. His father and sister live in another city.

Johnny wants to be a doctor someday.

Sue Valiton, an Eden Prairie resident and choir member at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Chan-hassen, said she left her heart in Haiti.

The fi rst time she visited the impoverished nation was in the summer of 2008, raising for that trip about $4,000 for a children’s orphanage called Project Hope.

She has returned multiple times to satisfy her longing to make a dif-ference. In 2010 she left the country a mere four hours before it was devastated by an earthquake. In

Destination Haiti Arrive in Port-au-Prince, the city most heavily damaged by the deadly earthquake in 2010. Depart for the seaport city of Les Cayes and Hope Village, located about 120 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince.

May and early June of this year she visited again to rekindle relation-ships.

Valiton hopes to return to the Project Hope Orphanage with a team of about eight people this No-vember, and bring with the team tools for a better life.

Thousands of children receive care and education through the orphanage on a daily basis.

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A bench at Purgatory Creek Park is dedicated to Shreya.

Nayha Dixit, Shreya’s sister, addressed the participants of the Raksha Walk.

Right — Jackie Harapan reads over stories of those killed in vehicle accidents.

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Residents comment during Baker Road open house

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Steve Miller of Eden Prairie took a look at the diagrams on display Thursday at Forest Hills Elementary School.

What you might fi nd at the Antique Fair

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Vendors at this year’s Eden Prairie Antique Fair are set to feature a variety of items, from antiques and home décor to jewelry.

If you goWhat: Eden Prairie Antique Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13

Where: Dunn Bros. Coff ee, Smith-Douglas-More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie

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Eden Prairie Police reported the following incidents in Eden Prairie:

Thefts fromgarage reported

The underground parking garage at Fountain Place apart-ments was the site of a string of thefts from vehicles over the night of Aug. 5-6. A total of 20 reports came in from the complex, on the 8500 block of Magnolia Trail. It appears that thieves randomly started breaking windows and steal-ing mostly GPS units from cars, according to Sgt. Dennis Paulson. The police are looking for tips on if there was anyone suspicious seen in the area of Fountain Place.

“We really appreciate any help from the public,” he said.

Paulson warned residents to make sure they take all items of value out of their vehicles.

In addition:Between 7 p.m. July 29 and

12:30 a.m. July 30, someone stole two Audis from Auto Acquisitions, at 6595 Edenvale Blvd. One of the vehicles, a 2000 Audi, has since been recovered, but the other, with Wisconsin Plates 350 MTL, remains miss-ing. It appears someone stole the vehicles by breaking the lockbox to the front door and obtaining the keys.

Between 2:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. July 29, someone stole two photo printers valued at more than $500 from a condo on the

15000 block of Leslie Lane. The following people face

felony charges from Hennepin County:

Judith Ann Nbubisi, 48, of Brooklyn Center, was charged with identity theft and fi nan-cial transaction card fraud. Eden Prairie police with the aid of police from Minnetonka and Carver County sheriff’s depu-ties were able to track down the suspect after a number of cases of vehicle break-ins and thefts. In Eden Prairie, a woman re-ported that someone broke into her car at Life Time Fitness and made more than $800 in credit card charges at stores around the metro. Police identifi ed the suspect through surveillance footage, and in a subsequent interview, she admitted to be-ing part of a group that breaks into cars, steals purses and uses credit cards.

Ryan Michael Senes, 33, of Greenfi eld, has been charged with receiving stolen property after allegedly taking prop-erty from an Eden Prairie resident.

EP business chargedin home-loan scam

Eden Prairie-based Modify My Loan US, LLS has been charged by the Minnesota De-partment of Commerce for de-frauding approximately 200 homeowners, according to a news release. According to the release, the business charged the homeowners a collective

$362,203 in advance fees.“The company, which began

operations in Minnesota without a license, also allegedly used false advertising, failed to dis-close to customers its precarious fi nancial condition, charged cus-tomers fees for loan modifi cation services which were ultimately not provided, and failed to make promised refunds.

According to the department, Modify My Loan US charged many Minnesota consumers ad-vance fees ranging from $2,000 to $2,950 for loan modifi cation services; even though the com-pany’s contracts with those customers promised no such fees would be charged. Roughly 200 homeowners paid a collective $362,203 in fees.

One homeowner who paid an upfront fee of $2,750 was given a version of the initial contract in which the money back guaran-tee had been removed. When she did not receive a loan modifi ca-tion, she did not receive a refund. Another homeowner paid for a loan modifi cation in May 2009 and despite frequent attempts to get information on the status of negotiations on her loan, was un-able to get satisfactory updates from MML. In October 2009, she received a notice of a sheriff’s sale set for Dec. 15, 2009. On Dec. 7, 2009, MML notifi ed her that her fi le had been reassigned and that it was aware of the sheriff’s sale. She did not receive any further communication from the company and has not received a refund.

MML allegedly continued to

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

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Vendors are set to offer a va-riety of antiques and fl ea mar-ket fi nds on the lawn of Eden Prairie’s Smith-Douglas-More House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

The fi fth annual Eden Prai-rie Antique Fair is sponsored by the Eden Prairie Historical Society, Dunn Bros. Coffee, Eden Prairie News and M&I Bank.

Several new dealers will be part of the event, said Eden Prairie Historical Society President Kathie Case. The PROP Shop will be back with a booth for the second year as well. One item that they are set to feature is an antique radio, according to the His-torical Society.

“The whole goal of this

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

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The Eden Prairie City Coun-cil is set to hear an update on the Baker Road project at its 7 p.m. Aug. 16 meeting, where they’ll discuss feedback the city and county have received about the project.

Eden Prairie and Hennepin County staff members hosted an open house Thursday to of-fer more information about the proposal to convert Baker Road (County Road 60) from four lanes to three as the county starts a pavement overlay proj-ect next month.

The change is proposed for the section of roadway between County Road 62 and St. Andrew Drive.

City Engineer Rod Rue said some who attended were asking why the change was needed. He said that about 50 people

attended the open house.The conversion from four

lanes to three is the alterna-tive preferred by planners, who say that it offers more room for bikes and pedestrians.

New City Public Works Di-rector Robert Ellis said he had heard reactions ranging from “this is the stupidest idea we’ve ever heard” to “I can see what you mean.”

Resident Steve Miller, who said he drives on that section of road daily, wondered why they would take it down to one lane of traffi c in each direction.

“The report does not justify doing anything,” said resident Glenn Schaufl er of the study that was done regarding the conversion. Schaufl er added, “I think there are better ways to spend taxpayer money.”

Mark Engstrom of Eden Prairie, who said he bikes that route, was in favor of the

change. “I think it’s fantastic,” he said. He said he’s looking forward to a more bike-friendly city.

Rue said that the feedback received would be summa-

rized for the City Council. The county will be looking for direction from the council. There is a possibility that more opportunities for public input are needed, he said.

Bodylish, which offers hand-made soaps and lotions. You can also enjoy coffee in the morning, and wine or beer on the patio later in the day, Case pointed out.

The vendors pay $ 35 to

participate, with those funds going toward Dunn Bros. projects like the new shed and gazebo.

Dunn Bros. in the Smith Douglas More House is at 8107 Eden Prairie Road. Parking is also available at the adjacent Huber Funeral Home. For more information, call (952) 934-0145.

Antique Fair is to provide a fun event for the community,” Case said.

Vendors include Treasure Chest Antiques, NIKKI Prai-rie Gold with silver items and bottle cap jewelry and

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Youth improve Staring Lake Park

Sixteen members of Tree Trust’s Youth Conservation Corps program are making improvements in Staring Lake Park. They have installed ero-sion control fabric in high traffi c areas and constructed timber edgers around Frisbee golf tees and baskets. Their project can be found at 14800 Pi-oneer Trail, Eden Prairie. The youth are part of more than 500 participants working for Tree Trust this summer. Tree Trust Youth Conservation Corps employs youth between the ages of 14 and 21. Participants have been placed in individual internships in local nonprof-its, government agencies and businesses or are working as part of a crew like the one at Staring Lake Park to take on

Suvi

earn her rescue organization, MN Pit Bull Rescue, $10,000. Suvi is a two-year-old pit bull who loves to snuggle, lick and play tug. She helps volunteer at MN Pit Bull Rescue events, and acts as a breed advocate for pit bulls everywhere. To vote for Suvi, visit facebook.com/fuzzynation?sk=app_117170818364057. The contest runs through Aug. 21 and each person can vote once per day.

EPWT Ladies’ Night Out tonight

Join the Eden Prairie Women of Today as they celebrate La-dies’ Night Out to get involved in your community, gain new skills and make friends. Mingle with members and find out more about the dynamic and diverse women’s organization from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Dunn Bros – Smith Douglas More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie. For more information, call (612) 423-5701 or visit epwt.org.

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Do you really think local churches are equipped to provide human services?

If you’re a frequent reader of the Eden Prairie News, you’ve seen these pages host a healthy debate over the state’s budget, and especially the role of government in delivering human services.

That’s a positive. The more we talk about these diffi cult issues, the greater the chance that we’ll fi nd some ideas and directions on which to agree. Yeah, I realize it’s a lofty goal.

But in order for this debate to be realistic and move forward, we occasionally need to poke holes in each other’s theories. And that’s why I’d like to challenge the frequently repeated notion that local churches and their volunteers, not government, are best equipped to provide the safety net that prevents the poorest and neediest among us from falling into chronic and abject poverty.

Just last week, the authors of a commentary piece on this page asserted that the local Catholic archbishop “seems to be forgetting that helping the poor is the primary responsibility of the church, where people give voluntarily. When churches abdicate that responsibility to government, government is sure to try to twist it to its own political advantage.”

It’s true that a basic test of our morality is how we treat the most vulnerable people among us. Most faiths believe so, and I doubt the archbishop has lost sight of that basic tenet. Further, I don’t believe churches have abdicated that responsibility to government; otherwise we wouldn’t have the heroic efforts of church-related organizations like Lutheran Social Service, Catholic Charities and others.

But I believe that most in the faith community do see the government as having a critical role in protecting people’s basic human rights and dignity, and I agree with them. Hopefully it’s the government closest to the local community that is fulfi lling this mission, and that they can provide this help adequately. But let’s face it: We have a complex and extremely diverse society, and so there’s a need for higher levels of government to ensure a basic and uniform standard of common

good across these 50 states.

Further, and perhaps most importantly, the concept of local churches mobilizing dollars and volunteers in large numbers to fi ll the gap as the safety net is shredded in waves of budget cutting is, well, unrealistic at best.

Having been involved in my

church’s social-justice efforts over the past three years, I can assure you that houses of worship have been hit hard by the recession like everyone else. My own has reduced its dollar donations to social-service and justice causes as collection plates have lightened. Mobilizing recession-weary church members to increase their volunteer work is as hard, perhaps harder, than ever.

Don’t get me wrong. Many local church-goers are as generous as ever. Donation drives – campaigns to gather and donate food, back-to-school supplies and more – still reap big results. But convincing a time- and cash-strapped congregation to actively, routinely and voluntarily help staff a men’s shelter, mentor at-risk teens or counsel unemployed poor persons? A tough sell, indeed.

So, while I agree that the safety-net system needs to be changed so that its goal becomes lifting people out of poverty – a hand up instead of a handout, if you will – I just don’t see local churches as your new, go-to solution for human services.

It strikes me as much more feasible to stringently require current service providers to prove their effectiveness before receiving taxpayer funds. And, greatly incentivize the private marketplace to provide such services. And, yes, enact new public policy that takes a holistic approach, and results in more effi cient and effective delivery of human services.

That isn’t wealth redistribution. It’s sound strategy and wise use of dollars, because there’s plenty of return-on-investment by moving a poor, unemployed person into a good job with health benefi ts. But let’s not simply leave that to churches.

Mark A. Weber is publisher of the Eden Prairie News and general manager of Southwest Newspapers.

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Th e end is near …

Steven & Lauryn

STROMBERGEP DAD & DAUGHTER

Dad’s story: To say it has been a wild ride the past few years living with Lauryn would be an understatement. I do look back very fondly at the adventures and tender moments we shared, however.

I wonder how many Eden Prairie parents found an unattended fetal pig on their kitchen counter and a daughter’s explanation consisting simply of the word “Oops?”

Or how many EP dads sprained their ankle rushing into the emergency room at midnight after a daughter cut her thumb hacking mushrooms off a frozen pizza with a sharp cooking knife? Good times.

So, I wish to end our little daddy/daughter experiment this summer with a few pointers for any young parents out there. Don’t consider this advice but rather some perspective from one who has gone before you.

First, don’t be intimidated by the small city we call the Eden Prairie High School. Your children will love it and will fi nd robust academics and activities to suit them. You will of course get lost in the building. Just keep walking confi dently until you see a door. And encourage your child to fi nd a sport or activity at EPHS. Lauryn tried a number of activities and I was very proud that she golfed every year.

Second, as your kids get older it’s natural to want to be their pal, but ultimately you need to be the parent. For instance Lauryn and I had a ritual of watching some pretty strange late night TV programs that she liked (Glee Project, Chelsea Lately, Millionaire Matchmaker, etc.), but in the end I would tell her sternly, “it’s time for bed,” and she knew I

switched to dad mode.Third, even the best kids often

make a mistake during their high school tenure. And when an otherwise perfect child (did I really say that about Lauryn?) makes an error it is normal to want to react with shock and anger. I think the best thing you can tell your child at that time is that you love them, no matter what. Grounding them for the summer can happen a little later, after they are confi dent their world isn’t collapsing.

Finally, enjoy all the moments, activities, adventures, stress, cleaning, exhaustion and love you share with your EP son or daughter. It’s a cliché but its true … it all goes by so fast.

Lauryn responds: Usually I would take this opportunity to reply with some counter-arguments or objections to Dad’s statements.

But it’s time to try something new. Be prepared for a shock.

I agree with everything my wonderful father has said.

High school really is a great experience. Whether it was having

a chair pulled out from behind me in the lunchroom freshman year, to having to give speeches and wondering just how red my face was getting while I was in front of the class. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Young parents and potentially future or current Eden Prairie High School students need to know that every misstep and blunder leads you to great successes later in your life. Trust me, although I seem like a perfect angel child and all, I have had my moments.

My senior year I have spent with my dad was the best year of my life thus far. Even when I was getting stitches in the emergency room we were cracking jokes and keeping our sense of humor the whole time.

But I must correct one point you made, Dad. The whole “bed time” story is crap. You know for a fact that it is you who falls asleep on the couch during our late night show watching. I go to bed when I feel like it. Ha!

But the time really does fl y, although when you are sitting in class in mid-December watching snowfl akes fall out of the sky during your sophomore year it does seems like the end is nowhere in sight.

The last word: Dad: I do tend to fall asleep on the couch, true. But raising that kid has worn me out. Maybe I can fi nally get some sleep with her at Iowa State? I fi gure I have four restful years before she moves back home, right?

Every other week, Steve and Lauryn, EPHS class of 2011, write about the challenges facing a teenage daughter and a middle aged dad navigating life together in Eden Prairie. Each week they alternate getting the “last word.”

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Don’t trust ‘10-year’ budget numbers

Neighbors: Have you noticed how most political groups tabulate and present their budget numbers these days?

Every night on the news we see another politician screaming with false bravado, “Vote for my plan and save $2.5 trillion over 10 years!”

Of course, my broad generaliza-tion includes the talking heads in the media (with agendas) who also exaggerate their numbers to better fi t their narrative.

Have you also noticed that almost everyone is puffi ng the savings by using a 10-year budget number this cycle? Since when has Congress ever limited its spending activities to a 10-year budget? As political junkies and activists, we need to call this out every time we see it because it happens with such regularity and no one appears to understand the consequences.

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the next 20 years. Because the next elected Congress in 2012 will appropri-ate future budget funds by their own discretion. That is why these estimates are completely worthless and are only

gimmicks to provide a wow factor to an imaginary ROI.

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“compromising” Republican side too. That is such a phony number. Everyone should know that there is nothing to restrict the next Congress from increas-ing the spending 100 times from cur-rent amounts on the same programs. Historically, we have yet to see any 10-year savings number actualized and as taxpayers, we all should be demanding real numbers from the media, special interests, elected Democrats and Re-publicans.

Have you also noticed with most so-called political “compromises,” the taxpayers get nailed with front loaded fees, tax increases or increased spend-ing, which all seem start in ‘Year One’ but those agreed “savings” from pseudo cuts never occur?

This puffi ng has to stop and it stops by taxpayers demanding honesty in dis-cussing the numbers. You can fi nd more accurate information regarding nutri-tion facts on a can of soup than can be found in competing budget proposals.

Any claims of savings should be lim-ited to the current-year budget. They are preparing next year’s budget, and any savings should be limited to that specific year. A billion dollar cut for that year is $1 billion, not $20 billion for


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Happiness … own your 40 percent

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Todd, a coaching client just wanted to be happy. He was feeling overwhelmed by a demanding job, and his desire to really be the best dad and husband. We coached for several months and discovered his values and personal needs. He wrote, “After reading your monthly newsletter I was thinking how I am savoring my life and summer. When we fi rst met I was struggling with work life balance and found the pressures of work to take me away from what I loved most … my two boys and wife. I have decided to take a leap into one of my passions and have purchased a new racing bike. After talking to my wife about a new bike and the desire we have to remodel our kitchen she talked me into the bike as she felt it was something I needed to maintain what little sanity I have remaining.” How many women do you know that would sacrifi ce a complete kitchen remodel for a husband to get a new bike? Todd sounded happy!

A big myth is that happiness is something we must fi nd. If only … we get “the job,” marry our love or lose weight. Science has discovered that 10 percent is determined by our circumstances, 50 percent by our set point and genetically determined and 40 percent by

our intentional activities.What determines

happiness?*10 percent circumstances

– Only 10 percent of our happiness is explained by circumstances or situations like if we are rich or poor, thin or fat, married or divorced. Riches and perfect health has only a short term affect on happiness. Studies have demonstrated that Americans earning more than $10 million annually reported personal happiness only slightly greater than blue collar workers they employ.

50 percent set point and genetics – 50 percent of our happiness is our set point that originates from our biological mother or father or both. It is a baseline to which we are bound to return, even after major setbacks or big triumphs. It is similar to our set point for our weight. Some

skinny people can eat all they want and not gain weight and others smell food and gain a few pounds. This happiness set point governs how happy we will be over the course of our lives.

40 percent intentional activities – The secret to happiness is not changing your genetic makeup or acquiring more wealth and possessions, rather it is all about being in charge of your behavior. 40 percent of our happiness is determined by our choices. How easy is that! But what gets in our way? The overwhelm we experience by the circumstances we fi nd ourselves in. Next time you are feeling overwhelmed, stop and use the ABC to happiness formula.

A) Awareness – just notice that you are overwhelmed (do nothing else)

B) Breath – don’t even think. Just take a breath or two (notice your breath)

C) Choice – Tell yourself you have a choice!

Easy as that! You get to pick your behaviors. The happiest people are “people persons” and love spending time with their family and friends. They express gratitude. They are the fi rst to volunteer to help you out. They think about their future and make things happen. They possess a commitment to their lifelong goals and usually have a

bucket list. They savor their daily joys and live in the present not the future.

I wrote back to Todd and said his kids would remember more the family meals and warm conversations rather than the new stainless steel fridge and granite countertops. Memories not stuff. Todd just returned from a family vacation. He owns his life again. He quit waiting. What about you?

Happy people don’t sit around waiting to be happy. They make things happen. You maybe thought it was important to work at achieving your career goals or getting promoted to “the job” but the most important work you will ever do is your “work” at being happy. It will be the most rewarding work of your life. Remember happy people love who they are, love what they do and love how they do it. You only have one life to live, just imagine if it was one you truly loved! How lucky are you … you own 40 percent!

*The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky

Chere Bork, MS RD, is a health and life balance enthusiast, national speaker and Wellcoach from Eden Prairie, who helps people discover their purpose to live happily and healthfully ever after. Her website is cherebork.com.

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Agreement cuts graduate loans

Tucked into the fi nal pages of the debt ceiling agreement is a provision which eliminates government-subsidized loans to graduate students. These loans allow students to focus on their studies as repayment does not begin until a terminal degree is attained. Yet Republicans in Congress did not see fi t to close tax loopholes or raise taxes on upper income brackets, argu-ing that doing so would hinder job creation.

As a graduate student who relies on the ‘reformed’ loan program, I feel compelled to remind supporters of the agree-ment that there exist careers beyond business, politics and lobbying for which higher edu-cation is a necessity.

Bjorn BerntsonEden Prairie

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Use national forest campgrounds

When up north during the start of the state shutdown, when state park campers were kicked out and sent home, I dis-covered a great alternative that I did not hear the media offer: national forest campgrounds. A lot of area up north is composed of national forest. And many rivers and lakes are also hidden there, too. All of the roads into a national forest are not just a drive through the trees; the en-trances are marked to indicate facilities present such as picnic grounds, camping, swimming, boat launch, docks, etc., so you know if that entrance has accommodations you are seeking.

The fees are cheap ($10-12 per campsite per night) and are available on a fi rst-come-fi rst-served basis. During our tour, we saw many great campsites that were unused and spectacu-larly located on a lakeshore. These are facilities our gov-ernment (state and/or federal) has created on our behalf, so we ought to partake. Spread the word!

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Th e PROP Shop’s ‘queen mother’

“I don’t want to rust out, I want to wear out.”

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Ace Palm, 92, is the oldest volunteer at the PROP shop. She volunteers on Tuesdays and Saturdays every week.

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She calls herself the “queen mother” of the PROP Shop.

At 92, Ace Palm is the oldest volunteer by a large margin. “I don’t even know if there’s anybody 70 there,” she said.

Most 92 year-olds would be relaxing and enjoying their retirement – but not Palm. “I don’t want to rust out, I want to wear out,” Palm said. “I’m busy all the time.”

makes a positive difference in the eyes of others.

“She gets other people involved. She greets customers at the door and fi nds out what they’re looking for; she’s a great salesperson.”

“To use one of Ace’s phrases, she’s a ‘barrel of laughs,’” Karulf said. “She just makes it fun every day. We all feel blessed to have her in our lives and to know her.”

“My experience at Goodwill was a great experience to be able to work at PROP shop,” Palm said. She also attributed her success at the PROP Shop to her great desire to volunteer, the joy it brings her and how fun it is to help other people.

Palm does pick-ups for the PROP Shop in her surrounding area, where she

takes her car and collects donations then brings them to work with her. “I almost need a truck license,” she noted.

“It’s been such a rewarding experience to me and such a self-fulfi lling experience,” Palm said. “I come home exhausted but happy. It’s such a joy to be there.”

On Saturdays, Palm works with a lot of high school kids, which she said are “loads of fun to be with.”

“She just puts everyone at ease,” Karulf said.

“Sometimes there are kids as young as 13 volunteering and there’s an 80-year spread.”

Palm says she will work at the PROP Shop “as long as I can.”

Palm has three daughters, eight grandchildren and fi ve great-grandchildren. She was married to 65 years to “a wonderful man named Warren.” “We lived on Lake Minnetonka. He was very involved in politics, mayor of our village and on the school board. He had a full life,” she said.

“Another thing I love is sports,” Palm said. She watches the Twins games every night they are on.

“We have the good fortune of seeing all these amazing volunteers come through and we’re grateful for that but she’s one in a million,” Karulf said.

Palm spends her time volunteering for the PROP Shop, meeting with her tennis group (which she has done for 50 years), going out on the boat, spending time with her family and participating in the activities at Summit Place. But the most rewarding thing for Palm is her volunteer work. “I love volunteering, I’ve done it all my life,” she said.

Palm began working at the PROP Shop over three years ago pricing housewares. She works from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays.

“I can hardly wait to go each Tuesday and Saturday. I can hardly sleep I’m so excited. At my age I can hardly fi gure that out but I just long to be there,” Palm said. She described herself as a young child waiting for Christmas each Monday and Friday night.

Deb Karulf, one of the original co-founders of the PROP Shop and the current board president, works with Palm on Tuesdays. “She comes in there every Tuesday and Saturday and works diligently and tirelessly,” Karulf said. “She

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Survivors include his wife, Annie; parents, Russell andMarie Spoerner of Chaska; brothers, Steve (Laura) of EdenPrairie, Terry (Carol) of Maple Grove, John of CottageGrove, Dave (Kim) of Chaska; sisters, Patricia (Larry) Ernstof Shakopee, Susan (Paul) Vedeen of Eden Prairie; nieces,nephews, friends and relatives.

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Th e building blocks for kindergarten preparation

Kindergarten is a big step for both child and parent. Taking a few strategic actions will help ease the transition and help you best prepare your preschooler for “the big K.”

1. Teach concepts. While it’s helpful to head into kindergarten knowing colors, shapes and numbers, comparative concepts and opposites can help children better understand and communicate what they’re thinking. Work on simple, visible comparisons like “bigger,” “shorter,” and “under,” as well as tangible opposites like wet and dry, or soft and hard.

This is also a good age to talk about the basics of bullying (what it is and what to do if you experience or see it), safety (stranger danger), manners (respect for self and others) and general differences between people (cultural, physical, abilities, etc.). Try to incorporate one of these discussions into an existing or occurring situation, rather than sitting down the week before school to go over everything. Seeing a child in a wheelchair at the store might present an opportunity to discuss differences – and perhaps bullying – on the ride home.

2. Let her make choices. It’s natural for even the most outgoing kids to be nervous about kindergarten. Involving your child in decisions can help him feel a bit more in control when facing the unknown. Let them help choose school supplies, backpacks, lunch bags, and outfi ts – and maybe even dinner on the fi rst day of school. Cut photos of foods from a magazine and create a shopping list or menu for the fi rst week of school. Have her lay out several outfi ts for that fi rst week of school. Take

and post photos of her doing tasks such as brushing teeth, combing hair, and getting dressed so she can get ready without help – or hassle.

3. Build cognitive skills. Many parents incorrectly believe that letter knowledge is the foundation to reading. But reading skills are built on phonemic awareness (sound blending and segmenting). One easy way to work on sound analysis skills is to practice rhyming. Rhyming forces the dissection of sounds.

Sound segmenting games can also offer a fun opportunity to teach phonemic awareness. Say a two-sound word, like bee or tie, then have your child tell you which sounds are in the word (“b” and “ee” for “bee” and “t” and “i” for “tie”). Gradually increase to three-sound words like cat, (“c” “a” and “t”) and tree (“t” “r” and “ee”). This builds auditory segmenting, which they’ll need as they begin to spell.

Building blocks are a great way to help develop analysis skills by using them to make up nonsense words. Start with three blocks, then have the child remove one of the blocks and add a new one while verbally trying to fi gure out what the new nonsense word sounds like. Remember, the goal isn’t to teach them letter

or word recognition, but rather sounds.

Playing games that strengthen other cognitive skills will help too. Together, memory, attention, visual processing, logic and reasoning, and processing speed make up the foundation of a child’s ability to learn ANYTHING – reading, writing, math, history, science or languages.

4. Stay social. A lot of kindergarten is based on sharing, collaboration, cooperation and interaction. Children who have attended daycare, regular playgroups, group classes or have siblings close to their age naturally have more practice. Find opportunities to encourage interaction with other kids – even if they’re not the same age. Playgrounds, sport groups, and park district programs provide great sources to practice social skills.

5. Visit the school. Schedule an informal visit or a virtual tour via the school website. Walk the halls, touch things in the classrooms, visit the library and even play on the school playground. Consider packing a snack to actually eat in the cafeteria and take photos of everything to allow him to share his dry run with a friend, neighbor or relative.

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County off ers low- cost back-to-school immunizations

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

The clinics will be held on the following dates:

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

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Board weighs in on superintendent’s resignation, shares evaluationBY LEAH SHAFFER

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Eden Prairie School Board members accepted Super-intendent Melissa Krull’s resignation Thursday and announced they would be “meeting to decide how best to move forward with this information.”

Krull, who has been the dis-trict’s superintendent since 2003, recently announced she would be stepping down as superintendent at the end of the 2012 school year.

During a workshop Tues-day, board members explored what could be next in terms of fi nding a new superinten-dent.

During an upcoming work-shop, the board plans to bring

in staff mem-bers from the M i n n e s o t a School Boards A ssociation to give a pre-sentation on options for a sup er i nt en -dent sea rch process.

“ I t ’ s a good place to start,” said Board member Holly Parker.

The MSBA workshop will include information on work-ing with consultants; how to work with stakeholders and the media and interviewing tips.

Krull, in addressing the board during its meeting Thursday, wished them well

in this transition.“I just think there’s great

opportunity here,” she said. “I’m looking forward to some good work ahead.”

After the news of Krull’s plan to step down, the School Board suspended one of its rules related to hiring execu-tive staff.

The rule: B/CR 3.3 states:“Except as required by law,

the board will not participate in decisions or actions involv-ing the hiring, evaluating, disciplining or dismissal of any employee other than the CEO.”

By suspending that rule, the board can be more in-volved in the hiring of execu-tive staff during the time of transition. There have been a number of vacancies in

Krull’s administration as of late. Most recently Commu-nication Coordinator Camie-Melton Hanily left to take a position at Eaton Corp. During Tuesday’s workshop board members agreed that they would take part in in-terviews for Melton-Hanily’s replacement. Board member Ranee Jacobus explained that her intention, in suspending B/CR 3.3 was that the board could be more involved in decision-making process for hiring executive-level staff.

Board member Chuck Mu-eller aired his concern about the district’s ability to recruit talent.

“Why would anyone want to come here not knowing who their boss is in nine months,” he wondered.

“We need to beef up our ranks a little bit here,” he added.

Krull said that, beyond the upcoming hiring of a new communication director there are not a lot of other openings at the executive level. In the meantime, Nancy Kracke, who recently retired as the director of commu-nications and community relations for Eastern Carver County Schools, will be fi ll-ing in as interim communica-tion coordinator.

KRULL’S EVALUATION

During Thursday’s meet-ing, the School Board also read a summary of the mid-year evaluation of the super-intendent that was conducted during a closed session on

June 22.An excerpt from the sum-

mary is below:“The board remains proud

of the achievement gains made by the superintendent and staff in narrowing the achievement gap. The board assumes that the superinten-dent will continue to focus on accelerated achievement for a l l under-per for ming students as well as continued growth for our already profi -cient students.

“In reviewing the areas of focus and concern from the board’s November evalua-tion, we feel meaningful and necessary collaboration has not improved. In addition the board’s governance policies have not been fully internal-ized by the organization ...”

MelissaKrull


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Bootsma’s back: Second at Nationals

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Eden Prairie’s Rachel Bootsma swam the 100-meter backstroke in a personal-best 59.65 at last week’s ConocoPhillips National Championships, posting the second fastest 100-meter backstroke time of the meet.

BY DANIEL HUSS

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Aquajets Swim Team’s Rachel Bootsma and the Colorado Stars’ Melissa “ M i s s y t h e

Missile” Franklin are rivals in the pool, best of friends on the pool deck.

“It’s always going to be a rivalry,” said Bootsma, of competing against the swim-mer some have predicted could be as successful as Michael Phelps, “and I’m always going to want to beat her, but she’s still one of my best friends.”

Last Wednesday, at the ConocoPhi l l ips Nationa l Championships at Stanford University’s Avery Aquatic Center, Franklin and Boots-ma fi nished fi rst and second in the 100-meter backstroke, posting the only sub-minute times in the race. Franklin won with a personal best 59.18. Bootsma fi nished sec-ond with a personal best 59.65.

As a result of their top two finishes, two of US Swim-ming’s brightest/youngest stars qualified for the Pan American Games (Oct. 11-22). Franklin is 16 years old; Bootsma is 17.

Next summer, they’re ex-pected to race for a bigger prize, the chance to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympics.

W hen asked where she needs to finish to qualify for the Olympics, Bootsma

SIDE LINES

Moms’ football clinic set for SaturdayA football fundamentals clinic for women will take place

from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 22, in the air-conditioned Eden Prairie High School Auditorium. All women who would like to “learn the game” are invited. Participants will be intro-duced to roles of various positions, rules, penalties, referees’ signals and a rundown of Eden Prairie’s plays. There will also be a locker room tour. The clinic will be conducted by Mike Grant, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School football team. Proceeds go toward the EPHS football program. Walk-up registrations, $25 at the door, are accepted.

EPDT Car Wash FundraiserLooking to get your car washed and help support the Eden

Prairie High School Dance team? Here’s your chance: Saturday, the Eden Prairie Dance Team will have a car wash fundraiser. Saturday’s event will be held at the Eden Prairie Cub Foods from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Proceeds will be used to help defray program costs.

EPHS Booster Association selling activity passes Support the Eden Prairie High School Booster Association

by purchasing a multi-event activity pass. Passes for the 2011-12 school year are now available – you can purchase passes at the Spirit Store, football games and most PAC meetings. When you purchase an activity pass, you enjoy signifi cant savings on your favorite events – up to $85 in admission fees. You also receive immediate entrance into events – no more waiting in lines! Most importantly, profi ts earned through activity pass sales go directly to Student Activities at Eden Prairie High School. Pass types include: Eagle, 25 admissions for $90 ($85 savings); Aerie, 15 admissions for $65 ($40 savings); Pinion, 10 admissions for $50 ($20 savings); Talon, fi ve admissions for $35 (convenience) and Student, 10 admissions for $25 ($25 savings). Without a pass, regular admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Eden Prai-rie households with students in grades seven to 12 should expect more information to arrive in the EPHS Booster Association newsletter in late August, which will include a mail order form for pass purchase. Passes will also be sold during picture days, orientation, PAC meetings and home football games. The EPHS Booster Association is a parent-run organization that supports over 50 co-curricular activities including sports, intramurals, academic clubs, student clubs and organizations, vocal and instrumental music, and theater. In the 2010-11 school year, the Booster Association donated over $85,000 to Student Activities and awarded fi ve $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors. For more information, visit ephs.edenpr.org (click on the Booster Association logo).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EPFSC skaters skating on summer success Southwest Metro area skaters from the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club (EPFSC) competed and earned medals and awards at several skate competitions this summer. Competitions were held in Roseville, Minnetonka, St. Cloud, Edina and St. Paul. Skaters include (front row, left to right): Nico Zarling, Adito Akolkar and Sydney Schnell; (middle row) Zach Zarling, Sophia Modeas, Libby Isaacson, Colette Danielski, Jessica Larson and Michelle Nguyen; (back row) Janet Kang, Hailey Kauls, Lauren Muench, Lindsay Karner and Sara Haines. This week, club skaters will travel to Eagan for the 2012 Minnesota State Figure Skating Championships.

Eden Prairie is World Series boundMinnesota state champion wins Central Plains RegionalBY DANIEL HUSS

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“There wasn’t a hog pile or anything like that,” said Scott Hackett, head coach of the Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team. “They won and they were happy, but that’s about it.”

Hackett said this after his baseball team won a Central Plains Regional title (Dickinson, N.D.); in the process, punching its ticket to the American Legion World Series (Shelby, N.C.).

“That’s been the goal since day one,” said the coach, of his team’s desire to get back to the World Series.

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The key to winning a regional baseball tournament, any baseball tournament for that matter, is pitching.

“Adam (Adam Bray) set the tone with a complete game,” said Hackett, of his team’s 6-0 win over Grand Island, Neb.

Bray allowed just two hits. He struck out 13 and walked two. In nine innings, he threw 118 pitches, 87 for strikes.

Offensively, Eden Prairie would pound out 14 hits. Both Bray and Tony Skjefte were 3-5. David Belusky was 2-4; Tyler Ruemmele was 2-6.

In game No. 2, Eden Prairie defeated Mandan, N.D., 12-2 in seven innings. Ruemmele was credited with the win. He allowed six hits, struck out seven and walked one.

Skjefte, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, was 4-4 with 3 runs and 3 RBI. His line would include two home runs. Blake Schmit was 4-5 with 2 runs and 4 RBI. He also hit a home run. Bray was 2-4. Lance Thonvold was 1-4 with 2 RBI and a home run.

“Not only did we stay in the winner’s bracket,” adds Hackett, “but we didn’t burn pitchers.”

SMACKDOWN CONTINUES

After beating Mandan, Eden Prairie would defeat Carroll, Iowa, 8-2.

Cameron Mingo would

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In two weeks time, the Eden Prairie American Legion baseball team won both a state tournament and a Central Plains Regional Tournament. This week, they’ll go for three in a row when they open American Legion World Series play with a game against Midland, Mich. Here, Anthony King-Foreman (right) and Jordan Smith share a celebratory body bump following Monday’s win over Carroll, Iowa.

answered with a simple, “top two.”

When asked to assess her chances, she said she counts herself amongst 4-5 swim-mers who could realistically fi nish either fi rst or second.

“Comes down to who is on,” she said, while adding that Natalie Coughlin, an Olym-pian in 2004 and 2008, didn’t swim at Nationals.

Wa s B o o t s m a o n l a s t week?

“I made a couple mistakes,” she said. “I f lipped off my

start in the prelims, which made me nervous in the fi-nals. There were also a couple other little things.”

Still, she went below a min-ute for only the second time in her career.

“The other time was back in 2009,” she said, “but that was with a high-tech suit.

“That (sub-minute) was big back then,” she said, “but this is bigger now. Not only did I do it without the suit, but I did it outside, which I think is harder.”

Harder to swim outside?“You don’t have ceiling

to keep you straight,” she explains.

Bottom line: Bootsma was “thrilled” with her perfor-mance.

“Prior to the back, I wasn’t having the greatest meet,” she said, “so going under a minute was pretty special.”

Bootsma would also com-pete in the 50 and 100 free-style, 100 and 200 butterf ly and 200 individual medley races.

get the start/win and throw six innings of four-hit baseball. Lance Thonvold picked up the save, throwing three no-hit innings.

Schmit was 2-4 with 4 RBI; Skjefte 2-5 with 2 runs and 2 RBI; Tyler Peterson 2-5 with 2 RBI.

In Sunday’s winner’s bracket fi nals, Eden Prairie defeated Omaha, Neb., 13-3 in seven innings.

Jordan Smith went the distance, allowing three runs on seven hits.

Offensively, Eden Prairie would tag Omaha pitchers for 19 hits. Thonvold

carried the biggest bat, going 4-4 with 2 runs and 4 RBI. Bray was 4-5 with 2 RBI. Skjefte, Ruemmele, Peterson and Ryan Maenke had two hits apiece.

The win put Eden Prairie in the cat bird’s seat, meaning the opposition would have to beat Eden Prairie twice to win a regional title.

That didn’t happen.Monday, Eden Prairie

defended last year’s Central Plains Championship by beating Carroll, for a second time in the tournament, by a score of

11-9.Anthony King-Foreman

pitched 4 2/3 innings. Dylan Fredrick pitched 2 1/3 innings. Thonvold pitched two innings. Fredrick was credited with the win; Thonvold the save.

Offensively, Eden Prairie scored runs in seven of the nine innings.

The eighth inning is what everyone is going to remember. Tied at 8-8, Eden Prairie forged ahead, for good, on Ruemmele’s bases-loaded sacrifi ce fl y. A single

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Eagle Power powers Eagles

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Jason Reader spots Melvin Desouza during an Eagle Power session. Desouza holds school records in the bench press (350 pounds) and clean (285 pounds).

BY DANIEL HUSS

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Jason Reader isn’t a cabin person.

“For some,” he said, “their favorite place is at the lake. For me, it’s in the weight room.”

Good thing, as Reader is the coordinator of Eden Prairie High School’s Eagle Power, a strength and conditioning program that caters to EPHS student athletes.

“We have 125-140 kids who come four days a week, three hours a day,” he said. “They’ve been here all summer.”

As athletes, the benefi ts of participation result in more power, more speed. The side effects, however, extend beyond the next season.

“I’m hoping what we do here,” adds Reader, “becomes life skills.”

In past summers, Eden Prai-rie’s weight room was used mostly by football players. That’s changed, as volleyball, girls basketball, dance, wres-tling and boys soccer teams have jumped on board.

“Our goal,” said Activities Director Mike Grant, “is to have the best strength program in the country and that’s not just for football, but for athletes of all sports.”

The three-hour regimen is broken into three parts: Strength, conditioning and skills.

The first three weeks are used to determine a partici-pant’s base. From there, it’s possible to measure growth.

“There are no secrets,” said Reader. “The kids who show up every day and work their tails off are going to get results.”

Methods?“Barbells and dumbbells,”

said Reader. “Li f t i ng for strength and moving for speed. Key is to learn how to use them the safe way.”

TCOEO

The obvious benefi t of par-ticipating in a group strength and conditioning program is the group.

“There’s peer pressure,” admits Reader. “I’m not going to deny it.”

That said, Reader sees peer pressure as a positive.

“It’s about being part of

something special,” he adds. “There is also support; we call that tcoeo – taking care of each other.”

When asked about motiva-tion, Reader talked about re-sults. “For some,” he adds, “it’s seeing your name on the board (record board). For others, it’s showing up and being there for your teammates.”

Like everything else, there’s also a bottom line.

“There are a lot of indepen-dent companies that are doing this for 5-10 times the cost,” said Grant. “We can do the same things for a fi fth of what they charge.

“We were good last year,” said Grant, of the program’s start, “and better this year.”

High frequency: Tune in the amazing cricket

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

A female fi eld cricket has a long appendage for laying eggs.

Stan

TEKIELANATURE SMART

I love this time of year. Midsummer is a great time for a wide variety of reasons. The pressures of springtime mating are over for the birds and mammals. It is a time of abundance and relaxation for nature. But for me, this time of year is particularly interesting because of the insects at night. No, I am not talking about mosquitoes. I am talking about crickets and katydids.

Summer nights are thick with midnight music. The male common fi eld cricket is responsible for most of the songs. Field crickets are members in the family of “true” crickets. They have large, broad bodies up to 1-inch long and have large strong hind legs for jumping great distances. They have very long antennae that are nearly as long as the body.

Females have long needlelike appendages extending from back of their abdomen called an ovipositor – for laying eggs into the soil. Males have large obvious wings that carry them around at night.

Crickets are closely related to grasshoppers. There are more than 23,000 species of crickets and grasshoppers in the world. There are nearly 1,000 different kinds of grasshoppers and crickets in North America.

Male crickets don’t sing with their voice, they sing with their wings. They have two pair of wings (total of four). The front or upper wings are the cricket’s instrument. They play their wings like a violin. The larger hind wings are for fl ying.

A row of tiny ridges, much like a woodworker’s fi le located on the underside of the front wings, are rubbed against a thickened region, called a scraper, along the edge of the opposing front wing. While both wings can either fi le or scrape, most male fi eld crickets are what researchers call “right winged” – the right wing passes over the left, with the

right fi le and left scraper producing the song. Left-hand male crickets are just the opposite.

Unlike most birds and mammals, the fi eld cricket waits until late summer to mate. Male crickets sing to attract a mate. While the female is the silent partner, she has excellent hearing. After all, it is her hearing that will guide her to a prospective mate. She doesn’t have ears like you and me. Her ears are located on the knees of both front legs and are sensitive only to different sounds made by the males.

Not all male crickets serenade their mates. Some will silently hide within the territory of another singing male cricket waiting for a female that is attracted by the singing male. The silent male than intercepts the incoming female. The silent male is called a satellite male because he orbits around the singing male waiting to intercept a prospective mate.

After mating, the female uses her long needlelike ovipositor to individually inject several hundred eggs into the soil. The eggs will over-winter and hatch next spring. Only adult crickets in the warmth of your basement will make it through winter. The young hatch into miniature-looking crickets and will slowly grow into adults. Crickets grow by shedding their hard shell-like skin in a process called molting. They go through eight to 12 molts to become adults. That’s why you never hear crickets in spring. They are just too small and haven’t matured into singing adults yet.

The snowy tree cricket, a relative of the fi eld cricket, is sometimes called the temperature cricket because it’s temperature sensitive. This small green cricket chirps more times per minute when it is warm than when it is cold. Snowy tree crickets sound like jingling sleigh bells. If you count the number of chirps in 15 seconds, and add 40, you will have a good approximation of the air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

Tonight, take a minute to step outside after dark and tune into the magical nighttime music. Until next time …

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

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Red 10AA second at MBL ChampionshipsThe Eden Prairie 10AA Red baseball team placed second at the MBL League Championship Tournament. Red went 3-1 in the playoffs and fi nished their regular season with a 12-3-1 record. Team members include (back row, left to right): Coach Wade Stritesky, Coach John Minnich and Coach Kirk Edwards; (middle row) Justin Cloutier, Collin Osbourne, Spencer Puett, Sam Bergen, Bennett Mohn and Jack Clawson; (front row) Kate Zimmerman, Ben Minnich, Matt Armstrong, Donavon Stein, Tyson Stritesky and Drew Edwards.

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Flames win in Eden Prairie state fi nalAt the MYSA Girls State Tournament, the Eden Prairie U11C301 Flames (dark jerseys) and the Eden Prairie U11GC303 Inferno (white jerseys) played each other in the championship game. Each team won its respective league (West District) as well as its post-season regional matches, qualifying as two of six state tournament teams. After each team won its individual state bracket, the Flames and Inferno met in the championship game. The Flames defeated the Inferno 2-1, scoring the winning goal on a penalty kick. As a result, the Flames win a state title; Inferno fi nishes runner-up.

by Schmit scored another run, a double by Skjefte scored Eden Prairie’s fi nal run.

WORLD SERIES

Eden Prairie’s immediate future, according to their coach, was a day of wash.

“We’re going to teach Dickinson how to do laundry,” laughs Hackett.

Wednesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to

fl y to Shelby, N.C., for the American Legion World Series.

And?“I like our chances,” said

the coach. “The guys have been there before, so I don’t expect them to be in awe of the situation. Still, they are all quality teams and we have to be ready to go.”

Eden Prairie’s opening-round opponent is Midland, Mich., a team Hackett’s squad last played in 2008.

World Series games are scheduled to be live streamed on ESPN3.

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Tony Skjefte was the Central Plains Regional Tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Skjefte hit .571, going 12-21 with 11 runs and 8 RBI.


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half the funds of the current technology levy cover ongoing costs of maintaining technol-ogy and some salaries.

“This is really an essential part of our budget,” she added.

If voters approved the contin-uation of the tech levy, it would essentially assure a total of 20 years of funding to maintain anything connected to technol-ogy in the district.

If voters did not approve the renewal of the tech levy this fall, there would also be time to ask again in the next couple of years before the current tech levy expires.

Parker was skeptical about adding the technology levy ques-tion to the ballot.

“We’re on a tight rope,” she said about the current referen-dum plan.

Board members were uncer-tain as to the advantage of add-ing the tech levy question.

“I don’t know whether it’s harder to pass two together,” said John Estall about including a levy increase for the operating budget and technology.

“We’re not asking for more, we’re asking for maintenance,” added Kim Ross.

Ross added, “I would like some time to consider it.”

Both questions will be brought back to the Aug. 23 meeting when the board will have to decide on the ballot language.

FINDING LEADERS

The next big step in the refer-endum process is to fi nd volun-teers to lead the campaign.

Running a referendum is not something the district can pay for – it’s all meant to be a com-munity initiative.

It’s estimated that between $20,000 and $30,000 will have to be raised to pay for the referen-dum campaign.

During the Thursday meet-ing, Board member Chuck Mu-eller asked if there is a contin-gency plan if the referendum doesn’t pass.

“We have a budget cutting process that we’ll begin any-way,” said Krull.

Krull noted that leading a referendum campaign is not one of those things people come running to do.

“I haven’t seen a long list of

people willing to take that on,” she noted. “Usually what I do is I call people,” she added.

Jennifer Urbanski was one of those approached by Krull in 2004. Urbanski, along with her husband, John, co-chaired the referendum committee along with Dean Edstrom.

Urbanski said she asked that she and her husband co-chair the campaign with someone from an older demographic, so Edstrom was brought in to work with seniors in the community.

Community volunteers start-ed their work on the referendum campaign in late July of 2004.

“I had no idea what we were getting into,” recalled Urban-ski.

“The toughest part probably was just trying to make sure that the message was clear and to dispel a lot of myths that had been out there,” she said.

The stakes are higher this time in many ways. The dis-trict has already undergone years of cost-cutting including a wage freeze agreed to by staff in 2009. The State Legislature has brought little new funding to the per-pupil formula for years. At the same time the past two years have also brought a contentious battle between parents and the administration about the K-6 transition and boundary changes. In attempt-ing to pass this referendum, the district is not only facing the voting public in the midst of a sour economy but also a block of parents actively angry with the administration.

“I think it’s going to be hard,” said Urbanski about this year’s referendum.

“We’ve got a lot of anxious-ness and probably still some animosity out there.”

Urbanski plans to vote for the referendum this year.

“I’m just hoping the commu-nity can separate the issue from the personality clashes that have happened,” she said.

When asked what was most useful in helping to pass the 2004 referendum, she noted that there were a couple of factors.

Having the other co-chairs that were equally committed and involved helped.

“We needed to make sure that the information got out to all of the different demographic groups,” she said.

The team of volunteers was phenomenal, she added.

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A 17-year-old Haitian boy name Gedna asked Valiton if the next time she was in Haiti she would please bring him a Creole/English dictionary.

He was not alone. “They know they need to

learn English,” she said. Valiton hopes to honor 25

requests for English/Creole dictionaries, in addition

to the other supplies. She brandishes a ‘wanted’ list that includes tape measures, hammers, chisels, drill bits, fl ashlights with batteries, sewing scissors, khaki pants, rain jackets, rain ponchos, backpacks, boots and other materials that are so easily purchased at a hardware store or a discount retailer in the United States but are not so easy to come by in the impoverished country of Haiti.

These are needed for im-

Far left — Children experienced “Art Out of the Box: Samurai Style” at the Eden Prairie Library last Wednesday. Harika Uppuluri, 4, of Eden Prairie decorated her Samurai helmet.

Left — Ben Gilman of Eden Prairie, 8, worked on his art project. The event was presented in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

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mediate improvements at the orphanage and in the lives of people who work there in full acknowledgment that there is a longer-term vision unfolding. People who serve there do so with the objective that one day Haitian orphans and vulnerable children will “rise and lead the Haitian people to live happy, produc-tive lives beyond their hopes and dreams.”

As many students, business people, and educators around the world can attest, teaching

the students English is a key to achieving such a vision. Valiton said that she plans for her group in November to run English camps that involve reading simple story books, singing songs and convers-ing with the Project Hope Orphanage students, whose native languages are Creole and French.

For more information, contact Sue at [email protected]. To learn about Project Hope, go to www.freethekids.org.

LEARNING ABOUT SAMURAI ARMOR

Another closed session for EP School BoardThe Eden Prairie School Board started out its Thursday

meeting with a closed session regarding pending litigation related to an unemployment matter.

At noon the previous Friday, the School Board held an emergency closed meeting to discuss “pending litigation, which is an unemployment matter,” with the district’s at-torney, according to minutes from the meeting.

Following the closed session, Board Chair Carol Bomben said they had authorized the district’s counsel to gather the necessary information to address pending litigation related to an unemployment matter.

Still time to fi le for School BoardAs of Tuesday, a total of

fi ve candidates had fi led for School Board elections. Can-didates include Bill Lapadat, David Johnson, and incum-bent School Board members Carol Bomben, John Estall and Kim Ross.

Current School Board member Holly Parker has announced she will not be seeking re-election. Johnson also confi rmed on Tuesday that he plans to withdraw his name from the ballot.

The f i l ing period for School Board candidates runs through Aug. 16.

How to fi le:Individuals interested

in running for the School Board can visit the Admin-istration Services Center at 8100 School Road to obtain fi ling information. The fi ling period runs from Aug. 2 until Aug. 16. There is a $2 fee for fi ling. Call Elections Coordi-

nator Jessica McCandless at (952) 975-7072 if you have any questions.

The School Board will hold an information session with prospective board mem-bers from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the Administra-tive Services Center Board Room.

According to a news re-lease, “this one-hour session will give a brief overview of board member responsi-bilities and our governance model, with an open ques-tion/answer format.

“The School Board sec-tion of the Eden Prairie Schools website will provide you with our governance policies, budget and work plan, in preparation for the meeting.

“If you have any questions prior to the session, email Ranee Jacobus at [email protected].”

One volunteer was really good at putting together a com-munication plan.

“You really need to communi-cate it so many times, over and over again.”

She was surprised at the ben-efi ts of manning phone banks. Phone banks ran four nights a week as it got closer to the ref-erendum in 2004, she recalled. Calling people directly was out of her comfort zone but it gave volunteers an opportunity to talk to people and dispel misin-formation.

“I think that’s one of the keys, is being able to listen to what the community has to say,” she added. “Because we certainly have a well-educated and ac-tively involved community.”

When asked for advice for anyone who volunteers to helm this campaign, she said, re-member that you’re not alone in doing this.

“It needs to have a strong team from the entire commu-nity,” Urbanski said.

Superintendent Krull had similar thoughts for the board during Tuesday’s workshop.

“Until you get your chairs in place, it’s very hard to take the next steps,” said Krull.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

The following are local gov-ernment meetings in Eden Prairie. Meetings are held at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, unless other-wise indicated.

Monday, Aug. 15Heritage Preservation

Commission – 7 p.m., Prairie Room.

Tuesday, Aug. 16City Council meeting –

Workshop in Heritage Rooms of Eden Prairie City Center, starts

for council members at 5 p.m., but normally discussions on topics don’t begin until about 5:30 p.m. Regular council meet-ing begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber. Residents can dis-cuss city business with council members during the city’s open forum from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m., and open podium from 6:50 to 7 p.m. Those who wish to take part in the open forum need to contact the city manager’s of-fi ce (952-949-8412) by noon the day of the meeting.Source: City meeting calendar.edenprairienews.com

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Learning how to roll your kayak is insurance against panic, capsizingBY FORREST ADAMS

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Kayaking, like canoeing and other types of boating, allows you to skim across the surface of the water.

But it’s unique in that you sit level with the water,

separated by a fi berglass shell from a world in which you cannot breathe.

Learning to paddle a kayak is simple enough: Place the paddle blade in the water near your toes. Pull the paddle back alongside the boat to approximately your hip. Lift the paddle blade and take a stroke on the other side.

Learning what to do if your boat capsizes takes a bit more practice, a small group of kayakers found out recently at Lake Minnetonka Regional Park in Minnetrista.

Six paddlers received lessons in the two-week Three Rivers Park District Intro to Kayak Rolling class. Through numerous dunks in the water, they learned to be comfortable tipping over a kayak and the proper techniques for rolling the boat right side up while in it.

As you might imagine, kayak rolling is not something you should try without a qualifi ed teacher because of the drowning risk. It entails turning your boat over, leaving your body submerged upside down in the water, before turning the boat upright with you still in it.

Use a nose clip or water will rush into your nasal passages as surely as the Minnesota River fl oods in the spring. Even with the clips, water might sneak into your nose if the clips aren’t tight enough. Don’t worry, it’s common.

“You’ll feel like an otter at the end of the night,” Alex McKinney, a Three Rivers Park District kayaking instructor, told the pack of students, all middle-aged adults.

So be it. That is what they signed up to do.

The students were all recreational Twin Cities kayakers with no kayaking ambitions beyond knowing how to handle a kayak fl ip.

Dan Fjell, paddle sports coordinator from Three Rivers Park District, and McKinney demonstrated a kayak roll and the appropriate response. The pair has taught kayak rolling so many times it’s almost like second nature to them. It looked easy, and before long class members were intentionally fl ipping their boats and dunking themselves into the water.

Nose clips in place, they fl ipped, coughed as water snuck into their noses, fl ipped, helped their “buddy” and fl ipped again. Paddling instructors were within an arm’s reach, and gradually the class learned to tuck its head, snap its hip and roll.

Tuck, snap and roll. It’s easy to say but apparently harder to do. The head tuck is important, so you fl ip up but not over again. The hip snap is the main skill employed to roll the kayak upright.

It’s not something you learn on paper but takes practice and a willingness to get very, very wet. Experts said it takes hours, rather than minutes, to master the kayak roll.

Rolling a kayak may not be high on your priority list of things to learn, but if you’re a regular kayaker it is probably a good skill to know. Fjell said the course is designed to help paddlers gain confi dence in their kayaking skills so they can stay safe should their kayak ever tip.

Not ready for rolling just yet? That’s OK because the class ended earlier this month. Three Rivers Park District offers multiple kayaking classes throughout the rest of summer and fall, and for rolling, there is always next year.

Rolling on the lake

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Dan Fjell, seen here gliding over the swimming pond in Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, is the paddle sports coordinator for Three Rivers Park District.

PHOTO BY FORREST ADAMS

Leslie Jacobson uses her buddy’s boat to emerge from the water as their instructor, Alex McKinney, stands by ready to help.

Upcoming classesLearn more about any of these Three River Park District classes at threeriversparkdistrict.org.

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Fish Lake Regional ParkSaturday, Sept. 10, 1 to 4 p.m.

Bryant Regional ParkSaturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to noon

Kayaking 200: Beyond the Basics (Cost $60)

Fish Lake Regional ParkSaturday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Bryant Lake Regional ParkFriday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m.

Hyland Lake Park ReserveSunday, Aug. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.

“You’ll feel like an otter at the end of the night.”

Alex McKinneyThree Rivers Park District kayaking instructor

PHOTO BY FORREST ADAMS

Leslie Jacobson, a Chaska resident, paddles ahead to support her classmate, Tim Condon, of St. Paul, during their recent kayak rolling lesson in Lake Minnetonka Regional Park.


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ANTIQUE FAIR

Enjoy a day of antiques and fl ea market fi nds at the

fi fth Annual Antique Fair at Dunn Bros at the Smith

Douglas More House. There will be fresh coffee and

vintage treasures inside the historic Smith Douglas

More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie,

from 9 a.m.-4 pm. Saturday, Aug. 13. For more information about

this free event, call (952) 934-0145.

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Members of the Eden Prairie Historical Society at their booth during last year’s event.

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ThursdayAUG. 11CIRCUS JUVENTAS

PRESENTS ‘GRIMM’

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

‘DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST, JR.’

When Maurice becomes lost in the woods he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the castle is a horrible beast who takes him captive. Maurice’s daughter Belle must give up her freedom to save his life. Cast members for this production are ages 7 to 17. Presented by The Play’s the Thing Productions.Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11; 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: Adults $13; seniors and students $11Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

FridayAUG. 12

STARRING AT STARING

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

THE BUCKET LIST

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

SUMMER SMASH

Summer Smash will present an evening of Journey hits featuring former lead singer Steve Augeri. The event is a gala benefi t for the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency. Time: 6 p.m.- midnight Friday, Aug. 12Cost: $80 per person, $40 for studentsLocation: The Epic Event Center, 110 N Fifth St., MinneapolisInfo: summersmashgala.com

IRISH FAIR

The Irish Fair celebrates all things Irish. Dancers perform the delicate steps of Riverdance-like routines. Children can participate in craft activities and races or listen to storytellers in the children’s area. Learn about Irish heritage in the

cultural area or check out the sports area or the Native Dogs of Ireland exhibit. Visitors can view the artisans, vendors and exhibitors in the marketplace and sample traditional Irish food. Time: 3-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14Cost: FreeLocation: Harriet Island, St. PaulInfo: irishfair.com

SaturdayAUG. 13

ANTIQUE FAIR

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

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

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

FAMILY MOVIE MORNING

Children entering kindergarten and older and their families are invited to watch a “retro” movie on the big screen! Call or stop by to fi nd out what will be playing. Sponsored by the MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: FreeLocation: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center DriveInfo: hclib.org or (952) 847-5375

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: PRAIRIE NATIVES

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

MOTH MOON

Observe moths attracted by “moth bait” and learn the differences between butterfl ies and moths. For ages 6 and older.Time: 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: $5Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

TWIN CITIESPOLISH FESTIVAL

The Twin Cities Polish Festival will immerse Minnesotans in all things Polish. Highlights of the festival include folk music and dance, artist booths, food market, Polish fi lm festival, children’s area, Polish sheepdog exhibit, polka bands, beer garden and free polka lessons.

Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14Cost: FreeLocation: Minneapolis Riverfront District, 200 Main St. S.E., MinneapolisInfo: tcpolishfestival.org

CANOE AND KAYAK DEMO

Give a variety of canoes and kayaks a test drive. Time: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: FreeLocation: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd., BloomingtonInfo: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

CANOE WHEN THEMOON IS FULL

Enjoy a leisurely paddle as guides lead the group on a canoe trip under a full moon. Watch for deer, muskrats, herons and other wildlife while being entertained with stories of the full moon. Reservations required; reference activity number 323906-00. Program is for ages 8 and older.Time: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: $8Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park, 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

Enjoy a nature walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Meet at the Ordway parking lot.Time: 10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 13, 20, 27Cost: $7.50 Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

FULL MOON PHOTO HIKE

Capture images of the full moon and sunset as the moonrise and sunset overlap. Participants will be given tips for shooting the full moon in the evening light. Bring DSLR camera with telephoto or zoom lens or a point-and-shoot camera with a sunset

setting, a tripod, sturdy footwear and insect repellant. Program led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Don Tredinnick.Time: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13Cost: FreeLocation: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

SundayAUG. 14

THE LAKE HARRIET MISSION

Learn more about why in 1835, Gideon Pond helped build a mission and schoolhouse at Lake Harriet (in present-day Minneapolis) for Rev. Jedediah Stevens. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14Cost: $2 suggested donationLocation: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us

BIRD WALK

Walk refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife. This outing involves several miles of walking trails at a slow pace. Dress for the weather, including for mud, bugs and sun. Program is led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalists George Skinner and Anne Hanley.Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14Cost: FreeLocation: Louisville Swamp Unit, 3801 145th St., W. ShakopeeInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

RIDING THE REFUGE

Discover how to bike the refuge. Learn which trails are bike-friendly for wildlife observation and fi nd out how the Minnesota Valley trail links to other trail systems. Program is led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14Cost: Free

Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

UpcomingCHAMBER LUNCHEON

Join the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce for its General Membership Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Biaggi’s with speaker Robert Stevens, president and CEO of Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. He will discuss healthcare issues and their new Two Twelve facility.Time: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18Cost: $25 for chamber members, $40 for non-membersLocation: 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, in Eden PrairieInfo: RSVP at (952) 944-2830 or register at epchamber.org

HAPPY HOUR AT THE ARB

Enjoy wine fl ights, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a variety of appetizers.Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18Cost: Arboretum admission is free every third Thursday after 4:30 p.m.Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

BREAKFAST ON THE FARM

Start the weekend with a farm-fresh breakfast made from locally grown foods. Enjoy live music while eating in a farm setting. Walk around the farm, meet the farm animals and explore the gardens. State activity number #337407-C1-C5 at time of reservation. For ages 2 and older.Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 20; reservations required by Aug. 18Cost: Ages 13 and older $13; children ages 2-12 $7Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., MinnetristaInfo: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

KIDSPLASH

Registrants will spend more than an

hour on the lake and learn how to get into and out of a kayak safely, how to make a kayak go in a straight line and spin in one spot. Priorities are safety, fun, participation and skill. Reservations required. For ages 12 and older.Time: 9-11 a.m. or noon- 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19Cost: $20 Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park, 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

FLOWER, FOOD& FOTO SHOW

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

STARRING AT STARING

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

CAR SHOW

Westwood Community Church hosts an any make, any year, any shape car show, with food and trophies.Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27Cost: FreeLocation: 3121 Westwood Drive, ChanhassenInfo: Jim Theis at (952) 224-7378

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Mr. Mumfi e“Mumfi e is an eight-month-

old orange and white tabby who is friendly, outgoing, playful and affectionate! He wants to be in the middle of the action and is usually too busy to be held a lot, but loves to fi nd your lap when he’s ready to rest. Before being surrendered, Mumfie and his buddy lived in a car after their family lost their home and were unable to live with relatives because of severe allergies,” according to a news release.

Contact Southwest Metro Animal Rescue at: (952) 368-PAWS (7297) or swmetroan-imalrescue @ hotmail.com. Southwest Metro Animal Res-cue and Adoption Society is in Chaska. For more information, email [email protected] or visit swmetro-animalrescue.org.

Cute Chloe“Looking for a real cuddle

bug? Chloe is a wonderful lap dog waiting to be your best friend. Weighing a trim 11 pounds, this little girl is just 6 years old. Chloe has a mostly white coat with a sprinkle of gold and gray on her ears. She absolutely loves to be held and petted and returns that affec-tion many times over. Sweet, healthy and always wanting to be close by, Chloe does well with other dogs as well as

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older children. She is great in the car, always ready for any traveling adventures. Not sur-prisingly, she loves to eat and is eager for any special treat that comes her way,” according to a news release. Chloe is spayed, micro-chipped and all her vac-cinations are up to date. Her adoption fee is $250.

To add this dog to your fam-ily or for more information, visit shihtzurescuemn.org or write Shih Tzu Rescue of Min-nesota, P.O. Box 46562, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

Pet Adoption Aug. 13 at PetsMart

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue pet adoptions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat-urday, Aug. 13, at PetsMart, 11200 Prairie Lakes Drive, Eden Prairie.

All dogs and cats are mi-crochipped, vet checked, with vaccinations up to date and spayed/neutered, if over six months old. For more informa-

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tion about the nonprofit run by volunteers, go to http://swmetroanimalrescue.org or call (952) 368-PAWS (7297).

Pet adoption set Aug. 20

Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at Petco in Eden Prairie off old Highway 212 and Singletree Lane.

One rabbit, kittens, cats and dogs will be available. All cats and dogs have been micro-ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly tempera-ments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs.

For more information on adopting a homeless pet, call (952) 368-3553 or visit carver-scotths.org.

EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR

Senior CenterThe following upcoming

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

Special eventsFriday BINGO – 1 p.m. Fri-

day, Aug. 26. Suggested cost is $1 per two cards.

Senior tripsSenior trips leave from the

Senior Center.Winona Trip (Lake City;

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

Hairspray (Chanhassen Dinner Theatre) – 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Cost is $59, which includes trans-

portation, lunch and tickets to Hairspray. Registration dead-line: Sept. 7.

Health and wellnessThe Eden Prairie Commu-

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

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

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

Biking Club – Ride 15-20 miles round trip each week

with the biking club. The group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Con-tact Duane or Diana at (952) 448-1608 for more information.

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

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

ClassesSeveral driver safety courses

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

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

Red Hat ChapterContact the Senior Center

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

Noerenberg Gardens Trip

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

Weekly eventsMondaysSenior Singles Coffee

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

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

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

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

TuesdaysGreeting Cards – 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Party-Style Bridge – 12:15-

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

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

WednesdaysCanasta – 1 p.m. No need to

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

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

ThursdaysCribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to

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

FridaysMen’s Coffee Group – 9:30

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

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

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

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

Monthly eventsBunco – 2 p.m. Friday, Aug.

19. No experience necessary.

Beyond theSenior Center

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

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

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MEETINGS

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

Hospice Care presentationPaula Borer of Ridgeview Home

Care will present information about hospice and palliative care at the Prairie Adult Care Caregiver Sup-port Group meeting from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 18. A general support group facilitated by LeeAnn Eiden, MSW from Senior Community Services, will follow the presentation from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Free respite care is available with advance reservation in the licensed daycenter, Prairie Adult Care, for care receivers. To learn more about the support groups or the adult day cen-ter, visit prairieadultcare.com or call (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.

SW Metro AD/HD Support GroupFamilies with attention issues

face challenges that friends might not understand, according to a news release. “This group provides a rare opportunity to meet others like you and to learn, discuss and share strategies. It’s free, fun, informative and helpful for parents and adults.” The group meets from 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12, at the Eden Prai-rie School District Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Amy Dawson, executive director from the Autism Advocacy and Law Center will be speaking on “What to Do When Your Child Could Be Doing Better at School.” For information, contact Cindy Lea, MA, at (612) 965-3052 or [email protected].

Small Dog Play GroupA Small Dog Play Group meets

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

Meals on WheelsDelivers weekday, noontime, nutri-

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

Optimist ClubThe Eden Prairie Optimist Club is

a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefi t and recog-nize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chan-hassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. Info: [email protected] or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.

Alcoholics AnonymousAn Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s

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

Eden Prairie AM RotaryThe Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club

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

Civil Air PatrolThe U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

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

Eden Prairie Noon RotaryThe Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club

meets at noon Thursdays at Bearpath

Country Club in Eden Prairie. Info: (612) 719-3236, Bill Dobbins.

Business to BusinessNetworking group meets from 7:30-

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

La Leche LeagueMeets at 10 a.m. every third Tues-

day of each month for women to learn about breastfeeding. Expectant, nurs-ing mothers and babies are welcome. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.

Speakers by DesignToastmasters group meets from

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

Speakers after HoursSpeakers after Hours Toastmasters

invites you to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Meet-ings are from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Supervalu Corp. Headquarters, 11840 Valley View Road, Room 203, Eden Prai-rie. Info: afterhours.freetoasthost.org or [email protected].

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

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

BNI Networking GroupFrom 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Eden

Prairie Community Center, 16700 Val-ley View Road, international network-ing group focuses on referrals. Info: bni-mn.com/ or (952) 890-6524, Ext. 7568, Paul Turney.

Fresh Start RecoveryFrom 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at

Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Christian recovery program for those with a “hurt, habit or hang-up.” Mu-sic, teaching, testimonials and small groups. No cost, no registration re-quired. Info: atgrace.com/fresh-start.

Super Speakers Toastmasters Group meets from 7-8

a.m. Fridays at Supervalu, 11840 Val-ley View Road. Free for all. Info: (952) 294-7410 or [email protected], Steve Clifton.

Overeaters AnonymousFrom 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Pax

Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, men and women use the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous to stop eating compul-sively. Info: (952) 237-1168, Adam; and [email protected] and (952) 943-8422, Sarah.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPLANNING COMMISSION

Monday, August 22, 2011- 7:00 PM

City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road

Eden Prairie, MN 55344Variance: 2010-01 Location: West of Shady

Oak Road and South of Highway 62

Applicant: Kevitt Excavat-ing

NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a pub-lic hearing about a variance being requested at the above location. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Sat-urdays at 1:00 p.m. The applicant is requesting the following actions by the City:

• To permit a 10 ft high fence. The city code maximum height is 6 ft.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall be-tween 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed proj-ect, please contact, Regina Rojas at 952-949-8490. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Com-munity Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission packets.(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 11, 2011; No. 3192)

TRAIL OVERLAYS, RECONSTRUCTION

AND PEDESTRIAN RAMP INSTALLATIONS

VARIOUS LOCATIONSBIDS CLOSE AUGUST 25, 2011

CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIEEDEN PRAIRIE, MN

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS – Notice is hereby given that bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., Thurs-day, August 25th at City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 for:

The overlaying of approxi-mately 7,853 lineal feet of 8 foot wide bituminous trail, reconstruction of approximately 5,827 lineal feet of 8 foot wide bituminous trail and the installation of 20 concrete pedes-trian ramps.

Bids will be opened in the pres-ence of a designated City offi cial or agent.

The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the open-ing of bids.

Contractors desiring a copy of the 2011 Bituminous Trail Overlay and Reconstruction Specifi cations

may obtain them from the Park Maintenance Office at the Parks and Street Maintenance Facility Building, 15150 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, MN.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive minor irregularities and information therein and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interests of the City.

All proposals must be addressed to:

City of Eden Prairie, 8080 Mitchell Road

Attention: Stuart Fox and shall have endorsed there-

on:BID FOR 2011 TRAIL OVER-

LAYS & RECONSTRUCIONBids Close: 10:00 A.M., August

25, 2011Addenda No.’s ______________

included.By Order of the City Council,

City of Eden Prairie(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 11, 2011; No. 3193)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGRELATING TO ADOPTION OF

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE

SCHEDULE FOR PARKS & RECREATION

FEES AND CHARGESNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that The City of Eden Prairie will hold a public hearing on August 16, 2011 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, for the pur-pose of approving fees pertaining to 2012 Parks and Recreation fees and charges.(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, August 11, 2011; No. 3194)

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Star Bank supports PROP T-shirt program

Star Bank in Eden Prairie is supporting the inaugural PROP T-shirt program at the local food shelf. “We wanted to be able to offer T-shirts to our dedicated volunteers, staff and community supporters, and the generosity of two local businesses made it possible. Innovative Specialties, a lo-cal business owned by Cindy Evert, provided the shirts and screen-printing at cost and Star Bank’s donation covered the T-shirt purchase. We have shirts for our volunteers and we will be selling them in the community, as well. We hope to see gold PROP T-shirts all around town,” Anne Harnack, executive director of PROP, said in a news release.

Charity Golf Classic raises $240,000

T he 15t h A n niversa r y Great Clips Charity Gol f Classic raised a net $240,000 to benefi t the Family Needs Fund at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Before joining the Classic in the evening, the Great Clips Racing team, including Kasey Kahne, Jason Leffl er, Brad Sweet, Cody Darrah and fellow Turner Motorsports driver James Buescher, vis-ited Children’s Hospitals in Minneapolis. The event was held on June 27 at Bearpath Golf & Country Club in Eden Prairie. This year’s dona-tions have been earmarked to the Family Needs Fund, which helps to provide hotel stays for families so they can spend more time participat-ing in their child’s treatment rather than travelling back

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and forth. The Great Clips Charity Golf Classic began in 1997 to provide funding and awareness for underfunded but necessary programs at Chi ld ren’s Hospita ls and Clinics of Minnesota.

Miracle Treat Dayis Aug. 11

On Thursday, Aug. 11, Dairy Queen in Eden Prairie will par-ticipate in Miracle Treat Day, a day-long fundraiser to support Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul. On Miracle Treat Day, partici-pating DQ stores throughout North America donate $1 or more per Blizzard Treat sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, with money raised in Minnesota and western Wisconsin benefi tting Gillette. Last year, DQ stores raised more than $235,000 on Miracle

Treat Day and Gillette pro-vided care to more than 23,000 children, including over 350 from Eden Prairie.

LearningRx to collect school supplies

LearningRx is partner-ing with The Caring Tree to collect school supplies for children in need now through Sept. 9. Donations of school supplies may be dropped off at any of the four Twin Cit-ies LearningRx locations in Chanhassen, Savage, Maple Grove or Eagan. Learning Rx Chanhassen is at 600 Market St., Suite 120, between Cub Foods and the Chanhassen Cinema. The Caring Tree will distribute the supplies to area children in need. Donors will receive a certifi cate for a $49 Cognitive Skills Assess-ment from Learning Rx and a

copy of the book “Unlock the Einstein Inside.” Call (952) 949-6900 for details.

Berry special bedtime stories

Dunn Bros. Coffee and the teachers at Kinderberry Hill are teaming up for a series of bedtime stories, celebrating the works of Laura Numeroff. The story hours are free and open to the public and the remaining story hour will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 (“If You Give a Moose a Muffi n”), at Dunn Bros. Cof-fee in the Smith Douglas More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road. This is the third year of these popular, family events. The story hours will be held on the patio if the weather permits.

Each family in attendance will receive a complimen-tary Laura Numeroff book, and children wearing PJ’s will receive a kid-sized berry smoothie from Dunn Bros. For more information, call Dunn Bros. at (952) 934-1045 or Kinderberry Hill at (952) 345-8012.

Elizabeth Johnson joins EP fi rm

Elizabeth Johnson has joined Fafi nski Mark & John-son, P.A., as an associate in the bankruptcy and insolvency practice group. Johnson previ-ously worked as a clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law. Fafi nski, Mark & Johnson is an Eden Prairie-based fi rm that serves local, national and international clients in 11 primary practice areas.

NEWS BRIEFS

PROP Shop’s needs of the week

The PROP Shop client room requests donations of boys’ jeans, sizes 4-10, and kids’ sneakers in all sizes.

The PROP Shop is a non-profi t re-sale store, which sells new and gently used items to everyone in the commu-nity. It depends on donations of furniture, clothing and housewares.

The PROP Shop also offers a separate Client Services Cen-

ter which provides clothing, housewares and furniture to referred families and individu-als in need.

The PROP Shop is at 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Satur-days. For more information, visit propshopEP.org or call (952) 934-2323.

PROP food shelf needs of the week

“Thank you to all of those who supported PROP by donat-ing food at the annual Night to Unite event. PROP received over 6,700 lbs. of food!” accord-ing to a news release.

PROP is in need of school supplies for its School Supply Program. See propfood.org for a list of needed supplies and drop off locations.

Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power

for food, supplies and finan-cial support for clients. Your food donations keep shelves stocked.

The group appreciates the support and invites you to vol-unteer and use your creativ-ity to create a PROP-themed event.

If you need services or sup-port from PROP, visit its web-site at propfood.org, call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the offi ce at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday 9:30 to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings 4 to 6:30 p.m.


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EDUCATION NEWS

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Helping children transition into a successful school yearBY ARLENE SCHATZ

With Eden Prairie’s recent school redistricting plan, many students may fi nd themselves starting the school year in a new school. Every fall, the transition back to school can be a source of stress or anxiety, and children entering a new school may be even more prone to these feelings as they wonder what the experience will be like.

Whether a child is starting a new school or just experiencing the normal fears about the upcoming school year, parents may notice a change in a child’s behavior or temperament as the start of school approaches. They may worry about getting lost in a new building, not fi nding friends or having to sit alone in the cafeteria. These worries can manifest in physical symptoms, and a child may complain of headaches, stomach aches or inability to sleep.

It’s important to help children work through this stress because it can easily have implications on their ability to learn in the classroom. When a child is nervous about the upcoming

lunch period and if he’ll have to sit alone again, it’s diffi cult to focus on the math or reading assignment in front of him. Children’s mental health is foundational to their ability to experience academic and social success in school.

While the transition from summer into the new school year can be stressful for both children and parents, the following tips can help reduce the stress of back-to-school preparations.

1. Acclimate your children to their new sleep schedule a week or two before school starts. It’s often diffi cult to adjust to early mornings after a summer of sleeping in or staying up late. Children are better able to deal with stress and change when they are healthy and well-rested.

2. Buy your child’s school supplies early and consider selecting them with the child.

Help the child label everything and organize her backpack. Use the opportunity for her to verbalize excitement or fears about the new school year.

3. Before classes begin, visit the school to help alleviate the child’s fear of becoming lost in the new school. If your child is especially anxious about the fi rst day, ask if you can visit their classroom and spend a few minutes with the teacher beforehand. This will also help decrease “unknowns” for the child.

4. If a child is transitioning from elementary into middle school, help them prepare by discussing some of the differences between the schools, such as more complex homework, changing classes every period, having more than one teacher and using a locker.

5. Once school starts, check in with your children about their day so you can uncover areas in which they may be struggling. Show an interest in what your child is learning in the classroom and be a sounding board as she works through challenging homework and navigates new

friendships. If your child struggles to make new friends, consider enrolling her in extracurricular activities, which can defuse stress, build self-confi dence and assist in meeting new people.

If you have ongoing concerns about your child’s social, emotional or behavioral development, voice your thoughts with your child’s teachers and school counselors. Children who receive early intervention will learn coping skills for success and will be less likely to fall behind academically.

Note: The information provided should not be used during a mental health emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of a mental health condition. A licensed mental health professional should be consulted for a diagnosis and treatment. Call 911 for mental health emergencies.

Arlene Schatz, LICSW, is the clinical director at Washburn Center for Children and oversees the School-Based program in the Eden Prairie and Bloomington school districts.

St. John’s UniversityThe following Eden Prairie

students were named to the 2011 spring dean’s list at St. John’s University in Collegeville:

Chris Battista, son of Steve and Mary Battista of Eden Prai-rie, is a senior biology major; Jacob Moore, son of Robert and Lisa Moore of Eden Prairie, is a senior biology major; William Wahlers, son of Tim and Kathy Wahlers of Eden Prairie, is a senior biology major.

MSUMatthew Tibbetts, son of Tim

and Jody Tibbetts of Eden Prai-rie, received a $750 Maverick Scholarship from Minnesota State University, Mankato for the 2011-2012 academic year.

St. Olaf CollegeThe following Eden Prairie

students graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfi eld in spring 2011:

Christopher Conklin, son of Dr. Peter and Susan Conklin of Eden Prairie, received degrees in physics and mathematics; Megan Gnazzo, daughter of John and Michelle Gnazzo

of Eden Prairie, received a degree in biology; Katherine Borchardt, daughter of Ronald and Sara Borchardt of Eden Prairie, who received a degree in political science; April Kim, daughter of Mia Kim of Chaska and a graduate of Eden Prairie High School, received a degree in performance.

UW-River FallsThe following Eden Prairie

students were named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls:

Steven Rose, who is pursu-ing a degree in business admin-istration; Michelle LaGrange, who is pursuing a degree in marketing communications; Kaitlin Krouth, who is pursu-ing a degree in psychology; Kyle Szarzynski, who is pursu-ing a degree in elementary edu-cation; Megumi Kawase, who is pursuing a pre-professional degree.

Concordia UniversityHannah M. Shockey of Eden

Prairie was named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Concordia University Wisconsin in Me-

quon, Wis., and is pursuing a degree in elementary educa-tion.

Bemidji State UniversityThe following Eden Prairie

students were named to the dean’s list at Bemidji State University for the spring 2011 semester: Miles Campbell, Jake Hodorff, Derek Mostad, Chelsea Norton and Katie Peters.

Fairfi eld UniversityJacqueline Earle of Eden

Prairie was named to spring 2011 dean’s list at Fairfield University.

Augustana CollegeThe following Eden Prairie

students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D.: Matthew Wussow, Katelyn Tobin and Katelin Smith.

UW-Eau ClaireJessalee Simonson, daugh-

ter of Lee and Kimberly Si-monson of Eden Prairie, has been named to the spring 2011

Spanish preschool

The Eden Prairie Early Childhood Center is offer-ing Spanish Preschool this fall. “Our exciting Spanish Preschool engages your child in an amazing language and explores the world through art, music, games and play,” according to a news release. Key curriculum concepts will include learning numbers, letters, colors and following directions presented in Eng-lish and Spanish. Call the Early Childhood Center at (952) 975-6980 or visit edenpr.org/famctr for more informa-tion.

Summer Splash is Aug. 16

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

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

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

Ignite summerconference

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

Summer camps for preschoolers

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

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

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

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

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

Family Center off ers classes

The Eden Prairie Fam-ily Center offers the follow-ing family and parenting classes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bee promoted to 2nd Lieutenant

Alex Bee of Bloomington was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant by Viking Squadron, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol. “Lieuten-ant Bee has served with great distinction over many years, and continues to be a key contributor within the squadron,” according to a news release. Viking Squadron meets Tuesdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Alex Bee, 2nd

Lieutenant

dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Augsburg CollegeThe following Eden Prairie

students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Augsburg College: Sara Klemp, during 2007-08, Klemp was a staff member of the Augsburgian, the college yearbook; Kelsey Sorensen is the daughter of Amy and Chris Sorensen of Eden Prairie; Elliot Frayne is pursuing studies in pre-law, and is a member of the Augsburg Pre-Law Society. He is the son of Lynda and Jon Frayne, Eden Prairie.

Concordia UniversityWeston Prigge of Eden Prai-

rie was awarded the Concordia Opportunity grant and Lu-theran Heritage scholarship at Concordia University, St. Paul. These achievements provide a total of $6,000 in funds.

Heather Linville of Eden Prairie was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Concordia University, St. Paul, and she is pursuing an individually designed major.

University of KansasThe following Eden Prai-

rie students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2011 semester: Natalie Valentina Friedman, senior, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Olga and Felix Friedman of Eden Prairie; Gretchen Marie Siebert, senior, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Cindy Staloch and Charles Siebert of Eden Prairie; Jenna Collette Schwartz, sophomore, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Gregory and Patri-cia Schwartz of Eden Prairie; Katherine Lee Nilson, senior, School of Business, daughter of Deb and Greg Nilson of Eden Prairie; Kayla Jean Conklin, sophomore, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, daughter of Peter Conklin of Eden Prairie.

University of OklahomaEmily K. Ward of Eden Prai-

rie was named to the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the spring 2011 semester.

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Holding onto faith and inspiration in troubled times

Lauren

CARLSON-VOHSSPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

These are unsettling times when much of what we once took for granted now seems increasingly uncertain. Contentious gridlock is far too prevalent in our government, when we would be better served by pulling together to strive for quality of life for all Americans. Our economy is back-sliding, causing many to fear losing their jobs, affording healthcare, retaining homes and having a secure retirement. Food and fuel prices soar, while food shelf and homeless service providers struggle to keep up with demand.

Such times call upon us to hold fi rm to our faith and envision creative solutions to solving our national and worldwide problems. The duress many are under speaks to the urgency of doing so. Interestingly, there are many individuals and organizations who actually maintain we are experiencing a shift in human consciousness in which many of our assumptions and values are being called into question.

Some attribute this solely to the severity of challenges currently facing the world, while others also feel it is part of the Mayan prophecy surrounding 2012. Whatever, a spiritual component motivates the work of many.

Inspiring examples of this abound. Lynne McTaggart’s recently released book, “The Bond: Connecting Through the Space Between Us,” is one such example. Drawing on scientifi c fi ndings, McTaggart maintains our culture’s strong emphasis on individualism

and competitiveness is often counterproductive. She comments, “The latest evidence from quantum physics offers the extraordinary possibility that all of life exists in a dynamic relationship of cooperation.”

McTaggart has organized The Fairness Campaign Summit along with the release of her book, which provides a forum for many leading spiritual and self-development experts to offer insight on how to go about implementing some of her ideas. She comments, “We need some new rules to live by. We need another way to be.” She specifi cally addresses the increasingly unfair distribution of wealth in this country and explains, “The trouble is nobody actually wins when things are unfair.”

This rang especially true after reading about the ongoing strike of 1,300 American Crystal Sugar workers in the Star Tribune article (Aug.2, 2011). From 2008 through the end of 2010,

the CEO’s pay reportedly more than doubled to $2 million and the top four executives’ pay rose 75 percent. Yet the company employees are on strike in an attempt to keep their income from declining in light of a much more expensive health insurance program.

McTaggart, and her line-up of speakers – which includes Jack Canfi eld, Stephen Covey, Marianne Williamson, Michael Beckwith and Jean Houston, encourages people to consider the fairness of such situations and devise more equitable solutions. She speculates, “Imagine having the time and space to go deep into these principles and in the process not only changing your life, but changing the planet.”

A visit to the Better World Handbook website (www.betterworldhandbook.com) will provide reference to a number of organizations, by topic – including faith-based, which are also actively trying to make a positive difference

in the world. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (www.iccr.org) is one that shares many of the ideals put forth by McTaggart.

Learning about such resources in these challenging times can be very uplifting since it reminds us there are creative solutions to the problems we face, and many people working collectively to bring about positive change. Too often we don’t come across reference to such resources in the news, so it’s important to seek them out for the hope and inspiration they offer.

The most inspiring piece I’ve come across recently was Oprah Winfrey’s show (www.oprah.com) on the Freedom Riders. She gathered the 178 surviving Freedom Riders to participate, honoring the 50th anniversary commemoration of those rides. Remarkable was the interview she did with U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the white man, Elwin Wilson,

formerly with the KKK, who beat Lewis nearly unconscious. Wilson recalled that when a police offi cer asked Lewis if he wished to press charges, Lewis replied, “No, I did not come to make trouble, but to love others.”

Wilson told how those words from Rep. Lewis never left him, so moved was he. In 2009, this man came to Rep. Lewis’ offi ce and wondered if he could ever forgive him. Both men recalled the story with tears in their eyes, and by the end of the show, held hands. It is the most powerful lesson about forgiveness and reconciliation I have ever seen. Suddenly I found myself with newfound hope that our politicians could craft some type of compromise, and even fi nd respect for one another in the process.

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

RELIGION NEWS

Young Life plans kick off

The annual kick off “Eden Prairie Young Life” event is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at the Homeward Hills Barn park area, 12000 Silverwood Drive. Eden Prairie seventh- through 12th-graders and their parents are invited to join in a fun night of activities and learn more about the opportunities to be involved with Young Life ministry, club nights and camp getaways.

For more information, con-tact Theresa Dolezal, head youth leader, at (612) 226-6527, visit ephsyounglife.org or call Jim Printup, Parent Commit-tee chair, at (952) 484-6110.

Prairie Lutheran Information Night

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

Prairie Lutheran Summer Camps

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

Temple of Eckoff ers events

The following event is planned at the Temple of Eck for the com-munity:

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

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

Send us your religion news

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

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

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

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

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

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Immediate opening forlawn care crew member.Must be hard working,18 yrs old, experiencepreferred. CDL +, $10+DOE. 952-447-3213

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Country Inn & Suites/High Timbers Lounge

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591 West 78th St.Chanhassen

EOE

Construction Southwest metro pouredwall company hiring fulltime form setters andconcrete finishers. Ex-perience preferred. HartFoundations 952-448-5700

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Consider a career withthe Minnesota JudicialBranch! The First Judi-cial District seeks to filla Senior Court Clerk po-sition in Carver CountyDistrict Court in Chaska,MN. Detailed informa-tion at

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

Carpenters/ Framing.Apprentice & lead posi-tion. FT year-round, SWMetro. Mark: 612-685-4966

Block Layer, FT. 612-309-1251. Southwestmetro area.

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Automotive/ Commer-cial Painter. Body shoplooking for Lead Painter.952-496-1540

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Wanted: 20-80 acres ineastern Carver County.Call 612-382-7733

Real Estate BargainsLender-owned home,built in 1957, $64,900New home, 3 cargarage, $154,900.24 acres of farmland,$109,900.2-1/2 acre lots,$39,900-$69,900.5 acre Hobby Farm,great bldgs. $219,900

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Real Estate Auction

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Shakopee Rentals

Truck Driver/ MechanicDitch Witch of Minnesota, Inc. is currently seeking afull-time truck driver/mechanic. Qualified applicantswill have 5+ years experience with formal training.Class A license is required. Benefits include: medical,dental, 401k & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN55379 or come in to fill out an application.

Class A Roll Off DriverElite Waste Disposal is looking forquality Class A CDL driver to driveRoll Off Truck. Experience preferred, but will trainthe right candidates. Must have current Class ACDL. Clean driving record required. Email resumeto [email protected] No phone calls please. School Bus Drivers

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

Palmer Bus Service 952-445-1166

WE ARE GROWING!!Elite Waste Disposal is seeking en-ergetic, focused and driven SalesReps for our Commercial and Roll-Off DivisionsResponsibilities include:

- Generating and maintaining new accounts- Maintaining our existing accounts

Experience in sales is required. Experience in thewaste disposal business is not required. Must haveclean driving record.Please call 952-445-4301 and ask for extension 203.

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLCControls Engineer

Inquiries sought from motivated individuals with ana-log and digital machine control design experience. As-sociate Degree or higher in electrical engineering re-quired. Assignments require strong computer skills, theability to read, design and draw wiring diagrams andcontrol schematics using AutoCAD 2012 and goodcommunications skills. Jordan Transformer offers com-petitive wages, 401K plan and medical package. In-quires send resume with wage expectations to:

Email: [email protected]

Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full timepositions:

Entry Level Carpenters in our FieldFrame, Siding and Windows Divisions

Basic rough framing carpentry duties, siding andwindow installation and power tool use. Requires theability to work outdoors in all weather conditions,climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently andclimb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs,pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L andindependent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or [email protected]

CITY OF SHAKOPEE IT Specialist

Full-time position providing direct technical assis-tance to approximately 150 computer users in 7 citydepartments. Responsible for daily computer opera-tions, installing and supporting hardware and soft-ware, setting up new computers and new users, and re-searching and resolving user problems. MinimumQualifications: Two year degree and two years relat-ed IT experience, or equivalent. Must have a validdriver's license and the ability to pass an in-depthbackground check. Starting Salary: $50,192 -$55,211, plus excellent benefits. Application Dead-line: 08/26/11. “Obtain application from City ofShakopee" at www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or (952) 233 - 9320." EOE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2004 Harley FXST Soft-ail 24,000 miles. Extrastoo much to list. Call fordetails. $9,400. 952-836-6773

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

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

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

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

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

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27' 2007 Palomino Thor-oughbred, 1 slide out,triple bunk, queen bedsleeps 7-8. $17,499,Parked in Waseca. CallMitch 612-325-7365

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

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

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


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

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

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


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


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

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

Boats/Motors

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

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

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

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

1981 Sea Nymph 16'fish/ ski boat, 1989 Ev-inrude 60hp tracker,Spartan trailer, trollingmotor, livewells, loca-tors, anchormates,pedestal seats. RE-DUCED! $3200. 952-445-5473

14' Lund & trailer. 19709-1/2 HP Johnson mo-tor, $600. 952-445-2459

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Vito Clarinet, model7214WC. 2 years old.$400. 952-250-3431

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Mary Kay 3 in 1cleanser. $15. 952-891-4694

Maple diningroom table,6 chairs, 3 expandableleafs. $200. 952-445-1792

Mac desktop computerwith HP copier, $25/ all,952-543-8163

Lodging, Las Vegas re-sort, 1BR. 9/9 -9/16.$150. 952-361-5401

Little Tikes picnic table.Good condition. Usedoutdoors. $20. 612-269-1630

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Kitten, female short hair.$10. Lakeville 952-461-3287

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Playpen, colorful, 26X38$10. 952-445-5342

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Karcher, model 23016.0hp 2.2gpm@2300-psi, gas, pressure wash-er. $400. 952-496-3440

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Inflatable, indoor/out-door bouncer. 8x8 withpump. $25. call David612-237-8839

Hyperlite, wakeboard,like new. With carryingbag. $200. 952-484-0009

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Homecrest glasstopoval table, mocha, 4chairs, umbrella, $50,952-447-3027

Halloween cat hairband,ears, tail, bow. $5. Age3-5. 952-226-2236

German shepherd pup-py. Female, 8 weeks.Black, tan. $375. 952-681-9100

German Shepard/Houndmix. 20 lbs, 10 months.$100. [email protected]

Generator-gas Coleman2500 watts. $150 or b/o.952-447-4423

Frigidaire range. Bisque,works well. Just remod-eled kitchen. $75. 651-428-0220.

Free, female cat, fixed,declawed, trained, mel-low, moving 8/29. 952-448-6773

Freezer, upright, Ken-more. Great condition.$200. 952-288-7997

Free Floor Mix. 6-80lbs.bags, never opened.952-210-7690 U haul

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For sale, used BachTR300 trumpet. $325.Excellent condition.612-269-0198

Foosball table, goodcondition. $50. Pickup.612-709-0537

Flexsteel sofa, 81”, lightblue plaid, good condi-tion, $20, 952-934-6427

Fisher Price,Infant-Tod-dler Bouncer, Rockerwith calming vibration.$30. 952-226-2236

Fine china, Noritake ser-vice for 8. Blythe pat-tern, $100. 612-382-4680

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File cabinets, 3. HON 2-drawer, Putty colored.15"Wx29"Hx25"D, $90.952-445-0533

File cabinet, 2-drawerlateral, cherry wood fin-ish. $50. call 952-217-7770

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EP letter jacket, new,never used. $115. Call952-240-0372

Entertainment Center,newer, medium color.$50. 952-442-5358

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End table. Glass top,antique. $45. 952-496-2476

Elliptical machine.Brand new. $400. orb/o. Call 952-240-3426

Electronic Keyboard,Casio. 61 full size keys.$60. 952-403-0927

Electric fireplace, $100.Lakeville 952-461-3287

Dryer, Whirlpool, modelWGN5300STO, almostnew, white. $225. 952-496-0103

Dirt bike, Baja 70ccgood condition, runsgood. $349. 952-440-9910

Diningroom table, 2 ex-tra leaves, 7 chairs.$100. 952-758-2124

Darling, moose pail.$25. 952-443-0186

Crib, good condition.Like new mattress. $50.Call: 952-361-5401

Craftsman, 10” tablesaw. With motor, stand.$50. 952-445-1987

Couch/ loveseat,leather, cream, cush-ions worn, collegedecor, $25, 952-484-9417

Couch, leather, creamcolor. $125. Matchinglove seat, free. 952-474-4058

Couch & loveseat, re-clining, some wear.$100. for both. 952-445-0533

Corner bookshelf. Greatshape, light colored.Modern, $20. 952-210-7690

Corelle dishes, for 11,flowered. $40. or b/o952-442-5109

Converse, all-star wom-en's, shoes. Size 8.$10. Very cute. 952-201-9989

Computer desk/cabinet,cherry finish. Good con-dition. $200. call 952-217-7770

Coleman, Powermate,5000w, portable/genera-tor. 10hp, Briggs &Stratton $450. 952-496-3440

Compost Bin-resin27"X27" wide 30" tall$15. 952-447-4423

Chairs, 2, upholstered,light mauve, excellentcondition, $100/ pair,952-934-5713

Chair, black sling w/footstool. Great fordorm/apt. $35 952-440-6221

Cairne Terrier, Poo mix.Small male, 11 months.$100. 952-649-0888

Cabinets, medallionkitchen. 6 units, Ltwood. $200. 952-443-2633

Bike, women's 18"frame, 18 speed, tunedup. $175. 952-607-5398

Bike, skate ramp. In-cludes 2 launch ramps.$35. 952-445-0294

Bike, Mens 21 SpeedSchwinn. hardly used$20. 952-221-4828

Bike, 20" girls, Dia-mondback $65 Excel-lent condition. 952-426-5528

Bicycles, boys red, girlsblue. 26 inch wheels.$20. 952-445-5342

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Bethany popup camper.No leaks, new tires.Nice. $399. 952-649-0888

Beautiful oak, antique,vintage, china cabinet.Excellent display. $300.952-994-1097

Bathroom cherry vanity.30x21 w/blue pearlgranite top. $190. 952-445-5656

Basketball hoop, ad-justable height, in goodshape. $50. pickup 612-709-0537

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Cigar humidor, holds 55.$20. 612-644-8377

Barbie, pink, motorized4 wheel Trail Blazer.$60. 952-447-5771

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Aquarium, 40 gallonwith matching stand.Oak finish. $140. 952-693-3933

Antique, glass plate mir-ror. 35" round. $200.952-403-0771

Antique, boiling pot.24"x18", copper. $90.612-644-8377

7/16" OSB Sheathing4'x8' $25 6 new sheets.$25. 952-393-7895

62 vinyl records. 33'sHawaii, Polkas, Ger-man, Christmas. $50.952-447-4577

52" Sony rear projectionTV. Works great. $200.952-236-7545

50", Projection TV.Toshiba, Very good con-dition. $250. 952-393-7895

4, P205/60/16 tires.50% tread, $60. 952-447-0802

3 qt. cast aluminum, Re-gal saucepan, w/cover.New, $8. 952-447-4961

3 piece, lined, whitesuit. Never used,Sz8P. $40. 952-758-2428

21” 3.5hp. snowblower.$75. 952-492-5741

20", RCA TV w/remotecontrol and wall mount.$25. 952-233-8046

2, Wendy Brent bunny22" porcelain. 1987$150. cash 952-882-4919

2, matching, small,wood, coffee tables.$150. 952-941-1313

17 inch, computer moni-tor. Dell brand, neverused. $35. 952-496-1525

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Moving Sale: Thurs-Fri,8/11-12, 8am-5pm. Sat.,8/13, 8am-12noon. Fur-niture, dishes, col-lectibles, antiques. 9142Fox Ct. (across fromLake Bavaria)

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Whale of a Sale! Vin-tage tools, HH items,old stuff. Thurs-Fri.,8/11-12, 8am-5pm. Sat.,8/13, 8am-12noon. 222W. 6th Ave.

Thurs-Friday, Aug 18 &19. 8-5pm. Multi FamilyGarage Sale. Mens,womens & childrensclothing. Sportinggoods. Home Goods.Lots of awesome stuff.201 Appleblossom LaneW

Shakopee Sales

Sat., 8/13, 9am-2pm.Baby girl (0-18 mths),curio cabinet, crib, misc.baby stuff. 1198 MonroeSt.

Sat 8/13 9am-5pm.Toys, men's, women'sclothing. Sofa. DVDplayer. Books, lawn &garden items. Tools.kitchen items. One daysale! 1821 CountrysideDr. Shakopee

HUGE 200+ FamilyChurch Garage Sale

Tools, clothes, HH, toys, fur-niture, yard, collectibles,sport equip., antiques, more!!Featuring a new children'sbook release! “Molly and theDust Bunnies Ball.” Read-ings at 9am, 11am and 1pm,in the church library. Getyour signed copy throughoutthe day.

Lunch & Bake SaleSat. Aug. 13, 8am-4pmCross of Peace Church1.7 miles south of Hwy 169

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Garage Sale. FRI. SAT,8/12-13 & MON. 8/15,9am-5pm. 1077 LegionSt. S. Clothes, miscitems, books, landscapeblocks.

Garage Sale Friday,8/12 8-6pm. Saturday,8/13 8-3pm. Youngadult clothes, luggage,bedding and lots ofmisc. 1840 EvergreenLane. Behind Betaseed

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Thursday- Saturday8/11-8/13 9am-5pm.2850 Spring Lk Rd SW(170th) Prior Lake Gen-uine Antiques as well asvintage or general sec-ond-hand items.

Thursday 8-11, Friday8-12, 8am-5pm. Furni-ture, carseats, toys,well-cared for kidsclothes (infant-4T),more! 4584 Overlook DrSE

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Garage Sale- Thurs-Fri-Sat. 8/11-12-13, 9am-6pm. Antiques, col-lectibles, much misc.Many years accumula-tion! 14160 Rolling OaksCir. (2.2 mi west of 13on CR 42)

Garage Sale Thursday,Friday 8-11 & 8-12. 8-5pm. Cookbooks $2.each. Tools, jeans,womens clothing. 14251Timothy Ave.

Prior Lake Sales

Yard sale Wednesday8/10 -Saturday 8/13 8-6pm. Baby clothes, girlsup to 2T and boys up to3T. Toys & misc. 1042nd St. E.

Estate Sale August 18-19, 9-6pm August 20 9-1pm. Furniture, HH,garage, wood shopitems. 4476 Morlock Dr.Hwy 282 E. of Jordan.Cash only

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Chaska Sales

Girl Scout multi-familyfundraiser sale. 8/10-12.Wed. 5-8pm. Thurs. andFri. 8am-5pm. 8370West Lake Drive, Chan-hassen.

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CDT designer works magic with glue, paint and imagination

PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Give Nanci Aeilits some hot glue and paint and there is nothing she can’t create. Aeilits works with costume director Rich Hamson at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to bring even the most fantastical costume ideas to life. Aeilits is currently working on costume/props for the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres upcoming musical, “Hair Spray.” This apple red Chevy not only has to look good but enable the actress wearing it to move and dance.

SEE MORE OF AEILITS’ 2 AND 3 DIMENSIONAL WORK AT WWW.HOTGLUEANDPAINT.COM.

Nanci AeilitsCareer: Creative costume designer and painter — works primarily in acrylics, portraits and decorative arts. Knows her way around power tools, the nearest hardware store, and any arts supply shop.

Has done work for the following shows:

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Annie, Altar Boyz, Anything Goes, All Shook Up, Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, Christmas Memories, Easter Parade, Footloose, 42nd Street, I Do, I Do, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Nunsensations, Nunset Boulevard, Oklahoma, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and West Side Story.

Bloomington Civic Theater: A Little Night Music, Funny Girl, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Music Man, and The King and I.

Wooddale Church: Honk, Love Rides the Rails, Meet Me at the Fair, Seussical the Musical, The Fantasticks, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, The Sound of Music, The Best Gift of All.

If you goWhat: ‘Hair Spray,’ the Broadway musical. The story: In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the social injustices in 1960s American society.

Who: Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, and a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters fi lm Hairspray.

When: Opened on the Main Stage Aug. 5, and runs through Jan. 29, 2012.

Where: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

How: For show schedules, times, and tickets, go to (952) 934-1525. Discounts available for large groups.

Web: www.chanhassenDT.com

BY UNSIE ZUEGE

[email protected]

Deep within the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Nancy Aeilits takes the ideas dreamed up by costume director/designer Rich Hamson, and fi gures

out how to make those ideas, as fantastical and nearly impossible as they might seem, come to life.

line and attaching them to the wings. The actors could reach into their costumes, hook their thumbs into the transparent line and fl ap their wings to their cues.

Aeilits works with several area theaters including the CDT, the Bloomington Civic Theater and Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie.

Aeilits also counts millinery as part of her vast skill set.

She’s made dozens of hats over the years at the CDT. Her most memorable and largest was an Easter bonnet for an Actors Equity AIDS benefi t at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. Aeilits made the hat as the CDT’s entry as everyone attending the benefi t were

to wear an outrageously over-the-top bonnet.

Aeilits’ 3-foot-high creation included an Easter basket, baby chicks and oversized Easter eggs. It was so big it cost $400 to ship across the country, said Kris Howland, director of public relations.

“After the event was over, we just told them, you can keep the hat! It’s too bad because it really was fantastic.”

It’s Aeilits’ artistic challenge to create costumes such as a giant hand mixer, an armoire, or walking, talking marble statues, and make them look realistic. She also has the technical challenge of making these bigger-than-life-size costumes fl exible and comfortable enough for the actors inside to sing and dance.

It’s a challenge that Aeilits has gladly taken on for the past seven years at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT).

Aeilits graduated from college with degrees in art and in theater. She realized early on that being in a classroom wasn’t for her. Instead, she used her artistic skills to form a business, teach art classes, paint commissioned portraits, paint fanciful faux fi nishes in homes and businesses, and to assist her church theater’s productions.

Nearly 10 years ago, Aeilits made elaborate masks for Wooddale Church’s production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Her friends, struck by the beauty and the craftsmanship of the masks, encouraged Aeilits to take samples of her work to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Aeilits dropped off her resume and photos of the masks from her portfolio at the CDT. She never heard back. A year and a half later, Aeilits thought she’d drop by the CDT one more time. This time, she met with Sandy Nei Schulte, the former costume director. When Aeilits brought out the 10 masks from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Nei Schulte said, “You need to be doing this for our theaters.”

Turns out that Aeilits dropped her portfolio off with the wrong department. While she can probably design and paint a set as well as anyone, her magic touch comes from taking a director’s and costume designer’s wildest imaginings and making them come true.

“Michael [Brindisi] has the overall vision and Rich [Hamson] comes up with the costume designs. He’ll come over and say ‘I need a car.’ ‘I need a bar of soap.’ ‘I need a bottle of Pepsi-Cola.’”

Aeilits’ fi rst CDT production was “Beauty and the Beast,” where she made such costumes as an elegant armoire, a gracious candelabra, a seductive umbrella and a motherly teapot.

Aeilits and Hamson collaborate.“Rich has the ideas for the

costumes,” Aeilits said. “I have to fi nd a way not only to create the costumes to look good on stage, but I also have to consider all the structural aspects, too.”

For example one of the more unwieldy costumes requires an inner frame made from a framed backpack that’s been cut down and modifi ed. The backpack provides stability and a secure harness for the elaborate costume fabricated from cloth, foam and other materials. It also provides stability for the actor to move without undue stress and strain.

“For the show ‘All Shook Up,’ I had to fi gure out how we’d make the angels’ wings fl ap,” Aeilits recalled. “The wings were fi ne and made from foam, but we had to fi nd a way to make the wings fl ap, too.’

The solution was taking fi shing

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A student waved to staff from a bus parked at Eden Lake Elementary on the fi rst day of school last year.

Did you know?It’s almost time to go back to school! Cedar Ridge, Eden Lake, Forest Hills, Oak Point and Prairie View‘s full-day kindergarten and grades one through fi ve begin on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Half-day kindergarteners at these schools start classes on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Central Middle School and Eden Prairie High School resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Eagle Ridge goes back to school on Monday, Sept. 12. The International School’s upper school, sixth grade through 12th grade, resumes on Monday, Aug. 22, and the lower school, preschool through fi fth grade, begins on Tuesday, Aug. 23.Source: School websites

This datein EP historyAug. 9, 1867 – First mention of baseball being played in the area.Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss

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The Eden Prairie Lions Club corn feed has become an annual tradition.

Turn back the pageOn Aug. 21, 1976, the Eden Prairie News reported that the Eden Prairie Lions Club hosted its third annual corn feed at Round Lake Park. For $1.50, you could get “all you can eat” sweet corn plus two sloppy Joes and coff ee. Kids under 12 paid only one dollar. Food was served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Beta Sigma Phi served cake and ice cream. Sen. Jon Keefe and state Rep. Doug Ewald helped serve corn at the event. A 16-team softball tournament was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. through 7 p.m. and hole-in-one golf contests, with prizes to be awarded, were held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The corn feed also featured canoe races, relay races, a football punting contest, an egg throwing contest, three legged races, a balloon toss and a tug of war. The Eden Prairie Library sold used books from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library in correlation with the event. Next Step Up, a polka band, played at the park from 4 to 7 p.m.Source: Eden Prairie News

Dates to rememberRed Cross Blood Drive – 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Gander Mountain in Eden Prairie

Flower, Food & Foto Show – Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 20-21, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Senior Center BBQ – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road

Sunbonnet Day – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake RoadFor more information, see the Let’s Go! Calen-dar on page 14.

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