The mission of Scott County is to deliver quality public services Vol. 21, No. 3 June/July 2009 to all citizens in an effective, professional and efficient manner. County Volunteer Program provides rewards for tutor, young student The first thing you notice about Carol Hedberg is her infectious smile. The second thing you notice is that the moment she starts speaking about her experiences as a volunteer tutor, her excitement bubbles over into an infectious enthusiasm. Moving quickly between pensive thoughtfulness and an expressive zeal for Get ready for summer! helping others (and then back again), Carol is exactly Scott County has recreational the kind of person you’d want working with your child. facilities, programs, and celebrations And right now, that lucky kid is ShaiAnn. To say for the entire family to enjoy this that ShaiAnn and Carol have bonded over the twelve- year-old’s tutoring sessions would be an understatement summer. This issue of the SCENE is of epic proportions. “She’s just a part of my life now,” filled with ideas for enjoying summer Carol said. “ShaiAnn is bubbly, articulate, and smart as right here at home. a whip. And she’s one great kid.” Carol can’t help but Pages 8-15 pepper her conversation with how “sharp” and “cool” her young friend is… and she shines with pride when she speaks about ShaiAnn’s progress over the last year. Up until last spring, ShaiAnn’s mom, Nichole, had sought unsuccessfully for additional tutoring help for her bright but frustrated daughter – and, as Carol aptly noted, “Not everyone can afford places like the private Carol Hedberg has been helping Shai Ann excel in learning centers, especially in this economy.” Finally, school by offering tutoring and friendship through Nichole connected with the County’s Volunteer the Scott County Volunteer Program. Coordinator, Jane Wiley, who was certain she could kind of magic does Carol Hedberg work, anyway? find someone to help. “I listen to her,” she said. “I’m convinced that Jane was right. Carol got teamed up with ShaiAnn every kid has great potential. And I’m also convinced through the Scott County Volunteer Program that, most of the time, the issue is about self- Deutsches honored as (www.scottvolunteers.com) in March 2008. Her confidence.” Carol recounted her first meeting with “Farm Family of Year” homework grades – once dominated by those ShaiAnn: “I was immediately blown away by her great discouraging and disheartening Fs – have risen personality. She was just so fun to talk to. Then I The Ray Deutsch family from the dramatically to predominantly As and Bs today. What VOLUNTEER PROGRAM to Page 6 Elko New Market area is honored in 2009 by Extension Service Don’t go far for a great family vacation this year… Page 3 Enjoy a “Fair-cation” at the Check it out! The Scott/Carver Counties transit service, SmartLink, offers circulator bus Scott County Fair, July 22-26 service this summer. Have you heard of the new word Page 4 “stay-cation”? It means taking a holiday to enjoy the recreation and entertainment in your own area in- stead of traveling. Just add the fun of the Scott County Fair and – voila! – it’s a “Fair-cation!” The Scott County Fair, located just north of Jordan, will be held PAID 55379 July 22-26, 2009. Come out to the

PRSRT STD PRSRT Fair with your families for some U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT No. 155 SHAKOPEE, MN good old fashioned fun, as well as a variety of new activities and enter- tainment for all ages to enjoy! This year, the Scott County Fair has done something extraordinary and rolled back the parking prices to only $5 per vehicle per entry. (As always, there is no per-person admission fee for the Fair.) What a deal for your “Fair-cation!” Here is what your memorable The Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull is one of the many attractions offered “Fair-cation” day could look like: at this year’s Scott County Fair.

ECRWSS Start with a leisurely walk ap- preciating the beauty of nature and submitted for open class competition. for our newest act this year — Alfy’s learning from the pros in the Master (Showcase your talents in Open World of Robotic Puppets. Young Gardeners display garden. Class! Registration deadline is July and old alike will enjoy the antics of

POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL Stroll through the commercial 15; Check the fair website for more theses lively puppets as they enter- buildings and the 4-H and Open information. ) tain throughout the day at their shows Class exhibits, learning about the op- Grab a treat (how about some ice and strolling around the fairgrounds. portunities and talents right here in cream, a taco, or a burger?) and sit in Visit your favorite animals and Scott County! Check to see what the gazebo for a relaxing break, lis- use your senses to see, touch, hear, award you received on your famous tening to the free musical entertain- and smell them! Choose one or many secret family salsa recipe that you ment of the day. Keep your eyes open

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Top of the SCENE Commissioners’ Corner By Gary Shelton County Board meetings through August 2009 Interim Scott County Administrator June 9 — County Board meeting June 16 — no meeting June 23 — County Board meeting (9:00 a.m.); Cooperation is a reality in Scott County County Board of Equalization meeting (5:00 p.m.) June 30 — no meeting, County Board workshop Cooperation. Collaboration. Partnerships. “Government Without Borders.” We’ve all heard these words; virtually all of us nod and agree with the principle. July 7 — County Board meeting Unfortunately, far too often, this agreement in principle deteriorates back into the July 14 — County Board meeting “turf wars” and “I got mine, now you get yours” mentality. July 21 — no meeting But, I’m proud to say, not necessarily the case here in Scott County. July 28 — County Board meeting I’m proud to be part of an organization… no, a team of organizations… that truly understand that political parochialism, while sometimes effective in the short August 4 — County Board meeting term, tends to be highly destructive in the longer term. Look no further than recent August 11 — County Board meeting efforts made at the legislature and other regional entities: Key elected and ap- August 18 — no meeting pointed officials from in and around Scott County came together to actively sup- August 25 — County Board meeting port three regional highway projects… two of which are outside of our county’s borders (the 169/494 interchange funding effort, the Highway 13/Dakota County The Scott County Board meets at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays (except if indicated Road 5 interchange project) and one of which is more aptly a state project (the above) at the Government Center in Shakopee. The Board proceedings are re- Highway 13/101 intersection). broadcast on your local government access cable channels. Please refer to your Why, one might ask, would our locally elected officials and government staff weekly newspapers for broadcast dates and times. If you wish to obtain a copy of spend so much time and energy on projects essentially outside of our purview? the Board meeting in VHS or DVD format, please call the Scott County Adminis- The answer to that question is rather simple: These projects directly impact and are tration office at (952) 496-8100; there will be a slight charge. Board agenda, meeting important to Scott County residents, businesses, and visitors. In a nutshell, your minutes, and “Board Brief” summaries are available on the County’s website at community leaders recognize that we are all part of a regional network, not just a www.co.scott.mn.us, or by calling Deb Brazil at (952) 496-8601. series of local roads. And the fact that they put their time, energy and actions behind their words is truly impressive. Citizen Committee Vacancies And these regional and collaborative perspective and efforts aren’t limited to The Scott County Board of Commissioners is looking for interested citizens road system infrastructure issues. From small local partnerships to larger county to serve on the following advisory committees. Members of advisory committees wide functions and regional issues the officials throughout virtually every public are provided with a per diem and mileage reimbursement for attendance at meet- entity in Scott County strive to create collaborations that provide quality services ings. If you have any questions or are interested in serving on one of these com- in the most effective and efficient manner; in other words, value. While this con- mittees, contact Deb Brazil at [email protected] or (952) 496-8601. cept is not new, the leadership within Scott County is, in the words of an old country song, providing “…a little less talk and a lot more action.” Community Health Advisory Committee (several openings) – The Com- The creation of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency munity Health Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the Human Services (SCALE) began a process to institutionalize the culture of shared services and Resource Council and is comprised of at-large members. Currently there are partnerships that provide greater value to our residents. Additionally, this forum several openings on this Committee; residents of Commissioner District 1 and has allowed leaders throughout the County to build relationships and develop deeper high school students are particularly encouraged to apply. The Committee meets understanding of the importance of looking at issues in the context of the region, quarterly and helps with planning and community integration of public health the County, and overall systems – as opposed to a purely local or parochial per- services and makes policy and budget recommendations to the County Board. spective. Let me take a moment and outline just a few of the examples that em- body this focus on cooperation and partnerships that add value. Extension Committee (1 vacancy) – Currently, there is one vacancy in Com- missioner District 5. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, the Exten- The SCALE Regional Public Safety Training Center: Born out of the need sion Committee assists in formulating programs, establishing budgets, and select- to provide more and better training to fire and law enforcement personnel, the ing and evaluating professional staff to improve the quality of life and enhance regional perspective has provided the ability to meet this need at a level signifi- the economy and environment through education, applied research, and the re- cantly higher than any single local government could have even considered. At the sources of the University of Minnesota. The Committee meets four times per year same time, the Training Center is bringing in revenues from outside of the County on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. and providing educational opportunities that reach well beyond our local fire and law enforcement agencies. Human Services Resource Council (3 vacancies). The Resource Council consists of three representatives from each Commissioner District. There are cur- The recent merger of Carver and Scott County’s transit operations and cre- rently three vacancies on the Council, with openings in Commissioner Districts 1, ation of the BlueXpress commuter service has significantly improved the transit 4, and 5. Members serve two-year terms, and are eligible to serve three terms. options and availability to our residents in a manner that is being recognized within The Resource Council participates in the formation of the Strategic Plan for the the metropolitan region as one of perhaps the most cost effective. development, implementation and operation of programs and services of the County Board, makes recommendations concerning the annual budget of the Community The creation of a public/private partnership and SCALE collaboration to de- Services Division; develops and recommends human services programs, needs, velop a robust fiber optic network throughout the County has improved capabili- priorities, goals, and objectives to the County Board; and receives, reviews, and ties and services in every library, school, city, and the County while dramatically comments on special interest group and community at-large input regarding Hu- decreasing the overall costs for each entity. man Services plans, programs, services, and performance. Professional providers and consumers of Human Services programs are encouraged to apply. The com- From sharing resources to merging services to taking policy positions that mittee meets quarterly, on the third Monday at 7 p.m. focus on what will provide the greatest value and meet the most need, our policymakers truly understand that our citizens don’t care about who provides a Library Board of Advisors (1 vacancy). There is currently one vacancy in service, just about the value of these services – how, when, where, and at what cost Commissioner District 4 on this Board. The Library Board is responsible for the are they provided. Sometimes, Scott County is the best choice for service delivery. content of the library collection, participates in planning library facilities and ser- Sometimes, one of our cities is better positioned for the job. And sometimes, the vices, and recommends operating policies for the library system. The Board meets “best” solution may lie outside of our borders…or transcend them altogether. the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Particularly under these economic conditions, no one and nothing should con- tinue treating public services and tax dollars like a game of chess or in a manner New Options Advisory Committee (4 vacancies). The New Options Advi- more focused on personal preferences or agendas than the public good. Without sory Committee is a subcommittee of the Human Services Resource Council. doubt, it is frequently difficult to change the operating rules of the game; it’s not Currently, there are four vacancies on this Committee representing the business easy to go from a “this is mine, that’s yours” approach to something a little more community and families of clients utilizing the New Options Program. This Com- like “this is ours” collegiality. And lest you start to suspect that I’m espousing mittee provides oversight for program planning and represents the individuals something akin to a “This Land Is Your Land…” sit-in, nothing could be further served by the program, the employers, applicable professions and the community from the truth. I’m just referring to what makes the most sense – organizationally, at large. The Committee meets four times per year on Monday evenings. politically, and most of all, economically. Commissioner Districts: • District 1 (Commissioner Joe Wagner) – Jackson, Louisville, St. Lawrence, Belle Plaine Historical Society Sand Creek, Blakeley, Belle Plaine, and Helena Townships; and the Cities of Jor- dan, Belle Plaine, and the portion of New Prague within Scott County. to host Founders Day Celebration • District 2 (Commissioner Tom Wolf) – Spring Lake, Credit River, Cedar On Saturday, July 11, the Belle Plaine Historical Society will hold a Lake, and New Market Townships; the City of Elko New Market; and precincts 6 “Founders Day” celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Court Square in Belle and 8 in the City of Savage. Plaine. The program will include displays of Native American artifacts and • District 3 (Commissioner Jerry Hennen) – The City of Shakopee, pre- arrowheads, and Flintknappers will be on site. The public is invited to cincts 1-6, 8, and 10. bring their artifacts to be identified and dated by archeological experts. All • District 4 (Commissioner Barbara Marschall) – The City of Prior Lake, events free of charge, including entry to the Carriage House Museum. For and City of Shakopee precincts 7, 9, 11, and 12. additional information please call (952) 239-8998 or (952) 217-9062. • District 5 (Commissioner Jon Ulrich) – The City of Savage, except pre- cincts 6 and 8. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 3 Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park opens June 13 For years, Cedar Lake Farm and Day Resort of- Regional Park System. fered Minnesotans an opportunity to escape from ev- Over two years have passed since visitors last en- Cedar Lake Farm Regional eryday life and experience a taste of the past. Com- joyed the famous BBQ chicken, games, and waterfront monly known simply as “Cedar Lake Farm,” this fam- activities, but that’s about to change! Through a unique Park Opening Celebration ily-run business offered individuals and organizations public-private partnership with Lancer Hospitality, the the opportunity to experience aspects of farm life, Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park will open to the pub- Saturday, June 13, 2009 games, and waterfront activities in a spectacular set- lic on June 13 under the County’s new regional park 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ting on the south shore of Cedar Lake. The operation and trail program. Although the initial focus will be shut down in 2006, and – as the property was identi- on the former 20-acre day resort site, almost 300 acres www.cedarlakefarm.com fied in regional plans as one of the “last best places” of land and natural areas will eventually be opened for (952) 758-5253 to preserve for future generations — Scott County was host trails, wildlife viewing, and outdoor natural re- able to purchase the property and incorporate the day source-based recreational opportunities at this south- resort site and adjacent lands into the Metropolitan ern Scott County site. “The advantage of this partnership with Lancer is that For those interested in group events, Lancer Hos- we will have the opportunity to leverage private sector pitality — an Eagan-based event and catering firm — know-how for public benefit. Lancer has similar part- Cedar Lake Farm Regional will have exclusive rights under the partnership to host nerships with the City of St. Paul (Como Town at the Park “At a Glance” and cater corporate and group events on the property. Como Zoo), the Minnesota Zoo, and Brooklyn Park. In exchange for these rights, Lancer will be assisting Through this arrangement, we are able to open the park • Weekends and holidays, June 13 - Labor Day with operating costs and sharing revenue with Scott and use of the amenities — including the ball fields, • Free public use County. “We appreciate the beautiful lakeshore set- picnic areas, and lakefront facilities — to the public at • Access from the lake by boat ting and affinity the residents of Scott County and the little or no operational cost to the County.” Scott • Picnicking and waterfront activities metro area have for Cedar Lake Farm,” said Glenn County’s long-term plans for the site will depend on • Concessions (on a trial basis) Baron, President of Lancer Hospitality. “We look for- funding availability, but revenue generated from cur- • Group events coordinated through Lancer ward to working with Scott County Parks and Trails to rent park use will be used for maintenance and repairs. Hospitality open this great venue to the residents.” Go to www.cedarlakefarm.com or contact Mark Scott County Parks Manager Mark Themig noted, Themig at (952) 496-8783 for more information. Ray Deutsch family recognized as “Farm Family of Year” The University of Minnesota Exten- service, and dairy promotion keep Ray sion of Scott County would like to rec- and Cindy on the go, they also find time ognize the family of Ray and Cindy for a few hobbies. Their hobbies include Deutsch as the 2009 Scott County Farm hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing, show- Family of the Year. ing cattle via the 4-H leasing program, The Deutsches own and operate a gardening, and spending time with fam- dairy farm in the Elko New Market area. ily. The Deutsches three children are They currently milk 85 head of Hol- grown and are actively leading their own steins. In addition, the Deutschs raise lives: Matt is a high school English all of their own young stock and finish teacher at Burnsville High School; Joe approximately 40 to 50 steers each year. is a middle school technology teacher Ray and Cindy also raise most of the in Belle Plaine; and Katie is an area su- crops they need for feed and bedding on pervisor for Seneca Foods in Montgom- the farm, including 190 acres of corn, ery. Even with their busy lives, they 100 acres of alfalfa, 40 acres of soy- still find time to milk once each week beans, and 30 acres of oats. and help out in the summer and fall when Ray and Cindy – members of St. field work duties are more demanding. Nicholas Church — are also very active Congratulations to Ray, Cindy, and in the community. Ray has been on the their entire family for continuing to show The Ray and Cindy Deutsch family of Elko New Market have been named the Hastings Co-op Creamery Board for al- the value and importance of agriculture 2009 Scott County Farm Family of the Year. most a decade. He was also on the Scott in our community! The Farm Family rec- the University and its research and ex- in which they are active and the many County DHIA board for many years. ognition program is designed to dem- tension missions related to agriculture. leadership skills they exhibit. Previous Together, Ray and Cindy have been onstrate the University’s appreciation of These outstanding families are rec- Scott County families honored with this 4-H dairy project leaders for 22 years. agricultural families living in Minnesota ognized on behalf of the University of award include: Jim Dubbe and family, They have also been on the Scott- communities, to recognize the many Minnesota. They contribute by produc- Ken and Linda Glisczinski, and Rick and LeSueur County ADA Board for six contributions of these families to their ing the food all of us consume, but just Mindy Jeurissen, just to name a few. years. communities and to agriculture, and to as importantly, they contribute to their Although farm work, community foster appreciation and understanding of communities by the many organizations Anti-drug program holds students’ attention Over 65 percent. That’s the estimated number of Scott County Commissioner and fellow Task Force mance, and factual information.” “Great direction giv- Scott County twelfth graders who have consumed al- co-chair Barbara Marschall added, “There’s no doubt ing! They know how to work with groups [and their] cohol sometime in the last 21 months, according to about it – meth is a shocking, scary, destructive drug. strategies for control and engagement [were] great.” the 2007 Minnesota Student Survey. Marijuana? Be- But the sheer numbers of lives that have been destroyed “[A strength was] the ability to connect through lan- tween 30 and 60 percent, depending on gender. And by so-called ‘gateway drugs’ and where they can lead guage – kids really ‘got it.’” the number hovers around 13 percent for prescription are simply staggering. These numbers represent real Dan Brasch, CLIMB Theater’s Outreach Direc- drugs obtained illegally. Scary numbers indeed. These lives,” she noted. “These are real families. These are tor, was pleased but hardly surprised by the feedback. substances, along with illicit tobacco use, are consid- real communities. And these are real taxpayers pick- “We audition over 2,000 actors and educators before ered potential gateway drugs: that is, bridges to the ing up much of the cost.” choosing the 20 who will comprise our Teaching Com- harder drugs such as methamphetamines, cocaine, However, there are some good numbers to re- pany,” he said. heroin, and the like. port. Such as … ninety seven percent. That was the Now in its 35th year, CLIMB Theater has been Last year, local educators, principals, and school percentage of area junior and high school teachers who nationally recognized for its skill and effectiveness in resource officers requested that the Scott County Meth considered CLIMB Theater’s recent gateway drug edu- educating through entertainment, creativity, and fun. Task Force – which had experienced significant suc- cation class to be “good” or “excellent.” And almost “Our association with CLIMB Theater has been as cess with their previous CLIMB Theater school pre- 5,000 – that’s the number of students in sixth through successful as it is long-standing,” Commissioner sentation, “Shattered,” about the dangers of meth use ninth grade who participated in this first-of-its-kind Marschall noted. “It started with environmental aware- – start focusing its efforts on what they perceived to program. Using a blend of information, interactivity, ness, then progressed to anti-bullying, then finally to be the more prevalent threat of gateway drugs. “What student feedback, and skits, the CLIMB actor-educa- the area of drug awareness and prevention. And we we were starting to hear from kids that were using,” tors engaged the students in defining the concept of couldn’t be happier with our partnership.” said a local resource officer, “Was ‘…at least we’re gateway drugs, sharing the correlation between gate- And the partnership, noted Scott County Sheriff not doing meth.’ And while not doing meth is a good way and other narcotic use, encouraging them to re- Studnicka, is truly a community one. “In addition to thing, it’s not the only thing that can mess up your flect on their own risk tolerance and behaviors, and the donations raised through our annual Meth Task life.” exploring strategies students could use to make good Force golf fundraiser, these programs were made pos- Scott County Attorney Pat Ciliberto, who co-chairs choices. sible by the Shakopee Lions, the Prior Lake Rotary, the Meth Task Force, wholeheartedly agreed. “Obvi- “Part of CLIMB’s effectiveness is the open, non- the Jordan Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the ously, most people who have tried marijuana, alcohol, judgmental, free-flowing approach of these trained Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and the tobacco, and illegal prescription drugs do not move actor-educators,” said Ciliberto. “The kids really seem Shakopee American Legion Post #2,” he said. on to harder drugs,” Ciliberto clarified. “But studies to respond to them.” CLIMB’s “Shattered” will continue to be presented have documented that the vast majority – over 90 per- Clearly, local teachers agreed. Typical comments to local seventh graders, and the gateway drug pro- cent – of hard drug users started down the path of sub- included: “My class was attentive throughout [the] gram with sixth, eighth, and ninth graders, through the stance abuse with one or more of these gateway drugs.” presentation; Good balance: involvement, perfor- 2009-2010 school year. Page 4 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us Business fluorescent bulb EmergenSCENE By Chris Weldon collection held monthly Scott County Emergency Manager It is illegal to place fluorescent FLUORESCENTS lamps into your garbage in Minnesota. 4’ and under, straight .25 each Because of this, Scott County has been Over 4’, straight .45 each working with a private contractor and Compact .38 each Using 911 in an emergency several local utility companies to pro- HID 1.09 each Getting help during an emergency seems pretty easy, right? Pick up the phone, vide two opportunities each year for our U-bent and circular .42 each dial 911, and law enforcement, fire, or an ambulance will be on their way to assist local businesses to recycle their used Shatter-Shield 1.38 each you. For the most part, this is accurate -- help is a few minutes away. However, fluorescent Broken Bulbs .87 each there is much more to this story than just making a simple phone call. lamps (bulbs Non-PCB Ballasts .99/lb The 911 system was developed with the intent to provide immediate access to and tubes). Oil .10/gallon emergency services. The system was designed to save time for the caller — which However, Oil Filters .44 each we all know can be a matter of life and death — and reduce overall response time several of for all emergency service providers. those busi- ELECTRONICS According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), “basic 911” nesses have visit www.co.scott.mn.us/hhw was first implemented in city dispatch systems throughout Minnesota. Windom requested a and St. James started using 911 in 1968, and the first county-wide system was greater num- Payment is required at the time you installed in Jackson County in 1973. Technical developments in the late seventies ber of collection opportunities so that drop your bulbs off at the collection. and early eighties resulted in a refinement called “enhanced 911,” which captures they wouldn’t have to store their used However, please note that Minnesota the caller’s telephone number, and cross references that number to a location. The fluorescent lamps for six months while Valley Electric, New Prague Public system is then able to route 911 calls to the appropriate agency for that location, waiting for the next collection event. So Utilities, Shakopee Public Utilities, and and also display the caller location on a screen at the dispatch center. we are pleased to announce the begin- Xcel Energy have all agreed to pay for The Scott County Sheriff’s Department serves as the Public Safety Answering ning of a new and improved business the first 10 fluorescent lamps that are Point (or PSAP) for the County. This means 911 calls come into the dispatch cen- bulb collection program! recycled through this program by each ter in Shakopee and the dispatchers on duty are the first line of assistance for you. This spring, Scott County began one of their small business electric cus- These professionals are on duty 24/7 to answer and assist with your calls for ser- hosting a small business bulb collection tomers. Simply bring a copy of a recent vice. They are responsible for handling not only 911 phone calls, but also non- on the first Tuesday of each month utility bill when you drop your lamps emergency phone calls for service along with all radio from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Scott off for recycling. traffic from the many public safety agencies in the County Household Hazardous Waste These Business Bulb Collections County. It’s a big responsibility, and they do a great job (HHW) Facility. This expanded recy- will be held on the first Tuesday of each under sometimes very stressful situations! cling opportunity will provide local busi- month, except when that “first Tuesday” In order to best send the appropriate help during an nesses with up to 12 opportunities per- falls on a major holiday, or during our emergency, the dispatch center needs good information year to recycle their used fluorescent annual year-end HHW Facility cleaning from the caller. One of our Scott County dispatchers, bulbs instead of just two-per-year as in and restocking period of December 20 Rob Indrebo, put together a list of tips for citizens that the past. In addition, our prices under to January 5. When that occurs, the next will aid the dispatchers, the responders, and ultimately this new program for businesses will ac- business bulb collection event will be Top 911 Tips you in the event you need to call 911. tually be lower than those charged by held on the “first Tuesday” of the fol- the private contractor at past collections. lowing month. Is a person hurt or in danger? Do you need police, fire, or an ambulance? Have you ever wondered whether to call 911? Since 911 is for emergencies BATTERIES Visit www.co.scott.mn.us/HHW for only, it helps to understand when to call and when not to call. An emergency is any Button 7.25/lb an easy-to-understand HHW and Busi- serious situation where a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medi- Lithium 5.80/lb ness Bulb schedule that will be updated cal help is needed right away. If you are unsure of whether your situation is an Ni-Cad 1.23/lb each year. emergency, go ahead and call 911. The dispatcher can determine if you need emer- Ni-MH 1.23/lb gency assistance and can route you to the correct location. If you do call 911 – even by mistake – do not hang up the phone. 911 call takers are trained to get the most important information as quickly as SmartLink: A transit option to possible to get help on the way to an emergency situation. In an emergency situa- tion, allow the call taker to ask you all the questions they need in order to get help there in the timeliest manner before you hang up or leave the phone. If you happen get you where you need to go to call by accident, stay on the line until you can tell the call taker that you called Earlier this year, Scott County Tran- hearing the sounds of birds chirping, by accident and there is no emergency. This saves the call taker from having to call sit combined with Carver County Tran- lawn mowers running, and kids com- you back and confirm there is no emergency — or worse yet, sending police with sit, and hit a few potholes on the Merger plaining that they’re bored. SmartLink lights and sirens to check your address for an emergency. Highway. However, the road is now can help with that! This summer, they When calling 911, do your best to stay calm and answer all of the smooth going! “Our goal is to offer are once again offering the “Valleyfair dispatcher’s questions. more services to the public,” said Tran- Shuttle” in Shakopee, and the “Prior Staying calm can be one of the most difficult, yet most important, things you sit Manager Troy Beam. “And we’re Lake Shuttle” will be back as well. It’s do when calling 911. It is very important that you answer all the questions the 911 working smarter and harder every day the easy way to get your kids to call taker asks, no matter how irrelevant they seem. to realize that.” Valleyfair or around Prior Lake. Call Help the 911 call taker help you. Soon, the buses will have a new look SmartLink for more information. Listen and answer the questions asked. By doing this, it helps the call taker and Scott-Carver Transit will become understand your situation and assist you with your emergency until the appropriate “SmartLink.” Now in the process of se- Don’t Stress… BlueXpress! police, fire, or medical units arrive. lecting a new look and logo, they will And don’t forget – when the weather Know the location of the emergency. also be rolling out a new website. Stay warms up, the orange construction signs A wireless (e.g., cell phone) 911 caller must be aware that the 911 center that tuned for more information. start appearing everywhere. Why deal answers his or her call may not be the center that serves the right area. Look for Give Susie, Christy, or Maria a call with the confusion and hassle? Call landmarks, cross street signs, and buildings. Know the name of the city or county at (952) 496-8341 and they will do ev- BlueXpress to get downtown and let you are in. Knowing the location is vital to getting the appropriate police, fire, or erything they can to get you where you them worry about the detours. EMS units to respond. Providing an accurate address is critically important when want to go. Your public transportation options making a wireless 911 call. keep on rolling and moving ahead. Keep Teach your children how to call 911. Shuttles, Shuttles Everywhere watching this spot for more news and Be sure they know what 911 is, how to dial it from your home and cell phone, Summer is here, and soon you’ll be updates! and to trust the 911 call taker. Make sure your child is physically able to reach at least one phone in your home. When calling 911, your child will need to know marked clearly on both sides. Several cities and counties have ordinances for post- their name, a parent’s name, telephone number, and — most importantly — their ing 911 addresses; check with your local ones. And always report missing street address. Tell them to answer all the call takers questions and to stay on the phone signs when noted – these not only help others find your home, but are essential to until instructed to hang up. emergency response personnel. Prank calls to 911 not only waste time, but are considered to be illegal in Know the phones you own. most states. Educate everyone about the phone system in your home as well as your cell Be sure all members of your household are aware that prank or harassing calls phone. Children may need to use the devices in an emergency and will need to to 911 will be dealt with by local law enforcement agencies. know how to operate them. Post your address clearly and prominently at your entrance and on your Helpful websites for all ages. Look under the “public education” tabs on home. these websites for further information regarding 911: www.nena.org, Posting your 911 address at the driveway entrance and on your home will www.apco911.org, www.911.org. alleviate any confusion as to whether emergency responders have the correct loca- tion. Try using something reflective or illuminated so that it can be seen in the If you need to use the 911 system, it probably means you are under some evening as well as during the day. stressful conditions. As with any other incident, preparation is the key. Please take Do not assume that since your mailbox is marked, you have sufficiently some time to review and discuss the great tips above with friends and family. posted your address. Minutes during an emergency can seem like hours, but getting the right people Mailboxes are not always at the entrance of a driveway, and aren’t usually with accurate information to your location as quickly as possible is critical, and 911 CALLS Continued at right it’s a task the public safety professionals in Scott County work hard to achieve. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 5 SWCD News Erosion control in urban areas is critical Over the past few decades, a land use shift from tems, wetlands) Local services provided predominantly agricultural to urban/suburban has oc- • Local watershed permits and regulations To maintain compliance with all applicable regu- curred here in Scott County. The construction activi- • State and federal permits lations, the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District ties associated with these changes have exposed soils National Pollutant Discharge Elimination offers the following services to assist municipalities, to erosion, causing sedimentation of lakes, rivers, System (NPDES) permit developers, and contractors: streams, wetlands, drainage ways, and other state wa- The NPDES program is administered by the Min- • Conceptual plan reviews ters. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) es- nesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This per- • Erosion/sediment control plan reviews timates that 20 to 150 tons of soil per acre per year mit is required for all construction sites disturbing more • Pre-construction meeting attendance may be lost on construction sites if erosion and sedi- than one acre of land or for sites disturbing less than • Erosion/sediment control site inspections for ment control measures are not taken. With proper one acre if part of a larger subdivision. site grading, street and utility installation and implementation of erosion and sediment Best Man- “Generally, one permit covers an entire develop- individual building lots agement Practices (BMPs), sediment reduction of 80 ment,” Schoenecker explained. “But as construction • Education and training for municipal/county percent or greater is achievable. moves from mass grading (shaping the area for streets staff and developers, builders and contractors Rules and Regulations and lots) to fine grading (individual lot shaping), the • Erosion/sediment control technical assistance According to Doug Schoenecker, Urban Conser- permit responsibilities shift from the developer to the • Low Impact Development (LID) technical as vationist with the Scott Soil and Water Conservation home builders. Once a smaller portion of the develop- sistance District, individuals who are developing the land must ment, like an individual lot, reaches final stabilization, All of the services above may be provided, or in- be aware of the laws and regulations that govern de- the permit for that piece of land can be closed. Once dividual services may be requested to supplement a velopment. “These developers are responsible for pro- all land is developed and stabilized, the overall permit municipality’s existing program. Additional services tecting and preserving the natural resources to the full- may be closed by the developer. may be available upon request to fit the needs of the est extent when land-use changes are proposed,” he “In addition to individual construction permits, municipality. Scott SWCD inspectors are certified in explained. Some of the regulations that must be con- the MPCA requires some municipalities to provide erosion, sediment and stormwater inspections. For sidered prior to development are: additional oversight for construction site runoff through more information, call (952) 492-5425 or send an e- • County, city or township permits and regula- their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) mail to [email protected]. tions (i.e., grading, individual sewage treatment sys- program,” he added. Low-interest loans for septic systems offered The Agriculture Best Management application packet. Applicants will need Practices (Ag BMP) Loan Program was to provide information about the pro- created by state legislature in 1994. It posed project to be funded and the de- brings low-interest loans to farmers and sired loan amount. other rural landowners for the mitiga- For more information, contact tion and prevention of “non-point” Shelly Tietz, Administrative Clerk, at the source pollution. The program is funded Scott Soil and Water Conservation Dis- through the State Revolving Fund (SRF), trict at (952) 492-5412 or via e-mail at which was a result of the 1987 Federal [email protected]. Clean Water Act. The Ag BMP Program low-interest Through this program, low-interest loans of 3 percent (plus a 1.5 percent loans are available to farmers and land- origination fee) will be available for: owners in Scott County to bring their • Livestock-holding facilities and livestock-holding facilities and septic agricultural waste management projects Students from St. Wenceslaus School in New Prague enjoyed a program systems into conformance with water and activities, including runoff-control about soil presented by the Scott SWCD staff. quality standards. These loans are also structures, agricultural waste systems or used to help implement other pits, and manure-handling equipment; Soil is focus of presentations stormwater-control practices, such as • Purchasing conservation tillage those needed to protect streambank, equipment, such as chisel plows, no-till lakeshore, roadside, and agricultural land drills, and no-till planters; during Scott SWCD staff visits from erosion. The maximum loan per • Conservation practices such as Students at four elementary schools and even what we wear. applicant is $100,000. terraces, water and sediment basins, in Scott County learned more about While in the classrooms, Hrabe also To be eligible, projects must be lo- grassed waterways, and gully-control soil’s connection to everyday life at invited the students to participate in the cated in the rural areas of Scott County. structures; and classroom presentations conducted by Scott SWCD-sponsored poster/essay/ Individuals who want to apply for loans • Upgrades and improvements to Scott Soil and Water Conservation Dis- mural/video contest and win cash prizes. should contact the Scott Soil and Water existing individual sewage-treatment trict staff in April. The theme is “Our Soil: A Layer of Life.” Conservation District (SWCD) for a loan systems. Diane Hrabe, Communications Spe- Students at Five Hawks Elementary cialist, spoke with fifth- and sixth-grade School in Prior Lake and Jordan Middle students at Oak Crest Elementary School School in Jordan did not participate in Programs aim to prevent in Belle Plaine, Raven Stream Elemen- the classroom presentations, but all tary School and St. Wenceslaus School schools submitted entries to the contest, in New Prague, and Eagle Creek El- which was judged in late April. Watch “no net loss” of wetlands ementary School in Shakopee. They for local winners in County newspapers, Recognizing the important benefits ity and flood protection benefits. In or- played “soil jeopardy” and talked about an upcoming issue of the SCENE, and of wetlands, legislators at the federal, der to accomplish this, the acts regulate the importance of soil in all we do … on the Scott SWCD website at state, and local levels have enacted laws the excavation, draining or filling of a what we eat and drink, where we live, www.scottswcd.org. and ordinances to protect wetlands. At wetland. These activities cannot usually the federal level, wetlands are protected be performed without a permit. The goal under Section 404 of the Clean Water is to achieve a “no net loss” of wetlands. Landowners sought for native Act (CWA). At the state level, wetlands Permits will only be issued if an appli- are protected by the Department of Natu- cant first tries to avoid the disturbance, grass, renewable energy program ral Resources Public Waters Permit Pro- secondly tries to minimize the impact, The Working Lands Initiative, a pro- tricity. Landowners sign a contract on gram (MnDNR PWPP) and the Wetland and lastly replaces the wetland if impact gram offered to special-interest areas an eligible parcel and receive an upfront Conservation Act (WCA). In addition, is unavoidable. throughout Minnesota, is seeking land- payment of $750 per acre for a five-year local units of government, such as coun- owners in Scott, Rice, Carver, Dakota, contract ($2,000 per acre for a ten-year ties, cities, townships and water manage- Who enforces the legislation and and Le Sueur Counties who are inter- contract). Cost-sharing opportunities are ment organizations, may elect to pass issues permits? ested in participating in a new, one-of- also available for expenses associated even more restrictive ordinances that go In Minnesota, the Army Corps of a-kind renewable energy program. This with establishing the native above and beyond the federal and state Engineers oversees and enforces the program will help to determine effec- grasses. Harvested materials may then laws. CWA, while the Board of Water and Soil tive harvesting schedules and pricing as- be sold to bioenergy facilities for addi- The intention of the various levels Resources (BWSR) and the Department sociated with biomass production. tional revenue. of legislation is to protect the wetland of Natural Resources provide oversight systems that play a role in storing water and enforcement for the state programs. This program consists of establish- To find out more about this program, and allowing it to percolate into the Administrative authority for the ing native grasses and then harvesting contact Dave Rickert, Biomass Conser- ground or evaporate. This temporary WCA is passed on to local governments. the material, which will be burned at an vation Technician, at (952) 492-5457 or storage of water helps to reduce peak In Scott County, cities and townships energy facility to produce heat and elec- via e-mail at [email protected] high water flows and offers water qual- WETLANDS PROGRAMS to Page 18 Page 6 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us Environmental SCENE Native buffers protect By Allen Frechette water quality, habitat Environmental Health Manager The simplest and most effective way to protect streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands is to leave an area of undis- Environmental Health updates programs turbed native vegetation adjacent to the It has been a while since I wrote about all the things we’ve been doing in the water body. These undisturbed areas act Environmental Health Department. So, here goes. as buffers by performing functions that Last December, I took on another hat -- that of Building Inspections staff man- protect water quality and enhance wild- ager. I phrased that carefully, because I don’t want anyone to get the impression life habitat. A “buffer” should be a natu- that I am a full replacement for the Building Inspections Manager (who was also a ral mixture of trees, shrubs, and herba- licensed Building Official). I have a lot of different licenses, registrations, and ceous plants. certifications, but building inspections is not one of them. However, I did grow up Native vegetation that occurs along in the building trades and have helped build and remodel homes, so I know enough waterfronts provides an attractive land- A native lakeshore buffer. to talk the talk. Thus far, this new challenge has been exciting. We are tackling a scape, helps preserve plants and animals backlog of open permits – over 1,000 of them — in which there had not been any that make our area unique, and is essen- Why not turf grass? activity for over a year. The new data management system that we adopted last tial to water quality protection. Native Shoreline and streambank property year has been instrumental in helping us sort through these. As of this writing, plants are tolerant of drought and ex- planted with turf grass is essentially un- after just four months of concerted effort, we have resolved over one half of the treme temperatures, have long and ex- natural. Because these plants did not old permits. We hope to complete the rest by the end of this year (see page 7). tensive root systems, and they are natu- evolve under the specific conditions of We have also expanded the services at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) rally resistant to pests and diseases. Af- this area, keeping a lush, weed-free lawn facility to include acceptance of more business waste on a routine basis. Last year, ter they become established, they require is almost always costly and rather labor- we not only started to take in e-waste (electronics such as TVs, computers, print- much less physical effort to maintain intensive. Turf grass root systems are ers, and other electronic devices), but we also accommodated the County’s own than lawns. By selecting native plants, usually two to three inches in depth, and retired computer hardware at our facility, offering components that still worked to you help to create a more natural condi- are too shallow to stabilize streambanks citizens in our product exchange room. tion on your property — a practice that or shorelines. Consequently, lawns Toward the end of last year, one of our residents (who happened to be a mem- benefits you as well as the health of our mowed to the water’s edge will do little ber of the Minnesota National Guard 34th Combat Aviation Brigade and had the water resources and supports the new to control shoreline erosion. In fact, re- responsibility to provide assistance to family members of deployed soldiers) in- vision for the watershed of creating a moving native vegetation and replacing quired about computers for families who needed them to communicate with their green infrastructure. By developing a it with turf grass usually results in ac- service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. We ended up giving them several of the sustainable buffered system of lakes, celerated streambank and shoreline ero- used County systems that we had brought to the HHW facility. I installed a free streams and wetlands, Scott County sion that degrades water quality. operating system on them to make sure they worked and had all the cords, mouses, minimizes public expenditures by rely- How wide a buffer is needed? and keyboards. We then connected the Guard with Asset Recovery Corporation, ing on a sustainable system for convey- Different widths are needed to ac- who we contract with to take all the PCs we collect at the HHW facility. Asset ing flood waters and protecting and buff- complish the various benefits of a buffer. Recovery has subsequently provided more complete systems to the National Guard ering aquatic resources. The greatest widths are needed to ac- families to ensure they could communicate with deployed family members. Benefits of buffers commodate terrestrial wildlife habitat We receive a lot of usable household chemicals and other items at the HHW Some benefits of lakeshore buffers for species that are dependent on aquatic facility that we put out for free in our RE-USE Room. This is one of the most include increased property value, reduc- ecosystems. Shorter widths are needed rewarding aspects of handling these waste items, and we have many satisfied re- tion of erosion, improved water quality, to provide bank stability and benefits to peat customers. Recognizing that the County facility and vehicle maintenance enhanced wildlife habitat, improved shallow water habitat. departments could also use some of the items that people bring in, we started a natural beauty, reduced noise from Technical and financial assistance is supply shelf for them. We will be keeping track of how much this saves the County nearby properties (including roads or available to Scott County residents for over a year’s time. We check everything that we place out for reuse to make sure lakes), improved privacy screening, and establishing natural buffers. Additional it is still good. (You would be surprised at how many unopened new items we get reduced maintenance time or costs. Ri- information regarding available assis- from citizens!) parian buffers can prevent erosion or the tance can be obtained by calling the Scott Our on-site sewage system program has experienced a parallel downturn in undercutting of streambanks while pro- SWCD at (952) 492-5425 or the Water- activity with the drop in new building construction, but this time has provided us a viding groundcover and increased ab- shed Management Organization at (952) breather to catch up on amending our sewage system ordinance to reflect recent sorption of rainfall/reduced runoff. 496-8887. state code changes. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a major overhaul of the statewide rules for on-site sewage treatment systems last year. Counties were given two years to amend their ordinances, and we are close Volunteer Program From Page 1 to releasing our initial draft for comments. Our solid waste program is also moving forward with a new focus in address- asked about school, and she just Yes, ShaiAnn is one lucky kid. But ing greenhouse gas emission reductions through increased recycling and process- crumpled. You could just see that self- Carol doesn’t see it that way. “The first ing of waste for energy. The County’s Solid Waste Management Master Plan must confidence sink under the table. So I time that I was able to tell her that she be updated next year, and we will be working with the MPCA through our County’s knew my job was clear.” Organization. had earned a B in a class that she’d been Solid Waste Advisory Committee in this regard in the coming months. Time management. Breaking large failing, I thought that girl was going to We have a lot of new challenges, so despite the economic downturn with con- assignments into smaller tasks that can tear the library apart with her happiness. struction (which has affected about 1/6th of our program responsibilities), we have be checked off as they’re achieved. She was just beaming. And being able been busy with emerging responsibilities in the other areas. For more information And lots and lots of encouragement. to watch that... be a part of that… was about Scott County Environmental Health Services, please check out the County’s Carol should know. She was once the most amazing thing for me.” website: www.co.scott.mn.us. on the verge of dropping out… of high And clearly, there’s more to come: school. “I was never taught what I Carol has promised to stick to ShaiAnn needed to know – how to study, how to all the way through high school gradua- manage a paper, how to get through tion. “I already told her… I’m a bull- Winners named for 4-H tough assignments… luckily, I had an dog. Once I’ve grabbed hold of some- adult in my life who stopped me from thing, I don’t let go,” she said. “I’m Communication Arts Contest making that mistake.” Today, with a going to be there when that great young freshly minted degree from Metropoli- woman walks across the stage to get her The 2009 4-H Communication Arts Beginner (Gr. 3-5), 3rd Place, Anna tan State University in Individualized diploma. And I’ll be as proud on that and Technology Contest was held at Brekke, Shakopee; Studies: Juvenile Counseling & Inter- day as I was the day my two kids got Nicollet Junior High School in vention, a degree she designed herself, theirs.” Then the smile falters just a little Burnsville on Thursday, April 16. Top- Poetry, Beginner (Gr. 3-5), 2nd Place, Carol can’t wait to help others realize bit, but only because Carol’s eyes start ics included world views, importance of Kaitlin Weckman, Shakopee; that everyone can succeed. Not every- shining with anticipation… and tears. the 4-H Club, youth issues, and promot- one can be a rocket scientist, she noted This is just one of the incredible suc- ing 4-H. Youth from five counties par- nd with a smile, but not everyone should. cess stories that are lived out every day ticipated in the event. Participants Intermediate (Gr. 6-8), 2 Place, Luke Brekke, Shakopee; How boring. through the efforts and commitment of ranged in age from elementary through And lest it seem that Carol and our community’s volunteers. If you’re high school in six different categories. nd ShaiAnn just plug away, in increments interested to learn more about volunteer- Scott County winners included: Senior (Gr. 9-13), 2 Place, Maria of 90 minute sessions, on pure academ- ing and its opportunities in Scott County, Brekke, Shakopee; ics… not so. “We chat, we tell stories, please contact Jane Wiley at (952) 496- Public Speaking, Senior (Grades 9-13), and – when we can – we take advantage 8169 or via e-mail at jwiley@ 2nd Place, Maria Brekke, Shakopee; Illustrated Presentations, Senior (Gr. of the library’s ‘Museum Adventure co.scott.mn.us, or visit the website at 9-13), 1st Place, Ethan Palmer, Jordan Passes’ and visit cool places like the www.scottvolunteers.com. (Addition- Interpretive Reading, Senior (Gr. 9- Science Museum, the Minnesota Zoo, ally, contact Jane if you know of a need 13), 1st Place, Maria Brekke, Shakopee 4-H Promotion Poster, Intermediate the Arboretum, places like that.” And for a volunteer in the community – her Creative Writing, (Gr. 6-8), 1st Place, Seth Palmer, Jordan. because ShaiAnn loves history (but database is both extensive and detailed.) hasn’t taken a shine to history classes), one of the next stops on their travels will be Historic Fort Snelling. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 7 Expired building permits require attention This past winter, the Scott County Building In- could deny payments for claims made on property or either by phone (952-496-8334), e-mail spections Department -– which oversees the townships personal injury losses that are related in any way to a ([email protected]), or by U.S. mail (Scott within the County -- has been catching up on inactive building permit violation. Notices will be routinely County Building Inspections Dept, Room GC 114, 200 building permits. If you live within the city limits of sent to inactive permit holders before a notice of an Fourth Ave West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379). If you Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, Jordan, Belle Plaine, expired permit is filed on the property title. communicate with us via e-mail, please add the words New Prague, or Elko New Market you may contact “Expired Building Permits” to the subject line, along your city building departments for information. The list below includes most of the open town- with the address listed below. ship permits accepted prior to 2008 from Belle Permits can be considered “expired” when there Plaine, Blakeley, New Market, Sand Creek, St. Providing an update on your building project will has been no work done related to the permit for any Lawrence, and Spring Lake Townships (open per- save all stakeholders a considerable amount of time six month period after the application was ap- mits from Cedar Lake, Credit River, Helena, Jackson, and trouble, and could eventually save you money. If proved. However, before an inactive permit is offi- and Louisville Townships were listed in the April/May you see your address in the list below, and if you cially expired, every effort will be made to reach the issue of the SCENE). A complete list containing these have access to the internet, please visit the Scott original applicant and property owner. In consultation expired permits from all eleven Scott County town- County website www.co.scott.mn.us and look at the with the State Building Codes Division of the Minne- ships is available now through the Scott County website details regarding the permits open for your prop- sota Department of Labor and Industry, the County (www.co.scott.mn.us). erty before calling us. If you call and cannot connect Attorney’s Office, and the County Recorder a notifi- with someone please leave your name, address and cation of an expired building permit will be filed If Scott County has inspected any work related to phone number with the message that you are calling on the property title as a way to inform potential buy- the permit in the last six months, then your permit is because you saw your address in a SCENE article about ers and future owners about an unresolved permit. considered active and you do not need to contact the expired building permits. Someone will get back to This will result in eventual additional expenses for Building Inspections Department. If work has not been you shortly. these properties to remove the notice to clear the title. done within the last six months, please contact the There is also the possibility that insurance companies Building Inspections Department as soon as possible, The township addresses below are a partial list of building permit applications received before January 1, 2008, that are still open/active. Call (952) 496-8334 for more information. 615 170 ST E 11766 241 ST E 18255 E. SIOUX VISTA DR 24400 LOGAN AVE 23506 SAGE AVE 1811 170 ST W 10448 245 ST E 18276 E. SIOUX VISTA DR 24761 LOGAN AVE 20186 SAND CREEK DR 2891 180 ST E 13150 245 ST W 24600 EMERALD LN 24904 LOGAN AVE 20196 SAND CREEK DR 3986 180 ST E 9060 247 ST E 24655 EMERALD LN 23251 LOGAN WAY 20231 SAND CREEK DR 2155 189 ST E 6806 250 ST E 24690 EMERALD LN 18226 LUEDKE LN 20500 SAWMILL RD 1585 190 ST E 7226 250 ST E 24700 EMERALD LN 3110 MAPLE DR 20715 SAWMILL RD 3277 190 ST E 7375 250 ST E 20010 ERIN AVE 16677 MCKAY CT 1725 SHORELINE BLVD 3825 190 ST E 7420 250 ST E 19826 FAIRLAWN AVE 6051 MELODY LN 1875 SHORELINE BLVD 7151 190 ST W 11651 250 ST E 20185 FAIRLAWN AVE 6131 MELODY LN 16720 SHORELINE LN 7275 190 ST W 6625 250 ST W 19250 FOX RIDGE RD 18291 MENDOZA AVE 25825 SKYLINE CIR 5699 193 ST E 11875 259 ST E 19602 GALWAY CIR 4240 MORLOCK DR 2550 SOUTH SHORE DR 7436 195 ST W 7665 260 ST E 9151 GLOCCA MORRA CIR 17442 MUSHTOWN RD 2600 SOUTH SHORE DR 2676 200 ST W 11203 260 ST W 21581 GOLFVIEW CIR 21938 MUSHTOWN RD 2823 SOUTH SHORE DR 4121 200 ST W 10611 270 ST E 4500 GOLFVIEW DR 22251 NATCHEZ AVE 2855 SOUTH SHORE DR 3350 203 CT E 15850 270 ST W 23486 GRANDVIEW TRL 25935 NATCHEZ AVE 2906 SOUTH SHORE DR 3397 203 CT E 8450 280 ST E 23495 GRANDVIEW TRL 26790 NATCHEZ AVE 70 S. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 865 205 ST E 8810 280 ST E 23046 GRANDVIEW WAY 675 N. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 120 S. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 4181 207 ST E 12876 280 ST W 23060 GRANDVIEW WAY 1150 N. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 512 S. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 4250 207 ST E 21020 ADDISON DR 18526 HADLEY AVE 8250 OLD HWY 169 BLVD 701 S. SUTTON LAKE BLVD 4625 208 ST E 24475 BLACK WALNUT DR 18551 HADLEY AVE 8475 OLD HWY 169 BLVD 1749 SPRING LAKE CIR 3155 210 ST E 15191 BLAKELEY TRL 16810 HARLOW AVE 8900 OLD HWY 169 BLVD 17575 SUNRISE CT 5275 215 ST W 628 BROADWAY ST N 21220 HARLOW AVE 24851 OPAL AVE 17586 SUNRISE CT 6750 218 ST W 1300 BUTTERFLY LN 7740 HARVEST DR 21265 PARK BLVD 17231 SUNSET AVE 9541 219 ST E 1346 BUTTERFLY LN 9686 HARVEST WAY 20570 PARKFIELD AVE 17311 SUNSET AVE 216 220 ST E 1447 BUTTERFLY LN 26596 HICKORY BLVD 22100 PENN AVE 22760 SWEENEY LN 4500 220 ST E 20705 CALMOR AVE 4701 HICKORY HILLS TRL 26901 PHEASANT CIR 23240 TEXAS AVE 8505 221 ST E 21851 CALMOR AVE 22811 HUNTERS RIDGE RD 10181 PHEASANT RUN CT 17419 VERGUS AVE 10212 222 ST E 4500 CEDAR VALLEY LN 5066 JACKSON CIR 25210 PILLSBURY AVE 17480 VERGUS AVE 8095 230 ST E 23301 CHATFIELD DR 16436 JORDAN AVE 25228 PILLSBURY AVE 17481 VERGUS AVE 8855 230 ST E 26615 CHURCH AVE 16850 JORDAN AVE 23867 PRAIRIE CT 17665 VERGUS AVE 9395 230 ST E 24641 DAKOTA AVE 20095 LAKE RIDGE DR 18986 PUEBLO AVE 18301 VICTORIA RD 9400 230 ST E 25120 DAKOTA AVE 1980 LAKE VIEW DR 16506 PUEBLO BLVD 22076 WAGONWHEEL TRL 9740 230 ST E 25195 DAKOTA AVE 19333 LANCER CIR 5590 RAVEN POINT RD 22411 WAGONWHEEL TRL 6876 230 ST W 10060 DEER HAVEN CT 17141 LANGFORD AVE 2260 RAYMOND AVE 18105 WELLINGTON AVE 10150 234 ST E 11111 DEUCE RD 17766 LANGFORD BLVD 22691 RED FOX DR 19095 WELLS LN 7020 236 ST E 23721 DUCK CREEK CT 4295 LILA LN 24241 RICE LAKE DR 23152 WOODLAND RIDGE DR 8600 237 ST E 25525 DUPONT AVE 2625 LIMERICK ST 24351 RICE LAKE DR 23225 WOODLAND RIDGE DR 6174 240 ST E 27190 DUPONT AVE 9625 LIVERY LN 18200 RICE RD 17620 XANADU AVE 8380 240 ST E 11105 DUPONT CT 9949 LIVERY LN 3841 RIDGEVIEW CIR 21401 XEON AVE Residential pesticide collection set for June 27 at HHW facility New state energy On Saturday, June 27, Scott County local tax dollars since the Department will be holding a Residential Pesticide of Ag will cover the disposal costs of all codes now in effect Collection event at the Scott County pesticides collected from 8 a.m. through On June 1, two new building codes went into effect in Minnesota. Chap- Household Hazardous Waste Facility, in 12 noon on that day. This is a great op- ters 1322 and 1323 of the Minnesota State Building Code establishes a mini- cooperation with the MN Department of portunity to clean out those stockpiles mum code of standards for the construction, reconstruction, and/or repair of Agriculture. of old pesticides from your garage or buildings, and addresses areas such as heat loss, energy efficiency, lighting/ While the Scott County HHW Fa- shed! Be sure to visit our web site at illumination, and radon-resistant construction. These new codes replace Min- cility always accepts used residential www.co.scott.mn.us/HHW for more nesota Rules, Chapters 7670, 7672, 7674, and 7676. Chapter 1322 covers pesticides from Scott County house- information. residential buildings that are not more than three stories in height, in which holds, this event will allow us to save each unit has a separate exit, and there is no conditioned common space between the dwellings. Chapter 1323 applies to all buildings not covered by Chapter 1322.

For specific language of these new building codes, visit the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes’ website at www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=1322 and www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=1323, contact your City Build- ing Inspector, or call Scott County Community Development at (952) 496- 8475. PAGE 8 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Gardening program offered Enjoy summertime There’s still time to register for free Bees? Learn the importance of bees to family evenings at the wonderful Scott the success of the garden; what attracts events in Scott County County Extension Teaching Gardens, and sustains the hive; and how to help Summer is the perfect time to attend a variety of festivities, get located at the Scott County Fairgrounds bees survive in our changing world. in Jordan. Events will be held rain (in- acquainted with other Scott County residents, and spend time with life- doors) or shine (outside). Please call Thursday, September 10, 6:30 – long friends. Below is a schedule of some of the upcoming local events (952) 492-5410 to preregister. 8:30 p.m. Got a Bushel and a Peck? in and around your community. (Contact Lisa Kohner, Scott County Rediscover the art and science of Public Affairs Coordinator, at 952-496-8780 if you would like to have Thursday, July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. preserving the summer harvest from your organization’s activities or special events listed in next year’s sum- Gardening Around Your Family Tree your garden or the local Farmer’s mer events issue.) And be sure to check your local newspapers and Creative activities for the entire family Market. Freezing and canning can community websites for further details. include garden scrapbooking, table help your family enjoy summer’s décor, centerpieces, and other ideas to flavor all winter long. plan an eco-friendly gathering in and June 12 – 18 Savage Juried Art Competition and Show (see around the garden. Each event includes activities for related article below) every member of the family – adults Sunday, June 21 Chicken Cookout at St. Nicholas Catholic Thursday, August 13, 6:30 – 8:30 and children alike. Church, New Market p.m. Why So Much Buzz about June 25-28 Dan Patch Days in Savage, including fireworks at dusk Saturday and a parade on Sunday at 1 p.m. June 20 Jordan Pork in the Park and Bike Tour June 20-21 Jordan Art Festival June 26-27 Elko New Market Fire/Rescue Days, including a fire cruz on Friday night. Kiddie Parade at 12:45 p.m. and Community Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday followed by games and food at Wagner Park; Bingo and annual fire department dance in the evening at the fire hall; Sunday morning Lions’ pancake breakfast at fire hall Saturday, July 4 Fireworks at New Prague Middle School Saturday, July 4 Fireworks over Prior Lake July 17-19 Bar-B-Q Days in Belle Plaine, including a grande day parade at noon on Saturday and fireworks Sunday evening Sunday, July 19 Parish Festival at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Cedar Lake Township The Draft Horse Show attracts participants from across North America to the July 22-26 Scott County Fair (see article in this issue of Fair and includes two, three, four, six, and eight hitch teams of horses. the SCENE) July 25-26 Julifest at St. Mark’s in Shakopee, featuring From Page 1 “old-tyme” German music and German and Scott County Fair Mexican food Saturday evening and Sunday shows to see, including the Draft Horse in a contest of strength and endurance, July 30 - August 2 Derby Days in Shakopee, fireworks on Competion, the Upper Midwest Stock hoping to take home one of the cash Saturday evening and parade on Sunday at prizes and the traveling trophy! Dog Challenge, 4-H and Open Class 1:30 p.m. animal shows, Ranch Rodeo and Team Teams are still needed for this great Penning, and much more. event. The Tug-of-War Challenge will July 29 - August 1 Lakefront Days in Prior Lake, including a Catch an act, such as the talent show, be held on Saturday, July 25, beginning parade on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.and fireworks the Arts-In Performance, or a strolling at 4:00 p.m. at the Scott County Fair. Saturday evening entertainer. Cheer on your favorite team The competition will be “international July 31-August 2 46th Annual Old Time Harvest Steam and Gas at the Tug–of-War Challenge or your style pulling,” best of three pulls. Teams Engine Festival own children or grandchildren at the can be any size number of members, August 8-9 Parish Festival at St. Wenceslaus, New Prague Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull. with a combined weight limit of 1200 August 14-16 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community pounds. There is a minimal per team Just for Kids... Thursday is Kids’ Wacipi (Pow Wow) Day at the Fair! Check out our website entry fee for the challenge. for information on Kids’ Day specials Gather your friends, neighbors, and Sunday, August 16 Parish Festival at St. Mary’s in Marystown and activities and the Kids’ Coloring co-workers today and put together your Sept. 11-12 Heimatfest at Lagoon Park in Jordan; car Contest. team! Contact the Scott County Fair cruise and street dance Friday evening; Make your way to the midway to office for more information and an en- parade at 11 a.m. Saturday and fireworks at 9 try your luck at carnival games and per- try form: (952) 492-2436 or visit p.m. Saturday haps go on a ride or two. This year wrist- www.scottcountyfair.com. Entry forms Sunday, Sept. 13 Parish Festival at Our Lady of the Prairie, bands will be available for additional are due by July 1, 2009. Belle Plaine savings on rides! Don’t forget to plan Honor Scott County Sept. 18-19 New Prague Dozinky celebration; car on a grandstand show, such as the Semi, Truck and Tractor Pull, a Demolition Outstanding Senior cruise Friday evening; parade Saturday, noon Derby, or the Motorcycle Supercross. Sunday, Sept. 20 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Don’t miss our new Sunday afternoon Volunteer Citizens Festival in Jordan attraction in the Grandstand, a family- Two worthy Scott County seniors friendly Wrestling Show! will be honored with an awards cer- Finish your day with a stop in the emony at the Scott County Fair Gazebo Entertainment Garden to listen to a fan- on Friday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. The Savage Arts Council to host tastic band and catch up with friends. award is for the Outstanding Scott Go home tired and happy that you had a County Senior Volunteer Citizens, rec- fantastic “Fair-cation” right here in Scott ognizing individuals who are active in juried competition, show County! their community, tirelessly giving of The Savage Arts Council is pleased up to $1,200 will be awarded on June Contact the Scott County Fair at their time and talents for others. The to present the third annual Savage Juried 14, 2009. All artwork in the show will (952) 492-2436 or visit awards ceremony is free and open to the Art Competition and Show (June 12 - be on display at the Savage Art Studios www.scottcountyfair.com for more in- public, with light refreshments and mu- 18, 2009). Please join us in celebrating and Gallery, Savage City Hall, Savage formation. See you at the Fair! sic following. Please plan to attend the the talents and creativity of our local art- Public Library, Associated Bank and ceremony and then stay to enjoy the ists! All Minnesota amateur and profes- Sterling State Bank. This activity is Participate in the Scott County Fair! sional artists are eligible to submit made possible in part by funds provided The two winners in Scott County works, with final acceptance into the by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Coun- Scott County Fair Tug- will be invited to compete for the Out- show to be determined by the jury. cil through a grant from the McKnight standing Minnesota Senior Volunteer Categories include oil, watercolor Foundation and an appropriation by the of-War Challenge! Award at the Minnesota State Fair. For and acrylic, digital, mixed media, pas- Minnesota Legislature. This year, the Scott County Fair will more information, please contact Fran tels and drawing, photography, sculp- Please visit savageartscouncil.org rd be holding the 3 Annual Tug-of-War Barten at (952) 758-3729 or visit the ture, pottery and glass. Prizes in amounts for more details and entry forms. Challenge. Teams from area communi- Scott County Fair website at ties will be facing off against each other www.scottcountyfair.com. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 9 SCOTT COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES — SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE — Scott County is home to several major regional and-a-half-mile intermediate loop, and eight-tenths of parks and family entertainment attractions which pro- a mile easy loop. The course allows a wide range of vide area residents with many opportunities to explore mountain bikers to use the system and expand their nature and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities. skills. The trail offers sustained climbs through a In this special pull-out section of The Scott County wooded area and several interesting views of the wet- SCENE, these parks, programs, and attractions are fea- land complex tucked between the more difficult trail tured in order to provide you with information so you loops. Trail visitors should use caution while riding can explore and enjoy Scott County this summer! and hiking the trail. The single-track trail adds diversity to types of Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve trails available to metro mountain bikers. Roughly two- thirds of the single track is designated as ‘Advanced (952) 447-6913 trail,’ rare in the Twin Cities area. Murphy-Hanrehan The glacial ridges and hilly terrain of northwest is popular with more skilled riders looking for a chal- Scott County make Murphy-Hanrehan one of the most lenge, while still satisfying beginner and intermediate picturesque areas found in the Twin Cities. The ter- riders with the first two loops. Costumed characters can be found throughout the rain is also popular with horseback riders, mountain Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) volunteers homes, businesses, and grounds at The Landing (formerly Historic Murphy’s Landing). bikers, and hikers. With the exception of the trails, assist Park District Maintenance and Public Safety staff this 2,786-acre park remains undeveloped. The park in maintaining and patrolling the trail. Experience the excitement and challenges of life also features 200 acres of restored prairie within a 450- along the Minnesota River in the 1800s. Meet the resi- acre prairie management area. The best way to view Cleary Lake Regional Park dents of Eagle Creek and the frontier. Help with their the prairie is to park at the horse trailer parking lot and daily chores, play games, attend school, and partici- (763) 694-7777 pate in craft demonstrations. You can even ride the The 1,186 acre Cleary Lake Regional Park is one trolley pulled by Percheron draft horses! Many build- of the most popular year-round recreation spots in the ings open for touring, as is the gift shop. In addition, southern metro area. Park guests enjoy swimming, food is available for purchase most weekends. Cost: boating, and fishing in the summer. Golfers find chal- $8.50 for ages 12 and up; $7 for ages two to 11 and lenge in the par 3, 9-hole course and driving range. seniors. Children under 2 are free! Large groups gather at the three-season pavilion, group picnic areas, and group camp sites. Group facilities Pa and Me Day: Sunday, June 21 at the Landing are available on a reservation basis by calling (763) Noon to 5 p.m. 559-6700 on weekdays. Treat your Pa (and the whole family) to a day of old-fashioned frontier fun. Enjoy an 1860s “base ball” Facility highlights include: game between the Quicksteps and Rochester Roost- • Visitor Center/Clubhouse with concessions ers. Why not challenge Dad to a game of horseshoes? Murphy-Hanrehan Park features horseback trails. • Par 3, 9-hole golf course Play games and enjoy a ride on a trolley pulled by walk in. (Volunteers are needed in the fall to collect • Public and group picnic areas Percheron draft horses. The gift shop will be open and prairie seeds. To volunteer, call 763-559-6706.) In • Three-season picnic pavilion food available for purchase. Dads get in free with one 2004, Murphy-Hanrehan was designated as an “Im- • Group and family camp sites paid admission! Cost: $8.50 for ages 12 and up; $7 portant Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society. • Sandy swimming beach for ages two to 11 and seniors. Children under 2 are The park is the only known breeding population of • Boat launch and fishing pier free! hooded warblers in the state, as well as blue-winged • 3.5 miles of paved bike and hike trails warblers, Acadian flycatchers, yellow-crowned night • 2.4 miles of unpaved trails; dogs allowed on Independence Celebration: Saturday, July 4 (10 herons, loons, red-shouldered hawks, Cerulean war- 1.1 miles. a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday, July 5 (noon-5 p.m.) at the blers (a species of special concern in Minnesota) and • Boat and bike rentals Landing Henslow’s sparrows (an endangered species in Min- • 28-acre dog off-leash area Celebrate America’s birthday with the settlers of nesota). Eagle Creek. Experience festivities of the 1800s by Facility highlights include: marching in a parade, playing croquet, throwing horse- • 21 miles of turf hiking trails, including 4.2 shoes, churning ice cream, and much more! Defend miles of dog walking trails. the town’s honor in a “base ball” match against the • 14 miles of scenic horseback riding trails with mighty Quicksteps (July 4 only). See live raptors from trailer parking Richardson Nature Center (July 4 only). The gift shop • Six miles of mountain bike trails (open Au will be open and food available for purchase. Cost: gust 1 through October 31) $8.50 for ages 12 and up; $7 for ages two to 11 and • Boat launch (gas motors not permitted) seniors. Children under 2 are free! • 200 acres of restored prairie For more information about Three Rivers Park • Group horse camp that can accommodate 20 District facilities or summer activities, please call (763) horses. 559-9000 or visit www.threeriversparkdistrict.org. Mountain Biking at Murphy-Hanrehan In 2007, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Sav- Spring Lake Regional Park age opened a single-track sustainable mountain bike (undeveloped future park) trail, unlike any other trail found within Three Rivers Located on the northern edge of Spring Lake, this Park District. The footprint of the trail is relatively nar- Cleary Lake Golf Course offers junior rates. undeveloped 351-acre park features mature maple- row to provide for a very intimate experience with the basswood forests, wetlands, and lakeshore. Scott natural surroundings. Mountain bike and hiking trails Cleary Lake Golf Course The Cleary Lake Golf Course is a par 3, 9-hole County recently completed a park development mas- throughout the rest of the park district are wider. ter plan for the Park, which can be viewed on the The trail’s design incorporates three key sustain- course that offers lessons, equipment rental, a driving range, merchandise, food, and discounts for juniors County’s website. The purpose of the master plan is able-design principles: Gentle grade, grade reversals, to guide future park development, programming and and an out-sloped tread. These elements work together and seniors. Call (763) 694-7777 to reserve your tee time. operations of the park. Please call the Scott County to allow water runoff to flow across rather than down parks department at (952) 496-8783 with any ques- the trail, significantly reducing the potential for ero- tions or comments about the plan. At this time, devel- sion. This also helps keep the trail surface dry, allow- Greens fees: • Regular 9 holes: $14; Tour Card rate: $12. opment of Spring Lake Regional Park is likely more ing for the trail to open earlier in the season and sooner than five years away. after a large rain event. • Junior/senior rates (before 4 p.m., Monday - The trail offers a seven-mile advanced loop, two- Friday): $12; Tour Card rate:$10. Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park Golf Leagues Cleary Lake Golf Course offers leagues for fami- (undeveloped future park ) lies, adults, seniors, and women. For more informa- This future 900-acre Park is located in Cedar Lake tion, call (763) 694-7777 or visit Township between St. Catherine and Lenin Lakes. The www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/golf. site contains a mix of biologically rich oak forests and woodlands, a maze of wetlands and ponds, farm fields, and an original 1800s farmstead. The park’s cultural “The Landing” (formerly Historic and natural resources will offer a wide variety of rec- Murphy’s Landing) reational opportunities. A development master plan will be created for the park through a planning process that (763) 694-7784 will involve the local public, elected officials, and ad- Heritage Weekends: May 30 – August 30, the ditional stakeholders. At this time, the creation of the plan is likely three to five years away and develop- Murphy-Hanrehan features a single-track Landing; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, noon to 5 sustainable mountain bike trail. p.m. on Sundays RECREATIONAL FACILITIES to Page 12 Page 10 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 11

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Recreational facilities in Scott County Continued from Page 9 ment of Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park is likely more Carver Rapids/Louisville than ten years away. Parking is located two miles south of the junction of Highways 41 and 169 (south of Chaska, southwest Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park of Shakopee). The trails in this area meander through Carver Rapids and the Louisville Swamp, which is part Located on the western and southern shore of Ce- of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. dar Lake in Helena Township, this future 300-acre park Here, you’ll find seven miles of hiking on the U.S. will offer expansive views of and opportunities to get Fish and Wildlife Service Mazomani Trail. Highlights up close to Cedar Lake. While major redevelopment along the trail include the Historic Jabs Farm and a of the park is still in the future, starting in mid-June, a rustic trail shelter. The main corridor trail for portion of the park — the old Cedar Lake Farm Day snowmobiling, horseback riding, mountain biking, and resort property — will be open for public use on week- hiking starts at the north end of the parking lot and ends and holidays through Labor Day. This is possible follows an old road. Two canoe campsites overlook as a result of the County’s interim operations plan for the historic “Little Rapids” on the Minnesota River. the property. Through this plan, the County is entering a public-private business partnership with Lancer Hos- Beautiful foliage and flowers grow along the trails Gifford Lake in Scott County. pitality, who will offer private catered events through- Parking is located just south of Chaska off of State out the week, incorporating public recreation on the Highway 41. The public access at Gifford Lake is weekends. Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area popular with anglers. (952) 492-6400 Blakeley Bluffs Regional Park Reserve The Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area and Nyssen’s Lake (proposed future park reserve) Federal Refuge was established by State and Federal Parking is located just south of Chaska off of State Legislatures to provide recreational travel routes Highway 41. This gives you access to the main corri- This proposed 2,000-acre park reserve will be lo- “...through areas which have significant scenic, his- dor trail, which is designed for snowmobiling, horse- cated in Blakeley Township along the Minnesota River. toric, scientific, or recreational qualities and to pro- back riding, mountain biking, and hiking. The park reserve would provide scenic bluff views and vide wildlife habitat.” Scott County is home to four opportunities for interesting and challenging hiking units of the recreational area. For further informa- experiences afforded by its dramatic landscape. The Chaska/Shakopee Bike Trail tion, please call (952)-492-6400. flatter upper bluff areas will offer stellar landscape Parking in Chaska at Courthouse Lake (near the views for picnicking and more leisurely biking and Carver County Courthouse), and in Shakopee at the hiking experiences. In the coming years, the focus for Headquarters (Lawrence) Huber Park trail head. This four mile paved trail is this park will be to work with landowners, developers, Located between Jordan and Belle Plaine on Town- popular with bicyclers, joggers, hikers, bird watchers, and other stakeholders to acquire park lands and nar- ship Road 57, which is just north of Highway 169. and many others. This scenic trail lies on an old rail- row the park search area. Highlights include the only remaining building from road bed. Anglers can find big catfish near the site of the 1850s town of St. Lawrence as well as the follow- the old railroad swing bridge near the Chaska end of ing recreational opportunities: the trail. Other features include scenic Nyssen’s Lake Scott County Regional Trail and the remains of an old brewery. There are benches (partially developed) Camping along the trail for resting and observing wildlife. Un- When completed, this 13.5 mile paved regional • 25 scenic, well-spaced family campsites til a new bridge is constructed to cross the river, the trail will connect the Minnesota Valley Trail in • 8 secluded, walk-in campsites trail currently ends at the river. Shakopee to Spring Lake Regional Park, the City of • 1 canoe campsite Prior Lake, Cleary Lake Regional Park, and the • 1 walk-in/canoe campsite (by Paine Pond) Valleyfair! Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. The trail will traverse Note: Camping headquarters (Lawrence) are rustic, gently rolling terrain and will accommodate biking, which means that picnic tables, firerings, drinking (952) 445-6500; valleyfair.com walking, and in-line skating. The majority of the trail water, and pit toilets are available. Valleyfair is the largest amusement park in the up- will be located parallel to county roads, with a little per Midwest! Enjoy over 75 rides and attractions, in- over a mile running through natural landscapes in the Picnic Area cluding eight thrilling roller coasters, the 275-foot Power Tower, a variety of children’s and family rides northern part of Clear Lake Regional Park. To date, Available for group use. completed portions of the trail include a one-mile sec- and energizing live entertainment. tion along County Road 79 between 10th Avenue and Valleyfair also offers cool waterslides and tube Hwy 169 in the City of Shakopee and a 6.6-mile seg- Trail Center and Trail Access rides in Whitewater Country Waterpark – included with ment extending from CR 17 along CR 82, to south on Twenty two miles for horseback riding, mountain your admission. (And don’t forget to visit the park CR 21 and through Cleary Lake Regional Park, to CR biking and hiking; four mile loop for hiking; and a this fall for even more thrills and chills during the 27; (An additional 2.6 miles of County trail contin- “rustic” group camping area, ideal for adult and youth Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE! This year’s event ues along CR 21 to the Scott /Dakota County line.) groups. Call the park office for reservations. Fishing: features seven terrifying haunted attractions, spellbind- try fishing at Bearson Lake — near the Quarry Camp- ing live shows, thrill rides, and daytime family fun.) ground — or on the Minnesota River. (A public ac- Valleyfair is open May 19 through November 1, Minnesota Valley National Refuge cess to the Minnesota River is located two miles north 2009. For more information, call (952) 445-6500 or For information on federally-owned parks, includ- of Jordan on County Road 9 and north of Belle Plaine visit www.valleyfair.com. ing the Louisville Swamp, Rice Lake, and Wilkie Unit, on County Road 25.) call (952) 854-5900 for the visitor center. Historical Society schedules summer activities Book a Guided Tour! Book a special Valley Cemetery. Registration is (weather permitting). Free! Days Friday and Saturday, July 31 and guided tour of the Stans Museum and through Shakopee Community * SCHS is closed Friday July 3 for August 1. Free! historic 1908 house. Tour guides offer Education. the 4th of July Holiday All Things Minnesota Book Club – a wealth of information and an in- meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday depth look into exhibit topics and life Family Tree Program, June 9-16. Walking tour of Historic Downtown of each month at SCHS. in the 1920s Stans House. Tours can Check with your local library for the Jordan: Wednesday, July 8, at 8 p.m. June: Loving Frank by Nancy Horan be tailored to fit your needs. Call date and time of this free kids’ activity. Walk Water Street between Broadway July: The Guernsey Literary and (952) 445-0378 today! and Verner in Jordan with a Potato Peel Pie by Anne Barrows and KIDS KRAFT – June 27: “Happy knowledgeable guide and learn the Mary Shaffer Exhibit “Crazy Quilting: A Stitch in Birthday America”: Grab the kids history of this enchanting town. August: Unto a Good Land by Vilhelm Time” runs through September 2009. and head to the Stans Museum for Reservations are required. Call SCHS Moberg As a part of this exhibit, the SCHS is some Saturday morning family fun, for details. raffling five “Crazy Quilting Hat including a kid’s craft and rousing Scott County Crazy Quilters – Boxes” filled to the brim with fabric, good story. Saturday, June 27, 10:30 – KIDS KRAFT – July 25: “Summer Crochet/Knitters Welcome Too! trims, embellishments, and a surprise. 11:15 a.m. Free, but registration is Nights”: Grab the kids and head to Meets the fourth Thursday of each Raffle tickets are $1 and available at required. the Stans Museum for some Saturday month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your the Scott County Historical Society. Story: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire by morning family fun, including a kid’s needles, yarn, fabric, and trim for a Diane deGroat craft and rousing good stories. fun evening of needlecraft. Beginners Exhibit “From the Hill to the Valley: Craft: Make a star whirler (Molly’s Saturday, July 25, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. through masters welcome! All A Landscape in Politics” closes at the Crafts) – perfect for July 4th parades! Free, but registration is required. handcrafters welcome, too. end of summer! Take some time to Story: Nocturne by Jane Yolen check out this engaging exhibit. Crazy Quilting Demonstrations & Craft: Make a paper luminary! Unless otherwise noted, events take Pot Luck! Thursday, June 5 and Aug. place at the Scott County Historical Walking Tour of Valley Cemetery 27. Crazy quilting from 1-8 p.m.; ** NEW ** Antique Flea Market! Society. Fees may be charged for June 6: At 10 a.m. on Saturday, June demonstrations of traditional and SCHS announces its first annual some events. Call (952) 445-0378 or 6, Betty Dols leads a tour and dishes paper-pieced blocks; and join us for a Antique Flea Market taking place in e-mail [email protected] for the “dirt” on a fascinating tour of pot-luck dinner in the Stans Garden Huber Park during Shakopee Derby more information. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 13 Summer camps let kids live in the past From school in the 1870s to life in in an authentic one-room schoolhouse. a log cabin to enlisting in the Civil War, Complete your lessons using slate summer day camps at The Landing – boards and soapstone and practice Minnesota River Heritage Park – pro- writing with a quill pen. Play vide opportunities for kids to experience schoolyard games, make historic how life in Minnesota has changed over crafts, and compete in a spelling bee. the last 200 years. Read about the offer- Commemorate America’s 100th ings for summer 2009! birthday by participating in the school To make a reservation, please con- pageant. Reservations required; $140. tact (763) 559-6700. • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., August 11-13, Grades 1-3 (Graduates) #33841003 Pioneer Life I Live the life of a pioneer child! Help Pioneer Life II with chores around your 1850s log Experience the life of a new cabin. Feed the farm animals, churn immigrant to America. Overcome the butter, and make rope. Attend the one- challenges of traveling by ship and room school with your friends, play covered wagon. Settle your 19th Century baseball and make old- homestead by building a log cabin and fashioned toys. Visit the village of planting crops. Cook on a wood- Eagle Creek, trade your farm goods burning stove and make supplies for Children can attend school in an authentic one-room schoolhouse, use slate for treats at the general store, and have your new home. Go to class in the boards and soapstone, make historic crafts, and practice writing with a quill pen during a special day camp offered at The Landing. a picnic in the town square. Campers one-room school house, play historic are encouraged to wear pioneer style games, and visit the 19th Century Minnesota Infantry and relive the Civil Frontier Adventure clothes. Reservations required; $140. village of Eagle Creek. Campers are War. Activities include 19th Century Do you have what it takes to survive • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 23-25, encouraged to wear pioneer style baseball, rope making, one-room on the 1800s frontier? Try your hand Grades 1-3 (Graduates) #33841013 clothes. Reservations required; $140. school, military drills, marching, and at archery, orienteering, rock climbing, • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 14-16, • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 7-9, Grades camp life. Learn about Minnesota’s and starting a fire with flint and steel. Grades 1-3 (Graduates) #33841015 3-5 (Graduates) #333841014 role in the Civil War, and participate in Fire a blank musket charge and visit • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., August 18-20, • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 21-23, a simulated skirmish. Recruits may be the fur trader’s cabin to collect prizes. Grades 1-3 (Graduates) #33841017 Grades 3-5 (Graduates) #33841016 male or female. Reservations required; Reservations required; $186. $150 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 28-31, 1876 One-room School Civil War Camp • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 16-18, Grades 4-6 (Graduates) #33841004 Journey back to 1876 and attend class Go from civilian to soldier in the 5th Grades 4-6 (Graduates) #33841006 Local Farmers’ Markets offer fresh produce, fun What heralds the season of summer Belle Plaine Farmers’ Market more than fresh, locally-grown produce? (Wednesdays through October) Celebrate summer by visiting one (or Located on the grounds outside the Positive out of school time options more!) of the great local farmers’ mar- Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom Hisotrical kets right in our own community. House (adjacent to North Park), the offered this summer through 4-H Belle Plaine Farmers’ Market features With summer already here, many parents are looking for positive options for Prior Lake Farmers’ Market hardy perennials, delicious produce, pre- their kids to occupy their summer hours. Out-of-school-time programs for kids (May 9 – November) pared food, and even periodic visits from today can have strong positive effects on children’s academic, social, and emo- The seventh season of the Prior Lake Master Gardeners. The market is held tional lives. The National Institute on Out of School Time says that this is espe- Farmers’ Market began on May 9 and on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. For cially true for students whose personal circumstances put them at higher risk of will continue each Saturday from 8 a.m. more information, contact Lisa Fahey at school failure. Some research even suggests that what students do during their to noon until November. (952) 873-5665, Diane Skelley at (952) out-of-school time hours has as much bearing on their success as what they do Live music is provided almost ev- 873-2467, or e-mail to belleplaine during the school days. ery weekend, and breakfast is cooked [email protected]. This is why it is so important to get your children involved in programming right on site. There are many more new that will make a lasting impact on their lives. The 4-H Program offers kids today and returning vendors this year, and Savage Farmers’ Market to be involved in a community of young people across America who are learning crafts and projects for kids are provided (June 21 – October 18) leadership, citizenship, and life skills. by area Girl Scouts. Located at Pleas- Operated by the Saint Paul Farm- 4-Hers do this in a number of ways. First, they can start locally in a 4-H club. ant Street between Highway 13 and ers’ Markets. In addition to their flag- Scott County offers 4-H clubs in all of our communities. There, they can learn Main Avenue (parking is available on ship market in downtown Saint Paul, the about any topic in which they are interested. 4-Hers can then go on to participate in Main Avenue and in the municipal lot at Saint Paul Farmers’ Markets run 17 sat- project days, camps, public speaking contests, 4-H fairs, conferences locally and 4635 Colorado Street). For more infor- ellite markets throughout the metropoli- nationally, and so much more! Some youth participate through afterschool pro- mation, please contact Karla Haugen tan area – one right in the heart of Sav- grams or other adventure opportunities. Each 4-H member defines their own 4-H (952) 447-0263 or visit their website at age! Located at 123rd Street and High- experience, so the possibilities are endless. Youth can start their 4-H experience in www.priorlakefarmersmarket.com. way 13, the Savage Farmers’ Market kindergarten and can go one year past high school. There is a $15 fee to become a opens on June 21 and will be held on member of the Scott County 4-H program. The program is open to all people New Prague Farmers’ Market Sundays (from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.) without regard to race, color, sex, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national ori- (May 9 – October) through October 18. The market staff gin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or physical or New Prague Farmers’ Market (Sat- can be reached at (651) 227-8101 or via mental disability. In the 4-H program, youth become involved in projects ranging urdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, e-mail at [email protected]. from robotics to veterinary science to clothing. Currently, there are over sixty Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. project areas for kids to choose from with areas of project interest for everyone. [starting in mid-June]) is proud to pro- Jordan Farmers’ Market The Scott County 4-H Program is run by University of Minnesota Extension vide fresh, locally grown, high quality (June 20 – October 31) Staff and by screened adult volunteers. An adult volunteer can contribute to 4-H in produce. A variety of vegetables and Jordan Farmers’ Market (Saturdays many different ways. Many adults choose to help 4-H as a club leader, managing a fruits are available in season, and started from 9 a.m. to noon) is located in the club and allowing youth to pursue their interests with guidance. Other adults choose plants – such as tomatoes, peppers, cab- parking lot of the old St. John’s Catho- to help clubs with projects and lend their personal expertise, judge or help with bages, et cetera – as well as fruit trees lic School on Highways 282 and 21 in exhibits at fairs, volunteer at different 4-H events, or even help the County 4-H and perennials are available in the spring. Jordan. (Note: The Farmers’ Market staff with programs or other events. Volunteers help keep the 4-H program in Scrumptious baked goods, jellies will be open throughout the construction motion, contributing their time and dedication to the education of 4-H members and jams, honey, and other foods are season.) The market will feature fresh and their families. available all season long. A limited num- fruit and vegetables, crafts, plants, baked This summer, the Scott County 4-H Program has a huge menu of events for all ber of crafts (such as lawn ornaments, goods, and more! Both vendors and children in Scott County. From camping to photography, from gardening and embroidery, beeswax candles, soaps, buyers are sought by the sponsors at St. cooking to arts and science — we have the works! Programs will be taking place and woodcrafts) are also featured. The John’s Church. For more information, in several sites in Scott County: Jordan, Belle Plaine, New Prague, Prior Lake, and New Prague Farmers’ Market is held in contact Cindy Harr at (952) 492-2663. Shakopee. You do not need to be enrolled in the 4-H program to attend any of the the parking lot of the Community Bap- events; all programs are open to all families throughout the county. Please call tist Church at 500 County Road 37 in If you have information on other (952) 492-5410 or e-mail Abby Wagner at [email protected] at the Scott County New Prague. For more information, farmers’ markets in and around Scott 4-H Office with questions on any 4-H events this summer or to learn more about please contact Jim Slinkard at (952) 758- County, contact Lisa Kohner at (952) becoming a 4-H member or an adult volunteer. And remember to Get Green with 3717. 496-8780 or via e-mail at Scott County 4-H! [email protected] to be included in an upcoming issue of the SCENE! Page 14 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us “Be Creative @ Your Library” this summer How many ways can you “Be Creative Many thanks to local Friends of the Li- family names on an easy template provided Tuesday, June 23 @ Your Library”? Come find out this sum- brary, MELSA, Papa Murphy’s, and Minne- by the historical society, and then decorate Dakota Wild Animals Open House mer during the Scott County Library’s free sota State Fair for generously providing a tree showing off their family’s history. Drop in anytime 10:30-12:30 and visit and Summer Reading Program at all seven of our County-wide prizes for the summer reading Savage, 10:30 a.m.; Elko New Market, learn about some live reptiles and small branches, starting Monday, June 8 and program, and to the many local businesses 1:30 p.m. mammals. All ages welcome; sponsored running until Saturday, August 8. Stud- who kindly donate prizes and sponsor per- by the Prior Lake Friends of the Library ies show that kids who don’t read regularly formances for individual branches. Creative Writing Class Prior Lake, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. over the summer often read at a lower level For young writers age 9 and up. when they return to school in the fall. To BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY Belle Plaine, 5 p.m. help keep that from happening, the Scott PERFORMERS and PROGRAMS at the County Libraries offer this free and simple SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARIES Thursday, June 11 reading incentive program for kids of all Along with prizes for reading, each li- Magic Tree House Party ages, separated into three groups: brary will also have lots of free and fun pro- Activities, snacks and crafts based on the grams and performances, including book popular Magic Tree House series clubs, animal programs, magicians, book Belle Plaine, 4 p.m. parties, and plenty more. More programs may be added throughout the summer – for Monday, June 15 the most current and complete listing of per- Speed Book Rating Party, 3-5th Grade formance times and locations, check our Don’t know what to read this summer? website at www.scott.lib.mn.us and click Come to this fun event where you’ll get to “Summer Reading Program”. Programs are preview and rate at least 20 of this sponsored by MELSA and the Scott County summer’s newest and hottest titles! Library System unless otherwise noted. Registration required as space is limited. Events are free and open to the public – Shakopee, 2 p.m. registration not required unless indicated. Family Read Parent Workshop Please arrive on time, as staff may need to Tuesday, June 16 How to bring reading to life: finding books limit attendance for safety reasons. ALL Scott County Historical Society Family BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY your school-age kids want to read! PROGRAMS ARE BEST FOR KIDS K-5TH Tree Program -- Learn the basics of PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: Attendees will receive take home materials GRADE UNLESS INDICATED AS “ALL making a family tree. Kids will fill in their For kids who haven’t been to and a free book for their family. AGES WELCOME” family names on an easy template provided kindergarten yet. Prior Lake, 6:30 p.m. by the historical society, and then decorate Kids receive a reading record and color in Family Read is made possible by a grant BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY a tree showing off their family’s history. a paint splash for each library book they from the U.S. Institute of Museum and SUMMER READING SCHEDULE OF Shakopee, 10:30 a.m.; Belle Plaine, 1:30 read. They get a sticker for every five Library Services in conjunction with State EVENTS: p.m. books they read and a prize for each Library Services, a division of the Weekly Creative Events – June 15 completed record (up to three): Minnesota Department of Education through August 6. Drop in at any point Junie B Jones Party • Reading Record #1: Papa Murphy’s during the listed times and be creative with Games, activities, crafts and snacks based mini-pizza coupon Wednesday, June 24 a different project each week! on the popular books! • Reading Record #2: Plastic library bag Happy Pirate Magic Show Belle Plaine — Tuesdays, 10:30-12:30; New Prague, 10:30 a.m. • Reading Record #3: Be Creative door With popular comic magician Norm Science Fridays, 10 a.m.- noon hanger Barnhart! All ages welcome Elko New Market — Mondays, 1:30- Family Read Author Visit – Marsha Shakopee, 10:30 a.m. 4:30 Wilson Chall, author of the popular “Up BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY Jordan —Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 North at the Cabin” picture book will read SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM: Magic Tree House Party New Prague —Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 her book and visit with kids For kids who have finished K-5th grade. Activities, snacks and crafts based on the Prior Lake — Mondays, 3:00-5:00 Prior Lake, 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a full-color foldout reading popular Magic Tree House series. Savage — Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 Family Read is made possible by a grant record with just-for-fun activities and Elko New Market, 1:30 p.m. Shakopee — Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 from the U.S. Institute of Museum and clocks to keep track of time read. Kids Library Services in conjunction with State receive a prize for every two clocks (two Thursday, June 25 Weekly Storytimes – June 8 through Library Services, a division of the hours) they color in: StoryClay Teller August 7. All ages welcome. Minnesota Department of Education. • 2 clocks/hours: Bookmark Help local artist Maureen Carlson create a Belle Plaine — Stories and rhymes with a • 4 clocks/hours: Papa Murphy’s mini- story and a clay character All ages different theme each week! Fridays at pizza coupon welcome. 10:30 a.m. • 6 clocks/hours: Door hanger Jordan, 10:30 a.m.; Belle Plaine, 2:30 p.m. Elko New Market — Stories and rhymes • 8 clocks/hours: Be Creative with a different theme each week! Fridays newspaper Family Storytime at 10:30 a.m. • 10 clock/hours: Decorate-It-Yourself All ages welcome; New Prague, 10:30a.m. Jordan — Stories and rhymes with a pencil critter different theme each week! Tuesdays at • 12 clocks/hours: Be Creative pencil Tuesday, June 30 11 a.m. • 14 clocks/hours: Paperback book Make-A-Book Prior Lake — Celebrity Storytimes; join • 16 clocks/hours: Local branch prize Join local artist Mary Jo Pauly and create local notables for stories and fun! • 18 clocks/hours: Be Creative your own book! Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. magnetic photo frame Prior Lake, 1:30 p.m. Savage— Celebrity Storytimes; join local • 20 clocks/hours: State Fair ticket or notables for stories and fun! Mondays and “Underwater Adventures” pass Magician Matt Dunn “Ancient” Games Party Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. • After completing 20 hours, kids keep Wednesday, June 17 Come learn the games your parents and Shakopee — Celebrity Storytimes; join reading for a chance to win drawstring Magician Matt Dunn grandparents played to keep themselves local notables for stories and fun! backpacks! Fast-paced, interactive magic show with a amused way back in the 60s and 70s! Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. humorous touch! All ages welcome Savage, 1:30 p.m. EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR Elko New Market, 4:00 p.m.; Savage 6:30 PERFORMERS, PROGRAMS LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAM: p.m. Magic Tree House Party and PARTIES: For kids who have finished grade six or Activities, snacks and crafts based on the Monday, June 8 higher. Thursday, June 18 popular Magic Tree House series! Summer Reading Program begins! Sign Teens receive a color-change pencil and Paul Bunyan Museum Shakopee, 3:00 p.m. up anytime today or after to earn fun booklet when they sign up. Guaranteed Paul Bunyan stopped by Prior Lake and prizes just by reading library materials! Prizes: forgot some of his gadgets and gear, so Wednesday, July 1 • 4 hours: Magic Scratch bookmark we’re putting them on display! (courtesy StoryClay Teller Tuesday, June 9 • 8 hours: $2 Scott County Library of Hidden Oaks math students). Drop in, Help local artist Maureen Carlson create a Scott County Historical Society Family coupon for fines or copies tour the museum, and vote for your story and a clay character. All ages Tree Program -- Learn the basics of • 12 hours: Mini-Study Buddy Pen/ favorites anytime from 10:30am to 7 p.m.; welcome. making a family tree. Kids will fill in their Highlighter combo gigantic stories and activities from 10:30- Savage, 10:30 a.m.; Elko New Market, family names on an easy template provided • 16 hours: Free book 11:30. All ages welcome. 1:30 p.m. by the historical society, and then decorate • 20 hours: Glitter Cube mind teaser Prior Lake, 10:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. a tree showing off their family’s history. • After finishing reading 20 hours, teens Tuesday, July 7 New Prague, 10:30 a.m.; Jordan, 1:30 can turn in drawing slips for every 4 Remarkable Reptiles 4H “Being Creative” p.m. additional hours they read. Slips will be Fun and fascinating live reptile program Drop in and make crafts, play games, and drawn at the end of the summer for candy Jordan, 1:30 p.m. read a few books. Open to youth who Wednesday, June 10 bars (some of which will contain golden have completed K-6th grades. Scott County Historical Society Family tickets for Barnes and Noble gift cards) Pajama Storytime New Prague, 10:30-Noon; Prior Lake, Tree Program -- Learn the basics of and State Fair ticket four-packs Wear your jammies and bring your teddies 1:30-3 p.m. making a family tree. Kids will fill in their All prizes are subject to availability; for stories, fun, cookies, and milk! LIBRARY PROGRAMS to next page alternate prizes may be substituted. Savage, 6:30 p.m. Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 15 Reading Program includes prizes, entertainers Wednesday, July 8 Food Shelf. All ages welcome. your own book! reads! Registration required, please call or Abraskdoodle Art Program Belle Plaine, 3 p.m. New Prague, 1:30 p.m.; Jordan, 4:00 p.m. visit your local branch for more Throw paint like Jackson Pollack -- information. (All book club kids get a free outside if weather permits; inside if rainy. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Wednesday, July 29 book at each session!) Savage, 10:30 a.m. Activities, games, snacks and prizes based Ninja Mania on Greg’s popular journals – show up or Join Ninja Tim for ninja lore and activities! Belle Plaine – 952 873-6767 Birthday Cake in a Box! you’ll have the Cheese Touch! Prior Lake, 1:30 p.m.; Elko New Market, • Kindergarten Book Club, Friday at Do something special for a hungry kid! Jordan, 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 11:00 on June 12, July 10, July 31 Bring a cake mix, frosting, and candles (or • 1-2nd Grade Girls Book Club, a $5 donation) to fill a cake box, then Thursday, July 16 Thursday, July 30 Fridays at 11:30 on June 12, July 10, July decorate the cake box for a special Junie B Jones Party Make-A-Book 31 birthday surprise. The filled and decorated Games, activities, crafts and snacks based Join local artist Mary Jo Pauly and create boxes will be delivered to the CAP Agency on the popular books! your own book Food Shelf. All ages welcome. Belle Plaine, 4 p.m. Belle Plaine, 4 p.m. Elko New Market, 1:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime Friday, July 31 Thursday, July 9 Wear your jammies and bring your teddies Teddy Bear Picnic 4H “Being Creative” for stories, fun, cookies, and milk! Bring your lunch to the library (outside, if Drop in and make crafts, play games and Savage, 6:30 p.m. weather permits) and enjoy stories, read a few books. Open to youth who activities and prize drawings after you eat have completed K-6th grades. Friday, July 17 (inside the library)! All ages welcome. Shakopee 10:30 am-Noon; Belle Plaine Abrakadoodle Art Program Prior Lake – lunch at 11:30, storytime at 2:30-4 p.m. Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar approx 12:15 with clay All ages welcome; sponsored by Birthday Cake in a Box! the Belle Plaine Friends of the Library. Tuesday, August 4 Do something special for a hungry kid! Belle Plaine, 10:30 am Special Family Storytime • 1-2nd Grade Boys Book Club, Fridays Bring a cake mix, frosting, and candles (or Dog Days of Summer” - stories and fun at 12:15 on June 12, July 10, July 31 a $5 donation) to fill a cake box, then Monday, July 20 with special guests Carol Scheffler and her • 3-4th Grade Mixed Boys and Girls decorate the cake box for a special Ninja Mania scottie dog Michael. Book Club, Fridays at 1:00 on June 12, birthday surprise. The filled and decorated Join Ninja Tim for ninja lore and activities! Jordan, 11 a.m. July 10, July 31 boxes will be delivered to the CAP Agency Shakopee, 1:30 p.m.; Savage, 4 p.m. • 5-6th Grade Mixed Boys and Girls Food Shelf. All ages welcome. StoryClay Teller Book Club, Thursdays at 2:00 June 11, Prior Lake, 11 a.m. Help local artist Maureen Carlson create a July 9, July 30 story and a clay character. All ages • On the Banks of Plum Creek Book Monday, July 13 welcome. Club, Thursdays at 5:00 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 4H “Being Creative” Prior Lake, 10:30 a.m. 7/9, 7/16 Drop in and make crafts, play games and • Teen Guys Book Club with Tim – read a few books. Open to youth who Abrakadoodle Art Program for guys who have finished 6th grade or have completed K-6th grades. Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar higher. Join Tim for great activities and Jordan, 2:30-4 p.m. with clay All ages welcome;Sponsored by discussion based on these riveting reads! the New Prague Friends of the Library. Wednesdays at 6:30 – June 17: The Tuesday, July 14 Tuesday, July 21 New Prague, 10:30 a.m. Lightning Thief; July 8: title to be voted Magic Tree House Party Schiffelly Puppets on; July 22: title to be voted on Activities, snacks and crafts based on the Humorous and fun-filled puppet show, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party • Teen Girls Book Club —Wednesday popular Magic Tree House series! “Willie Wonka and the Mystery of the Activities, games, snacks and prizes based at 7:30 June 17, July 8, July 22 New Prague, 10:30am Neverlasting Slobsnauser” All ages on Greg’s popular journals – show up or welcome. you’ll have the Cheese Touch! Elko New Market – 952-461-3460 Harry Potter Party New Prague, 10:30 a.m. Shakopee, 1:30 p.m.; Savage, 4 p.m. • Lower Elementary Book Club – join Celebrate the upcoming movie with fun Naomi for activities and discussion of activities, crafts and prizes! Ninja Mania Wednesday, August 5 these fun and adventurous reads! Fridays Shakopee 3 p.m. Join “Ninja Tim” for ninja lore and Abrakadoodle Art Program at 11:30am – June 26: Stink, the activities! Paint your own “Frog in a Bog” using Incredible Shrinking Kid; July 24: Wednesday, July 15 Jordan, 4 p.m. watercolor and resistance techniques. Clementine Abrakadoodle Art Program Elko New Market, 1:30 p.m.; Jordan, 4 p.m. Throw paint like Jackson Pollack – outside Harry Potter Party • Upper Elementary Book Club – join if weather permits; inside if rainy. Celebrate the recent new movie with fun Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Naomi for activities and discussion of Prior Lake, 10:30 a.m.; New Prague, activities, crafts, and prizes! Activities, games, snacks and prizes based these fun and adventurous reads!Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Savage, 6:30 p.m. on Greg’s popular journals – show up or 11:30am – June 12: Frindle; July 10: you’ll have the Cheese Touch! Gossamer Wednesday, July 22 New Prague, 1:30 p.m.; Prior Lake, 4 p.m. • Teen Book Club – join Naomi for Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party activities and discussion of these fun and Activities, games, snacks and prizes based Thursday, August 6 adventurous reads! Fridays at 11:30am – on Greg’s popular journals – show up or Abrakadoodle Art Program June 19: Hoot; July 17: Life As We Knew you’ll have the Cheese Touch! Paint your own “Frog in a Bog” using It; July 31: How Angel Peterson Got His Elko New Market, 1:30 p.m. watercolor and resistance techniques Name Shakopee, 1:30 p.m. Magic Tree House Party Jordan – 952-492-2500 Activities, snacks and crafts based on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party • “Big Adventures, Small Books” 1st- popular Magic Tree House series. Activities, games, snacks and prizes based 2nd Grade Book Club – for guys and girls Prior Lake, 4 p.m. on Greg’s popular journals – show up or who have finished 1st-2nd grade. Join Lisa you’ll have the Cheese Touch! for discussion and activities based on these Thursday, July 23 Belle Plaine, 4 p.m. adventurous books! Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. Magician Star Michaelina – June 30: Attack of the Tyrannosaurus; 4H “Being Creative” Interactive show with eye-popping magic, Drop in and make crafts, play games and Friday, August 7 July 14: Stink, the Incredible Shrinking exhilarating energy, and unique props. All Elko New Market End of Summer Kid read a few books. Open to youth who ages welcome. have completed K-6th grades. Reading Party Prior Lake 4 p.m.; Belle Plaine 6:30 p.m. rd th Savage, 10:30am-Noon; Elko New Activities, games and prize drawings all • 3 -5 Grade Book Club – for guys rd th Market, 1:30-3 p.m. day! and girls who have finished 3 -5 grade. Birthday Cake in a Box! Elko New Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join Mary for discussion and activities Do something special for a hungry kid! based on these fun books! Tuesdays at Robotics Lab with Tim Bring a cake mix, frosting, and candles (or Demonstrations and hands-on robot fun Saturday, August 8 2:00 p.m. – June 23: Running Out of Time; a $5 donation) to fill a cake box, then Summer Reading Program ends! Be July 7: Gregor the Overlander for ages 10 and up; registration required. decorate the cake box for a special Shakopee, 1:30 p.m. sure to pick up any prizes on or before this birthday surprise. The filled and decorated date! • “Spies Like Us” Teen Book Club – boxes will be delivered to the CAP Agency th Birthday Cake in a Box! for guys and girls who have finished 6 Food Shelf. All ages welcome. Friday, August 14 grade or higher. Join teen facilitator Tim Do something special for a hungry kid! Savage, 2 - 4 p.m. (drop-in) Bring a cake mix, frosting, and candles (or Creative Chess Tournament for activities and discussions of these a $5 donation) to fill a cake box, then Belle Plaine, 10:30 a.m. fabulous reads! Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. – Tuesday, July 28 June 17: Stormbreaker; July 8: Artemis decorate the cake box for a special Make-A-Book birthday surprise. The filled and decorated BOOK CLUBS – take a break from Fowl Join local artist Mary Jo Pauly and create school books and enjoy these fun summer boxes will be delivered to the CAP Agency LIBRARY PROGRAMS to Page 18 Page 16 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us Safety SCENE From the Office of Sheriff Kevin Studnicka

Common bicycle, motor vehicle crashes: How to avoid them, and the laws that apply Minnesota’s streets, roads, and highways provide transportation for a variety of vehicles: cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicycles. All share equally in the responsibilities of traffic safety and reducing crashes. In the past, bicyclists have been allowed to operate in traffic while violating basic traffic rules, but the crash rates now reflect that bicyclists are 40 times more likely to be injured in traffic than a motorist. The following are typical crashes involving bicycles and Somali families listen to presenter Marian Hasaan. motor vehicles. All of them can be avoided.

Midblock Ride Out: This occurs when either the bicyclist or the motorist Families focus on reading pulls out onto the road from a driveway, parking lot, or alley without slowing, stopping, or looking for traffic. In this case, the vehicle will hit you or you’ll hit the vehicle. at CAP literacy events • Prevention: Always stop and look left, right, and then left again before The CAP Agency hosted three The CAP Agency is a private, non- entering a road. A bicyclist can also get a loud horn for the bike, slow down when events in April for Head Start students profit organization serving families a hazard is recognized, and ride further to the left in the lane so as to be more easily and their families. Over 150 families and individuals of all ages living in seen. of students attending the Hamilton Cen- Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. • Minnesota State Statute 169.20, subd 4: The driver of a vehicle about ter, Prior Lake, Chaska, and Shakopee For more information, contact the to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than a roadway shall yield the Head Start programs participated in a right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed. new event, a meeting to train Somali and CAP Agency at (952)496-2125 or visit Latino families in strategies for reading its web site at www.capagency.org. Wrong-Way Wreck: Despite be- to their children at home. ing illegal in all 50 states, bicycling The evening started with a dinner, against traffic results in nearly 1/3 of all followed by family story time. While car/bike accidents. Most wrong-way rid- the parents attended training on encour- ers do so because they have bought into aging literacy at home, the children were the myth that their greatest danger is entertained with other activities. Each being struck from behind by an overtak- family was also able to select a book to ing motor vehicle. The facts are that take home. The event was well-received nearly all car-bike crashes occur at in- by the families. Two Head Start students enjoy dinner tersections. By approaching intersec- at the Hispanic family event. tions from an unexpected location, cy- clists riding against traffic are essentially invisible to motorists. In addition, traffic • Minnesota State Statute 169.06 subd 4: The driver of any vehicle shall control devices and signs are posted for traffic flowing the correct direction. By obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto placed riding against traffic, a cyclist may not see stop signs and other devices. in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a • Prevention: Always ride with traffic in the same direction. The most traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an autho- important step the bicyclist can take is to be visible and predictable by riding with rized emergency vehicle in this chapter. traffic. Using a rear-view mirror, scanning to the rear, and listening are the safe ways to be aware of overtaking traffic – not facing it. • Minnesota State Statute 169.06 subd 5: Whenever traffic is controlled • Minnesota State Statute 169.222-4 (a): Every person operating a bi- by traffic-control signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted ar- cycle upon a roadway shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or rows, successively one at a time or in combination, only the colors Green, Red, edge of the roadway except under any of the following situations: When overtak- and Yellow shall be used, except for special pedestrian signals carrying a word or ing and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; When preparing legend. The traffic-control signal lights or colored lighted arrows indicate and ap- for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; When reason- ply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians. ably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects, vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow width lanes, that make it unsafe to Turning Motorists: The motorist makes a turn into the path of the bicycle continue along the right-hand curb or edge. traveling a parallel path, going in the same or opposite direction. Although these crashes usually occur at intersections, they can also happen at driveways, parking Motorist Overtaking Cyclist: The cyclist, riding in a legal position on the lots, and alleys. right side of the road, is struck from behind by an overtaking motor vehicle, usu- • Prevention: Don’t ride on the sidewalk. ally caused by one of two things: The bicyclist isn’t seen, or the motorist mis- Ride to the left of the lane, making it harder for judges the width of their vehicle or the amount of space required for safe passing. drivers to pass you to cut you off or turn into you. • Prevention: Be seen, be safe. Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear Be visible. reflectors when it’s dark. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing light and reflec- • Minnesota State Statute 169.20: Gen- tive clothing, no matter what time of the day. eral failure to yield. • Minnesota State Statute 169.18 subd 3 (3): The operator of a motor • Minnesota State Statute 169.20 subd 2: vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on the The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the roadway shall leave a safe distance, but in no case less than three feet clearance, left within an intersection or into an alley, private when passing the bicycle or individual and shall maintain clearance until safely road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to past the overtaken bicycle or individual. any vehicle approaching from the opposite direc- tion which is within the intersection or so close Bicyclist making left or right turns, or sudden swerves: The bicyclist swerves thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. to the left or right without checking traffic or signaling and moves into the path of an overtaking motor vehicle. The motorist does not have enough time to void the Additional Rules of the Road: collision. • Bicyclists may ride on the roadway even if there is a parallel bike trail. • Prevention: Be predictable. Always ride in a straight line. When pre- • Bicyclists may ride two abreast on the road as long as it does not impede paring to change lane position, look behind you, yield to overtaking traffic and normal and reasonable movement of traffic. signal your turn. If possible, make your left turn at a time or place where there • Only one person can ride a bike at a time, unless the bike is built for more aren’t cars behind you. Take up the whole lane when appropriate. You might than one or a legal child seat is used. worry about slowing down the traffic behind you, but being seen should be your • No hitching rides on other vehicles. main priority. • No riding on sidewalks within a business district unless permitted. • Minnesota State Statute 169.222, subd 8: An arm signal to turn right or • Bicyclists must have brakes that allow skidding on dry, level, clean pave left shall be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the bicycle ment. before turning, unless the arm is needed to control the bicycle, and shall be given • Don’t carry anything that prevents keeping one hand on the handlebars or while the bicycle is stopped waiting to turn. doesn’t allow for proper operation of brakes.

Stop Sign Ride Out: The bicycle enters an intersection against a stop sign or Bicycles are legal vehicles on Minnesota roads, and bicyclists have the same red light and collides with a motor vehicle which has the right of way. rights and accountabilities as motorists. Although we don’t hear about many bicy- clists getting tickets for running a stop sign or failing to signal their turn, a crash is • Prevention: Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals. an awfully tough way to learn a lesson. Be safe, be seen, and be responsible. It’s as simple as that. BICYCLE SAFETY Continued at right Sources: Minnesota Safety Council and www.BicycleSafe.com Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 17 Healthy SCENE Money saving tips will help By Jennifer Deschaine stretch your money Community Health Director There seem to be two groups of care and medi- people in the United States right now… cines. Replace people who are facing tight finances, and buttons on cloth- Basic prevention: Know how germs the people who are scared they soon will ing, use leftovers face a money crunch. So what can be before they die in spread to help avoid illnesses done about it — besides sulking? Uni- the refrigerator, The main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to versity of Idaho Extension specialist treat furniture gen- person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called “droplet spread,” Audrey Liddil lists nine sure ways to tly. and it can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person stretch your money. 4. Wear it out. What was the last move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. item you actually “wore out?” Use Your hands can be the second spreader of germs. Germs are transmitted from 1. Know the difference between things 20 percent longer and you will raw foods and meats when preparing a meal. The germs are then transferred to needs and wants. It’s hard to realize have money for your basic needs. other foods that are served uncooked such as salad or drinking water. Germs are how often we turn luxuries into necessi- 5. Do it yourself. Learn to do also passed from children to parents during diaper changing. (The germs that cause ties. List 13 things you can’t live with- what you can. Ask advice, read a book diarrhea are often spread this way.) Lastly, sometimes germs spread from animals out, then cut that list to eight. You be- or guide, take classes. to people during petting or other animal care activities. gin to see the difference between need 6. Anticipate your needs. From Sometimes germs also can be spread through a surface like a desk or counter, and want. We may have to live without creating a spending plan to planning your which is then transferred to an unsuspecting person via rubbing his or her own some of the wants for a while, and you outings to use less gas, thinking ahead eyes, mouth, or nose before handwashing. Respiratory droplets may have fallen on may discover life is better without so will save you money. surfaces, or there may be visible or invisible soiling of the area. We know that many things. 7. Research value, quality, dura- some viruses and bacteria can live two hours or longer on surfaces like tables, 2. Don’t go shopping. If you bility and multiple uses. Even when doorknobs, and desks. don’t go shopping, you won’t spend money is tight, purchasing something Good hand care and respiratory etiquette is essential to good health. money. That includes internet shopping, that will not last isn’t a good decision. garage sales, or mall walking. If you 8. Get it for less. Comparison How to Stop the Spread of Germs need to purchase something, it should shop, study testing magazine recommen- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing be planned in your budget. Only take dations, compare where to buy. Con- Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw it away. Cover your cough or the budgeted amount of money with you. sider pre-owned goods, sharing skills sneeze if you do not have a tissue by sneezing into your sleeve. Then, wash your When the money is gone, the spending and time with others, and making do. hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze. is done. 9. Stop using money to impress 3. Take care of what you have. others! The “Happy Birthday” song helps keep your hands clean? We are a “throwaway” society. Think Not exactly. Yet we recommend that when you wash about how to stretch the use of goods. For help planning and controlling your hands — with soap and warm water — that you Can you use less of it? Is there another your spending, call Sue Hooper at Scott wash for 15 to 20 seconds. That’s about the same time use for the container? Taking care of County/University of Minnesota Exten- it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice! Be your health will lower the need for health sion at (952) 492.5383. sure to use lots of scrubbing with hand washing as this dislodges germs. If in a public restroom, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet. Don’t walk into a scam when Alcohol-Based Hand Wipes and Gel Sanitizers Work Too When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes seeking credit counseling or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drug- In tough times, when we are stressed counseling com- stores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn’t need water over money and seeking help and infor- pany before to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands. mation, the scam artists go to work. contracting with Offers of help concerning credit coun- them or giving The Basics on Disinfecting Surfaces: seling and credit reports should be ex- them any Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the products you are us- amined very carefully, as these two ar- money! ing. Clean a soiled surface with soap and water before using a sanitizer or disinfec- eas are rife with imposters more con- Beware of tant. Change water when it looks or feels dirty. Always clean the least dirty items cerned about their pockets than yours. Phony and surfaces first (for example, countertops before floors). Similarly, clean high There are good and legitimate credit Collection Scams surfaces first, then lower surfaces. counseling services, but it is a “buyer What you should listen for and the beware” situation. protections you have under the law if you When you are sick or have flu symptoms, stay home, get plenty of rest, and The Minnesota Attorney General’s do fall victim. check with a health care provider as needed. Remember: Keeping your office offers excellent publications on Beware of Debt Assistance Scams distance from others may protect them from getting sick. Common how to examine credit counseling offers Be smart about debt management symptoms of the flu include: and credit report repair claims. The pub- plans and credit counseling. Don’t avoid • fever (usually high) lications section at www.ag.state.mn.us all counseling, but know how to find re- • headache lists many resources, but in this eco- liable, accredited counseling programs. • extreme tiredness nomic climate, several are essential to Beware of Credit Reporting • cough avoid throwing your money away. These Products • sore throat publications can be ordered online, Free credit scores, credit repair, a • runny or stuffy nose printed off from online, or you could call credit reporting hotline for a fee; these • muscle aches (651) 296.3353. All of them are free of are scams. Know how to evaluate the • nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (more charge. offers. common among children than adults) Personal Finance Scams Credit bills may be piling up, col- For further information or for additional resources (such as posters on basic Advanced fee loan scams, debt lectors at the door… but be careful to hygiene issues), go to the Minnesota Department of Health website at counseling scams, and credit repair protect the money you do have. You www.health.state.mn.us, and search by topic such as “hand hygiene,” “food safety,” scams are covered. may also consider another Attorney Gen- or “cover your cough.” Know the FACT Act on Consumer eral publication, The Credit Handbook. Reporting (You may want to order this one, as there Understand the law which allows are many pages.) It is a thorough dis- Put an end to potato beetles you to get free copies of your credit re- cussion of credit issues, collection dif- Colorado potato beetles are very small gardens. Be ports and the site to use for obtaining ficulties, the laws which protect you and familiar to many home gardeners. Adults sure to pick off the your reports without charge or pressure resources you can use for reliable infor- are about 1/4 inch long, convex-shaped, adults and larvae as to buy something. mation. For more information, contact and are burnt orange in color with ten well as the orange Debt Counseling Sue Hooper, Scott Extension educator, black stripes on their forewings. They eggs on the under- Questions you should ask of a debt at (952) 492-5383. lay bright orange-colored eggs on the side of leaves. underside of leaves, which hatch into Potato beetle The Colorado hump-backed purplish or reddish larvae. potato beetle has an extraordinary abil- Colorado potato beetles usually have ity to develop resistance to insecticides. Editorial Policy One compound that does provide some two generations each year and the dif- The purpose of this publication is to provide the public with ferent stages overlap, so all stages may control is Bacillus thuringiensis var. information about Scott County government and the be seen on potatoes at a given time. tenebrionis (may be also found as Ba- Both adults and larvae feed on po- cillus thuringiensis var. sandiego; sold opportunities it offers its citizens. We encourage you to contact tato leaves. Control of Colorado potato as M-One or Colorado Potato Beetle Lisa Kohner, Scott County Public Affairs Coordinator, at 952- beetles is challenging. Handpicking is Beater). This product can control young 496-8780 or [email protected] if you have questions or the most effective method, especially in Colorado potato beetle larvae. a suggestion for a future topic. Page 18 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us Veterans’ SCENE Library program Continued from Page 15 New Prague 952-758-2391 • “Make Me Laugh” Girls Book Club By Todd Kubinski rd th Director of Veterans Service • “Comedy Club” Guys Read Book – for girls who have finished 3 -5 grade. Club - for guys who have finished 3rd-5th Join Dea for great activities and discussion grade. Join Chris for great activities based based on these humorous books! on these humorous books especially for Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. – June 25: Dear Veterans offered burial benefits guys! Tuesdays at 10:30am – June 30: Dumb Diary; July 16: Frindle; July 30: No How Angel Peterson Got His Name; July More Dead Dogs Over the past couple of months, our office has received a significant number 28: Captain Underpants; August 18: of calls inquiring about veterans’ burial benefits. The following is a good summary Diary of a Wimpy Kid • Teen Book Club – for guys and girls of the benefits available to veterans and their spouses. who have finished 6th grade or higher. Join • “Magical Reads” Girls Book Club – Dan for great activities and discussion Military Discharge: From our standpoint, the most important item is a copy for girls who have finished 3rd-5th grade. based on these riveting reads! Tuesdays at of your military discharge/DD214 with your other important papers readily avail- Join Katelin for discussion and activities 4:00 p.m. – June 30: Bar Code Tattoo; able to the person making final arrangements. We suggest all veterans in Scott based on these magical books! Mondays at July 14: Heir Apparent; July 28: Flipped County have their discharge on file in our office, as that document helps determine 10:30am – June 22: Ella Enchanted; July eligibility for VA benefits. 20: The Anybodies; August 17: The Diary of a Fairy Godmother Interments at Fort Snelling National Cemetery: Burial benefits in a VA national cemetery include the gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, and • “Clique-Lit” Teen Girls Book Club perpetual care. Honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, minor children, and – for girls who have finished 6th grade or — under certain conditions — unmarried adult children, are eligible for burial at higher. Join Jenny for activities and the VA national cemetery. Eligibility must be determined before a burial can be discussions of these fantastic books! scheduled (this information is obtained from the veteran’s discharge). For married Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. – June 24: What veterans, if the spouse should predecease the veteran in death, the same arrange- If Everyone Knew Your Name; July 22: ments are made. Gravesites in national cemeteries cannot be reserved. Funeral Sweet 16; August 12: The Uglies directors or others making arrangements must apply at time of death. Prior Lake – 952-447-3375 Shakopee – 952-233-9590 Military Honors are provided upon request. An all-volunteer Memorial Rifle • Guys Read Junior Book Club – for • Speed Book Rating Party, 3-5th Squad is available at no charge. (Local VFWs and American Legions also provide guys who have finished 1st-2nd grade. Join Grade – don’t know what to read this this service.) Tim for great activities based on these summer? Come to this fun event where fantastic reads especially for young guys! you’ll get to preview and rate at least 20 Government Headstones/Markers are provided with all burials at the Na- Mondays at 1:00 p.m. – June 22: My of this summer’s newest and hottest titles! tional Cemetery. When burial occurs in a private cemetery, the marker must be Weird School #1; July 13: title to be voted Monday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m. applied for from the VA. It is shipped at government expense. The VA, however, on; July 27: title to be voted on does not pay the cost of placing the headstone or marker. For deaths occurring • Guys Read Book Club - for guys after Dec. 27, 2001, the grave does not have to be unmarked in order to be eligible • “Summer Magic” 3rd-5th grade Book who have finished 3rd-5th grade. Join Tim for a VA marker. Prior to that date, markers were issued for unmarked graves only. Club – for girls and guys who have for great activities and discussion based on finished 3rd through 5th grade. Join Katy for fun books especially for guys!Tuesdays at Burial Flag: A United States flag is provided at no cost to drape the casket or discussion and activities based on these 1:30 p.m. – June 16: Diary of a Wimpy accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed magical books! Mondays at 3:00 p.m. – Kid; July 7: to be voted on Forces. After the funeral service, the flag may be presented to the next of kin or a June 29: Three Good Deeds; July 13: close associate. Diary of a Fairy Godmother; July 27: • “Mermaids and Magic” Girls Book Dragon of Lonely Island Club – for girls who have finished 3rd-5th Reimbursement of Burial Expenses/VA Burial Allowance: A partial reim- grade. Join Kristy for great activities and bursement of an eligible veteran’s burial and funeral costs may be available. The • Teen Book Club – for guys and girls discussion based on these magical books type and amount payable depends on the veteran’s service record and cause of who have finished 6th grade or higher. Join just for girls! death: Dawn and Gloria for activities and discussions of these fabulous reads. • Mondays at 2:00 p.m. – July 13: Service Connected Death -- If the veteran’s death is service-related, VA will Special bonus – book club members get Aquamarine; July 27: Ella Enchanted pay $2,000 towards expenses (up from $1,500 effective Sept. 11, 2001). free copies of the featured books! (Sponsored by the Prior Lake Friends of • “School – No Laughing Matter” Non Service Connected Death -- If a veteran’s death is not service connected, the Library.) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. – Teen Book Club – for guys and girls who there are two types of payments VA may make: have finished 6th grade or higher. Join Tim ♦ June 24: Life As We Knew It; July 8: Burial and funeral expense allowance of $300 provided the veteran Unwind; July 22: Frozen Rodeo; August 5: for these funny books that show the was discharged under honorable conditions and one of the following apply: Saturday Night Dirt humorous side of school! Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. – June 16: Schooled; July 7: Sleeping • Veteran was receiving VA pension or compensation or was entitled to re- Savage – 952-707-1770 Freshmen Never Lie ceive pension/comp but elected to receive military retired pay instead. • 1st-2nd Grade Book Club – for guys • Veteran passed away in a VA Facility, a nursing home while under a VA and girls who have finished 1st-2nd grade. • Speed Book Rating Party, 6th-8th contract or a Minnesota Veterans Home. Join Liz for great activities based on these Grade – don’t know what to read this fun reads! Thursdays at 10:30am – July 9: summer? Come to this fun event where A Plot Allowance of $300 is payable if burial is in a private cemetery and one Stink, the Incredible Shrinking Kid; July you’ll get to preview and rate at least 20 of the conditions mentioned above applies. This amount is up from $150 and was 23: Lulu’s Hat of this summer’s newest and hottest titles effective Dec. 1, 2001. for teens! Monday June 22 @ 2:00 p.m. • Guys Read Book Club - for guys Reimbursement of Transportation Costs may also be paid in addition to the who have finished 3rd-5th grade. Join Tim And in addition to the summer reading above allowances if the death occurs while hospitalized in a VA Medical Center or for great activities and discussion based on book clubs, special activities, storytimes, if the death is due to a service connected condition and burial is in a national adventurous books especially for guys! programs, and parties… there are some cool cemetery. Mondays at 3:00 p.m. – June 22: Found things just for teens. Call your local library (by Margaret Peterson Haddix); July 13: branch to find out what’s going on! For more information regarding your VA benefits, please contact our office at to be voted on; July 27: to be voted on (952) 496-8175.

Wetlands program From page 5 Extension Service offers help for administer the WCA. ernment. They only need to fill out one those facing tough economic times How do I know if I have a wetland form called a “Combined Project Ap- Worried about money? Worried about protecting your family from on my land? plication” (you can find the form at money problems? Check out the University of Minnesota Extension When most people think of wet- www.bwsr.state.mn.us/wetlands) and website for information at http://www.extension.umn.edu/mnext. lands, they picture swampy, marshy ar- submit it to the local government unit html. Select “Family” from the sidebar, and you will see several eas complete with ducks and cattails. (LGU). The LGU works in cooperation choices of websites dealing with money and family. A shortcut to the While those areas are indeed wetlands, with state and federal officials to make “Tough Times” website is to go directly to http:// others might look quite different and sure all legislation is followed. www.extension.umn.edu/toughtimes/ . may not even have surface water for Who do I call if I have any much of the year. Not all wetlands are questions? Are you interested in learning about controlling spending, cash flow readily identifiable by those without spe- In all cases, the local soil and water management, and family communication concerning spending, set up an cialized training such as wetland delin- conservation district provides technical individual consultation or schedule a group meeting to focus on money eators. support to governments and citizens. For issues during tough times. Call Susan Hooper, University of Minnesota How do I apply for a permit? more information, call the Scott SWCD Extension educator for Scott County, to find a time suitable for your sched- Applicants do not need to worry at (952) 492-5425. ule. about contacting multiple units of gov- Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us June/July 2009 Scott County SCENE Page 19 Historical SCENE Prior Lake WWII vet recounts Pacific battles By Tom Melchior too steep, we’d send these poor guys up They gave the bunch of us five-gal- This issue of the Historical SCENE there with flame throwers. You were a lon water cans and put us on the alliga- is devoted to Marine veterans, inter- casualty the day they strapped that on tor. We go cranking up the trail. We get viewed for the Scott County Historical your back. Naturally, the enemy is go- up the hill and the ridge is on our right, Society’s Greatest Generation Oral His- ing to go after somebody like that. and there’s a swamp on our left. Over tory project. Thus far, Tom has inter- On Peleliu we went as far forward on the beach our guys were dug in for viewed 50 World War II veterans from every day as we could… push as hard the night. That’s what we did on Peleliu. Scott County. If you are a WWII vet- as we could. Then we’d fall back at night, We’d go as far as we could in the day- eran, or if you know of anyone who so everything was confusion. It was ut- time, and at night we’d fall back where would be interested in this project, ter confusion. You didn’t know where we could dig in the sand because you please contact Tom directly at (952) anybody was. One of the worst things is couldn’t dig in the coral. 445-4109 or via e-mail at when you’re in the same foxhole with a We jump out of our old alligator [email protected]. guy who’s got the shakes. It’s a long with a five-gallon can in each hand and Bill Farrell was born in Prior night. our rifles slung across our backs. We’re goin’ through this swamp over to our Lake on March 28, 1920. He joined One day we got stretcher duty. We people on the beach. We’re going back the 1st Marine Division on December were back almost on the end of the is- and forth. I think I’m in about my third 24, 1941 at age 21. He was involved land where there was a steep hill and trip. We’re all strung out by that time. in the invasions of Guadalcanal and Bill Farrell there was a causeway and then another Nobody’s sticking together. Peleliu in the South Pacific. island. We squeezed the enemy down to We landed on Guadalcanal on Au- some high ground, really big hills. The the end of the island. The fire was just About that time the enemy drops a mortar shell in on us in the swamp. In- gust 7th, 1942. There wasn’t any oppo- Japanese were below the hill, trying to unbelievable. Fortunately, they couldn’t sition because the Japanese were build- come up. We were up on top trying to depress their weapons low enough to get stead of blowing up and spreading stuff ing the airport. That was their main ob- keep them from coming up because we to us if we stayed flat. They’re going all over, it kinda stayed in one spot, so it jective there. After we landed, Japan didn’t want to let them have the airport. right over our head. The leaves and the wasn’t too bad. I look around and I don’t started to bring in the troops. We ate the Once they got as far as the division com- twigs were falling down. It was the see anybody around me. I’m all by my- food they had left. We smoked their ciga- mand post, but they didn’t get the air- heaviest fire I’d ever seen. self. All of a sudden I hear the alligator rettes, drank their beer. We captured a port back. It was pretty tough goin’ for a We got up there and looked over the crankin’ and they’re bailing out on me. warehouse full of saki. They had to ra- long time. edge. This guy, I don’t know if he was a Here I am out in this damn swamp with tion that because some of the guys were We didn’t have any planes until one scout or not, was down there and he had the mortar shells fallin’ all around me getting stoned. of the aircraft carriers got sunk. Then we been hit somewhere in the throat and was You mentioned that when you got the planes. We had accomplished our bleeding pretty bad. But he still was About that time the enemy strong enough so he could hold his head first got there, there was no opposi- task because the airport was usable. The drops a mortar shell in on tion, but then the Japanese started a guys who built it used corrugated metal up so he didn’t choke from the blood. concentrated effort to take the island plates that they hitched together. When About that time, the lieutenant in us in the swamp. Instead of back. Would you describe that? the enemy planes attacked, we just charge of that group said, “I got the blowing up and spreading word. We are falling back.” I had a big They brought in troops from Tulagi flopped on the ground. That’s where you stuff all over, it kinda stayed and Bougainville. They landed almost slept when you could sleep. They tried mouth, and I said, “That’s your guy every night because our Army was pretty to keep us awake. One night they came down there. You can’t just leave him in one spot, so it wasn’t too ineffective after they sank our cruisers. in with a battleship. We were between there. They’ll make mincemeat out of bad. I look around and I him as soon as we’re gone. If you’ll give One morning we went down to the beach the airport and the beach. Everything don’t see anybody around to unload supplies. The Navy used to came right over us. Some of the bombs us some covering fire, we’ll go down hit the tops of the coconut trees and blew there and get him.” This other guy and I me. I’m all by myself. up before they got to the airport. When took a couple ponchos, slid him on there, -Farrell and dragged him back up the hill. The Every day about noon the it was over and we came out, the dust was so thick you couldn’t see. There hill was so steep we couldn’t keep him bombers would come over. wasn’t a single plane left on the airport. on the stretcher. We had to tie him on and there’s nobody there. Then the bombs would What about the casualties? the stretcher. We were relieved when we The password happened to be “Salt got him over the top of the hill. The Lake City,” so I thought, “What am I start whistling down. You The casualties weren’t too bad in our group. We had one place where we biv- medics put him on a stretcher, and as going to do? Am I going to try to walk lay there and hope they fall ouacked when we weren’t up on the line they were carrying him away, he looked across the swamp or try to get down far away from you so that or on patrol. The Japanese had used steel at us and waved. That was the last time where the alligator was, or am I going we were in combat. The next day they to try to get over to the guys on the beach they run the string out plates on the hangers about a half inch thick. We dug a hole, put a coconut log went down the hill across the causeway and maybe they’ll shoot me. before they get to you. up right in the middle and put the steel and took that other island. It was all over. Somebody’s gonna put some holes in -Bill Farrell over the top. On top of that we put co- What do you remember as the me.” I started crawling toward our lines conut logs and sand bags. We had an most important role your unit played and callin’ out, “Salt Lake City! Salt during the war, campaign, or battle Lake City!” Somebody said, “Come sneak in a little World War I destroyer at escape hole in the back. There were ac- tually holes that were dug like this that you fought? on in.” night. We looked up at the other end of Guadalcanal was because it was the I said, “Pass the word. I don’t want the island, and the Japanese had four big had direct hits and the people came out alive. Not all, but some of them did. first step back. [It] reversed something. anybody shootin’ at me.” I went over and ships unloading troops, tanks, artillery, If the enemy got that airport on somebody gave the word so I could get everything. Bill’s next assignment was the is- land of Peleliu. The U.S. Forces origi- Guadalcanal in operation, they were through the night. The next day I walked What was your average day was going to bomb Australia. When we were back to my outfit. like? nally consisted of only the 1st Marine Division, which was later relieved by in Brisbane, which is in northern Aus- When you were discharged what Every night, they kept a little light tralia, the people had dug trenches in the did you do? plane flying around over our heads. If the Army’s 81st Infantry Division. When considering the number of men parks. They were ready. They claimed In those days you could almost take you had a light on of any kind, they’d they had over-flights from Japanese a year’s compensation—52-20. I thought drop a bomb on you. Every night they involved, Peleliu had the highest ca- sualty rate of any battle in the Pacific planes already. If they [the Japanese] got that was a real deal. I’m going to go pulled something up into the bay, either that airport, they could have bombed the home and take my 52 weeks. It’s part of a submarine or a little ship and shelled War. Of the 10,994 United States forces that fought on Peleliu 1,794 heck out of Brisbane. the GI bill. You got $20 a week for 52 us, just trying to wear on our nerves. What would you consider your weeks. I only took a few weeks of this Every day about noon the bombers were killed and 8,010 were wounded. The Japanese lost 10,695 men. most memorable experiences? and went to work. The 52-20 worked would come over. Then the bombs In Peleliu we just got back off the quite well for some of the servicemen would start whistling down. You lay Where we really got it was on Peleliu. We landed on the 15th of Sep- line to bivouac, and they said some of from Prior Lake if you worked for your- there and hope they fall far away from the guys from up there didn’t have any self or on a farm and had no regular you so that they run the string out be- tember, 1942, and we got out of it on October 20th. It was unbelievable. We water. They took 12 to 15 of us and said, employer. If you went into a bar in the fore they get to you. They start on the “You guys are gonna take some water morning and bought a beer, the next other side, moving away from you. had at least fifty percent casualties on Peleliu. It was a small island about three up to ’em with the old five-gallon water hard-working, appreciative citizen Bombs are terrifying. We didn’t have cans.” They put us on an alligator. They would generally come in and buy two, any anti-aircraft stuff, but then we finally and a half miles long and a half mile wide with a coral ridge running down were a joke. They were noisy and slow. one for you and one for him. The next got some 90s in there. Then after the They were pitiful, but they can go on guy in would probably buy three and so bombs were gone, the stuff from the 90s the middle that they’d hollowed out. It was full of caves. water and land. The thing is if they went on. People liked to show their apprecia- was falling down on us. So we were get- on land and threw a track that would put tion after World War II. ting it from both ends. If it wasn’t too steep, we’d get the tanks up there and they’d blast into the them out of business. In the water they We had the airport [Henderson were slower than hell. Field] and behind the airport there was caves and knock ’em out. If the hill was Page 20 Scott County SCENE June/July 2009 Find Scott County’s home page at www.co.scott.mn.us 2009 County Road construction projects underway Preservation 1. County Highway (CH) 8 from CH 23 to east of CH 27 – Microsurface 2. County Highway (CH) 101 west of CH 83 to west of Valley Park Drive - Mill and overlay 3. CH 101 from west of Valley Park Drive to west of 70th Street – Mill and overlay Management 4. CH 86 from Trunk Highway (TH) 19 to CH 27 – Reconstruct to two-lane rural Expansion 5. CH 21 from CH 42 to CH 18 grading – Con- struct four-lane divided / transit station 6. CH 83 from CH 42 to CH 16 – Reconstruct to four-lane divided Studies 7. CH 2 at I-35 – Interchange study 8. CH 3 at TH 169 – Intersection and system study 9. CH 8 from TH 21 to Dakota County Line – Alignment and access study 10. CH 9 at TH 169/TH 282— Right-of-way pres- ervation study 11. CH 10 at CH 66 – Alignment study 12. CH 101 from CH 17 to Spencer Street – Scoping study, preliminary engineering Multi-Modal 13. CR 66 at CR 61 – Trail installation 14. CR 77 from Vierling to 1/8 mile south of 17th Avenue – Trail installation

Scott County 4-H Junior Leaders 4-H Shooting Sports In the Spotlight Project continues to grow Shooting Sports is a game of skill, — Senior team: 4th place, Junior #1: 3rd Nick Mabee knowledge, practice, and concentration. Place, Junior #2: 5th place. School: Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) In the 4-H Shooting Sports project, The Scott County 4-H Shooting Grade: 7th Grade youth gain important skills that carry Sports project area continues to grow 4-H Club: Shakopee Super Seekers 4-H Club over for them into the rest of their lives: with the support of the SCALE (Scott Parents: Lynn and Joe Mabee decision making, teamwork, self-disci- County Association for Leadership and Years in 4-H: Three years pline, building self-confidence, and Efficiency) public safety regional train- Years as Junior Leader: One year problem solving. Youth also focus on ing facility this year, as the 4-H shoot- Projects of Interest: Computer, Shop, Geology, safety, sportsmanship, positive relation- ing sports program had outgrown both Citizenship, Safety and Youth Leadership ships with peers and adults, building the Lydia School facility as well as the awareness of career opportunities, and Minar Farm. Over 100 individuals strengthening connections with families showed up at the project kickoff meet- If someone has a technology question about Nick Mabee computers, filmmaking or photography, they look through participation in lifelong recre- ing to learn more about the project area. to Nick Mabee to solve the problem. Nick has been actively working on a webpage ational activities. Participation in the project area has more for his local 4-H club, collecting and taking photos of members of his club partici- Within the Shooting Sports and than doubled in the last year and the pating in events to create 4-H memories. He is also actively working on creating a Wildlife project area, there is something move to the SCALE Facility was much 4-H promotional video for the County. for everyone. The Scott County 4-H needed. Nick has been a strong leader at our 4-H adventures and day camps. He has Shooting Sports program follows the The SCALE Facility also allows the been taking charge in leading activities, games, and songs. Nick is a great role curriculum from the University of Min- group to utilize two indoor ranges and model for his younger sister Maria and other younger youth in his community. nesota Extension Program. The program gives the youth the opportunity to shoot Nick is a wonderful asset to the 4-H program and we look forward to working with is taught by nationally or state-certified air guns, 22 rifles, archery, and black him for many more years to come. 4-H instructors. These adults instruct powder. The 4-H program is helping to 4-H members in Minnesota firearms build an outdoor range so that members safety training and marksmanship and are able to shoot shotguns. Shannon Bowerman also wildlife curriculum. The Scott County Shooting Sports School: Shakopee High School The shooting disciplines include ar- program is open to all youth ages 8 to18 Grade: 10th grade chery, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, shot- and meets at the SCALE Facility on 4-H Club: Youth Teaching Youth gun, and hunting (wildlife). Within these Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you Parents: Reggie and Lesa Bowerman disciplines, 4-H members are able to test are interested in joining the 4-H Shoot- Years in 4-H: One year their shooting, hunting (wildlife), and ing Sports program or would like more Years as a Youth Teaching Teen Teacher: One sportsmanship skills in county, regional, information, please call the Scott County year and national competitions. 4-H mem- Extension Office at (952) 492-5410 or Projects of Interest: Youth Teaching Youth bers can also be a part of the wildlife view the Shooting Sports website at project bowl teams. This year Scott www.terrywerm.com/4H.htm. This is Shannon’s first year as a 4-H Youth Teach- County 4-H had three teams that placed ing Youth teen teacher and she has been shining. Sh- Shannon Bowerman annon has excelled as a teen teacher and a positive role model. Shannon has been visiting with 4th graders teaching about alcohol and tobacco decisions, refusal skills, and peer pressure. She has also been visiting 2nd graders and teaching them how to resolve conflict with words rather than violence. Shannon is a positive role model and a great example for younger youth in her community. Youth Teaching Youth serves all school districts in Scott County, reaching over 2,000 2nd through 6th graders utilizing 102 teen teachers. Schools pay a small fee to have the teens come to their classroom for one hour, once a week, for three con- secutive weeks; if you are interested in supporting the Youth Teaching Youth Pro- gram with a donation, please contact Sara Wagner at (952) 492-5410. Similarly, contact Sara if you are interested in becoming a teen teacher or having the teens visit your child’s classroom. Scott SCENE available online The Scott SCENE can be viewed online through a link on the Scott Over 100 participants showed up for the last 4-H Shooting Sports Project County homepage: www.co.scott.mn.us kickoff meeting.