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Hennen a surprise 'no' vote in county levy increase

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 23:19

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

Surprisingly, but perhaps not so surprisingly, a preliminary 2011 Scott County tax levy increase passed Tuesday morning without the support of Shakopee’s county commissioner.

Voting no were Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township and Jerry Hennen of Shakopee, both of whom are locked in tough re-election campaigns.

Public notices from the September 9, 2010 Shakopee Valley News

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 22:29

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the September 9, 2010 print edition of the Shakopee Valley News newspaper? The page or pages on which those notices were printed are attached to this item, in the form of .pdf's that can be opened with ADobe Acrobat.

Funeral notice for Frances John “Bud” Ryan

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 20:09

Bud Ryan was 83 years young when he passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, 2010 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis. Bud was a resident of Bloomington and formally of Prior Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m., with visitation two hours prior to the mass, all at the Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Ave. S.E., Prior Lake.

City puts out another call for election judges

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 18:39

Additional election judges are needed for the Nov. 2 general election.

Election judges make sure the voting process runs smoothly on Election Day. Responsibilities include greeting voters and ensuring they are at the correct polling place, registering voters, obtaining signatures, completing forms, giving out ballots and demonstrating how to use the voting machine.

12th annual Scott County City to Country Tour is Sept. 25

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 18:31

The University of Minnesota Extension in Scott County will hold its 12th annual Scott County City to Country Tour on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s sites will be focusing on the New Prague area of Scott County.

The host sites include:

What I read: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and "Metamorphosis"

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 17:11

I continue to cross books off from my list of classic must-reads. Most recently I read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis."

UPDATE: Iran to release lone female American hiker

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 16:47

Updated at 5:55 p.m.

The Associated Press is reporting Iran will release one of three detained hikers -- the only female -- this weekend.

The American hikers, including Minnesotan Shane Bauer, have been held in an Iranian prison for more than a year after allegedly crossing the border from Iraqi Kurdistan. Iran has accused the trio of being spies.

Save prairie seeds at Murphy-Hanrehan Park

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 13:47

Help restore prairie by collecting native wildflower seed this fall at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve near Savage.

Volunteers will be collecting seeds Saturday and then again Oct. 9.

Training and collection bags are provided at the start of each session.

150 years of worship

Thu, 09/09/2010 - 13:38

St. John's Lutheran Church in Shakopee will celebrate 150 years with two special services Sunday. Read more about the congregation and its history in Thursday's Shakopee Valley News.

Engagements: Marschall-Graber, Luker-Hammond

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 23:21

Marschall-Graber

Tanya Louise Marschall and Justin Paul Graber of Belle Plaine announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Tanya is the daughter of Rick and Michelle Marschall of Shakopee. She attended Shakopee High School and Hennepin Technical College. She is a staff accountant with Greystone Construction Co.

Births: Casey, Pink

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 20:40

Casey

Jim Casey and Karrin Lick of Prior Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Jolee, who was born at 12:20 p.m. June 29, 2010, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.

Addison weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20½ inches long. She has blue eyes and brown hair.

Grandparents are Dick and Diane Casey of Prior Lake and Tom and Jan Lick of Shakopee.

Obituaries from the Sept. 9 Valley News

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 19:24

The following obituaries are from the Sept. 9, 2010 print edition of the Shakopee Valley News newspaper:

'Joseph' back on stage

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 18:30

St. John's Lutheran Church will reprise "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday as part of its 150th anniversary weekend. A free will offering will be taken with a portion of the proceeds going to the Tracy and Tim Brown family, whose son Jed was killed Friday in a ATV accident.

Teen lived life, made life better for those around him

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 17:48

By Shannon Fiecke, Staff Writer

Jed Brown was the kind of young man every parent hopes their child will grow up to be and the kind of friend that every boy wants.

Alcohol may be factor in crash that injured two women

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 17:37

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in a serious crash at county roads 18 and 16 Tuesday afternoon that sent two local women to the hospital.

Police say 60-year-old Jane Louise Tarrant of Savage was knocked unconscious when she pulled out about 12:30 p.m. in front of an oncoming SUV driven by 35-year-old Stacy Lynn Johnson of Shakopee.

Hwy. 101 resurfacing to cause delays between Hwys. 5, 62 starting Monday

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:17

Motorists can expect delays on Highway 101 between Highway 5 in Chanhassen and Highway 62 in Eden Prairie starting next Monday through Sept. 23 when the roadway is reduced to a single lane as crews resurface the road.

Letters from Sept. 2

Wed, 09/08/2010 - 15:49

Letters from the Sept. 2 Shakopee Valley News

Referendum can fill three needs

I would like to thank the members of the Shakopee City Council who voted to approve the bond referendum for the expansion of the Community Center. This action will give the voters of Shakopee the opportunity to build for the future.