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Concussion treatment for the athleteThursday, Aug 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join sports medicine physician Brad Moser M.D., Minnesota Sports Medicine, for a free seminar.

Fairview Southdale Hospital, International Room. Snacks provided.Registration required. Call 612-672-7272.

Getting tackled in football, kicked in the head during a swim or shoved into the boards during hockey is part of the sport, but it can give athletes of any age more than a headache. From tri-athletes to soccer players – athletes are at high risk for concussion. Join Dr. Moser to learn about common signs, symptoms and treatments for concussions.

“I had no idea a concussion could be so serious.”

Fairview Southdale Hospital is a recipient of HealthGrades’ 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical ExcellenceTM

Save the date: Sept. 16 Seasonal allergies

Learn more at southdale.fairview.org/ortho

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Proud ownerDairy Queen workers sur prised business owner Howie Clausen of Prior Lake with a new special last week: the announcement of the addition to his family, a baby girl. (Photo by Joanna Miller)

Class planned for those with vision lossVision Loss Resources will

host a fi ve-week skills class for people who are blind or visu-ally impaired, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 2,

9, 16 and 23.The class will take place in

the second-fl oor activity room at McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherds Path.

There is no cost to attend. The class is intended for seniors who live in a senior-living apart-ment. RSVP by calling McKenna Crossing at (952) 230-3300.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ASSESS-MENT HEARING

2008 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTPROJECT #08-011

BROOKSVILLE HILLS PHASE I,SANITARY SEWER,

WATERMAIN, STORM SEWER,AGGREGATE BASE, AND

APPURTENANT WORKIN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE,SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Notice is hereby given that theCity Council of the City of PriorLake, Minnesota will meet in theCouncil Chambers at City Hall, 4646Dakota Street SE, on Tuesday, the2nd of September, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.to consider the assessment of thefollowing street:

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONReconstruction of Brooks

Circle, Fillmore Avenue, ItascaAvenue south of Summer Street,and Franklin Trail from BrooksCircle to 200 feet South, includinggrading, sanitary sewer,watermain, storm sewer, aggregatebase, concrete curb and gutter, bi-tuminous surfacing, utility im-provements, and appurtenant work.

The area proposed to be assessedconsists of every lot, piece or parcelof land benefited by said improve-ment, which has been ordered madeand is as follows:

Brooks Circle, Fillmore Av-enue, Itasca Avenue south of Sum-mer Street, and Franklin Trail fromBrooks Circle to 200 feet North, Cityof Prior Lake, Minnesota.

The area proposed to be assessedis every lot, piece, and parcel ben-efiting from said improvements,whether abutting or not, within thefollowing described areas: Portionsof the North half of Section 1, Town-ship 114 North, Range 22 West, ScottCounty, Minnesota. Specific prop-erty descriptions included in theabove described area, but not inclu-sive, are as follows:

Property abutting including:Brooksville Hills 1st AdditionBrooksville Hills 2nd AdditionBrooksville Hills 4th AdditionThe estimated total of the as-

sessment roll is $344,907.00.The Council proposes to pro-

ceed under the authority grantedby Chapter 429 M.S.A.

The proposed assessment roll ison file in the City Manager’s officeand any written or oral objectionswill be considered at the public hear-ing. No appeal may be taken as tothe amount of any assessment un-less a signed, written objection isfiled with the City Manager prior tothe hearing or presented to the pre-siding officer at the hearing. Anappeal to district court may be madeby serving notice upon the Mayoror City Manager within 30 days af-ter adoption of the assessment roll

and filing such notice with districtcourt within 10 days after serviceupon the Mayor or City Manager.The City also has adopted a deferredassessment ordinance whereby theCity Council may defer the paymentof special assessments for those in-dividuals who are permanently dis-abled or have attained the age of 65or older. Guideline criteria andapplications are available at CityHall. Applications must be madewithin 30 days following the adop-tion of the assessment roll by theCity Council.Dated: August 4, 2008

By Order of the City Council Frank Boyles

City Manager(Published in the Prior Lake Ameri-can on Saturday, August 9, 16, 23,2008; No. 7779)

DRAFT AGENDASPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP

MONTHLY MEETINGTHURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008 at

6:00 P.M.SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP

TOWN HALL20381 FAIRLAWN AVENUE

PRIOR LAKE, MN 553726:00 p.m. Call to orderPledge of AllegianceChanges to agendaApprove agendaApproval of July 10, 2008

monthly meeting minutesPublic CommentaryAgenda ItemsConsideration of a petition for

paving Xeon Avenue and SouthSutton Lake Boulevard.

Jack Haugen and Ken Hedberg,City of Prior Lake Annexation Com-mittee – Opportunity for new An-nexation Committee members andnew Board members to become ac-quainted.

Gordie Schmitz, Greystone Con-struction – update on Town Hallproject

Consideration of quotes for pav-ing a by-pass lane on CSAH 10 forthe Town Hall

Consideration of a summary ofamended Ordinance 06-004 for pub-lication

Consideration of Ordinance 08-002 regarding lawn maintenanceand weed control

Consideration of a fee schedulefor wetland services/activities

Consideration of a joint powersagreement with Scott County forassessment services for 2009

Consideration of a resolutionadopting a records retention pro-gram

Consideration of a resolutionappointing election judges for 2008

Engineer’s ReportRoad ReportParks Report

Public Noticedeadline for the

Prior Lake Americanis at Noon on

Tuesday, for thefollowing week's

issue.

Faxes not accepted.

(Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, August 16 and 23,2008; No. 7780)

Update on signage for Town HallConsideration of quotes for ir-

rigation system for Town HallTreasurer’s ReportDiscussion of refinancing for

Series 1999A BondsNew Business/Old Business8) Approval of disbursementsKathy Nielsen, Clerk952-492-7030kathynielsen@springlaketownship.com

(Published in the Prior Lake Ameri-can on Saturday, August 16, 2008;No. 7781)

Absentee votingAbsentee Ballots are available

for the September 9, 2008 PrimaryElection. If you are unable to be atyour polling location on ElectionDay due to absence from precinct,illness or disability, religious disci-pline or observance of religious holi-day, ballots can be obtained at thefollowing locations.

An application is necessary toreceive a ballot by mail. Please callScott County Elections to requestan application or it may be obtainedfrom the Scott County website.

SCOTT COUNTY ELECTIONSScott County Government Center

200 Fourth Ave W, Shakopee(Room GC102)

Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(952) 496-8560

www.co.scott.mn.usPRIOR LAKE CITY HALL4646 Dakota St SE, Prior Lake

Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.( 9 5 2 ) 4 4 7 - 4 2 3 0ADDITIONAL VOTING HOURSSaturday, September 6, 2008, from

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Monday, September 8, 2008, until

5:00 p.m.(Published in the Prior Lake Ameri-can on Saturday, August 16, 2008;No. 7782)

AgendaCredit River Township

Monthly MeetingAugust 18, 2008

www.creditriver-mn.govNote: Meeting begins at 6:00 pm

Call to Order, Pledge of Alle-giance

Old BusinessDiscuss Littering OrdinanceStatus of Discussions with Sav-

age / Pearson Gravel MiningFiscal Impact ProposalOpen Re-Organization Items210th Street Road Improvement

ProjectUse of Town Hall as a meeting

PlaceJohn Mesenbrink – Discuss Lot

Fees for Stoneridge ProjectsReview and Pay BillsEngineer’s Report1) Discuss 5 Year Road Mainte-

nance / Capital Improvement Plan2) Consider Bids for Current

Road ProjectsMinutes of Previous MeetingResidents Group ReportResident Open ForumTreasurer’s ReportFinancial Report for JulyEscrow StatusDiscussion of Preliminary Bud-

get for 2009Clerk’s ReportNew BusinessAdjourn

(Published in the Prior Lake Ameri-can on Saturday, August 16, 2008;No. 7783)

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Investment Product and Services offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS) are not NCUA/NCUSIF, not credit union guaranteed, and may lose value. Financial Representatives are employed by South Metro Federal Credit Union and registered through CFS. South Metro FCU is affi liated with CFS. (Member NASD/SIPC)

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PRIOR LAKE STATEINVESTMENT CENTER

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Julie Betchwars is a RegisteredRepresentative and InvestmentAdvisory Representative of Fintegra

*Fintegra Financial Solutions is anindependent, broker/dealer, Member

NASD/SIPC, and SEC Registered InvestmentAdvisor. OSJ phone 763.585.0503. Prior Lake

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Women’s shelter marks 25th birthdayThe public is invited to

attend a free family day of fun from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 16, at Huber Park in Sha-kopee.

The “Legacy of Hope” cel-ebration is being held to mark Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women’s 25th year of

providing services to victims of domestic violence in Carver and Scott counties.

The afternoon will be fi lled with infl atable adventures for both kids and adults to enjoy, live entertainment provided by the Swamp Kings and the JNH band, free games, prizes

and treats. A short program will take

place at 3 p.m. followed by the pre-sentation of some giveaways.

The event will be held rain or shine. For more information about or to volunteer to help with the celebration, call (952) 873-4214.