It sounds kind of corny, but the Twin Cities Osprey Project has gone above and beyond.

“The goal when we started this project,” said Judy Voigt Englund, coordinator of the Twin Cities Osprey Project, “was to get to the point where we have 10-15 active nests. This year, we’re at 54.”

Saint Paul, Minn. - July 17, 2008 - Interested young people can apply by Aug. 15 for a chance to step into the field with an experienced guide this fall and step out carrying pheasants. The Pheasants Forever (PF) first-ever special mentored youth hunt is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and takes place on Oct. 25.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher W. Breit has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.
In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Grace Church in Eden Prairie has scheduled its 5th Annual Car Show for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in the Grace Church parking lot. The family event is to feature a collection of vintage and contemporary automobiles and motorcycles. There will also be remote-controlled cars to entertain the kids. The event is free, and lunch will be available for purchase.
If you are interested in displaying your vintage or contemporary automobile or motorcycle at the show, register at www.atgrace.com/registrations.

St. Andrew
sets Bible school
Rainforest Adventure vacation Bible school is for children between the ages of 3-1/2 years to fourth grade (completed). The fun begins Monday, July 21, and continues through Thursday, July 24. Two sessions are offered, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or from 1:30 to 4 p.m. St. Andrew is just south of Highway 5 on Technology Drive in Eden Prairie.

Are you interested in reading the public notices published in the July 17, 2008 print edition of the Eden Prairie 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.

In the Third Congressional District, DFL candidate Ashwin Madia of Plymouth and Republican candidate Erik Paulsen of Eden Prairie were joined in filing for office by Independence candidates David Dillon of Excelsior (endorsed) and Steev Ramsdell of Eden Prairie. Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Third District, is set to retire.
In Minnesota House District 42A, Rep. Maria Ruud, DFL, of Minnetonka is facing a challenge from DFL-er Daniel Kim of Eden Prairie as well as Republicans Bob House of Minnetonka, Shari May of Minnetonka and Lee Prinkkila of Eden Prairie.

Kim’s Tae Kwon Do announced the following students from Chanhassen and Eden Prairie achieved black belt ranks in the June promotional testing: Ian Leary, Daniel Wang, Faysal Gharwal, Jake Engel and Jennifer Doan (not pictured).
The ACTA Minnesota and Kim’s Tae Kwon Do (www.tae-kwon-do.org) operate four clubs in the Twin Cities – Life Time Fitness in Chanhassen, Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, Life Time Athletic Club in Eden Prairie and at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Classes are open to all ages 7 and older.

Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat, District 1, will discuss boys' literacy at the Minnesota Twins game this Saturday, July 19, according to a news release. Jon Scieszka — children's author, founder of the www.guysread.com national literacy initiative, and the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature — is flying in from New York to "make some noise for boys" at the Twins game on July 20.