A rough season got rougher on Wednesday night as Shakopee lost to Farmington 27-0 at home.

The loss drops Shakopee's record to 2-6 on the season.

Shakopee has not scored a point in the last seven quarters it has played.

Farmington took a 14-0 lead into halftime and scored two more times in the third quarter to extend its lead to 27-0.

That's all the scoring in the game as Farmington clinches the Missota Conference title.

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Third-graders Dallas Garwood and Lucas Spanier read books about Narnia during a Read-A-Thon Oct. 13 at Red Oak Elementary School. Principal Mitch Perrine pledged to camp out on the school’s roof if the students reached their goal of raising $21,000 during the PTO fundraiser – and the students raised more than $22,500, so Perrine will be on the roof from 8:45 a.m. Oct. 20 through 9:10 a.m. Oct. 21. He will be reading books and making his morning announcements from the roof. (Submitted photo)

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The Scott County Historical Society hosts a special Halloween party just for girls at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Scott County Historical Society, 235 S. Fuller St. in Shakopee.

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The following obituaries are from the Oct. 16, 2008 print edition of the Shakopee Valley News newspaper:

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McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherd’s Path, Prior Lake
Complimentary light supper
You’re invited to attend a special educational event to hear how advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease are making a difference in people’s lives. Expert neurologists and neurosurgeons will present medical and surgical breakthroughs and options that can minimize the difficult symptoms. Patients will share how their lives have been enhanced by these treatments. This compelling presentation is intended to enlighten and encourage all who are touched by Parkinson’s disease.

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By Lori Carlson, Correspondent

A Prior Lake man is among four men charged in Dakota County in the beating and torture of a mentally disabled Lakeville man.

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The Savage Police Department is hoping a sketch will
bring forward new information relating to the sexual assault last month
of a 13-year-old girl in a park in that city.

Investigators have released a drawing of the suspect, based on the victim’s description.

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By Ruth Anne Maddox, Staff Writer 

It’s more than it needs but the Shakopee School District will purchase 28 acres of property on the city’s west side as the site for its next elementary school, targeted for a fall 2010 opening.

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Candidates for the Scott County Board are debating tonight at a forum at the Scott County Historical Society. Stay tuned

Schedule:

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By Ruth Anne Maddox, Staff Writer 

A new Shakopee School Board member could be seated as soon at Oct. 27 depending on how the interviews of five candidates go that evening.

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“Let’s go out and win!” exhorted U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer of
California to a crowd assembled in  downtown Shakopee Tuesday
afternoon for the opening of a Barrack Obama campaign office. “Yes we can, yes
we can!” people shouted back.

A fall transition expo for families and students ages 14 to 21 who are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be hosted by the Shakopee Special Education Parent Advisory Council from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 in the Shakopee High School Commons.

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The Shakopee Lions Club will sponsor its fall steak fry from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the Shakopee Knights of Columbus Hall, 1760 Fourth Ave. E. in Shakopee. The cost is $10 for a steak or shrimp dinner or $13 for both. A children’s hot dog meal is available for $2. Proceeds will go to the Greg and  Brenda Adelman family. For more information, call (952) 709-5005.

By Richard Crawford, Correspondent

CHANHASSEN — The state of the economy took center stage at the first forum between U.S. 2nd Congressional District candidates John Kline and challenger Steve Sarvi.

Kline, a Republican incumbent from Lakeville, and Sarvi, the DFL challenger from Watertown, took part in a forum Monday hosted by area chambers of commerce at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

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The Prior Lake Players’ production of the classic drama “12 Angry Men” continues in the Twin Oaks Middle School auditorium, 15860 Fish Point Road, Prior Lake.

Productions are set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 24 and 25.

Tickets are available at the door; visit priorlakeplayers.org for more information.

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Robert Joseph Dorey, 71, of Jordan, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4-8 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, and also one hour prior to the service at church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan.

Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, 952-492-2818. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Vinnie the Vertebrae was one of the attractions during the 14th Annual Kids Day America/International hosted by doctors Jodi Church and Katie Kearney-Bidwell Sept. 20 at Bridge Chiropractic in Shakopee. Nearly 400 children and parents attended this community event that featured karate and dance demonstrations, face painting, a coloring contest and prizes. The Shakopee Police and Fire Departments and Minnesota National Guard provided safety tips and emergency vehicle tours, and children received free spinal screenings, toothbrushes and toothpaste from O'Brien Family Dental and ID cards. (Submitted photo)

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Three Rivers Park District offers several programs in which children can explore nature:

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Enjoy an afternoon of ghoulish family fun at Baker Campground in Baker Park Reserve in Maple Plain from 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 to noon Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Earn park privileges while helping guests have a safe, enjoyable experience on park trails and at special events and races. Three Rivers Park District is recruiting year-round Park Patrol volunteers. Trail fees are waived for patrollers while on duty.

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