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Pooches on paradePHOTO BY FORREST ADAMS

Roxy, a female dachshund-mix, walks as Bea from Bea Movie. She and owner Lisa Ramos are visiting friends in Excelsior and come from California.

After the early morning rain shower, City Center Park was comfortable, if not dry, by the time people gathered for the eighth-annual Barkus Dog Parade Aug. 13.

This year’s Friends of the Chanhassen Library fundraiser featured 14 costumed canines led by their proud owners around the park plaza.

Linda Landsman, president of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library, said the number of participants this year was down slightly from last year.

The Barkus parade began in Chanhassen in 2004. It’s modeled after a New Orleans tradition brought to Chanhassen by Bev Hirt, a member of Friends of the Chanhas-sen Library.

Landsman said that, like all programs of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library, the Barkus Parade would be under review this fall as the organization looks for ways to further its mission of supporting library operations.

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Chan ranked top small town in Minnesota

Top cities in stateAccording to CNN/Money magazine, Chanhassen is the 10th best small town in the country and the top small town in Minnesota. Minnesota cities on the list include:

No. 10 – Chanhassen

No. 14 – Arden Hills

No. 44 – Lino Lakes

No. 51 – Savage

No. 52 – ShoreviewSource: CNN/Money magazine

Ranking continues string of ‘best city’ selectionsBY FORREST ADAMS

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Again the city of Chanhassen is ranked as one of the best small towns in the country and the top small town in the state.

This year CNN/Money magazine selected Chanhassen as the 10th best small town in the country.

CNN/Money ranked small towns across the country with populations of between 8,500 and 50,000 people. In their review of the top towns, CNN/Money editors noted similarities between top communities — “great job opportunities, top schools, safe streets and economic strength.”

In the published review of Chanhassen, the CNN/Money editors contrasted the “budgetary brouhahas” within the state government with issues in the city, say-ing that Chanhassen “has plenty going for it,” including large employers, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 34 parks, 11 lakes, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and a “new state-of-the-art high school.”

“We can all be proud of the great place Chanhassen is for everyone who lives, works and raises a family in our city,” said Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong. “We have all known for a long time that Chanhassen is a great small town and Money magazine has confi rmed it — again.”

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Ceremony marks start of county fi ber-optic projectBY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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Local and national government officials grabbed shovels in Cologne Tuesday to mark the start of $7.5 mil-lion fi ber-optic project designed to enhance high-speed communication throughout Carver County.

Carver County applied for and has received nearly $6 million in federal stimulus money for the project. The county will provide nearly $1.5 million in funding for the project, which is the required 20 percent match of the total project cost.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Sen. Al Franken attended the event at the county’s Public Works facility and said the project was a good use of federal stimulus money.

Klobuchar said the high-speed Internet project will benefi t the local economy by providing construction jobs as well as making the county an attractive place to do business.

“Broadband is the ticket to reaching new custom-ers,” Klobuchar said. “Jobs should be going to Cologne, Chaska and Victoria. Not to Mumbai or Shanghai.”

Franken said the project will “make this a great place

to do business.” Although Washington, D.C. has become known as a place to do things at the last minute, Franken said “we actually did something right here.

Carver County Board Chairman Randy Maluchnik said the project will be benefi cial to the economy of the county and he noted that Carver County was recently selected by CNN/Money magazine as one of the top coun-ties in the country for job growth in the past decade.

While local public officials from throughout the county were on hand for the event, city offi cials from Chanhassen and County Commissioner Tom Workman, of Chanhassen, were absent. Workman, who hasn’t been a supporter of the project in recent years, didn’t return calls seeking comment.

The fi ber ring will be nearly 89 miles long, run directly through all 11 cities in the county, and have an additional 32 miles of lateral connections connecting over 80 public entities, including city, county and township govern-ments, fi re departments, schools, public safety towers and law enforcement agencies.

Carver County currently spends about $290,000 a year to lease T1 copper lines and will result in a 5-year

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Government offi cials, including U.S. Sen. Al Franken and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, take part Tuesday in a ceremonial ground-breaking ceremony for a county fi ber-optics project.Fiber Optic to page 2 �

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The terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2001 were seminal moments in U.S. history. How did the attacks change your world view, your sense of security … your life?

Share your thoughts with Chanhassen Villager readers; send your

essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Richard Crawford, [email protected], before noon on Monday, Aug. 29. All essays will be used on chanvillager.com; the best will be published in the Sept. 1 Villager print edition.

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tion is a manifestation of the vision cast by city leaders.

“It is our vision that Chan-hassen is a community for life,” he said. “This recognition results from years of dedicated and committed service by many different groups within the city, including our school districts, businesses, civic partners and public officials, all of whom have helped inspire and imple-ment the values and vision that we all enjoy today.”

A trip to the local beach on Monday afternoon revealed other positive comments about what the city has to offer.

Hilary Shadler, 23, has lived in Chanhassen all her life, and the Minnetonka High School graduate said she isn’t about

to leave. “There’s not a lot of crime,”

she said. “The neighborhoods are friendly. I make trips to the city for work and come to the beach for sun and fun.”

Another group of women from neighboring western sub-urban communities (Shore-wood, Mound and Victoria) said their husbands work in Chanhassen at Rosemount, the city’s largest employer, and that makes Chanhassen a good gathering spot during the sum-mertime.

Lori Nothom, a long-time resident of the city, offered a list of reasons why she has lived in Chanhassen since 1987.

“Why I like living here is the great schools. (Two of her children are District 112 gradu-ates.) I like that we have shop-ping close by, and I like that the lakes are so close. We (she and

an elementary-aged daughter) biked here today,” she said.

Nothom said she grew up in a small Minnesota town, liked the feel of it, and she gets that same small-town feeling in Chanhassen.

In 2009, CNN/Money ranked Chanhassen second behind the city of Louisville, Colo. Again this year Louisville is ranked No. 1, but second place went to Milton, Mass.

In 2007, Family Circle maga-zine ranked Chanhassen as one of the top 10 cities in America to raise a family.

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The ring is an open network, which will enable private ser-vice providers to offer broad-band services on this network to homes and businesses.

Not everyone in attendance at the ground-breaking cer-emony was enthusiastic.

Several representatives of the Southwest Metro Tea Party attended and some people were holding protest signs.

Maluchnik said the entire fi ber project is expected to be completed by June 2013.

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Chanhassen Fire Chief John Wolff retired in 2003 after serving three consecutive two-year terms as chief, beginning in 1998, but he came out of retirement to serve after the unexpected retirement of the former chief, Roger Smallbeck, took effect June 1. Wolff was voted in by members of the city’s volunteer Fire Department in a special election in July and was appointed by the Chanhassen City Council at its Aug. 8 meeting. Wolff ’s appointment will expire in December.

New fire chief an old hand in ChanhassenBY FORREST ADAMS

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The newly appointed Chan-hassen Fire Chief said he wants to keep a low profi le.

“It’s not about me. It’s about the people who volunteer in the department,” said John Wolff.

After all, he has been here and done this all before.

Wolff served as chief of the city’s volunteer department from 1998 through 2003 and before that for 11 years as a fi refi ghter. He retired after 17 years but was recruited out of retirement by members of the Fire Department earlier this summer when the former fi re chief, Roger Smallbeck, unex-pectedly resigned.

Smallbeck’s resignation was effective June 1, and the depart-ment was left without a chief. A special election was held in July. Wolff ran unopposed. He

was appointed fi re chief by the City Council in August.

“I never anticipated that I would be doing this again,” he said.

But he is. Wolff said two of the rea-

sons he returned were out of a sense of obligation to the com-munity and to help improve the fi re service. He said the key to sustaining the city’s volunteer fi re department is leadership. He is now taking upon himself, as chief, the responsibility to coach and develop a stable of new leaders who can guide the department into the future.

“We need people who are go-ing to be around 20 years from now,” he said.

Wolff’s current term as chief ends in December. He did not say if he plans to run for re-election.

For now, he is looking for

gaps in the Fire Department’s capabilities and will make recommendations, based on his fi ndings, to the City Council.

The council is considering several budget items that would affect the Fire Department, among them increasing per-call pay to fi refi ghters from $9 to $10 and eliminating funding for construction of a new fi re station that would be located off Lyman Boulevard.

The Chanhassen Fire De-partment consists for 44 active fi refi ghters.

After Smallbeck’s resigna-tion, Ed Coppersmith, deputy fire marshal for the city of Chanhassen and also the de-partment’s fi rst assistant chief, served as the acting fi re chief. Fire Marshal Mark Litfi n, and the second assistant chief, Rick Rice, were responsible for the department’s day-to-day ad-ministrative activities.


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EDITORIAL

We need balanced budget amendment

LETTERS

CITY BUDGET

Bring downcity taxes

It’s time for a change! The Chan-hassen city manager is requesting a tax levy increase for the upcoming year to satisfy his budget, which fails to recognize the defl ation that is going on in the entire world today. He is actually requesting a wage increase for employees of 1.5 percent plus a potential 15 percent increase in health care costs.

I have one question: How can we accept the fact that the entire world has seen its assets defl ate by 30 percent and the city still pursues a 1.5 percent raise? In the private sector, we are happy to have a job even at lower compensation levels. Many people have taken pay cuts just to keep their jobs, if they even have a job.

Here’s a reality check from the taxpayer’s side. School District 112 has the second largest debt of any taxing authority in the Twin Cit-ies, totaling in excess of $200 mil-lion for which we are responsible (the share for the average home in District 112 is more than $10,000). Only Hennepin County has more. We also have state, county and city real estate taxes to pay. While the city contends the city’s tax rates are lower, this is an illusion as much of the city’s debt has been put onto citizens through road improvement assessments (neighboring cities fund this through the general fund) and ever-increasing fees.

At the same time, the city man-ager is asking for raises, the assets of the city are being neglected such as bike trails cracking and fi lling with weeds to the point they can’t be repaired and will soon need re-placement, and the lack of upkeep of the old Public Works building, which is deteriorating before our eyes and becoming less sellable at any price.

The city has also taken on around $10 million in new debt over the last two-and-a-half years for a new Public Works building and various other projects. At the current time, the city is considering borrowing another $2 million for a new water tower. The debt is piling up on us all as we have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of the value of our homes and still owe debt on them.

City Council, please see the whole picture that we as taxpayers are experiencing and help bring down the city’s portion of the property taxes to parallel the lower value of our homes. I urge all taxpayers to be a part of the process. The discus-sion starts at the City Council work session Monday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

Terri BloomquistChanhassen

POLITICS

When will leftget it right?

When will Minnesota’s left get it right? Someone needs to tell Sharon MacDonald (“Legislative grades were infl ated,” Aug. 4) that an un-engaged Gov. Mark Dayton imple-mented an “all or none” strategy while budget negotiations were in progress .

He wanted to continue the ex-treme overspending rejected last fall by Minnesota voters, demanding 15 percent increase in state spending.

Because Republicans in the Legis-lature resisted this huge increase in these very tough times, Dayton – not the Republicans – decided to shut down all but essential services, in hopes that news organizations would give him cover.

Of significant importance, the 2012-13 state budget did not include any new taxes, fees, or job-killing tax rate increases. Additionally, the budget kept general fund spending to projected revenues of $34 billion, reduced future spending increases by $2.5 billion, and instituted signifi -cant structural reforms, particularly in K-12 education and health and hu-man services, to put Minnesota on a sustainable fi scal path. (Stop the spending increases please.)

Regarding the 60/40 K-12 educa-tion shift. Education shifts have been used in diffi cult economic times over the last 20 years.

With an education shift, the school districts receive 100 percent of their funding, however, it is over a two-year period. For example, when the shift was 70/30 in 2011, the school districts received 70 percent of their funding currently and the remain-ing 30 percent a few months later in the next fi scal year.

Cash fl ow is the biggest problem in delaying a portion of the school district’s full payment. Therefore, the Legislature’s education fi nance bill included an increase in the per pupil funding formula to pay for short-term borrowing needs.

The second element in the fi nal ne-gotiations to end the state shutdown was the tobacco bonds. The state of Minnesota has a future revenue stream from the tobacco settlement. The tobacco bonds essentially sell a portion of these future funds.

Sharon MacDonald and Minne-sota’s Left could learn much from Texas and other healthy, (no income tax) states that are not controlled by public sector unions.

While Minnesota’s DFL politi-cians and teachers and others work-ing in the public sector have sent huge amounts of taxpayer dollars to each other and bled our private sector to the breaking point, healthy states living within their means and not controlled by unions that fund Democrats present great working models of fi scally responsible gov-

ernment.I applaud the restraints placed on

state government spending by repre-sentatives Leidiger and Hoppe, and Sen. Ortman.

Sandra DahlVictoria

Make a strongermiddle class

The Republican Party should be very proud of themselves. They brought the world to the brink of an economic disaster.

For the only time in the history of this country, they refused to raise the debt limit. And why you may ask? Because they want President Obama to be a one-term president.

They don’t really care about the defi cit. If they did they would not have passed the Bush tax cuts. This coun-try was on the way to paying down the debt. Do you understand what that means? That would have meant that eventually the United States of America could have been debt free. No defi cit.

But no, the Republican Party wants to give their rich and the cor-porate friends more money. And they say that it will create jobs. That my friend is a bald-faced lie. They have not been paying their fair share for years and they have not created jobs. They have kept their money in their own pockets.

The only real way to make this economy better is to make a stronger middle class. If the middle class has money they spend it. The Republicans have said that they don’t want to cre-ate class warfare. Well I am here to tell you that it is here and they are the ones that created it.

By not having a fair and balanced approach to help get out of this huge mess that President Bush and the Republican Party had a huge hand in, they want to give more money to the people that don’t need it. And they are doing it on the backs of the people that can least afford it.

Even their idol, President Reagan, said that you also need to raise in-come and he increased taxes. If you don’t believe me, look it up yourself.

I for one want the government to let all of the Bush tax cuts expire. I am willing to pay that extra $800 a year so that my kids won’t have to face what I and the rest of the middle class have had to go through.

I fi nd it extremely ironic that the fi rst Republican president fought to keep this country whole and the cur-rent Republican Party with the Tea Party faction want to tear it apart.

Just look how far the Republican Party has come. From a humble man from Illinois who wanted to help all people, to a party that wants to help no one but themselves and their rich friends.

Very sad indeed.John Zurn

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We want your photos and stories

Your stories and photos mean a lot to us.

So much so, that the Chanhas-sen Villager is organizing an ongo-ing campaign to collect them from you, on a regular basis.

We call this our “reader call-outs” campaign, because we’re putting a cal l out to readers, asking you to submit your best pictures and stories.

W hile we have long had an ongoing reader callout – “Send us your news!” – the series of reader callouts we’re focusing on here are for specifi c stories or photos, such as “What moved you on 9/11?”

We’l l start out with two or three reader callouts per month, on timely topics, and as partici-pation grows we’ll publish a new one each week. We’ll promote our reader callout topics in print and online – in the newspaper you’ll often see them on Page 2, and in an advertisement elsewhere in the paper.

If you decide to participate – and

we hope you will – you can e-mail your photos or stories to [email protected]. The photo fi les you send will need to be large ones – 3 MB or larger – so that they reproduce well.

Our first reader callout coin-cides with the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. The 9/11 attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. were pivotal moments in U.S. his-tory. How did the attacks change your world view, your sense of security … your life?

Share your thoughts with Chan-hassen Villager readers; send your essay, no longer than 250 words, to Editor Richard Crawford, [email protected], before noon on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Be sure to include your name and city of residence. Most essays will be used on chanvillager.com; the best will be published in the Sept. 8 Villager print edition.

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Throughout this month, I have enjoyed visiting with and hearing from many Minnesotans at public forums and meetings and through letters, e-mails, and phone conversations. Understandably, folks are frustrated.

An Eagan resident shared his concerns with Congress and how Washington is failing to explain to the American people the ramifi cations of an “unsustainable defi cit that grows by the day.” A Cottage Grove resident asked me “Why doesn’t the government own up to its responsibility to either make drastic cuts or reinvent how government operates?” A Carver resident reasoned, “More debt and spending does not mean a more secure future.” These three comments represent what I am hearing expressed by residents from Apple Valley to Zumbrota.

Despite lofty promises about the stimulus that became law in February 2009, the national unemployment rate for July was 9.1 percent; here in Minnesota, it rose to 6.9 percent. Unlike many in Washington, Americans know that small businesses, families, and entrepreneurs – not Congress – are the key to job creation.

Accordingly, I was joined by House Republican colleagues recently in rolling out a broad agenda for America’s job creators that will help create jobs and get our economy back on track. Our “Plan for America’s Job Creators” is based on the belief that free markets, free enterprise, innovation, and entrepreneurship are the foundation for economic growth and job creation in America. It addresses the economic challenges facing our nation, fosters innovation and investment, and helps job creators without raising taxes on working families and small business owners.

To restore certainty to our economy, thereby bolstering job growth and keeping America competitive, we must stop spending money we don’t have. This fall, Congress will vote on a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would legally bind the President and Congress to produce annual budgets that spend no more than the government takes in and end the explosive annual defi cits that have ballooned to record levels.

Only a Balanced Budget Amendment can cut up the federal government’s credit cards and force Washington to live within its

means, saving the American dream for future generations. I look forward to supporting that effort in the U.S. House of Representatives later this fall.

Next month, I am hosting an event that will provide direct assistance to Minnesotans who are among the 14 million Americans looking for a job. I encourage you to attend this event and share the information with anyone you know is struggling as they navigate the uncertain economy.

A Career & Jobs Fair will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19 at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan.

If you are an employer and would like to participate, or if you are a job seeker and have questions about the fair, please contact Sally Bryant in my Burnsville offi ce at (952) 808-1213.

Last year, more than 750 Minnesotans attended my jobs fair, which included more than 60 private-sector employers, service organizations, and educational institutions – approximately 40 of which offered current job openings from entry level to management. Of course, no jobs fair can be considered a true success until every Minnesotan who is looking for a job fi nds one.

Whether here at home or in Washington, I remain focused on a robust jobs plan that cuts spending and removes old barriers to new job growth. The federal government doesn’t create jobs, but Congress can and should work to spur job creation in the private sector and enable an economic recovery in which more American men and women will go to work than ever before.

In his fi fth term in Congress, John Kline is the Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. He also serves on the House Armed Services Committee. Kline represents Carver County in Minnesota’s Second District.

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Doesn’t lookday over 100BY MARK W. OLSON

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Th i s m i g h t b e t h e y e a r t h e Carver County Fair cracks the 10 0 , 0 0 0 at t en -dance mark.

Since this is the fair’s 100th birthday in Waconia, that would be 1,000 fairgoers for each of the County Fair’s 100 years.

“It was awesome,” summa-rized fair General Manager Mike Jensen, who was still tal-lying up the exact attendance numbers earlier this week. “We had high expectations, and the good Lord gave us good weather to go with it.”

The 100th anniversary and the weather “made this year’s fair really special,” Jensen said.

The grandstands were so packed on Saturday night that the fair had to stop selling tick-ets to the demo derby, Jensen said. The weather was a big turnaround from last year’s fair, which had three days of rain, Jensen recalled.

Jensen is already touting next year’s big event, asking people to visit the fair’s web-site at www.carvercountyfair.com and friend the fair’s Face-book page.

“We want everyone in the county, east and west Carver County, to feel like it’s their fair. You don’t have to live in the rural area to be attracted to the county fair. We want everyone to feel this is a good place bring the family and kids,” Jensen said.

“We really want to have children grow up connected to the fair,” he said.

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Arb hosts cleanwater summit

The 2011 Clean Water Sum-mit at the Minnesota Land-scape Arboretum on Thursday, Sept. 8 will focus on trees and the role they play in protect-ing and achieving clean water. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the fee is $50 for Arbore-tum members and $60 for non-members.

Featured presentations will address technical aspects, as well as policy and planning issues related to using trees

in stormwater management, including current treatment practices, operations and main-tenance concerns, assessment tools and methodologies, and the multiple community ben-efi ts trees provide, according to an arboretum press release.

The summit is presented by the Arboretum in collabo-ration with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. It is geared toward local, state and regional government offi cials, city engineers, community planners, environmentalists, green-industry and forestry professionals, horticultural-

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Keynote speakers are David Nowak, PhD, urban forest re-searcher with the U.S. Forest Service, Northern Research Station, and Gary Johnson, PhD, professor of urban and community forestry in the University of Minnesota De-partment of Forest Resources. Mark Seeley, PhD, University of Minnesota Extension clima-tologist and meteorologist, will be master of ceremonies.

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LIVESREMEMBEREDAnthony Richard Dolski

Anthony Dolski, 19, of Chaska, died Tuesday, Aug. 9,2011, at home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Aug. 15,10:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. The Rev.Father Larry Johnson officiated. Visitation was Sunday 4-7p.m., Rosary 5 p.m., at the Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska.Casketbearers were Adam Dolski, Tyler Moore, TylerRyyth, Jim Halsey, Nick Host, Dan Brink, Bryan Watermanand Brian Nagan. Burial was at Guardian Angles Cemetery.

Tony was born April 18, 1992 at Methodist Hospital toRichard and Brenda (Andrews) Dolski. Tony was one of twochildren. Tony was baptized at Sacred Heart CatholicChurch in Des Moines, IA and confirmed at GuardianAngels. Tony attended school at Main Street School ofPerforming Arts in Hopkins.

Tony had a passion and talent for music, enjoyed base-ball and earned a First Degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.Tony was everybody’s best friend; he was that guy.

Tony was preceded in death by grandfather, Leon Dolski.Survivors include pa and ma, Richard and Brenda(Andrews) Dolski; sister, Gina Dolski of St. Paul; grandpar-ents, Richard and Karen Andrews, and Eugenia Dolski, allof Iowa; aunt, Kristi Quijano of Iowa; uncle and aun,t Wojtekand Terri Dolski of Kansas; cousin, Adam Dolski of Kansas;and all those whose lives were touched by him.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the NewBeginnings Alumni Association in Anthony Dolski’s name,109 North Shore Drive, Waverly MN, 55390.

Arrangements by the Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska,952-448-2137.

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Brothers help make miracles happenBY FORREST ADAMS

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Chase Banken is one of the lucky ones.

The 8-year-old son of Chad and Janet Banken, of Chanhas-sen, already has his own trad-ing card and a box of Wheaties with a picture of him on it.

Chase’s trading card lists his hobbies as baseball, rid-ing bikes and being silly. He’s joined on the Wheaties box by his older brother, Brock, 10, one of Chase’s biggest fans.

Now the two Clear Spring El-ementary students are among the hundreds of kids raising money for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation.

Chase was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, a malignant cancer affecting his bone marrow and white blood cells, during the winter of 2007 when he was just 4 years old. He began chemotherapy in 2007 and continued receiving treatments until April 2010.

That summer, Brock, then 9 years old, helped his younger brother fi nish the MiracleKids Triathlon at Lake Ann Park. Although a foot injury will

prevent Chase from participat-ing in this year’s event, Brock is still planning to run, swim and bike. They are both raising money for the cause.

The MiracleKids Triathlon is billed as an event for kids who don’t have cancer to raise money and run for kids who do have cancer and can’t run for themselves. Each MiracleKid races in honor of a specific Mitch’s All-Star (a Minnesota child who has been treated for cancer) whose name is marked on the racer’s left leg during the triathlon.

The Mitch’s All-Star kids also have a trading card with their photo on it. Last year both Brock and Chase ran with Chase’s name on their left leg.

Janet, their mother, can only watch with thankful-ness that her family is now living a “relatively normal life.” She said the Miracles of Mitch and other organizations were important to the family while Chase was undergoing treatments because of the re-lationships and empathy they provided.

“It made his treatment less burdensome,” she said.

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Between 2004 and 2010, near-ly 6,000 kids ages 7 to17, have fi nished a MiracleKids Triath-lon in either Chanhassen or Minneapolis. The Minneapolis event is held in July. Partici-pants compete in a division for 7 to 10 year olds and a division for 11 to 17 year olds. Dona-tions to the Miracles of Mitch Foundation fund grants that are used to support families of kids as they go through cancer treatment.

The organization is named after Mitch Chepokas, a Chan-hassen boy who died of can-cer.

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Chase Banken, 8, is a cancer survivor. Together Chase and his brother, Brock, 10, raised enough money last year to get their photo on the cover of a cereal box to resemble the breakfast cereal Wheaties. “I wish there was cereal in it,” said Chase.

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Last year, Chanhassen resident Virginia Prior learned tips on how to make her car more comfortable and safer to drive. All seniors are invited to make an appointment to have a CarFit evaluation in Victoria on Sept. 29. With Prior, at left, are Sue Bill, a Victoria resi-dent and the Chanhassen Senior Center coordinator, and kneeling, Beth Hoiseth, crime prevention specialist. Both are trained CarFit technicians.

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Twice the fun, twice the hilarity. This year, Volksfest kicks off on Friday night and continues all day Saturday. The ever popular and madcap Bed races, organized by the Victoria Fire Department, will be back.

Volksfest is Aug. 26-27BY UNSIE ZUEGE

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If one day is fun, two days should be even more fun.

This year, Volksfest organiz-ers have expanded the annual Victoria event in downtown Victoria to Friday and Satur-day, Aug. 26 and 27.

Randy Miller, president of the Victoria Business Owners Association, expects a record turnout this year, boosted by the Friday night kickoff with popular Twin Cities band Arch Allies.

“And it doesn’t hurt that ‘SW Metro magazine named Volksfest and Art Fair the best local festival in the region,” Miller said.

Volksfest’s organizer, the Victoria Business Owners Association (VBOA), not only plays a lead in pulling together the annual August city fes-tival, Miller said, but it also works throughout the year on strengthening involvement and participation among city residents as well as city busi-nesses.

In addition to the art fair, which runs all day Saturday, lo-cal businesses will have booths, too. Miller said that combined, there will be nearly 100 booths throughout downtown.

Miller is also excited about the fi rst appearance of “Let’s Play Hammer Schlagen,” in which participants try to pound a nail into a tree trunk. Easy? Not if you have to use the claw side of the hammer. If you fi nd it hard to imagine, you’ll have to visit the booth, next to the beer tent.

Also new this year, a dunk tank, sponsored by Salon Spa-toria, which incidentally is still looking for more dunk tank volunteers.

Mary Flynn, the VBOA event planner, is looking forward to this year’s two day event, with a great band each night—Arch Allies on Friday night, and Tex Pistols on Saturday night.

“They’ll really draw people downtown for entertainment,” Flynn said. “The artisans we’ve lined up have beautiful things. And Saturday will feature a lot of family activities including

the Gamin’ Ride arcade trailer, live music and entertainment all day, and of course the popu-lar bed races.

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Hammer-Schlagen contest, a traditional German/Austrian game involving pounding nails into a log.

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He’s in the running to be state’s outstanding senior citizenBY UNSIE ZUEGE

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I f anyone has bragging rights, it would be Victoria’s very own Jerry Schmieg.

But Schmieg would be the last person to toot his own horn.

In a world of shameless self-promoters, Schmieg is refresh-ingly modest and low key about his life-long achievements.

But thanks to the efforts of Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun and the Victoria Senior Commission, Schmieg’s many achievements, acts of kindness, and leadership have been rec-ognized and honored.

Last week, during the Carv-er County Fair, Schmieg was one of two residents named as the 2011 Carver County Senior Volunteers of the Year. Schmieg won in the men’s category. Barbara Colhapp of Chaska won in the women’s category. The award is sponsored by the Carver County Fair, the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs, and the Minne-sota State Fair.

As award winners represent-ing Carver County, Schmieg and Colhapp are now entered for the State of Minnesota’s Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The winning volun-teers will be named on Thurs-day, Sept. 1, on Seniors Day, at the Minnesota State Fair.

Mayor Hershberger Thun wrote the following in the nomination form:

“To bestow the title ‘Godfa-ther of Victoria’ on an 80-year old man, who is the great-great-grandson of Victoria’s first European settler, and who still carries a planner to keep track of his many civic responsibili-ties, is not an exaggeration. As Victoria’s ‘unoffi cial’ historian, Gerald B. [Jerry] Schmieg and his wife Gerda….have provided a rich history of volunteerism to the Victoria community…”

Hershberger Thun contin-ued.

“From his earliest years, Jerry has been Victoria’s ‘fi rst volunteer. From the time he began working full time on the family dairy farm on Vic-toria’s Bavaria Road [now the site of Hartman’s Tree Farm], Jerry has given freely of his free time. Before activism be-came a word, Jerry’s life was centered on family, hard work and community. His commit-ment to his church, Lions Club International and the Victoria City Council/committees has never wavered…During the

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Jerry Schmieg of Victoria was honored as the Carver County Senior Volunteer of 2011, in the men’s category, last week at the Carver County Fair. Schmieg is shown with his wife of 60 years, Gerda. From here, Schmieg will be entered into the Minnesota Senior Volunteer of 2011 contest. The male and female winners will be announced on Senior Day, Sept. 1, at the Minnesota State Fair.

Getting to know:Name: Jerry Schmieg

Born: Sept. 19, 1931

Home: Victoria, Minn.

Family: Married to Gerda Thiede Schmieg for 60 years, 8 adult children, 21 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, and 7 step-great grandchildren.

Education: Victoria Catholic School

Career: Self-employed home Interior decorating business

Local government: Served on former District 16 school board, later known as District 109, now part of District 112, former Carver County Planning commissioner, former 4-term Victoria mayor, past member of City Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation, and current member of the Senior Commission.

Volunteer: Love INC., Caring and Sharing Hands, St. Victoria Church, charter member of the Victoria Lions Club, still active, member of the now defunct Victoria Community Band, former Victoria volunteer fi refi ghter, Red Cross Blood Drive volunteer, member of the University of Minnesota Hearing Research Fellow, and former member of Victoria’s Commercial Club, a predecessor to Victoria Business Owners Association and Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Honors: 1983 WCCO Good Neighbor Award, E.B. Plocher Ward, many Lions’ recognition awards including International Presidents’ Award and International Leadership Award, and fi nally from the Schmieg family, “You’re Super” award.

time when Victoria went from a village to a city, Jerry was involved—on the Planning Commission; on the Parks and Recreation Committee; on the City Council and he served four terms as Mayor. Today, he con-tinues to be a mentor to many who follow him in government services.”

Hershberger Thun explained that in preparing the nomi-nation form, she and Linda McNulty, a member of the Victoria Senior Commission, interviewed family members as well as city residents who’ve worked with Schmieg over the years.

The Rev. Bob White of St. Victoria Church described Schmieg as “the wisdom fi gure for St. Victoria’s parish—a man who is both a local and church historian. He is a contempo-rary man with a vision for the

future. It is Jerry Schmieg who has the pulse of the people of Victoria.”

Hershberger Thun also in-terviewed a son and a daughter, explaining that the measure of a man can often be told by talk-ing to his family members.

“…let’s not forget his most important contribution of all,” they pointed out to Hershberger Thun. “A model son; a devoted husband; an involved father; and a doting loving grandfa-ther. He is an example to all of us in so many ways.”

Letters of recommendation were also included in the nomi-nation process.

Richard Hinze, Victoria Lions president for 2011-2012, wrote “I once asked Jerry ‘what is Lions all about’ and he simply stated, ‘People helping people.’ I think that encapsulates the kind of person Jerry is.”

Drive more safely with ‘CarFit’ checkup

No matter how much we want to deny getting older, it happens. Like it or not, adjustments need to be made to accommodate the luxury of old age. Yes, it is a luxury, because the alterna-tive isn’t.

Because we are currently in the process of preparing for 73 million of us to grow into elder-hood over the next 25 years, areas of mounting concern to us are housing and transportation. Adjustments for accessible liv-ing can be made now to prepare

for the future. Coming to Victoria on Sept.

29 is CarFit, an event put on by the Victoria Senior Commission and Carver County’s Offi ce on Aging. This is part of a national program to assist older driv-ers in fi tting to their personal vehicle.

Learning to adjust one’s mirrors to greatly minimize blind spots, good foot posi-tioning on the gas pedals, and how far to sit away from the steering wheel are some of the important areas covered. It is a convenient “drive through” that takes about 20 minutes overall. Trained volunteers and occupa-tional therapists will take you through 12 checkpoints that will help you drive longer and more safely.

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In addition, the vast major-ity of those responding to the survey indicated that as a result of having gone through the CarFit event, they made a change to improve the fi t of their vehicle, their use of safety features in their vehicle and/or their willing-ness to discuss their driving with family and/or health care providers.

Call Victoria City Hall at (952) 443-4213 for an appoint-ment today. We have only 24 openings and it will fill up quickly. The event will be at the Victoria Fire Station at the corner of Highway 5 and 80th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. An appointment is necessary, so please call!

Linda McNulty is a Victoria resident and a member of the Victoria Senior Commission and a member of The Schools of Eastern Carver County’s Community Education Advi-sory Council (CEAC). Her col-umn appears monthly in the Victoria Town Square page and online at www.victoria-townsquare.com.

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BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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Matt Thuli called Holy Family Catholic’s fi ve-year run in the Minnesota River Conference “enjoyable.” The Assistant Principal and Activities Director at the private school in Victoria also added the excitement many of the Fire coaches have expressed about play-ing in the Wright County Conference.

But that move won’t take place until the spring, leav-ing fall and winter sports without a league. That means another year of playing an independent schedule.

“The one thing I can tell you is we won’t win a confer-ence championship. Really, we’re going to have a lot of fun. It will be a great op-portunity to learn some new things about teams from all around the state. That’s all we can look at right now. We don’t want to look at the Dome – that’s too far. We’re not looking at conference titles or all-conference spots. We just can look at having some fun and taking one game at a time,” Fire football coach Dave Hopkins said.

Holy Family started as an independent for the fi rst three years of varsity sports, but spent the last fi ve in the Minnesota River Conference with the likes of Jordan, Belle Plaine, Le Sueur-Hen-derson and Norwood Young America. The Fire exited the MRC and were placed in the WCC by the Minnesota State High School League last spring.

But with schedules al-ready in place for the fall 2011 season and the winter 2012 season, Holy Family was left without a confer-ence title to play in for many sports, including football and volleyball.

That meant the tough task of fi nding eight non-confer-ence games for football.

“M at t a nd I toget her spent probably 60 hours of search and study, scouring six states to find eight op-ponents. We looked at Michi-gan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas. We even asked Wayzata and Eden Prairie if they had open dates. We almost sched-uled Wayzata for Zero Week, but they choose to only play seven games,” said Hopkins, who enters his 10th season at Holy Family.

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RED BIRDS BASEBALL

Missed opportunities at the plateBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

[email protected]

Chanhassen left eight run-ners on base – six in scoring position – in a 3-0 loss to Belle Plaine Aug. 7 in the Red Birds’ first crack at clinching the program’s first state tourna-ment berth.

Friday in Fairfax, the lack of clutch hitting hurt Chanhassen again. The Red Birds stranded 13 runners – eight in scoring position – in a season-ending 4-2 loss to the state-bound Car-dinals. Fairfax made five er-rors in the victory.

Chanhassen finished its second amateur season with a record of 16-15.

Chanhassen trailed 2-0 un-til plating solo runs in the seventh and eighth innings. The Red Birds had only three hits the first six innings off Gaylord draftee Josh Gasow, but fi nally broke through in the seventh.

With runners on second and third with one out, and Fairfax ace Bryce Rippentrop having replaced Gasow, Zach Swenson’s double to right fi eld drove in Nate Swenson with the fi rst run.

Rippentrop then struck out Justin Thompson and Tony Marengo to strand the poten-tial tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position.

Chanhassen did eventually tie the game in the eighth in-

ning as Jeff Pavlovich reached base on an error and moved to second on a stolen base. Fol-lowing a walk to T.J. Gulden, Nate Swenson looped a single into right fi eld to knot the score at two.

Fairfax regained the lead quickly, plating a pair of runs in the bottom half of the in-ning.

Austin Black reached fi rst base on a Red Bird error – the only one of the game for Chanhassen - on a throw from third baseman Zach Neubauer. Instead of bunting, Rippentrop lined a single past the glove of Cary McLaughlin at first and Black was able to move to third base.

Rippentrop advanced on a defensive indifference to second base before Fairfax’s leading hitter, Kevin Erdal, singled to left fi eld for the go-ahead run. Chanhassen did keep the defi cit at one on the play as Tom Bergner hit cutoff man Neubauer with a sharp throw and the relay home was in time to nab Rippentrop.

Erdal, who advanced to third base on an errant throw, eventually scored the second run of the inning on a Jon DeRock one-out fl y ball to left fi eld.

Nate Swenson led off the ninth inning with a single, but a 4-6-3 double play ended the threat. Rippentrop fanned Marengo for the final out of

the game.Zach Swenson paced Chan-

hassen with two hits, while Thompson, Marengo, McLaugh-lin, and Nate Swenson each had a hit.

Thompson, who pitched all eight innings for the Red Birds, allowed just six hits in the loss – two in the first, one in the second and fourth and two in the eighth. He struck out four batters with one walk.

MOVING ON WITH THE TIGERS

Following Belle Plaine’s 6-1

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen outfi elder Jeff Pavlovich slid into third base safely on a wild pitch during a recent game with Belle Plaine. The Red Birds were ousted from the Region 6C playoffs one game from clinching a spot in the state tournament.

2011 Region 6C TournamentFriday, Aug. 5

1: (C2) Chanhassen 11, (W1) St. Peter 1

2: (C1) Belle Plaine 7, (W2) Fairfax 0

Sunday, Aug. 7

3: (W2) Fairfax 3, (W1) St. Peter 2 (11)

4: (C1) Belle Plaine 3, (C2) Chanhassen 0

Friday, Aug. 12

5: (W2) Fairfax 4, (C2) Chanhassen 2

Saturday, Aug. 13 (2 p.m.)

6: (C1) Belle Plaine 6, (W2) Fairfax 1

win Saturday over Fairfax in the Region 6C champion-ship, the River Valley League champion Tigers drafted Chan-hassen’s Thompson, who im-

pressed with a nine-inning, no-run performance with Belle Plaine in late July.

For the playoffs, Thompson hurled 25 innings and gave up

just two earned runs.Belle Plaine opens the Class

C State Tournament Sunday at Glencoe in a 5 p.m. tilt with Re-gion 14B runner-up Miltona.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC

Independents once again for Fire

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Holy Family Catholic was the state runner-up in Class AAA last fall in football, having posted a 7-0 mark in winning the Minnesota River Conference. The Fire, who are without a conference this fall, play an independent schedule this season that includes St. Thomas Academy and New London-Spicer. Pictured are quarterback Michael Roane and returning center Mike Fritz.

St. Thomas Academy to out-state schools Esko, Waseca, New Ulm and Duluth Cen-tral. Escanaba, a school from Michigan, will also travel to Victoria. In total, Holy Fam-ily has six home games on the schedule.

“Not one team is the same (from last year). It will be advantageous to the coaching staff that studies the most. Will that be us every week? I’ll be honest, probably not. I’ll do my best and the coaching staff will do our best. Every coach circles their games that they will out-study the other opponents and I will tell the world, that game is St. Thomas Academy. But we also have to respect New London-Spicer, who just won state two years ago,” Hopkins said.

But it’s not only football; it’s every other sport in the fall and many in the winter. Out-side of hockey, all other teams are playing an independent schedule.

“Football by far was the toughest. Many of the other sports, I don’t want to say easy, but we’ve established some relationships where we found enough opponents. It took a lit-tle more time with volleyball,” Thuli said. “The other chal-lenges with the other sports is

you like to play Tuesday and Thursday or Friday in the winter, and now we’re forced to play a lot of Mondays and Sat-urdays because our opponents have league games during the week.”

The other challenge is the missing accolades athletes won’t receive from being in a conference.

“Most of our coaches look big picture and are alright not being in a conference for a year. What we hear more is from senior parents where there kid might have been all-conference. They want them to get the awards. It would be nice to be in a conference and be able to have those things, but we hope moving to the Wright County will allow us to stay somewhere for a long time,” Thuli said.

And looking big picture, Holy Family knows it will be better off in the WCC come the spring season.

“From our standpoint, our community is excited. The schools are a bit larger. And for us, we’ve had hockey in the Wright County Conference and we were playing all of the teams in soccer. Now we can say everything is in that con-ference. We think it will be a good thing,” the AD said.

CUBS BASEBALL

Ticket punched tothe state tournamentBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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Down the stretch, Ryan Se-ifert and Craig Gralapp were winners almost every time out for Chaska on the mound. Forced to win once to qualify for state and three times to win the Super Sectional without either of them starting on the rubber, the Cubs got outstand-ing performances from three other pitchers to accomplish both.

Chaska went 4-1 in the Super Sectional at Athletic Park dur-ing the weekend, including a pair of victories over the Moor-head Brewers on Sunday, to clinch a spot in the eight-team, double-elimination Class B State Tournament, which be-gins Saturday in Hutchinson.

It was unsung mound heroes such as Griff Kilber, Andy Dau-walter and Pete Ohnsorg that gave the Cubs a lift late in the tournament.

“All three guys did well. We basically got full games out of them. Especially Andy and Pete throwing deep into games. Griff has gone all nine before, but Pete has been a relief pitcher most of the year and Andy has only pitched all nine a few times. They were all big,” Cubs Manager John Seifert said.

Faced with elimination Sat-urday evening following a 7-1 loss to Moorhead, Chaska needed a big-time performance from Kilber, who had last start-ed July 22 in a 9-1 win over the Southern Minnesota Red Legs.

The Cubs’ offense gave their pitcher an early lead as Tony Lane doubled home Cory Glie-den for the 1-0 lead in the fi rst inning. Lane was thrown out at home plate on a Justin Johnson single, but Josh Korth con-nected for a two-out hit for the two-run lead.

Lane’s single in the second inning brought home Erik Du-zan for the 3-0 advantage, while Lane and Geason each had run-scoring doubles in the fourth inning for the 5-0 lead.

That was plenty for Kilber, who allowed only one runner to reach third base and three to touch second. He gave up six hits with two strikeouts over the complete-game effort.

“I just tried to not think about it as anything more than it was just another game. I think we all tried to play with-out thinking about it could be

walked with two outs, setting the stage for Geason’s line drive into left fi eld on a 0-1 fastball.

Chaska took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on a Johnson RBI-fi elder’s choice after Greg Lane started the inning with a double.

Moorhead went up 2-1, but the Cubs rallied in the sixth inning to retake the lead at 3-2. Johnson and Geason led off with singles and the fi rst run came home on Korth’s perfect bunt down the third base line, with the throw skipping past the fi rst baseman. Duzan drove in the inning’s second run on a sacrifi ce fl y.

The lead didn’t last long as Clemenson knocked in Mike Peschel with a two-out single in the seventh inning.

Ohnsorg, who pitched a season-high 7 1/3 innings, handed the ball to Ryan Seif-ert in the eighth inning. The right-hander, who pitched all nine innings in a 3-2 win over Hastings Friday, recorded the fi nal fi ve outs for the victory on his birthday.

“If we’re going to be here, why not try to win two games? With next weekend being re-seeded, every win counts. We wanted to fi nish the weekend off a good note and carry the momentum to next week,” Tony Lane said.

Chaska won 3-2 in the sec-tional opener, rallying from two runs down in the middle of the game.

Seifert struck out nine bat-ters – with at least one each coming in the third through ninth innings.

our last game if we lost. We just wanted to go out there and show them what we were made of,” Kilber said.

Chaska added two more runs in the sixth inning on a Gea-son double and a Cory Poppitz fi elder’s choice.

Tony Lane was 4-for-5 with three runs batted in, while Korth, Geason and Greg Lane had multi-hit games.

The 15 hits in the state-clinching victory was a stark contrast from the first two games of the weekend, in which the Cubs totaled 14 hits over 17 innings.

“That’s just baseball. We had good at-bats in the two games we didn’t score. The hits just started falling. And once a few guys got going, everyone started rolling. We were just having a lot of fun,” Tony Lane said.

The bats remained alive in Sunday’s fi rst tilt with Moor-head as Chaska scored 10 runs on eight hits in a 10-2 win to force a second game. Tony Lane continued his hit-parade with two hits and three runs batted in, while Johnson was 2-for-3 with a double.

The Cubs took the lead for good in the fourth inning with a fi ve-spot as two runs came home on a throwing error after the bases were loaded on a single, walk and throwing er-ror. A sacrifi ce fl y, stolen base with an overthrow and a Korth single plated three more runs for the 5-0 lead.

Tony Lane added a two-run double in the eighth inning, while Tyler Polster and Geason each had sacrifi ce fl ies in the four-run inning.

Dauwalter allowed two solo home runs to Moorhead slugger Chris Clemenson, but for the most part was in control the entire contest. The left-hander gave up eight hits with four strikeouts over nine innings to force a second game.

“They wanted to finish it off. We come back strong after a loss or late in games. We won so many games in the eighth or ninth innings this year. They just never gave up. They always have a shot,” John Se-ifert said.

Finish it off they did. Chaska pulled off its third win in a row with a 4-3, walk-off victory to win the Super Sectional.

Tied at three in the ninth inning, Eric Oscarson reached on a fi elder’s choice and moved to second on a wild pitch. Tony Lane and Justin Johnson

Super Sectional TournamentFriday, August 12

Chaska 3, Hastings 2

Moorhead 11, Coon Rapids 8

Saturday, August 13

Hastings 8, Coon Rapids 7

Moorhead 7, Chaska 1

(Moorhead qualifi es for state)

Chaska 7, Hastings 0

(Chaska qualifi es for state)

Sunday, August 14

Chaska 10, Moorhead 2

Chaska 4, Moorhead 3


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The 11-day 2011 Inland Lake Yachting Association Championshop Regatta concludes this weekend at the Minnetonka Yacht Club. The E Class title will be on the line Friday through Sunday morning on Lake Minnetonka.

The best sailors in the worldBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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More than 1,000 sailors on 200 yachts over 11 days with four champions – that’s the hook for the 2011 Inland Lake Yachting Association’s annual Championship Regatta this summer hosted by Minnetonka Yacht Club.

The event, which started in the Twin Cities in 1897 on White Bear Lake, boasts some of the top champion sailors in the world, including America’s Cup sailors, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist sailors, and even head coaches of the U.S. Olympic Sailing team and U.S. Junior National Team.

The 11-day regatta, which began August 11 and runs through Sunday, determines the top Scow class racers in the United States in four classes of yachts – A (38 feet), E (28 feet), C (20 feet) and MC (16 feet). These boats are some of the fastest mono-hull sailboats in existence.

“We’re thrilled to be host-ing this event for the first time in ten years,” said Rick Kotovic, 2011 event co-chair and member of Minnetonka Yacht Club. “It’s a testament to the commitment, rich history and unmatched enthusiasm Minnetonka Yacht Club has for the sport of sailing.”

Lake Minnetonka long ago established itself as a top U.S. venue for competitive sailing and the Minnetonka Yacht Club continues to grow the sport by teaching more youth, high school and adult stu-dents than anywhere in the country through the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School. In addition, MYC has developed more world-class and national championship sailors than any other U.S. inland lake.

“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Twin Cities’ residents to experience a sailing event of this magni-tude right here in their own backyard,” said Tony Jewett, co-chair of the event and mem-ber of MYC. “The excitement and views from the starting line and mark roundings are unforgettable for sailor and nonsailors alike.”

Winners were already de-cided in the C and MC classes. Local Tim Krech from Min-netonka Yacht Club won in C, while Bill Colburn from Lake Harriet Yacht Club won the MC class event. Class A com-petition ended on Wednesday with Class E decided Friday

through Sunday morning.There wil l be spectator

boats available for race fans to watch and experience the competition throughout the event.

Q&A WITH A LOCAL SAILOR

Among this weekend’s com-petitors will be local sailor Rob Evans of the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Evans is a nine-time ILYA champion. Evans watched his father, Bob, race competitively and soon he was hooked on the sport. He is re-garded as one of the top sailors in the United States.

Q: When did you start sailing competitively?

SPORTS BRIEFS

Chaska Cares Golf Classic scheduled for Sept. 9The Chaska Town Course is hosting the fi rst Chaska Cares

Golf Classic Friday, Sept. 9. A four-person scramble will feature morning and afternoon shotgun golf events with a dinner and silent auction to follow. The event is sponsored by the Lions, Ro-tary and Kiwanis Clubs of Chaska.

All proceeds from the event will go to benefi t the programs supported by these groups with the 2011 proceeds going to the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf located in Chaska.

Registration will be accepted on a fi rst come basis and will be limited to the fi rst 120 golfers per shotgun. All registrations must be received by Sept. 2. Shot gun times are 8 a.m. for the morning group and 2 p.m. for the afternoon group.

To register, go online at www.chaskatowncourse.com under the ‘Golf /Tournaments’ tab, or by visiting The Chaska Town Course golf shop. Questions can be directed to the golf shop at 952-443-3748.

WEST Express Swim Team hosts open housesThe WEST Ex-

press Swim Team is holding two upcoming open house nights. The nights are open to all potential swimmers and families wanting to learn more about competi-tive swimming and the WEST Express Swim Club. The open house will include a chance for a quick evaluation to determine if your swimmers if ready for club swimming, with coaches and team offi cials on hand to answer questions.

WEST Express is a USS year-round competitive swim team that offers high quality competitive coaching and technical in-struction for novice competitor to national level swimmers.

Dates of the open houses are Wednesday, Aug. 24 and Thurs-day, Aug. 25 at Chaska Middle School East. The times are the same both days with a 6 to 7 p.m. run.

For more information, check out www.westexpressswim.com or contact Head Coach Heidi Miler at [email protected] or 763-391-2872.

Area fi gure skaters compete at state this weekSouthwest Metro Area fi gure skaters from the Eden Prairie

Figure Skating Club will compete this week at the 2012 Minne-sota State Figure Skating Championships in Eagan. Club skat-ers participated in an exhibition at the Eden Prairie Community Center to prepare for the competition and level testing.

Competing EPFSC skaters are Brandy Lewis, Amy Wang, Lexi Kloeckner, Colette Danielski, Jamie Yuan, Julie Under-wood, Kristina Briant, Brooke Ramlo, Lauren Muench, Hailey Kauls (Chaska), Sophia Modeas, Janet Kang, Crystal Li, Mi-chelle Nguyen, Kelly Pu and Amanda Renn.

A: “One thing I really liked to do at a very young age with my dad’s help was build and sail model sail-boats. I remember being given the choice to play base-ball or go to sailing school. I jumped at the sailing school option so off to the beginner program at Minnetonka sailing school I went. Those fi rst lessons were taught in Butterfl ies and I remember many of those sessions well. One of my fi rst instructors was Johnny Gluek and I learned a ton from him. We developed a really good friendship that lasts to this day.”

Q: What motivates you most from year to year?

A: “I really like working on improving overall perfor-mance. There are so many factors in this sport and it is very satisfying to set goals and achieve higher levels of team and boat performance through dedication and com-mitment. It’s also rewarding to be able to sail with good friends, my brothers and my wife, Holly.”

Q: What are you most looking forward to at the ILYA this week?

A: “The Big Inland on Lake Minnetonka is going to be great. The best part for me is catching up with good friends that I only see once or twice a year.”

Chaska softball scoresCHASKA MEN’S SOFTBALL SCORESThursday, August 4� Swanson Law 18, Dan’s/Heart Breakers/Chaser’s 16� Right On Target Taxidermy 9, Chaska Legion Post # 57 8� Air Compressors Plus/Peckham’s 23, Cuzzy’s/Menden 21� Chucks Excavating 19, Air Compressors Plus/Peckham’s 14� A & R Concrete 10, Cuzzy’s Brick House 9� Harvey’s Bar & Grill of Carver 17, Southwest Rental 2� Anytime Fitness 5, Beniek Property Services, Inc. 4� Buck’s Excavating 14, Tommy’s Malt Shop of Chaska 13� My Pillow 13, Blue Line Bombers 9� Kerber Homes/Conley/Victoria BG 21, The Bombers 20� Cy’s of Chaska 17, Why Wait Roofi ng 9� Hubble Enterprises 24, Beckman Coulter 4

CHASKA CO-REC SOFTBALLPLAYOFF SCORESThursday, August 4� Reliable Plus 26, Lisa’s Place 12� Lisa’s Place 12, I’d Hit That 4� Lisa’s Place 15, Heartbreakers/Logan’s Repair 9� Bomb Squad 15, Signus Medical 8� Reliable Plus 12, Got Runs 10� Got Runs 10, Kelley’s Bar 4� Lenzen/Harvey’s Bar 16, Cuzzys/Sweet Eats 6 (Upper Division Champions)Thursday, August 11� Signus Medical 12, Bomb Squad 2� Signus Medical 12, Bomb Squad 11 (Lower Division Champions)

CHASKA CHURCH LEAGUE SOFTBALLPLAYOFF SCORESMonday, August 8� Crown of Glory 17, Valley Free 9� East Union 14, West Union 12� Valley Free 14, West Union 7� Family of Christ 16, East Union 5

FALL SPORTS BEGIN

Year No. 3 for Storm beginsBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

[email protected]

Excitement is high for the 2011 fall season at Chanhassen High School as the Storm enter the third year of competition.

The volleyball team, under the direction of Kelli Kath-erman, hopes to build off a successful 20-7 campaign last fall.

“We have a great group of girls that work very hard,” the coach said. “We’re very excited about our potential.”

The Storm had 77 girls in the gym for the fi rst practices for the middle and high school programs.

Returning to the team this season are hitters Julianne Blomberg and Chandler Weir along with defensive standouts Sarah Rasmussen, Ashley Et-inger and Elly Krych.

On the football fi eld, Head Coach Bill Rosburg saw beauti-ful weather the fi rst two days of practice. For the players and coaching staff, all of the hard work put in during the off-season is paying off now.

“We see this as an exten-sion of our summer work. We spent six weeks during the off-season preparing for this fall. It’s like we took off a couple weeks and now we’re back to our routine. Our seniors are doing a great job leading us,” Rosburg said.

Among top returning ath-letes are Mike Cerjance, who had 488 all-purpose yards with six touchdowns last season and Cole Otto, who caught 36 passes for 517 yards and fi ve scores.

Boys and girls soccer, girls tennis, girls swimming and diving and boys and girls cross country also got under way

PHOTOS BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen assistant coach Mike Bailey, right, addressed the high school football team along with Head Coach Bill Rosburg, during its fi rst practice Monday morning on the stadium turf. Bailey talked about the Storm offense putting up three touchdowns a game and letting the defense do the rest.

Chanhassen senior Chandler Weir went up for the swing during Monday’s fi rst practice at the high school. Setting up the pass to the outside was junior Nicole Fedie. The Storm travel to Chaska High School for the Missota Conference jamboree at 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Monday.The fi rst varsity contest is

scheduled for Monday as the Storm tennis team travels to Hibbing for a four-team invi-tational. The tennis team also has the honor of hosting the first home event – a 10 a.m. match against Owatonna Fri-day, Aug. 26.

Look for season previews for girls tennis, girls and boys cross country and boys and girls soccer in next week’s paper.

Chanhassen senior Mike Cerjance took the handoff from assistant coach Bob Schneider during a running back drill Monday. The Storm hope to improve on last year’s 2-7 record. The team hosts East Ridge, Mankato West, Minneapolis Henry, and Minneapolis Southwest in a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 27.


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5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOMNote: If the City Council does not complete the work session items in the time allotted, the remaining items will be considered after the regular agenda.

A. 5:00-5:15 – Review Snowplowing and Trail Plowing Policies.

B. 5:15-5:30 – Review Tree Policy.

C. 5:30-6:00 – Review Paid Time Off (PTO) vs. Sick/Vacation Bene ts.

D. 6:00-7:00 – Departmental Detailed Budget Presentations. (NOTE: Budget Presentations will continue following the regular meeting)

7:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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CONSENT AGENDAAll items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the city council and will be considered as one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. City council action is based on the staff recommendation for each

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

2. CITY CODE AMENDMENT: Consider Amendment to Chapter 20, Zoning and Chapter 11, Miscellaneous Provisions and Offenses, Concerning Paintball Courses and Shooting Ranges; Including Approval of Summary Ordinance for Publication Purposes.

NEW BUSINESS 3. High Zone Water Tower Project 11-03: Accept Bids and Award Contract.

4. TH 5 Signal Repainting (Century Boulevard – Dakota Ave.): Accept Quotes.

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ADJOURNMENTMembers of the City Council and some staff members may gather at Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar, 530 Pond Promenade in Chanhassen immediately after the meeting for a purely social event. All members of the public are welcome.

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Firm fi ned foralleged violations

Roberts Automatic Products Inc., of Chanhassen, will pay a $8,920 civil penalty to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and perform a supplemental environmental project costing at least $279,000 for alleged hazardous waste violations, according to a PCA release.

This enforcement action follows inspections by Carver County Environmental Ser-vices staff in July 2008 and Feb-ruary 2009 and a January 2010 inspection by Carver County and MPCA staff.

Roberts Automatic Products makes machined products at 88 E. Lake Drive in Chanhassen. A large-quantity generator of hazardous waste, the company uses methylene chloride, min-eral spirits and water in its degreasing-of-parts and clean-ing operations. The company recycles, reclaims and distills the used methylene chloride and mineral spirits, and fi lters its mop water, leaving resi-dues, known as “still bottoms.” MPCA rules mandate that these still bottoms be tested within 60 days of their generation to determine if they are hazardous wastes, and if so, that they be handled appropriately.

On July 23, 2008, Carver County inspectors found that Roberts Automatic Products was not evaluating its waste mineral spirit still bottoms within 60 days of their genera-tion. They also found that the company was disposing of about two gallons per week of the un-evaluated waste mineral spirit still bottoms by mixing them with its used oil.

On Feb. 19, 2009, Carver County inspectors found that the company was not evaluating its waste methylene chloride still bottoms within 60 days of their generation and that it was adding 45 gallons per week of unevaluated methylene chloride still bottoms as well as unevaluated mop water still bottoms to its used oil.

Subsequent evaluations of the waste mineral spirit, meth-ylene chloride and mop water still bottoms determined they are hazardous wastes that may not be mixed with the facility’s used oil, but must be managed as hazardous wastes.

The inspectors also docu-mented violations of hazardous waste rules on the accumula-tion, management, storage and shipping of hazardous wastes from the Chanhassen facility.

In accordance with the stipu-lation agreement, Roberts Au-tomatic Products has stopped disposing of its hazardous waste methylene chloride, mineral spirit and mop water still bot-toms with its used oil, and is now managing them as hazard-ous wastes. The company has also made necessary changes

in how it manages, stores and ships these hazardous wastes.

The supplemental environ-mental project that Roberts Au-tomatic Products has agreed to perform involves the purchase and installation of a vacuum degreasing unit that uses hydro-carbons instead of methylene chloride to clean parts manu-factured at the Chanhassen facility. This will eliminate the generation of methylene chloride hazardous waste still bottoms and decrease employee exposure to methylene chloride, a hazardous air pollutant.

Eight candidates fi le for four seats

The number of candidates hoping to earn a seat on the Minnetonka School Board has grown to eight.

By Tuesday afternoon, just hours before filing eligibility closed, eight contestants had fi led their affi davit of candidacy for one of four seats that could potentially change occupants in the upcoming election.

Minnetonka School District #276 is governed by a seven-member board. Board members are elected at-large by residents of the school district to four-year terms.

Current board members Paul Luehr, Cal Litsey, Lisa Wagner and Karen Walkowski are all eligible to run for re-election. By Tuesday only Lisa Wagner and Karen Walkowski had fi led the appropriate paperwork. Incum-bents Cal Litsey and Paul Luehr had not. Wagner and Walkowski will be joined on the ballot by newcomers Charlie Kanan, Joe Torelli, Kevin Maier, Laurie Stoltenberg, Lisa Sumner and Derek Eitreim.

The affi davits of candidacy were required to be fi led in the offi ce of the school district clerk and the fi ling fee paid prior to 5 p.m. on August 16.

Elections are held in odd-numbered years in conjunction with the General Election on the fi rst Tuesday in November.

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Companies investingin Carver County

A recent article from Twin Cities Business summarized a survey of 625 business leaders representing all industries and company sizes across Min-nesota.

In summary, Minnesota Employers foresee productiv-ity gains and increased hir-ing but are cautious about the economy.

The article highlighted Carv-er County as having the highest number of companies planning to invest in capital outlays and/or infrastructure improve-ments, the highest number of companies anticipating revenue increases and the third highest

number of employers planning to increase headcounts, notes a Carver County press release.

“Of the three areas that Twin Cities Business broke down by county, Carver County ranked No. 1 in two areas and No. 3 in the other area compared to the rest of the counties in the state,” said Carver County Board Chair Randy Maluchnik. “We are well positioned for current and fu-ture business growth.”

“We have been hearing from a number of companies in Carv-er County that they plan on add-ing equipment and expanding,” said John Sullivan, Economic Development Director with the Carver County Community Development Agency. “We have also been receiving some inqui-ries from businesses that are

considering Carver County as a future home.”

“Carver County has estab-lished itself as a great place to do business as evidenced by the new 250,000 square foot United Health Group Data Center in Chaska under construction, the newly under construc-tion 250,000 square foot Mills Fleet Farm in Carver, and the newly constructed Two Twelve Medical Center/Emergency Hospital in Chaska,” com-mented Sullivan. “The newly constructed expansion of High-way 212 is largely driving these expansions and locations of businesses here. We have more coming.”

The Twin Cities Business article can be found at www.TCBmag.com.

State Fair viaSouthWest Transit

SouthWest Transit will be bringing local residents to and from the “Great Minnesota Get Together” which runs from Thursday, Aug. 25 through La-bor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.

“This service is one of the great ways for people to dis-cover more about SouthWest Transit,” stated Len Simich, CEO of the transit agency, in a press release. “Each year we hear from people that have taken the bus about how clean and comfortable the vehicles are and how kind and courte-ous the drivers are to the pas-sengers.”

On weekdays SouthWest

Transit will provide rides to the Fair from Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie. On weekends and Labor Day, service will be from SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie and SouthWest Village in Chanhassen. Details are available at www.swtransit.org or (952) 949-2287.

During the Fair, SouthWest Transit will transport some 60,000 people to and from the Fairgrounds. A roundtrip ride is $5.

SouthWest Transit provides transit services for Chanhas-sen, Chaska and Eden Prairie. The transit agency has park and ride ramps in Eden Prairie and on Highway 212 in Chan-hassen, with another under construction in downtown Chanhassen.

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One of the diffi cult aspects for a family moving to a new location is feeling comfortable with a new school system. Dis-trict 112 is hoping to ease that stress with its new Welcome Center.

“Moving into a new school district can be nerve wrack-ing for families,” said Diane Kaiser, District 112 director of information technologies. “The Welcome Center is de-signed to enter these families into our system and have them walk away excited about our schools.”

The new center opened in early August and is located on the main fl oor of the District 112 Education Center.

“The No. 1 goal for the Wel-come Center is to improve our customer service for our fami-lies by making the process of enrolling easier,” said District 112 public relations director (now-retired) Nancy Kracke.

The Welcome Center is a one-stop-shop, of sorts, for everything a family needs to enroll their kids in a District 112 school. From basic reg-istration and scheduling, to

setting up bus transportation and other required services, required information has been consolidated into one location.

“In the past, a family may have fi lled out some informa-tion at a school, which was then faxed to the District Education Center. Or that family may have had to repeat the process for another child at a not her s c h o o l , ” said Kaiser. “Now, we’ve streamlined the process to have ev-erything in o n e p l a c e which wi l l h o p e f u l l y m a k e u s m o r e e f f i -cient and re-duce the op-portunity for mistakes.”

T he cen-ter itself is staffed by coordinator Joan Thomes, who formerly worked ay Chaska Middle School West and has experience in regis-tration and technology in past district roles.

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Sixteen-month-old Benjamin Escandon picks through some books while his mother fi lls out paperwork at the new District 112 Welcome Center.

Welcome CenterLocation: District Education Center, 11 Peavey Road

Contact: (952) 556-6112; [email protected]

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The district researched similar centers in Eden Prai-rie, Minnetonka, St. Cloud

and Edina to help develop its own.

“They all have a wide range of op-t i o n s p r o -vided, from purely reg-istration to doctor ser -vices,” said Kaiser.

D i s t r i c t 1 1 2 c h o s e to focus on purely school registration and services

only as they opened the Cen-ter.

“We’ll start with these op-tions and move forward as we learn how to operate,” said Kaiser. “We would like to move

forward in the future with community items like youth sports, doctors and health care options and county services, as well as other school items like testing for class place-ment, which is still done at the school level.”

District offi cials said they experienced over 1,200 new registrations last summer and average about 55 each month during the school year. The Welcome Center coordinator will also handle census data and change of address infor-mation.

But district officials also note schools are still open for newcomers.

“We know parents and stu-dents want to make that con-nection with their school, so school officials are always open to setting up times to tour the buildings and allowing them to get familiar with their new school,” said Kracke.

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signed to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahl-gren responded to the following calls from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14.

Aug. 8At 8:22 a.m., responded to the

9600 block of Independence Circle in Chanhassen for a report of a theft from a car parked inside a garage. A garage door opener was stolen.

At 10:51 a.m., responded to the 200 block of Main Street West in Carver for a report of shots fi red in the

area of the levee.At 12:29 p.m., responded to the

18600 block of Lake Drive East in Chanhassen for a report of a business burglary. A cash drawer and cash were reported missing.

At 12:57 p.m., responded to the intersection of Dell Road/Lake Drive in Chanhassen for a report of an injured goose in the road.

At 1:43 p.m., responded to the 7400 block of Bent Bow Trail in Chan-hassen for a report of a vehicle that was egged.

At 2:48 p.m., responded to the 1700 block of Tower Boulevard in Vic-

toria for a report of a former employee refusing to leave offi ce.

At 3:57 p.m., responded to the in-tersection of 86th Street/ Mission Hills Way West in Chanhassen for a report of a truck parked at location for two months.

At 4:07 p.m., responded to the 6300 block of Elm Tree in Chanhassen for a report of a theft from a basement. A saw valued at $300 was reported stolen.


2900 block of Corporate Place in Chanhassen for report of a car hitting

a parked car. At 10:51 a.m., responded to the

8200 block of Benwood Circle in Chan-hassen for a report of theft from and damage to vehicle. The estimated loss and damage was more than $500.

At 2:35 p.m. responded to the 700 block of Vogelsberg Trail in Chanhassen for a report of identity theft.

At 6:11 p.m., responded to the 6700 block of Lotus Trail in Chanhas-sen, where a Chanhassen man was cited for illegal burning.

Aug. 10At 1:30 p.m., responded to the

7200 block of Rolling Acres road in Victoria for a report of theft of electrical cables valued at $4,200.

At 4:41 p.m., responded to the 7800 block of Market Boulevard in Chanhassen for a report of a $500 swindle the previous night.

At 4:46 p.m., responded to the inter-section of Highway 212/ Lyman Boule-vard in Chanhassen for a report of graf-fi ti on a walkway.

At 8:37 p.m., responded to the 2300 block of Bridle Creek Circle in Chanhassen for a report of theft of a credit card.


2900 block of Hemingway Drive in Chaska, where two juvenile males were cited for underage consumption.

At 1:05 a.m., responded to the 1000 block of yellow Brick Road in Chaska to assist Chaska police with car prowlers.

At 2:24 a.m., responded to the 1500 block of Sumac Circle in Carver for a report of a loud party. There were multiple citations issued for underage consumption.

At 8:07 a.m., responded to the 400 block of Highland Drive in Chanhassen for a report of a raccoon in a garbage can.

At 10;45 a.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place in Chanhassen for a report of theft of prescription drugs.

At 11:37 a.m., responded to the 6700 block of Country Oaks Road in Chanhassen for a report of theft of rings. The estimated loss was $1,400.

At 3:56 p.m., responded to the 7600 block of Ridgeview Way in Chan-hassen for a report of a theft of a bike from a garage. Estimated loss was $1,600.

At 8:14 p.m., responded to the in-tersection of Highway 5/ Dakota Avenue

in Chanhassen for a vehicle accident. A Chanhassen man was arrested for 3rd-degree test refusal, DWI, obstruction with force and outstanding warrants.

At 9:01 p.m., responded to the 7600 block of Iroquois Avenue in Chan-hassen for a report of a vehicle being keyed. Estimated damage was $500.


intersection of Red Fox Drive/ County Road 11 in Victoria, where a Chaska woman was arrested for DWI, posses-sion of marijuana and drug parapher-nalia.

At 8:04 p.m., responded to the 9100 block of Laketown Road in Lake-town Township for a report of an out-building being entered and items damaged with spray paint. Damage was estimated at more than $1,600.


1700 block of Mount Hope Road in Carver for a silent alarm. Businesses were entered and $1,000 damage was done to a window.

Editor’s Note: You can listen to po-lice, fi re and sheriff’s calls 24/7 through our online police scanner at www.chanvillager.com/crimebeat.

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Chaska girl drowns in Richfi eld

Yunue Erazo-Davish, 5, of Chaska, drowned in an outdoor swimming pool last week.

Erazo-Davish was visiting a Richfi eld home with her mother and a teenage cousin, according to a press release from the Hen-nepin County Sheriff’s Offi ce. “The children were outside while the woman was inside working. At some point, the mother began looking for her daughter and saw that she was unresponsive in the swimming pool. The mother pulled the girl from the pool,” stated a press re-lease from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Offi ce.

Richfield Police, Richfield Fire Department, and the Hen-nepin County Sheriff’s Offi ce responded to the call at 1 p.m. at the 6400 block of Vincent Avenue South.

First responders performed CPR. The victim was transport-ed to Hennepin County Medical Center. She died on Aug. 11, the day following the incident. The Sheriff’s Offi ce is investigating the incident.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ebenezer Christian Church in Chaska.

Driver clockedat 101 mph

In July, Carver County Sher-iff’s Offi ce deputies conducted enhanced speed patrols and cited 328 motorists traveling at speeds higher than the posted limit.

The highest speed recorded by sheriff ’s deputies during the education and enforcement

campaign was 101 mph in a 55 mph zone. This citation resulted in a $390 fi ne.

The effort was part of a statewide speed enforcement campaign administrated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Offi ce of Traffi c Safety.

In Carver County, a typical 10 mph over the limit speeding ticket can cost $130, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Offi ce.

“Summertime is when motor-ists get a heavy foot, and that’s a big reason why this time of the year is so deadly,” stated Sheriff Jim Olson. “Don’t let blue skies and clear roads give you a false sense of security. Drive at safe speeds to reduce your risk for a crash — and avoid a preventable ticket.”

Speeding is the most com-monly reported factor in fatal crashes, the release stated. Each year in Minnesota, speed con-tributes to more than 100 traffi c deaths and 300 life-altering, serious injuries.

In the three-year period 2007–2009 in Minnesota, speed contributed to 7 traffi c deaths in Carver County and 325 fatali-ties statewide — resulting in an economic impact of more than $390 million.

Road deathshit 200 for year

Minnesota road deaths hit the 200 death-mark for the year following a deadly July and a tragic fi rst week of August, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Offi ce of Traffi c Safety. The figure represents an 18 percent drop in deaths com-

pared to the 244 deaths at this time in 2010.

At this rate, DPS projects 362 deaths for 2011. In both 2009 and 2010, the state reached the 200-death mark in mid-July. There were 411 total deaths in 2010, the lowest annual number of traffi c fatalities since 1944.

The 2011 fatalities include 24 motorcyclists, up from 22 at this time in 2010; 14 pedes-trians, down from 19; and two bicyclists, down from six.

Most recent month-by-month fatality fi gures (preliminary): January, 15; February, 25; March, 19; April, 21; May, 28; June, 30 ; and July, 43. The state hit the 100-death mark in May.

“While we had a relatively safe start to 2011, we were re-minded how deadly our roads can become during the summer months when drivers often let down their guard,” says Min-nesota State Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske. “This tragic period serves as a reminder to buckle up and drive sober.”

Respect theright of way

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds res-idents that placing unauthor-ized signs and other objects on state highway right of way is illegal and can distract drivers and obstruct their vision.

Placing signs or objects in highway right of way is a mis-demeanor violation punishable by a maximum $1,000 fi ne and/or 90 days in jail. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, shoulders, ditches, clear zones and sight corners at in-tersections.

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Of course you love your pets, but let’s face it: Whether you’re

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Refreshing wallsPaint is one of the most dramatic and cost-effective ways to give your home’s interior a new look, and now it can also give your home a new fresh scent. For example, Dutch Boy’s Refresh paint fea-tures odor-eliminating technology from Arm & Hammer. It reduces odors caused by pets and other sources, keeping your home smelling as good as it looks.

Clean with steamEven if your pet isn’t allowed on the furniture, your home furnishing fabrics are holding onto unpleasant scents. Though you may vacuum regularly, animal hair and dander are trapped in the fi bers of your cushions, curtains, sofa and other decor. Using a steam cleaner

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Hit the fl oorThe biggest source of your home’s po-tentially objectionable smell could be right under your feet. As anyone who has house-trained a pet knows, they don’t al-ways get it right, and sometimes those ac-cidents go unnoticed and cause stains to inevitably set in. To remove odors of any age, scrub bare fl oors with white vinegar and water or an odor-neutralizing cleaner, and thoroughly wash carpets and rugs using an odor-neutralizing shampoo. You can also hire a professional to clean the carpets and provide extra deodorizing treatments. If stains or smells remain, you’ll likely need to replace the carpet

and padding. If this is the case, be sure to scrub the fl oor beneath before laying new carpet down. After the carpet has been thoroughly cleaned or replaced, regularly use carpet deodorizer formulated for pet odors when vacuuming.

Scented accessoriesTie a ribbon on your odor-free home with strategically placed candles and air fresheners. Choose classic scents that complement your decor, and use a variety throughout the home to avoid an overpowering result. Many candles and fresheners offer odor-neutralizing tech-nology as well as pleasant scents, ensuring unfavorable smells are not only covered up but eliminated. Jars of potpourri or scented crystals add touches of personal-ity to any room decor as well.

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Under the new legislation a DWI offender that refuses to submit to a chemical test will lose their license for a period of two years as opposed to the current penalty of one year. The two year revocation period also applies to a second time DWI offender with an alcohol concentration of .16 or more. A person charged with their third DWI in ten years will lose their license for three years which is a leap from the current penalty of a one year cancellation of the driver’s license.

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It’s time. Put down the remote control. Throw away the half-eaten chip bag. Pull yourself off the loveseat.

We’re going running.If only it was that simple.Running a 5K takes a lot more

than just deciding you want to get active; it’s also about ensuring your body is ready for the road.

Adopting a training program that increases your endurance and stamina gradually is key to preventing running injuries, said Leslie Burkhalter, a physical therapist at ACCUA in Savage.

“There are a lot of really good programs out there, especially for first-timers,” she said.

If you haven’t been active in awhile, Burkhalter recommends starting with a walking program. It’s also a good idea, she said, to schedule a physical with your doctor to ensure your body can handle the rigors of exercise.

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“Injuries can take time to heal and that is very frustrating and can cause people to quit an exercise routine all together. That’s why starting gradually and increasing the demand on the body slowly is so important.”

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Training tips 1. What advice would you offer for people starting

an exercise programs?Always be sure to check with your physician before

starting a training program. After you are cleared to exercise it is then essential to start gradually. Many people suffer setbacks and injuries because they start too fast. Listen to your body. Sometimes rest is the key to helping your body recover. If you become sore at the beginning your body will adjust, but you may need to cut back on the demands you are placing on your body. With all of this being said, the body recovers much better with a well balanced diet and plenty of water.

2. Why are gradual increments the best?Increasing exercise in gradual increments allows the

body to adapt more easily. Our body is very intelligent and will catch on quickly, but it will also get irritated and tell us we need to shut down if we jump into routines too fast. Injuries can take time to heal and that is very frustrating and can cause people to quit an exercise rou-tine all together. That’s why starting gradually and in-creasing the demand on the body slowly is so important. Soreness is normal at the start of an exercise routine or a new routine but that should subside as you are further along into a good routine.

Source: Justin Musil

“Many people suffer setbacks and injuries because they start too fast,” said Justin Musil, a NSCA-certified strength and conditional specialist and owner of Anytime Fitness in Eden Prairie. “If you become sore at the beginning your body will adjust, but you may need to cut back on the demands you are placing on your body.”

Burkhalter suggested alternating walking and jogging for several blocks and then checking your heart rate. If you can still speak when exercising, “that’s a pretty good indicator [you] can still continue to do more,” she said.

A run/walk series is a great way

to build your ability by giving your body days off to rest or cross train. Burkhalter recommends using an elliptical at your local gym or riding a stationary bike to get different muscles involved.

In addition to avoiding injuries, alternative workouts can optimize your performance, too, Musil said. He recommends a good strength training routine and full body workouts, such as swimming and biking.

“Even though these are both aerobic workouts, as is running, it incorporates different muscles and also helps keep your body in balance,” Musil said. “Swimming and biking also take pressure off your joints and that helps avoid injuries while in a running training program.”

Another key to preventing injuries is good stretching, Burkhalter said. Instead of stretching cold, walk or light run for five minutes. Then stop and stretch your upper and lower body. Stretch again at the end.

When training on a road or trail, alternate directions. For example, if you’re running around a lake, run clockwise one day and counterclockwise another. “Even the angle [or crown of the road] is enough to change the mechanics on the knees and hips,” Burkhalter said.

Burkhalter recommends investing in a good pair of shoes. A running shoe store can help ensure you get the proper fit for your foot structure. If you run a lot consider rotating shoes every few months, she said.

Some injuries, like shin splints, may indicate poor shoes, improper stretching or just an unusual running gait, Burkhalter said. Shin splints can usually be iced, but if you’re starting to feel knee or hip pain, consult a doctor or physical therapist, she recommended.

Burkhalter, who has been running since high school, said another great way to get off the couch is by joining a running group. The Twin Cities has a number of running clubs that offer great advice on everything from training to stretching to nutrition.

Most clubs have runners of different levels and abilities, so you can find people who understand your pace.

“It’s a little bit more fun to run with people and it keeps everyone motivated, too,” she said.

Boots & Boas Fun Dash and 5K Run/Walk What: Stomp out domestic violence by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas Fun Dash & 5K Run/Walk. Bring along your favorite boots and don a complimentary boa for the 50-yard fun dash. A portion of proceeds will benefit two local organizations dedicated to ending domestic abuse: Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The 5K Run/Walk takes place on easy, flat terrain that wraps around a scenic wetland. Presented by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Eden Prairie News and Savvy.mn Magazine. Major Sponsor: LasikPlus. Nutritional Food Sponsor: Complete Nutrition and Pure Market Express. Water Station Sponsor: Anytime Fitness, Eden Prairie & Chaska.

When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Race starts around 9 a.m., awards at 10:30 a.m.; exhibitor booths open 8-11 a.m.

Where: Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie

Cost: $25 through Aug. 20; $30 through Sept. 3; $35 Race Day. Includes a T-shirt while supplies last.

Info: Register at active.com by searching “Boots & Boas 5K.” Find more training tips and info on Facebook.


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ThursdayAUG. 18

TOUCH A TRUCK EVENT

Children can sit on, touch and experience the vehicles of the City of Chaska and meet the people who operate them. Vehicles, carnival and refreshments available 5-6:30 p.m.; concert by the Splatter Sisters from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Dr., ChaskaInfo: chaskacommunitycenter.com or (952) 448-3176, ext. 7760

ALL THINGS MINNESOTA BOOK CLUB

The book featured at the August meeting of the All Minnesota Book Club will be “Wishing for Snow Day: Growing Up in Minnesota” by Peg Meier.Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., ShakopeeInfo: (952) 445-0378 or scottcountyhistory.org

HAPPY HOUR AT THE ARB

Enjoy wine fl ights, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a variety of appetizers.Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18Cost: Arboretum admission is free every third Thursday after 4:30 p.m.Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

FridayAUG. 19

DRIVE-IN MOVIE

Organized by the Cologne Fire Department Relief Association as its third annual summer fundraiser, motion pictures are shown on a large 50-foot by 30-foot movie screen. Friday movies feature “Open Season” and “Grumpy Old Men.” Saturday will include “The Little Rascals,” “Smokey and the Bandit” and a special midnight showing of “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” There are also activities for kids, including pony rides, bounce houses, and a clown.Time: Gates open 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19; and 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20Cost: Parking passes are $20 each per night or $35 for both nightsLocation: Village Park, the southwest corner of Highway 212 and County Road 53 in Cologne.Info: www.fi rehousedrivein.com; (952) 466-2626

COMEDIAN AMBER PRESTON

Amber Preston says, “I wear glasses and red lipstick and I tell jokes. Sometimes I stand up in front of people and speak words then the people laugh. Sometimes they just look at me and think ‘why is that girl talking about robots and did she just meow at me?’” Maggie Faris will also perform.Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20; 10:30 p.m. Aug. 20Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m. Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 1st Ave., ShakopeeInfo: minnehahacomedyclub.com/shakopee

KIDSPLASH

Registrants will spend more than

an hour on the lake and learn how to get into and out of a kayak safely, how to make a kayak go in a straight line and spin in one spot. Priorities are safety, fun, participation and skill. Reservations required. For ages 12 and older.Time: 9-11 a.m. or noon- 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19Cost: $20 Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park, 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

2011 WACIPI (POW WOW)

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will celebrate the annual Wacipi (Pow Wow). The public is invited to experience Native American culture at this event. Twelve invited drums will provide songs for the dancers. Grand Entries will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Saturday, and a church service will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center. The Pow Wow will feature Native American vendors with arts, crafts, beadwork, jewelry, quillwork and Native American foods for sale. Admission price includes supper on Saturday night and lunch on Sunday, both catered by Mystic Lake.Time: Aug. 19-21Cost: $5 button purchase provides admission for the weekend; adults 60 and older and youth 10 years and younger freeLocation: Pow Wow Grounds, 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Prior LakeInfo: (952) 445-8900 or go to shakopeedakota.org and click on Wacipi

TUXEDO BAND

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of classic rock and roll by Tuxedo. Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19Cost: FreeLocation: City Square Park, 120 E. Fourth Ave., ChaskaInfo: (952) 448-453, ext. 4

SaturdayAUG. 20

CHASKE CIKALA WACIPI

Chaske Cikala Wacipi or “Little Dance in Chaska,” a celebration with American Indian music, dance and food.Time: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. grand entries, Saturday, Aug. 20; 1 p.m. grand entry, Sunday, Aug. 21Cost: Free; food for saleLocation: McKnight Park, off of Pioneer Trail West in Chaska

PET ADOPTION

Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption. One rabbit, and kittens and cats ages 4 months to 8 years-old will be available. There will be solids, tabby, bicolored, and tortie to choose from. Dogs two months to 12 years will be there. Some of the dogs include: Beagle, Pointer, Poodle, Bichon Frise, Labrador Retriever, Pug, Maltese, Hound, Husky, terrier mix, shepherd mix, black lab mixes, and Heinz 57 mixes. Time: Noon-3 p.m.Cost: $165+ for cats and $195+ for dogsLocation: PETCO, in Eden Prairie, off of Flying Cloud Drive and Singletree Lane. Info: (952) 368-3553; carverscotths.org

BREAKFAST ON THE FARM

Start the weekend with a farm-fresh breakfast made from locally grown foods. Enjoy live music while eating in a farm setting. Walk around the farm, meet the farm animals and explore the gardens. State activity number #337407-C1-C5 at time of

reservation. For ages 2 and older.Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 20; reservations required by Aug. 18Cost: Ages 13 and older $13; children ages 2-12 $7Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., MinnetristaInfo: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

FLOWERFEST AND FAMILY FUN WEEKEND

The Men’s Garden Club of Minneapolis’ Flower, Food and Foto Show will take place in the visitor center 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Iris and Daffodil societies’ plant sales will be in the visitor center 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.Time: Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 20-21Cost: Shows are free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

THE GREAT WORM ROUNDUP

Not all worms in local forests are native to Minnesota. Learn where the worms came from and what they are doing. Then go outdoors and hunt for worms. Bring them back to the nature center and feed them to salamanders and turtles. Visitors will get their hands dirty during this program. For all ages.Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: PRAIRIE NATIVES

Families are invited to search for late bloomers in the prairie and the butterfl ies and birds that call the prairie home.Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

Enjoy a nature walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Meet at the Ordway parking lot.Time: 10 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 20, 27Cost: $7.50 Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

BIRD BANDING

See wild songbirds being safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Hear a bird’s heartbeat and help release it. For all ages.Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 20Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

ADVANCED WINEMAKING

Learn about harvest and pre-fermentation treatments and advanced techniques. Instructor is

University of Minnesota enologist Katie Cook.Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 20Cost: $90 for Arboretum members; $95 for non-membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

SundayAUG. 21

$3 TOUR DAYS AT THE LANDING

Join a guided tour at the Landing. Enter through the visitors center at the main entrance. Walking distance is 1.5 miles round trip.Time: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 26Cost: $3; ages 2 and younger freeLocation: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

MondayAUG. 22PUPPET ESCAPADES:

THE LOST ACORN

Join Squirrel for a funny puppet show about acorns. Enjoy activity stations and social time with other adults and children and then sit down together to watch the show. Afterwards, head outside to search for acorns and squirrel homes. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program.

For children ages 2-6 with an adult. Reservations required; reference activity #311303-06.Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Aug 22Cost: $4 per personLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

UpcomingRODEO

A PRCA Championship Rodeo will be held, with pony rides for the kids and a calf scramble.Time: 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27Cost: Adults $12 at gate; ages 6-10, $10 at gate; 5 & under, freeLocation: Carver County Fairgrounds in WaconiaInfo: extremeeventsmn.com

CAR SHOW

Westwood Community Church hosts an any make, any year, any shape car show, with food and trophies.Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27Cost: FreeLocation: 3121 Westwood Drive, ChanhassenInfo: Jim Theis at (952) 224-7378

PLANT SALE

The Carver/Scott Master Gardeners host a plant sale, with hardy perennial divisions, including hosta, ornamental grasses ground covers, iris, peonies, daffodils, houseplants and shrubs. This year will also include close to 100 daylily varieties developed by a master gardener.Time: 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. Aug. 27.Location: Rainbow parking lot, Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail, Chaska

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ARBORETUM AND GRAPE

GROWERS COLLABORATE

Grounded in the belief that Minnesota wine-

makers are producing an increasing number

of wonderful wines from Minnesota-grown,

cold-hardy grapes, the the Minnesota Land-

scape Arboretum and the Minnesota Grape

Growers Association have collaborated to create the upcoming

4x4 Culinary Series.

Leading chefs have come together to taste an array of wines

submitted by several Minnesota winemakers (many using

grape varietals developed at the University of Minnesota).

Now food and wine lovers will have the opportunity to ex-

perience some of these wines and menus when they enroll in

one or more of four Thursday evening classes each month dur-

ing the autumn and winter. At the dinner, a leading chef will

demonstrate how to create the four-course dinners served, and

U of M Enologist Katie Cook will guide participants through

the four Minnesota wine pairings.

The sessions will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays Sept.

15, Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 at the Marion Andrus Learning

Center at the Arboretum. The cost per class is $55 for Arbo-

retum members or $60 for non members. For more informa-

tion or to register, go online at www.arboretum.umn.edu/

cookingclasses.aspx#H3.

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Acclaimed chefs, from left, Craig Sharp, Beth Jones and Raghavan Iyer taste and consider the fl avors of an array of Minnesota wines and choose which would work well with food for an upcoming food and wine culinary series at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

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GR A DE WA S H I NGT ON TRIP — The eighth-graders of St. Therese School will be holding a one-day garage sale on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 581 Big Woods Boulevard, Chanhassen, 55317. The eighth graders will also offer homemade baked goods for sale.

All proceeds will go toward the eighth-graders’ May 2012 class trip to Washington, D.C., where they will visit the White House, Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, the Smithsonian museums, the Holocaust mu-seum, all major memorials, and more.

NEWCOMERS CLUB COF-FEE — The Newcomers Club of the Southwest Suburbs will meet for coffee, conversation and an opportunity to meet fellow newcomers to the area from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Dunn Brothers, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie. For more information about the group, go online at www.newcomersmn.com or call MaryAnn at (952) 944-2309 or Cia at (952) 974-5103.

MONTHLY CHAMBER LUNCHEON — U.S. Rep. John Kline will be the featured speaker at the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce lun-cheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Ha-zeltine National Golf Club, 1900 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska. Kline has represented Minnesota’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives since fi rst being elected to Congress in 2002. The cost of the luncheon is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. Seating is limited, walk-ins not guaran-teed. To register and pay online go to www.swmetrochamber.com or call the chamber offi ce at (952) 448-5000.

CHOIR OPEN HOUSE — The Minnetonka Youth Choirs will be hosting an ice cream social and open house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Arts Center on 7, 18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka. Learn more about the Music Asso-ciation of Minnetonka’s Youth Choir Program for girls in grades K-12 and boys in grades K-2 at www.musicassociation.org or call (952) 401-5954.

SCHOOL SUPPLY COL-LECTION — LearningRx in

partnership with The Car-ing Tree is collecting school supplies for kids in need now through Sept. 9. Donations of school supplies may be dropped off at LearningRx, located at 600 Market Street, Suite 120, between Cub Foods and the Chanhassen Cinema. The Caring Tree will distribute the supplies to area children in need. Donors will receive a certificate for a $49 Cogni-tive Skills Assessment from LearningRx (valued at $199) and a copy of the book Unlock the Einstein Inside. Call (952) 949-6900 for details.

HOMEBUYER SEMINAR — The Carver County CDA will host a Homebuyers Semi-nar from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, and 9 a.m. to 2 :30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Carver County CDA building, 705 Walnut Street, Chaska. The seminar will cover fi nancing options, the real estate pur-chase process, documents and legalities, and successful ho-meownership. The certifi cate earned is necessary for some special loans including down payment assistant programs. For more information, call (952) 448-7715, Ext. 2773.

MCGT 112 COFFEE CHAT — MCGT coffee chats — open to anyone interested in the gifted and talented (PAC) program in Eastern Carver County Schools — will be at 9:30 a.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of each month during the school year at School of the Wise II, 500 Market St., Chan-hassen. For more information, e-mail [email protected].

SOUTHW EST METRO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Chanhas-sen Recreation Center. For more information on the group, call Becki Johnson at (612) 865-9178.

CH A M BER M EM BER ORIENTATION — The South-west Metro Chamber of Com-merce invites any prospective or new members to a member orientation session to learn more about the chamber’s pro-grams, benefi ts and services. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call Brad Gruhot at (952) 448-5000 or e-mail [email protected].

FRESH START RECOV-ERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testi-monials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more information, go to www.atgrace.com/fresh-start.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY — A men’s (all ages welcome) Bible Study meets every Thursday from 7:15-8:15 a.m. at Millie’s Deli in Chanhassen (545 W. 78th St., Chanhassen). During the year the group studies both Old Testament and New Testament books. For more information, call John at (763) 458-5985.

MEDITATION CLASS — A meditation class led by a Buddhist monk occurs from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Chanhassen Library. Classes are open to all regardless of level of experience. There is no charge; donations are welcome. For more information, call Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail [email protected].

MENTAL HEALTH CRI-SIS PROGRAM — The Mental Health Crisis Program, serving Carver and Scott counties, has a telephone and mobile crisis response service available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach the Mental Health Crisis Program, call (952) 442-7601.

WESTWOOD JOB SUP-PORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change. Meetings will consist of cur-riculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you

in your search. In addition, we will build relationships and business connections through networking, sharing, listen-ing and supporting each other. Employers who have open posi-tions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend. Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group meetings are on the fi rst Monday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Room A112 at Westwood Com-munity Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. No sign up is required; everyone is welcome. For more informa-tion, contact Matthew Beck at [email protected] or Pat DeZiel at [email protected].

LIONS - The Chanhassen Li-ons meet every fourth Monday at the Chanhassen Legion. The monthly meeting starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.chan-hassenlions.org or call Gary Haberman at (952) 200-2993.

ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the Ameri-can Legion Post on Highway 5. For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.

C H A N H A S S E N S A L MEETING — The Chanhas-sen Squadron 580 of the Sons of the American Legion meet monthly at 6 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the month at the Chanhassen American Legion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call

Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365.

OPER ATION M IN N E -SOTA NICE — Operation Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones. The group meets monthly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individu-als or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various organiza-tions, companies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Cindy Pugh at (952) 474-1436. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationmin-nesotanice.com or call (763) 464-1696.

WOMEN IN NETWORK-ING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/Victoria area. For more infor-mation, visit www.win-mn.com or call Michelle Aspelin at (952) 241-4021.

W E S T M E T RO N E T-WORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a professional, referral-based network com-prised of trusted and expe-rienced business profession-als in the west metro area, meets Tuesday mornings. For more information and meeting times, call Vicki Franzen at (952) 937-9596.

BNI- CHANHASSEN — Join other small business professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Boulevard, Chan-hassen. For more information, please contact Amy Foley at (612) 701-0822.

BNI CHAN-NET— Busi-ness Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at AmericInn in Chanhassen. For more information, call Vicki Eide, chapter president, at (612) 385-9141.

SOUTHW EST METRO BNI - Business Network In-ternational has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more informa-tion, call Kevin Donlin at (612) 567-6642.

BNI-CHANHASSEN — Join other small business profes-sionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E, Chanhassen. For more information, call Melissa Friedrichs at (612) 961-0632.

TOASTMASTERS — The Rosemount Toastmasters club meets every other Thurs-day in the Rosemount facility in Chanhassen (8200 Market Blvd.) in the Walnut Conference Room at 12:05 p.m. For more informa-tion, call club president Dan Klein at (952) 949-7245 or see the club’s Web site at www.geoci-ties.com/club3096/info.htm.

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ANNIVERSARY

Bob and Janet Lokhorst

LokhorstBob and Jan Lokhorst, of

Chanhassen, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver-sary Aug. 26.

They were married in Min-neapolis at Oliver Presbyterian Church. Celebrating with them are four married children and spouses, Jon and Barb Lokhorst, Mark and Christy Lokhorst, Dave and Kim Erk-man, and David and Andrea Lokhorst. In addition, there are 11 grandchildren and spouses, Robert and Jessica Lokhorst, Nate and Kendra Larson (will marry Oct. 2, 2011), Tim Hunt, Taylor (TJ) Lokhorst, Caitlyn Lokhorst, Johannah Lokhorst, Jay Lokhorst, Kerith Erkman, Anna Lokhorst, David (DJ) Erkman and Joy Erkman.

Bob grew up in Baldwin, Wis.. He graduated from Bald-win High school in 1956. He attended Minnesota School of Business and then started working for the Federal Re-serve Bank. Over the years Bob worked for Midwest Fed-eral, Metropolitan Bank, US Mortgage and Wells Fargo. He retired in 2003.

Janet (Anderson) grew up in Minneapolis. She graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1960. She at-tended Anoka Ramsey Commu-nity college and the University of Minnesota for nursing. Janet worked for the U of M Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Park Nicol-let Medical Center and MVNA until she retired in 2007.

Bob and Jan attended Oliver Presbyterian Church and met at a church-sponsored roller skating party in the spring of 1960. They had four children of their own and fostered many children. Over the years Bob and Jan along with their chil-dren were involved with their kids’ schools and churches,

Minnehaha Academy, Redeem-er Covenant, Wooddale and Westwood Church in Chan-hassen.

Bob and Jan live in Chanhas-sen, keep active volunteering at their church, traveling and

spending time with family and friends. They both enjoy the outdoors and their hobbies in-clude biking, hiking and walk-ing. Bob, Jan and their family are looking forward to another wonderful 50 years.

PETS OF THE WEEK

The pets noted are being housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) and are among the dozens of homeless animals available for adoption. For more information, go online at www.carverscotths.org.

BEN

Friendly Ben came to CSHS because the past owner never claimed him at impound: their loss. He is a calm, smart, easy-to-carefor, 4-year-old

chocolate lab. Ben is house trained, knows basic com-mands, and nudges you with his head or puts it in your lap asking for attention. He weighs 80 pounds, is physi-cally fit, looks forward to walks and car rides. Ben is fi ne with kids, most dogs, and new folks. He’s a great companion.

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Libraries help you get JobNow

More than 100 public librar-ies in the Twin Cities metro are pleased to announce a new resource to assist job seekers or those who want to take their careers – maybe starting with their résumés – to the next level.

JobNow is a real-time on-line résumé and job inter-view coaching resource. All that ’s needed is a library card barcode and Internet access to log on and connect with a carefully-screened job coach who will offer résumé feedback, interview coaching, resources for your job search, and other career tips. (Go to www.carverlib.org, then choose Research Tools, then Databases. You will need to use your Library card number and PIN after clicking on the remote access link. Once in, you create an account with Job Now.)

“By offering this service to local job-seekers, the pub-

lic library is enhancing and complementing the services offered by other community agencies that are helping residents fi nd employment or start a business,” said Chris D. Olson, executive director of MELSA. “The online job coaching is a great addition to the many job-related resourc-es already being provided by the metro public libraries.”

The service is available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, and coaching ses-sions are available in English or Spanish.

Many library users have already tried JobNow, with terrifi c results: “I had previ-ously attended three résumé workshops and had my résu-mé reviewed, but the analysis and feedback I got from the JobNow coach was by far the most helpful.”

Another library user at-tended a job fair with her new and improved résumé, courtesy of a session with a JobNow coach, and reported that, “a recruiter said that my résumé was the best one he’d seen in a long time.”

JobNow is a free service provided by the metro public libraries. Visit melsa.org and click on “online resources” for more information, or look for the JobNow logo on your public library website to get started.

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY

Senior Surf Day is 10 a.m.

to noon, Monday, Aug. 22.Senior Surf Day provides

hands-on computer training to seniors. These classes are geared to seniors who have little or no experience with computers. Each class lasts approximately two hours, enough time for attendees to become familiar with the com-puter (mouse, keyboard and desktop) and learn the basics of surfi ng the internet.

Seniors wi l l lear n how to type in a web address, how to navigate from one web page to the next, how to determine whether or not a website is secure and how to conduct searches using com-mon search engines.

Seniors will also learn how to access Internet sites that will assist them in obtaining information on their own. Classes are taught by repre-sentatives from the Senior LinkAge Line. Pre-registra-tion is required. Please call the Library at (952) 227-1500 to register.

The August and September exhibit at the Chanhassen Library is local painter Art Weeks, a retired architect, who lives in Chaska.

REVIEWS

“ T he I n for ma nt ,” by Thomas Perry

The “Butcher’s Boy” hit man returns for his third book. The butcher’s boy has a nemesis, a Justice Department intelligence analyst named

E l i z a b e t h Waring. He k nows t hat she can help h i m , n o w that his boss-es in the mob have sent a team to kill him. Critics praise Perry for his non-stop suspense and his puzzling plots. We no longer own the fi rst two books in the series, The Butcher’s Boy and Sleeping dogs, but we can get them from another Minnesota library through interlibrary loan.

“Open City,” by Teju Cole Historian and photographer Cole has lived i n t he U. S. for nearly 20 years. He is o r i g i n a l l y f r om Ni g e -r i a . Ju l iu s i s a you n g doctor com-plet i n g h i s residency at a hospital in New York City. Born in Lagos to a Nigerian father and a German mother, Julius feels out of place and wanders the city, discovering neighbor-hoods, parks, concerts, and monuments, pondering his-tory, politics and race in post 9/11 America. Described by critics as “wise, honest and illuminating”, with rambling and esoteric “insights into

art, history and literature.” Bookmarks Magazine, July/August 2011.

“The Dragon’s Path,” by Daniel Abraham

The fi rst book in the “Dag-ger and the Coin” series. Epic fantasy a n d p ol it i -cal intrigue, comparable t o G e o r g e R.R. Martin. Martin and A b r a h a m wo rke d t o -gether on the book “Hunter’s Run.” Critics expect his work on this series to garner an award.

“Cryoburn,” by Lois Mc-Master Bujold

The 14th in the “Vorko-sigan saga. Spy and Im-p e r i a l A u -ditor Mi les Vorkosiga n is astounded by the depth o f t he c or -r u p t i o n i n the cryonics industry on the planet Kibou-daini. After being drugged and escaping a kidnapping, Miles is aided by a 12-year-old boy whose mother was fro-zen illegally. Critics praised Bujold’s “impeccable world building.”

“The Hypnotist,” by Lars Kepler

This thriller claims to be as suspenseful as “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” and boy, does it deliver. Swedish author Lars Kepler is a hus-band and wife team, actually. They have created a fantastic bunch of characters, set in Sweden, with horrifi c events impacting their lives at a ter-rifying rate. I could not put it down, reading the 500-plus page book in three days.

“Jane Wheel” series, by Sharon Sloan Fiffer

A customer asked for a mys-tery series where the main character was a collector, a picker, who haunted rum-mage and estate sales looking for fi nds. Her husband was a geologist, gone a lot; and her best friend owned an antique store. She lived somewhere in the Midwest and had a crazy mother.

After much searching – I worked with Novelist, one of our databases – I found it. The series is by Sharon Sloan Fiffer. We do not still own all the books in the series, but we are able to interlibrary loan them from another library in Minnesota.

They sounded so good, I decided to request them as well. The fi rst book is called “Killer Stuff”; the one we own is called “Hollywood Stuff.”

The Chanhassen Library is located at 7711 Kerber Blvd. in Chanhassen. For more infor-mation, call (952) 227-1500 or go online at www.carverlib.org.

Kathy

PERSCHMANNCHANHASSEN LIBRARIAN

family funGET THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT AND HAVING FUN! FOR THE LATEST EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS IN YOUR COMMUNITY, CHECK OUT THE WEEKLY CALENDAR.

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FACTORING INTO FIBROMYALGIAChiropractors frequently treat pa-tients suffering from fi bromyalgia, a common condition characterized by chronic, widespread pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. When it comes to avoiding this condition and overcom-ing its painful symptoms, maintaining a healthy weight and remaining active may help. According to recent research involving women, being overweight or obese increases the risk of fi bro-myalgia, particularly among women who are not physically active. Ac-cording to the study involving nearly 16,000 fi bromyalgia-free women over a period of 11 years, overweight/obese women had a 60% to 70% higher risk of developing fi bromyalgia than their normal-weight counterparts. Chiropractic treatment can play an important role in preventing and treat-ing fi bromyalgia by getting patients up and moving.

A continuing schedule of regular chi-ropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene, can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Call us at 952.746.8150 to schedule an appoint-ment. We can provide you with a care program designed for your age, con-dition, and lifestyle. We’re located at 7975 Stone Creek Dr., Suite 20.

P.S. Chiropractic and acupuncture can break the vicious cycle of chronic pain leading to less exercise and activity, which often leads to more pain.


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SENIOR NEWS

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Women enjoyed a tea, lunch and style show from the 1950s at the Senior Center’s annual Ladies Summer Luncheon.

Information submitted by the Chanhassen Senior Center. For information on any of the programs or activities call the Chanhassen Senior Center at (952) 227-1125.

UPCOMING

Rescheduled: LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION SE-RIES: BING CROSBY — Bing Crosby was the fi rst popular singer to combine an intimate, modernistic approach to mass-media communication (the

microphone), with a jazz-bred sense of swing. He became the fi rst pop music idol of the 20th century and eventually sold 500 million records. Recorded examples illustrate the evolu-tion of the Crosby style.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 24.Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $3 Registration deadline:

Aug. 22

ESTATE PLANNING — Join Attorney Chuck Roulet and discover how to make sure

your wishes are carried out exactly as you want. Even if you have an estate plan or living trust, new laws are often over-looked. The presentation will address differences between a will and living trust, planning for incapacity, federal and state estate taxes laws, long-term care planning and more.

Date: The Aug. 29 session has been cancelled and re-scheduled for Oct. 24.

Time: 10 a.m. Cost: Free, but please call

to register.

ZUMBA GOLD — It takes the Zumba formula and modi-fies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fi t and healthy lifestyle. Zumba Fitness party is known for the zesty Latin music, including salsa and meringue. If you want camaraderie, excitement and fi tness as a regular part of your weekly fi tness routine, Zumba Gold may be the perfect fi t for you.

Date: Tuesdays Sept. 13-

Oct. 18. Time: 10-11 a.m.Cost: $ 48 Residents/$ 56

Non-residents ($12 drop in fee)Registration deadline:

Sept. 6 (free preview on Tues-day September 6, 10-11a.m.)

HAPPY HANDS KNIT-TING — The Happy Hands Knitting group, which makes items for local charities and organizations, will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. to work on their projects. Feel free to bring your own knitting project and come and socialize with the group. Yarn donations are welcome. We are accepting new or good quality skeins of yarn for our projects.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSIC ALA MODE — Join us for a delightful fall after-noon of music, pie, ice cream, cider and coffee. We will listen to and sing along with the sounds of Eureka playing all our country and old time favor-ites. This event will be at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd.

Date: Friday, Sept. 16 Time: 1 p.m.Cost: $5 residents/$6 non-

residentsRegistration and payment

deadline: Sept. 7

ONE DAY TRIPS

CARVER COUNTY BARN QUILTS — Just imagine larger than life quilt blocks painted in beautiful colors mounted on no-table barns throughout Carver County. We will travel to and observe the various barns in Carver County and hear the history of the barn quilt move-ment, how the Carver County project originated and hear about each design, why it was chosen relating any anecdotal family connection there may be to the quilt block. After touring the barns, we will head to Lola’s Lakehouse in Waconia for lunch. Our lunch will include a variety menu items selected from their lunch menu.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 15 Time: 9:15-1:45 Cost: $ 37 Payment/registration dead-

line: Sept. 7

CARVER COUNTY JAIL AND 911 DISPATCH CEN-TER — Join us as we take a tour of the Carver County Jail and 911 Dispatch Center located in the Carver County Government Center. Repre-sentatives from the Sheriff’s offi ce and city will be available throughout the tour and to pro-vide information and answer questions. Plan on car pooling as we will meet at the Carver County Government Center, 606 E 4th Street, Chaska. Park-ing and entrance are located on the north side of building by Justice Center /Sherriff Department entrance. For a map and directions please call the Senior Center. Parking is in front of the building.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 22Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free, space is limited

so call to register Registration deadline:

Sept. 8

ONGOING CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

MondaySr. Advisory Bd (3rd) 9-10:30

a.m.Women’s Club (2nd ) 9:30-11

a.m.Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.Book Club (4th) Monday

1-2:30 p.m.TuesdayFoot Care (1st) 8 :30 a.m.

-12:15 p.m. Health Insurance Counsel-

ing (2nd) 9-11 a.m.Chan-o-laires – 12:30-2:15

p.m.WednesdayWoodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.Bingo 12:30-3:30 p.m.

ThursdayNintendo Wii (1&3) 9:30-11

a.m.Card Club (500/ Hand &Foot)

1-4:30 p.m.FridaySr Commission Meeting

(3rd) 10-11:30 a.m.Cards & Games (1st & 3) 10

a.m. – noonWoodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.Cribbage (3rd) 1-3 p.m.

OPEN SWIM PROGRAM AT AMERIC INN — The Chan-hassen Senior Center along with AmericInn of Chanhassen is offering an Open Swim op-portunity for area seniors. The AmericInn pool ranges from 3-5 feet deep. All seniors will also have access to the heated hot tub/whirlpool, and sauna. Towels are provided. The cost is $24 for a 12 session punch card. Punch cards need to be purchased at the Senior Center before attending Open Swim. For additional information, call (952) 227-1125

FOOT CARE CLINIC — The Senior Center is offering foot care services on the fi rst Tuesday of the every month. Foot care services include a soak, assessment, nail trim-ming and a message. Appoint-ments last approximately 45 minutes. The cost is $26 per visit and payment is made the day of your visit. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (952) 227-1125.

BOOK CLUB — All are wel-come. Join us for some interest-ing reads and discussions at the Chanhassen Senior Center book club. The club meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Senior Center from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CARD CLUBS — The Chan-hassen Senior Center invites you to play Bridge on Mon-day’s 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bingo on Wednesday’s from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and 500 and Hand & Foot on Thursday’s 1-4 p.m.

CRIBBAGE — Peg your way to the Senior Center for an af-ternoon of fun. We’ll play on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 1-3 pm. 6 games will be played with prizes awarded to the top 3 point holders.

Cost: $1 per person

F R I D A Y F U N A N D GAMES — Join us every Fri-day for a morning of fun and games. Board Games, Scrabble, dominos or a game of your choice. Stay for a warm nutri-tious lunch provided by the CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Program. A two day reserva-tion is required for lunch by calling (952) 227-1127 and the program requests a $3.50 con-tribution.

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

CHAN-O-LAIRES — Come share your musical talents this group! New members are all welcome at any time of the sea-son. They meet every Tuesday from 12:30-2:15 p.m. This group sings at various functions com-munity events.

WOODCARVING — Inter-ested in learning to carve or would like to pick-up with some old unfi nished projects? Join this very talented group of men and women every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. A volunteer instructor is available to help out beginners or anyone else needing addi-tional assistance. This group welcomes visitors at anytime.

CONGREGATE DINING

AND MEALS ON WHEELS — Enjoy a hot meal at the Senior Center Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or deliv-ered to your home. The cost per meal is $3.50. For a menu or to make a reservation, call (952) 227-1112.

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at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2011 for the

September 8, 2011 edition of

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publicnotices

The following information represents the annual disclosure of tax increment districts for the year ended December 31, 2010.

8/18/2011on (Date of Publication)

TIF 1 TIF 2 TIF 1–3 TIF 1–421,852$ 76,306$ 224,546$ –$

5,734$ 14,241$ 23,654$ 144,685$16,118$ 62,065$ 200,892$ –$

–$ 45,648$ 201,648$ 23,542$19,104$ 73,101$ 238,563$ 18$

190$ 47,008$ 203,896$ 1,780$

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2,212$ 8,847$ –$ –$(All lines within the table must be published even if the amounts to be published are zero.)

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Note to preparer: Publishing the last line of the table and the two paragraphs following the table is necessary only if aTIF district in the municipality is located in the fiscal disparities area and the municipality chose option “A” under Minn.Stat. 469.177, Subd. 3(a), for the TIF district.

Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from: (Required to be published)

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P.O. Box 36, Victoria, MN 55386

Tax Increment Financing District TIF 1, TIF 2, TIF 1–3, and TIF 1–4share its growth in commercial-industrial property tax values. This results in an increase in property taxes forother properties in this municipality. For taxes payable in 2010, this increase in taxes on other propertiesamounted to $2,212, $8,847, $0, and $0.(This paragraph needs to be published for each district for which it applies. Please attach additional pages, if needed.)

Tax increment expended in 2010Month and year of first tax increment receipt(MM/YYYY)Date of required decertification (MM/DD/YYYY)

Current net tax capacityOriginal net tax capacityCaptured net tax capacityPrincipal and interest payments due in 2011

Name of TIF Authority:

The total increased property taxes to be paid fromoutside the district if fiscal disparities Option Aapplies*

The fiscal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is sharedthroughout the area. In a tax increment financing district, this value sharing can either result in a tax increase for otherproperties in the municipality or result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue depending on how the taxincrement financing district is established.

CHANHASSEN VILLAGER(Name of the Newspaper)

Name of Municipality:

Tax increment received in 2010

Name of TIF District

(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 18, 2011; No. 4543)

TIF District Name:

TIF 10 Downtown Transit Station [TIF 10 Downtown Transit Station]

TIF 4 Entertainment Ctr [TIF 4 Entertainment Ctr]

TIF 5 North Bay [TIF 5 North Bay]

Current net tax capacity 0 299,816 80,862Original net tax capacity 0 65,834 572Captured net tax capacity 0 233,982 80,290Principal and interest payments due during current year 0 107,725 0Tax increment received 1,085 241,675 83,739Tax increment expended 0 513,822 6,370Month and year of first tax increment receipt Jul-11 Jul-97 Jul-98Date of required decertification 12/31/2036 12/31/2022 12/31/2023Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution * 0 ** 33,636 ** N/A

TIF District Name:

TIF 8 Presbyterian Homes [TIF 8 Presbyterian Homes]

TIF 9 Sand Companies Housing District [TIF 9 Gateway Place]

Current net tax capacity 201,310 25,213Original net tax capacity 3,086 2,355Captured net tax capacity 198,224 22,858Principal and interest payments due during current year 175,000 22,892Tax increment received 211,380 24,251Tax increment expended 177,523 11,757Month and year of first tax increment receipt Jul-03 Jun-08Date of required decertification 12/31/2028 12/31/2033Increased property tax imposed on other properties as a result of fiscal disparities contribution * N/A N/A

Additional information regarding each district may be obtained from:Todd Gerhardt, ManagerPO box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317(952) 227-1100

Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts for the Year Ended December 31, 2010

Chanhassen EDA

* The fiscal disparities property tax law provides that the growth in commercial-industrial property tax values is shared throughout the area.In a tax increment financing district, this value sharing can either result in a tax increase for other properties in the municipality or result in a decrease in tax increment financing district revenue depending on how the tax increment financing district is established.

** The districts noted by ** above do not share growth in commercial-industrial property tax values. This results in an increase in property taxes for other properties located in that municipality. For taxes payable in 2010, this increase in taxes on other properties amounted to the values listed above.

(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 18, 2011; No. 4544)

STATE OF MINNESOTASECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OFASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333File Number: Date Filed: July 25, 2011The fi ling of an assumed name

does not provide a user with exclu-sive rights to that name. The fi ling is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Partners InSynQ

2. State the address of the prin-cipal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 6679 Lakeway Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317

3. List the name and complete street address of all persons con-ducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered offi ce address. Attach ad-ditional sheet(s) if necessary: TACT Solutions, Inc. – 6679 Lakeway Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is re-quired, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fi elds, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the appli-cable chapter of Minnesota Stat-utes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Don J. Giacchetti – President

Don J. Giacchetti - Contact Person 952-401-8213

Date: 07-21-2011(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 11 and 18, 2011; No. 4540)



Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333File Number: Date Filed: May 02, 2011The fi ling of an assumed name


1. State the exact assumed name

under which the business is or will be conducted: Harmonic Builders

2. State the address of the prin-cipal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 1001 Lake Lucy Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317

3. List the name and complete street address of all persons con-ducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered offi ce address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Prairie West Companies, Ltd. – 1001 Lake Lucy Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317


Signature: Bradley C. Johnson – President

Bradley C. Johnson - Contact Person

952-401-1920Date: 04-30-2011(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 11 and 18, 2011; No. 4541)



Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333File Number: Date Filed: July 25, 2011The fi ling of an assumed name


1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Jonathan Acres

2. State the address of the prin-cipal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 705 Walnut Street North, Chaska, MN 55318

3. List the name and complete street address of all persons con-ducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity,

provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered offi ce address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Jonathan Acres LLC – 705 Walnut Street North, Chaska, MN 55318


Signature: Julie M. Frick – Executive

DirectorJulie Frick - Contact Person

952-448-7715Date: 07-25-2011(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 18 and 25, 2011; No. 4542)

‘Someone was watching over us’

PHOTO BY ALEX HALL

Eden Prairie police say the actions of Tim Taormina and the other volunteers on the bus July 20 helped to avoid a serious tragedy. Volunteers from the bus that day and Father Michael Tix: Nicole Jeziorski, Lori Taormina, Maddie Sabin and Tim Taormina.

Heroic actions of chaperone save bus full of children BY ALEX HALL

[email protected]

For just about everybody, it was the worst case scenario.

A school bus carrying 62 children and fi ve adults is heading down the highway when all of a sudden, the driver slumps over in his seat, causing the bus to careen off of the guard rail of an exit, leaving the children and adult chaperones in terror.

This wasn’t a scene from a high-budget summer blockbuster, but rather the real-life events surrounding a near-crash on July 20 involving a bus full of kids and volunteers from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savage.

However, much like most summer blockbusters, this story also had a clear-cut hero.

Tim Taormina of Apple Valley, a chaperone on the bus, saw what was happening and grabbed the wheel, applied the brakes and was able to maneuver the bus off of an exit into a grassy area, sparing the bus’ occupants of any injury.

“You’ve got a bus barreling down the highway at 60 mph, and the driver loses conscious-ness, it can go anywhere,” said Eden Prairie Police Sgt. Jarrad Biggar, one of the fi rst responders on the scene. “Luck-ily [Taormina] was sitting behind him and took control of the bus, because if he hadn’t done that, that bus could have gone anywhere off the road and overturned. He defi nitely prevented a certain tragedy, that’s for sure.”

HEROICS AND LUCK

It was a stifl ingly hot Wednes-day morning, and chaperones from St. John the Baptist had just fi nished packing the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders into the bus for a volunteering trip to Feed My Starving Chil-dren in Chanhassen as part of the church’s Summer Stretch program. They hit the road optimistic and excited for the day, but it wasn’t long before the trip hit a snag.

While en route to Feed My Starving Children, the bus they were riding in broke down, and everybody was forced to wait in a strip mall parking lot in the blistering heat for about 30-45 minutes until a replacement bus arrived. “It was a heat in-dex of I think 113 that day,” said one of the group’s chaperones, Nicole Jeziorski.

Un d au nt e d , t h e g r oup pressed on. But the inconve-nience they had just experi-enced wouldn’t compare with what was about to happen next.

As the bus traveled west-bound on I-494 near the 212 west exit, its driver, Marc Yadeau, of Malplewood, suddenly hunched over in his seat and instantly lost control of the bus.

“One of the parents up front was saying, ‘No one’s driving, no one’s driving!’” said Jezi-orski.

Those on the bus could then hear the sound of the bus grind-ing up against the guard rail, and it was clear something had to be done.

That’s when Taormina, 24, who was sitting right behind Yadeau when he collapsed, sprang into action, taking control of the bus and guiding it and its precious cargo to safety.

“My first instinct was to straighten it out, because when (Yadeau) let go, we were head-ing onto the ramp, but we were

going too far to the right,” said Taormina, “so I straightened us out and ended up leading us off-road. Once we got it straightened out I reached in and found the brake.”

Eden Prairie police arrived on the scene quickly as the wife of an on-duty offi cer had seen the bus lose control and called her husband, expediting the response, and when they got there Taormina and the other chaperones, including Jezior-ski and Maddie Sabin, were helping the kids off the back of the bus.

“[Eden Prairie Police and Fire] were on their way before the fi rst 911 call even came in,” said St. John the Baptist Father Michael Tix, “so the response couldn’t have been any quicker. It’s pretty amazing.”

Sabin, Jeziorski and other chaperones gathered the stu-dents in prayer, and officers quickly went to work perform-ing CPR on Yadeau before a Hennepin County Medical Center ambulance arrived. The ambulance arrived, as did Eden Prairie fi refi ghters and the Minnesota State Patrol, and fi refi ghters handed out water to the children while police chap-lains helped talk them down.

“The Eden Prairie Police and firemen were amazing,” said Taormina.

Yadeau, 48, was taken to Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina where he was unfor-tunately pronounced dead of a suspected heart attack.

The St. John’s crew then received assistance from an unlikely source: SouthWest Transit in Eden Prairie.

SouthWest had been run-ning shuttles to Target Field in Minneapolis as they normally do for Minnesota Twins’ home games, but when police alerted them about what happened, they quickly volunteered one of their Twins’ buses (fully air-conditioned, by the way) to pick up the children and return them to St. John the Baptist.

When they returned, they were greeted by Tix and had the opportunity to discuss what they had just been through. The next week, Tix and the kids held a prayer session at the church to pray for Yadeau and his family, but also to help the kids continue to process the traumatic events of that day.

“Some of the kids in my group were kind of freaking out [at the time] because they had lost a classmate in a car ac-cident last year,” said Sabin, “I think it kind of hit them more than other kids.”

GUARDIAN ANGEL

To many, Taormina served as a guardian angel of sorts that day. “The kids were crying and telling him, ‘You’re our hero, you’re our hero,’” laughed Jeziorski.

Taormina may be the clear hero of the day, but he and the others on the bus believe it was someone else who was their guardian angel.

Last July 18, nearly one year to the date of the near-crash, Joey Balistreri, an 11-year old Burnsville boy and St. John the Baptist Catholic School student, was killed when he and his family were struck by a speeding vehicle on Highway 13 in Savage.

In the wake of his death, his mother, Pam, kept telling fellow parents to give their children an extra hug. The following month, St. John the Baptist began making bumper stickers that read “Have you hugged your child today?” ac-

companied by a picture of a dragonfl y.

Sabin said the dragonf ly was a reference to a story they had been reading at the time, and that the dragonfl y in the story was representative of re-birth and transformation. “For people around here, after the events of last year, (the dragonfl y) carries very special meaning,” said Tix.

So naturally, many on the bus already had some reason to believe that Balistreri was looking over them that day. But that belief was reinforced 10 times over when everybody fi rst exited the bus following the near-crash. “As we were waiting for water, I just saw all these dragonflies around the bus,” said Sabin. “I was like, ‘That is too perfect.’ And I think that was a big part of what helped calm the kids down.”

“It was clear someone was watching over us,” added Jezi-orski. “God was there.”

Another reason to believe Balistreri might have been watching over them that day? His sister was sitting in one of the front seats of the bus.

ON THE RIGHT PATH

Taormina, who belongs to Mary Mother of the Church in Burnsville, has volunteered at St. John the Baptist’s Summer Stretch program for the past two summers helping out sister Lori Taormina, who is youth minister at the church.

His actions that day may be getting him plenty of accolades and atta-boys right now, but in the future, they might help him in another area: job ap-plications.

Taormina studies law en-forcement and criminal justice at Inver Hills Community Col-lege, and his quick instincts proved to him that he’s chosen the right path in life. “I always knew I wanted to do some-thing like this, but this really kind of reinforced that,” said Taormina.

Taormina may already have one high-profile reference in his back pocket: Eden Prairie Police Chief Rob Reynolds.

At Tuesday’s Eden Prairie City Council meeting, Taormi-na was given the Eden Prairie Police Department’s Commen-dation Award honoring his brave actions.

“Mr. Taormina had the pres-ence of mind to witness a dire emergency situation and react calmly and precisely in order to mitigate the situation,” Reyn-olds wrote in the commenda-tion. “Had he not reacted as instinctually and quickly as he had, the bus could have eas-ily crashed, causing a serious tragedy. Mr. Taormina’s brave actions saved the lives of the passengers on the bus and the lives of the other drivers at that intersection.”

“It’s an honor,” said Taormi-na, “but I just did what I thought was best.”

Immediately after what hap-pened, Taormina said he wasn’t thinking about what he had just done, but rather about what he could have done to save the bus driver.

Between Taormina’s quick thinking, the officer’s wife calling in the incident, which led to a speedy response, and the sheer luck of being near an exit at the time of the emer-gency, a lot of things had to go right to avoid tragedy that day. And thankfully, they all did. “If you never believed in guardian angels before,” said Tix, “this should make you believe.”


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KREUSERROOFING, INC.

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Storm damage repairsDefective shingleclaimsFamily owned &operatedThousands of satis-fied customersProfessional andCourteous

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Father/ son plumbingcompany. Licensed,bonded, insured. Workingfor you! R&D Plumbing-952-237-0115

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MJ Painting Interior/ Ex-terior painting & stain-ing. 952-445-2904 Mar-vin Jeurissen

Always Quality InteriorPainting. RELIABLE,Professional, Experienced952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn

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Bruce MackenthunDoes It All! Window-Door- Deck specialist!Professional services.952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com

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WarehouseNow hiring for fulltime, part time, andseasonal full time posi-tions!

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Heartland America isa direct marketingcompany offeringbrand name and otherquality merchandise atvalue prices via catalogand internet sales.Excellent starting wageand full time benefitsinclude: Medical, den-tal, 401K, paid vaca-tions, paid holidays, agenerous merchandisediscount & more!!Application availableonline at:

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Truck Driver-FTRadermacher's FreshMarket is looking to filla local FT truck driverposition. Class A li-cense & experience re-quired. Excellent pay &benefits. Apply at anyRadermacher's FreshMarket location or sendresume to :

[email protected] or fax 952-403-5926

Safe StepInc.

Safe Step Inc. is seeking 5+people for the followingpositions:Bathtub Refinishers:Experienced bathtub refinish-ers needed. Willing to travel20-22 days/month. Travel ex-penses paid, fast growing com-pany with internal promotion.Clean record/license, profes-sionalism a must. Hourly rateis $17.50- $20.00 per hour.Project Managers:Experienced technician/project managers needed. Will-ing to travel, 20-22days/month. Travel expensespaid, fast growing companywith internal promotion. Cleanrecord/license, professionalisma must. Hourly rate is $20.00-$25.00 per hour.E-mail resume [email protected]

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St. Gertrude's Health &Rehabilitation Center hasan opening for a RN Ad-missions Nurse to assist inour fast paced transitionalunit. Recent LTC/Rehabexperience required. Full-time position. Please ap-ply online at:

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Restaurant ManagerFOH-Entry Level

Must have previousFOH exp. No late hrs/No early AM. 40-45hrs/wk, varied sched.Paid weekly. Insurance& Bonus. Vacation ev-ery 6 mos. Fun, fast-paced, well staffed.

Lions Tap FamilyRestaurant

16180 Flying Cloud Dr.Eden Prairie, MN

55347. Apply in person

Metro area asphaltpaving contractor hasopenings for qualifiedexperienced person-nel. Skilled positionsare available in all ar-eas of excavation/grading and asphaltinstallation. Cleandriving records withClass A CDL is re-quired. For more in-formation please con-tact Pam at 952-496-2651

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Dining Server positionFull-time and Part-time

7:00AM-3:00PM and 11:00AM-3:00PM shifts available

The Colony at Eden Prairie is an Assisted Livingserving seniors in your community.

If you would like to be a part of a fun teamand work in a great environment,

we have the job for you.Please contact Lynda Harmon @ 952-697-0613

Email [email protected] Prairie Center DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344

952-828-9500*Group interviews every Thursday at 4:00PM

Prep Cook, PT/FT, allduties. Weekends re-quired. Excellent atten-dance, communication &basic math skills. Back-ground check required.We offer 401k plan anddiscount meals. 105 W.2nd St., Chaska. Applywithin. No phone calls.

Laborer Wanted for Excava-tion crew. Must behardworking.GMH Asphalt Corp -Call between 9am &2pm: 952-442-5288

HELP WANTED SALESNew and used car andtruck sales. We needself starters, lookingfor long term employ-ment and huge earn-ing potential. We areone of the few growingFord dealerships inMinnesota. Experi-ence preferred but willtrain the right individu-al. Wolf Motors Jor-dan, MN952-492-2340

Full Time Teaching Op-portunities at Kinder-Care Learning Center inSavage, MN. Great ben-efits! Please send re-sumes to Kelli [email protected] orcall 952-440-9890 withany questions.

Experienced Siding In-staller wanted. Call: Pro-tective Home Covering,952-226-2700

DRIASI in Chanhassen,MN is currently hiringClaims Examiners. Can-didates must be familiarwith Life and Health In-surance concepts andmust also have at least 3years claims examiningexperience. For full de-tail and to apply, pleasego to:

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Block Layer, FT. 612-309-1251. Southwestmetro area.

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Rolland: 952-949-4724EOE

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MANUFACTURINGRahr Malting Co. is seeking energetic, team-orient-ed individuals for placement in our grain processingand plant maintenance departments. All candidatesmust have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.The following positions are available immediately:PRODUCTION OPERATOR The ideal candidate should have a minimum of threeyears manufacturing work experience. Experiencewith plant sanitation, mechanical trouble-shooting,repair and a basic knowledge of process control sys-tems is a plus. Swing shift assignments required witha differential of $.60/hr. 2nd and $.75/hr. 3rd. Basesalary starting at $20.76/hr and reaching $21.76/hrupon completion of training for qualified candidate.ELECTRICIANRahr is recruiting an Electrician to join our Mainte-nance Team. The successful candidate will possess atwo year degree in an electrical curriculum from anaccredited technical college. Work experienceshould include 3 years plus in an industrial setting.An electrical license and experience in PLC controlsare both preferred but not required. Responsibilitiesinclude installing, trouble-shooting, maintaining, andrepair of single phase and three phase general electri-cal systems in the plant to provide power for opera-tions equipment, lighting, facilities and other appara-tus. This position may be required to fill a secondshift assignment. Base salary starting at $23.97 perhour for the fully qualified candidate.REFRIGERATION, CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIANRahr is recruiting a Refrigeration Controls and In-strumentation Technician to join our MaintenanceTeam. The successful candidate will possess 4-6years of refrigeration and/or HVAC experience in-cluding refrigerant side troubleshooting and repair.Centrifugal chiller experience is a plus. In addition,candidate must have training and experience in elec-trical and electronic control systems related to refrig-eration/HVAC systems. PLC control system knowl-edge and previous instrumentation calibration expe-rience is a plus. Base salary starting at $23.97 perhour for the fully qualified candidate.MAINTENANCE MECHANICThe ideal candidate should have a diverse mechani-cal skill package with a vocational technical certifi-cation or equivalent including a minimum of threeyears experience in an industrial setting. Provenskills in trouble shooting, preventative maintenance,installation and repair of light to heavy productionmachinery are required. Specialty skills such aswelding, pneumatics, sheet metal fabrication and ba-sic electrical comprehension are a strong plus. Thecandidate must have the flexibility to work eitheralone or in a team environment with minimal super-vision. Base salary starting at $22.47 per hour for thefully qualified candidate.Rahr Malting Co. offers a complete benefit packageincluding Co. provided family medical, dental andvision insurance, 401-K savings plan, pension plan,FSA and more for the fully qualified candidate. Sendresumes to MIKE MAYNE at: [email protected], or applications are available at:

RAHR MALTING Co.800 West First Avenue

Shakopee, Minnesota 55379EOE

GENERAL LABORERKoda Energy, LLC is seeking an energetic, team-orient-ed individual for placement in our power plant facility:The ideal candidate should have a minimum of twoyears heavy industrial work experience. Experiencewith plant sanitation, mechanical trouble-shooting,repair and a basic knowledge of mechanical systemsor equivalent background is a plus. This position willwork Monday-Friday day shift, and after qualifica-tion will cover vacation in our fuel handling area asneeded. Starting pay is $13.00/hr.

We offer a complete benefit package including Co.provided family medical, dental and vision insur-ance, 401-K savings plan, pension plan, and FSA.

Send resumes to MIKE MAYNE at: [email protected], or applications are available at:

RAHR MALTING Co.800 West First Avenue

Shakopee, Minnesota 55379EOE

Equipment Maintenance Superintendent

Salary range: $53,185.60 - $79,518.40 DOQ

Supervises the functions and activities ofthe Equipment Maintenance Dept. of Pub-

lic Works Division. Provide supervision and manage-ment of the Carver County vehicle and equipmentmaintenance function for divisions and offices. Seefull posting on county website.MQs: HS diploma/GED, 5 yrs. fleet maintenanceexp., 1 yr. supervisory exp. and valid Class A DL.PREF. QUAL.: MN DOT Vehicle inspector certifi-cate, tanker and haz mat endorsements.Apps at Carver Co. ER, 600 E. 4th St., Chaska, MN55318. Jobline 952-361-1522. Closing 4:30pm,8/26/11. www.co.carver.mn.us. EOE.

Parts Department Support- FTQuality Forklift Sales and Service, Inc. seekingself-motivated parts department support.

Position requires basic computer and data entryskills, background knowledge on industrial equip-ment, experience in parts sourcing. Past experi-ence as technician or in material handling and/orautomotive industry is a plus.

Wage depends on experience and qualifications.Benefits include:

Health/Dental/Life Insurance401k Savings PlanVacation/Holiday Pay

Please fax resume to 952-895-9036or email [email protected]

Printing Press OperatorNorth Star Publishing of International Falls is seek-ing a Printing Press Operator for its sheetfed printshop. Heidelberg experience is preferred, but willingto train the right individual. This is a union positionwith good wages and benefits. Primarily a day shiftposition, but flexibility is a must. Starting pay scalecommensurate with experience.

To apply, email resume to:[email protected]

send to Jerry Flansburg, North Star Publishing,1602 Hwy 71, International Falls, MN 56649

or call Jerry or Rob at 218-285-7411

Store Management & CrewMembers

Opportunities AvailableNow hiring for a full time Assistant Store

Management position. Stores are located in theShakopee, Chanhassen, and Excelsior areas.

Please call Michelle at 612.718.3520 or Lauren at952.239.1466 for interested inquiries.WE OFFER:

Flexible schedulingOpportunity to run your own storeCompetitive payPleasant atmosphereMulti-store opportunities

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLCControls Engineer

Inquiries sought from motivated individuals with ana-log and digital machine control design experience. As-sociate Degree or higher in electrical engineering re-quired. Assignments require strong computer skills, theability to read, design and draw wiring diagrams andcontrol schematics using AutoCAD 2012 and goodcommunications skills. Jordan Transformer offers com-petitive wages, 401K plan and medical package. In-quires send resume with wage expectations to:

Email: [email protected]


Wilderness Cabin, acraft project. 93 pieces.$38. Call 952-361-5401

White daybed with mat-tress. Beautiful condi-tion. $95. 612-644-5314

Weight bench. Werner,3 dumbells and weights$80. 952-447-4423

Weedeater, EFCObrand. Excellent condi-tion. $125. 952-445-5342

Used, Conn Alto Saxo-phone. Tuned, goodcondition. $150. 952-448-4594

Twin captains bed.Bookcase, headboard, 3drawers. $139. 952-890-3470

TV, Sony 37" StereoPicinPic w/remote.Great picture. $40. 952-361-4839

TV, Mitsubishi, 55 inch,projection, HD ready.$100. 952-440-6952

TV w/remote. Toshiba,32", great condition. Willdeliver, $35. 952-496-1434

Trumpet, Bach TR300,Used, with case. Excel-lent condition. $325.612-269-0198

Trampoline, mini, 40",used lightly indoors.Great shape. $20. 612-581-0122

Toro, self propelledmulching mower. Clean.$250 952-237-9218

Toddler bed blonde,w/matt. minor repair.$30. Belle Plaine 763-300-3890

Tires, 2 new Dunlap sig-nature 215/656R16.Never used. $179. 651-775-3844

Tires wear left235/65/17 255/60/17$40. Call 612-644-5314

Utility table, 6'x3'. $10.952-448-4907

Tablesaw, Craftsman10". Cast iron#113.298240. $100.952-855-4533

Swingset, wooden withslide and 3 swings.FREE 952-445-7472

Swingset, metal, 2swings, slide, glider,more. $75. 952-445-0937

Suitcase, new styleroller. w/extend a han-dle. $40. 612-644-8377

Student, 4pc. bedroomset. Oak, $250. 952-212-2546

Steel, safety stair,treads. (10) 4"X30". $30952-994-5497

SS gas stove apartmentsize. 19.25 wide. $400.952-496-3440

Sony HD HandycamExcellent shape $200952-237-9218

Sofa- Ethan Allen 70"multi-color floral. $100.Superb condition. 952-934-5713

Small refrigerator. Likenew, works perfectly,cash pickup. $20. 952-882-4919

Small display hutch2pcs. Excellent condi-tion. $200. 952-941-1313

Silver King, canistervacuum cleaner. 4amps, older. $10. 952-447-4961

Sharper Image hot, coldsnack box. Brand new.$15. 612-237-1300

Sectional, sleepercouch, tan, cup holders.$75. 952-445-2492

Science Museum familymembership. $70. $99.-value. Call 952-240-0906

Sawdust collector & ac-cessories. Grizzly 2hp$100. Mike 612-210-6145

Sanyo, dorm refrigera-tor. Stainless, 4.9 cu ft.$100. Excellent. 952-937-1835

Rug, 5X7.5, green, grayborder, great for dorm.$25. 952-934-8892

Round, living room ta-ble. Excellent condition.$125. 952-941-1313

Refrigerator, small, idealfor a dorm room. Clean,$50. 612-840-1252

Range, Kenmore elec-tric, glass top. White,excellent. $400. 952-474-8081

Rain barrel. Excellentcondition. $30. 952-447-1727

Queen bed. Box spring,frame included. $300. orb/o. 952-484-8215

PS2, 23 games, 3 con-trollers, memory cards.$100. 952-334-2593

Propane tanks, (2) 100lb. Free 952-445-6833

Popular Mechanics do-it-yourself, encyclope-dia. Complete set 23books. $25. 952-492-2493

Piano w/ matchingbench, Courier, needstuning $100 952-368-7279

Office table 5ft, 2 1/2 ftPick up. $30. 952-440-2795

Oak, captain's bed.Custom built, twin size.$75. 952-492-2278

Oak table, round withwhite tile. 4 chairs.$100. 612-578-5891

Oak 4 piece entertain-ment center unit. Mustsee. $400. 952-882-1125

Nokia, 6010, bar phonewith charger. $50. 952-443-2518

New, Men's RemingtonMS5200, shaver. $40.952-292-7886

Movado Amorosa,ladies watch. 0604759.New, never worn.$300. 952-452-6229

MinnKota Endura 34trolling motor. Electrictransom. $60. 952-401-3786

Microwave Emerson,red. Great for college.$40. Call 612-802-7506

Mens black leather, mo-torcycle jacket, w/lining.Sz M. $50. 952-403-5921

Medical, 3 wheel scoot-er. Bruno, good condi-tion. $250. 952-934-6427

Mattress, box spring.Sealy, queen plush topexcellent. $250. 952-448-9877

Mary Kay, Velocity per-fum NEW $15 cash 952-564-1161

Mary Kay products sale,big savings, 3-in-1cleanser, $15 952-891-4694

Marine radio. Cobra,Mrf75b, Like new.$110 952-215-5308

Loveseat, dual recliner.Medium brown leather.Good condition. $100952-445-3936

Loveseat, browns, rock-er, recliners. Excellent.condition. Pics avail-able, $300. 952-467-3813

Loon decoy and Bronzedecoy. $100. 952-445-0213

Little Tykes workbench.Excellent condition,from non-smoking home$25. 952-403-0387

Little Tikes play kitchen.Food, dishes. Best toy$100. 952-445-7472

Light fixture, kitchen.New $10. 612-644-8377

Lifejacket, youth chestsize 24-28, great shape,$8. 612-581-0122

Legos- large tote. $20.Prior Lake. 952-412-7094

Lawnmower, Craftsmanself-propelled. Used,great condition. Asking$60. Call 952-440-5409

Lamps, 2/24", brass,mauve base, ivorypleated shade. $50.952-934-5713

Large, child's wagon.Wooden sides. $10.952-448-4907

Kodak EasyShare Z650in box w/case & batter-ies. $110. 612-237-3269

Kitten, female. $5. 952-492-3401

Kitchen faucet, Moenwith sprayer. Chrome,nice condition. $10.612-327-1548

Kelty Kids deuce-coupe,double jogging stroller. Excellent condition.$150. 952-496-1434

KEC, mobile applica-tions center, video con-sole, for vehicle. $15.612-237-1300

Karcher model 23016.0HP 2.2gpm@2300-PSI gas pressure wash-er $400 952-496-3440

Ikea twin bed, mattress,nightstand. $200. 952-465-2814

HP scanjet. 6200C, ca-ble & cd software. $25.952-226-2236

HP Photosmart 3-1printer, C4380, $60,952-262-7886

HP Photosmart 3-1printer C4380, worksgreat, $65, 952-292-7886

Hoover, vacuum clean-er. Used only 3 yrs.Blue. $50. 952-448-4037

Honda Accord blownmotor. 95-97 V6 goodparts/restore. $200 952-292-7886

Honda Accord 95-97.V6 parts motor $200952-292-7886

Hilfiger comforter,90X90. Good condition,red, white, blue. $20.952-934-8892

Golf bag, with set of tourmodel irons. $30. 952-942-9281

Glass, table top. 36"W X60"L perfect. $50. 612-644-5314

Girls bike, Magna, pur-ple, training wheels,basket. $23. 952-890-3470

Garmin Nuvi 200 in box$60. 612-237-3269

Free, love seat. Sturdy,no holes. 651-216-6658

Free, beautiful femalecat, spayed, declawedfronts. 952-492-6180

Free, 2 large freshwateriridescent, shark, cat-fish, aquarium pond.952-447-4423

Free kitten. 6 weeks old.Litter trained. 612-310-3156

Free kitten, 8 weeks old.Very cute and fun. 952-873-5456

Export Series, pearldrum set. New hard-ware, $500. 507-261-7500 [email protected]

Executive desk. Cherry6', good condition.$450. b/o 612-802-3555

Evenflo high-low-reclinebaby highchair with pad,straps. Nice, $15. 952-882-4919

Ducks Decoy, handcarved, painted. Can-vasbacks $250. pair952-474-8081

Dryer, Kenmore, gas,$125/ BO. 952-913-4057

Dresser, with mirror. 9-drawer. $40. 952-403-0771

DR, table, 4 chairs,hutch, oak, excellentcondition, $400, 952-448-3221

Dish set. 10 cups,saucers, plates, 2bowls. $30. 952-220-5051

Diego, rescue pack. $5,great condition. 952-942-7518

Diego truck, with Diego,great condition. $5, 952-942-7518

Desk, large, oak, rolltop. Great. 60"w 53"h$300. 612-875-5858

Craftsman, 19 pc. routerbit set. Like new. $40.952-240-1025

CPR Manikin, $150.Child. Mary 952-807-1886

CPR Manikin $100. foradult. Mary 952-807-1886

Female black cat. 8/23952-567-4056

Couch, browns, reclin-ing ends. Pics available,$350. 952-467-3813

Couch grayies color 72 "$120. Good condition.952-941-2989

Computer workstation.HP, Dell monitor. $75.952-448-4037

Coleman -Powermate5000w portable genera-tor 10hp Briggs &Strat-ton $450. 952-496-3440

Coffee table and end ta-ble. $65. 952-292-7886

Christmas china set of8. Plus accessories $50.952-449-3158

Chicago Bears orangejersey, #87, "Moose"nameplate, XL, $40.952-334-2593

Chicago Bears blue jer-sey, XL, #80, "Conway"nameplate, $30. 952-334-2593

Chairs, 2 resin patiowith cushions. $20. 952443-0124

Cedar wood mailbox.New construction! Saleprice, $38. Call: 952-361-5401

Bunk beds, This EndUp. $300. 952-607-6763

Bumper Pool/ Poker ta-ble, octagon, balls/sticks, $100 952-368-7279

Boat anchor. $10. 612-619-3694

Black leather, LayZboyrecliner. Good condition.$150. 651-226-7063

Bike/ski rack for 2"hitch. 4 bikes/10 skis$50. 952-406-1205

Bike. Pink Raleigh 16"kids with removabletraining-wheels. $40.952-447-7470

Bike, girl's 24" Schwinnhelmet. $50. like new952-443-0124

Basket, Longaberger1997 Sleigh. Neverused. $40. 952-942-9281

Basket Longaberger1998. Glad tidings.Never used $20. 952-942-9281

Art desk., with lamp andtray. $35. 953-994-5497

Antique, vanity dresser.7 drawers with mirror.$100. 952-447-0679

72, Goosebump books.Good condition. $100.952-486 -1599

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LIEDTKEFIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE

Looking for miracles brings miraculous observations

The PROP Shop’s ‘queen mother’

PHOTO BY MICHELLE STEVENS

Ace Palm, 92, is the oldest volunteer at the PROP shop. She volunteers on Tuesdays and Saturdays every week.

Do you believe in miracles?

It probably depends on your definition of miracles. There are the parting-of-the-Red-Sea, water-into-wine mir-acles described in the Bible. There are come-from-behind, under-dog upsets like the U.S. hockey team beating the Russian team in the 1980 Winter Olympics. And then there are the miracles that occur in our everyday lives, when something that cannot possibly happen – does.

I still remember staring at my son, who will turn 26 next week, as a newborn. I remember watching his gentle breathing as he slept, and marveling at how tiny and how perfect he looked, how fragile and yet how complex. And I remember wondering how anyone could look at a newborn baby and not believe

in miracles.I’ve been thinking

a lot about miracles lately, ever since one of my Dream Coach-ing clients brought up the subject. We had just f inished the session entitled, “ B el ieve i n You r Dreams,” which in-cludes some exercis-es designed to help you categorize the ob-stacles that are hold-ing you back, and to change your limiting

beliefs – the kind that stop you from moving forward – into empowering beliefs that propel you forward as you work at reaching your goals and achieving your dreams.

When we met the following week to go over what she had accom-plished, she told me that she had decided to change “Believe in Your Dreams” to “Believe in Your Mira-cles.” And for her WOW that week

– which is an action step you commit to taking “Within One Week” – she decided to expect a miracle every day, even if it was “a small one.” As she told me about her activities and accomplishments of the week, she also described some of the miracles she had experienced. Some of them came from observing nature. Others had to do with relationships. But all were totally unexpected events, or things for which there was no real or logical explanation.

“When you look for miracles and expect to fi nd them,” she told me, “you do.”

I thought that was a powerful and eye-opening statement, and one that was worth sharing – which I’m doing with her permission and blessing.

The occurrences she described as miracles are things that some people might consider to be merely coincidences or natural phenomena. And that’s fi ne. It doesn’t matter if other people see or acknowledge the miracles in your life. It only mat-ters that you do. No matter how you

define or describe miracles, they are events and occurrences that come from a higher power and from a source of strength and knowledge beyond what we know or are capable of. Acknowledging this, and looking for it, truly can bring more of it into our lives. And that, too, can be con-sidered a miracle.

I often tell my Dream Coaching cli-ents something that I’ve observed in my own life and in the lives of others – that when we believe in our dreams and start working toward achieving them, miracles start to happen. But now I’m thinking about that from a slightly different perspective, one that adds even more awe and excite-ment to my life everyday. It’s that when we believe in our miracles, when we look for them and expect them, our dreams will start coming true in unbelievable ways.

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.fi ndyourburiedtrea-sure.com.

At 92, she looks forwardto volunteer daysBY MICHELLE STEVENS

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She calls herself the “queen mother” of the PROP Shop. At 92, Ace Palm is the oldest volunteer by a large margin. “I don’t even

know if there’s anybody 70 there,” she said.

Most 92 year-olds would be relaxing and enjoying their re-tirement – but not Palm. “I don’t want to rust out, I want to wear out,” Palm said. “I’m busy all the time.”

Palm spends her time volun-teering for the PROP Shop, meet-ing with her tennis group (which she has done for 50 years), going out on the boat, spending time with her family and participat-ing in the activities at Summit Place. But the most re -warding thing for Palm is her volun-teer work. “I love volunteering, I’ve done it all my life,” she said.

P a l m b e g a n working at the PROP Shop more than three years ago pricing housewares. She works from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays.

“I can hardly wait to go each

PROP Shop current needsPROP is currently in need of coff ee, tea, apple juice, baked beans, and canned meat other than tuna. Cash donations enable PROP to increase its buying power for food, supplies and fi nancial support for clients. Food donations keep the shelves stocked. Residents are invited to volunteer and use their creativity to create a PROP- themed event. If you need services or support from PROP, visit online at www.propfood.org , call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the offi ce at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday nights from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Saturday. I can hardly sleep I’m so excited. At my age I can hardly fi gure that out but I just long to be there,” Palm said. She described herself as a young child waiting for Christmas each Monday and Friday night.

Deb Karul f, one of the origi-nal co-founders of the PROP Shop and the current board presi-dent, works with Palm on T uesdays. “She comes in there every Tuesday and Saturday and works diligently and tirelessly,” Kar-ulf said. “She makes

a positive difference in the eyes of others.

“She gets other people involved. She greets customers at the door and fi nds out what they’re looking for; she’s a great salesperson.”

“To use one of Ace’s phrases, she’s a ‘barrel of laughs,’” Karulf said. “She just makes it fun every day. We all feel blessed to have her in our lives and to know her.”

“My experience at Goodwill was a great experience to be able to work at PROP shop,” Palm said. She also attributed her success at the PROP Shop to her great desire to volunteer, the joy it brings her and how fun it is to help other people.

Palm does pick-ups for the PROP Shop in her surrounding area, where she takes her car and collects dona-tions then brings them to work with her. “I almost need a truck license,” she noted.

“It’s been such a rewarding experi-ence to me and such a self-fulfi lling experience,” Palm said. “I come home exhausted but happy. It’s such a joy to be there.”

On Saturdays, Palm works with a

lot of high school kids, which she said are “loads of fun to be with.”

“She just puts everyone at ease,” Karulf said. “Sometimes there are kids as young as 13 volunteering and there’s an 80-year spread.”

Palm says she will work at the PROP Shop “as long as I can.”

Palm has three daughters, eight grandchildren and fi ve great-grand-children. She was married to 65 years to “a wonderful man named Warren.” “We lived on Lake Minnetonka. He was very involved in politics, mayor of our village and on the school board. He had a full life,” she said.

“Another thing I love is sports,” Palm said. She watches the Twins games every night they are on.

“We have the good fortune of see-ing all these amazing volunteers come through and we’re grateful for that but she’s one in a million,” Karulf said.

“I don’t want to rust out, I want to wear out.”

– Ace Palm

Three Qs

Bill Wenmark

Some men look at a 100-mile bike road race over mountain trails and ask “Why?”

Bill “Doc” Wenmark, 63, of Min-netonka, asks, “Why not?” And then kicks it up a notch or two by riding the grueling race on a 45-pound snow bike. With really fat, heavy tires and no suspension.

Is the man crazy? Is he out of his mind?

We’re not sure, but he did fi nish the Leadville 100 MTB marathon bike race last Saturday, Aug. 13, and came in under the 12-hour cut-off. This annual mountain marathon started in 1994 in Leadville, Colo. Noted participants have included Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis, and six-time winner David Weins. In the past three years, Rebecca Rushch has won in the women’s category.

Wenmark, also known for head-ing the annual New Year’s Day polar plunge on Lake Minnetonka, reported on last Saturday’s race.

“The only thing sore were my arms from hanging on to a bike with two basket balls for tires (5 pounds tire pressure) as they ping-pong off some of the rocky descents,” Wenmark e-mailed. “The bike, at 45 pounds ’fl ew’ down the mountain, and a pair of strong legs and big heart had to make that Mukluk climb.

“It is an honor to be the fi rst per-son to ever do this, but I can promise next year I will be riding my new 9.9 SSL race bike with full suspension at 21 pounds. If someone over 60, or even younger wants to do this ... all I can say is good luck and hang on for an epic ride of your life.”

Wenmark, now retired, is the founder and former CEO of NOW Care Medical Centers, and a former member of the Minnetonka school board. Currently, he is director of Veterans Relations with Veterans Field and the Diamond Club in Min-netonka. And he’s an endurance running/biking enthusiast.

He ran his first marathon in 5 hours 57 minutes. He went on to run the Boston Marathon in 2 hours 49 minutes. Last summer, he ran his 100th marathon at Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, and continues to run two marathons a year. He ran the Leadville 100-mile marathon, then switched to its mountain bike component. He’s fi nished all 15 bike races.

“I will continue to ride every year as my 20th ride will be the year I turn 70,” Wenmark wrote.

Q: What goes through your

mind as you’re pumping up a hill, knowing you’ve got three or four more hours of the same ahead of you?

A: The sheer difficulty of the event, all over 10,000 feet in eleva-tion, and the challenges of the rocks and roads keeps you focused. I tell people who have not done this race that first, it is very difficult, and second, only focus on the 100 feet around you as you move through the 100 miles. Do not worry what you have done or what is down the road … keep moving until you cross the fi nish line.

Q: What kind of people are

drawn to long-distance, endur-ance sports?

A: People looking for the next challenge. If you ran a 10k you think, maybe a half marathon, and then a marathon, and then beyond … to step up just a little farther than before. In my case, to do something no one else has ever done … and do it. The Leadville Mountain bike race was featured in two movies that had Lance Armstrong competing. This caused a worldwide desire to come to Leadville. It is now a world class event that only lets 2,000 riders in each year through a lottery. That is motivation for some to say they did Leadville. Epic on the bucket list for some.

Q: What’s next on your list of

things to do by age 85?A: I will be always looking for

new challenges just like my mother Edie did when she became a student of mine and ran her fi rst marathon when she was 73 and did nine more Grandma’s Marathons until she was 84. She just passed away at the age of 95. I think it is in our genes to always reinvent ourselves and keep on pushing the envelope to see where the glue is.

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