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When it comes to Christmas style, ugly in eye of beholder

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Tom Workman, past president of the Chanhassen Lions Club, tests the waters at Lake Ann in preparation for the fi rst Chanhassen Lions Polar Plunge on Jan. 1.

Lions planJan. 1 plungeat Lake AnnBY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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If you’re looking for a fresh start in 2012 the Chanhassen Lions are ready to assist. Planning for the fi rst Chan Lions

Polar Plunge is under way. Taking a page from some suc-

cessful New Year’s Day plunges on Lake Minnetonka and elsewhere, the Lions will host a plunge at Lake Ann on Jan. 1.

Tom Workman, past president of the Chanhassen Lions, has par-ticipated in the ice dive on Lake Minnetonka in past years and said a group of Lions came up with the idea a few years ago while selling Christmas trees in the Cub Foods parking lot in Chanhassen.

“I fi nd the thrill of doing it on New Year’s Day a great way to start

the year,” Workman said. The dive will take place on the

ice near Lake Ann Beach. On shore, there will be a warm changing tent and hot coffee. Members of the Chan-hassen Fire Department are being enlisted to help with a plunge.

The cost to participate in the plunge is $30 and includes a T-shirt. (Advance registration online ensures a T-shirt. People can also sign up to plunge at the event but may not be guaranteed a T-shirt depending on same-day sign-ups.) Workman said he’s hoping several hundred people will participate in

the fi rst plunge. Proceeds from the event will sup-

port local charities.

Chan Lions Polar PlungeWhen: 9 a.m. Jan. 1, 2012

Where: Lake Ann, Chanhassen

Cost: $30 per plunger (includes T-shirt)

Info: www.chanhassenlions.org

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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Throw another log on the Chanhas-sen quality-of-life fi re.

A business publication has now ranked Chanhassen as the city with the highest quality of life in Min-nesota.

On Dec. 7, The Business Journals released results echoing recent rank-ings by CNN/Money Magazine.

The Business Journals used a 20-part formula to fi nd Midwestern communities that enjoy healthy econo-mies, light traffi c, moderate costs of living, impressive housing stocks and strong educational systems.

“It’s always nice to get mentioned, especially when you don’t solicit this kind of stuff,” said Chanhassen City Manager Todd Gerhardt.

Gerhardt said there are a wide vari-ety of factors that infl uence rankings such as this. He credited local school districts, the park system and quality roads as key factors. Cultural draws including the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum also contribute to quality of life, he said.

Gerhardt, who grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota, said community celebrations throughout the year — including Fourth of July and Feb Fest — help maintain a “small-town” feel even though the city is within 25 miles of Minneapolis.

Neighboring cities, including Chas-ka, Eden Prairie and Plymouth, have also been noted in recent rankings, he said.

“This whole southwest area seems to have a high quality of life,” he said.

For the entire Midwest, Chanhas-sen was ranked No. 23 out of 955 cities. Four suburbs in Chicago were on top of the list.

The top Minnesota cities for qual-ity of life, according to the Business

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BY UNSIE ZUEGE

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Just when you think there can’t be any new ideas of celebrating Christ-mas, along comes an idea like the Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

Here’s what you do: Invite your friends to come to the party wear-ing the tackiest, gaudiest Christmas sweater they can fi nd and promise a prize for the Ugliest One of All. If they don’t already own one, recommend they scour local Goodwill stores, thrift shops or raid a neighbor’s closet. Or direct them to websites like myuglychristmassweater.com, tip-syelves.com or uglychristmassweat-erparty.com— and that’s just a short list—to buy one of kind eyesores. There’s a whole cottage industry out there catering to the Ugly Christmas Sweater movement.

Last week Linda Schutz of Carver hosted her first Ugly Christmas Sweater party and the guests did not disappoint. They came wearing sweaters with penguins, Christmas trees, Santa Claus and reindeer, snowfl akes, elves, poinsettias. One guest wore two battery packs to power the miniature LED lights blinking on her sweater. It was a stunning

display.But her sweater didn’t take top

prize. The winner was Suzanne Thies-

feld, who had taken a glue gun and a box of Christmas odds and ends to a plain Jane red sweater and created a mélange of Christmas kitsch. The

PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

When it comes to Ugly Christmas Sweaters, there’s no limit to the tacky designs that are possible. Guests at Linda Schutz’s Ugly Christmas Sweater party were more than happy to model theirs. Schutz is at the far right. Go to www.chanvillager.com to see guests’ individual sweaters.

Ugly sweatersWhere to fi nd an ugly Christmas sweater? Visit your local Goodwill store or resale shop. Already thinking about next year? Remind yourself to check out next summer’s garage sales. Or, go online and order one. Here are some Web sites to check.

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Journals, are:1. Chanhassen2. Mendota Heights 3. Woodbury 4. Eden Prairie 5. Edina Chanhassen has earned a

string of high rankings in vari-ous “best of” publications.

Earlier this year, CNN/Mon-ey magazine selected Chanhas-sen as the 10th best small town in the country.

In 2009, CNN/Money ranked Chanhassen as the No. best small town to live.

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coup de grace was similarly decorated hat. Take note. In se-rious Ugly Christmas Sweater contests, details matter.

Schutz of Carver doesn’t take credit for the idea of an Ugly Christmas Sweater Christ-m a s p a r t y although she should, at least take credit for a variation on the theme.

“ O h n o ! ” Schutz is quick to clarify. “I didn’t invent it. It’s been go-ing around for years.”

But her fam-ily seems to be the fi rst, as far as anyone knows to initiate and embrace the Ugly Christmas Sweater gift.

“Growing up, no one in my family even owned an ugly Christmas sweater,” Schutz said. “My mother never was one to wear those cutesy Christ-massy sweaters.

“But it started with my own family, with my former husband and our kids,” Schutz said. “My former husband was one of those people who would wait un-til Dec. 24 to go Christmas shop-ping. And every year I would say, ‘Really? I’m so special you wait until the last minute?’ He’d always end up getting me some ugly sweater, which I’d return.

“Finally I said ‘If you’re go-ing to buy me something ugly, make sure you shop at Von

Maur (my favorite store), or Nordstroms. That way when I return it, it’s like having a gift certifi cate.’”

From that point on, her fam-ily’s mission was to find the ugliest sweater they could fi nd, Christmas-themed or not.

“We would open our pres-ents, and it was the high point when I opened my gift,” Schutz

said.“ I n f a c t ,

no one in my fami ly ever gives gift cer-tificates any-more,” Schutz said. “We buy r e a l ly u g ly sweaters or ugly clothes for each oth-er. It’s more fun. We’re all

laughing, and then you get to return it for something else.

“When my daughter got mar-ried, I bought my new son-in-law an awful argyle sweater and plaid pants for his first Christmas with us. He’s open-ing up his gifts and he’s looking around like ‘Really? Seriously? You got these for me?’ And the rest of us are laughing our heads off.

“There have been a couple of years when I have actually liked the sweater and chose to keep it,” Schutz said. “All the while my family would sit there dumbfounded and fl abbergast-ed, feeling a level of defeat so deep it would ruin their shining moment. They had worked so hard fi nding the ugliest thing they could and I ruined it by liking it.”

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Winter camp is Dec. 27-30

Carver County Parks and the city of Chanhassen Parks and Recreation Department are providing kids a new win-ter adventure themed day camp. This four-day camp will provide children with hands-on activities through exploration and adventure. Day camps participants will have the opportunity to learn and/or enhance their outdoor skills and interests in a winter setting at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

Winter Adventure Camp will be held Dec. 27-30 at Lake

Minnewashta Regional Park and is for children grades 4-6. This camp includes archery, winter survival, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, geocach-ing and much more!

Camp is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. There is a $100 registration fee which cov-ers all activities and snacks. Campers will need to bring a bag lunch.

More information will be sent out upon registration. Participants will need ap-propriate outdoor clothing for programs which will be taking place outdoors for extended periods of time.

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Maluchnik heads state association

Carver County Board Chair Randy Maluchnik was elected 2012 President of the Asso-ciation of Minnesota Counties (AMC) at the association’s an-nual conference on Dec. 6 in Minneapolis.

Other officers for 2012 in-clude:

First Vice President, Com-missioner Joe Vene, Beltrami County; Second Vice President, Commissioner Toni Carter, Ramsey County; Past Presi-

dent, Commis-sioner Duane Bakke, Fill-more County; S e c r e t a r y/T r e a s u r e r, Commission-er John Baerg, W a t o n w a n County

A M C i s a voluntary s t a t e w i d e organization that assists the state’s 87 counties. The asso-ciation works closely with the legislative and administrative branches of government in seeing that legislation and poli-cies favorable to counties are enacted.

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“They had worked so hard fi nding the ugliest thing they could and I ruined it by liking it.”

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Transit ramp now open for businessBY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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A new parking ramp in down-town Chanhassen “fi ts perfect-ly” with future growth ahead for the community, Chanhas-sen Mayor Tom Furlong told a crowd gathered for the offi cial opening of Chanhassen Transit Station, a new 420-space park-ing ramp next to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Dec. 9 and the ramp offi cially opened for busi-ness Dec. 12.

This facility will meet the growing demand for service in the area, according to South-West Transit, which provides bus service in Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie. A sig-nifi cant amount of this demand comes from the city of Chanhas-sen and areas west of the city, according to a SWT press re-lease.

T h e n e w 420-space, four-level parking structure replaces the former 120-space Market Park & Ride surface lot and provides cov-ered parking as well as an enclosed, climate controlled waiting area.

Express service will be pro-vided to and from downtown

PHOTO BY RICHARD CRAWFORD

Area city offi cials and SouthWest Transit representatives cut a ribbon Dec. 9 marking the opening of the new downtown parking ramp in Chanhassen.

Chanhassen Transit StationLocation: Next to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in downtown Chanhassen

Parking: 420 spaces on four levels

Funding: $7 million in federal funds were secured in 2006 for construction

Parking costs: free

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Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota in the peak morn-ing and afternoon hours, with limited mid-day service.

“We are going to see more than our fair share of growth,” said Furlong, who addressed public offi cials from Chanhas-sen, Carver County and the Met

Council as well as local business representatives.

Furlong said not on ly wi l l the new facility meet transporta-tion demand but it will also help spur develop -ment and bring more people to

town. At nights and on week-ends the ramp is expected to provide additional parking for the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

“This is a perfect fi t,” Fur-long said.

Jim Jenson, one of the own-

ers of the dinner theater, echoed Furlong’s comments and said bringing more people to town will be good for many busi-nesses.

Jerry McDonald, a Chanhas-sen city councilor who serves on the SouthWest Transit board, said the park-and-ride will especially be attractive to bus riders from northern Chanhas-sen as well as neighboring com-munities such as Excelsior and Shorewood. SouthWest Transit also has a parking ramp located at Highway 101 and Highway 212 in Chanhassen.

SouthWest Transit will pro-vide more than 1 million rides this year.

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Council signs off on 2012 budgetBY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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The Chanhassen City Coun-cil approved a 2012 budget Dec. 12 that is expected to provide similar levels of services to res-idents while keep the property tax impact for city taxes gener-ally fl at for homeowners.

The fi nal budget cut $90,000 that had been earmarked for a third fi re station. The city plans to study fi re service in greater detail in 2012 to determine whether a third fi re station is justifi ed in the southern part of the city.

Health-care costs are also expected to be significantly lower than projected. The costs are expected to increase by 2.6 percent in 2012. Initial projec-tions were for health-care costs to jump 15 percent.

The cost savings in health care cost projections ($37,500) will enable $20,000 to be used for fire department training and on-call pay as well as pro-viding staff salary increases of 1.5 percent.

City Manager Todd Ger-hardt received an exceptional performance review from the

City Council and also will re-ceive a 1.5 percent raise.

Other savings in 2012 includ-ed the reduction in the crime prevention specialist position from 40 hours per week to 32 hours per week and leaving a contract assistant position in the Sheriff’s Offi ce vacant. The position had also been vacant in 2011.

The city added $170,000 to re-place a 40-year-old pay loader.

Total general fund expendi-tures for 2012 are expected to be $9,616,600, according to a staff report. That amount is $1,000 less than 2011.

The council voted 4-1 for the final budget, with Councilor Vicki Ernst voting against. Ernst said she was against the 1.5 percent pay increase for staff.

VACATION POLICY

As of Jan. 1, a new vacation policy will take effect for city employees. In addition to cap-ping the number of vacation days for employees with more than 20 years at 22 days instead of 27, the amount of money de-parting employees can receive for unused vacation days will

be capped at two times their an-nual vacation days. Currently, the city policy pays departing employees for unused vacation days up to three times their an-nual vacation days.

Current employees who have accrued vacation days that ex-ceed two times their annual rate will have up to fi ve years to reduce their vacation balances.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS

The Chanhassen City Coun-cil presented two environmen-tal excellence awards at the Dec. 12 meeting.

Lakewinds Natural Foodswas recognized for promoting sustainability through store practices and education.

This year, to reduce energy use, the store implemented measures including lower watt-age lighting, sensor switches and solar window film. To reduce solid waste, Lakewinds increased its on-site compost-ing and recycling as well as offered customers on-site recy-cling of batteries, cell phones, eyeglasses, inkjet cartridges and plastic bags. Lakewinds also strives to reduce product packaging by working with

vendors and uses 100 percent compostable and biodegradable tapioca shopping bags.

The Lotus Lake Clean Water Organization was rec-ognized for raising awareness about water quality issues.

In the past year, the group organized fi ve aquatic invasive species training sessions and worked nearly 700 hours at a local boat ramp educating boat-ers on AIS. The group has made an ongoing effort to keep water quality issues at the forefront.

RUEGEMER RECOGNIZED

Jerry Ruegemer, Chanhas-sen recreation superintendent, has been selected to receive the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Jack Niles Award for outstanding service to the park and recreation profession and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.

The award is given annually to a male professional with 10 or more years of experience working in Parks and Recre-ation. Ruegemer will receive his award at the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Jan. 12.

Mother Nature puts ice rinks on hold

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Chanhassen won’t open until temperatures allow.

Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures, Chanhas-sen skating and hockey rinks will remain closed until colder temperatures prevail, accord-ing to city offi cials. Forecasts indicate that rinks may not be ready for a week or more. Daytime temperatures below freezing and nighttime tem-peratures at or below zero are needed to create the rinks.

Upon opening for the sea-son, warming houses with attendants are provided from 4 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-7 p.m. Sundays at the Recreation Center, City Center Park and North Lotus Lake Park. The Roundhouse Park warming house will be open noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

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“We are going to see more than our fair share of growth,”

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GUEST COMMENTARY

TV shows smoke out the past

Americans love to revisit history, whether it is inside the doors of a museum, on the pages of a history book, or on television. This includes the millions of us who love watching Enoch “Nucky” Thompson on “Boardwalk Empire,” which is set during Prohibition, as well as Don Draper of “Mad Men,” and his coworkers at Sterling Cooper Advertising in the 1960s.

Comparing their lifestyles to today’s norms is just as interesting as analyzing the characters themselves. For instance, the United States has spent decades trying to get people to stop smoking and, more recently, protecting people from secondhand smoke exposure. Slowly but surely, smoking has become less acceptable, and today’s norm is that smoking is not allowed in public places such as workplaces, restaurants, bars, and many outdoor spaces. It’s hard for most of us to imagine working in an offi ce while someone next to us chain-smokes like Mad Men’s Don Draper.

As much as I dislike seeing people smoke on TV, these period shows remind us how far we’ve come.

When Minnesota began taking steps to clear the air of tobacco smoke, it was hard to fi nd a location that was off limits to smoking. Even hospitals allowed it. Imagine babies taking their fi rst breaths, only to consume their inaugural dose of secondhand smoke. Imagine getting on an airplane and having smokers light up shortly after take-off.

Unthinkable!An estimated

42 percent of Americans were regular smokers in the 1960s, and not many of them were trying to quit. Today roughly 20 percent of American adults smoke, and nearly 40 percent of them try to quit every year.

Four years ago, the state of Minnesota passed the Freedom to Breathe Act, which restricts smoking in nearly all enclosed public places. Minnesota was the 17th state to enact such a law, and 10 more states have since joined the list of smoke-free states. That

means more than half of U.S. states now protect their residents and workers with smoke-free policies.

It now takes HBO and AMC to remind us that this dangerous behavior used to be the social norm.

We can be proud of how far

we’ve come over the last 50 years. We can also set goals to further reduce – or eliminate – smoking over the next 50 years. After all, lung cancer is still the leading cancer killer in the United States for both men and women.

As we are reminded of how widely accepted smoking was during our nation’s history, let’s not forget to keep working together to reduce the harm caused by tobacco.

Pat McKone is a director with the American Lung Association in Minnesota.

Pat McKone

“As much as I dislike seeing people smoke on TV, these period shows remind us how far we’ve come.”

Pat McKoneAmerican Lung Association in Minnesota director

Be healthfully merry now, and all year longYou can’t pick up a magazine with-

out ads for mouth-watering high calo-rie holiday treats nor talk to someone about the holidays without the mention of food and drink. After all, it is the holidays. We wait all year to eat, drink and be merry, but how long does your merriment last? Most people gain up to 2 pounds in the weeks between Thanks-giving and New Year’s, while others may gain 5 to 7 pounds in those same three weeks. That equates to a surplus of 20,000 calories. Most people must run one mile to burn off 100 calories.

Here are my favorite fi ve tips and one big bonus tip to be healthfully merry all year.

MAKE DRINK CALORIES COUNT

My kids don’t like fruit juice. Why? I never served it. I wanted my kids to eat their calories instead of drink them. The average American gets 22 percent of their calories from liquids. In my weight loss support group, I have a client who is “down” from three 20-ounce Cokes a day to one. I congratulated her for “re-shaping” her behavior. Re-shaping is creating small, measurable changes that create sustainable changes.

We calculated that based on one 20-ounce soft drink a day at 250 calories, she is still “gaining” half a pound a week or 26 pounds a year. Our next “re-shaping” step is to try a sparkling water with a splash of pome-granate juice. First, calculate your liquid calories and then calculate how many miles you have to walk to burn

them off. Is it worth it? Maybe you are thinking water is

not so bad after all. Don’t forget water is one of the top 10 nutrients. A rule of thumb, drink half your weight in ounces of water.

MAKE SNACK PORTIONS COUNT

A fun gift idea is to buy yourself pretty ramekins. Buy ramekins that hold a half cup (4 ounces) of food. Use them to serve your frozen treats like ice cream and frozen yogurt.

Did you know that a single scoop of ice cream is a portion?

COVER HALF YOUR PLATE WITH FRUITS AND VEGGIES

Half of all Americans’ favorite veggies are iceberg lettuce, potatoes, onions and canned tomatoes. Every study shows that people who eat a wide variety of veggies weigh less than those who don’t. That is probably because

the veggies are displacing higher calorie foods.

ONE TREAT A DAY

One hundred fi fty- six pounds is the amount of added sugar the average American eats per year according to the USDA. Picture 31 5-pound bags of sugar. Sugars raise your triglycerides and blood sugar as well as increase your risk for cancer and diabetes. Many studies are also showing that perhaps it is sugar, not saturated fat that is the culprit in heart disease. World Health Organization released guidelines in 2003 say that sugar should account for no more than 10 percent of daily calories. If you eat 2000 calories a day, that’s just 200 calories a day or eight teaspoons of table sugar which provide 25 calories each.

SAVOR YOUR MEALS

It takes 20 minutes for your brain to tell your stomach that you are full. Choosing foods that require more chewing, like high fi ber veggies and fruit, will slow you down and make you feel fuller with smaller portions.

BONUS TIP: 90/10

Being healthfully merry is 10 per-cent knowing the facts and 90 percent having the right state of mind.

Chere Bork, MS RD is a health and life balance enthusiast, national speaker and Wellcoach® from Eden Prairie, who helps people, discover their purpose to live happily and healthfully ever after. Her website is www.cherebork.com.

Chere

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

COUNTY

Employees mayleave AFSCME

Carver County employees are set to vote on removing American Fed-eration of State, County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as their rep-resentative

A petition was fi led with the Bu-reau of Mediation Services on Nov. 2, 2011. by the Employee Association of Carver County that raises the ques-tion whether the 178 employees in the General Courthouse Unit should be represented by the AFSCME Council 65. This unit is made up of employees from departments such as Library, Public Health, Assessors, Taxpayer Services, Sheriff and Finance.

The Bureau of Mediation Services sent out a Maintenance of Status Quo Order on Nov. 3, 2011, after over 30 percent of the employees signed au-thorization cards showing interest in being represented by the Employees Association of Carver County rather than AFSCME Council 65. The order is issued to promote a free and fair environment for the resolution of this question of representation. The order also puts a freeze on wages and exist-ing conditions of employment until the matter is resolved.

The next step will be for the bu-reau to initiate a mail-ballot election within the next few weeks to all em-

ployees in the General Courthouse unit. The mail-ballot will ensure the process remains confi dential and free of intimidation.

Employees initiated this process for the following reasons: First, to save money. By switching to the Em-ployee Association of Carver County employees will see drastic reduc-tions in union dues. AFSCME dues for higher paid full-time employees will be raised to $55 per month in 2012, while the proposed dues for the same employee with the Employees Association of Carver County will be $25. That is annual savings of $360. Employees across the spectrum, whether part time or full time, full share or fair share members, will all see signifi cant savings. Second, discontent with current representa-tion. Many employees are interested in securing better representation during labor negotiation and griev-ances. Many employees have felt AFSCME business agents have been unprepared to properly represent Carver County employee’s interests. Also a recent decision by AFSCME to stop focusing on public service employees and begin organizing lower wage jobs such as store clerks puts into question their commit-ment to county employees. Finally, AFSCME Council 65 compensates their staff very well through the dues employees pay. AFSCME business agents advised county employees not to request a wage increase during the

last negotiations. Employees agreed with this decision given the state of the economy but employees felt let down when AFSCME gave their employees 2 percent increases over the past 3 years while also raising dues for members.

For many employees the bottom line is AFSCME has been the repre-sentative since the 1980s without any renewal or bidding process. To ensure we are receiving the best quality service at the lowest cost, employees are prepared to bring the question of representation to a vote on a routine basis going forward.

Marcus ZbindenCarver County employee

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County deserves creditfor website improvements

A few months ago, Carver Coun-ty received a black eye from a non-profi t organization for lack of information provided on its website — www.co.carver.mn.us. Recent updates, however, have resulted in a dramatic turn-around.

Earlier this year, Sunshine Re-view gave Carver County a grade of “D” for online transparency.

County of ficials responded. Today, Carver County is the only county in the state to be graded A+ for transparency from the same organization. The average score for the rest of the counties in the state is a “D.”

Sunshine Review listed the fol-lowing positive aspects of Carver County’s website:

County commissioners are posted with contact and term in-formation.

Meeting agendas and minutes are posted.

Bid opportunities are posted. Properties are searchable and

taxes are payable online. Interactive GIS maps are avail-

able. Building permit information

is posted. Zoning information is posted. Contact information for ad-

ministrative offi cials is provided within each department page.

Budgets are posted. Audits are posted. Information is posted on local

tax rates, and property tax rates are posted in the budget.

Information is posted on Tax-payer-funded lobbying.

Contracts are posted. There is information and con-

tacts for making public records requests. However, because the page does not use the term “public records,” it may be difficult for some users to fi nd.

The county also has done a good job of posting board meetings on-line for review in the past year.

According to County Board Chairman Randy Maluchnik, the low grade earlier this year prompt-ed the county to take a deeper look at its website.

“As a result, we made a number of additions to become an even more transparent county,” he said.

The county deserves credit for recent efforts to be more accessible to residents. In addition to website improvements, the county also began videotaping the public com-ment portion of board meetings in the past year.

Being open, accessible and customer-friendly simply makes sense for local governments. Noth-ing raises suspicion more than a government that appears to have something to hide.

This Sunshine Review is worth celebrating. More info at http://sunshinereview.org.

The county deserves credit for recent efforts to be more accessible to residents.


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This was taken inside the home of Diane Cleveland of Prior Lake.

The home of Don and Marge McNeil, 1101 Naumkeag St. S., Shakopee.

The Lehman house on Marsh Drive in Chanhassen is lit up with thousands of Christmas lights in the front and back yards.

The festive holiday home of John and Linda Pelzman, at 110102 Friendship Lane N., in Chaska.

You’re looking at some of the out-standing Christmas-light photo-graphs that southwest-metro read-

ers shared with this newspaper.No one appreciates these colorful

displays more than us, after failing to unwind that giant, impossibly tangled ball of holiday lights that’s been collecting dust in the basement for most of this year. Anyone that can do what these homeown-ers have done deserves not just oohs and aahs, but whatever is at the top of their Christmas wish list. (That much-coveted four-pack of 3-amp light fuses, perhaps.)

So, a tip of the hat to these intrepid decorators, especially from those of us who are electrically challenged.

You have brightened our holiday, and maintained a tradition that would make light-bulb inventor Thomas Edison oh-so-proud.

Brad and Rhonda Seefeld bring light and color to the Huntington Estates subdivision with the fun fi gures outside their home at 5990 W. 136th Lane in Savage.

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Offi cials say levy decrease may be one of largest in stateBY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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Carver County’s 2012 levy represents one of the largest levy decreases in the state, ac-cording to county offi cials.

The County Board Dec. 13 unanimously approved a 2012 levy of $44,779,720 — a 3.1 per-cent decrease compared to 2011.

County offi cials have been paring back the budget to ac-count for a state legislative change that cost the county $1.4 million in state aid.

The end result for most resi-dential taxpayers is that the county portion of property taxes will be fl at. A key factor determining whether hom-eowners will pay slightly more or slightly less is how their es-timated market values held up compared to other homeown-ers in the county, Frischmon

said.Anoka County is the only

other county in the metro area with a larger decrease in the annual levy, Frischmon said. Many counties, he said, are passing the impact of a legisla-tive shift on to taxpayers.

To fi ll the gap created by the loss in the homestead market value program, the county is redirecting other state aid and delaying some capital projects.

ZEBRA MUSSEL DISCUSSION CONTINUED

A discussion on whether Carver County should devote tax dollars to fighting the spread of zebra mussels has been continued to January.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Bill Olson, who is the county’s rep-resentative on the Minnehaha Watershed District, said the district was prepared to pay

a minimum of $15,000 to help with a stop-gap inspection program next year at Lake Min-newashta and potentially other lakes in Carver County.

The county has been consid-ering whether to financially back inspection efforts on Lake Minnewashta because the public access is located in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

Details, however, still re-main to be worked out on what the program would be.

Legislative changes may be considered next year that would help local units of gov-ernment oversee inspection efforts.

Commissioner Tom Work-man, of Chanhassen, spoke in favor of working with the watershed district.

Joe Shnieder, of the Christ-mas Lake Association, encour-aged the County Board to take action now so that plans could

be completed prior to next boat-ing season. He said the state’s Department of Natural Re-sources doesn’t have adequate funding to address the problem on its own.

Currently zebra musssels, an invasive species that can take over a lake, have been identified in Prior Lake and Lake Minnetonka.

County commissioners, how-ever, were reluctant to sign off on a program without more specifi cs and some, including Jim Ische and Tim Lynch, who represent the western part of the county, wondered whether the county should be taking the lead on a program that should be under the jurisdiction of the state.

Ische said Carver County may be the only county in the state putting dollars in to the effort if it ultimately approves a program for next year.

COUNTY BRIEFS

Circulation hits 1 million

For the third year in a row, the Carver County Libraries have reached a circulation of over one million items – books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. As of Nov. 17, circula-tion reached over 1 million.

“I would like to thank the community for supporting their local libraries and I would like to congratulate the library staff for reaching this mile-stone,” said Carver County Commissioner and Library Board Member Gayle Degler.

“In these diffi cult fi nancial times, library usage tends to in-crease,” said Melissa Brechon, director of the Carver County Library. “The library offers many free services and pro-grams for children, teens and

adults. We are helping our customers fi nd jobs, research companies, fi le electronic job applications. We help children with homework, and help peo-ple of all ages fi nd recreational reading, research health is-sues, and fi nd unusual ways to save money. We partner with other organizations whenever possible, to provide better ser-vices.”

For more information on services and programs of-fered at your local library visit www.carverlib.org or call the Chanhassen Library at (952) 227-1500.

Victoria Expressreceives award

Five outstanding programs from counties across Minne-sota were recognized with As-

sociation of Minnesota Coun-ties’ (AMC) 2011 ‘Outstanding Service Awards’ for exhibiting excellence and innovation in their counties.

AMC President Duane Bak-ke, a Fillmore County Commis-sioner, presented the awards at the association’s annual confer-ence Dec. 5 in Minneapolis. The recipients were nominated by their counties and selected by a committee of county offi cials.

Carver County received a “Libraries Express Service” award for its “Victoria Express Library,” where library users request, pick up and return library materials using self-service computer kiosks, auto-mated secured locker systems and book returns. Washington County also received the library award for a partnership with the city of Hugo.

Carver County partnered

with the city of Victoria to place the Express Library in the city’s recreation center, open 110 hours, seven days per week.

“These projects, the first in the state, demonstrate a creative solution to the grow-ing demand for public library service in a time of reduced funding. They allow the coun-ties to provide library access where demand is insuffi cient to support a traditional library operation. Their success dem-onstrates that there is interest in replicating these projects throughout Minnesota, espe-cially in out-state Minnesota,” stated an AMC press release.

“The express library so-lution is an innovative and affordable stepping stone be-tween no physical library in a community and building a traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ library branch.”

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Heaven’s Princess Eugene R. SchulteEugene Schulte, 69, of Eden Prairie, passed away

Dec. 11, 2011.Visitation was Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m. at Huber

Funeral Home Eden Prairie Chapel, 16394 Glory Lane.Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, Dec. 15, 11a.m., at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 PioneerTrail, Eden Prairie.

Scott K. Oliverson Scott Oliverson, 34, of Shakopee, died

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 in Shakopee.Scott was born in Shakopee Oct. 17,

1977 to Kenneth and Janet (Frank)Oliverson. He was employed with OneWay Construction in heating and air con-ditioning.

A 1996 graduate of Shakopee High School, Scott is sur-vived by daughter, Lydia Marie Oliverson; parents, Ken andJan Oliverson; sister, Heather (Greg) Mecikalski of EauClaire; niece, Cecelia; nephew, Ephraem; Lydia’s mother,Kalli Bailey; uncles, aunts and cousins.

Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 10, after 9:30 a.m., fol-lowed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., all at the FirstPresbyterian Church, Shakopee. The Rev. Beverly Modlinofficiated. Private family interment, Valley Cemetery,Shakopee.

Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home inShakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com


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Mass at 10:00 a.m. No evening MassNew Year’s Weekend

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It takes a community to create a communitySomeone asked me not too

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My response was, “What isn’t there to like? ” It is a beautiful small town of about 7,500 people, replete with lakes, parks, churches, and populated by people I fi nd to be “salt of the earth” (defi ned as the best or noblest of their kind). Not only that, but among those who work hardest to keep this small town viable are its keepers of

the business. How can you not like a city like this?

When I moved to Victoria almost seven years ago, it didn’t look the same. Seven years isn’t a long time in a city with a 150-plus-year history, and plenty has changed over the years as older residents and historians can tell you. How-ever, my immediate thoughts went to downtown Victoria.

When I came to Victoria, C.H. Carpenter Lumber was

closed and shuttered in what is now the Fresh Seasons parking lot. Where Fresh Seasons Mar-ket stands today, there were four empty, shuttered houses that once held growing Victoria families. The old cafe, where the empty lot sits next to the post offi ce, was a relic from the past century and boarded up. The Notermann Building, once a thriving business earlier in the fi rst half of the 1900s, was an antique store in a broken-down 100-year-old building.

Renovation had begun. The Clock Tower Building was a new addition to the old down-town, looking fresh with its new awnings and clean good looks. The Creamery property was ready to be changed for-ever with new uses proposed for that lakeside property. The KidTalk Building was a new a new face on the corner, near the recently built condominiums on Stieger Lake. Salon Spatoria was a new business in town, as was the School of the Wise and Edward Jones. But there was a lot that needed to be done to bring it all forward.

The Notermann Building was completely restored to its former glory in 2006. It now houses Alphabet Junction Child Care, the Parlour Salon and Spa, Power of Life Chiro-practic and The Hanger -- all new businesses in town.

In 2007 I met an experienced businessman who came to Victoria to build something we hadn’t seen here in 50 years—

a grocery store. Not only did he build his beautiful store, but he became the Pied Piper of business in Victoria. Dale Riley was a mentor to other business men and women and he forged new friendships in a town that was ready for a leader of his kind. In conjunc-tion with other business people, including James Crowley who has since been elected a city councilor, a new organization was formed. Currently, under the direction of Randy Miller, the Victoria Business Owners Association (VBOA) is coming into its own as an entity com-mitted to a thriving business community in downtown Vic-toria and outside the central business district.

The VBOA hosted “Christ-mas in Victoria” on Dec. 3. It was a magical winter afternoon and evening and it reminded me, once again, how much I tru-ly enjoy living in Victoria. My grandson and I had a delight-ful time participating in the

festivities, enjoying the fires that kept us warm while we watched the snow come down around us. Carolers were there from Holy Family High School and Chanhassen High School singing our favorite Christmas songs, and Santa Claus came to town riding in the big Victoria fi re engine. He graciously sat for photos with at least 150 Victoria children at the School of the Wise. The mayor and her young friend, Cassandra lit the big Christmas tree where the old cafe used to sit next to the post offi ce. Thank you to the business people who made it all happen.

Linda McNulty is a Victoria resident, a city liaison to the Victoria Senior Commission and a member of The Schools of Eastern Carver County’s Com-munity Education Advisory Council (CEAC). Her column appears monthly in the Victoria Town Square page and online at www.victoriatownsquare.com.

Linda

MCNULTY

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iming is every-thing and just as Victoria’s annual Christmas down-t ow n a nd t r e e l i g ht i n g event

started at 3 p.m., Dec. 3, large flakes of lacy snow began to gently fall from the sky.

“This was the largest down-town turnout to date,” said Randy Miller, about the annual downtown Victoria tree lighting event on Dec. 3. “We were happy to see so many people come down to have fun, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the afternoon.”

Shop and restaurant owners had activities for everyone. Chil-dren greeted Santa Claus, who arrived by fi re truck, then held court in School of the Wise. Decorations were made at several es-tablishments including Sir Knight Cleaners. Adults sampled local Parley Lake Wines at Crossroads Liquors, shopped for gifts at The Parlour and Salon Spatoria, and everyone gathered to see the tree lighting ceremony led by Santa Claus, Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun and her young helper Cassandra Wood.

PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Salon Spatoria hosted an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest and the enthusiastic participants included, from left, Pam Daugherty of Elk River and Karen Morris of Big Lake, who amused Melissa Hanson, salon co-owner, at right.

Cassandra Wood, 9, of Victoria assisted Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 3.

“Buddy the Elf,” aka Ryan Pederson, entertained holiday shoppers throughout downtown, accompanied by his wife Jamie Pederson, fi nancial offi cer at Edward Jones, Victoria.

Falling snow and glowing Christmas tree lights created a Christmas card-perfect scene in downtown Victoria.

Chanhassen High School carolers sang all the holiday favorites as they visited downtown businesses and gathered for a warm-up around portable fi re pits.

On the following morning, the Victoria Lions hosted their popular Pancake/French toast breakfast in city hall. Jake Ward of Victoria digs into a short stack with gusto.

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An invitation to stick your nose into city businessGet to know your city. Sign up for the Victoria

Citizens Academy, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thurs-day, Jan. 26, at the Victoria Fire Station Meeting Room, 1500 80th St.

The three-hour session provides an opportu-nity for residents to learn about city government through fi rst-hand knowledge and exposure to the wide range of government functions, services, activities and issues.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR RESIDENTS?

The academy seeks to create a cadre of in-formed citizens who will be better able to become involved in community activities, volunteer for council-appointed committees and commissions, or otherwise become involved in the city’s gover-nance. Citizens will also learn about the City of Victoria’s wide range of city functions, services, activities and issues. In addition, residents can

provide feedback to the city about governmental programs and services.

ACADEMY OVERVIEW

Participating residents will learn and do the following:

Meet the Mayor and the City Administra-tor

Learn about the city’s demographics Get acquainted with council-appointed com-

mittees and commissions, fi nances, community development, public works, public safety, parks and recreation, and other services (see box for more details).

The Academy is limited to the fi rst 20 regis-trants.

To register, contact City Clerk Jennifer Kretsch, at [email protected], or call (952) 443-4212.

Victoria’s Citizen AcademyMeet the Mayor and City Adminis-tratorPurpose of the Citizens AcademyDemographics of the CityCouncil-Appointed Committees and Commissions

Finances Overview of Victoria’s Tax Rate

and Property Taxes Overview of the City’s Operating

and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets

Long-Term Financial Plan/Pro-jection for the City

Community Development Land Use Planning Zoning Comprehensive Plan Business Development Building Inspections

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Public Safety Fire Department - Tour

Emergency Preparedness Carver County Sheriff

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Citizens Academy Conclusion and Opportunities

Tax levy maintains city services, looks to futureBY UNSIE ZUEGE

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The Victoria City Council passed the 2012 city budget on Monday night, in which the city’s tax rate increased slightly to 39.2 percent, from 37.4 percent in 2011.

The city’s total property tax levy is $4,050,492, which is an approximate $50,000 decrease from the preliminary levy set earlier this year. And it is a $56,000 decrease from last year’s levy. This is the fourth year that the city has reduced its levy, Finance Director Jylan Johnson said.

Despite that $56,000 decrease from last year’s levy , City Ad-ministrator Don Uram pointed out that the city’s “overriding goal is to minimize city tax impact to tax payers.

“So we took a careful look at fi nances to maintain exist-ing services by doing things a little differently, using sea-sonal workers for such areas as parks and recreation and public works, and job sharing a building permit employee with the city of Minnetrista.

“The preliminary levy pro-posed earlier this year has been reduced,” Uram said, “yet it still includes $150,000 for street maintenance.”

This year the state Legis-lature changed how property

taxes are calculated. The leg-islation saved the state about $260 million by eliminating the homestead market value credit and introduced a home-stead market value exclusion instead.

The city ran the numbers to see what impact the legisla-tion would have on the city’s fi nances, Johnson said. “The median assessed taxable home value for 2012 went down from $341,800 in 2011 to $317,900 for 2012, refl ecting a 7 percent or $24,000 decrease in market value.

“In order to compare apples to apples,” Johnson said, we took what property owners had gotten as a tax credit in 2011 (based on 2011’s $341,800 median home value) and converted that number to the new homestead market value exclusion, and used that for our calculatons.”

The difference for median valued home will be a decrease of $42 for 2012.

OPTIMISTIC

“I want to be optimistic about the future,” Uram told the coun-cil. “Year to date we have 67 housing starts, which have added $18 million in permit values. We have limited va-cancy downtown, and we have developer interest in Victoria. It appears that things are pick-ing up.”

PERMIT DEFERRAL

Recent interest by a local builder prompted Uram to ask the council later in Monday’s meeting to consider developer fee deferment in sewer and water access charges (approxi-mately $12,000) for a period of time.

“Staff continues to look for ways to be helpful to busi-nesses and residents,” Uram said. “A local builder would like a deferrment to build more houses.

“Cash f low is important and typically they don’t have much,” Uram said. “We’d be looking at a deferral of some level of sewer and water access charges (approximately $3,900), for a time period of — either time of closing or six months which ever comes fi rst.”

Councilor Jim Crowley was in favor of such an action, “to spur development,” Crowley said. “Also it sends a mes-sage that we embrace develop-ment.”

“And that we want to work with people,” Councilor Tom O’Connor said. Councilor Tom Strigel agreed.

“It conveys the image we want to project of encouraging development,” Strigel said.

The council voted unani-mously to authorize a building permit deferral program to be reviewed on an annual basis.

Label this one a winner

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Terry Honstead from Bemidji, Minn, was one of many Minnesota artists who entered Parley Lake’s wine label competition. Honstead’s entry “Wine for Two” won and the image was transformed into the label by the local design fi rm, Knittig Design. Above, Honstead accepted a case of Artisan Series wine with the new label from winemaker Steve Zeller of Victoria.

Terry Honstead of Bemidji, Minn., won the wine label competition sponsored by Par-ley Lake Winery, Waconia.

Parley Lake Winery intro-duced its Artisan Series Wine in October 2010. The winery is committed to featuring the artwork of a new artist on the Artisan Series label each year. The inaugural

release features the bronze sculpture “The Man and the Muse” representing Bacchus and Mother Earth created by Deb Zeller.

LAST WINE TASTINGOF SEASON

Parley Lake Winery will be open one more Saturday and then closing for the season.

“Even though there has been snow on the ground, we’ve been having a great time at the tasting room,” Deb Zeller said. “There’s been a fire going in the outdoor fi repit and the heat has been on in the Tasting Room. Just like the prior two years, we’re sold out of many of our award winning wines.”


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WRESTLING

Loosbrock named tournament MVPBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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E t h a n L o o s b r o c k h a s one main goal this season – wrestle in downtown St. Paul in March. The Chaska junior is off to a great start toward his goal, having won the 152-pound weight bracket in the Chaska/Chanhassen Holiday Wrestling Classic Saturday.

Loosbrock, who entered the weekend with three wins in four matches, went 3-0 Satur-day, which included a pin over Corey Berry of Champlin Park with 34 seconds remaining in the title match. Berry, a 2011 state qualifi er is ranked No. 9 in state.

“It defi nitely capped off a good day. Anytime you can keep up the intensity through the third period when you’re leading, sometimes your oppo-nent can’t match the intensity and it breaks his will and it ends up in a pin or a greater margin,” said Loosbrock, who was leading in the deci-sion range when the fall oc-curred.

Loosbrock reached the fi nal with a 20-10 win over Reese Kling of Minnetonka.

The Chaska wrestler was seeded No. 2 in Section 2AAA at 135 pounds last season, but fell in the semifi nals 12-1 to Mark Mustradi of Shakopee 12-1 in the semifi nal round. He ended up one spot out of state placing in third.

“Being one match away, you realize how close you were, but you know you’re not in that top group yet. I’m pushing to make sure I’m in that top group this year. I’m shooting for first place (at sections), and if that isn’t possible, for sure second,” Loosbrock said.

This season already, he went 2 -1 and placed third overall at the Lakeville North Invitational and defeated No. 9 -ranked Chase Monger of Eden Prairie 10-3 in a dual vic-tory over the Eagles Dec. 9.

On Saturday, though, Loos-brock was at his best. He had a

pin in round one and a major decision in the second match. His second pin on the day earned him co-MVP of the tournament along with New Prague’s Griffi n Parriot.

“I think I’m off to a good start, but I think I still have room for improvement. When you have a loss on your record, there’s always something you can improve on,” Loosbrock said.

Ranked No. 8 in Class AAA, Loosbrock only loss came against 2011 Class AA state champion Gabe Fogarty of Scott West

Ethan’s younger brother, Isaac, also won a title at 106 pounds with a 2-0 record. He took down Noah Sattler of Hopkins 7-2 in the champion-ship match. Loosbrock is 5-1 on the season.

“It’s good to see. Obviously I’ve watched him his whole life and I know how hard he’s worked. He’s put in the hours and it’s good to see the work ethic pay off for him,” Ethan said.

A third Chaska/Chanhas-sen wrestler to win an individ-ual championship Saturday was Brenden Olevson, who went 3-0 to win the title at 138 pounds. The Storm Hawk wrestler won by technical fall, 17-1, over Nathaniel Haecherl of Hopkins, in the fi nals.

C/C placed second overall in the eight-team field with 197.5 points. New Prague won the invite with 207.5 points with Hopkins rounding out the top three with 185.

The Storm Hawks had three wrestlers reach the fi nals, but fi nish on the losing end. Luke Finkel was defeated 3-2 in the 113-pound title match to Ce-dric Jimenez of Buffalo.

Heavyweight Reid Johnson had a big third-period pin in the semifi nals, but lost to

state-ranked Oscar Arteaga of Minnetonka by fall at 3:41 of the second stanza.

State-ranked Trent Butcher also was beat in the fi nals by James Berg of New Prague 6-4 at 126 pounds.

Rounding out the C/C fi eld were Joel Larson (fourth), Sam Christianson (fi fth), Zach Boyum (fi fth), Josh Blackow-iak (third), Zach Bell (fourth) and Justin Goeman (fourth).

The day before, C/C topped section foe Eden Prairie 42-26. The Storm Hawks led 24-3 after six weight classes.

Finkel, Larson and Chris-tianson all won by fall, while Isaac Loosbrock and Olevson scored decision victories.

Eden Prairie cut the defi cit to 27-14, but back-to-back pins from Blackowiak and Goe-man sealed the win. Johnson also had a 3-2 win at heavy-weight.

The Storm Hawks travel to Victoria to face Mound-Westonka/Holy Family Catho-lic and Montgomery-Lons-dale/LeCenter in a triangular at 5 p.m. Friday.

PHOTOS BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Eighth grader Brenden Olevson put Buffalo’s Ian Scherber on his back for a three-point near-fall in an 11-2 win during the semifi nal round of the Chaska/Chanhassen Wrestling Invite Saturday.

Chaska/Chanhassen co-Head coaches Brent Eidenschink, back, and Mike Schultz, middle, cheers on Justin Goeman as he pins Kevin Mountain of Mankato West.

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Late losses sink Storm to 2-2BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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Kevin Jensen had a hot hand all night, scoring 20 points in the fi rst half and 30 for the game, but it wasn’t enough as Lakeville North rallied late for the 66-64 win Friday over Chanhassen.

The Storm led for the major-ity of the game, but the Panthers took the lead in the fi nal minute. Chanhassen had a shot to tie the game in the fi nal seconds but the attempt was wide.

Jensen was unstoppable at times in the fi rst half, scoring 14 of 16 points for Chanhassen, including a three-pointer for a 30-22 lead.

Lakeville North crept back late in the half and four free throws in the fi nal minute cut the defi cit to four at 34-30.

Cole Otto and Jack Kozlowski supplied much of the offense along with Jensen in the second half. Otto had 10 of his 12 points during the final 18 minutes, while Kozlowski added eight.

Forward Ryan Saarela led the Panthers with 21 points. Zach Creighton (14) and Brett Rasmussen (11) were also in double figures for Lakeville North (3-0).

Chanhassen fell to 2-2 with a 71-66 loss in overtime at Buffalo Tuesday.

After leading by as many as 10 points, the Storm saw the Bison rally in the second half to force the extra session. Buf-falo outscored Chanhassen 9-4 in overtime.

Jensen had a team-high 24 points, while Steven Gitzen and Otto had 10 points each for the Storm, who host section foe Bloomington Jefferson on Friday.

Ethan Freer led three Buf-falo players in double fi gures with 24 points.

Jared Lea chipped in eight points for Chanhassen, while Brandon Arnold added fi ve.

BIG TOURNEY

The Chanhassen Athletic Association will host its third annual basketball tournament this weekend at fi ve different sites.

Last year’s field had 210 teams, but this year, there are 250 teams and 400 games to be played. Contests will be played at Chanhassen, Chaska and Holy Family Catholic High Schools, Pioneer Ridge Middle School, and the Victoria Field House.

The tournament features boys and girls teams in grades four through eight.

For more information on the tournament, including brack-ets, visit chanathleticassocia-tionbasketball.assn.la.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen senior Kevin Jensen knocks down a baseline jumper for two of his game-high 30 points in a 68-66 loss to Lakeville North Dec. 9.

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STORM ROUNDUP

Smith, Chan girls off to 5-1 startFour days after beating

last year’s Class 4A runner-up Eden Prairie, Blooming-ton Kennedy had its hands full with previously un-beaten Chanhassen.

The Storm, which started the season with four straight wins, only trailed 31-27 at halftime. No. 6-ranked Ken-nedy pulled away in the second half to win 68 -57 Saturday.

The Eagles won at the free-throw line, convert-ing 20-of-25 foul shots. The Storm were just 8 -for-15. Kennedy also had four three-pointers compared to just one for Chanhassen.

Chanhassen, ranked No. 10 in 4A, got a career-high ef-fort from Becca Smith with 18 points. Lauren Shiffelt and Tori Shear added nine points each, while Mikki Prince and Olivia Wilder each had six.

Two days earlier, after missing three games with a foot injury, Shiffelt returned to the lineup Dec. 8, sparking the Storm to a come-from-behind 60-51 win at section foe Bloomington Jefferson.

Chanhassen trailed 26-18 at halftime, but outscored the Jaguars 42-25 during the fi nal 18 minutes.

Seven players had at least fi ve points for the Storm led by Shiffelt’s 12. Shear had 11 points, while Danielle Gitzen and Prince had nine and eight, respectively.

Also fi guring in the win were A nna L etsche (7) , Smith (6) and Tia Wright (5) for the Storm.

Chanhassen (5-1) fi nished the week with a 64-39 win over Buffalo Tuesday.

Smith hit four three -pointers in the first half en route to a game-high 19 points. Letsche and Prince were also in double fi gures with 11 points apiece.

Chanhassen led 34-18 at


Chanhassen freshman Danielle Gitzen lifts up for two points in Tuesday’s blowout win.

halftime and extended the advantage to 58-25 with eight minutes to play. Buffalo did have a 10-0 run before buck-ets from Prince and Danielle Gitzen stopped the rally.

GREAT START FOR GYMNASTS

Chaska/Chanhassen gym-nastics defeated a strong Lakeville North squad Dec. 8 and then followed it up with a first-place showing at the Northfield Invitational two days later to get the season off a good foot.

Rachel Nor nes was the team’s top competitor, scor-ing a 34.8 in all-around at the invitational in Northfield. She also had a 33.1 against the Panthers.

T he Stor m Hawks beat Lakeville North by a slim margin of 133.625 to 133.3.

At the Northfield Invite, varsity won the meet with a score of 132.850.

“Sophomore Leah Kutsch is looking to be a very strong addition to the team this year. She is one of our top vault competitors,” said Head Coach Jamie Tsurusaki. “The team is doing really well so far and we are excited to see the improve-ments over the season.”

C/C begins its home sched-ule at 6:30 p.m. Friday against Northfield at Chanhassen High School. The Raiders were without two of its top gymnasts Saturday. Northfi eld scored a 141.25 Dec. 8 against Owatonna.

BAD ICE

An 11-day layoff just got big-ger for the Chanhassen boys hockey team. After defeating Hopkins 5 - 0 in the season opener Nov. 30, the Storm were scheduled to next play Coon Rapids last Saturday.

Bad ice at the new Cook Arena in Coon Rapids forced the game to be postponed to a later date.

Now Chanhassen must wait until tonight to get back on the ice – a 16-day layoff between games.

“We (had) a Big Blue versus White intrasquad scrimmage (Monday) to remind them of what a game feels like,” Chanhassen head Coach Chris Wilson said.

The Storm hit the road to play at Holy Angels tonight be-fore traveling to Bloomington Kennedy Saturday.


GIRLS HOCKEY

WEEKLY SCHEDULES

Chanhassen H.S.Web schedule: www.missotaconference.orgSchool: www.district112.org/cns/Hotline: (952) 361-CHAN (2426)� Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena� Home girls hockey games at Chaska C.C.� Home basketball games at Chan H.S.� Home wrestling meets at Chan HS/Chaska HS� Home gymnastics meets at Chan H.S.� Home swim/dive meets at Chaska M.S. East

TODAY, DECEMBER 15Dance at Missota Conference (Chaska), 7 p.m.Boys Hockey at Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16Swim/Dive vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.Gymnastics vs. Northfi eld, 6:30 p.m.Girls Basketball at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.Girls Hockey vs. Bemidji, 7 p.m.Boys Basketball vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17Dance at Maple Grove, TBAGirls Hockey at New Prague, 3 p.m.Boys Hockey at Bloomington Kennedy, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19Dance vs. Missota Conference, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Gymnastics at Eden Prairie, 6 p.m.Boys Hockey vs. Delano, 7:30 p.m.Boys Basketball vs. East Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Minnetonka H.S.Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org� Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center� Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym� Home wrestling matches at Minnetonka H.S. East Gym� Home gymnastics meets at Minnetonka H.S. Middle Gym� Home swim/dive meets at Minnetonka M.S. East

TODAY, DECEMBER 15Wrestling at Shakopee Triangular, 5 p.m.Gymnastics vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.Dance at Lake Conference (Wayzata), 7 p.m.Boys Basketball at Maranatha Academy, 7 p.m.Boys Hockey vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m.Girls Hockey at Andover, 7:30 p.m.Girls Basketball at New Prague, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16Wrestling at Richfi eld, 5 p.m.Swim/Dive vs. Grand Rapids, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17Wrestling at Richfi eld, 9 a.m.Girls Hockey at Buffalo, 3 p.m.Boys Basketball at Totino-Grace, 5 p.m.Boys Hockey at Hibbing, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Girls Basketball at Benilde-St. Margaret, 6 p.m.Boys Hockey at Robbinsdale Armstrong, 7 p.m.Boys Basketball at Benilde-St. Margaret, 7:45 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic H.S.Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.orgSchool: www.hfchs.orgHotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext. 1111� Home girls hockey games at Victoria and Waconia Arenas� Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena� Home basketball games at HFC H.S.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15Girls Basketball vs. Minneapolis Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16Boys Basketball at Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17Dance at Holy Angels, 10 a.m.Boys Hockey at Totino-Grace (Parade), 3 p.m.Girls Hockey at Litchfi eld/D-C, 7 p.m.Girls Basketball at Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Boys Hockey at Rochester Lourdes, 7 p.m.Girls Hockey at Simley, 7 p.m.Girls Basketball vs. New Prague, 7:30 p.m.Boys Basketball at Tartan, 7:30 p.m.

Chaska H.S.Web schedule: www.missotaconference.orgSchool: www.district112.org/chs/Hotline: (952) 556-HAWK (4295)� Home basketball games at Chaska H.S.� Home hockey games at Chaska C.C.� Home wrestling meets at Chan HS/Chaska HS� Home gymnastics meets at Chan H.S.� Home swim/dive meets at Chaska M.S. East

TODAY, DECEMBER 15Boys Basketball at Edina, 7 p.m.Dance vs. Missota Conference, 7 p.m.Boys Hockey vs. New Prague, 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16Swim/Dive vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.Gymnastics vs. Northfi eld, 6:30 p.m.Girls Basketball at Edina, 7 p.m.Girls Hockey vs. Bemidji, 7 p.m.Boys Basketball vs. Burnsville, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17Girls Hockey at New Prague, 3 p.m.Boys Hockey vs. Waconia, 7:15 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19Dance at Missota Conference (Chanhas-sen), 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20Gymnastics at Eden Prairie, 6 p.m.Boys Hockey at Orono, 7 p.m.Boys Basketball at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m.Girls Basketball vs. Wayzata, 7:30 p.m.

Blueline sparks C/C to league victoryBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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A good power play begins with the play on the blueline and freshman Megan Hinze played the role of the quar-terback Saturday in Chaska/Chanhassen’s 5 -1 win over Northfi eld.

With the score 1-0 in favor of the Storm Hawks, Hinze’s blast from the point at 8:40 of the second period proved to be the game-winner. The freshman’s slapshot whizzed past North-fi eld goaltender Lizzy Shellum over the right shoulder.

Hinze added a second goal in the fi nal stanza for her fi rst career two-goal game.

C/C is now 3-0-1 in the Mis-sota Conference. New Prague and Red Wing are also 3-0 in league play. The Storm Hawks face New Prague Saturday on the road.

Casey Lindquist got C/C on the board fi rst with a power-play goal with 3:46 remaining in the opening period. Assists

went to Anna Lano and Emma Silkey.

Silkey was rewarded from a hustle play in the second pe-riod during a 4-on-4 situation. After chasing down a puck in the corner, the Chaska junior managed to get in front of the net and score her 12th goal of the season for the 3-0 lead.

Northfi eld netted a goal late in the second period, but goals from Megan O’Brian and Hinze 12 seconds apart in the final stanza pulled the game back in the Storm Hawks’ favor.

C/C outshot the Raiders 37-15 for the game.

Carly Van Orden won her second game of the season in nets, stopping 14 shots.

The Storm Hawks host Bemi-dji at 7 p.m. Friday.


Chanhassen freshman Megan Hinze fi res the fi rst of her two goals in a 5-1 win over Northfi eld Saturday. The Storm Hawks are 3-0-1 in the Missota Conference.

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Don’t miss thisFIRST HOME MEETS

The boys swimming and diving team, under the direction of new Head Coach Matt Crees, begins its season in the pool in a dual with Wayzata at 6 p.m. Friday. The gymnastics team also has its home debut that same night at 6:30 p.m.

Snowy owls irrupting in Upper Midwest

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

A snowy owl perches on a fence post.

It is looking like this winter is shaping up to be the winter of the “snowies,” and I don’t mean the frozen white stuff that falls from the sky. Nope, I am referring to snowy owls (Nyctea scandiaca). Snowy owls are an amazing species of owl that normally live in the arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. Every now and then — let’s say every three to fi ve years — some of these owls show up in the upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest and along the Eastern seaboard. This is one of those years. You see, this is not owl migration. No, this is owl irruption.

There is a big difference between migration and irrup-tion. Migration is a predictable or annual event in which the birds leave their home ranges at a predictable time, such as the end of summer, and move to warmer places, or at least less extreme climates. In spring they return. This is all very predictable. Every single year, right on cue, the migra-tion happens. Irruption is not regular or annual. It occurs in irregular intervals. It is dif-fi cult to predict an irruption year, although many try to predict with varying amounts of accuracy.

A good example of migration can be seen in the warblers. These tiny songbirds leave

their home ranges at the end of summer and migrate down to central and south America. In spring they return. Just like clockwork. Birds such as the snowy owl, great gray owl and northern hawk owl are irrup-tive. Normally they don’t go anywhere. They stay in their home range. However, every so often they pick up and head out on a long-distance journey.

So at this point you might be asking yourself a couple questions. First of all, how do you know if this is an irrup-tive year and what makes the birds do this behavior? First, it would be normal to have a few, and I mean just a few, snowy owls being reported across any given region in a given winter. This year, hundreds are being reported in the Upper Midwest alone. Other areas are also re-porting large numbers of these large white birds. So, armed with this information, I would say it’s safe to say we are hav-ing an irruptive winter with snowy owls.

So why does this happen. Traditionally it has always been thought that an acute food shortage causes these movements. So in other words the normal food supply for the owl would be running low, crashed, and the owls would be starving and would leave their traditional areas in search of

another food source. I remem-ber back in the ‘60s and ‘70s the common belief is that lem-mings, a small arctic rodent, would commit mass suicide by all jumping off a cliff. This turned out to not be true on so many levels, starting with the fact there are very few cliffs of suffi cient height in the arctic in which to jump. And besides, no wild animals have ever been documented to commit suicide. The drive to survive is way too strong.

During the past few years, studies have shown that the lemming populations in the arctic are at an all-time high, so this wouldn’t support con-ventional thinking, would it? So what the current thinking is, due to the abundance of food supplies, the owls have been able to reproduce at record numbers. High population of owls has lead to a natural dis-persal of birds out of their home range. This is a fairly common behavior for many of mother natures critters. Exploring new opportunities is how some animals are so successful. Ir-ruption is just one more way to fi ll a niche.

When these owls irrupt from their natural home range they don’t just go south. They also go east and west. We often think that the birds make a beeline due south. Obviously not true.

DANCE

A season full of Storm fi rstsBY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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Two years ago, Chanhassen dance went through a year of fi rsts with the program in its infant stage. This season, though, in year No. 3, the squad is going through a sec-ond year of fi rsts.

Chanhassen claimed its fi rst triple-A invitational title Saturday at Lakeville North High School. Now, the program will go through another fi rst when it hosts its first-ever meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school.

“It’s pretty exciting because people are starting to realize who we are. We’re only a third-year school,” said senior Alex Pattee.

“I think we’re definitely making a name not only for our team, but for our school. People are starting to notice us,” said senior Kendra Illif.

It is the fourth of fi ve Mis-sota Conference events this season. Chanhassen placed second to Chaska in both fi rst-round dances – high kick at Farmington Nov. 29 and Northfi eld Dec. 8.

After placing third to Chas-ka and Holy Angels last year, the Storm Dance team is happy to be in the No. 2 spot ahead of Holy Angels, Shakopee, Farm-ington and Northfi eld.

“(Holy Angels) has gone to state a bunch, so they are a good program. Hopefully we’re heading there, too,” Illif said.

“It’s a really big step and shows that we’ve improved a lot from last year. It’s just re-ally exciting,” Pattee said.

The second round of confer-ence dances begins tonight


Chanhassen dance has had a leg up on the competition this season, having placed fi rst Saturday at Lakeville North and second in two conference events. The team hosts its fi rst home meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school. Pictured in the foreground are Paige Opheim and Natalie Wilson.

with a high kick competition at 7 p.m. at Chaska.

ON THE WAY UP

According to Chanhassen Head Coach Allison Feeny, the Storm are already ahead of where they were at the end of last season. Average scores are up three to four points in high kick, while the team’s top scoring dance, jazz/funk, has

also improved greatly. And the results are showing.

Chanhassen was fi rst in the AAA jazz/funk competition at Lakeville North by one rank-ing point over the host school. Henry Sibley, Prior Lake and Lakeville South rounded out the top fi ve.

Chanhassen was third be-hind the two Lakeville schools in high kick. The Storm won

both junior varsity events.The Storm dance team isn’t

an up-and-coming team any-more.

“I think it’s because we’re so motivated. We get to prac-tice and we get right to work,” Pattee said.

“We have a better mentality looking at the future and look-ing ahead to the next competi-tion. We have goals and one

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of them is hopefully to make it to state. We know we have to work hard to get there and that’s pushing us,” Illif said.

“I also think we’ve become more of a team this year be-cause last year it seemed it was everybody for themselves until the end. You can tell we’re getting the concept of team,” Pattee added.

EXTRA WORK

Improvement this early in the season can be traced back to off-season work and Illif and Pattee are two great examples of dancers that put in the time to be better dancers.

Illif was a USA Best of the Best 11th Grade selection in 2010.

“My friend who goes to Eden Prairie told me about this team, so I thought what the heck, why not do it? I made it to the Best of the Best and got on Team Minnesota and we got to go to California and compete there. And I won Best of USA,” Illif said.

“It wasn’t girls I normally danced with. It was girls from all over the state. Seeing their viewpoint on everything – they want to win, so it pushed me to work harder,” she added.

Pattee, a two-time all-state selection and an all-Missota honoree a year ago, said her motivation to improve comes with wanting her team to reach new levels.

“I do consider myself a lead-er, just because we’re older and the younger girls look up to us. We just want to set a good example,” she said.

Chanhassen will also com-pete at the Maple Grove Invi-tational on Saturday.


TONKA ROUNDUP


Minnetonka senior Erik Baskin carries the puck into the offensive zone during the Skippers’ 9-0 win at Rosemount. Baskin netted a natural hat trick in the victory.

Skippers match last year’s win total of fourAfter scoring 93 and 95

points in road victories over Rogers and Bloomington Ken-nedy, Minnetonka had to play a different style of basketball to beat Buffalo in the nightcap of the Breakdown Classic in West Gym.

Down 29-23 at halftime, the Skippers held the Bison to just 18 points during the final 18 minutes to rally for a 59-47 win Saturday.

The four victories already matches the win total of the 2010-11 season for Minneton-ka.

Latrell Love sparked the comeback with 23 points, while Joe Risinger added 12 for un-beaten Minnetonka (4-0).

Grant Kellogg had eight points, while Riley Dearring chipped in seven for the Skip-pers as well.

Buffalo was led by Peter Cas-sady with 11 points.

It took almost two years for Minnetonka to eclipse 90 points. It took them three more days to do it again.

The Skippers got double-fi gure outputs from four differ-ent players in a 95-70 road win at Bloomington Kennedy Dec. 6. Minnetonka was coming off a 93-83 win over Rogers.

Love led Minnetonka with 19 points, while Dearring had 17 and Risinger and Malcom Moore each contributed 12 points apiece.

In total, 13 players scored for Minnetonka.

A HAT TRICK FOR BASKIN

Erik Baskin watched his linemates Sam Rothstein and Connor Thie pile up the points during Minnetonka’s fi rst three games. The Skippers senior captain wanted in.

Baskin scored a natural hat trick less than seven minutes

SPORTS BRIEFS

YOUTH SPORTS

Pee Wee C places third at Brick City ClassicThe Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association’s PeeWee C Gold team took third place in the CCHA Brick City Classic tournament. The team went 2-2, beating CCHA Purple 1-0 and St. Michael-Albertville 5-2. Tournament highlights included Joey Lochner earning his fi rst shutout of the season. Scoring was led by Michael Block with two goals and two assists, Riley Joynt had one goal and three assists and Tony Sigurdson with two goals. The team is led by head coach Eric Lorentzson and assistant coaches Steve Gables, Scot Joynt, Joe Lochner, and Jim Sigurdson. The team is, front row from left, Blaine Olson, Andrew McGinnis, Max Steine, Joey Lochner, Jack Gables, Grant Lorentzson, and Riley Joynt. Back row: Thomas Kaiser, Bennet Rochford, Tony Sigurdson, Powers Warren, Jeremy Caulfi eld, Michael Block, and Austin Richardson. Not pictured is Ian Dosedel.

apart in the first period en route to a 9-0 win over Rose-mount Dec. 8. Minnetonka led 2-0 just 2:46 into the contest and 5-0 through one period.

The Skippers added three goals in the second period and a single tally in the fi nal stanza.

Vinni Lettieri had two goals and three assists, while Max Coatta added a short-handed goal with two assists. Also scor-ing were Joe Schuldt, Jared Ridge and Phil Katopodis.

Paul Ciaccio made 16 saves for his third victory of the season in nets for Minnetonka (4-0).

NO. 4 RANKED TEAM

For 50 minutes, 36 seconds, No. 4-ranked Minnetonka and No. 3 Benilde-St. Margaret were as even as they get. But, for a 24-second stretch in the fi rst period, the Red Knights were the better girls hockey team.

Caitlin Reilly and Anne Arnason netted goals just 24 seconds apart four minutes into the contest to give B-SM a 2-0 win Saturday.

Minnetonka outshot the Red Knights 26-24 for the game. Hannah Ehresmann made 19 saves in relief for the Skippers, who had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Two days earlier, Minneton-ka stretched a winning streak to three games with a 5-1 win over Champlin Park at home Dec. 8 as Laura Bowman netted two goals, while Amy Petersen and Sidney Morin each had two assists.

Darby Flatley got the Skip-pers on the board late in the first period with her fourth tally of the season from Kelsey Crow.

Minnetonka pulled away in

the second period with goals from Bowman, Sydney Baldwin and Diana Draayer. Bowman added her team-leading seventh goal and second of the game in the fi nal minute of action.

Ehresmann made 17 saves for the Skippers.

ARTEAGA WINS AT CHAN

Minnetonka defeated Brook-lyn Center 54-27 in a wrestling dual Dec. 9, but dropped a sec-ond match of the evening 63-6 to Mound-Westonka/Holy Family Catholic.

Against Brooklyn Center, seven pins were recorded by Minnetonka wrestlers, which included Logan Foote at 106, Grey Liedtke at 113, Wes Elias at 120, captain Andrew Sutton at 145, Kyle Bunkelman at 160, Tim Andress at 170, and Ryan Masui at 182 pounds.

The lone Skippers victory against the White Hawks was a pin at 145 pounds by Sutton.

At the Chaska/Chanhas-sen Holiday Classic Saturday, nine wrestlers earned a spot on the podium led by junior Oscar Arteaga, who topped C/C heavyweight Reid Johnson for the title at 285 pounds.

Sutton and senior captain Simon Liedtke earned second-place honors at 145 and 182 pounds, respectively. Grey Liedtke was third at 113 pounds, while Reese Kling (152) and Trevor Garski (160) were both fourth.

Early in the week, Jeff Lam-phere, the co-Head Wrestling Coach at Minnetonka High School, won his 400th career match during a home event Dec. 6.

The Skippers defeated Be-nilde-St. Margaret 46-30 in one match. Trailing 30-0 after six weights, Minnetonka won the fi nal eight matches, including

seven by fall – six in the fi rst period.

Recording pins were Sut-ton, Alex Tomczak, Garski, Andress, Simon Liedtke, Nick Gabler and Arteaga.

Kling also won by major de-cision 11-2 over B-SM’s Carter Burn.

Minnetonka won 66-18 over St. Croix Lutheran in the sec-ond dual.

STILL UNBEATEN

Leah Dasovich tweeted “The goal is always to improve our skill. Let’s get better tomor-row.” Off to a 5-0 start, the Min-

netonka girls basketball team is buying into what their new coach is teaching.

Kelly McKenzie and Joanna Hedstrom each scored in double fi gures to lead Minnetonka to a 59-40 win at Orono Dec. 8.

McKenzie led all scorers with 14 points, while Hedstrom had 13. Maddy Johnson and Anne Hamilton each had six points, while Courtney Frederickson had fi ve.

Minnetonka used excellent man-to-man defense to frus-trate Orono, in which Amie Tunheim was the lone Spartan in double fi gures with 11.

Minnetonka led 35-24 at half-time.

Earlier in the week, the Skip-pers trailed 25-17 at halftime on the road at previously unbeaten Robbinsdale Cooper Dec. 6, but rallied to force overtime. Min-netonka outscored the Hawks 16-14 in overtime to win 58-56.

McKenzie and Kelly Stacken each netted 11 points to lead the Skippers. Nine players hit the score book with Hedstrom and Taylor Frederickson each sup-plying nine points as well.

Also chipping in eight points was Hamilton.

T-Wolves Holiday Basketball Clinic

The Minnesota Timber-wolves Holiday Clinic is right around the corner. The Na-tional Basketball Academy is proud to offer a one-day clinic designed to improve the skill level of any youth basketball player. It is open to all boys and girls in grades third through eighth.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Chanhas-sen High School. The cost is $55, which includes a ticket to a Timberwolves game.

Pre-register online at www.thebasketballacademy.com or call 763-438-9511 for more information.

Powell is section coach of the year

Chanhassen Head Boys Cross Country Coach Andy Powell was named the 2011 Section 2AA Boys Cross Coun-try Coach of the Year Dec. 7.

The Storm boys team won its fi rst section title in school

history this fall. Powell’s third-year prog ram also won the Missota Conference crown.

“Andy is a fantastic teacher, role model and coach. He is an even better person and we are lucky to have him!” said Chanhassen Athletic Director Dick Ungar.

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Roshauk Vanaki and Mitchell Ihlang of Chanhassen ATA received their third-degree black belts at the testing in Lakeville on Dec. 2.

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FIRE ROUNDUP


Jenna Sik (24) wins the faceoff for Holy Family Catholic/Waconia as teammate Jamie Kichler watches on. The Wildfi re won the game 7-1. For more, see Scoreboard.MN.

Mound hands HFC its fi rst defeatAfter scoring 31 goals in

their first four games, Holy Family Catholic got a taste of their own medicine Saturday in a 6-2 loss to Mound-Westonka in the Wright Count Confer-ence opener.

Trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, the White Hawks scored fi ve times on 11 shots in the final stanza. Mound-Westonka netted a pair of goals in the opening 125 seconds to take the lead for good.

Riley Williams scored twice, while Jeremy Schultz, David Bingham and Alex Bakke each had a goal in the period.

Holy Family (4-1) twice had leads in the opening two peri-ods. John Peterson scored just 1:10 into the game from Shane Gersich for the 1-0 lead.

The Fire got the only goal in the second stanza with Will Garin netting a shot from Gar-rett Riebling and Joey Ma-rooney.

Nick Schreiter made 28 saves in goal for Holy Family for his fi rst loss of the season.

The night before, Riebling showed Holy Family Catholic has more than one line. The senior forward scored three goals, including the game-winner with 3:05 to play to lead the Fire to a 6-4 road win over the Minneapolis Novas.

The Novas is a co-op of all seven public schools in Min-neapolis.

Trailing 4-3 in the third period, Peterson netted his second goal of the game on the power play to knot the score at four with 8:35 to play.

After the Novas went a man short on an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Riebling capi-talized exactly one minute into the power play for the game-winner.

Gersich scored an empty-netter for the fi nal difference.

Marooney added three assists for the Fire.

The two teams traded goals in the fi rst period with Riebling fi ring two into the net and Peter-son scoring his fi rst of the game. The Novas took their fourth and fi nal lead of the game early in the third period.

Schreiter made 11 saves in relief for the victory. The sopho-more entered the game, replac-ing Larry Bieneman, who had seven saves on 11 shots.

Holy Family outshot the No-vas 47-22 for the game.

HFC blanked Rochester John Marshall 6-0 in Victoria Dec. 6 to begin the week. Sam Stenson had two goals and an assists, while linemate Peter-son contributed three assists in the victory. HFC led 2-0 after one period before adding a goal in the second stanza and three more during the fi nal 17 minutes.

Also scoring were Gersich, Tim Fellner and Tanner Steen for the Fire.

Schreiter pitched the shut-out for HFC for his second straight win.

WINLESS IN WCC

Holy Family Catholic/Waco-nia beat Orono on the shot chart 28-15, but the scoresheet saw the Spartans in favor 2-0 Dec. 9 in Waconia.

Becky Smith scored on the power play in the second pe-riod, while Tori Wilson added an unassisted goal in the fi nal stanza to complete the scoring for Orono.

HFC/Waconia was 0-for-4 on the power play.

Carly Bergstrom stopped 13 of 15 shots in the loss for the Wildfi re.

Casey Hartfi el made 28 saves for the shutout for Orono.

No Taylor Kuehl, no prob-lem. Defending Wright County

Conference girls hockey cham-pion Mound-Westonka won its fi fth straight game of the sea-son Dec. 6 3-1 over Holy Family Catholic/Waconia.

Kuehl, one of the fi ve fi nal-ists for Miss Hockey Minnesota last year and now a freshman with Ohio State, was among the top scorers in state in her six years at Mound. Now gone, the White Hawks need other skat-ers to step up and score.

Through five games, M-W has 22 goals. Three White Hawks scored over HFC/Waco-nia, including the game-winner from Jessica Nkhata in the two-goal fi rst period.

The Wildfi re broke the shut-out with 18 seconds remaining in the game. Individual scor-ing was unavailable for HFC/Waconia.

Carly Bergstrom stopped 32 of 35 saves in the loss.

BIG BLOWOUT

Sixteen players hit the scor-ing book for Holy Family Catho-lic in a 80-6 victory over Min-neapolis Edison Dec. 6 in girls

basketball.Edison came into the contest

winless in three games, having lost by an average of almost 50 points. Only three players scored led by Najeedah John-son with four points.

Hannah Schonhardt reached double fi gures for the fi rst time this season with 16 points. Erin Ryan-Mosley and Michaela Rasmussen also had 10 points apiece.

Holy Family led 52-2 at half-time.

SLOW START

Jake Dryer and Joe Traxler each were in double figures, but Holy Family Catholic was unsuccessful in winning its first game in a 73-59 loss at Richfi eld Dec. 9.

Dryer scored 21 points, while Traxler had 16 points for the Fire (0-3).

Joe Hanel and Joe Conroy also had nine points apiece for Holy Family.

Shawn Bear netted 23 points to lead Richfi eld. The Spartans led 35-20 at halftime.

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DISTRICT 112

EnrollmentDistrict 112 enrollment by building

School Capacity 2011 2010 2009 2008

OVER CAPACITY 2011/12

Clover Ridge Elementary 605 703 689 672 670

East Union Elementary 168 199 188 193 173

Victoria Elementary 605 686 690 652 669

UNDER CAPACITY 2011/12

Pioneer Ridge Middle School 700 699 713 710 N/A

Kindergarten Center 660 384 435 435 393

Bluff Creek Elementary 605 524 533 538 538

Chanhassen Elementary 605 494 519 539 515

Chaska Elementary 576 478 488 551 566

Jonathan Elementary 605 554 560 540 575

Chaska Middle School East 1,000 688 684 702 990

Chaska Middle School West 1,000 759 735 703 1059

Chanhassen High School 2,000 1,580 1,465 1,083 N/A

Chaska High School 2,000 1,215 1,209 1,544 1,896

STAR Program* 28 26 20 19

Total 8,992 8,934 8,882 8,706

Increase from year before 58 52 176*STAR Program is for 18-21 year-old students with disabilities and is located in the same building as the Driver License Center in Chanhassen.Source: District 112

Three schools closed to open enrollment

2012 school levy to increase 1.96%

BY CHUCK FRIEDBAUER

[email protected]

District 112 will close three schools to open enrollment for the 2012-13 school year.

The District 112 school board unanimously approved an administration recommenda-tion to close Clover Ridge, East Union and Victoria Elementary schools to open enrollment (as well as intra-district transfer-ring) because all three schools are over their building capac-ity.

School districts are allowed to close a school to open enroll-ment due to exceeding building capacity as a guideline set by the Minnesota Department of Education. Clover Ridge’s enrollment exceeds capacity by approximately 100 students, East Union’s by 31 and Victo-ria’s by 81.

The 2012-13 school year will be the third year in a row open enrollment will be closed to those three schools.

District offi cials are waiting

to see the January results of a Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services demographic study before considering decisions on addressing the over-capacity conditions.

“The study will drill down to enrollment projections over the next fi ve years by elemen-tary, middle and high school attendance area,” said Super-intendent Jim Bauck. “Right now, enrollment at schools on the west side of the district looks tight, but we want to see if predictions indicate that will continue before discussing how to address it.”

Pioneer Ridge Middle School is essentially right at capacity, but district administration recommended keeping the open enrollment option avail-able for it.

“Typically, the three middle schools work together through requests for transfers,” said Di-ane Kaiser, District 112 director of information technologies.

The district will continue to accept open enrollment ap-

plications to all other district schools. The deadline for sub-mitting an open enrollment application is Jan. 15. While families can request open en-rollment to specific schools, the district retains the right to assign a student to a different school to best maintain enroll-ment balance.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFERS

“Open enrollment remains an option at the high school level, but the district retains the right to place the student in either high school. This is actually the same for elemen-tary and middle school as well,” explained Bauck, in an e-mail.

“In an attempt to manage enrollment to the point possible (it will never be perfect), the district will place high school students in the building with the smaller enrollment in order to decrease the enrollment dif-ference. Families then make the decision if they wish to en-roll even if the building avail-able is not their fi rst choice,”

Bauck stated.Open enrollment doesn’t

have priority over intra-district transfers, Bauck said, “there-fore, open enrollment decisions at the high school level do not impact or limit intra-district transfers,” Bauck stated.

At the high school level, whichever number of transfer requests between Chanhassen and Chaska High School is lower becomes the total num-ber of transfers allowed from each school for that particular school year. So, if four students wish to transfer from Chaska to Chanhassen, and two want to transfer from Chanhassen to Chaska, only two transfers between both schools will be allowed.

The superintendent reviews all requests and will give prior-ity to those involving a younger sibling of a student currently at-tending the requested school.

This school year, 234 stu-dents have open-enrolled into District 112, and 740 have open-enrolled out.

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The District 112 School Board has approved a 2012 levy that includes a 1.96 percent in-crease over the last levy.

T h e 2 0 1 2 l e v y t o t a l s $38,131,676.89, compared to the 2011 levy of $37,397,875.30 – an increase of $733,801.59.

The most significant in-crease was $312,048 – due to a change in the district’s facility maintenance plans. The dis-trict switched from a practice of paying for alternative facilities projects on a year-by-year basis to the issuance of bonds to pay for the projects.

BONDS

The board also approved the sale of bonds to refund the 2002A GO School Building Bonds. Springsted, the district’s fi nan-cial advisor, accepted the low bid at an interest rate of 0.6538 percent from Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for a projected sav-ings of approximately $196,191.

Over the past 10 years, the dis-trict has refunded several bonds

six times with a combined sav-ings for taxpayers of $6,794,140. At the same time, Moody’s In-vestors Services confi rmed the district’s Aa2 credit rating.

AUDIT

The board approved the 2011 fi scal year audit performed by Larson Allen LLP this summer.

“We have issued a “clean” audit report, which is the best opinion we are able to give,” said Brady Hoffman, a CPA with Larson Allen LLP.

No compliance issues were noted in the review of District 112 in regards to laws, regu-lations, contracts, grants or Minnesota statutes, according to the audit.

In addition, the report stated that the district has continued to do a commendable job of fi nancial planning and react-ing to enrollment changes and limited new state funding.

CALENDAR

District 112 is considering a 2012-13 school calendar that in-cludes Sept. 4 as the fi rst day of school and June 5 as the last.

2012 levyCategory Amount

Referendum Market Value Levies $13,269,097.89General Fund Net Tax Capacity Levies $3,958,435.24Community Services $777,901.25Debt Service $20,126,242.51Total Levy $38,131,676.89

Source: District 112

Residential school taxesMarket Value 2011 taxes 2012 taxes

$200,000 $1,340 $1,360$250,000 $1,720 $1,745$300,000 $2,100 $2,130$500,000 $3,583 $3,633

Note: According to District 112 Finance and Operations Director DeeDee Kahring, fi scal disparities were left out of this calculation. If included, the overall estimated tax on an individual property would be lower. For instance, if the fi scal disparity reduction of $3 million would have been included in the 2012 levy, the tax impact on a $250,000 home would be $1,607 and not $1,745.Source: District 112

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Jackie Schneider, Daelin Daubenberger and Casey Stone (left to right) recently led an anti-cyberbullying initiative at Chaska High School.

Chaska High School stu-dents Daelin Daubenberger, Jackie Schneider and Casey Stone are fi ghting against cy-berbullying.

The trio tackled the anti-cyberbulling project as part of a DECA project. (DECA is a club that prepares youth in marketing, fi nance, hospitality, and management careers.)

The students hosted an event at Chaska High School where students and staff could pledge

to not cyberbully. The students signed up about 115 people who pledged.

Students would write their Twitter account names or ac-tual names on a small white board with their pledge, and have a photo taken, Dauben-berger reported “Pledgers could either get their picture taken individually or with friends. It was a voluntary event, and the people chose to pledge on their own will.”

Students would be off Oct. 18 and19 for MEA weekend and spring break would be March 22 to March 29. High

school graduation would be June 7.

The school board has yet to approve the calendar.

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to be able to make the right choice,” states Theresa Klein. One resource that can be assist families in identifying “red ags” is an Occupational Thera-pist. By engaging individuals in several predetermined activities the therapist is able to make an assessment of the individual’s cognition, identifying the individual’s current abilities as well as existing de cits. Once determined, the therapist can interpret the meaning of the results to the family and caregiv-ers providing them with strategies for care, ideas how they can intervene, i.e. how to compensate for the skills their loved one no longer has, and offers recommendations for appropriate level of supervision to assure safety” states Klein. Klein observes that with infor-mation provided by the Occupational Therapists, “families often report an

increased sense of con dence and feel more equipped to Home for the Holidays is often an eye opener for adult children make informed decisions regarding the health and safety of their loved ones.” “The holidays are a huge eye opener for many adult children,” comments Drasher. “Our phone is the busiest in January after adult children recognize from their visit that their loved one is declining. If families knew there was a way to predict and get accurate strategies to meet their frail loved one’s needs I believe they would feel more con dent in their decisions and avoid cri-sis.” If you are interested in learning more about Dementia Resources or Augustana Emerald Crest call Christine at 952-908-2215. Augustana Emerald Crest welcomes walk in tours Monday through Friday and offers weekend tours by appointment.

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SHERIFF

The Carver County deputies as-signed to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahl-gren responded to the following calls Dec. 5 through Dec. 11.

Dec. 5At 4:40 p.m., responded to a Chan-

hassen address on a referral from social services about reported abuse/ne-glect.

At 8:38 p.m., responded to the 7800 block of Market Boulevard, Chan-hassen, for report of liquor theft, valued at more than $150. Liquor was later recovered and an adult Plymouth male was cited for theft.

At 8:40 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Commercial Avenue, Victoria, for report of cash theft, esti-mated at more than $300.

Dec. 6At 12:23 p.m., responded to a

Carver address on a referral from social services about reported abuse/ne-glect.

At 1:01 p.m., responded to the 900 block of Homestead Lane, Chanhassen, for a burglary report. Items reported stolen include jewelry, laptop and cam-era.

Dec. 7At 2:30 p.m., made a traffi c stop at

Wisteria and County Road 11, Victoria, where an adult Willmar female was ar-rested for 4th degree assault, obstruction with force, driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.

At 6:50 p.m., made traffi c stop at Highway 5 and Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an Apple Valley male was arrested for DWI and open bottle.

Dec. 8

At 11:46 a.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chan-hassen, for report of theft from a vehicle and damage, estimated loss and dam-ages are more than $600.

At 3:47 p.m., made traffi c stop at 78th Street West and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a juvenile female was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

At 6:07 p.m., responded to the 1500 block of Spruce Point, Victoria, where an 18-year old Victoria male was arrested for domestic assault.

At 11:43 p.m., made a traffi c stop at Highway and Dakota Avenue, Chan-hassen, where an adult Bloomington male was cited for possession of mari-juana.

At 11:52 p.m., made traffi c stop at 78th Street West and Audubon Road, Chanhassen, where an 18-year old male was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A juvenile male was cited for possession of drug para-phernalia.

Dec. 9At 7:06 a.m., responded Bavaria

Road and Applewood Circle, Victoria, for a rollover personal injury accident.

At 9:55 a.m., responded to the 117000 block of County Road 43, Dahlgren Township, for report of trans-formers theft with estimated damage of $600.

At 11:46 p.m., made a traffi c stop at Highway 5 and Dell Road, Chanhas-sen, where an adult Shakopee female was arrested for DWI and Foss Law vio-lation.

Dec. 10At 3:37 a.m., made a traffi c stop at

County Road 43 and Maplewood Road,

Dahlgren Township, where an adult Glencoe male was arrested for DWI.

At 4:30 p.m., responded to the 900 block of Lake Susan Drive, Chanhassen, for report of vehicle theft and contents with loss estimated at more than $20,000.

At 6:41 p.m., responded to the 900 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, for theft report.

At 9:36 p.m., made a traffi c stop at County Road 61 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhas-sen male was arrested for DWI, expired tables and no proof of insurance.

At 10:16 p.m., made a traffi c stop at County Road 61 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, where an adult Corcoran male was arrested for DWI test refusal, no proof of insurance, and failure to dim headlights.

At 11:40 p.m., responded to the 14300 block of County Road 43, Dahl-gren Township, for report of an underage drinking party. Multiple citations were issued for underage consumption.

At 11:55 p.m., made a traffi c stop at Bavaria Road and 86th Street, Victo-ria, where an adult Chaska male was arrested for DWI.

Dec. 11At 2:53 p.m., responded to the

7900 block of Dakota Avenue, Chan-hassen, for a theft report.

At 5:15 p.m., made a traffi c stop at Highway 5 and County Road 11 North, Victoria, where an adult Monticello fe-male was arrested for second degree DWI and child endangerment.

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Sheriff ’s Offi ceseeks info on theft suspects

The Carver County Sheriff’s Offi ce is seeking assistance in identifying a man and a woman who are believed to be connect-ed to a theft from motor vehicle in the city of Chanhassen.

A theft from a vehicle oc-curred at Life Time Fitness in Chanhassen around 11 a.m. Dec. 8. A vehicle window was smashed during the theft.

Credit cards obtained in the theft were used in fraudu-lent transactions at the Eden Prairie Mall and Eden Prairie Target.

Surveillance videos cap-

tured images of the suspects during the transactions.

The man and woman were also seen with a young girl.

The thefts from vehicles have been an ongoing con-cern at parks and businesses in Chanhassen, according to Carver County Sheriff’s Detec-tive Rian Thiele.

People who have informa-tion on the case are encouraged to call Thiele at (952) 451-2654 if you are able to identify. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling the Tip Line at

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Surveillance cameras captured images of this suspects in a Chanhassen theft from vehicle.

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Wide open skatingPHOTO BY TODD ABELN

John Maines, right, tries to shoot a puck into the net while Aleksi Huson attempts to stop him during open skating at the Shakopee Ice Arena. Most open skating at area arenas does not allow sticks and pucks, but if you check around you can fi nd open skating that does allow it.

A closer look at the men behind Sherlock HolmesBY JEFF FALKINGHAM

More than 200 men have portrayed Sherlock Holmes in print, on stage, in fi lm and on television the past 120 years.

IN PRINT

The public’s fi rst image of Sherlock, outside their own imaginations, came as illustrations accompanying Holmes’ creator Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories in London’s Strand magazine.

These drawings were made by Sidney Paget. Between his fi rst rendering in 1891 and his death in 1916, Paget published 540 drawings of Holmes. Paget was the fi rst to depict Holmes in a deerstalker hat and Inverness cape. Nearly every artist since has followed his lead.

ON STAGE

Among the many famous actors to portray Holmes are: Leonard Nimoy, known as Spock in television’s Star Trek series; Frank Langella, known for portraying movie villains, such as Count Dracula and Richard M. Nixon; and Charlton Heston, best remembered as Moses in the fi lm “The Ten Commandments.”

But fi rst and foremost is William Gillette, who played Holmes more than 1,300 times between 1899 and 1930. Gillette introduced the familiar briar-stem pipe and, as a playwright, director and actor, is often credited with writing the famous “Elementary, My Dear Watson” line – which does not appear in any of Doyle’s stories.

IN FILM

The fi rst to portray Holmes on fi lm, in a 1914 production of “A Study in Scarlet,” was James Bragington, chosen because he resembled the Holmes in Paget’s drawings. A bookkeeper by trade, it was his only fi lm.

The most prolifi c early Sherlockian fi lm actor was Eille Norwood, who played the great detective in 47 fi lms in the early 1920s. The black-and-white, silent fi lms were less than 20 minutes long.

The fi rst Sherlockian actor whose voice was heard

1. JACK FROST’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Shakopee Parks and Recreation and Shakopee Lions are hosting the third annual Jack Frost’s New Year’s Eve party featuring sledding, ice skating, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, cocoa, cider and cookies.Time: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31Cost: FreeLocation: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St., Shakopee

2. AR-BRR-ETUM!

Close out 2011 with a refreshing winter outing on skis or snowshoes. Cap it off with a hot chocolate in the restaurant. Time: 8 a.m.-sunset Saturday, Dec. 31Cost: Free admission for anyone arriving with skis or snowshoes

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Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

3. NEW YEAR’S EVE SPARKLE-RAMA

Dance the night away to live music from Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade, create your own sparkly hat, take the stage with infl atable guitars, countdown to a magical 8 p.m. ball drop and explore the Museum’s galleries. Enjoy a pre-party meal for additional cost.Time: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31Cost: $10 per member, $14 per non-member, which includes snack, free parkingLocation: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 Seventh St. W., St. PaulInfo: (651) 225-6000 or mcm.org

PHOTO COURTESY SHAKOPEE VALLEY NEWS

Noah and Ava Johnson ring in the New Year at Jack Frost’s New Year’s Eve Party in 2009.

Local ice arenas off er ice time for skating enthusiasts of all agesBY TODD ABELN

[email protected]

With the recent snowfall and turn in the weather you may be ready to bust out those ice skates for winter.

One problem, most area cities have not fl ooded their outdoor rinks, meaning there’s nowhere to use those skates.

That’s not true.Visit your local ice arena and

participate in open skating.That’s what Julie Maines did with

her 4-year-old son, John, at a recent open skating time at Shakopee Ice Arena.

John, who is just learning to skate, was scooting around the ice enjoying his time while trying to put as many pucks in the net as he could.

“Every time there is open skating, he wants to come,” Julie said. “He really loves it.”

The indoor ice gives skaters like John Maines a chance to skate year round and, at this time of year, not worry whether it’s too cold out.

It also gives them a chance to skate without much traffi c.

“We get anywhere from fi ve to 15 people on a regular basis,” Shakopee Ice Arena Manager Josh Barrick said. “But it picks up this time of year because people are thinking winter and skating and sometimes it just gets too cold outside.”

With 15 people on the ice that’s a lot of ice to skate around on whether you’re new to skating or have been skating for years.

If you are a new skater or haven’t been on ice in years, the local arena is there to help you out.

Most of the local arenas offer skate rental and even skate aids if needed.

Skate rentals range from $2 to $5 depending what rink you attend.

But if you prefer the cold air, outdoor skating will be available very soon.

Most cities’ rinks should be fl ooded

BURNSVILLE ICE CENTER

Hours through January:

Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Admission: $5, $3 child/senior (4 and under/62 and over)

Skate rental: $5

Skate sharpening: $5/pair

burnsvilleicecenter.org

CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER

Hours through March:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday: 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Admission: $4 adult, $3 youth and AOA (55+)

Skate rental: $2

Skate sharpening: $3/pair

chaskacommunitycenter.com

DAKOTAH! SPORT AND FITNESS

Hours: Noon to 1:30 p.m. most days

Admission: Free for members, $4 non-members

Skate rental: $2 members, $3 non-members

dakotahsport.com/departments/ice.html

EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER

Hours:

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday: 1 to 3 p.m.

Admission: $5.50 adults (ages 18 and up), $5 youth (ages 5–17), $4 tot (ages 12 months - 4 years old), $16.50 family (up to four individuals)

Skate rental: $2.50

Skate sharpening: $4

edenprairie.org/communitycenter

SHAKOPEE ICE ARENA

Hours: 1 to 2:30 p.m. every day (changes depending on hockey schedules)

Admission: Free with Community Center membership or purchase of daily pass, $4 adult, $3 youth

Skate rental: $3

Skate sharpening: $4

ci.shakopee.mn.us/ice_arena.cfm

VICTORIA FIELD HOUSE

Hours: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. every day through April

Admission: Residents: $6 adult, $3 youth and seniors, $10 family; Non-residents: $9 adult, $5 youth and seniors, $15 family

Skate rental not available

ci.victoria.mn.us/IceRink.htm

Area skating rinks

For a complete listings of rinks go to rinkfi nder.com.

and ready to go in the next couple weeks.Most outdoor rinks will be open until

mid-February. They also have warming

houses hours if want to take a break and get warm. Check out the cities’ websites for more information.

PHOTO BY 20TH CENTURY FOX

Basil Rathbone, the most famous Sherlock.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND

Portrait of Holmes by Sidney Paget.

Opening“Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows,” starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Watson, opens Friday, Dec. 16 in theaters.

on screen was Clive Brook, who appeared in three Holmes “talkies” between 1929 and 1932. The fi rst actorto play Holmes in color, in a 1959 remake of “Hound of the Baskervilles,” was Peter Cushing.

The most famous (and perhaps the most beloved) movie Sherlock of all time was Basil Rathbone. He became world famous by playing Holmes in 14 feature-length movies between 1939 and 1946. Since then, the list of noted actors playing Holmes includes George C. Scott, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, John Cleese, Nicol Williamson and now Robert Downey Jr.

ON TELEVISION

Ronald Howard played Holmes in 39 episodes of a weekly TV series seen in America in the 1950s. Douglas Wilmer played Holmes on British television in the 1960s, as did Peter Cushing. Benedict Cumberbatch plays a 21st-century Holmes in a new British TV series that you might be able to catch on PBS or DVD.

Last but certainly not least, Jeremy Brett played a uniquely eccentric (and immensely popular) Holmeson Britain’s Granada Television network from 1984 through 1994.

Eden Prairie resident Jeff Falkingham, whose two books have brought SherlockHolmes to Minnesota, shares more interesting Sherlockian tidbits in his “Elementary, My Dear Watson: Investigating Sherlock Holmes” presentation at schools, libraries and historical societies across Minnesota and its neighboring states. For more information, visit Falkingham’s website at cccaper.com.


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‘THE NUTCRACKER’

The Academy of Russian Ballet will present

“The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Friday and Satur-

day, Dec. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at

Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts

Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie

Admission is $29-$23 for adults; $19 for seniors and $17 for

children. For information, visit academyofrussianballet.

com or call (612) 636-3167

PHOTO BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

Kirill Bak rehearsed Sunday with his daughter Masha for the upcoming Nutcracker performances.

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we do our best to include them. Submit your events

through our www.LetsGo.mn website, where you can

fi nd many more local and regional fun things to do.

You can also send an e-mail to editor@chanvillager.

com. Deadline is one week prior to publication. For

information call (952) 345-6471.

ThursdayDEC. 15

TAIZÉ PRAYER

People of all Christian traditions are welcome to join in this Advent ecumenical prayer. The candlelit service includes sung prayer, silence, scripture readings, and a refl ection. Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15Cost: FreeLocation: St. Hubert Church, 8201 Main Street, ChanhassenInfo: sthubert.org

TRADITIONALHOLIDAY TEAS

Share holiday joy at these formal teas complete with freshly baked sweets and savories, plus an English trifl e.Time: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15-18, 21-23 and 27-30Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-membersLocation: Snyder Building Tea Room, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com

FridayDEC. 16

‘THE GOSPELACCORDING TO SCROOGE’

Friendship Church will present “The Gospel According to Scrooge,” a journey with Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. With traditional music and unexpected humor, it’s perfect for all ages.Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17; 3 p.m. Dec. 17Cost: $5Location: Friendship Church, 12800 Marystown Road, ShakopeeInfo: friendship-church.org

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’

In Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical a young woman proves too high-spirited for the religious life and she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain and they marry. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational fi nales ever presented in the theatre. Starring Jen Burleigh-Bentz and John Trones.Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $12-$18Location: Minnetonka Theatre, 18285 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345Info: minnetonkatheatre.com or (952) 401-5898

FENMO: THE BEAUTYOF THE ACROBATICS

The Fenmo Acrobatics show is 100 minutes of nonstop action featuring many acrobatic acts including lion dance, bench stacking, juggling, air acrobatics, fl ower pot stacking, changing faces, rolling lanterns, straw hat juggling, hoop jumping and martial arts. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17Cost: Adults $30; students 12 and younger and seniors 65+ $23; VIP $50Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

FOLKWAYS BY CANDLELIGHT

Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to the 1800s Eagle Creek Village. Candlelight will lead the way to homes within the Town Square where costumed residents will share holiday traditions. Join the carolers as they walk the village streets. Christmas Pageant in the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., and live music provided by Butternut Squash. Park and enter at the West Entrance. Dress for the weather and a winter evening stroll. Last admission at 7:30 p.m.Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 freeLocation: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!’

Junie B., that fi rst-grader with an attitude, thinks the holiday sing-along should be fun this year, but when it’s time for the Secret Santa drawing, Junie B. picks the one person she’d rather not have – tattletale May! A holiday show appropriate for the whole family with a message about the importance of giving. Based on the book by Barbara Park. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 16-Dec. 29Cost: Adults $12; seniors and students $10Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., LakevilleInfo: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville.mn.us

HOLIDAYGOURMET DINNER

The Arboretum’s Holiday Gourmet Dinner will feature appetizers and multi-course holiday dinner with wine pairings.Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16Cost: $65 for Arboretum members; $70 for non-membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com

SaturdayDEC. 17

BLOOMINGTON CHORALE: ‘HOLLY, HARP AND FIDDLE’

The 60-member Bloomington Chorale will perform its 29th annual holiday concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” selected carols of John Rutter and other holiday songs reminiscent of the British Isles.Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Adults $14; students and seniors 62 and older $10Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, BloomingtonInfo: (952) 563-8582 or bloomingtonchorale.com

PICTURES WITHSANTA AT THE ARB

Gather the little ones for a visit with Santa Claus and have their photo taken.Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 17-18Cost: $5 per photo; Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Arboretum Restaurant, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

STORYTIME BY THE TREES

Sit down with the children by a favorite tree and listen as the elves and helpers tell favorite holiday stories.Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 17-18, 26-31Cost: Free with regular admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

Beginner and expert birders are invited to join in this annual, nationwide census and experience winter birding at Carver Park Reserve. Call (763) 694-9650 to sign up for a section of the park and to tell staff whether you are available full- or half-day. Open to ages 10 and older.Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

HOLIDAY HERALDS PERFORMANCE

The Holiday Heralds of the Minnesota Chorale will perform for Arboretum visitors.Time: 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

THE FOUR FRESHMEN HOLIDAY SHOW

The Four Freshmen is a multiple Grammy-nominated male vocal quartet founded in 1948. The current reincarnation will offer a program of holiday music.

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $26Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, HopkinsInfo: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 979-1100

COOKIE SALE

Discovery United Methodist Church will hold its 12th Annual Holiday Cookie & Candy Sale. Fill a container with a variety of homemade goodies (truffl es, caramels, toffee, gingerbread, krumkake, decorated sugar cookies).Time: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $10 per poundLocation: Discovery Methodist Church, 275 Lake Dr. E. Chanhassen, one block South of Highway 5 between Great Plains Boulevard and Dakota Avenue.Info: (952) 937-0063

WINTER SOLSTICESUNSET CELEBRATION

Celebrate the longest night of the year with stars and dreams. Enjoy constellation stories in an indoor star dome, make a sun dial and create a dream box to store dreams. Find your way along the blindfold blizzard walk and compose a winter poem. Follow Old Man Winter to “tie down the sun” at the bonfi re, ensuring the return of longer days. Sing ancient winter carols and enjoy cookies and wassail (cider) symbolizing the hope that summer will return. Reservations required; reference activity 111307-10. For ages 5 and older.Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $5Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

SundayDEC. 18

LIVE NATIVITY

St. John’s Lutheran Church holds a live nativity at the Chaska Community Center theater at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m., outdoor performance at St. John’s in

downtown Chaska. Seats at CCC are fi rst-come fi rst served.Time: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (at CCC); 6 p.m. (at St. John’s) Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive; St. John’s, 300 Fourth Street EastInfo: stjohnschaska.org

NORDIC JULEKONSERT

Nordic Julekonsert features the voices of the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis; American Swedish Institute Male Chorus; American Swedish Institute Cloudberries; The Mindekirken Choir and Pauline Fjelde DamekorTime: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Freewill offeringLocation: Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 924 East 21st Street, Minneapolis.Info: (612) 874-0716; mindekirken.org

AFTER 5

The After 5 vocal ensemble, with local singers, will perform holiday music before “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater.Time: 6:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, fourth fl oor loungeInfo: http://After_5.tripod.com

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

St. Victoria’s 15th Annual Advent/Christmas concert, “God is With Us” features the Adult Choir, Handbell Choir and the Praise and Worship Band. Reception will follow.Time: 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Free; free will offering taken for Bountiful Basket Food ShelfLocation: St. Victoria Parish Family, 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria

TuesdayDEC. 20SONS OF NORWAY

Join the Sons of Norway-Scandia Lodge for a holiday gathering, with a soup/salad buffet. The Waconia High School Select Chamber Choir will be performing holiday music. Please

bring a gift (under $10) if you wish to participate in the gift exchange. Everyone is also encouraged to bring a food donation for the local Food Shelf. You do not need to be a member to join us for this event. Time: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20Location: Island View Golf Club, 7795 Laketown Parkway, WaconiaInfo: [email protected]

UpcomingDONATE BLOOD

A blood drive will be held in Carver. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identifi cation are required at check-in.Time: 12-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27Location: Carver Village Hall, 316 Broadway North, CarverInfo: (800) 733-2767; redcrossblood.org

WINTER WILDLIFE SNOWSHOE AND EXPLORE

Explore the wintry landscape along the Minnesota River with a park ranger in search of a variety of wildlife signs.Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 29Cost: FreeLocation: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver Info: (952) 361-4502

FLORAL DESIGN

The 5th Saturday Floral Design Demonstration is “Dressing Up a Plant.” A plant makes a wonderful gift to bring to a friend, co-worker or hostess. But how do you make your plant gift stand out and look special? The class will demonstrate how to dress up a simple green or blooming plant for a particular occasion or holiday, with just a few elements you can obtain anywhere. RSVP requested.Time: 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31Cost: FreeLocation: Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, 109 3rd St E, CarverInfo: (952) 681-7582; carverfl [email protected]

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‘CINDERELLA’

The enchantment of this fairy tale is reborn in the Ordway’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Songs include: “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” “The Prince is Giving a Ball,” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-18, 20-23, 27-31 and Jan. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 17, 22-23, 31 and Jan. 1; 1 p.m. Dec. 24

Cost: $33-$86

Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul

Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

Jessica Fredrickson is Cinderella and Tonia Hughes is her Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Ordway Center Dec. 13-Jan. 1.

PHOTO BY RYAN JONES

‘THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF

AN AMERICAN KLEZMER’

Explore the roots of music that infl uenced the great American composer George Gershwin (Michael Paul Levin) as he travels the city that stirs his soul – bustling with Yiddish theatre, cantor chants, popular tunes, folk songs, blues, jazz and opera. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 15-Jan. 1Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

‘ALL IS CALM’

The Western Front, Christmas 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. The show is based on a remarkable true story and features the highly acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus. This is a co-production of Theater Latté Da, Cantus and Hennepin Theatre Trust.Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-17; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: $27.50-$35Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., MinneapolisInfo: (800) 982-2787 or hennepintheatretrust.org

CELTIC WOMAN CHRISTMAS

Irish music sensation Celtic Woman will perform “A Christmas Celebration,” a show that showcases the popular all-female ensemble performing Christmas songs. In this concert, the singers will be backed by the Minnesota Orchestra.Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16Cost: $25-$85Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisInfo: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) 371-5656

MIKE MONNENS BENEFIT

Mike Monnens has stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs. A benefi t will be held that will include a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffl es, bake sale and music. Follow Mike’s journey at caringbridge.org/mikemonnens1.Time: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16Cost: Free will donations accepted; all proceeds will benefi t the Monnens familyLocation: Shakopee VFW, 1201 Third Ave. E., ShakopeeInfo: (952) 496-3044

ACADEMY OF RUSSIAN BALLET: ‘THE NUTCRACKER’

The Academy of Russian Ballet presents its 10th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” This authentically Russian classical version of the holiday fairytale is performed by Academy of Russian Ballet dancers and features James Sewell Ballet principals Penelope Freeh and Nicolas Lincoln as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier.Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Adults $23-$29; seniors $19; children $17Location: Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden PrairieInfo: academyofrussianballet.com or (612) 636-3167

COMEDIANDAVID GOLDMAN

David Goldman is a former stock broker with 20 years of corporate experience and 21 years as a stand-up comic. Also performing will be comedian Rick Logan.Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m. Saturday showLocation: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., ShakopeeInfo: minnehahacomedyclub.com/shakopee

KEVIN KLING:‘OF MIRTH AND MISCHIEF’

Minnesota Public Radio presents Kevin Kling’s “Of Mirth and Mischief.” Celebrate the magic of the season with the premiere of this fantastical journey that explores the world of broken fairies and mischievous elves that rule the dusk and dawn — all through the wondrous tale of a young boy’s experience. For ages 9-99, original production was commissioned by MPR, written by Kevin Kling and directed by Peter Rothstein, with original music by Steve Kramer and performed by Haley Bonar and James Diers.Time: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: $29Location: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange St., St. PaulInfo: (651) 290-1221 or fi tzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

SLEIGH RIDES AT CENTENNIAL SHOPS

Centennial Shops will host Santa, sleigh rides and holiday cheer with Santa, carolers, free hot cocoa and cider and giveaways for children. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: Bring a Toys for Tots donation and enjoy a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride around Centennial Park.Location: Entrance to Centennial Park, 3849 Gallager Drive, EdinaInfo: pinstripes.com or (952) 835-6440

‘CINDERELLA’

Adapted especially for the Old Log Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about a servant girl who is transformed into a princess is full of music, humor, magic and audience participation. It is intended for youngsters of all ages and embraces the holiday spirit. A concession lunch of hot dogs, chips and cookies will be available at noon for all shows. Special appearance by Santa Nov. 25 and Dec. 18. Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 17-18, 26-31Cost: $16Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., ExcelsiorInfo: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951

GINGERBREADCOOKIE DECORATING

Enjoy an afternoon of cookie decorating at the Arboretum Holiday Workshop.Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 17-18Cost: $5 gingerbread cookie activity; Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

‘A CHRISTMASTO REMEMBER’

Hear holiday favorites performed by a seven-piece ensemble composed of leading Twin Cities performing and recording artists. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $15Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., LakevilleInfo: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville.mn.us

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

Explore the outdoors with an Arboretum naturalist during this winter’s Hot Chocolate Walks. The walks depart from the Oswald Visitor Center.Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 or Wednesday, Dec. 28Cost: $7.50 for Arboretum members; $15 for non-membersLocation: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, ChaskaInfo: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

A SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS

The Minnesota Orchestra will present a Yuletide celebration composed of a concert of Scandinavian Christmas songs. The wreaths will be hung and the hall will be aglow with the magic of Santa Lucia, complete with a candlelight procession and a feast of sweet surprises.Time: 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 17-18Cost: $22-60Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Info: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) 371-5656

ANGELICA CANTANTI YOUTH CHOIRS

WINTER CONCERT

The Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs will present their annual winter concert. “How Can I Keep From Singing?” The concert will feature more than 180 young voices in grades 2-12, the new Angelica Alumni Choir and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: FreeLocation: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., BloomingtonInfo: (952) 563-8572 or angelicacantanti.org

‘THE STORY’ TOUR

“The Story” is a project by artists in Christian music that tells the story of God’s love and redemption from Genesis to Revelation in 18 songs. The tour features Max Lucado and Randy Frazee and a musical cast including Steven Curtis Chapman, Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah and Anthem Lights. The tour will be a fully produced multimedia experience with the artists performing “The Story” album in its entirety, in addition to favorite Christmas classics. Complete with visuals projected on a massive screen encompassing the stage, “The Story” is a Christmas celebration for audiences of all ages.Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17Cost: $25-$80Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden PrairieInfo: ktis.fm/2011/10/the-story/

MINNESOTATEEN CHALLENGE

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Minnesota Teen Challenge choir will share testimonies and perform songs along with special guest Mac Powell from Third Day.Time: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Presale tickets $10 for general admission; $20 for VIP seating; door sales if available $15Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden PrairieInfo: mntc.org

HOLIDAZZLE PARADES

Bundle up the kids, pick up the grandparents and head to the Target Holidazzle Parade. Every year since 1992, when the fi rst parade marched down Nicollet Mall, more than 300,000 spectators converge on downtown Minneapolis to join the sparkling fun of this lighted holiday parade. Brave the wind chill and watch streetside, or keep warm in the downtown skyways or in the “Hot Seats” where parade-goers can view the parade from the comfort of a heated tent with complimentary hot cocoa and cider. The tent is located in a prime viewing area: Nicollet Mall between 11th and 12th streets. Register for a “Hot Seat” at holidazzle.com.Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Dec. 18Cost: Streetside and skyways free; hot seats $9Location: Nicollet Mall from 12th St. to 4th St., MinneapolisInfo: holidazzle.com or (612) 338-3807

MILA VOCAL ENSEMBLE

The Mila Vocal Ensemble, a St.

Paul-based choir, will perform a choral tour of winter folk songs from Eastern Europe. Mila is committed to authentic reproduction of over a dozen distinct music styles from Eastern Europe and Russia.Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Adults $10; students, seniors and children $5Location: Unity Church, 732 Holly Ave., St. PaulInfo: milavocalensemble.com

SKATE WITH SANTA

Shakopee Parks and Recreation is hosting a Skate with Santa event.Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Shakopee Ice Arena, 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee

JULETIDE CONCERT

The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus and Youth Chamber Choir will perform. Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: Free-will donationLocation: Wayzata Community Church, 125 East Wayzata Blvd., WayzataInfo: musicassociation.org or (952) 401-5954

‘INSPECTING CAROL’

Struggling fi nancially and with their National Endowment for the Arts grant in question, the eccentric characters of the Soapbox Theatre Company desperately work to polish their production of “A Christmas Carol.” Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: Adults $18; seniors and students $16Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, BloomingtonInfo: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

‘THE 25THANNUAL PUTNAM

COUNTY SPELLING BEE’

This musical comedy is about six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, all of whom learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

FOLKWAYS OFTHE HOLIDAYS

Discover the holiday traditions of 19th-century Minnesotans. Attractions include folk art performances, trolleys pulled by Percheron horses, costumed interpreters and tours of home with culturally distinct decorations and crafts. Dress for the weather. Last admission one hour before close. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 freeLocation: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘HOT CHOCOLATE’

In this musical review, a young couple (Thomasina Petrus and Julius Collins III) juggles competing family expectations, literally shopping ‘til

they drop. When they fi nally stop for a cup of hot chocolate, they discover the “secret recipe” that can weave the diverse threads of their lives into new traditions. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: $20-$60Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. PaulInfo: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

‘I WISH YOU LOVE’

In 1957 Americans were falling in love to the sweet sounds of Nat “King” Cole. His carefully manicured image distracted an entire generation of white viewers from the reality of racial violence raging in the streets. Still, Cole believed that, with enough talent and persistence, he would be judged on the content of his character as opposed to the color of his skin. This intimate portrait of one man, his music and the dreams of a nation is making a return engagement at the Penumbra Theatre by popular demand.Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: Adults $40; students with current ID $10Location: Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Kent St., St. PaulInfo: penumbratheatre.org or (651) 224-3180

‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’

Actor Bradley Greenwald and director Joel Sass tell the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Collector of antiques, non-conformist and guardian of the past, Charlotte survived the Nazi terror and the communist oppression of East Germany. What makes her story so extraordinary is that Charlotte von Mahlsdorf was a man and lived her defi ant, distinctive life adamantly on her own terms.Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: $20-$35Location: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., MinneapolisInfo: jungletheater.com or (612) 822-7063

‘THE DINING ROOM’

Once upon a time, the dining room was the hub of American family life. This charming mosaic of scenes, with actors changing roles, ages and personalities, follows the dining room from the Depression through the 1980s.Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 18Cost: $15Location: Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., MinneapolisInfo: theatreintheround.org or (612) 333-3010

SURVIVING WINTER

What does it take for humans to get through winter? Work in a team to tackle winter-related situations. Prioritize needs, build a fi re and design and construct a shelter. A short introduction will be done indoors with the remaining time spent outside in the Richardson’s Nature Exploration Area. Reservations required; reference activity 112901-07. For ages 6 and older.Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS’

It is Christmastime in 1864 Washington, DC. President Lincoln is trying to heal the wounds of a nation. Soldiers on both sides are holding on to the promise of a brighter future for their country. People from every walk of life long for wholeness and celebration as Christmas Eve draws near. This musical incorporates folk songs, spirituals, and traditional Christmas carols such as “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “Silent Night” and “O Tannenbaum.” Filled with intrigue and surprise, this Christmas musical reveals a world that is simultaneously torn apart by war and held together by the hope for redemption.Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18Cost: $30-$38Location: History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. PaulInfo: historytheatre.com or (651) 292-4323

RAPTORS IN THE YARD

Meet a captive merlin and barred owl and learn about these birds of prey. Cameras are welcome. For all ages.Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 18, Jan. 15 and Feb. 19Cost: FreeLocation: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WILDLIFE WATCH

Enjoy wildlife through the windows of the nature center’s backyard as animals visit the bird feeders for food, heated pond for water and shrubs for shelter. Listen to the noises they make through the speaker system. Find out how to attract wildlife to your own backyard. For all ages.Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18Cost: FreeLocation: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

RELIEVE STRESSTHROUGH WILDLIFE

A benefi t of being in a natural area is the stress relief one experiences which is brought on by the warmth of the sun, fresh air, animals, and the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Hike or snowshoe the Black Dog Trail and discover the winter wildlife of the Minnesota River Valley. Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Cost: FreeLocation: Black Dog Unit, Cliff Fen Park, 120 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville Info: (952) 858-0710

SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS

Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness returns with their annual performance “The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy,” a contemporary adaptation of the beloved poem, “A Visit From St Nicholas.” This family-friendly musical production brings Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph the Rappin’ Reindeer to life in song and dance, as they learn the meaning of Christmas. The music ranges from R&B/Hip-Hop to Jazz, Blues and Gospel.Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19Cost: Adults $33.50-$35.50; children 10 and younger $17.50Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., MinneapolisInfo: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224


COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

BLOOD DRIVE — The city of Chanhassen is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with appointment times at 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., noon, 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve a slot, -mail Laurie at [email protected]

LIONS TREE LOT — The Chanhassen Lions tree lot is open at Cub Foods in down-town Chanhassen. The Lions have a variety of trees for sale including Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Spruce and Pine. The Tree Lot hours will be 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekends. Proceeds from the sale will go to local charities, college scholarships for high school students, service dog train-ing, diabetes research and the Lions/University of MN Eye Bank. For more information on the Lions, visit them at www.chanhassenlions.org

TOYS FOR TOTS — Coun-try Inn & Suites By Carlson Chanhassen is supporting Marine Toys for Tots in 2011. The Country Inn & Suites will be a collection site for Toys for Tots and in return those donating a toy valued at $10 or more will receive a $20 gift certifi cate. For more information, visit www.toys-fortots.org.

M I N N E T ON K A P R E -SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — There will be a Minnetonka preschool open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Minnetonka Community Education Cen-ter in Deephaven. Parents and children are invited to explore, play, and participate in activities in the preschool classrooms and gym. In addi-tion, child care will be avail-able while parents are given the opportunity to attend the presentation “What to Look for in a Preschool.” For more information, call (952) 401-6812 for details.

FOSTER PET HOMES NEEDED — Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties. The Carver-Scott Humane Soci-ety is without a permanent shelter, so all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption occurs. Once or twice a month the foster family comes with the pet to a public adoption day for 3 hours, held in Eden Prairie and Chaska. The society pro-vides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an aver-age of three to six months. Once a mont h volu nteers come with the pet to a public adoption day for three hours; usually held in Eden Prairie. For more information, call the society at (952) 368-3553, line 4, or check online at www.carverscoths.org.

SOUTHW EST METRO TEA PARTY — The South-west Metro Tea Party meets from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Chanhassen Recreation Center located at 2310 Coulter Boulevard. Each meeting i ncludes a g uest spea ker and many ‘Calls to Action’ encouraging citizens to get involved in Restoring our Republic. To view past speak-ers or to receive our weekly e-mails, please visit www.SWMetroTeaParty.com.

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 Cen-ter at 9 a.m. For more informa-tion, call (952) 448-5000.

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 pro-gram includes music, teach-ing, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more informa-tion, go to www.atgrace.com/fresh-start.

NON-DENOMINATION-AL 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.

CHANT HU! — All are welcome to this half-hour HU Song at the Temple of ECK from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Eckankar is located at 7450 Powers Blvd. in Chan-hassen. The event is free. For more information, go online to www.TempleofECK.org or call (952) 380-2200.

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 wel-come. For more information, call Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail [email protected].

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

WESTWOOD JOB SUP-PORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Network-ing Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change. Meetings will con-sist of curriculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build rela-tionships and business con-nections through networking, sharing, listening and sup-porting each other. Employers who have open positions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend. West-wood Job Transition and Net-working 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 West-wood 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 Lions meet every fourth Mon-day 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.chanhassenlions.org or call Gary Haberman at (952) 200-2993.

ROTARY – The Chanhas-sen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the A merican Legion Post on Highway 5. For more infor-mation, 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 Le-gion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365.

OPER AT ION 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 Af-ghanistan who have been “ad-opted” by various individuals 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 Audra Brown at (612) 849 -0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationminnesotanice.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) 484-6015.

W E S T M E T RO N E T-

WORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a profession-al, referral-based network comprised of tr usted and experienced business profes-sionals in the west metro area, meets Tuesday mornings. For more information and meet-ing 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 Boule-vard, Chanhassen. 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 in-formation, 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 Commu-nity Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more information, call Kevin Don-lin at (612) 567-6642.

BNI- CHANHASSEN — Join other small business professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Le-gion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E, Chanhassen. For more in formation, cal l 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 Confer-ence Room at 12:05 p.m. For more information, call club president Dan Klein at (952) 949-7245 or see the club’s Web site at www.geocities.com/club3096/info.htm.

The “Midday Mumblers” Toastmasters club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at the SuperValu offi ce at 19011 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen. Non-Super-Valu employees are welcome. For more information, call Dru Jorgensen, president, at (952) 294-7305, or Doug Hobbs at (952) 828-4619.

The Marsh Winds Toast-masters club meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Marsh at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., in Minnetonka. All are welcome. Call Michael for more information at (612) 387-5864.

The Carver County Com-municators Toastmasters club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska Middle School East, Room E 30 across from the Chaska Community Center, 1600 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska. Call Jan Naude at (952) 442-3881 or e-mail him at [email protected] for more information.

The H2O Toastmasters

club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Culligan Water, 6030 Cul-ligan Way, Minnetonka. For more information visit www.h2omasters.org or call JoAnn at (952) 912.2429.

GENEALOGY GROUP –

Group meets the second Sat-urday of the month from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Carver County Historical Society, 555 West 1st Street, Waconia. The group has in for ma l discussions about genealogy software, Web sites, and tips about research. For more informa-tion, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.

HOMESCHOOL MOMS’ NIGHT OUT — Join other mothers committed to home-schooling their children of any age, for a monthly night out on the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:45 p.m., at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prai-rie Road, Eden Prairie, door 4, Terrace level, Room CA214. There is no cost. For more information or to register, call Shirley at (952) 934-4825, or register online at www.atgrace.org/events.

MINNETONKA CAMERA CLUB — The Minnetonka Camera Club meets on the f irst and third Thursdays of every month in the Glen Lake area of Minnetonka. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (763) 479-1635 or Leanne at (952) 443-4617 or visit www.minnetonkacamera.org.

BETA SIGMA PHI MEET-INGS — Beta Sig ma Phi, an international friendship network providing educa-tional programs and service to the community meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. around the southwest metro area. Women of all ages, interests, educational and economic backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meeting locations vary. For more information, call Annette Walters at (952) 250-7860.

SUPPORT GROUPS

A LANON — Westwood Community Church in Chan-hassen is hosting an Alanon group, a 12-step program of recovery for any person who feels deeply affected by some-one else’s drinking, from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays. For informa-tion, call (952)224-7300.

MEN’S AL-ANON — Meets at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Excelsior at 7:30 p.m. Tues-days. For information, call John at (612) 269-5657.

COMFORT AND CARE — If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to find out more information about our weekly Griefshare semi-nar/support group sponsored by Westwood Com mu nity Church. For more informa-tion, call (952) 224-7300.

MOMS CLUB — The MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is a support group specifi cally for at-home moms. If you are interested in seeing if the MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is for you, e-mail [email protected] for more information or come to our monthly business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of the month at Mt. Calvary Church, Excel-sior, room 202. You qualify for membership to this local chapter if you live in the zip codes of 55331 or 55317.

MOPS – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at West-wood Community Church. The group meets every other Thursday morning or the f irst Thursday evening of the month in a relaxed atmo-sphere to connect with other moms and learn from guest speakers. Visit online at www.westwoodcc.org.

MOPS — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for moms of children from birth through 5 years. Meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on Fri-days at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 2329 0 Hwy. 7, Excelsior. For more information, call Lindsey at (952) 465-4194, or visit www.oslcs.org.

ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS — Meetings each Sat-urday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Living Christ Lutheran Church, 820 Lake Drive, Chan-hassen. Call (952) 922-0880 for a listing of other meetings in the area and for information about AA.

LA LECHE LEAGUE — La Leche League of Eden Prairie meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. All ex-pectant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome. Call (952) 474-5173 for meet-ing location and discussion topic.

STROK E SUPPORT — Any stroke survivor and their family member or friend and health care providers are welcome to attend. This group meets on a monthly basis to offer families peer support and current medical informa-tion. Meetings are the fourth Monday of every month, spon-sored by American Stroke Association and Prairie Adult Care. For more information, call Joanne Bartel at (952) 949-3126.

GROUPS AT RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, WACO-NIA — For more information and registration, call Com-munity Relations at (952) 442-2191, Ext. 6111.

S E X UA L V I O L E N C E CENTER — Call (952) 448-5425 or (612) 871-5111 for more information.

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A grandmother’s last quilt project fi nds a wide audience

Brian and Suzanne Hone-brink chose a custom quilt pattern for a very personal reason. Their design repli-cates the pattern on a family


The custom quilt block on the Honebrink barn in Belle Plaine is based on one designed by Brian Honebrink’s grandmother Meta Luebke. The original quilt was sold at auction, but stayed in the family as it was purchased by a relative for the couple. Brian’s wife, Suzanne, is shown with the barn quilt. Learn more about the Barn Quilts of Carver County project at www.barnquiltsofcarvercounty.com.

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1. The Andrew Peterson Farm—Swedish Apple Orchard, 8060 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia2. Deardorff Orchards—“Apple” Tree of Life, 8350 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia3. At the Farm—TBD, 8880 Hwy. 5, Waconia4. Carver County Historical Society Log Building—Log Cabin, Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 3rd St., Waconia5. The Drill-Mellum Barn—Dutchman’s Puzzle, 5850 Co. Rd. 155, Waconia6. The Kelzer Farm—Double Wedding Ring, 12855 Co. Rd. 32, Waconia7. The Melichar Barn—Blazing Star, 8020 Hwy. 25, Mayer8. The Brinkman Farm—Crazy Quilt, 18980 102nd St., Young America9. The Kramer Barn—Lone Star, 17870 134th St., Norwood/Young America10. The Pearson Barn—Fannies’ Fan, 17450 134th St., Hamburg11. The Honebrink Farm—Custom Block, 17175 Co. Rd. 53 Belle Plaine12. The E. Willems Barn—Triple Tulip, 10720 Co. Rd. 153, Cologne13. The Schreiner Barn—Trip Around the World (variation), 9380 Co. Rd. 140, CologneLearn more at www.barnquiltsofcarvercounty.com

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heirloom: The last quilt made by Brian’s grandmother Meta Luebke. Meta was an avid quilter. Utilizing every scrap of fabric available, she made an untold number of quilts during her active lifetime. Interestingly, this last quilt was sold at an auction, but for-tunately, there was no danger of the heirloom leaving the family. It was purchased by Suzanne’s mom and given as a gift to Brian and Suzanne.

Suzanne plans to quilt when she has more time in her days. Meanwhile, besides all the work she has on the farm, she has a custom alternation business in her home. Clearly, she shares the sewing skills of

Brian’s grandmother Meta. The barn was built in 1921

— a typical post and beam dairy barn. The Honebrinks purchased the property in the early 1980s and built an addi-tion to the barn. For 25 years, Brain and Suzanne and their now grown children, milked cows and produced 450 acres of grain — corn and soybeans. Today, their agricultural op-erations continue, and in the barn, they have started a new venture: a calf nursery.

Meta is now 106. Due to failing health, she is not able to appreciate the excitement going on at her grandson’s far m. T hrough the Bar n Quilt Project, her last quilt

continues to bring much joy. Suzanne thoroughly enjoyed painting the intricate detail of the calico patterns. It is a pleasure to all who tour the county in search of these special quilts. This Barn Quilt honors Meta Luebke’s talent and love.

Barb Hone is an arts en-thusiast, piano teacher, and charter member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Her column “Barn Quilts of Carver County” appears pe-riodically in the Chanhassen Villager. To join the ACCC, go to www.artsofcarvercounty.org or e-mail info@arts ofcarver-county.org.

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SENIOR NEWS

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

PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE—With more crazy antics, more great new songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned, the Church Basement Ladies are at it again in their new musical, “A Mighty Fortress (Is Our Basement)!” It’s 1960, Beverly gets her fi rst pair of high heels, Pastor announces his impending nuptials; and the ladies plan a food booth for the county fair. Through it all, the ladies stand strong in their faith and friendship. The trip includes a baked chicken buffet lunch with mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, bread, dessert, and coffee.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Chanhassen Recreation Cen-ter

Cost: $57 (includes perfor-mance, lunch, and transporta-tion)

Payment/Registration deadline: Dec.19.

AUTHOR’S JOURN EY

— Hear Chanhassen senior author Joyce Dorsey Ostlund share her experiences of her world travels, and how she began writing her two novels “Love’s Gift” and “Annie’s Journey.” She will talk about the main characters in her books; two women looking for answers in their lives. One a widow and the other a young girl traveling life’s journey, which is fi lled with compassion, heartache, love and friendship. Both books are available at the Chanhassen Library. Why not read them before and bring your questions.

Date: Monday, Jan. 9 Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free but call to reg-

ister Registration deadline:

Jan. 4

DEFENSIVE DRIVING — The Senior Center offers both a fi rst-time defensive driving class (8 hour) and refresher course (4 hour) for participants who have taken the class before. An insurance discount certifi -cate is given to everyone after completion of the class. The cost is $16/$18 per person. The $16 rate applies for AARP mem-bers and the $18 rate is for non AARP members. The AARP number must be provided at time of registration. If you do not have a number call AARP at 1-888-687-2277 or access their website at www.aarp.org to get a number. Payment is due with registration. Make checks pay-able to the city of Chanhassen. Pre-registration is required for these classes and is due 5 days prior to start date.

4 hr refresher class Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5:30 –

9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 8, 12:30-4:30

p.m.

8-hr First time classMonday/Tuesday January

23 and 24, 5:30- 9:30 p.m.

MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN—Much research has been done in the past few years, studying brain activity and discovering what are the con-tributing factors to good brain health. Besides some of the physical things you can do to maintain good brain function---eating healthy, exercising, reducing stress, studies are showing that brain stimula-tion can help with memory and improve cell growth. Marsha Berry, education manager from the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation Minnesota & North Dakota, will speak about what we can do to maintain our brain and she will be joined by Karla Businaro, adult services librarian of Carver County Libraries, who will talk about Brain Fitness stations at their branches.

Date: Wednesday, Jan.18Time: 1p.m.Cost: Free but call to reg-

ister

PA S S P O R T T O T H E WORLD — Travel with us to the wonderful little island of Iceland perched on the edge of the Arctic. Iceland’s breathtak-ing landscapes contain some of the most impressive natural wonders in Europe. From its boiling mud pools, thermal pools, spurting geysers, gla-ciers and waterfalls few can leave and many vow to return. Join us as we experience all the wonders of Iceland. Back by popular demand will be the Baked Potato Bar (with all the fi xings,) Icelandic appetizers, dessert and beverage.

Date: Friday, Jan. 20Time: noonCost: $10 resident, $11 non-

residentPayment/Registration

deadline: Jan. 9

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.

Nikki Grund (center) from Chanhassen Floral is pictured with some of the participants from the Holiday Floral Design class. Nikki taught participants how to make fresh holiday kissing balls. Pictured, from left, are Shirley Wellner, Vi Scharrer Nikki Grund, Marlys Dodd and Marilyn Luthy.

PETS OF THE WEEKThe pets noted are being

housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) and are among the dozens of home-less animals available for adop-tion. For more information, go online at www.carverscotths.org.

HANK

Hank is a 3 -year-old, 7 5 p ou nd , h a nd s ome l a b / s h e p -herd cross. He is very f r i e n d l y , active, out-goi n g a nd smart. He enjoys petting, tum-my rubs and putting his head in your lap. Hank loves to go along in the car and looks forward to walks. His favorite game is tug’ o’ war. Hank is a bit pos-sessive of his food. He enjoys

most dogs, children, strangers but isn’t good with cats. Hank is house-trained.

VICTORIA

It is a good thing affection-ate Victoria likes daily brush-ing, as her fur needs it to eliminate m a t t i n g . She jumps i nt o y o u r l a p w h e n you sit , is O K b e i n g picked up, and follows you everywhere. Victoria is gentle and calm. She gets along with cats, re-spectful kids and tolerates dogs. This 6-year-old, buff/cream point Persian likes to play with balls and make plastic bags crinkle. Victoria is quiet and would do well in an apartment.

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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PETAND SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE:You’ll have a chance to vote for your favorite pet photo and, at the same time, contribute to a worthy cause, the Carver-Scott Humane Society.

PRIZES:First prize: $500 Southwest Metro Federal Credit Union Visa Card. Various locations throughout the Southwest Metro

Second prize: Pet Portrait Sitting with a Framed Eclectic: Total Value: $265; From Custom Creations Photography, Shakopee

Third Prize: A Pamper Gift Basket for Pet Owner from Allure Salon and Spa, Shakopee

Random drawing winners:

Here’s how to vote:Go to this newspaper’s website to register and vote. Users will vote for their favorite pet photo (see details above) and a panel of judges will choose the winners.

PLUS … Help raise money to support the local humane society and the animals they rescue!

PRIZES:First prize: $500 Southwest Metro Federal Credit Union Visa Gift Card. Various locations throughout the Southwest Metro

Second prize: Pet Portrait Sitting with a Framed Eclectic: Total Value: $265; From Custom Creations Photography, Shakopee

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Purchase votes in increments of 5, at $1 per vote for up to 10 votes; 20 votes for $15. All proceeds go to the Humane Society.

Winners must live within 60 miles of Shakopee.

Voting for PAWS FOR A CAUSE will begin Tuesday, Dec. 6 and run through Monday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.

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Local author’s latest book takes fl ightChaska author Jan Dunlap’s

latest mystery, “Falcon Finale,” is about high school counselor and birding enthusiast Bob White.

White is out in southwestern Minnesota when he gets a call from his sister. She is with her new husband, Alan, at a confer-ence in Arizona, when he goes missing. She begs her brother to fl y out and help her.

Bob and his fi ancé Luce, both go out to Flagstaff, only to fi nd that Alan has been injured in a fall. He was hiking in a canyon with a woman he had known years ago, and she has a 13-year-old son who claims that Alan is his father. What a mess!

Alan and Julie were looking to solve the mysterious disap-pearance of Ron Walking Eagle years earlier. Julie had seen him go into the canyon, but he never came out. Was it the local property developer who was in a dispute with Ron about the canyon, or his son? Or did Ron just disappear on his own?

BOOK REVIEW

“Howards End is on the Landing: A Year of Read-ing from Home,” by Susan Hill

H i l l i s the author of some of my favorite mysteries – the Simon Serrail ler series set in a small town in northern England.

A new book in that series is out soon, “Betrayal of Trust.” This book is the result of Hill searching for a copy of a book she knew she owned but could not fi nd, “Howards End.”

She decided to devote a whole year of reading time to just the books on her shelves… and keep a journal of that effort. Then she decided that if she could just keep 40 books, what 40 would she choose? Her eclectic list is fascinating.

DVD REVIEW

“MI 5,” Volumes 1-9I am in the middle of volume

6 right now. I fi rst saw this interesting se-

ries on BBC America; it is great that we can get them from the library now.

There are some wonderful British actors in this series: Her-mione Norris, Miranda Raison, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Peter Firth in volume 6.

Britain is on the verge of a historic peace accord, when MI 5 is manipulated by false intel

to blow up a train in Tehran, unleashing a deadly virus. The man on the train carrying the suitcase with the canister sur-vives, but is taken to England, exposing thousands to a varia-tion of the plague. The team has less than 24 hours to find a vaccine.

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY

Library Writer’s Group meets on Saturday Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, and will feature James Albinson. Albinson is a playwright, interviewer for WWII reminisces, writer and producer of corporate films, and author of 67 – “167 page books.” His newest project is a 100-year retrospective of the Daytona Speedway for Fellow-ship of Christian Athletes. Come and enjoy.

The Chanhassen Art Ex-hibit for December is Ruth Tremblay’s magnifi cent photo essay of the Barns of Carver County.

CHASKA LIBRARY

Manga Anime Club meets the fi rst and third Thursdays of each month from 5-6 p.m. Join us to discuss Manga book titles and Anime fi lms. Open to all teens in Carver County, this group will focus on both individual titles and series. This is a great oppor-tunity to recommend new titles and series the library should have in its collection.

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

Kathy

PERSCHMANNCHANHASSEN LIBRARIAN

OR, get yourFREE copyby sending an e-mail to:Jennifer Sorenson, [email protected] calling her at952-345-6477.

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Mary Stumpfl prepares to hand off a box of Christmas ornaments to tree decorators.

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When the Chanhassen Din-ner Theatres gets ready to deck its halls for the Christmas season, Kathy Murphy has her own cast of elves ready to go. Murphy is the director of food and beverages at the CDT. And, during the week of Thanks-giving, she is also director of Christmas dazzle. Her decora-tors include everyone from CDT actors and stage crew to the kitchen and wait staff, to janitors and the box offi ce.

This year Murphy, a Chan-hassen resident, had a crew of at least two dozen people for the fi rst day of decorating the the-ater. It takes about three days to complete the job, Murphy said. Much of the initial work on Day One is hauling the hundreds

of boxes of decorations into The Club in the theater’s lower level, and unpacking them, which is in itself much like Christmas morning with lots of exclamations and oohs and ahhs over rediscovered trea-sures. The Club Room serves as the team’s staging area where workers are sent forth with armfuls of boxes, ribbons and wreaths to decorate every available space.

If you thought decorating your own home for Christ-mas was daunting, consider this. Kris Howland, director of public relations for the dinner theatres, assembled a guessti-mate of what it takes to trans-form the dinner theater into a Christmas wonderland:

7 fully decorated, lit trees, including theme trees like the “Winter Wonderland” tree in

the entrance, the “Hairspray” tree, and Victorian tree.

52 decorated wreaths 380 poinsettias 2,220 feet of decorated, lit

garland 3,755 ornaments 1,450 glitzy holiday sprigs

and branches 1 sleigh with 32 teddy

bears 2 large tin soldiers Ribbons and strands of

Christmas lights — too many to count.

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publicnoticesEXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGCITY OF VICTORIACARVER COUNTY

STATE OF MINNESOTANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Victoria, Carver County, Minnesota (the

“City”), will hold a public hearing on December 19, 2011, at approximately 5:30 P.M. at the City Hall, 7951 Rose Street, Victoria, Minnesota, with respect to a proposal to amend the Tax Increment Financing Plan (“TIF Plan”) for Tax Increment Financing District No. 4 (Downtown Redevelopment IV) (the “TIF District”) pursuant to Min-nesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, to remove parcels from the TIF District.

A copy of the proposed amended TIF Plan is on fi le and available for public inspection at the offi ce of the City Clerk at City Hall.

The TIF District is located within Municipal Development District No. 1 in the City. A map of Municipal Development District No. 1 and the TIF District is shown below

All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA, MINNESOTA(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 8 and 15, 2011; No. 4576)

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City of Victoria, MinnesotaProposed Modification To Tax Increment Financing District No. 4

The Boundaries of Municipal DevelopmentDistrict No. 1 are coterminous with theboundaries of Tax Increment FinancingDistricts Nos. 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4.

LegendParcel Retained

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Parcels

Early Deadline Notice due to the

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SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

Library AssociateHiring 3 part-time positions.

1 PT position will be 15-16 hrs per week; workingday, evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.

2 PT positions will be 15-16 hrs per week, working Saturday and Sunday shifts and one additional

shift during the week.

Library Associates perform customer service work as-sisting library users with a wide variety of requests.These positions are multi-task oriented & include ev-erything from checking books in and out, to shelving& sorting, to limited reference & referral, to assistingwith program planning & execution. Due to hours ofoperation, one must be willing to work evenings, Sat-urdays, & Sundays. MQs: Requires equivalency ofhigh school graduation & 2 years related work experi-ence, including some work using computers. Prefer-ence for related college coursework and library experi-ence. Excellent customer service skills required. Hir-ing Range: $15.21 to $17.89/hr.-DOQ. SelectionMethod: Rating of Training & Experience. Closing:01/05/12. Obtain application from Scott CountyEmployee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from theinternet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD:(952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

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Admission ClerkSt. Gertrude's Healthand Rehabilitation Cen-ter has a new Full Timeposition available for anadmission clerk in ourbusy, fast paced casemanagement office.High School Diplomaor greater, computerknowledge/experienceneeded, some medicalterminology, and abilityto organize multiple pri-orities. Excellent PRskills. Please completeapplication online atstgertrudesshakopee.org

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Ice Arena SupervisorPart-time position responsible for operating the iceresurfacer, opening and closing building, collectingmoney for rentals and public skating, and maintaininga clean facility by performing custodial duties in andaround the building. Hours: evenings and weekends,5- 15 hrs. per week in the winter season. MinimumQualifications: Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Strongcommunication skills, ability to work independently,and ability to lift 40 lbs. required. Starting Wage:$11.19 per hour. Application Deadline: 12/20/11.For more information and an application, pleasevisit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or call(952) 233-9320 TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837. EOE.

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Credit River Township Clerk

Credit River Township is looking for a part-time

Clerk with flexible hours averaging 10-15 hours per

week. Hours are flexible but some evening meetings

are required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Attend meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and mate-

rials.

Record and file Township documents and records

Publish and post all required legal notices

Field resident inquiries to Board members

Manage Township elections

Process Township Building Permits

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Self motivated

Strong Customer Service skills

Computer proficiency

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5+ years clerical experience

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18985 Meadow View Boulevard

Prior Lake, MN 55372

Maintenance Engineer – Advanced

Our Plant Operations Department in Waconia is lookingto add a creative and experienced individual to ourteam. This person will perform a variety of complicatedtasks. Primary responsibilities include service anddevelopment of proactive programs to support HVACsystems and installation of new units or replacementparts for existing units; Lead, educate, and direct thework of others in the areas of HVAC. Secondaryresponsibilities include overall maintenance of mechan-ical plants and associated components, and provideinterdepartmental engineering support services.Required License/Certifications: MN Engineer’sLicense: 1st Class C along with a 2nd Class B.ASHRAE Certification in the areas of ventilation sys-tems. Universal Refrigeration License. Valid MNDriver’s License and meet Ridgeview’s insurabilityrequirements. Must have the ability to obtain HazardsSpill and Asbestos Awareness Certifications.

To learn more or apply for this position or otheremployment opportunities at Ridgeview Medical Centerand its network of clinics, please visit our website atwww.ridgeviewmedical.org.

Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse

Looking for a highly motivated individual withshipping, receiving and warehouse experience in amanufacturing facility to join our team. Must havegood communication and computer skills as well asthe ability to organize and prioritize. This positioninvolves forklift driving, warehouse organizationand lifting up to 35 lbs. Metro straight truck drivingexperience required. We provide great benefits anda nice work environment. Please send resume withsalary requirements:

Attn: Human ResourcesFederal Package Network, Inc.

4044 Peavey RoadChaska, MN 55318Fax #952-448-7917

Ridgeview Medical Center is an independent, regionalhealth care network serving the west-metro area. Comejoin us as we grow! The following positions are avail-able in Waconia:•NICU RN – Minimum 1 year experience in NICU.Position is 72 hours per pay period.

•Lactation Specialist – Works with Nurse Managers andDirectors to assess need, plan, organize, implement, andevaluate education and training to assist MCH healthcare providers in attaining desired outcomes for breast-feeding management. Minimum 2 years MCH nursingexperience plus IBCLC certification. Position is On-Call

•Surgical Technologist – Circulating experience in abusy OR. Case mix includes general, OB/GYN, urolo-gy, plastics, ophthalmology, and orthopedics. Position ison-call.

•PACU RN – Responsible for monitoring the surgicalpatient; timely coordination of pre-op patient prepara-tion including IV starts, computer documentation, sur-gical site marking, site verification, and assisting withpre-op nerve blocks and epidurals. Also responsible forpost-op monitoring, assessment, and care of stage 1recovery patients. BLS and ACLS certified. 3 yearsexperience in med/surg unit and competency in pre-opand post-op assessments on patients of all ages. Must beable to provide safe care in a fast paced environment.Prefer previous PACU and/or CICU experience.

•SDS RN – Minimum 3 yrs nursing experience inmed/surg. Occas. float to Chaska SDS. ACLS preferred.

•CICU/Tele RN - 2 years telemetry experience andexperience on a medical/surgical unit. ACLS preferred.

•ED RN – 3 years of RN med/surg experience; EDexperience preferred.

•Clinical Nursing Supervisor – Ideal opportunity forthe individual who is flexible and adapts easily to chang-ing priorities and work situations. 3-5 years nursingexperience, critical care experience preferred.

The Ridgeview network includes the Waconia-basedacute care hospital, a multitude of primary and specialtycare clinics, emergency services and specialty programs.To learn more about these exciting employment oppor-tunities or to apply, please visit our website at:www.ridgeviewmedical.org.

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Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugarproducer in a hands- on equipment oriented

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United Sugars has openings for non-union, fulltime, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MNplant. These positions work 12 hour shifts. There iscurrently a union lockout in progress.

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2002 Ford Expedition,original owner, 4.6 liter,A/C, 6CD, third rowseat, no accidents, runs,looks very good.$5,700. 952-270-8292

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2004 Chevy SilveradoZ71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXXperfect cond. Loaded,leather, Bose, 6Disc,Topper and many xtras.$15,700 B/O 612-203-0804

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1993 Ford Ranger XLT.215M. New clutch/ bat-tery, 4 cyl, 5 sp. $1,300.952-426-5657, Lou

1964 Chevy C20, 350engine, 350 auto tranny,every bolt, nut, part re-placed, or sandblastedand painted. 8K. RE-DUCED- $12,500. 952-913-7808

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1993 Ford F150, 4x4,new motor, 35k, lift kit,dual tanks. ARIZONATRUCK, NO RUST,$6000 OBO, Chanhas-sen, 505-803-8232

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1976 Classic CadillacConvertible. Lowmileage. 8 cyl. 440 en-gine. Complete factsavailable by calling.559-435-3751

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1972 rare triple black'Cuda, with high com-pression 340 HP. 727slapstick tranny. Posi-rearend, PS, bucketseats, Recession re-duced!! $42,500. 612-804-4074

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2005 black Yamaha R6,6,000 miles. Yoshimurdcustomized exhaust.With OEM cover & tankbra. $5,500. 952-361-0142

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2003 Harley SofttailDeuce Anniversarymodel. 5500 miles.$13,000. 952-447-4280

2000 Harley Davidson883 Sportster, wife'sbike, never rode, mustgo. 1300 miles, Lots,lots of extras, mint!$7000. 952-890-0905

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2007 27' Colorardo RL5th Wheel, 2 Slide$29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after5:30

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2004 41' SportsCoachElite. Fully equipped.23,000K. Well-main-tained. 3 slides.$100,000. 952-797-6264

1998 Holiday RamblerVacationer 36' mo-torhome, great condi-tion, sleeps 6, 60,000miles, $31,900 or bestoffer. Call Gary at 952-492-1129.

1996 Itasca SuncruiserMotorhome. Class A,39'. Excellent condition,shedded at all times/winterized. Loaded!29,300 actual miles.$35,000/BO. 507-665-6019

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Three Qs

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Hey everyone! We have it on very good authority that Santa Claus will be at the Excelsior Mill this Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 17, to visit with children and to collect food for Excelsior’s ICA Food Shelf. Santa is asking that children bring a non-perishable food donation for the ICA and a wish list for Santa.

Moms and Dads, don’t forget your cameras to get a photo of the kids with Santa. And if she’s not too busy, you’ll meet Mrs. Claus, too. She loves this time of year, baking cookies for all the hard-working elves, and en-ergy bars for the reindeer who pull Santa’s sleigh. And as we learned, she prepares plenty of hot chocolate for Santa’s Thermos so he’s toasty warm on his Christmas Eve marathon around the world.

In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting the Excelsior Mill for photos and food donations, Santa is also available for your own photos by appointment And, kids, Santa is available by appointment for your own photo sessions at UClick Studios in Chanhassen. Call Tracey at (952) 934-7200 or check its website at www.uclickstudios.com.

We had a chance to talk to Santa earlier this week, and he’s jollier than ever. And, did you know Santa and Mrs. Claus summer in Chan-hassen? They stay with their good friends, Dennis and Carol Bergman. We thought that you’d like to learn more about Santa beyond the usual three questions. We at the Villager have always been great fans of Santa. Why, we are even willing to overlook the “amusing” present he once left for a 3-year-old girl long, long ago, who expected a big doll and instead opened up a 5 pound bag of potatoes much to the merriment of her parents and grandparents. Yes, Santa, we’ve fi nally forgiven you.

So, here’s an expanded Q&A with our favorite jolly old soul. Youngsters, you may want to take notes.

Q: Do you and Mrs. Claus have a favorite Christmas cookie or Christmas treat?

A: Santa loves chocolate chip cook-ies and hot cocoa. Mrs. Claus prefers her hot cocoa with whipping cream. Sugar cookies with red and green frosting are her favorite. We enjoy all of the treats we get. Don’t forget the reindeer! They all love to nibble on carrots as we make our rounds on Christmas Eve.

Q: Do you train for your mara-thon around the world on Christ-mas Eve? Or is it something that comes naturally?

A: We do some training with the reindeer — however it is mostly the magic of the season that gets us through our trip.

Q: Is it too late for children to change their ways, so that they appear on your NICE list?

A: NO! It is never too late. I love to move children to the NICE list!

Q: What is Santa’s and Mrs. Claus’s favorite Christmas song or carol?

A: “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” My favorite story is “The Night Before Christmas.”

Q: Do the elves get Christmas presents or a Christmas bonus?

A: Every year Mrs. Claus makes them each a new outfi t. Mostly they love making the toys and seeing the excitement when all of the boys and girls receive their gifts.

Q: Does Santa have a diffi cult time shopping for Mrs. Claus?

A: No, Mrs. Claus is very apprecia-tive of anything the elves make for her. She especially loves chocolate — CHOCOLATE DIAMONDS! HO HO HO!

Q: Does Santa get Christmas presents? Any favorites come to mind?

A: Yes, Mrs Claus and the elves make sure I get one of the very special wooden toys they make. Wooden toys are my favorite.

Q: Do you have favorite Santa costume in your vast Santa Claus wardrobe, and why?

A: We really like the traditional red suit with white trim. I also enjoy the more casual look of a Christmas print shirt and shorts in the summer. I also have a number of different hats I like to wear.

Q: Does Mrs. Claus ever ride shotgun on Christmas Eve?

A: Yes, she does come with me when there is enough room in the sleigh (if I haven’t eaten too many cookies!) HO HO HO!

—Unsie Zuege For more information about San-

ta’s visit to the Excelsior Mill on Satur-day, Dec. 17, call (952) 474-7428 or www.excelsiormill.com.

Magic and majesty in a trip to DuluthI was in Duluth last

weekend for a presenta-tion at a Toastmasters educational/training event. Two friends came with me, partly because they wanted to hear me speak and partly for moral support and for a bit of a girls’ weekend. It was late on Friday afternoon when we got to Duluth. For several miles, I had been ad-miring and comment-ing on the bright, full moon in the crisp, clear sky. As we reached the edge of Lake Superior, the time of day could not have been more perfect. The sky was tinged with hints of blue, pink, and purple. It was dark enough for the harbor lights to be shining brightly and glowing across the water, but still light enough for us to clearly see the lake, the boats and the buildings. I was struck by the serene and stun-ning beauty of the view.

My fi rst instinct was to whip out my camera – which I always carry in my purse – and take some photos. But since I was the one driving, this didn’t seem like the best idea. So I just captured the view in my

memory. I’ve been to Duluth

only a few times be-fore, and was never at exactly this spot at pr e ci s ely t h i s time. I was about to say as much while commenting on the breathtaking view, but one of my friends beat me to it.

“I’ve been to Du-luth plenty of times before,” she said. “But I’ve never been right here at this

time of day.”Our other friend added her com-

ments. This is my friend from Ugan-da, who was also responsible for my trip there in October. She’s lived in Minneapolis for ten years now, but had never yet been to Duluth.

“I’ve always wanted to come here and see Lake Superior,” she said, adding that she learned about America and the Great Lakes when she was in school in Uganda. Back then, she never dreamed that she would actually see them for real.

“Stick with me, Kiddo,” I joked. “I’ll show you around.” Then I point-ed out that it was because of her that I

saw Lake Victoria and the Nile River, which is something I never imagined I would do one day. So showing her Lake Superior was the least I could do to return the favor.

Had we turned around just then and driven back to the Cities, it would have been worth the trip.

The whole weekend was magical that way, and I’m still shaking my head in wonder. The two friends who were with me are women who know each other, but not as well as I know each of them. Yet they found common ground on some projects they are working on – and that each of them is passionate about – that is going to make each of them more successful in what they are doing and in what they want to accomplish. Not only that, but by working together, both of them will have a much easier time of it because each of them has gifts, strengths and talents that can ben-efi t the other. I know enough about each of them, and about the work they are doing, to realize that their connecting with each other was a match made in heaven. It made me want to claim that my presentation – the reason we were all in Duluth – was actually just a pretext in order to get the two of them together.

Not that I didn’t benefi t from hav-

ing them there. In addition to the pleasure of their company and the fun of traveling and spending the weekend with two very dear friends, I felt like I had a whole team of ex-perts and advisors with me for the weekend. Between the two of them, I had tech support and training, mar-keting and medical advice, spiritual guidance, a graphic design team, a personal assistant, a strategic advi-sor and a sales staff. Not to mention a cheerleading squad.

The presentation went well, the morning f lew by, and before we knew it we were on our way back to Minneapolis. And as much as I enjoyed the glow of Lake Superior as we were driving into Duluth on Friday evening, I enjoyed even more what I saw as we were driving home on Saturday afternoon. That’s when I was looking not at the landscape that was all around me, but at what I could see when I looked inside – into the heart and soul of my friends, and at the love, admiration and respect we have for each other.

That was a stunning view, too. Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke

is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.fi ndyourburiedtrea-sure.com.

Department 50-FritzCouple make own town

PHOTO BY MARK W. OLSON

Urban and Kathy Fritz have created their own Christmas village. Kathy paints and fi res the buildings.


A street scene in the Fritz village.


A choir sings in front of the Presbyterian Church.

PHOTOS ONLINESEE MORE PHOTOS OF KATHY AND URBAN

FRITZ’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT


BY MARK W. OLSON

[email protected]

Revelers are pull-ing out carefully packaged tiny por-celain homes and assembling min-iature Christmas

villages throughout the United States.

There’s the Ye Olde villages, and the East Coast villages, and “The Christmas Story” villages and, of course, the ever-popular Depart-ment 56 villages.

But Kathy and Urban Fritz, of Chaska, take it one step further.

Kathy, a certifi ed ceramics teach-er, doesn’t purchase buildings. Instead she paints, and then fi res, buildings in one of her kilns.

Urban, a retired Chaska barber, lovingly lays out his ceramicist wife’s buildings in a classic grid-pattern – the ultimate in Urban planning. “I just adore the work she does,” Urban said.

In the center is the Fritz family’s rotating Christmas tree, packed with ornaments.

Kathy works on about one min-iature building a year. Now they’re now up to 29 buildings, including houses, outhouses, a movie theater, and churches – both Protestant and Catholic.

There’s even a tiny gazebo – a nod to Chaska’s City Square Park. Urban’s prompting resulted in a

brewery and saloon (“but he doesn’t drink beer,” noted Kathy).

Throughout the miniatures, meant to refl ect an 1880s village, runs a period-appropriate Penn-sylvania Railroad train. “There’s no modern vehicles,” said Kathy, pointing to a horse-drawn steam pumper in front of the ceramic fi re station.

The growing collection recently required annexing another foot of living room fl oor, so Urban could add a subdivision to the 10-foot by 10-foot display.

The village is a continuation of a family tradition – Urban’s mother assembled a papier-mâché Christ-mas village every year.

And the elaborate display is a long way from the Fritz’s first Christmas tree. Sixty years and eight children ago, when they were fi rst married, Urban served in the Navy. Back then, they suffi ced with a small plastic tree with gumdrops decorating the branches.

If you want to see the village (it will be up through late Janu-ary), give the Fritz’s a call at (952) 448-2148. They’re open for appoint-ments.

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