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Camping out in the backyard Shutdown helps attendance at local parks

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

A Three Rivers Park District e-news release last week exploited the bitter pill that many people have been forced to swallow this month by asking the following question: “Did the state government shut down your camping plans?”

What was a disappointment for campers with reservations at one of Minnesota’s 66 state parks turned out to be a boon for local parks.

But many campers, who would have left the area for a state park, seem to have turned instead to local campgrounds, where officials say the reservation desks are busy.

“I can tell you that our phones have been ringing off the hook lately for camping and shelter reservations,” said Lenny Schmitz, parks operation coordinator for Carver County.

“Our folks in reservations have been getting a lot of calls from people hoping to rearrange their camping plans,” said Tom Knisely, spokesper-

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However, rescheduling hasn’t been as easy as making a phone call. When it comes to weekend camping, many people have found themselves out of luck. Most local campsites are already booked.

People at the Three Rivers reservation desk are encouraging campers to camp during the middle of the week.

“There are few weekend spots left

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On the left, Gary Schettl, of Jordan, and his two kids check in at Baylor Regional Park last Thursday afternoon. His original reservation at Afton State Park was cancelled. On the right, Troy Schulze, of Stewart, helps his wife check in for an annual girls’ camping trip. this summer, so we’re encouraging folks to take a ‘Midweek-end,’” said Knisely.

The same holds true at Baylor Regional Park, the only park in Carver County’s system with a camp-

ground.

“If I had twice as many camp sites, I’d fi ll them,” said Schmitz.

The message has taken root because recently there has been a pickup in midweek activity at Baylor, accord-

ing to Joe and Joanne Zoppa, one of two pair of camp hosts there. The two transplants from Florida lamented all the would-be weekend campers

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They make gardening a snap (shot) End of the road

for Huffman 5K

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

Look around the Petruskas’ backyard and try to find an awkward angle. There are none.

Hans and Pat Petruska’s backyard garden/photo studio has a characteristic shared by supermodel Cindy Crawford, actress Salma Hayek, and the-oh-so suave George Clooney. All are amazingly photogenic. You can’t shoot a bad photo of any of them.

Recently, Belinda Jensen of KARE 11 featured the Petruskas’ backyard on the garden segment of the evening news. “They’re always looking for viewers’ gardens to feature,” Hans said. “So we sent some pictures.”

Jensen and her producer were so impressed, they not only ran the spot at 5 and 6 p.m., they ran an extended clip on the 10 p.m. news show.

The Petruskas cut their teeth on family portraits, weddings and high school senior portraits. For many years, they had a booth at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Their reputation is such that these days they only shoot weddings for longtime clients. What they focus on now are portraits of families and high school seniors. And they specialize in shooting portraits outdoors.

Hans Petruska said that he and Pat were among the fi rst in the Twin Cities to do outdoor portrait photography. While many studios offer outdoor photography, the Petruskas know that it takes a high level of skill to work with quickly changing lighting conditions, weather and outdoor settings.

City cancels annual memorial run

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

On a recent Saturday, Evan Spence of Edina had his senior portraits taken in the Petruska’s outdoor studio garden. From left, Evan Spence, Pat and Hans Petruska. Evan will be a senior this fall at Breck.

For many years Hans and Pat used public parks and spaces as backgrounds for their portrait work.

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum was a favorite place. But as the Petruskas focused on shooting outdoors, they got fussier.

“It’s different looking at a landscape when you’re a photographer,” Hans said. “It looks great to everyone else, but I see that some of the leaves on the tree are brown, I see the dead

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Stagnant participation coupled with increased competition from other 5K runs in the area persuaded city leaders to cancel the annual Dave Huffman 5K Memorial Run. The city’s recreation superintendent, Jerry Ruegemer, said members of the run committee are putting together a fi nal notice to all would-be runners informing them of the cancellation.

“If you look around, there’s total market saturation with 5K races,” Ruegemer said. “When we started, there weren’t that many around. People have a lot of other options now. The life span of a 5K race is from 3 to 5 years. We did 11 of them. It has been a good run.”

There will be no Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders running down Kerber Boulevard near City Center Park this September, no number-wearing mass of people racing over the city streets. Likewise, there will be no local beneficiary of all the charity money raised.

Runners paid a $20 or $25 fee to participate in the run. The cost depended on when a person

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registered. Early registrants got the discounted price. Later and sameday registrants paid the higher fee.

Families, up to three members, could participate for $50. Remaining family members paid a $10 fee.

Proceeds from last year’s run were given to the Chanhassen Boy Scout Troop 330, the Chanhassen High School Storm Booster Club and the Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund.

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is other people. In addition to trying to take good pictures, the Petruskas had to look out for the inevitable obstacles of people and signs.

GREEN SPACE The Petruskas’ fi rst Chanhassen home was in the Carver Beach neighborhood. That’s where Hans worked as a photographer for a community newspaper, worked at a Minneapolis company called PhotoComp, and did carpentry on the side.

They moved from Carver Beach to St. Bonifacius, owned and operated a photo studio in Excelsior, then moved their home and studio to Olympic Hills in Eden Prairie. Sixteen years ago, they returned to Chanhassen, and turned their backyard into a perfect outdoor studio.

When the Petruskas first saw the Parade of Homes model on Windmill Drive, they could see why the price was reduced.

The lot [nearly two acres] had a backyard with a steep hill, and a huge unattractive grated storm water drain.

Hans pulled out an 8-by-10 photograph of the backyard as it looked in 1995.

“It was a big mud hole,” Hans said. “The house didn’t sell because no one could see the potential.”

But Hans could. As an avid gardener, he imagined what the backyard could be. Sixteen years later, and thousands of

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they’ve had to turn away.

“We’ve had a lot of phone calls from people. Unfortunately, there’s just not a lot we can do on the weekends,” said Joann.

“During the Fourth of July weekend, we had a lot of people walking in and asking.”

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man Race Committee distributed more than $20,000 to local organizations, said Ruegemer.

The annual cost to the city to

At one time, this backyard was an eyesore of a mudhole.

Sixteen years later it’s a lush garden photo studio. hours and dollars later, the result is an idyllic picture-perfect setting. The steep hill has been tamed by terracing and a large waterfall. The water tumbles into the former mud hole, now a pond bordered by lily pads and tall grasses. A sandy beach has been carved out along the shoreline near the guest gazebo. On the other side of the pond, there is a small dock, a perfect backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts or for pensive poses.

Adirondack chairs and a freestanding garden swing not only add charm but provide perfect settings for a senior picture. A large fire pit, surrounded by large flat rocks for seating, provide another natural backdrop. The Petruska backyard is like a miniature Arboretum. But unlike most parks, the garden is pruned and trimmed with photographs in

mind. Hans is fussy. An errant branch is cut down, he scrutinizes how the lawn is mowed, and how long the grass should be. It’s not unusual for him to pick enough weeds to fi ll five or six wheelbarrows during one weeding session.

“In the fall, he uses a leaf blower to get the leaves on the ground just right (for a picture),” Pat said. “He’s picky.”

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The Petruskas stock their gazebo refrigerator with pop and water for their clients.

From left, Pat Petruska, Evan Spence, Hans Petruska, and Evan’s mother Sally.

The knack for gardening seems to be inherited. Hans’ parents were German immigrants who came to the United States when Hans was 10 years old. They settled in Hopkins, where his father had a big family garden, and won best garden in the city two years in a row.

Pat’s father Everett Clausen was known locally as Mr. Ex-

celsior. He owned the farm and garden store downtown, and was a fi xture in the community, spearheading philanthropy and leadership from Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, to the Men’s Investment Club.

He founded the Excelsior Men’s Garden Club, whose members continue to tend to Excelsior’s downtown public f lower and rose gardens. His memory is commemorated with a plaque on a monumental boulder in the Men’s Club Rose Garden.

The Petruskas designed the

backyard in such a way so that from May through October, “There is always something blooming,” Hans said. Flowers are a trademark prop in girls’ graduation portraits, he said.

It’s hard to say what the Petruskas of Chanhassen are most ardent about—professional portrait photography, saving animals, or gardening.

Pat Petruska is a long-time volunteer with the Carver-Scott Humane Society and shoots photos of the weekly “Pets of the Week,” published in local

newspapers. Among their dogs are two they rescued when visiting on the island of St. Martin. Another has three legs, but gets around just fi ne.

Recently, Evan Spence of Edina sat for his senior portraits. Hans worked the camera and Pat manipulated the reflectors. Although it was a hot and steamy Saturday afternoon, Evan managed to look cool and freshly pressed. And in the background, the grass, trees, and flowers were picture perfect, too.

The Zoppas, who are spending the season living in their RV in Baylor Park, know what it’s like to have a state park reservation and not be able to use it. Their own trip to Jay Cooke State Park, near Duluth, got cancelled last week. Joe and Joanne planned to spend the week exploring the North Shore and Jay Cooke with their 13-year-old grandson, Noah,

from Grand Rapids, Mich.

Instead they wound up exploring their own backyard.

Joe said it wasn’t the end of the world. They’ve grown to love Baylor Park since coming to Minnesota in April. Returning from a bike trip with Joe, Noah remarked: “This camp is awesome.”

At most, the forced change of plans was an irritation.

“We even bought a park sticker for our car,” Joann said.

They didn’t even get a refund from the state.

“Two days before the state shutdown, I called to cancel our reservations because it was apparent there would be no budget,” Joann said. “Instead I got a recording that said there was no one to answer the phone because of the state shutdown.”

The recording told her the reservation money would be refunded when the state is once again operational.

Ca r ver Cou nty operates Baylor Regional Park, Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and Lake Waconia Regional Park. Only Baylor has a campg round with 5 0 campsites.

Three Rivers Park District offers group camp hike-in, bike-

in and horseback ride-in sites at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Elm Creek Park Reserve, and Cleary Lake Regional Park.

Other campgrounds are available at Baker Park in Maple Plaine (204 sites), Carver Park in Victoria (57 sites), Cleary Lake Park in Prior Lake (6 sites) and Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park (1 site) in New Prague.

provide traffic management and other services for the event was around $1,000. Last year’s Huffman 5k, the 11th and fi nal, was on Saturday, Sept. 11. An estimated 225 runners participated.

The fastest time ever re-

corded in the Dave Huffman 5K Memorial Run was in 2009 when a St. Paul man from the 2 0 -2 9 division finished the course in 14:56.

Dave Huffman is remembered on the website advertising last year’s event as “an

active member of the community and a commissioner of the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Committee.” Huffman spent 12 years as an offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings. After his football career, Huffman became a radio commentator

on KFAN and WCCO. He played college football for Notre Dame and was an All American in 1978. He died in an automobile accident in Illinois in 1998 on his way to the final Notre Dame football game of the season.

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LEGISLATURE

Special session brings rapid shutdown finale

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

The longest-running government shutdown in Minne sot a’s h i stor y ende d on Wed nesday mor ni ng when Gov. Mark Dayton signed all bills for a new two-year state budget into law, although local Republican lawmakers had mixed reactions to the budget.

The agreed-upon budget allows the state to spend about $ 35.7 billion, an increase in spending over the previous biennium.

Dayton said he thought it was notable that there was no ban on stem-cell research, no ban on abortion, no ending of tenure for teachers, and no other Republican-sponsored

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social proposals in the fi nal package. He also lamented there is no tax increase for the state’s top wage earners.

He took aim at Republicans and fired away, demanding future tax increases to fund spending increases.

“I raised revenues responsibly and sustainably,” he said.

“They were not willing to raise

taxes.”

Republicans, instead of agreeing to f u nd t he i ncreased state spending with a tax increase, decided on $ 70 0 mi l lion in tobacco Julianne bond borrowOrtman ing and $ 700 million in school shift borrowing.

Dayton also insisted on passage of a $500 million bonding bill that he said would put Minnesotans back to work.

Rep. Ernie Leidiger, a Mayer Republican, was not happy with the fi nal budget. On his drive into St. Paul on Tuesday for the special session, Liediger said

he thought the budget didn’t accomplish enough spending cuts.

“What you’re doing is growing government. You’re sucking money out of the private sector,” he said. “This amounts to an increase in spending that I can’t support. I will not vote for this.”

Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Joe Hoppe, a Chaska Republican, said in e-mail correspondence that although he was “not thrilled with the budget deal” he would nevertheless vote for it during special session. Sen. Julianne Ortman, a Chanhassen Republican and chair of the Senate tax committee, said she would vote for it, too.

“We have to get the state back to work,” she said.

The state government officially shut down on July 1 because legislative Republicans and the Democratic governor were unable to agree on a budget during the Legislature’s regular session. Lawmakers needed to eliminate a $5 billion deficit in the state’s two-year budget cycle for 2012-13, which began on July 1.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS Legislators commonly use public school funding as a means to save the state money by changing the formula the state uses to reimburse schools for the cost of educating students. For the current year, the state pays 70 percent and holds back 30 percent until the following year. The new budget proposal would change that

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www.chanvillager.com to a 60-40 shift in education funding.

As a result of recent school board decisions, Minnetonka School District has approximately $13.5 million in additional liquidity to handle cash flow issues, according to Janet Swiecichowski, executive director of communications. District 112 Superintendent Jim Bauck said his district would likely need to borrow money as early as next spring.

CHANHASSEN

City staff compensation package reviewed by council during budget process

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

At t he most recent Cit y Council work session on July 11, the Chanhassen City Council discussed the compensation package for city employees, but salaries at city hall weren’t at the forefront of the discussion.

The City Council typically does not get involved with what city employees are paid, except the city manager, Todd Gerhardt, who goes through an annual performance review.

Mayor Tom Furlong said he does not expect that to change this year.

“I expect that the council will continue to discuss this issue with staff, and support employee benefit policies that are fair and competitive,” Furlong said.

Instead of discussing salaries, the council learned from city employees that the city has tightened its belt, so to speak, with regard to what the

city pays for employee benefits, even as employees are forced to pay more for their health insurance premiums.

It em s t he Cit y C ou nci l learned about included: City employees are mandated by the state Legislature to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association benefit plan by contributing 6.25 percent of their pay. The city contributes 7.25 percent.

PERA members are eligible for retirement when they are 65 years old, at which time they make a pension benefit that would amount to $2,125 of taxable income per month for that average Chanhassen city employee making $60,948.

The city does not provide a short-term disability policy.

The city pays $9,300 annually for its long-term disability coverage that would replace 60 percent of an employee’s income. This amount was reduced by 39 percent in 2010.

The city provides dental

insurance through a group policy but does not contribute to the premium.

The city’s health insurance plan is a high-deductible plan with a health savings account. For single coverage, the city pays 100 percent of the premium and the $ 2,000 deductible. For families, the city pays 7 percent of the premium and $3,000 of the $4,000 deductible. The employee pays 30 percent of the premium and $1,0 0 0 of the deductible. In 2005 the city adopted health savings accounts, and in 2008 an HAS plan became the only one offered to city employees.

Through this program, the employee is responsible for

the fi rst $2,000/$4,000 of health expenses. The total city contribution for single coverage is $562 per month. The total city contribution for family coverage is $942 per month.

City Finance Director Greg Sticha said about 56 percent of the city’s general fund is used to pay employee salaries and benefits ($5,409,600 of $9,617,600). There are 67 fulltime positions, 20 part-time positions, and in an average year the city has around 60 seasonal employees, 50 paid on-call firefighters, five council members and every-other-year around 100 election judges.

The average Chanhassen city employee has a base salary

of $ 60,948. The city manager makes $129,275. The top earner among the city’s department heads, of which there are six, makes $105.477.24. Outside of the city’s management team, the highest wage at city hall is $ 82,020.22 and the lowest $36,030.

Sticha dif ferentiated between how much the City Council budgets for employee wage increases and how much is actually given to employees.

He said the wage structure for city employees in Chanhassen is performance-based. Employees do not automatically get a pay raise but need to have demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year,

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Furlong referred to the work session discussion as “the fi rst of many topics that will be discussed over the coming months as part of our annual budgeting process.”

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Library more than just books As I listened to the radio recently, several people called in with questions about what government actually does, and I suspect most of us have the same question.

I have no intention to take on that big question, but I will try to take on a small piece and talk about our Carver County library system, which I am more familiar since I am a member of the Library Board.

The county library budget for 2012 will be just under $3.2 million, and our population is approximately 91,000, so the cost of the library system per person is about $35.

What do we get for that $35?

Most of us think of the library as a book depositary where we can find information, or entertainment.

The interesting thing is that the library’s mission statement: “To be a gathering place providing access to ideas, experiences, and materials to enrich our lives” does not even mention books. One of its functions is a storehouse, but not just for books.

In addition to books there are DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, etc. With your library card you not only have access to the collection in your local library, but you also have access to the collections of all the other Carver County libraries.

Material can be borrowed at each of the libraries, or ordered from any of the libraries, or best of all it can be reserved on line, and picked up at the closest library.

That alone would be great, but it goes beyond that since through our library we have access to all the state’s libraries. By going to www.mnlinkgateway.org, you can search the entire state library system for material. True it may not be immediately available, but think of everything we have access to.

Many of us would feel we have gotten our money’s worth with the above, but our library offers so much more. I am going through the library calendar for one month this year. I want to list just a few of the activities that are listed.

To start with there are a number of story times for lapsit (very young), toddler and family. If you are like my wife and I with grown children, you might say “So what?”

I know for me I am expecting those kids to help pay my Social Security, and I would also not like to pay to keep them in prison.

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There is a correlation on how kids do in school and their reading ability. There is a correlation between education and earning ability. There is a correlation between performance in early years of schooling and future prison populations. For me encouraging reading in our young children is a great investment in our future.

Besides programs for the kids, there are also programs for adults.

In March there were two Great Decisions Programs on “Rebuilding Haiti” and “Responding to the Financial Crisis.” There were also several Master Gardeners programs, a genealogy lab, and computer classes. For seniors there was a program offering tax help, also computer workshops and a program to “Maintain your Brain.”

Besides all these programs and materials the libraries also offer computer terminals and high-speed Internet connection for those who need it. There is all access to more than 60 databases.

Our libraries also provide a valuable resource for those involved in job search, especially in today’s environment when a computer is a necessity.

All these programs all fit into our mission statement, but implied in that mission is to serve all residents of Carver County.

The library also has programs to assist those who have mobility restrictions. One program is the Homebound Delivery Service, which brings library materials, through volunteers, to individuals unable to come to the library. For more info, contact Tari Clay at (952) 227-7609. The library also brings rotating small collections to assisted living and senior housings facilities.

Jim Weygand is a former Carver mayor.

A million bucks or a great body?

A weight-loss client who hired me Memorial Day weekend exclaimed, “I know what to do I just don’t do it. I vowed I wouldn’t be overweight when the summer came and summer is here and the shorts are out! I waste so much time being obsessed about doing it and don’t do a thing.” Sound familiar?

According to a new poll of 1,000 adults conducted by Nutrisystem, one fourth of Americans would rather have a dream body for the rest of their lives than win $1 million in the lottery. Maybe you know what to do just like my client but feel it is just too hard. Here are five easy tips to love your body and feel like you are winning the lottery.

Slow down and savor. Spend 30 minutes enjoying your meal.

Research shows scarfi ng down food at every meal reduces the levels of key appetite controlling hormones.

Lucky volunteers were served 2 ½ cups of ice cream. Day 1 they had to wolf it down in 5 minutes. (Sign me up!) Day 2 they had to linger and eat it for 30 minutes. Blood tests showed slow eating increased the appetite lowering chemicals (peptide YY and gllucagon-like peptite 1) by 25% to 30%. These levels stayed high for 2 ½ hours.

Drink up. Easy to calculate water requirements are ½ ounce for every pound of your body weight. One recent study showed that dieters who drank two 8 ounce glasses of water before meals, three times a day, lost five pounds more over a 12 week period

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than dieters who didn’t. Remember, if you drink one 12 ounce can of soda pop (150 calories) every day for a year you will gain 15 pounds a year. Summer is the perfect time to experiment with your water.

Write it if you bite it. Sorry, boring but true! Every single study has shown that the number one way to lose weight is to write it down. But don’t wait to write! Studies show that if you wait until later in the day to record everything it has less of an effect compared to writing your food down as you go. Talk about being in the moment, I started using a fun way to record food with clients. Clients take a picture of their food with their phone or camera and email it to me for comments. Email me if you want to know more – chere@cherebork. com I call it Chere Bork RD in your pocket! Healthy weight loss fun!

Cut 100. 100 calories a day extra

over your regular calories can result in a weight gain of ten pounds a year.

If you cut buckets of calories you can feel deprived and will jump off the bridge to bingeing.

Five easy ways to cut 100 calories. Switch from regular pop to sparkling water. Omit one slice of cheese on your sandwich. Eat your sandwich open faced and use one piece of bread instead of two. Eat fresh fruit instead of dried fruit. Plop mustard on your lean hamburger or turkey burger instead of mayo. Two tablespoons of mayo has 200 calories versus mustard with 25 calories.

Decide. The fi rst four are all “doing goals.” So you know what to do but have you decided you want to weigh a healthy weight. Everyone focuses on the goal. I want to lose weight. But have you really decided?

Deciding is thinking. The power is in your decision. Your decision is a conscious and real alive choice, not a wishy washy wish but a total commitment. Goals are doing and decisions are thinking.

You know what to do just like my client, but maybe you forgot the power is in your hand that lifts your fork to your mouth but don’t forget your brain makes that decision!

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SHUTDOWN

Constitutional crisis?

I read with interest Sen. Ortman’s opinion piece in the July 14 issue of the Villager regarding a ‘constitutional crisis of the governor’s making.’

Does this really reflect an understanding of our state Constitution?

It seems Gov. Dayton is exercising his constitutionally granted powers, not unlike the previous governor who vetoed the Legislature’s budget bill. How is the current Legislature/ governor battle over state budget priorities different from what transpired for the previous eight years when the Legislature and governor roles were reversed?

Ortman suggests Dayton is overlooking or disregarding the intentions of the people of the state since the Legislature, the peoples’ representatives, passed the budget bill that the governor vetoed. Does Ortman make the same claim regarding the previous governor?

Ortman also claims she is continuing to work to find ‘common ground.’

Yet the tone of her piece is not one of seeking common ground but of placing the blame for our budget crisis on someone else’s shoulders. Ortman has a leadership position in our state senate. Leadership involves accountability, not playing the blame game using

inflammatory rhetoric. The voters are the ultimate accountability holders of elected officials. In the meantime, I would prefer Sen. Ortman were engaged in writing opinion pieces that were serious attempts to find common ground rather than playing a somewhat immature blame game.

Our elected leaders should be setting the example for our children and young adults of how to engage in compromise in the face of serious disagreement. I would welcome Sen. Ortman’s explanation of how this is a constitutional crisis and what ideas she has for resolving the budget crisis.

Ralph Pamperin Chanhassen

Republicans need a timeout This is a letter to all state elected officials.

Why do you people have to wait until the very end to try and get things done? There is blame enough to go around.

First off, Gov. Dayton should have gotten his budget to the Legislature much sooner than he did. At least that way, everyone could have been trying to work together earlier.

Second is that the Republican legislators should not have let their new power go to their heads. Oh it must

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have been nice to finally take the lead after 30 years but come on; you people are like kids in a candy store. Mine, mine, mine. The heck with the other guys. That goes for the Democrats when they get back in power in 2012.

The one thing that we in Minnesota have hopefully learned is that the Republicans can’t govern. It’s not because they don’t have some good ideas, it is because they do not know how to compromise. Our government will only succeed if all people in government can compromise.

Do you not look in the mirror at night or are you so full of yourselves that you actually believe that everything you do is right? That sounds like dictatorship, not democracy.

I consider myself to be a centralist. I can see the points of both sides. Yes, we cannot have unchecked government growth. We need to make some hard cuts in the budget and the way services are distributed. But you can’t just cut your way out of this mess. You have to have a balanced approach. Even responsible economists say that.

You also need new income streams.

But you cannot do it on the backs of the people that make this economy run. Yes, I mean the middle class. If you don’t have a strong and vibrant middle class spending money, it won’t matter how many tax breaks you give businesses or wealthy people. They won’t create jobs if no one is buying their services and products.

The previous governor, whose

name escapes me at the moment, just kicked the problem down the road, helping to create this huge mess. And now with this budget agreement, they did it again. Thank you Republicans.

If you want a fairer tax system, then create one. But don’t tell me or most Minnesotans that taxing wealthier Minnesotans will kill jobs. It won’t work because we are not that stupid.

You just say that to scare people into voting for you.

I see the fair way to handle taxes is to create a two-tier system. The working poor have one rate and the rest have another rate. No loop holes.

That is it.

In closing, if the Republicans were one of my kids, I would give them a time out until they learned how to play nice with others.

Overall, in my opinion, the Republicans are 80 percent at fault and the Democrats 20 percent.

John Zurn Chaska

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Keep lakes open for all I am writing in hopes that others in Chanhassen will join me in urging our City Council and mayor to continue to provide provide public lake access to various of the cities lakes.

I am opposed to the attempts by

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various lake associations to effectively remove public access from area lakes under the guise of protecting the waters from invasive species. I believe that this is nothing but a thinly veiled attempt by said associations to make it so difficult for the majority of the public users of the waters to gain access as to remove that access. Having to trailer your boat on lengthy trip to another location to get a code to enter another lake is ridiculous. Will the other location be open the same hours as our current lakes, will they open 30 minutes before access to the other lakes so that one could obtain the code? Will the staff be onsite from ice out to ice up?

I think the answer to all of these questions is no, and will thereby remove lake access for the majority of the public for the majority of the boating hours. The vast amount of money spent on gates, travel time if gates are put up, the extra traffic and gas required to gain access and other ancillary costs associated with removal of ease of lake access would be better spent on education or other programs that would not result in effective loss of access. Our lakes and parks are paid and financed by everyone’s taxes and are for the enjoyment of everyone, not just a select group of elitist lake associations. Please protect the public interests and allow continued access to the lakes.

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A new morgue needed?

Carver part of cooperative facing big decision

BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com

Medical Examiner Dr. Lindsey Thomas would like to retire in eight years, and she wants to leave area counties in good hands.

But Thomas knows forensic pathologists are hard to come by. It may be impossible to hire a lead examiner for the eight south-central Minnesota counties she serves unless the Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office gets a new facility before she retires.

Thomas shares the basement of Regina Medical Center in Hastings, where bodies come in the same door as the hospital’s outpatients.

The agency’s caseload has grown nearly five times and exams have more than doubled since the morgue was last remodeled in 1987, but there is no room at Regina to expand. Five counties have also been added to the collaborative.

Besides limited space to store specimens, there’s no place to put additional staff or add on to the autopsy room.

Staff must manually move bodies because they have no mechanical lifts. Only a small storage closet exists for storing tissue samples and the evidence room lacks a secure entry system.

Perhaps the most concerning is the single room for performing autopsies, when there should be at least two to separate bodies that might be decaying, infectious or used for organ harvesting.

Families also have no private area to view loved ones — just the hallway or intake room.

“They are pretty cramped down there,” commented Scott Cou nty Com missioner Joe Wagner, a funeral director.

T h o m a s , wh o fo r m e rly worke d for t he Hen nepi n County medical examiner and still lives in Minneapolis, has overseen the office for about 10 years. She oversees three other forensic pathologists, a senior death investigator and three administrative staf f.

Thirty part-time investigators also respond to calls in their respective counties.

Minnesota counties are required to employ either a coroner — a medical doctor who may be a family physician — or

a medical examiner, a forensic pathologist specially trained to perform death investigations.

Counties without a medical examiner might hire one for specific cases.

Carver County contracts with seven other counties for medical examiner services. As coroners retire, Thomas sees such partnerships expanding.

Counties are fi nding it harder to recruit doctors who are willing to double as coroners, and more expertise is expected nowadays from death investigations.

T homas sees Mi n nesot a moving further to a regional medica l exa mi ner system, similar to her office’s.

Last year, Thomas’ office investigated 2,080 deaths, with 350 autopsies performed for eight counties. She was hired to conduct another 70 autopsies by counties who only have a coroner.

The issue about the morgue’s future really came to a head when the former CEO of Regina asked the medical examiner’s office to move. The hospital needed more room and sharing the building with a morgue wasn’t the most glamorous set-up.

A 2008 Dakota County study concluded what Thomas already knew: her facility is inadequate.

At the time, building on the grounds of the Northfield hospital seemed the best option.

Northfield would be a good place to draw a medical examiner whose spouse could work in Rochester or the Twin Cities.

It also offered the advantages of sharing the hospital’s lab, radiology and pathology services.

Since then, additional opportunities have come up and the clock isn’t ticking as fast for a decision to be made.

“It’s now up in the air,” Thomas said.

to remodel Allina Clinic across the street for her office.

Each option has its advantage. If the agency could partner with Hennepin County in a new facility around the Bloomington area, they could share administrative staff and justify more advanced technological equipment. Downtown Minneapolis would be a less appealing spot, however.

Anoka has a wonderful facility and is close to agency partner Chisago County, but that would leave much of southern Minnesota far from a medical examiner office.

Ol m st e d C ou nt y, wh ich has contracted with the Mayo Clinic for medical examination services, has talked about a potential partnership, but it still has not replaced its forensic pathologist who abruptly retired in January.

Despite the prestige of Mayo, Thomas’ office is more robust and Houston County bypasses Rochester to use her facility in Hastings.

Ramsey County also has a medical examiner’s office, but it has been plagued by accusations of errors in major cases and its director is on the outs with other medical examiners in the state.

If the collaborative decides to share a facility with Anoka or Hennepin, it might not be cheaper and the counties would lose some control. Distance could also be a factor for some counties.

Looking at the map of Minnesota, there isn’t a lot of rhyme or reason to the patchwork of counties that partner with this or that medical examiner in the state. Much of it is based on past precedent, personalities and who knows who.

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“She doesn’t have that MD mystique,” said Wagner. “She’s very hands-on.”

Both the county attorney and sheriff gave her high rankings in a recent meeting with the County Board.

“The level of service she provides is astounding,” says Scott County Attorney Pat Ciliberto.

Wagner said the office has good camaraderie and no turnover.

Carver County Attorney Mark Metz said his office is pleased with the service from the Medical Examiner’s Office.

“We’re really happy with their professionalism. They’re very experienced,” Metz said.

“We receive a lot of critical advice and they testify really well.”

Metz said while there is a long-term space issue with the morgue, it’s important to provide the service in a costefficient manner and it’s necessary for all counties involved to agree on a long-range plan.

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Thomas would like the counties to reach a decision in the next couple years because it could take a few years for a facility to be constructed.

She knows a move could be the end of her office’s closeknit working environment. It also will mean an extra burden for cash-strapped counties.

“It ’s goi ng to cost more than what the counties have been paying,” Thomas said.

“It could not be a worse time economically to be talking about this.”

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A taste of her own country here in Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Mexican restaurant Aurelia’s tries to set itself apart from chain restaurants Aurelia’s co-owner Isabel Dalton cringed when she described the perception of Mexican food in America. “A lot of people say ‘oh, Mexican food is greasy, Mexican food is fatty, Mexican food is spicy,’” said Dalton, “but really it’s not.”

“Everybody has this misconception that Mexican food is spicy, but it’s only spicy if you want it to be,” added husband and co-owner Larry Dalton.

Isabel and her son Martin Roque opened Aurelia’s in August 2009 to offer authentic Mexican food to the community, they said. The restaurant, at 16388 Wagner Way, is named after her mother, and all the recipes come from her childhood growing up in southern Mexico.“These aren’t some recipes that she got from some magazine or some book,” said Larry, “these are all her own family recipes.”

Isabel and Roque decided to open the restaurant after Pepito’s, the Mexican restaurant that was previously in the location, closed. Roque had worked at Pepito’s and told his mother that it could be a great opportunity.“I was looking for a place where people really liked Mexican food but didn’t have a lot of really authentic options around,” Dalton said. “Minneapolis has a lot of them, but Eden Prairie doesn’t.”

“I think she said it best when she said she wanted a taste of her own country here in Eden Prairie, in the Twin Cities area,” said Larry.

Larry said the transition was pretty easy because “people already associated this place with Mexican, some even still come here thinking it’s Pepito’s. Then they try it and actually like it better than Pepito’s.”

Aurelia’s serves everything from quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos to Aztec tortilla soup, flautas and tamales.

Isabel said the key to making authentic Mexican food is using the freshest ingredients. “We go to the market every day, every morning.” She said that other than sour cream, every ingredient is bought fresh every day.

“Everything is made right at the moment, nothing is prepared or pre-done,” said Roque, “you can tell when you taste it how fresh it is, that it hasn’t been sitting out.”While chain restaurants like Chipotle, Qdoba and Baja Sol are becoming more and more popular, Dalton said that those places aren’t offering authentic Mexican food. “That’s not Mexican,” said Isabel,

He’s just the Gulden ticket for Willy Wonka production

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W hen T haddeus Gu lden showed up to audition for the role of Willy Wonka in Chaska Valley Family Theatre’s summer musical “Willy Wonka,” Director Kelly Jeremiason knew Gulden had the look for the eccentric, wacky and mercurial candy impresario. Gulden’s naturally reddish orange hair, long, skinny frame and a mobile face that could be charming and sincere, and in an instant, creepy and sinister.

Putting on a summer community theater production can be challenging, Jeremiason said. Vacations, trips to the cabin, and outdoor activities take precedence over rehearsals and putting on a show.

“It’s more difficult to get auditions in summer, Jeremiason said. “I’ve pushed for us to do a kids show in summer, and this year we did. That made it easier.

We auditioned 170 and have a cast of 80. Normally [in summer] we don’t get anywhere near 170 to audition. Getting 80 would have been a good number.”

But back to Gulden.

“He was a new person that showed up,” Jeremiason said.

“Out of the 170 auditioning for parts, we had some really good Willy possibilities.”

Gulden was a cast member in several high school productions at Eden Prairie High School, but never had a lead.

After graduating in 2006, he attended Brown College in Minneapolis and earned a degree in broadcasting. But he’s also expert in computers, and currently works in IT for a Twin Cities company.

“It made for a long night of casting decisions,” Jeremiason said. “Finally, we said, ‘Let’s give him a chance.’”

WHY NOT? Gu lden’s you nger sister Emma has appeared in CVFT’s before.

“She’s been in CVFT productions, and said ‘You should come along.’” Gulden said. “I’ve been interested in acting and I’ve been taking private acting lessons when I can afford them.

So I came in with high hope for the part of Willy but I was apprehensive to audition. I’m not the most charismatic guy.

“But I’ve loved “Willy Wonka” for a long time,” Gulden said. “When I was a kid, “Willy Wonka” was the fi rst video I had. I must have watched the Gene Wilder version 90 times.

I thought the part would be a good fit for me.”

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Willy Wonka What: “Willy Wonka,” the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

Where: Chaska High School Theater, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska.

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When: Opens July 28 and runs through Aug. 7.

brother Josiah Gulden is a professional actor who is currently appearing in “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” at the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis. As an Equity actor, he plans to move to New York to pursue his career.

“He’s (Josiah) is an amazing trained opera singer, too,” Gulden said. “He’s been helping me on the vocals, and developing the character.”

Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for youth 17 and under.

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They’re also bringing the glass elevator which is part of Willy Wonka’s candy factory.”

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Looking your best? Check. “that’s Tex-Mex.” Besides authenticity, another way Aurelia’s sets itself apart from the chain restaurants is its casual, family-oriented atmosphere, said Larry.

“This is a family-owned business, and it’s familyrun. All three of us are here all the time, and we love being here.” he said. “We have people come in here where I know their children, I know their grandchildren, I know them, and I sure know what they like to eat. They’re not just a number when they come in here, they’re actually like an extended member of the family.”

Larry said how appreciative he is of customers who write positive reviews on the Internet and suggest the restaurant to friends. “It really means a lot to us.”

In December, Aurelia’s started offering something most Mexican restaurants in the area don’t: breakfast. “We serve huevos rancheros, Mexican eggs, chilaquiles, and everything is made to order,” said Roque.

“The difference between Mexican and American breakfast is that American breakfasts have a lot of sugar, and Mexican breakfasts don’t,” said Isabel.” I always tell her to add sugar,” said Larry, “but I’m a sugar man myself.”

Another benefit to making everything fresh every day is that the food is healthier, said Isabel, because the ingredients don’t come from a can filled with preservatives. Also, every dish is loaded with fresh vegetables, lean, fresh meat and protein-filled beans.

“We live off this everyday ourselves, and she’s not going to feed this to her children if it’s not healthy,” said Larry. “People, when they leave here, feel better about themselves, both because of the food and because of the service.”

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Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative hires interim director Daren Kermes takes over for Zitterkopf

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Many local residents may have recently spotted the helium-filled Farmers Airship. It is one of only two Zeppelins currently operating around the globe and was in Eden Prairie over the weekend for the annual Air Expo. Read more about riding in the Zeppelin (with photos and video) at www.chanvillager.com.

The Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC) in Chaska will have a familiar face taking over as executive director.

Darren Kermes, director of special education for the cooperative, was hired as interim director to replace retiring executive director Randy Zitterkopf.

Kermes, 45, of Lakeville, is also the executive director of the Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative (MRVSEC) in Jordan. “I’ve very excited to continue to work with MRVSEC and now work more closely with CarverScott,� Kermes said.

T he CSEC boa rd i nterviewed three candidates for the one -year interim position. Zitterkopf, who retired June 30, had been with the school district Darren three years.

Kermes C SEC a nd MRVSEC have been discussing a merger for more than a year, according to Carver-Scott Board Chair Mary Romansky.

They hired John Messelt, a former Minnesota superintendent, to study the benefits of merging the two organizations.

Board members liked Kermes’ familiarity and knowledge of Carver-Scott. “With the merger, he has the knowledge of both Carver-Scott and MRVSEC,� Romansky said.

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MRVSEC, a special-education cooperative that serves six Scott County-area school districts, has seen its member districts’ enrollment grow and thus contract fewer services from the special education cooperative, Romansky said. “What those districts needed 30 years ago is very different in a lot of ways than what they need today,� Kermes said.

All MRVSEC schools — with the exception of MontgomeryLonsdale School District which just voted to consolidate with Le Center — are already CSEC members. CSEC and MRVSEC already share offices as well as some staff. “A part of it has to do with

just being more efficient in terms of economics, but it also has a lot to do with the effectiveness of programs and what we can collaboratively provide for our clientele and students,�

Zitterkopf told the Jordan Independent newspaper last fall.

Ker mes believes t here’s great potential in terms of programming and freeing up economic resources for member school districts. “I think if we can serve kids as well or better and do it more cost effectively, that is our underlying goal,� he said.

MRVSEC has approximately 100 employees and 150 students attending its programs, though it serves more in home districts. Carver-Scott is about twice as large since it offers additional alternative programs, Kermes said.

Kermes started as interim executive director at MRVSEC in 2006. He has been CSEC’s special education director one year.

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Edith Hicks, 88, formerly of Chanhassen, died Friday July 8, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Ray Hicks and is survived by sons, Peter Blask, Thomas Hicks, Charles Hicks, Paul Hicks; daughter, Maria Lynn; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate Edith’s life Saturday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, NC. Interment at a future date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 107050 Baltimore, MD 21203-7090 or online at crs.org or Charles House Eldercare Center, 109 Hillcrest Ave. Carrboro, NC 27510.

Richard Kern Heiser Richard Heiser, 77, of Eden Prairie, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

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Constance “Connie� Greven Connie Greven, 89, of Eden Prairie, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011. Memorial Service was Wednesday, July 20, at 12 p.m. Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So. Visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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Richard E. Cooney Richard Cooney, 90, of Eden Prairie, passed away Wednesday, July, 13, 2011.

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Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday July, 20, at the Church of Annunciation 54th & Harriet Ave. South Minneapolis.

Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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CITY OF CHANHASSEN

NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION JULY 25, 2011 CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Peaceniks, rivalries and crooked roads A ticket to the 1917 Carver County Fair in Waconia.

The regular Chanhassen City Council meeting set for July 25, 2011 at 7 p.m. has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The Chanhassen City Council typically meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Their next meeting will be on August 8, 2011 at 7 p.m. If anyone has questions or concerns before that time, contact City Manager Todd Gerhardt at 952-227-1119.

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The 100th anniversary of the Carver County Fair is being celebrated this year in Waconia, Aug. 10-14.

An event of this magnitude immediately put me in the hunt researching, to learn the nuances of this well known event.

My first stop was to pick up the secretarial notes from the Waconia fair office. These minutes cover the years of 1911 through 1986. There is a problem with research however.

I have often told people who are researching their family tree, that if they look hard enough they might fi nd a few nuts. Well, in this case there weren’t exactly nuts, more like interesting facts. Let me give you a few examples.

A fair in the days before the big event we now know as the county fair, was simply a day that farmers brought items into town to sell or just to show off. All communities had fairs, most occurring once a month, sometimes weekly. These fair have evolved into farmers markets or in some cases the yearly community event.

Did you know that this is the second 100 year anniversary celebrated by the Waconia Carver County Fair? The fi rst one was celebrated in 1958 to celebrate the 100 years since the Carver County Agricultural Society was formed July 20, 1858.

The first county fair was held Oct. 10, 1858 in Chaska! The following year it was moved to the city of Carver, where it stayed until 1882. It was located in Chaska between 1883 and 1886 then back it came to Carver.

In 1911, Waconia decided it was more centrally located and started its own county fair. The 1911 fair was located along the shores of Lake Waconia (known in 1911 as Clearwater Lake), where Bayview Elementary is now located.

The County Fair received, and still receives, funds from the state of Minnesota to offset the costs of premiums. In 1912, both Waconia and Carver applied for these funds.

The state ruled that Carver was the official county fair, as the Waconia fair was not incorporated. That year Waconia had to eat a $300 loss, but quickly set the record straight and incorporated as the Waconia Fair Association. Why did they not incorporate as the Carver County Agricultural Society?

The name had already been claimed and there can only be one Agricultural Society in each county.

In following years, the state divided the funding between the two cities. The Waconia Fair Association eventually folded and formally became the Carver County Agricultural Society on April 30, 1953, after Carver relinquished the name.

Carver and Waconia vied for the title of the Carver County Fair for many years. Each one advertising that it had the biggest and best fair.

This competition continued until the late 1930s when Carver acquiesced to Waconia.

In true Carver County spirit, Carver moved two building from the Carver fairgrounds to the Waconia fairgrounds. The two buildings – Ozzy’s and the Lion’s cheese curd stand – are still in use. The French fry stand is the only remaining building from the 1911 Waconia fair.

PEACE, MAN The Peace Committee arrived at the 1966 County Fair.

The Waconia Patriot recorded the event in its Aug. 4 1966 edition.

The “pacifists” were “a group that wasn’t very welcome.”

They were “a number of young people who were protesting the war in Vietnam with a booth in the School Exhibits building.”

The St. Paul Sunday Pioneer Press even covered their “eviction” from fairgrounds. The most interesting of comments from these articles uses the term “Communist-inspired” to describe the group.

Four years later, in June 1970, Ron Ortlip and two others members representing the Carver County Peace Committee asked for a booth at the 1970 fair. The secretarial report notes that their objective was to “break down barriers and communicate to young and old concerning opposition to war.”

A secret ballot was motioned for and accepted. The results were 10 “no” and 1 “yes.” The

Peace Committee did not take the “no” sitting down however.

On Aug. 6, 1970, a Western Union telegram was received from attorneys representing the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union. The telegram caused the next meeting in August to be attended by Sheriff Les Melchert, Attorney Paul Melchert and two associates, Carver County Peace Committee attorney Bill Kampf, members of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, and county residents Ron Ortlip, John Thom, Jay Gramith, Larry Meuwissen and Charles Weinzierl.

The result of this meeting was a handwritten resolution by the fair board to allow the Carver County Peace Committee a booth at the 1970 fair.

To avoid violence, no literature would be allowed on the Midway, they would operate in good faith with no political speeches.

A “very special meeting” was called on Aug. 10, 1970. At this meeting the VFW, Sheriff Melchert and attorneys met and agreed that there would be no violence between organizations.

100 OR 101 This year, the Carver County Fair celebrates its 100 year anniversary in Waconia. But is it the 100th fair or the 101st?

In the U.S., we celebrate our birthday after the year has passed. Some cultures count the date you are born as your fi rst birthday. After you have lived one year you turn two.

Using this logic, the fair would be celebrating its 100th anniversary but its 101st fair.

Or would it?

In 1946, there was a polio outbreak and the fair board passed a resolution closing the fair to anyone under the age of 15. Three days later, Aug. 14, 1946, the city of Waconia passed a resolution closing the 1946 fair down completely. So, this IS the Waconia Carver County Fair’s 100th fair, and its 100year anniversary.

Wendy Petersen-Biorn is the executive director of the Carver County Historical Society.

Online For more info on the Carver County Fair, visit www. carvercountyfair.com.

Why a home remodel may be better than a savings account

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re you keeping your home longer than you expected, due to the sluggish and uncertain home resale market? If you are, you’ve got company.

Only 43 percent of homeowners believe they would get their asking price if they sold today, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker.

That lack of confidence, coupled with interest rates on personal savings accounts that are at or near record lows, has a lot of homeowners investing in their homes instead of depositing money in their banks.

In fact, nearly two-thirds of homeowners will be remodeling in 2011, says American Express. Improving your home can be a smart strategy over the long run. In the meantime, it can make your home more comfortable and convenient while you’re living there.

Now is the time to ask yourself if putting your hard-earned savings into your house is right for you. You won’t see the return on your investment in the near-term, but when you factor in a quicker sale or higher sale price, you could end up with more

profit than savings account interest rates can provide.

breaking through floors or jackhammering concrete.

Improvements that pay

Unlike conventional gravity plumbing, up-flush systems pump waste and water from toilets, showers, sinks, wet bars and washing machines upward. Small-diameter piping carries the waste into the sewer or septic tank. For more information on this cost-effective plumbing option, visit www. saniflo.com.

Experts recommend that you stick to improvements likely to increase your home’s resale appeal and value. There’s no such thing as a guaranteed return on investment, but some home improvements have a better value track record than others. A basement remodel will recoup 70 percent of its cost at resale, according to the 20102011 Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report. Adding a bathroom returns more than 53 percent of your investment, while modernizing a kitchen can bring back 72.8 percent.

Build a bath: If you plan to install a bathroom, laundry or wet bar in an area that lacks below-floor plumbing drainage, you can dramatically reduce your installation costs with macerating technology.

Installing drainage in a basement, attic or garage can be messy, time-consuming and expensive. But with macerating, or upflush, technology, you can have plumbing virtually anywhere in your home, without

plan and three months to build, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. You can improve the overall look and feel of a kitchen with a lot less work and money simply by refurbishing what you have. Some refurbishing options include refaced cabinets instead of new, resurfaced countertops or an added backsplash, updated flooring and under-cabinet task lighting.

Regardless of the project you plan to undertake, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most for your money. Here are some general tips from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI):

Want to make your new bath seem larger?

Let the light in! If a skylight isn’t in the budget, use recessed ceiling lights and large mirrors. Also, choose a warm semi-gloss paint and install 12-inch by 12-inch or larger floor tiles to minimize grout lines.

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A walk-in shower is a smart and costeffective space-saver. If you don’t need storage space, a pedestal sink is another good alternative. Two surefire ways to give the illusion of space are a recessed medicine cabinet and a pocket door instead of a traditional hinged door.

• Hire a qualified remodeler who is familiar with local building codes.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Watershed district seeks nominations The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is seeking nominations for its 2011 Watershed Heroes Awards.

The awards honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have notably improved the well-being of the natural resources in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed. This year’s Watershed Heroes Awards ceremony is planned for Oct. 20 at the Bayview Event Center in Excelsior.

By recognizing local heroes who have positively affected the environment, the district hopes to inspire others to improve and protect local water quality.

The 2010 Watershed Heroes were a diverse group of business, government and citizen partners in clean water, including Duke Realty, the City of Minneapolis, Metro Blooms, the MCWD Rule Making Task Force, Tina Plant and Ginny Black.

To nominate a Watershed Hero, include the name of the nominee, the award category and a brief (less than 200 words) description of the nominee’s

Award Given to an individual or organization that effectively engaged citizen participation and initiative in efforts to improve natural resources in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Outstanding Contribution Award Given to an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution that resulted in the protection or improvement of natural resources in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Li feti me Stewa rd ship Award Given to an individual who has, during his or her lifetime, played a significant and lasting role in watershed management and demonstrated leadership in natural resources stewardship Send nominations to Telly Mamayek, MCWD Communications Manager, at tmamayek@ minnehahacreek.org or call (952) 641-4508.

Nominations are due by Aug. 12.

contribution or accomplishment in one of the following categories: Excellence in Development Award Given to a development that successfully protects water quality through the use of Low Impact Development, innovative stormwater management, and natural resource conservation techniques in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Innovation in Government Award Given to a government body or individual that has implemented innovative policies, programs, or projects to protect and improve quality of water, quality of life in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed O ut s t a n d i n g P a r t n e r Award Given to an individual or group who has effectively leveraged their assets in partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to achieve exceptional results in natural resource management Youth Naturalist Award Given to a young person or group of young people who have demonstrated excellent commitment to the environment Citi zen Engagement

CITY OF CHANHASSEN

Take a ride on the TC&W Tickets are now available

for commemorative passenger rides aboard the Twin Cities & Western Rail Road on July 30, and July 31. The TC &W line runs through Chaska and Chanhassen.

The money raised by the rides will be donated to the Lake Superior Rail Road Museum (LSRM) at the St. Louis Cou nty Herit age a nd A r ts Center in the Depot, according to a LSRM press release.

The rides mark the 20th anniversary of the purchase of the railway by Twin Cities & Western Railway, formerly k now n a s t he “O r tonv i l le Line,” stated the release. Origina l ly, the line was par t of Milwaukee Rail Road’s main line to the Pacific Northwest and was tacked down 143 years ago by Hastings and Dakota Railway.

“This is a beautiful route, and offers a unique opportunity to ride the original passenger route for Chicago, Milwaukee, & ST. Paul Rail Road,” said Ken Buehler, LSRM director At 10 : 3 0 a.m., Satu rday, July 30, the ride departs from Chanhassen and travels to Olivia and back. On July 31, the ride departs at 10:30 a.m. from Glencoe and travels to

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Hard corps Drum and bugle corps is not a group, it’s a lifestyle.

And they rehearse, rain or shine as the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps demonstrated last Thursday on the Chanhassen High School football field. The Cadets, from Allentown, Pa., came to the Twin Cities as part of the Drum Corps International’s first regional competition of the season at TCF Stadium at the University of Minnesota. The entourage included 150 student musicians between the ages of 16 and 21. On Friday night, the Cadets performed their competition number for the public at the Storm field. The Cadets, among the top four drum corps in the country, came in fourth on Saturday.

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Tickets are $69.95 for adults and $10 for children under 15 and includes a box lunch.

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Join friends and neighbors in the area for a free lunch. It’s our way to show our appreciation to the Chanhassen community. Bring along a friend or colleague and enjoy a fun, informal networking opportunity.

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2. Approve Recommendations for 2012 through 2016 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects.

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PETS OF THE WEEK The pets noted are being housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) and are among the dozens of homeless animals available for adoption.

For more information, go online at www.carverscotths.org.

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Waconia beach party set for July 23 Pack a picnic, bring your family and friends and enjoy an old-fashioned beach party from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at Lake Waconia Regional Park Beach. This is a free event but vehicles entering the park will be required to have either a $5 daily or $24 annual permit for entrance into the park.

Lake Waconia Regional Park is located just east of the City of Waconia at 8170 Paradise Lane.

Planned activities for the

day include: Parent / child games and activities.

Musical entertainment from 2-3 p.m. Join Safari Greg as he plays beach music and dance tunes.

Sandcastle building contest – Judging at 3 p.m.

Free snow cones.

Bounce house.

For more information about this event or Lake Waconia Regional Park, call Carver County Parks at (952) 466-5250.

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Swimmers return to Lake Ann Monday afternoon after a safety break. The National Weather Service Office in Chanhassen warned of “dangerously high afternoon heat index values of greater than 105 [degrees]” through most of the week, issuing an “excessive heat warning” across Minnesota and Wisconsin. As extreme as the temperatures have been, the heat wave hasn’t been the worst on record in Minnesota. The Weather Service Center listed the longest run of days with a high temperatures of 90 or higher as a 14-day heat wave in July 1936. The next longest heat wave was over 11 days in July 1948.

PARK AND RECREATION The following Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department programs are coming up. For more information, call Recreation Supervisor John Stutzman at (952) 227-1122.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Skyhawks Tennis Camps — This programs provides the beginning and intermediate player with the fundamental skills needed to participate a life-long sport. Participants will learn proper techniques including grip, footwork, ground strokes, volleys, serves, and rules. The program, designed for children 4 to 12, will have several sessions Monday – Friday beginning June 13 to Aug. 12 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.

Golf FUNdamentals — This program is for the junior

golfer with little of no experience. Classes will cover basic fundamentals of the short game, full swing, and strategy.

This program is designed for children 7-12, and will run from 9:45- 10:45 a.m., July 25, 27, 28 and 29. $79 B abysit t i n g T r a i n i n g — The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification is back in Chanhassen. It will prepare youth to safely and responsibly care for yourself and/or other children in the absence of parents or guardians. Students who pass the course will receive a Babysitter’s Handbook and certi ficate. The prog ram, designed for students ages 11 to 15, will be on Tuesday, July 26 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $ 5 0 Residents /$ 5 5 Non-Residents.

Terrific Trek: Camp Tanadoona — Come experience the great outdoors right here in Cha n hassen. Pa r ticipa nts will enjoy archery, high ropes course, boating or fishing,

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and arts and crafts. Lunch, chaperones, and activities are included. This program is for children 8 and up, July 28. $32 residents/$36 non-residents.

Mini-Hawk Sports Camp — Young athletes will learn the fundamental skills of soccer and basketball at this camp.

Afterwards, participants will partake in interactive learning activities, games, and scrimmages. The program, designed for children 4 to 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., August 1-5 at Chanhassen Recreation Center. $ 99 Residents/ $104 Non Residents.

Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Camp — This program provides serious basketball skill development in a fun and active training environment. Both competitive and recreational player programs are available. This program is for children in grades 2-8, Monday – Friday, Aug. 8-12 at Chanhassen Recreation Center. Full day camps run from 8:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m. To register call (612) 673-8444

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RIVER VALLEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Ready for the second season

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chris Reuvers approached Terre Kemble seeking a job as a stadium announcer. The Chanhassen Red Bird General Manager asked, ‘How about managing the team?’

Now in his second season as manager of the Red Birds, Reuvers, a Faribault native, leads his team into the River Valley League Central playoffs Friday as the No. 2 seed.

“The only thing that has changed is expectations. Last year none of us had any idea what to expect. Now we have a second year under our belt and we have the experience of playing at regions. Baseball is so mental. We have to be tougher than the other team,” Reuvers said.

Chanhassen reeled off three straight wins in the River Valley League Central playoffs in 2010 after dropping the opener to Le Sueur. That meant victoPHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR ries over Waconia, Henderson and Le Sueur were needed to Chanhassen’s Justin Thompson (13) moved from his usual third base position to behind the plate for Sunday’s home regular-season finale with the Minneapolis keep playing.

Playing in the Region 6C Lakers. He made a diving catch late in the game for an out. playoffs, New Market topped the Red Birds 7-6 before St. The longest winning streak more than four runs, ChanBenedict ended Chanhassen’s has been three, but only once hassen battled in every at-bat season 9-1.

– the fi rst two games of the to win 10-5.

Family Ties - Red Birds Zach “We’re a better team than we season – have the Red Birds “I told the guys, ‘The playand Nate Swenson are were last summer. We’ve added dropped consecutive contests. of fs begin here.’ And they brothers. TJ Gulden and John a lot of talentThe team’s responded with a huge win.

Gulden are also cousins. ed guys,” Rer e c o r d i s It was an awesome way to end uvers said.

12-11 head- the regular season. Everyone “ W h e n ing into the on our 18-team roster played I st a r te d , I p l a y o f f s , a role in the win. It takes that Reuvers said Casey didn’t know w h i c h b e - intensity and focus to win in Malmgren, who is 2-2 with an a single playgin F riday the playoffs,” the manager impressive 2.12 earned run er. And it was a t S t o r m / said. average, will get the ball on t he si mple Red Bird Arlington, seeded third, is Friday. Justin Thompson and t h i n g s l i ke Stadium. new to the Central Division, Andrew Roy will be in relief what position “ W h a t but not new to the Red Birds. or start game two on Sunday. they played. we had last The two teams met once last “Casey hasn’t faced them all Chris Reuvers T h a t ’s t h e s u m m e r season with Chanhassen win- year. Justin pitched against biggest thing was hunger. ning 2-1. The Athletics won them up here. Casey has been this year. I know what each guy We wanted to show the rest of the fi rst 2011 meeting 5-2 in our go-to guy,” Reuvers said. can do and what lineup gives the league that we could win. late June.

Besides home-field advanour team the best chance to That’s been the one key ingre“They’re a good team. Their t a ge a nd moment u m , t he win,” added Reuvers, who said dient that’s been missing this whole team rallies around Chanhassen manager said he’s been blessed as a manager season. But we’re starting to them,” said Reuvers about Monday’s game means nothto have a number of players get it back,” Reuvers said.

Arlington, which hosted the ing come Friday. with position flexibility.

The Red Birds skipper said Class B and C State Tourna“I told the guys ‘Enjoy it for Chanhassen has had an up- the increased intensity began ment s i n 2 0 0 9. A rl i n g ton one night. If we don’t win on and-down season, almost win- Monday in Arlington. Know- is 6 -10 in the River Valley Friday, this win means nothning one game for every loss. ing the team needed a win by League this season. ing,” Reuvers said.

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“We’re a better team than we were last summer. We’ve added a lot of talented guys.”

Red Birds earn playoff ’s No. 2 seed

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Monday’s contest between Chanhassen and Arlington was more than a playoff preview. It meant home-field advantage in the opening round of the upcoming River Valley League Central playoffs.

Ne edi ng to wi n by fou r or more runs, the Red Birds scratched across three runs in the top of the ninth inning to win 10-5 in the regular season fi nale Monday.

The victory means Chanhassen, the No. 2 seed, will host third-seeded Arlington at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Storm/Red Bird Stadium.

With Henderson’s win over L e Sueu r Su nday, t he Red Birds were assured of a topthree seed regardless of the outcome with Arlington. Trailing a game in the standings, Chanhassen needed a victory over the Athletics plus had to outscore the opponent by at least four runs.

Chanhassen jumped out to a 7-2 lead through five innings, but three runs from Arlington shrunk the deficit to two. Three runs in the top of the ninth inning from the Red Birds pushed the lead back to five, while Justin Kurth struck out the side in the bottom of the inning to complete the two-inning save and preserve the No. 2 seed.

Andrew Roy, who pitched seven solid innings in a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Henderson July 13, threw five innings for the win Monday.

Lucas Penovich worked the sixth and seventh innings, surrendering three runs.

Kurth pitched two perfect innings to end the game for the Red Birds, which fi nished the regular season with a record of a 12-11.

Justin Thompson was the hitting star for the Red Birds,

2011 River Valley League Playoffs All games at high seed Wednesday, July 20 (7:30 p.m.)

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2: (2) Chanhassen vs (3) Arlington 3: (1) Belle Plaine vs Winner Game 1 Sunday, July 24 (2 p.m.)

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fi nishing with a double, three singles and a walk in five plate appearances. He crossed the plate twice for Chanhassen.

The Red Birds were in a position to play for the No. 2 seed behind division champion Belle Plaine after beating Henderson 3-2 July 13.

Trailing 2-1 heading into the fi nal at-bat, Kurth started the rally with a one-out single. After three consecutive walks to TJ Gulden, Bobby Krzmarzick and John Gulden plated the tying run, Cary McLaughlin’s ground ball to shortstop, which was bobbled, led to the winning run.

Roy pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with 10 strikeouts. Nate Swenson worked the fi nal two innings for the victory. John Gulden led the Red Birds with two hits and a run scored.

Chanhassen fell 10-0 in the home regular-season finale Sunday to the Class A Minneapolis Lakers on Fan Appreciation Day. Thompson, Krzmarzick and Tom Bergner each had hits for the Red Birds.

LEGION BASEBALL

Post 580 enters district playoffs as top seed

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chanhassen entered the Third District American Legion playoffs as the champions of League B last summer. Post 580 was eliminated in just two games.

This season, the local post again is league champions, having posted a 10-4 record.

The mark tied Waconia for firstplace in League B, but Chanhassen got the top spot based on head-to-head records.

That means a return trip to the 16-team, double-elimination district tournament, which began Monday with a play-in round.

Chanhassen opened the playoffs with a game Wednesday at Schleper Field in Shakopee against Lakeville North.

Lakeville North defeated Lakeville South Monday night in a play-in game. The crosstown rivals played Monday night in a play-in game.

The top three finishers from the district advance to the Minnesota Legion Division I State Tournament in Eden Prairie July 29-Aug. 1.

“We had a seeding meeting Sunday and we got the fourth seed,” said Chanhassen coach

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Mathias O’Brien. “Hopefully the experience from last year helps us out.”

Post 580 gained a spot in the Third District playoffs a year ago and was beaten in the second round 15-5 by South St. Paul and then upset by league foe Watertown 8-7.

With nearly the same roster returning this summer, experience is on the side of Chanhassen.

“This year we’re very capable of winning some games (at districts). I don’t think we’ve played very well yet,” said O’Brien about the 14-10 overall record. “Maybe we’ll turn it on. We’ve pitched and played defense well and that gives you a chance to win.”

Post 580 clinched the league title with a 3-2 record last week, posting victories over Chaska, Holy Family and Shakopee.

Chance Panning threw a complete-game shutout July 20 in a 5-0 win over Holy Family.

The next day, he had a walk-off hit in the eighth inning in a 4-3 win over Shakopee in game two of a doubleheader.

Shakopee, who also qualified for districts along with Waconia, won game one 6-5 on a walk-off hit.

After playing 12 games in eight days, Chanhassen got much-needed rest this past weekend when rain and heat forced the cancellation of the Sleepy Eye Tournament.

“We got a few days off to rest physically and mentally.

We’ll work out (Tuesday) and get ready for this weekend,” O’Brien said.

Burnsville, Eastview and Stillwater were given the top seeds for the weekend. Burnsville was the Class AAA state champions this past spring.

Host sites for districts are Red Wing, Dundas, Shakopee, and Victoria.

At right Chanhassen Legion coach Mathias O’Brien, in his second year, met infielders and pitcher Chance Panning at the mound for a discussion in a recent home game with Anoka.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

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U15 SOCCER

CC United headed to state The Chanhassen/Chaska United U15 C3 boys’ team has qualified for the state soccer tournament July 23-27 in Lakeland. During the past weekend, the team was faced with lightning and torrential rains, which postponed the fi rst game and turned the fields into swamplands. After the rain came the heat as CC United faced heat in the 108 degree range that shortened games and made play difficult.

In their fi rst game, CC United faced West Tonka. The local team went up 2-0 in the fi rst half, but the team from West Tonka proved resilient and came back to tie the game.

After a pair of five-minute overtime sessions, the game went to penalty kicks. CC United goalkeeper Tyler Lindberg proved strong and the penalty kick shooters were accurate as the CC United team put three in the net, while the West Tonka team scored zero.

In the second game of the day, the team faced Golden Valley. Again, the team went up 2-0, but Golden Valley fought back, tying the game with just minutes left in reg ulation.

Each team scored once in the overtimes, but the score remained tied, again sending the game into penalty kicks.

CC United scored on all four penalty kicks, while the Golden

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The Chanhassen/Chaska United U15 C3 boys’ soccer team qualified for the state soccer tournament. The team is, front row from left, Chris Hardek, Matthew Heinrich, Erik Lee, Luke Remington, Ryan Schneider, Collin Ambrose and Tyler Lindberg (lying). Back row: Coach Jonathan Tudor, Vy Nguyen, Jack Miller, Tyler Smith, Brennan Lynk, John Martin Klein, Blake Jackson and Coach Tim Klein. Not pictured are Rob Salvador and Nick Dabiran.

Valley team managed two.

That victory sent CC United into the league championship game where the team faced regular season league winners, Hopkins. With the game scoreless after one half, Hopkins took the lead early in the second stanza. It lasted until the final minutes of regulation as CC United rallied and tied the game, again sending the contest into overtime.

After 10 minutes of overtime, the game remained a

stalemate, thus sending the third game into penalty kicks.

After the standard five kicks per team, the score was still tied, with each team with four good kicks. In sudden death, CC United scored, while Lindberg made the save to give the team the championship and a place in the state tournament.

The Minnesota Youth Soccer Association summer state tournament begins Saturday at Lucy Winton Bell Complex in Lakeland near Stillwater.

PHOTOS BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

The Chanhassen Red Birds hosted Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday at Storm/Red Bird Stadium.

Among highlights of the day’s events was an opportunity for youth to come onto the field and have the Red Bird players sign autographs. Top left, Chanhassen skipper Chris Reuvers handed a Red Bird hat full of signatures back to Jacob Kelly, 10. Top right, Red Bird cousins John Gulden, left, and TJ Gulden, passed a ball for autographs headed for Zack Wood, 10.

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Chan 10U Gold Tigers win championship The Chanhassen 10U Gold softball team took first place in the Suburban Fastpitch State Qualifier Tournament the weekend of June 25-26 in Ham Lake. Chanhassen went undefeated in a field of 20 teams playing nearing flawless defense to allowing minimal opposing runs throughout the tournament. The players are, front row from left, Gabby Maschka, Grace Medeiros, Alyssa Chillscyzn , Kaitlyn Mullen and Julia Gronholz. Middle row: Anna Vakulskas, Julia Geurs, Callie Bonk, Abby Saylor and Piper Krych. Back row: Coaches Jeff Maschka, Ben Geurs, Steve Vakulskas and Paul Gronholz.

The Carver Jade team won the sixth-/seventh-grade girls’ 3VC league championship in the year-end tournament at Chaska Pioneer fields July 16-17. The girls went undefeated until the first championship game against Chaska Dobbins. The Jade pulled together in a trueteam effort to win in the double elimination game for the championship. The players are, front row from left (kneeling), Bridget Schwichtenberg, Kayla Fahey, Lillie Smith, Karley Baker and Katelyn Schwichtenberg. Back row: Coach Bruce Schwichtenberg, Samantha Watschke, Assistant Coach Doug Fahey, Angela Fox, Sydney Volk, Assistant Coach Gary Volk, Lisa Brueggemeier, Lauren Wischmann, Emma Peters and Coach Jen Fox. Not pictured are Calista Bunger, Bryce Fast, Samantha Larson, Marie Schultz and Sydney Sparrow.

Carver Red wins 3CV year-end softball title The Carver Red fourth-/fifth-grade softball team took first place in the 3CV year-end tournament in Carver. The team made it through pool play without a loss on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday afternoon, Carver Red met up with a tough opponent from Chaska in the first championship game. Carver was able to come back in the second game and pull out a 7-4 victory in the double-elimination game for the championship. The players are, front row from left, Ellie Frobom, Erica Fahey, Isabel Joecks, Madeline Hall, Ella Montang and Sydney Soto. Middle row: Lucy Leatherman, Leah Baker, Olivia Frobom, Julia LecyLindall, Jacki Bradley and Sammi Brueggemier. Back row: Coach David Hall, Coach Tom Ryan and Coach Nate Lindall. Not pictured is Emma Ryan.

Chaska 12U fastpitch qualifies for Nationals The Chaska 12U girls’ fastpitch team took third place honors at the state tournament. Consistent pitching, clutch hitting, smart base-running and solid defense were the keys to the team’s success throughout the tourney. The team is scheduled to compete at a national tournament this weekend in Eagan. The players are, front row from left, Mikayla Johnson and Emily Eaton.

Middle row: Alexis Kleman, Mackenzie Sullivan and Ali Groskreutz. Back row: Sydney Swenson, MaKenzie Bachmann, Erin O’Keefe, Taryn Collins, Sarah Erdahl, Jessica Bren and Ellie Wellner.

West Metro Thunder headed to Nationals The West Metro Thunder Black 14U team swept through the state tournament, going undefeated on the way to winning the championship. In the final game against Waconia, the squad utilized team-wide hitting, including three doubles in a row from Taylor Soine, Jaime Dritz and Hayley Haakenstad to support a combined pitching performance from Michaela Larson and Brooke Riddle in route to a 12-5 win. The team is headed to nationals in Omaha, Neb. this week. The players are, front row from left, Taylor Soine, Karlie Severinson, Katie O’Keefe and Jaime Dritz. Middle row: Hayley Haakenstad, Michaela Larson, Brooke Riddle, Alyssa Manno, Sarah Senden, MaKenzie Bachmann, Jessica Bren and Coach Marty O’Keefe. Back Row: Coach Randy Larson and Coach John Dritz . Not pictured are Emily Knudson, Anna Buan and Coach Roger Knudson.

Chaska II places second in year-end tourney With a regular season record of 9-2-1, Chaska’s fourth-/ fifth- grade team No. 2 finished the year-end tournament with a second-place finish. The team played five back-toback games on Sunday to reach the championship game against Carver. Chaska won the first game, but came up short 7-4 in the final game. The players are, front row from left, Katie Henderson and Abby Rogers. Back row: Addie Poppitz, Amanda Andrel, Amanda Engelhaupt, Madelin Groskreutz, Madison Wacker, Marissa Grothe and Emily Mickle. Coaches are Gerald Engelhaupt, Mitch Wacker and John Grothe. Not pictured are Anna Ransom and Emma Engebretson.

CC United Pumas advance to state tournament The Chanhassen/Chaska United Pumas U12 boys’ soccer team was crowned the C2 League winners and district champions. In June, the team also won the Tonka Splash The Carver Kelly Green fourth-/fifth-grade softball team and St. Croix Select Cup tournaments. With the district took third place in the 3CV year-end tournament in Carver. tournament win, the Pumas qualified for the Minnesota The players are, front row from left, Abby Maunu and Youth Soccer Association’s Summer State Championship Chloe Clough. Second row: Lizzy Hammers, Kylie Schendel, Tournament in Lakeville starting Saturday. The team’s Lauren Johnson and Eleanor Nolan. Third row: Jenna record on the season is 20-2-1. The players are, front row Abblett, Krista Korkowski, Corie Kosloske, and Morgan from left, Assistant Coach Pete Foley, Cavin Allen, AJ Fritz. Back row: Assistant Coaches Derrick Abblett and Olson, Alex Bader, Jack Foley, and Andrew McClure. Back Kurt Korkowski, Anna Asmus, Olivia Anderson, Paige row: Louis Nguyen, Michael Anderson, Victor Sandoval, Lueck, Caitlyn Rademacher, Coach Andria Rademacher, Omar Cholico, Liam Guthrie, Ian Dosedel, Assistant and Assistant Coach Jenny Trebiatowski.

Coach Mark Olson, and Head Coach Chanh Nguyen.

Carver Red wins 3CV year-end softball title

A’s place second in Minor League title game The Chanhassen In-House Oakland A’s baseball team, coached by Chris Hollen and Gus Palattao, had a successful season. The team recently competed in the 1011 Minor League Championship and placed second. The players are, front row from left, Matthew Westerhaus, Chris Gray, Brendan O’Connor, Riley Palattao, Nick Hollen, Cole Fischer, and Coach Chris Hollen. Back row: Coach O’Connor, Coach Gus Palattao, Lincoln KentSchneider, Matthew Waterman, Mitchell Mollet, Reid Stark, Jacob Janish, and Coach Fischer.

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victoria TOWN SQUARE Harvesting the fruits of artists, musicians and wine-making ArtStock 2011

MCNULTY Living for many years just outside the Napa Valley in California, one of our greatest pleasures was to visit that lovely place in the summer and fall to experience the flavor of the land and its fruits, responsibly, of course!

Taking the drive, arriving at the charming Oakville Grocery Store to stock up for our picnic, and fi nding a winery with picnic benches was our routine. We relaxed under the oak trees and watched the warm breezes play among the grape vines while we picnicked and sipped our favorite chilled gewürztraminer. It was a pure delight.

Now this native Californian is eagerly looking forward to a similar experience right here in Carver County and I am delighted once again! On Aug. 6, the very fi rst ever ArtStock at Parley Lake takes place. The Arts Consortium of Carver County and Parley Lake Winery and Orchards will host this event – at no charge, by the way. Artists working in many mediums share their wares, live music will waft through the trees, and wine will be offered for sampling.

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Where: Parley Lake Winery and Deardorff Orchards, on Highway 5 between Victoria and Waconia.

When: 2-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 Why: Showcasing the area’s art, music and wine-making.

Sponsored by: The Arts Consortium of Carver County

invited to bring your picnic lunch, beverage of choice, sit under the trees and soak up the beautiful ambience of Parley Lake, its vineyard and orchards. You may want to check out the websites for the Arts Consortium and Parley Lake Winery to get a good idea of what is in store that day— www.artsofcarvercounty.org and www.parleylakewinery. com.

Artistic, musical and literary arts will be featured, along with the art of winemaking. If you’ve been to Parley Lake Winery before, you know what a charming place the Deardorff’s have created in the natural beauty of the countryside. Acres of orchards sit alongside acres of grape vines and Parley Lake. Steve and Deb Zeller partnered with the Deardorffs to create the winery which the

FILE PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

The best of all worlds come together at ArtStock at Deardorff Orchards and Parley Lake Winery in Laketown Township on Aug. 6. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch, tour the orchards and vineyards, enjoy live music, artwork, and wine tasting.

Zellers opened two years ago.

As a new Minnesotan, I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to stop at Fresh Seasons Market on Aug. 6, choose my picnic lunch from their wonderful deli,

and bring my blanket to sit under the trees at ArtStock.

I will sample a chilled Brianna Breeze (my Parley Lake Winery favorite) while enjoying the live music and the offerings of our local

TOUR DE STIEGER

of Eastern Carver County’s Community Education Advisory Council (CEAC).

Her column appears monthly in the Victoria Town Square page and online at www. victoriatownsquare.com.

HI NEIGHBOR

Bowl Stieger Lake Lane Saturday The newly resurfaced and st riped Stieger L a ke L a ne becomes the world’s longest bowling alley [or something close to it] on Saturday night when competing teams go head to head.

Tour de Stieger begins at 4 p.m. and runs to 11 p.m. in downtown Victoria. The event, sponsored by the Victoria Business Owners Association and the city, is to raise awareness of next summer’s Highway 5 construction project. The project will begin in May 2012 and runs through September 2012. During that time, Victoria residents, commuters, and other Highway 5 travelers may use the Stieger Lake Lane detour, right through downtown Victoria.

To read more about t he detour project, go to www.

VictoriaDetour.org.

Sign-ups are for two-person bowling teams. All ages are welcome and bowling balls

artists. It will be a lovely summer day with a gentle breeze. How perfect is that?

Linda McNulty is a Victoria resident and a member of the Victoria Senior Commission and a member of The Schools

Editor’s note: This is an occasional photo column that features new or expanding downtown businesses. If you’re new to Victoria, or have expanded business, e-mail uzuege@swpub.com.

Hair extensions The city’s growing. How else to account for not one but two full service hair salons and a barbershop? The Parlour Salon and Spa opened last February on the second floor of the Notermann Building. Beth Zimmerman, left, and Michelle Lewin at right, met when they were stylists at Spalon Montage. Today their salon has six stylists, two nail tech, three massage therapists, PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE and an aesthetician.

The Parlour—(952) 6794805.

The VBOA created this logo in its campaign to alert residents to Victoria’s downtown detour in 2012. will be provided. The entry fee is $10 per person and includes a T-shirt and beverage. The winning team will take home a $100 cash prize. Register online at www.victoriaboa.org to reserve your place.

Come for the bowling, stay for the food, including barbeque, and live music.

PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Today it’s a downtown Victoria street. On Saturday, Stieger Lake Lane becomes a bowling alley. Join the fun downtown from 4-11 p.m.

SIT AND STAY AWHILE FILE PHOTO

Welcome to Victoria’s Front Porch campaign comes back for its third year.

This year’s crop of Adirondack chairs will be unveiled Saturday at 1 p.m. in downtown Victoria. Nearly two dozen cedar chairs and tables, painted by local artists, will displayed throughout downtown through August, and auctioned at Victoria’s Volksfest celebration Aug. 26-27. Shown is an entry from last year.

Electrifying service Troy Swigert, at right, and Scott Hunter started Signature Electric in 2003, but finally found a Victoria storefront a year ago in February.

Signature Electric is located off Highway 5, next to Auto Werks.

Swigert and his wife have lived in Victoria’s Laketown Township for 17 years. Signature Electric does work in new construction, remodeling, electrical maintenance and, repairs light fixtures and lamps. Signature Electric—(952) 201-9614.

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Burglary, theft reports multiply

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

The city of Chanhassen has released two crime alerts this summer, and both have dealt with reports of residential burglary and theft from vehicle.

The latest alert, issued on Tuesday, July 19, reports 12 incidents of thefts from vehicles and two residential burglaries reported in Chanhassen between July 7 and 17.

Earlier this summer, multiple break-ins and thefts have been reported throughout the city. The city issued a crime alert on June 29 after six burgla ries and two at tempted

burglaries were reported from Chanhassen businesses between June 20 and June 29. In the spring, between May 20 and June 15, deputies responded to eight reported thefts from vehicle.

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office notes in the latest crime alert that most of the vehicles targeted by the thieves were either unlocked or had windows left open. The residential bu rg l a ries were non-force entries, one of which occurred while the family was home and asleep and the other inside a garage.

Items taken include purses, wallets, GPS units, lap top

For home owners, Enevold suggests the following.

1. Keep garage doors locked, especially after dark.

2. Remove valuables from vehicles, even if the vehicle is parked in one’s own driveway.

If unable to remove an item, you should hide it or remove it from plain view.

3. Report any suspicious activity to the authorities by dialing 9-1-1.

1000 block of Barbara Court, Chanhassen, for report of theft from vehicle.

Stolen were an iPod and case, estimated value more than $40.

At 10:13 a.m., responded to the 900 block of Santa Vera Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen male was cited for disorderly conduct.

At 10:42 a.m., responded to the 8600 block of Chanhassen Hills Drive North, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle. Stolen was a cell phone valued at more than $300.

At 6:59 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an adult Chaska male was arrested for driving after cancellation and illegal use of license plates.

July 14 At 9:09 a.m., responded to the 6300 block of Melody Lane, Chanhassen, for report of theft from vehicle.

Items reported stolen include purse, cash, and passport valued at more than $350.

At 11:23 p.m., made a traffic stop at 8000 Audubon Road where an adult male was arrested on a Ramsey County pickup and hold, and transported to the Carver County Jail.

July 15 At 2:48 a.m., assisted Chaska police on a foot pursuit at 3200 block of Chaska Boulevard, Chaska.

At 7:13 a.m., responded to the 2000 block of Melody Hill Road, Chanhassen, for report of GPS stolen from vehicle. GPS is valued at $200.

At 7:22 a.m., responded to 1100 block of Pleasant View Road, Chanhassen, where an adult male was arrested on a Carver County warrant.

At 8:12 a.m., responded to the 900 block of Santa Vera Drive, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle. Items

include two GPS units and a wallet.

Estimated loss is more than $150.

At 8:46 a.m., responded to the 7600 block of Nicholas Way, Chanhassen, for report of theft of wallet from vehicle as well as cash and briefcases.

Total loss is more than $1,200.

At 12:19 p.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, for report of 2-year old who fell three feet from a desk, onto granite floor.

At 1:26 p.m., responded to the 2600 block of Fieldstone Drive, Victoria, for report of damaged garage door.

Estimated loss is $100.

At 11:35 p.m., made a traffic stop at Audubon Road and Lyman Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a 19-year old Chanhassen male was cited for Not A Drop violation, and a male passenger was cited for underage consumption.

July 16 At 4:09 a.m., responded to the 500 block of Mission Hills Way West, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen female was arrested for domestic assault.

At 7:52 a.m. responded to the 700 block of Santa Vera Drive, Chanhassen, for the theft from a garage of golf clubs valued at $945.

At 2:10 p.m., responded to the 900 block of Lake Drive East, Chanhassen, for report of theft of purses and cash.

Purses were found on edge of tall grass.

July 17 At 12:45 a.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen. An adult female was cited for speed and four passengers were cited for underage consumption.

At 11 a.m., responded to the 2200 block of Stone Creek Lane East, Chanhassen, for report of theft from vehicle.

computers and golf clubs.

To see the latest crime alert, including a map of the incident locations, go to www.chanvillager.com.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

SHERIFF The Carver County deputies assigned to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahlgren responded to the following calls from July 4 through July 10.

July 11 At 8:35 a.m., responded to a Chanhassen address on a referral from Social Services about abuse/neglect.

At 10:38 p.m., responded to the 2000 block of Chicory Way, Chanhassen, for report of damage to rear tail light. Estimated damage is $100.

At 11:43 p.m., responded to 900 Pontiac Lane, Chanhassen, where two juvenile males were cited for curfew violation and in the park after hours.

Two adult males were also cited for being in the park after hours.

July 12 At 9:13 a.m., responded to a personal injury accident at County Road 11 and County Road 43, Victoria. A juvenile Victoria female was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

At 9:39 a.m., responded to Highway 101 and Highway 212, Chanhassen, for a personal injury accident. One driver was cited for semaphore violation.

At 11:24 p.m., responded to the 1400 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, where a juvenile Chaska male was cited for underage consumption and a second Chaska juvenile was cited for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and possession of alcohol.

July 13 At 9:12 a.m., made traffic stop at Highway 212 and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, for a reported stall blocking the roadway. An adult male from Robbinsdale was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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PHOTO BY OLAF HEINEL

NKOTBSB is, from left, Brian Littrell, Danny Wood, Howie Dorough, Donnie Wahlberg, Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, A.J. McLean, Joey McIntyre and Nick Carter.

NKOTBSB: When boy bands collide

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

New Kids on the Block (NKOTB)

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t was the summer of 2010 when a video of the Backstreet Boys making a surprise appearance at a New Kids on the Block concert in New York City began to circulate on the Internet showing the best of ’90s pop colliding with the best of new millennium pop all on one stage.

Members: Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood Heyday: Late 1980s/early 1990s (The group disbanded in 1994, reuniting in 2007)

Most assumed the pairing was a one-night-only affair, but a year later, the two groups have mashed their acronyms together into one big, beautiful NKOTBSB and are on the road touring the U.S. and Canada.

The nine-member group rolled into Minneapolis to play to a full Target Center crowd of 15,000 last Friday night. Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell took some time before the Minneapolis show to answer a few questions about the tour.

Q. What’s it like to be among the hottest concert tickets this summer?

A. Man, you know, it’s a blessing.

It’s a huge blessing. Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block have worked hard for it. It’s a blessing to go out and fill the seats and do something that we love.

Q. If someone had told you guys back in the Millennium Tour that you would be joining forces with New Kids on the Block, would you have believed that?

A. Maybe not during the Millennium tour, but it’s funny, this whole idea has been talked about for years… We had the same manager – Johnny Wright – he doesn’t manage us anymore, but he used to be the road manager/tour manager for New Kids years ago when they were just larger than life – no pun intended.

My answer to you then would have been ‘No way, no way,’ but I think there’s a time and place for everything. I think it worked out.

Interviews I’ve done in the past have said, ‘So the next tour’s going to be Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC?’ and my one word answer is ‘No.’ Any other combination I can honestly tell you I don’t think would have worked as well as this worked.

Q. What kind of physical toll has this tour taken on you?

Signature songs: Hangin’ Tough, Step By Step, You’ve Got It (The Right Stuff )

Backstreet Boys (BSB) Members: Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McLean (Kevin Richardson left the group in 2006) Heyday: Late 1990s/early 2000s Signature songs: I Want It That Way, Larger Than Life, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)

“‘Cause just when I think we’re through/ The memories come flooding back/It’s like instantly I love you like that/I was on fire for you/We can get it back again/If you don’t say it’s the end, the end.”

NKOTBSB “Don’t Turn Out The Lights”

A. It’s a little harder at 36 years old. My knees hurt. We go out there and go hard every night. Being older doesn’t make it easier, but I think we’re like fine wine. We’re aging well.”

A two-forone special

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

As a girl who grew up worshipping the New Kids on the Block and later fell even harder for the Backstreet Boys, having my two favorite boy bands on one bill Friday night was a dream come true (both musically and financially). And I was hardly the only one who thought so.

FILE PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO The super group Brian Littrell spent two and a half hours delighting the multi-generational (and heavily female) Target Center crowd with tight harmonies, trademark choreography and a show packed with fan favorites (including several shots of Donnie Wahlberg’s abs).

NKOTBSB opened with a mash up of the New Kids’ “Single” and Backstreet’s “The One” remixed to Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.”

From there, the groups traded off the stage on the next six songs (including mega hits “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” and “Larger Than Life”) before each performed a couple extended sets and multiple costume changes.

All of the signature tunes were present in the 30-plus song set, from Backstreet’s “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” and “I Want It That Way” to New Kids’ “Cover Girl” and “I’ll Be Loving You Forever.”

But there were also a few unexpected treats in the NKOTBSB bag of tricks. The Backstreet Boys dusted off “10,000 Promises” from one of their first overseas albums to surprise their diehard fans while the New Kids pulled out the “Step By Step” B-side “Valentine Girl.”

Both groups came together to close the show with their joint single “Don’t Turn Out The Lights” before reappearing for an encore of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” and “Hangin’ Tough” and a blast of pyrotechnics.

From the front row to the last row, the crowd lapped it all up, leaving happily stuffed with the nostalgia of musical decades past.

For more information on NKOTBSB and the current tour, visit www.nkotbsb.com

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JULY 21 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Eden Prairie Community Band will perform in Chanhassen’s Summer Concert Series.

Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: City Center Park in downtown Chanhassen Info: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS River Valley Dance Academy is hosting open auditions for a Carver County Nutcracker, to be held Dec. 11 and 12 at the Watertown Performing Arts Center. Needed: Adult actors willing to dance/move for the 8 male and 8 female party guest roles; 6 young men (4th-7th grades) for the young male party guests; 15-25 Aadvanced dancers on pointe, ages 12 and above; 1 gymnast 6th-12th grade; 4-6 advanced jazz dancers (7th grade and above); 36 intermediate dancers third through 8th grade Time: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: River Valley Dance Academy, 3700 N. Chestnut Street, Chaska Info: Jocelyn@rivervalleydanceac.com

HARMONIC RELIEF Twenty-six-member musical group Harmonic Relief was formed in 2000 with a core of seven friends who had sung in other musical groups but wanted to expand further into pop, swing, Broadway and vocal jazz music.

The show is part of the Huber Park performance series.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Huber Park, 600 Bluff Ave., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500 or (952) 233-9502

‘CURTAINS’ When a Broadway musical is in its out-of-town tryout, well … sometimes it is murder. Between the showstoppers and the heart-stoppers, all is hilariously revealed. The musical “Curtains” written by the creative team behind Cabaret and Chicago, debuted on Broadway in 2007.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, July 21-23, 28-30; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 24, 31 Cost: Adults $14; students and seniors $12 Location: Shakopee Senior High School Auditorium, 100 17th Ave., Shakopee Info: rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

WRITING IN THE GARDEN Let nature inspire your writing. Delve into the work of writers moved by nature and examine choices made in their prose and poetry. Program is led by instructor Susan Thurston whose work has appeared on Garrison Keillor’s “Writer’s Almanac” and in the “Low Down and Coming On” poetry anthology.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 Cost: $95 for Arboretum members; $110 non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

HAPPY HOUR AT THE ARB Enjoy wine flights, beer and nonalcoholic beverages, plus a variety of appetizers.

Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Arboretum admission is free on the third Thursday of the month after 4:30 p.m.

Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr.,

Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

CCHS: ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE Heidi Gould from the Carver County Historical Society will show children ages 5 and older what it was like to go to school in 1876.

Time: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

Friday

JULY 22

PHOTO COURTESY OF DON OLSON

Carver County residents get in free at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on Aug. 5.

BILL AND KATE ISLE Bill and Kate Isle perform folk music for the Chaska Concerts in the Park series Time: 7 p.m., Friday, July 22 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, downtown Chaska, 300 Chestnut Street Info: (952) 448-5633; chaskacommunitycenter.com

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hanhassen and Carver County Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be Friday,

JULY 23

sen Mayor Tom Furlong and city and county officials at a public

55+ DRIVER

welcoming ceremony, with complimentary refreshments, at

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a four-hour 55+ Driver Improvement refresher course.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 23 Cost: $20 Location: Carver Fire Station, 801 County Rd 147/11 in Carver Info: mnsafetycenter.org or (888)-2341294

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10 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center. Immediately following,

the Andersen Horticultural Library located in the Snyder

free gift bags will be distributed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served

Building.

Aug. 5. On this special day, Chanhassen/ Carver County residents will be admitted free of charge to the Arboretum (upon showing proof of resi-

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dency at the gatehouse).

Arboretum Director Ed Schneider will welcome Chanhas-

ARB WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Learn what habitats hummingbirds like best and plant flower favorites to feed them. Make a tiny hummingbird nest out of moss, bark and dry grass and peek inside nectar-filled flowers with microscopes.

Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 23, 24, 30, 31 Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Landscape Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

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Steve Tobin. These works frame the surrounding gardens and

Drive, offered at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 3 p.m. (ticket: $3).

landscapes in new ways.

Visitors can also pick up a brochure for one- or two-hour self-

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guided tours.

StoryTime for the young and young-at-heart at 9 a.m. in

An adult must accompany children under 11.

Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday, July 25 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center theater, 1661 Park Ridge Drive Info: (952) 448-5633; chaskacommunitycenter.com

Tuesday Chaska American Legion Post 57 serves fresh burgers and chips.

Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 Cost: $2.50 Location: Chaska American Legion Post 57, 102 West Fourth Street

CHEESEBURGERS

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WOODY The Wonderful World of Woody will perform as part of the Eden Prairie KidStock series.

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 Cost: Free Location: Staring Lake Amphitheatre, 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498449

Wednesday

JULY 27 FARMERS MARKET

JULY 25 MOVIE MONDAYS Watch the movie “Bedtime Stories.”

Free walking tour of the gardens at 10:30 a.m. Or climb

aboard a Trumpet Creeper Tram for a tour of Three-Mile

Enjoy a nature walk with an Arboretum naturalist. Depart from the Ordway parking lot.

Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 Cost: $7.50 Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

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16 root-shaped sculptures by acclaimed Pennsylvania artist

JULY 26

Explore winemaking with the beginner or home winemaker in mind. Instructor is University of Minnesota enologist Katie Cook.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 23 Cost: $90 for Arboretum members; $95 non-members.

Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

pioneering farmers in the Oswald Visitor Center.

Steelroots: Touching Earth & Sky, an outdoor exhibition of

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

INTRODUCTION TO WINEMAKING

I Carver County Historical Society’s traveling display on early

Special highlights of the day include:

The Chaska Farmers Market offers fresh produce for sale every Wednesday.

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, July 27

Job Opportunities with these great companies and others are advertised in CLASSIFIEDS located in the back of this newspaper Find more local JOB openings in the CLASSIFIEDS. To see your company listed here, or to place your employment ad, call 952-345-3003.

Location: Carver County Government Center parking lot, 600 East Fourth Street

Upcoming SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Tim Mahoney will perform pop/ alternative music in Chanhassen’s Summer Concert Series.

Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: City Center Park in downtown Chanhassen Info: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/

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RIVER CITY DAYS Enjoy the entertainment, food, and many activities at Chaska’s River City Days Time: 5 p.m.-midnight, Friday, July 29; all day Saturday, July 30; limited activities Sunday, July 31 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, downtown Chaska Info: chaskarivercitydays.com

COMMUNITY BAND

PICNIC

Join the annual Clayhole Beach party, sponsored by Chaska Park and Recreation.

Time: Beach opens noon-6 p.m.; games start at 2 p.m. Friday, July 29 Cost: $1 Location: Clayhole Beach, Firemen’s Lake, at County Road 61/Highway 41 intersection.

Info: (952) 448-5633; www. chaskacommunitycenter.com

Chaska Valley Family Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka,” directed by Kelly Jeremiason and featuring Thaddeous Gulden as Willy Wonka.

Time: 7 p.m., July 28, 29 and Aug. 2, 3, 5, 6; 2 p.m. Aug. 6, 7; and 10 a.m., Aug. 4.

Cost: $15, adults; $10, under 17; $8, Aug. 4 performance Location: Chaska High School theater, 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska Info: cvft.org; (952) 250-7206

The Chaska Valley Community Band performs classical, march and show tune music during River City Days.

participants Location: Crown of Glory, 1141 Cardinal Street, Chaska Info: crownofglory.org

Time: 7 p.m., Friday, July 29 Cost: Free Location: City Square Park, downtown Chaska, 300 Chestnut Street Info: (952) 448-5633; chaskacommunitycenter.com

Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, owned by Annette Hentz, presents a free floral design demonstration.

The subject is “Flower-tini,” a floral centerpiece designed in an oversized martini glass. Class is limited to 15.

Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, July 30 Cost: Free Location: Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, 109 3rd St E, Historic downtown Carver Info: carverflowers.com; (952) 6817582

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It’s taco night at the Chaska American Legion Post. Taco nights, the first and third Tuesdays of the month, are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57.

The public is always welcome.

Time: 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16 Location: Chaska American Legion Post 57, 102 West Fourth Street

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TACO NIGHT It’s taco night at the Chaska American Legion Post. Taco nights, the first and third Tuesdays of the month, are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57.

The public is always welcome.

Time: 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 Location: Chaska American Legion Post 57, 102 West Fourth Street

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TACO NIGHT

Crown of Glory Lutheran Church hosts an “Auto and Cycle Show,” with five categories: stock, modified, truck, cycle, foreign. Public is welcome. Concessions and food available. Proceeds to benefit Loaves and Fishes of Minnesota.

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THEATER CAMP — Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Performing on Broadway” Monday through Friday, July 25 through July 29 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Chapel Hill Academy in Chanhassen where fifth through eighth graders will learn the music, drama and dance of a Broadway musical. For more information, call Homeward Bound Theatre Company at (952) 934-7295 or register at www.chapel-hill.org - Camp Extreme 2011 and click on information and registration materials.

N EWCOM ERS CLU B — The Newcomers Club of the Southwest Suburbs will host a coffee and an opportunity to meet fellow newcomers to the area at Dunn Brothers, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 26. For more information, go online to www. newcomersm n.com or c a l l MaryAnn at (952) 944-2309 or Cia at (952) 974-5103.

HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER — The CarverScott Humane Society will have its annual bake sale to raise money for homeless pets on July 29 and 30 during Chaska’s River City Days celebration. Home baked goodies are requested.

(Please, no store bought items or frostings that melt in the hot summer sun.) Bring your items to the CSHS tent at River City Days, Friday, July 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. or Saturday, July 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. The location is City Square Park, Highway 41 and 4th Street in Chaska. All are invited to stop by and purchase bars, cookies, muffi ns, cakes, pies and fun animal related items. Carver-Scott Humane Society serves communities in the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis. Additional information is available on the humane society’s website at www.carverscotths.org.

ARBORETUM DAY AUG. 5 — Chanhassen and Carver County Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be Friday, Aug. 5. On this special day, Chanhassen/ Carver County residents will be admitted free of charge to the Arboretum (upon showing proof of residency at the gatehouse).

Arboretum Director Ed Schneider will welcome Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong and city and county officials at a public welcoming ceremony, with complimentary refreshments, at 10 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center. Immediately following, free gift bags will be distributed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.

It’s free, fun, informative and helpful for parents and adults.

The next meeting will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at Eden Prairie Schools Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Michael V. SeSanctis, PhD, will speak on “ADHD and Sleep Disorders.”

For more information, call Cindy Lea at (612) 965-3052.

W E S T M E T R O N E TWORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a professiona l, refer ra l-based network comprised of trusted and experienced business professionals in the west metro area, meets Tuesday mornings. For more information and meeting times, call Vicki Franzen at (952) 937-9596.

MCGT 112 COFFEE CHAT — MCGT coffee chats — open to anyone interested in the gifted and talented (PAC) program in Eastern Carver County Schools — will be at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at School of the Wise II, 500 Market St., Chanhassen. For more information, e-mail mcgt112@gmail.com.

S O U T H W E S T M E T RO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets at 6:45 p.m. Mondays at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. For more information on the group, call Becki Johnson at (612) 865-9178.

CHAMBER MEMBER ORIENTATION — The Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce invites any prospective or new members to a member orientation session to learn more about the chamber’s programs, benefits and services.

The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call Brad Gruhot at (952) 4485000 or e-mail brad@swmetrochamber.com.

FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required.

For more information, go to www.atgrace.com/fresh-start.

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

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

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

W ESTWOOD JOB SUPPORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change. Meetings will consist of curriculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build relationships a nd bu si ne ss c on ne c t ion s through networking, sharing, listening and supporting each other. Employers who have open positions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend. Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group meetings are on the

fi rst Monday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Room A112 at Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. No sign up is required; everyone is welcome.

For more information, contact Matthew Beck at matthewpbeck@yahoo.com or Pat DeZiel at patdeziel123@yahoo.com.

LIONS - The Chanhassen Lions meet every fourth Monday at the Chanhassen Legion.

The monthly meeting starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. chanhassenlions.org or call Gary Haberman at (952) 2002993.

ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the A mer ic a n L e g ion Po st on Highway 5. For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.

CHANHASSEN SAL MEETING — The Chanhassen 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 A merican Le gion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365.

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TOUR DE TONKA BIKE RIDE – Minnetonka Community Education’s sixth annual Tour de Tonka bike ride will be on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Minnetonka High School with same-day registration available until 7 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help with the event.

Volunteers are needed to serve as corner guards and parking lot attendants and to work 2- to 4-hour shifts. This year Tour de Tonka is offering five rides: 17, 23, 40, 70 and 100 miles. For more information, call (952) 401-6800 or go online at www. tourdetonka.org.

SW METRO AD/HD SUPPORT GROU P — Families with attention issues face challenges that friends might not understand. This group provides an opportunity to meet others like you and to learn, discuss and share strategies.

Victoria area. For more information, visit www.win-mn. com or call Michelle Aspelin at (952) 241-4021.

vs. Sioux City Explorers July 22: Friday Night FIREWORKS presented by Xcel Energy (7:05 p.m.)

July 23: National Hot Dog Day with a Tweeting Wiener Boxer Shorts Giveaway (first 1,501 adults) presented by 5 Eyewitness News (7:05 p.m.)

July 24: “Baseball For All” with a pre-game clinic hosted by Justine Siegal. Kids run the bases and get autographs after the game on S&W Beans and Butter Kernel Family Sunday (1:05 p.m.) vs. Kansas City T-Bones July 25: Life before toilet paper…Ouch. Bring a roll for our Toilet Paper Drive and ride safely on Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Monday (7:05 p.m.)

July 26: Viva Los Santos. Stay connected on TDS Tuesday (7:05 p.m.)

July 27: Saints Team Baseball Card Set Giveaway (first 1,501 fans). on Walser Wednesday (7:05 p.m.)

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T he g roup me et s mont h ly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individuals or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various organizations, companies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Cindy Pugh at (952) 474-1436. Want to adopt a soldier or know more?

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WOMEN IN NETWORKING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/

BN I- CH A N H ASSEN — Joi n ot her sma l l busi ness professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Boulevard, Chanhassen. For more information, please contact Amy Foley at (612) 701-0822.

BNI CHAN-N ET— Business Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

T uesdays at A mericI nn i n Cha n hassen. For more i nformation, call Vicki Eide, chapter president, at (612) 385-9141.

S O U T H W E S T M E T RO BNI - Business Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more information, call Kevin Donlin at (612) 567-6642.

BN I- CH A N H ASSEN — Joi n ot her sma l l busi ness professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E , Ch a n h a s s en . For mor e i n for m at ion , c a l l Mel i s s a Friedrichs at (612) 961-0632.

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publicnotices CARVER COUNTY

A User's Guide to County Financial Statements The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology that is used in the County's financial statements.

Summary Financial Statements For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

Basic Financial Statements

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Carver County for interested citizens.

Questions about this report should be directed to Financial Services Director David Frischmon at (952) 361-1506.

A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING DAVID FRISCHMON, VISITING THE COUNTY WEBSITE AT WWW.CO.CARVER.MN.US, OR BY WRITING TO THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, CARVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION, 600 EAST FOURTH STREET, CHASKA, MN 55318-2102.

COUNTY OFFICIALS Office

Name

Telephone number

Commissioners 1st District 2nd District 3rd District 4th District 5th District

Gayle O. Degler Tom Workman Randy Maluchnik Tim Lynch James M. Ische

(952) 361-1502 (952) 361-1502 (952) 361-1502 (952) 361-1502 (952) 361-1502

Elected Officials Attorney Sheriff

James Keeler (Appointed) Bryon "Bud" Olson

(952) 361-1490 (952) 361-1259

Appointed Officials Administrator Assessor Coroner Library Director Veterans Services Officer

Dave Hemze Angie Johnson Dr. Lindsey C. Thomas Melissa Brechon David Priem

(952) 361-1526 (952) 361-1961 (651) 480-4253 (952) 448 448-9395 9395 (952) 361-7650

Division Directors Administrative Services Director Community Social Services Director Employee Relations Director Financial Services Director Property Records & Taxpayer Services Director Public Health & Environmental Services Director Public Works Director

Steve Taylor Gary Bork Doris Krogman David Frischmon Mark Lundgren Randy Wolf Lyndon Robjent

(952) 361-1501 (952) 361-1670 (952) 361-1570 (952) 361-1506 (952) 361-1905 (952) 361-1327 (952) 466-5206

Agency Officials Community Development Agency Ex. Director Court Administrator Court Services Director Historical Society Director Soil and Water Conservation District Manager University of MN Extension Regional Manager

Julie Frick Vicky L. Carlson John Klavins Wendy Biorn Mike Wanous Pat Morreim

(952) 488-7715 (952) 361-1371 (952) 361-1467 (952) 442-4234 (952) 466-5230 (952) 466-5300

Carver County's basic financial statements consists of three parts: government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the financial statements. The management's discussion and analysis and certain budgetary comparison schedules are required to accompany the basic financial statements, and therefore, are included as required supplementary information.

Government-wide financial statements display information about the County's financial reporting entity as a whole, except for its fiduciary activities. These statements should present separate information for the governmental and business-type activities of the County (primary government), as well as for its component units.

Fund financial statements display separate financial information for the County's governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds. Information for governmental and enterprise proprietary funds is presented separately for major funds and the aggregate total for nonmajor funds. Internal services and fiduciary fund information is present in aggregate by fund type.

Notes to the financial statements provides additional information and disclosure for information in the financial statements.

Governmental activities are generally activities of the County financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange revenues. These activities are usually reported in governmental funds and internal service funds.

Financial reporting entity consists of the primary government (County), organizations for which the County is financially accountable , and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the County are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. The nucleus of a County's financial reporting entity is the primary government, the County.

Primary government is a term used in connection with defining the financial reporting entity.

The primary government is the focus of the financial reporting entity. For the County, the primary government represents the financial activities, funds, or accounts directly under the control of the County board.

Component unit describes a legally separate organization for which the County board is financially accountable. In addition, component units can be other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the County are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete.

County Governmental Fund Type The General fund is the general operating fund of the County. It is used to account for all financial resources except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund.

Special Revenue funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted for specified purposes.

Debt Service funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of principal, interest, and related costs of general long-term debt.

A PROFILE OF CARVER COUNTY Total Current

Key Indicator Estimated Population Total tax capacity before adjustments for TIF and Fiscal Disparities

Percent Increase (Decrease)

Total Prior

91,042

92,107

-1.16

123,195,599

122,566,681

0.51

Percent of Property Taxes Collected

97.63%

97.63%

0.00

Total General Revenues

53,659,725

53,319,400

0.64

Total Program Revenues

37,273,958

42,765,488

-12.84

81,756,071

81,368,278

0.48

Total Expenses: Governmental activities

Capital Projects funds are used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities.

County Proprietary Funds Internal Service funds are used to report any activity that provides goods or services to other funds, departments, or agencies of the primary government and its component units, or to other governments, on a cost reimbursement basis.

County Fiduciary Funds Agency funds are used to account for assets held by the County as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other funds; for example, taxes collected and held by a County for a school district.

Character Classification of County Expenditures

Business-type activities

-

-

-

The County’s governmental expenditures are classified by character or the periods expenditures are presumed to benefit. The County has the following character classifications:

Capital Assets: Governmental activities

253,085,319

241,574,939

4.76

Current operating expenditures are presumed to benefit the current fiscal period.

Business-type activities

-

-

-

Debt service are presumed to benefit prior fiscal periods as well as current and future periods and includes amount expended for the payment of principal, interest and other costs associated with debt.

Outstanding Net Total Debt of County: General Obligation

28,281,811

30,665,344

1,434,000

1,209,466

Less Debt Service Funds

(5,362,236)

(4,902,746)

Net Total Debt

24,353,575

26,972,064

AAA

AAA

Other debt

(7.77)

Capital outlays are presumed to benefit current and future fiscal periods and include amounts expended for the construction or acquisition of County capital assets.

18.56

Intergovernmental represent resources transferred by the County to other governments.

Bond Rating on Most Recent General Obligation Bond Issue

9.37 (9.71)

Functions are a group of related activities aimed at accomplishing a major service or regulatory program for which the County is responsible. The County has the following function classifications

Total Government-wide Net Assets: Governmental activities

200,850,972

Business-type activities

191,673,360

-

4.79

-

-

Carver County's 2010 Governmental Fund Finances 87545

Charges for services 1.09E+08 13.89% 94801009 Miscellaneous revenue 1.91% 98.32% 98.78% Investment Earnings 3.03%

Fines and forfeitures 0.27%

Intergovernmental 25.05%

52214554

47667960

35046316

26560008

76130408

67986469

The General Government function include expenditures for general County activities such as the County commissioners, administration, attorney’s office, taxpayer services , financial services, property records, property assessment, land management, and other County general service offices.

Public safety relates to the objective of protection of persons and property and includes expenditures for corrections activities, operations of the sheriff’s department, the County jail, civil defense, and emergency services.

Highways and streets includes expenditures relating to the construction and maintenance of County highways and streets.

Human services represents activities designed to provide public assistance and institutional care for individuals unable to provide essential needs for themselves. These programs include child support collection, child welfare, chemical dependency, medical assistance, and others.

2010 REVENUES BY SOURCE 88459

Classification of County Functions

Gifts and contributions 0.14%

Health involves all activities involved in the conservation and improvement of public health. This function includes expenditures for the county public health department, home health aid services, other nursing services, maternal and child health, supplemental nutrition programs and programs to protect public and private water systems.

Culture and recreation involves cultural and recreational activities maintained for the benefit of County residents and visitors. These activities include county libraries, parks and other recreation programs.

Property taxes 54.70%

Conservation involves activities designed to conserve and develop such natural resources as water, soil, and forests and includes such programs as soil and water conservation, county extension, environmental services, water management, and other.

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

2.04E+08

1.86E+08

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 2010

Special assessments 0.27%

Primary Government

Licenses and permits 0.74% 13723760

14776664

Assets

2010 GENERAL EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION

Conservation of natural resources 3.97%

Culture and recreation 5.96%

4432573

5046348

-3620218

-3476390

Capital outlay 14536115 10.42%

16346622

Aa2

1.71E+08

Debt service 4.00% Intergovernmental- Highways and streets 0.16% General government 18.80%

Current assets Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Departmental Cash Minnesota Foundation Endowment Taxes Receivable Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable Delinquent Deferred Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Note Receivable Due From Other Governments Inventories Prepaid Items Restricted Assets Cash and Pooled Investments Total Current Assets

$

68,551,899 6,735 37,280 47,402

$

1,530,062

2,505,712 -

7,960 879,801 1,481,858 463,872 8,705,320 366,460 -

132,903 70,446 550,000 999,137 40,537

82,078,649

4,671,067 8,969,802

1.6E+08

Public safety 20.28%

Highways and streets 7.31%

Human services 25.49%

Component Unit Community Development Agency

Governmental Activities

Health 3.85%

Noncurrent assets Deferred Charges Capital Assets - Not being Depreciated Land Construction in Progress Capital Assets - Net of Depreciation Improvements other than Buildings Buildings Machinery and Equipment Infrastucture

113,241

Notes, Loans & Mortgages Receivable - Noncurrent Other Assets Total Noncurrent Assets Total Assets

$

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22,402,137 49,119,723

5,034,795 2,755,442

410,857 410 857 40,998,774 4,381,656 48,433,758

702,559 702 559 28,687,875 818,656 -

165,860,146 247,938,795

2,249,521 1,551,670 41,800,518 50,770,320

$

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Carver County/Summary Financial Statement/For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Indirect Expense Allocation

Expenses Functions/Programs Primary Government Governmental activities: General government Public safety Highway and streets Human services Health Culture and recreation Conservation of natural resources Interest Total primary government Component units: Community Development Agency

Program Revenues Operating Fees, Charges, Grants and Fines and Other Contributions

Capital Grants and Contributions

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2010

Net (Expense)/Revenue and Change in Net Assets Primary Government Component Units Governmental Community Activities Development Agency

Internal Service Funds

Assets $

$

$

19,630,479 17,903,453 8,206,740 22,710,418 3,364,444 5,296,084 3,562,731 1,081,722 81,756,071

$

7,652,430

$

$

(5,464,804) 1,855,089 457,055 1,679,735 258,535 488,236 726,154 -

$

$

$

3,102,343 5,148,267 9,364 4,124,033 13,835 463,119 1,401,856 14,262,817

$

$

705,077 1,241,943 5,259,415 10,017,657 1,403,936 1,203,115 1,786,221 21,617,364

$

4,276,608

$

4,515,617

$

$

7,253 1,258,734 6,098 121,692 1,393,777

$

$

(10,351,002) (13,368,332) (2,136,282) (10,242,365) (2,205,208) (4,118,086) (979,116) (1,081,722) (44,482,113)

$

-

$

Current Cash and Pooled Investments

$ 6,199,234

Liabilities Current Accounts Payable Compensated Absences - due within one year

90,618 3,602,830

Total Current Liabilities -

-

$

-

$

3,693,448

1,139,795

Non-Current Compensated Absences - due in more than one year

General revenues: Property taxes Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs Payment in lieu of taxes Investment income Miscellaneous Investment income- restricted Gain on sale of capital assets Total general revenues Change in net assets Net assets - beginning Net assets - ending

$

$

46,741,078 2,247,820 132,830 2,541,019 1,996,969 9 53,659,725 9,177,612 191,673,360 200,850,972

$

$

210,805 4,744,614 26 4,955,445 6,095,240 10,276,824 16,372,064

Total Liabilities

Unrestricted Net Assets

Component Unit Community Development Agency

Governmental Activities

$

1,948,607 304,482 1,705,118 1,148,206 217,248 252,989 1,782,317 2,768,533 110,028 38,885 3,602,830 966,449 14,845,692

$

95,104 630,922 65,165 154,724 191,939 656,476 340,000 705,000 74,781 150,299 52,239 3,116,649

$

25,513,278 1,162,630 122,457 1,780,885 3,662,881 32,242,131 32 242 131 47,087,823

$

17,485,000 8,275,000 5,511,665 9,942 31,281,607 31 281 607 34,398,256

$

141,153,936

$

7,917,363

$

93,728 211,969 364,188 301,439 47,402 84,543 96,673 25,950 106,603 54,659 62,846 138,398 12,933 101,820 383,304 99,378 130,623 3,736,943 6,362,854 5,362,236 41,918,547 200,850,972

$

4,639,092 3,815,609 16,372,064

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

Cash and Pooled Investments Petty Cash and Change Funds Departmental Cash Minnesota Foundation Endowment Taxes Receivable Delinquent Special Assessments Receivable Delinquent Deferred Accounts Receivable Accrued Interest Receivable Due from other Funds Due from other Governments Inventories Total Assets

General

Road & Bridge

Buildings CIP

Road & Bridge CIP

Parks & Trails CIP

$ 26,490,366 $ 3,496,563 $ 9,708,848 $ 4,472,141 $ 9,975,686 $ 2,306,322 $ 5,902,739 $ 5,085 100 1,550 37,280 47,402 -

Total Governmental Funds 62,352,665 6,735 37,280 47,402

927,289

140,366

271,251

2,233

64,713

1,238

122,972

1,530,062

7,919 879,801 188,848 463,872 804,151 29,852,013

2,070 193 12,206 366,460 4,017,958

1,290,940 1,139,827 12,412,416

7,253 4,481,627

6,730,009 16,770,408

2,307,560

41 11,874 6,037,626

7,960 879,801 1,481,858 463,872 193 8,705,320 366,460 75,879,608

1,085,537 1,085,743 327,449 252,989 193 173,654 1,870,086 451,252 5,246,903 , ,

174,074 126,423 41,328 54,432 104,781 501,038 ,

494,769 492,952 1,541,986 1,379,842 418,595 4,328,144 , ,

79,894 202,011 6,903 3,756 8,828 96,602 397,994 ,

572,445 187,137 6,724,077 7,483,659 , ,

23,208 874 24,082 ,

23,715 4,973 8,489 86,814 123,991 ,

1,857,989 1,705,118 1,148,206 217,248 252,989 193 1,782,317 10,175,302 966,449 18,105,811 , ,

Liabilities and Fund Balances Liabilities: Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Retainage Payable Customer Deposits Payable Due to other Funds Due to other Governments Deferred Revenue Unearned Revenue Total Liabilities Fund Balances: Reserved for: Inventories Minnesota Foundation Endowment Missing Heirs Septic Loan Program Recorder's Information Technology Recorder's Equipment Gifts and Donations Restitution Attorney Forfeitures Probation Fees Law Library ATOD Program Conceal and Carry Unspent Shared Revenues Posse Solid Waste Fees Watershed Districts Sheriff Forfeitures Sheriff Explorers E-911 Encumbrances Unreserved, designated in (Note 3.G.): General fund Special Revenue funds Capital Projects fund Debt Service fund Unreserved, undesignated in: Capital Projects fund Total Fund Balances Total Liabilities and Fund Balances

Revenues: Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Gifts and Contributions Investment Income Miscellaneous Total Revenues

$ 29,412,583 $ 4,067,476 $ 7,706,489 $ 230,907 634,271 5,836,773 1,218,043 9,923,989 8,827,967 10,465 3,076,800 231,712 47,270 74,637 2,447,532 9,314 720,722 129,548 706,488 48,389,737 5,425,532 21,497,717

Buildings CIP

Road & Bridge CIP

3,052 $ 1,821,104 $ 57,338 $ 199,445 2,455,644 1,802,138 3,756 136,072 56,573 20,972 262,826 4,433,792 1,859,476

Current: General Government Public Safety Highways and Streets Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Intergovernmental Highways and Streets Capital Outlay Debt Service: Principal Retirement Interest and Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures

16,911,324 18,252,972 3,354,761 5,041,592 3,430,205

5,678,393 -

-

141,972 -

22,946,853 -

9,067 305,632 -

902,149 -

951,818

6,181,485

2,247,498

366,460 -

9,750

-

-

-

-

22,107,632 -

3,150,460 -

8,074,522 -

4,083,633 -

8,286,739 -

2,283,478 -

551,399 5,362,236

22,107,632 11,776,381 14,653,850 5,362,236

24,605,110

3,516,920

8,084,272

4,083,633

1,000,010 9,286,749

2,283,478

5,913,635

1,000,010 57,773,797

$ 29,852,013 $ 4,017,958 $ 12,412,416 $ 4,481,627 $ 16,770,408 $ 2,307,560 $ 6,037,626 $

366,460 47,402 93,728 384,937 301,439 364,188 2,028 84,543 62,846 138,398 96,673 25,950 106,603 54,659 12,933 101,820 383,304 99,378 2,686 130,623 13,090

75,879,608

3,847,708 $ 46,915,750 1,506 232,413 634,271 54,548 21,490,580 11,915,232 231,712 121,907 3,781 2,600,455 1,634,303 3,907,543 85,776,623

-

18,917 40,681

16,920,391 18,252,972 6,580,542 22,946,853 3,354,761 5,366,141 3,470,886

-

141,972 9,380,801

112,556 6,783 47,110,193

5,820,365

22,946,853

1,266,517

7,083,634

2,247,498

2,380,000 1,104,733 3,544,331

2,492,556 1,111,516 90,019,391

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over (under) Expenditures

1,279,544

(394,833)

(1,449,136)

(1,003,691)

(2,649,842)

(388,022)

363,212

(4,242,768)

Other Financing Sources (Uses): Transfers In Transfers Out ISTS Loans Issued Proceeds from Sale of Capital Assets Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

1,120,758 (5,939,042) 337,090 10,500 (4,470,694)

999,811 (563,129) 5,659 442,341

15,206 (357,629) (342,423)

3,317,504 (200,000) 3,117,504

103,632 (1,251,050) (1,147,418)

2,671,500 2,671,500

315,000 (232,561) 82,439

8,543,411 (8,543,411) 337,090 16,159 353,249

Net Change in Fund Balances

(3,191,150)

47,508

(1,791,559)

2,113,813

(3,797,260)

2,283,478

445,651

(3,889,519)

Fund Balance - January 1

27,796,260

3,472,509

9,875,831

1,969,820

13,084,009

5,467,984

61,666,413

-

(3,097)

-

-

-

-

-

-

$ 24,605,110 $ 3,516,920 $ 8,084,272 $ 4,083,633 $ 9,286,749 $ 2,283,478 $

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Internal Service Funds

Operating Revenues: Charges for Services Insurance Refunds Total Operating Revenues

$

Operating Expenses: Risk Management Personal Services Total Operating Expenses

1,283,455 455,279 1,738,734

1,010,061 504,614 1,514,675

Operating Income (Loss)

224,059

Total Net Assets - Beginning

500,842 $

724,901

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS FIDUCIARY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2010

Assets Cash and Pooled Investments

Agency Funds $

2,880,795

$

2,880,795

Liabilities Due to other Governments

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(3,097)

5,913,635 $ 57,773,797

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

Total Net Assets - Ending 47,402 93,728 384,937 301,439 364,188 2,028 84,543 62,846 138,398 96,673 25,950 106,603 54,659 12,933 101,820 383,304 99,378 2,686 130,623 3,340

Other Total Governmental Governmental Funds Funds

Parks & Trails CIP

Expenditures:

Fund Balance - December 31

Other Governmental Funds

Community Road & Social Bridge Services Special Special Revenue Fund Revenue Fund

General

Increase (Decrease) in Reserved for Inventories

BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2010

Assets

724,901

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Primary Government

Community Social Services

$

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 2010

Net Assets Investment in Capital Assets Net of Related Debt Restricted Restricted for CDA Restricted for Missing Heirs Restricted for Septic Loan Program Restricted for Recorder's Equipment Restricted for Recorder's Information Technology Restricted for Minnesota Foundation Endowment Restricted for Restitution Restricted for Law Library Restricted for ATOD Program Restiricted for Conceal and Carry Restricted for Unspent Shared Revenues Restricted for Attorney Forfeitures Restricted for Probation Fees Restricted for Posse Restricted for Solid Waste Fees Restricted for Watershed Districts Restricted for Sheriff Forfeitures Restricted for E-911 Restricted for Capital Expenditures Restricted for MNDOT Allotments Restricted for Debt Service Unrestricted Total Net Assets

5,474,333 Net Assets

CARVER COUNTY CHASKA, MINNESOTA

Liabilities Current liabilties Accounts Payable Accrued Interest Payable Salaries Payable Contracts Payable Retainage Payable Other current liabilities Customer deposits Due to other Governments General Obligation Bonds Payable - due within one year Revenue Bonds Payable - due within one year Loans Payable - due within one year Capital Lease Payable - due within one year Compensated Absences - due within one year Notes Payable - due within one year Deferred Revenue - unearned Total Current Liabilities Noncurrent liabilities: General Obligation Bonds Payable - due in more than one year (net of discount) Revenue Bonds Payable - due in more than one year Loans Payable - due in more than one year Capital Leases Payable - due in more than one year Compensated Absences - due in more than one year Net OPEB Obligation - due in more than one year Notes Payable - due in more than one year Noncurrent liabilities - other Total Noncurrent Liabilities Total Liabilities

1,780,885

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Carver County/Summary Financial Statement/For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 MAJOR RECIPIENTS OF CARVER COUNTY EXPENDITURES The following is a list of recipients of Carver County expenditures totaling $5,000 or more during 2010. The list does not include salaries paid to County employees.

VENDOR NAME

AMOUNT

3D SPECIALTIES .......................................... $ 1 0 , 7 4 1 . 4 4 3M COMPANY ............................................... 2 4 , 0 6 8 . 4 6 AAA STRIPING SERVICE CO ..................... 1 3 1 , 4 8 9 . 2 6 ACORN MINI STORAGE VIII LLC .............. 1 7 , 8 3 6 . 2 7 ACS GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES ......................... 1 6 , 0 5 7 . 9 0 AFLAC............................................................ 1 1 , 7 7 3 . 4 4 AFSCME COUNCIL 65 .................................. 1 0 0 , 2 4 4 . 0 9 AGL CONSULTING INC ...............................

5,700.00 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES INC ... 1 8 , 3 7 4 . 2 5 ALL IN ONE TRANSLATION AGENCY LLC .................... 1 0 , 1 0 6 . 5 1 ALL STEEL PRODUCTS ..............................

9,764.10 ALLIED CONTRUCTION SERVICES INC .. 3 6 , 9 2 7 . 3 1 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES ........................

7,321.36 ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM......................... 1 4 , 7 4 6 . 8 1 ALPINA SPORTS ..........................................

7,075.37 ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE .. 2 3 , 5 4 5 . 2 6 AMAZON.COM CREDIT ..............................

5,357.85 AMCON ..........................................................

7,126.50 AMERICAN ENGINEERING TEST INC.....

9,450.00 AMERICAN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPLY INC................................................... 1 3 , 4 2 3 . 2 0 AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS 21,524.31 AMERICANA COMMUNITY BANK ........... 2 5 0 , 4 7 2 . 3 6 AMERICOM INC ...........................................

9,509.41 AMI IMAGING SYSTEMS INC .................... 1 7 , 5 2 7 . 7 2 ANCHOR PAPER COMPANY....................... 4 2 , 2 2 6 . 9 1 ANCOM TECHNICAL CTR .......................... 1 7 , 0 5 2 . 0 3 APPLE FORD - SHAKOPEE ......................... 1 3 , 1 7 3 . 2 2 APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS................... 1 8 2 , 9 5 4 . 4 5 APPOLLO SYSTEMS - COMMERCIAL DIVISION ......................... 2 2 , 2 0 4 . 6 8 ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES .. 2 3 7 , 3 7 7 . 7 7 ASPEN EQUIPMENT CO INC ..................... 8 0 , 7 9 0 . 3 9 ASSN OF MINNESOTA COUNTIES ........... 2 5 , 0 9 1 . 9 5 ASSURE BUILDERS .....................................

5,664.00 ASSURED SECURITY INC ........................... 1 5 , 5 2 4 . 4 3 AURORA INVESTMENTS LLC ................... 1 6 6 , 0 8 8 . 0 0 AUTO BODY SPECIALTIES INC .................

8,206.55 AUTOBAHN MOTORPLEX LLC .................

7,639.00 AVALON INTERLAKEN LLC ...................... 7 1 , 9 9 6 . 6 8 AWARD STAFFING SERVICES ................... 3 4 , 1 3 5 . 5 0 BAC TAX SERVICES CORP.......................... 4 0 , 7 7 5 . 4 2 BAILEY/BERT ..............................................

7,942.89 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS.......................... 1 7 8 , 3 7 2 . 7 8 BAL-TEC, INC ............................................... 7 2 , 8 5 0 . 0 0 BANKRUPTCH ESTATE OF HOME VALU 14,761.85 BARGEN INC.................................................

6,615.56 BARRY/PATRICK .........................................

5,784.48 BATTERIES R US ..........................................

7,025.96 BAUER BUILT INC ....................................... 3 5 , 4 8 8 . 4 5 BECK/MATTHEW ........................................

5,490.00 7,000.00 BELLE PLAINE/CITY OF ............................

BENCHMARK LEARNING ..........................

6,234.00 BENTON TOWNSHIP ................................... 1 1 8 , 7 7 6 . 2 9 BERTAS FUNERAL HOME.......................... 1 2 , 4 3 3 . 4 4 BEST STEEL ERECTORS INC..................... 1 0 , 9 5 6 . 3 2 BLB CONSULTING LLC...............................

7,035.00 BLUMENREICH MD/PATRICIA ................. 7 7 , 5 7 7 . 5 0 BOLTON AND MENK INC ........................... 4 1 , 8 4 5 . 3 0 BOND TRUST SERVICES CORPORATION 3 , 4 8 4 , 7 3 2 . 5 0 BONESTROO ROSENE ANDERLIK & ASSOC ................................... 1 0 7 , 5 3 6 . 8 2 BOOK WHOLESALERS INC ........................ 1 3 6 , 2 6 3 . 8 0 BOSTROM SHEET METAL WORKS INC ... 4 0 , 2 0 8 . 0 5 BRADCO SERVICES INC .............................

8,011.67 BRAKEFIELD/STACY & GREG ..................

6,240.00 BRENGMAN PRINTING .............................. 1 5 , 0 0 3 . 3 5 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS ........................... 1 6 0 , 4 9 3 . 5 9 BUNN/JARED ...............................................

9,992.54 BURNS EXCAVATING INC .......................... 2 6 , 1 2 5 . 0 0 BURROWS/WILLIAM A............................... 1 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 BUSINESSWARE SOLUTIONS.................... 1 8 , 5 4 6 . 6 6 BWB WORLDWIDE ......................................

5,162.50 CAD TECHNOLOGY CENTER ....................

5,910.00 CAMDEN TOWNSHIP .................................. 4 3 4 , 4 1 7 . 6 2 CAP AGENCY ................................................ 2 9 5 , 9 9 3 . 8 1 CARGILL INC ................................................ 2 5 0 , 8 5 4 . 3 5 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS ........................... 1 1 , 7 2 1 . 8 4 CARTE GRAPH SYSTEMS INC ................... 1 8 , 5 1 8 . 2 9 CARVER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ......................... 5 8 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 CARVER COUNTY CDA ............................... 1 3 8 , 9 9 2 . 1 0 CARVER COUNTY COURT ADMIN............

5,300.00 CARVER COUNTY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP .............................................. 2 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY................................ 1 8 9 , 9 8 4 . 0 0 CARVER COUNTY LICENSE CENTER ......

7,512.73 CARVER SOIL & WATER CONS DIST ........ 5 0 0 , 4 5 2 . 3 1 CARVER-SCOTT ED COOP NO 930 ............. 5 9 8 , 1 3 4 . 5 8 CATCO PARTS SERVICE ............................. 1 3 , 5 6 7 . 9 7 CD TILE & STONE INC ................................

5,752.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC ........................... 7 3 , 7 3 6 . 6 1 CENTER DRUG ............................................. 2 0 , 2 4 8 . 2 1 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO. 1 2 0 , 6 3 5 . 0 1 CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES INC . 4 0 , 9 6 6 . 3 5 CENTRAL MN FABRICATING INC ............

9,994.75 CENTURY FENCE CO .................................. 1 2 8 , 1 6 7 . 9 7 CENTURYLINK ............................................. 1 8 7 , 0 5 6 . 4 8 CHANHASSEN CITY .................................... 11,389,523.73 CHARD TILING & EXCAVATING INC ........ 1 , 1 3 7 , 1 7 6 . 7 8 CHASKA AUTO REPAIR INC ...................... 1 5 , 9 7 3 . 4 9 CHASKA CITY .............................................. 12,916,376.91 CHASKA CITY HRA ..................................... 4 4 , 8 0 1 . 0 4 CHASKA UTILITIES/CITY OF.................... 3 1 0 , 6 2 7 . 0 2 CHEVALLE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY . 5 1 , 4 0 5 . 4 2 CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO/THE ..........

5,777.00 CIRCUTWORKS ............................................

9,579.18 CITIES EDGE MOTORSPORTS ...................

5,448.48 CITY OF CARVER ......................................... 2 , 0 0 8 , 8 2 4 . 8 8 CITY OF CHASKA ........................................ 1 0 , 8 4 8 . 1 3 CITY OF COLOGNE...................................... 1 4 , 2 2 9 . 5 6 CITY OF SHAKOPEE.................................... 1 7 , 9 0 0 . 0 0 CLAREY’S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC ...... 1 0 , 2 9 8 . 9 1 CLEARWATER RECREATION LLC ............ 1 6 , 2 7 1 . 7 2 COLOGNE CITY ............................................ 8 1 6 , 5 1 2 . 0 6 COMCAST......................................................

6,296.09 COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE.................. 11,450,405.98 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE ................ 1 , 5 8 9 , 2 1 7 . 2 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ................. 2 , 0 0 5 , 7 5 3 . 8 0 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYS INC....... 4 5 , 3 2 5 . 0 0 CONSTRUCTION RESULTS CORP ............. 1 6 , 2 6 9 . 2 5 CONTRACTORS CAPITAL CORP ............... 1 2 5 , 1 9 5 . 2 4 COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS ...... 2 1 , 3 8 8 . 9 1 CORELOGIC TAX SERVICE ........................ 5 9 , 6 7 3 . 0 0 CREATURE WORKS INC ............................. 3 3 , 9 6 4 . 4 8 CROSSTOWN MASONRY INC. .................... 6 4 , 9 0 6 . 0 0 CROWN COLLEGE ....................................... 1 0 , 0 2 5 . 2 2 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER ...................

7,284.24 CVS PHARMACY .......................................... 1 3 , 8 9 5 . 3 2 DAGER/NANCY............................................

6,295.14 DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP.............................. 2 9 9 , 5 0 8 . 1 1 DAKOTA COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER ............................... 2 1 , 2 9 4 . 0 0 DAKOTA COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES ................................ 1 0 3 , 2 8 3 . 9 2 DAKOTA COUNTY TREASURER-AUDITOR ............................... 1 8 , 9 7 8 . 9 0 DALBEC ROOFING INC ...............................

7,230.07 DALCO ROOFING & SHEET METAL INC . 4 9 , 7 8 7 . 3 5 DASCOM SYSTEMS GROUP LLC ............... 3 9 , 1 9 3 . 9 8 DAVE’S EXCAVATING INC ..........................

7,073.00 DB RASKOB CONSTRUCTION ................... 1 9 , 7 5 3 . 0 0 DEGLER/GAYLE O & LOIS, TRUSTEES OF TRUST.................................. 4 0 , 7 8 0 . 2 4

VENDOR NAME DELL MARKETING LP ................................

DEMCO ..........................................................

DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES/ BENEFIT RECOVERY ..................................

DESIGN ELECTRIC INC ..............................

DEX.................................................................

DHS STATE OPERATED SERVICES...........

DIETHELM/THOMAS .................................

DIETZ BROTHERS INC ................................

DISTINCTIVE CABINET DESIGN ..............

DITSCH/MICHAEL ......................................

DIVERSIFIED COATINGS INC....................

DIXON/INGRID K.K. ....................................

DLT SOLUTIONS INC ..................................

DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION SERVICE LTD ....................

DORGLASS INC ............................................

DPMS FIREARMS .........................................

DUNWOODY INSTITUTE ............................

DUSKE/STEVEN ..........................................

D’VINCIS WACONIA INC ............................

DYNAMIC RECYCLING ...............................

EASTERN CARVER COUNTY SCHOOLS ..

EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES ...........

ED RETTMAN JR EXCAVATING ................

EDOCUMENT RESOURCES LLC ................

ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INC .

ELK RIVER FORD INC .................................

ELLIOTT DESIGN BUILD INC ....................

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCE GRP LLC ...................................

ENVISIONWARE INC ..................................

EPA AUDIO VISUAL INC .............................

ESRI ................................................................

EVERETT & VANDERWIEL PLLP ..............

EXPEDITE! DIRECT MAIL & FULFILLMENT .........................................

FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE .........................

FINCH/CYNTHIA .........................................

FIRST AMERICAN RE TAX SERVICE........

FIVE STAR RECOVERY CENTER...............

FLEXCON ......................................................

FLINT HILLS RESOURCES LP....................

FLUID INTERIORS LLC ...............................

FORKLIFTS OF MINNESOTA INC .............

FORTIS BENEFITS INSURANCE COMPANY ..............................

FRANKLIN INVESTMENT CORP ..............

FRONTIER PRECISION INC .......................

G & K SERVICES ...........................................

GALE ..............................................................

GAMMON/LISA ...........................................

GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS COMPANY ................................

GENESIS ........................................................

GEORGE F COOK CONSTRUCTION CO ....

GLEWWE DOORS INC .................................

GLTC PREMIUM PAYMENTS .....................

GOV LOGIC CORPORATION.......................

GOVDELIVERY .............................................

GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC..................

GRAYBAR ......................................................

GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING INC .............

H & A ADMINISTRATORS...........................

H & J ELECTRIC LLC ...................................

H & L MESABI INC .......................................

HACKBARTH/CAROL .................................

HAMBURG CITY ...........................................

HANCOCK TOWNSHIP ................................

HANSEN BEGG/GRETA..............................

HARTWIG/NICHOLAS ................................

HEALTH ACTIVATION SERVICES PLC ....

HEALTH PARTNERS....................................

HEALTHSOURCE SOLUTIONS ..................

HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT ..

HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE .........

HERMEL WHOLESALE ...............................

HILLER/BRUCE............................................

HOGLUND BUS & TRUCK CO .....................

HOLIDAY COMPANIES ................................

HOLLOWAY/NOLANA.................................

HOLLYWOOD TOWNSHIP...........................

HSA BANK.....................................................

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL .

I:SPACE FURNITURE INC ...........................

IBM CORPORATION ....................................

IDENTISYS ....................................................

IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS .........................

ILLOWA MARINE .........................................

IMAGING PATH ............................................

INDEX COMPUTERS INC ............................

INETIUM LLC ...............................................

INNOVATIVE INTERFACES INC. ...............

INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR .........................

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPR .........................

INTEGRA TELECOM ...................................

INTERCALL WEBSITE LEADS...................

INTEREUM INC ............................................

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE................

INTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC........

INTERSTATE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL ISS FACILITY SERVICES INC .....................

IVERSON REUVERS LLC ............................

J R’S APPLIANCE DISPOSAL INC .............

JANSEN/GWEN ...........................................

JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION ........................

JEFF SONS EXCAVATING ...........................

JIM’S EXCAVATING LLC .............................

JJV RUBBER MULCH & SAFETY SURFACING INC ...........................

JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME ......................

JOHNSON/KAROL .......................................

JONES LIBRARY SALES INC......................

K & M LAWN & LANDSCAPE .....................

KC PROPCO, LLC .........................................

KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY ........................

KELLEHER CONSTRUCTION.....................

KEN THEIS & SONS EXCAVATING ............

KERBER/FRANCIS ......................................

KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC ...................

KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC .....................

KIM TONG TRANSLATION SERVICES INC ..............................................

KLAMM MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC ....................................

KLEINBANK .................................................

KOCH, PLC/BETHENE ................................

KRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION ......

KUBASCH EXCAVATING INC .....................

KUSSKE CONSTRUCTION CO INC ............

KWIK TRIP INC.............................................

LAKE REGION MANUFACTURING INC ...

LAKETOWN ELECTRIC CORPORATION .

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP .............................

LANDMARK COMMUNITY BANK.............

LANDMARK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC ......

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES .....................

LANO EQUIPMENT INC..............................

LCF FUNDING I LLC ....................................

LEHS/RANDY ...............................................

LEID ...............................................................

LENNAR MINNESOTA ................................

LERETA LLC .................................................

LEVNER COMPANY LLC ............................

LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING SERVICES MN ...............................................

LOFFLER COMPANIES INC........................

LOFTNESS & ANDERSON PA .....................

LOWER MN WATERSHED DISTRICT ........

MACKENTHUNS COUNTY MARKET........

MACMHP INC ...............................................

MADDEN - GALANTER - HANSON............

MANATRON ..................................................

MANOR ELECTRIC INC ..............................

MARCO BUSINESS PRODUCTS INC..........

AMOUNT 246,581.32 17,941.17 10,436.36 23,507.00 5,226.00 10,455.00 10,399.07 66,464.65 52,906.00 15,187.50 7,000.00 24,189.15 13,010.80 5,583.74 27,099.00 6,915.88 16,780.00 10,161.54 6,820.34 82,886.60 5,328.38 26,570.68 9,520.00 397,557.79 66,114.17 399,235.37 12,838.00 18,400.00 30,228.00 19,425.59 57,191.64 16,243.00 21,300.00 12,056.52 12,080.45 52,451.56 17,441.82 6,000.00 164,348.76 46,399.90 6,022.52 144,006.43 27,607.50 63,461.11 6,825.22 5,337.25 5,482.20 44,821.25 39,374.98 62,333.37 17,084.40 23,391.84 10,785.00 8,250.00 7,500.00 12,157.26 9,654.38 11,298.42 45,842.05 6,604.34 9,021.15 425,393.29 73,784.25 5,695.55 5,220.00 11,133.00 6,885,827.31 9,327.71 5,342.00 33,149.21 16,875.04 17,127.50 36,012.77 109,082.31 7,261.87 276,939.58 368,793.59 7,057.20 21,443.27 40,976.14 6,398.96 32,365.29 9,552.00 29,910.68 5,960.00 10,687.50 75,528.00 9,700.23 62,083.33 28,598.31 6,851.22 6,987.49 8,445,940.39 6,336.81 7,290.00 7,686.65 7,442.50 34,920.00 8,815.50 27,029.17 49,342.75 158,022.51 7,015.63 11,610.00 5,544.00 46,399.00 23,363.85 11,338.00 11,397.28 18,940.30 12,220.00 6,270.00 5,260.00 22,431.85 11,929.55 260,345.85 824,065.56 13,162.50 321,336.98 10,598.50 45,484.00 209,693.11 44,522.00 9,790.18 536,593.17 439,065.09 5,176.36 6,836.09 64,341.62 6,298.91 5,521.23 135,710.00 8,628.00 7,017.00 5,253.12 12,956.94 55,016.13 9,512.95 22,866.22 6,082.72 8,310.00 75,413.62 25,789.38 12,222.87 142,943.84

VENDOR NAME MARTYS EXCAVATING LLC .......................

MATRIX BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES ......

MATTAMY (MINNEAPOLIS) PARTNERSHIP ..............................................

MAYER CITY .................................................

MCBRIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL ...................

MCCC MI 33 ...................................................

MCLEOD COOP POWER ASSN ...................

MCLEOD COUNTY AUDITOR.....................

MEAD & HUNT INC......................................

METRO LEGAL SERVICES INC..................

METRO SALES INC ......................................

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL .......................

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS ............................

METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD ........................................

METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL. MEYER SCHERER & ROCKCASTLE LTD .

MEYER/JAMIE .............................................

MICHEL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION INC...................................

MICRO-TEL CENTER ...................................

MID COUNTY COOP OIL ASSN ..................

MID MN SEPTIC SERVICES ........................

MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS .......

MIDSTATES EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY........

MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP ........................

MIDWEST MONITORING AND SURVEILLANCE..................................

MIDWEST SIGN & SCREEN PRINTING SUPPLY CO ................................

MIDWEST TAPE ...........................................

MILLER/JOAN .............................................

MINITEX ........................................................

MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DIST MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .......................................

MINNESOTA ELEVATOR INC ....................

MINNETONKA AQUATICS .........................

MITI MANUFACTURING CO INC ...............

MN BENEFIT ASSOCIATION .....................

MN COMMISSIONER OF TRANSP ............

MN COUNTIES INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST ...............

MN COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASSN ..............

MN DEPT OF CORRECTIONS.....................

MN DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOP .............................

MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY ...........

MN DEPT OF REVENUE .............................

MN DEPT OF REVENUE .............................

MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION .............

MN ELEVATOR INC .....................................

MN LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM ................

MN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE ...............

MN OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY ..............................................

MN SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION...................

MN STATE AUDITOR ...................................

MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ..........

MN SUPREME COURT .................................

MN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOP...................

MN VALLEY TESTING LABS .....................

MODERN PIPING INC .................................

MOTOROLA ..................................................

MOUNT OLIVET ROLLING ACRES INC ...

MSI SYSTEM INTEGRATORS .....................

MSSA ..............................................................

MTI DISTRIBUTING COMPANY.................

MULLER PROPERTIES OF WACONIA LLC ........................................

NAPA AUTO PARTS - CHASKA...................

NEISEN/KEN ................................................

NEUBARTH/RICHARD & EDNA ................

NEW GERMANY CITY .................................

NEW PRAGUE/CITY OF ..............................

NEXUS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ............

NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTH METRO LANDSCAPING INC .......

NORTHERN ESCROW INC ..........................

NORTHERN ESCROW INC ..........................

NORTHERN GLASS AND GLAZING INC ..

NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC. .....................................

NORTHLAND CONCRETE & MASONRY CO LLC ...................................

NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC ....................................

NORTHWEST ASPHALT .............................

NORTHWEST ASPHALT MAINTENANCE INC ...................................

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA CITY .........

NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA EDA ..........

NOWLAN/THOMAS.....................................

NUSS TRUCK GROUP INC...........................

OCE USA INC ................................................

OFFICE DEPOT.............................................

O’KEEFE INCORPORATED ........................

OLSEN FIRE PROTECTION INC ................

OLSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC ONTRAC ........................................................

OPTUM HEALTH FINANCIAL ...................

ORCHID CELLMARK ...................................

ORKIN EXTERMINATING CO INC ............

OSBORNE PROPERTIES LP ........................

OUTLAND BUILDERS INC ..........................

PAISLEY PARK ENTERPRISES INC ..........

PARENTE/CARRIE ......................................

PEUSCHOLD PHD/DAWN MARIE .............

PICTOMETRY INTERNATIONAL CORP ...

PINNACLE ENGINEERING INC .................

PITNEY BOWES INC ....................................

PLATTO/NANCY C ......................................

POWER OBJECTS.........................................

PRESTIGE BUILDERS OF MN LLC ............

PRIDE CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING INC .....................................

PRIOR LAKE/CITY OF ................................

PROCENTIVE................................................

PTS OF AMERICA ........................................

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIRMNT ASSN ..

PULTE HOMES .............................................

PUMP & METER SERVICE INC ..................

PURCHASE POWER .....................................

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC .........................

QWEST INTERPRISE ...................................

RAM BUILDINGS INC ..................................

RECORDED BOOKS LLC .............................

RECYCLING ASSN OF MINNESOTA .........

REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF MN ...............

REGINA MEDICAL CENTER ......................

REICH/SUSAN E ..........................................

RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CO ..................................

RICKERT CORPORATION ...........................

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER...............

RILEY PURGATORY CREEK WAT DIST ....

RIVERFRONT PRINTING ............................

ROAN/ELLEN K ...........................................

ROC INC .........................................................

ROSS JANITORIAL SUPPLY .......................

RS EDEN ........................................................

RTL CONSTRUCTION ..................................

RTVISION INC ..............................................

RW FARMS LLC ............................................

S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS ...........................

SAFARI ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER .

SAFETY SIGNS .............................................

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP ....................

SCHMIDT MARINE SPECIALTIES INC .....

SCHOOL DISTRICT 108 ................................

SCHOOL DISTRICT 110 ................................

SCHOOL DISTRICT 111 ................................

SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 ................................

SCHOOL DISTRICT 2687 ..............................

SCHOOL DISTRICT 276 ................................

AMOUNT 61,050.00 17,122.07 78,245.90 1,223,750.66 9,322.25 124,281.19 27,390.92 15,626.91 5,276.67 10,265.25 76,161.78 1,864,855.77 5,392.69 33,368.00 584,228.62 19,996.59 5,058.10 19,938.00 5,650.00 20,505.19 39,390.06 28,678.53 52,848.67 5,179.60 14,222.50 11,936.75 127,883.25 7,729.25 20,504.00 322,992.24 59,133.00 21,830.00 32,209.00 5,516.00 13,775.47 291,116.17 892,055.38 8,307.53 47,493.13 80,733.80 6,099.18 4,059,104.34 66,184.00 100,643.27 10,564.52 8,250.00 150,643.01 19,725.00 15,636.79 65,184.50 487,572.01 5,566.00 56,113.72 8,759.40 33,693.83 136,309.84 31,879.45 12,381.33 5,715.00 58,762.76 26,741.52 22,533.05 11,250.00 12,272.52 207,574.73 7,000.00 186,127.19 16,116.94 7,177.90 109,858.84 77,850.60 17,610.00 15,967.20 29,683.57 14,539.40 1,098,562.91 28,828.17 1,893,228.79 28,484.59 12,607.00 97,626.39 5,019.18 16,023.16 64,594.47 13,629.10 30,880.00 27,191.15 5,643.12 5,320.00 6,870.97 7,007.00 30,039.28 77,909.03 128,146.25 16,087.50 5,658.50 12,003.38 8,050.16 19,950.00 9,490.00 24,413.00 14,665.00 7,000.00 23,357.50 7,007.75 5,457,735.94 12,186.77 26,981.44 135,898.97 5,266.33 28,249.64 7,937.00 5,509.06 13,683.07 72,339.11 178,260.00 6,993.08 10,169.90 12,255.00 7,571.25 369,308.00 11,286.29 5,761.21 17,292.44 65,977.32 14,641.67 92,454.70 23,651.31 56,982.50 22,288.48 5,540.36 20,749.75 249,397.54 7,606.16 2,413,022.58 7,524,145.06 4,117,193.51 37,813,689.26 12,671.07 5,252,638.55

VENDOR NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT 716 ................................

SCHROEDER DBA DRAPERIES

BY CAROL/CAROL ......................................

SCHULENBERG/DAVID ..............................

SCOTT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT ..........

SCOTT COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT ..............................................

SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER ...................

SECURITY STATE BANK OF HOWARD LAKE ......................................

SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES INC ................

SERVICE MASTER CLEAN INC. ................

SERVICE MASTER TC .................................

SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER ....................

SHERIFFS YOUTH PROGRAM ...................

SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP ......................

SIBLEY AGGREGATES INC ........................

SIBLEY COUNTY DAC .................................

SIEMANS BLDG TECHNOLOGIES INC ....

SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ...........................

SIMPLEXGRINNELL LP ..............................

SM HENTGES & SONS .................................

SNYDER DRUG - CHASKA ..........................

SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL ....

SOLBERG/STEVE ........................................

SONS/GREG ..................................................

SOUTH CENTRAL COLLEGE .....................

SOUTHERN VALLEY ALLIANCE ..............

SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR TRANS COALITION .....................................

SOUTHWEST NEWSPAPERS ......................

SPRINT...........................................................

SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC .................

ST FRANCIS REGIONAL MED CENTER...

ST PAUL LINOLEUM AND CARPET CO....

STANLEY SECURITY SOLUTIONS ............

STAPLES ADVANTAGE ..............................

STATE OF MN - BCA ....................................

STEINKRAUS PLUMBING INC ...................

STEP SAVER INC ..........................................

STERLING ELECTRIC CORPORATION ....

STERLING NATIONAL CORP-PROP TAX SOLUTION ......................

STORMS WELDING & MFG INC ................

STREICHERS.................................................

SUBURBAN GREEN & WHITE TAXI..........

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL.................................

SUN PATRIOT NEWSPAPERS .....................

SUPER 8 MOTEL CHASKA ..........................

SUPERIOR INFORMATION.........................

SWANSON AND YOUNGDALE INC ...........

SWANSON/TAMMY .....................................

SYMANTEC CORPORATION ......................

SYNATRIX INC .............................................

SYNERGY GRAPHICS INC ..........................

TAB PRODUCTS CO .....................................

TARGET - CHASKA ......................................

TARGET COMMERCIAL INTERIORS ........

TECH LOGIC CORPORATION ....................

TELE-INTERPRETERS ................................

TENET ...........................................................

TEUBERT/RONALD JAMES.......................

THE LAW OFFICE OF LENORE L. FLINN THURNBECK STEEL FABRICATION ........

TIERNEY BROTHERS INC ..........................

TIMEMARK INCORPORATED....................

TOLLEFSON LAND HOLDINGS LLC ........

TOWMASTER INC ........................................

TREE TRUST .................................................

TRIMIN GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS .......

TUTTLE BERGESON PA ..............................

TWIN CITY ACOUSTICS INC ......................

ULTRAMAX...................................................

UNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC .....................

UNION SECURITY INSURANCE CO ..........

UNITED BUSINESS MAIL ...........................

UNITED FARMERS COOPERATIVE ..........

UNITED STATES POSTMASTER................

UNIV OF MN-EXTENSION SERVICE #02 ..

UNIVERSAL VALUATION SERVICE INC ..

UNIVERSITY OF MN ...................................

UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS....................

UPTIME SOFTWARE INC ............................

US BANK........................................................

US HOME CORPORATION ..........................

US POD BOX INC ..........................................

US WATER SERVICES ..................................

VAL PRO GLASS LLC ...................................

VALLEY FAMILY PRACTICE ......................

VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK ...........

VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ...

VERIZON WIRELESS ...................................

VERSA PRODUCTS INC ..............................

VICTORIA CITY ............................................

VIDEOTRONIX INC ......................................

VIDMAR/VENUS R ......................................

VIRTEVA LLC ...............................................

VISION SOLUTIONS INC ............................

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS .....................

VITALS & RE/STATE OF MN......................

WACONIA CITY ............................................

WACONIA FARM SUPPLY ...........................

WACONIA SCHOOL DIST 110 .....................

WACONIA TOWNSHIP.................................

WAGNER PRESS & GRAPHICS INC ...........

WAGNER/MARK ..........................................

WALDRON & ASSOCIATES LTD ................

WALGREEN COMPANY ..............................

WASHBURN-MCREAVY-DAVIES CHAPEL WASHINGTON COUNTY FINANCE...........

WASTE MANAGEMENT-TC WEST ............

WATAB INC ...................................................

WATERTOWN CITY .....................................

WATERTOWN EDA ......................................

WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP ..........................

WATERTOWN-MAYER ISD 111 ...................

WAUSAU TILE INC .......................................

WEIERKE/ROBERT .....................................

WEIS BUILDERS INC ...................................

WELLS FARGO BUSINESS CREDIT - CORP TECH ..................................

WELLS FARGO RE TAX SERVICES LLC ...

WELLVATION ...............................................

WENCK ASSOCIATES INC..........................

WEST BEND MUTUAL INS CO ...................

WEST GROUP PAYMENT CENTER ............

WEST METRO EXCAVATING LLC .............

WEST SUBURBAN TEEN CLINIC ..............

WICKENHAUSER EXCAVATING ................

WIGEN COMPANIES INC ............................

WILDER FOUNDATION...............................

WILLIAMS/CORROL L ................................

WILSON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LLC ..............................................

WILSON/ELAINE .........................................

WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE ..............

WM MUELLER & SONS INC .......................

WOLD ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS.........

WOLTER/MARIEL .......................................

WORNSON GOGGINS ZARD NEISEN .......

WSB & ASSOCIATES INC ............................

WUETHERICH DRAINAGE .........................

XCEL ENERGY..............................................

XTREME ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC ....

YOUNG AMERICA TOWNSHIP ..................

YOUNG-TESKE/STEPHANIE M .................

ZABACK EXCAVATING LLC .......................

ZIEGLER INC ................................................

ZIXCORP ........................................................

TOTAL PAYMENTS OF $5,000 OR LESS .....

TOTAL PAYMENTS TO SSIS VENDORS ....

AMOUNT 348,112.30 6,586.67 5,565.96 11,636.00 181,273.07 336,661.50 27,837.46 20,040.00 11,352.44 64,026.02 15,000.00 120,517.63 8,282.84 5,480.33 33,910.11 125,072.25 54,539.57 32,119.68 346,150.94 8,796.37 164,382.66 5,234.28 12,855.00 14,000.00 15,400.00 6,000.00 21,648.07 209,435.76 373,124.51 15,248.67 43,310.54 10,975.30 156,087.85 20,040.00 110,896.50 5,766.37 9,170.49 5,860.00 14,384.62 16,603.63 5,541.52 7,780.00 12,886.40 7,785.51 11,685.00 10,774.90 9,700.00 5,271.50 21,946.19 52,033.68 7,199.28 10,415.61 15,426.03 13,874.62 12,775.97 7,870.00 12,273.00 6,158.57 20,170.64 17,371.33 14,251.01 29,198.80 12,377.23 36,765.32 27,821.12 58,482.50 13,803.33 10,044.00 19,250.46 43,018.50 7,436.88 15,323.54 9,869.52 52,035.64 10,100.00 43,564.98 54,687.00 13,098.40 275,253.43 36,633.84 5,445.00 9,060.17 19,152.50 18,833.00 5,857.86 231,076.97 151,514.30 10,286.00 4,990,717.31 81,733.49 7,132.58 120,952.50 5,241.88 5,315.00 5,488.50 5,779,211.75 142,131.55 7,163.75 189,517.17 12,226.64 7,587.66 64,965.12 33,075.56 5,195.10 35,868.20 43,968.22 5,046.50 4,208,666.40 25,583.73 423,079.31 6,978.40 11,943.24 8,316.00 33,180.00 93,019.94 54,673.00 36,594.00 37,561.15 6,095.40 55,352.93 8,100.00 17,406.25 8,270.70 12,931.55 274,219.47 5,268.58 7,287.40 13,650.00 7,831.00 2,837,833.86 5,330.98 10,862.50 7,000.75 20,811.02 33,830.00 68,961.46 12,071.17 248,915.12 12,436.50 10,050.00 24,612.40 11,326.61 2,593,813.70 3,985,321.07

TOTAL PAYMENTS ALL VENDORS ..... $189,389,177.46 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21, 2011; No. 4534)

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Local writers group part of River City Days event

Kathy

PERSCHMANN CHANHASSEN LIBRARIAN

Chaska River City Days, on July 29 and 30, will include the Local Writers Group.

You can’t sign a kindle! Twitters don’t talk!

Come, meet local writers, who’ll sign and talk! A sales and meeting booth will be located in the craft section, Chaska City Square, 3-9 p.m., Friday, July 29; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, July 30.

At the booth: Friday, July 29, 3-5 p.m., Laurel Means, Ryan Travis, Brian Busch; 5-7 p.m., Lori Blatzheim; 7-9 p.m., Jan Dunlap. Saturday, July 30 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Jan Dunlap, Debbie Lynch; 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Laurel Means; 1-3 p.m., Joyce Ostlund, Larry Christianson; 3-5 p.m., Alicia Williams; 5-7 p.m., Mark Nelson; 7-9 p.m., Laurel Means and others.

Writers will be reading and discussing their works in the Moravian Church, across from the booth, include: Friday, 4 p.m., Lori Blatzheim; 4:30, Unsie Zuege; 5 p.m., Laurel Means.

Saturday, 12 p.m., Laurel Means; 12:25 p.m., Larry Christianson; 4 p.m. Joyce Ostlund; 4:45 p.m., Mike Huang.

Others to be announced.

Contact Angela Hunt at the Chaska Library at (952) 4483886 for more information.

Friends of the Chaska Library holds its annual River City Days Book Sale outside of the library and City Hall – for three days, during River City Days: 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, July 28; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, July 29; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 30.

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It’s never too early to plan for the Barkus Dog Event Aug. 13 in Chanhassen.

Money raised is used to support library programming.

If you are interesting in volunteering at the sale, stop in the Chaska Library and ask at the Service Desk for available times.

CHANHASSEN EVENTS Chi ld ren’s P rog ra ms i n Chanhassen include Brodini Family Comedy Mag ic at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 26.

At 1 p.m., Thursday, July 21, Heidi Gould from the Carver County Historical Society teaches ages 5 and up what it was like to go to a one-room school in 1875.

Re-live some of your favorite Magic Tree House adventures with Jack and Annie through fun activities and games at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2. For ages 6 and up It’s the Friends of the Chanhassen Library Barkus Dog Parade on Aug. 13! The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Immediately after the parade, The Teddy Bear Band will be performing. If you want to dress your dog in a costume related to a book or movie, you can register for the parade by fi lling out a form and returning it to the Friends with your

registration fee ($8-$12 per dog, $15 if after Aug. 9).

You can get a registration form from www.chanfriends. net or stop in at the Chanhassen Library and pick one up.

The dog parade and Teddy Bear Band is a great way to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. The parade will be held rain or shine. Sometimes the humans accompanying the dogs are in costume too.

Family story time runs every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., through Aug. 10. For all ages with a focus on children age 2 and up. Children, parents and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, music and movement that encourages the development of early literacy skills. No registration required.

Lapsit story time runs every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., through Aug. 11. For children from birth to18 months. Babies and their caregivers share quality time in a 20-minute session designed to encourage language development through sharing board books and movement activities, followed by time for visiting and play. Call to register (952) 227-1500.

Kathy Perschmann can be re a ch e d at kperschm ann @ co.carver.mn.us.

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 LADIES TEA LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW FROM THE 1950s — Join us for a delicious Tea Luncheon and a Style Show from the 1950s.

Historians refer to fashions of the 1950s as the “American Dream.” It was time for women to reveal themselves after WW II. Beautiful long skirts fitted tops displaying a narrow waist and of course long arm gloves and hats were a must. Television and the birth of Rock’n’Roll both had an influence on the fashions of the decade. A variety of fashions came into play like circle skirts, crinolines, sack dresses and pants that women would wear when they were away from home. Ponytails and poodle hairstyles were introduced in the ‘50s as part of women’s femininity. Audrey Hepburn helped set a trend with her sweater set, tight fitting pedal pushers and short hair. Special thanks to Hair for Guys and Dolls for their support of this event.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 11 at noon.

Cost: $13 residents, $14 nonresident.

Reg istration deadline : Thursday, July 28.

CHANHASSEN AND C H A S K A OV E R N IGH T T R I P : ROA M I NG R E D WING AND ROCHESTER — This year takes us to the Red Wing and Rochester areas!

Beautiful scenery takes shape as we begin our descent into the Upper Mississippi Valley of Southeast Minnesota near Red Wing. Upon arrival, we will take a short break at the Redwing Visitors and Convention Bureau located in the historic railway depot. Next stop, Hobgoblin Music/Stoney End Harps for a tour to see how folk harps, banjos, and dulcimers are made in this shop. Now it is lunchtime, at Liberty’s Restaurant in historic downtown Red Wing. A Red Wing visit is not complete without time to explore the Red

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Darlene Loving and Lynette Boldt enjoy a view of the Mississippi and downtown Minneapolis at the recent Senior Center Summer Pops Concert day trip to Nicollet Island.

Wing Shoe Museum and Outlet Store. Housed here is the world’s largest boot size 638-D, too large for even the Statue of Liberty to wear. You will have time to discover downtown Red Wing, shop the local shops, and see hand-dipped candies made at the local confectionary store. Next stop, time for rest and relaxation at the beautiful historic Grand Kahler in downtown Rochester. Following your R&R, we will enjoy a delicious Italian meal at Victoria’s nearby. After dinner, free time to explore the local shops in Peace Plaza and University Square. Day 2 -after breakfast, it is time for a tour of the History Center of Olmsted County and the Mayowood Mansion. On our way home we will enjoy lunch at the well-known Hubbel House Restaurant in Mantorville, MN. A diverse trip of arts, education, entertainment, shopping, and fi ne dining—you won’t want to miss! Registration and payment deadline is Thursday, Aug.11.

Dates: Wednesday, Sept.

28 – Thursday, Sept. 29 Times: 8 a.m. (Wednesday) – 3:15 p.m. (Thursday) Chanhassen

ONE DAY TRIPS TARGET FIELD TOUR — Calling all Twins Fans! Learn about the history of the Twins and baseball in Minnesota, the unique attributes and background of the Target Field site and how eco-friendly Target

Field will be for generations to come. Walk through exciting spaces including the Twins dugout, Metropolitan Club, Event Suites, and Town Ball Tavern. Stand in the Press Box to take in the breathtaking views of Target Field and the Minneapolis skyline. Visit the Champions Club where the Twins’ World Series Trophies reside. Note: There will be quite a bit of walking as the tour covers a variety of areas within the Target Field complex. After the tour, we will dine at the local Kieran’s Irish Pub. It will be a Farmers Fare lunch buffet to include three hot meat sandwiches (roasted chicken, corned beef, and pot roast beef), fries, dessert and beverage.

Date: Monday, Aug. 15 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost: $52 Registration and payment deadline: Aug. 1.

OPEN SWIM PROGRAM AT AMERIC INN — The Chanhassen Senior Center along with AmericInn of Chanhassen is offering an Open Swim opportunity for area seniors. The AmericInn pool ranges from 3-5 feet deep. All seniors will also have access to the heated hot tub/whirlpool, and sauna.

Towels are provided. The cost is $24 for a 12 session punch card. Punch cards need to be purchased at the Senior Center before attending Open Swim.

For additional information, call (952) 227-1125

publicnotices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 29, 2003, as modified and amended.

O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $650,000.00 M O R T G AG O R S : S c o t t A .

Lindquist and Deena S. Lindquist, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on May 6, 2003, in the Office of the County Recorder, Carver County, Minnesota as Document No. A349712, as most recently amended by that certain Amendment to Mortgage dated April 26, 2010, and recorded on July 9, 2010, as document number A521658 A S S I G N M E N T O F M O RTGAGE: Assigned to State Bank of Delano on December 28, 2004, recorded January 5, 2005, in the Office of the County Recorder, Carver County, Minnesota as Document No. A404993.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6445 Nathan Road, Carver, Minnesota 55315 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot One (1), Block Two (2), Nathan Woods, According to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the county recorder Carver County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 088250020 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Carver County THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $464,515.30 INTEREST RATE AND PER DIEM: Current interest rate is 7%, with a daily per diem of $86.30.

THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 553182102, to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

DATE AND TIME MORTGAGOR MUST VACATE THE PREMISES: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on December 30, 2011.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 5, 2011 State Bank of Delano, Mortgagee KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: __________/s/_____________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9, 16, 2011; No. 4503) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff ’s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: June 21, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: __________/s/_____________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, June 30, 2011; No. 4520) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-

TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to August 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff ’s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: July 14, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: _________/s/______________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21, 2011; No. 4533) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 08, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Bloom Think 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 911 Saddlebrook Pass, Chanhassen, MN 55317 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Bloom Think, LLC – 911 Saddlebrook Pass, Chanhassen, MN 55317 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: William Cripe II – President Billy Cripe - Contact Person 612-205-3762 Date: 06-08-2011 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21 and 28, 2011; No. 4529) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 0.75MG ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the City of Chanhassen until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Chanhassen City Hall, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of a new elevated water storage tank. Major components of the Work include: 750,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Auger Cast Pile Foundation Electrical/Instrumentation 205 LF of 18-inch HDPE Water Main 5,315 CY of Common Excavation 356 LF of HDPE Storm Pipe 1,060 SF of Modular Block/ Retaining Wall Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared

by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., dated July 2011.

The Bidding Documents may be viewed at http://www.sehinc.com.

Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http:// www.sehinc.com for a fee of $40.

These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the BIDDING DOCUMENTS link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 1662488 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $150.

Bid security in the amount of 5 percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bids shall be directed to the City Engineer, securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 0.75MG ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK PROJECT.” The City of Chanhassen reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City.

Todd Gerhardt City Manager City of Chanhassen, Minnesota (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21 and 28, 2011; No. 4530) CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN

COUNTIES, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 526 CHAPTER 7 OF THE CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V, ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS. This code amendment implements provisions of the Minnesota State Building Code, creates the office, duties and authority of electrical inspector and provides qualifications for the electrical inspector; provides standards for electrical equipment installation; makes it illegal to make electrical connections without a permit or when such connection has been required to be disconnected from the electrical system; requires an electrical permit for the installation, alteration or addition of electrical work, except for electrical installations of equipment of an electrical public service corporation; requires a permit prior to the transfer of ownership of any electrical transmission or distribution system from a public service corporation to any person except a transfer to another public service corporation; specifies the application and plans required for a permit; establishes fees for electrical installation permits; and requires electrical inspection of electrical installation and work.

A printed copy of Ordinance No. 526 is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Manager/Clerk.

PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION this 11th day of July, 2011, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen.

CITY OF CHANHASSEN BY:__________________________ Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor AND________________________ Todd Gerhardt, City Manager/ Clerk (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21, 2011; No. 4531) CITY OF CHANHASSEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TH 101 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/ ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMNT WORKSHEET (EA/EAW) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard.

At the hearing the proposed layout for project and the draft EA/EAW will be presented and the public will have the opportunity to provide comments.

The TH 101 project extends between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) in the City of Chanhassen. The existing roadway is a 2-lane undivided roadway without turn lanes and it has steep grades with sharp horizontal curves. To improve traffic safety, capacity, and connectivity issues on this segment of roadway, it is being reconstructed to a four-lane divided section with turn lanes added at Pioneer Trail, Kiowa Trail and 96th Street. The project includes minor impacts and improvements to Bandimere Park.

The City of Chanhassen, in cooperation with Carver County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, has prepared an EA/EAW for the reconstruction of TH 101 for public review. The comment period will begin on July 11, 2011. Written comments will be accepted through August 24, 2011 and should be addressed to: Paul Oehme, P.E. Project Manager City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952-227-1169 poehme@ci.chanhassen.mn.us The proposed layout for the project and the draft EA/EAW can be accessed electronically via the project website www.ci.chanhassen. mn.us/serv/cip/ highway101.html, and the documents are also available for review in hard copy at Chanhassen City Hall during regular business hours.

All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal.

Paul Oehme, City Engineer/ Public Works Director Phone: 952-227-1169 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21, 2011; No. 4532)

The Public Notice deadline for the Chanhassen Villager is at 4 p.m.

Thursday for the following week's issue.

Faxes are not accepted.

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Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-210-2889 Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in!

Starting at $825 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103 Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111 Newly remodeled 1 BR apt., utilities included. $750/ mth. References required. 952-212-1605.

Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100

SW Metro Rentals Other Areas 1 & 2 BD- ROCKFORD immediate openings!

FREE application approval. 763-355-9734 or 800-676-6505, tdd 507451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity

Lender-owned home, built in 1957, $64,900 New home, 3 car garage, $154,900.

24 acres of farmland, $109,900.

2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900.

5 acre Hobby Farm, great bldgs. $219,900 Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440

Lots/Acreage Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

Mobile Homes 2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home. $2,200, in Shakopee.

952-2151403

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Full-Time

Full-Time

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE

Drivers: $$$ Local $$$ Roundtrips. $.40 a mile $20.00 a stop. Class A/1yr req'd. Reefer exp. helpful. Call 314-8132749. Ask for Ben. www.hogan1.com Immediate opening for an experienced Fast Food Manager in Jordan MN. We are a growing company with competitive salary & benefits available.

Qualified applicants reply by email to: dema8364@gmail.com

Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently hiring of for the following positions: FT Grounds/Floor Maintenance FT RN- Assisted Living FT & PT Eve and Nights Care Attendants Assisted Living PT Eve NAR/TMA Auburn Manor Please see our website: www.auburnhomes.org for more detailed information.

EOE/AAP

Full-Time

Full-Time

Immediate opening for and shipping/receiving machine operator in Chaska and Waconia. We are looking for candidates that are mechanically inclined, dependable and detail oriented. Candidates must have prior experience.

Please submit resume to jobs@manus.net

Prep Cook, PT/FT, all duties, delivery as needed. Excellent attendance, communication & basic math skills. Background check required. We offer 401k plan and discount meals. 105 W. 2nd St., Chaska. Apply within.

No phone calls.

Field Service Technician - Experienced Inquiries should have 2 years experience field testing power transformers and be knowledgeable with different types of tests and equipment. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively. A good driving record is required. You must be able to obtain a CDL or carry a current CDL. We are located in Jordan, MN and offer a professional business environment, excellent income opportunity, and advancement opportunities. Please send resume to, email: hr@jordantransformer.com or fax 952-492-6947, Jordan Transformer LLC 1000 Syndicate Street Jordan, MN 55352

Scott County Community Corrections Facility Probation Officer Shift work in a 24/7 operation. Includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a resource to the Court & to clients, you'll supervise & monitor juveniles in a 24/7, non-secure operation. In the position, you'll oversee & control security functions & implement therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, & well-being of residents through the principles of direct monitoring. MQs: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field. Preference given for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment & for specific job-related training. A valid driver's license is required. Salary Range: $44,864 to $60,968.

- DOQ. Closing: 07/29/11. Obtain application from the Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 4968890 or online at www.co.scott.mn.us.

EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

Full-Time WORK FROM HOME! Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income!

952-270-6190 ASSEMBLY 1ST/2ND/3RD We have several skilled and entry-level openings on all shifts. These packaging, bindery, warehouse, electrician, sheet metal, machine operators, and welder positions are available for an immediate start!

Apply in person 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday or email resume to: kjeurissen@republicservices.com or fax to (952) 946-5266.

Applications accepted through August 2, 2011

TEAM PERSONNEL SERVICES Shakopee....952-746-3346 Mankato.....507-720-6556 www.teampersonnel.com

9813 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Energetic daycare/ housekeeper.

Schoolage, Chanhassen area.

References. Transportation. 651-335-0839

An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v

Urzua Auto Repair Looking for a mechanic w/ experience.

- Scanner Diagnostics - General auto mechanic knowledge.

952-210-7884

Wanted plasterers. Call me Kent at; 1-507-2025313 or 1-507-282-8795

Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full time positions:

Entry Level Carpenters in our Field Frame & Siding Division Basic rough framing carpentry duties, siding installation and power tool use. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently and climb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment.

Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

Plastic Injection Molding Technician 2nd Shift

Now Hiring for our new Rehabilitation Addition Opening Fall 2011 Positions Include: MDS Nurse, RN, LPN, NA/R, Housekeeping, Billing, Medical Records, COTA, OTR, PTA, LPT & Activities Benefits Include: 401K Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, LTD, FSA, PTO, Scholarship, Fitness Reimbursement and more.

St. Gertrude’s is located in Shakopee

Apply online & Available Positions www.stgertrudesshakopee.org EEOC

Allied Waste Services in Eden Prairie is seeking fulltime mechanics for 2nd and 3rd shift for repairs and inspections on large refuse and recycling fleet. Advancement opportunities available.

WE OFFER Excellent Pay-Dependent on ability & experience Training Furnished uniforms Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision & life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k, health & dependent spending accounts, paid vacations, holidays & personal days.

APPLICANTS MUST Be at least 18 years of age Have knowledge of diesel engines, braking systems, drive train and electrical systems Have stable employment history Provide own tools Pass DOT pre-employment physical and drug screen Be able to obtain Class B CDL Have two (2) years truck mechanic experience (preferred)

Full-Time

Software Support Specialist. Assist/Train customers in the use of our software product. ERP/manufacturing software. Experience helpful. College degree preferred. Analytical skills needed. Precise Software www.precisesoftware.com Salary based on experience. Vacation/health benefits. Send resume to: tomp@precisesoftware.com

Progressive. Growing. Engaged.

TRUCK MECHANIC

EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time

Mechanic Looking for a Lift in Your Career?

DUECO, Inc., a leading manufacture of custommounted aerial equipment, digger derricks and fabricated truck bodies for the utility industry, is looking for a motivated, experienced team players to join our dynamic Shakopee crew in the following position:

SERVICE MECHANIC This hands-on candidate will perform repairs and maintenance on our customer mobile hydraulic equipment. The selected candidate will possess his/her own tools; have solid hands-on mechanical experience and strong troubleshooting skills and an eye for detail. This position also requires a strong work ethic and focus on quality, as well as a valid driver¡Çs license (CDL preferred) and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Experience with mobile, hydraulic equipment preferred. Some travel to customer locations, including occasional overnight, may be necessary.

CDL-DRIVER Increasing customer orders has created a need for additional drivers with CDL w/medical card to deliver bucket and digger derrick trucks to our customers. This is a part-time, on-call positions Monday - Friday; mileage plus expenses For more information or to apply, please stop by our office at 12565 Hwy 41 Frontage Road.

Shakopee, MN, or call (952) 445-1555. www.dueco.com EEO/ADA

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available. If you're interested in working for a company that is dedicated to improving our customers' quality of life, consider the opportunity our team presents at our facility in Glencoe, MN. This position is responsible for the development of new injection processes, injection molding tooling, overall improvement of existing molding processes and the development and support of the painting process.

Qualified candidate should have a Plastic Technical Degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 6 years experience in injection molding industry.

Training and experience with Scientific Molding principles and techniques strongly desired.

You'll enjoy a full benefit package: Exceptional medical/dental/prescription coverage 401 (k), ESOP & life insurance Short term disability Vacation & paid holidays To view details and apply on-line go to: www.starkey.com Careers

Tool Room Designer Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a recognized world leader in providing the highest quality hearing technology available. If you're interested in working for a company that is dedicated to improving our customers' quality of life, consider the opportunity our team presents at our facility in Glencoe, MN. This position will provide support in the conceptualization, design and construction of precision tooling utilizing both internal and external tooling resources in support of Starkey's current Manufacturing needs and R&D initiative.

Qualified candidate need to possess a Technical degree in Mold/Die trades or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years total combined experience in the building, repair and maintenance of injection molds.

Six years tool design experience is required with a minimum of 4000 hours of Pro Engineer.

You'll enjoy a full benefit package: Exceptional medical/dental/prescription coverage 401 (k), ESOP & life insurance Short term disability Vacation & paid holidays Flexible work schedule To view details and apply on-line go to: www.starkey.com Careers

To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad

LANDSCAPING

MOVING/STORAGE

R.D. & Associates

MOVING?

Specialized Services Inc.

You Call - We Haul

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

• Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone

We Haul Moving

952-445-7302

New Prague

952-758-2552

www.rdandassociates.com

ODD JOBS

Your DECK Specialist!

Composite, cedar decks.

Additions, Garages, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors All home improvements, including interior remodels. kenwormconstruction.com Ken Worm Construction Services LLC 952-873-6736(Carver)

Licensed Insured

ODD JOBS

Handyman Ser vices Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!

952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes

LANDSCAPING #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 1-800-CUT-TREE trimming and removal. 952937-2182 Chad/ FREE ESTIMATES 612-275-2574.

AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.

952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com

ODD JOBS

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist!

Professional services.

952-270-9166.

Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com

“Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work.

10% scheduling discount.

952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090

Complete tile service, drywall painting, water damage, plumbing service. 952-607-7413 Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

PAINT/WALLPAPER

PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287

NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034

kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

PAINT/WALLPAPER

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted

Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476

952-448-3761 No wall too small

Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115

Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

bestdrywallminnesota.com

Rainbow Painting

ROOFING

ROOFING

INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing.

Wallpaper removal.

Staining.

Enameling & more!

Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy

Buckets of Color

O

KREUSER ROOFING, INC.

PLUMBING/SEPTIC

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling

PLASTER/DRYWALL

PLASTER/DRYWALL

Schedule your Summer painting now!

ROOFING

O

*A and K PAINTING*

Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul V

or call 952-345-3003

EXTERIOR PAINTING 25 yrs. experience. Honest, fair, pricing. Roller and brush only.

952913-7808

ROOFING

Let us know how we can earn your business.

(952)873-6078

952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439

Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817

SIDING/GUTTERS Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943

Monnens Custom Builders Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620

UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

38 years' experience.

952-447-4655

952-496-0921 Lic. 4960

•Roofing •Siding •Windows

952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com

Lic# 20609967

Place your Classified ad on....

iMarketplace.mn

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234

ROOFING

651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com Family owned since 1979

Free wind & hail damage inspections...

We can handle all of your insurance claims.

Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!

Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

Use Classifieds to STRETCH your budget 952-345-3003

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www.chanvillager.com | Chanhassen Villager

Full-Time Carpentry Contractors Corp. now has openings for Carpenters in our Field Finish Division. These positions are F/T, benefits eligible. Job requirements to include; power tool use, interior finish/trim duties, kneel, squat, bend and twist frequently, and be able to lift 75 lbs of construction materials, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment.

Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720.

Child Care Aide Full-time, 30-hr. /wk., school calendar schedule, caring for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

M-F, 8:30am2:30pm, beginning 8/30/11. Wages start at $11.50/hr. + benefits.

Child Care Teacher Infants Full-time position available for an experienced individual to care for older infants. School calendar schedule, 37.5 hrs. /wk., M-F 7:30am3:00pm, beginning 8/30/11. Wages start at $13.50/hr. + benefits.

Both positions are located at East Creek Child Care, Chaska, a schoolbased licensed child care center.

Please visit www.cseced.org for application form and information.

Country Inn & Suites/ High Timbers Lounge is now accepting applications for a Full Time Bar Manager. Must have prior bartending, supervisory experience.

This position works evenings.

Also accepting applications for Part Time Front Desk and Night Audit positions. These are part time positions and must be able to work a variety of shifts.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Please apply in person at: Country Inn & Suites 591 West 78th St. Chanhassen EOE

Health Information- FT RHIA, RHIT or CCS. required LTC experience preferred.

Benefits Available Please apply online at www.stgertrudes shakopee.org .

We are hiring for a QA Coordinator position at a Direct Marketing company in Chanhassen. The shift is 6pm-6am, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekends. Pay is $12. If you are interested or want more information please visit us at www.nexprojobs.com

Part-Time

Part-Time

Part-Time

$11 Per Visit To Start Welcome Neighbor is looking for a greeter to welcome new residents in Chanhassen.

Must live in the area. Flexible hrs, 20-25 visits per month includes 3-4 eves a week. Must be self motivated and enjoy meeting new people.

Great job for the retired!

Call 952-442-9000 or send resume to; welcome@welcome neighbormn.com

Newspaper Route: Star Tribune has avail.

Weekend Routes in Bloomington area.

Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle.

St. Andrew Childcare Aide- EP location

Administrative Assistant PT with somewhat flexible hours, in office located in wastewater plant. Must have experience in purchasing and accounts receivable with excellent skills using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Responsible for assisting the Plant Manager with timely and accurate reports. Very competitive wages with no part-time benefits.

Located on Highway 101 in Shakopee. Send resume to: sandrews@

nefcobiosolids.com EOE Assistant House Coordinator $12.50-13.50/ hr. Help manage care for elderly in residential group home. 2 days per week.

No scheduled weekends. On call every 3rd week. Could be FT hours if certified CNA or HHA doing additional home care visits. Community Home Health 952-440-3955 Dog Care. Prior Lake Pet Resort. Excellent customer service. Email chrisv@pawsresort.com for application.

Female needed M-F, 7am-9am to assist young adult woman with Down Syndrome, Eden Prairie. $12/ hour. Start 8/15/11. 952-949-4904 Head and Assistant Girls' Swim Coaches.

New Prague Area Schools.

Season begins Aug. 15th. Apply online @ www.np.k12.mn.us Newspaper Route Delivery-Star Tribune Shakopee, Chaska, Waconia area motor routes.

Immediate openings weekend (Sat/Sun), Waconia/ Mayer. Bi-weekly paychecks. Minimum requirements 18 years old & dependable transportation.

For information, apply online: chaskadelivery.com EOE

Looking for a loving, PT, M-F who enjoys young children 35:30pm. You would work alongside a very supportive teaching staff. Lots of hugs and smiles from a great group of children!

Please call Melanie at (952) 937-2776 X#30 or email to: meggers@standrewlu.org

www.wsn.qwestoffice.net

(952) 451-8188 Newspaper RoutesWeekday & Weekend routes available Adult newspaper carriers to deliver the Star Tribune in the communites of: Chanhassen, Shorewood, Excelsior, Greenwood, Deephaven, Wayzata, Orono, Long Lake, Spring Park, Mound, Victoria.

Online applications preferrred and given 1st available appointments: www.chandepot.com or call Dolores @ (952) 994-5437

St. Andrew Preschool Teacher Looking for a loving, nurturing, PT, 3 mornings a week (8-12:00) teacher in our Christian, supportive, environment located in Eden Prairie. Please send resumes to:

Boats/Motors

Campers Travel Trailers

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243

2001, Polaris Virage TX. 3, seater. $2900. or best offer. 952-445-5570

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

Campers Travel Trailers

Motorcycles

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

2007 27' ColorardoRL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide, 06 Chevrolet Silverado LT1 2500HD Extend Cab. 52,594 miles. $51,800.

507-934-4834 after 5:30

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

dbigley@standrewlu.org

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Some experience, Early Childhood or related degree preferred.

For more information contact Deb at (952) 937-2276 x#19

2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116

1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900.

John, 952-474-9713

TRANSPORTATION

Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

Dutchman Camper 2002- 28ft. Excellent condition. Sleeps 6-8 w/queen bed. A/C, heat, appliances, plumbing works perfect. $7800.

Must see. 952-474-6230

Motorcycles

Open Program Manager Position The Scott County Historical Society Stans Museum in Shakopee seeks a part-time Program Manager. Interested persons may submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Executive Director, Scott County Historical Society, 235 South Fuller St. Shakopee, MN 55379; or via email to info@scottcounty history.org Applications are accepted through 8/15/11 Part time welder needed Must have previous experience, be available upon short notice. Approx. 20 hrs. Evenings & weekends. Shakopee location. Fax or email resume to: 952-4450231 or lthomas@nustarinc.com (all small letters) PIZZAMAN...

Drivers earn up to $15/ hour.

Apply within, Chaska PIZZAMAN

Classified

All-Terrain Vehicles 2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

2007 Suzuki Eiger 400.

Only 170 miles. Warn winch, ITP mud tires, lift kit. Great condition!! $3500 952-994-1291

Boats/Motors

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com

1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. $3500.

952-445-5473

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

Sea King boat, and 3hp Evenrude motor. Good condition.

Motor last run in 2110. $725. 952440-4063

Cars $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup.

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166 $$$ CASH FOR $$$ Cars and Trucks 952-239-2598

Hydro Stream Vegas.

20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184

Trucks 2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

9 school buses. EPS Transportation.

Good condition. Contact: 952975-7570 to view buses.

Advertising 952-345-3003 1991 Sun Toon 24' pontoon with 40 horse Mercury motor. Good condition. Canvas cover included. $6900. or best offer 952-447-2883

PT Driver in Chaska The MRCI Worksource Team in Chaska is seeking a PT Bus Driver. No evenings, holidays or weekends!

Safely transport individuals with developmental disabilities to & from worksites/home. Position requires HS diploma/GED, MN Class B CDL w/ passenger endorsement, good driving record, basic knowledge of individuals w/ mental & physical disabilities, interpersonal communication skills, & experience w/ driving buses. An open mind & caring attitude are also required.

Hours are M-F 7:30a-9:30a and 2:30p-4:30p. To obtain more information call 800-733-9935 (TDD 507-386-5600) or visit our website and fill out an application today http://www.mrciworksource.org NO COVER LETTERS OR RESUMES ACCEPTED. EOE/AA

1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $10,500. 952934-3902

In Classifieds: 952-345-3003

powered by Print/online package can be renewed until auto sells, all for the best deal price of $39. To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call (952) 345-3003.

Cars

1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

Cars

1986 BMW 528e, sunroof, 5 speed, 4 door, 2.7L, good tires, good body.

Reduced to $1,250. 952-426-5657

Cars

1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148

Cars

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

Trucks

1993 Ford Ranger, extended cab, topper, 102,000 miles. V6 AT. Great mileage, cold air, runs good. $2500. or b/o. 952-447-8169

1988 Chev Monte Carlo SS T-Top, 305 HO Engine, original, fast, 69K, stored, like new. $9,900 or b/o. 952-445-6533, Gale

‘Bee” Smart, Shop Classifieds

Vans

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250.

6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great.

Craig 952-368-9689

Sweep Up All Those Great Deals!!

1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.

952-445-6173

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

Trucks

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Multi Family Sale July 21st-23rd 8-4pm. Clothing, toddler girls, mens and womens. Toys, fabric, embroidery floss, tools, golf clubs, books, misc.

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Thursday and Friday July 28 and July 29 8am-3pm.

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Thursday -Saturday July 28-30. 8-5pm. Racing bike, dining table, chairs, hutch, Kitchen table chairs, Original art.

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Thursday 7/21- Saturday 7/23. 8-5pm. Furniture; Collectibles, dolls, plates, HH, antiques, pictures, holiday items, toys, games, clothes and misc. Everything must go! 8531 Hiawatha Ave

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Moving Sale Saturday 7/23 8-4pm. Furniture, lawn mower, snowblower, tools, kitchen items, lots of HH goods, womens, teens, kids clothes, games. 18535 Maple Leaf Dr.

Multi-Family Sale- 5550 Highpointe Court. WedThurs. 7/20-21, 9am4pm. Fri, 7/22, 9am1pm.

Brand name clothes, HH items, luggage, purses, bags, much more!

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10ft., step ladder, Werner type, 1A aluminum. $100. 262-302-0026 1960's, Vintage beverage set. Bartlett Collins amber, cash. $50. 952564-1161 1997 Yukon. 4dr runs good, newer parts, $2500/BO. 952-3780877 (Rich) 2 ton, steel, feed bin.

Asking, $450. 952-4483047 36", front door with combination. Storm, screen door.

Free. 952-4472691 5, outdoor, 400w, shed lights. $200. 612-6193694 5X8, 2"steel-frame utility trailer. 12" tires/spare. $300. 952-402-9110 6 hp Mercury ob motor, tank. hose, $225. 952474-5028 6 piece, Lane Venture, rattan, sunroom, furniture set. $500. 952303-3109 6, Lands' End, explorer teddy bears. $25 each, cash. 952-564-1161 9 mo female Hedgehog w/cage and accessories $125. 612-710-5302.

Adirondack chairs.

White, with matching side table, sturdy. $100.

952-443-4022 Air conditioner, 1 year old, warrantied. $200 b/o 952-445-3701 Amana, stainless steel dishwasher. Brand new in box. $250. 612-2371300 Antique refrigerator, 1958. G.E., mint. Perfect bar fridge. $175.

962-649-7936 Antique, 1915, LC Smith typewriter. $75. 952447-5588

Audio books, on tape.

153 titles, $3. each 952445-0213 Avon, skin so soft.

3/$10. Full size product.

952-594-0157 Basketball hoop, freestanding, portable & adjustable. $25. 952-2331862 Batting helmet, collection. 28 teams. Plastic, fair condition. $50. 952649-7936 Beautiful, embroidered, Oleg Cassini, wedding dress. Size 6-8. $400 952-492-6281 Bed, twin, bunk. Blue, sturdy, free mattress. $200. 952-221-9575 Bedroom window acunit $100.00 952-4485988 Bicycle rack, mounts to car trunk. $10. 952496-2362 Bike seat. Penn cycle brand. Good condition. $30. 952-758-5526 Board game, Cranium Cadoo. Excellent condition. $8. 952-401-3786 Books, hardcover, 50+, new condition. Patterson, Connelly, etc. $40.

952-797-4959 Buffet, mahogany, 50�x19x35, $100, 952466-5572 Butcher Block, maple.

30"x 25" x 1.5" thick. $65. 952-448-3699 Candy scale, vintage Hobart, $65. 952-4480556 Carrier, furnace 66,000.

Upflow induced combustion, natural gas. $100. 952-496-3440 Cat, 1 year old. Black, female, very friendly.

Free! 952-239-4796 Futon, black, oak. $60.

952-994-5497

Cat, age 2, indoor only.

Male, free to foreverhome. 952-649-7460 Ceiling fan, white/gold accents. 4 lights, excellent condition. $75. 952334-6765 Chevy, wheels and tires. 265x75x16. $250. b/o.

Rich, 952-3780877 Coleman, powermate, 3000 watt, generator.

5.5 ohv. $200. 952 4125835 Converse, double tongue, new shoes.

Womens 8, only $15.

952-201-9989 Coringware, cornflower.

6 cup, tea pot. Excellent condition. $10. 952-4474961 Couch, coffee table, end tables, lamps, $75. or b/o. 612-636-6953 Dell, photo printer, 720. $10. 612-702-7364 Desk, beautiful finish, 24x48x29.5, leather top, drawers, chair, $175, 612-869-1458 Disney, Mickey Mouse, talking, animated, lamp.

Like new, $35. 612-2371300 Drafting board, 48" x 32", adjustable, straight edge. $30. 952-4480556 Drexel, heritage, tea server cart. Perfect condition. $350. o/bo 612940-1353 Elliptical, vision fitness x6000. health club quality, $250. o/bo, 952-9947693 End tables, vintage, 3 stackable. Stained glass style. $65. 952-2219575 Entertainment center, maple wood. $100.

952-233-5457

Entertainment center.

Cherry finish.

51"x44"x17" 26"x22" TV. $50 .o/bo 952-2390928 Equalizer, trailer hitch. $150. Call, Dan. 612598-5267 Fisher Price, vacuum.

Excellent condition. $14.

Call 612-910-2961 Foosball, air hockey, Sportplex. 14 games, table. Excellent. $40.

952-594-2976 Forum, Young Blood snow board, bindings, boots. $300. 952-3035065 Fridgidaire, gas dryer, heavy duty. Works, $25.

952-448-4422 Hamster, rat kit. Complete, extras included.

Good shape. $30. 952882-8521 Hitachi, 27", TV. Model 27CX1B. Perfect condition. $25. 612-275-3545 HP, Photosmart 3-1 printer. C4380, works great. $65. 952-2927886 Jack/Russell, Terrier Mix. Female, 14 mos.

Pickup, FREE w/accessories. 612-598-3527 Jogger, trek brand. Excellent condition. $100.

952-758-5526 Jogging stroller.

Bob Ironman. Comes with rain screen. $200. 952906-9727 Kayak, tandem. Wilderness systems, Pamlico 165T. $500. 952-9069727 Klipsch Heresy II, speakers. Maple, mint, 1985. $500. 952-4013786 Klipsch Heresy, II speakers. Oiled wood.

Excellent, $500. 952401-3786

Labradoodle puppy.

Born, June 7th. Black, Cream. $400. 952-4743311 Ladder, Werner. 24' aluminum, Type III, 200# rating, $70. 952-4453471 Lamps, two floor, gold, glass tray, pleated shades. $20. 612-5810122 Lawnmower, Toro, 6hp.

21in, self propelled, mulch, bag. $70. 952233-1862 Left handed, Taylormade, R7 driver. Flex shaft. $50. 952-4922217 Legos, two, 60 quart containers.

Legos & Kinex. $50. 952-9471191 Lifejacket, youth chest size 24-28, great shape. $10. 612-581-0122 Lift chair, excellent condition. $495. 952-2611348 Little Tikes, red/yellow car. $25. Excellent condition, call. 612-9102961 Little Tykes, country kitchen. Excellent condition.

Kids favorite! $100. 952-445-7472 Mahogany dining table.

4 upholstered chairs.

Perfect condition. $310.

612-869-1458 Medela, breast pump and accessories. Almost new. $100. 612-7435452 Mickey Mouse comforter, bumper guard, mobile. Gently used. $25. 612-237-1300 Mountain Bike, Univega Alpina, 18". Cobalt blue.

Excellent! $375. 612386-0444 Slide, 90's, Little Tikes.

39". $10. 952-221-9575

Movie theater seats, 3 upholstered, attached, excellent condition. $140. 952-447-5588 Nordic Track, treadmill.

Excellent condition. $275. or b/o. 952-9347340 Older, cigar boxes.

About 25, for $30. 952452-6523 Olds Ambassador, trumpet. Good condition. $200. Many extras. 952707-0236 Ornamental, flame grass, drought tolerant.

36" tall. 3/plants $10.

952-201-9989 Panasonic, home audio system. Model HT680.

Perfect condition. $50.

612-275-3545 Panasonic, KXP4420 laser printer, w/toner.

Works fine. $30. 952401-3786 Piano w/bench, Kimball, V. Good condition, $200. 952-474-4719 Piano, Everett, upright, dark wood, 1970, excellent condition, $500, 952-440-2419.

Piano, Organ stool. Antique. Wood & blue velvet. $60. 952-221-9575 Queen, bed frame. Solid cherry. $100. 952-9945497 Radio flyer, kids wagon.

Mint condition. $60.

952-448-4422 Range Hood SS 30"x20", light/ speed levels, newer, $100/BO 952-221-2607 Scanner, paper port, color, like new. $29.95 952-937-8225 SeaEagle inflatable boat, capacity 4 adults, 3HP Minn-kota, $300, 952-496-9612

Sears, air compressor.

5hp, 60gal, 220 volt. $450. 612-859-9104

Throw rack. Meyers, 9 x 16. $500. 952-492-3023

Skatepark System, 6 pc.

Ramp & rail. New, $35.

952-445-4151

Tires & wheels, 255/7017. Tread fits newer, F150. $200. 952-2504955

Sofa, loveseat, chair and matching tables.

Great condition. $300.

651-717-5538 Sofa, sleeper. Excellent condition. $75.

612209-4202 Sony, Trinitron, 9" color TV. Perfect/condition.

With remote. $25. 612275-3545 Spa cover, 75"x75", excellent condition, used indoors. $150. 952-4432159 SS, gas stove. Apartment size, new. 19.25 wide. $475. 952-4963440 Steam mop. "Shark" brand new in box. $20 612-558-5752 Stir Crazy, 6 qt. popcorn popper. Good condition. $5. 952-447-4961

Tivo Philips DVR, model DSR708. Perfect condition. $25. 612-275-3545 Tractor cab for large farm tractor. $325. 952492-2031 Treadmill, great. Monitors calories, distance, time and speed. $150.

612-386-0444 Trolling motor, 36lb thrust with foot control. $120. 612-619-3694 Trumpet. Good condition. Great for school band lessons. $75.

952-445-7472

Stools, 5, 1950 style.

Chrome, new. $325.

612-209-4202 Storm door, metal.

Good condition. FREE, 36 inch door. 952-4922217 Swimming pool, 24' round above-ground, accessories/ pump, $1,500/ BO. 952-2925638 Table Saw, Sears Craftsman, 10 inch, Free, 952-401-7597

Washer, Kenmore heavy duty. 90 series.

VGC, $100. 952-4960103

Table, end, occasional.

Hexagonal, oak veneer. $10. 952-448-6374

Wicker shelf, vintage, free standing. 34x18, Aqua blue. $45. 952221-9575

Tea table, pink for little girl. Small, round. $45.

952-221-9575 Tent, 10 man. Heavy duty, complete. $50.

952-649-7936

Wedding dress. Never worn. Size 14. Beaded accents. $225. 952-3031046 Whirlpool dishwasher, very good condition, white. Var cycles. $35.

952-496-0103

Wicker, coffee table.

Light yellow. Measures 36"x18"x17".

Sturdy. $45. 952-221-9575

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The life of a roadie Behind the scenes at Antiques Roadshow

BY MARK W. OLSON editor@chaskaherald.com

Angela Hunt Angela Hunt, a Chaska Library librarian and co-leader of the Chanhassen Writers Group, announces the “Author’s Read-Aloud” series during Chaska’s annual River City Days July 29-30. The Read A-loud takes place in the air-conditioned and acoustically-live Chaska Moravian Church, in its historic barrelceiling sanctuary. Hunt invites the public to “Come and hear small slices of local authors’ work Friday, July 29 from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, July 30 from 12-1 p.m., and 4-5 p.m. It is free to the public.

The Chanhassen Writers Group is composed of writers of all genres who meet once a month at the Chanhassen Library, share and discuss their work, and encourage one another to keep writing.

In addition to the Read–Aloud, writer Laurel Means hosts an Author Booth during River City Days. The booth provides a venue where the public can meet local authors, get autographed copies of their books, and network with local groups who might like a speaker.

The writers group began “When several of us at the Carver County Library had wanted to start a writing group at one time or another,” Hunt said. “But we weren’t sure there would be a demand for it. Chanhassen patron Lori Blatzheim is one of those entrepreneurial folks who was the wind in our sails to get it going.

Librarian Kathy Perschmann was instrumental and partnered with the Southwest Newspapers to have Unsie Zuege, a reporter at the Chanhassen Villager and a writer, conduct a kick-off in October 2009. We’ve been meeting ever since on every third Saturday 10-12 a.m. at the Chanhassen Library.

“It is an open group,” Hunt said.

“We have about 150 people on our e-mail notification list, from many demographic groups throughout Eastern Carver County. It is exciting to see the level of talent represented.

There is a lot of genre diversity represented: Sometimes we break into genre interest groups.

Q : W h at’s b e en r ewa r d i n g about the group?

A: Chris Lemke is the co-leader and hasn’t missed a meeting. He was 13 when we began. It’s been great fun to see him grow in skill and confidence—and see him receive respect for his abilities and suggestions. Since writing is a lifelong skill, we have attendees from time to time in their 80s huddling with teenagers over some piece of problematic prose. That’s priceless.

We’ve had “thanks for a shot in the arm” from people who have had to reinvent themselves; we’ve had serendipitous networking, and opportunities to polish skills for new career directions. Some have taken a manuscript off their shelf, done some reworking and received the courage and encouragement to send it off to publishers. Several times a year we have speakers from various aspects of the publishing industry: published authors, editors, bloggers, playwrights, all with an eye to helping the budding author, published or unpublished, achieve what they are hoping to do.

Q: Has the group had any successes yet?

A: We heard that Carver Country Flowers owner Annette Hentz had won the 2010 Retailer of the Year Award from the Minnesota State Florist’s Association, but was too ill at the time to pass a note along to the newspaper. It became a group writing exercise, something we thought reinforced community values.

Q: What does the writing club forsee i n its com i ng year re : activities, more readings, guest lecturers, or writing workshops, etc.?

A: Here’s a sampling. Saturday, Sept. 17, Jane Weiss and Bonnie Zahn, co-authors of the memoir “You and No Other” talk about writing in partnership; Saturday, Oct. 22, Lori Blatzheim speaks on “All Things Blog,” about setting up a blog, attracting readers and writing in the blog format; Saturday, Nov. 19, 2010, Mark Olson, editor of the Chaska Hera ld, describ es wh at editors look for in submitted columns and commentary in a community newspapers: Saturday, Dec. 17, James Albinson, playwright and author of 67 books.

“Antiques Roadshow” visited Minnesota earlier this month.

If you haven’t seen the program, there’s a chance that, like actor Billy Bob Thornton, you have a fear of antiques.

Or maybe you avoid PBS due to all those Lawrence Welk retrospectives and sketchy 1970s British comedies. (Unless BBC is torturing Brits with “Three’s Company” on an endless loop, why am I forever subjected to “Are You Being Served?”)

Here’s the gist of “Antiques Roadshow”: People bring in a puzzling object and an appraiser tells them it’s worth lots of cash … or nothing at all. Cheers, tears ensue.

The show travels from city to city solving these small mysteries.

I’m not a big fan of reality television, but I am a big fan of PBS reality television, which over the years has included such gems as “Colonial House,” “African American Lives,” “History Detectives,” “Time Team America,” and, my favorite, “Antiques Roadshow.”

A fter posting an “Antiques Roadshow” blog at chaskaherald. com, Executive Producer Marsha Bemko invited me down to the Minneapolis Convention Center on July 9 to get the scoop.

THE ROADSHOW Here a few things I learned: The set looks like a Red Cross hurricane relief center.

Before being sent to appraisers, hordes of people shuffle their way through a long line while lugging their most valuable belongings stuffed into bags and boxes and suitcases. Their destination, a stop referred to as “triage,” a term usually reserved for over-capacity emergency rooms.

Given the strange items (half a model ship?) the crowd may have just looted a “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” museum. A volunteer had noted that she had already seen seven spinning wheels that morning.

There are other “Roadshow” geeks like me in Minnesota.

Lots and lots of geeks. “Minnesota loves us,” Bemko told me.

In fact, 35,582 people applied for tickets in Minnesota – as opposed to only 5,349 in El Paso.

About 3,000 received a pair of tickets. And only about 50 of those thousands of appraisals will be televised, which means you had a slim chance of seeing yourself on the show.

W hen asked what the fans should be called, a volunteer suggested “Roadies.”

Some of the geeks are famous.

Kevin Bacon recorded a promotion for the show and Lady Gaga has expressed her love of the original British series.

However, even famous Minnesotans are geeks over “Antiques Roadshow.”

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, a known collector of Jim Crow items, was just wrapping up a televised appraisal when I arrived. He brought an 1865 banner mourning the death of Abraham

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Toy appraiser Noel Barrett checks out a “Sputnik-era” bank, valued at about $75.

Lincoln.

Nice banner, but come on Justice Page! How about bringing your 1976 Vikings game jersey. Leila Dunbar would have freaked out.

Even off camera, appraisers are good.

“Sputnik era contemporary bank, not a copy,” noted toy appraiser Noel Barrett before telling a man it was worth $75. “Dick Tracy gun – cap gun and die cast, post WWII – $120,” he told another woman.

Many of the appraisers had an iPad or laptop handy for consultation and, according to Benko, will call or text a photo to fellow appraisers if they don’t know enough about an object. They also have a small library backstage, with antique reference books.

However, most appear to know the stuff off the top of their head.

The best example was Rafael Eledge, who appraises many of the Civil War items. A woman came in with a “button charm strand” found in an attic.

After scanning through hundreds of buttons, Eledge told her he had good news and bad news.

The bad news was that most of the buttons were worthless.

The good news was a few of the not-so-worthless military buttons. He popped them off: $50 artillery button; $20 navy button; and, the rarest of the buttons, from a Mississippi Confederate uniform, valued at $1,000. “That is a great, great button,” Eledge told the woman.

When asked how the heck he knew what button was what, Eledge replied that, when he was young, he collected the $1 and $2 buttons he could afford and “worked his way up.” The process took “several years,” he said.

Jewelry appraiser Kevin Zavian is a funny guy.

After I asked how he could see anything at the end of the day, after hours of viewing jewelry through magnifying glasses, Zavian went into a fiveminute riff on how he sometimes use a loop to read prescriptions on bottles and a tiny light to read menus.

Wes Cowan appraises an album full of mid-1800s photographs, including a photograph of John Wilkes Booth.

Jewelry appraiser Kevin Zavian appraises a pin.

Appraisers don’t get paid.

And they pay their own expenses, such as airfare, Bemko said. Apparently, they do it for the publicity.

There are not enough fakes.

I made this complaint in my blog, and Bemko agreed, saying that she’s asked staff to “pitch it,” if they find a fake. “I wish we’d find more fakes or repros,” she said, adding that perhaps over the years show has educated people about what’s the real deal. (Note to self, pitch: “Real Deal?” show to PBS.) Regarding my rant about people who talk too much about their object, Bemko said the crew attempts to keep the show as close to the truth as possible – even if that means not editing out their chatter.

Apparently there are lessons to Antiques Roadshow.

One of the show’s biggest lessons?

“Understand what you own,” Bemko said. The other lesson? “You can’t help but learn something about the

country when you watch this show,” Bemko said.

It’s hard to focus when you’re on the set of your favorite show.

As a result, here are a few questions I forgot to ask Benko: I Do you ever get the Keno brothers mixed up? How do you tell them apart?

I Have you ever had to bail an appraiser out of jail the morning of a show?

I Does “Hey, I’m an appraiser for ‘Antiques Roadshow’ work as a pick-up line, or when making table reservations?

I What appraiser has the biggest collection of bowties?

I’ll have to wait until the next time “Antiques Roadshow” comes to town to get answers.

The July 9 Minnesota visit will air sometime between January and May 2012. There’s at least one big find – a diamond ring valued at about $150,000.

Turning a lump of coal into a diamond “Discover the Diaof them are powerful mond Within.” That enough to paralyze was the theme of the or destroy us. But TELI – the Toastmaseven though we can’t ters Education & Leadalways control what ership Institute – that happens to us, we can took place last Saturcontrol our reaction day. Because the theme to it. Because of this, was so closely aligned we have more power with my passion for than we realize. As helpi n g p e ople f i nd anot her presenter their buried treasure, at the TELI said in I had applied – and was a related program, accepted – to be one of “When I can make FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE the presenters. a choice, I have the The program I did power.” wasn’t my usual mesThe dire circumsage about fi nding the gifts, skills, stances we sometimes face are talents and traits that we often don’t not always obstacles we have to recognize in ourselves. Instead it overcome. Sometimes they’re acwas about taking a lump of coal – as tually building blocks. They give Superman used to do back in the us – or they become – our mission, 1950s TV series – and turning THAT our strength, and even our identity. into a diamond. I use “lump of coal” Many organizations, such as Mothas a term for the awful experiences ers Against Drunk Drivers and the we all go through from time to time. Susan G. Komen Foundation, grew Loss of a job, or loss of a loved one. out of someone’s loss. And I’ve read Accident, illness, injury. many interviews in which people Any number of occurrences can in powerful and inf luential roles come out of the blue and knock us revealed that they never could have out, in levels ranging from disap- imagined themselves as an advocate, pointing to devastating, and many activist, or crusader until a personal

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tragedy turned them into one.

When I first started giving speeches and presentations, both in and outside of Toastmasters, my biggest fears and concerns were about stumbling over my words and messing up what I was trying to say, or going totally blank and forgetting everything I wanted to get across, or getting so flustered or embarrassed about something that went wrong that I would be in tears all the way home – all of which have really happened, by the way, though not all at the same time.

I don’t worry too much about things like that anymore, because experience has taught me t hat they’re not too likely to occur, that I can handle them if they do, and that they’re not fatal. My main concerns now are whether I’m making a difference to the people in the audience, and whether my message and my experiences are relevant and helpful to them.

After my presentation on Saturday, a number of people stayed to talk. Some had questions they wanted to ask me, and many had stories they wanted to tell me – stories about some of the “lumps of coal” in their

lives. I always fi nd it humbling and inspiring to hear about the struggles people have gone through and to see how thoughtful and powerful they have become as a result. I love seeing the brilliance and resilience they’ve developed in the process.

Like diamonds.

We really do have diamonds within us. But we don’t always recognize them because they don’t look like the shiny, sparkly, perfectly-shaped stones in jewelry store ads and commercials. More often they seem dull, flawed, damaged or blemished. But when we change our attitude and our actions, we become like Michelangelo, who once said, “I saw the angel in the marble, and carved until I set him free.”

Like Michelangelo, we’ve got our work cut out for us. And when we take control of the choices we make and the power they give us, we really can take the lumps of coal that come into our lives and turn them into diamonds.

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.