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Villager REDISTRICTING 2012

New political landscape to be unveiled Feb. 21

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 organized a welcoming committee of Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Legion motorcyclists and honor/color guards. They lined the driveway as National Commander Fang A. Wong arrived.

Rolling out red carpet Post 580 shines for commander

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

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hanhassen and American Legion Post 58 0 did themselves proud l a s t T hu r s d ay eve ning.

“You can tell a lot about a community when you give them a chance to shine bright,” said Post 580 Commander Ron Schlagen, about the reception the Post gave American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong.

The national commander was greeted by an outdoor reception line

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that ran from the entrance of the Legion’s parking lot to its front doors.

Wong walked the length of the reception line, shaking hands along the way, and was greeted at the front doors by the color guard and honor guard, Schlagen, Joanne Joachim, president of the Auxiliary, and Paul Palmer, commander of the Sons of the American Legion. Local officials, including Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong, greeted Wong at the reception and dinner, which was attended by 102.

Fang A. Wong presented Robert Meuwissen, 82, with a medallion recognizing him as a charter member of the Chanhassen American Legion.

If you’re a political junkie or at least mildly curious about who will be on your ballot this fall, circle Feb. 21 on the calendar. That’s the date a special judicial panel will release redistricting plans for state legislative seats and the U.S. Congress.

Redistricting of congressional, state, county and municipal lines is done every 10 years after the U.S. census to equalize representation in various districts.

This redistricting could have significant implications for Carver County residents, who potentially could find themselves voting in a new congressional district next year and deciding on new state officials. It all hinges on what the judicial panel outlines next week.

Once the federal and state lines are redrawn, that will set the stage for Carver County commissioner districts and city precincts to be updated. All of the new districts will be in place for this fall’s election. As a result of population shifts in Carver County, all five county commissioner seats are expected to be up for election this fall.

POPULATION GROWTH Carver County is expected to have more state representation as a result of population growth the past decade.

Carver County’s population grew by about 30 percent more than 20, 000 people - from 2000 to 2010. The increased population means the county will have at least one more state senate district touching portions of the county. Currently, Senate District 34 covers all of Carver County.

A Republican redistricting plan that was vetoed last year by Gov. Mark Dayton had the new senate district lines dividing the city of Chanhassen, with one senator and state representative in the northern half of Chanhassen and a different senator and state representative in the southern part.

Meanwhile, a DFL plan had bundled all of eastern Carver County into one senate district with the western part of the county being served by a new district.

“It is all speculation at this point,” said state Sen. Julianne Ortman, a Chanhassen Republican. “Only the courts know what the districts will look like.”

Population changes also mean there is a chance Carver County residents could get shifted into a new U.S. Congressional district. Currently, the county is represented by U.S. Rep. John Kline of Lakeville. Some proposed redistricting

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Still bowling them over Hazel Madary hits a milestone

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

“You may be 100 years old today, but you’ve still got the high score,” Nan Porter said, shaking her head.

Hazel Madary just smiled. A couple more frames and the first game in the series ended with Hazel winning with 165. Hazel usually ends a three-game series with a score in the 260 range.

Hazel Madary turned 100 years old on Tuesday, and from the looks of her bowling game, she’s not slowing down anytime soon. While she uses a remote control instead of her blue

marble bowling ball, she still mows them down with a steady eye and an accurate throw. The bowling alley she frequents is in the downstairs activity room at SummerWood of Chanhassen, a Wii bowling game set up on a big screen TV. She and her friends Wii bowl two afternoons a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

On the previous Saturday, Hazel’s family celebrated her 100th birthday with a party and reception in the community room at SummerWood, the independent living residence for seniors. Her daughters and sons-inlaw, Ed and Donna Clark of Chaska and Gene and Judy Madary Anderson of Minnetonka, invited relatives from as far away as Michigan and Illinois, and Hazel’s fellow residents at Sum-

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They bowl every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. The SummerWood of Chanhassen Wii bowling league includes from left, Ann Roberts, Mary Jane Klingelhutz, Hazel Madary, Laverne Paul and Nan Porter.

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One of those extra days is coming up: Feb. 29, 2012.

If your birthday or anniversary falls on Feb. 29, and your calendar anomaly prompts you to hold a unique or atypical celebration every four years, we’d like to hear about it. What’s your best leap-year celebration story?

Share your thoughts with Chanhassen Villager readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Richard Crawford, editor@chanvillager.com, before noon on Friday, Feb. 17. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at chanvillager.com and some in the Feb. 23 Villager print edition.

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by U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, of Eden Prairie.

“Congressman Kline expects the panel to draw a map that preserves the best interests of Minnesotans while reflecting the changing demographics of our state,” according to Troy Young, Kline’s communication director. “He would welcome the opportunity to continue serving Carver County residents in the future.”

For the past several redistricting cycles, a special judicial panel has been activated to come up with a plan. Members of the panel have varied political backgrounds and represent different parts of the state.

“Carver County is definitely an area that could go a lot of different ways,” said Tom Freeman, a Republican staff member who worked on redistricting proposals last year.

Freeman said the panel hasn’t given any indications of what the final plan will look like.

Members have toured the state to examine potential plans and will likely incorporate ideas that have been included in redistricting proposals recommended by both Democrats and Republicans.

On a broader scale, Freeman said the suburbs will gain more representation as a result of redistricting. Currently, he said, Minneapolis has 11 house seats, however, the new population figures warrant nine positions.

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merWood for a program that highlighted events throughout her life. Hazel’s guests included her five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Hazel was born and raised on a farm in LeRoy, located in west central Illinois. Her parents Clarence and Mayme Spratt had 10 children, five boys and five girls. Hazel left the farm in the 1930s and headed to Chicago.

Among her variety of jobs was that of a salad girl at the 1933 World’s Fair.

“Weren’t you afraid” Gene asked, “coming from a farm and living in Chicago?”

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Redistricting Option A court recommendation regarding legislative redistricting is expected to be released Feb. 21.

Currently, Carver County is covered by one senate district. But with population growth, the county will now have two senate districts. This is one of the proposals recommended. It would place the northern part of Chanhassen and the city of Victoria in a new district separate from southern Chanhassen, Chaska and Carver. A judicial panel will unveil new state legislative and U.S. Congressional districts next week.

COUNTY OUTLOOK After the Feb. 21 release, local officials will begin their redistricting plans in earnest.

Mark Lundgren, the county’s director of property records and taxpayer services, said the new census figures call for commissioner districts of 18,208 people. Growth in the eastern part of the county will trigger boundary changes, Lundgren said. District 3, which includes Victoria, Carver and portions of Chaska, has grown the most and has 4,794 people above the average. District 3 is currently represented by Randy Maluchnik. Conversely, District 5, represented by Jim Ische of Norwood Young America, is too small by more than 1,300 people.

co-worker Lawrence (Madary), and they were married in 1938,” Gene wrote in a profile he prepared for the family history album. “Besides Judy, they had another daughter, Donna, who now lives in Chaska. After living in Chicago, Hazel and family moved to DesPlaines, a Chicago suburb.

“Later Hazel got a job at the Avon Cosmetic Company, where she worked for 15 years. In 1972, she and Lawrence retired in Sun City, Ariz. He died in 1987.

In 2004 Hazel moved to Minnesota to be near family. She was one of the first residents at the newly built SummerWood of Chanhassen complex, and selected apartment 213, which just happened to be her birth date.’

Hazel continues to live independently at SummerWood.

Rosita Barber, who also lives in SummerWood, described Hazel in an e-mail to the Villager.

“Hazel’s positive attitude, advent u resome spi r it a nd

Redistricting What: Redistricting is done every 10 years after the U.S. Census to make sure various districts have the same number of residents.

When: On Feb. 21 a judicial panel will announce state and federal redistricting.

Local units of government will follow that with cities announcing new precincts by April 3 and counties announcing new commissioner districts by May 1. The new districts will be used in this fall’s election.

spunk have led her into some interesting activities,” Rosita wrote. “On the farm she milked cows and shucked corn. In her teen years she played left field on a woman’s softball team.

While in DesPlaines, she drove a school bus. And throughout her life she has been an avid bowler. Even in her early nineties, she was getting some 200 games and 600 series. She now settles for Wii bowling with the girls.”

On Saturday, Hazel’s family took turns, paying tribute to her, each of them noting her ready smile and positive attitude.

Son-in-law Ed Clark pointed out, “If everyone had Hazel for a mother-in-law, there wouldn’t ever be any mother-in-law jokes.”

Daughter Judy’s husband, Gene, agreed.

“Thank you, Hazel,” Gene said, “for showing us how to grow older in a graceful, positive way.”

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Lake groups seek action this year to prevent AIS

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

Represent atives of a re a lakeshore g roups asked Chanhassen city officials Monday to take a stand regarding aquatic invasive species (AIS) and specifically zebra mussels as this year’s boating season approaches.

The Chanhassen City Council is expected to discuss AIS during a work session on Feb. 27.

During the public comment portion of the Feb. 13 meeting, representatives from Lotus Lake and Lake Riley asked city officials to signal their support.

The state Department of Natural Resources is not ready to implement a statewide program, said Laurie Susla, a member of the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance. In order to prevent the spread of zebra mussels in Chanhassen lakes, local partnerships are necessary to inspect boats, she said.

Susla refer red to a plan recently adopted by Carver County to partner with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for a $ 60,000 inspection and education program for boats entering Lake Min-

newa sht a t h i s su m mer at the county-owned Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. Susla said the city of Shorewood is also backing plans to inspect b oat s ent er i n g Ch r i st m a s Lake. “We hope the city will do the same for us,� she said.

Susla was joined by Tom Devine, who lives next to Lotus Lake, and Mike Domke, president of the Lake Riley Improvement Association. “We appreciate any support you can give us,� Domke said.

D evi ne said i n order to develop inspection programs, the city would need to “signal� its support.

Councilors did not discuss AIS at Monday’s meeting. In previous discussions, city officials have been lukewarm to funding inspection programs at Chanhassen lakes. However, in its list of priorities for the year, the council ranked AIS as a relatively high-priority item.

MEDIACOM ‘WINDFALL’ Councilor Vicki Ernst made it clear this week that she’d like to give a $ 625,000 cable fee windfall back to residents.

Last month, the city entered into an agreement with Mediacom, which has a franchise

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www.chanvillager.com agreement to provide cable services in Chanhassen, that will result in Mediacom paying the city $625,000 in back franchise payments.

After the council concluded its regular agenda on Feb. 13, Ernst offered three separate motions. The fi rst would give the money back to cable customers; the second would return the money back to taxpayers in the form of a credit; and the third would be to use the money to reduce next year’s property taxes.

The motions died for lack of a second. The council has yet to discuss how the funds should be used but city staff has indicated that discussions regarding various funds, including the cable fee money, will be conducted this spring.

City Manager Todd Gerhardt said, however, that the council could act on the matter whenever they desire.

Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women needs additional volunteers to answer its 24-hour crisis line, to facilitate weekly suppor t groups and to provide childcare at our evening support groups.

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For more information call Kim, 952-873-4214 during business hours, before Feb. 17.

Soil & Water sell tree seedlings The Carver Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has tree seedlings available for sale to landowners interested in planting trees this spring.

They do not need to be a Carver County resident to order trees.

The trees that the Carver SWCD sells are primarily used for reforestation, conservation and erosion control purposes, but can be used in housing developments or community beautification projects. These trees are bare root seedlings, with an average size of 12-18 feet tall.

This program was started many years ago to promote conservation and help residents create a more beautiful, healthy and ecologically balanced environment, according

Love INC of Eastern Carver County will hold an open house for Mobile Dental from 7:30-9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17.

The group is hoping to generate interest and sign up volunteers to bring the Mobile Dental Clinic to the area. They are seeking dentists and hygienists to perform dental work, as well as volunteers to assist with things like hospitality and child care.

T he Mobi le D ent a l pro gram’s mission is to provide free or low-cost dental care to low-income and uninsured/ underinsured children and adults. They have provided care for more than 176,000 patients since 1989. Last year, $7 million in free dental care was provided to more than 17,000 patients with the help of 300-plus community partners and the volunteer efforts of 900 dental professionals.

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Watershed awards matching funds The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, based in Chaska, has created a new program that will award up to $20,000 in matching funds this year to individuals, neighborhoods, or organizations that carry out environmental improvement projects.

The Cost Share Incentive and Water Quality Restoration Program offers money for projects within the district, which includes portions of the cities of Bloomington, Burnsville, Carver, Chaska, Chanhassen, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Mendota, Mendota Heights and Shakopee as well as the MinneapolisSt. Paul International Airport.

Eligible entities, private or public, must submit proposals

by April 1 that assist in such projects as: I Protecting or restoring quality of lakes, streams, wetlands, fens, the Minnesota River, or groundwater I Reducing bluff, stream bank, or main stream erosion I Providing public education benefits Funds will be awarded to a maximum of $1,000 per single family residence project; $5,000 per neighborhood project; and $20,000 per commercial/industrial or municipal project.

For more information, an application form, and district boundaries, visit www.watersheddistrict.org/costsharing _ prog ram.html. Or call District Administrator Terry Schwalbe at (952) 856-5880.

Applic ations wi l l be re viewed by watershed staff and manager, and the awards will be made at a May 16 board of managers meeting.

Dan’s grandmother Marian made a quilt the year she and Maynard were married.

Though the quilt was quite plain and mainly black, it has had a special place in the Brinkman family. Marian died in July 2007.

Lori’s grandmother Alice was a long-time quilter and lives in an assisted living facility. She just had heart surgery earlier this month at the age of 95.

The Villager is committed to providing accurate information.

If you find an error or have a comment about a story, call Editor Richard Crawford at (952) 345-6471.

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The Brinkman family Barn Quilt was profi led on page 18 of the Feb. 2 issue. There are several corrections to that story.

Dan Brinkman bought the family farm from his parents in

1990. He and Lori were married in October 2000. In 2009, Lori initiated the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transition from dairy cows to raising pigs.

Lori applied for and received a sustainability grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to raise farrowing sows. The Brinkman farm is the main pork supplier for Terra Waconia, and provides pork shoulder to Zellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Hutchinson. The farm sells hogs to Green Ox Meat Company, which places the meat on menus at Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at several restaurants. In 2011, Lori and Dan, with Terra Waconiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chef Craig Sharp, participated in the Minnesota Cooks program at the State Fair.

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Volunteer dental professionals perform fi llings and tooth extractions through the clinic.

Love INC is hoping to bring the Twin Cities Mobile Dental Clinic to the area four to six times per year. The Chaska Rotary Club has partnered with Love INC to raise funds to launch a local program.

CORRECTIONS Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Three Qs column on page 24 profi led Lori Blat zhei m of Cha n hassen, founder of the Chanhassen Thrift Club, which meets at the Chanhassen Library. The My Dollar Stretcher website is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrifty Living Today.â&#x20AC;? The correct name of an organization referenced is the Institute for American Values.

The Chanhassen Thrift Club now meets every other month.

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The Eden Prairie Optimist Club invites area students who were under 18 as of Dec. 31, 2011 to enter the 2012 Optimist International Oratorical Contest.

The competition will be held at Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29. This contest is a 4-5 minute speech on the topic: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How Opti mism Helps me Overcome Obstaclesâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

First-place boy and girl winners and runners-up will receive medallions and gift cards.

The winning speeches will be sent to the Optimist Zone level where the winning speeches will advance to the district level for an opportunity to win a $ 2,500 college scholarship awarded by the Optimist International Foundation.

Mail an application form and copy of birth certificate (postmarked by March 26, 2012) to: Eden Prairie Optimist Club c/o Ryan Affolter; P.O. Box 46487; Eden Prairie, MN 55344 P r ov ide a h a r d c opy of speech (double-spaced) at the contest date.

For more information Contact: Ryan Affolter, Optimist Oratorical Contest chair at (612) 432-2827; raffolter@successfactors.com; or www.facebook.com/EPOptimists

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Many of the shelterbelts, fa r mstead a nd f ield wi ndbreaks, wildlife habitats, and reforest ations t h rou g hout Carver County have been started as a result of this program.

SWCD sells its trees in bundles of 25 of the same variety, with an average cost of $30 per bundle. Payment is required in full. Because the group orders its supply from nurseries almost a year in advance, it has a limited amount of species available for sale each year.

Orders are filled on a firstcome, fi rst-served basis while supplies last.

Orders will be available for pick-up at Baylor Park in Norwood Young America, and is typically the last week in April.

Mailings and e-mail notifications will be sent out to those customers who have already ordered. SWCD still has a good supply of evergreens, tall hardwoods, and shrubs.

For an order form of the trees available, visit www.co.carver. mn.us/swcd, call (952) 466-5230 or stop by the SWCD office at the Public Works Facility (11360 Highway 212), on the west side of Cologne.

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EDITORIAL

Fish or cut bait on zebra mussels?

We’re rapidly closing in on the 2012 boating season but we’re still a long way away from any comprehensive plan to combat the spread of zebra mussels.

A big part of the problem is that solutions to addressing zebra mussel infestations are still being developed.

Zebra mussels can take over lakes they infest. They attach to solid surfaces in water, compete with young fish populations for food, clog underwater pipes and block cooling water intakes on boat engines. Even for beach-goers they can pose problems as their sharp shells can cause painful cuts.

The state DNR apparently does not have the funding or capability to implement a statewide prevention program this year.

If left unchecked, the zebra mussels will likely spread statewide similarly to how another aquatic invasive species — milfoil — spread in the 1980s.

Carver County is taking preventative action at Lake Minnewashta this year. The county has earmarked $30,000 that will be combined with another $30,000 from the Minnehaha Watershed District to conduct boat inspections this year.

Residents have been lobbying Chanhassen city officials to take ac-

tion as well on other lakes in the city.

There are arguments to be made pro and con for the city to get involved.

There’s potential cost associated with full-f ledged inspection programs and there are questions about jurisdiction. Should municipalities get involved in an area that justifi ably should be regulated by the state?

Well, the state’s not ready for the upcoming boating season.

In two weeks, the Chanhassen City Council is expected to discuss AIS again. Thus far, city officials have been reluctant to take a leadership role in AIS. However, councilors have identified AIS as a priority item for this year.

A strong argument can be made for the city to implement a stop-gap plan for the coming year similar to what the county has done at Lake Minnewashta. Zebra mussels, like milfoil, can wreak havoc and significantly effect quality of life. Helping stem the spread of zebra mussels in 2012 could help bridge the time until the state has a more comprehensive AIS program up and running.

At the very least, the city of Chanhassen should clearly stake out its role in the next month. Zebra mussels are knocking on the door.

The city should be either in or out.

Celebrate values In February, we as a nation celebrate the life and legacy of many African-Americans who are being recognized for the remarkable contributions they gave to this society.

It started in 1926 as the “Negro History Week” then the name changed to “Black History Month.”

The person whom we should be grateful for “Black History Month” is Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard graduate whose parents were slaves.

NEW FINDINGS New findings each year add to the national collection of black history. The public contribute their artifacts and memorabilia to honor those who went unrecognized during their time.

With this great undertaking come sad yet memorable stories that educate the American public, especially our children.

A recently published children’s book by the great Kareem AbdulJabbar (“What Color is My World), portrays the history of African American inventors such as Valerie Thomas who invented the 3D process used in our movies today.

It is very beneficial that every American makes an effort to learn about our American history, whether good or bad, African-American or other subcultures of our diverse country.

We need to ensure that diversity is valued and promoted in our academic institutions, religious organizations, communities and workplaces across America.

BLACK HISTORY The first ship which landed on the shores of Virginia in 1619 brought 100 Africans as slaves to the Unites States. From that period to the 1850s the number of Africans brought to this country reached to nearly 13 million.

Slaves worked on plantations and became “The Help” of many wealthy Americans. Even public officials such as Thomas Jefferson and the first president of the United States, George Washington, had slaves.

This year, the exhibit of Thomas Jefferson as a slave owner opened to the public at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in

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Washington, D.C. Black history includes numerous contributions, inventions, innovations, and masterpieces of art and poetry by many African-Americans.

The passionate contributions of many black intellectuals who fought for justice and equality need to be praised and remembered. One example is Fredrick Douglass, an American social reformer and the leader of the abolitionist movement who was a slave himself. He escaped from slavery and firmly stood against those who believed that “…slaves did not have the intellectual capacity to function as independent American citizens.” Many people from the northern states could not believe that such an exuberant orator was a slave!

The list of African American writers, poets, and inventors is a long one. Particularly, for this month of celebration, my special tribute goes to these remarkable poets: I Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): “Poems on Various Subjects, Religion and Moral” I Claude McKay (1889-1948): “Sounds of Jamaica” I Langston Hughes (1902-1967): “Let America Be America Again,” I Maya Angelou (1921-present): “I Know why the Caged Bird Sings”

FOSTERING CULTURE Black History is American history. Learning about the Civil Rights movement, the contributions and the history of black America is fascinating and growing every year.

Dr. Leo Parvis, a Chaska resident, is a college professor at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ZEBRA MUSSELS

Council needs to take action In January, the Chanhassen City Council voted Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention in Chanhassen’s lakes as their third highest priority for 2012, ahead of 22 other projects they considered. The Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance agrees with and appreciates this high ranking. Chanhassen’s lakes are a big part of what makes Chanhassen a great place to live, and protecting the lakes from invasive species such as zebra mussels is critical if we hope to continue to enjoy using the lakes.

Now, it’s time to fi gure out what this high priority really means.

Will our City Council take action and work with partners such as the Watershed District, Carver County and the Department of Natural Resources to develop and implement a plan that will truly protect the lakes, or will they put up a new sign or two and call that a prevention plan?

We know that the DNR will not act this year to implement a statewide plan to protect Minnesota’s lakes.

They can’t. They don’t have the money. It’s just that simple.

If Chanhassen wants to protect its lakes, there is only one effective plan, and that is to inspect all boats for invasive species and onboard water before they enter the lakes. Signs and education programs alone do not work – just look what happened with milfoil. After educating boaters and installing new signs, nearly every metro lake became infested with milfoil.

We urge the City Council to act while there is still time. Partnerships can be worked out and money is available from a variety of sources, we just need to get moving before the water warms up and it’s zebra mussel season again.

In 2012 alone, Chanhassen will be spending $110,000 to overhaul the skate park near City Hall, $125,000 rebuilding and resur facing tennis cou r ts, $ 5 0 0,0 0 0 buyi ng additional land at Bandimere Park, and $ 838,000 building trails and installing a subterranean bike path under highway 41 for access to Minnewashta Regional Park. hile we are sure these are all important and worthwhile projects, it’s a little hard to see this type of spending from the same town that says there is no money to protect the lakes. The overages alone on the highway 41 bike trail project would be enough to protect Chanhassen’s lakes for 15 years.

If there were some method of removing zebra mussels from a lake, this wouldn’t be so urgent, but there are none, and so prevention is the key. e know that zebra mussels can ruin the ecosystem of a lake, that they make recreation difficult if not dangerous, and that they destroy young fi sh populations by competing for the same food. lease, heed the Native American proverb that says “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was

loaned to you by your children.” Let’s treat the lakes as though we are borrowing them from our children and grandchildren, and develop a comprehensive plan to save Chanhassen’s lakes for future generations.

Laurie Susla Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance

RAILROAD

Keep an eye out for rail vandalism In today’s world, railroads continue to play a vital role in the shipment of goods. On the railroad that runs through Chaska and Chanhassen, raw materials and other finished goods are carried from points throughout Minnesota into the Twin Cities and ports beyond.

On the evening of Feb. 2, rail in Chaska, owned by Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company (TC&W) was tampered with and damaged.

This vandalism was a threat not only to our employees onboard the train, but also to the public.

An individual or group of individuals committed a dangerous act of vandalism that nearly resulted in a derailment of the train. Fortunately, our employees reacted well and the train was able to move over the rail.

Our company is cooperating with the TSA, the Chaska Police Department, and the FBI on a full investigation. Railroad operations, infrastructure and assets are protected by federal law, and tampering with them in any way is not only dangerous; it is a federal offense.

This is not the first act of vandalism to the rails in the Chaska/ Chanhassen area. We believe that it is important to bring this to the public’s attention. We can’t be there all the time, so we ask for assistance from the public in watching for trespassing or tampering.

How can you help? First, by noticing any persons and/or suspicious activity in and around the rail. Railroad property is private property.

The only people you should ever see on the rail are TC&W employees, typically riding a TC&W vehicle.

And second, by reporting trespassing and/or suspicious activity immediately to local police or by calling TC&W at (800) 747-4919. Please don’t confront suspects directly; instead call officials immediately.

As a company, our concern lies with the safety of our employees and the public. We are proud of our longstanding safety record at TC&W and will continue to collaborate with the proper authorities to protect our rail line and the public.

Together with your help, we can ensure that the rails stay safe for people, surrounding neighborhoods and our TC&W employees onboard.

Mark Wegner President Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company Chaska

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VOTER ID

We do not have a voter fraud issue The voter photo ID issue is a big fat lie.

It’s a scheme to keep as many of the “wrong” voters as possible out of the process.

The poor, the elderly, and young students are most likely to try get through parts of their lives without investing money and time on getting a photo ID. Yes, a lot of people must use every drop of their resources for more important matters of survival.

There also are a substantial number of people who are overwhelmed by the process of getting another ID card. Life isn’t such a simple matter for everyone. When you are 85, not to mention 92, every journey can be a challenge.

Oh yes, we know who the primary target of the photo ID is. It’s poor non-whites. It’s an old over-ripe scheme – putting up road blocks to democracy.

It takes clever propaganda to make it seem like we should have done this long, long ago. Why has it not been done earlier? Because, until 2012, we have not had such a massive number of uniformed citizens.

We have been too smart to fall for the scheme. “Voter fraud” is pure propaganda. There have always been efforts from the right to suppress voting, from poll taxes to false propaganda – such as publicizing that Election Day is “next week, not this week,” or “if anyone in your house is not a citizen, you may get him in trouble if you attract attention by voting.” It’s part of the strategy to do the deed, and not worry about it being declared unconstitutional, because at that point it will be too late.

Photo ID card advocates are the pawns who are tuned in to media of fear and hate owned by Rupert Murdoch. Look up that man’s history. You may be ashamed that you have relied on his media.

“Photo ID” is part of the same scheme that includes anti-union activity, because union voters vote Democratic.

Honest and honorable conservatives agree that every single qualified American citizen should vote.

They wouldn’t think of trying to prevent the right to vote for anyone.

No, we are not talking about driving, which is clearly a privilege, as is using a passport. Voting is a right.

We register to vote. We do have proof of identity in place at the polling place. We sign on the line.

I think we could do purple fi ngers and fi nger prints for a paper record if people think that is better. I don’t.

Mainly we do not want the obstacle of being asked, as in WWII Europe, for our papers. We do not have a voter fraud issue. We are considering adopting an election fraud scheme in the 236th year of America in response to a lie.

Robert Perschmann Chaska

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“I have been in Afghanistan since June,” Kelly said.

T he mission that night?

Surprising her father, John C ol li n s, who work s at t he store, with her homecoming.

“It’s been very hard keeping it a secret,” Priscilla said.

Kelly’s route that day took her through Kuwait and Germany. She left Atlanta at 2:55 p.m., arriving in Minneapolis at 4:43 p.m.

“It was a long fl ight,” Kelly said.

BACK IN THE U.S. Kelly said it feels “really weird” to be back, looking around at the buildings and roads. She said it is strange to see so many Americans and hear people speaking English.

“It’s so weird.

“People don’t know what’s going on over there,” Kelly said.

“It was a very good experience,” Kelly said. “It was a big eye opener.”

The U.S. military has been in Afghanistan since 2001.

Kelly is with the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Air Cavalry

Brigade in aviation.

She has been in the Army for three years. This is her fi rst deployment overseas, she said, and she participated in several missions.

The Chaska High School graduate said she tried a few colleges before deciding to join the Army.

“My grandpa was a pilot in World War II,” she said.

“That’s why I got into Army aviation.”

She also liked being able to choose her job, now working as an aviation operations specialist.

She said she oversees fl ights, radioing pilots, tracking f lights and keeping in constant communication.

“I’m pretty much the coordinator behind all the Medevacs,” she said.

She is in Minnesota for a few weeks for mid-tour leave, then heads back to Afghanistan. She expects to be back at Fort Hood, where she is stationed, by May or June.

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John works par t-time at Menards, but wasn’t on duty that day. A friend picked him up for some “shopping.”

“She’s diverting him over there,” Kelly said earlier in the day.

Kelly had talked with the store’s manager to plan the surprise. She also hoped to surprise her mom too (she works in Chaska), but had to tell her she was coming.

Kel ly rehea rsed her a nnouncement a few times, taking the walkie-talkie from an employee of the store.

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She looked around to see if she could see her dad, who was also wearing camoufl age.

W hen she did, she broke into a run and ran into a hug.

Was he surprised? “Absolutely,” said John, although, “I had an inkling something was up.”

So, now that she’s home, what does she want to do fi rst?

First, “surprise Dad,” she said. “Tomorrow we’re going to go buy a Jeep.” (She actually went with a Kia Sorrento.)

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“She missed her dog too,” John said.

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CITY BUDGET

Let the games begin You just don’t know what to believe that comes from city of Chanhassen leadership.

Case in point, we have a new budget year we have entered, 2012. We have all just received the Chanhassen Connection, that fancy, glossy PR magazine

every year for the past 10 years since our mayor has been in office. Of course if they pick the right combination of selected numbers rather than all the numbers, and/or show reductions in spending because they are not going to spend money on something new that they had hoped to but are now not going to because it is totally unnecessary due to the lack of growth, you can make this look to be true even though it is not.

“The council was able to reduce the total levy” is also untrue. Oh wait they can make it look that way by combining the debt payments on old referendums, which are and were originally programmed to decline over their life, as most all debt on loans does, under the category of total levies thus hiding the real increase in tax levies. The simple facts are not only did the city increase spending but they also increased the property tax 1 percent. Did you pick that up anywhere above? $90,000 of their supposedly $113,700 reduction comes from putting off and not proceeding with a third fi re station, which currently can’t be justified due to the lack of growth in recent years. How this can be viewed as a savings is beyond me.

These city leaders are doing so much wordsmithing that I think they have even confused themselves.

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I am writing in regard to last week’s article “Victoria couple guilty of careless driving.”

Although I don’t know the Orsens very well personally, I consider them a lovely acquaintance. They are people who do much good for our Victoria community.

So my question is this: Why? Why would a newspaper make a choice to smear good people?

Kick ’em while they’re down?

Drag them through the mud?

Did they not plead g ui lty?

Wasn’t that enough?

The ending line to the article was “The Orsens couldn’t be reached for comment.” But why should they be? To receive yet another bucket of salt in their wounds?

I am indeed questioning the motive behind this choice. It was just plain unnecessary.

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that comes out of the city each quarter at no small cost to the taxpayers. In that magazine you fi rst open to the quarterly whole page political statement from the mayor. In his article he touts “Overall, the council approved a final 2012 budget that maintained the existing service levels as in 2011 without any increase in total general fund spending. By holding spending fl at and incorporating other changes, the council was able to reduce the total levy $113,700 or 1.1 percent.”

This same contention is again restated in another full page article a few pages later titled the 2012 Budget. Let’s examine these words more closely: “without any increase in total general fund spending,” “By holding spending flat,” and “the council was able to reduce the total levy $113,700 or 1.1 percent.”

Not one of these references refers to the same standard or same set of numbers and none reflect the total spending of the city, which by the way increased. You heard me right, increased.

“Without any increase in total general fund spending” is true but only because previous general fund expenses were shifted to special funds that are not referenced at all in the article and are kept far from sight and understanding other than by a few senior staff people.

“By holding spending fl at” is completely untrue. The city has increased spending once again just as they have done

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These restrictive tickets, which are used by Ticketmaster at shows like the upcoming Eric Church concert at the Target Center, as well as by sports teams, venues and concert promoters, limit our options as consumers.

Instead of a buying your ticket and owning it, with all of the rights that ownership implies, you never really own a restricted ticket, and if you want to sell it or give it away you must go through the original ticket seller to do so.

These restrictions allow the sports team or concert venue to set the resale price for your ticket and to charge you extra fees for the privilege of transferring your ticket. It’s ridiculous.

Restrictive tickets are bad for consumers and I would like to see our legislators take action to stop them.

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LIVESREMEMBERED Teresa Fritz Teresa Fritz, 83, of Chaska, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 W. Second St., Chaska, with Father Al Backmann celebrating. The visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 4-8 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, Chaska, and also 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Prayer Service was held 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Casketbearers will be Brian Fritz, Daniel Makepeace, Michael Fritz, Matthew Fritz, Brandon Fritz, and Bob Simons. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Belle Plaine.

Teresa was born July 5, 1928 in Belle Plaine, to James and Mary (Weldon) Bailey, one of 11 children. She was also baptized, confirmed and attended high school in Belle Plaine. On Sept. 17, 1950 she married Robert Fritz in Sibley County, MN. They had four children. Teresa worked at a factory in Belle Plaine, and also was employed at F.S.I. in Jonathan for over 10 years. She was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church, and was a resident of Chaska at Waybury Apartments for 20 years.

Teresa was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert; parents, James and Mary Bailey; brother, Dennis Bailey; sisters, Isabel Farrell, Kathryn Bigaouette, Irene Madden, and Rosemary Berger. Survivors include her chilPHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO dren, Robert (Sandra), Donald (Roxanne), Daniel Kathy Skinner, John Myhr, Linda Frey, Nancy Harrison and Tom Redman have all volunteered time and energy (Roxane), Cheryl (fiancé, Brent Johnson) Fritz; grandchil- helping move the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf to its new Bavaria Road location. dren, Brian, Joselin, Casey, Dana, Michael, Ashley, Becky, Matthew, and Brandon; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Meyer, Betty Hammers, Shirley Aretz, Josephine Battcher, and Mary Fahey.

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The water treatment building has been renovated by the city to provide a permanent location for the food shelf. The Bountiful Basket Food Shelf had temporarily moved into the former Snyder’s Drug building last June.

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“We have a great partnership with area churches,” said Tom Redman, director of Chaska’s Park and Recreation department and Bountiful Basket board member. “But we’re always looking for anyone who wants to be involved with the food shelf. It can be as simple as getting our newsletter.”

Though their job is to provide food, the food shelf also serves as a resource to point people toward other needed social services. Volunteers already know that being located in the same building as Love INC, another

non-profit group dedicated to serving those in need, will provide great opportunities for their clients to get help.

“It really is a community with all these groups coming together,” said Redman.

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FUTURE The city is leasing the old water treatment plant to the food shelf at $2,000 a month for the first three years, and after that, rent will increase 2 percent per year. The initial lease term is for 10 years, with options to renew. The rent will help the city recoup most of the $450,000 in repairs needed on the building, including a new roof. The city also put $130,000 from the water fund toward roof work since part of the building still houses a functioning well.

T he g roup is especia l ly thankful to the city of Chaska for helping find them a space to call home. “There’s a flavor to Chaska you don’t find in a lot of the country,” said Harrison.

With the new doors about ready to open at 9 a.m. Feb. 20, volunteers are already looking toward the future.

Sitting in camp chairs among the empty shelves, they excitedly bat around ideas for expanded hours and transportation. Another idea, a community garden on the plot of green north of the building, is already in the works for this summer.

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“We’re averaging 360 to 400 families per month,” said Nancy Harrison, office coordinator.

Harrison said clients come from all over eastern Carver County including Chaska, Carver, Victoria, Chanhassen and East Union. “There’s a lot of people suffering,” Harrison said. “We service whoever needs it.”

After providing identification and filling out a short intake form, clients are allowed to shop the food shelf once a month, taking home about a week’s worth of food.

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“It can happen to any of us at any time,” agreed John Myhr, warehouse coordinator for the food shelf.

“It’s wonderful – [people] come in, in tears, and leave with a smile,” said Harrison. “We get a lot of hugs.”

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DISTRICT 112

Hooked on Books

District maintenance plans take shape

BY CHUCK FRIEDBAUER friedchu@yahoo.com

Celebrating a local love of children’s books and reading Children flocked to meet author Mary Casanova and illustrator Ard Hoyt, who’ve collaborated on many children’s picture and chapter books including “Utterly Otterly Day,” “One-Dog Canoe,” and “The Dirk Yeller Came to Town.”

District 112 and the Carver County Library co-sponsored Hooked on Books last Satur-

day, which is enjoying its seventh year. This year Chanhassen High School hosted the event, which drew hundreds of children and their parents for a morning of reading and coloring activities, snack, and entertainment. Also on had were locally owned book publishing company Beaver Pond Press, Chanhassen-based il-

lustrator Betsy LePlatt and author/i l lustrator Colette Omans Nicoletta of Victoria who signed copies of their new books. Cast members from the Chaska Valley Family Theatre per formed songs from the upcoming musical “Oliver!”

Big Bird and Elmo greeted their young fans and posed for photos.

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District 112 will seek school board approval to advertise for bids on four maintenance projects at the board’s Feb. 23 meeting, with anticipated costs expected to be slightly less than $1 million.

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SECTION 2AA GIRLS HOCKEY

Last-second goal sends Storm Hawks to finals Kaitlin Storo scored with 3.6 seconds remaining to break a twoall tie with Eden Prairie Tuesday

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Whistled for a tripping penalty 200 feet away from its net with 72 seconds remaining, Chaska /Chanhassen cou ld have dwelled on the tough call.

Head Coach Tracy Cassano, though, looked at it a different way. Maybe it was an opportunity for the Storm Hawks to score late.

Late in a double shift, Kaitlin Storo got around an Eden Prairie defender on the right boards, skated in all alone and beat goaltender McKenzie Johnson with a forehand shot over the right pad with 3.6 seconds remaining to break a two-all tie and send C/C to the Section 2AA Final with the win Tuesday.

The Storm Hawks, which fell to Eden Prairie 1-0 in the 2011 semifi nals, will face topseeded Edina at 7 p.m. Friday back at the Bloomington Ice Gardens.

“We knew coming in that we could beat them. We beat them earlier this season (4-2 victory at the Eagles’ home tournament), so that gave our team a lot of confidence. And that’s what our team needs a lot of,” Storo said.

“Usually we are the team that loses in critical situations.

In overtime we can’t seem to come out on top. It’s just amazing to know that one time we have the luck on our side. This was just unbelievable,” senior co-captain defenseman Lauren Kohler said.

Casey Lindquist was whistled for a tripping call after an Eden Prairie defender stepped on the stick of the Chanhassen senior. That gave the Eagles 72 seconds of power-play to end regulation.

Eden Prairie got of f two shots on net and a third attempt from a defenseman was blocked by a charging Kohler. The puck was knocked out to neutral ice where Storo, despite having been on the ice for nearly two straight minutes, got past the Eagles defender for the breakaway.

“On the penalty kill we’re supposed to go out to the D and stop the puck. It ricocheted off my skate out to Storo and she goes in on the goaltender,” Kohler said.

Storo moved in on Johnson quickly, scoring the winner with a flip of the puck over the pad. It was the Chanhassen junior’s third short-handed tally of the season and the seventh total by the Storm Hawks.

“I looked up at the clock and there was six seconds left and I’m watching Storo on the breakaway. She scores with three seconds left and I just dropped to my knees,” Kohler said.

“I didn’t even know how much time was on the clock.

After I scored I looked up at the clock and saw three sec-

onds and I was pretty happy.

I just knew we had a win if we tied them up on the draw,” the game-winning scorer said. “I usually pull up to my backhand, which is kind of a bad habit of mine. That one was on my forehand. I just wanted to go to one of her sides. Luckily it went in.”

B ot h S t o r o a nd K oh le r praised the play of Johnson, who played an outstanding game for Eden Prairie (11-12-1).

A my Pau lsen gave Eden Prairie the lead in the third period, tipping in a shot from the point off the stick of Rachel Olson with 13:17 remaining in regulation.

The Eagles nearly went up to goals as Lauren Boyle’s blast clanked off the crossbar with 10 minutes left.

After a checking penalty was called with 7:37 on Eden Prairie, C/C evened the game at two 46 seconds into the manadvantage on Storo’s second goal of the game. Linemate Emma Silkey threw the puck toward the front of the net and Storo was in the right position to knock the puck into the net.

Eden Prairie had two excellent chances down the stretch to regain the lead, but Storm Hawks goaltender Carly Van Orden came up with two big saves on a 2-on-1 shot from Alex Mikle and a coast-to-coast breakaway shot from Boyle with 2 :44 remaining in the third period.

Van Orden played one of her best games of the season, coming up with big saves to keep the game scoreless for much of the fi rst period when Eden Prairie dominated play

at times.

Boyle broke the scoreless tie with 19.7 seconds left in the opening stanza on a rush that saw the Eden Prairie freshman beat Van Orden on the breakaway with a backhanded fl ip over her left shoulder.

Despite a number of good opportunities in the second period, the game appeared to be heading to the fi nal period with the score at 1-0. Following two quick tripping penalties on the Eagles, Storo got the fi rst of her three goals on a 4-on-3 wrap-around with 4.9 seconds on the clock.

Storo now has 37 goals on the season.

Edina (17-4-1) won the fi rst semi f i na l 6 -1 over fou r t hseeded Bloomi ng ton Jefferson Tuesday. The sixthranked Hornets beat Chaska/ Chanhassen 2-0 in a regularseason meeting Nov. 29.

“The Edina game was earlier in the season and we didn’t have our starting goalie. I mean, Eden Prairie tied Edina, so there’s no reason we can’t go out there and play our hardest and beat them,” Kohler said.

Edina, which has won four straight Section 2AA titles, including a 5 - 0 decision in the championship game over Chaska/Chanhassen in 2010, was also the state runner-up in 2010 and 2011.

C/C is now 20 - 6 -1 on the season.

STORM HAWKS RALLY OVER WILDFIRE Carly Bergstrom and the Holy Fa mi ly Cat holic /Waconia girls hockey team did everything it could for more

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Emma Silkey (20) and Kaitlin Storo (11) celebrate as Chaska/Chanhassen takes a 3-2 lead with 3.6 seconds remaining in a Section 2AA semifinal win over Eden Prairie Tuesday.

than a period to hang onto an early lead.

Chaska/Chanhassen, which outshot the seventh-seeded Wildfire 32-8 for the game, notched the fi nal five goals in rallying for a 5-1 Section 2AA playoff win Friday at Chaska Community Center.

Down 1-0 after a period, C/C got the advantage on their side early in the second stanza as Lindquist slipped a shot past Bergstrom just eight seconds in, while Megan Hinze added a goal from Morgan Morse at the 4:20 mark.

Three Storm Hawk goals in the final five minutes of

the game broke open the close contest. Scoring in the final period were Storo, Morse and senior Wendy L em ke, who notched her fi rst career goal in the fi nal seconds.

Morse, an eighth grader, had her fi rst points since sustaining a head injury Jan. 17 against Shakopee.

Van Orden stopped the fi nal seven shots of the game for the win.

Sarah Rosland gave HFC/ Waconia a 1-0 lead off an assist from Megan Burke. Bergstrom turned away 27 shots in the loss for the Wildfire, which fi nished the season 16-8-2.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

A new game for split wrestling programs Storm clinch a share

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Chaska and Chanhassen have wrestled as one team all season, but section time is a different game for the two schools. One program must split into two beginning Saturday in the Section 2AAA Team Tournament.

The 10-team meet begins at 10 a.m. at Farmington High School. The Stor m, seeded eighth, will face their wrestling partners Chaska in the opening round. The winner faces top-seeded Prior Lake in the quarterfi nal round.

“We have to at least wrestle eight guys to be able to compete (on Saturday). Right now we’re pushing the limit,” said Chanhassen Head Coach Mike Schultz on Monday. “We have some guys banged up right now. We don’t wa nt to put them on the mat unless we have to. We want them ready for individuals.”

Among the injured right now are Luke Finkel (wrist), S a m G r au s a m (ne ck) a nd Reid Johnson. Schultz said Finkel would “get out on the mat and win a match for us if we needed him.” But unless it will help his chances for a better seed for the section individual tournament, he may get the day off. “ Ever yone u nder st a nd s where we’re at,” said Schultz on the team’s chances of winning more than a fi rst-round match with a less-than-full

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Chaska Head Coach Brent Eidenschink said the transition into two teams is more of a challenge for the wrestlers than the coaching staff.

“It’s probably going to be more of a change for the kids.

They’re not going to have the coach that they necessarily want. Mike and I have different ways of coaching and certain kids like the certain ways we do things. They’ve had that choice of really who to work with among our five coaches we h ave on st a f f a nd now they don’t have that choice as much,” Eidenschink said.

While the Storm are a long shot to advance past the quarterfinals, Schultz said this week is another chance to improve as a program.

“Next week we’ll focus on individuals. We still are learning team techniques – things we feel we haven’t gotten to this year. (Monday) we were working on arm bars. Next week when the (individual) seeds come out, then we’l l start to look at how we’ll beat those guys,” Schultz said.

The past two weeks many of the Chaska/Chanhassen wrestlers have performed at

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Chanhassen sophomore Reid Johnson dominates the heavyweight from Farmington in a recent heavyweight match. Johnson and the Storm wrestle in team sections this Saturday. a high level in a dual victory over Farmington and an invitational win at Totino-Grace.

Eidenschink said peaking at the right time of the season is one of the goals for the squad. “( Both Mike and I ) are really happy with the hard work some of the kids are putting in. It’s taken us a bit of time but we’re changing the mindset of some of these guys. They want to get out there and compete,” Eidenschink said. “Hopefully we can get as many of these guys to reach their goals and qualify for the state tournament.”

Johnson has been wrestling well lately, winning an individual title at Totino-

Grace. Brenden Olevson is also ranked No. 8 in Class A A A. The most improved wrestler, though, has been Sam Vance.

“He just keeps coming.

He never stop s. S a m h a s wrestled some of the state’s top wrestlers and had some ver y close m atche s. L a st we ek he w r e s t le d A a r on Sweeney of Watertown and lost by one. He came off the mat and told me, ‘I should have beaten him.’ His improvement has been awesome to see,” Schultz said.

Other top-four seeds are Shakopee (No. 2), Lakeville North (No. 3) and Eden Prairie (No. 4).

Chanhassen broke open a close contest after halftime, outscoring Northfield 35-24 in the second half to win 56-42 Tuesday to improve to 11-0 in the Missota Conference and 20-3 overall.

The victory clinched at least a share of the league title for the second straight year for the Storm. Chanhassen can clinch it outright with a win in its final three games or a New Prague loss.

Becca Smith scored in double figures for the third straight game, finishing with 19 points.

Teammates Mikki Prince and Lauren Shiff lett added nine points each.

Allyson Harris also had 19 points in the loss for the Raiders.

Chanhassen hosts Chaska at 6 p.m. Friday.

Chanhassen remained perfect in league play with a 70-49 win at Holy Angels Friday.

Smith had a game-high 19 points to lead the Storm, who led 35-25 at halftime.

Shifflett and Prince added 13 and 12 points, respectively. Tia Wright also contributed eight points off the bench.

CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY New venue, same result. Exactly five weeks after Chanhassen routed Northfield by 44 points at home, the Storm went on the road and defeated the Raiders by 33 points, 70-37, on

Tuesday.

Cole Otto scored a seasonhigh 21 points to lead Chanhassen (16-5), while Jordan Kahle added a personal-best 12 points off the bench. Kahle entered the game having scored 10 points in five appearances.

The Storm led 32-16 at halftime.

Brandon Arnold and Steven Gitzen also added seven and six points, respectively.

The Storm host Chaska at 8 p.m. on Friday.

Chanhassen had a relatively easy time the first loop through the Missota Conference, including a 66-42 win over Holy Angels in early January.

Through one half Friday, it looked like more of the same for the Storm, who led 30-16 at halftime. The second half was a different story.

Holy A ngels shocked Chanhassen with a 44-24 run during the final 18 minutes to knock off the Storm, who were previously unbeaten in conference, 60-54.

Danny Sullivan led the comeback for Stars with 15 points.

Kevin Jensen and Otto each had 13 points, while Jared Lea had 10.

Chanhassen remained onegame ahead of second-place New Prague thanks to a 78-61 win from Chaska on Friday. The Storm sit atop the standings at 8-1 followed by New Prague at 7-2 and Chaska at 7-3.

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BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Storm Hawks outswim the competition for the title Chaska/Chanhassen had 17 season-best individual efforts in the win

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Chaska/Chanhassen trailed by 17 team points through seven events in the Missota Conference Championships, and when pushed by Farmington, the Storm Hawks responded back.

Four swims in the top 10 in the 500 freestyle – JP Currie (third), Connor Schrempp (sixth), Benny Richardson (seventh) and Peter Augdahl (10th) – gave C/C the lead for good.

Connor Martin and Sean Donnelly won back-to-back individual events in the backstroke and breaststroke and six other swimmers had seasonbest efforts in the two events as C/C pushed the lead from nine points to 30 in earning a championship title Saturday at Northfield High School.

“W hat can I say? It was awesome. I was really proud of the guys,” Storm Hawks coach Matt Crees said. “Honestly, we did not think we’d win that meet. I thought maybe we’d have a chance, but it was a long shot. I can’t tell you how proud of the guys I was.”

The Storm Hawks were fi rst with 469 points followed by Farmington (441), Red Wing (417), Northfield (302) and Shakopee (239).

In total, C/C had 17 season-best efforts in individual events, while all four divers had top scores on the season.

“The reason that number is so high is because we have a high number of guys buying into what we’re teaching in the program. Everyone it seems has been dropping time throughout the season. You look at these same guys the past few years you wouldn’t have thought these times were possible. That is what has enabled us to do so well. We didn’t have this many all-stars at the beginning of the season. We’ve had a lot of guys rise up to occasion,” Crees said.

The Storm Hawks started the meet with a first-place effort from Martin, Donnelly, Jack Getty and Sam Halterman in the 200 medley relay at 1:44.20.

Red Wing and Farmington traded leads through diving as C/C got top performances from Currie in the 200 freestyle (fourth, 1: 55.06) and Aaron Wuflestad in the 200 individual medley (sixth, 2:18.64). Donnelly (23.06), Halterman (23.63) and Casey Bringhurst (23.73) took the second through fourth positions in the 50 freestyle.

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along with solid scores from Jason Nibbe (218.95), Tyler Allen (198.15) and Luke Starr (193.25) gave C/C the team lead back by three points over Farmington.

Despite a victory from Richardson in the 100 butterfly with a 55.95 and a third-place time of 51.47 from Martin in the 100 freestyle, the lead was relinquished for two events.

The distance crew scored 48 team points in the 500 freestyle to give the Storm Hawks the lead for good. Victories from Martin in the backstroke (56.14) and Donnelly in the breaststroke (1:03.99) helped the seal the team win.

Both freestyle relays also contributed third-place finishes behind Red Wing and Farmington.

Crees said the momentum from a conference win will spark the team the next week before the two schools split for the section meet.

“These guys aren’t used to winning and looking at how well they’ve done this season – I think that is a big reason for our success. Each win the team builds on the last one and keeps

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Connor Schrempp helps the Chaska/Chanhassen swimming and diving team to a firstplace finish at the Missota Conference Championships Saturday in Northfield. Schrempp was sixth in the 500-yard freestyle event. getting pumped up for the next one,” Crees said. “We didn’t rest anyone for conference.

We had a really hard practice on Friday. We really haven’t rested them at all this season, so it will be really interesting to see how fast they are once we taper for sections.”

The two teams split now as Chaska swimmers will com-

pete in the Section 2A Meet on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Richfield.

Chanhassen is in Edina for Section 6AA at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. The finals for both section events are on Saturday the 25th.

C r e e s s a id s ophomor e s Nathan Hewitt (Chaska) and Aaron Brown (Chanhassen) hit section qualifying times

during the junior varsity meet Saturday and will now join the respective varsity teams at sections.

“As a coach, you don’t see first-year swimmers do this very often. It’s awesome to see,” Crees said. Hewitt was out for swimming as a freshman, but was injured and missed much of the season.

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STORM ROUNDUP

Storm competing for bid to state meet

Chanhassen clinches first Missota league title

The Lakeville schools and Chanhassen are among the favorites in Section 2AA

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Taylor Ruelle and Alex Dragos have been through a section meet. The Chanhassen seniors understand what it takes to compete against the section’s top gymnasts. That doesn’t mean the pressure isn’t there to do well.

“I wouldn’t say it’s more nerve-wracking this year, but I would say there’s more pressure because we actually have the potential to do well,” Ruelle said.

“Our team could go to state if we hit our routines. That adds to the pressure,” Dragos said.

Danielle Magnuson, who will be competing in her first section meet after missing the previous two years with injuries, is ready for Friday to be here, “I’m really excited, but it’s nerve-wracking at the same time because it will probably be my last meet and we have to do good if we want to make it to state,” she said.

For the second straight season, the co-op program is splitting for the post-season. Chaska competes in the Section 2A Meet in Waseca, while Chanhassen is in the Section 2AA Meet in Eastview. Both meets are on Friday at 5 p.m.

While the Hawks will either send one or two participants, Chanhassen on the other hand will have 11 competing members.

The girls participating are Taylor Ruelle (12), Alex Dragos (12), Danielle Magnuson (12), Leah Kutsch (9), Rachel Nornes (10), Grace Swenson (12), Katie Spangrud (9), Jasmin McKenzie (11), Holly Yeager (11), Lucy Rogers (10) and Sara Nagengast (10).

With the sections realigning,

once an underdog, Chanhassen is now one of the top teams in the section. Only the two Lakeville schools have a higher average score this season.

The favorite – Lakeville North – is a team Chaska/Chanhassen defeated by less than a point earlier in the season. North has improved its scores and seen a jump into the 140 range. “(Head Coach Jaime Tsurusaki) has her set numbers that she’d like us to reach. If we can hit those we’ll all be happy,” said Ruelle, who said beam is her favorite of her two events. “I’m just too tall for bars.”

“I’d say my favorites are bars or floor. They’re kind of neckand-neck. I’m kind of tumbler – I just love to tumble,” Dragos said.

“Vault is now my favorite.

Floor used to be, but I can’t do it because of all of my injuries,” Magnuson said.

The last District 112 state qualifier was Kristin Knudson in 2008. She placed sixth in allaround, which included a thirdplace finish on uneven bars.

“I think it would be considered a success if a few people made it to state this year, especially individually. We didn’t have any one go last year, so it would be nice to get a few girls to state,” Dragos said.

Chaska/Chanhassen ended the regular season with a fourthplace result at the Missota Conference Championships Friday at Northfield High School.

The host Raiders set a school record with a score of 150.6 to win its fourth straight conference title. Northfield, ranked No. 1 in the state, had the top-three all-around gymnasts in Bailey DuPay (37.475), Sveta Mason (37.225) and Abby Stets (36.675).

New Prague, ranked No. 2 in

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While Sydney Goff is the lone Chaska gymnast competing in Section 2A, Chanhassen will send 11 girls including sophomore Sara Nagengast.

Class A, was a distant second at 146.150. Chaska/Chanhassen was had a score of 135.45.

No Storm Hawk placed in the top five in any of the four individual events.

Leah Kutsch had the team’s top scores of 9.075 on floor and 9.0 on vault. Rachel Nornes, the lone all-around competitor

who scored 35.25, also had a 9.0 on floor.

Other top scores were 8.75 on vault, 8.95 on beam and 8.55 on bars from Nornes; and an 8.8 from Sara Nagengast.

Ruelle added scores of 8.45 on bars and 7.75 on beam, while Dragos had an 8.6 on floor and 8.15 on bars.

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Looking for former Athena Award winners The Minneapolis Athena Awards Committee, which honors and recognizes outstanding senior female athletes from high schools throughout the metro and suburban Minneapolis area, will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on May 4, 2012, at their annual luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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Schepers wins local and district freethrow championship The Knights of Columbus of the Guardian Angels Parish, Council 9141, held a local freethrow championship for boys and girls ages 10-14 Jan. 21.

Four winners emerged as champions in their respective age division and advanced to the District Championships Jan. 28 at St. Hubert’s Gym in Chanhassen. They were Katie Perrill, Paige Robling, Erin O’Keefe and Kevin Schepers.

Schepers won his age division at districts and will now compete at the Regional Championship in Norwood Young

Walk-in registration day for CC United Soccer Saturday The Chaska/Chanhassen United Soccer Association is hosting its Spring/Summer 2012 walk-in registration this Saturday at the Chaska Community Center theatre entrance.

Registration will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon. Rec uniform sizing will also be available.

Online registration is ongoing until March 7 with a $10 late fee after Feb. 25. Visit www. ccunitedsoccer.com to register.

CC United Soccer is a smallsided format, excellent for players ages 4-13 that are primarily interested in fun, fitness and friendship while playing in their local community. Practices take place once a week with games on Saturday. The season runs from mid-April

Registration under way for Chaska Youth Softball The Chaska Youth Softball Association is now accepting 2012 summer softball registration for: 10U Traveling Program – Ages 10 and under 12U Traveling Program – Ages 12 and under Recreational (In-House) Program - Grades 1-12 CYSA Softball is open to all girls in the Eastern Carver County School District. Go to: www.cysafastpitch.com for more information and to register. Deadlines for travel closes March 11 and in-house is March 25.

Four second-period goals helped Chanhassen jump out to a three-goal lead en route to an 8-2 win over Farmington T uesday. T he victor y clinched the Missota Conference title outright for the Storm, who are only in their second year of existence.

Senior Con nor Kel ly scored t h ree goa ls i n t he 18th victory of the season for Chanhassen. His first tally was the lone goal in the opening 17 minutes.

Kent Eklund, Jackson Spi n g ler, Au s t i n Si men s on and Kelly added goals in the second stanza, while Kelly, Nate Traina and Joe Pries fi nished off the scoring in the third period.

Chanhassen outshot the Tigers 60-19 in the win.

Michael Gmiterko, Eric Bigaouette, Logan Wilkinson, Jack Spillers Eklund, and Spingler all had multiassist games.

Erik Anderson made 19 saves in the victory.

Chanhassen started the week with a 6-2 victory over Red Wing Feb. 9. Leading 3-2 after two periods, Chanhassen pulled away in the fi nal stanza with a trio of goals.

Kelly, who spent five minutes in the second period in the penalty box after a boarding major, gave the Storm a two-goal advantage 56 seconds in the third stanza.

Traina and Nathan Holasek added goals 39 seconds apart midway through the period for the fi nal 6-3 difference.

Holasek scored 46 seconds i nto t he ga me for t he 1- 0 Chanhassen lead. It was the fastest goal to start a game in school history.

After Red Wing knotted the game at one, Eklund gave the Storm the lead for good short-handed 43 seconds into the second period. Eklund’s goal also broke a school record for fastest goal into a period.

A third netter for Chanhassen from Spillers ended up being the game-winner.

Ten players had at least one point for the Storm. Anderson made 16 saves in the road win for the Storm.

Playing Coon Rapids in a rescheduled game from Dec. 10, Chanhassen notched win No. 17 on the season with a 3-1 win on the road Saturday.

T he S t or m le d 3 - 0 a nd outshot the Cardinals 36-9 during the fi rst two periods.

Bigaouette gave Chanhassen (18 - 4 -1) the early lead before Eklund and Traina added goals in the second period. Eklund’s netter came on the power play, while Traina scored his fourth short-handed goal for the 3-0 lead.

Anderson made 22 saves in the win for the Storm.

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netonka’s number during the regular season when using six skiers to determine team scores. Using only four at the Section 2 Nordic Ski Meet Feb. 9 at T heodore Wi r t h Pa rk i n Mi n neapolis, t he Skippers edged the Eagles for the section crown.

Mi nnetonka scored 3 8 9 points to Eden Prairie’s 380 for the lone spot to the state meet, which is held in Biwabik today.

Zach Goldberg and Marcus Speca were the top-two section fi nishers with combi ne d t i me s of 2 6 : 5 5 a nd 27:39. Colin Touhey (fifth, 28 :18) and Julian Hagberg (seventh, 28:21) added to the team score.

Holy Family (eighth, 265 points), Chanhassen (ninth, 242) and Chaska (10th, 161) also competed in the boys event.

Chan hassen senior Nathan Jackels was five spots away f rom a st ate b er t h, placing 17th overall with a combined time of 29.16. His times were 13.22 in skate and 15.54 in classic.

Also fi nishing in the top four for the Storm were Evan Moore (3 4th, 31: 27), Ryan Boonstra (50th, 33 :21) and T yler Kobi l a r c si k ( 6 2 nd , 35:53).

Leading the way for Chaska was Joey Duerr, who was 37th overall with a combined time of 31:32.

Jensen Orlow (29:32) and Connor Oberle (31:27) were the top-two skiers for Holy Family in 21st and 33rd positions.

On t he gi rls side, Mi nnetonka placed third with 329 points behind champion Wayzata (386), who won a tie-breaker over Eden Prairie (386).

Skipp ers ju nior A l i ssa Johnson gained the fi nal spot to state in 15th place with a combined run of 35:14. Also making it to state was Holy Family senior Neillie Bubb, who was 10th overall at 34:19.

Holy F a m i ly ( s event h , 252), Chaska (10th, 205) and Chanhassen (11th, 191) also had teams competing at sections.

Emily Castanias led the Storm with a 31st-place fi nish in a time of 38.35. Her teammates were Amy Swensen (59th, 43 : 02), Laura Cummings (60th, 43:18) and Linnea Lynum (63rd, 44:03).

Cl ai re Bu l at pac ed t he Hawks in 38th place with a combined score of 39:22.

Julia Orlow (32nd, 38:37) and Molly Eastman (46th, 40:40) also were in the top-50 for Holy Family.

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TONKA ROUNDUP

JUDO CHAMPION

Skippers sweep Section 5 alpine titles at Afton The Minnetonka girls alpine ski team will have a shot at defending its state title as the Skippers won the Section 5 Meet at Afton Alps Feb. 9.

Also winning a section title was the Minnetonka boys team, which placed second to St. Thomas Academy last season at state.

For the girls, which returns its top four skiers from last year, Minnetonka had all six participants in the top-17. As a team, the Skippers beat runner-up Blake School 265.5 to 243.

Madison Gartner was runner-up with a time of 1:01.81, while Megan Greiner (4th, 1: 02.63), Erin Olejnik (7th, 1:03.32) and Allison Harworth (13th, 1:06.26) rounded out the team score. Marlee Gartner, a state participant a year ago, was 15th at 1:07.08.

For the boys, which graduated four of its top-six skiers from last year, the team score saw Minnetonka win 362 to 351 over Lake Conference opponent Hopkins.

St ate retu r ners Gri f f i n Struyk and Lars Midthun led the way in third- and fourthplace, respectively. Struyk had two runs that combined for a time of 59.52, while Midthun was a hair slower at 59.64.

Rounding out the team score were James Fleming (10th, 1:00.81) and Charles Johnson (13th, 1:01.69).

The State Meet was Wednesday in Biwabik.

SECTION CHAMPIONS The Minnetonka gymnastics team edged rival Eden Prairie with a season-best and schoolrecord score of 144.8 Saturday in the Section 6AA Meet in Hopkins. The Eagles were second with a 143.375.

The previous season-high for the Skippers was 141.75 a week before in an invitational. It is the first trip to state as a team for the program.

Morgan Engel (36.725), Allison Ryan (36.125), Mikayla Wandersee (35.7) and Shawna Burroughs (35.3) all competed in the all-around competition.

Ryan had the team’s top individual score of 9.6 on floor exercise, while Engel scored a 9.575 on vault and 9.5 on floor.

Danielle Hannafin also added a 9.25 on floor, while Calin Skaret had identical marks of 9.175 on vault and beam.

The Class AA State Meet is at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion.

Engel, Ryan and Burroughs will also compete in the individual portion of the state meet on Saturday, Feb. 25.

BIG WIN FOR TONKA BOYS Minnetonka handed Wayzata its third loss in four games in an 86-63 win for the Skippers on Tuesday. It was the largest loss of the season for the fourthranked Trojans, who started the season with 16 straight wins.

Minnetonka led 40-24 at halftime on the road.

Tommy McDermott and Latrell Love had big games for the Skippers with 26 and 21 points, respectively. Joe Risinger was also in double figures with 15 points.

Zach Robertson was the game’s high scorer with 27 points for Wayzata.

Minnetonka is 2-2 in the Lake Conference.

Minnetonka entered Friday’s game with a 14-5 record. Anoka was just the opposite at 5-14.

Through one half, though, the two teams were about even with the Skippers leading 36-35.

The second half was all Minnetonka though as they scored 59 points in a 95-80 win.

Riley Dearring scored a team-high 23 points to lead four Skippers in double figures. McDermott and Love contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively, while Luke Pettersen added a season-high 12 points. Pettersen came into the game with 11 total points in four games.

Andrew Grosz and Risinger also had nine points each for Minnetonka.

LOSING STREAK SNAPPED Minnetonka outscored Anoka 35-20 in the second half, snapping a seven-game losing streak in a 61-44 win over the Tornados Friday on the road.

Three Skippers – Courtney Frederickson (16), Anne Hamilton (15) and Joanna Hedstrom (14) – were in double figures in the victory.

Kelly McKenzie and Caroline Shelquist also had five points each for Minnetonka.

Results from Tuesday’s game with Wayzata is available at Scoreboard.MN.

SKIPPERS A HALF-GAME BACK Down 3-1 in the third period, Minnetonka got two goals to force overtime and senior Erik Baskin notched the game-winner 3:33 into the extra session for the 4-3 win Saturday over Wayzata in Plymouth.

Baskin’s goal was the third shot in overtime for Minnetonka, which remained a half-game behind Lake Conference leader Edina at 6-2. The second-ranked Skippers are 20-3 overall.

Trailing by two goals with less than five minutes to play, Baskin gave Minnetonka life with a goal from Max Coatta and Joe Schuldt. Two minutes later, Tommy Vannelli’s sixth goal of the season knotted the game at three with 2:28 left in regulation.

Minnetonka outshot Wayzata 14-4 during the fi nal period and overtime session. Paul Ciaccio made 19 saves in the victory for the Skippers.

Vinni Lettieri scored a power-play goal in the first period, but Wayzata led 2-1 after the first 17 minutes. A power-play tally in the second period gave the Trojans the 3-1 leading heading into the final stanza.

The Skippers notched its fourth Lake Conference with a 6-1 win over Hopkins Feb. 9.

Minnetonka showed its dominance over Hopkins (8-14) in the first period, outshooting the Royals 23-1 for the period.

Jack Ramsey, Sam Rothstein, Phil Katopodis and Coatta all scored goals in the stanza.

Vannelli and Jared Ridge added goals later in the game for the final 6-1 difference. Lettieri had three assists, while Coatta added two helpers for a threepoint night.

Matt Behounek made 19 saves in the win for Minnetonka.

MOVING ON IN 6AA Robbinsdale Armstrong/ Cooper came out strong, outshooting No. 2 seed Minnetonka

8-4 in the first period. Thanks to some great goaltending and better offensive production during the fi nal two periods, the Skippers came out on top 6-1 Saturday in the Section 6AA quarterfinal round.

Class A A fourth-ranked Minnetonka played No. 6 seed Buffalo on Wednesday at Parade Ice Garden. The Bison, which lost to Maple Grove 3-1 in the regular season, returned the favor by the same score in an upset on Saturday.

If the Skippers won, a championship game is Friday at 8 p.m. at Parade Ice Garden.

Sidney Morin broke a scoreless tie at the 5:23 mark of the second period. Sydney Baldwin and Laura Bowman added goals less than two minutes apart for the 3-0 lead after two periods.

Goals from Bowman, Diana Draayer and Holly Korn broke open the game in the final stanza. Baldwin and Bowman each had two assists in the win.

Sydney Rossman turned away 16 shots to preserve the victory for Minnetonka (20-5-1).

Eighty-one competitors from Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Canada competed in the 2011 United States Judo Association State Championships held at the Conway Recreation Center in St. Paul.

Kend r i k Felt y, a 2 011 Chanhassen High School graduate and currently a freshman studying mechanical engineering at Iowa State University handily captured the Minnesota State ChampiSUBMITTED PHOTO onship for the Novice Welter- Chanhassen’s Kendrik Felty weight Division. Fighting in the 73-81 kilogram class, Felty won by moth matches by ippon or pin.

Felty has proven to be a quick study in the sport of Judo as he adds this to his U.S. Judo Iowa Championship title which he won Nov. 5 in Sioux City, Iowa.

The next local event for the local athlete is the Midwest Championships at noon, April 21, at the North Dale Recreation Center in St. Paul.

YOUTH SPORTS

LAST TUNE-UP BEFORE SECTIONS Eric Sirjord, John Seylar and Nick Leaf all scored topthree positions in the 500 yard freestyle event to lead No. 2-ranked Minnetonka to a 11175 dual victory Friday at South View Middle School.

Sirjord, who also helped the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays win, was first in the 500 at 4:58.87. Seylar posted a win in the 200 freestyle at 1:48.11, while Noah Busch had wins in the 50 freestyle (22.05) and 100 backstroke (54.49).

The best race of the evening was the 200 freestyle relay where Sirjord held onto a slim lead over the last 25 yards in a winning time of 1:29.61. Edina was three-hundredths of a second behind at 1:29.64.

Sirjord also anchored the 400 relay, swimming a leg of 48.05 to help pull out the one-second victory.

Also hitting the wall in first place were Kendall Dunn in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.66) and Theodore Goodyear in diving (197.25).

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CCHA PeeWee B2 wins at Lakeville Freeze The CCHA PeeWee B2 Purple team took home the championship trophy this weekend in the Lakeville Freeze Hockey Tournament. They were seeded first in bracket play on Sunday after winning their pool by beating out Edina, South St. Paul and Woodbury. In the Championship bracket, they beat Lakeville South 3-0, which brought them to the championship game where they won against the Lakeville North team 5-1. They only allowed a total of two goals in the five games they played in the tournament. The team is having a very successful season with an impressive record of 24-1-2. Players are front row from left, Noah Frobom, Lucas Hansen, and Tyler Muschewske. Kneeling: Landry Kuss, Lucas Nielsen, Nathan Conyard, Greg Schoepp, Carter Chapman, and Charlie Montang. Standing: Alex Snader, Charlie Kelly, Jake Maus, Noah Johnson, Quincy Kent-Schneider, John Witcraft, and Ben Urbanciz. Back row: Coach Conyard, Coach Witcraft, Coach Kuss, Coach Montang.

HOLY FAMILY ROUNDUP

Hockey title hopes erased in loss to Orono The scenario was simple – win out and Holy Family Catholic would at least share the Wright County Conference title with one or even two other teams.

After winning three straight games, outscoring opponents 26-2 to put themselves in a position to control their own destiny, the Fire erased all hopes of a title with a 6-3 loss to Orono Saturday.

The Spartans’ top line of Gavin Payne, Jimmy Lee and Jake Flemmer had five goals and 10 total points in the win.

Delano is in first in the WCC at 9-2. HFC is now tied for third with Orono at 7-4.

HFC led 2-0, but found themselves down 3-2 in the third period. Shane Gersich notched his second goal of the game to tie the score at three on the power play with 7:46 to play.

Orono, though, scored a pair of goals 11 seconds apart with more than three minutes left in the game. Payne, who netted the eventual game-winner, added an empty net goal for the final difference.

Lee scored three goals in the game for Orono, which was defeated 8-4 by the Fire in the first meeting.

Will Garin also had a powerplay goal for Holy Family. The Fire were 3-for-6 with the manadvantage.

Nick Schreiter stopped 24 of 29 shot attempts in the loss.

Waconia handed its former

co-op partner Holy Family Catholic a 7-5 defeat in early January. The Fire returned the favor on Feb. 9, blowing out the 14-win Wildcats 7-1.

Garrett Riebling and Joey Marooney each had three points in the victory.

Unlike the first meeting in which Waconia scored seven goals on 26 shots, goaltending and defense were solid for the Fire on Thursday. Schreiter stopped 21 shots, only being beat once on a Ryan Mattson powerplay goal in the second period.

By then, Holy Family already led 3-0 after Riebling, Sam Stenson and Tanner Steen all scored first-period goals. Marooney moved the advantage back to three goals at the 12:53 mark of the second stanza.

Goals by Riebling, Gersich and John Peterson in the third period pulled the Fire away from the Wildcats. Tim Fellner, Max Mork and Marooney each had two assists in the win.

Holy Family Catholic added a 10-1 win to its resume over Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato on the road Tuesday. The Dragons ended the regular season losers of 19 straight games.

The Fire are 17-7 heading into the regular-season fi nale at 7 p.m. Friday against Delano. The Tigers clinched a share of the Wright County Conference title with a 9-0 win over Hutchinson.

A victory over the Fire would give Delano the title outright.

Marooney had three goals to

lead Holy Family, while Fellner added a pair of netters. Ryan Swanson had a career-high four assists, while Dylan Woolf, Riebling, Stenson, Gersich, and Peterson all had at least three points.

Schreiter made 13 saves in two periods of action for the win.

TWO MORE WINS Hannah Schonhardt and Michaela Rasmussen combined to score 28 points as Holy Family Catholic raced to a 15-point halftime lead in a 61-51 win over Mayer Lutheran Tuesday.

Schonhardt led all scorers with 16 points, while Rasmussen had 12. The Fire led 38-23 at halftime.

Holy Family is now 17-5 overall and riding a three-game winning streak heading into a game with St. Peter at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Megan McCabe had a careernight with nine points for the Fire, while Emily Bauer and Erin Ryan-Mosley each had six points.

Ashlyn Hucky (11), Taylor Rollo (11) and Jessica Klaustermeier (10) all were in double figures for the Crusaders. Chaska native Nico Schmidt also had nine points in the loss.

Schonhardt and Rasmussen each scored 15 points as HFC held on to beat Orono on the road 74-63 Feb. 9.

The Fire led 38-24 at halftime.

Ashley Hanson also had 13

points for the Fire, while Bauer added eight points.

TWENTY LOSSES Orono returned just two players from its 2011 Class 3A state championship team, but those two players – Brady Wohler and Anthonie Tholey – combined for 45 points in a 76-68 win over Holy Family Catholic Feb. 9.

Wohler, the son of former state basketball champion, University of Minnesota two-sport athlete and collegiate coach Barry Wohler, led the way for the Spartans with a season-high 27 points.

Orono outscored the Fire 4034 in the second half after leading by two points at halftime.

Jake Dryer was the scoring leader for Holy Family with 17 points. Joe Traxler and Colton Stenerson also added 14 and 13 points, respectively.

HFC hit the 20-loss mark with a 75-59 defeat to host St. Michael-Albertville on Saturday. The Fire have lost six games in a row now.

Four STMA players were in double figures led by Michael Wiese with 17 points.

Traxler paced the Fire with 14 points, while Joe Hanel (11) and Dryer (10) were also in double figures.

The Knights were ahead 4228 at halftime.

Holy Family (1-20) also lost 66-41 to fourth-ranked Blake School Feb. 8. Traxler led the Fire with eight points.

Chan Gold places in top two at local tourneys The Chanhassen Gold sixth grade boys basketball team took second in the Apple Valley Classic Jan. 6-7. The team did even better Jan. 14-15, placing first in the 19th annual Champlin Park basketball. On the way to the championship, Chanhassen defeated Eastview, St. Louis Park and Champlin Park. Front row from left, Coach Kim Dahlgren, Jack Ryan, Adam Kielty, Justin Stacey, and Coach Mike Kielty. Back row: Alex Tyson, Griffin Johnson, Evan Simon, Callahan Manuel, Jack “Larry” Dahlgren, and Jake Hackbarth.

CC U12B wins tourney at SuperRink in Blaine The Chaska/Chanhassen 12B girls hockey team were SuperRink Spectacular champions Jan. 8 in Blaine. To earn the championship, the team won their first two games against Hopkins (7-3) and Irondale/Coon Rapids (8-0). The team defeated Burnsville 3-1 in an exciting championship game. Front row from left, Liz Stanger, Katelyn Wagner and Katelyn Sampson. Second row: Anna Valenty, Mackenzie Nylin, Marie Walsh, Abbey Weyandt and Amelia McGraw. Third row: Alissa Carlson, Annika Klein, Claire Rothstein and Tatum Worre. Fourth row: Elise Snuggerud and Emma Simpson. Back row: Coaches Marty Walsh, Tim Klein and Dan Simpson.

WEEKLY SCHEDULES

Don’t miss this RIVALRY REMATCH When Chaska and Chanhassen met in January in basketball, it was two exciting games on back-to-back nights. In round two, the four teams play in a girl/boy doubleheader beginning at 6 p.m. this Friday at Chanhassen High School.

Chanhassen H.S. Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/cns/ Hotline: (952) 361-CHAN (2426)  Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena  Home basketball games at Chan H.S. TODAY, FEBRUARY 16 Boys Hockey at Shakopee, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Girls Basketball vs. Chaska, 6 p.m.

Gymnastics at Section 2A Meet (Eastview), 6:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Edina, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Chaska, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Girls Basketball at Edina, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Edina, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Section 6AA (Parade Ice Arena), 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Wrestling at Section 2AAA Meet (Farmington), Noon Boys Hockey at Dodge County, 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Wrestling at Section 6AAA Meet (Mound), Noon Boys Hockey at Buffalo, 3 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Girls Basketball vs. New Prague, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball at New Prague, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Boys Basketball at Eden Prairie, 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Eden Prairie, 8 p.m.

Minnetonka H.S.

Holy Family Catholic H.S.

Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org  Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center  Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym TODAY, FEBRUARY 16 Boys Hockey vs. Eden Prairie, 7 p.m.

Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.org School: www.hfchs.org Hotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext. 1111  Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena  Home basketball games at HFC H.S.

TODAY, FEBRUARY 16 Girls Basketball at St. Peter, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Dance at State AA Meet (Target Center), 2:15 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Delano, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Boys Basketball at Norwood Young America, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Watertown-Mayer, 7:30 p.m.

Chaska H.S. Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/chs/ Hotline: (952) 556-HAWK (4295)  Home basketball games at Chaska H.S. TODAY, FEBRUARY 16 Boys Hockey at Northfield, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Dance at State AA Meet (Target Center), 2:15 p.m.

Chan 7A girls win at Anoka/Ramsey Blowout The Chanhassen 7A girls basketball team defeated Anoka, Maple Grove, St Francis and Centennial to win the Anoka/ Ramsey Tornado Blowout. Front row from left, Chloe Husemoen, Maddie Kakacek, and Taylor Manno. Second row: Anne Murphy, Marybeth Olson, Anna Craig, and Lexi Wall. Not pictured are Ashley Benson and Carley Benson.

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victoria TOWN SQUARE Capturing their imaginations

City crime is low but be aware

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Children’s author Mary Casanova captured the imaginations of students at Victoria Elementary School with her vivid and expressive storytelling. Casanova visited District 112 elementary schools last week as part of its Hooked on Books…and the Arts, Too program. Casanova explained where the ideas for her books come from, and advised youngsters to pay attention to the characters and stories in their own lives and write them down. Casanova’s picture books include “Utterly Otterly Night” and “One Dog Canoe,” historical and contemporary chapter books including the Dog Watch mystery series, and has written books for the American Girls series.

David Stuver, Victoria, is nominated to West Point

CITY BRIEFS

Congressman John Kline nominated Victoria resident and Southwest Christian High School student David Stuver to West Point military academy.

“As a retired Marine Corps Colonel and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I take a great deal of pride in the fi ne young men and women who ser ve ou r country,” K line said. “The caliber of Service Academy candidates is high and it is an honor to nominate the best candidates the 2nd District has to offer.”

At S out hwest Ch r i sti a n High School, Stuver competes in track and field, cross country, and is class president. His parents are David and Emily Stuver.

The Air Force, Army (West Point), Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies require

Utility building approved The Victoria City Council r ev iewe d a nd appr ove d a request for a conditional use permit to build a public utility service building on county property located on the northeast side of the intersection of Highway 11 and 18 in Victoria.

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Minnesota Congressman John Kline honored Victoria student David Stuver at a ceremony in his Burnsville office to recognize his nominees to the U.S. Service Academies.

Cleaning house for the annual citywide garage sale Neighborhoods of Victoria are beginning to prepare for the second annual Citywide Garage Sale on the Friday and Saturday following Mothers Day. This year, it will be all day on Friday and until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and 19.

Helping again this year will be downtown restaurants and Fresh Seasons Market with great specials for all participants, sellers and buyers.

At 2 p.m . on S at u r d ay, trucks from various (as yet unnamed) charities will be parked at the main entrance of the Victoria Recreation Center on Kochia Lane to receive any goods that may not have been sold. They will also accept donations from any who did not participate in the garage sale who may have items to donate.

Linda

MCNULTY A good spring cleaning is part of our reawakening process after a long, cold winter.

OK...mild winter. A garage sale is way of recycling that benefits all. Besides, ask the neighbors of Deer Run, who have been doing this for more than 25 years—it’s a lot of fun.

There will be more infor-

Carver County is installing a 90 -mile countywide fiber optic ring, and this utility building is one of three “fiber huts” or equipment facilities necessary for the project. The two other locations are Mayer and Cologne. These huts will house the technology to enable high speed broadband connectivity throughout the county.

NEWS BRIEFS

mation to follow in this column and in local newspapers closer to May. We will also have a table at Discover Victoria Day on Saturday, May 12 at the Victoria Recreation Center. Please contact your homeowners’ association representative with any questions prior to that time. Or, free to contact me at oldpasketti@aol.com. Until then, let the cleaning begin.

The Victoria Volksfest will be held in the downtown area on August 17 and 18 this year.

Beginning with an antique motorcycle show and great band on Friday night, then opening at 10:00 a.m. Saturday with a full slate of family activities: arts and crafts, games, food, music all day, and two bands in the evening.

Other big plans are underway!

Not quite fi nalized yet, but I promise you, they are spectacular. New and different activities this year planned to enhance our city’s family festival!

Also returning to Victoria this summer are the Wednesday night car shows. Eight dates are planned for this fun Victoria Business Owners Association activity. Check the VBOA web site or ThinkVictoria.org.

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

Chiropractor Kandace Johnson of Power of Life Chiropractic Center, Victoria, recently completed a six-month training program in advanced clinical nutrition. The program is called Nutrition Response Testing and is used by health practitioners of all types and specialties across the United States including osteopaths, doctors, nutritionists, chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses, pharmacists and acupuncturists. Johnson is one of only 405 health practitioners who has graduated the Advanced Clinical Training program in Nutrition Re-

sponse Testing in Clearwater, Fla. Johnson has served the Victoria area for the past 5 years. Power of Life Chiropractic Center is located at Dr. Kandace 7924 Victoria Johnson Drive. Johnson’s practice specializes in nutrition therapy, chiropractic adjustments, anti-aging, overall family health, weight loss, diet coaching and women’s health.

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applicants to a U.S. Service Academy to receive a nomination from their Member of Congress, Senator, the Vice President, or the President.

Students from Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District who wish to attend a Service Academy may submit an application, which is evaluated by members of Kline’s Service Ac ademy Advisor y Boa rd.

Final nominations are made

by Congressman Kline. Each Academy selects students for enrollment from among those nominated.

Students interested in applying for a 2013 nomination can receive more in formation online by visiting http:// kline.house.gov and selecting the “Student Corner” link, or by calling Congressman Kline’s office at (952) 808-1213.

Crime is low in Victoria, but residents shou ld n’t be complacent, Sheriff Jim Olson cautions. Olson presented an annual report on the city’s 5-year policing trends at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Compared to the cities of Chanhassen and Waconia, Vic tor i a’s cr i me nu mb er s are low. Still, there are some areas that have increased like DWIs. There were 18 DWIs in 2010 compared to 40 in 2011.

O ne r e a s on for i nc r e a s e d DWI arrests is that the state has provided more patrols to look for drivers under the influence.

“Efforts are greater,” Olson said, “and the state is giving us more money to catch DWIs.” Thefts increased from 31 in 2010 to 55 in 2011, and more property damage was reported in 2011—41 calls compared to 29 in 2010. Overall, crime rates for the city are relatively low in proportion to the population, Olson said.

But that can make people less cautious. Olson reminded residents not to leave valuable items in vehicles parked in driveway, to lock inner garage and service doors, keep garage door openers out of sight inside vehicles, and remove keys from vehicles even i f they are parked in the garage.

Olson reviewed and compared numbers from 2007 to 2011. “ For s ome r e a s on , 2 010 was an anomaly,” Olson said, “and both levels of crime went down, not only in Victoria but in the state, too.”

Olson thinks one reason for the dip was the economy. “ T here were less people working on second and third shifts,” Olson said, “and DWIs were down, too. People weren’t out as much.”

Tom Strigel, who was acting mayor pro tem Monday night, asked if the Sheriff’s Office worked with neighborhoods in crime watch activities. According to Cpl. Josh Baker, neighborhoods have not expressed much interest in organizing, but if groups are interested, they should contact Baker or the Sheriff’s Office.

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SHERIFF at 7900 block of Market Boulevard, C h a n h a s s e n , wh e r e a n a d u l t Chanhassen male was arrested.

At 8:14 a.m., responded to County Road 61 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, for a personal injury accident.

Feb. 9 At 9:18 a.m., responded to the 2200 block of Lyman Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of a theft.

At 7:54 p.m., responded to the 8200 block of Stone Creek Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult female was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Feb. 10 At 1:22 a.m., made a traffic stop at 800 block of Flying Cloud Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult male was arrested for DWI. At 2:13 p.m., responded to the 700 block of Kirche Hill Drive, Carver, for report of theft from a residence.

At 5:02 p.m. responded to Lyman Boulevard and Powers Boulevard,

an outstanding warrant.

At 7:41 a.m., responded to the 7600 block of Chanhassen Road, Chanhassen, for a report of theft from a vehicle and damage to window.

Reported stolen were a stereo and laptop. Estimated damage and loss is $750.

At 7:52 a.m., responded to Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road, Victoria, for report of a property damage accident. An adult female was cited for inattentive driving.

At 1:37 p.m., responded to the 1900 block of Commonwealth Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of vandalism at a construction site.

At 2:56 p.m., responded to the 8700 block of College View Drive, Laketown Township, for report of theft of credit cards from a backpack.

At 4:02 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Hackberr y Court, Carver, for report of an assault.

Feb. 8 At 2:41 a.m., made a traffic stop

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Chanhassen, for a property damage accident. An adult female was cited for driving after suspension and failing to yield right of way.

Feb. 11 At 4:50 p.m., responded to the 700 block of Lake Susan Drive, Chanhassen, for report of a drug violation.

At 5:38 p.m., responded to the 400 block of Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, for report of stolen tip jar, loss estimated at $10.

Feb. 12 At 7:26 a.m., responded to Pontiac Circle and Pontiac Court, Chanhassen, for report of property damage. A street light was in the road and a sign was down in a yard.

Estimated damage is $1,300.

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

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

A motion to shut down an Internet blog that contains information related to several child custody battles in Carver County is being considered in Carver County court.

That matter, being considered by Judge Richard Perkins, stems from a custody case involving Jeremy and Lea Banken.

Lea Banken, according to court documents, is affi liated with the blog, which has covered a range of issues involving court proceedings.

Her husband has custody of their children.

Last August, Judge Perkins issued an order for Lea Banken to “immediately take all necessary steps required to make sure all postings, notes, blogs or comments are removed from any website, social networking form or any similar site.”

Attorney Christopher Banas, representing Jeremy Banken, said in court Feb. 9 that Lea Banken has refused to stop putting information on the blog. Court documents claim information on the site is false and the site is “facilitating an environment where calls for physical violence are commonplace.”

One comment made on the site, for example, says “Cas-

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The following is a summary of the adopted operating and capital budgets for the fiscal years 2011 and 2012 for Carver County. This summary is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. 375.169. The detail of Carver County's 2012 budget is on the County's website at www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/finance and on file in the Financial Services Office, at the Government Center, 600 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318, and may be reviewed during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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CARVER COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT

Other Taxes & Penalties Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Federal State (including County Program Aid) Other Charges for Services Fine and Forfeits Interest on Investments Miscellaneous Other Sources Budgeted use of available fund balances Transfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures Current: General Government Public Safety Highway and Streets (excluding construction) Human Services/Welfare Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Other/Unallocated Street and Highway Construction (county dollars only) Capital Outlay (includes buildings) Debt Service - Principal Interest and Fiscal Charges Other Uses Transfers Out Total Expenditures and Other Uses

2011

$ 46,179,720 524,984 120,000 $ 46,824,704

$ 44,779,720 524,984 120,000 $ 45,424,704

$

$

1,130,675 200,000 806,878

1,077,063 200,000 723,760

16,165,946 7,136,490 2,185,233 12,377,174 244,133 2,441,370 1,959,236

11,650,427 15,046,209 819,867 11,278,583 250,733 2,282,607 1,786,869

1,431,000 1,001,276

5,505,348 1,454,878

$ 93,904,115

$ 97,501,048

$ 16,493,298 18,079,250 6,123,998 21,391,719 2,587,655 4,830,004 3,464,380 (531,276) 10,392,060 5,591,400 2,840,000 1,640,351

$ 15,994,528 18,041,536 6,054,520 20,445,714 2,413,981 4,889,630 3,562,400 (514,525) 17,364,927 3,372,438 3,255,000 1,166,021

1,001,276

1,454,878

$ 93,904,115

$ 97,501,048

(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 16, 2012; No. 4592) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF CARVER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 10-PR-12-11 Estate of: Mildred I. Wartman, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s last Will, dated June 6, 1997, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the Application has been granted informally probating such Will. Any objections may be filed in the above named court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose.

Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Donald H. Wartman whose address is 4816 Longford Road, Mound, MN 55364, as personal representative of the Estate of the above-named Decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 524.3-607), and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is hereby given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said Estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Lisa Traver Deputy Registrar 02/01/12 Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator 02/01/12 Attorney for Personal Representative CHANDLER AND BROWN, LTD. Alexander A. Crosby MN# 0386625 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W2610 St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: 651-228-0497

Facsimile: 651-228-9237 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 16 and 23, 2012; No. 4593) Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: February 6, 2012 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. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: New Leaf Advisors 2. Principal Place of Business: 6541 Minnewashta Parkway, Excelsior, MN 55331 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: The New Leaf Group, LLC – 6541 Minnewashta Parkway, Excelsior, MN 55331 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: Kevin Farrell - Principal Kevin Farrell - Contact Person 612-804-9980 Date: 01/19/2012 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 16 and 23, 2012; No. 4594) Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

File Number: Date Filed: January 11, 2012 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. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: The Edge Nutrition 2. Principal Place of Business: 523 W. 78th St. Ste 110, 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: The Edge Nutrition Club, LLC – 523 W. 78th St. Ste 110, 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: Mark Eide Contact Person Date: 01/11/2012 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 16 and 23, 2012; No. 4595)

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trate him fi rst — torture — let him slowly bleed to death — like Hitler did to so many.”

In court on Feb. 9, Lea Banken said “nobody on the blog is promoting violence.” She also said if Jeremy Banken and his attorney don’t like it they shouldn’t read it.

A member of t he public monitoring the court hearing said “the Constitution covers freedom of speech.”

Banas also has corresponded with the host site of the blog, Wordpress.com, according to court documents. Wordpress. com said it would shut down the site if the judge issues a specific order to do so.

“It’s just a blog,” Lea Banken said. “These are children who haven’t seen their mother in eight months,” she said regarding her court case.

Judge Perkins has up to 90 days to rule on the matter but is not expected to take that long to make a decision.

State Rep. Ernie Leidiger, of Mayer, was in attendance at the court hearing Feb. 9. Leidiger said he attended after receiving calls from several constituents.

After the hearing, he said he has concerns about freedomof- speech issues as well as mothers’ ability to see their children.

He said he plans to continue informal information gathering regarding the matter.

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Sjogren-DesMarais Paul Sjogren and Sandy Wagner of Chanhassen announce the engagement of their daughter Kirsten Lee, to Phillip Richard, son of Steve and Ruth DesMarais of Duluth, MN. The future bride is compleƟng her internship requirements and will be graduaƟng from the College of St. ScholasƟca with a doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in May. Phil and Kirsten The future groom received a Master of Science degree from the College of St. ScholasƟca in Exercise Physiology and is employed as Director of Corporate Wellness at Sansio in Duluth, MN. A May 2012 wedding is planned and the couple will reside in Duluth, MN.

IN A PINCH When numbness and tingling are experienced anywhere in the body, it may be due to impingement (“pinching”) of a nerve as it exits the spine between two bones, a bony overgrowth, or a bulging disc. By pinpointing the area where numbness and tingling occur, the chiropractor can trace where the pinching is taking place in the spine.

For instance, symptoms in the arms, shoulders, or hands are indicative of nerve irritation in the neck, and numbness/tingling down the legs and into the feet are symptoms of pinched nerves in the low back. Treatment consists of carefully exerting pressure to restore joints to their normal position and motion. In some cases, these adjustments result in immediate relief.

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The Car ver County deputies assigned to the cities of Chanhassen, V i c t o r i a , a n d C a r ve r a n d t h e townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahlgren responded to the following calls Feb. 6 through Feb. 12.

Feb. 6 At 12:25 p.m., responded to Great Plains Boulevard and Highway 5, Chanhassen for a personal injury accident involving two vehicles.

At 12:51 p.m., responded to the 8700 block of College View Drive, Laketown Township, for report of theft of credit card and cash, estimated loss of $60.

At 4:22 p.m., responded to the 2000 block of Boulder Road, Chanhassen, for graffiti complaint.

Estimated damage is $200.

Feb. 7 At 1:21 a.m., responded to the 8900 block of Crossroads Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an adult female was cited for theft and arrested on

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T

odd Eggenberger states the obvious when asked about winter camping.

“No bugs,” he says with a smile, “and the camp fire actually feels good.”

On the flip side, he’s not a big fan of getting out of a warm sleeping bag when it’s 20 degrees outside.

Still, the Shorewood resident prefers to do his camping when it’s cold.

“No bugs,” he reiterates.

Eggenberger is not alone as lots of campers prefer camping in the winter. OK, maybe not lots.

“We had one guy come to a class who knew nothing about winter camping,” said Matt Poppleton, REI’s outdoor programs and outreach manager. “Now, he not only loves it, but he’s teaching the class.”

What gives?

“It’s a totally different experience,” said Poppleton, referencing the seclusion of winter camping. “For the folks that go up to the Boundary Waters, it’s that sense of solitude.”

“Winter campers love winter,” he adds. “They’ll see those squiggly lines on a map and go exploring. In the summer, those are places you wouldn’t think of paddling.”

What you need REI shares a list of musthave winter gear to keep you warm and safe at rei. com/expertadvice: Waterproof backpack to haul your extra clothes Sleeping bag rated at least 10 degrees lower than the coldest temperature you expect to encounter Sleeping bag liner can add 8 to 15 degrees of warmth Sleeping pads, at least two to insulate your body from the cold surface of snow Ground cloth protects tent from water Headlamp and flashlights, batteries Two-way radio Wondering what gear to bring on a winter camping expedition? Waterproof, warm materials are a must.

Winter traditionalists camp in wall tents or quinzhees, igloo-like shelters made by hollowing out a pile of settled snow.

“Quinzhees,” laughs Poppleton, “are hard to make without snow.”

Most winter camping, however, is done the newfashioned way, in four-season tents, bulked-up versions that are able to withstand the weight of snow.

The elephant in the room?

“You want to stay warm and dry,” Poppleton said. “The trick is to dress in layers. Not only do you want to shed a layer when you get too hot, but you want to be able to get it back on, and quickly, when you get cold.”

Staying warm while sleeping shouldn’t be an issue as 0-degree sleeping bags are readily available. What might be more important, however, is a quality sleeping pad. “[You want] something that

keeps you off the ground,” Poppleton said.

Question: What are you going to eat?

Answer: What do you want to eat?

Some campers dine on a smorgasbord of foods, surrendering to the hassle and weight of packing a Dutch oven. Others prefer a minimalist approach, adding melted snow to whoknows-what. Adding hot water directly to a packet of

instant oatmeal is about as minimalist as you can get.

Packing in gear is as simple as loading as much as you want to pull on a sled.

Well placed ski poles can make for some nifty sled sides.

“Most winter campers camp out of a base camp,” said Poppleton. “They’ll do their exploring from there.”

Like summer, the key is to set camp early. Instead of racing for a site, you’re racing

for light.

“Remember,” adds Poppleton, “it gets dark at 5 o’clock.”

Final question: Where do winter campers camp?

“Probably not a KOA,” laughs Poppleton.

Minnesota State Parks provide the most opportunities. Three Rivers Park District is also an option.

And remember: leave the bug spray at home.

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Time: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door Location: Minnesota Vikings Fieldhouse Practice Facility, 9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie Info: foundationforepschools.org

2. HAM AND EGG BREAKFAST The Czech Heritage Club will sponsor a ham and egg breakfast. Czech pastries, eggs with ham, coffee, milk and juice will be served.

Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19

Cost: Adults $7; ages 5-12 $4; younger than 5 free Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 411 Fourth Ave. S.W., New Prague Info: czechheritageclub.com

3. CHILI COOK-OFF The Prior Lake VFW hosts this friendly competition for prizes for the best chili. The contest is limited to the first 25 contestants; register by February 18. Contestants and judges also are needed. Prizes include gift cards and chili pepper apparel.

Chili dogs will be available for $2 immediately following the awards presentation.

See signup sheets and contest rules at the VFW every day after 2 p.m.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., Prior Lake Info: (952) 226-6208

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Thursday

FEB. 16 STEVIE RAY’S LOVE & LAUGHTER Stevie Ray’s comedy troupe has developed a new show designed to bring hilarity on the topic of love and romance. After seeing hundreds of Hallmark cards that claim that “Love is like a rose” or “Love is like a flowing river,” the troupe decided to let the audience decide what love is like. The audience calls out anything from “An old shoe” to “A 401(k) plan” and the troupe must create why love is like that thing.

Time: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-18; 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 Cost: $25 Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St. Chanhassen Info: (952) 934-1525 or stevierays. org

LECTURE SERIES: VIVALDI’S ‘FOUR SEASONS’ AT THE ARB The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will present “Music in the Garden,” a new evening lecture series exploring Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s beloved classic, “The Four Seasons” with acclaimed musicologist Daniel Freeman. The Feb. 16 series’ opener explores the “Winter” component of this famous work. Subsequent lectures feature Vivaldi’s “Spring” and “Summer.” Each session stands on its own, but together they offer even deeper enrichment.

Time: Vivaldi’s “Winter” 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16; Vivaldi’s “Spring” 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 19; Vivaldi’s “Summer” 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 21 Cost: $35 for Arboretum members; $45 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

Friday

FEB. 17 BOOK SALE The Friends of the Chaska Library are holding a book sale. Proceeds from these sales goes to support library programs. Donations can be brought in any time, and are tax deductible.

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 Location: Chaska Library, 4 City Hall Plaza

SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE AT CDT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents the local band, Soul Tight Committee, in concert. Soul Tight Committee features singer Michelle Carter who played “Mary Magdalene” in Chanhassen’s acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar last year. The 10-piece band’s members have found a common love for old-school ‘70s R & B and dance music, and its mission is to provide listeners with the very best soul and dance music of that decade in a lively engaging show. The audience is invited to dance along as Soul Tight Committee performs wellknown hits.

Time: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 Cost: $10 at the door Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

COMEDIAN JOHNNY WATSON A lot of comedians exaggerate about

themselves when telling jokes. When Johnny Watson tells a joke about himself, his family and his upbringing, no exaggeration is necessary. Watson, a white kid living in a series of black and Hispanic neighborhoods while growing up in New Jersey with two brothers and two sisters, couldn’t fight so he told jokes to survive. Comedian Pudge Fernandez will open.

Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: $13 for 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m. Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

Saturday

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“Winter” will be the first Vivaldi discussion at the Arboretum.

FEB. 18 HUNTER’S BANQUET The Minnesota River Valley Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is having its 29th Annual Banquet. Public welcome.

Time: 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, social hour; 7 p.m., dinner; 8 p.m., program Cost: $25, adults; $15, youth Location: KC Hall, 1760 East 4th Avenue, Shakopee Info: Barb Breeggemann at (952) 445-4396

VIVALDI AT THE ARBORETUM

“M

usic in the Garden: Vivaldi, Winter, and More” is 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Oswald Visitor Center.

Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi created some of

the most beloved classics of Western music, including the string-rich “Four Seasons. This is the fi rst of three music appreciation sessions exploring why this work revolutionized music composition.

In conjunction with the new traveling exhibit, “Why Treaties Matter: SelfGovernment in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”, the Carver County Historical Society hosts author and former State Representative Dean Urdahl to discuss his novel, “Uprising.” Uprising helps to tell the story of the 1862 Dakota Conflict. The story of what occurs when treaties aren’t honored and conflict erupts. Following the book discussion, attend a panel/ roundtable discussion with exhibit creators and Native leaders.

Time: Noon, Saturday, Feb. 18 Location: Carver County Historical Society, 555 West First Street, Waconia Info: (952) 442-4234; hgould@ co.carver.mn.us; treatiesmatter.org

SKI-SKATING II: INTERMEDIATE Move on to intermediate ski-skating techniques, improve timing, turning and command of hills. Reference activity 123192-01 when registering online. This program is for ages 13 and older.

Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: $22 or $36 with ski rental Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BIRD BANDING See wild songbirds being safely trapped, studied and tagged with numbered rings. Hear a bird’s heartbeat and help release it. For ages 4 and older.

Time: Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘FRANKIE WENT TO HOLLYWOOD’ The music of Frank Sinatra stands as one of American popular music’s most enduring songbooks. Arne Fogel and Maud Hixson team up with vocalist Reeves Cary to offer a program of the songs Sinatra sang

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In a setting similar to what inspired this work, you will

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delve into the composer’s life and times. Learn how Vivaldi

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evoked storms and a frozen landscape in the concerto “Win-

Future sessions will focus on Vivaldi’s “Spring” (Thurs-

ter,” and delight in other favorites with musicologist Daniel

day, April 19) and Vivaldi’s “Summer” (June 21). Times

Freeman, Ph.D., who has taught courses in music history

are 7 to 9 p.m.

at the many universities and the Smithsonian Institution, and his research has focused on composers Bach, Mozart

in the movies between 1941 and 1964, the days when “Frankie went to Hollywood.”

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: Adults $22; seniors $19; students $16 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

18 Cost: $5 for ages 2 and older; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

ICE FISHING

Start the evening with a guided snowshoe or winter nature hike; then end with tea, hot chocolate and discussing and swapping favorite nature books with fellow readers.

Snowshoes and hot drinks provided.

Reservations required; reference activity 124611-02. For ages 18 and older.

Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: $7 Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Participate in a “Take a Kid Ice Fishing” weekend. Start at Lowry Nature Center and learn ice fishing techniques and ice safety, discover the gear needed to get started and make a jigging pole. Then drive to Lake Auburn to learn about making holes in the ice and try catching some fish. Bring ice fishing equipment or borrow from Lowry.

Adults with children younger than 16 need not purchase a license for this program. Reservations required; reference activity 111301-85. For ages 4 and older.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: $7 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PRESIDENT’S DAY FAMILY FUN Celebrate Presidents Day with Abraham Lincoln. Attend a one-room schoolhouse like Abe, assemble kid-sized log cabins and create a hat inspired by the President or the First Lady. Spend time outdoors and ride a kick sled or snowshoe, then enjoy the warmth of a hot beverage and a cookie. Park and enter at west entrance. Reservations required; reference activity 138407. For all ages Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

WOMEN’S SNOWSHOE AND BOOK SWAP

SNOWSHOE AND TRACKS Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike and discover the wildlife stories that are left behind in animal tracks. Learn the tricks of how to read the tracks. If there is no snow, the group will hike.

Snowshoe rentals and hot chocolate provided. Reservations required; reference activity 112901-06. For ages 5 and older.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Upcoming MLHS PLAY The Drama department at Mayer Lutheran High School presents the

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located off of Highway 5, west of the Highway 41 intersection.

comedy/play “You Can’t Take It With You.” Time: 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24; 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25; 2 p.m., Friday, 26 Cost: $7 adults; $5, children Location: 305 Fifth Street NE, Mayer Info: lhsmayer.mn.org

101 DALMATIANS Minnetonka School District is performing “101 Dalmatians” at elementary schools. The first production was Feb. 11 at Excelsior Elementary School. The next production will be at Minnewashta Elementary and future performances are slated for Scenic Heights Elementary (March 3), Deephaven Elementary (March 10), Clear Springs Elementary (March 17) and Groveland Elementary (March 17).

Time: 1 and 7 p.m.

Cost: $10 Info: www.minnetonkatheatre.com

ANNIE AT FAMILY OF CHRIST The musical production Annie will be presented March 2-4, at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen. Entirely performed by members of the church congregation, Annie is Family of Christ’s 5th annual musical production. Along with Director Carlye Peterson, nearly 100 cast members and many behindthe-scenes helpers are part of the production team. Several children’s main characters were double-cast.

Annie will be played by Emma Nelson and McKenzie Woods. The production also features Mark Salo as Daddy Warbucks, Laura Oman as Grace Farrell, Sam Ische as Miss Hannigan, Pat Berry as Rooster Hannigan, and Marilyn Syverson as Lily St. Regis.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, March 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Cost: $10 per person in advance;

$12 at door. Advance tickets may be obtained by e-mailing tickets@ familyofchristonline.com. Audience members are asked to bring a canned good to donate to Bountiful Basket food shelf.

Location: Family of Christ Church, 2020 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen

MYTHS SUPPORTING RACISM A “New Conversations” dialogue on “Uncovering the Five Myths that Support Racism.” Facilitated by The Saint Paul Foundation’s Facing Race Initiative. Sponsored by the Chaska Human Rights Commission, with Chaska Dunn Bros Coffee, Chaska Police Department, Carver County Sheriff’s Department, Carver County Library and the Beacon Council.

Time: 6:30-9 p.m., Thursday, March 8 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive.

Info: (952) 448-9200, Ext. 7103; FacingRace.org

DOG SLEDDING The Carver County Historical Society sponsors this event. Meet the dog teams of Points Unknown of Watertown, a dog sledding adventure company. Learn how the dogs are trained, see them harnessed and pulling a sled, and learn the history of the company. Parking costs at Baylor Park will be waived courtesy of the Carver County Parks.

Preregistration required.

Time: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, March 17 Cost: CCHS members: $7.50/adult, $5/child; non-members: $9/adult, $6/child Location: Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America, Info: (952) 442-4234; hgould@ co.carver.mn.us; points-unknown. com

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS WESTWOOD PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Westwood Community Church will have a preschool open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at Westwood, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. Staff will be available for a tour of the facility and to answer questions.

For more information, call the preschool office at (952) 224-7426 or go online at westwoodpreschool.org.

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS — The Chanhassen Rotary Foundation now has scholarship applications available for its annual scholarship program. These scholarships are available to graduating seniors living in Chanhassen who attend any area high school.

Emphasizing the Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self,” the foundation will be awarding approximately 20 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to deserving Chanhassen youth who best exemplify the Rotary motto and are graduating from high school in 2012 with plans to attend college or other studies beyond high school. Application forms and details are available at several of the areas high schools and also online at www. chanhassenrotary.org Applications must be completed and returned by March 1. The scholarship awards will be presented at a breakfast banquet on May 16. For more information, call Mark Senn at (952) -949-2272.

CHILD CARE TRAINING — The Carver County Licensed Child Care Association will host its monthly training at the Early Childhood Center, 110600 Village Road, in Chaska, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Jenny Honlan will speak on Ref lective Child Guidance from 7-9 p.m.

A Shaken Baby video will be viewed at 6:30 p.m. For those interested in Crisis Nursery, information will be presented at 6:50 p.m. Registration for all will begin at 6:15 p.m. Free to members, non-members needing a certificate will be charged $20 at the door. Membership information can be found at www. cclchildcare.org PROP ANN UAL MEETING — People Reaching Out To Other People, Inc. (PROP) will have its annual meeting beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at PROP, 14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie. PROP serves the communities of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. The meeting is open to the public.

WEST SUBURBAN GRIEF COALITION — The West Suburban Grief Coalition will have its weekly meetings from March 1 through May 31 at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 County Road 73, Minnetonka. The phone is (952) 546-5433. The meetings begin at 4 p.m. with a social time. At 4:30 p.m. there is a speaker and at 5 p.m. individual break-out groups are held.

The groups consist of Spouse Loss, Child Loss and Friends & Family (all other).

WESTWOOD PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Westwood Community Church will have a preschool open house from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at Westwood, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. Staff will be available for a tour of the facility and to answer questions.

For more information, call the preschool office at (952) 224-7426 or go online at westwoodpreschool.org.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — Our Savior Lutheran School and Early Childhood Center will have an open house from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday,

March 18, at the campus at 23290 Highway 7, just west of Excelsior. Tours of the Preschool/ Early Childhood Center and the Kindergarten through eighthgrade classrooms, gymnasium and school campus will be offered. For more information, call (952) 474-5181 or go online at www.oslcs.org.

F O S T E R P E T H OM E S NEEDED — Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties. The CarverScott Humane Society is without a permanent shelter, so all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption occurs. Once or twice a month the foster family comes with the pet to a public adoption day for 3 hours, held in Eden Prairie and Chaska. The society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to six months. Once a month volunteers come with the pet to a public adoption day for three hours; usually held in Eden Prairie. For more information, call the society at (952) 368-3553, line 4, or check online at www.carverscoths.org.

S O U T H W E S T M E T RO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Chanhassen Recreation Center located at 2310 Coulter Boulevard. Each meeting includes a guest speaker and many ‘Calls to Action’ encouraging citizens to get involved in Restoring our Republic. To view past speakers or to receive our weekly e-mails, please visit www.SWMetroTeaParty.com.

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 (952) 448-5000.

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.

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 cur-

SUPPORT GROUPS ALANON — Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen is hosting an Alanon group, a 12-step program of recovery for any person who feels deeply affected by someone else’s drinking, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Mondays. For information, call (952)224-7300.

MEN’S AL-ANON — Meets at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Excelsior at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

For information, call John at (612) 269-5657.

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

riculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build relationships and business connections through networking, sharing, 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 first 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) 200-2993.

ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the American Legion Post on Highway 5. For more information, call Kris Dahl at (952) 454-4544.

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 American Legion in the basement meeting room.

For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365 or go online at www.sal580.org.

OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE — Operation Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones. The group meets monthly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various 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 Audra Brown at (612) 849-0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more?

Go to www.operationminnesotanice.com or call (763) 464-1696.

mation, visit www.win-mn.com or call Michelle Aspelin at (952) 484-6015.

W E S T M E T R O N E TWORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a professional, referral-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) 9379596.

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

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

SOUTHWEST METRO 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.

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

WOMEN IN NETWORKING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/ Victoria area. For more infor-

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

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

The Marsh Winds Toastmasters club meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at The

commencement ceremonies on Dec. 18:

a junior English and history double major.

Bryan Wachter, son of Steve and Lynn Wachter of Chanhassen, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Saint John’s University. Wachter is

Three local students were named to the dean’s list for fall semester at the College of Saint Benedict. Leah Kalgren, daughter of Richard and Ann Kalgren

Marsh at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., in Minnetonka. All are welcome. Call Michael for more information at (612) 387-5864.

The Carver County Communicators Toastmasters club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska Middle School East, Room E 30 across from the Chaska Community Center, 1600 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska. Call Jan Naude at (952) 442-3881 or e-mail him at naude11@yahoo.com for more information.

The H2O Toastmasters club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 :30 a.m., at Culligan Water, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka. For more information visit www. h2omasters.org or call JoAnn at (952) 912.2429.

GENEALOGY GROUP – Group meets the second Saturday of the month from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Carver County Historical Society, 555 West 1st Street, Waconia. The group has informal discussions about genealogy software, Web sites, and tips about research. For more information, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.

HOM ESCHOOL MOMS’ N IGH T OU T — Join other mothers committed to homeschooling their children of any age, for a monthly night out on the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:45 p.m., at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, door 4, Terrace level, Room CA214. There is no cost.

For more information or to register, call Shirley at (952) 934-4825, or register online at www.atgrace.org/events.

MINNETONKA CAMERA C LU B — T he Mi n neton ka Camera Club meets on the fi rst and third Thursdays of every month in the Glen Lake area of Minnetonka. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (763) 479-1635 or Leanne at (952) 443-4617 or visit www.minnetonkacamera.org.

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

MOMS CLUB — The MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is a support group specifically for at-home moms. If you are interested in seeing if the MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is for you, e-mail momsclubofexcelsior@yahoo.com for more information or come to our monthly business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Mt. Calvary Church, Excelsior, room 202.

You qualify for membership to this local chapter if you live in the zip codes of 55331 or 55317.

MOPS – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at Westwood Commu nity Chu rch.

The group meets every other Thursday morning or the first Thursday evening of the month in a relaxed atmosphere to connect with other moms and learn from guest speakers. Visit online at www.westwoodcc.org.

MOPS — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for moms of children from birth through 5 years. Meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on Fridays at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior. For more information, call Lindsey at (952) 465-4194, or visit www.oslcs.org.

A LCOHOLICS A NON YMOUS — Meetings each Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Living Christ Lutheran Church, 820 Lake Drive, Chanhassen. Call (952) 922-0880 for a listing of other meetings in the area and for information about AA. LA LECHE LEAGUE — La Leche League of Eden Prairie meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. All expectant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome.

Call (952) 474-5173 for meeting location and discussion topic.

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

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

SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER — Call (952) 448-5425 or (612) 871-5111 for more information.

CAMPUS The following local residents made the dean’s list at DePaul University: C h a n h a s s e n r e s i d e nt s : Claire Gardien, John Pavelko; Victoria resident Austin Downs.

Chanhassen resident Mingqian Lin was named to the fall dean’s list at Tufts University.

She is a member of the class of 2014.

The following residents were named to the dean’s list at Macalester College for the fall semester: Camille Kroll, the daughter of Dona Trester-Kroll of Chanhassen. She is a graduate of Blake School. Nicholas Pyzdrowski, the son of Michael Pyzdrowski andLoan CampbellPyzdrowski of Chanhassen. He is a graduate of Minnetonka High School.

The following Chanhassen students were named to the University of St. Thomas fall se-

mester dean’s list: Ari Althoff, Albert Beety, David Brandes, Cat her i ne Chea m, K at hryn Corgiat, Cristina Cromett, Kelly Johnson, Allison Kibler, Laura Krake, Devin Molnau, Joshua Prosser, Nicholas Ron nei, Nea l Schwartz, Shawn Stender, Quinn Wrenholt and Urte Melyte.

The following Chanhassen students received degrees during the University of WisconsinMadison’s winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 18: Kelly Ann Lutgen, bachelor of arts/history, political science, graduated with distinction; Anthony James Porter, bachelor of science/communication arts, legal studies; Hannah Kathryn Rongitsch, bachelor of arts/English.

Jared Michael Wohlers, of Victoria, received a bachelor of science/microbiology degree during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s winter

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Great Decisions discussion to focus on Middle East realignment The first Great Decisions discussion of the year is 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 on the topic of “Middle East Realignment” with speaker William Davnie.

The popular revolts and upheaval of the Arab Spring have radically changed the face of the Middle East. What lies ahead for the Middle East’s transition to democracy? What are the prospects for the governments that have held out in this new order? With many longtime U.S. allies ousted, how will the U.S. recalibrate its relations with the new regimes?

Davnie served as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State from 1981-2007.

His postings included Hong Kong, Thailand, USSR/Russia, Tajikistan, Lithuania and Finland, as well as four months in Baghdad in 2007. Prior to the Foreign Service, he researched Islam and taught for one year in Indonesia, and served as a Presbyterian pastor for five years in rural North Dakota.

He worked with a variety of U.S. government assistance projects during his career, including counter-narcotics programs in Asia and democracy development projects in the former

Reading Program runs through Feb. 29. Fill out a form, completing three of the suggested tasks.

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Soviet Union. Also coordinated with non-government programs including the International Red Cross, United Nations, and religious-based organizations during his assignments abroad.

He was born in North Dakota, grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Stationed in Moscow during the collapse of the Soviet Union and emergence of Russia; in Tajikistan during a UN-brokered peace process; in Lithuania during that country’s entry into NATO and the European Union; and in Finland during its EU Presidency.

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The Friends of the Chaska Library are holding a book sale on Friday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.5 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Chaska Library.

Proceeds from these sales goes to support library prog r a m s. D on at ion s c a n b e brought in any time, and are tax deductible.

WACONIA LIBRARY Dean Urdahl, author of “Uprising,” historical fiction about the Dakota Uprising of 1862, will be speaking and signing books at the Waconia Library, at 217, South Vine Street, at noon, Feb. 18. Cosponsored by the Carver County Historical Society.

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY The “Lucky Day” book collection was unveiled on Jan. 21 and they have been flying off the shelves at the Chanhassen

Library. Thanks to the Friends of the Chanhassen Library, current popular books can be instantly borrowed on a fi rstcome, fi rst-served basis at the Chanhassen Library.

The “Lucky Day” collection, located close to the new fiction and sta f f recommendation shelves, is a browsing collection of high-demand titles for people visiting the Chanhassen Library. Visitors will have the opportunity to avoid long wait periods for these titles and have a “Lucky Day” experience.

The books in this collection are chosen by staff to match the local community’s reading tastes in popular, high-demand titles.

To help keep a supply of titles available for Chanhassen Library visitors to check out and enjoy, a few special borrowing conditions have been applied to this collection: I You may check these books out for 14 days.

I There is a limit of two Lucky Day books per library card.

I Lucky Day copies cannot be renewed.

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placed on these Lucky Day copies.

I Lucky Day books must be returned to a Carver County Library for quicker turnaround.

“Senior Surf Day.” Basic computer classes for seniors.

Learn how to search the Internet and fi nd web sites of interest. Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27. Call to register.

T he Science Museu m of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) present “I nter net Basics: Building Job Skills,” from 2-4 pm., Sunday, Feb. 26.

The Internet is filled with useful information for those who can make sense of the maze. Learn to navigate the Web with browsing, addresses, and search engines. Class size is limited, registration is required. Call (952) 227-1500 to register.

The Writer’s Group meets 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, once a month at the Chanhassen Library. Join this group of aspiring writers for inspiration and support. In February Darby Nelson will be speaking about his book on citizen involvement in local water

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February’s Charity River Valley Nursing Center –

Mission: Serving vulnerable individuals and families in our community while promoting the leadership role of nurses.

Vision: Compassionate and individualized health-related services and community resources are available to all. History: We grew out of the Carver/Scott Healthy Communities Collaborative in 2003. The 7 original partners all shared a concern for the uninsured and underinsured in Carver and Scott counties. As of 2008, there were almost 5,000 uninsured in Carver County and 11,000 in Scott County.

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MASTER GARDENER The talented Carver/ Scott M a ster Ga rdeners wi l l b e teaching classes. Check out our new website – “events and classes” under “calendar of events” for detailed information on these classes.

The Thursday Master Gardener classes in Chanhassen are at 6:30 p.m.: Feb. 23 - Seed Starting; March 1 - Growing Vegetables 1; March 8 – Growing Vegetables 2 ; March 22 - Container Design; March 29 – Perennial Color All Season; and April 5 – Gardening 101: Edition 2012.

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Chaska Rentals

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Food/Produce

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Prior Lake Rentals

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CLEANING

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CONCRETE/MASONRY

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FLOORING

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References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

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ROOFING

V

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Full time Paraprofessional / 1/2 time Paraprofessional . Work to support pre-K and elementary students who receive special education services. We currently have two open positions. Please specify if you are interested in the 1/2 time or full time position. Send letter & application to: Jordan Elementary Principal Stacy DeCorsey 815 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352

Mechanic Ditch Witch of Minnesota is seeking experienced technician with formal hydraulics and electrical system training. Computer skills are a plus. Benefits include: Medical, dental, 401K, disability & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-445-0035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379. No phone calls please.

Field Service Technician Inquiries should have a minimum of 2 years experience oil processing, assembling, and testing power transformers. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively. You must be able to obtain a CDL or carry a current CDL. We offer competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package.

Send resume to: hr@jordantransformer.com or fax 952-492-6947.

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC

We are looking for an individual to work with men who have mental health needs. This position will involve working in the community located in the Southern Metro area. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any behavioral health science field with 1 year experience or 3 years of full-time supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness. Full-time with benefits. Please send resumes to Cedar House, 329 Faribault Road, Faribault, MN 55021 or email; Kristen@cedarhouseinc.com

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Client Support Advisor Open Systems a leader in accounting and business development software is looking for Customer Service oriented people to provide phone support for accounting or inventory management software.

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Ralph W. Bailey, CPA Tax & Accounting Services Weekend hrs. available

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116 E. 2nd Street, #108 Chaska, MN 55316

612-743-7439

Some evenings & weekends will be required.

A key position in the County, responsible for the administration of constitutional & statutory requirements for elections administration. Incumbent coordinates the maintenance of the voter registration system; trains staff & election judges; & implements & interprets statutes, policies, procedures, & plans for elections processes. Incumbent will also assist with other Property & Customer Services programs as time & needs of service dictate. MQs: Requires equivalency of an associate's degree & 4 years related experience in election process administration. Strong preference given for MN Secretary of State Election Administration Certification (which otherwise must be obtained within 1 year of hire) & MN elections process experience.

Work with optical scan voting systems and/or computer processes related to elections are desirable. Valid driver's license is required. Salary Range: $47,553 to $64,337DOQ. Selection: Rating of Training & Experience. Closing: 02/24/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or on the Internet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

ROUTE DRIVER Small local garbage company seeking driver. Must have Class B license, pass DOT physical, drug test, and a clean record. Duties would include driving and lifting up to 75 pounds. Pay DOE. Send resume or questions to: 952-217-1290 krosland@comcast.net

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Full-Time

Work from home. Set up accounts for Inc. 500 company. FT/PT. 952470-5319

DISPATCHER FT Dispatcher needed for small brokerage company in Chaska. TL/LTL shipments, quoting freight, booking & dispatching, freight claims, light office work. We offer comp. wage based on exp. Resume to:

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE

Mary@FMLFreight.com or Freight Management Logistics 123 Columbia Court North, Ste 90, Chaska MN 55318

Telemarketer needed for growing freight company. Could lead to FT position. Growing freight company in Chaska.

952-448-5098

Part-Time

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 3PM-11PM SHUTTLE DRIVER 5PM 10PM Includes Weekends Apply in Person @ HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Chanhassen, MN

Program Counselor (Shakopee)

Health Care CNA or HHA

We have part time hours, all shifts available at Keystone Communities of Prior Lake, a Sr housing facility and Assisted Living. We are looking for a team player who has a passion for working with seniors.

Long Term Care and Memory Care experience required. We offer a supportive work environment and great team to work with. Please call Rhonda at 952-2269209, fax your resume to 952-226-9201 or stop by 4685 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake to pickup an application.

Fastenal Company PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE 2460 Chaska Blvd. Chaska, MN 952-448-7057. The Fastenal Company would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of part-time Sales Support. Please see our full add and apply online at; www.fastenal.com

Junior High Golf Coach Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics. All other Coaching duties as assigned by head coach/ principal. Send letter & application to: Jeff Vizenor Athletic Director 600 Sunset Dr. Jordan, MN 55352 or application materials can be emailed to: jvizenor@jordan.k12.mn.us

Do you enjoy going to sporting events or community activities?

Hours: E/O Sat&Sun 1pm-7pm with flexibility in schedule due to activities- Attend events (Wild, Twins, Vikings) Must be flexible, Diabetes exp. a plus.

Driver's lic, insur., clean record required Contact: Jodib@thomas alleninc.com or fax resume 952-445-8110

RECEPTIONIST Jordan Dental Care, P.A. 10-12 hrs/wk. M, Tu, Th after 3pm. phones, computer scheduling billing, and cleaning. Reliable, positive attitude a must.

(952)492-2021 or doctor@ jordandentalcare.com

Part-Time Retail Sales position: longterm, PT position in retail sales for small vacuum cleaner shop. Experience helpful, but will train. Excellent position for retired or semi-retired individual. Some computer experience helpful. 952-445-5052

St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie is looking for two parttime custodians. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work independently, and have a helpful and positive attitude. Send resume to gbach@standrewlu.org

StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee and Chaska, weekend & weekday routes, and PT Sat/Sun. assembly.

For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com

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Maintenance Worker City of Jordan The City of Jordan is accepting applications for a fulltime public works Maintenance Worker. Minimum qualifications include a Minnesota Class B Drivers License and one year heavy equipment operation experience. Class D Water Operators License and Class D Waste Water Operators License or ability to obtain within two years of employment. Work includes the operations and maintenance of all City public works facilities and utilities. Salary range $19.28 - $22.68.

Application materials and position description are available at the Jordan Government Center, 210 East First Street, Jordan, Mn 55352, on the City of Jordan website at: www.jordan.govoffice.com or by calling 952-4922535. For consideration, applications must be received by 4:30 PM, Friday, March 2, 2012. Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.

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1998 Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417

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20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $6,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

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2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

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2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900. or BO, NADA guide suggested $10,500.00, Jon 612730-8116

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com

1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition.

Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

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2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer.

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2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

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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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

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1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1200. 952-4482015

Cars

1975 Datsun B210 AT. Only 10K miles, runs well, good brakes, great mileage, $800. Don't be a fool, drive something cool! 952-426-5657

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1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

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2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $10,950. 952-215-5421

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1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

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Sport Util Vehicles

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, 5.4L V-8. Rear bucket seats, new motor. One owner.

Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

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1997 Ford Conversion, 244,000 well maintained miles, HD tow package, $1,200.00 OBO, lots new, email for details scottlacher@ hotmail.com 612-2107303

Classified 1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6000 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, regular cab, long box, am, fm, cd. A/C electric locks, windows, good tires.

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'10 Infiniti QX56, $35,000, Black Ext on Gray Leather, 5.6L V8, low mileage, pristine condition, loaded. 612486-2566

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651-303-1923 2 step, metal, step stool.

Cosco, good condition, $8. 952-447-4961 27" TV Toshiba, flat screen. Remote, entertainment set, $150. 952226-2236 2X Rain Beatles, Tribute Orpheum, 3/4 $100.

952-445-1218 50", Panasonic, plasma TV, 720p, great condition, $400. 612-2010661 Air hockey table, $75. good condition.

952994-1407 Albino, white face lutino cockatiel, hand fed. $65.

612-308-8485 Apple laptop, ibook g3, latest os, excellent condition, $120. 612-8392933 Auger 8" lazer gas auger. Excellent condition, $175. 612-2100152 Free couch and love seat. 612-558-0462

Baby blankets, 4 homemade, never used. 4 cotton, $15. 612-2371300 Beretta, 92 Centurion 9mm. Very good condition, $430. 612-7165952 Boys, size 5, Ranger boots. $6. 952-4655831 Breastpump Medela pump in style advanced + extras. $125. 952448-6514 Carpet, 10x12, 12x12, Light brown & grey $25. 952-250-7490 Chair & ottoman, new, blue gray, fabric protection, $200. 952-8736829 Chaise lounge contemporary and comfortable.

Great condition, $300.

612-275-8699 China hutch, solid oak, excellent condition, $350. 952-440-5266 China, seasonal 6pc for 12. $75. Cash only, 952-220-5339 Clothes, boy 3t. Shirts, jeans, pajamas, jackets, $25. 612-237-1300 Couch, love seat.

Good condition. Free, you pick up. 952-4474446

Deep freezer, chest, 15cf. Excellent condition, $329. 952-9418926 Dining room table, 6 chairs and buffet.

Blonde, $500.

952447-4577 Dog kennel, 2ft. X 2ft.

Like new, $25. 612-5082170 Dora back pack, For traveling, school, no ripping, $18. 952-226-2236

Fiberglass, 6.5 ft black truck topper.

Nice, $150. 952-758-2621

High back chair, mauve, excellent condition, $100. 952-447-6581

New, unused black G.E. flat top, counter stove, $250. 952-368-9004

Fisher Price, infant toddler bouncer, rocker, calming vibration. $20. 952-226-2236

Downhill skies, 200's.

Brand name skies, boots bindings. $350.

612-644-8377 Electric hospital bed, new condition. $40. 952445-3169 Electric lift recliner, like new, $250. 952-4476788 Elliptical, Pro Form 160.

Like new, $350. 612508-2170 End tables, cherry wood 151/2"Hx201/4"Wx201/4 "D. $35. 952-220-5339

Flush mount, ceiling light, brass, crystal. $5.

612-644-8377 Four hermit crabs, with 13"x7" cage, $25. 952233-1968 Frabill fish house, like new, with cover. $500.

952-445-4591 Fur coat, Alaskan ranch mink, full-length 49”, $500, 952-934-9151

HP Scanjet 6200C, cable & cd software. $20.

952-226-2236 Kids bedroom set.

Dresser, bookcase headboard.

Captains base, $150. 612-2758699 Kitten grey, born 12/6.

Litter trained, free. 612716-4101 Kitten, 12 weeks, litter trained. $5. 952-4922119 Laptop memory, 1gbddr2 (2x512mb pc25300), $12. 612-2086254 Linksys 2.4ghz, 802.11b wireless router, 4 port switch, $25. 612-2086254 Luggage, 3 sizes, navy brown, floral. $30. 952428-6890

Noah's Ark wall hanging picture, 19"x15" $15.

952-890-3470 Pet kennel, kennel cab, 16X26. $20. 651-3031923 Piano, Elgin grand.

Needs tuning service, can deliver, $300. 952445-4177 Premium, universal bed frame for $20. 612-2086254 Propane heater, stove pipe & propane tank. $100. 952-239-2362

English saddle 16" with saddle pads. Excellent condition, $325. 952457-0280 Entertainment center Excellent condition!

Was $1000., now $150.

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Fishing fly rod outfit, complete, reel, line, $25. 952-239-2362 Floor standing drill press.

Almost new. $100. 612-207-5598

GE refrigerator with ice maker. 2 years old. $250. 952-934-3512 German Shepherd puppy purebred, akc, $300.

952-212-9575 German Shepherd purebred akc puppy. $300.

952-212-9575 Golden Retriever pup.

Male, 8 wks, $400. 952496-2974

Mahogany, dining 4 side, 2 captain, custom pad. $450. 952-4451401 New Kwikset Titan 785 double cylinder deadbolt. $20. 952-240-1025 New, straight talk, Samsung galaxy precedent Smartphone. $125. 952240-1025

Rock Springs bottles in cases. $125. 320-3523911 Running boards, factory Ford. Super duty supercab, $100. 612-2100152 Russian TT33 Tokarev pistol, 2 mags, holster. $450. 612-716-5952 Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort. Twin, $100. 952-890-2316 Snow blower, MTD 3.5h single stage. Excellent condition, $90. 612-9408200 Stereo, good condition, $35. 952-451-3654

Sofa red & tan floral.

Full size, $75. 952-3689718 Sofa, 92" love seat, 66" coffee table, $500., traditional, 952-934-9663 Spring hinges for steel garage door, sat brass, $7. 952-239-2362 Tablecloths, various sizes, colors, cloth material, good condition, $25. 952-447-4961 Think Spring. Men's golf clubs, complete, bag, accessories, $180. 952941-8926 Trailer tires rims, 15”, 400 miles, like new. $200. 952-435-5850 Trailer Utility 2 wheels, 26” 68W X 80L. $75.

952-906-2928 TV HD 40'' projection.

Good condition, $95.

952-440-3357 Two, brand new, USB cables for only $5. 612208-6254 Weight machine, Hoist H100, 150#. Excellent condition, $195. 612801-4694 Wheelchair, new, $65.

952-440-3357 White garage door, like new, $50. 952-496-2874

White wicker, bedroom furniture, queen size, 5 pieces, $300. 952-4406383 Wood bookshelf, sturdy, 3 shelves, homemade. $45. 952-890-3470 XL, mens leather coat, brown, long, $50. 952465-5831

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THREE QS

Jackie Johnston A community is built around diverse backgrounds and cultures coming together in pursuit of a common good. The Beacon Council is doing just that. Their mission statement is “To cultivate welcoming and inclusive communities in Eastern Carver County.”

The Beacon Council has a history of providing educational opportunities for the community to learn and explore diversity and inclusion within the eastern Carver County.

Topics including, ‘Understanding the Somali Culture,’ ‘Teaching African American students,’ as well as ‘Understanding Vietnamese, Russian, and American Indian cultures.’

On Feb. 22, an ‘Introduction to Latino Culture’ will be presented at the Chanhassen High School Forum from 4:15-5:45 p.m.

“One of the things we want to do is provide an education for people in the community to get to know each other better,” said Jackie Johnston, director of Community Education in district 112. “If for example, you have a student who needs to take time during the day to pray, how would you accommodate their needs?”

These presentations have been going on for several years, and this will be the second Latino culture presentation.

“It started as a way for teachers to learn how to accommodate and understand various students within the school system,” said Johnston.

“Now it has grown into an open community event.”

The Introduction to Latino Culture will feature three speakers all from the District 112.

The three speakers are all intercultural specialists within the school district, and they all come from a variety of backgrounds.

Virma Behnke is originally from Mexico and came to the United States as an adult. Susana de Leon is from California but she lived and was widely immersed in Spanish culture throughout California. As well as Noe Lara, who graduated from Chaska High School and was raised in Minnesota, but brings experiences from his father who traveled here as a migrant worker.

Each speaker will give a short presentation, followed by a questionand-answer portion with the audience.

“In order for us to create a community and to understand each other, we have to understand each other’s culture,” said coordinator of the event Khambay Sivongsay.

Q: Where do you see this event, and events like this one, in a few years?

A: Our hope is to continue to provide opportunities to increase awareness and create communities of belonging that embrace and celebrate the new cultures and opportunities as our community demographics change and grow.

Q: How did the Beacon Council come to be? What prompted its creation?

A: The Beacon Council originated out of a Community Education Advisory Council goal of supporting the changing diversity in our communities and promoting the success of all families and students. The superintendent at that time, David Jennings, agreed that in order to support student success we needed to support families and communities. So, the Beacon Council was created in 2007 by a group of committed community members and district staff.

Q: What has been the effect on high school students who attend these presentations?

A: I think that overall the kids h ave r e a l ly enjoye d t hem , a nd learned a lot.

In some ways it has helped their understanding of other cultures and has helped their involvement in other kinds of activities. Last semester a poet from Africa came in to talk about culture and culture change.

So, it is promoting other kinds of activities. It has also made them more aware as well as more comfortable to ask questions to people of other cultures that they might not have previously been able to.

— Meghan O’Connor

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Libby Floyd says she has sold kitchen tools and appliances on live television, including six years at Shop NBC in Eden Prairie, but doesn’t know how to use any of them.

Local woman one of ‘worst cooks’ in America

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com

Libby Floyd

Seventeen years ago Libby Floyd made a meal of microwaved frozen salmon, instant mashed potatoes and green beans for her husband.

“That is the first and last meal that I made for him,” said the Eden Prairie resident. “After that, he said, ‘Please, I appreciate the effort, but you can stay out of it and pour the wine.’”

Floyd took her microwaved salmon to the Food Network after her husband nominated her as one of the “Worst Cooks in America.”

“My husband saw the ad on Craigslist,” she said. “He said this is the perfect gig for you because you are the worst cook in America.”

The third season of the New York City TV show premiered on Feb. 12.

In the first episode the 16 recruits arrived at “boot camp” and prepared their signature dish for chefs Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay.

Floyd points out that she thought the whole series was like a boot camp.

“You’re in the trenches baby, I’m telling you,” she said.

After joining Flay’s team, her first assignment was to make “Bobby’s Blue Corn Pancakes with Whipped Orange Honey Butter and Cinnamon Maple Syrup.”

Floyd is described in her show bio as “a southern belle.” Her family is from South Carolina.

She moved to Eden Prairie six years ago to work for ShopNBC, which she left at the end of October.

As a host on ShopNBC during prime time, Floyd focused on jewelry, health and beauty, she said. She has also sold a lot of cookware.

“Libby is a southern belle who sells kitchen tools and appliances on live television, but she doesn’t actually know how to use the products she sells,” according to her Food Network bio. “Her husband, who has sworn to never eat her food again, finds it ironic that she sells kitchen products for a living but doesn’t know how to use any of them.

Hopefully, boot camp will teach Libby about the products she is selling to the American public.”

More info: LibbyFloyd.com.

She said when she was the host, she was in charge. She would guide a chef through the live show.

The Food Network experience has been different from that. “When you’re a contestant on a show … you’re the one on the spot,” she said.

“The cooking part was very nervewracking for me,” she said. “I really am the worst cook in America.”

On the first day of filming, Floyd said, the cast and crew were fantastic and it was a very professional production.

“I thrive in a live television environment,” she said.

She said in her previous television work, she was used to having up to four cameras on her at one time. On the “Worst Cook” set, there were 15 or 17, she said. Seventeen is also the number of hours in a day the group worked.

“They were long days,” she said.

During the filming, things would

Libby Floyd of Eden Prairie is pictured with Bobby Flay. Floyd is on Flay’s team on the TV show “Worst Cook in America.” change to make the task more challenging while contestants were under pressure.

She called it another adventure in a career that has included singing and writing books, including an upcoming novel called “Sparkelicious.”

Floyd said she and her husband love living across from Bryant Lake.

Looking toward the future, she said her next move is up in the air.

“I’ve got a lot of different irons in the fire,” she said, “no pun intended.

“Lots of things are cooking,” she added, “no pun intended.”

Is she cooking more now, since the

“Worst Cooks in America” Premiered Sunday, Feb. 12, on the Food Network. The contestant who makes the most progress takes home $25,000. show completed filming?

“To be honest, no,” she said.

Luckily, her husband likes to cook.

“That’s one of the reasons I married him, besides the English accent,” she said.

Others are watching – and listening!

I got taken to task self included – at our on Saturday – not once, very best, and she but twice. Actually, that highlighted more colwording is a little too lective and individual strong. What happened strengths and attriis that I was reminded butes than I would – in a gentle and enhave thought possible couraging way – that I in two short minutes. haven’t been living up to Not only that, but some of my responsibiliwhen she emailed a ties and expectations. link for the video to I was at a Toastmaseveryone in our club, t er s E duc at ion a l & a number of people Leadership Institute, wrote back, praising FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE which is held twice a her efforts and the year for the training of end result, and telling club officers, presentaher what a fantastic tion of educational sessions, and an- job she had done. nouncements of the winners of variBut I wasn’t one of them. ous awards and contests. One of the It’s not because I didn’t agree. In contests this year was for two-minute fact, I agreed so much that when I videos created by various clubs to started to write an email, I knew I promote Toastmasters in general and wouldn’t be able to do her justice and their individual clubs in particular. say everything I wanted to say. So I One of the members of my home club decided I’d call her instead. It was late has become an extremely talented in the evening, though, so I planned videographer, and after collecting to call the next day. a number of clips at our meeting a The next day was busy, of course, few weeks ago, she put together an and then another day went by. By then amazing video for the contest. When it was just another day or two till our I saw her at the TELI, the first thing next meeting. I decided I’d tell her I did was give her a big hug and tell then. In person would be better than her what a great job she did and how a phone call anyway. much I enjoyed the video.

She wasn’t at the next meeting, “That’s good to hear,” she told me. however. And suddenly it was a week “I was afraid you didn’t like it.” and a half since she sent out the video, Her words took me by surprise. and I was seeing her at the TELI for How could I not like it? She captured the first time since then. the essence of our club and our When she told me she was afraid I members. She showed all of us – my- hadn’t liked the video, I immediately

Betty

LIEDTKE

realized two things. One is that my opinion matters to her, and she is well aware that I’m usually one who will call attention to a job well-done. The other is that we can say just as much by our silence as by our speaking.

And the message isn’t always the one we want to convey.

Earlier that morning, I had run into the president of our club in the Resource Center, where various Toastmasters manuals and supplies are sold. She noticed me purchasing a new Leadership manual, which is a tool that members use to track and report their progress, as well as the completion of roles and responsibilities that lead to various Toastmasters awards. I’m pretty good about using the communications manuals for the speeches I give, but I’m not as attentive to the leadership roles. I do them, I just don’t get them logged in and accounted for as consistently as I should.

“It would be great if you started doing that more,” our president said.

“Other members look up to you. And we have a lot of new members. If they see you doing this, it will set a good example and be a great reminder for them.”

Busted. Again.

I used to nod vigorously in agreement whenever someone would point out – often in the face of the latest scandal – that sports stars and other celebrities serve as heroes and role models for kids, and they should take this seriously and set a good example

both on and off the court. Or wherever their playing field is.

But I never thought of myself the same way.

We all serve as examples – good or bad – for other people. We are role models even when we don’t realize that other people are watching or listening. This doesn’t mean we should continually second-guess ourselves, or attempt to be perfect and flawless, or keep looking over our shoulders to see who’s watching. It means we should live our lives in such a way that we don’t have to.

That’s one of the things I learned at the TELI on Saturday, and it wasn’t even on the program.

By the way, my club won the contest. If you have two minutes to spare and would like to view the video, you can see it at http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=t7MJjVY2tz8. If you’d like to visit our club in person, you can find the info you need on the video. We’d love to have you as a guest.

And if I have a role in the meeting that day, you can be sure I’ll be filling out my manual appropriately. Otherwise, I know I’ll be reminded – in a gentle and encouraging way – that it’s up to me to honor and fulfill my responsibilities and expectations. I owe that to the people around me. And even more so, I owe it to myself.

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.