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From left, Lee and Ed Hjermstad, and Mrs. Douglas Head, standing in front of the grocery store called Ed’s Super Fair.

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George Nakashima made this coffee table from a burl of an English oak. The chairs surrounding the table provide a comfortable place to sit and read.

Splendid table Library furniture by renowned craftsman

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climate-controlled room at t he Mi nnesota Landscape A rb or et u m hold s thousands of rare books documenting a half-millennia of natural history.

However, Andersen Horticultural Library visitors might find themselves sitting on, rather than reading, an invaluable object.

In the early 1970s, the late Gov.

Elmer Andersen and his wife Eleanor filled the then-new library with commissions by master craftsman George Nakashima – tables, shelves, magazine racks, display cabinets and even a clock. There are 79 Nakashima pieces in the library, mostly fashioned from American black walnut.

Nakashima’s work is a perfect match for the Arboretum, an outdoor laboratory run by the University of Minnesota for growing Minnesota trees and plants.

The furnishings highlight the pattern of the wood’s grain. Nakashima’s tables are book-matched from the same tree, held together with his trademark “butterfly hinges.” The edges of many objects carry the curves of the original tree. Simply

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Ed Hjermstad Sr. was well-known Chanhassen grocer

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Ed Hjermstad Sr. was a Chanhassen Edward A. community leader, grocer, and people Hjermstad person, fun-loving, with the ability to talk to anyone. Hjermstad owned Ed’s Super Fair, on W. 78th Street, across the street from Historic St. Hubert’s Church. For many years, he was a well-known figure in civic groups and business. He went from founding an annual community event like Frontier Days in the 1960s to owning and operating the Sky Ride at the Minnesota State Fair for 25 years.

On Sunday, Feb. 19, Hjermstad, 86, died in Oklahoma City, Okla., where he was spending the winter with his daughter Rosemary and her husband Douglas.

FRONTIER DAYS

Wood worker George Nakashima was renowned for tables that outlined the original contours of the wood.

Back in the 1960s, when Chanhassen was little more than a village, Frontier Days was big time fun.

At the time, Chanhassen had taken on the look of a frontier town with period-styled storefronts and streets names that harkened back to pioneer days — Laredo Drive, Great Plains Boulevard, Santa Fe, and Frontier Trail. Local grocer Ed Hjermstad Sr. recognized an opportunity when he saw one.

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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres tries expanding its range

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Michelle Carter, at far left, and her 10-piece R&B funk band “Soul Tight Committee” brought the audience to their feet last Saturday night at The Club, a nightclub within the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres complex. Carter, who played Mary Magdalene in the CDT’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” fronts the high energy band.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres has always been an iconic symbol for the city of Chanhassen.

Founded in 1968, the theater has served as the largest dinner theater in the United States. It has become the mission of the theater’s new ownership to maximize use of this “wonderful and unique space,” said Public Relations Director Kris Howland.

“The goal is to bring as many people into our building as possible,” said Howland. “The new ownership’s philosophy is to investigate and see what we can do.”

I n Apri l 2 011, t he phi losophy launched. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres brought Stevie Ray’s comedy to perform every Friday and Saturday night, in a club style venue. “It started off a little slow,” said Howland, “then

it started to take off.”

It did so well that they recently added Thursday and Sunday nights as well. “Stevie Ray is the master of clean comedy improv in the Twin Cities, so it is safe for any age group to attend,” said Howland. “It’s a low-key event, come casual, come as you are, come late.”

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s own Michelle Carter, who played Mary Magdalene in the acclaimed “Jesus Christ Superstar,” recently brought rhythm and blues to the mix. Last Saturday, Carter’s 10-piece R&B funk band, “Soul Tight Committee,” performed in a casual club style venue.

“This should bring in a younger audience,” said Howland, before the event.

Although the dinner theater is seeing great success in some new endeavors, a few didn’t go over as well.

“Another thing we tried about a year ago was a kids’ karaoke club,”

said Howland. A kids party karaoke company came into the dinner theater in hopes of it taking off. “We did this for many weeks, and we had a couple of successful attempts, but it ended up not being a good fit,” she said.

“You have to try a lot of different things until you find what is going to work,” said Michael Brindisi, one of the owners of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and resident artistic director.

“We have the attitude of let’s just do it!” he said.

OPENING BAR This spring, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres plans to open up a bar to the public. “We were going to make a lot of renovations for this bar, but instead we are just going to open it up in the spring, put a banner up, have it open

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A special Minnesota judicial panel released its redistricting plan for Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon.

As expected, there were some major changes that reflect Carver County’s 30 percent population growth between 2000 and 2010. Among the biggest changes – the new Second Congressional District, currently represented by U.S. Congressman John Kline, no longer includes Carver County.

“It’s been an honor for him to serve Carver County for basically the last 10 years and he’ll continue to serve [the county] for the next nine or 10 months,” said Kline’s communication director Troy Young.

“We’re disappointed to see Carver County move out of the Second District.”

Carver County will instead be split between the Third and Sixth Congressional districts. The Third Congressional District would represent the northeastern Carver County towns of Chaska, Chanhassen and Victoria. The Carver County cities would join the district (wrapped like a crescent around Minneapolis and its inner ring suburbs) with other western and northern outer-ring suburbs such as Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Blooming ton, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids.

The Third District is currently represented by Erik

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for happy hour and lunches and see how it goes,” Brindisi said.

The new ownership is not about to skimp on quality, Brindisi said. The dinner theater has a reputation that it will continue to uphold.

“We have live musicians and a cast of 27 in ‘Hairspray.’ I don’t want to do ‘Hairspray’ with 10 people and a soundtrack,” said Brindisi.

For the new ownership, it’s about demonstrating quality and about presenting shows the way they were intended to be performed.

Pau l sen ( R-Eden P rai rie) , whose home would remain in the district. “I’m excited to represent my parents where I grew up in Chanhassen,” said Paulsen, a 1983 Chaska High School graduate.

P au l s e n s a id h e c a l le d his parents, Jerry and Jan Paulsen, after the redistricting map was released. “I said, ‘Now you can send me letters,’” he said.

SIXTH DISTRICT The city of Carver, now in the Sixth District, is split off from other eastern Carver County towns in the Congressional move. It joins western Carver County as the southern tip of the new Sixth District, which now stretches north to St. Cloud and around the north metro.

The Sixth District is currently represented by Michele B ach m a n n ( R- S t i l lwat er) , whose home of Stillwater now ends up in Betty McCollum’s district. However, Bachmann announced Tuesday that she still plans to run in the Sixth District.

STATE LEGISLATURE T he pa nel splits Ca r ver County into two state senate districts, with 12,049 residents in District 33 and 78,993 residents in District 47.

Most of the county is in Senate District 47. House District 47A covers Carver, Cologne, Waconia and the rural areas of Carver County. Meanwhile,

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47B will represent the more densely populated eastern portion of the county – Chaska and most of Victoria and Chanhassen.

T he nor theast cor ner of Carver County, a large portion of Chanhassen, is now in Senate District 33 and House District 33B. This district will also represent most of the Lake Minnetonka communities.

None of the three state politicians currently representing Carver County have been kicked out of their district wit h t he new bou nd a ries.

Representatives Ernie Leidiger and Joe Hoppe and Sen. Julianne Ortman all live in a redrawn district without another incumbent.

“It’s hard to complain. It was a g reat district, and I think it will be again,” said Hoppe, now in 47B. Ortman, now in 47, said she was “very happy” with her new district.

She remai ns hopefu l t hat, come Election Day, the GOP Senate will maintain its majority status. “We have some work to do, but we’re ready to do it,” She said.

Leidiger did not return calls seeking comment.

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“The new ownership’s philosophy is to investigate and see what we can do.”

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They’d play off the Western theme, bring business downtown, and give the community a good time. Thus was born Frontier Days, an annual Chanhassen celebration for many years.

Rosemary Hjermstad Herman chuckled when reminded of Frontier Days. She laughed about a photo of her parents taken in the early 60s. Leola, known as Lee, and Ed Hjermstad are in front of their grocery store, dressed in cowboy shirts, jeans, boots, and hats.

“We used to have The Round Up,” Rosemary recalled. “Everybody dressed. They used to do a whole bank robbery and have a posse chase the bad guys down Frontier Trail … the population was only 500 at that time. It was a small town. We could do things like that.”

JOINER Her older brother Ed Hjermstad Jr., of Chanhassen, described their father as a joiner. “He was an active member of the Chanhassen Lions and was a past president. He belonged to the Legion and was a past commander. He joined the Masons; he was a Shriner for more than 50 years, a member of the Hopkins Elks Club, the Minneapolis Eagles Club.

“When he and my mom moved to Florida, he joined the Moose Club. He was a real giver of his time to civic organizations. And Frontier Days — he was on the original committee for years.”

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put, all the objects are crafted to highlight “The Soul of a Tree,” as Nakashima’s autobiography is titled.

The work of Nakashima, who died in 1990, continues to rise in popularity. His furniture is the subject of museum exhibits and sought after by collectors.

But as his pieces sell for tens of thousands of dollars, the Arboretum’s furnishings are still regularly used by library patrons – as originally intended.

Even Head Librarian Kathy Allen admits that she enjoys running her hand across a Nakashima table as she walks by.

With the smooth furniture’s irregular shapes and vivid grain patterns, it’s irresistible.

REGULAR USE The Andersen Horticultural Library attracts 25,000 visitors annually – many who come just to see the furnishings.

On a recent afternoon, Minneapolis residents Sharon Anderson and John Kerr were sitting in Nakashima captain chairs, at a round Nakashima table. Their noses were stuck in books, as they prepared to tackle spring landscaping projects.

“It’s surprisingly comfortable,” said Anderson of the furniture, adding, “It’s beautiful.”

Later, a young woman sat and texted in a Nakashima low back chair next to a Nakashima coffee table made out of the giant burl of an English oak. The table is arguably the library’s Nakashima pièce de résistance. However, even with that object, librarians recently found themselves vacuuming glitter from its crevices and fishing out an errant marble left by a young visitor.

“The furniture reflects the library’s mission of preservation and access,” Allen said.

“In libraries, these terms usually apply to books and other documents.” However, Allen notes that the Nakashima furniture is, in a way, similar to the library’s collection of rare seed and nursery catalogues. “The purpose is not only to ensure these materials survive long into the future … but to make them accessible for research and learning.

“The Nakashima furniture is another such collection that we work to preserve so that it can be enjoyed for many more generations to come. Making the Nakashima pieces accessible, not only for their beauty, but to sit on or at and use, provides unique accessibility.”

“Nakashima felt furniture was functional, as well as beautiful,” Allen said.

MISERABLE DAY “Furniture should be lived with and not treated as something overly precious. A certain amount of scratching and denting adds character to a piece,” Nakashima wrote in his autobiography. In fact, Nakashima named surface marring “Kevinizing” after his son Kevin who would, “‘antique’ furniture in record time.”

“To me, there is nothing quite so uninteresting as a shining, perfectly smooth surface that looks as though it has never been used,” Nakashima wrote.

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Ed Hjermstad, Sr. helped found the event which played off downtown’s rustic Western-styled architecture. Lee and Ed are dressed in their rootin’ tootin’ cowboy best, in front of their Chanhassen grocery store.

SKY RIDE Hjermstad owned the Sky Ride at the Minnesota State Fair for 24 years. He first became involved when a friend bought the Sky Ride and was looking for some investors. Hjermstad bought in, along with Harry Pauly and Don Stodola, other well-known Chanhassen residents.

“My dad gave him a couple thousand dollars,” Ed Jr. said, “but nothing really came of it. But when his friend died, dad and Harry and Don had a chance to bid on the Sky Ride and the Space Needle, and they got it. They sold the Space Needle right away but kept the Sky Ride.”

“When Dad bought the Sky Ride, Mom said, ‘Oh, you’re a carny now?’” Rosemary recalled.

The Sky Ride became part of the Hjermstad family’s history.

Every fall, Rosemary and Ed Jr. would work with their parents at the State Fair, selling concessions, operating the ride, hiring employees, and doing the books.

Over the years, their own children looked forward to joining their parents and grandparents for two weeks at the fair.

The family will have a graveside service for Hjermstad at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1 p.m., April 27. An open house celebrating his life will be held at the Chanhassen American Legion Club following the ceremony from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

“He was a hard worker,” Rosemary said. “He was the best dad.”

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precautions. If Allen spots someone writing on a piece of paper with no backing, she’ll ask them to write on a pad to prevent indentations in the wood. A patron with a laptop will be given a pad to set it on.

And once a year in January, the library staff embarks on “Miserable Day,” in which all the Nakashima furniture is oiled. “Miserable” refers to the soreness she feels the next day, Allen said.

Oiling furniture is an odd task for librarians, Allen admits.

“Nobody else has it on their résumé.”

The task takes about three hours and is popular among volunteers. The last “Miserable Day” attracted two retired librarians from the New York Botanical Library who helped with the task. They intend to return and help again. “They had so much fun,” Allen said.

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cracks and dynamic outlines of the trunks or roots they were cut from, exuding a kinetic molten energy more common to the rocks in a Japanese garden.”

Nakashima’s work has been collected by notables ranging from Nelson Rockefeller to Steve Jobs.

Elmer Andersen wrote in his autobiography, “A Man’s Reach,” that his wife Eleanor chose to equip the library with Nakashima furniture after spotting his work in a 1972 museum show in Washington, D.C. – presumably the Smithsonian Institution’s “Woodenworks” exhibit.

Nakashima’s daughter, Mira Nakashima, continues to lead the Nakashima workshop, based in New Hope, Penn. Mira has also designed a few pieces for the library, including a computer desk and a large book cradle to hold the library’s special volumes.

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Nakashima was born in Spokane, Wash. in 1905. He later received a degree in architecture from the University of Washington and MIT. During WWII, with discrimination against Japanese-Americans at its peak, Nakashima was sent to an internment camp in Idaho with his wife and infant daughter Mira. While at the camp, he met and trained with a traditional Japanese carpenter, according to an Arboretum brochure.

Nakashima was the subject of many awards and exhibits.

Shortly before his death, the American Craft Museum in Manhattan held a Nakashima retrospective and New York Times reviewer Roberta Smith commented, “the artist favors flamboyant free-edge creations that take furniture design back to nature, and to the point of organic madness. In these instances, table tops, armrests or lamp bases retain the cavities,

Allen said the Andersen Horticultural Library furniture has not been officially appraised.

However, George Nakashima’s pieces occasionally pop up on the PBS hit “Antiques Roadshow,” which reflects their growing monetary value.

In 2008, longtime Roadshow appraiser J. Michael Flanigan estimated the value of one Nakashima “Frenchman’s Cove” table at $50,000 to $60,000. It was originally purchased in 1967 for $630.

When contacted via e-mail on what made Nakashima special, Flanigan replied: “George Nakashima was foremost among the generation of craftsmandesigners who come of age after the Second World War and eschewed the industrial design aesthetic that had been popular in the 1930s and 40s which emphasized industrial materials streamlined and harmonized with the modern industrial world.

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DIDN’T SLOW DOWN Always independent and determined to go his own way, old age didn’t slow down Ed Sr. much.

“When Dad was up here last summer, he had his routine,” Ed Jr. said. “He’d meet the gang at the (Chan) Legion in the morning, then he’d go and play cards in Hopkins in the afternoon. He was still driving.”

Last October, as was his custom, Ed, Sr., now 86, left Chanhassen and made his annual road trip to Oklahoma City, Okla. In recent years, Ed Sr. spent the cold winter months in Oklahoma City with his daughter. In summer, he returned to Chanhassen and stayed with his son and his family.

“When he left in late October for my sister’s, he drove,” Ed Jr. said. “He wasn’t alone. He drove down with someone else, but he drove himself. When you think about it, that’s pretty darn healthy, and you have to have a sound mind to do that.”

But Ed Sr. couldn’t shake a bout with pneumonia that he got before Christmas.

“He got weaker and weaker,” Ed Jr. said. “And then they found a tumor in his lung. He already had some kidney problems and congestive heart failure. Doctors could do little to treat him.

“He always said there’s no way in hell he’d go to a nursing home,” Ed Jr. said. “A week ago Sunday, he said, ‘You know.

I’m done fighting. Let’s get this through with.”

“It was a blessing,” Ed Jr. said.

“He had led his life his way and he didn’t want to be a burden.

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Governor’s support for bridge project welcome Kudos to Gov. Mark Dayton and his staff for making good on a promise to return to Shakopee to tackle the County Road 101 river crossing project and for realizing its regional importance in pledging support for raising the crossing.

During a tour of the area during the spring flooding last year, Dayton pledged to return to the area to talk river crossings. State Sen. Claire Robling, R-Jordan, reminded him of the promise and the governor made good on it Feb. 3.

Transportation dollars are scarce these days and there’s a lot of pressure to fund projects throughout the state. It’s no secret that the list of state road and bridge repair needs is long and legitimate, if not critical. State leaders in the past few years have neglected to properly replenish the funding sources, and we’re paying the price now in Minnesota.

To their credit, Dayton and state Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel realize that spring flooding in the area — in the spring and fall in 2010 — has devastating effects not only on commuters, but on intrastate and interstate commerce. When vehicles can’t cross the Minnesota River in Shakopee or Chaska, they have to head to the Bloomington Ferry Bridge or Interstate Highway 35W, which is not only out of the way, but further clogs up those crossings to the point of gridlock.

On his Feb. 3 visit, Dayton pledged support for raising the County Road 101 river crossing and expanding it to four lanes, a plan supported by local leaders in Scott and Carver counties.

It is estimated that to raise the

County Road 101 bridge in Shakopee, along with work that would allow additional lanes on the Bloomington Ferry Bridge, would cost almost $31 million. It would cost an additional $6 million to make the County Road 101 crossing four lanes — an option Shakopee officials prefer over the state’s original two-lane proposal, which could require a road closure of around a year. That option would be devastating to downtown Shakopee merchants, who suffered greatly last when County Road 101 was under construction for several months in addition to three flood closures in 15 months. The preferred four-lane plan likely would require far fewer traffic disruptions.

Only $25 million is available in competitive metro bridge funds for flood mitigation. “You’re positioned pretty well in that competition,” Sorel told a gathering of around 50 civic and business leaders from Carver and Scott counties at the Feb. 3 meeting.

Dayton pledged to help find the funding for the locally preferred option.

“If the first $25 million comes through, I’ll be glad to work with your legislators on the other $10 million,” Dayton said.

Local leaders would seek $10 million in state bonding, contributing highway turn-back dollars (attached to the half-county, half-state-owned crossing) for the rest.

Like he did last spring, Dayton gave the group his personal home phone number in case local leaders don’t get the progress they want. Dayton deserves credit for recognizing how serious local flooding is.

Officials and staff from Minnesota’s 87 counties believe firmly in the fundamental importance of strong, efficient and effective local government, but we also know that in many respects we are still the invisible layer of government to many of Minnesota’s citizens and also, unfortunately, at the state capitol.

While counties appreciate the general statements of support for local governments frequently offered by legislators from both sides of the aisle, the fact remains that very little action has been taken in the past decade by either party to demonstrate that the state is actually committed to the idea that strong and innovative local government works for Minnesotans.

That critique, however, tells only part of the story.

It’s far easier to criticize the inaction of others than admit that counties too must do better to improve upon the status quo. To truly prove that local government works, counties have a long tradition of redesigning government by creating outcomes-driven systems that other governments will want to emulate. That’s exactly why counties worked through the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) to develop and promote the Minnesota Accountable Government, Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act which, if passed, would provide important state support for significant local government innovation and systems improvement.

Every effort to change a broken status quo requires a first step, and counties around the state have demonstrated that they are willing to take the lead. From the ongoing development of a multi-county Human Services collaborative in Southeastern Minnesota to the creation of comprehensive, outcomes-based management systems in Beltrami, Crow Wing and Todd counties, Minnesota’s counties are already acting in ways that demonstrate that, when provided with opportunities, they will produce impressive results for their citizens – even in an age of austerity.

Counties are so committed to actively pursuing innovation and improvement in government that 86 of Minnesota’s 87 counties have passed resolutions in support of the MAGIC Act to date.

Local government innovation also requires support from the state, however, and additional action is urgently needed on that front to continue the drive toward a more promising future. Passage of the

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MAGIC Act means more than, “Now counties can do whatever we want because the state will stay out of our business.” MAGIC is really about state authority versus local autonomy. MAGIC would provide the important state support that is currently lacking for significant local government innovation.

Thanks to the bipartisan efforts, hard work and commitment of Rep. Carol McFarlane and Sen. John Carlson, the MAGIC Act has already been passed out of the Senate (on an almost unanimous vote), is well positioned for final passage in the House, and will then be ready for a final signature from the governor.

Take note: transforming this innovation idea into law would be very significant for counties. It would signal that, for the first time in years, state leaders from both parties turned their rhetorical support for local governments into substantive action, and citizens throughout Minnesota will ultimately be the beneficiaries of an improvement to the status quo.

The MAGIC Act is not a radical or revolutionary proposal: it is a redesign or reform proposal.

MAGIC is actually a proposal to realign government to its appropriate boundaries. There is certainly an element of Jeffersonian Democracy to MAGIC because local government is intended to be the “civic laboratory of democracy.”

MAGIC is redesign through proper realignment and the appropriate empowerment of each level of the federalist system to do what it was designed to do and specifically that counties should be rightly empowered to administrate matters of “county concern.”

The MAGIC Act is also an important acknowledgment by the state that counties serve as general purpose local governments, and that’s the truly historic part of the legislation. According to a 2004 George Washington Institute of Public Policy paper comparing local autonomy based on a variety of

criteria, Minnesota ranked 42 out of 50 states when it came to an overall lack of local government autonomy.

The passage of MAGIC will send a more-than-symbolic signal from the Legislature that we are all serious about reform and redesign and part of this movement is to move power and authority to its appropriate place of delegation within our constitutionalist system.

Through MAGIC, a county may exercise all powers necessary or fairly implied by an express delegation by the state of a duty or a grant of power, incident or essential to the exercise of an express delegation of a duty or a grant of power, and not expressly denied by or inconsistent with the laws and regulations of the state or the United States.

A county may adopt reasonable ordinances, resolutions, and regulations relating to its property, affairs and operations, and provide for the general health, safety, and welfare of the county. In exercising these powers, a county must not act in conflict or inconsistent with the powers and duties of other political subdivisions within the county.

Change is never easy, and there will surely continue to be questions and concerns as the state and counties chart a new, sustainable and more flexible path for government in 2012 and beyond. But it is impossible to achieve success without going through necessary growing pains along the way.

Current innovative actions by counties across the state, coupled with passage of the MAGIC Act during this legislative session, signals that leaders at all levels of government are committed to the notion that Minnesota’s government of tomorrow cannot and should not look exactly the same as it does today.

Local government works, and to prove that message, all levels of government need to collectively commit to bold leadership and innovation during these challenging times and passing the MAGIC Act will bring us all one step closer to real government reform.

To learn more about the MAGIC Act, please visit www.mncounties. org/magic_act.htm.

Commissioner Randy Maluchnik represents Carver County District 3, which includes the cities of Carver, Victoria and parts of Chaska. He is also president of the Association of Minnesota Counties, a voluntary statewide organization that assists the state’s 87 counties by promoting legislation and policies favorable to counties.

Executive function: Harnessing the ‘orchestra conductors’ of the brain Does your child procrastinate on starting a project or leave it unfinished? Or, does your teen delay schoolwork in favor of watching TV, listening to music, or hanging out with friends? Does this mean that you’re facing years of homework battles?

It can be frustrating when you know your child is intelligent enough to earn high grades, but he or she consistently turns in late, incomplete or unsatisfactory assignments. It’s as if their brains are perfectly capable of doing the work, but they don’t know how to harness their abilities to work toward goals.

They may need help strengthening their executive skills, the “orchestra conductors” of our brains. These skills are necessary to pursue a new challenge or goal – such as a school assignment. They regulate our behavior by helping us decide what we pay attention to and what we choose to do; they help us organize our thoughts and actions so we can ignore transitory demands and desires to achieve longer-term goals; they assist in planning, organizing and sustaining attention to complete a task; and they manage emotions and thoughts so we can work efficiently.

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These weaknesses can occur in the absence of any recognized disorder or diagnosis. They may be more severe with a brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, sleep disorders and sleep deprivation, learning disabilities or emotional disorders. Children with AD/HD typically lag their peers by three years to 30 percent in executive functioning skills.

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to help your child succeed at school and in life: * The inability to set realistic, attainable goals. This may present as wanting to pursue multiple extracurricular activities. Your child should be persuaded to prioritize and narrow his or her attention and energy to fewer activities. * Problems foreseeing the consequences of postponing homework. If your child is resistant, you might promise a reward when he/she completes the homework.

An assessment may be needed to determine the cause and nature of the resistance. * Failure to judge the pace at which each step of the process should be completed to meet the deadline. You could assist your child with organizing his/her thoughts about the steps needed, such as research, note-taking and writing an outline. Use a calendar with space for notes, and work backwards from the due date. Attaining each step will give your child a sense of accomplishment and help him/ her realize that assignments which seem intimidating are less so when broken down into smaller parts. * Difficulties when changing from one subject to another, such as putting aside a book report to complete a more-urgent math

assignment. You and your child could work together to create a calendar or simple spreadsheet so he or she can monitor progress. * Not following through with all specified details before handing in the assignment. Try accessing the assignment on the school’s website so that you can help your child check off expectations as they’re fulfilled. Or, provide a notebook for your child to jot notes about what is interfering with his/her progress in school.

Determining your child’s level of executive skills can help determine the best school fit and what level of adult support may be required.

Executive skills, like all cognitive and psychological traits, fall along a continuum. Accurate assessment is essential; ask for help from teachers, school counselors and EDF specialists.

The guiding principle with intervention is to use the least amount of support/training necessary for your child to manage the current problem and other problems as they arise. You may need to modify your expectations for your child.

A combination of incentives, strategy training and environmental modifications may be most effective.

The latter may include creating

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an organized workspace with necessities – computer, paper, books, etc. – close to hand. This enables the child to use his/her time more effectively.

Formulate a plan and monitor performance, then provide encouragement, motivation and feedback. Explain to your child what you are working on and why, and encourage their participation in planning and carrying out the strategies.

Experiment and modify as necessary. Teaching these skills can be laborious, so seek help when needed. Improvement usually takes time, even with optimal conditions.

As children age, they should need less external guidance. Removing support slowly can help them learn to be more self-reliant as they move out into the world.

Terri O. Johnson is director at LearningRx in Chanhassen, which helps students to improve their learning ability through cognitive brain training. She is an Eden Prairie mother of three with unique learning profiles. LearningRx is at 600 Market St., Suite 120 in Chanhassen. For more information and questions about these and other learning topics, contact Terri at (952) 949-6900.

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Nestled among the standard computer, cooking and fitness class listings, the Easter n Carver County Community Education catalog harbors some eye-catching entries.

Dance the Argentine Tango, create Viking weave jewelry, build a personal solar station – these are just a few of the unique things locals can try their hand at this year through the adult education program.

And as it turns out, residents seem drawn to the of f-the beaten path selections in the semi-annual catalog.

“History has proven that the more off-beat the topic, the better,” said Nicolette Abel, specialist with the Adult Education program.

Abel chuckles over some of the ideas that have been proposed and yet notes that those tend to be the classes that people sign up for. “It sounds crazy and we think it will never go and then it does.”

For the last two Octobers, community ed has offered a Thriller Line Dance class that gives students the opportunity to perfect the moves to Michael Jackson’s signature song. “It is so popular we had to start a waiting list,” said Abel.

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That doesn’t mean that community ed will stop offering the basics, however.

“Our main goal is to provide something for everyone,” said Abel. “That’s why you see classes from one end of the spectrum to the other.”

“I believe it is important that the class be relevant to the student,” wrote Schaub.

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Luanne Englehardt (far left), of Chaska, Ann O’Neill, of Victoria, and Ann Kasid, of Chaska were among the lucky ones to get into the Thriller Line Dance class. They came decked out in their finest Michael Jackson gear. they look for subjects that can streamline their lives and add value to their home/family.”

LOW COST, COMMITMENT Abel said that community education classes offer a lot of positives, including low commit ment (most classes last just one session) and low cost (many classes run from $25 to $35).

“It really is entertainment and education at a bargain price,” she said.

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ment to try something new,” Abel continued. “And it can spark new hobbies and friendships.”

Students can learn the art of sushi, hula hoop their way to better health and even how to represent themselves in divorce proceedings.

“I love to see the variety,” said Abel. “There’s that old community education joke about of fering under water basket weaving – I like that stereotype. That class would probably be a go.”

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SCIENCE X Some aspects of current middle school programs will be new, while others will be removed or modified.

New additions to middle school programs will arrive in the science department. Accelerated science classes for all grades will be added next year, with an entire new science curriculum to follow the year after.

“The accelerated science classes will offer more complexity, depth and topics for students ready to take that step,” said Thul. “It will be similar to the Language Arts X classes and placement into the classes will

be based on standardized test results.” In addition, there will be more courses based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and technology integration.

District officials are also beginning to look into programs for highly gifted students.

“We hope to complete our research by September and have a plan to meet the needs of students capable of performing two or more years beyond their grade level,” said Thul.

The modifications will mostly be to existing electives. Beginning in sixth-grade, students will have the option of taking two music classes, such as band, choir or orchestra, instead of personal wellness.

“We’ve received feedback that a small number of families would prefer the multiple music choices to personal wellness,”

said Nancy Thul, District 112 secondary curriculum coordinator. And gone will be the “hexters,” courses which last only six weeks, or half of a trimester.

“Based on input from students, parents and staff, we felt it was appropriate to do away with that format,” said Bach.

The district’s secondary program redesign, which impacted grades 6 to 12, was implemented three years ago. Middle schools underwent revised electives, new Language Arts coursework and classes, Algebra 1 for eighth-grade, and full-year high school-equivalent language offerings.

T hu l said t he upcoming changes are a continued part of the redesign. “We want to be more adaptive to change to make sure we can make adjustments when they appear necessary,” she said.

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Breaking curfew: Victoria drops city ordinance Angling to get his citizenship merit badge, Kyle Simon, of Boy Scout Trip 337, stood before the Victoria City Council on Jan. 9 and asked why the city’s curfew ordinance didn’t match up with that of Carver County.

At the time, the council was considering a repeal of its curfew law (which restricted minors under 17 years of age from being on public property after 11 p.m.) to fall in line with the county’s more complex ordinance.

The Chanhassen High School student and Victoria resident said that he wasn’t personally affected by the curfew ordinance, but decided to take up the issue that has vexed some of his fellow classmates.

“For Boy Scouts we had to ask a question to Mayor Thun of Victoria,” he explained in an e-mail. “As I was thinking about what to choose, I thought about my classmates and their questions and that was one that was brought up.”

In the end, the Victoria

council voted unanimously to rescind the city’s curfew ordinance, leaving Chaska as the only city in Carver County with a curfew law on the books that differs from that of the rest of the county.

LAW Across Carver County, minors under the age of 12 are expected to be home by 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Children ages 12 to 14 get an hour later while those 15 to 17 get two additional hours. There are exceptions to the rule that generally deal with minors returning from work or from school activities.

Mike Wentzell, chief deputy for the Carver County Attorney’s Office, said the county’s curfew law has been on the books since February 1, 1996.

Its purpose is two-fold: “to deter juvenile criminal activities and to protect juveniles from becoming victims of a crime,” noted Wentzell.

“It is important and the Sheriff’s Office and our office take it seriously,” he continued. “There is a purpose be-

hind it.”

Simon understands the point of the curfew law. “I think they can make a difference as they can keep some sense of order,” he said.

“Nothing good can happen to kids after curfew,” added Kevin Cedergren, an attorney in the county’s juvenile division.

VIOLATIONS Curfew violations don’t constitute a huge amount of work for the Carver County Attorney’s Office. In many cases, a fi ne is simply paid at Court Administration.

First violations are subject to a $50 fi ne while subsequent violations trigger a $100 fi ne.

Cedergren said that if a pattern of curfew violations develop, they do consider referring the case to social services.

“We don’t spend much court time on them,” said Cedergren of cur few cases. “I f we do, they’re tacked on to charges of disorderly conduct or minor consumption, etc. I don’t ever recall having a trial.”

For the most part, curfew cases are pretty black and white, said Cedergren. “Either

they were [out past curfew] or they weren’t,” he said.

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CHASKA Simon said he is satisfied now that Victoria has adopted the county’s curfew ordinance.

But will Chaska follow suit?

Not likely, according to Chaska Police Chief Scott Knight. “No desire here to change,” he wrote in an e-mail.

In Chaska, the curfew ordinance is a simplified version of what the county has. For minors aged 15 and younger, curfew is 10 p.m., for 16 and 17-year-olds, it’s midnight.

Over a 25 -month period, from January 2010 to February 2012, the Chaska Police issued 136 warnings or citations for violations of curfew. (The Carver County Sheriff’s Office did not respond to requests for curfew statistics.)

Cedergren said that having different curfew ordinances in the county hasn’t presented a problem to his office thus far. “We support and honor [Chaska’s curfew ordinance] even though I think it would be better if they were all the same,” he said.

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“As a district, we are committed to being adaptable, creative and providing the best instruction for our students,” said Cathy Gallagher, District 112 K-12 curriculum coordinator. “In our world today, it is critical to be open to changes in best practices and allow yourself to change and grow.”

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LIVESREMEMBERED Elaine Elizabeth (Ebert) Stelten Elaine Stelten, 86, of Chaska, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Chaska, with Father Mike Kaluza celebrating. The visitation was one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday, Feb. 20. Casketbearers were David Stelten, Tim Hammers, Mark Hammers, Russell Fahey, Christopher Winkler, Sean Stelten, Jake Stelten, and Chase Stelten. Burial at Guardian Angels Catholic Cemetery, Chaska.

Elaine was born May 15, 1925 in St. Bonifacius, to Andrew and Mary (Thurk) Ebert, one of seven children.

She was baptized, confirmed and attended school in St. Bonifacius. On Jan. 21, 1947 Elaine married Leander “Bert” Stelten at St. Bonifacius Catholic Church. She was a member of Guardian Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Shakopee, and V.F.W. Auxiliary in Chaska. She had been a resident of Chaska for 40 years. She enjoyed Bingo, fishing, cross-stitch, bowling, cards, and puzzles.

Her husband Bert died in March of 1998.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Hank) Cole, of Arizona, Rose (Mike) Hammers, of Chaska, Luann (Gary) Allison, of Carver, Betty (David) Fahey, of Belle Plaine, Jo Ann Winkler, of Perham, DiAnn (John) Klepperich, of Chaska, Andrew (Kelly) Stelten, of Chaska, Randal Stelten, of Jordan; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Muriel Wickenhauser, of Cologne.

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As soon as the Rev. Josh Nelson came aboard as the new senior pastor at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen, he was cast in the annual church musical, too.

“They gave me a part,” Nelson said, “I play a member of the President’ Cabinet. It’s a small walk on role. I’ve got eight lines I have to memorize.”

He’s a little anxious about the memorizing lines part. It’s not like giving a sermon. What he’s really looking forward to is the singing.

“I get to sing in the chorus of ‘Tomorrow,’” Nelson said.

“Anyone with any acting chops loves to sing ‘Tomorrow.’”

Nelson loves music. He loves to sing, to play, and now, to do musical theater. He demonstrates a new CD player he’s brought to his new office in the church.

“Music is one of my true loves,” Nelson said. “When I started college, I was going to pursue a music degree. I thought I’d be a choral director.

But I also had broader interests

in writing and history that eventually pointed me to life in the ministry. But there are a lot of ways to celebrate music and faith.”

Nelson marvels at how much the Family of Christ church has grown since 2000 when he left to start Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Over the years, he kept in touch with Pastor Nate Castens. When Castens announced his retirement last year, the church sent a call to Nelson.

He was happy to return.

“With each call, I like to take on a new challenge,” Nelson said. “It was an opportunity to be a pastor in a new way.”

In addition to a new church building, he guesstimates the congregation has nearly doubled from 850 in 2000 when he left. Growth is also reflected in a preschool, two worship teams, two teen music groups, an adult choir, and annual musical production.

Getting to know Name: Rev. Josh Nelson Title: Senior pastor, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 2020 Coulter Drive, Chanhassen Family: Wife, Beth, an elementary school teacher, and three children—Bergen, 19; Leif, 17; and Solvieg, 14.

Career: Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, pastor and mission developer; Family of Christ Lutheran Church, associate pastor, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Dayton, Ohio; and Divinity Lutheran Church, pastor.

Education: Master of Divinity, Wartburg Theological Seminary; B.A., Concordia College; Bismarck Central

Interests: Music, singing, piano, reading, hiking, softball, movies, and spending time with family.

Home: Buffalo

MISSIONS AND MUSIC “There’s about 100 participants from the congregation working on the show,” Nelson said. “From acting to back-

High School; and continuing education.

stage.” A bulky set piece for the show is in the lobby, under construction. The Manhattan “skyline” on the far wall behind the podium is already in place for the show. It gives the worship area a tony, uptown look.

“The musical is a fundraiser for our mission trips,” Nelson said. But he explains that in addition to raising funds, the musical and all the weeks of work that goes into it, gives church members more opportunities to share their gifts with others.

“Things like the musical enable people to get involved in their faith life beyond just being a greeter or usher,” Nelson said. “You can work the sound board, you can make sets, costumes as a way of praising God with your gifts. And it’s fun.”

Nelson’s choice of music reflects his outlook on ministering. He lists four of his favorite worship songs: “Days of Elijah,” “Beautiful Savior,” “Lord I Lift Your Name on High,” and “Lift High the Cross.” It’s a

tiative through packing food or donating financially can do so at www.thehungerinitiative.org.

There you will find information showing a list of the packing sites, available packing times, and how to donate.

We s t b r o o k C o m mu n it y Church meets weekly at Clover Ridge Elementary School, located at 114000 Hundertmark Ave. For more information, call (952) 856-2298, or visit www. westbrookonline.org

qualified for the grant if they met the criteria of a strong ministry plan with benchmarks, progressive leadership team, strong potential for financial sustainability outside of the grant and a focus on reaching new people. EUMC will build on this grant money by developing a new position within the church entitled, “Community Outreach Coordinator.”

Establishing this new position will work toward creating lasting connections between the church and the surrounding community. EUMC has posted the new job position qualifications and requirements on the churches’ website at www.excelsiorumc.org. Interested parties can view the full position description by contacting EUMC at e-mail: office@excelsiorumc. org or call: (952) 474 5471.

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It’s like coming home again. Rev. Josh Nelson returned to Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Chanhassen in January. Nelson served as associate pastor with senior pastor Nate Castens from 1995 to 2000. musical sampling that includes the traditional and the contemporary. And he enjoys mixing cultures, too.

“The progressive churches are incor porating more world music,” Nelson said, “from Spanish to Oromo (an ethnic group in Africa). We

sang a Cherokee song where the alleluia part mimics the highs and lows in native singing and beats. There’s a great openness to music, which also comes from mission trips and bumping into other cultures that take us beyond our front yards.”

of the church congregation, Annie is Family of Christ’s 5th annual musical production.

Public performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 2; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the church located at 2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen.

The production costs were underwritten by an anonymous donor, so all ticket proceeds will go to support the church’s four annual summer mission trips. These trips provide local, regional, national, and international service opportunities for the church’s youth and adult members.

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.

Tickets for the play are $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be obtained on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the church narthex ticket table, week days at the church office, or by e-mailing tickets@familyofchristonline.com (please indicate the number of tickets you want and for which performance; you will then receive payment and pickup instructions). A raffle of themed gift baskets will also take place at each production.

Wit h c u r r ent e c onom ic struggles that are similar to those portrayed in the production, audience members are asked to bring a canned good to donate to Bountiful Basket, Carver County’s local food shelf.

FAITH BRIEFS

Westbrook helping alleviate hunger We s t b r o o k C o m mu n it y Church of Chaska is joining with 10 other churches in Minnesota on The Hunger Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to pack 1 million meals in one day to help alleviate hunger in the Horn of Africa.

Antonio Guterres, the head of the United Nations Relief Agency, has said that the famine occurring in this region is the worst humanitarian disaster in the world. Parts of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda have been experiencing the worst drought in 60 years.

The World Food Program estimates that 10 million people in this region are in need of food.

The drought and other factors have displaced many thousands of people in this area.

Many refugees make the trek to Dadaab, Kenya, where a large refugee camp is established to care for those who make it. Every week about 2,000 new refugees (mostly women, children and babies) trek from Somalia to Dadaab. Many of the women

are robbed, raped, beaten or lose children to malnutrition and the food-related disease, dysentery along the way. They get to the camp, are registered, given one day’s supply of food and sent to wait outside the camp for 10-14 days.

Eleven churches including Westbrook, working together with partner organizations Feed My Starving Children, Impact Lives and Kids Against Hunger, are determined to do something to address this huge problem by providing 1 million meals for those who are suffering and starving in the Horn of Africa.

On Feb. 25, Westbrook will be meeting at Clover Ridge Elementary School to pack meals that will be sent to the Dadaab refugee camp.

“Our goal in participating in the Hunger Initiative is to make a significant impact on this global crisis,” said Pastor Kevin Sharpe. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the Chaska community to come together and help those who cannot help themselves.”

Anyone who is interested in participating in The Hunger Ini-

Local church gets outreach grant Excelsior United Methodist Church (EUMC) recently was awarded a $25,000 “Investing in Congregations” grant from the Minnesota Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church through the Office of Congregational Development. The purpose of the grants is to fund new ventures or programs in the United Methodist Church.

The $25,000 grant, one of 14 grants distributed, was awarded to churches that outlined a 3-year plan to initiate a new activity or program. Churches

‘Annie’ slated at Family of Christ The musical production “Annie” will be presented March 2-4, at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen.

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TENTATIVE AGENDA - CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012 CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD

5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL Project 12-05: Approve WORK SESSION, Quote.

FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM e. TH 101 Improvements Note: If the City Council does Between Lyman Boulevard not complete the work session and Pioneer Trail: Approve items in the time allotted, Right-of-Way Agreement the remaining items will be with MnDOT. considered after the regular agenda.

VISITOR PRESENTATIONS A. Interview Applicants for Commissions (3).

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Following the interviews, the work session will continue in the City Council Chambers.

2. a. Lt. Jeff Enevold, Carver County Sheriff’s Of¿ce b. Chief John Wolff, Chanhassen Fire Department

UNFINISHED BUSINESS None

D. Discuss Amendments to City Code re: Planned Unit Developments (PUD).

NEW BUSINESS

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

5. Approve Lease Agreement for Old Public Works Building: Road Runner International.

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seatbelts at the time of the crash. The State Patrol does not believe alcohol played a role in the crash.

According to Jake Sturgis, communications coordinator at Minnetonka Public Schools, Renninger was on the dance team and was also a member of DECA. Danielle was a business/marketing major at North Dakota State University, an interest that started in her business/marketing classes at MHS. “Her passion for marketing was obvious every day when she walked into class,” said Erik Sill, her business education teacher at MHS. “She was such a social outgoing kid who had a bright future in the business world, lost too soon.

“Danielle was a smart and gifted young lady,” Sill wrote

Tuesday by e-mail. “Her passion for marketing was evident through her participation in class discussions and her ability to work with her peers. She was such a social young lady and was loved by many. Every day that she walked in to class, she brought an energy that was contagious to others. Her amazing sense of humor in addition to her genuine demeanor made her an incredible student to work with.”

Students at Minnetonka High School wore pink Wednesday in memory of Danielle.

The funeral for Danielle Renninger is set for Friday at 11 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Excelsior. Her parents are Michael and Michelle Renninger of Excelsior.

—Unsie Zuege, Alex Hall and Meryn Fluker

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 Hackberry Court, Carver, for report of an assault.

Feb. 8

At 2:41 a.m., made a traffic stop at 7900 block of Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an adult 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, 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.

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block of Crosstown Boulevard, Chaska, for report of a theft of packages.

At 2 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Pioneer Trail East, Chaska, for report of a theft.

At 9:26 p.m., responded to the 1400 block of Meadow Court, Chaska, for report of a domestic.

At 11:18 p.m., responded to the 2000 block of Wellens Street, Chaska, for report of a domestic.

Feb. 15 At 8:20 a.m., responded to the 00 block of Carvers Green, Chaska, for report

of a theft.

At 5:10 p.m., responded to the 1400 block of Crystal Lane, Chaska, for report of a theft.

Feb. 16 At 6:13 a.m., responded to the 1500 block of Millpond Court, Chaska, for report of a domestic.

At 7:16 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, for report of a theft.

Feb. 17 At 11:28 a.m., responded to the 00 block of Carvers Green, Chaska, for report

of a burglary.

Feb. 18 At 5:26 a.m., responded to the 1600 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, for report of a theft.

Feb. 19 At 8:27 a.m., responded to 2nd Street East and Beech Street, for report of a 12-year male with a silver handgun in the alley and bushes behind a house.

At 11:04 p.m., made traffic stop at the 100 block of Hundertmark Road East, Chaska, where an adult male was arrested.

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passengers were identified as 19-yearold Jordan N. Playle of Elk R i v e r, a n d 18 -ye a r- old Megan R. Sample of Rogers.

The Star Tribune reported Danielle that the four Renninger women were roommates at North Dakota State University and were on their way back to school from the Twin Cities.

Two drivers and a passenger in the eastbound vehicles suffered non-life threatening injuries, according to the State Patrol.

The report states that all four women were wearing their

COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS

The Carver County deputies assigned to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahlgren responded to the following calls 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 an

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Chaska police officers responded to the following calls. You can listen to police, fire and sheriff’s department calls 24/7 through our online police scanner at www. chaskaherald.com/crimebeat.

Feb. 13 At 2:31 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Pioneer Trail East, Chaska, for report of a theft.

At 2:48 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Pioneer Trail East, Chaska for report of a theft.

Feb. 14 At 9:13 a.m., responded to the 1200

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Danielle Renninger, 18 of Excelsior, was one of the four young women who were killed Monday afternoon in an accident on I94 west of Alexandria.

Renninger was a 2011 graduate of Minnetonka High School, and a student at North Dakota State University. Snow and fog created difficult driving conditions Monday. The driver Lauren Peterson, an 18-year old from Prior Lake and also a student at North Dakota State University lost control of her vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic, according to the State Patrol.

Peterson crossed the center median into eastbound traffic and was broadsided by an SUV. A third car rear-ended the SUV. Peterson and her three passengers were all killed. In addition to Renninger, the other

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SECTION 2AA GIRLS HOCKEY

Hornets make it three in a row in Section 2AA Edina shutout the Storm Hawks for the second time this season

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Chaska/Chanhassen made the right adjustments to start the second period after a slow start saw No. 5 Edina with a 1-0 lead.

Despite the improved puck possession, the Storm Hawks couldn’t solve Senior Goalie of the Year finalist Maddie Dahl, including a breakaway more than two minutes into the second stanza.

With Dahl stellar in net, the Edina offense just kept pulling away, scoring three times in the fi nal 9:11 of the second period in a 4-0 win over the Storm Hawks in the Section 2AA Championship Friday at Bloomington Ice Garden.

The Hornets, the three-time Section 2AA champions (four overall), also defeated Chaska/ Chanhassen 5 - 0 in the 2010 fi nal.

The Storm Hawks fi nished the season with a 20-7-1 record.

“We were really pleased and proud of the team. They never gave up and played three full periods. We just ran into a team that is very skilled and is a hard-working hockey team.

I compare them to a college team. They come at you with three solid lines,” C/C Head Coach Tracy Cassano said.

“They might not have the stars

they’ve had in the past, but every one of them has great speed and strength. Having that experience of playing at state so many times is very valuable in knowing how to win in that situation.”

The game plan was simple for the Storm Hawks – take away the strength of the Hornets and that is the shot from the point. And at times the plan was executed well.

But when a team tries to t a ke away one pa r t of t he game, usually another is left exposed. And that was in front of C/C’s net.

Of the four goals scored, two came on rebounds, while a t hi rd was a n u n ma n ned defender sliding down for an open attempt.

“We played them earlier in the year and we scouted them and their defensemen are very good at getting the puck on net.

We wanted to adjust their game plan and take them out of their comfort zone. I thought we did a good job of that,” Cassano said. “We had confidence that our defensemen and centers could play 3-on-3 down low.

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to a team. They know where they should be and they know how to bury the puck when they have an opportunity.”

Down 1-0 in the second period, C/C had its best opportunity of the game as Kaitlin Storo stole the puck in the neut ra l zone and st reaked down the ice on Dahl. Instead of staying on her forehand like she did in the game-winner Feb. 14 over Eden Prairie, the Storm Hawk junior went to her

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backhand and was denied.

C/C kept the pressure on the Edina net, but the Hornets weathered the storm and eventually took a two-goal advantage as Taylor Williamson skated around two defenders and fed defender Megan Armstrong, who was all alone in front of the net for the 2-0 lead, on the power play.

Five minutes later, it was Armstrong again, this time from much farther away. With the rest of her team heading off for a line change, the senior ripped a shot from outside the blue line that deflected off a Storm Hawks defender, off the right pipe and into the net.

Ri ley A nderson added a rebound goal with 1:32 remaining in the second period for the 4-0 Edina lead.

C/C’s best chance in the third period came on a short 5-on-3 power play, but every shot Dahl faced, the junior captain turned away.

Edina was given the No. 3 seed in the Class AA State Tournament, which begins today at the Xcel Energy Center. Minnetonka, Roseville and Lakeville North rounded out the four-seeded teams.

C/C goaltender Carly Van Orden came up big in the fi rst stanza, stopping 13 shots. She stopped 30 of 34 shots in the game. Edina, though, did man-

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Edina’s Riley Anderson celebrates as Chaska/Chanhassen players Carly Van Orden (1), Megan O’Brien (14) and Laura Johnson (15) look helplessly as the Hornets grab a 4-0 lead in the Section 2AA final Friday in Bloomington.

age a goal early in the contest with Sarah Nielsen banging in a rebound shot at the 2:23 mark.

The Storm Hawks, who had five shots in the opening period, had troubles moving the puck against a strong Edina forecheck.

C/C made adjustments out of the first intermission to open up the offense, fi nishing with 12 shots in the second stanza. Dahl recorded 26 saves in the shutout.

Edina also beat the Storm Hawks 2-0 earlier this season in a non-conference game in December.

“It was a fantastic year. For me taking on a new group, a new community and a new school, I couldn’t have asked for anything else,” said Cassano, who previously coached at Rosemount. “We had great chemistry – we were like a family. We didn’t have any drama or fi ghting or anything like that and that allowed us

to focus on the hockey part of things. It was fun to be at the rink with the girls every day.”

“I’m really looking forward to what we can do next year.

We lose six seniors – the defensive core and Megan Williams and Casey Lindquist – that will be tough to replace. We talked all year about learning from our experiences whether we won or lost. Hopefully next time if we get this shot again we’ll come out on top,” the coach added.

BOYS HOCKEY

GYMNASTICS

Twenty wins not enough to secure a home game

Storm makes history with three state qualifiers

Chanhassen will travel to Bloomington tonight in 2AA opener

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chris Wilson went into the Section 2AA seeding meeting feeling like his Chanhassen team had a good chance at gaining a top-four seed and thus a home game to open the playoffs.

Despite posting 20 wins and a Missota Conference championship, the Storm were slotted fifth in the eight-team section.

Bloomington Jefferson, which has just six wins on the season, was given the No. 4 seed and will host the quarterfinal at 7 p.m. tonight at Bloomington Ice Garden.

“Going in, yeah, I thought we might (get a top-four seed),” Wilson said. “The only argument we had was we won 20 games. I thought that would at least get us a home game.”

Strength of schedule, though, prevailed for the Jaguars. Playing in a much more competitive South Suburban Conference, Jefferson got the advantage ahead of the Storm. Throwing out five victories over teams with sub-.500 records, the Jaguars lone quality win came in a 5-4 defeat of Burnsville, which was the selected the No. 2 seed.

Defending section champion Edina is the top seed.

O t h e r f a c t o r s hu r t i n g Chanhassen was a schedule

that featured 15 games against Class A teams as well as a total opponent record of 54-110-5 between the 10 Class AA teams the Storm faced. Jefferson, though, had a record of 1-14-3 against teams with at least a .500 record.

The coach said he believes it would have been a moot point if they had beaten Delano early in the season (lost 5-4) and defeated Park (lost 4-2) in December.

Both games were on home ice.

“We shouldn’t have lost to Park. We didn’t play well against Delano until the final five minutes when we needed to and we dominated then. Win those two and have 22 wins and we’re not having this conversation,” the coach said.

Wilson said his staff has seen the Jaguars in action seven times, so they won’t be “shocked.” Jefferson is led in scoring by Colin Hernon with 22 goals, while Jono Lindquist has 12 goals and team-high 20 assists.

“At the end of the day, we have to get it done. We want to be at BIG or Braemar on Saturday,” Wilson said. “We’re not only playing for respect this year, but for respect for ongoing years. We have to win a playoff game to earn some respect for our program. That’s something we have to do.”

Eig ht di f ferent pl ayers scored goals and 14 skaters had at least one point as Chanhassen rolled to an 8-1 win over Shakopee in the Missota Conference finale. The league champions were 12-1-1 on the

season.

Cody Seal, Connor Kelly, Jackson Spingler and Jack Spillers all had goals in the second period as the Storm bounced back after a scoreless first stanza for the 4-1 lead.

Kent Eklund, Eric Bigaouette, Nate Traina and Bryson Burkholder also scored in the final period for Chanhassen.

Spillers, Kelly, Seal and Traina all had a goal and an assist in the win.

Kelly finished as the conference’s top point-getter, passing Holy Angels’ Mario Bianci in the fi nal game. Biagouette also hit a milestone with his 50th point.

Harlin Paradise made 14 saves in the victory for the Storm.

Tanner Walsh and Kelly each scored a pair of goals as nine different Storm players had at least one netter in an 11-1 win over Dodge County Saturday.

The 20 wins for Chanhassen is a school record.

Walsh put two shots into the net in the opening period – 17 minutes of hockey in which the Storm led 6-0. Spingler, Burkholder, Spillers and Kelly also had goals in the stanza.

Jo e P r i e s a n d E k lu n d chipped in goals in the second period, while Jake Anderson, Traina and Kelly also scored in the final period.

Paradise made all five saves in the first stanza for the win.

Erik Anderson also had four saves in relief.

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Cha n hassen’s A lex Dragos, Leah Kutsch and Rachel Nornes became the fi rst gymnasts in the program’s short history to qualify for the Class AA State Meet Friday in Apple Valley.

Dragos, a senior, was the bars champion, while Nornes was runner-up on beam and Kutsch nabbed the fourth and fi nal spot on floor exercise out of Section 2AA. The Individual State Meet is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion.

The three state qualifiers are the first for District 112 since Kristin Knudson in 2008.

“The girls are all very excited to compete on Saturday. I couldn’t have been more proud of the team effort that I saw Friday as well as the fi ght and determination I saw in each one of the girls. It was a bittersweet way to end the season,” said Chanhassen Head Coach Jaime Tsurusaki.

Dragos nailed her bars routine, scoring 9.15 to win the section title by .125 tenths of a point over Prior Lake’s Angela Noer.

“Before the season started, Alex had to have double ankle surgery, which didn’t allow her to do any sort of pounding for quite some time. We were fi nally able to add in her double-back dismount she was working for the section meet.

She has had an awesome senior year and we are very excited to go out with a bang on Saturday,” Tsurusaki said.

Nornes had a second-place mark of 9.225 on the balance

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Chanhassen had 11 girls compete in the Section 2AA Gymnastics Meet Friday in Apple Valley. They were, front row from left, Katie Spangrud, Jasmin McKenzie, Alex Dragos, Rachel Nornes, and Lucy Rogers. Back row: Leah Kutsch, Holly Yeager, Taylor Ruelle, Danielle Magnuson, Grace Swenson, and Sara Nagengast.

beam. The Chanhassen sophomore trailed only Ashley Myers of Lakeville North (9.450).

“She didn’t have her personal-best routine of the night, but Rachel fought hard and was able to stay on. We are hoping for a much higher score at state this weekend,” the Storm coach said.

Kutsch, just a freshman, added to the team’s top fi nishes with a 9.4 to sneak into state meet on f loor exercise. Myers, the all-around champion, scored a 9.625 to win the floor event.

“Leah received her highest floor score of the season on Friday. I have never seen such a clean routine from her ever. Throughout the meet we were watching scores and trying to fi gure out where Leah placed. The very last girl on floor received a higher score

than her (or so we thought), so we thought she was out of the running. Little did we know she had beat that last girl and placed fourth,” Tsurusaki said.

Lakevi l le Nor th, a team Ch a n h a ssen b e at i n e a rly December, won the team title with a score of 141.3. Lakeville South was second at 139.350 fol lowe d by t h e S t o r m at 136.875.

“The team did very well.

We obviously had our bumps and bruises, but they pulled it together and performed each one of their routines the best they possibly cou ld have,” Tsurusaki said.

Prior Lake (135.725), Eastview (132.450), Bloomington Jefferson (130.9), Apple Valley (124.1) and Bloomington Kennedy (87.325) rounded out the team field.

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BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Focus switches from team to individuals Benny Richardson hopes to make a return trip to state

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

This year has been a different experience for both Benny Richardson and the Chaska/ Chanhassen boys swimming and diving team. Certainly one the Chanhassen junior has come to enjoy.

“If you had asked me last year at this time what I thought our team would be like this year, I would have thought something completely different. It has been an incredible season. We’ve had a lot of individuals really step up and the same as the team as a whole.

As one of the older guys on the team, it has been fun to see these younger guys that started the past year or two really blossom in the sport,” said Richardson.

After four seasons in which the program struggled to fi nd much success (two as a co-op between Chaska and Chanhassen), this season has been a 180-degree turnaround. The Storm Hawks posted victories in three dual meets, won an invitational and captured the Missota Conference crown two weeks ago in Northfield.

“This year has been really awesome. I just really like how

this team is so unique. We’ve never focused on the winning part until now. We’re focused more on winning for the team.

We are a close group that shows strong support for each other,” Chaska senior Connor Martin said.

Richardson sees the same increased focus in the program.

“It’s very important personally to know I have people to cheer me on at the blocks or at the end of the pool. When I think about the invite in Minneapolis that we won – that was a big moment for our team. We were in a tight race with Forest Lake and when it came to the 400 free relay, if you looked at the lanes we had two-to-three times more people cheering the guys on and that really pushed us. That was one of the biggest reasons why we won,” he said.

That support system has been contagious this season in large part due to the leadership of the seniors and swimmers that have been with the program for a number of years such as Richardson.

“Senior Ryan Ormson said it best at the banquet. His favorite sport is tennis, but I got him to join swimming last year. In tennis if you win a match your teammates say ‘great job.’ With swimming, if you have a tough race someone is there to tell you to focus on your next race. Or if you do well, there are guys at the end of the lane there to congratulate you and tell you how

awesome you did. That support is big,” Martin said.

The team season, though, for the most part is over. Now the focus is on individuals as the Storm prepare for this week’s Section 6AA Meet.

Richardson is the lone swimmer in the program that competed at the state meet last season. He hit the wall at 55 seconds flat in the preliminary round of the 100-yard butterfly to sneak into the consolation finals. He improved in the fi nals with a mark of 54.89 to place 16th overall.

He was also 31st in the 500yard freestyle with a time of 5:03.57.

That experience of competing against the state’s elite is something Richardson will draw upon this weekend at the section meet.

“It helps a lot mentally. With our section, we swim against guys from Eden Prairie, Edina and Minnetonka, so you know the top three guys are going to be in the top three or five at state. Having a chance to prepare for state a week earlier at sections really helps,” Richardson said.

With the stacked section, which features the top two ranked teams in Class AA, the best chance for Chanhassen swimmers to qualify for state is through the time standards.

Richardson must hit a 1:47.42 in the 200 freestyle and 54.69 in the 100 butterfly. Those times

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

J.P. Currie was one of the most improved swimmers this season for the Chaska/ Chanhassen team. He will swim in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events at sections this week. won’t be easy.

“We’re focusing a lot more on individuals right now. If we were still combined I feel like we could have finished in the top-eight at state in the medley relay with the same

four guys from conference tapered,” Richardson said. “(The freestyle event) will be tough.

I’ll have to swim well there.

(Head Coach Matt Crees) and I think I can make the butterfly pretty easily. I just need to cut

a second to a second-and-a-half.

I can do it.”

Preliminaries for swimming are at 5 p.m. Thursday at Art Downey Aquatic Center in Edina with the fi nals at 1 p.m.

Saturday.

WRESTLING

Storm Hawks’ program makes the best out of tough situation

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Forced to split at sections for the fi rst time in the three-year wrestling program, Chaska/ Chanhassen hoped to not face each other on the mat at team sections. The coaches even went as far as asking the other Section 2AAA coaches to try to not make this happen.

Unfortunately, on paper, Chaska and Chanhassen were the eighth- and ninth-best teams in the section, which resulted in a first-round match.

A negative situation was quickly turned into a positive one Saturday in large part due to the closeness and brotherhood that the two schools have developed together both as a coaching staff, but also among wrestlers.

“We came into the day as one team. Basically it was like wrestling our practice partner.

It didn’t really matter what team won. We knew that whatever team won would go out against Prior Lake and give it their all,” Chaska senior Josh Blackowiak said.

Instead of sitting across from each other, which is cus-

tomary in duals, the two teams sat together as one on a single side of the mat. The two teams stood at the conclusion of every match and congratulated both wrestlers as a team. They wore different singlets, but the name on the front mattered little when the match came to a close.

“We talked about the fact that just because we were wrestling each other as two teams, we were still going to be united as one program. When you go out and wrestle your teammate, you have to wrestle them like they are another opponent. But I think we have a little more respect for them because you’ve been wrestling them every day in practice,” Chanhassen senior Sam Grausam said.

“Having each other on the same bench – it showed we were united as one team even though we had two different singlets on.”

Chaska won the match by a 42-36 decision with 10 of the 14 results ending in a forfeit victory. The most contested match, a 5 -2 vic-tory from Hawks’ Sam Christianson over Sam Vance of Chanhassen, brought a competitive hug between the two wrestlers after the arm

PHOTO BY DAN BOYUM

Chanhassen senior Sam Grausam, right, has battled all season through a neck injury sustained during football, but he is prepared to wrestle at sections this weekend.

was lifted.

Christianson and Vance wrestled in the room against each other all season for the varsity spot at 132 pounds.

Chaska’s Isaac and Ethan Loosbrock also won matches at 106 and 145 pounds, while Cha n hassen’s Corey Heit z scored a second-period pin over Zach Bell at 220 pounds.

Top - s e e de d P r ior L a ke, which beat Shakopee in the championship match later in the day, defeated Chaska 63-9 in the quarterfi nals.

Ethan Loosbrock had the biggest win of the day, pinning Matt Kahnke 44 seconds into the third period. Loosbrock, who nearly had a pin in the second period, reversed Kahnke from the down position onto his back to end the match.

Isaac Loosbrock also won 4-1 over Dylan Sogge for the Hawks’ other three team points.

PREPARING FOR SECTIONS Placing in the top six the past two seasons at sections, including si xth place up a

BOYS BASKETBALL

Storm clinch first conference title

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chanhassen entered Tuesday’s contest with New Prague two games ahead of the secondplace Trojans in the race for the Missota Conference crown.

The scenario was simple – win and the title was heading home with the Storm.

Earlier this season Chanhassen defeated New Prague 73-35 on the home court.

“We caught them on a bad night and we played excellent.

They are a good team. They provide a little different style to the game with the three big guys. But we also have three big guys, so we match up well against their strength,” said Storm Head Coach Nathan

Pelowski more than 24 hours before the contest.

Chanhassen took care of business, defeating New Prague 66-58 to clinch a share of the league title. The Storm can take the title outright with a victory in one of the final three games or a loss from the Trojans.

Kevin Jensen and Cole Otto combined for 26 points to lead Chanhassen (18-5). Eight different players had at least five points in the win.

Otto is known more for his paint scoring, but on Friday with Chanhassen trailing at home to rival Chaska, the Storm senior hit a huge 3-pointer and scored seven points in a key run in a 60-52 win Friday.

“I was happy to see our defense get better and better as the

game went on. We had a number of guys make contributions in the win. There was a twominute stretch where Steven Gitzen got a steal and a bucket.

Jack Kozlowski had a basket and took a couple of charges.

Those were big moments for us,” said Pelowski.

While there were a number of big moments for Chanhassen throughout the win, two of the biggest ones came off the hand of Otto, the senior post/forward.

Chaska led for the majority of the game, jumping out to a 17-9 lead. A 3-pointer from Otto with three minutes remaining in the first half gave Chanhassen its first least at 27-26.

The Hawks were ahead 32-29 at halftime.

Chaska last led at 44-41 before

Otto connected on a second outside shot to tie the game. The Storm took a 50-46 lead before running out the clock the final two minutes.

“Cole is getting a little more confidence taking that outside shot. He’s not afraid to take the big shot. He just needs to believe in himself that he can make them,” Pelowski said. “Those were two big shots in crucial parts of the game. It really got us over the hump and the shots turned into momentum swings for our team.”

Otto had a game-high 16 points, while Kozlowski added 10 for the Storm. Joey Stark had nine, while Jensen and Gitzen each had eight.

Eric West paced the Hawks with 16 points.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Registration underway 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.

Chanhassen Running Club fares well at Bethel The Chanhassen Running Club competed Feb. 5 at Bethel University with all runners

placing in the top-three in their events against top competition.

Chanhassen senior Austin Miller, though, found 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andrew Rock in his race. Miller finished third overall in the race, behind Rock and the defending Minnesota state champion in the 400 in Austin Salargo from Hopkins.

Rock is training for the Olympic Trials this summer.

S en ior s Br a ndon Cl a rk (Blake School) and Alec Olson (Chanhassen H.S.) finished first and second in the one-mile race, both breaking the meet record.

Clark and Olson ran together the entire race finishing at 4:30, with Olson showing he belongs with top distance runners in the state.

Senior Kieran Kel ly (Chanhassen H.S.) placed third in the 800-meter race, running a 2:02 after setting a fast pace in the first three laps of the race.

The top three fi nishers in the race may all face each other again at the state meet, as the winner of the race, Tom Linner from Stillwater, is one of the favorites to win the 800 at the state meet this year.

weight class at 171 pounds as a junior, Grausam entered the season with hopes of improving on a 26-31 record the past two seasons.

A neck injury, though, sustained in the final football game against Minnetonka, put the senior’s season on hold.

Grausam didn’t hit the mat until late in December and has missed a few matches during the past month because of the same injury.

“It’s been tough during the season going from practice right to physical therapy. It gets to be long nights. But it’s my senior year so you get a little extra drive to try to make it to the state tournament and do as well as you can,” he said.

“With the injury, it’s been pushing me more to get up early and go to morning practices and stay after practice and ask for help. You know, look for ways to improve myself inside and out of the wrestling room.”

He has posted a record of 11-6 heading into this week’s S e c t ion 2 A A A I nd iv idu a l Tournament at Shakopee High School. Despite the lack of matches, Grausam feels good where he’s at after spending

numerous practices working wit h Chaska ju nior Et ha n Loosbrock, a state qualifier as an eighth grader.

“W hen you wrestle with a guy like Ethan – he’s been down to the state tournament and he knows how to get there and what it takes to get there.

It really does help wrestling against the kids that have been down there because it pushes you and they push you to be better. They give you even more drive to get down there,” Grausam said.

And no matter what happens this weekend, Grausam wants to leave a mark with his teammates and coaches one last time.

“It comes down to what you want to leave behind as your reputation. You don’t want to leave with a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. You want them to say he gave it his all even though he had an injury.

He went out and wrestled and dominated the other opponent.

That’s basically all you can ask for from a teammate,” he said.

The opening rounds of Section 2AAA Tournament begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday with semifi nals at 10 am. Saturday.

Don’t miss this TOURNEY TIME Both swimming and diving and wrestling have their section invitationals this weekend at nearby locations. Wrestling is at Shakopee High School on Friday and Saturday, while swimming and diving is at Art Downey Aquatic Center in Edina Thursday through Saturday.

Weekly schedules

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 23 Boys Swim vs. Section 6AA Prelims (Edina), 5 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Bloomington Jefferson (BIG), 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Wrestling at Section 2AAA Meet (Shakopee), 3:30 p.m.

Boys Dive vs. Section 6AA Prelims (Edina), 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Red Wing, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Wrestling at Section 2AAA Meet (Shakopee), Noon Boys Swim/Dive vs. Section 6AA Finals (Edina), 1 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Section 2AA Playoffs, TBD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Boys Basketball vs. Farmington, 7:30 p.m.

Minnetonka H.S. Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org  Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center  Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym TODAY, FEBRUARY 23 Boys Swim vs. Section 6AA Prelims (Edina), 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Hopkins, 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Section 6AA Playoffs, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Wrestling at Section 6AAA Meet (Hopkins), 5 p.m.

Boys Dive vs. Section 6AA Prelims (Edina), 5 p.m.

Gymnastics at Class AA State Meet, 6 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Hopkins, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Wrestling at Section 6AAA Meet (Hopkins), Noon Boys Swim/Dive vs. Section 6AA Finals (Edina), 1 p.m.

Gymnastics at Class AA State Meet, 6 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Section 6AA Playoffs, TBD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Boys Basketball vs. Centennial, 7:30 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic H.S. 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 23 Boys Hockey at Benilde-St. Margaret, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Braham, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Boys Basketball vs. Waconia, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Boys Basketball vs. Watertown-Mayer, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Section 6AAA Playoffs, 7 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Boys Swim vs. Section 2A Prelims (Richfield M.S.), 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Girls Basketball vs. Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m.

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

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ALPINE SKIING

HOLY FAMILY ROUNDUP

Falls take Storm out of running Royals’ Janning scores 38 in win over Fire

Minnetonka claimed the boys title over Edina

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

There was a moment where Josh Kleve thought, “What if we won the state title?” The Chanhassen Boys Head Alpine Ski Coach knew the Storm were within striking distance after the first set of runs. He wondered what if.

“In our first year (since the split from a co-op program with Chaska) we already had won the conference title and section title, so we already felt like we were winners,” said Kleve, who said the coaching staff did not tell the skiers the team standings through the first run.

Three falls, however, on the second run down the hill at Giants Ridge in Biwabik dropped Chanhassen from second to fourth place at the eight-team Alpine Ski State Meet Feb. 15.

Minnetonka, which placed second to St. Thomas Academy in 2011, ran away with the boys title by 14 points over Lake Conference foe Edina.

“A course like that can be very intimidating to skiers who haven’t competed at that level. There is a steep pitch on Helsinki (name of the hill) that got a bunch of skiers. It takes a special kind of skier to be able to navigate that hill,” Kleve said.

After the first run, the Storm were in second with 149 points, trailing only Minnetonka by 12 points. Louis Nguyen, who had the fi fth fastest time on the red course, got Chanhassen going with a solid ski of 36.10 for a combined score of 1:11.06. His time was fastest among team qualifier individuals and seventh overall.

Louis’ older brother, Vy, competing in his fourth state

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The Chanhassen boys alpine ski team made its first trip to the state meet at Giants Ridge Feb 15. The Storm finished fourth overall. The state team is from left, Jesse Kleve, Grant Magnuson, Maverick Edmunds, Jack Dritz, Vy Nguyen and Louis Nguyen (front). meet, was 10th overall with a combined time of 1:11.90.

“The brothers have been exposed to a lot of different venues, so that helped them. They showed a lot of people that they are very talented,” said Kleve on Louis and Vy, both all-state honorees.

Maverick Edmunds was 10th in the team race after one run (36.73), but a fall led to a second-run time of 56.40. Jack Dritz (52.27, 57.01) and Jesse Kleve (1:09.53, 46.92) also had slower runs due to falls.

“The second set was on a different course that suited dif-

ferent skiers. Every skier has different strengths. We got up there a day early and trained on the hills, but it’s a different story on race day,” the Storm coach said Grant Magnuson, a freshman, was third on the team with a two-run time of 1:21.32.

Chanhassen’s total points were 128.5. Edina was second at 147 followed by Stillwater at 140.

“Goal No. 1 was to have fun. We told the guys to enjoy the experience. It was a heck of an accomplishment to just get there. It would have been awesome to win it. It would

have been a great way to end an amazing season. Anything after winning the conference and section titles was icing on the cake,” Kleve said.

M i n n e t o n k a ’s G r i f f i n Struyk and Lars Midthun, returners from last year’s state team, finished eighth and 11th, respectively, to help the Skippers grab the top spot. Struyk had a time of 1:11.54, while Midthun was right behind at 1:12.02.

Other scoring members for the Skippers were Charles Johnson (1:15.75) and Duncan Hurrelbrink (1:15.75).

TONKA ROUNDUP

Defending champions stamp a date with state Minnetonka defeated Benilde-St. Margaret in the Section 6AA final in 2011. The Skippers then went on to win the Class AA State Tournament.

On Friday, the Skippers did it again, beating the secondranked Red Knights 2-1 in overtime, sending the defending state champion back to the Xcel Energy Center. Will history repeat itself?

Diana Draayer scored on a backhanded shot in a scrum out of front of B-SM goaltender Abbey Miller exactly two minutes into the extra session to send the Skippers into celebration mode. Laura Bowman added the assist on the lone shot in overtime.

The state tournament begins today with the top-seeded Skippers facing Eagan (22-3-3) at 6 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center. The two teams did not meet this season.

Amy Petersen gave Minnetonka (22-5-1) the first-period lead on the power play with 43 seconds remaining from Bowman and Sydney Baldwin.

The lead lasted until the second period when Liv Halvorson’s blast from the left point found room between Skippers goaltender Sydney Rossman and the pipe at the 10:53 mark.

Rossman turned away all nine shots in the third period to preserve the tie. For the game, B-SM outshot the Skippers 26-15 for the game.

Minnetonka got a pair of goals from defenseman Sydney Baldwin to reach the section finals for the third straight year in Section 6AA in a 3-0 win over Buffalo Feb. 15.

Baldwin’s unassisted goal at the 4:48 mark of the opening period proved to be all the Skippers would need. Goaltender Sydney Rossman made 22 saves to preserve the victory.

Minnetonka outshot the sixth-seeded Bison 37-22 for the game, including 18-4 in the fi rst period.

Diana Draayer also scored early in the second stanza from Baldwin and Sidney Morin. An empty-net goal gave Baldwin a three-point evening for the second consecutive game.

STATE RUNNER-UP Minnetonka girls led by six points heading into the second run at the State Alpine Ski Meet Feb. 15, but Hermantown rallied the fi nal six trips down the hill to win the state event 154-151 over the defending state champion Skippers.

An improvement of 11 team spots from Hermantown’s McKenzie Bremel proved to be the difference. The Blake School (142) and Mounds View (135) rounded out the top four teams.

Erin Olejnik and Madison Gartner finished in the top10 individually with times of 1:18.17 and 1:18.52. Anna Ewald (1:23.77) and Marlee Gartner (1:24.38) also added to the team score.

Megan Greiner, who had a tough fi rst run, had a solid second trip down the slopes, dropping more than four seconds to fi nish with a 40.11 – the fi fth-fastest time on the blue hill.

CONFERENCE CHAMPS

the Skippers gained at least a share of the league title in the process Thursday.

Edina beat Eden Prairie on Saturday to share the league title with the Skippers.

The second meeting be tween Minnetonka and Eden Prairie was a stark contrast from the first game late in January. Playing without its entire top line, the Eagles were no match, being outshot 47-11 for the game.

Sam Rothstein, who gave the Skippers the early lead, had two goals and an assist in the win. Linemate Erik Baskin added a goal and two assists.

Also scoring for Minnetonka were Michael Prochno, Vinni Lettieri and Charlie Huminski. Max Coatta also had two assists in the victory.

Pau l Ciaccio stopped 11 saves in the shutout to help M i n neton k a f i n i sh 6 -2 i n league play.

M i n neton k a dom i n ate d Buffalo on the shot chart, tripling the Bison with a 54-16 advantage. Still, it took a late goal in regulation and an overtime winner to give the Skippers the 3-2 win in the regular-season fi nale Saturday.

Rothstein netted his teamleading 23rd goal with 2:01 remaining in the overtime period for the game-winner.

Rothstein has eight goals during a current five-game win streak for No. 2 Minnetonka (22-3).

Jack Becker gave Buffalo the lead with 11 minutes left in the game. Minnetonka never gave up and their patience paid off as Rothstein knotted the game at two with 27 seconds remaining in regulation off assists from Baskin and Jimmy Schuldt.

Minnetonka outshot the Bison 8-1 in overtime.

A power-play goa l from Coatta gave the Skippers the lead in the fi rst period before Buffalo tied the game in the second period.

Matt Behounek made 14 saves in the win for Minnetonka, which received the No. 1 seed in Section 6AA, will host Minneapolis at 7 p.m. tonight at home.

Minnetonka didn’t control its own destiny in the fight for the Lake Conference title. The Skippers needed some help from either Wayzata or Eden Prairie.

Minnetonka took care of business with a 6-0 win over Eden Prairie; Wayzata did the rest, topping Edina 3-2 as

Hopkins sits at 6-0 in the Lake Conference boys standings. Minnetonka, Edina and Eden Prairie are battling for that second spot.

The Hornets swept the season series over the Skippers 71-70 Friday.

FIRST TRIP TO STATE Making their first trip to the State Nordic Ski Meet in Biwabik, Minnetonka finished a respectable fi fth Feb. 16 at Giants Ridge.

The Skippers, led by a 13thplace result from top skier Zach Goldberg, fi nished with 342 team points – 28 off the pace of champion Roseville Area.

Hopkins (367), Duluth East (362) and Forest Lake (351) rounded out the teams ahead of Minnetonka.

Goldberg’s combined pursuit time was 30:42.9 - almost two minutes behind champion Ben Saxon of Lakeville North.

The Minnetonka senior’s splits were 14:53 in freestyle and 15:49.9 in classic.

A l so comp eti ng for t he Skippers were Marcus Speca (31:53.4), Julian Hagberg (32:43.9), Colin Touhey (32:16), Kyle Anderson (32:57.2), James Sebold (33:09.7) and Matt Hager (36.50.4).

In the girls race, Duluth East outpointed Wayzata, Hopkins and Stillwater for the team title. Nora Gilbertson of Stillwater won the individual title in a time of 33.54.3.

Local qualifiers Nellie Bubb of Holy Family Catholic and Alissa Johnson of Minnetonka ended up in 63rd and 67th places, respectively. Bubb, a senior, had a combined time of 39:01.4, while Johnson, a junior, came across the line at 39:20.

SKIPPERS FALL TWICE

Minnetonka outscored Edina 42-38 in the second half.

Latrell Love led the Skippers with 20 points followed by Joe Risinger and Tommy McDermott with 17 and 14 points, respectively.

Flip DeBerg was the top scorer in the game for Edina with 22 points.

Minnetonka led 32-29 at halftime, but couldn’t slow down host Eden Prairie in the second half in a 76-64 loss Tuesday.

The Eagles outscored the Skippers 47-32 during the fi nal 18 minutes.

Eden Prairie is in second place in the Lake Conference at 3-3. Minnetonka is fourth at 2-4.

Love led the Skippers with 19 points followed by Riley Dearring (15) and McDermott (12).

Point guard Grant Shaeffer was the game leader with 23 points with Sander Mohn fi nishing with 19 points and Andrew Wallace with 15.

STILL WINLESS IN LAKE Playing without star guard Joanna Hedstrom, Minnetonka needed to get defensive in a road game at Edina on Friday.

The Skippers met the challenge, holding the Hornets 10 points below their scoring average, but still lost 47-37 to fall to 0-6 in the Lake Conference.

Edina is 21-3 on the season. Minnetonka sits at 13-12 overall.

Courtney Frederickson led the Skippers with 14 points, while Kelly McKenzie had nine.

Katybeth Biewen paced the Hornets with 16 points, while MC McGrory added 11.

University of Minnesota recruit Shayne Mullaney wasn’t herself in her fi rst game back from an injury, scoring four points in a loss to Hopkins. The Eden Prairie senior guard was back to her usual self on Tuesday, scoring a game-high 23 in a 73-62 win over Minnetonka.

Mullaney, who averages 18 points a game, led four Eagles in double figures. Post Jackie Johnson had 20 points, while Samantha Trammel and Casey Sexton added 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Hedstrom also returned to the lineup after missing one game, netting a team-high 18 points. Frederickson also chipped in 14 points.

EP led 39-32 at halftime.

Minnetonka has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

Marissa Janning scored 50 points in a recent win for Watertown-Mayer over Le SueurHenderson. The senior guard continued to pour in the points, netting 38 points in helping the Royals top host Holy Family Catholic 69-63 Tuesday.

Janning scored 26 points – four below her average – in the fi rst meeting between the teams in the Annandale Invitational semifi nals in December. Holy Family won the fi rst contest 78-61.

W-M outscored the Fire 40-35 in the second half.

Ha n na h Schon ha rdt led Holy Family (18 - 6) with 19 points, while Erin Ryan-Mosley netted a career-high 17 points.

Down 32-24 at halftime, HFC outscored host St. Peter 40-25 in the second half as the Fire snapped a 14-game winning streak for the No. 8-ranked Saints with a 64-57 win Feb. 16.

The last loss for St. Peter was Dec. 29 in its home tournament.

Holy Fami ly, which had won six of seven games, got a game-high 24 points from Schonhardt. Michaela Rasmussen added 20 points for the Fire.

Katy Kuiper had a team-high 22 points for St. Peter.

HEADED TO B-SM John Peterson hit the back of the net with a wrist shot 81

seconds into overtime as Holy Family Catholic completed the season sweep over Wright County Conference champions Delano Friday.

The Tigers finished with a record of 9-3 – a half-game ahead of Mound-Westonka, which had a chance to share the title Saturday with a win over Orono. The game ended in a 3-3 tie. HFC was one game back at 8-4 in third place.

The Fire had three one-goal leads in the home-fi nale contest, including a 4-3 advantage late in regulation. With the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, Delano evened the game on a goal from Dillon McLain with 58 seconds remaining in regulation.

HFC held a 3-0 advantage in shots in the overtime session.

Shane Gersich and Garrett Riebling gave the Fire a 2-1 lead in the second period. Delano never backed down, matching a tally for every goal HFC put on the board.

Petersen and Will Garin also had goals for the Fire, which concluded the regular season with an 18-7 record. Goaltender Nick Schreiter had 30 saves in the victory.

HFC, seeded sixth, plays at No. 3 seed Benilde-St. Margaret in the Section 6AA quarterfinals at 7 p.m. tonight.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

No sharing the title this season Chanhassen clinched the Missota outright on Tuesday

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chanhassen controlled its own destiny in the chase for the Missota Conference title in 2011.

The Storm, though, had to settle for a three-way tie for the crown with Shakopee and Farmington after dropping a decision to New Prague in the second-to-last game of the season.

Facing New Prague Tuesday with a chance to win the league title outright again, Chanhassen (21-4) didn’t let an opportunity slip away.

The Storm jumped out to a 27-20 lead at halftime and held on in the second half in a 53-43 win over the Trojans to improve to 12-1 in the conference.

Lauren Shifflett and Mikki Prince scored in double figures for the Storm with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Starters Tori Shear and Anna Letsche also added eight and seven points.

Anna Rynda led all scorers with 20 points.

Ellie Thompson scored 16 of her game-high 21 points in the second half as Chaska stretched its season-high win streak to three games in a 58-47 win at Chanhassen Friday.

All three wins came against teams that were started the

game ahead of them in the conference standings.

The victory forced the Storm to wait at least one game to clinch the Missota Conference title outright. Chanhassen saw its unbeaten streak of 11 games in the conference end Like the first contest, the taller Hawks went to work in the paint. The trio of Thompson, Kendall Babb and Page Stanberry combined to score 33 points.

Along with Thompson’s 21, Baab had eight, while Page Stanberry had four points, which included a putback during an 11-0 run that saw Chaska pull away in the first half.

Tied at 12, a free throw from Hannah Rohe started a stretch that saw the Storm not score a point for five straight minutes.

A Baab fast-break layup ended the run at 23-12.

Shear ended the drought with a driving layup with 1:43 remaining in the first half. Shear led Chanhassen with 15 points.

The Hawks led 26-16 at halftime.

The second half though was a whole lot of Thompson. Held to five points early in the first half, the sophomore post wet to work against the shorter Storm defenders, scoring 16 of the team’s 32 points during the final 18 minutes.

Lauren Sundby also had eight points for the game, while Sierra Leggett and Nicole Parsons had six points apiece.

Becca Smith and Shiff lett each had nine points for the Storm.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Becca Smith rises up through the air for a shot during the first half of a Chanhassen loss to Chaska last Friday. It was the first defeat in the Missota Conference this season for the Storm.

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hese photos were among the winners in the city of Chanhassen’s annual photo contest. Residents were encouraged to submit photos from the four seasons showcasing people and events that capture what makes living in Chanhassen so special.

More online See the winning photos online at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/parks/ photocontestwinners.html.

PHOTO BY JUDITH SWIHART

The Chanhassen Storm Marching Band performs in the 2011 Homecoming Parade.

PHOTO BY TERRY KELLY

A serene summer setting at Lake Susan.

PHOTO BY LYNN GOSSFELD

Grand Prize winner: Nora Swartzbaugh eats a s’more at February Festival. This photo will be published on the cover of the Chanhassen Connection Winter 2012-13 issue.

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ENGAGEMENT

Godwin-Stroman

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Tenley Rutledge plays in a sprinkler

Marie Bethanne Godwin and Logan Shea Stroman announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Marie is the daughter of John Lemke and Stacy Godwin-Lemke of Chaska.

She is a graduate of Chaska High School and Macalester College. She is employed with Middle AtlanƟc Conference in Annville, Pa. Logan is currently obtaining his master’s degree at the University of Minnesota - Twin CiƟes.

His parents are Daryl and Sandra Stroman of Chaska.

A June 16, 2012 wedding is planned at the City Square Park Gazebo in Chaska.

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Logan and Marie PHOTO BY SAVANNAH RIESE

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84TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

And the award goes to…

Let’s Go staff break down their picks for Oscar gold

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

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he Academy Awards began in 1929 with a ticket price of $5 and a guest list of 270 people. In 2011, more than 37 million households tuned in to see the winners of 24 competitive categories in the award show better known as The Oscars.

Last year’s big winners were “The King’s Speech” and “Inception” – each bringing in four awards – while “The Social Network” added three trophies.

“Hugo” leads this year’s nominations with 11, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Writing.

“The Artist,” which won the Best Picture in the drama category at the Golden Globes last month, also has 10 nominations.

I polled three co-workers – Chaska Herald’s Mollee Francisco and Mark Olson and Eden Prairie News’ Karla Wennerstrom – as well as frequent Let’s Go movie reviewer Jeff Ray, to get their opinions on who will win and who should win.

“Although ‘Hugo’ is probably the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and every shot was really beautiful and amazing, ‘The Artist’ left me smiling and laughing and just feeling more. It also left me feeling like I should have eaten my popcorn more quietly.”

Karla Wennerstrom Eden Prairie News editor

“In my opinion, ‘Hugo’ was the most appealing movie of the year because the story and characters engaged me from the very first moment to the very end. Scorsese’s direction was what pulled the movie into a wonderful masterpiece.”

Eric Kraushar Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager sports editor

BEST PICTURE The jury is still out on who will win the top award with a solid cast of nominations led by “The Artist,” “Hugo,” “Moneyball” and “The Descendants.” All have qualities that could make them the winner Sunday.

“The Artist” may be the favorite because of its uniqueness by using black-and-white film and no dialogue. Coincidentally, the last silent film to win Best Picture was “Wings” in the inaugural year of the award ceremony (1929). “‘The Artist’ was fun. I don’t want to be deluged with silent movies, but as a one-time nostalgic nod to the movies of yesteryear, they did a good job of getting the audience invested in the movie despite a lack of words or color film,” said Francisco, who has seen six of the Best Picture nominees.

While “Midnight in Paris” was Francisco’s favorite movie of the season, “Hugo” was a “visual delight and should be a shoe-in for the cinematography award.”

“Although ‘Hugo’ is probably the most beautiful movie I’ve ever seen and every shot was really beautiful and amazing, ‘The Artist’ left me smiling and laughing and just feeling more,” said Wennerstrom, who has seen all the Best Picture nominees except “Warhorse” and “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” “It also left me feeling like I should have eaten my popcorn more quietly.”

Olson is a big fan of “Hugo.”

Because it is, in part, about the history of cinema and directed by Martin Scorsese, it has an edge on the competition, he said. “The cinematography and the story were beautiful and it was the best 3-D film I’ve seen since ‘Avatar.’”

I’m with Olson – my favorite movie of the year is by far “Hugo.”

Everything about it blew me away.

It is the only movie I’ve seen in 3-D where afterward I was happy I paid the extra fee.

BEST ACTOR The Best Actor award once again features some outstanding performances from Hollywood’s top actors in George Clooney (“The Descendants”) and Brad Pitt (“Moneyball”), and less known stars Jean Dujardin (“The Artist) and Demian Bichir (“A Better Life”).

Gary Oldman (“Tinker Tailor Spy”) gave a “wonderful performance from an under-appreciated actor,” Olson said.

Still, it likely comes down to Dujardin and Clooney, who won Golden Globe awards last month.

“I loved Jean Dujardin. He looks so much like Clark Gable,” Francisco said. “Also, he looked good in black and white and knew how to use his face and body to convey emotions.”

“Demian Bichir was really excellent in ‘A Better Life,’ even more amazing when I realized the other movies I’d seen him in,” Wennerstrom said. “George Clooney and Brad Pitt were excellent, but my pick for Best Actor would have to be Jean Dujardin. It takes a lot to convey that much emotion and humor without speaking a word, well, maybe one word.”

While I only saw Pitt and Clooney in action, Dujardin is likely the favorite.

BEST ACTRESS Unlike most major categories, the Best Actress nominees come

If you watch…

What: The 84th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal. Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz, Emma Stone and the cast of “Bridesmaids” are among the presenters.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Red carpet coverage starts at 6 p.m.

Where: ABC, KSTP channel 5 Can’t get enough? E! starts its Oscars coverage at 12:30 p.m.

Watch in style: The Cowles Center is hosting Oscar Night America, an Academy-sanctioned, black-tie Oscar party from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday.

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mong from movies not nominated among the top films of the year. Well, that’s ays outside of Viola Davis, who plays nning a housemaid in the award-winning ” novel-turned-film, “The Help.” n Oscar Meryl Streep hasn’t won an ween since I was a 1-year-old. In between The “Sophie’s Choice” (1983) and “The n Iron Lady” (2012), she has been nominated 12 times.

She delivers a wonderful ret performance depicting Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady,” but by all accounts it is Davis’ to win..

BEST DIRECTOR Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, ick, Alexander Payne and Martin e Scorsese. All big names for one reason or another. k with Payne, who got his big break “Sideways,” returned from a sevenants,” year hiatus for “The Descendants,” g but which was terribly depressing well put together. ector Allen has won two Best Director d awards, and although I enjoyed n the “Midnight in Paris,” it is not in ree of running to win. Neither is “Tree edy on Life,” which would be a “tragedy the order of the extinction of the ng to dinosaurs” if it won, according ke to Wennerstrom. “I also would like warn readers that ‘The Tree off Life’ is terrible. It may be the worstt movie ho I’ve ever seen – and I saw ‘Nacho Libre,’” she said.

That leaves the category to el two men – Scorsese and Michel he Hazanavicius. Scorsese won the Golden Globe and I don’t see why he on. I doesn’t sweep the award season. mean, he found something in Sacha now Baron Cohen that I did not know existed.

In my opinion, “Hugo” wass the most appealing movie of d the year because the story and characters engaged me from the very first moment to the very end.

Scorsese’s direction was whatt erful pulled the movie into a wonderful masterpiece.

“I would be happy if Payne, Allen or especially Michael Hazanavicius won. ‘Hugo’ is just a majestic, old-school excellent picture,” Wennerstrom said.

“Martin Scorsese deserves the directing award again for this movie.”

Let’s Go picks Best Picture “The Artist” (Jeff, Mollee and Karla) “Hugo” (Mark and Eric) Best Actor Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” (Mollee, Karla, Jeff and Eric) Gary Oldman, “Tinker Tailor Spy” (Mark) Best Actress Viola Davis, “The Help” (Mollee, Karla, Jeff, Mark and Eric) Best Director Martin Scorsese, “Hugo” (Karla, Mark and Eric) Michael Hazanavicius, “The Artist” (Mollee and Jeff )

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LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. MONTGOMERY GENTRY Country duo Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry will perform. The duo won Top New Vocal Duo or Group from the Academy of Country Music, Favorite New Artist (Country) from the American Music Awards, and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Country Music Association in 2000.

Time: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $45-$55 Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000

2. IRISH CONCERT: O’ROURKE’S FEAST O’Rourke’s Feast is a lively seven-piece Irish traditional music ensemble, with a repertoire that includes dance melodies like jigs and reels. The group also plays long-neglected material from the Irish tradition, including hornpipes, clan marches and some old, slow airs and songs. The group

also plays some original music, composed in traditional style.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Cost: Adults $15; seniors and students $10 Location: Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave., St. Paul Info: paddyobrien.net

3. SOUTH METRO CHORALE ‘CABARET’ Enjoy a wide variety of musical numbers presented in a cabaret-style setting. Bid on silent auction items. Games and cash raffle, tasty tidbits, free beverages and dessert.

Time: 7 p.m. Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 Cost: $18 adults, $15 students and seniors Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: southmetrochorale.org or (952) 985-4640 or tickets@ southmetrochorale.org

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Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will perform at the Mystic Lake Showroom Feb. 26.

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FEB. 23 MASTER GARDENER CLASS: SEED STARTING With the short growing season in Minnesota, gardeners need a way to give some plants a head start. This class will teach the secrets of starting plants from seed.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 227-1500 or www. carverlib.org

Friday

FEB. 24 MLHS PLAY The Drama department at Mayer Lutheran High School presents the 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

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

‘REOCCURING PATTERNS: FROM MACRO TO MICRO’ “Reoccurring Patterns: From Macro to Micro” showcases the painting of Northeast Minneapolis artist Eleanor McGough. McGough’s paintings reveal patterns that reoccur through layers of life, from diatoms in pond water and the cells inside bodies to patterns in technology and astronomy.

The paintings draw influences from biology, textiles, maps and geometry in order to convey a kaleidoscope world of interconnectedness.

Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday through Feb. 25 Cost: Free Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Spring Expo is March 9-11.

SPRING EXPO IS MARCH 9-11

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iodiversity, heirloom plants and the latest and best gardening advice will be the hot topics at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Spring Expo 2012 planned for March 9-11.

Themed “Learning to Grow, Growing to

Learn,” the event will feature three days of discussion, lectures, book singings and networking among gardening enthu-

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siasts. Special events include Friday, March 9, programming

Follow the residents and visitors of the small town of Almost, Maine, as they fall in and out of love in unexpected, surprising and honest ways.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Feb. 24-March 11 Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. com

Presented by Christian Arts Ministries, “The Mists of Forever” takes the audience on “a musical journey to the eternal city, that place of ultimate fulfillment dimly seen now, gloriously revealed later.” With professional orchestra and chorus, the haunting Celtic-flavored songs will stir the heart and soul.

Time: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Tickets: $20 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

on seed saving and heirloom plans with Shannon Carmody

(landscaping with grasses and sedges), Arboretum pest expert

and David Cavagnaro of the nationally acclaimed Seed Savers

Dan Miller (preventing and managing garden pests) and sus-

Exchange organization in Decorah, Iowa. Friday’s agenda also

tainable agriculture enthusiast/grad student Luke Haggerty

includes an Arboretum maple sugarbush tour and tasting.

(choosing fruit-bearing shrubs and trees).

Josh Alton is an athlete-turnedcomedian. Growing up, he was never picked on, beaten up or made fun of, but he has always been a gigantic smart mouth and has always enjoyed getting a laugh. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Alton eventually traded his cleats and shoulder pads for a microphone and a note pad and made the move to Chicago, to pursue his dream of becoming a professional comic. Also performing will be comedian Chris May. Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24; 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $13 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

FAMILY FUN NIGHT Enjoy winter at night. Listen for owls, look for animal tracks and animal hideouts, play in the snow and relax by a campfire. Bring a blanket and a bag of marshmallows for the campfire and a sled for young children. Dress for the outdoors. Snowshoeing and kick sledding may be available, depending upon conditions.

Reservations required; reference activity 112901-03. For ages 2 and older.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Cost: $5 Location: Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Saturday

FEB. 25 101 DALMATIANS Minnetonka School District is performing “101 Dalmatians” at elementary schools. The first

LITTLE HOUSE BAKING AND SEWING Make and bake a small brown-sugar cake like the one that Laura Ingalls made in the Little House book series.

Then learn to sew by hand and begin making a nine-patch pillow from calico fabric. Reservations required; reference activity 111325-04. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $7 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

MINNESOTA RIVER WINTER CAMP Spend a night along the frozen Minnesota River. Explore a variety of winter camping techniques from the past to the present with experienced guides. Enjoy the warmth of a campfire and visit the fur traders’ cabin. Meals provided include Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Information sessions offered at REI in Bloomington on Jan. 12 and Feb. 9. Reservations required by Feb. 10; reference activity 138417-02. For ages 10 and older.

Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25-10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $40 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BIRD WATCHING TREK Take a bird walk on the Wilkie Unit and learn about the birds that spend the winter in Minnesota. Search for

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gardening editions from the acclaimed Timber Press, mixed

scapers and garden stores will have displays and info tables to

in with author talks with Jeff Gillman, Meleah Maynard

showcase the newest gardening trends, methods and products.

(“Decoding Gardening Advice”), David Deardorff and Kathryn

Fees: $35 members/ $45 non-members (covers the entire

Wadsworth (“What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?”) and

three-day event) or $20 members or $25 non-members per day.

Chuck Chapman (“Irises for the Cold Climate”).

Fees include admission and parking. For a detailed agenda and

On Sunday, March 11, talks include author Lynn Steiner (native plants), U of M horticulture professor Dr. Mary Meyer

birds that winter in Minnesota and the first migrating species of the year.

Birders of all skill levels are welcome.

Bring binoculars, a favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather.

Time: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: Free Location: Wilkie Unit, 7701 County Road 101 E., Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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FEB. 26 ANGELICA CANTANTI YOUTH CHOIRS The young Angelica Cantanti singers and alumni will present a benefit concert to support the scholarship fund established in honor of Rita Docter’s retirement and her 25 years of leadership to the Angelica organization. Ticket includes dessert reception.

Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $25 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

‘TINH ANH LINH CHIEN’ “Tinh Anh Linh Chien” (“Music of Love for a Soldier”) is a fundraiser for the Vn Culture House which supports children’s organizations throughout Vietnam. Music performed will be on the subjects of love and war. Emceed

by Nam Loc, “Tinh Anh Linh Chien” will feature singers Thien Kim, Nhu Quynh, Ngoc Huyen, Diem Lien, Quoc Khanh, Dan Nguyen, Dang the Luan and

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Time: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: $30-$55 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. com

WINTER WALK Discover nature in winter while walking with a naturalist. Boots and snowpants or wind pants are recommended.

Group will likely go off-trail and on uneven terrain. Bring a sled for little children. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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FEB. 27 MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: THE STOCKING CAP See the Lowry Puppets put on a show.

Explore activity stations together before the show and enjoy a hike on your own in search of winter happenings. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on your own after the program. For children ages 2 to 6 and their parents and/or caregivers.

Reservations required; reference activity 111303-05.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb 27 Cost: $4 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

to register visit: www.arboretum.umn.edu/springexpo2012. aspx. Or call (952) 443-1422.

MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: be obtained by e-mailing tickets@ THE STOCKING CAP familyofchristonline.com. Audience Children ages 2-6 and their parents or caregivers are invited to enjoy handson, themed activity stations and then laugh together as they watch a puppet show based on Jan Brett’s “The Mitten.”

Afterwards, groups will head outside to spread seed and corn for the animals.

Bring a picnic lunch to eat after the program. Reservations required; reference activity 111303-05.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Cost: $4 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Upcoming 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 behind-the-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

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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.

RO TA RY S C HOL A RSHIPS — 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 detai ls 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.

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

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.

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 eighth-grade classrooms, gymnasium and school campus will be offered. For more information, call (952) 474-5181 or go online at www.oslcs.org.

FOST ER PET HOM ES 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 curriculum 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) 2002993.

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 orga ni zations, compa nies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Audra Brown at (612) 849-0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationminnesotanice. com or call (763) 464-1696.

WOMEN IN NETWORKING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/ Victoria area. For more information, 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) 937-9596.

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

mation, please contact Amy Foley at (612) 701-0822.

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

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

BN I- CH A N H ASSEN — Joi n ot her sma l l busi ness professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E, Chanhassen. For more information, call Melissa Friedrichs at (612) 961-0632.

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 Marsh at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., in Minnetonka. All are welcome. For more information, call Laura Berscheit, president, at (612) 616 -1379 or go online at http://MarshWi ndsToast masters.ToastmastersClubs.org.

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 h a s i n for m a l d i s c u s sion s about genea log y sof twa re, Web sit e s , a nd t ip s ab out research. For more information, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.

HOM ESCHOOL MOMS’ N IGHT 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 f i rst a nd t hi rd T hu rsd ays of every month in the Glen L a ke a rea of Mi n neton ka.

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 MEETI N G S — B et a Si g m a Ph i , an international friendship net work prov id i n g e duc ational programs and service to the community meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. around t he sout hwest met ro a rea.

Women of all ages, interests, educ ationa l a nd economic back g rou nd s a re welc ome to attend. Meeting locations vary. For more information, call Annette Walters at (952) 250-7860.

SUPPORT GROUPS A L A N O N — We s t wo o d Com mu nity Chu rch i n 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.

PARK AND RECREATION

COMMUNITY EVENTS Easter Egg Candy Hunt — Join us for Chanhassen’s Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at City Center Park. Participants will hunt for candy and special eggs in three different age categories.

Each participant will receive a special bag for gathering candy and a free door prize ticket (must be present to win). Bring your camera for a photo with the Easter Bunny! Open to children ages 12 and under. To register or for more information, call (952) 227-1100

YOUTH PROGRAMS Safe on My Own: A Child’s Guide to Home Alone Safety — This American Red Cross program teaches 8-12 year olds how to be safe when at home alone. Skills taught include: home safety, how to react to strangers, Internet safety, basic first aid, and more. A book and snack are provided. Open to 8-12 year olds on Thursday, March 6, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $27 Residents/$30 NonResidents.

Babysitting Training — This American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification course prepares youth to safely and responsibly care for themselves and/or other children in

the absence of parents or guardians. Youth will learn important skills including leadership and professionalism, home emergencies, safety and safe play, feeding and basic care for infants, and first aid. Held on Tuesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 15, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $52 Residents/$57 NonResidents.

$10 Residents/$13 Non-Residents

Kindermusik Zoo Train — Kindermusik is an exciting music and movement program for 1.5-3.5 year olds (with parent/ adult) designed to increase your child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, problem-solving and musicality. Join us for a morning of fun where we’ll sing songs, play instruments and dance! Program runs on Tuesday, March 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.

Tae Kwon Do Junior Program — This traditional Korean martial art teaches self-confidence, discipline, self defense and respect for others. There are multiple sessions available beginning in April. This program, designed for children ages 5 – 12, is offered at the Chanhassen Rec. Center. For more information, call (952) 227-1400.

Grandparent & Me Eggstravaganza — Join us for a morning of Easter fun! We’ll dye and paint eggs and have fun creating bunny crafts with your grandparents. The event is for ages 3-10 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center on Friday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $4 per child/$15 family maximum.

— This program is designed to provide 3 and 4 year olds the opportunity to develop large motor skills. Each session will focus on a particular sport including skill development, fundamentals, and sportsmanship. Sessions will be on Tuesdays, March 6-20 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $24 Residents/$29 Non-Residents.

After School All Stars F lo or Ho ckey — Do you believe in miracles? Here is your chance to create your own! Join us for floor hockey after school at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. This program is for ages 7-11 and runs on Tuesdays, March 6-27 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. $ 21 Residents/$25 Non-Residents.

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publicnotices NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE You are notified that: 1.

Default has occurred in the conditions of the Real Estate Mortgage dated May 5, 2011, executed by Stonefield Homes, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, as Mortgagor, to Lake Community Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, as Mortgagee, filed for record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Carver County, Minnesota on May 6, 2011, and recorded as Document No. A537322 (the “Mortgage”).

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The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was Four Hundred Seventy-One Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($471,000.00).

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No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

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The holder of the Mortgage has complied with any conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by, and foreclosure of, the Mortgage, and any notice and other requirements of any applicable statutes.

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At the date of this Notice, the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is Four Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six and 11/100ths Dollars ($488,746.11).

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Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, and pursuant to the Agreement for Voluntary Foreclosure between said Mortgagor and the undersigned Mortgagee, the date of which Agreement is January 30, 2012, and a Memorandum of which Agreement was filed for record in the office of said County Recorder on February 2, 2012 and recorded as Document No. A549226, the Mortgage will be foreclosed and the land situated in Carver County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 1, Block 2, Stonefield, Carver County, Minnesota 8711 Osprey Lane Chanhassen, MN Tax ID 25.7540030 will be sold by the Sheriff of Carver County, Minnesota at public auction on March 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the Main Lobby of the Carver County Sheriff ’s Office located at 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, MN 55318.

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The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is two (2) months after the date of sale.

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Each holder of a junior lien may redeem in the order and manner provided in Minn. Stat. § 582.32, subd. 9, beginning after the expiration of the Mortgagor’s redemption period.

Dated: February 14, 2012 LAKE COMMUNITY BANK A Minnesota Banking Corporation Bruce A. Boeder (9349) BRUCE A. BOEDER, P.A. 1000 Twelve Oaks Center Drive Wayzata, MN 55391 Telephone (952) 475-7040 Attorneys for Mortgagee (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 23 and March 1, 8, 15, 2012; No. 4596) 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) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF CARVER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 10-PR-12-9 Estate of, LAWRENCE DEAN VELTKAMP, A/K/A LOREN DEAN VELTKAMP, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given

that on March 13th, 2012 at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Carver County Justice Center, 604 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Paul L. Veltkamp, whose address is 592 Muskegon Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49440 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objection to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or at the hearing.

If proper and if no objections are filed, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Philip Kanning Judge 01/31/12 Attorney for Personal Representative Sally K. Mortenson Attorney at Law 2500 County Road 42 West, Suite 160 Burnsville, MN 55337 Attorney License No.: 75632 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 23 and March 1, 2012; No. 4598) CITY OF VICTORIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW A REQUEST FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR DAVID L. COLE FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS OULOT A, LAKE VIRGINIA FARMSTEAD LOCATED IN VICTORIA, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Victoria Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter in the City Council Chambers located at 7951 Rose Street.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review and possibly recommend approval of a request for a minor subdivision for David L. Cole for property known as Outlot A, Lake Virginia Farmstead to create two non-buildable lots within the City of Victoria, Carver County, Minnesota.

All those interested are encouraged to attend or contact the City of Victoria offices at (952) 443-4218 for further information.

Date: February 8, 2012

BY ORDER OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Holly J. Kreft, Community Development Director (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 23 and March 1, 2012; No. 4597) CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING CASE NO. 2012-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request to amend the existing standards of the Gateway of Chanhassen Planned Unit Development; Preliminary Plat to replat 6.15 acres into one lot and one outlot; and Site Plan Review for the construction of a daycare building (Primrose School of Chanhassen).

Property is currently zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is located southeast of Highway 212, north of Lyman Boulevard and west of Crossroads Boulevard (Outlot A, Crossroads of Chanhassen). Applicant: Children’s Design Group.

A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City’s web site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/ plan/2012-02.html or at City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal.

Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner Email: saljaff@ci.chanhassen. mn.us Phone: 952-227-1134 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, February 23, 2012; No. 4599)

The Public Notice deadline for the Chanhassen Villager is at 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week's issue.

Faxes are not accepted.

Chanhassen artist Barbara Cobb will have her unique mixed media works on display for the month of March at the Chanhassen Library.

Regarding her work, Cobb says, “Since my last exhibit in 2010, I have been dabbling in a few different media. I still have some acrylic paintings and some recycled material pieces in this show, but I also have some fiber pieces this time.

Most of the fiber pieces are needle felted wool and almost all of it is abstract in style.

“A while back I took a felting class at the Textile Center of Minnesota and have continued to dabble with that. It involves wool roving (combed wool) and a barbed needle. Wool fibers have a barb on them and poking the barbed needle repeatedly through layers of the roving causes the wool barbs to hook onto each other. This is what creates the felt. I have not gotten into dyeing my own wool yet, but that is probably coming.

I purchased most of my dyed wool from a farm in central Wisconsin. The shading in the wool or the color itself helped determine what was created.

“I love color and have been lucky enough to able to use that color with any of the media I have tried. I go from one extreme to another with color- bright and bold to natural colors. I love watching how the colors in the sky blend and change or how paint is peeling or metal is rusting. I fi nd inspiration everywhere, but I am a huge nature fan and really love being outdoors. Trying to preserve the Earth is part of the reason that I try to recycle materials, such as dryer sheets, in my art. When I think I am close to finished with a piece, I will ‘live with it’ a while. I may hang it on a wall or leave it on a table so I see it on a regular basis. I may turn it upside down or sideways just to get a different perspective and to see if I need to add another color or if a wool piece needs beads or wire.

“I have always loved the bright and bold paintings of Georgia O’Keefe and the way Maxfield Parrish painted light, but, surprisingly, I really don’t have any favorite abstract artists. Although, I do like the later works of Mondrian.”

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY The fi rst 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

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The art work of Barbara Cobb of Chanhassen will be on display at the Chanhassen Library in March.

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 19812007. 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 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.

T he Science Museu m of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) present “Internet 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 Winter Jackets Adult Reading Prog ram runs through Feb. 29. Fill out a form, completing three of the suggested tasks. Turn it in by March 1 and you will be entered in a drawing for a Barnes and Noble gift card. You can only enter the contest once.

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

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

Family Storytimes are offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Children and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage the development of early literacy skills. The program is recommended for 3-6 year olds. No registration is required.

Lapsit Stor y times are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Babies to 18 months old and their caregivers share quality time in a 20-minute session designed to encourage language development through sharing board books and movement activities, followed by time for visiting and play. Call to register (952) 227-1500.

MASTER GARDENER The talented Carver/ Scott Master Gardeners will be 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.

Kathy Perschmann is the assistant branch manager of the Chanhassen Library. She can be reached at kperschmann@ co.carver.mn.us.

It’s a leap year, so special celebrations are approaching

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t’s hard to decide whether folks who celebrate a leap-year birthday or leap-year wedding anniversary are lucky or unlucky.

On the one hand, they are among only a handful of people whose original special event happened on an ever-so-rare, leapyear day – that extra day inserted at the end of February every fourth year.

On the other hand, the fact that there’s a big gap between the calendar’s leap-year days is bound to limit or even eliminate a few celebrations.

Another leap-year day is coming up – it’s Feb. 29, 2012 – and we asked area readers who celebrate a leap-year birthday or wedding anniversary to tell us about their unique place in the world of celebrations. Here are a couple of responses we received.

Son born on 2-29 — at 2:29 p.m.

My husband Vern and I became proud parents of our son, John, on Feb. 29 at 2:29 p.m. in 1956. He arrived two months early but all turned out just fi ne.

We always celebrated about March 1 but in leap years, it was really special. He made the Valley News, with a picture of him, two cousins and a friend in 1968, I believe. He gets lots of cards every year because people do remember that he really doesn’t have a real day.

His birth was different in that I got polio about the same time I found out I was pregnant with him. So I was in the Sister Kenny Institute (was there at the time for 4½ months) when it became obvious that I needed to get to another hospital and the ambulance took me

to St. Barnabas where he was born. He weighed a little over 3 pounds. He stayed in an incubator and was released about April 1 after he went to 5½ pounds. I got out of the Kenny the last week of May. The 29th of February also is the birthday of one of my nephews and a cousin. This will be John’s “14th” birthday.

Forever young.

Marilyn Lang Shakopee

My teacher’s only 9 years old A Leap Year birthday can be very confusing, especially when you are trying to explain your age to a classroom of young children. I have been an elementary school teacher for the past 12 years. I have taught both fi rst and third grade. It has been very fun to mess with the minds of my students when it comes to this special day for me. When I tell them that I’m only 9, 10 or in this case turning 11 years old, their brains just don’t seem to quite comprehend how that works. They will ask me questions in a very sincere manner like, “How can you be a teacher?” “How can you have a family?” “How can you drive?” or “Why are you so tall?” The questions will go on and on. They really get a kick out of thinking that their teacher is almost the same age as they are. So when my students catch me doing something silly and say that I’m acting like a kid, I can honestly tell them that’s because I am!

Jeff Paulsen Eden Prairie

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Shakopee: 952-445-7167

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Wants to be your hometown provider of tax preparation, bookkeeping and basic accounting services.

Experienced, professional personal service at a reasonable price.

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Kopisca Accounting INCOME TAX Services-Year Around •Individuals •Corporation •Business •Electronic Filing 952-445-3040 132 Holmes St., Shakopee

Wallace Kopisca, CPA Linda Kopisca

Belle Plaine: 952-873-3262

Full-Time

Chanhassen Teacher and Waconia Assist. Teacher

needed to accept the opportunity of teaching and assisting (FT) a classroom of lovable infants. We are a privately owned childcare center that would like you to join our team! Visit our website; www.childrenoftomorrow.com, complete application, and send it in. Previous childcare experience a must.

Any Questions call Children of Tomorrow WaconiaJudy at 952-443-9900 Chanhassen-Melissa at 952448-7829.

or call us today at (952)715-6800

Business & Personal Tax Service

Linda Muhlenhardt, CPA 8782 Egan Dr., (CR 42) Savage, MN 55378

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ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

Network Systems Coordinator Burnsville Eagan Savage School District Visit www.isd191.org for more details and to apply

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

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

Maintenance Worker City of Jordan

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

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.

ELITE WASTE DISPOSAL is seeking an energetic, professional and driven Residential Sales Representative

Apprentice Electrician General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. now has an opening for an Apprentice Electrician Because we value hard work and loyalty, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package.

Visit our website at: www.genequip.com or mail application to: ATTN: HR General Equipment & Supplies, Inc., 4600 Industrial Blvd. S, Shakopee, MN 55379 or email: human-resources@genequip.com

JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC

Responsibilities include -Generating new residential collection accounts through:

1)Networking 2)Calling on management companies 3)Calling on homeowners associations 4)Calling on individual homeowners 5)Calling on city government Please call 952-445-4301 and answer the questions on the voice mail.

845 Corporate Drive Jordan, MN 55352

Controls Engineer Inquiries must have analog and digital machine control design experience. Must be motivated and a selfstarter. Associate Degree or higher in electrical engineering required. Assignments require strong computer skills, the ability to read, design and draw wiring control schematics using AutoCAD 2012.

Jordan Transformer offers competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package.

Inquiries send resume with wage expectations to: Email: hr@jordantransformer.com

Shop Foreman/Inspector Are you looking for that next step in your career?

Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently hiring.

Lead Servers Server Housekeeping Services Asst Care Attendants LPN .8 M-F Visit our website at www.auburnhomes.org to learn more about these and other opportunities.

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Cole's Salon is looking for outgoing First Impression Team members!

These stars will be the first point of contact with our guests, along with answering phones, trouble shooting, and educating guests on our products and services.

This is a fast pace and fun environment! Positions open in: Burnsville: 952-435-8585 Cedar Cliff, Eagan: 651-454-1390 Apple Valley: 952-891-4112 Savage: 952-226-5310 FT and PT shifts available evenings 3pm to 10pm and Saturdays.

Retrieve our application online at: colessalon.com or call a location of your preference.

Credit Analyst Community Bank Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to join our Commercial Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of credit underwriting, with credit analysis and loan administration experience, a Bachelor's degree, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We offer an exceptional compensation/ benefits program for the ideal candidate.

Please forward your resume, including salary requirements to: Nancy Aune Community Bank Corp.

455 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, MN 55317 naune@cbchanhassen.com or fax: 952-227-2424

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

Part-Time

Part-Time

Cooks, Bartenders, Servers Eagle Ridge Restaurant at Valley View Golf Course is now accepting applications for the upcoming golf season. Experience, nights and weekends are a must.

Applications are available at vvgolf.com or call 952873-4653. Resumes can be sent to 23795 Laredo Avenue, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 or email to: eagleridgeatvalleyview@frontiernet.net Dog Care. Prior Lake Pet Resort. Excellent customer service. Email chrisv@pawsresort.com for application.

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Part time, Includes Weekends 3PM-11PM Apply in Person @ HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Chanhassen, MN PIZZAMAN...

Drivers earn up to $15/ hour.

Apply within, Shakopee/ Chaska locations.

Program Counselor (Shakopee) Hours: E/O weekend 3pm-10pm. Experience with Alzheimer's and seizures a plus! Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Driver's lic, insurance, clean record req'd.

Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan is looking for talented chefs, line cooks and servers. Must be able to work in fast paced environment.

Front line cooks, banquet prep. Bar and Banquet servers. Part time, year round. Day, nights and weekend shifts.

Must be 18. Email application to jallar@ridgesat sandcreek.com

1998 Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

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

Contact: Jodib@thomasalleninc.com or fax resume 952-445-8110.

Visit: www.thomasalleninc.com AA/EOE

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

For further information see our website at;

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

2004 30' RLDS Fifth Wheel Terry Quantum.

Barely used, 2 slides, heated tanks, lots of extra, includes Rigid Hitch $15,500. 952-210-4102.

Boats/Motors

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

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

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JOB FAIR For 26 years The Work Connection has been connecting great people to great opportunities. Let us help you find not just a job- but the right job.

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March 1, 2012 10:00 AM2:00 PM Shakopee Workforce Center 752 Canterbury Road South Shakopee, MN 55379 NOW HIRING Immediate Openings CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS PACKAGERS / ASSEMBLERS WAREHOUSE Questions? Call our Chaska office at 952-368-4898

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

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

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

507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

Motorcycles

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

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

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

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

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

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City of Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant Operations SupervisorFull Time

Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

Part-Time

Boats/Motors Part-Time

The City of Eden Prairie is looking for a Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor. This position oversees the operations and personnel of the water treatment plant, municipal water supply wells, certified water testing laboratory, facility physical security, residuals management, safety, and records management. Five years of experience in water treatment plant operations and maintenance required. Starts at $64,147 to $77,002 annually. Apply online at www.edenprairie.org under Employment Opportunities. Application deadline March 2, 2012.

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358 94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

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

General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. now has an opening for a Shop Foreman/Inspector.

GES has an opening for someone who is looking for that next challenging position and who is ready to be a leader.

Visit our website at: www.genequip.com or mail application to: ATTN: HR General Equipment & Supplies, Inc., 4600 Industrial Blvd. S, Shakopee, MN 55379 or email: human-resources@genequip.com

Campers Travel Trailers

ELITE WASTE DISPOSAL is seeking an energetic, professional and knowledgeable Accounts Receivable / Accounting Clerk Responsibilities include 1) Accounts Receivable for Roll-Off & MSW divisions 2) Entering check payments 3) Taking incoming sales calls 4) Miscellaneous accounting duties Please call 952-445-4301 ext 215 and answer the questions on the voice mail.

Hydro Stream Vegas.

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

Campers Travel Trailers

845 Corporate Drive Jordan, MN 55352

Carpentry Contractors Co. 2012 JOB FAIR! TUESDAY, FEB. 28 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29 12:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. CCC is Now Hiring dependable, hard working employees for all skill levels in our field Framing or Window Installation divisions. Carpentry Contractors Co. is a market leading, residential new construction sub-contractor in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan area since 1980. Employment requirements are; independent transportation, valid D/L, must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and back ground check. Entry level wages start at $9.00-$13.00 an hour. Full Time Regular employees are offered an excellent benefit package which includes; medical, dental, and life insurance, 401k opportunities, and earned paid vacations.

Learn more at www.CarpentryContractors.com, or find us on www.facebook.com All Job Fair Interviews will be conducted at: Lyman Lumber, 300 Morse Ave. Excelsior. MN 55331 All applicants will have an opportunity to interview during this exclusive two-day job fair. Please call 952-3803720 to pre-schedule an interview time, or feel free to just drop by and learn more about our fast paced, growing company. We are excited to show you what excellent employment opportunities are in store for you!

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

Cars $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup.

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7

SCOTT COUNTY Public Health Nurse In this 36 hr per week position you'll perform skilled nursing duties determining client eligibility for home & community-based service programs. Workloads can vary by position & will include long-term care consultations, & PCA assessments. All positions rely on your use of independent nursing assessment skills & professional judgment to coordinate services & assure the health & safety of Scott County citizens in community settings. MQs: Requires possession of a license to practice as a RN by the State of Minnesota; certification as a PHN; CPR certification; & one year RN experience. SSIS or DHS program training regarding home and community based services and experience with MN-ITS are highly desirable. One must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Hiring Range: $24.69/hr to $33.41/hr-DOQ. Closing: 03/02/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from our web site at (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

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.

$$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166

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SENIOR NEWS Information submitted by the Chanhassen Senior Center.

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

SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD OPENINGS Applications are being accepted for vacancies of the Senior Advisory Board for the upcoming term, beginning in April 2012. The Senior Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis and serves as an advisory board, making recommendations to the Senior Center Coordinator & Park and Recreation Department on matters relating to social, recreation and education programs and services at the Chanhassen Senior Center. For more information or to obtain an application, call Sue at (952) 227-1124. Application deadline is Feb. 24.

ST. PAT R ICK’S DAY – IRISH FUN AND FACTS — March 17 is St Patrick’s Day. Ireland’s heritage is filled with symbols and legends. Among them are shamrocks, harps, shillelaghs, leprechauns and potatoes. Where did the Shamrock come from? Did St. Patrick really chase the snakes out of Ireland? What are the reputed origins of the Blarney Stone?

What is the oldest official symbol of Ireland? Why do we associate the potato with Ireland? Who are these whimsy little people we called leprechauns. After a traditional Irish lunch of corn beef and cabbage we will sit back and enjoy the facts and fun of Irish folklore.

Date: Thursday, March 15 Time: noon Cost: $11 resident/ $12 nonresident P ay me nt /r e g i s t r at io n deadline: March 1

UPCOMING READING FOOD LABELS — Learn from a registered dietitian what to look for and how to interpret food labeling.

Learn about trans fat and whole grains and why it is important to know their meaning. Learn to cut through the hype and glitz of food labeling and advertising.

Date: Thursday, March 22 Time: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free but call to register Reg istration dead l ine : March 14

ONGOING CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES PICKLEBALL — Join the fun. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton and table tennis. The sport is played on a court with hard paddle and a wiffle ball.

Although pickleball appears to be very similar to tennis, there are key differences that make pickleball more accessible to a wider range of players, particularly and seniors. Pickleball play will be available at the Recreation Center on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-3

p.m. Use your Rec Center punch or pay the daily fee.

Monday Sr. Advisory Bd (3rd) 9-10:30 a.m.

Women’s Club (2nd ) 9:30-11 a.m.

Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Book Club (4th) Monday 1-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday Foot Care (1st) 8:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Health Insurance Counseling (2nd) 9-11 a.m.

Chan-o-laires – 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Wednesday Woodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday Nintendo Wii (1&3) 9:30-11 a.m.

Card Club (500/ Hand &Foot) 1-4:30 p.m.

Friday Sr Commission Meeting (3rd) 10-11:30 a.m.

Cards & Games (1st & 3) 10 a.m. – noon Woodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.

Cribbage (3rd) 1-3 p.m.

OPEN SWIM PROGRAM AT A M ER IC I N N — The Chanhassen Senior Center along with AmericInn of Chanhassen is offering an Open Swim opportunity for area seniors. The AmericInn pool ranges from 3-5 feet deep. All seniors will also have access to the heated hot tub/whirlpool, and sauna.

Towels are provided. The cost is $24 for a 12 session punch

card. Punch cards need to be purchased at the Senior Center before attending Open Swim.

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

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

CA R D C LU B S — The Chanhassen Senior Center invites you to play Bridge on Monday’s 12:30-3:30 p.m., Bingo on Wednesday’s from 12:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. and 500 and Hand & Foot on Thursday’s 1-4 p.m.

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

Cost: $1 per person FRIDAY FUN AND GAMES

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The Happy Hands Knitting group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 10 am. Feel free to bring your own knitting project and come and socialize with the group. Yarn donations are welcome. The group is also accepting new or good quality skeins of yarn for projects.

— Join us every Friday for a morning of fun and games.

Board Games, Scrabble, dominos or a game of your choice.

Stay for a warm nutritious lunch provided by the CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Program. A two day reservation is required for lunch by calling (952) 227-1127 and the program requests a $3.50 contribution.

Time: 10 a.m. - noon

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

CHAN-O-LAIRES — Come share your musical talents this group! New members are all welcome at any time of the season.

They meet every Tuesday from 12:30-2:15 p.m. This group sings at various functions community events.

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

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Cars

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1200. 952-4482015

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

Cars

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

Trucks

1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6000 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

Sport Util Vehicles

'10 Infiniti QX56, $35,000, Black Ext on Gray Leather, 5.6L V8, low mileage, pristine condition, loaded. 612486-2566

Sport Util Vehicles

2009 Saturn Outlook XR AWD, leather, power, heated seats, OnStar, remote start, loaded. Great condition.

70,600 miles. $19,200 Mary 952-292-7829

Vans 1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

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

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, regular cab, long box, am, fm, cd. A/C electric locks, windows, good tires.

142,385 $4,700 612-237-9750

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

2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $4700.

952-270-8292

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

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612-508-1206 1 Cannon FT, $50. 1 Pentax K1000, zoom, $150. 952-448-2364

6 panel oak doors. 4 & 2 bifolds, $150. 952-4923279 Antique brass bed, 1916. Simmons, full size $150. 952-261-9986

5 mth old Jack Russell, male, house trained, $200, 952-440-2303

Antique sofa, white wicker. $200. 952-4473390 Antique, claw foot, bathtub, good condition. $300. b/o 612-9868801 Armoire, mission style. $140. Eden Prairie, 952934-0072.

Baby blankets, 4 homemade never used. 4 cotton, $15. 612-2371300 Bar stools, 6, oak, 36".

Like new, $300. 952937-2500 Basic metal ironing board, good condition, $10. 952-447-4961

6 pair tennis shoes for toddler, preschooler. $15. 612-237-1300

Brand new, Nuwave Infrared oven, $50. firm.

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27" TV Toshiba, flat Screen + remote, black. $150. 952-226-2236 33 books, children and adults. All for $5. 952403-1567 33 books, preteen and teens all for, $5. 952403-1567 36" Sony Trinitron TV. Tube style, $25. 952941-6032 5 lb sausage stuffer & manual meat mixer. $150. 612-508-1206

Bass guitar, Ibanez GSR200 black, used twice. $190. 612-5904268 Brown oak entertainment cabinet. 61LX70H X21W. $150.

952368-9004 Cabinet, drawers & counter, white. You pick up, $500. 952-937-2500 Camping hatchet. Excellent condition, $10.

952-240-1025 Cat, calico female, spayed. To good home indoors, $30. 612-5326179 Char broil gas grill, tank, cover. Good condition. $40. 952-240-1025 China hutch, solid maple. Excellent condition, $450. 952-8732729 Clothes, boy 3T. Shirts, jeans, pajamas, jackets. $25. 612-237-1300

Coffee table iron, slate top.

521/2Lx281/2W $115. 952-974-8409 Couch, chair, ottoman suede fabric, in sage green, $450. 952-2013713 Crib, toddler bed with mattress. Light brown assembled, $40. 952465-9862 Desk 66"X30" brown formica. Attached computer stand, $50. 952934-0206 Dresser, solid oak, 71x32x19, 9 drawer dresser, $100. 952-2395546 Executive office chair.

Grey, $30. 952-9748409 Exercise weight bench.

Good condition, hardly, ever used, $350. 952974-0136 Free, 6 y/o Chihuahua, great with kids. 612600-5482

Free, glass top, ivory pedestal dining table. 4 chairs. 952-361-0171 Goosebump books, 70+ no repeats. $85. b/o 952-486-1599 Humidifier, Bionair, digital cool mist, tower, works perfect, $40.

952-934-9251 Hunter, 52" brushed nickel ceiling fan. Brand new, $75. 612-237-1300 Invacare, hospital bed, $200. 952-233-8176 Invacare, powered hoyer lift, $500. 952-2338176 Kenmore, refrigerator, approximately 3cf under counter model, white $35. 952-884-1434 Mattress for crib, or toddler bed. $10. 952-4407973 Mattress, full size, Sealy medium firm. Excellent condition, $300. 763202-8390

Metal entertainment center, 6 shelves, 6'Lx20-1/2"H, good condition, $12. 952-4474961 New, unused, black G.E. Flat top counterstove 31X21. $250.

952-368-9004 Nike shoes. Women's size 9. Black, gently used. $20. 612-2033437 Piano, Elgin, grand.

Needs tuning service, can deliver. $300. 952445-4177 Pottery Barn, kids bedspread + sham. Butterflies, pink, $15. 952934-2459 Pottery Barn, kids rug 5'x3' pink, yellow, green $15. 952-934-2459 Recliner, dark blue, good condition. $50.

952-447-4427 Sofa, full size, good condition. $50. 952-4474427

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Three Qs

Emma Nelson

Carver County on the dial McKenzie Woods

Leapin’ lizards!

Did you hear?

It’s time for the 5th annual Family of Christ Lutheran Church musical production. The church thespians present the popular musical “Annie” on March 2-4. Previous musical productions include “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, “The Music Man,” “The Sound of Music,” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances are open to the public at 7 p.m., Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at the church, located at 2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen.

An anonymous donor has underwritten the production costs to enable all ticket proceeds to support the church’s four annual summer mission trips. These trips provide local, regional, national, and international service opportunities for the church’s youth and adult members.

Director Carlye Peterson is working with nearly 100 cast members as well as a team of behind-the-scenes production members. Several children’s main characters were doublecast. Annie will be played by Emma Nelson, 12, of Carver, and McKenzie Woods. 14, of Chanhassen. The play takes place in Depression-era New York City. This Broadway musical features songs like “Tomorrow” and “Maybe.”

Tickets for the musical are $10 per person in advance, or $12 at the door.

Advance tickets may be obtained on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings at the church nar thex ticket table, week days at the church office, or by emailing tickets@familyofchristonline.com. Please indicate the number of tickets you want and for which performance; you will then receive payment and pickup instructions). A raffle of themed gift baskets will also take place at each production.

Audience members are asked to bring a canned good to donate to Bountiful Basket, eastern Carver County’s food shelf.

Emma (EN) and McKenzie (MW) answered our questions about the upcoming show.

Q: Is this your fi rst acting role?

EN: When I was 4, I was a sheep in a Christmas pageant and sang “Jesus Loves Me.” Since then I have been in other church musicals at Family of Christ and in the community.

MW: I was in our Family of Christ musicals “Music Man,” “Sound of Music,” and “Wizard of Oz,” and summer community productions.

Q: Is “Sandy” the dog a good performer?

EN: There are two dogs, Zoe and Trulie. I have Zoe. We give her treats to keep her on stage. McKenzie uses her own dog, Trulie. Zoe belongs to Sam Ische, who is playing Miss Hannigan. Zoe has a lot of fetching experience, but no acting credentials.

MW: It is fun with the dogs. My dog, Trulie will debut in the performances when I’m Annie, and Zoe will be Sandy when Emma is Annie. We’ll see what happens with an audience!

Q: You look so at home in front of the camera for the YouTube video. Is performing and singing easy for you?

EN: I’m not afraid of being in front of a crowd. But sometimes I get a little bit nervous and I feel a little shaky and I start breathing faster.

Once I get in to the performance, it is almost like second nature to me. I take dance, I am in our church choir, Lux Aterna, and sing in the middle school country band.

MW: I don’t usually get stage fright. I’m outgoing and my mom says “dramatic.” I love performing.

I take violin lessons, play for GTCYS, play soccer, volunteer and sing in our church youth choir!

Bonus Q: What part of the show is your favorite to act/sing/dance?

EN: When Mr. Warbucks and I do “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” because it’s a celebration and full of energy. My favorite scene in the show is when Annie decides she is going to run away and then gets caught by Miss Hannigan because I get to be snotty to an adult and not get into trouble. My favorite song to sing is “Maybe.” It is so full of emotion and it tells a lot of Annie’s story.

M W: I love when we per form “Hard Knock Life. “ You’ll feel our passion about how hard it is to be an orphan!

—Unsie Zuege

Wendy

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ne evening, I accepted the i nv i t a t i o n o f my d au g hter and her friend to watch a television program with them. I arrived to fi nd: the television on, both playing games, on separate laptop computers, and both talking and sending text messages on their phones – all at the same time. Can you say information overload?

I had to wonder why they had even invited me to join them. What happened to the days when people talked to each other – in person?

Does anyone else remember the days before computers? Do you remember the day when telephones were attached to walls and party lines were the norm? How about when television only came in black and white? Now, take it back further. Is there anyone who can remember hearing their fi rst radio show? How about the novelty of having a radio in your car?

The photo indexing project at t he Ca r ver Cou nt y His torical Society has unearthed some very interesting photos.

One such photo is of E.L. Sell and Herman Zummach standing in front of a 1922 Hudson Super 6 touring car. The picture had just about been tucked away, when I noticed a handwritten red message at the bottom of the picture.

It read, “America’s fi rst radio equipped car, 1922.”

E.L. Sell was the son of O.D. Sell, founder of the Carver County Historica l Society.

A phone c a l l to E .L .’s son Charles confirmed the picture, the radio message, and provided some i nteresti ng information about the 1922 Hudson which apparently had seen its fair share of racing.

W h at i ntere ste d me t he most was the date of the photo.

It was in 1922 that Carl Jabs of Chaska opened the fi rst “radio station” in Carver County.

According to the June 1, 1922 Weekly Valley Herald, Jabs opened a “radio station” in the old barber shop.

No call letters were given for Jabs’ radio station, but I was able to locate two early local stations with the call letters of W9VEF and W9JDO, which left me wondering about the how and why behind the or i g i n of r ad io i n C a r ver County. The meaning behind the call letters for the radio stations was in and of itself bot h ver y i nteresti n g a nd

SUBMITTED PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

E. S. Sell (standing in foreground to the left) and Herman Zummach (standing to the right) with “America’s first radio equipped car” in 1922.

quite a task to uncover.

In 1914, the book Commercial and Government Radio Stations of Location: 555 West First Street, Waconia the United States of America, published by the United States DepartHours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday; Closed, Sunday ment of Commerce (and retrieved Exhibits: for this column via Google Books) noted how radio stations worldwide * Through March 7: “Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota were given their call letters. All and Ojibwe Nations” commercial, public and govern* March 10-April 13: “The Civil War: Through the Eyes of Two Watertown ment radio stations would be given Area Soldiers” a three letter call sign. The United Contact: (952) 442-4234 or historical@co.carver.mn.us States would assign their stations combinations of letters starting Info: www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org; (952) 442-4234 with N and W, and KDA through KZZ inclusive.

The earliest, and possibly only on the west side of the Mississippi be a K, W or N as agreed to by the Carver County professional radio would start with K, those east of 1917 i nter n at ion a l a g r e ement . station, was WOM which became the Mississippi would start with These letters signifi ed the radio KWOM, (19 8 9 -2 0 0 4) then K ZGX W. For the radio station WOM, in station originated in the United (2004-2007) and now KPNP. It is Watertown, this ruling meant that States. The number referred to the owned by Self Rethe letter K was radio district. Minnesota is in the tire, Inc. but still added to the origi- 9th district. The fi nal set of items licensed to Waternal designation. was originally a two letter code for town.

An exception to the specific radio station. As staThe studios the rule applied to tions numbers increased this codare located in the stations in Min- ing was increased to three letters.

Twin Cities metro ne sot a or L ou iThe first “Carver County lia nd now br o ad sia na t hat were censed broadcast station” is listed cast a World Etheit her nor t h or as K9JDO in the May 5, 1932 edition nic format. Note south of where the of the Weekly Valley Herald. The the change in the Mississippi River call letters indicating an amateur call letters from began or ended. radio station was owned and operb e g i n n i n g w it h T he s e s t at ion s’ ated by E.F. Kelm, “banker and a W to beginning call setters could prominent citizen of Chanhassen.” with a K. start with a K or I n 19 3 5, rad io st at ion W9V EF, P r ior to 19 2 3 , a W. Radio broad- operated by 16 -year-old Francis t he de si g n at ion casts originating Fiebelkorn of Chaska, joined the of call letters befrom a ship had airwaves.

Wendy Petersen-Biorn g i n n i n g w it h K t he ex ac t opp o We will probably never know if Executive Director or W was defi ned site coding. Ships, E.L. Sell and Herman Zummach acby a line that ran l o c a t e d i n t h e tually had the fi rst radio equipped Carver County Historical roughly along the At lantic Ocean, car. We may also never know what Society Texas -New Mexbegan their call travel plans Sell, F. Gause, Joe ico border a nd letters with K and Madden, M. Elect and H. Zummach followed the eastern boarders of those in the Pacific Ocean began had with their car, but I can tell you Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, with W. the placing of a radio in a car was according to the website http:// Amateur radio stations (ham one invention I like. earlyradiohistory.us. radios) would be given a different Wendy Petersen-Biorn is execuIn January 1923, the line was coding. The call letters of an ama- tive director of the Carver County moved to follow the Mississippi teur radio station would consist of Historical Society.

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Carver County Historical Society

“I arrived to find: the television on, both playing games, on separate laptop computers, and both talking and sending text messages on their phones – all at the same time.”

Working and playing can lead to success Not long ago, I had that it only felt like I a day when it felt like was goofing off and I was playing all day not accomplishing instead of working. anything.

The morning started The Rotary Club of f with a break fast was one at which I meeting at a Rotary gave a presentation Club. On my way home last year, and that from that, I dropped off I hope to speak at an item I was donating agai n i n t he nea r for an educational founfuture. While I was dation’s Silent Auction there, I learned a lot Fundraiser. Later, I had from the speaker who lunch with someone was presenting that FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE who’s a former coachday, and I met several ing client and now a new people whom I wonderful friend. enjoyed getting to By mid-afternoon, I felt as though know, and who may be contacts for I hadn’t really done any work or ac- future speaking engagements. complished anything, and I stopped The item that I donated for the to reflect on the day and figure out Silent Auction was a package that what was going on. When I did, I included a book I co-authored, as had to laugh. I actually had been well as private coaching sessions. working, and I had accomplished The woman who was taking the quite a lot. But there were two things donations was curious about the that made it seem otherwise. One is type of coaching I do, and we had a that the things I was doing weren’t brief conversation about it while I the kind that generate immediate was there – and one of the things I results. The other is that I was enjoy- enjoy almost as much as coaching is ing myself so much while doing them talking about it and explaining it to

Betty

LIEDTKE

people who are interested or curious.

At lunch, I enjoyed hearing my former client tell me about everything she’s been doing since then, and I also enjoyed sharing with her some of the photos and stories from my trip to Uganda last October. By the time we had fi nished lunch, she had given me some additional – and unexpected – suggestions and ideas on places where I could do some programs related to my experiences in Uganda.

So I could look at this day in two different ways. One is that I spent a good portion of it eating and visiting and chatting with people. The other is that I spent it networking and brainstorming and exploring different business opportunities. The really nice part is that I was actually doing both. And it’s a great feeling when you have a hard time telling the difference.

A woman I know is a successful real estate agent who loves speaking to students about achieving their dreams. She does so – for free – whenever she can. Another person I know is a popular professional

speaker who loves to buy and refurbish distressed properties. For him, speaking is work, and real estate is play. For her, it’s the other way around. But I’m pretty sure they both enjoy both.

I once coached a woman who’s a very talented designer of colorful, whimsical items, but who was derailed by voices from her past that always said things like, “Quit playing and get to work,” or, “No, dear, you can’t color the sky green and the grass purple.” Once she realized there was nothing wrong with work being fun, she had a lot more fun – and success – doing her work.

No matter how you put it, there’s still a lot of “work” in work if you want to be successful. But when the work you do feels like you’re playing, you enjoy the journey as much as the destination. And I can’t think of a better defi nition of success than that.

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certifi ed Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.