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BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Students head every which way Tuesday as another school year begins at Chanhassen High School. On Tuesday morning, incoming Chanhassen High School freshmen students met with their Linked In student mentors for orientation and team building exercises. An all school outdoor lunch started at 11 a.m. and classes began at noon. Students spent the afternoon with an abbreviated schedule of their school day. Each period lasted 21 minutes, enabling students to familiarize themselves with their classroom schedules, meet teachers, and get an overview of the upcoming semester. For more photos from Chanhassen High School’s first day of school go to the Chanhassen High School Lightning Bolt on page 8, and www.chanvillager.com.

Reflecting back after 10 years Chan firefighters remember the site

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, seared into the country’s psyche a sense of vulnerability and into the lives of several Chanhassen fi refighters memories they’ll never forget.

Four people went to New York City on behalf of the Chanhassen Fire Department in November 2001. It was shortly before Thanksgiving, and although the Big Apple was preparing for a safe Thanksgiving Day parade, cleanup at the Ground Zero site was ongoing.

“They were trying to be festive, as festive as they could be given the circumstances,” said Mark Littfi n, Chanhassen’s fi re marshal. “You felt safe out on the streets of New York because there were New York City police officers all over, and there was a heavy military presence.”

The Chanhassen visiting fi refighters got behind barriers that kept the public at a distance from Ground Zero. They walked in the rubble.

“It was quite amazing,” Littfi n said. “Cranes and heavy equipment were coming and going and cleaning up. You’d look at the area and realize 3,300 people died there. It’s mind boggling. It takes your breath away in a bad way. It’s hard for the mind to comprehend what took place there when you’re looking at it. You wish it was just a movie, but it wasn’t.”

John Murphy, a captain in the Chanhassen Fire Department, accompanied Littfi n and his wife and another Chanhassen fi re captain, Cori Wallis, to view the devastation and tip their caps to New York City’s fi rst responders.

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The Chanhassen Fire Department acquired this piece of metal from the remains of the World Trade Center towers a year ago. The department would welcome input from a local artist or architect as they plan to design a memorial with the metal object. From left, Chanhassen firefighters Lorrelle Larson, Joe Brennan, Matt Warden, Steve Smith, and Jason Martagon.

Both Littfi n and Murphy described the acrid smoke in Lower Manhattan.

“When you go to a structure fi re, you’re going to smell the burning plastic and the sheet rock and the rubber material and other stuff,” said Littfin. “Ground Zero had a very distinct smell to it.

It was very strong.”

In trying to describe the fumes, Murphy listed a number of materials that give off acrid smoke when burned and then suggested multiplying that by 1,000.

“I’ll never forget the smell,” Murphy said. “As bad as the devastation looked, the stink is what always sticks with me. I can still

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Bridgette Twining, 18, was ready to head off to college the next morning.

She a l re ady h ad moved her horse to a stable near the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she was going to study environmental science and prepare to receive a veterinary degree.

But her hopes and Bridgette Twining plans ended Sept. 3, when her car crashed on County Road 40, just west of downtown Carver.

Her car is still packed and ready to go, but it is sitting in the impound lot, her father Tom said.

Twining was driving her boyfriend home from his parents’ 25th anniversary party when the accident occurred at about 11:27 p.m., near the intersection of Carver Bluffs Parkway, west of downtown Carver.

According to Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson, Twining’s vehicle, a Pontiac Grand Prix, was westbound and had just passed another vehicle prior to the accident. The vehicle over-corrected and slid sideways into a ditch and struck some trees on the passenger side.

“Lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful for one occupant in the vehicle,” according to a Sheriff’s Office news release.

Twining’s boyfriend, 24, was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.

The crash is still under investigation and the State Patrol is doing an accident reconstruction report, Olson said.

Twining graduated from Chanhassen High School this year, although she was a post-secondary option student at Normandale Community College.

Her family, father Tom, mother Natalie, and brother Michel, shared memories of Bridgette on Tuesday at the family photo studio in Chaska.

Her brother described her as someone who made friends wherever she went. She had an infectious smile.

She worked at Dunn Brothers in Chaska, and previously delivered pizzas in Chanhassen.

“When she wasn’t sleeping or working, she was going to be riding horses,” her father said.

She kept a horse in Jordan before recently taking the horse to a stable nearby Stout.

Her mother said after Stout she was planning to complete her veterinary degree in Colorado.

“There were just a lot of good things happening,” her father said. “We were talking about good things ahead.”

A visitation is planned from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday at Bertas Funeral Home, 200 West Third Street in Chaska, with a funeral service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to an equestrian jump to be erected in honor of Bridgette.

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Wolff, who was also the fi re chief on Sept. 11, 2001, said re continued from page 1 flecting back on that day is not smell it now.� difficult. What stands out in his The group visited the fire mind is the community support station adjacent to the World that arose around that event.

Trade Center, which lost a The Chanhassen Fire Dewhole crew of firefighters in the partment raised almost $65,000 building collapse. in the immediate aftermath of “They lost everybody. They 9-11-2001, which they donated to lost their whole crew that day,� the families of fi rst responders Murphy reflected. in New York City.

They were also given access “I’m very proud of what to an abandoned coffee shop Chanhassen Fire did,� he said. near the destruction, where “We came together as a group, they saw dishes still on tables, and we raised a whole bunch of half-eaten food, chairs showing money for the families of the resigns of a hasty departure and sponders. Every weekend that everything inside the shop cov- September we had guys sitting ered in two inches of dust. in front of Byerly’s and Cub Murphy Foods. People s a id he got we r e l it e r the eerie feelally pouring ing that time their wallets had stood out. It defistill. nitely healed Mark Littfin In the desome of the Chanhassen fire marshal c ade si nc e, wou nds for the Chanhasthe fi refi ghtsen Fire Deers who were partment has acquired a piece hurting, and I think it helped of steel from the World Trade to heal the community, too, Center. It currently sits outside because they were able to see of the downstairs training fi refighters in a public setting room in the Main Fire Station. and feel better and know they Wolff said efforts are under were there. It was an amazing way to design a memorial that community response.� would sit in the fi re station to NEW FUNDRAISER memorialize the history of the Chanhassen Fire Department, Using a similar modus opewhile also prominently featur- randi, members of the Chaning that piece of WTC steel. hassen Fire Department will

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9-11 Observance When: Sunday, Sept. 11 Noon to 3 p.m., public safety displays 3 to 4:30 p.m., memorial ceremony Where: Grace Church (9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie) What: Minnesota public safety agencies will observe the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Who: Free event for the public

be out agai n on weekend s this month outside Cub Foods and Byerly’s, this time raising money in support of the Minnesota Fallen Firefi ghter Memorial. The memorial is now located at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, but plans are under way statewide to move the memorial to the Capitol Mall at an estimated cost around $600,000.

Wolff said fundraising efforts locally are scheduled to begin on Saturday, Sept. 10.

A firefighter was lost in the line of duty in Chanhassen in the spring of 1998. In the state’s history, 191 fi refi ghters have lost their life in the line of duty.

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Zebra mussels a topic of upcoming work session Historical record reveals special interest in Lotus Lake access

BY FORREST ADAMS fadams@swpub.com

103 pages of aquatic invasive discussion materials for the City Council to review.

Lotus Lake homeowners, and others, have historically taken significant interest in city policies with the potential to affect that body of water, engaging city officials and the public in their discussions.

The most recent round of debate concerns aquatic invasive species, specifically zebra mussels, and the Chanhassen City Council is scheduled to take up the issue during a Sept.

12 work session.

This would be the fi rst time the City Council has discussed the matter since at the July 11 City Council meeting when two people with different agendas stood up to publically address the threat of zebra mussels to Chanhassen lakes. One man encou raged t he cou nci l to take into accounts all of the lakes in Chanhassen before making any decisions. The second, Steve Jenks, a resident of Lotus Lake, was there as a representative of the Lake Action Alliance.

The LAA is a collaboration of people in the Lake Minnewashta, Christmas Lake and Lotus Lake homeowners and clean water associations, which fears state and city policies are insufficient to prevent eventual infestation of their lakes. They have argued for the installation of code-access gates at public accesses to Christmas and Lotus Lake, with a common inspection point located at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

This has been met skepticism by some in the public, including letter writers to the Villager, who view gated lakes as a means to keep people off the lake.

The historical record kept at Chanhassen City Hall regarding public access to Lotus Lake stands about two feet high, but it isn’t growing any higher because in 1994 the city began storing files electronically.

With the threat of a zebra mussel infestation as close as Lake Minnetonka, the electronic records are growing, and the most recent activity comes in

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT Looking into the record one sees an interest in adopting control measures that will preserve the integrity of Lotus Lake that at times clashes with the interests of the public at large.

A let ter f rom t he L ot u s Lake Homeowners Association to the Chanhassen City Council, dated June 23, 1986, opposes creation of a South Lotus Lake public boat access bec ause “boats wit h la rge motors” could enter the lake and disturb “environmentally sensitive areas.”

Later, after the access had been funded by the city, the state and federal governments, residents voiced concer ns about runoff from the public parking lot, excessive parking demands, degradation of lake water, speeding boats in no wake zones, boats travelling in the wrong direction, alleged alcohol consumption while boating and the potential for a Eurasian Water Milfoil infestation.

Public concerns about the possibility of a gate at Lotus Lake may be justified, considering that the city installed a gatehouse at the public access to Lotus Lake when the public access first opened. The city operated the gatehouse until 1998. Attendants were supposed to document usage patterns at the lake and also inspect for Eurasian Water Milfoil. There was a similar gatehouse at Lake Ann. In 1998 both gatehouses were eliminated. According to a report in 1991 from Jerry Ruegemer to Todd Hoffman, gatehouse attendants, paid by the city, were on duty from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and from noon to 10 p.m. on weekdays. The cost to the city in 1991 was $2,750.

Lake residents may also be justified in their concern about protecting the lake water quality. Early on, there was great interest from the public in having access to Lotus Lake, as noted by repeated parking

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It became such an issue that in May of 1988 the City Council passed a resolution prohibiting the parking of boat trailers on South Shore Drive, South Shore Court and Hill Street.

Later in the season, that July, a man who was driving a truck reportedly became irate when a gate attendant at Lotus Lake told him there were no parking spaces left, and he would need to park elsewhere, according to an old City Council memo.

Vehicles were turned away when the parking lot reached capacity. It was an idea that mimicked a practice at Lake Riley in Eden Prairie, but it was soon discontinued after the park and recreation coordinator learned that it was in “direct violation” of state policy.

T he l aw mai nt ai ns t hat access to Minnesota’s public water via a public access cannot be restricted.

ALLIANCE PROPOSAL A f t e r t h e Ju ly 1 1 C it y Council meeting, City Manager Todd Gerhardt was tasked with working through Jenks to learn more about the LAA proposal. Members of the LAA made a presentation before the Chanhassen Parks and Recreation Commission in late July, and the commission asked Todd Hoffman, the city’s director of parks and recreation, to work with the alliance to determine the feasibility of enacting its proposal. The following questions are taken from the City Council meeting packet, as prepared by Gerhardt.

Q: What is Alliance fallback plan if the proposed Lake Minnewashta inspection station is not a suitable location for public inspections?

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With lake residents (Lake Minnewashta, Christmas Lake, Lotus Lake) and others taking determined steps this summer to prevent a zebra mussel infestation, local authorities are weighing proposals.

A: Our fallback plan is to fi nd another site for the common inspection facility. It is the most cost-effective solution allowing for 100 watercraft inspections and it allows us to test a number of ideas during the pilot project that would be useful for a future rollout of a broader program of inspection.

Q: How can the city assist with educating and training the public in preventing the spread of AIS? A: Ideally the city would provide educators/inspectors at each of the city- ow ned / managed public landings during the hours of operation.

However, we realize this is likely not possible given tight budgets and financial pressu res, which is one of t he reasons why we formed the Lake Action Alliance and are promoting a pilot involving shared resources. We welcome any city involvement with the ongoing education and public awareness campaigns for AIS threats as are being conducted at Lotus Lake and elsewhere at other Chanhassen Lakes.

The DNR has banners and signage available that would be educational and useful. DNR

sells these items and so the city could invest a minimal amount of money in added ba n ners /sig ns to en ha nc e the public awareness for AIS efforts at the launch ramps.

Further city employees could become DNR-trained volunteer inspectors as many local citizens have done and take shifts at the various launch ramps either as private citizens or as city employees assuming that is something the City would allow/support. It would help demonstrate that we are working together to address the threat of AIS. The city might also publish a letter to this effect stating that the City is supporting efforts to help keep Chanhassen lakes healthy and AIS-free. We can provide a draft letter if needed.

Further the city could author a letter to the DNR asking their assist a nce i n clea ri ng t he legal hurdles and any other participation to allow for the pilot to move forward on the grounds that the learning developmental tools and process used would be valuable for developing a more long-term answer to these threats to our lakes. Other media could also be employed such as YouTube

and educational videos that might be developed and linked on the city Website. Generally we would welcome the city expertise and leadership in communicating to the public about the need to address AIS in our area waters.

Q: What other alternatives can the Alliance propose shor t of gat i ng the public accesses?

A: The proposed pilot prog ra m is t he most ef f icient effective prevention alternative we have discovered, We continue to explore other options but none has the strong prevention aspect combined with cost effectiveness and efficiency that 100 inspection at a shared site offers.

Q: What type of performa nce measu res w i l l be used to determine success?

A: Successful implementation of any DNR Watercraft I nspection Policies P roce dures and Protocols Success is achieved when the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species is stopped while maintaining access to public lakes and waterways at the lowest possible cost.

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How important is it to have a local paper?

Does having a vibrant local newspaper: Boost voter turnout in elections? Increase the number of candidates from which to choose? Allow your ideas and opinions to reach a wider audience, as if the paper were a community megaphone? Create a one-stop shop for community news and information? Spark interest in what’s being decided by local officials? Confi rm one’s choice to live in Chanhassen? Guarantee that you learn something important about Chanhassen each time you turn our pages?

Yes, a vibrant local newspaper can do all of those things in a way that nothing else can.

Now, imagine Chanhassen without community journalism. Your elected officials meet to decide how you live and how much you’re taxed, but you never see news reports about these meetings. You and your friends rally for a sick neighbor, but the heroics remain a secret. It can happen.

This is why it’s important that community journalism be supported and maintained in Chanhassen.

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Improve your brain at any age September is National Healthy Aging Month, so I’ve gathered tips from some of the best scientific research to help improve your brain at any age.

From best foods and best practices to things to avoid, these sound solutions will help you improve and maintain your best and brightest organ!

1. Think Popeye. Spinach is rich in vitamins C and E, which have been shown to help cognitive abilities. Vitamin E is believed to also increase the release of dopamine (the “feelgood” chemical) in the brain.

2. Think Olive Oyl (Oil). A new study found that people 65+ who used olive oil very frequently (for cooking, dressing or with bread) had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke than those who didn’t consume it (or cook with it) at all.

3. Go nuts. A 2010 study found that mice with Alzheimer’s increased their memory, motor coordination and learning skills after being fed walnuts.

4. Get physical(s). Although there’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, with regular health checks you might be able to lessen the effects of contributing health problems that you might not have detected on your own (like diabetes and hypertension).

5. Take grape seed extract. You’ve heard that red wine is good for you, right? The same natural antioxidants – called polyphenols – can be taken in supplement form with negligible risks and low costs to help reduce cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.

6. Move it or lose it. Physical inactivity is the largest controllable factor in Alzheimer’s in the U.S., contributing to 21 percent of cases.

Adding moderate exercise to your daily routine is believed to help delay dementia.

7. Restrain yourself! Two of the easiest ways to protect your brain: wear a seatbelt anytime you’re in a vehicle, and wear a helmet when you’re on a bike, motorcycle, skateboard, etc. or playing contact sports.

8. Get your ZZZs. Sleep deprivation causes not only immediate mental issues (e.g. hazy thinking) but also long-term problems. Lack of sleep has been associated with weight gain, lowered immunity and an increased prevalence in diabetes.

9. Go fi sh! Taking Omega-3s can boost the brain’s function and may help athletes prevent brain injury.

10. Sit one out. Multiple concussions (even minor head injuries) can cause serious long-term damage to the brain. If you hit your head (due to a contact sport, fall or car accident, for example), take some time to let your brain rest and recover.

11. Habla espanol. People who speak at least two languages appear to have a huge delay (as many as five years) in the onset of symptoms of Al-

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12. Let the games begin! Crossword puzzles and other mind-stimulating games are believed to stave off dementia and increase some cognitive skills.

13. Be a social butterfly. Studies show that spending time with friends is actually good for your brain and may delay the onset of dementia.

14. Avoid the pressure cooker.

High blood pressure reduces blood flow to the hippocampus – the part of the brain that controls memory and learning. Decreased blood flow means less nutrients going in and less waste byproducts going out, both of which might cause damage to the brain.

15. Get the lead out. Avoid lead and other chemicals by fi ltering your water, eating organic and choosing eco-friendly products. Among many other issues, there appears to be a strong link between ADHD and PFCs. PFCs are chemicals found in everyday items like food packaging, Teflon products and stain-resistant coatings (like Scotchguard ™ products).

16. Lift the veil. Recent research indicates that older adults with depression are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s – as much as 50 percent. The theory is that depression actually damages the brain, making it more vulnerable to disease.

17. Pop a pill. Taking just one 162-milligram aspirin (or two baby aspirin) daily reduces buildup in the brain and helps prevent ministrokes.

18. Trim the fat. Adults who are obese by middle age are 30 to 50 percent more likely to develop dementia later in life.

19. Spice it up! The main ingredient in turmeric (which is used to make curry) is thought to dramatically help fi ght and even reverse the symptoms of traumatic brain injury and stroke.

20. Go blue. Otherwise known as “brain berries,” blueberries have been found slow age-related brain decline and improve shor t-term memory loss.

Terri O. Johnson is director at LearningRx in Chanhassen. For more information call (952) 949-6900.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CARVER COUNTY

Religion and government I am trying to get an answer.

Maybe someone can help me.

It is my understanding that “separation of church and state” is very important to the government.

This phrase is not in the U.S. Constitution or the Bill of Rights.

What is said is actually a law forbidding the Congress/government from establishing a religion: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Well, it looks to me like Carver, Scott, and Hennepin counties (and probably others) do not take this seriously; at least not in relation to their mental health professional services.

In their DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy) groups they promote and even require Buddhist meditation. They deny and even disregard any Christian influence. To me that is establishing a religion. This is our tax dollars at work.

I don’t really like to see mine spent this way – how about you?

Jeann Marie Buckbee Chaska

HAWKS/STORM

Schedule boys, girls together As we anxiously look forward to the 2011-2012 Hawks and Storm Basketball Season, one idea has come up that would allow both communities to come together for a great night of basketball.

During the upcoming season Chaska and Chanhassen will meet

twice for girls and boys basketball.

The proposed idea is to have the varsity girls and boys teams play at the same venue for these two meetings.

Last year it was impossible to see both the girls and boys compete because both games were at the same time and at different locations. If the schedule will allow the girls and boys to compete at the same venue it would allow for a large community event and everyone could see both games.

My hope is that both athletic directors at each school can come to this same conclusion and begin planning for this exciting night of basketball.

Jay Rohe Chaska

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Concerned with employee pay Time to consider getting involved Chanhassen Mayor Furlong. I am concerned with the plan for the city to increase spending when most of the rest of the world are trying to fi nd ways to survive with less.

I wanted to hear about employee vacation and sick leave liabilities to the city a topic which peaked my interest last December during the truth in taxation hearings. In January the issues regarding employee compensation brought up last December were identified by all council members including you as a top priority for the year.

It is now the end of August and this top priority has yet to be investigated by the council as new budgets are being set for next year.

It appears that no one on the council knows the answer to the question “what are we really paying employees?” as all council members made it a priority to fi nd out last January by prioritizing that item. The item was to be included in an extended work session with the budget presentation.

Mayor, I understand you are responsible for setting the agenda and for time management of public city meetings. I want you to know I was very disappointed to hear that residents sat at city hall for almost seven hours and watch you move a high priority item dealing with vacation and sick leave (compensated absences) in conjunction with the budget discussion down the agenda and ultimately never getting to it in favor of an hour and a half discussion about snow plowing and tree management. I was even more disappointed at almost midnight to hear you down played the topic when Councilor McDonald and Councilor Ernst requested a special meeting. You commented that the topic wasn’t time sensitive because it was a policy issue and not related to the budget. It may be a policy issue but it is time sensitive because it may have implications in how compensation is determined and what total compensation will be paid in the upcoming year.

Compensation including wages and benefits make up the largest part of the budget and the policy surrounding compensation definitely has an impact on the size of the budget (just as Councilor Ernst pointed out). If you are trying to manage the budget you need to know what makes up the largest item in it before you set budget limits. Please explain to the public your reasons for not having this topic discussed in detail earlier in the year so if changes needed to be made they could have been implemented for next your and why you are so defensive when asked to discuss it?

Michael J. Leonard Chanhassen

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Five tips for healthy activities The Goddard School in Chanhassen offers five tips for parents to help their children partake in healthy activities: 1. Make it into a game. Create a game out of everyday tasks such as chores, cleaning and gardening.

Think outside the box to create activities that are active and stimulate the mind. Play helps children learn to solve problems, promotes flexibility and motivation, teaches regulation of emotions and builds resilience and confidence.

2. Get outside. Preschoolers need plenty of time and space to run around and play. Taking your child to a playground or park is a great way to release energy and exercise! Play outside with your child and teach

hand-eye coordination by showing the basics of throwing, catching and kicking a large, soft ball.

3. Add music to the activity.

Play “Statues” by playing up-tempo music.

Have your child move while the music is playing and freeze into a statue when you pause the music.

Encourage creative dancing.

4. Be active with your children.

Support young toddlers’ mastery of walking by allowing them to be active! Play with them as they learn to run, hop, dance and throw. Have them chase bubbles or invent a silly walk — play becomes exercise. Remember to provide encouragement to your child as they build selfconfidence.

Guest columns and letters to the editor: Letters to the editor and guest commentaries stating positions on issues facing the local community are especially welcome but are reviewed by the editor prior to publication.

The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and clarity. We will not print letters of a libelous nature. Letters should be 500 or fewer words in length. Exceptions are at the editor’s discretion.

Deadline for letters is noon on the Monday before the Thursday publication date. Letters must contain the address and daytime phone number of the author, as well as a signature (except on e-mails). We prefer letters that are e-mailed to editor@chanvillager.com. Editorials that appear on this page represent the institutional voice of the newspaper.

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5. Get active inside, too. When weather interferes, get out the large balls, exercise mats and Twister® games, or do some stretching and balancing exercises together. Limit TV, video game and computer time to encourage your children to become active.

“Focusing your child’s physical fitness on fun activities will increase your child’s ability to move with confidence and competence,” says Sue Adair, director of education at GSI. To learn more about The Goddard School Block Party and The Goddard School located in Chanhassen, call (952) 934-3221 or visit online at www. goddardschool.com/blockparty.

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What moved you on 9/11?

“What kind of world have I brought you in to? What will your future be like?”

And 10 years later, I still wonder.

The events of 9/11 – three numbers seared into our minds – changed our country and our lives.

The tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, sent the United States to war, dramatically changed air travel, slowed the world’s economy, spawned hate crimes, and put us in mourning for the more than 2,700 persons who died as a result of the terrorist attacks.

This newspaper asked southwest area readers to describe how they were changed by 9/11, and here’s what they had to say:

Heidi Keyho Victoria

My thoughts that morning as I got up were “It’s my birthday today, and I’m meeting my new doctor.” And I was wondering if I would hear from my two oldest sons – my youngest was coming over after work.

I poured myself a cup of coffee, turned on the TV, and was forever changed.

I was frozen with shock. What was I watching? It was ‘Oh my God, what is happening?’ You forget where you are, and your surroundings. I called someone – don’t remember who.

It was days before things started making sense.

I was praying and praying for the people and families.

For the fi rst three to six months, people I would meet showed kindness to one another. The anger and rudeness was gone. People were very polite.

I thought “W hy does it take something like this to change people towards one another?”

We never know when God is going to call us.

Jan Geis, 73 Chaska

When I see a shooting star When I see a shooting star, I close my eyes and indulge in a little wish, and when I blow the wispy seeds off a dandelion, I stop for a moment and hope for something trivial. And when the sun rises and marks the day as Sept. 11, I bow my head in prayer. But this prayer isn’t about some small thing, not about something trivial. It’s a prayer of sorrow, gratitude, and hope.

Deep in my mom’s closet are stacks of old newspapers chronicling the attack. When I see pictures of anguished faces, of America’s twin towers in flames, and read about the raw pain of a nation … grief wells up in me.

And yet, I can walk out of the closet and back into a blessed life of normality. I look at the American flag hanging on my wall before I go to sleep. Oh, I feel gratitude.

It’s unimaginable that so much hatred could cause the kil ling of thousands: we all live with a bit more fear in our hearts than a decade ago. But we also found courage, solidarity, and a renewed faith in God. Because of this, I continue to hope: never again.

Michelle Jablonsky Jordan High School, Age 14

Sharing values with people around world I am a teacher of immigrants in Minneapolis, interacting with adults from all over the world.

Since 1999, one of my roles has been to be an English and citizenship teacher. I act as a cultural

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Patriotism in flight Chaska resident Josh Hed took a photo of a bald eagle in flight just north of St. Bonifacius, and later added the U.S. flag “as a tribute to this great country.” He submitted the photo illustration for the 9/11 essay project. broker, explaining idiosyncrasies of American culture to these newcomers.

In discussing 9/11 (part of the citizenship curriculum), it’s often necessary to explain how life changed in America since that fateful day.

These discussions have changed me. I realize how fortunate I am to live in the United States. Many students come from war-torn countries where individual rights and security are unknown. Here we view it as our God-given way of life.

I am all too aware that there are peace-loving people in every country. Just because a student is from Afghanistan or Iraq or Somalia does not mean that person is a violent terrorist. Many of my students have suffered great tragedy.

I am more proud of my American heritage than ever; more conscious of the value of our Constitution and Bill of Rights; more grateful for those who defend our country and our rights.

Nine-eleven stirred up all of these values in me. I share them daily with people from around the world.

Julie Tewinkel Sharpe Carver

One mother helping another I was working at home in my office listening to the radio when I heard an airplane had crashed in New York City. I turned on the television and watched in horror, as the events of the day unraveled. No one knew what to expect or who was responsible for the attacks on the twin towers. They issued warnings about large cities and shopping centers, especially the Mall of America.

I couldn’t concentrate on work and decided to go to the Eden Prairie shopping center.

As I was going up the escalator, a Muslim family, father, mother and two sons began their descent on the down escalator opposite me.

The mother wore the traditional Muslim dress with a hijab covering her body, head and face. The mother and youngest son stepped on the escalator and the father followed. The oldest son stopped, terrified of the moving stairs. The father, mother and youngest son went down, as the oldest stood frozen in fright, at the top of the escalator.

The mother, young son and father, now at the bottom of the escalator realized what had happened and began shouting in their native tongue

for the son to come down. The boy, about 7, was franticly screaming. I was now at the top of the escalator near the frightened boy, as a crowd of people gathered around him.

I’m not sure if I reacted from so many years of being around young children, I certainly didn’t think through my actions. I went to the boy, put one arm around his chest, grabbed the escalator railing with the other hand and nudged him onto the fi rst step. As I held him tight, I felt his little heart beat rapidly. About half way down the father entered the up escalator and both mother and father were shouting at me. Soon we were at the bottom of the escalator. I was greeted with words I could not understand. Our body language said it all. I was one mother helping another mother.

On that fateful day of the attack I didn’t see a family from another country or know the attack on the twin towers was Muslim terrorists; I saw a family from another country shopping and a young boy in distress. I still believe we live in the land of opportunity. With the current political climate, the influence of money, and bias in the courts, I am worried our freedom is at risk.

My hope is it’s not too late.

Dianne Corder Eden Prairie

Still wondering a decade later The Midwestern skies were a perfect blue on Lake Susan Drive in Chanhassen on Sept. 11, 2001. I had just put my first-grade son on the bus bound for Chanhassen Elementary.

I also had a toddler by the hand and a newborn on my hip.

I tuned in just as the fi rst airplane hit the twin towers in NYC. I saw the second one slam into the second tower and my mind couldn’t grasp what I was watching. Was this a promo for some extreme action movie???

I sat glued to the TV the entire day. What was happening? Should I pick my son up from school? If the terrorists went after our country’s fi nancial and governmental centers for maximum impact, would they hit the heart of a small town next?

My mind was racing and thinking terrible thoughts. It felt as though the sky was a giant door that closed up. All flights were suspended and the only sounds above were military airplanes on patrol. I looked at my two young daughters and thought,

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I remember the beautiful day and then seeing images of the World Trade Center burning on television.

How a small kernel of fear started to take hold knowing my daughter was in training for her first job just three blocks away from that building now on fi re. I wanted to receive as much information as possible, so I turned on the radio as well. That station was speculating that the planes could have been carrying anthrax. Now my fear was starting to take control.

What could I do? How could I help?

I could only pray that God would keep her safe.

She called me late that afternoon and told me of how they felt the impact three blocks away. How her desk slid back and forth when each plane hit the World Trade Center.

How over the loudspeaker, they were instructed to remain at their desks. She told her friend, I’m not sure what is happening, but we are leaving now. Once on the sidewalk, there already was a lot of debris flying around. They saw on a storefront window a television viewing exactly what all of us were watching. With no sound they assumed we were under attack. How they ran in terror when others shouted, “The fi rst tower is falling.”

When I remember 9/11 these vivid memories return and it feels more recent than 10 years ago.

It is important to honor and remember those who lost their lives on that day, and later because of responding to the events of that day. Our history changed with that event. The elusive safe and secure feeling is gone. We have all been changed by that historical day.

Janis Mayer Eden Prairie

A little boy’s hands and heart I was a special-education assistant, walking down the hallway at Five Hawks Elementary with a fi rst-grader. There were whispers from the adults as I passed by the school library. I noticed a small TV and thought it was odd for it to be on. I paused and witnessed the second plane crash through the twin towers as the first one was still on fi re.

I took that little boy’s hand and continued to walk to his speech therapy. He was a child with autism. I had no idea what I had just witnessed. I just felt a somber mood within every hallway we walked down.

Tears were hidden behind a “normalcy mask,” while phone calls were made by the staff to make sure their families were OK, and parents called to pick up their children. We all upheld our responsibilities for our students, staying calm and continuing the day’s activities. The school day ended with so many unanswered questions. We were all shocked and confused.

Understanding the reality of that infamous day, 9/11/2001, I’ve often reflected on holding that little boy’s hand. He couldn’t speak, but somewhere in his innocent heart he felt

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There is a lot of evil and hate in this world.

Ten years ago, we saw the worst of it.

There is a lot of good in this world, too.

Evil and hate need to be confronted in an effective way.

My world view is clearer now in that the good people of this planet can get along.

If we can overcome the evil and hateful people and make sure we have honest and effective leaders, the world will be a better place.

I think we should vote for the best candidate and be on the watch for evil, hateful and criminal activities and make the call when you see it.

I think it’s best if people get involved with making their community a better place, not always expecting someone else to do it.

I think it is time to re-evaluate how we do things. An updated and effective business model in most areas would be a good thing.

My sense of security is changed some. I hope for the best, but it may be a good idea to be prepared for the worst. It may be the way to go in case of emergencies.

My life is changed, as I am on the watch for suspicious activity more now than before 10 years ago.

I am also more active in volunteering for my community and charitable organizations.

Steve Pany Prior Lake

Nothing could divide nation after attacks “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson How insightful this American treasure was, how true this quote is. For me 9/11 was more than an inhuman attack on the innocent.

It was two of the greatest messages this world would ever know.

First: WE ARE NOT ALONE! Days after the attacks newspaper pictures and video clips show the world mourning with us, their outcry of rage not unheard. The news at times paints the picture that the world dislikes the American attitude, yet when we needed our friends and allies the most, they were there for us.

Second: WE WILL RISE! Our country did not ask for this and did not deserve this yet when we were attacked without warning or chance to prepare, we triumphed. Americans were helping and sacrificing for fellow Americans. Religion, political differences or race could not divide our country that day ... we were all Americans. I am allowed to write this because of the history that is America. America is the great experiment and is the greatest achievement in history. I am so proud and honored to be part of our American story.

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LIGHTNINGbOLT A salute to students of Chanhassen High School involved in arts, athletics and academia

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FOOTBALL

Huskies wear down Storm in opener

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chanhassen hung with Owatonna for the fi rst 24 minutes, but the next seven minutes were all Huskies.

The Huskies, a Big Nine representative, got a long touchdown from Drew Osmundson and a quarterback sneak from Colton Schock as Owatonna pulled ahead for good in a 36-21 win at Chanhassen High School Thursday.

It was clear the Storm wore down as the game went on. Chanhassen coach Bill Rosburg didn’t use the excessive heat as an excuse, but rather conditioning, which he pinned the responsibility on himself.

“I told them at halftime I took a bunch of sophomores down to St. Louis two years and that group was more disciplined. We pride ourselves on being disciplined. We might not have been the best team on the field the past two years, but we were disciplined. We need to be better at that,” the coach said, noting numerous penalties and breakdowns throughout the contest.

Chanhassen struggled the first 20 minutes of the game moving the ball on offense. Up until the fi nal drive of the half, the Storm had negative-12 yards of offense due to a pair of fumbles.

Down 15-0, Chanhassen quarterback Ryan McGuire orchestrated a scoring drive in the final two minutes of the quarter. Cole Otto hauled in a 30-yard pass and four plays later, it was McGuire to Alex Riley for the 9-yard score, cutting the lead to 15-7.

The momentum didn’t last into the third quarter as Osmundson pulled in his second touchdown of the game on a 57-yard pass-and-catch. Earlier in the game he took a pass and broke a tackle for a 37-yard score.

The next drive, Schock added his second quarterback sneak from one yard out for the 29-7 lead.

Whether it was missed assignments on defense or the three turnovers in the second half on offense, Rosburg said it was “an unacceptable start.”

And the mistakes cost the Storm at a chance at beating a solid Owatonna team, which could be among the elite teams in

Stars of the Game The first star goes to Maverick Edmunds, who despite playing with a badly bruised shin, managed to score a rushing touchdown. He also had a fumble recovery and a tackle on fourth down to thwart two Owatonna first-quarter possessions. The second star is awarded to lineman Kai Guthrie and Frank Ragnow, who both made big impacts with two sacks apiece. And lastly, the third star goes to the training staff, which had their hands full with the temperatures in the 80s Thursday. Great job! the Big Nine this fall.

Owatonna had no problem moving the ball in the early stages of the game, but opportunistic plays from Maverick Edwards on two occasions – one on a fourth-down tackle and another on a fumble recovery – kept the game scoreless through one quarter.

However, with the Storm defense spending so much time on the field with the offense struggling to move the chains, Owatonna’s no -hudd le attack got to Chanhassen for 15 points in the second quarter.

Osmundson, who finished the game with seven catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns, got the Huskies on the board with a 37-yard score. The next drive, it was Schock from two yards out for the 13-0 advantage. A two-point conversion run from kicker Logan Busho pushed the lead to 15-0.

“We ran a scout team for their offense all week, so it wasn’t a surprise. Owatonna broadcasted that they were going to be uptempo,” Rosburg said.

Chanhassen got second-half touchdowns from Edmunds on a two-yard run late in the third quarter and Zach Elder on a 52-yard option run with 1:15 to play.

McGuire was 13-for-30 for 145 yards and one touchdown. He also led the team in rushing with 48 yards. Otto caught six passes for 62 yards.

“There were a lot of positives. We have a nice nucleus to work with. It was like trying out a new car – we didn’t know what

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

One of the areas that Chanhassen coach Bill Rosburg said needed to improve for week two is tackling. On this play, Owatonna running back Luke Ebeling slipped the tackle of Storm defensive back Carson Heitz for a 15-yard gain.

to expect and there were certainly some flashes,” the Storm coach said.

One of the positives was the play of sophomore Frank Ragnow and junior Kai Guthrie, who each had two sacks. Guthrie added a fumble recovery that setup Edmunds’ third-quarter touchdown.

Other defensive standouts included 12 tackles and a sack from Nathan Holasek, while Jack Biebighauser had nine tackles.

Chanhassen has eight days to prepare for Shakopee, which comes to Storm Stadium Friday.

“They’ll be physical – very similar to Owatonna. It’s a wake-up call for our team. We’ve worked too hard to not play better than what we did (in week one),” Rosburg said.

SUBMITTED PHOTO BY TERRI KELLY

New Storm mascot “Thunder” pumps up the large crowd along with the cheerleading squad during Thursday’s season and home football opener with Owatonna.

VOLLEYBALL

REGION ROUNDUP

New names, same winning attitude Roane doesn’t miss a beat at QB

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Chanhassen experienced a remarkable improvement from the fi rst year of the program to the second, doubling the wins from 10 to 20. New names must emerge this season if the Storm have any chance at repeating the 20-win feat.

If Thursday’s match with Prior Lake was any indication, Chanhassen may have found those fresh faces already. Starting three players making their varsity debut, and another who saw limited action a year ago, the Storm looked like a seasoned unit at times in a 3-1 win in the season opener.

The Lakers, which already had impressive wins over Owatonna and Chaska under their belts, had no answer for the Storm at the net and on defense.

“We did have quite a few weeks of practice and I do agree that it helped us. We had some scrimmages in there including our conference jamboree, which was nice to get out and play other teams. We came in feeling confidant and the girls played really well,” Storm coach Kelli Katherman said.

Outside of a hiccup in game two and a few lapses in the fi rst game, the Storm seemed to be in control for the most part, winning with a margin 33 in four games.

The scores were 25-16, 19-25, 25-9 and 2511.

“You could tell there were a few nerves at the beginning. All of a sudden you’re on the playing floor and it feels a bit different,” Katherman said. “But those went away quickly.”

Chanhassen pulled away in game one late after a seven-point lead evaporated to three. The Storm closed the game with a 6-0 run, which included key attacks from Emily Zahn, Keagan Kinsella and Anna Zahn. A block from Emily Zahn and Kinsella gave the Storm the fi rst game.

Prior Lake slowed the tempo with a number of tips and it worked to the tune of a 25-19 win in game two. An ace from freshman libero Brittany Luethmers clinched the game for the Lakers.

From then on, it was all Chanhassen.

“We could really tell what they were trying to do. They were trying to serve us tough and put some off-speed shots or tips where they felt our defense wasn’t. And the planned worked. But we responded well in game three. We started fi nding our groove and passing the ball was huge. If you can’t do that, it makes it harder on your setters and your hitters,” the coach said.

The Storm finished game three on a 10-2 run capped by a kill from Julianne Blomberg. Senior reserve Chandler Weir put down a set for match point at 25-11 in game four.

Four players had at least five kills in the match led by 15 from Blomberg, one of two starters back from last year along

with Emily Zahn.

“It’s easy for a setter sometimes to go to her go-to-hitter, because she knows she’ll get it done. The more we diversify our offense, the more confidence the other girls get. Plus, it spreads out the defense and if we do that, we’ll be running a much better offense,” Katherman said.

Kinsella added eight kills in her debut, while Emily Zahn had seven and Jill Entinger had five.

Madison Entinger led the Storm with 26 set assists, while Emily Zahn had three service aces and libero Sarah Rasmussen fi nished with 20 digs.

IMPRESSIVE TOURNAMENT RUN In year No. 3 of Chanhassen High School, the program continues to experience “fi rsts.”

Saturday in the Eden Prairie Invitational, the Storm volleyball three times had a chance at notching another fi rst – a tournament championship.

Playing the Class AAA No. 8-ranked host Eagles, Chanhassen had match point three times in the second game, but Eden Prairie fought off elimination and eventually won the set 31-29. The Eagles won game three 15-9 to claim the title for the fourth time in the past five years.

Bloomington Jefferson, which was not in the field this year, won the 2010 championship 2-1 over Eden Prairie.

Chanhassen (5-1) had to work to reach the fi nals, posting thrilling come-frombehind wins over Waconia 22-25, 25-14 and 25-12 and North St. Paul 18-25, 25-18 and 15-12 in pool play.

T he Stor m a lso beat Class A No. 3-ranked Mayer Lutheran 27-25, 25-18, and a much improved Minnetonka squad, 25-20 and 26-24 in pool play.

In the championship match, the Storm were able to fi nish off the fi rst game, winning 26-24. They had three chances to win in game two, but lost 31-29 with the fi nal point coming off a kill from Sarah Wilhite, who recently verballed to play at the University of Wisconsin.

The fi nal point was delayed more than seven minutes after the lights went out.

Eden Prairie broke open the final game, reversing a 6-5 deficit into an 11-6 lead and eventually won 15-9. Wilhite led the match with 20 kills, while teammate Ellen Piechowski had 16 kills.

Blomberg led the Storm with 11 kills.

Jill Entinger added 10 kills, while Kinsella had seven kills and three solo blocks.

Earlier in the day against Mayer, the Storm had to rally late in game one for the lead. Trailing 22-19, Chanhassen scored four straight points – the fi nal one on a Blomberg kill – for the fi rst advantage of the match.

The two teams locked up at 25 with Blomberg giving the Storm the lead for good with a kill. A hitting error into the net by a Crusader hitter ended game one

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Junior Jill Entinger got up high for a hitting attack with Minnetonka’s Elizabeth Borstad (12) still on the floor during Chanhassen’s 2-0 win Saturday at the Eden Prairie Invitational. Also pictured is Storm junior Emily Zahn (8).

Chanhassen’s Starting Six The Storm started with this combination in Thursday’s season opener against Prior Lake: Senior Julianne Blomberg, junior outside hitter Emily Zahn, junior middle hitter Jill Entinger, junior right hitter Ashley Entinger, junior middle hitter Keagan Kinsella and sophomore setter Madison Entinger.

at 27-25.

Blomberg served the final four points for the game-two victory 25-18. Kinsella had a big stretch, knocking down three kills and a solo block to help the Storm pull ahead midway through the game.

Against Minnetonka (5-4), which went 1-4 on the day and placed ninth, Chanhassen outscored the Skippers 12-7 down the stretch for the 25-20 win on a Blomberg kill in game one.

Minnetonka played the Storm tough in game two, but a kill from Entinger on a quick set in the middle proved to be the winning point at 26-24.

Minnetonka’s disappointing ninth-place finish overshadowed a solid 4-0 start for the Skippers, which included victories over 2010 Class AA state runner-up Hutchinson in five games and road wins at Jordan and Willmar.

Chanhassen hosts Shakopee in the Missota Conference opener at 7 p.m.

Thursday.

Michael Roane didn’t have time to sit on the sidelines and watch quarterback Brady Soule lead Holy Family Catholic to the Class AAA Prep Bowl in 2010.

The now Fire senior was all over the field last season, playing various positions in different sets. The signal caller for HFC this season, Roane didn’t miss a beat from his predecessor.

The quarterback had 334 total yards of offense and figured in on all four touchdowns in a 29-12 win over WatertownMayer in the season opener Friday.

Roane rushed 28 times for 213 yards and a touchdown. He also completed 8-of-20 passes for 121 yards and three scores as well a two-point conversion pass.

HFC jumped out to a 22-0 halftime lead with Tanner Ste en a nd Rya n She eha n pulling in touchdown receptions of 11 and five yards from Roane. The quarterback added a fi rst-quarter score on a 31yard rush.

Watertown-Mayer pulled within 22-6 on a score in the third quarter, but a 12-yard strike from Roane to Sheehan put away the game for good.

Steen led the Fire receiving corp with three catches for 59 yards, while Isaac Savaryn had six carries for 28 yards.

HFC outgained the Royals 375 to 270 for the game.

D e f e n s i v e l y, C h a r l i e Marschall had two interceptions, while Clayton Forner and Stephen Kohler each had nine tackles. Forner added a sack for a 10-yard loss.

HFC hosts Escanaba (Mich.) at 1 p.m. Saturday in Victoria.

SKIPPER WELCOME EAGLES TO 5A Totino-Grace won back-toback Class AAAA state titles in 2009 and 2010. The Eagles, looking for a new challenge, opted up a class.

M i n net on k a welc ome d T-G to 5A football Thursday, blanking the hosts 28-0. The Eagles started 11 new players on offense this season.

T he Skippers acted re venged on the Eagles for a 21-0 shutout loss in the 2010 season opener.

Scott Benedict threw a pair of touchdown passes to Malcolm Moore, while Rashad Cohen added two rushing scores to lead the Skippers.

Benedict fi nished with an impressive season debut - 11 completions for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Moore was his favorite target, hauling in six passes for 99 yards.

Cohen was t he leadi ng rusher with 125 yards on 16 carries for the Skippers, who held the Eagles to just 52 total yards for the game.

It was the fi rst loss at home

by T-G since 2005, a streak that ends at 37 games.

ONE PLAY CHANGES THE TIDE One or two plays can drastically change the outcome of a game. Twice in the red zone in the second quarter, Chaska failed to score either time, despite reaching the 2-yard line late in the half.

Instead, Rochester Century drove 99 yards on six plays for a third touchdown and a 21-0 lead, pulling away from the host Hawks in a 34-7 victory Friday.

Chaska’s fi rst opportunity to score came early in the second quarter as sophomore Kolby Seiffert returned a punt from midfield to Century’s 28-yard-line.

Quarterback Nick Jensen hit Sean Brewers for 17 yards to 14-yard-line, but on the ensuing snap out of the shotgun, Jensen couldn’t hold onto the high feed and the ball was turned over.

The Hawks got back into the red zone on the next drive as Jensen connected with Garrett Paulzine on a 49-yard play-action pass. Brewers hauled in a catch, setting up Chaska at the 5-yard line.

Jensen carried the ball for three yards and after two runs gained a net loss of one yard, Tanner Judd was stopped inches short of the goal line on fourth-and-goal from the three.

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Coming face-to-face with a male grizzly Stan

TEKIELA NATURE SMART

I’m continuing my Alaskan bear photography adventure in this column. During a twoweek period during late August, I was joined by two good friends and wildlife photographers traveling to several remote wilderness bear camps to photograph Alaskan brown bears. This consisted of boarding several small aircraft with all our gear and f lying into remote camps located in either Katmia or Lake Clark national parks.

Each day we would get up early, pack up our gear and head out into the bush in search of bears. The only problem was it rained nearly every day. This is fairly common weather in coastal Alaska at this time of year and we were prepared for it. As you can imagine, photographing in the rain with high tech and expensive digital cameras and lenses is always a challenge. But nonetheless, we headed out every morning with hope in our hearts of capturing some amazing moments in the life of a coastal bear. We were not disappointed.

One day the three of us were along a small braid of a large river. The stream was barely

12 feet wide and only a foot or so deep. A female bear and her cub were fishing this small section of river. The mother was very skilled at catching fi sh, but the fish were not very abundant so many hours would go by before any action. The mother would stand by the river watching for any signs of the elusive silver salmon.

We were sitting in some tall sedge on the edge of the stream waiting for the female bear to run down to the stream so we could capture some action images of her fi shing. One time she turned off the main stream and started to move up a very small tributary that entered the main channel at a right angle. As soon as she moved into the small channel we lost sight of her so we immediately got up and moved to see up the channel. What we saw was a bit concerning. The female had apparently gone up the tributary far enough so that now that we saw her she was running back down straight toward us.

Behind her, submerged up to its neck in the water, was a large male grizz, also coming down the creek toward us, only moving much slower.

It was obvious what the female bear had on her mind.

She was getting the heck out of there. Soon as she hit the main channel she turned and scooted down the creek with her cub in tow. By now the male bear was right on top of us. I mean right on top of us, about 30 feet away. He climbed out of the creek, shook off this massive body sending water flying in all directions. He turned and gave us a look. At this point I became uncomfortable. It was obvious there was nothing we

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

This Alaskan grizzly bear sent the photographer a strong message to stay clear. could do to get away from this bear at this time. This big male bear was within a half a second of charging distance now and there was nothing we could do about it.

Suddenly the bear turned and defecated. The combined smell of the feces and secretions from the scent glands combined into a wall of pungent odor. Instantly we were almost knocked down with the odor of this male bear. He was sending a strong odiferous message. I looked around seeing about six

female bears in the river valley stretched out before us. Each of these bears was now painfully aware of this male and all were high-tailing it down the river toward the ocean as quickly as they could.

It’s amazing how just one male bear could clear out a normally peaceful river valley filled with congenial fishing female bears in just a few seconds. After eyeing us up, the male bear slowly and deliberately moved down the river valley. Lumbering along in what

STORM ROUNDUP

Grobe, Holmes double-winners in pool Chanhassen won eight of the first nine events, jumping out to a 95-45 lead before swimming the fi nal three events in exhibition in a 95-83 dual victory over Shakopee Thursday at Chaska Middle School East.

“Our girls came to compete,” said Storm coach Kristen Nicholson. “They were energized and ready for some seriously fast swimming. These girls were on fi re.”

Kaia Grobe won a pair of events, including the 200-yard freestyle in a time of 1:57.94 – almost three seconds ahead of Shakopee’s Katie Nadeau. The Storm freshman added a win in the 100-yard freestyle with a sprint of 53.12.

Her time in the 100 is already seven-tenths under the state standard.

“She is swimming her “taper time” from last season. The sky is the limit for Kaia,” the coach said.

Nadeau was the only Saber to win an event, taking the 100-yard butterfly with a swim of 1:01.65.

Kylie Davidson swam a solid early season time of 2:16.34 to win the 200 individual medley, while Shelby Holmes came away with a victory in the 50yard freestyle sprint (25.62).

“A very solid time for this time in the season,” said Nicholson about Davidson’s exhibition win of 1:03.24 in the backstroke. “She’s an amazing swimmer to watch. She’s long, lean and swims to win.”

“Shelby was another fierce competitor in both the 50 free and the 500 free. She blew away her own times from last year and is looking forward to making the cuts for the state meet.

She’s a blast to coach and to watch compete. She’s a little

fighter that will give anyone a race,” added Nicholson.

Also winning individual events were Sophie Cone in diving (169.20) and Holmes in the 500-yard freestyle (5:24.59).

Chanhassen did well in the relays, winning the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays. The Storm went 1-2 in the freestyle sprint with the team of Grobe, Holmes, Dahlgren and Samantha Prasher combining for a time of 1:42.35 for the top time.

The split was only two-tenths of a second away from breaking the pool record set by Eden Prairie in 2008.

The Storm are at Farmington at 6 p.m. Thursday.

SHAKOPEE GETS THE EARLY EDGE The Chanhassen girls cross country team got the best of Shakopee three times in 2010 – once at the Rolf Mellby Invitational, another time in the Missota Conference Championships and again at the Section 2AA Meet.

The Sabers returned the favor Friday, edging the Storm by two points for third place overal l behind winner Ro seville Area and runner-up East Ridge. Ma ria Hauger defended her invitational title with a blistering time of 13:56 on the same St. Olaf College course the Shakopee junior has captured the Class AA title the past two seasons.

Hauger’s fastest time on the state course was 14:18 during the 2010 State Meet. Teammate Winona Rachel was third in the race with a time of 15:41.

Shakopee fi nished with 122 points to Chanhassen’s 124.

Seventh-grader Anastasia Korzenowski led the Storm with a seventh-place time of 15:55.

Teammates Emily Castanias and Jordan Paschke were 17th and 26th, respectively, with times of 16:17 and 16:33.

Chanhassen’s top seven runners fi nished before any other team had all seven competitors cross the finish line. Megan Gossfeld (35th, 16:53) and Annelise Severtson (39th, 16:55) rounded out the team score for the Storm.

Holy Family Catholic and Chaska finished sixth and seventh overall in the team race, respectively.

The Fire were led by Molly and Maria Eastman, who posted top-15 times of 16:08 and 16:10.

Michaela Rasmussen (29th, 16:35), Julia Orlow (32nd, 16:47) and Ellie Stepaniak (47th, 17:00) helped Holy Family finish with a team score of 136.

“We got to compare ourselves to some of our new section opponents and our girls fared pretty well against some very solid Class AA schools,” said Holy Family coach Jim Kappel. “You can tell that our top girls have been training during the summer, and that they were ready to get the season underway. This was a great starting point to the 2011 season for this very young and very talented group of Fire runners.”

The Hawks were a distant seventh with 203 points paced by Jenna Urick’s 33rd-place finish in a time of 16:50. Niina Stensrud (34th, 16:51), Kate Lowrey (38th, 16:54), Claire Bulat (41st, 16:57) and Anna Perrill (57th, 17:09) also had top-five times for Chaska.

In the boys race, Chaska freshman sensation Joey Duerr continued his torrid start, cutting 99 seconds from his 2010 Rolf Mellby time in a secondplace individual finish. The

Hawks were eighth overall with 262 points. Eastview won the invitational by 28 points over Owatonna with a score of 104.

Last year Duerr was 66th overall with a time of 18:06.

Fast forward a year and the Hawks freshman was runnerup at 16:27. Only Bloomington Jefferson’s Jan Ketterson was better at 16:21.

Besides Duerr, eighth-grader Spencer Urick turned in a top10 performance with a run of 17:12. Rounding out the team score were Nathan Hewitt (39th, 17:55), Jake Connealy (64th, 18:32) and Gavin Bjorklund (147th, 19:55).

Chanhassen was fourth with 177 points, while Holy Family Catholic added a 12th-place finish.

Alec Olson and Kieran Kelly led the Storm in fifth- and sixthplaces. Olson came in at 16:41, while Kelly was at 17:03. Austin Miller (31st, 17:51), Dan Holovnia (67th, 18:26) and Cameron Economy (68th, 18:27) also had top-five times for Chanhassen.

Jensen Orlow was the only Fire runner in the top 50 with a seventh-place time of 17:03.

Chanhassen and Chaska are at Gale Woods in Minnetrista at 3 p.m. Thursday. Holy Family is at Bassett Creek in Golden Valley at 9 a.m. Saturday.

fectively and get a great practice session done in 20 minutes and a bucket of balls.”

Pluth implemented Mike Bender’s target zone training into his academy by placing 4’x4’ blocks in 10-yard increments starting at 30 yards and going out to 100 yards. He also inserted posts around the 100yard flag 15 feet left and right of the flag, 20 feet left and right of the 150 flag and 35 feet left and right of the 200-yard flag to create tunnels or zones and provide purposeful practice sessions.

Don Berry topped the field, winning his seventh championship with a four-under par score. He won a five-person sixhole payoff for an alternate spot into the National Club Professional Tournament to be held at the Bayonet Club in California next July.

Still looking for a victor in Father/Son Tournament

EAGLES LOADED ONCE AGAIN Chanhassen dropped a match to Section 2AA foe Eden Prairie Aug. 31 by a score of 6-1. The Storm, which traveled to MoundWestonka on Wednesday, is 3-3 on the season.

No other statistics were available for the match.

The team hosts Shakopee in a key Missota Conference match at 4:15 p.m. Thursday.

looked like slow motion.

Having survived our close encounter just moments before we had no choice but to follow this bear to see if we could get some better images of him. He paused several times along the river bank and looked back over his shoulder at us. The focus on our cameras locked on and we were able to capture some wonderful images of our big boy. High fives were in order and the three of us celebrated our good fortune.

The encounter was our main

topic of conversation for a long time after.

Photographing bears in the Alaskan wilderness is a thrill of a lifetime. I can’t wait to return next year for round two.

If you are interested in joining me for a photo tour, give me a shout. Until next time...

Stan Tekiela is an author/ naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife. He can be contacted via his web page at www.naturesmart.com

Don’t miss this DOUBLE THE SOCCER FUN Haven’t had a chance to check out the Chanhassen soccer teams yet? You have two chances with the Storm entertaining Watertown-Mayer on Thursday in a doubleheader, while Prior Lake girls and Southwest Christian boys come in on Saturday afternoon.

WEEKLY SCHEDULES

Chanhassen HS

Volleyball vs. Northfield, 7 p.m.

Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/cns/ Hotline: (952) 361-CHAN (2426) Home football games at Chanhassen H.S. Home volleyball matches at Chanhassen H.S. Home girls tennis matches at Chanhassen H.S Home girls swimming/diving meets at Chaska M.S. East Home soccer matches at Chanhassen H.S.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Tennis vs. Bloomington Kennedy, 3:30 p.m.

Volleyball at Marshall Tournament, 5 p.m.

Football vs. Northfield, 7 p.m.

TODAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Cross Country at Gale Woods (Minnetrista), 3 p.m.

Tennis vs. Shakopee, 4:15 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Watertown-Mayer, 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Watertown-Mayer, 7 p.m.

Swim/Dive at Farmington (Middle School), 6 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Shakopee, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Tennis vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 3:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Football vs. Shakopee, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Tennis at Rochester Mayo Invite, 9 a.m.

Swim/Dive at Dowling Catholic (Iowa), 1 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Prior Lake, 1 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Southwest Christian, 5 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Girls Soccer at Rosemount, 5 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Willmar, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Tennis at Farmington, 4:15 p.m.

Chaska HS Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/chs/ Hotline: (952) 556-HAWK (4295) Home football games at Chaska H.S. Home volleyball matches at Chaska H.S. Home girls tennis matches at Chaska H.S. Home girls swimming/diving meets at Chaska M.S. East Home soccer matches at Chaska Middle School West TODAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Cross Country at Gale Woods (Minnetrista), 3 p.m.

Tennis vs. Northfield, 4:15 p.m.

Swim/Dive vs. Shakopee, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Volleyball at Marshall Tournament, 10 a.m.

Swim/Dive at Dowling Catholic (Iowa), 1 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Lakeville South (Lakeville North HS), 3 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Lakeville South (Lakeville North HS), 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Tennis vs. Shakopee, 4:15 p.m.

HF Catholic HS Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.org School: www.hfchs.org Hotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext. 1111 Home football games at HFC H.S Home volleyball matches at HFC H.S. Home girls tennis matches at HFC H.S Home soccer matches at HFC H.S. Home swim meets at Mound-Westonka H.S. TODAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Tennis vs. Orono, 4 p.m.

Swim/Dive at Orono, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Volleyball at Marshall Tournament, 5 p.m.

Tennis at Litchfield, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Volleyball at Marshall Tournament, 9 a.m.

Cross Country at Bassett Creek (Golden Valley) 9 a.m.

Tennis at Alexandria Invite (MS), 10 a.m.

Football vs. Escanaba (Mich.), 1 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Concordia Academy (Roseville), 4 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Tennis vs. Mounds Park Academy, 4:15 p.m.

Volleyball at Maple Lake, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Cross Country at Baylor Regional (NYA) 4 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Wayzata, 7 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Watertown-Mayer, 7:15 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS a three-hybrid on the 195-yard Fall registration third hole for the ace. now open for Classic Pluth places 10th Gymnastics Registration is now open in Club Professional for Session I at Classic GymChampionships nastics. Session I runs eight weeks from Sept. 6 to Oct. 29.

Classes are offered to both boys and girls ages 2-17. To view the schedule, visit www. classicgym.com, or call 952368-1909.

Voss knocks in ace at Bluff Creek G.C. Todd Voss k nocked i n a hole-in-one at Bluff Creek Golf Course in Chaska in a recent round. Voss, a Chaska native playing with Jerry Boley, used

Local PGA Certified Director of Instruction at Halla Greens Brad Pluth fi red rounds of 77 and 69 to finish tied for 10th at the Minnesota Section Club Professional Championship at Medina Country Club Aug. 29-30.

“That was one of the best ball striking rounds of my life,” said Pluth on his round of 69. “The target training we built at the range at Halla Greens really paid off. Although I haven’t been able to play as much as I would like, I can really use my time ef-

On Sunday, the second annual Father/Son Golf Championship was held at the Chaska Town Course. Sixteen dad/son combos from Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria took part in the annual event. There was a three-way tie for first place between Hicks, Johnson and Wills with a playoff being held the next few weeks to determine the winning team.

Closest to the pin winner for the boys was Lincoln Johnson and longest drive was Dawson Wills. For the men, closest to the pin winner was Guy Grindberg and longest drive was Darryl Wills.

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Sixteen father/son teams competed in the second annual tournament at Chaska Town Course Sunday. Pictured are Steve/Drew Bump, Einar/Noah Frobom, Chaz/Casey Kleinsteuber, Voight/Voight Lenmark, Jeff/Lincoln Johnson, Gary/Ben Hicks, Jeff/Shane Flaherty, Darryl/ Dawson Wills, Paul/Andrew FIx, Guy/Cole Grindberg, Walt/Carter Chapman, Mark/Connor Souba, Tim/Josh Hazelton, Dave/Chris Wandling, and Peter/Charlie Kelly.

Not in pictured is Andy/Jake Maus.

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DISTRICT 112

District may seek almost $2 million more per year Referendum to fund technology to be considered

BY CHUCK FRIEDBAUER FRIEDCHU@YAHOO.COM

T he Di st r ic t 11 2 S cho ol Board is pondering a $1,983,000 annual levy to fund technology at all its schools. The board will decide at its Sept. 8 meeting (tonight) whether to hold a Nov. 8 levy referendum.

If successful, the levy authorization would continue for 10 years, raising almost $ 20 million. The levy would a mou nt to about $ 8 4 more per year for the owner of a $240,000 home. The owner of a $250,000 commercial or industrial property would face a tax increase of about $149 per year.

I f approved, District 112 would use the levy to fund wireless infrastructure, computer items such as laptops and tablet PCs for students and teachers, as well as maintaining and replacing systems and equipment over those 10 years. The money would also

allow for infrastructure to enable students to use their own computer equipment to access school software from home.

Technology referendums make up a significant portion of capital project referendums in neighboring districts, said DeeDee Kahring, District 112 director of fi nance and operations. For the 2010-11 school year, Edina’s capital project referendum was $1 million, Minnetonka’s was $ 5.5 million, and Eden Prairie’s was $ 6.3 million.

“The amount of the levy wou ld not meet ou r enti re technology needs, but it is a start,” said Kahring. “The amount is based on what the recent community survey indicated the community would support.”

A rec ent telephone su rvey conducted by Decision Re s ou rc e s, Lt d . i nd ic at e d approximately 64 percent of those surveyed would be in favor of up to a $10 per month technology levy tax.

In a recent newsletter, District 112 Superintendent Jim Bauck said the community is facing a time when student needs compel the district to seek additional funding.

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The registrar is the person students and their parents contact when they are sending transcripts to colleges or transferring credits from one school to another. And they oversee the grade reporting process with teachers.

Chaska High School now shares a copy center with Chanhassen High School, and teachers will be responsible for making their own copies and computer printouts. Formerly, an administrative staffer provided assistance in those tasks.

“We have four houses, but we’ve made one into the Hawk Store. A ssist a nt P ri ncipa l Kathy Fones and Registrar Cy ndia Roper have moved into the Purple House, which is located next to the main entrance next to the students’ parking lot.

“We’re spreading out our staff and physically, they’re farther apart.”

As in Chanhassen, class sizes have increased slightly.

“Class sizes range from 32 to the high 30s,” Brecht said. “It’s more a cumulative effect, not something that has a one year impact. Class sizes creep up a little bit each year.”

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Principal Tim Dorway and administrative staff at Chanhassen High School have moved into offices formerly used by house deans.

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Blazek is the dean of students At Chanhassen and Chas- and will work with the ninthka high schools, administra- and 10th-graders. tors have made some physical “We also moved Officer Bob moves to adjust to staff cuts. Zydowsky out into the upper According to Chanhassen High level of the school into the back School Principal Tim Dorway, commons.” he and the other assistant Who now occupies the prinprincipals have moved from cipal’s and assistant principals’ the administrative area of the offices? school at the school entrance, “The parent representative and into the deans’ offices of Khambay Sivongsay has my ofeach “house.” fice now,” Dorway said, “which “We’ve all picked up addi- will be nice for parents coming tional responsibilities,” Dor- in for meetings. Chris Lenius way said. He explained that is the gifted and talented coort he physic a l dinator and is moves into the located in our school’s houses former office, a c c o m m o d at e as well as the the cutting in staff that work half of a dean’s between buildposition, cutting ings. the positions of “Personthe alternative al ly, I’m glad school program to be out into coordinator and the school and support person, h av e o u r o f and cutting two fices physically house secretarmore close to ies. classrooms “I’ll oversee and the locker the alternabays,” Dorway Tim Doorway tive school prosaid. “It gives Chanhassen High gram,” Dorway me more opporSchool principal said, “and our tunities to be administrative out among the team has absorbed the alterna- students.” tive school responsibilities,” Dorway said that budget Dorway said. “We’re using cuts have increased class sizes the half dean position cost to slightly, that students are payfund the alternative school ing $50 more for parking this program. year than last, making student “Tammy Riesgraf contin- parking fee $250, and that stuues as our attendance secre- dents are also paying more for tary and receptionist. Cindy activities fees.

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Share your thoughts with Chanhassen Villager readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Richard Crawford, editor@chanvillager.com, before noon on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at chanvillager.com and some in the Oct. 6 Villager CHANHASSEN print edition.

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Personal injury crashes, homes ablaze, women in labor, CPR revivals, accidental gunshot wounds, drowning victims … Sherri Walsh has seen them all as a member of the Chanhassen Fire Department, but after more than 20 years, she is leaving behind the drama of emergency services for family.

Her daughters are 14 and 11 years old, and they need to have a mom at home, Sherri said.

“My kids have not known life without two parents being involved in the fire service,” she said.

Even so, it’s not like Sherri will be making a clean break from firefighting. Her husband, Tim, has been the fire chief in the city of Victoria for 24 years. Her father, Charles “Chic” Anding, 68, served with the Minnetonka Fire Department for 26 years until he and the family moved to Lake Minnewashta in 1991.

He was a Minnetonka battalion chief and still serves as a volunteer firefighter in Chanhassen.

Anding’s grandfather, Sherri’s great grandfather, was an Edina fire chief; and her grandfather was a Minnetonka fire chief.

Exposure to emergency services at an early age laid the groundwork for Sherri to join the Fire Department, but it was a dare from her brother, Scott Anding, that actually got her through the front door of the fire station. The year was 1991. Scott was joining, and he told Sherri she probably couldn’t do it.

She proved him wrong. Not only could she do it, but she went on to become the first female assistant chief in Carver County, the first female captain in the Chanhassen Fire Department and the first and only female to retire from the same fire department after 20 years of service. Walsh was also among the founders of Northstar Women’s Firefighting Association, a nonprofit organization that assists

PHOTO BY FORREST ADAMS

Chic Anding and Sherri Walsh stand outside Fire Station No. 1 on a Monday evening in August before a truck from their station, No. 2. The father and daughter are part of a long line of firefighters. with mentoring, networking and training women in the fire service and those interested in joining the fire service.

Scott was the fire marshal in Excelsior and also an assistant chief in Chanhassen before he moved out of the area.

Fire Chief John Wolff, who appointed Sherri to the position of captain in the late ‘90s, said

she has made significant contributions to the quality of department through her abilities as “a natural leader.”

“She has been very passionate about the fire service,” he said. “She is a pretty unique person, very well-regarded. She has made her mark, and quite frankly I’m sorry to see her go, but 20 years is 20 years.”

stolen, but Lt. Jeff Enevold said the “big ticket item,” valued around $10,000, was a hydraulic tool that is commonly referred to as the “Jaws of Life.”

It is used to open car doors at the scene of an accident.

Chanhassen Fire Marshal M a rk Lit t f i n s a id back up equipment would be transferred from the Main Fire Station downtown to cover for the missing equipment.

According to Enevold, investigators at the fi re station

noticed two small rocks on the inside of the building near the window and deduced that somebody used the rocks to break one side of the doublepane window. Enevold said the case is under investigation, and there are no suspects at this point.

Authorities were alerted to the break-in by a call to the Sheriff’s Office tip line, Enevold said.

— Forrest Adams

NEWS BRIEF Fire station broken into The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent break-in at Chanhassen Fire Station No. 2.

The break-in occurred in the overnight hours between Sept. 1 and Sept. 2. According to the Sheriff’s Office report, somebody broke a window on the building’s western side to gain entrance.

A number of items were

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Bridgette Twining, 18, of Chanhassen, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Carver, tragically due to an automobile accident.

Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 9, from 47 p.m. at the Bertas Funeral Home, 200 W. Third St., Chaska, with a service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to an equestrian jump to be erected in honor of Bridgette.

Bridgette was born March 22, 1993 in Minneapolis, to Thomas and Natalie (Wittenhagen) Twining, one of two children. She graduated from Chanhassen High School in 2011 and attended Normandale College, Bloomington, during her senior year of high school for post secondary education. She was planning to attend U.W. Stout, in Menomonee, WI, for Environmental Science and Pre-Veterinarian degrees. Her true love were her horses, Mayya and Corner Pocket, and enjoyed the outdoors, camping, running, and spending time with family and friends.

Bridgette was preceded in death by her grandfather, Richard Twining, and cousin, Abigail Marie Wade.

Survivors include her parents, Tom and Natalie Twining; brother, Michel Twining, all of Chanhassen; grandparents, Delmar and Joyce Wittenhagen of St. Cloud, Marilyn Twining of Dexter, MI; aunts and uncles, Stacey Wade of Eagan, John (Susanne) Twining of Stockbridge, MI, James Twining of Plano, TX, Tim (Maggie) Twining of Houghton, MI, the Rev. Kathryn Twining of London, England; and many cousins.

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s your family heads back to school, take some time to complete a few simple home repairs. Doing your “home”-work projects now will allow you to spend more time with your family and less time fi xing, cleaning and repairing things this fall.

Get outside for some yard work After a summer full of outdoor fun, it’s time to tidy the yard before winter comes.

Clean and safely place any outdoor furniture in storage. Once the furniture is put away, give your deck or patio a good power washing. Bring your indoor plants back inside and prune your trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth. You should also remove any leaves or debris from your gutters to avoid clogs or other drainage issues.

Inspect the driveway While you’re outside, check your driveway and patch any cracks or potholes that may have resulted from the summer heat. You

may also want to consider resealing your driveway in the fall to keep it smooth and even all year long. Sealing your driveway will also protect it from any winter snow or ice damage.

Organize your garage Fall is an ideal time to clean the garage and clear out any unwanted items your family has collected over the summer.

Invest in a good storage system that will keep you organized, and clear pathways around vehicles and doors. Move your rake or leaf blower to the front of the garage and consider placing holiday or winter items in an accessible spot for the coming season.

Install a remote thermostat With the kids back in school, your home may now be unoccupied for a large portion of the day. Lowering your thermostat while the family is away can provide substantial cost savings. A programmable thermostat will allow you to create custom

temperature settings for the hours you are home and away. Some models, like the AccuLink(TM) Remote Thermostat from American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, allow you to set and control your home’s temperature remotely using most Web-enabled cell phones and computers.

Check and seal your windows Proper insulation will not only keep your family comfortable, but it may also help to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. Air drafts are often easy to spot. First, make sure your windows are tightly shut. Then, feel around the edges of your windows for air leaks. If you feel a draft, you can easily seal the leaks with do-it-yourself caulk or weatherstripping.

Seasonal maintenance will help to protect your home and prepare it for winter. With a little effort this fall, your “home”-work will be sure to make the grade.

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Keep your eyes on the finish line You drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You stretch to avoid injury. You wear the right shoes. You think about all the necessary precautions to keep your body healthy when running.

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Minnesota has the highest incidence of age-related Macular Degeneration in the country, partly due to the Scandinavianethnic makeup and partly to the high number of sunny days, said Dr. Matthew Sharpe, an ophthalmologist with LasikPlus Vision Center in Edina, Maple Grove and Oakdale. LasikPlus, lasikplus.com, is a major sponsor of the Boots & Boas 5K.

Q & A with Jason Edwards Complete Nutrition is one of the Nutritional Food Sponsors (along with Pure Market Express) for the Sept. 10 Boots & Boas Dash/5K Run/Walk presented by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Savvy.mn Magazine and Eden Prairie News. Learn more by visiting Active.com and searching for “Boots & Boas 5K.” Jason Edwards is the owner of the Eden Prairie, Edina, Burnsville and Maple Grove Complete Nutrition stores, completenutrition.com.

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Q. How has eating right/paying attention to good nutrition improved your life or the lives of those you know?

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Making choices to replace bad habits with good habits like drinking water and not soda, eating out less, taking a multi-vitamin, getting more REM sleep and eating smaller meals is essential to any successful plan.

I have found that paying attention to my diet has helped increased my energy levels and improved my overall sleeping habits. I also have more energy to keep up with my 9-

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and 7-year-olds as I am taking them to events all over the city. I am by no means perfect in my diet. I have an occasional pizza, burger or beer, but I do so in moderation. I am not a believer in depriving myself; rather, I believe that good health comes from being aware of unhealthy eating habits and that a cheat meal today does not mean I have seven more during the week.

Q. Would you share with us a guilty food or drink pleasure?

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Christopher Straub

Calling all ladies to a night on the red carpet The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Ladies Night Out Sept. 13 in downtown Shakopee.

Shakopee’s own fashion designer Christopher Straub will be launching his fall line and hosting a fashion show at Turtle’s Social Centre. Straub appeared on season six of “Project Runway.”

Registration begins at 6 p.m. at the Scott County Historical Society.

Women can stop by local businesses for the red carpet treatment on their way to Turtle’s Social Centre for hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and fabulous prize drawings.

Fashion show hosted by Christopher Straub, Karizma and Designer Carousel is at 8:30 p.m.

Each Ladies Night Out guest will receive a bag to collect more than $75 worth of goodies, a map and a punch card highlighting all of the participating businesses where they will need to get their cards punched in order to become eligible for fabulous prizes.

Tickets are $20 and limited. Buy them at shakopee.org, or call the Chamber office at (952) 445-1660.

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BARBER THE WINE ROGUE

So you’ve come back. Do you really think you can just come traipsing back into my life again after leaving for an entire summer? You want me to just pick you up again as if everything was fine? Am I really supposed to just take you back?

Sorry honey. I’ve moved on. I’ve met so many fantastic white wines after you left that I barely even remembered you. I met a Torrontes from Argentina. That’s right. We saw Shakespeare in the Park together. Did you know I spent some time on the beach with a Sauvignon Blanc from California? Yup. That was in June and I’ve had that same wine three times since then. Uh huh.

Unlike you, it’s crisp and it’s bright and it refreshes me like you never did.

Did you hear I met a Viognier for the first time this July? Well I did. I even brought it to my family picnic. Guess what? They loved it. I might even take it over and introduce it to the guys on game night. So don’t even try to weasel back in like you and me got it goin’ on.

Did you know I had to put the big red wine glasses away after you left? I should have known you wouldn’t be around once the weather got nice. I was so stupid!

And I have no doubt that you’re

probably showing up in other people’s glasses right now too. No! We’re done! Things are different now. We. Are. Done.

Don’t get me wrong. I wish you well. I mean, you always did go well with steak. Do you still go well with steak? I bet you do.

Remember that night at the cabin?

The night of two bottles? You were amazing. You’re always amazing on a cold night. We were good

together, weren’t we? It would be fun to do something like that again. We have so much history together. It would be a shame to just turn our backs on so much history. Okay, maybe I’ll have just one glass. For old time’s sake — but I’m not taking you back.

This week’s recommendation: Guglielmo Private Reserve, Petite Sirah 2007 ($24.99): With flavors of smoke, chocolate, and

leather, Guglielmo tastes like something we love to reminisce about but are careful not to talk about. This wine is big and meaty and buxom and delicious and a great way to welcome back the big red wine season. Grab a bottle and create some history.

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SEPT. 8 JAPANESE MOON VIEWING See the ornamental grass collection and enjoy a traditional harvest celebration, based on Japanese tradition. Enjoy poetry and music around a campfire.

Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

CLEAN WATER SUMMIT AT THE ARB The 2011 Clean Water Summit will focus on trees and the role they play in protecting and achieving clean water. Speakers will address technical aspects, as well as policy and planning issues related to using trees in stormwater management, including current treatment practices, operations and maintenance concerns, assessment tools and methodologies and the multiple community benefits trees provide.

The event will also feature a “tree city panel” of local city leaders and public works staff who will provide their perspective on the role of trees in obtaining clean water goals. A tree giveaway and cash bar will conclude the event.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Cost: $50 for Arboretum members; $60 for non-members.

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HOW ’BOUT THEM APPLES A Master Gardener will share information about how to grow, maintain and harvest apples. This program is part of the Evenings in the Garden series.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Cost: Free; pre-registration requested Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St., Jordan Info: (952) 492-5410 or esmith515@umn.edu

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COMEDIAN DERICK LENGWENUS Comedian Derick Lengwenus currently resides in Chicago where he performs stand-up and studies improv at Second City. Comedian Pete Borchers will also perform.

Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10; 10:30 p.m. Sept. 10 Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m.

Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m.

Saturday show Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 1st Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee

JORDAN HEIMATFEST Jordan’s Heimatfest kicks off on Friday, Sept. 9, with the annual car cruise, and a street dance. Then, on Sept. 10, the parade will start at 11 a.m. at the Jordan fire station. A lineup of events are held, including the 9 a.m. Walk/Run of the Mill 5K race, fishing contest, noon events in the park, and the Miss Jordan coronation at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Time: Car cruise starts 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9; events run throughout the day and close with 9 p.m. fireworks Cost: Free festival entry with a $4 Heimatfest button ($5 at the gate) Location: Water Street in downtown Jordan, and Lagoon Park, 300 Park Dr., Jordan Info: (952) 492-2355; (952) 4926211 for Run of the Mill info

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CHANHASSEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLANS 2ND SEPTEMBERFEST SEPT. 18

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he Chanhassen Historical Society will host its second annual Septemberfest from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Lake Ann Park Hilltop Picnic Shelter.

New Members to the Chanhassen Historical Society are

Residents are invited to come and share fel-

lowship, stories, photos, music and news.

welcome.

The Chanhassen Historical Society is interested in historic

A meal will be catered by Hillcrest Cafe of Norwood –Young

photos. Please bring photos that day and they will be taken and

America. The cost is $5 per person. RSVP to Elaine Roeser

scanned and returned. The photos should be clearly marked,

at (952) 934-7896 by Sunday, Sept. 11. The menu will feature

and if possible, identify all people and locations in the photos.

broasted chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, coleslaw,

People who are unable to attend, but still have photos to share,

cake, milk and coffee.

call Paula Atkins at (952) 934-0501.

Saturday

SEPT. 10 WATERCOLOR JOURNALING FALL WORKSHOP Instructor Sandra Muzzy will demonstrates techniques in watercolor, ink and colored pencil in this workshop. The topic of the workshop is “In the Orchard and Vineyard.”

Time: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 Cost: $95 for Arboretum members; $110 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

Carver’s biggest event of the season is this weekend, with events ranging from waterfights to burnout contests to a parade.

Time: Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11; Parade is 1 p.m., Sept. 11 Cost: Free for most events Location: Downtown Carver Info: carversteamboatdays.org

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River will host a Military Appreciation Day. The group invites all branches of the military (members and their families) to attend. There will be family activities, demonstrations and fun for all.

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

10 Cost: Free Location: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St. S., Shakopee Info: btyrsouthoftheriver@gmail.com

MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

The 41st annual Minnesota Renaissance Festival features 16 stages of live entertainment, live armored jousting, food, drink, artisan booths and seven themed weekends. Themed weekends are as follows: Sept. 10-11 – Highland Fling featuring World Highland Games and Minnesota Highland Games, Scottish vendors, free beer tasting, kilt competition and sign language Saturday; Sept. 17-18 – Wine, Chocolate and Romance featuring wine and chocolate festival, charity auction, free wine tasting, free vow renewals, chocolate pie eating contest and grape stomp; Sept. 2425 High Seas Adventure featuring backyard barbecue competition, barbecue vendors, homebrew competition and pirate games; Sept.

30 – Festival Friday featuring visits by school groups and home school students; Oct. 1-2 – Shamrocks and Shenanigans featuring harvest market, Irish vendors, Irish dancers and music, free Guinness beer tasting and kilt competition.

Time: Weekends through Oct. 2 and Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: Adults $20.95; seniors $18.95; children 5-12 $11.95; age 4 and younger free; dogs $10 with registration; free parking; discount tickets available at SuperAmerica, Walgreens, Menards, Whole Foods

Learn from a professional birder how to find birds in their different habitats and how to use a field guide. Learn how to look for identifying features of birds such as eye rings, wing bars and other distinctive markings. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray, if needed. There will be extra binoculars to loan. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

10 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

CARVER STEAMBOAT DAYS

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lorraine Roeser, pictured at right, is shown in a 1955 photo helping prepare a menu that will be similar to one offered during Septemberfest on Sept. 18.

in Shakopee. Six houses and two business sites will be featured.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

10 Cost: $10 Location: Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The September theme is Cattail Creations.

Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Cost: Free with gate admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

FIRST FINGER FOODS CLASS AT THE ARB Instructor Michelle Horovitz will teach participants how to make their own baby food from healthful garden produce.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept.

10 Cost: $40 Arboretum members; $45 non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

FREE GUIDED HIKE Take a free guided hike to commemorate the season. Search for flora and fauna and walk along the colorful trails. Learn about other Three Rivers parks to visit, and the dates of other hikes to participate in for completion of the program. Bring binoculars and enjoy the splendor of fall on one of these guided hikes.

Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: Free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS

SNAKE MOON

Walk the Arboretum prairies and natural areas with an Arboretum naturalist.

Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17 Cost: $7.50 for Arboretum members; $15 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422

Take a full-moon, naturalist-guided hike and learn about Minnesota snakes and how they prepare for fall and winter hibernation. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: $5 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

SHAKOPEE HISTORIC HOUSE/SITE TOUR

CANTERBURY’S FAN APPRECIATION DAY

The Shakopee Heritage Society will conduct a Historic Site Tour

On Canterbury’s Fan Appreciation Day race fans will be admitted free

of charge and one fan will drive away in a new car.

Time: 1:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

10 Cost: Free admission and programs Location: Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: canterburypark.com

13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie Info: Register at active.com by searching “Boots & Boas 5K.” Find more training tips and info on Facebook.

Sunday

PRESERVING THE HARVEST COOKING CLASS

SEPT. 11

Build a foundation of skills to prepare healthful and delicious meals from scratch. Taste everything that’s made during the class and ask all the questions you want.

The focus will be on preserving the harvest. Reservations required; reference activity #437411-00. For ages 16 and older.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: $30 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Minnesota public safety agencies are observing the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event features a public safety display, followed by a tribute of the lives lost during the attacks.

Time: Displays, noon-3 p.m.; memorial ceremony, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie Info: (763) 493-8026; (763) 5095121

9/11 TRIBUTE

POND EXPLORATION APPLE CIDERING

Meet a naturalist at the nature Make and taste apple cider the center’s dock and use a net and old-fashioned way. Squeeze apples bowl to scoop critters out of the with a wooden press. Taste the fresh pond. Discover the many small cider as you learn about apple animals that lie in a pond and make varieties and cidering history. For up the aquatic food chain. For all all ages. ages.

Time: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center Location: Richardson Nature (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Dr., Victoria Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org threeriversparkdistrict.org

BOOTS & BOAS FUN DASH & 5K RUN/WALK

‘CENTER OF GRAVITY’ EXHIBIT

Stomp out domestic violence by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas Fun Dash & 5K Run/Walk.

Bring along your favorite boots and don a complimentary boa for the 50-yard fun dash. A portion of proceeds will benefit two local organizations dedicated to ending domestic abuse: Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The 5K Run/Walk takes place on easy, flat terrain that wraps around a scenic wetland.

Presented by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Eden Prairie News and Savvy.mn Magazine. Major Sponsor: LasikPlus. Nutritional Food Sponsors: Complete Nutrition and Pure Market Express. Water Station Sponsor: Anytime Fitness, Eden Prairie and Chaska.

Time: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.

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

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

Location: Purgatory Creek Park,

On exhibit in the Arboretum’s Restaurant Gallery will be incredible balanced rock photographs by Peter Juhl.

Time: Through Sept. 11 Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Monday

SEPT. 12 IMMUNIZATION Public Health provides immunizations to residents who do not have health insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations. Adult and childhood vaccines are available.

Call for appointment.

Time: 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Sept.

12 Cost: $14 donation requested, not required.

Location: Public Health, 600 East 4th Street, Chaska Info: (952) 361-1329

Wednesday

SEPT. 14 LUNCHEON The Shakopee American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a fall casserole/ salad luncheon, with proceeds going to aid veterans and their families.

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 Cost: $7 Location: Shakopee American Legion Clubroom, 1266 E. 1st Ave.

Upcoming HOMEBUYER SEMINAR The Carver County CDA hosts a Homebuyers Seminar to discuss financing options, the real estate purchase process, documents and legalities, and successful homeownership. The certificate earned is necessary for some special loans including downpayment assistant programs.

Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept.

22; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $25 Location: Carver County CDA, 705 Walnut Street, Chaska Info: (952) 448-7715, Ext. 2773

BIRD WATCHING TREK

AUTUMN & ANTIQUES

Migration is in full swing by September. During this season, the group will search for migrating birds including warblers, raptors and waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars, a field guide and dress for the weather.

Program led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands

Chaska and Carver occasional shops feature antiques and vintage items. There will also be an open air market and an antique sale in Carver.

Time: Thursday, Sept. 22-Saturday Sept. 24, occasional shops; Sept.

24, open air market; Sept. 23-24, antique show Location: Downtown Chaska and Carver, occasional shops; downtown Carver, open air market; antique show, Carver Village Hall

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

N EWCOM ERS CLU B LU NCH A N D CRU ISE — The Newcomers Club of Southwest Suburbs will host a lunch and cruise on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Lunch will be at Jake O’Connors, 200 Water Street Excelsior, at 11:15 a.m. After lunch, there will be a cruise on Lake Minnetonka on The Lady of the Lake beginning at 1 p.m.

The guided 90-minute cruise around Lake Minnetonka costs $9. For reservations, call Denise at (952) 937-2494.

PARENT SEMINAR — A Set Your Teen Up for Success seminar led by Cindy Lea, MA, psychotherapist, ADHD coach and speaker, will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at LearningRx, 120 Market Street, Suite 120, Chanhassen.

She will discuss what motivates children and suggest how parents can best help support and motivate them. To RSVP, call (952) 949-6900.

CDT FUNDRAISER FOR SALVATION ARMY — Support the Twin Cities Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center by bringing your donations of reusable household items, furniture and clothing to the parking lot of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on Saturday, Sept.

17. A donation truck and helpers will be there to assist you with your drop-off donations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certain CHV

items will not be accepted and include appliances, console TVs, older baby equipment, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, magazines, computers/monitors, king sized beds, office desks, typewriters and encyclopedias.

Furniture should be in good condition. The following items are conditionally accepted: upholstered furniture (no rips, heavy soil or stains, mattresses and box springs (no rips, stains or tears). Call (612) 332-5855 for more information.

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 ser vice available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

To reach the Mental Health Crisis Program, call (952) 4427601.

CVFT AUDITIONS — Chaska Valley Family Theatre will conduct auditions for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” on Monday and Tuesday, Sept.

19 and 20, at Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Boulevard in Chanhassen. Up to 75 people, ages 9 and up will be cast in this production. Auditions for youth ages 9 – 14 will be from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. each day, with ages 15 and up starting at 6:30 p.m. each day. Vocal auditions (singing) will be followed by a simple dance audition. Please visit http://cvft.org/auditions.htm for specific roles and information. Performances of “White Christmas” will be Dec. 2 – 11, 2011 at the Chanhassen High School Theater. For show times and tickets, visit www.cvft.org or call (952) 250-7206.

CHILD CARE TRAINING — Carver County Licensed Childcare Association is hosting the first training of the season Tuesday Sept. 20 at the Early Childhood Center, 110600 Village Road, Chaska, in the multi-purpose room. The trainer for the evening will be Cory Woosley of the Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network. The topic will be “Making and Keeping Friends, The Importance of Friendship Skills.” Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. with training from 7-9 p.m. A Shaken Baby video may be viewed at 6:30 p.m. Members are free, non-members needing a training certificate will be charged $ 20 at the door.

Membership is $40 for the year, September through August.

To remain on the website your membership must be renewed

by Sept. 21. Membership forms can be found at www.cclchildcare.org.

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p.m. Mondays at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. For more information on the group, call Becki Johnson at (612) 865-9178.

HOMEBUYER SEMINAR — The Carver County CDA will host a Homebuyers Seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, and 9 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Carver County CDA building, 705 Walnut Street, Chaska. The seminar will cover fi nancing options, the real estate purchase process, documents and legalities, and successful homeownership. The certificate earned is necessary for some special loans including down payment assistant programs.

For more information, call (952) 448-7715, Ext. 2773.

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

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

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC — Caring for Kids Worldwide is hoving its annual fund-raising golf classic Monday, Sept. 26, at Deer Run Golf Club in Victoria.

The $115 cost includes a round of golf with cart, four-person scramble with prize money, lunch, social hour, dinner and silent auction. Registration and information is available at www.caringforkidsworldwide.org. To become an event sponsor or donate to the auction, call Larry Frank at (952) 486-1380.

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DFL MONTHLY MEETING — The monthly meeting of the DFL Senate District 34 will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in the Wilder Room of the Chanhassen Library. At 6:45 p.m., the group will be hosting members of the Muslim community for discussion of their customs and concerns and to promote

FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace

Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required.

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

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

MEDITATION CLASS — A meditation class led by a Buddhist monk occurs from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Chanhassen Library. Classes are open to all regardless of level of experience. There is no charge; donations are welcome.

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) 200-2993.

ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the American Legion Post on Highway 5.

For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.

S O U T H W E S T M E T RO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets at 6:45

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Chaneen Haler, 18, of Norwood Young America, represented Carver County’s dairy industry in competition for the sought-after Princess Kay of the Milk Way position at the Minnesota State Fair.

Daughter of Rick Haler and Connie Helget, she was among 12 finalists to compete for the title of the 58 Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Mary Zahurones, 18, of Pierz, was crowned Princess Kay on Aug. 24.

While at the fair, the fi nalists helped with various activities including the daily parade, narrating a milking demonstration and working at the Midwest Dairy Association’s social media booth.

Finalists also had personalized trading cards to distribute on the day their likeness was being carved. The cards have a picture of the finalist, a quote from her and facts about her and Minnesota’s dairy industry.

“Dairy is important for a healthy lifestyle,” said Haler on her trading card.

Haler will be a freshman at the University of Minne-sota Twin Cities in the fall and plans to study Spanish.

In high school she was involved in rugby, 4-H, FFA, show choir and National Honor Society. Her hobbies include reading, help-ing out on the farm and swimming. Princess Kay is Minnesota’s official goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry and represents Minnesota’s nearly 4,500 dairy farmers. The Princess Kay program is sponsored by Midwest Dairy Association – Minnesota Divi-sion, which is funded by dairy farmers through the check-off program.

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A. 2012 Preliminary Levy Discussion.

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

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ing affiliates (the Promotion Parties), and members of the immediate family (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouse) and households of each such employee are not eligible to participate. This contest is void in Quebec and where prohibited by law.

2. HOW TO PLAY: Select the team that you will believe will be the winner of each pro football regular season and playoff game and predict the score for the winning and losing team for designated the tie-breaker game.

You may enter your picks and score predictions until fifteen (15) minutes before the start of each game.

If you fail to select a winner for any game, your pick will be the team that was selected by the majority of participants. However, you are not eligible to win a weekly prize if you fail to select a winner for more than one game in a given week, and you are not eligible to win the grand prize unless you complete your picks for each game for at least 11 weeks. The point value for selecting the winner of each game is as follows: Regular Season Games - 1 point Wild Card and Divisional Playoff Game - 4 points Conference Finals - 8 points

Championship Game - 16 points If a game is canceled, postponed or forfeited for any reason, or if a game ends in a tie, no points will be awarded for that game.

The three participants with the most points for each week of the pro football regular season will be deemed a local weekly prize winner. Go to www.propicks.mn to see the official national rules for UPICKEM.

Chanhassen

Worship Directory

Building Friendships, Building Families, Building Faith

Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School classes and Awana will resume in the fall

Visit our website for more groups and events! www.phefc.org

Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor

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952-937-9593 17200 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie

To be a part of this directory call: call 952-934-5045 952 934 5045

(Located next to Eden Prairie High School)

Past Lives: Remembering Why We’re Here L U T H E R A N

St. Hubert

C H U R C H

Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., October 2

Youth programs, ages 3–13 Classes, Tours

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

WEST CAMPUS

“Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Faith”

Sun. 9:15 &10:30 am Rolling Acres Rd, Victoria www.mtolivet.org 952.767.1500

ECKANKAR

8201 Main Street, Chanhassen 934-9106 www.sthubert.org

Temple of ECK

7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen (952) 380-2200, www.Templeof ECK.org

Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor • Fr. Paul Kubista, Associate Pastor

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112090 Hundertmark Rd

at St. Andrew Saturday 5:00 pm Pastoral Team Sunday 9:00 am and 10:30 am Alan Loose Sunday 6:00 pm LiveWire Tasha Genck Morton Roger Schindel

A Place to Belong, Grow and Serve Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

13600 Technology Drive

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952-937-2776 www.standrewlu.org

950 Trumble Street, Chaska MN 55318 (952) 556-5634 newlifechaska@aol.com www.newlifechaska.com

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

SPECIAL EVENTS Park and Recreation Challenge – Gather your family and get out and enjoy the best of what Chanhassen and Minnesota has to offer. Visit and take a picture at the 26 parks listed the City of Chanhassen’s website before Friday, Oct. 21 and you and your family will win a great prize pack.

Preregistration required. $10 per family.

Halloween Party – Saturday, Oct. 22, the Annual Halloween Party will take place at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. There will be trick-ortreating, live entertainment, carnival-style games, hayrides (outside, weather permitting), refreshments, and even a few scary areas. The program is designed for children ages 2

to 10 and is $5 for participants; adults are free.

YOUTH PROGRAMS Rec Center Sports Teen T i me — On T hu rsd ays i n September and October, kids in grades 7-12 have exclusive use of the Chan Rec Center gym! We offer a safe and fun environment for teens to hang out after school. Play or watch a game of basketball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, soccer, or dodgeball; listen to music, or just chill with friends after a long day of school. This program is from 3-5 pm. $1 with a Student ID Weekend Adventures — Join us on Saturdays at the Chanhassen Recreation Center for camp activities, including archery, capture the fl ag, arts and crafts, snacks and more.

This is a three-week program with each week having a theme that activities will be planned around. This program is designed for children age 7-12.

It will run Saturdays, Sept.

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10, 17 and 24, from 1-4 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $35 Residents/$40 NonResidents After School Ball Hockey — Join our skilled sports staff for four weeks of goal-scoring fun. All co-ed games will be played in tennis shoes outdoors at the Chan Rec Center hockey rinks. Participants will receive a Rec Center Sports t- shi r t. Hockey sticks a nd goggles provided. This program is designed for children age 7-11. It runs on Tuesday’s from 4-5:15 p.m, Sept. 13- Oct. 4. Cost is $ 21 Residents/$ 25 Non-Residents.

Safe on My Own A Child’s Guide to Home Alone Safety — The American Red Cross has developed this course to teach 8-12 year olds how to be safe when at home alone. Skills taught include home safety skills, how to react to strangers, Internet safety, basic fi rst aid, choking emergencies, and more. A book and snack are

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14-Oct. 5 from 4-5:15 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $21 Residents/$25 NonResidents

Small Fry Spor ts Basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This program is designed to provide 3 and 4 year olds with the opportunity to develop large motor skills through games and activities related to their favorite sport.

Each session will focus on basketball with participants learning skills, soccer fundamentals and sportsmanship.

The prog ram, desig ned for children ages 3 to 4, will be on Tuesdays, Sept. 13 - 27 from 10 -10:45 a.m. at the Chanhassen Rec Center. $24 Residents/$29 Non-Residents.

T a e Kw o n D o J u n i o r Program â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This traditional Korean martial art teaches sel f-confidence, discipline, self-defense and respect for others. This class is geared for both beginners and those students who are continuing their training. This program is designed for children age 7-13. Several sessions available, call (952) 227-140 0 for more information on dates and pricing.

Cha n hassen Fa l l M i n i Golf Classic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This 9-hole golf course is laid out especially for young children and a plastic golf set will be supplied.

Schedule tee times between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. by calling (952) 227-1122 (all golfers must pre-register). The program, designed for children ages 3 to 6, will be on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Lake Ann Park. $8 Residents/$10 Non-Residents.

Babysitting Training A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Home Alone Safety â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The American Red Cross Babysitterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Training Certification is back in Chanhassen. It will prepare youth to safely and responsibly care for yourself and/or other children in the absence of parents or guardians. Students who pass the course will receive

Barnyard Boogie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join us for the Barnyard Boogie Dance. There will be a petting zoo, dance, crafts and refreshments. The program, for children and their parents, will be on Friday, Sept. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $4 per person, children under the age of 1 are Free.

After School Basketball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This 4-week program will help develop the participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball skills as well as allow them to enjoy dribbling games, shooting games, and team activities. This program is designed for children ages

a Babysitterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handbook and certificate. This program is designed for students age 1115. Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.. $ 52 Residents/$ 57 NonResidents

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provided. Session 1: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5:15-7:45 p.m. Session 2: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:15-7:45 p.m. $ 27 Residents/$ 30 NonResidents

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6 Rules for Being Frugal and Fabulous.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: July 28, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: MN Quick Auctions 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 6850 Utica Lane, 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: Barb Brancel, 6850 Utica Lane, 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: Barb Brancel Owner Barb Brancel - Contact Person 612-845-5476 Date: 07-27-2011 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, September 1 and 8, 2011; No. 4548) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 29, 2003, as modified and amended.

O R I G I N A L P R I N C I PA L A M O U N T O F M O RT G AG E : $650,000.00 M O R T G AG O R S : S c o t t A .

Lindquist and Deena S. Lindquist, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on May 6, 2003, in the Office of the County Recorder, Carver County, Minnesota as Document No. A349712, as most recently amended by that certain Amendment to Mortgage dated April 26, 2010, and recorded on July 9, 2010, as document number A521658 A S S I G N M E N T O F M O RTGAGE: Assigned to State Bank of Delano on December 28, 2004, recorded January 5, 2005, in the Office of the County Recorder, Carver County, Minnesota as Document No. A404993.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 6445 Nathan Road, Carver, Minnesota 55315 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot One (1), Block Two (2), Nathan Woods, According to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the county recorder Carver County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 088250020 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Carver County THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $464,515.30 INTEREST RATE AND PER DIEM: Current interest rate is 7%, with a daily per diem of $86.30.

THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and

acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 553182102, to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

DATE AND TIME MORTGAGOR MUST VACATE THE PREMISES: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on December 30, 2011.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 5, 2011 State Bank of Delano, Mortgagee KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: __________/s/_____________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9, 16, 2011; No. 4503) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from June 30, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: June 21, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: __________/s/_____________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, June 30, 2011; No. 4520) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to August 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska,

Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: July 14, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: _________/s/______________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, July 21, 2011; No. 4533) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to September 1, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: August 3, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: _________/s/______________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, August 11, 2011; No. 4539) NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. to October 10, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Front Lobby, Carver County Justice Center, 606 East Fourth Street, Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102.

Unless said Mortgage is reinstated or the Property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2012.

Dated: August 30, 2011 State Bank of Delano, as successor in interest and assignee of Victoria State Bank.

KOEPKE LAW GROUP, P.A. By: __________/s/_____________ Scott R. Manthei, Esq. (#0389092) Kevin M. Koepke, Esq. (#0245306) 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1207 Attorneys for Mortgagee THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, September 8, 2011; No. 4550)

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

Faxes are not accepted.

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Interlibrary loan program helps get books to all As our budget shrinks, we rely more and more on interlibrary loan to get those books that people need. I have been availing myself of this service. I have read the whole Jane Wheel series by Sharon Sloan Fiffer; and also I am completing the Aurelio Zen series by Michael Dibdin. Unfortunately we no longer own all these books. I loved the Zen shows on Mystery, and wanted to revisit the books. Now I am reading “Dead Lagoon” (set in Venice), coming up is “Cosi fan tutti” and “Blood Rain.” I have also requested books on sewing and knitting doll clothes for the American Girl dolls, and DVDs. About Interlibrary loan: These requests can take 1 to 4 weeks to arrive; they are on the hold shelf for one week, and they cannot be renewed. These books can be requested using your library card number, from any library in the state via MNLINK. There is a link to this merged statewide catalog from our classic catalog page.

You can place holds on available books yourself. If you have any questions, ask a librarian to show you how to do it.

sponsored by the Friends of the Chanhassen Library.

The Chanhassen Library Thrift Club will be featuring Master Gardner Dave Daubert speaking at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 on Preserving Food. This group meets monthly focusing on innovative ways to save money.

Toddler Storytimes are 10 : 30 a.m., Tuesdays, from Sept. 13 to Dec. 6. Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for 20 minutes of action-packed fun with stories, rhymes, fi ngerplays, and musical movement for this busy age group. Come shake your sillies out with us. Recommended for ages 18-36 months. No registration required.

Fa m i ly Stor y t imes are 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, from Sept. 14 to Dec. 7. Children and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of

stories, songs, and fi ngerplays that encourage the development of early literacy skills.

The program is recommended for 3-6 year olds. No registration is required.

Lapsit Storytimes are 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, from Sept. 15 to Dec. 8. 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 at (952) 227-1500.

Tails for Reading is 10:30 a.m. to noon, Oct. 1. School-age children are welcome to read books aloud to therapy dogs to encourage confidence in reading. Please call or stop by the library to sign up for 15 minute reading sessions.

Play and Learn is 10 :30 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 3.

Children of all ages and those who care for them are invited to attend a play session. The focus is on child and caregiver interaction and developing skills that every child needs through the use of materials for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. A goal is to identify and support FFN caregivers and provide them with additional resources and monetary incentives through the CAP Agency – Child Care Re sou rc e a nd Refer r a l . A partnership between the CAP

At 9:10 a.m., responded to a Carver address on a referral from social services about abuse/neglect.

At 9:52 a.m., made a traffic stop at Crossroads Boulevard and Highway 101, Chanhassen, where an Eden Prairie male was cited for driving after revocation, possession of drug paraphernalia, and Aug. 29 At 8 a.m., responded to the 10400 a warrant.

At 3:13 p.m., responded to the 8400 block of Bluff Circle, Chanhassen, for block of Kochia Lane, Victoria, for posreport of a child custody dispute.

sible drug violation.

Sept. 1 At 7:17 a.m., responded to the 8300 block of Parley Lake Road, Laketown Township, where a juvenile male and female were cited for underage consumption.

Sept. 2 At 12:59 a.m., responded to the 1300 block of Lake Susan Hills Drive, Chanhassen, in response to a verbal

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY Jou r na l ist a nd aut hor Laurie Hertzel will be speaking and signing books at the Chanhassen Library at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 10. Her visit is

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PERSCHMANN CHANHASSEN LIBRARIAN

New books coming out this fall! The records are already in our catalog, so you can place holds on these right away.

“The Swerve : How the world became modern,” by Stephen Greenblatt.

Greenblatt focuses here on the Roman poet Lucretius and how his work was rediscovered in Florence in 1417, and how Lucretius’ “On the nature of t hi n gs” influenced Renaissance thinkers. The New Yorker had a great article by Greenblatt in a recent issue.

“Rin Tin Tin,” by Susan Orlean.

This is the story of one of the most remarkable dogs of our time. He was discovered by an American serviceman in France, shell shocked, during a battle in World War I, and was brought back to California at

the end of the war.

“Boomerang: Travels in the new third world,” by Michael Lewis.

An investigation of the U.S. financial crisis and how it affects markets abroad; and how foreign markets affect our economy.

“The Dovekeepers,” by Alice Hoffman.

H o f f man tel ls the story of the Roman storming of the Jewish fortress of Masada in 70 CE, from the perspective of three different women. “ W hen She Woke,” by Hilary Jordan.

A re-telling of The Scarlet Letter set in the not too distant future, from the author of Mudbound.

“The Night Strangers,” by Chris Bohjalian.

A pilot survives a forced landing on water, but 39 of the 47 people on the plane die. Haunted by this event, he moves with his wife and two

daughters to a r a mbl i n g old house in Vermont.

Unfortun at ely t h i s house comes with its own g h o s t s . We also have t his hor ror story in large print.

“The Marriage Plot,” by Jeffrey Eugenides.

A love triangle set in 1982, just after the three m a i n ch a r acters graduate from college.

“The Leftovers,” by Tom Perrotta.

The Leftovers chronicles a burst of mysterious, apparently random disappearances that shatter the world in a single moment, dividing history into Before and After, leaving no one unscathed. Millions of people suddenly disappear; what happens to those left behind? Perrotta is the author of The Abstinence Teacher and Little Children.

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

domestic dispute.

At 1:38 a.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 101 and South Shore Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult Minnetonka female was arrested for DWI. At 7:50 a.m., responded to the 6400 block of Minnewashta Parkway, Chanhassen, for report of a burglary. Incident included a broken window and estimated loss of more than $10,000.

At 8:15 a.m., responded to the 100

block of Elm Drive, Carver, for report of a theft from a vehicle.

At 9:44 a.m., responded to the 900 block of Saddlebrook Trail, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle, estimated loss is more than $90.

At 10:06 a.m., responded to the 8000 block of Autumn Ridge Way, Chanhassen, for report of a vehicle that was rummaged through.

At 3:58 p.m., responded to the 7300

block of Dogwood, Chanhassen, for report of damage to water stand pipe.

Estimated damage is $100.

At 11:39 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 41 and 78th Street West, Chanhassen, where an adult Excelsior female was arrested for DWI and centerline violation.

Sept. 3 At 11:51 a.m., responded to the 1700 block of Carriage Drive, Victoria, for report of theft from a vehicle.

At 8:58 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 5 and Crimson Bay Road, Chanhassen, where an adult male from St. Paul was cited for possession of small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and multiple traffic violations.

At 9:49 p.m., responded to the 8100 block of Mallory Court, Chanhassen, for report of theft of a bobcat tractor and attachments. Estimated loss is more than a $35,000.

At 11:54 p.m., responded to the 2200 block of Hunter Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult Victoria female was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Sept. 4 At 10:43 a.m., responded to the 7200 block of Victoria Drive, Laketown Township, for report of a sex crime.

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

Agency Child Care Resource and Referral and the Carver County Library System.

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

REVIEWS

SHERIFF The Carver County deputies assigned to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahlgren responded to the following calls from Aug. 29 through Sept. 4.

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SENIOR NEWS and old time favorites. This event will be at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Blvd.

Date: Friday, Sept. 16 Time: 1 p.m.

Cost: $5 residents/$6 nonresidents Registration and payment deadline: Sept. 12

UPCOMING ESTATE PLANN ING — Join Attorney Chuck Roulet and discover how to make sure your wishes are carried out exactly as you want. Even if you have an estate plan or living trust, new laws are often overlooked. The presentation will address differences between a will and living trust, planning for incapacity, federal and state estate taxes laws, long-term care planning and more.

Date: The Aug. 29 session has been cancelled and rescheduled for Oct. 24.

Time: 10 a.m.

Cost: Free, but please call to register.

ONE DAY TRIPS CARVER COUNTY JAIL AND 911 DISPATCH CENTER — Join us as we take a tour of the Carver County Jail and 911 Dispatch Center located in the Carver County Government Center. Representatives from the Sheriff’s office and city will be available throughout the tour and to provide information and answer questions. Plan on car pooling as we will meet at the Carver County Government Center, 606 E 4th Street, Chaska. Parking and entrance are located on the north side of building

by Justice Center /Sherriff Department entrance. For a map and directions please call the Senior Center. Parking is in front of the building.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 22 Time: 2 p.m.

Cost: Free, space is limited so call to register Reg istration deadline : Sept. 8

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

Date: Tuesdays Sept. 13Oct. 18.

Time: 10-11 a.m.

Cost: $48 Residents/$56 Nonresidents ($12 drop in fee) Reg istration deadline : Sept. 6 (free preview on Tuesday September 6, 10-11a.m.)

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE — Bring the holidays to life! Cirque Dreams Holidaze, a New Wonderland comes to the Mystic Lake Showroom to celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams.

Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, Sept. 15.

Date: Friday, Dec. 9 Time: 12:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Place: Bus will depart from Chanhassen Recreation Center

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

ONGOING CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

MUSIC ALA MODE — Join us for a delightful fall afternoon of music, pie, ice cream, cider and coffee. We will listen to and sing along with the sounds of Eureka playing all our country

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Members of the Happy Hands Knitting Club, from left, Vi Scharrer, JoAn Preston, Carol Collington, from St Joseph’s Home for Children, Carol Raymond and Vernis Strom, are pictured giving their donation of hats, scarves and mittens to the representative of St Joseph’s Home for Children. In three months this group has made over 200 hats, scarves and mittens. Yarn donations are welcome. We are accepting new or good quality skeins of yarn for our projects

OPEN SWIM PROGRAM AT A M E R IC I N N — T he 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

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FOOT CARE CLINIC — The Senior Center is offering foot care services on the fi rst Tuesday of the every month.

Foot care services include a soak, assessment, nail 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.

Monday, September 19 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Did you avoid wearing shorts or swimsuits this summer because of veins on your legs? Vein disorders are more than unsightly — they can be a symptom of real medical problems. Learn more about varicose and spider veins and about minimally-invasive treatments at this FREE event. We’ll have you showing off your legs by next summer!

Au Fait Room, Lower Level Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave. S. – Edina Park in the Skyway ramp off France Ave.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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 Com mission Meeti ng (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.

CARD CLUBS — 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.

CRIBBAGE — 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

Registration is required.

Call 612-672-7272 or visit fairview.org/events/legs to reserve your spot.

C. Phifer Nicholson, M.D. 215053

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.

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House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $324,700 952-240-8940

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RENTALS

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25 yrs. Loving, licensed childcare. All ages welcome. Cindy, 952-4451932 Becky's Daycare: 3 openings, Shakopee.

Food program, licensed.

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952-445-2908

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169.

952-484-9675

Boutique Apt. Bldg 2 BR Fireplace, Elevator, Heat paid, Heated parking included. Cats Welcome.

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952-914-0357 2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549

Room to Rent Bedroom for rent, new listing Shakopee. Nonsmoking. 612-275-9522

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Country Living. Share 3BR home. Male or Female. After 3:30 952368-3084

Health Supplies Diabetic test strips wanted. Most brands.

Will pay cash. Local pick up. Call Ted at 612-216-6266

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Misc for Sale Tanning bed, Super Ultra, 35 lamp, 3 high pressure facials, 15 min. exposure. $5,500. 952496-3331, Bonnie.

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Pets ok. 952356-0611

Shakopee Rentals

1 BR APARTMENT Section 8 project Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available

3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel!

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2 BR apt. in 4-plex, clean, updated, available immediately. $695. 612-518-6737 Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111

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Lots/Acreage 70 tillable acres. Owner/ Agent, 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440

3286 sq ft commercial bldg, $109,900.

New home, 3 car garage, $154,900.

24 acres of farmland, $109,900.

2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900.

Cabin on Spring Lake, $239,900.

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Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs.

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DRIVEWAYS Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.

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Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd.

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LAWNS ARE US X Complete

Landscape & Irrigation Services Block Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Drainage Correction X Lakeshore Restoration X Complete Irrigation Winterization X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Fall Clean-Up X Boulder,

952-492-3160 R.D. & Associates

Country Trail Tree Moving & Landscaping Service/Tree Sales Boulder Walls

Specialized Services Inc.

952-492-6289 952-292-2050

• Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone

www.country trailtreemoving.com

www.rdandassociates.com

Caola

Landscape Services 952 445-0663

XComplete

Landscaping

Design, Build, Maintain XWater

Problems resolved Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship Visit our website:

LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g

XSprinkler

Driveways, Parking Lots

ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING

www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted

952-445-7302

Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!

952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445

Rock Engraving at Hermans

612-275-2574.

AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.

Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers

952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com

Call for Hours Wever i l 952-492-2783 De www.HermansLandscape.com

AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding.

Steve, 952-445-5239

Chanhassen Villager | www.chanvillager.com

EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time

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Full-Time

Full-Time

Allure Salon, adding 10am-3pm, M-F shift for experienced motivated sylist & PT Nail Tech.

952-496-3331, Bonnie

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

WORK FROM HOME!

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

ASSEMBLY 2nd shift

Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income!

952-270-6190

We are looking for a large number of people to work in a cold room environment packaging food items. Excellent opportunity for extra money over the next four Holiday months.

Apply ASAP for immediate placement!!!

Team Personnel Services Shakopee 952-746-3346 www.teampersonnel.com

nd

2 Shift Shop Help. Applicants should be: Experienced, clean driving record. Towing experience gets more pay. $10+ starting. Taking applications at: 4805 Dakota St. Prior Lake.

For more information call; 952-447-5286

Finish carpenters wanted with 2-5 years of experience. Position is full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical.

Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to jobs@carpentrycontractors.com

Truck Driver/ Mechanic Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time truck driver/mechanic. Qualified applicants will have 5+ years experience with formal training.

Class A license is required. Benefits include: medical, dental, 401k & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-4450035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 or come in to fill out an application.

Full-Time Avon needs 100 representatives in Chaska for the holiday selling season. Start your business for only $10! Call today, Peggy... 952-955-1624 janikula@frontiernet.net Carpenters/ Framing.

Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966

Nutrition & Culinary Assistant F-T or P-T

Auburn Homes & Services is currently seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Assistant on our Chaska Campus.

See our website at www.auburnhomes.org for details.

EOE

Next Steps is hiring aides, assistants, lead teachers. Send resumes to: info@nextsteps learningcenter.com

Full-Time

Deli Manager Full Time Radermacher's Fresh Market is accepting applications for 2 Full Time Deli Management positions in our Jordan and Le Center locations.

Outgoing, energetic, & organized candidates with Retail Food Service, Sales and Management experience preferred. Weekends & some evenings are required. Great pay & benefits available for the right individual.

Applications & resumes can be submitted to: crystalw@radermachers.com

by fax 952-403-5926 or in person.

Full-Time Framing, Siding and Window carpenters wanted with all levels of experience. Positions are full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical.

Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to: jobs@carpentry contractors.com

Visit: iMarketplace.mn to place or view ads

Full-Time

ROUTE DRIVER Allied Waste Services seeks FT Route Drivers for residential routes in the Twin City area and suburbs.

WE OFFERExcellent pay Advancement opportunities Benefits-including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, long-term disability, shortterm disability, health spending account, dependent spending account, 401k, uniforms, paid holidays, personal and vacation time APPLICANT MUST POSSESClass B (CDL) license w/Air Brake Endorsement Excellent driving record High School Diploma or equivalent Stable employment history 1 year commercial driving experience Knowledge of Twin Cities area and suburbs Excellent communication skills Physical ability to lift 45+# repeatedly Position requires strenuous physical labor with 45+ hours per week in all kinds of weather. Candidate must pass DOT physical and drug screen as well as assessment for essential physical job skills.

If you are interested in joining our team, stop in and fill out an application, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Applications accepted through September 19, 2011.

Store Management & Crew Members Opportunities Available Now hiring for a full time Assistant Store Management position. Stores are located in the Shakopee, Chanhassen, and Excelsior areas.

Please call Michelle at 612.718.3520 or Lauren at 952.239.1466 for interested inquiries.

WE OFFER: Flexible scheduling Opportunity to run your own store Competitive pay Pleasant atmosphere Multi-store opportunities

Full-Time

POLICE OFFICER The Shakopee Police Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be POST licensed or have taken and passed the POST exam by November 1, 2011. Hiring Range: $4,146 to $5,183 per month, DOQ. Application Deadline: September 23, 2011. Obtain application from the City of Shakopee at www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or (952) 233 9320. EOE. TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837.

9813 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v

Place an ad! 25 words for $25 | online mapping Call (952) 345-3003

GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Boutique/Craft Sale

15th Annual Old Barn Boutique Crafts, furn., antiques, Don't miss! Once a year 9am-6pm 9/14-18 & 9/23-25 2 Miles N. of Emma Krumbee's on Hwy 169, Belle Plaine

Carver Sales

Chaska Sales

Excelsior Sales

Prior Lake Sales

Prior Lake Sales

Shakopee Sales

Shakopee Sales

Man Sale Thurs-Sat. 9/8-9/10 9am-5pm.

15830 Carver Highlands Dr, Man Sale commercial elect. contactor boxes, Skid steer, wheel loader 8 gauge elec wire, sm. excavator, JD diesel eng., trailer 6000, roller conveyor sections, office partitions, elec. scooter & HoverRound, outboard 7.5hp, skidsteer wood splitter, concrete breakers, shop air compressor 220v, lots, lots more!!

952-4482429

Fri. & Sat. Sept. 9-10th 8am-5pm 942 Conner St Chaska.

Garage sale.

Gently used Boy/Girl Toys and Clothes 0-3yrs. Double stroller, Adult clothing, TV, Dryer.

Estate Sale: 70 yrs, one home!

Wicker furniture, freezer, hidabed. Vintage: dinnerware, Christmas ornaments, hand tools, lamps, doll accessories, records. Sat. 9/10, 9am4pm.

Sun. 9/11, 12noon-4pm. 240 3rd St.

Block Party Sale! Fountain Hills Ct. Townhomes (CR 42 & Pike Lake Tr.) Sat. 9/10, 9am-3pm.

Furniture, linens, China, crystal, holiday decorations, bikes, clothes for all ages. Lots more!

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Annual MEGA Sale!

Wed., 9/14, 4-8pm.

Thur., 9/15, 9am-7pm. Fri., 9/16, 8am-12noon. 3611 N. Berens Rd. NW. www.sollc.org 952-230-2988

Friday, September 9th 9-6. Multi-family sale.

Dining room & patio tables, Pottery Barn king and baby bedding, baby furniture, handmade bibs, burpcloths & onesies. 3606 Karner Drive.

Garage & Estate Salejewelry, electronics, furniture, artwork, collectibles, lots of misc.

Thurs-Fri-Sat., 9/8-9-10, 8am-6pm. 15568 Skyline Ave. NW (Eagle Creek & Highland) Follow signs

The Enclave at Cleary Lake Neighborhood Sale. Thursday/Friday, September 15th-16th from 9:30am-4:00pm.

Kid's clothing and toys, housewares, furniture, bikes and much more!

Off Cty Rd. 21 on Cty Rd 87.

Super Huge Organized Fri. & Sat. 9/9 & 9/10 8:00 - ? Multi Family CLEAN READY TO WEAR brand name clothing size 3 juniors plus size womens, uniforms, mens, HH, bedding, Lots of misc.

1040 Eastview Circle

Thrift Stores

Thrift Stores

Chaska Sales

Carver Sales 16170 Delarma Drive, Off CR 11, follow signs.

9/8-9-10, 9am-4pm. HH items & tools, misc. odds & ends from Man cave.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9/8, 9/9, 9/10.

9am-5pm. Carver Hwy 212 West of Chaska.

Maps available. carversteamboatdays.org

Book Sale - hundreds of paperbacks, romance, mystery, thrillers, fiction Friday - Saturday, Sept.

9-10. 110275 Village Road, Chaska Fri & Sat. September 9&10. Fri 8-5, Sat 8noon. Garage sale. Pool table, loft bed. craft supplies. toys. girls clothes. household items, knicknacks. misc. 2873 Mark Twain Drive, Chaska

Garage Sale! Downsizing.

Thurs-Fri 9/8-9 7am-5pm.

Sat 9/10 7am-? Whirlpool washer/ dryer, excellent condition. Round oak dining table/ 6 chairs, newer lift chair, sm oak entertainment center, oak tv stand, old china cabinet glass front/ sides, old tea cart, misc furniture.

Gas grill/ tank, lots of kitchenware, misc items. 112088 Stone Creek Dr. More info 320-296-5005.

Cash only

Eden Prairie Sales Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-8, 9, 10. 9am5pm. Tiffany Lane Neighborhood sales We're housecleaning you benefit! A wide variety of good stuff! Prairie Center Dr. to Franlo (behind library) to Tiffany Lane

Jordan Sales Barn Sale- full of goodies! Furniture, lots of HH, clothes, children's toys, little boy clothes, tools/ power tools.

Come check it out!

Thurs-Fri, 9/8-9 8am5pm. 634 Broadway St N. Garage Sale, antiques & more!

Thurs-Fri-Sat., 9/8-9-10, 8am-6pm. 406 Wood St. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 7th Annual GARAGE SALE 6th & Varner St. Thurs, 9/15, 8am-7pm Fri., 9/16, 8am-6pm Sat. 9/17, 7am-11am (½ price & bag sale) Concessions available

Savage Sales

Harbor Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale: Thurs-Fri-Sat. 9/15-17 9am-5pm. A little bit of everything... furniture, clothes, knick-knacks, much more! Off Hwy 42, across from NTB.

Fri-Sat., 9/9-10, 8am3pm. Garage Sale, A-Z. Hand & power tools, tool storage. 7633 PONDS EDGE PATH

Moving Sale Thursday 9/8, Friday 9/9, Saturday 9/10. 8-4pm. Furniture, toys, tools, HH goods. Antiques, much misc. 18076 Luedke Lane

Moving Sale, FridaySaturday 9/9-9/10. 85pm. Furniture, tables, area rugs, bedroom/set, cabinets, glass items, dishes, glassware. Off 42 & Dakota 1blk S 14446 Edgewood Ave.

STUFF! For Sale 128 Meridian St. N., Belle Plaine. 952-873-6617 Mon., Thurs-Fri., 2-8pm. Sat-Sun 12-6pm.

BIG SALE!! Everything reduced.

4 bedroom sets from $75. 2 dinette sets from $50.

23 c.f. stainlness steel side-by-side refrigerator and stainless steel electric stove, $950/both. Couches, chairs, coffee, end tables. Craftsman 42” riding mower, 18 HP, $750. 21” self-propelled Toro mower, $35. 2 Singer sewing machines from $25. Truck tool box, $30. Furnish your apartment with a bedroom set, living room set & kitchen set, $365/ all.

Glassware & kitchen utensils, ½ price.

To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad

LANDSCAPING

ODD JOBS

Schmidt and Son Lawn Care Aerating Leaf clean-up Mowing for 2012

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs

Contracts

A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

Free estimates

952-496-1365

MOVING/STORAGE

MOVING?

You Call - We Haul

Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com

952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague

ODD JOBS

ODD JOBS

PAINT/WALLPAPER

NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034

-- ML Smith Painting -Exterior/Interior/Power Washing. 20+ Years Exp Residential & Farm.

Top Quality & Affordable rates.

Free Estimates. Call Marty 952-270-1001

Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist!

Professional services.

952-270-9166.

Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234

Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

PLASTER/DRYWALL

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

*A and K PAINTING* Schedule your Fall painting now!

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

Any Task... Just Ask

952-474-6258

Insured, References, Licensed #20374699

612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com Need a new Paint Job, Roof, Lawn, Driveway, Patio, Remodel Job? Find a Professional in the Classified Section

Major credit cards accepted

“Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work.

10% scheduling discount.

952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090

651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com Family owned since 1979

UPHOLSTERY

Monnens Custom Builders

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

38 years' experience.

952-447-4655

952-496-0921 Lic. 4960

PLUMBING/SEPTIC KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous

952-448-3761 No wall too small

ROOFING

Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620

Free wind & hail damage inspections...

We can handle all of your insurance claims.

Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!

Lic# 20632183

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.

ROOFING

Always Quality Interior RELIABLE, Painting.

Professional, Experienced 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn

Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE

ROOFING

Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

Classified Ads 952-345-3003

ROOFING

Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

Let us know how we can earn your business.

(952)873-6078 Roofing OWindows OSiding ORemodeling O

Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439

Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com

•Roofing •Siding •Windows

952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection!

Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967

Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817

Put Your Special Skills To Work ROPE A BETTER JOB IN THE CLASSIFIEDS To easily place your ad, call 952-345-3003

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Full-Time

www.chanvillager.com | Chanhassen Villager

Part-Time Cleaning Patrol seeking Housecleaner, 20-30 hrs/ week. $10-$15 DOQ. DL required. 952564-8590 Cook, weekend breakfast, PT; Experienced.

Please contact TJ Hooligans, 952-4476668 Male PCA position available in Chaska.

Call Sheila 651-7892299

Metro area asphalt paving contractor has openings for qualified experienced personnel. Skilled positions are available in all areas of excavation/ grading and asphalt installation.

Clean driving records with Class A CDL is required. For more information please contact Pam at 952-4962651

Newspaper Route: Weekday/Weekend Routes now avail.

Bloomington area.

Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle.

(952) 451-8188

NOW HIRING! FT Account Executive Looking for a self motivated, self starter to service and grow accounts in the Scott and Carver County Area. Duties include, but are not limited to maintaining existing accounts, building new accounts, commercial script writing, and marketing the radio station through community events.

Please send resume for consideration by 9/16/2011 to GM, Kristin Guerrette at

NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899

kguerrette@kchkradio.net

No phone calls please Ingstad Mediactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer

StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee & rural Waconia Weekend routes.

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

A New Career

Part-Time

Boats/Motors

Carver County office: Are you fun and outgoing?

Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.

www.askwyn.com

Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

www.chandepot.com

Part-Time

To fill out an application

Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women is in need of additional volunteers to answer its 24-hour crisis line and provide childcare at support groups. Free training for crisis line volunteers will begin Oct. 1.

No training is required for childcare volunteers.

For more information, call Kim by Sept. 14,

FT Executive Chef and FT Line Cooks Flexible hours Tuesday Sunday evenings and Wednesday & Saturday days. All pt positions require a 3 shift minimum per week.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package for FT positions, reduced cost show tickets and a fun work environment. Visit us online at www.chanhassendt.com or apply in person at 501 W 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN.

PT LIVE-IN, FT PAY! GROUP HOME Work in a comfortable home with six women with a Developmental Disability. Schedule is Sunday, 7:00pm until Friday, 9:00am. Includes sleep nights, free time during the day and three days off! Supervise personal care, routines & skill building & accompany into community. Need CPR & Med passing certificate or obtain immediately. Requires related experience, solid judgment, a valid drivers license & safe driving record. Pay $600+/wk, full benefits - more details at our website.

Apply on-line at CommunityLivingHomes.com Community Living Inc, 952-443-2048

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Motorcycles

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

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

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

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

27' 2007 Palomino Thoroughbred, 1 slide out, triple bunk, queen bed sleeps 7-8. $17,499, Parked in Waseca. Call Mitch 612-325-7365

2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. $8,800. 952836-6773

Motorcycles

EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446

952-873-4214

Seasonal Positions

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

Need 2 seasonal FT individuals with basic tools for construction work. Reliable vehicle.

Call Joey, 612-490-1139

Sales Positions Marketing Executive; Growing Registered Pharmaceutical Company; Office From Home; Flexible Hours; Great Financial Opportunity; Bonuses; Car Allowance Available; Excellent Training to Help You Grow!

Contact:

2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116

1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Boats/Motors

1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128

1979 Mark Twain 17' Runabout, trailer, 115 HP Mercury. Power tilt, swim step, custom canvas seats/carpet. Registered 2013, $1,999.

612-590-1595

1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. REDUCED! $3200. 952445-5473

1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $9,500. 612720-2262

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

Serving Carver/ Scott counties.

952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

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

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

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

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

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

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

Dlacina@healthierforlife.net

Immediate Openings for: PT Servers, Service Assistants, Expeditors, Banquet Captain, Banquet Servers, Banquet Bartenders

Campers Travel Trailers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

$100 Signing Bonus Newspapers Routes in cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka Area.

Must be 18 yrs old & have valid drivers license.

Call Dolores 952-994-5437 or

Campers Travel Trailers

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

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

1963 Buick Custom Convertible. V6 A/T. Completely rebuilt 3000 miles ago.

New white/top, brakes. Excellent condition some minor restoration needed. $5000. 605-2127283 1996 Geo Prism. 4D, High mileage, great condition. $1800. or best offer. 952-361-8700

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

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

S-C-O-R-E BIG

Hydro Stream Vegas.

20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

Campers Travel Trailers

with savings in the Classifieds

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

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

Call: 952-345-3003 to place an ad

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

powered by Print/online package can be renewed until auto sells, all for the best deal price of $39. To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call (952) 345-3003.

Cars

Cars

1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

Cars

Cars

1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148

1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500.

952-445-6173

Cars

2007 Ford Focus. 5 speed, manual. 37 MPG 19k + miles. One owner, $10,500. 612-8400884

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

Trucks

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

Sport Util Vehicles

2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292

Vans

Place your Classified ad on....

iMarketplace.mn or call 952-345-3003

1990 Audi Quattro V8, very good engine, tranny & drive train. Pearl white, loaded! Needs limited work. $750, 952426-5657

2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250.

6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great.

Craig 952-368-9689

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

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PETS OF THE WEEK

BAD HAIR DAY?

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

NOAH Fall days will be warmer with quiet, easygoing Noah curled up in your lap; he’ll jump in or let you place him there. He’s fi ne being

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Therese Walth Therese Walth remembers she and her sister spent four hours in line for tickets to see the Broadway musical “Hairspray” with its original cast in 2003, shortly after it won the Tony for Best Musical. So it was a dreamcome-true when Walth, 28, was cast as Tracy Turnblad in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres current production of “Hairspray.” This not her first major role in a musical performance, but it is her first at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Walth can’t help but be an entertainer.

“With my dad involved in music [he’s the choral director at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse], and my mom being a huge theater buff, I was sort of born into dancing and singing,” Walth e-mailed. “But my parents claim that I was also very dramatic as a child. I remember dancing and singing to my mom’s record of ‘Annie.’

I started taking dance classes around the age of 5, and truly loved it.

“My family lived in Minot, N. D., when I was 3 to 9 years old. While there, I started acting classes at the Mouse River Players Theatre, so the first official play was ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ I was the March Hare, and for some reason decided to add a British accent on opening night. I think we only did three shows. But it was awesome.”

She did more children’s shows and sang in a children’s choir and in church. When her family moved to Onalaska, Wis., she joined Showchoir.

“I spent the next eight years singing, dancing, traveling and competing with Showchoir,” Walth wrote.

“For those who don’t know what Showchoir is, it’s very similar to the performances on ‘Glee.’

“My middle school instructor and my high school director were huge influences on me and my choice to become an educator and actor. But my dad [Gary Walth] and my theater mentor Mary Leonard were the real inspirations. They taught me how working hard pays off and to keep studying and to be patient!

“In college I was very fortunate that the musical theater program was just starting so I got lots of opportunity to work on my craft. Some of my favorite shows and roles were Magenta in ‘Rocky Horror’; Martha in ‘Secret Garden’; Vicki in ‘Full Monty’; and Eva Peron in ‘Evita.’

“Here in the Twin Cities, I was in the Guthrie’s ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ with the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company. I was Constance in the ‘Sorcerer’ and Ruth in ‘Pirates of Penzance.’ I also spent a semester as an actor/singer/ educator at Climb Theatre where we toured in Oregon.

“This show ‘Hairspray’ has to be one of my most favorites, because I get to dance and sing my heart out every night! It’s fun to be around such a fabulous group of majorly talented people. Their talent pushes me to be better every night!

“I came to Chanhassen when I was in college and after seeing the incredible quality of the performances, I wanted so badly to be in a show here.”

Q: What’s your favorite musical of all time?

A: “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Hands down! I love the combination of the musical style and lyrics. There is so much passion in everything in that show! I love it!

Q: What’s your favorite part of the show to do?

A: I love the ‘dodgeball’ scene! I love playing opposite Nicole Chapman (Amber). She is a joy in real life, so that’s truly one of my favorite parts.

We only had about two and a half weeks to prepare for the show before we had an audience, so I would wake up in the middle of the night practicing choreography. Choreographer Tamara Kangas was amazing to work with. And the cast is so hard working that we practiced every time we got a chance.

Q: What would be your dream role on the stage, musical or nonmusical?

A: This was honestly one of my dream roles! Although I would love to play the Chaperonein the “Drowsy Chaperone” or Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn in “Music Man.” —Unsie Zuege

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Chaska’s Joyce Sutphen, pictured in Woodside, Calif., will be Minnesota’s second official poet laureate. She was recently named to the position by Gov. Mark Dayton.

The poet turned poet laureate Governor names Chaskan chief poetry advocate appointment. “I am thrilled she will be serving as poet laureate for our state.”

“Joyce is an extraordinary talent ive Joyce Sutphen a handful of zucchini whose poetry combines a contemand a basket of ap- porary rural sensibility with her ples and you can be knowledge of Shakespearean sonsure she won’t let nets,” e-mailed Jim Perlman, of Holy them go to waste. Cow! Press, which has published She’ll bake up an apple pie or a loaf two of her books of poetry including of zucchini bread to make the best the Minnesota Book Award winner “Naming the Stars.” of the produce she was gifted.

“Joyce will be a magnificent poet “I feel a responsibility to do something with them,” she ex- laureate for Minnesota because of her dedication as a teacher, as a passionplained.

It ’s n o t s o d i f fe r e nt w it h ate listener, and a friend of our Minnesotan landscape. We are lucky to have words.

As a poet, Sutphen knows not her as an activist for inspiring our appreciation and to let moments writing of poetry,” of i n spi r at ion said Perlman. pass by. She has “Joyce Sutphen five volumes of m ay wel l b e t he published poetry most self-effacing a nd nu merous poet I know, which awards to show i s su r pr i si n g a s for it. And now, one considers the she’s been given st reng t h a nd ac the most illustricomplish ment of ous honor a poet her writing,” said can receive in Scott King of Red the state of MinJoyce Sutphen Dragonfly Press, in nesota.

Minnesota poet laureate an e-mail. DragonLast mont h, fly Press published Gov. Mark Dayton named Chaska’s Joyce Sut- Sutphen’s two most recent works. phen the state’s poet laureate. She “Her poetry is kind and gentle and will serve as the primary spokes- questioning, but also deeply underperson, supporter and promoter of written by tradition and craft.

“As a publisher, I consider it a very poetry in the unpaid position.

Sutphen, 62, is just the second distinct privilege and pleasure to official poet laureate in Minne- have worked with her,” he continued. sota. She succeeds Robert Bly – a “Joyce is a much-loved friend, a muchloved teacher, a much-loved poet; I’m legend in Sutphen’s eyes.

“This just shows that poets can certain she will be a favorite with the be legendary or ordinary,” she said citizens of Minnesota.” in her typical soft-spoken, humble manner.

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“We’re so busy, we don’t get a chance to savor the details or pay attention as much as we should.

Poetry does that.”

OPPORTUNITY

TALENT W hile Sutphen may not acknowledge her talent, others are more than happy to.

“Joyce Sutphen is a talented writer and teacher who will be a great voice for poetry in Minnesota,” said Gov. Dayton at the

Sutphen is looking forward to the opportunity ahead of her.

“It’s great to have a chance to do something for poetry,” she said, noting that she’s still very much in the brainstorming phase of things.

“I hope to bring a lot of those voices together that don’t normally come

together,” she said.

“I want to do everything I can to have people hear poetry, fi nd places to write poetry, read poetry.”

Sutphen has had good practice introducing people to poetry in her 19 years of teaching. She currently teaches poetry, literature and creative writing at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

She insists she won’t require her students to refer to her as Professor Poet Laureate Sutphen, though.

“They’ll probably just end up calling me Joyce,” she laughed.

“We feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing colleague, and we were beside ourselves when we heard the good news,” stated Rebecca Fremo, chair of the English Department at Gustavus Adolphus. ”Not only is Joyce a gifted poet, somebody whose work engages us all intellectually, emotionally, and even viscerally, but she’s just about the best human being I know. I suppose that’s what makes her such a wonderful poet-that boundless heart of hers.

“She brings gifts to our students that will last them a lifetime. And we can’t wait to see how she’ll bring more attention to the scores of talented Minnesota writers with whom she keeps company.”

IMPORTANCE When asked why poetry is important, Sutphen thoughtfully replied, “It’s a really unique way of paying attention.”

“It’s a way of stopping time,” she continued. “We’re so busy, we don’t get a chance to savor the details or pay attention as much as we should.

Poetry does that.”

Sutphen’s earliest memories of poetry harken back to time spent with her father growing up on their farm near St. Joseph.

“He always made little funny rhymes for us all through the day,” she recalled. “We’d try to keep up with him, but mostly we just stood back and let him go.”

In high school, Sutphen began reading poetry and loved it. “I fell

Joyce Sutphen’s collected works Straight Out of View (Beacon Press) Coming Back to the Body (Holy Cow! Press) Naming the Stars (Beacon Press/ Holy Cow! Press) Fourteen Sonnets (Red Dragonfly Press) First Words (Red Dragonfly Press) into it, really,” she said.

Poems like Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” “To a Young Child” by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Wallace Stevens’ “July Mountain” spoke to her then and remain among her favorites today.

“I was a very democratic reader,” she said, adding W.B. Yates and Elizabeth Bishop to her list of beloved poets.

Sutphen also found poetry in the music of the times – noting that the songs of The Beatles and Bob Dylan were particularly poetic in the 1960s.

Today, the notions for her own poetry can come from just about anywhere at just about anytime. “It comes from so many different places,” she said.

She draws inspiration from everything from her drive to work to her home in the Jonathan neighborhood of Chaska.

“I live on a 100-acre marsh,” she offered. “I’ve written about the birds, the deer, the wind in the reeds…”

King said Sutphen’s continued dedication to her craft is one of the greatest keys to her success. He likened her devotion to William Wordsworth’s “‘to the sonnet’s scanty plot of ground’ – something like a vegetable garden, a small space, well-tended, out of which have sprung many of her fi nest poems.”

To contact Sutphen, email jsutphen@gustavus.edu.

An update on how the treasure hunt is going “Say, Betty, how’s your job, purchase you r t r e a su r e hu nt any expensive equipgoing? ” a friend said ment, or get a map to me recently. “You or passport. All you haven’t talked about it have to do is pay atin a while.” tention to the people She was referring around you, and try to the worldwide, yearto discover in them long treasure hunt I a talent, trait, gift or launched at the beginskill they might not ning of 2011. I wrote realize they have. about it in my Villager When you do, point column in January and it out to them. in my weekly Welcome What I’ve come to FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE Message to the Dream realize just in the University community. past few years is that I also gave a speech every one of us has about it at my Toastmasters Club, some natural and inborn gifts and and shared the news with other talents that we’re not even aware groups and individuals. of. The reason is that they feel so But my friend was right. I haven’t common and ordinary to us, and talked about it in a while. So it’s prob- they come so easily and automatiably time for an update – especially cally that if we even think about since I still hope that lots of people them at all, we figure they’re things will join me on the treasure hunt. that anyone can do. That’s actually In order to do so, you don’t have not the case, however. And when to take a leave of absence from we ignore or undervalue these gifts

Betty

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and skills, we often waste them or take them for granted. But when we recognize, utilize, and appreciate them, they can enrich us – and others – in amazing ways. They can also increase our confidence, our self-esteem, our opportunities and our outlook on life.

Although I haven’t been very vocal lately in asking other people to join me on my treasure hunt, I have kept it up on my own. And I continue to discover buried treasure everywhere I look. It may show up in someone’s sense of humor or sense of style, or in their passion for mentoring children or their compassion for the elderly. It may be an eloquence they don’t realize they have, or a knack for explaining difficult or confusing concepts in language even I can understand.

Whenever I find such buried treasure, I make sure the “owners” are aware of what they possess, and I let them know how much I appreciate and admire it. This may seem like a nicey-nice but pointless exercise,

but I can assure you it’s not. When I make people aware of their buried treasure, gifts and benefits always come back to me in return – often at unexpected times and in profound and powerful ways. If more of us took part in this, the benefits to ourselves and others would be impressive and immense, and it really could make a world of difference – in our homes, our communities, and around the globe. It has already started to, actually, but that’s a story for another column.

So once again, I invite you to join me on my treasure hunt. I promise that you’ll be amazed at what you discover. And when you do fi nd buried treasure, I’d love to hear about it and about all the rewards that come to you and to others because of it.

Happy hunting!

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.