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Another setback for Walmart proposal City Council 4-0 against concept BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com
Walmart representatives said they were prepared to spend money on roads, bring jobs and tax base to the city and keep millions of local dollars in Chanhassen, but their proposal to build at a vacant corner in Chanhassen has netted precisely zero votes. On Monday the Chanhassen City Council voted 4-0 against Walmart’s rezoning request for a 120,000-square-foot store at the intersection of Highway 5 and Powers Boulevard. Rezoning would be needed because of the proposed size of the building. The council echoed concerns expressed
by the city’s Planning Commission earlier this month and city staff regarding deficiencies in the plan related to parking, traffic, landscaping and architecture. City officials also have heeded a strong public outcry and have fielded hundreds of e-mails and calls from residents who have lined up against the proposal. Residents have raised a host of issues, ranging from concerns about additional crime to how a big-box retailer would affect existing businesses. Several hundred residents crowded into City Hall Monday even though there was no formal public comment period.
WALMART: $10 MILLION A YEAR Prior to the vote, Walmart representatives indicated they were prepared to pay $1.5 million to address intersection upgrades needed on Highway 5 and Powers Boulevard to accommodate additional traffic. The city does not have money programmed for inter-
section upgrades there. Lisa B. Nelson, a Walmart spokeswoman, said the company wants to locate in Chanhassen because it knows it can have success at the location. Receipts at the Walmart store in Eden Prairie indicate that Chanhassen area residents spend $10 million a year there. Nelson said the store would employ between 250 and 300 people and bring additional tax base to the community. But city officials said the proposal Walmart submitted for conceptual review fell short in areas such as adequate parking spaces and met minimal requirements for internal truck maneuvering. Nelson, however, said the site would work for Walmart and the company was committed to a 120,000-square-foot building. Councilors initially considered a motion
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Members of Chanhassen First, a grassroots community organization, picket at the corner of Powers Boulevard and Highway 5 on Nov. 25 .
Semper fi— Always faithful Local Marines reflect on deployments BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com
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Carver County 911 Telecommunicator Linda Mullenbach awaits a call Tuesday in the basement floor of the Carver County Sheriff ’s Office. If Scott and Carver counties merge their dispatch centers, one would have to close.
Counties eye 911 dispatch merger BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com
Emergency dispatchers in Scott County could be taking 911 calls from residents in Carver County – or vice versa – several years from now under a merger being considered by the neighboring counties. Supervisors from the two sheriff’s offices met with commissioners from each county Tuesday to share steps they are taking to learn what it would take – and how much they could save – by melding the two counties’ 911 dispatch services. It’s too early for defi nitive cost saving figures, but Carver County Commissioner Randy Maluchnik said following the meeting that he’s hopeful the counties could save up to a half-million dollars per year if they consolidate.
“Three to six people on duty, 24/7, that could be a lot of potential savings,” said Scott County Chairman Tom Wolf. Last year, the counties of Scott, Sibley, McLeod and Carver completed a $125,000 state-funded consolidation study of their dispatching services. Sibley and McLeod were content with their current situation, Scott County Sheriff Studnicka said, but Carver and Scott thought consolidation was worth a closer look. “We’re only three to four miles – as the crow flies – away from each other,” Studnicka said. The counties must determine which dispatch center would be best to close and how technology would be merged. Two architectural firms are developing schematic designs to determine the costs of expansion at either site. Each center is less than
10 years old and has at least some room for expansion. T here a re ma ny models for consolidation, said Carver County Chief Deputy Blair A nderson, who explained that the state study opened a lot of unanswered questions. He said the counties must be very methodological as they analyze how to consolidate the systems. “We want to make sure we do this right so we don’t leave a mess for those behind us,” he said. The biggest cost savings will be in the technology, said Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson. Both agencies will soon need phone system upgrades, which could cost $ 300,000, he said. Between the two agencies, they are also facing the replacement of 15 ra-
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As classmates at Holy Family Catholic High School, Rob Fafi nski and Ben Mullaney were acquainted, but they weren’t really close friends. Fafinski played football, basketball, and baseball and Mullaney played soccer. “We really didn’t become friends until after we found out we were both going to Marquette (University in Milwaukee, Wis.),” Fafi nski said in a recent phone interview. Both were interested in careers in law. And, they created a pact. “It was when we were freshmen in Marquette,” Fafi nski said. “We decided to serve in the Marines. Both of us agreed that if one of us signed up, the other one would, too.” And they did. In order to join as officers, they had to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, Va., during two of their college summers. After graduation from Marquette in May 2008, Fafinski commissioned into the Marine Corps as a 2nd lieutenant and underwent nine months of leadership and infantry tactic level training. Mullaney commissioned in the Marines in January 2009. Fafi nski has served two tours in Afghanistan and is currently back in the United States, at Marine Corps Base 29 Palms in California. Mullaney recently returned in October from one tour of duty in Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He expects to be deployed overseas one more time. Recently, the two were able to
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come home to visit their families. Fafi nski returned to Chaska in early November; Mullaney was home for Thanksgiving in Chanhassen. “Ben introduced the idea (of the Marines) to me,” Fafinski said. “That’s because it’s the hardest and most challenging.” Both Fafinski and Mullaney were high school sophomores when the terrorists attacked the World Trade Centers in New York City and Washington, D.C. on 9/11. It was a galvanizing moment for many across the nation. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that it had an impact on me,” Fafi nski said. “But I also think it’s a selfselecting group of guys who sign up for service. I never intended to join the military, and I would not have served if 9/11 hadn’t happened. Ben and I talked about it and we decided to answer the call. And Ben said, ‘If we’re gonna do this, we’re going all out.’” According to Fafi nski’s father, Bob Fafi nski, Rob and Ben wanted to be infantry platoon commanders, a forward combat position and one that is highly sought after by Marines. “Rob and Ben were both selected for these positions,” Fafi nski said. “Only a small number of Marine officers become infantry platoon commanders and they attend another
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to table the proposal to examine whether zoning requirements should be altered at the site, which formerly was the home of Teleplan. However, the proposal to table the motion failed on a 2-2 vote. Councilor Vicki Ernst recused herself from the discussion because she is an employee of Target.
IWCO CONCERNS The city also was contacted
by IWCO Direct, which has its headquarters across Park Road from the proposed site and employs 880 people. IWCO, which has been a long term lessee of the proposed Walmart site, encouraged the city to move forward with the Walmart proposal. “During the past six years, we’ve been unsuccessful in fi nding a buyer for this land parcel – unti l now,” wrote Joseph Morrison, IWCO president. “Developing this parcel as a vibrant retail destination appears to be its best purpose. It will create an anchor point for Chanhassen’s commerce corridor bringing customers not only to Walmart but to the surrounding retail stores and
restaurants.” Councilor Jerry McDonald expressed a willingness to continue working with Walmart to see if the company could further address city concerns. Even if the concept had been approved, Walmart would have to come back with fi nal plans, McDonald pointed out. He said there were “enough good things” – such as jobs, tax base and upgrading a vacant building – to continue going forward with planning. However, Mayor Tom Furlong and Cou nci lor Denny Laufenburger said there were too many deficiencies in the plan for approval. Ultimately, councilors Bethany Tjornhom, McDonald and Laufenburger
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take a look at this again.’ He said, ‘In the face of where we’re at, absolutely we should.’” Anderson, who experienced a dispatch consolidation within Dakota County, warned that the counties will have to be mindful of the psychological impact of a merger on employees. “W herever it lands, one group will feel like an outcast,” he said. “We don’t want to underestimate those things.” Scott County Commissioner Dave Menden said he’s heard both positive and negative opinions on the Dakota County consolidation. There will always be malcontent, Anderson said, but he found that the overwhelming majority in Dakota County were happy with the move. Studnicka said the negative comments may concern one city that pays more for emergency response now due to additional vehicles being dispatched. Anderson estimated it would “several years” before a merger could occur between Carver and Scott.
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dio consoles – which cost more than $100,000 a piece. Fewer consoles would be required with just one dispatch center, the Sheriffs said. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has an antiquated records management system, which would cost $5 to $8 million to replace, Studnicka said. It is used across the Sheriff’s Office operation. Carver County’s system is more modern and possibly could be shared by Scott County. Wolf said he called up the Carver County board chairman and other Carver County commissioners a few months ago to gauge if there’d be enough political support across the river to consider a merger. “I kept hearing that some [people] were against it, that it wasn’t going to happen because of political lines and red tape,” Wolf said. “I called up Randy [Maluchnik] and said, ‘Can we
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WHAT’S NEXT? While the concept proposal was unanimously denied by both the Planning Commission and City Council, Walmart could resubmit a proposal to the city through a more standard process. The proposal, however, would likely need to be scaled-back in size to have a better chance of gaining city approval. After the vote, Nelson told the StarTribune that Walmart is considering whether to resubmit plans to the city.
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Carver County Sheriff ’s deputies stand watch outside of Emerson Process Management in Chanhassen the morning of Nov. 22.
Complaint sheds light on alleged gang confrontation BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com
An Eden Prairie man who was allegedly assaulted and involved in an altercation with potential gang ties has been charged with 2nd deg ree assault, according to an of f icial Car ver County complaint. At about 1:30 a.m., Chhun Pheakday, 32, of Eden Prairie, was fi nishing his work shift at t he Emerson Compa ny, located at 8200 Market Blvd., Chanhassen, when he went outside to smoke a cigarette. At that time, according to the complaint, he was jumped by about eight Asian males who were wearing black and gray clothing that is consistent with the “Tiny Rascals Gang.” The assailants were wearing bandannas over their
faces. According to the complaint, Pheakday “has some affiliation” with the “Asian Boys Gang.” Apparently, there has been some friction between the two gangs due to an incident that happened at an Eden Prairie bowling alley about one month ago. Up on b ei n g at t acke d, Pheakday tried to make it back into the building but only made it into the entryway vestibule, the complaint said. The Emerson surveillance camera captured some of the assault. During the assault, Pheakday received cuts, scrapes and bruises to his face and body. He also had a necklace stolen. Pheakday was very upset with his necklace being stolen and decided to chase the alleged assailants. Pheakday
ran to the parking lot and drove after one of the cars containing the assailants, the complaint said. As it turns out, the complaint said, the defendant was chasing an innocent man, identifi ed as RBK, who also is an employee at Emerson. RBK called 911. During the 911 call, RBK said while he was leaving work there was a white GMC Yukon following him, honking its horn and fl ashing its brights. RBK said he was scared so he pulled into the Lutheran church at 820 Lake Drive East. At that point, the complaint said, RBK was confronted behind the church by the defendant, who pointed a gun at him. RBK told Pheakday that he “had the wrong guy,” the complaint said, and RBK reminded Pheakday that they
work together. Pheakday then left and drove to the end of the driveway where he blocked in the cars of the people who allegedly assaulted him. The other people f led on foot. Other witnesses describe hearing gunshots. Although no gun was located even after a n ex haustive sea rch, handg u n shel l cases were recovered at the scene, the complaint said. Furthermore, a close friend of the defendant indicated that Pheakday kept a handgun in his sock drawer and had been carrying the firearm as of late, the complaint said. According to the complaint, the investigation is continuing. Pheakday faces a felony level assault charge.
The Carver County Board is expected to resume discussions Dec. 13 regarding possible inspections at Lake Minnewashta to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Last week the board tabled a proposal to earmark $30,000 for inspections at the park’s public access next year. In the meantime, the county is planning to contact the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to determine interest in supporting an inspection program, County Board Chairman Randy Maluchnik said. Maluchnik said he supported finding a way to help with inspections at the county park on Lake Minnewashta next year. But, he said, he viewed that as a “stop-gap measure” and hoped the state comes up with a more comprehensive plan for dealing with invasive species. Commissioner Tom Workman, of Chanhassen, said he supports area lake associations that are attempting to keep zebra mussels out of area lakes. Zebra mussels have been identified in Lake Minnetonka but have yet to be confirmed in Carver County lakes. — Richard Crawford
Audubon Bird Count Dec. 27 Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m.5 p.m., is the “Audubon Christmas Bird Count,” at Lowry Nature Center, in Carver Park Reserve, Victoria. Beginners and expert birders alike are invited to take part in this annual, nationwide census of birds. Call the Lowery at (763) 694-
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Beware of thin ice In the light of a near tragedy in Anoka County last weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding parents to caution their chi ldren to stay off ponds, streams and other water bodies that now have a thin coating of ice. Sunday afternoon, an eightyear-old Oak Grove boy fell through a thin coating of ice on a small neighborhood pond. He was rescued after about 15 minutes in the icy water and treated at the hospital. “Kids are attracted to ice like a magnet,” said Tim Smalley, DNR boat and water safety specialist. “They just don’t know how much ice it takes to support a person, nor what is or isn’t safe.” As of Nov. 21, no ice in Minnesota has been reported by DNR conservation officers as consistently 4 inches thick, the recommended minimum thickness for wa l king and sma l l g roup activities. Ice safety guidelines also recommend a minimum of 5 inches of new, clear ice for snowmobiles and ATVs, and 8 to 12 inches for automobiles. Sma l ley said chi ld ren should not go out on the ice without adult supervision, even when c ond ition s i mprove. Last winter, four adults died falling through the ice. The DNR recommends contacting a local bait shop or resort at the destination lake to fi nd out if ice is safe for the planned activities.
CORRECTION There was an incorrect date in the Nov. 24 story “‘Taize’ service provides spiritual respite for the faithful.” The next Taizé Prayer in the sanctuary at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 8201 Main St. Chanhassen, is 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15.
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Reducing waste this holiday season BY AMY WENNER
On an average day, a typical Minnesotan creates roughly six pounds of waste. But from Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste in America increases by more than 25 percent. Much of this can be attributed to gifts, packaging, wrapping, mail, food waste and disposable partyware. However, with just a little planning, most households can vastly reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in the landfi ll. For instance, when shopping for gifts this season bring your own shopping bags and patronize local businesses. Resisting the urge to shop on li ne not only reduces p a c k a g i n g , b ut also emissions and t ra nspor t ation c o st s. C on sider gifts that the recipient can enjoy without contributing to the clutter in their home such as gift certificates to restaurants, community education, fitness centers, museums or spas. Financial gifts such as savings bonds and 529 Plan contributions are always nice alternatives for that kid who seems to have everything. Food gifts from your summer canning or fresh-made goods that can be stored and enjoyed later can also be much appreciated. Thoughtful personal gifts such as photo albums or books of family recipes can be a fun and affordable way to bring families and friends closer together. Finally, green gifts such as energy-use monitors, nontoxic cleaners, and soy candles can help your loved ones save money and improve their indoor air quality. One of the things that not everyone realizes around the holidays is that traditional wrapping paper is not recyclable and is dangerous to burn due to toxic metals in the ink and the risk for chimney fi res. While more eco-friendly papers are now available that are made from recycled paper and printed with soy-
based ink, an even more sustainable option is to use brown packaging paper and plain gift bags and decorate them yourself. Have kids paint the paper with their own designs, or decorate gifts with items such as colored twine, berries, branches, shells, and pinecones. Or you can “double gift,” by using items such as blankets, scarves, or food containers as wrapping. Another easy way families can reduce holiday waste is by striving to host zero-waste parties where the goal is to not put any undue materials into the garbage. Instead of using disposable plates, cups, and cutlery, borrow additional sets from friends or rent them from a party rental store. Alternatively, opt for compost able dinner ware and put out a compost bin near the garbage and recycling cans to collect the biodeg radable dishes a nd food scraps. Make sure paper towels and napkins are also composted, or stock up on colorful cloth napkins. And if you are planning to send food or cookies home with your guests, encourage them to bring their own reusable containers. Finally, after the holidays remember to recycle your Christmas tree. Boy Scout Troop 337 will be collecting Christmas trees door to door from Chanhassen residents and delivering them to a compost site on Saturday, Jan. 7. You must sign up for this service by contacting Jill Sinclair at jsinclair@ ci.chanhassen.mn.us by Dec. 29. Residents may also bring trees to the Carver County Environmental Center and recycle them for free until Jan. 28. After the 28th, the fee will be $4 per tree. On behalf of the Chanhassen Environmental Commission, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Wenner is a member of the Chanhassen Environmental Commission.
With just a little planning, most households can vastly reduce the amount of garbage that ends up in the landfill.
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When the holidays arrive, most of us feel the urge to splurge, not sk i mp, on hol id ay g i f t s. More shoppers will be doing just that this holiday season, according to University of St. Thomas researchers who study spending patterns. T hei r study predicts spendi ng for holiday gifts to be 3.4 percent higher this year than last, and that the mood of holiday shoppers “resembles that found prior to the recession- dampened” 2 0 0 8 and 2009. “Just be su re you r feel-good generosity doesn’t set you up for feel-trapped fi nancial regret after the holidays,” suggests Mary McKeague, certified fi nancial counselor who sees hundreds of people each year for debt counseling at LSS Financial Counseling Service. “No one likes to be Scrooge, but it’s good to take a reality check before getting carried away with giftgiving,” McKeague added. “Some people are still living with the pain of paying off holiday debts from last year. Overspending can really take the joy right out of the holidays. Before buying another gizmo this year, use the Scrooge-factor and ask yourself: ‘Can I really afford this?’ ‘Does this trap me?’” To help consumers avoid months of pain that can come with holiday
spending, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota created a Scrooge-OMeter, an online holiday calculator that can help shoppers determine how long holiday gifts and debts will take to pay off. You can fi nd the calculator at www.lssmn.org/ debt/scrooge Here are some ideas to help you develop a holiday shopping plan: Know your limits: Having a holiday budget and making a list can help you resist temptation to overspend or impulse shop. Bake your gifts: Make special cookies, gourmet pretzels or holiday goodies and deliver your freshbaked goods to neighbors, teachers or elderly shut-ins in the community. Something personal often trumps something purchased. Do t hi ngs toget her: Most Americans agree that holidays have become too commercial. Choose simple gift-giving and develop holiday traditions that cost nothing. Gifts don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful. Finally, if you do have fi nancial holiday pain, get reputable help. LSS has certified fi nancial counselors who offer debt management plans and free budget and debt counseling. LSS is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) . For more information, call 1-888-577-2227 or visit www.lssmn.org/debt
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TECH LEVY
Segmented budget is not the answer There continue to be a lot of handwringing regarding the failed tax levy from those who wanted this measure to pass. Several guest commentaries and local bloggers are still convinced we are cheating our children’s future because we do not have a dedicated technology budget. A segmented budget approach is not the answer to any technology shortfalls we may or may not have at our schools. When I lived in Eagan, the district had surplus funds in from a dedicated technology levy, but was short for general operating funds. Naturally, their answer was to pass another operating levy, under the threat that busing would be cut, along with key educational programs to make up the shortfall. I believe it’s time to stop passing levies for portions of the budget. As we saw in Eagan, this is not an effective way to fund the entire school system. District 112 leaders have got to come to the realization that the community has already leveraged its taxpayers heavier than other local districts. In the past, this district has been frivolous with taxpayer revenue. We are now paying the price for that frivolity. The point I’m making is that by divvying up portions of the tax revenue for specific pieces of the spending pie, you isolate where funds can be used. Some may say that’s a good thing. To have a technology levy, means the money only goes to technology. But any remaining funds are untouchable for something else. We’re better served to have generic
levies, and allow district leaders to make the choices as to what is necessary. It’s what we’ve hired them to do. And when they fail, we have to hold them accountable. I think this is the fundamental problem we see in our higher levels of government today. We budget for specific programs, and then funds are locked into areas that do not make sense during lean times. We’ve seen where this leads us. Massive debt and ever increasing spending are not goals we want to achieve locally, whether intentional, or accidental. This is our educational system. We expect it to be smarter than that.
John Brunette Chaska
INVASIVES
Need plan of action Regarding Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), here is what has been accomplished to date in Chanhassen: At Lotus Lake: 917 boats inspected this summer for Zebra mussels by inspectors trained by the DNR. More than 60 volunteers trained in Chanhassen by the DNR for Aquatic Invasive Species inspections (the highest number in any city in the state). Almost 15 percent of boats inspected had their drain plug in place. (Minnesota law does not permit a boat to be transported with the drain plug in place). Over 10 percent of the boats inspected came from waters infested with AIS. May 2011 — Meetings began with
Chanhassen city staff in attempt to gain support for inspections of invasive species. July 2011 — The city of Shorewood took action to work with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to prevent further spread of invasive species by installing a gate at Christmas Lake to enforce park hours (operational 11/8/11). August 2011 — City of Chanhassen Park Board recommended to the City Council that a gate be installed at Lotus Lake in order to enforce park hours. October 2011 — Aquatic invasive species signage has been posted at all boat access points on Lotus Lake to educate boaters. (acquired through grants from the DNR). October 2011 — Over a hundred residents met at the Chanhassen Rec Center to learn more about aquatic invasive species including members of the City Council and the DNR. November 2011 — Carver County Board is exploring how to fund the costs to inspect all boats launching at Lake Minnewashta. November 2011 — Minnehaha Creek Watershed District announced that they will step in to help prevent invasive species in the absence of sufficient support from the DNR. Numerous articles have been published discussing the negative effects of aquatic invasive species. Despite the efforts to date, the city of Chanhassen still has no action plan on the topic of aquatic invasive species. There are no plans for the city to assist with inspections or to control access to boat launches on any lake in the city. The lakes in Chanhassen are a resource to be preserved and protected. What will it take to bring our elected officials to action?
Brian Kirkvold Chanhassen
STARWATCH
Old friends come out at night BY DEANE MORRISON
The onset of winter finds Venus, Mars and Saturn busily moving into prime viewing positions. An “evening star,” Venus climbs rapidly higher above the western horizon. As it ascends, our sister planet escapes the sun’s afterglow and lingers longer in the evening sky. By New Year’s Eve it will shine for more than two-and-a-half hours after sunset. Mars rises in late evening, followed by Saturn several hours later. They’ll be best in the predawn sky, when they are well up in the south. Mars is higher, below the hindquarters of Leo, while Saturn appears just east of the bright star Spica, in Virgo. Both planets are
brightening as Earth gains on them in the orbital race. Even better, Saturn’s rings have opened to about 15 degrees from horizontal, so this is a good time to see the planet through a small telescope. On the morning of the 20th, a crescent moon visits Saturn and Spica. Together, the three objects form a wry smile, or, depending on your point of view, a cosmic smirk. Our old friends the bright winter constellations come out in the south after nightfall. Orion’s hourglass form is unmistakable, and the region of his belt is of special interest to astronomers because it’s a cauldron of new star formation. Tagging at his heels is Sirius, the Dog Star, which ranks as the brightest of stars thanks to its proximity—only about nine
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light-years from us. High in the west, the Andromeda Galaxy appears as a fuzzy oval between the Great Square of Pegasus and W- or M-shaped Cassiopeia. With skies at their darkest, this is a great time to view our nearest large neighbor galaxy through binoculars or a small telescope. Winter arrives officially at 11:30 p.m. on the 21st, when the sun reaches a point directly over the Tropic of Capricorn and the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest night of the year. Deane Morrison, with the University of Minnesota, can be contacted at morri029@umn.edu. Find U of M astronomers and links to the world of astronomy at www.astro. umn.edu.
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‘Take a trip around the county’ to barn quilt destinations A special handmade quilt hangs in the home of the Schneider family. Kim’s grandmother, Elisa Thiesfeld, made a quilt for each grandchild and presented the gift upon graduation from high school. Kim’s quilt pattern was “Trip Around the World.” So it is very appropriate to now have a variation of that pattern mounted on their barn. Keeping it all in the family, Kim and her daughter were the primary painters of their pattern and the work was done in her sister-in–law Suzanne Thiesfeld’s Carver studio. It’s all about family ties. The Schreiner’s barn was built in the early 1990s in order to replace the old barn that was beyond repair. To preserve a sense of history, the barn has
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an old-style steep slant roof and the siding is reclaimed lumber. T h e qu i lt p at t e r n T r ip Around the World appeared for fi rst time in 1933 — at the time of the Chicago World’s Fair. According to the book
“Patchwork Souvenirs of 1933 Chicago World Fair,” Sears held a contest, drawing in more than 10,000 quilts from across the country. There is no evidence that this pattern was actually entered in the contest, but the timing of its appearance and the title surely reflect the 1933 World’s Fair theme. The Sears National Quilt Contest was one of the most important quilting events ever —and offered a prize of $1,200. Barb Hone is an arts enthusiast, piano teacher, and charter member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County. Her column “Barn Quilts of Carver County” appears periodically in the Chanhassen Villager. To join the ACCC, go to www. artsofcarvercounty.org or e-mail info@arts ofcarvercounty.org.
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Barn Quilts of Carver County
1. The Andrew Peterson FarmSwedish Apple Orchard, 8060 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia 2. Deardorff Orchards—“Apple” Tree of Life, 8350 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia Watertown 3. At the Farm—TBD, 8880 Hwy. 5, Mound Waconia St. Bonifacius 4. Carver County Historical Society Log Building—Log Cabin, Carver 7 Excelsior County Fairgrounds, 501 3rd St., Mayer Waconia Lake New Chanhassen 5. The Drill-Mellum Barn—Dutchman’s Waconia Germany Puzzle, 5850 Co. Rd. 155, Waconia Victoria 6. The Kelzer Farm—Double Wedding 41 Waconia 25 Ring, 12855 Co. Rd. 32, Waconia 5 7. The Melichar Barn—Blazing Star, 284 8020 Hwy. 25, Mayer Chaska 8. The Brinkman Farm—Crazy Quilt, 13 Norwood 18980 102nd St., Young America Young America 212 9. The Kramer Barn—Lone Star, 17870 Carver 134th St., Norwood/Young America Cologne 10. The Pearson Barn—Fannies’ Fan, 53 17450 134th St., Hamburg CARVER Hamburg 11. The Honebrink Farm—Custom COUNTY Block, 17175 Co. Rd. 53 Belle Plaine 12. The E. Willems Barn—Triple Tulip, 10720 Co. Rd. 153, Cologne 13. The Schreiner Barn—Trip Around the World (variation), 9380 Co. Rd. 140, Cologne
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CARVER COUNTY
Victim witness coordinator finds niche in attorney’s office BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com
Growing up, Nancy Yates liked law, but knew she didn’t want to be a lawyer. She enjoyed social work, too, but she didn’t want to be a social worker. She liked the idea of therapy, but didn’t want to be a therapist. With plenty of hard work and a bit of luck, Yates found a career that incorporated all the things she loved into one job – victim witness coordinator. “It’s what you’d get if you smushed a lawyer and a social worker together,” she explained. It’s a role Yates has been enjoying in the Carver County
Attorney’s Office since she was hired 14 years ago. “I love what I do,” she said. “It’s a perfect fit for me.”
INTEGRAL Yates may not be the fl ashiest member of the county attorney’s office, but for those working their way through the court system, the married, mother of two is an integral member of the team. “Ms. Yates is the unsung hero in the criminal justice system,” stated Carver County Attorney Mark Metz in an e-mail. “Behind every successful trial prosecution is the outstanding behind-the-scenes work done by Ms. Yates,” wrote
LIVESREMEMBERED Alvin C. Luedloff Alvin Luedloff, 80, of Chaska, passed away Sunday Nov. 27, 2011 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home in Chaska. Memorial service will be held Friday Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska with the Rev. Greg Snow officiating. Gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service at church. Interment St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Alvin was born Aug. 16, 1931 in Dahlgren Township, the son of Oscar and Caroline (Jabs) Luedloff. Alvin was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver. On Oct. 6, 1956 Alvin was united in marriage to Donna Deis at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chaska. Alvin really enjoyed being at his cabin in Fort Ripley. He had many hobbies while spending time there which included, fishing, hunting and wood working. Alvin always had love of the land and farming was always in his heart. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, Oscar and Caroline Luedloff; daughter-in-law, Jacquelyn Luedloff; brothers, Reinhard “Dutch” Luedloff; Vernon Luedloff. Alvin is survived by his loving family, son and daughterin-law, Wayne and Kellie Luedloff of Fort Ripley; granddaughter, Jenna Atkinson; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Robert Chermak of Fountain Valley, CA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty Lentz of Waconia, Adeline Kohman of Chaska, Sonja Deis of Chaska, Elmer Deis of Chaska, Mavis Deis of Shakopee; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; www.johnsonfh.com
Michael Wentzell, chief deputy for the Carver County Attorney’s Office. “She coordinates the schedules of numerous witnesses to ensure an orderly presentation of the evidence by the State. This allows our prosecutors to focus their attention on the case presentation rather than these difficult logistical matters.” Yates serves as the primary point of contact for all victims of crime in the county – serving residents that have suffered everything from graffiti and busted mailboxes to domestic abuse and murder. “It’s my job to take them through the process,” she said. Yates keeps in regular contact wit h victi ms and witnesses to let them know where their particular cases are at and what they can expect. She helps prepare witnesses to take the stand (such as reviewing appropriate courtroom attire). And she takes their calls day and night to answer
their questions and ease their worries. “For as much time as I’m in court, I’m on the phone,” she said.
NICHE Yates does it all with few complaints, because she believes she’s found her niche. “My parents always stressed that I needed to do something that I’m passionate about,” she said. It took some time, but eventually Yates found a job that both fulfi lled her and played to her strengths. “I felt a strong pull to the legal profession,” she said. Yates attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in political science in 1995. She went on to receive her paralegal certificate from the Minnesota Paralegal Institute in 1996. She then worked as a paralegal for a year before being hired at Carver County.
During that time, she also volunteered her time with domestic violence and sexual assault agencies and the Courage Center. It was through her volunteer experiences that she learned about an advocacy position within the court system. She found a volunteer job as a victim witness coordinator in her home county in Wisconsin and gave it a shot. It didn’t take long for her to realize she’d found her calling. “I knew it was the perfect combination,” she said.
ACCOLADES Fourteen years later, Yates still fi nds great value in her job. And her co-workers at the county attorney’s office offer plenty of accolades for the work she does. “Nancy Yates has dedicated her professional life to protecting and supporting victims’ rights,” said Metz. “Her level of experience, compassion, and dedication makes her one of the best victim witness coordinators in the State, providing services to victims, witnesses, and their families throughout the criminal justice system.” “The rapport she develops with these victims and witnesses makes the very difficult process of testifying in front of a jury a little less stressful,” said Wentzell. Yates’ gentle, caring de -
meanor and her desire to see justice serves is just as critical to her success as any formal training, though. “I get emotionally invested,” she said. “I want to make this right.” But that doesn’t mean she offers false promises. Yates tries to keep the expectations of the people she works with in check. She prepares them as much for a successful case result as an unsuccessful one. “We always build in some realism,” she said.
City of Chanhassen **Important Notice** Winter Parking Rules
Photo Caption: Above, Carla Struble being presented the 2011 ABC Magnolia Construction Woman of the Year by ABC President Robert Heise (Right) and ABC Board Chairman Jay Koning (Left).
Carla Struble, CEO and owner of Electrical Production Services Inc., was recently honored as the 2011 Associated Builders and Contractors Magnolia Construction Woman of the Year. Struble was presented the prestigious award at the recent ABC Annual Meeting held last Wednesday evening at the Rush Creek Golf Course Conference Center. Struble was nominated by the EPS Management Team and selected by the ABC Awards Council for her exceptional devotion to customers and employees by maintaining the highest level of standards and value in the commercial electrical and fiber industry along with her involvement in the local community and her passion to help others succeed. The award is given each year for demonstrating leadership and promoting a positive image for women in the construction industry.
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Nancy Yates, pictured with Chief Deputy Michael Wentzell and Carver County Attorney Mark Metz.
Between November 1 and April 1, no parking is allowed on city streets between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Additionally, do not park on city streets any time of day when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen until the street has been plowed curbto-curb. Violators may be tagged and/or towed. For more information, contact City Hall at 952-227-1100
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GIRLS HOCKEY
Offense on fire to start season BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com
The Missota Conference better take notice – the Chaska/ Chanhassen girls hockey team is for real. The Storm Hawks improved to 3-0 overall with a 10-0 win over Holy Angels in the championship game of the Prior Lake Invitational Saturday at Dacotah Arena. Through three games, C/C has outscored opponents 25-3. The Storm Hawks got a big game from Kaitlin Storo, who fi nished with five goals in the victory. The junior forward opened the title game scoring with a goal at 3:18 of the fi rst period. Storo added a second goal in the stanza and three more in the second period. Emma Silkey had two goals, while Casey Lindquist, Jenna Wormuth and Megan Hinze also had netters for C/C. C/C outshot Holy Angels 29-5 for the game. Sophomore goaltender Laura Chalupsky pitched the shutout for her second consecutive win. In the semifi nal round, the Storm Hawks and Chalupsky routed Holy Family Catholic/ Waconia 7-2 Friday. Storo and Megan O’Brian each had two goals for C/C, which trailed 1-0 in the first period on a JC Reinke goal for the Wildfi re. Wormuth, Megan Williams and Sheridan Bargo also had goals for the Storm Hawks. Williams and Storo had threepoint nights for C/C. Also scoring for HFC/Waconia, which dropped the thirdplace game to host Prior Lake 4-0, was Megan Menzuber. Chalupsky made three saves for her first career victory. Carly Bergstrom had 24 saves in the losing ef fort for the Wildfi re. Against Prior Lake, Amber
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Galles scored a pair of goals for the Lakers in the shutout. Also scoring were Bailey Halstrom and Michelle Jeurissen. Lexi Hartman, making her second start this season for HFC/Waconia, took the loss, making 13 saves.
FIRST WIN FOR CASSANO Farmington posted a 12-0 record in the Missota Conference last season, which included 6-3 and 4-3 wins over runner-up Chaska/Chanhassen. The Storm Hawks, though, acted a little revenge Nov. 22, beating the host Tigers 8-1 at Schmitz-Maki Arena. It was the fi rst game under new coach Tracy Cassano, who moved over from Rosemou nt t his offseason. C/C jumped out to a 4-0 lead through one period as Brenna Lervick, O’Brian and Morgan Morse scored less than three minutes apart midway through the stanza to extend the lead to four goals. The Storm Hawks got on the board just 31 seconds into the season opener on an unassisted goal from Silkey. Farming ton cut the lead to 4-1 at the 5:17 mark of the second period with a powerplay goal, but C/C responded 63 seconds later on a Morse rebound goal. It was the fi rst career varsity game for the eighth-grader. The advantage went to 6-1 on an O’Brian power-play goal at the 9:32 mark of the second period. O’Brian led the Storm Hawks with a three-point evening. C/C added two more goals for the fi nal score of 8-1 with
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Chaska/Chanhassen’s Megan O’Brian (14) celebrates with defenseman Jenna Wormuth (8) after her goal in an 8-1 win over Farmington Nov. 22. The Storm Hawks are 3-0 entering play this week. Storo and Wormuth scoring for the Storm Hawks. Carly Van Orden earned the win for C/C in the nets with 20
saves. Jessica Erchul, who once outdueled current Gophers goaltender Alyssa Gorgan of
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
Expectations high for Storm pucksters Talented junior class should have Storm in mix
BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com
With more than 90 percent of scoring returning from a year ago, and with the addition of three transfers that were forced to play junior varsity in 2010-11, expectations are high for the Chanhassen boys hockey team. The Storm didn’t just rely on an added year of experience and size to push them for this season – they worked for it during the offseason. “We have had a great offseason. Our Blueline Club spent a lot of time and effort in developing an area to workout at our rink and we hired former Minnesota Wild player Antti Laaksonen (Victoria resident) to help train the players. Our guys really bought in and have been working very hard,” Chanhassen Head Coach Chris Wilson said. Upfront, the Storm return senior captain Connor Kelly, who was an all-conference selection with 43 points (team-high 24 goals) last season – the most of any player returning in Section 2AA. Senior Jackson Spingler (12 goals) and sophomore Logan Wilkinson (15 assists) should add even more offensive output this year, while the coaching staff is excited about the improvement in senior forward Jake Anderson. “Jake is a great two-way player whose offensive skills have improved through his hard work during the offseason,” the coach said. The player to watch, though, may be senior assistant captain Nate Traina, who played two varsity seasons at Breck School in Golden Valley, winning backto-back Class A championships in 2009 and 2010. “He could be the most exciting player in the Missota Conference. He is a terrific skater with great puck skills,” Wilson said. Other returning letter winners at forward include seniors Kent Eklund, Austin Simenson, juniors Jack Spillers and Bryson Burkholder. Newcomers
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Chanhassen senior assistant captain Nate Traina rips a shot over the shoulder of Hopkins goaltender Josh Kuemichael for a goal in a 5-0 win Tuesday. Cody VanThournout and Tanner Walsh will help as well. Defensively, the Storm are experienced with four seniors on the blueline. Senior assistant captain Eric Bigaouette heads up the group of defensemen and provides an offensive bonus as well with 20 assists last year. Seniors Nathan Holasek (scored nine goals as a forward last year), CJ Oddsen and Joe Preis team with sophomore Michael Gmiterko for one of the conference’s toughest defensive unit. Also returning are all three goaltenders, including junior Harlin Paradise, who logged more than 1,000 minutes and made 460 saves last year during an all-conference honorable mention season. He will be pushed by junior Nick Harrel and sophomore Erik Anderson. Chanhassen, which compiled an 11-14-1 season in its first year split from Chaska, tried to beef up its schedule a bit to better prepare for the postseason. Section 2AA is one of the best in the state with Edina, Bloomington
Jefferson, Burnsville, Prior Lake and conference foe Holy Angels. “We added three great games to our schedule this year in Hopkins, Blake and New Ulm. We are really trying to make our schedule more competitive each season,” Wilson said. New Ulm was the Section 3A champion a year ago, while Blake School won 22 games.
SHUTOUT IN OPENER Making his first varsity start, sophomore Erik Anderson looked mighty sharp, making 18 saves as Chanhassen blew out Hopkins 5-0 in the season opener Tuesday at Victoria Recreation Center. Anderson didn’t have to be spectacular with the Royals putting up little pressure. His biggest save came late in the first period on a 2-on-1 rush. The save sprung an odd-man rush for the Storm in which Logan Wilkinson found a streaking Jake Anderson with a cross-ice pass for the eventual gamewinning goal with 8.5 seconds left in the first period.
A season of firsts The 2010-11 season was the first for the Chanhassen Storm program after spending a year with Chaska. Among the program’s firsts were a victory over St. Paul Highland Park 11-1 on Dec. 30 and its first Missota win 3-2 against Farmington Jan. 18. Individual first saw Nathan Holasek score the first goal in the program against Park-Cottage Grove Dec. 2, while Connor Kelly had the first hat trick Jan. 8 against Waconia. Connor Kelly added a pair of goals, including a short-handed breakaway shot just under the crossbar in the final 20 seconds. Also scoring were Nate Traina and Jack Spillers on a powerplay goal. It was Traina’s first varsity goal after he was forced to play junior varsity as a season ago due to transfer rules. Chanhassen outshot Hopkins 29-18 for the game.
Every team sets pre-season goals and generally they involve winning a conference title. For the defending Missota Conference champion Chanhassen girls basketball team, that’s No. 1 on their list. After splitting the conference crown with Farmington and Shakopee with identical 11-3 league records, the Storm are shooting to claim sole possession this season. “We have a great group of returners who will be strong leaders on the court and make a solid impact on this upcoming season,” said third-year Chanhassen Head Coach Angie Kissock. All-conference junior guard Lauren Shifflett headlines six retu r ning players for the Storm. Averaging 11.1 points per game last year, Shifflett was among the top-40 juniors in the Breakdown magazine. “Lauren is an off-guard who makes a living slashing to the basket. She will return as our leading scorer who will look to have more time spent on the perimeter this year,” Kissock said. Also back is all-conference honorable mention is senior g ua rd Mikki P rince, who averaged 7.2 points with 103 rebounds, 47 assists and 79 steals last season. Prince is one of two seniors on the roster a long wit h Janel le Kloth. “Mikki is a great floor leader with a very fundamental approach to the point guard position. She shares the ball well, knocks down open shots, and is a great defender in the
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open court,” said Kissock. Also returning this season are four juniors in forward Anna Letsche (5.6 points, 5.2 rebounds per game), guard Becca Smith (7.2 points, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game), forward Morgan F rye (1.4 points per game) and forward Taylor Johnson (2.2 points per game). “Anna is a quiet, yet strong force who often plays bigger then her size,” said the coach. “Becca is a lightning quick combo guard with a great perimeter shot. She is a harassing defender and pushes the tempo of the game with her competitive spirit.” “Morgan has some strong moves inside and is one of our most vocal leaders. She will be relied on to bring some energy to the team this year,” added Kissock. “Taylor has a very strong fi rst step and a great ability to attack the basket. She will be a driving force on offense as well as a defensive threat on the perimeter.” Chanhassen is also shooting for a better fi nish to the post-season. Last year, despite winning 17 regular season games, the Storm were seeded sixth and fell 83-45 to Edina in the Section 2AAA quarterfi nals. It will be tough with the likes of Eden Prairie and Bloomington Kennedy, who already have multiple Division I player signees on their rosters.
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WRESTLING
Co-op squad only for the regular season BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com
Chaska/Chanhassen lost by criteria in a 34-33 match to Lakeville North in the Section 2AAA wrestling quarterfi nals a season ago. With a roster stacked with talent returning, the Storm Hawks hoped to contend with Prior Lake and Eden Prairie for the section title this season. That won’t be allowed to happen. The two schools are being forced to split for team sections with both competing in Section 2AAA. In other sports, splitting the two schools, such as in swimming and diving, allows Chaska to drop a class, but in wrestling, both programs are in the highest class. “ We’r e d oi n g t h e r i g ht things we believe and no one wants us to win. That’s the way it’s going to be. We’re just going to go out and compete as a team. The real reason we’re keeping them together as a team and splitting them at sections is because we wanted the kids to have practice partners. They need workout partners and it wouldn’t have been fair to either school to split. I’ve talked to a number of people and they think it’s a bad idea what they’re making us do, but it is what it is,” Chanhassen
Head Wrestling Coach Mike Schultz said. It’s the same case in the Missota Conference as the league won’t allow the co-op squad to win a conference title, although according to Schultz individuals will still be able to win year-end awards. The matches will still go on, but the Storm Hawks will have to forfeit the team result. The C/C wrestling program isn’t letting the situation ruin what potentially could be a great season for the local mat squad. One positive out of the mess is that the program could have 28 section participants with 14 wrestlers competing from each school. “We’ll be wrestling as a team and unless it’s a conference match team scores will count,” Schultz said. Three wrestlers start the season ranked on the wrestling website www.theguillotine.com. They are Chaska junior Trent Butcher (No. 6 at 126 pounds – 34-8 in 201011) , Ch a sk a ei g ht h- g rader Isaac Loosbruck (No. 8 at 112 pounds) and Chaska’s Ethan Loosbruck (No. 9 at 160 pounds – 31-10). Other key returners include 2011 state qualifier sophomore Luke Finkel of Chanhassen (29 -10 record), Chanhassen eighth-grader Brandon Olev-
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son (32-7) and Chaska senior Josh Blackowiak (25-14). Isaac Boyum (8-13), Brett Fahey (910), Zach Boyum (9-11), Sam Grausam (12-16), Justin Goeman (16-20) and Reid Johnson (14-20) also are back from last year’s section team. “We’ll be super solid. I was talking with a former wrestler and I was showing him our lineup and he was just like, ‘wow!’ Brandon is a top contender. He’ll be in the mix when it comes to state tournament time. Sam is one of our captains and he’s just a solid wrestler. He was injured some last year, so I expect him to come back strong. He’ll be a surprise to a lot of people. We close with Reid-o – he’s our big heavyweight,” Schultz said. Wrestling fans will notice a chance in weight classifications this season with most classes jumping one to three pounds. The old 140 -pound position has been eliminated with addition at 182 pounds.
EIDENSCHINK JOINS STAFF Schultz is excited to have
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Ethan Loosbruck, right, and Sam Grausam, left, are two of Chaska/Chanhassen’s most experienced wrestlers this season. Loosbruck starts the season ranked No. 9 at 160 pounds in Class 3A. a new addition in the wrest l i n g room t hi s se a son i n Chaska Head Coach Brent Eidenschink, a former University of Minnesota wrestler and Detroit Lake High School’s all-time career leader in wins (165) and pins (97). He wrestled at the University of Minnesota and was a four-year letter winner and
DANCE TEAM
Storm dancing for a first state bid BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com
T he Ch a n h a s s en D a nc e Team got a taste of success a season ago, placing third in the Missota Conference and sixth in both high kick and jazz/funk in the rugged Section 2AAA. After putting in many hours during the offseason, the Storm are ready to do even better in 2011-12. “The Chanhassen dancers take their sport very seriously. They have put in many hours choreographing their routines, conditioning, and practicing on their own outside of the team’s 15-hour a week practice schedule,” Head Coach Allison Feeny said. “Dance team is a fiercely competitive sport in the state of Minnesota, and Chanhassen competes in the most challenging AAA section in the state with teams from Eden Prairie, Wayzata and Maple Grove.” While the season officially began in late October, many of the team members started well before then during the summer months. They began the season by preparing in the summer by attending the Just for Kix camp in Brainerd and continued to train throughout the fall club season. Thirty-four athletes made the winter roster, including four returning seniors, including captains Natalie Wilson and Liz O’Neill, two-time allstate dancer Alex Pattee, and
three -year star ter. He was named Academic All-Big Ten in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. The hiring of Eidenschink helps Chaska prepare for an eventual split of the wrestling program in coming seasons. “I’m excited to have Brent because he’s a U of M wrestler and they bring a different kind of energy, especially to these
young guys. He brings a different energy than an old guy like I can,” said Schultz. “He’s a great technician. I targeted him from the state tournament last year. I ran into him there and I told him what we were looking at doing and told him we’d love for him to apply. He did and he was our pick. The kids love him.”
Don’t miss this WE’RE OFF And we’re underway with the winter sports season. Chanhassen has girls hockey, boys and girls basketball games as well as a road wrestling tournament on the schedule. Get your Storm season pass ready!
WEEKLY SCHEDULES
Chanhassen H.S. Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/cns/ Hotline: (952) 361-CHAN (2426) Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena Home girls hockey games at Chaska C.C. Home basketball games at Chan H.S. TODAY, DECEMBER 1 Girls Hockey vs. Holy Angels, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball vs. Waconia, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Boys Basketball vs. Henry Sibley, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Wrestling at Lakeville North, 9 a.m. Girls Hockey vs. Grand Rapids, 3 p.m. Girls Basketball at Hopkins, 3:15 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Girls Hockey at Shakopee, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball at Waconia, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball vs. Mpls. Washburn, 7:30 p.m. PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR
Chanhassen has four seniors on its dance roster this season. They are from left, Kendra Iliff, Alex Pattee, Liz O’Neill and Natalie Wilson. 2010 USA Best of the Best 11th Grade champion Kendra Iliff. Pattee was also named allconference, while O’Neill was honorable mention. “The 2010-2011 season was very successful for the Chanhassen dance team and the 2011-2012 team has set their sights on advancing to the state tournament, and the coaches believe that the team has the right mix of talent, choreography and determination to
make this goal a reality,” Feeny said. Chanhassen kicked off the regular season with a conference high kick event Nov. 29. The first jazz/funk competition is Dec. 8 at Northfield High School. Chanhassen hosts a jazz/funk event at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. The Storm will compete in four invitationals along with the five conference events, beginning at Lakeville North
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Dec. 10. Other meets are scheduled for Maple Grove (Dec. 17), Henry Sibley (Jan. 7) and Wayzata (Jan. 21). Sections are at Wayzata High School Saturday, Feb. 4.
Minnetonka H.S. Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. East Gym Home wrestling matches at Minnetonka H.S. East Gym TODAY, DECEMBER 1 Boys Hockey vs. Burnsville, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Rosemount, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball at Lakeville South, 7:15 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Girls Hockey at Northern Stars (Duluth), 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dance at Apple Valley Invite, 9 a.m.
Wrestling at Wahpeton (N.D.), 9 a.m. Girls Basketball vs. Richfield (Hopkins), 4:45 p.m. Girls Hockey at Proctor, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball vs. Rogers (Hopkins), 6:30 p.m. Boys Hockey vs. Centennial, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Wrestling vs. SC Lutheran, Mpls. North, BenildeSM, 5 p.m. Boys Basketball at Bloomington Kennedy, 7:15 p.m. Girls Basketball at Robbinsdale Cooper, 7:15 p.m.
Holy Family Catholic H.S. Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.org School: www.hfchs.org Hotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext. 1111 Home girls hockey games at Victoria and Waconia Arenas Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena Home basketball games at HFC H.S. TODAY, DECEMBER 1 Girls Basketball at Richfield, 7 p.m. Boys Hockey vs. New Ulm, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Boys Basketball at Catholic Memorial (Wisc.), 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dance at Chaska Invite, 10 a.m. Girls Hockey at Minnehaha Academy, 2 p.m. Boys Hockey at Holy Angels, 2:30 p.m. Boys Basketball at Pius XI (Wisc.), 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Girls Hockey at Mound-Westonka, 7 p.m. Boys Hockey vs. Rochester John Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Girls Basketball vs. Mpls. Edison, 7:30 p.m.
HOLY FAMILY PREVIEWS
Van Sant leads upper-weights for M-W/Holy Family wrestlers The Mound Westonka/Holy Fami ly Catholic wrestling squad will be building on previous years’ successes, and hope to take it to the next level this year. “We’ve been inexperienced and in rebuilding mode for several years now, and it’s time to see what we can accomplish. Although we are still relatively young with only one returning senior, we have several talented wrestlers with a lot of varsity experience. The kids worked hard in the offseason, and I am very excited to how we will stack up against the top teams,” said White Hawks Head Coach Todd Munsterteiger. Leading the way will be a veteran group of juniors, including two-time state entrant Tyler Hebig, and section place-winners Ben Rogers and Will Van Sant. Lone returning senior Tyler Ihli also secured a medal at sections last year. Sophomores Ryder Schmidt, Bryan Tierney and John Byers all had successful years at the ninth grade and varsity level, and will solidify the starting lineup this year. Freshman Sam Bennyhoff also made a trip to the state tournament last year, and eighth graders Drake Heath and Ryan Reid contributed at the varsity level.
Heath and Bennyhof f both earned runner-up honors at the Ninth Grade State League Tournament. “We hope to compete in both the conference and section, and only time will how far we go. The sky’s the limit with this group of kids. I am really proud of how hard they work and their willingness to improve,” added assistant coach Eric Rodelius.
NEW FIRE COACH Led by Division I recruit Hannah Schonhardt, new Holy Family Catholic Girls Head Coach Jenny Swartout has eight players that saw significant time on the court last season. Swartout was an assistant coach at St. Olaf College in Northfield. “I spent time at St. Olaf as an assistant absorbing from a great coach Dave Stromme. I am looking forward to a great season. The girls are buying into the new style of play and attitude,” the first-year head coach said. Becca Neuger, a graduate of St. Olaf and former basketball, soccer, and track and field athlete, will coach C-squad, while Chris White returns to the JV team.
“(Chris) has spent the summer working feverishly with the girls. The coaches and the players are working hard to prepare us for what we hope is a dominate season. I couldn’t ask for a better group of coaches or players. They bring a work ethic and mentality of that of a college team; working hard daily,” Swartout said. Schonhardt, who recently signed with Northern Iowa, was the team’s leading scorer (14 points) and top rebounder (nine a game) a year ago. Joining her in the paint will be seniors Erin Ryan-Mosley, Taylor Conroy and Katharine Leary. Senior Ashley Hanson returns at point guard, while sophomore Michaela Rasmussen is a dominate player inside and out at the wing position. Juniors Emily Bauer and Aly Anton are two other players that will contribute at guard. The team has a number of other options including Megan McCabe, a transfer from Ohio, as well as the team’s top defender in Haley Thompson. New this year for the Fire is a move up in class from 2A to 3A with the likes of Chaska, Benilde-St. Margaret and Waconia. “The girls have been working hard learning a new ag-
gressive style of basketball. The main focus of the season is play together and playing tough. We have provided the girls with a challenging schedule with a mix of 2A to 4A schools. The fi rst week of practice the girls and the coaching staff have been working to push ourselves outside their comfort zone. We look to have a tough, new attitude to the game,” Swartout said.
BACK FOR MORE Holy Family Catholic had its top fi nish at the state tournament since joining Class AA two seasons ago with a fourthplace mark in the 2011 Jazz/ Funk State Meet. The Fire, champions of Class A jazz/funk in 2004 and 2006, return three members from last year. Senior capt ai n K rist a Stanoch was an all-state tournament selection in 2011. She is joined on the varsity team by senior captains Lexie Curtis and Caroline Morgan; juniors K ai ley McCoy and Maddie Prosser; sophomores Savannah Kiffmeyer, Laura Kubisiak and Kim Plante; and freshman Sunny Taunton. The Fire jazz/funk team still should be strong with many members of last year’s junior varsity squad moving up. Holy
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Junior Will Van Sant, the lone wrestler from Holy Family Catholic, will anchor the upper-weights for the Mound Westonka/Holy Family wrestling squad this season. Family placed second at the 2011 Class AA JV Championships at the end of January. The high kick team, which missed the state meet by one placing at the Section 3A A Meet, has 10 returning members. “We are hoping to improve upon that and make it to the state tournament with both our jazz and high kick routines this season,” said Fire Dance Coach Deanna Tetner, who is in her eighth year. Erin Raser, a former Fire dance team member,
joins Tetner on the coaching staff for a second year. Varsity high kick dancers are Curtis, Morgan, Stanoch, McCoy, Prosser, Kiffmeyer, Kubisiak, Plante, Taunton, Rielle Perttu, Maddie Balm, Elise Brausen, Annie Richelsen, Sammi Schierman, Emi ly Va k u l sk a s a nd E m m a Puklich. The Fire begins its season at the Chaska Invitational Saturday with a date at the Academy of Holy Angels Invitational Dec. 17.
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SKIPPERS ROUNDUP
New coach takes over for Minnetonka b-ballers Tom Dasovich isn’t the only Minnetonka Head Coach in his household anymore. His wife, Leah, is the new head coach of the Minnetonka High School girls basketball team. She has eight years of experience in coaching – seven as an assistant coach at Minnetonka High School (20012007) and as North Tartan’s 16U head coach in 2009. Dasovich has also been a key contributor in the Minnetonka girls travel program for the past three years, responsible for running tryouts, hiring evaluators and forming teams. Dasovich was a standout at St. Cloud State University, leading the Huskies to the Division II National Tournament during her senior year in 2001. “I am excited and honored to be the next head girls basketball coach at Minnetonka High School. Minnetonka has been my home for the past 10 years and I truly believe it’s the best academic institution and best community to live in. I also believe it has the potential to be one of the best basketball programs in the state of Minnesota. I am thrilled to lead this program forward with passion, drive, and hard work,” she said. The Skippers had a record of 21-7 last season, losing to eventual state champion Hopkins in the Section 6AAAA final. Minnetonka returns between eight to 10 players that lettered a year ago. The top returning player is junior point guard Joanna Hedstrom, who Dasovich describes as a “stud.” Senior guard Kelley McKenzie, sophomore forward Anne Hamilton, eighth-grade post Courtney Fredrickson, senior Maddy Johnson, and sophomore MacKenzie Dahl will make up the starting lineup most nights.
“Joanna is the player to watch this season. Her experience, skill, and competitiveness make her a top guard in the state of Minnesota. Another one to watch this year will be emerging eighth grader Courtney Fredrickson – lots of skill and talent in this youngster,” Dasovich said. “As a young team, we will be defi ning our strengths and our identity this season. We’re looking for a new style of Minnetonka basketball,” the coach added.
TOP-HALF FINISH Minnetonka retu r ns si x wrestlers that recorded at least 17 wins a season ago, including two-time state qualifier Andrew Sutton, who compiled a mark of 29-14 in placing second at 135 pounds in Section 6AAA. The Skippers, seeded No. 2 in Section 6AAA in 2011, lost to eventual champion Hopkins in the semifi nals 42-27. “We’re hoping to be in the top three of the Lake Conference and top four of sections,” s a id M i n neton k a c o -He ad Coach James Nunn. Jeff Lamphere also is a co-coach for the Skippers. Also back this season for Minnetonka are ranked wrestlers Oscar Arteaga and Simon Liedtke. Arteaga, a 2010 state entrant, was 18- 6 last season, finishing fourth at heavyweight in Section 6AAA. He starts the season ranked No. 6 in 3A. Liedtke was 27-16 last season with a third-place finish at 189 pounds. He also ranked No. 8 at 189 pounds. Other returning wrestlers that had 15 or more wins are seniors Reese Kling (19-20 in 2 010 -11) and A lex Tomczak (17-21) along with sophomore Ethan Klein (31-9), who was third in Section 6AAA at 125 pounds.
The Skippers will be without two key members this season due to injuries. They are seniors Dylan Egan (17-15) and Tyler Ruble.
IN THE GYM Minnetonka High School gymnasts are already in their third week of practice, after coming back from a much needed long weekend to celebrate all the hard work they’ve put in so far this season. The team comes back stronger than ever, as only two Skippers graduated last year. An experienced team mixed with strong up and coming talent makes for a powerful combination that the coaches, athletes, managers and families alike are all excited to see. Captains Danielle Hannafin, Lauren Meese and Allie Ryan work hard to lead the Skippers and their efforts are reflected in the success of each practice. Ryan, a senior, is returning this year after competing at the state meet last year and is ready to defend her status as a strong beam competitor. The Skippers also added to the coaching roster, now i ncludi ng Sa ma nt ha Howard. Howard has been inside a gym since she could walk and competed for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has been coaching for years, to people of all ages and levels. The proximity of her own personal gymnastics career brings fresh ideas and a new perspective to the team. All in all, the 2011-12 season is underway and has the makings of one of the most successful seasons yet.
BRANDT RALLIES PIONEERS Minnetonka jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but University of Minnesota recruit Hannah Brandt notched four goals – two
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Minnetonka High School Hockey Alumni returned to Pagel Center last week to celebrate the 2011 State Championship banner raised to the rafters at the Skippers home rink. Pictured are front row from left, Sydney Rossman and Julie Friend. Middle row: Maria Geyen, Hadley Cookson, Maggie Bazany, Laura Bowman, Hannah Behounek, Amy Petersen, and Sidney Morin. Back row: Megan McGlynn, Rachel Ramsey, Darby Flatley, Christine Gagnon, Carolyn Draayer, Sydney Baldwin, and Kira von Steinbergs.
in the final period – to rally Hill-Murray back to a 5-4 win over the defending Class AA champions Minnetonka Nov. 22 at Aldrich Arena. Brandt’s final goal with 2:34 to play came 20 seconds after Minnetonka went down a player on a tripping call. It was the fourth game in six days for Minnetonka (3-2-1). The Skippers stormed to a 3-0 lead just seven minutes into
the game. Amy Peterson, Diana Draayer and Darby Flatley all scored for Minnetonka. Hill-Murray tied the game at three midway through the second period on a pair of goals from Brandt and another netter from Paige Johnson. Minnetonka retook the lead with 4:39 remaining in the second stanza on Flatley’s second goal of the game. Brandt added a pair of goals
to her tally during the final seven minutes of regulation to give the Pioneers the advantage for good. Hill-Murray outshot Minnetonka 37-19 for the game with Skippers goaltender Sydney Rossman making 32 saves in the loss. The Skippers are off until this weekend’s trip up north to Duluth and Proctor Dec. 2 and 3.
SPORTS BRIEFS
MISSOTA ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
Storm-Hawks U14 hockey team Currie takes title in first-ever off to a good start IMX State Meet
Thirty Storm athletes earn all-league honors
The Chaska/Chanhassen/Burnsville StormHawks U14A girls hockey team is off to a tremendous start to the season. The girls, who had only been practicing together for a week, participated in their fi rst tournament of the season Nov. 19-20 and pulled out three decisive victories to win the U14A championship at the Hopkins Tournament. In the fi rst game, the Storm-Hawks took on the girls from Orono. Although the CCB team dominated throughout the contest, the game was scoreless in the third period. Then, the barrage of goals commenced. The Chan/Chaska/Burnsville team poured on the shots, putting three in the net in less than a minute. Goals were scored by Sarah Goh, Miley Ernst and Sydney Kaye. Lida Ernst fi nished up with a goal in the fi nal minutes of the game to secure the win 4-0. Assists were credited to Mollie Wise, Jenna Worre, Lida Ernst and Kaye. In the second game, the girls faced their rivals from neighboring Eden Prairie. The Chan/ Chaska/Burnsville girls scored early and often, winning 5-0. Lida Ernst earned her second goal of the tournament, while Brooke Riddle and Wise added two goals apiece. Assists went to Sofia Poinar, Kaye, Goh, Wise and Riddle. The championship game was a match against always strong Osseo-Maple Grove. The CCB girls kept up their offensive attack and put in a goal in each of the three periods. Miley Ernst scored first with an assist by Kaye. Mady Bodick scored in the second with the assist going to Poinar, while Wise put in the third goal of the game assisted by Poinar and Riddle. Osseo-Maple Grove struck back by getting a power play goal in the third period, but a strong defensive effort by Claire Athmann and Olivia Swenson and the offensive pressure generated by wing Hannah Erickson kept the game at 3-1. Goalie Bailey Jackson was a “brick wall” between the pipes, only allowing one goal in the tournament. The U14 program in Chaska/Chanhassen is in a co-op with the Burnsville U14 girls for the 2011-12 season. Members of the U14A team reside in Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria and Burnsville. The team is coached by Pat Wise, Jonathan Worre and Jim Bodick.
The fi rst-ever State IMX Championships in Minnesota Swimming were held on Sunday, Nov. 21 in Hutchinson. This meet format is a test of endurance and versatility as the swimmers are scored over five races using all four racing strokes. John Paul Currie won the 16-year-old age bracket and is the new state champion for that age group. Sean Donnelly placed second in the 14-year-old age category, while siblings Katie (13) and Luke Ridler (10) each took home third place in their respective age categories. Other swimmers placing at the meet were Amy Taylor (third) and Maria Currie (10th) in the 12-yearold girl division; Bella Kudanovych and Emma Zeller were fi fth- and sixth-place, respectively, in the 11-year-old girls; and Josh Wuflestad, who took eighth for 12-year-old boys.
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Three members of West Express were among the big winners at the first-ever State IMX Championships in Hutchinson Nov. 21. They are Katie Ridler, Sean Donnelly and John Paul Currie.
Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club honored Members of the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club celebrate honors from the eighth annual Autumn Skate Fest in Burnsville and the 20th Annual Granite City Classic in St. Cloud this fall. Next up for the Southwest metro area skate club members is the 2012 Northland Figure Skating Competition in Duluth in January.
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The Chaska/Chanhassen/Burnsville U14A girls hockey team went 3-0 during its first tournament in Hopkins Nov. 19-20. The team is front row, Bailey Jackson. Row two: Sarah Goh, Sofia Poinar, Lida Ernst, Jenna Worre, Miley Ernst, and Claire Athmann. Row three: Olivia Swenson, Brooke Riddle, Mady Bodick, Sydney Kaye, and Hannah Erickson. Back row: Coach Pat Wise, Mollie Wise, Coach Jim Bodick, and Coach Jonathan Worre.
EPFSC members pictured, front row from left to right are: Jacie Gerber, Jamie Yuan and Sydney Schnell. Back row: Julie Underwood, Amelia Thoreson, Sara Haines, Sophia Modeas, and Michelle Nguyen. Members who competed and took honors but not pictured are: Zach Zarling, Tanush Dhingra, Maggie Jay, Ava Palma, Jacob Ballintine, Rachel Larson, Caroline Orwoll, Jessica Larson, Mary Nystrom, Josie Lippincott, Katelyn Schmidt, Hannah Sirek, Keolina In, Rachel Nelson, Ivy Tran, MacKenzie Hoyer, Lindsay Karner, Maddy Kennedy, Ana Radosevich, Brooke Ramlo, Allison Steen, Lily Evans-Riera, Anna Cron, Megan Sternke, Libby Isaacson, Amanda Renn, Crystal Li and Anna Bock.
The Missota Conference office announced the fall all-conference selections last week. Full teams are available at Scoreboard.MN.
Chaska: Nina Stensrud (11) Football Conference Champion: Shakopee All Conference Chanhassen: Maverick Edmunds (12) P/K/LB/RB, Sam Grausam (12) LB, Tyler Rust (12) DL/TE, Nathan Holasek (12) LB/TE, Cole Otto (12) WR Chaska: Carter Severinson (12) RB/LB, Steven Stern (12) OL Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Tom Olson (12) OL, Ryan McGuire (11) QB Chaska: Sean Brewers (12) WR/FS, Nick Jensen (12) QB
Girls’ Tennis Conference Champion: Shakopee All Conference Chanhassen: Hayley Haakenstad (8), Lauren Weikle (11), Michaela Weispfennig (12), Anna Lano (12) Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Kate Gerike (12) Chaska: Allie Reinke (10) Boys’ Cross Country C on fer enc e C h a mpion : Chanhassen All Conference Chanhassen: Spencer Mertes (12), Austin Miller (12), Alec Olson (12), Kieran Kelly (12) Chaska: Joey Duerr (9), Spencer Urick (8), Gavin Bjorklund (11) Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Matthew Janes (11)
Girls’ Swimming and Diving C on fer enc e C h a mpion : Northfield All Conference Chanhassen: Kaia Grobe (9), Shelby Holmes (10), Kylie Dahlgren (9), Samantha Prasher (11), Bridgette Grobe (10), Sophie Cone (12), Mariah Holmes (11) Chaska: Stasi Zabel (11), Kirsten Augdahl (12), Caitlin Gilliland (12), Abby Grover (9), Michelle Dehnke (12) Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Nicole Bogenreif (10), Megan Davidson (10) Chaska: Elizabeth Donnelly (12), Katharine Lowrey (11)
Girls’ Cross Country Conference Champion: Shakopee All Conference Chanhassen: Anastasia Korzenowski (7), Jordan Paschke (12), Emily Castanias (10) Chaska: Anna Perrill (9), Jenna Urick (11) Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Megan Gossfeld (10)
Volleyball C on fer enc e C h a mpion : Chanhassen All Conference
C h a n h a s s e n : Ju l i a n n e Blomberg (12) OH, Sarah Rasmussen (12) LIB, Madison Entinger (10) S Chaska: Aimee Junget (12) OH, Kelly Riesgraf (12) MH, Makayla Wenzel (9) S Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Emily Zahn (11) OH Chaska: Erin Schindler (9) OH Boys’ Soccer Conference Champion: Holy Angels All Conference Chanhassen: Jason Karschnia (12) F Chaska: Troy Ewers (12) M. Philip Cook (12) D Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Mike McGraw (12) D, Alexander Neve (10) M Chaska: Brendan Jackson (12) GK, Camilo Gallego (12) M Girls’ Soccer Conference Co Champions: Shakopee and Northfield All Conference Chanhassen: Annie Parten (11) D, Brittany Chase (12) M, Kelly Ryan (12) F Chaska: Sarah Wag man (12) M Honorable Mention Chanhassen: Amanda Salentine (10) M, Katherine Fischenich (12) D Chaska: Alyssa Phillips (10) GK, Ashley Costello (10) D
YOUTH SPORTS
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Chan boys take second at Osseo/Maple Grove The Chanhassen 5C traveling boys basketball team recently placed second in the Osseo/Maple Grove Tournament. Chanhassen defeated Rosemount and Wayzata before losing to Osseo/Maple Grove in the finals. The team is, front row from left, Head Coach Matt Thuli, Max VanBergen, Cole Fagan, Kyle Remington. Back row: Brian Pitz, Matt Thuli, Regan Tollefson, Cole Fischer, Nick Sandefur, Jacob Konz. Not pictured are Andy Frommelt and Assistant Coach Pat Fischer.
Chan 6C boys win at OsseoMaple Grove The Chanhassen 6C Silver boys basketball team won the championship game in the Osseo/Maple Grove Tournament Nov. 18-19. The squad defeated the hosts in the final 37-30. They also beat Hopkins (48-27) and Edina White (36-27). The team is, front row from left, Jack Garrison, Reed LaBounty and Patrick Casey. Back row: Josh Fischer, Ryan Lucas, Nick Schlundt, Cavin Allen and Issac Brechko. Not pictured are Matthew Waterman and Sam Pederson.
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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 Nov. 21 through Nov. 27. This week, a spate of fraudulent use of gift cards was reported in businesses and gas stations. Nov. 21 At 9:31 a.m., responded to the 7900 block of Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of suspicious activity/bobcat at rear of store. At 9:36 a.m., responded to the 2100 block of Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 2:52 p.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 3:05 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Field Drive, Victoria, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 3:12 p.m., responded to the 1700 block of Tower Boulevard, Victoria, for report of fraudulent use of gift
COURT card. At 3:23 p.m., responded to the 2600 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 4:09 p.m., responded to the 100 block of Pioneer Trail East, Chaska, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 4:10 p.m., responded to the 1700 block of Carriage Drive, Victoria, for report of identity theft. At 4:13 p.m., responded to the 8700 block of Chanhassen Hills Drive North, Chanhassen, for report of property damage in which a house was spray painted. Estimated damage is $600. At 4:24 p.m., responded to the 2200 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, for report of fraudulent use of gift card At 4:30 p.m., responded to the 2200 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. At 7:06 p.m., fire call to the intersection of Highway 212 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, for a semi-truck fire.
Estimated damage is $7,000. No injuries. Nov. 22 At 1:40 a.m., responded to the 8200 block of Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an adult Eden Prairie male was arrested for second degree assault. At 8:30 a.m., responded to the 2200 block of Lyman Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a juvenile Chanhassen male was cited for disorderly conduct. At 8:59 a.m., responded to the 7800 block of Century Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of fraudulent use of gift card. Nov. 23 At 7:55 a.m., responded to the 8700 block of Ridge Ponds Court, Victoria, for report of a theft. At 9:33 a.m., responded to the 2000 block of Oakwood Ridge, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen male was arrested for violation of order for protection. At 12:26 p.m., responded to the 4000 block of Pipewood Lane, Chan-
hassen, for report of identity theft. At 7:41 p.m., made a traffic stop at Powers Boulevard and Highway 5 where an adult Chanhassen man was arrested for DAC and Foss Law violation. At 8:51 p.m., responded to the 7600 block of Laredo Drive, Chanhassen, where a juvenile male was cited for drug violation. At 11:56 p.m., made a traffic stop at 79th Street and Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a juvenile Waconia female was cited for underage drinking and driving. Five passengers were cited for underage consumption. Nov. 24 At midnight, responded to a call at the 500 block of Pleasant View Road, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen female was arrested for domestic assault. At 1:16 a.m., responded to the 1700 block of Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, where an adult male was arrested on an outstanding Hennepin County warrant. Nov. 25
At 1:49 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Mission Hills Way West, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen male was arrested for felony terroristic threats and domestic assault. Nov. 26 At 1:15 a.m., responded to the 2000 block of Majestic Way, Chanhassen, for report of theft of a shotgun, estimated loss is $500. Nov. 27 At 12:09 a.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 5 and Rolling Acres Road, Victoria, where an adult Chaska female was arrested for DWI and speeding. At 2:17 a.m., made traffic stop at Highway 5 and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a juvenile male passenger was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. At 11:51 a.m., responded to the 8700 block of Ridge Ponds Lane, Victoria, where an adult Chanhassen female was arrested for domestic assault. Editor’s Note: You can listen to police, fire and sheriff’s at www.chanvillager.com/crimebeat.
ported from vehicles parked at Lake Minnewashta Park, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and other local parks and establishments. Enevold said the thefts are believed to be linked to a crime ring working the area. Recently the Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant and located some of the stolen property, Enevold said. He also
said the Sheriff’s Office has obtained one confession from a criminal involved. Still, he advised, residents need to take better precautions with their property. During a recent survey of vehicles at the dog park at Lake Minnewashta, Enevold said five of nine vehicles had purses visible in the front seat. Enevold said the Sheriff’s
Office plans to place crime prevention cards on windshields to encourage residents to properly secure their belongings. — Richard Crawford
according to Carver County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Enevold. During an October Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign, 98 percent of drivers in Chanhassen were wearing seatbelts, compared to a state average of 93 percent and a national average of 85 percent. Enevold said 10 unbelted motorists have died in Carver County in recent years.
PUBLIC SAFTEY
Thefts from vehicles alert Thefts from vehicles at local parks and establishments are continuing to be a problem, according to Carver County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Enevold. At the Nov. 28 Chanhassen City Council meeting, Enevold said thefts continue to be re-
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school called IOS — Infantry Officer School. It is a rugged school teaching officers how to operate in a combat landscape. Both Rob and Ben graduated from IOS, although at different times. Rob was assigned to the 3rd Battalion 4th Marines (3/4) based in 29 Palms and Ben was assigned to 1st Battalion 5th Marines (1/5) based at Camp Pendleton, California. “Rob was deployed to Afghanistan almost immediately in October 2009,” Bob Fafi nski said, “and served seven months in a combat position. He returned to the U.S. in May 2010. “Rob was deployed again this past April and this time Ben’s battalion was deployed at about the same time. They were actually serving within a couple of kilometers of one another in one of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan — the Sangin District of Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan.
SUPPORTIVE BUT ANXIOUS Paul Mullaney described how he and Sara felt when they learned of their son Ben’s decision to join the Marines. “Ever yone knows where they were on 9/11/2001,” Paul said by e-mail. “I was watching TV monitors on our trading floor. My immediate emotion was an overwhelming sadness for the people losing loved ones. I also remember a thunderbolt shock realizing that the events on the TV monitor may require my children to be drafted into the military to fight. “I think 9/11 had a profound effect on Ben,” Paul said. “I think it tied young people to our country in a way that they have never been before. Holy Family stresses a sense of community, that as Christians they have responsibilities to others beyond themselves and their friends and family. “During Christmas break of Ben’s sophomore year at college he was home from Milwaukee,” Paul said. “(My wife) Sara and I had returned from a Christmas party to fi nd him downstairs, obviously waiting up for us. He was very serious and needed to talk to us about something.” The Mullaneys braced themselves, their minds running though all the possible announcements an 18-year old might have after being away from home for four months. “He said he planned to join the Marines after college,” Paul said. “We weren’t happy about it, but it was late and I figured we had two and a half years before he graduated. The chances he’d go through with it were not great. A girlfriend would talk him out of it, or something else would come up.” Instead, Paul said Ben became a workout maniac. “He added 3 0 pou nds of muscle and ran a 5k in less than 18 minutes. His shoulders and back are as broad as our kitchen table. Once I knew how serious he was about joining the Marines I tried talking him out of it. It caused a lot of stress in our relationship. I thought, if poisoning our relationship saved him from getting killed it was worth it.”
But B en cou ld n’t be swayed. “His most disarming argument was that we live in a privileged country in which people serve to provide us freedom and safety,” Paul said. “Ben claims that he has changed since serving in Afghanistan,” Paul said. “At this point we have only spent a little time with Ben since he has returned. We know that there were 17 Marines KIA and 160 wounded in his battalion. We are very proud of his service and our military. The commitment that these young men and women make for our country is awe-inspiring. There is a quote that is attributed to Ronald Reagan that the Marines like to remember: “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don’t have that problem.”
THEIR PEARL HARBOR Did Bob Fafi nski have an inkling that his son Rob would join the military? “Sept. 11, 2001 had a profound impact on Rob,” Bob said. “He was a sophomore at Holy Family on 9/11 and as he told us later, it was his generation’s Pearl Harbor. His generation witnessed our country being attacked and like many young men and women of previous generations, he wanted to defend the honor of the United States. Rob wanted to join the National Guard while he was in high school but we asked him to wait until he graduated from college before he joined the military. “We visited Rob when he was at Quantico, Va., and then at his base in 29 Palms, California,” Bob said. “Everywhere we went on base Marines were saluting him and calling him ‘Sir’ — you catch on pretty quick that he is a grown man! “During his first deployment, Rob was an infantry platoon commander and led 40 or more Marines in combat action. During his second deployment, he was a company commander in charge of more than 300 Marines in a combat theater. It’s amazing to think about how much responsibility he has had at an age when many of his peers are still in school or just getting started in their careers.” It was often difficult knowing their son was deployed and in harm’s way. “As Rob was leaving the U.S. for his fi rst deployment to Afghanistan, the last text he sent us was ‘Don’t worry about me. I am doing what I was meant to do,’” Bob said. During his fi rst deployment, three Marines were killed near his area of operation and some of the news reports showed pictures of his platoon boarding a helicopter. “For a few days, we didn’t know if it was his platoon that suffered the casualties,” Bob said. “When he called to tell us he was OK we were relieved but then immediately sad that there were three other families grieving. Even though you may not know the other families, you feel connected to them. As parents, you feel an incredible amount of pride but you feel constant anxiety. For us, we relied on our faith and prayer.
We have an extraordinary network of family and friends that checked in on us and wanted to know how he was doing. “Rob had some friends die and he has seen Marines suffer serious injuries,” Bob said. “I don’t think you can go through experiences like that without changing. Rob seems more patient and tolerant and more content with the simple things in life. When he got back from Afghanistan a few weeks ago he told us he has nothing to complain about because he survived two combat deployments and still has his legs and arms— not something others his age think about much. “Young men like Rob and Ben are products of our families and communities,” Bob said. “Cities like Chanhassen and Chaska and schools like Holy Family should be proud of them because they have a lot to do with their formation. And what their service means to you as parents, and as citizens? I tell people that being the parents of a Marine has been a privilege. I have enjoyed being part of the extended military family. I look at our fl ag differently. I get choked up during the National Anthem and whenever it is played now, I think about those serving our country and those that will not come home.”
Q&A with Marines We spoke to Ben Mullaney and Rob Fafinski by phone and e-mailed questions to them, too. Here’s a brief Q&A that both men responded to. For more Q&A, go online to www.chanvillager.com. Q: Where you friends at Holy Family Catholic High School? Ben Mullaney: I think that we actually started to become friends senior year of high school once we found out that we were both going to be attending Marquette. Rob Fafi nski: Despite the fact that we weren’t friends in high school, we certainly didn’t hate each other. Ben played soccer while I played real sports, football, basketball and baseball. We started hanging out a lot during orientation since we didn’t really know anyone else at Marquette. Then, pretty early in college, we decided together to try to become Marine infantry officers. From then on, our friendship centered on what I believe to be a healthy dose of mutual competition. Ben is a better endurance athlete while I’m better at lifting. We’ve definitely driven each other to be better in the gym. I’ve learned a lot over the years about how to prioritize my work from Ben, as he’s a good example. We push each other physically and mentally. We challenge each other to be better people. Q: Describe Rob/Ben. BM: Smart guy, good sense of humor, generally the life of the party, very conservative. RF: Ben is a very hard worker. He is unique because he is always trying to fi nd ways to improve himself. I cannot imagine Ben at a point in his life where he’s not actively bettering himself. To us, that would be blasphemy. Ben will
Chan residents buckling up Chanhassen residents are buckling up at a high rate,
Former GOP chairman to get sexual evaluation BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com
The former chairman of the Carver County Republican Party will have a psycho-sexual evaluation prior to a scheduled February plea hearing on criminal sexual conduct charges. Paul Zunker, 36, who now lives in Chanhassen, faces two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under age 16. He appea red i n cou r t Wednesday and his attorney requested the evaluation prior to entering a plea. According to a criminal complaint, Zunker is accused of sexually touching the alleged female victim on several occasions between August 2010 and August 2011. Zunker, who previously lived in Waconia, was the chairman of the county Republican Party through this summer. He was officially charged on Sept. 9. A new party leader was selected Sept. 15. If found guilty of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct — multiple acts, sentencing guidelines call for a 90-month jail sentence, according to the Carver County Attorney’s Office.
Getting to know Name: U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Rob Fafinski III Age: 26 Education/Degree(s): Holy Family Catholic High School 2004, Marquette University 2008, History and Political Science. Status: U.S. Marine Corps, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, deployed to Afghanistan in 2009-10 as rifle platoon commander; again to Afghanistan in 2011 as company commander. Current address: Camp 29 Palms, California SUBMITTED PHOTO
1st Lt. Rob Fafinski in Afghanistan
Hometown: Chaska Family: Parents Robert and Mary Fafinski.
Getting to know Name: U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Ben Mullaney Age: 25 Education/Degree(s): Holy Family Catholic High School 2004, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Marquette University, accounting and finance 2008.
U.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO BY CORPORAL NATHAN MCCORD / RELEASED
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Benjamin Mullaney, Weapons Platoon Commander with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, uses his rifle scope to scan the distance while on patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan May 11, 2011. The Marines conduct frequent patrols through the area to show a presence and interact with the community.
not quit or show weakness. Ben is exactly the type of guy I’d hire if I was a business owner. After knowing him for this long, I trust him implicitly. Socially, he’s a riot, while also being able to carry on an intelligent discussion on the things that matter in life. Q: What had you planned to study and do as a career, before enlisting for officer’s training/military service? BM: I started at Marquette as a criminal justice major. However, I transferred to the business school after the fi rst semester of my freshman year. I knew that I eventually wanted to go to law school, and I thought that accounting and fi nance would provide the best foundation for pursuing a career in corporate law. RF: Before deciding to commission into the Marine officer corps, I planned to practice law or enter into the business world. Q: Did 9/11 and its aftermath have any inf luence on your decision to join the military BM: Absolutely. 9/11 was the Pearl Harbor of my generation and the primary reason that I joined the military. I felt like I had a responsibility to help defend my country. RF: 9/11 did affect my decision to join the Marine Corps. Had the United States not been at war, neither Ben nor I would have joined. I think we wanted to become infantry officers because we believed there was no greater test than to lead Marines in combat. Q: Do you plan to have a military career? BM: I do not plan to continue
Status: U.S. Marine Corp infantry officer. Weapons Platoon Commander for Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment. Just completed first combat deployment to Sangin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, April to October 2011. Current address: Camp Pendleton, California Hometown: Chanhassen Family: Parents Paul and Sara Mullaney. Siblings Sheala, 22, a med student at the University of Iowa; Quinlyn, 19, sophomore at the University of Wisconsin Madison; Kevin, 16, a junior at Holy Family Catholic High School.
a career in the Marine Corps. I will probably do one more deployment and then get out. I plan on going to law school after my commitment to the Marine Corps is fulfi lled, and I would like to find a joint JD /MBA program. I would love to return to Minnesota eventually. RF: I plan to exit the Marine Corps this coming spring. This week, actually, I am applying to law schools all across the country with the goal of entering a combined JD/MBA program. I think there is virtue in wealth creation and hope to enter the private sector. To someone my age, Minnesota does not seem like an appealing place to live. To me though, certain things outweigh high taxes and low temperatures. We have a great state for hunting, fi shing and golfi ng- all things I enjoy. And after living on both coasts, I feel secure in saying Minnesotans themselves are fi rst rate. I am a Minnesotan at heart and hope to again call it my permanent home at some point. Who knows what life holds, but to this point, I’ve encountered no better place than Minnesota to raise a family. Ben and I refer to Minnesota in casual conversation as God’s Country and numerous people have remarked to us that, save for Texans, they’ve never met a people as proud of where they’re from as Minnesotans. Q: Did your experience at Holy Family influence your decision to join the U.S. Marines? BM: Holy Family has always emphasized serving others, but I don’t know that had any inf luence on me joining the military. RF: I think that as a smaller, Catholic school bent on com-
peting with the opportunities at larger schools, Holy Family thrusts its students into multiple leadership positions, which leads to a disproportionately successful student body in subsequent endeavors. HF gave me a spectacular grounding in classical Western thought by exposing me to the thinkers whose bold ideas led to the period of progress we currently enjoy within the human experience as a whole. My outlook on life was, without a doubt, influenced by the challenging curriculum at Holy Family Catholic. Q: How has being a U.S. Marine and being deployed overseas changed you? BM: I have come to appreciate the little things a lot more such as shopping at a grocery store, spending the day at the beach, or being able to talk to family and friends whenever I want. I think that I have also learned how to remain calm and clear headed in stressful situations. RF: Lost in the media hype surrounding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the fact that an overwhelming majority of combat veteran Marines come back to the States as much better people and citizens for their experiences. It’s humbling to think the 18, 19 and 20 year old men I’ve been around for these last years will be the senators, doctors, CEO and small business owners that will drive our country’s successes in the next half dozen decades.
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victoria TOWN SQUARE Schools get STEM infusion
Downtown transforms to a Christmas village Dec. 3
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undle up and get ready for an a fter noon of merriment, caroling, sampling Christmas treats, greeting Santa, meeting friends and making new ones in downtown Victoria.
Christmas festivities begin at 2 p.m., and ends at 6 p.m. with the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting program. In between downtown merchants, organizations, and businesses have plenty of surprises, family activities, and treats for kids of all ages.
2-6 p.m. The Parlour Salon & Spa—Holiday Shopping Soiree. Complete shopping experience from local and destination vendors. Drawings, gift cards, retail specials. “Toys For Tots” drop off site.
by Parley lake Winery 3:30-7:30 p.m. Salon SPAtoria-Annual holiday boutique/Ugly Sweater event. Wear a “Festive Sweater” and enjoy some Christmas shopping. Door prizes and treats. First 25 guests receive a gift bag. 3:45 p.m. Fresh Season Market - Carolers welcome Santa who arrives by fire truck, then head to School of the Wise.
3-5 p.m. Sir Knight Cleaners - Stop in and make a special Christmas craft.
4-5:30 p.m. Christmas Stories by Kelly Leen at Salon SPAtoria
3-5:30 p.m. Edward Jones Financial - Decorate an ornament to take home, meet “Buddy the Elf”
4-5:30 p.m. Holy Family Voices of Fire - Carolers at the School of the Wise
3-6 p.m. Chanhassen Storm Chamber Choir - Carolers tour downtown Victoria 3-6 p.m. Vic’s Bar and Grill – Drop in for holiday cheer. $1 off all burgers plus free soda for Children and eggnog for adults. 3-6 p.m. Fresh Seasons Market - Free cookie decorating and free cider. Be sure to sign up for door prizes, drawing is after Tree Lighting.
He’s the jolly fat man in the big red suit who’s making a list and checking it twice. Santa Claus visits downtown Victoria Saturday to take requests, pose for snapshots, and sample Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Festivities run from 2-6 p.m. throughout downtown, culminating in the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Christmas came early for two Victoria Schools. Victoria Elementary School received a gift of $650 from the local business community, and Holy Family Catholic High School received a corporate donation of $50,000 from Strom Engineering of Hopkins. Holy Family’s annual Spirit of Fire Dinner Auction was Saturday, Nov. 5. John Radick, CEO of Strom Engineering, presented the school with a donation of $50,000, the largest corporate donation in the school’s history. President/ Principal Kathleen Brown said she was awed by Strom’s generosity. Strom Engineering specializes in supplying contract engineering, technical, industrial, placement, personnel, consulting, and manufacturing support services to many types of businesses. “St rom En g i ne er i n g ’s support of our technology prog rams demonstrates a commitment to quality education that prepares students to excel in their post-secondary endeavors,” Brown said. “We
Here’s a rundown of the day’s schedule:
2-6 p.m. CAP Fund Raiser “Fill a Keg for CAP” located at Floyd’s. Donate nonperishable food in the kegs in front of Floyd’s. Floyd’s will donate $50 to CAP for every food filled keg.
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3-6 p.m. The Hanger - Hot Chocolate & Axa Equitable, James Healy will be serving “Irish Coffee.” 3-6:30 p.m. Crossroads Liquor - Sample beer and wine
4-5:30 p.m. School of the Wise - Visit Santa, enjoy treats and hot chocolate by the fire. 4-9 p.m. Roulette’s Pizza Pizza special night; Family size 1 topping pizza and breadsticks, $14.99. Call (952) 443-4644, mention code 1203. Roulette’s will donate $25 to CAP food shelf toward 1 filled Keg.
are particularly excited about the ability to augment our courses with the purchase of a 3-D printer. Students enrolled in advanced mathematics, science, engineering, architectural design, and robotics will benefit greatly from this investment.” In late October, Gary Alick, a local businessman and a member of the Victoria Business Owners Association presented Victoria Elementary School with a check for $650, raised by area businesses in support of the school’s STEM curriculum. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The effort is a collective one among the local businesses to help District 112 schools. Alick encourages all local businesses to make donations to any of the District 112 schools. Despite all the technology that is available today— “iPads, Nooks, and Kindles have gotten people back to reading,” Alick told Principal Jill Velure and her staff, “teachers are still buying the basics for their classrooms. They shouldn’t have to do that,” Alick said. “We hope that this can help.”
5:45 p.m. “Buddy” the Elf leads Santa to Christmas Tree lighting. Carolers lead group caroling. 6 p.m. Program and Tree Lighting by Mayor Mary Thun. Drawings for prizes immediately afterward. Winners must be present to win.
The legend of St. Lucia illuminates spirit of giving SUBMITTED PHOTO
Strom Engineering CEO John Radick presented Holy Family Catholic High School President/Principal Kathleen Brown, with a corporate gift for its technology programs.
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with a halo of candles on her head. One more story in Sweden during a famine describes Lucia being seen on the shores of Lake Vännern wearing candles on her head and bringing food to the poor, prompting St. Canute to determine that Christmas would begin on Dec. 13. The Nordic Club will celebrate Saint Lucia Day at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9. Traditional Lucia and Christmas songs will be sung to our crowned Lucia. After the Lucia train, we will have a prog ram by Håkan Rosen from Sweden. Håkan was born and raised in Stockholm. He immigrated to the United States in 1984. He is married to Gloria who was raised in South Dakota. They reside in Minnetonka. Håkan worked at the foreign office in various banks in Stockholm and Minneapolis. Since 2003, Håkan has been working as an interpreter/ translator in the following languages: Swedish, which is not
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Swedish native Håkan Rosen, (pictured at a lutefisk toss) will perform at the Nordic Club’s December meeting for its St. Lucia Christmas program. so common, German, French, Spanish, and Por tug uese. Håkan works in hospitals and Minneapolis courts when legal requirements are needed for interpretation. He also teaches languages. Håkan will entertain us with songs from Sweden and the United States. Håkan sings repertoire from Swedish troubadour singers Everet Taube and Dan Andersson. He also sings Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, with a little Elvis and Beatles. We will also have our Lotteri during refreshments. Bring a white elephant gift in good condition for the table, if you have one. We will be asking for donations of $1 for each ticket for the drawing. This Lotteri is to help in donations
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Shop for gift items from local artists. O Our staff will be on hand, to admire your sweaters & offer some pampering.
PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE
Gary Alick, a local businessman and member of the Victoria Business Owners Association recently presented Principal Jill Velure and staff with a check for $650.
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for future programming. This event is free to the public. Free will donations to the Nordic Heritage Club are tax deductible. For any questions call Carolyn Spargo at (952) 443-3312. Everyone is welcome, regardless of heritage! Families are welcome to our club. Visit the Nordic Heritage Club website at www. nordicheritageclub.com for additional information. Carolyn Johnson Spargo lives on the border of Chaska and Victoria, and is active in all things Scandinavian including the Nordic Heritage Club, which meets on the second Friday of the month at the Victoria City Hall at 7951 Rose St., Victoria. Her column appears monthly in the Victoria Town Square pages and online at www.chanvillager.com.
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Så mörk är natten i midvintertid. Men se, då nalkas Lucia... So dark is the night in the midwinter time. But see, Lucia draws near… For my household, this season has crept fast upon us. Perhaps, it was the wedding of our oldest son, Antonio to his beautiful bride, Dana, and two weeks with a houseful of Swedish relatives added to the other regular fall events. Now, Christmas is on our doorstep, starting with Advent and then, Lucia. There are many legends of Saint Lucia. She was born around 310 AD in Sicily. She was born to a Roman father and Greek mother who were wealthy. Lucia’s father died when she was young. She gave her life to serving the poor. Lucia would buy food for the poor and bring it to underground tunnels where the Christians were hiding from persecution. She wore a wreath of candles to light her way. Another legend says that Lucia’s mother, Eutychia suffered a severe sickness and was healed while praying with her daughter beside the grave of St. Agatha who had been killed 52 years before. Lucia was allowed to break her engagement and give her dowry to the poor. Her pagan fi ancée reported Lucia to the authorities and she was tortured and killed. A great famine hit Syracuse and the people prayed to St. Lucia for help. Two ships arrived carrying wheat with Lucia standing at the helm dressed in white
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Family tales ‘A Silent Night for PEEF’ at Stages Theatre BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com
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n Eden Prairie author Tom Hegg’s second PEEF story, Santa comes back to visit PEEF, finding he’s a little bit worse for wear. However, Santa finds there’s been a lot of life experience in the little bit of dirt on the bear – as well as the rip and the tear. Hegg’s son Adam, director of theater programs for FAIR School, has adapted the story for the stage. The play, “A Silent Night for PEEF,” is running at the Stage Theatre Company in Hopkins through Dec. 26. When asked if he consulted with his dad in writing the adaptation, Adam, who was an inspiration for PEEF, replied: “In all things.” “He’s an actor and a teacher and a writer, and I am also an actor, a teacher and a writer,” the Minneapolis resident said. “I am roundly in his shadow.” Tom said he is delighted with Adam’s interpretation of his book. “I am absolutely thrilled
New books by Hegg Tom Hegg, famous for writing “A Cup of Christmas Tea,” has some new books coming out this year, including “Little Dickens: A Droll and Most Extraordinary History,” he said. The new story features characters from Hegg’s favorite Dickens books, “A Christmas Carol,” “Great Expectations,” “Oliver Twist,” and “A Tale of Two Cities.” “It is my homage to Charles Dickens” in honor of Dickens’ 200th birthday, coming up on Feb. 10, 2012, Hegg said. Hegg is set to sign copies of the book from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. In the spring, he will release “Bring It!” a book to be given to a high school graduate. In 2013, he plans to release “Baby Talk,” a gift for someone about to have a baby come into their life.
with what he’s able to do,” said Tom, a drama teacher at the Breck School in Minneapolis. “I’ve been in theater all my life, but I’ve never written for the theater. He’s able to look into the story line and invent characters that do not exist in the book as it is written, but bring the book to life on stage in a way that nothing else could.” While Tom’s book is told as a memory, starting with PEEF telling Santa about the year he has had, Adam said the play offers highlights from that year and ends with PEEF getting ready to tell Santa what happened. Both praised the play’s
music by Michael Mahler. “The songs knock me out,” Tom said. “When you can’t say anything powerful enough with words, it’s time to go into a song. “That’s absolutely thrilling to see it come from two dimensions into three dimensions and add song and dance to it. I mean what more could you want?” Adam, who was about to become a father himself while writing the script, said he gained new insight from the experience. When he submitted the script to his editor, he was holding his 30-hour-old daughter, Imogen Beatrice, in his lap.
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Tom and Adam Hegg pose with PEEF. “I’ve always been told that I was an inspiration for PEEF,” Adam said. Adam said he always knew intellectually that he was an inspiration for PEEF, but holding Imogen, it became real. The entire family, Tom and wife Peggy, Adam and wife Breanne (Imogen will attend a matinee later), planned to attend Nov. 17 opening night. “You bet we’re going to be there,” Tom said. “This will be the first time I have seen the show. I haven’t been to any rehearsals. It’s going to be a surprise for me.”
If you go… What: ‘A Silent Night for PEEF’ by Adam Hegg, based on book by Tom Hegg When: through Dec. 26. A special book signing with author Tom Hegg, illustrator Warren Hanson and playwright Adam Hegg is set to follow the 7 p.m. performance on Dec. 9. Where: Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for children ages 5 to 17 and seniors age 60-plus; lap passes are free for ages 0 to 2 or $5 for ages 3 to 4 Info/tickets: (952) 979-1111, info@stagestheatre.org, stages theatre.org
On the hunt for the perfect tree BY KRISTIN HOLTZ kholtz@swpub.com
Nothing beats the crisp pine smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree. Whether you’re cutting your own or buying one at the local tree lot, selecting the perfect tree is all about freshness. Donna Revak, owner of Revak Nursery in Elko and Lakeville, says buying a tree from a reliable source is one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting the freshest fir or spruce possible. When choosing a tree, grab the branch and gently pull your hand toward you. If needles come off in your hand, choose a different tree, she said. One word of warning: Choose a tree that’s not taller than the room in which you plan to place it. “Amazingly that simple little rule is forgotten when families go out and pick up a tree,” said Revak, who’s heard numerous stories of families cutting a foot off the tree to get it in the house. “It never seems to look as big in the field or lot as it does in the house.” Always make a fresh cut before putting the tree in the stand and be sure to keep the stand full of water, Revak said. The Minnesota Christmas Tree Association breaks down the characteristics of the most commonly grown Minnesota trees to find the variety that’s best for you.
BALSAM FIR Has distinctive long, dark green needles, ½-to-1½-inch, that are soft to the touch. The aroma is uniquely fragrant. Its branches are layered and can support a variety of ornaments and decorations.
CANAAN FIR Similar in appearance to the Balsam fir, its needles tend to be about 1-inch in length and vary in color. The foliage can be similar to the appearance of the Fraser fir.
FRASER FIR
JUPITERIMAGES
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a tradition for many people. “It’s a family event, part of the holiday celebration,” said Donna Revak, owner of Revak Nursery in Elko and Lakeville.
Soft-to-the-touch needles that are flat and short, 3/8-to1¼-inch, with rounded tips and a silvery underside. The dark green color and pleasant fresh-cut aroma make this a frequently requested tree.
NORWAY PINE
Where to find your Christmas tree? Visit mncta.com for a listing of cut-your-own and wholesale tree farms. Many local Boy Scout troops also set up Christmas tree lots.
Minnesota’s state tree has dark green needles 3-to-5inches in length, creating a full and pleasing shape. Tree
How to care for your tree I Make a fresh cut. Before placing your tree in the stand, re-cut the trunk at least 1 inch from the bottom. This reopens the tree stem so it can drink water. I Don’t place tree by heat. Keep tree away from heat sources like heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, stove and electronics because they will speed up the tree’s evaporation. I Water immediately. After making the fresh cut, place tree in stand with warm water. Stand should hold at least one gallon of fresh water. I Don’t add anything to water. Plain tap water works best, since some commercial additives have been shown to decrease a tree’s moisture and increase needle loss. I Check water level daily. Don’t allow water to drop below the fresh cut. Christmas trees are very thirsty and may drink two gallons of water the first day. Source: Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, mncta.com
has excellent needle retention.
SCOTCH PINE A bushy and full tree with 1-to-3-inch stiff needles in clusters that fill every branch with dense foliage. Colors on the conical shaped trees vary from green to blue-green.
WHITE PINE The lacy blue-green needles, 2- to-4-inch in length, are graceful to the eye and soft to the touch. It has a delightful pine fragrance and excellent needle retention.
COLORADO SPRUCE Foliage ranges from lovely powdery blue to a rich dark green color with long lasting, stiff and pointed needles. The layered branching pattern and its stout strong branches are ideal for hanging heavy ornaments.
WHITE SPRUCE Sometimes called the “old fashioned” Christmas tree because of its shape. The needles are ½-to-1-inch long and fill every branch with dense foliage. It makes an ideal table-top tree as well as a full-sized tree.
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DEC. 1 AUXILIARY HOLIDAY SALE PREVIEW EVENT Be the first to preview and purchase at the Auxiliary Holiday Sale. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: $25 Location: Snyder Building Lobby and Auditorium, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ auxiliary.aspx or (952) 625-9865
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DEC. 2 WHITE CHRISTMAS Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – The Musical” is being presented by the Chaska Valley Family Theatre. Adapted from the holiday classic of the same name, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas – the Musical.” The score features well known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Time: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10; and 2 p.m., Dec. 4, 10 and 11 Cost: Adults, $15; 17 and under, $10 Location: Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd, Chanhassen. Info: www.cvft.org or (952) 250-7206
OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Step back in time to the 1920s at the Stans House Museum of the Scott County Historical Society. Come visit with friends and neighbors, tour the holiday-decorated Stans House and sip hot cocoa and nibble on cookies while listening to nostalgic holiday music. Time: 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 Cost: Free Location: Directly north of the Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller Street South Info: (952) 445-0378; info@ scottcountyhistory.org; scottcountyhistory.org
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DEC. 3 GREEN GIFT GALA The Carver County Historical Society announces its winter Green Gift Gala. Kids can enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, make homemade Christmas ornaments, used recycled materials to make gifts for family and read “When Santa Turned Green.” They will also learn ways to make their holidays more “green.” Parents, drop your kids off for a free afternoon to Christmas shop. This event is open to ages 6-12. Registration required. Time: Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: Free Location: Carver County Historical Society, 555 West First Street Info: (952) 442-4234 or hgould@ co.carver.mn.us
There is also a bake sale and adult craft sale for adults. Time: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: Items in children’s shop priced $3 or less Location: Pioneer Ridge Middle School, 1085 Pioneer Trail, Chaska Info: Rachel Anderson at (952) 448-9499, rachela@mchsi.com; Dawn Dammann at (952) 443-1974, ddammann4@yahoo.com
SALVATION ARMY DROP-OFF The Salvation Army will have a local drop-off point to collect donations of clothing, coats, shoes, housewares, and furniture Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 Location: Rainbow Foods, 200 Pioneer Trail, Chaska Info: Minneapolis.SATruck.org; (612) 332 5855
ADOPT A PET Carver Scott Humane Society volunteers will hold a pet adoption. All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments, and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Time: Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $165+ for cats and $195+ for dogs Location: PETCO, in Chaska, northeast of the Highway 41/Pioneer Trail intersection Info: (952) 368-3553; carverscotths. org
The Autumn Ridge & Southern Stars Girl Scouts hold their annual children’s Holiday Boutique. Find hundreds of specialty craft items, bake sale fare, and gift shop. Children can purchase items for parents, teachers, siblings, and pets. The boutique’s children shop features items that are wrapped and gifttagged when they are purchased so the surprise won’t be spoiled. Children can shop by themselves or with an older Girl Scout “shopper helper.”
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isit Santa and participate in a variety of family focused activities from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park for “Santa in the Park.” The park is located off of Highway 41, between highways 5 and 7 in Chanhassen.
Santa will be in his workshop for kids to make their wishes from
3:30-5 p.m. Bring a camera for a photograph – otherwise Carver County Parks will take a photo and print it on site. There will be a bonfi re to keep people warm. The Carver County
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Historical Society will have table for kids to make historic ornaments. There will also be face painting, a scavenger hunt, holiday trivia and refreshments.
AFTER 5 After 5 vocal jazz ensemble, based in Eden Prairie, with local singers, performs at Landmark Center’s 33rd Annual Holiday Bazaar, with shopping, treats and holiday music. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $4 Location: Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, Suite 404, Saint Paul Info: singafter5@aol.com; http:// After_5.tripod.com
CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIA Meet Santa, make Christmas crafts, decorate cookies, listen to carolers, kids can sip hot chocolate, adults can sample Christmas spirits, all can enjoy Christmas stories and songs. Tree lighting with mayor Time: 3-6 p.m.; 5:45 p.m. tree lighting, Saturday, Dec. 3 Location: Downtown Victoria
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The cost is $5 per child. Families are also encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to the CAP Agency for families in need this holiday season. For more information contact Carver County Parks at 952-466-5250 or visit www.co.carver.mn.us/parks.
by State Bank of New Prague and Czech Heritage Club. Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Free (Non-perishable food shelf item requested) Location: American Legion Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Ave S., New Prague Info: czechheritageClub.com
NUTCRACKER La Danse Fatale, a non-profit youth ballet company, invites children ages 3-12 to participate in its 7th Annual Nutcracker Ballet Clinic. Register by Nov. 14 to receive a free clinic T-shirt Time: Check-ins at 12:45 p.m.; clinic 1-3 p.m.; performance for families at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per person Location: Dance Arts Centre, 18690 Lake Drive East, Chanhassen Info: ladansefatale.org; (952) 9372618
The 2nd Annual European Christmas Boutique includes Arts/ crafts boutique includes European imports, custom glass, wood crafts, fine jewelry, Alpaca products and much more. Strolling musician and continuous stage entertainment. Visit Svatý Mikuláš (Czech St. Nick) and his helpers. Drawing for a boy’s and girl’s bicycle, kids activities, bake sale, door prizes and silent auction of ethnic dolls. Coronation of Czech Heritage Junior Royalty (ages 9-14) and visiting local royalty. Sponsored
Daughters of Isabella are having a Dad’s Belgian waffle sale and bake sale. Time: 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $7, adults; $3, ages 5-12; free, under 5 Location: Guardian Angels Catholic School Gym, First and Cedar streets, Chaska
SANTA AT TRADITIONS
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Traditions – Old & New is holding a Santa breakfast buffet, with a special visit from Santa Claus. Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 Location: Traditions, at Dahlgreen Golf Course, 6940 Dahlgren Road, Chaska Info: dahlgreen.com; (952) 4487463
Come to the Victoria Lions Pancake French Toast breakfast. In addition to pancakes and French toast, there will be sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Adults, $7; Children ages 5-12, $3; Under age 5, free Location: Victoria City Hall, Rose Street, Victoria
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Santa will be at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park for “Santa in the Park on Dec. 10.
Chanhassen Area Girl Scouts will hold their annual Children’s Holiday Gift Boutique. The event will feature hand crafted gifts made by local Chanhassen Girl Scouts. It will also feature a bake sale in the school cafeteria. Open to the public. Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Gifts all under $5 Location: Chanhassen Elementary School. This event is open to the public. Info: (952) 448-5574
NIKOLAUSABEND St. Peter Lutheran Church hosts “Nikolausabend” to commemorate St. Nikolaus Eve in Germany. The event includes a buffet meal with mini bratwurst, sauerkraut and schnitzel. Bring a toy or monetary gift for those in need. Reservations recommended so Nikolas can be prepared with a special gift. Time: 5-8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 Location: St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3030 Navajo Avenue, Watertown Info: (952) 955-1679; stpeterlc@ frontiernet.net
BELGIAN WAFFLES Knights of Columbus and the
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on the news today. Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive Info: WillRogersToday.com
SANTA IN THE PARK Visit Santa and participate in a variety of family focused activities. There will be a bonfire to keep people warm. The Carver County Historical Society will have table for kids to make historic ornaments. There will also be face painting, a scavenger hunt, holiday trivia and refreshments. Families are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to be donated to the CAP Agency for families in need. Time: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 Cost: $5 per child Location: Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, off of Highway 41, between highways 5 and 7 in Chanhassen. Info: (952) 466-5250 or visit co.carver.mn.us/parks
FIRST TUESDAY DIALOGUE
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Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson returns to lead the First Tuesday Dialogue on civics: “The Role of Late Night Television and the Funny Man in Teaching Civics in a Civil Society.” Jim Bauck, District 112 superintendent, joins Anderson in looking at how we prepare future generations for participation in representative democracy. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Cost: Free Location: Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 145 Engler Boulevard, Chaska Info: shepherdofthehillchurch.com
Carver Scott Humane Society volunteers will hold a pet adoption. All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments, and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Time: Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 Cost: $165+ for cats and $195+ for dogs Location: PETCO, 8020 Glen Lane, Eden Prairie Info: (952) 368-3553; carverscotths. org
Upcoming WILL ROGERS Randall Reeder performs as Will Rogers, America’s favorite humorist of the 1920s and 1930s. Reeder blends Rogers comments with commentary
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING America’s Best Value Inn & Suites/ Canterbury Inn is teaming up with 5R Processors, Ltd. to help residents properly dispose of household electronics equipment for no cost. 5R will be accepting most consumer electronics and home office equipment including:
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computers, monitors, laptops, printers, TVs, stereo equipment, cell phones, large household appliances and more. Freon containing units will be accepted for a fee of $25. Additionally, 5R will be providing Department of Defense approved hard drive cleansing for $10. Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 Location: America’s Best Value Inn/ Canterbury Inn parking lot, 1244 Canterbury Road Shakopee Info: 5Rprocessors.com; (715) 3224381
OLIVER AUDITIONS Chaska Valley Family Theatre is holding auditions for the Broadway musical, “Oliver.” Come with 16 measures of a song that has been prepared. Bring sheet music for the accompanist. Dance auditions will follow singing audition. Cast size is 50-75 actors, singers and dancers. Those auditioning will read from the “Oliver” script. Callbacks Dec. 15 at Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd. Rehearsals start Jan. 16. Performances March 16-25. Time: Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., ages 9-14; 6:30-9 p.m., ages 15 and up. Location: Chaska High School 545 Pioneer Trail Info: http://cvft.org/auditions.htm
LIVE NATIVITY St. John’s Lutheran Church holds a live nativity at the Chaska Community Center theater at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m., outdoor performance at St. John’s in downtown Chaska. Seats at CCC are first-come first served. Time: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (at CCC); 6 p.m. (at St. John’s) Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive; St. John’s, 300 Fourth Street East Info: stjohnschaska.org
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Holiday Show. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $18 in advance; $20 at the door Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville. mn.us
DANCETERIA: CZECH AREA CONCERTINA CLUB First Thursdays Danceteria features live dance bands and dance instructors. The December Danceteria program will feature Czech music by the Czech Area Concertina Club. This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Time: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375
MINNETONKA CHAMBER CHOIR The Minnetonka Chamber Choir will perform musical selections for Arboretum visitors. Time: 11-11:30 a.m. and noon12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 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
4X4 CULINARY CLASSES AND WINE PAIRINGS In these Thursday evening dinners, food- and wine-lovers will experience Minnesota wines and gourmet menus. A leading chef will demonstrate how to create the four-course dinners served and University of Minnesota Enologist Katie Cook will guide participants through the wine pairings. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: per dinner: $55 for Arboretum members; $60 for non members Location: Harvest Kitchen Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu and click on Learn, Education for Adults and Cooking or call (952) 443-1422
HOLIDAY SALE WEEKEND AT THE ARB Shop for one-of-a-kind natural treasures, floral arrangements, wreaths, ornaments, textile arts, fresh West Coast greens and more. Or shop for handcrafted herbal gifts at the Minnesota Herb Society Sale in the Visitor Center. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Snyder Building Lobby and Auditorium, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/ auxiliary.aspx or (952) 625-9865
ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and director Christian Zacharias will perform Martin’s “Etudes for String Orchestra” and Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37” and “Suite from The Creatures of Promethius.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: Adults $10-$25; children $5 Location: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley Info: (651) 291-1144 or thespco.org
CAP/CCRR PLAY AND LEARN A playgroup for children of all ages with interactive fun focusing on literacy concepts, writing, fine motor skills, the development of social and emotional skills and more. No registration is required. Caregivers must stay in the room with their children. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shakopee Library. Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5 and May 3 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9590 or www.scott. lib.mn.us
SAVVY SOIREE: GLENROSE FLORAL Learn how to make a festive holiday bow. See a centerpiece demo. Taste new candies and gourmet items. See new candles, hostess gifts and party ware. There will be drawings for a seasonal wreath and other items and goody bags with treats from local businesses. Those attending are invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Axel’s next door to finish off the evening. Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Glenrose Floral, 582 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: savvy.mn, click on soirees
SCOTT COUNTY CRAZY QUILTERS Bring needles, yarn, fabric and trim for an evening a needlework. Beginners through masters welcome. The Christmas potluck will be held at this meeting. Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Cost: Free Location: Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St., Shakopee Info: (952) 445-0378, (507) 8684058 or scottcountyhistory.org
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TEAS Share holiday joy at these formal teas complete with freshly baked sweets and savories, plus an English trifle. Time: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 4, 7-11, 1518, 21-23 and 27-30 Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-members Location: Snyder Building Tea Room, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com
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Visitors can decorate gingerbread men on selected dates at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING Enjoy an afternoon of cookie decorating at the Arboretum Holiday Workshop. Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 17-18 Cost: $5 gingerbread cookie activity; Arboretum admission is $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
Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 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 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ shakopee
ST. PAUL ICE FISHING AND WINTER SPORTS SHOW Shop more than 170 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast. View all new ice fishing products, including fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories and apparel. The show will feature all new merchandise at a variety of price points. Time: 1-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Adults $8; children 6-12 $4; children 5 and younger free Location: St. St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: stpaulicefishingshow.com or (651) 265-4800
LORIE LINE: ‘CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING!’ After a two-year hiatus on bell ringing, Lorie Line will bring Christmas music and bell ringing to the BPAC stage. Known for her spectacular costumes, fans will not be disappointed as Line plans to wear the latest and greatest from world famous fashion designers. At the end of the performance, children ages 4 and older will get an invitation to join Santa on stage. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $47; groups of 10 or more $42 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com
‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’
This musical comedy is about six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood Vocalist Linda Eder grew up in Brainerd and went from her debut on themselves, all of whom learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing “Star Search” to Broadway, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. She will doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. present a mix of holiday songs backed Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 2-18 by a five-piece band. Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 $17 Cost: $54-$64 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or com (612) 339-7007
LINDA EDER: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
COMEDIAN SAL DEMILIO Sal Demilio is a comic that celebrates his Italian heritage. Also appearing will be comedian Andy Beningo.
MOSCOW BALLET’S ‘GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER’ Enjoy the classic “Nutcraker” ballet performed by the Moscow Ballet troupe.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 2-3 Cost: $33-$92 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007
‘HOT CHOCOLATE’ In this musical review, a young couple (Thomasina Petrus and Julius Collins III) juggles competing family expectations, literally shopping ‘til they drop. When they finally stop for a cup of hot chocolate, they discover the “secret recipe” that can weave the diverse threads of their lives into new traditions. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 2-18 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005
STORYTIME BY THE TREES Sit down with the children by a favorite tree and listen as the elves and helpers tell favorite holiday stories. Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 26-31 Cost: Free with regular 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
Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
CHANHASSEN TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Come and see the lighting of the holiday tree in City Center Park and enjoy a bonfire, carolers, refreshments, gingerbread displays, live reindeer, and of course and visit from Santa Claus. Time: 5 p.m. Dec. 3 Cost: Free Location: City Center Park Plaza, Chanhassen Info: ci.chanhassen.mn.us
WINTERFEST Event includes pictures with Santa, St. John’s Choir performance, tree lighting ceremony, caroling, dance and gymnastic performances. Time: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: Free Location: Downtown Savage (123rd Street from Natchez to Princeton Avenue) Info: cityofsavage.com
VOCALESSENCE: WELCOME CHRISTMAS
The VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers, the Chamber Orchestra and conductor Philip Brunelle will present a concert celebrating the warmth of traditional carols and the excitement of new ‘CINDERELLA’ songs for the season. The audience will enjoy carols from France as well Adapted especially for the Old Log as contest-winning carols for men’s Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about chorus and English horn. a servant girl who is transformed into Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $23.50-$43.50 a princess is full of music, humor, Location: Colonial Church of Edina, magic and audience participation. It 6200 Colonial Way, Edina is intended for youngsters of all ages Info: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) and embraces the holiday spirit. A 371-5656 concession lunch of hot dogs, chips and cookies will be available at noon HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES for all shows. Special appearance by Santa Nov. 25 and Dec. 18. Tour eight local homes decorated for Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17-18, the holidays. The tour is a fundraiser 26-31 for the Jordan High School all-night Cost: $16 graduation party. Special attractions Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 include the Jordan High School Meadville St., Excelsior Chamber Singers’ performance at Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951 closing social hour at the Jordan Fire Department. Pick up a map at FOLKWAYS OF the Jordan Fire Department before THE HOLIDAYS starting the tour. Time: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Discover the holiday traditions of 19th-century Minnesotans. Attractions Cost: $10 per ticket pre-sale; $12 include folk art performances, trolleys day of event pulled by Percheron horses, costumed Location: First stop at the Jordan Fire Department, 431 Varner St. Jordan interpreters and tours of home with Info: (952) 492-4400 culturally distinct decorations and crafts. Dress for the weather. Last MONROE CROSSING admission one hour before close. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 11 Monroe Crossing will present its a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3-18 traveling Bluegrass and Gospel
The Celebration Brass Quintet will perform musical selections for Arboretum visitors. Time: 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 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
HOLIDAY TREATS FOR CANINE COMPANIONS Make, bake and take treats for canine companions. Each registrant will make a collection of seven treats and receive recipes to take home. Make simple gift cards while the treats bake. Reservations required; reference activity 111325-03. For ages 4 and older. Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $7 per treat set Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE FARM Add a personal touch to your holidays with handmade gifts from the farm. Use farm produce and natural resources to create wood ornaments, holiday greenery and tasty mixes. Stations will be guided by staff and volunteers, but the special touches will be made by registrants. The program is for both children and adults; age appropriate activities and materials provided. The barn will be open for tours. Adults must accompany children. Limit of two children per adult. Reservations required by Nov. 28; reference activity 137425-16. For ages 3 and older. Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $25 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
AVENGED SEVENFOLD Avenged Sevenfold will perform along with Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria and Black Veil Brides. Time: Dec. 3 Cost: $35-$45 Location: Target Center, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900
REINDEER RUN 5K The Reindeer Run/Walk 5K starts with Santa’s “Ho Ho Ho Go!” Walkers may bring well-behaved leashed dogs and strollers. All registrants receive a T-shirt. The Reindeer Run route is a USA Track and Field certified 5K. Time: 9:10 a.m. Kids 1K run for ages 8 and younger; 9:30 a.m. 5K run; 9:40 a.m. 5K walk Saturday, Dec. 3 Cost: $30 for age 18 and older; $25 for age 17 and younger; $15 for Kids 1K Location: Lake Harriet Band Shell, 4135 Lake Harriet Pkwy. W., Minneapolis Info: reindeerrun.com or (763) 5579587
PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE ARB Gather the little ones for a visit with Santa Claus and have their photo taken. Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Cost: $5 per photo; Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; free
for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Arboretum Restaurant, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
SLEIGH RIDES AT THE ARB Enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn sleigh ride from the Oswald Visitor Center to the Learning Center and back. Time: Every 15 minutes from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 4, 10-11 Cost: $3 per rider; Arboretum admission is $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
DAKOTA VALLEY SYMPHONY: ‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’ The Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus will perform a fully-staged production of an American classic, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” There will also be a Christmas sing-along and performance of other seasonal favorites. Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: Adults $15; seniors 55 and older $12; students $5 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com
F SHARP KEYBOARD DUO - GIGI AND FREYA F Sharp Keyboard Duo Gigi and Freya will perform musical selections for Arboretum visitors. Time: 11:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 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
SCALES AND TAILS Meet some animals with scales and tails. Feel their scaly skin and discover what makes them unique. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4 and Feb. 5 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’ In the tradition of Narnia and Harry Potter, this new adaptation sweeps the audience into Meg and Charles Wallace Murry’s quest to rescue their father across space and time. Filled with strange worlds, stranger creatures and startling revelations, the spellbinding fantasy is faithful to the Newbery Medal-winning mystery, showcasing how a hero’s humanity can be his or her greatest power. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 4 Cost: Adults $33.50-$43.50; children/teens/students/seniors $23.50-$33.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400
101.3 KDWB’S JINGLE BALL The 101.3 KDWB Jingle Ball line-up will include Big Time Rush, Gym Class Heroes, Foster the People, Cobra Starship, Kelly Clarkson, Hot Chelle Rae and Jason Derulo. It is an allages show. Time: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $28.75-$101.30 Location: Target Center, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s musical style incorporates classical, orchestral, symphonic and progressive elements into hard rock and heavy metal. The band will perform a Christmas-themed rock opera. Time: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Cost: $31-$65 Location: Xcel Energy Center, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul Info: xcelenergycenter.com or (651) 265-4800
PRESCHOOL AND ME CLASS: BEAN BONANZA Promote physical activity through play and experiment with farm-fresh recipes that inspire healthful eating. Each class will include games, free play and a meal children and caregivers create together. Maximum three children per adult. Program is for ages 1-5 and is part of the My Preschooler & Me: Eat, Play, Grow program. Reservations required; reference activity 137403-37. Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5 Cost: $8 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS LIONS TREE LOT — The Chanhassen Lions tree lot is open at Cub Foods in downtown Chanhassen. The Lions have a variety of trees for sale including Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Spruce and Pine. The Tree Lot hours will be 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekends. Proceeds from the sale will go to local charities, college scholarships for high school students, service dog training, diabetes research and the Lions/University of MN Eye Bank. For more information on the Lions, visit them at www. chanhassenlions.org TOYS FOR TOTS — Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Chanhassen is supporting Marine Toys for Tots in 2011. The Country Inn & Suites will be a collection site for Toys for Tots and in return those donating a toy valued at $10 or more will receive a $20 gift certificate. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org FOST ER PET HOM ES NEEDED — Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties. The CarverScott Humane Society is without a permanent shelter, so all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption occurs. Once or twice a month the foster family comes with the pet to a public adoption day for 3 hours, held in Eden Prairie and Chaska. The society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to six months. Once a month volunteers come with the pet to a public adoption day for three hours; usually held in Eden Prairie. For more information, call the society at (952) 368-3553, line 4, or check online at www.carverscoths. org. S O U T H W E S T M E T RO TEA PARTY — The Southwest Metro Tea Party meets from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at the Chanhassen Recreation Center located at 2310 Coulter Boulevard. Each meeting includes a guest speaker and many ‘Calls to Action’ encouraging citizens to get involved in Restoring our Republic. To view past speakers or to receive our weekly e -mails, please visit www. SWMetroTeaParty.com. CHAMBER MEMBER ORIENTATION — The Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce invites any prospective or new members to a member orientation session to learn more about the chamber’s programs, benefits and services. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call (952) 448-5000.. FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more information, go to www.atgrace.com/fresh-start.
group, a 12-step program of recovery for any person who feels deeply affected by someone else’s drinking, from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays. For information, call (952)224-7300.
St., Chanhassen). During the year the group studies both Old Testament and New Testament books. For more information, call John at (763) 458-5985. MEDITATION CLASS — A meditation class led by a Buddhist monk occurs from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at Chanhassen Library. Classes are open to all regardless of level of experience. There is no charge; donations are welcome. For more information, call Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail info@triplegem.org.
MEN’S AL-ANON — Meets at Mount Calvary Lutheran in Excelsior at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For information, call John at (612) 269-5657. COMFORT AND CARE — If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to find out more information about our weekly Griefshare seminar/support group sponsored by Westwood Community Church. For more information, call (952) 224-7300.
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. 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. CHANHASSEN SAL MEETING — The Chanhassen Squadron 580 of the Sons of the American Legion meet monthly at 6 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the month at the Chanhassen American Legion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365. OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE — Operation Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones. The group meets
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
monthly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individuals or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various organizations, companies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Audra Brown at (612) 849-0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationminnesotanice. com or call (763) 464-1696. WOMEN IN NETWORKING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/ Victoria area. For more information, visit www.win-mn.com or call Michelle Aspelin at (952) 484-6015. W E S T M E T R O N E TWORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a professional, referral-based network comprised of trusted and experienced business professionals in the west metro area, meets Tuesday mornings. For more information and meeting times, call Vicki Franzen at (952) 9379596. BNI-CHANHASSEN — Join other small business professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Boulevard, Chanhassen. For more information, please contact Amy Foley at (612) 701-0822. BNI CHAN-NET— Business Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at AmericInn in Chanhassen. For more information, call Vicki Eide, chapter president, at (612) 385-9141. SOUTHWEST METRO BNI - Business Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more information, call Kevin Donlin at (612) 567-6642. BNI-CHANHASSEN — Join other small business profes-
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sionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E, Chanhassen. For more information, call Melissa Friedrichs at (612) 961-0632. TOASTMASTERS — The Rosemount Toastmasters club meets every other Thursday in the Rosemount facility in Chanhassen (8200 Market Blvd.) in the Walnut Conference Room at 12:05 p.m. For more information, call club president Dan Klein at (952) 949-7245 or see the club’s Web site at www.geocities.com/club3096/info.htm. The “Midday Mumblers” Toastmasters club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at the SuperValu office at 19011 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen. Non-SuperValu employees are welcome. For more information, call Dru Jorgensen, president, at (952) 294-7305, or Doug Hobbs at (952) 828-4619. The Marsh Winds Toastmasters club meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Marsh at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., in Minnetonka. All are welcome. Call Michael for more information at (612) 387-5864. The Carver County Communicators Toastmasters club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at Chaska Middle School East, Room E 30 across from the Chaska Community Center, 1600 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska. Call Jan Naude at (952) 442-3881 or e-mail him at naude11@yahoo.com for more information. The H2O Toastmasters club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Culligan Water, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka. For more information visit www.h2omasters.org or call JoAnn at (952) 912.2429.
MINNETONKA CAMERA C LU B — T he Mi n neton ka Camera Club meets on the fi rst and third Thursdays of every month in the Glen Lake area of Minnetonka. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (763) 479-1635 or Leanne at (952) 443-4617 or visit www.minnetonkacamera.org. BETA SIGMA PHI MEETINGS — Beta Sigma Phi, an international friendship network providing educational programs and service to the community meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. around the southwest metro area. Women of all ages, interests, educational and economic backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meeting locations vary. For more information, call Annette Walters at (952) 250-7860.
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MOPS – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at Westwood Com mu nit y Chu rch. The group meets every other Thursday morning or the fi rst Thursday evening of the month in a relaxed atmosphere to connect with other moms and learn from guest speakers. Visit online at www.westwoodcc.org. MOPS — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for moms of children from birth through 5 years. Meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on Fridays at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior. For more information, call Lindsey at (952) 465-4194, or visit www.oslcs.org. A LCOHOLICS A NON YMOUS — Meetings each Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Living Christ Lutheran Church, 820 Lake Drive, Chanhassen. Call (952) 922-0880 for a listing of other meetings in the area and for information about AA. LA LECHE LEAGUE — La Leche League of Eden Prairie meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. All expectant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome. Call (952) 474-5173 for meeting location and discussion topic.
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HOM ESCHOOL MOMS’ N IGH T OU T — Join other mothers committed to homeschooling their children of any age, for a monthly night out on the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:45 p.m., at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, door 4, Terrace level, Room CA214. There is no cost. For more information or to register, call Shirley at (952) 934-4825, or register online at www.atgrace.org/events.
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GEN E A L O GY GROU P – Group meets the second Saturday of the month from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Carver County Historical Society, 555 West 1st Street, Waconia. The group has informal discussions about genealogy software, Web sites, and tips about research. For more information, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.
MOMS CLUB — The MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is a support group specifically for at-home moms. If you are interested in seeing if the MOMS Club of Chanhassen/ Excelsior is for you, e-mail momsclubofexcelsior@yahoo. com for more information or come to our monthly business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of the month at Mt. Calvary Church, Excelsior, room 202. You qualify for membership to this local chapter if you live in the zip codes of 55331 or 55317.
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Barns on display in December at Chanhassen Library The Chanhassen art exhibit for December is Ruth Tremblay’s magnificent photo essay of the Barns of Carver County. Ruth will be speaking and selling her 2012 calendar, “Barns of Carver County,” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Chanhassen Library. Ruth will share a short fi lm about her work, and the calendars will sell for $15; $5 of the sale price will go to local Carver County food shelves and Mary’s Wish. They are also for sale at Carver County KleinBanks, M ackent hu n’s, Water tow n Pha r macy, Ca r ver Cou nt y Historical Society, Frost & Steam and Who’s on First? in Waconia. Ruth is trying to sell 850 calendars this year, which will raise $4,250 for the food shelves! Ruth says of her work, “The photographs that will be on exhibit are highlights from past calendars. I began taking photographs when I was 16 years old when I purchased my fi rst 35mm fi lm camera. Photography was a natural extension of my art and painting. I majored in photography and graphic design in college and worked in the field for over 25 years. “I began using digital equipment exclusively about five years ago. I liked the clarity and detail I could achieve with fi lm and large format cameras, but I couldn’t resist the versatility of digital media. “When I began photographing the barns in 2006 it was all about getting a great picture. About a year into the project it became more about fi nding the history behind the historic buildings. I began talking to the farm families and researching the past owners through old newspaper articles, plat maps and obituaries that are available on microfi lm at the Carver County Historical Society’s library.”
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WILL ROGERS America’s favorite humorist of the 1920s and 1930s will be on stage at the Chaska Community Center, 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8. Will Rogers still ranks as one of this country’s most universally loved entertainers and speakers. Even though Rogers died in 1935, his legacy lives on through Randall Reeder, who blends Will’s comments from the early 1900s with commentary on the news today. In addition to speaking as “Will Rogers Today,” Randall writes a ‘Weekly Comments’ column which is published on his web site, www.WillRogersToday. com. The Chaska Community Center is located at 1661 Park Ridge Drive.
CHANHASSEN LIBRARY Chanhassen Library Teen Book Club meets Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Join us for lively discussion about great books! Contact the library for more information and to register. Toddler Storytimes are 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, through 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
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John Kriesel, state representative and Iraq war veteran, spoke on Nov. 19 at the Chanhassen Library, along with Jim Kosmo, who assisted in the writing of “Still Standing: The story of Ssg. John Kriesel.” A rapt audience appreciated John Kriesel’s upbeat attitude about life after his horrific injury due to a bomb in Iraq in 2006, and also his sense of humor. required. Fa m i ly Stor y t imes are 1 0 : 3 0 a . m . , We d n e s d a y s , through 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, through 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.
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A photo by Ruth Tremblay, called “Daybreak.” Tremblay’s photos are currently on display at the Chanhassen Library. While his wife and others despise the job, Daigo takes a certain pride in his work and begins to perfect the art, acting as a gentle gatekeeper between life and death, between the departed and the family of the departed. Japanese dialogue, English subtitles. Starring Masahiro Motoki, Ryoko Hirosue, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kimiko Yo, Tetta Sugimoto, Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Takashi Sasano. “Edge of Darkness” The bullet that killed his daughter was meant for Boston cop Thomas Craven. That’s what police brass and Craven
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NEWS BRIEF
CAP Agency seeks toy drive hosts The Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) Agency is in full swing for the holiday season and looking for support from the surrounding communities for its annual holiday giving opportunities. Specifically, the agency is looking for sponsors who are interested in hosting toy drives on the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency’s behalf. Toy distribution sponsors can include businesses, organizations, churches and individuals. The sponsors are responsible for holding a toy drive on the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency’s behalf and ensuring that all toys are delivered to the agency no later than Friday, Dec. 16. Collected toys should not be gift wrapped and should have at least a $15 value.
This program differs from the agency’s Hope for the Holidays program in that a sponsor gathers toys to be distributed to the greater community instead of being paired directly with a family. Specifically, these toys are distributed to children ages 0 – 14 living in Scott and Carver counties. “We have seen an increase in need for this and other holiday programs over the past few years,” said Linda Shelton, vice president of Community Services, “we have been so grateful for the communities response to this need in past years and hope to see their continued support this holiday season.” Those interested in sponsoring a family can e-mail info@ capagency.org or call (952) 4029856. Information about the toy distribution program is also available on the Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency’s website at www.capagency.org.
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other bidder or with any competitor. The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. David Hemze County Administrator (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 1, 2011; No. 4575)
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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The following Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department programs are coming up. For more information, call Recreation Department at (952) 227-1100. Also look for the City of Chanhassen on Facebook for more information on programs.
The class is designed for children ages 7-11. Two sessions are available on Mondays and Wednesdays Dec. 12 - 21 at City Center Park and the Chanhassen Recreation Center. The cost is $35 Residents/$39 NonResidents.
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.
Abrakadoodle: Princess Art Adventures — We will make our own crowns and sculpt a teacup out of model magic, read princess stories and paint a princess picture. The program, designed for children ages 3 to 5, will be on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $27 Residents/$30 NonResidents.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Tree Lighting Ceremony — Come and see the lighting of the holiday tree in City Center Park and enjoy a bonfire, carolers, refreshments, gingerbread displays, live reindeer, and of course and visit from Santa Claus. Ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at City Center Park Plaza
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Breakfast with Santa — Take a break and have someone else make you a pancake breakfast and have your picture taken with Santa Claus. This event is co-sponsored by the city of Chanhassen and the Chanhassen Rotary. Breakfast is Sunday, Dec. 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
Skating Clinics – Learn to ice skate during your holiday vacation! You’ll learn the basics in a safe and fun environment. Bring your own skates. Sessions for 4-7 and 8-12 year olds are available Dec. 27 – 29 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. The cost is $35 Residents/$40 Non-Residents. Dance Party on Ice — Enjoy music from a live DJ while you and your friends skate to your favorite hits. We will have warm beverages and treats in the warming house when you need to warm up. Chaperones provided. Parents welcome. Skate rental is not available. The program, desig ned for participants age 8 to 14, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. The cost is $5 per person.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Small Fry Sports Floor Hockey — 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 hockey with participants learning skills, fundamentals and sportsmanship. The program, designed for children ages 3 to 4, will be on Tuesdays, Dec. 6 – 20 from 10 -10:45 a.m. at the Chanhassen Rec Center. $24 Residents/$29 Non-Residents.
Parent/Child Skating Lessons — Mom and Dad grab the kids and head to the ice rink. Each pair will learn the basics of skating through games and drills. Lessons will take place outside so dress warm. Participants must bring their own skates. The program, designed for children ages 3 to 6 (with par-
After School All Stars Skating Lessons — You’ll learn the basics in a safe and fun environment right after school. Participants must bring their own skates and classes are subject to rink availability.
Santa will be showing up Sunday at the Chanhassen Recreation Center for the annual Breakfast with Santa event. ents), will be on Saturdays, Jan. 7 – 28 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at City Center Park Ice Rinks. $35 Residents/$39 Non-Residents.
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T a e Kw o n D o J u n i o r Program – This traditional Korean martial art teaches self-confidence, discipline, self defense and respect for others. Classes, beginning in January, are available for beginners and intermediate students. This program, designed for children ages 7 – 13, offers two sessions at the Chanhassen. Rec. Center. For more information call (952) 227-1400.
Small Fry Sports SNAG Golf — 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 golf with participants learning skills, fundamentals and sportsmanship. The program, designed for children ages 3 to 4, will be on Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – 24 from 10 -10:45 a.m. at the Chanhassen Rec Center. $24 Residents/$29 Non-Residents.
B aby s it t i n g T r a i n i n g — The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification will prepare youth to safely and responsibly care for themselves and/or other children in the absence of parents or guardians. Students who pass the course will receive a Babysitter’s Handbook and certificate. The program is designed for students ages 11-15. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 10 and 11, fron 5:15 – 7:45 p.m. $52
Lil’ Star Floor Hockey — Lil’ Star floor hockey introduces preschoolers to the fundamentals of hockey. Sessions will have a warm-up, practice time, and drills or a game. Hockey sticks and goggles are provided. The class is designed for children ages 4-6. Several sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Jan. 10 to Feb. 14 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. $45 Residents/$53 Non-Residents.
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Orphan Annie, born around June 2010, was found as a stray and no one claimed her. She is a gray/cream/ rust torbie who is quiet, easygoing, but kitten-active. Annie plays with anything that makes noise or with interactive toys. When fi nished playing, she’ll let you put her in your lap, staying for a short while. Annie door greets and follows you. She is friendly with people she knows and shy of strangers. KitKat is her friend.
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Grasmick/Baldus Greg Baldus and McKaela Grasmick announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Greg is the son of Dennis and Wanda Baldus, of Victoria. He attended Chaska High School and Gustavus Adolphus College and is employed at Myslajek, Ltd. McKaela is the daughter of Reiny Grasmick and Kris Grasmick of Chaska. She attended Chaska High School and Iowa State University and is employed at Creatis. A wedding is planned for Jan. 14, 2012, in Mexico.
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Just like the musicals you used to know Local troupe performs ‘White Christmas’ BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com
It’s a stage musical that’s been described as a “Christmas card come to life.” I f you’ve loved t he 19 5 4 movie musica l, you’l l love the stage version of “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” presented by Chaska Valley Family Theatre for two weekends in December. Besides being holiday season-appropriate, the show’s storyline cuts particularly close to home. Local chapters of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon have started recently to recognize and support military families throughout the community. The musical aids with these efforts at the end of each show by recognizing veterans and asking for Yellow Ribbon donations. “ W h it e C h r i s t m a s ” i n volves two vets who devise a way to honor t hei r stoic former commander-in-chief, G en. Hen r y Waverly. T hey learn his post-war enterprise, a n i n n, has come on ha rd times. And, they think they’ve k now how t o t u r n t h i n g s around. A second storyline involves some matchmaking, a meddling housekeeper and a concerned granddaughter. The plot is presented among catchy songs, energetic dancing and comedy. Bill Coldwell directs, assisted by Scott Winters, orchestra director; Katy Jarvis Stromberg, choreography director; and Joan Nelson, vocal director; set designer Randy Herget; and producer Tom Stauber. The characters played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in the fi lm musical, “Bob Wallace” and “Phil Davis,” are played by Tom Keenan and Kyle Szarzynski. The sisters “Betty” and “Judy Haynes,” portrayed by Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, are played by Emily Jansen and Theresa Stecker. Tom Rolloff plays Gen. Henry Waverly. Keep an eye out for the faux Willy’s Jeep, circa 1942. Stauber and Herget didn’t know of
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Just as “Bob Wallace” and “Phil Davies” honored their commander Gen. Henry Waverly, the CVFT honors and recognizes all those who have served the country. At the end of each show, the cast will invite veterans to stand and be recognized. Also, audience members are invited to make a donation at the end of the show to support the Chaska and Chanhassen chapters of “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” campaigns (www. beyondtheyellowribbon.org). Beyond the Yellow Ribbon provides local networks of support of service members, military families and employers before, during and after a military deployment. Volunteers are sought to assist in developing a plan to support service members and military families throughout all areas of the community. For more information, contact Gary Boyle with the Chanhassen chapter at (952) 934-6677, and Linda-Mary Mellon of the Chaska chapter at (651) 263-7041.
PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE
Bill Coldwell, director and Randy Herget, scenic designer sit in a WWII replica Willy’s Jeep. The idea of a full-scale replica jeep was conceived and constructed by Herget and “White Christmas” producer Tom Stauber.
White Christmas What: “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – The Musical.” Words and music by Irving Berlin. Based on the 1954 Paramount Pictures musical “White Christmas” When: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10; 2 p.m., Dec. 4, 10, 11. Where: Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd. Chanhassen. Cost: Adults, $15; ages 17 and under $10 Info: www.cvft.org; call (952) 250-7206
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The “White Christmas” cast rehearse their dance routines just like their characters do for General Waverly’s surprise Christmas show. Orchestra director is Scott Winters, seen in the pit with his musicians.
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Theresa Stecker and Kyle Szarzynski play meddling matchmakers “Judy Haynes” and “Phil Davis.” Tom Keenan and Emily Jansen (not shown) play “Bob Wallace” and “Betty Haynes.” Gen. Henry Waverly is played by Tom Rolloff.
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27,695*
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2002 Buick Century Custom ....#5886 .......Was $6,995 .......Black Friday Price $4,995 2008 Buick Enclave CXL ........#15991A .... Was $27,395 ....Black Friday Price $25,995 2010 Buick Enclave CXL ........#16298A .... Was $30,995 ....Black Friday Price $28,695 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL .....#16221A .... Was $12,495 ....Black Friday Price $10,995 2005 Chevy Avalanche Crew #16033C .... Was $16,995 ....Black Friday Price $14,695 2009 Chevy Aveo5 LS..............#16091A .... Was $12,995 .......Black Friday Price $9,695 2010 Chevy Cobalt LS.................#5795 .... Was $14,995 ....Black Friday Price $13,895 2010 Chevy Cabalt LT .................#5857 .... Was $16,995 ....Black Friday Price $15,995 2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI ... #16206B .......Was $5,995 .......Black Friday Price $4,995 2008 Chrysler Town and Country LTD ...#15790A .... Was $27,495 ....Black Friday Price $23,995 2003 Ford F-150 Crew XLT .... #16107A .... Was $12,995 .......Black Friday Price $9,995 2004 Ford Mustang Deluxe .. #16240A .... Was $13,495 ....Black Friday Price $10,995 2001 Ford Ranger XLT ........... #15786D .... Was $13,495 ....Black Friday Price $11,995 1999 GMC Jimmy SLE .............#16237A .......Was $5,995 .......Black Friday Price $4,995 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew SLE .. #16271A .... Was $26,995 ....Black Friday Price $25,995
08 Chevy Impala LT
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White, 87,454 Miles, #15738A Was $13,495
Black Friday Price
9,995*
$
2002 GMC Yukon SLT ............... #5861A .... Was $11,995 .......Black Friday Price $9,995 2009 Honda Pilot Touring......#16128A .... Was $33,495 ....Black Friday Price $29,995 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ...#16038A .... Was $20,995 ....Black Friday Price $18,995 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD.. #16121B .... Was $16,995 ....Black Friday Price $12,695 2005 Mazda Tribute 3.0 ........#16167A .... Was $11,495 .......Black Friday Price $9,995 2008 Pontiac G6 ..........................#5798 .... Was $16,495 ....Black Friday Price $15,995 2010 Pontiac G6 ..........................#5830 .... Was $17,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2010 Ponitac G6 ..........................#5831 .... Was $17,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2010 Pontiac G6 2.4 ..................#5846 .... Was $17,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2005 Volkswagen Toureg AWD ... #5877 .... Was $15,995 ....Black Friday Price $13,995 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL ........#5821 .... Was $30,050 ....Black Friday Price $25,995 2011 Buick LaCrosse CXL .........#5820 .... Was $31,500 ....Black Friday Price $27,995 2002 Buick LeSabre Custom ... #5749B .......Was $8,995 .......Black Friday Price $7,995 2004 Buick LeSabre Custom#16075A .......Was $9,995 .......Black Friday Price $8,995 2011 Chevy Cruze LT ...................#5870 .... Was $21,595 ....Black Friday Price $18,995
10 Honda Accord EX-L Navi, Black, 25,577 Miles, #16226A Was $24,995
Black Friday Price
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL PRICING
19,995*
$
2011 Chevy HHR LT ....................#5854 .... Was $18,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,695 2010 Chevy Impala ...................... #5824 .... Was $19,495 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2008 Chevy Impala LS ................ #5797 .... Was $15,995 ....Black Friday Price $14,695 2010 Chevy Impala LS ................#5823 .... Was $19,995 ....Black Friday Price $17,995 2008 Chevy Impala LT.................#5816 .... Was $18,995 ....Black Friday Price $17,995 2010 Pontiac G6 2.4 ..................#5846 .... Was $17,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix .......#16019A .... Was $14,995 ....Black Friday Price $13,995 2009 Pontiac Vibe ...................#16160A .... Was $14,995 ....Black Friday Price $13,495 2011 Buick Lucerne CX .............#5844 .... Was $25,995 ....Black Friday Price $23,695 2004 Buick Park Ave............... #16100A .... Was $13,995 ....Black Friday Price $12,995 2010 Chevy Malibu LT ................ #5810 .... Was $19,995 ....Black Friday Price $17,995 2011 Chevy Malibu LT ................ #5876 .... Was $18,995 ....Black Friday Price $16,995 2009 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel Crew LTZ#16168A Was $41,995 ....Black Friday Price $37,995 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LT ...... #15746A .... Was $10,995 .......Black Friday Price $9,995 2011 Chevy Traverse LT .............. #5811 .... Was $29,995 ....Black Friday Price $26,795
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Office/Commercial
Dry Firewood: Mixed Hardwood, ½ cord 4'x12'x16”: $165, 4'x8'x16”: $120. Free delivery. 952-445-5239, Steve
Firewood: Mixed, cut & split. 10'x5'x2' trailer load $160. Free delivery & stacking 952-2121536, Ross
Child Care Becky's Daycare: One opening, 2+, Shakopee. Food program, licensed. 10 years experience. 952445-2908 Carver, Licensed 17yrs, Education degree, Preschool Program, All Ages, Excellent References. Sheila 952-4844493
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Health Supplies
Diabetic test strips wanted. Most brands. Will pay cash. Local pick up. Call Ted at 612-216-6266
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169. 952-484-9675 Office/ Business space for rent. West 2nd St., Chaska. 952-448-2577
Carver Rentals
2 & 3 level Townhomes Rent $1,112 monthly* 3 BR Townhomes, 1322-1830-sq. ft. Private entry w/covered front porch. Single car garage w/opener, Coin op washer/dryer in each unit, Forced heat & central air Conditioning, Range w/self cleaning oven, Refrigerator, dishwasher & breakfast bar. Brickstone Townhomes 850 Walnut Place Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-6945
Chaska Rentals
Jordan Rentals
Prior Lake Rentals
Shakopee Rentals
Clover Field Marketplace
1 & 2 BR apartments, (heat, hot/cold water, garbage included) $600$675, no pets. 612-5996245
Large 2BR + Den, 2 car W/D. Utilities included, $900. 952-210-9732
1 BR apt., $630/mth, utilities paid. Non-smoking. No pets. 12/1. 952457-5003
Underground Parking W/D in Every Home Pet Friendly Some utilities paid
1st Month Free! 1 Bedroom from $708-$850 Call 952-361-3179 for more info!
*Income Restrictions Do Apply
1 BR, $645-685, all utilities included. No pets/ non-smoking. 952-3613245
Eden Prairie Rentals
2BR, garage, fenced patio, garden. All appliances. $875. 952-4841895
2 BR apartment from $795 1 BR from $695 Heat & water paid 1 cat OK. Garage/Storage inc. 952-361-6864
Chaska Rentals 2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549
3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2-car garage, fireplaces, fenced back yard. All appliances. February 1, 2012. $1,895. Contact: missaghirentals @gmail.com
Jordan Center Apartments Large 2 BR, 2 bath, W/D dishwasher, elevator, security system. $800+ utilities. Available now. 952-492-2800
Prior Lake Rentals 1 BR efficiency apt., utilities included. $550/ mth. Bruce, 612-8656387 1 BR, office, full kitchen, no animals. Lakeshore, off-street parking. $650. 952-440-4673 2 BR condo, garage. Pet OK. Includes water, sewer, $925. Available now. 952-440-4112 2BR in quiet 4-plex. No pets, $700. 952-4963485 3BR 1BA apartment. Detached garage. $895. Randy 952-270-9221
Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $595/ mo. 2 BR. $765/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017
Savage Rentals 1BR, No dogs allowed. Available immediately. Starting at $600/mth. 952-448-2333
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
Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086
2BR, 1.5BA + Den. 1450 SF Townhome. 2 car garage. Today's decorators colors. First time out for rent. Access to Hwy 169. Tonapah & Lyons Park. Quiet neighborhood. Call Kaye 952-607-0798 3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954 Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in! Starting at $805 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103 Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100
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MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.
Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured
Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches
952-461-4540
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NO JOB TOO SMALL *** Mention this ad for a 10% discount. Call today for a free consultation (952) 607-6726 MN Lic. 20483289, Fully Insured
Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design www.highlandhomeservices.com
30 years experience
Steve Jenness
cell 612-418-2277
fax 952-447-1211
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Additions Remodeling Basements Porches Fireplaces Kitchens, Baths New Construction Concrete/Blockwork 952-445-6604
Free Estimates Locally owned since 1979 MN lic#4327
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CLEANING Expert Cleaning: I am a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. I use my own supplies & vacuum. Very flexible scheduling. What works for you, works for me. 952-406-2478
DRAPERIES
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BUILDING Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed. 952-492-3170
CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops. 952-445-7790
CLEANING ! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured www.bumblebeeservices.com
! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092 Aliene's Clean & Shine Home Cleaning. I'm hardworking, reliable, honest, bonded. 612250-4602
MOVING/STORAGE
ODD JOBS
Duffy’s
MOVING?
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
HARDWOOD FLOORS
Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care
*Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring
FLOORING
Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.
ELECTRICAL #Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200 POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683
•Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years •Free Estimates
Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service
952-440-WOOD (9663)
Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552
We Haul Moving
952-469-5713 952-426-2790
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HEATING/AIR COND
ODD JOBS
Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs
LANDSCAPING
A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service. Trimming/ removal. Snow Removal. Firewood. Insured.
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
ODD JOBS
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Handyman Services: Painting & honey-do list experts. Insured. Free estimates. 952-2154241
Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
(612)867-8287
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Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!
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Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.
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952-474-6258
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Steve Ries, 612-481-8529 Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234 MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen Painting & handyman services, honey-do list experts. Insured. Free estimates. 952-2154241 Quality Interior Painting. Reliable, Professional, Experienced. 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn
PLASTER/DRYWALL
952-448-3761 No wall too small
Major credit cards accepted
Best Drywall LLC
PAINT/WALLPAPER LANDSCAPING
Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal and yard services, including fall clean up. Serving the Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee area. Call today for a free estimate. 612-3859010 Dependable, on time. Flexible & efficient!
Buckets of Color
Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul V
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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
PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
MISC HOME SERVICES
CERTIFIED Home Inspections Radon & Mold Testing
S.R. PAINTING:
*A and K PAINTING*
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
FLOORING ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET
You Call - We Haul
PAINT/WALLPAPER
952-994-4771 www.moldtesting.Pro
ROOFING Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
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
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
Rubbish Removal & Dumpsters for rent. Since 1979. 952-8947470 www.aacehalingservices.com
SNOW REMOVAL Residential Snow Plowing & Shoveling
Reasonable rates. Available 24/7
952-237-9605 #1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com
Huttner Snow & Ice Removal- Residential snow plowing, rates start @$40/ 2 car driveway. 952-261-6597
UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
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Mobile Homes
1 & 2 BR apartments, $400-$550. Private entrance. Norwood/ YA. 612-750-7436
2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home. $2,200, in Shakopee. 1-614-2962111
Charming large 3 BR condos, St. Boni. $850. ½ month free. Available immediately. 952-4720796
REAL ESTATE
Full-Time
Part-Time Jordan Elem. School Rainbow Preschool Teachers Aide Must have experience working with young children. Organizational and communication skills a plus. PT hours, with possibility of additional hours. Send letter and application to: Beth Cromie, Rainbow Preschool Coordinator, 815 Sunset Dr., Jordan, MN 55352.
EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time
Open until Dec. 5
Houses
WORK FROM HOME!
3BR, 2BA, 3 car garage. Contract for deed terms with 5% down. $177,900. Randy Kubes, Realtor 612-599-7440
Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-934-4305
House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $327,400 952-240-8940
Lots/Acreage 90+/- Ac. Land for Development, farming or horse farm! Owner/ Agent 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
Full-Time
Full Time Licensed School Nurse. 4-year college degree in nursing and a MN Licensed School Nurse Licensure required. Please visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us
ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
B2B Telemarketer Needed for Savage office. $7.55-13/hr based on performance + bonus & incentives. No weekends or evenings. Call Cheyenne 952-440-0600.
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@carpentrycontractors.com
for full job description and directions on how to apply. Job from Food Call more
Fair Wednesday 9am-12pm for Production Work. 952-924-9000 for information
A New Career 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
Part-Time
Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Nursing Assistants Care Attendants Life Enhancement Assistant Housekeeping Coordinator Please see our website at
www.auburnhomes.org for details. EOE/AAP
Paragon Bank, 115 1st Ave E, in Shakopee is looking for a motivated self-starter to fill a parttime 20-25 hours per week position. Duties would include customer service and bookkeeping operations. Please provide resume to: HR Department, Paragon Bank, PO Box 330, Wells, MN 56097. Application period ends December 9, 2011 Paraprofessional Jordan Elementary School. Applicant will work with Special Needs students in the Life Skills & EBD programs. Position is 6.25 hrs/day during the school year. Send letter and application to: Principal Stacy DeCorsey, 815 Sunset Dr., Jordan, MN 55352. Open until Dec. 12.
PEARLE VISION CHASKA COMMONS Hiring PT retail associate/PT lab technician. Seeking highly motivated energetic people with "can do" attitude. Must have excellent phone, computer, and GREAT customer service skills. Optical sales experience helpful but not required. Email resume to sck444@yahoo.com PT School Custodian needed for Aspen Academy in Prior Lake. Send cover letter and resume to: aspenemployment @gmail.com Snow removal- bobcat & truck drivers. Experienced & clean DL. Also sidewalk shovelers. 612-328-3351
Join us! Home cleaning. Permanent position. Tues thru Fri., 9am3pm. No driving. Serious applicants only. 952-443-4751 Line Cook, Wait Staff, Part time Host(ess), Dishwasher wanted. Breakfast experienced required. Can lead to full-time. 952-447-6668
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Boutique/Craft Sale "A DAZZLING SOIREE" “A Holiday Open House” Sat & Sun Dec. 3rd & 4th.
11-5pm, 5299 River Wood Dr. Savage. Unique Holiday Gifts: Home Decor, Accessories & Giftware! Dawn Ranagan, Magnolia Designs, Sheran Neumann Neudesigns
Holiday Home Boutique Featuring 12 unique vendors: quilted items, wall art, hair accessories, jewelry, personalized containers, grapevine decor, much more!
Sat. Dec. 3, 9-3:30pm 2015 Eaglewood Lane, Shakopee 169 south to Marschall Rd (south) to Eaglewood Lane, follow signs.
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Shakopee Sales 30+ Vendors Shakopee Town Square Mall, Arts, Crafts & Small Business Fair. Doggie Duds, Quilts, Cutting boards, Crochet items, NORWEX, Avon, Lia Sophia, Synergy, Tastefully Simple, Wooden Bottle Stoppers, Pens, Pampered Chef, Wine Bottle Covers, Unique Garden Signs & More. Hwy 169 & 69N., Shakopee. Sat. 12/3, 10am-5pm.
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SW Metro Sales Other Areas St. Bonifacius Sale4025 Tower St. ThursFri-Sat. 12/8-9-10, 9am5pm. Sun. 12/11, 10am2pm. Leather furniture, '50's DR/ bedroom, collector dolls, fishhouse, antiques, carpenter tools, dishes, stemware, fishing gear, artwork, jewelry, Christmas decorations, rattan porch furniture.
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1960's Vintage beverage set. Bartlett-Collins amber. Like new, $40. 952-564-1161 1995 510 Chevy pickup, runs good, needs wheel work. $350, 952-4451081 2 large dressers with hutch top. $150. 952240-4920 2 rocker recliners. Brown, excellent condition, $150. 952-2378576 27” Panasonic TV, 17 years, works great. $20. 612-965-1773 42” Crossley TV, clean, FREE, 952-440-8034 46" Mitsubishi 1080p hd projection tv for sale. $150. 952-240-5624 7', dimmer control corner lamp, brass. like new. $25. 952-200-1720 8x8, Mankato portable fish house, $75. 952873-3806 Alfred Dunner, blouses, pants, sizes 12-16. Gently worn. $175 952237-2484 Alto, Saxaphone, Vitro $375. 612-280-3208 Antique, platform rocker. Recently restored, $400. 952-240-4920
Apple 14" iBook G4, 10.5 OS, excellent condition. $200. 612-8392933 Apple Laptop iBook G4 Latest OS Excellent condition. $169. 612839-2933 Baby blankets, 4 homemade never used, 4 cotton, $20. 612-237-1300 Baby boy swim wear. Trunks, swim shirt, hoodies, $5. 612-2371300 Bakugan collection. 60 Bakugan, 125 magnetic cards, more. $40. 952-440-6719 Bar stools, Antique silver tubular steel. Plush cushions. $105. 952496-2493 Basic metal ironing board, good condition, $12. 952-447-4961
Chaise lounge, contemporary and comfortable great condition, $300. 612-275-8699 Chaska Christmas bulbs, complete set, plus more bulbs, $475, 952-873-4213 Chaska X-mas ornament set. 1986-2011, original cases, $300. 612-280-3208 Christmas tree, 7ft, with lights, glass ornaments, decorations, $125. 952210-9866 Christmas tree, artificial 6 1/2 foot, nice $20. 952 440-5560 Christmas tree, Fiberoptic reg. Lights 7.5 ft. $65. 952-445-2515 Christmas Village, 7 porcelain lighted buildings with decorations. $60. 952-210-9866
Bookshelf stereo, 3 cd, 2 cassette, $35. 952451-3654 Brown, leather lift chair. With heat, massage $450. 952-445-8775
Chrome rims. 15'x7' 100 spoke reverse. New, $200. 952-200-1720
Burton snowboard and boots. $200 or b/o. 612801-7586 Car luggage, ski carrier. Yakima with racks 81Lx36W $125. 952443-2650
Cooktop 30 in radiant jenn-air. Good condition $125. Chaska 763-2028390 Dog Crate 19 1/2" x 27" x 20" $45. 612-3824680
Computer table, 46" x 29" excellent condition. $40. 952-975-0532
Crystal stemware, Noritake, Provincial blue, sherbets, wines, goblets, $60. 952-975-0473 Dog transport crate. Large, qty 2, $20. 952492-6474 Dresser, 3 drawers, white. 30HX36W, great condition, $35. 952-4659862 Drum set, Yamaha, 8 pcs., excellent condition, red, $500. 952496-0452. End table, one drawer, Henredon, $50. 952474-8081 Foosball table, good condition, $10. 952-4487354 Free, large old desk. Uhaul. 952-474-2690 Garage door, 9'x7'. Insulated with windows, almond, new. $500. 952-440-2312 German Shepherd puppy. Purebred, $300. 612-644-1753 Girl's ice skates, size 5, white, red piping. $20. 612-695-6243 GLASS KILN Oval 25" Evenheat, 9" deep, with stand and 2 half shelves. $800. 612-7180442
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Peter Taunton Peter Taunton learned how to work hard, know the value of a dollar, and be accountable from his father, a small-town grocer in Willmar, Minn. Today, he’s the CEO of Snap Fitness, a Chanhassen-based fitness franchise with more than 1,300 locations in seven countries around the world, and more than 600,000 members. Taunton started Snap Fitness in April, 2004. Since then, the company has grown and moved into its current corporate headquarters near Lyman Boulevard and Galpin Boulevard in Chanhassen. Taunton, 49, played all the typical sports in high school, but when he was introduced to racquetball, he found his sport. Both he and his twin brother Paul excelled in racquetball, and were so good they were sponsored on the tournament circuit by Ektelon, an American racquetball equipment manufacturer. “We played in professional tournaments all over the country,” Taunton said. “It was a great way to travel and compete. We loved being sponsored players but after eight years, we realized it was time to focus on making a living.” Taunton, a St. Cloud State University graduate, went into the fitness field. “For 20 years I owned and operated a big box club called America’s Fitness Center,” Taunton said, “equipped with basketball courts, a swimming pool, classes, and the whole big club atmosphere. But I traveled all the time. When my kids were (ages) 5, 3, and 1. “I didn’t want to miss them growing up,” Taunton said. Though he sold the business, he thought of a new fitness business model. “I started thinking of what people used the most when they belonged to my clubs,” Taunton said. “It wasn’t the swimming pool, the basketball, racquetball courts, the classes. Seventy-five percent of the population wants cardio and resistance training. They want to get in and get out. “My concept was of a 3,000- to 4,000-square-foot facility, open 24/7, with a small enough footprint where it could be located in neighborhood strip malls. It resonated, and today we have more than 1,300 locations in seven countries around the world. We open 10-15 stores a month, and we have more than 600,000 members.” Taunton doesn’t take his success for granted. Earlier this year, he and his team considered ways the company could make a difference in people’s lives. They decided to sponsor a nationwide contest entitled “Partner with Peter” offering the winner his or her very own SnapFitness franchise. Out of the 2,000 entries, Taunton’s team whittled it down to 25, and then selected Charlice Noble-Jones of Albany, Ga., as the winner. Q: What did you look for in the winning contestant? A: We looked for people with drive and spirit, someone who had overcome adversity. Charlice is a part-time teacher and the mother of a 7-year old boy. She lost her husband to cancer and is a single mom. Her kids in school absolutely love her and she’s been an asset to her school and community. She has persevered over adversity, and with her enthusiasm, she will represent the brand very well. Q: What prompted you to give away a franchise, especially since it’s a $250,000 investment? A: First and foremost, I feel so fortunate and blessed to be able to gift something like this. I’m thankful to be in a position to be able to do it. The more we thought about it, the more we thought it would be a wonderful way to follow a person and their progress as a person and a business owner. After looking at the applicants, I would have loved to give away 25 franchises. Q: Describe your fitness routine. It must be convenient having a SnapFitness right in your own corporate building! A: I work out 5-6 days of the week. I do cardio for about 20-25 minutes. I do interval training where I sprint for a minute, then walk for a minute, for 25 minutes. And then I do resistance training and I’m in and out in less than an hour. —Unsie Zuege
Next step down memory lane Museum curator starts new venture
Larry Hutchings
BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com
Title: Carver County Historical Society curator of collections and exhibitions
Age: 52
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arry Hutchings fi rst history project was when he was in grade s cho ol . He r e c on structed the skeleton of a dried-up mouse. “I found it and cleaned it up, and then I put it together with Elmer’s Glue,” Hutchings recalled. “At the time, I planned to be a paleontogist. I was really proud of it, but my mom took it away from me. She was afraid I’d crush it so she put it on top of the TV. But I got hold of it, and she was right. I did break it.” Thank fu l ly, Hutchings, 52, learned how to take better care of his things since then. In fact, he’s an expert in the fi eld. For the past 10 years, he’s been curating, and exhibiting the vast collections at the Carver County Historical Society and Museum in Waconia. Before that he spent 14 years at the Stevens County Historical Society and Museum in Morris, Minn. Friday, Dec. 2, is his last day at the Carver County Historical Society. After 10 years as curator of collections and exhibits, he will head his own company — Museology — where he’ll consult with museums on their collections and exhibits. “I’ve been making exhibits and things since I was a kid,” Hutchings said. “Table top exhibits, dinosaurs. I was always off on my own tangent.” He was always interested in the aforementioned paleontology as well as archeology, anthropology and Native American studies, as well as the more arcane pursuits such as medieval music theory. He received a bachelors of art degree in music performance at the University of Minnesota, Morris. “I played the euphonium (a tenor tuba),” Hutchings said, “but not well.” Hutchings thought he’d be a high school band director but changed his mind in mid-major. “But I didn’t change my major for any thing employable,” he said. About the time he graduated, he learned that the Stevens County Historical Society in Morris was looking for a staff person. “How difficult could that be?” Hutchings thought. “At the time I didn’t think it would be.” He got the job, and learned firsthand how challenging it can be. He was there for 14 years, learning all about curating a museum’s collections, and creating displays and exhibits. He freelanced for three years as a n ex hibit consu lta nt a nd made furniture. He learned about a job opening at the Carver County Historical Society through a friend. “Fred Livesay was the curator here,” Hutchings said. “I knew him because we had taught some workshops together and we e-
Hometown: Barrett, Minn. City: Minneapolis Background: Bachelor of Arts, music, University of Minnesota, Morris; Curator at Stevens County Historical Society and Museum, Morris, Minn., and curator at Carver County Historical Society and Museum, Waconia, since 2001. Hidden talent: Plays the euphonium — it’s a tenor tuba.
PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE
The Carver County Historical Society’s museum is filled with treasures, but it’s this simple hand-carved horse that Larry Hutchings will miss most. He loves that a Swedish pioneer carved it for his children. Hutchings last day is Friday, Dec. 2. He’s started his own company called Museology and will be a museum exhibit consultant.
mailed back and forth occasionally. When he was ready to leave, he told me about the opening, and I thought I’d rather be working for an institution than be on my own. Leanne Brown hired me in June 2001. It’s gone by fast.”
A RARE SKILL SET Brow n, t he for mer executive director of the Carver County Historical Society and Museum, now is executive director at the Library Foundation of Carver County. “Larry’s the type of person who has a vision and can make it into a reality,” Brown said. “He can actually make it happen. That’s what qualifies him as unique. There aren’t a lot of people with his particular skill set. And to think we were able to have him for more than 10 years.” Brown said the state’s legacy grant money has created opportunities for people like Larry. “Museums are in a better position now to hire someone like Larry to create exhibits,” she said. Current executive director Wendy Petersen-Biorn described his exceptional attention to detail and eye for color. “He’ll bring in a color which I wouldn’t have thought of at all,” Petersen-Biorn said, “but then I’ll see it in the exhibit and think ‘Ooh. I trust him 100 percent.” Petersen-Biorn sees the Veterans Gallery as the feather in his cap. “I don’t think we thought it would ever happen,” Petersen-Biorn said. “The collection is immense, and it was costly. One of our discussions was, ‘What do you want to get done?’ “We talked about the Veterans Gallery, to show respect to and highlight our Carver County veterans and those who fought in the wars. The concept was his,” she said. She’s sor r y to see Hutchi ngs leave. “We’re very happy for Larry and for the other historical societies who will be utilizing his skills,” Petersen-Biorn said. “And we wish him well.” Mike Fahey, of Carver, has served three terms on the Carver County
Historical Society’s board of directors. Fahey, the former Carver County attorney, is now a judge in the First District, which includes Carver County. “Larry’s ability as curator has been outst a ndi ng,” Fa hey said. “The Veterans Gallery, the look of the overall museum. It’s been great to have someone who knows how to preserve, catalog and access our collections better and professionally. “In addition to his own work, he’s always been receptive to having other exhibits come in like the Smithsonian’s traveling show last year. It encourages an appreciation of history.” Fahey pointed out that the communities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Norwood Young America and Watertown have affi liated with the Carver County Historical Society,” Fahey said, “helping to further enhance the museum’s reputation. It’s been a real honor to see the changes he’s helped make during my nine years as a member of the Carver County Historical Society.”
EXHIBIT ONE When Hutchings began in June 2001, he felt the museum had a good start on its exhibits. His job would be to further the professionalism. “My first exhibit was “Carver County 2000 — The Year in Pictures,” Hutchings said. The photo show reflected the turn of the century and new millennium. “The photos had been taken,” Hutching said, “but I got to select the photos and had them framed and exhibited.” He was just getting warmed up. His next project was a large one. “Akta Dakota, our Native American exhibit (part of the museum’s permanent exhibits) is one of my favorites,” Hutchings said. “But don’t ever build a curved display case,” he added wryly. “I used Plexiglas so I could bend t he display. For some reason, I thought the exhibit had to have circles. But I think it worked. The native people who’ve seen the display have liked it. It’s always challenging to work on something that is not about not your own culture. We had
an advisory team that worked with me and it was thoroughly vetted.” In addition to bending Plexiglas, Hutchings sculpted a bison out of polymer clay. “When I originally baked it, it was almost too large to fit into our stove here in the museum,” Hutchings said. “So sometime before I leave, I’ve got to refi re it.” His sculpting skills are also on display in the Veterans Gallery, where he created heads for the display mannequins. Over the years, his skills have come to be admired by other museum professionals, and he’s been consulting on his own time. The good thing is that he’s been kept busy. The bad thing is he couldn’t keep up a full-time position, and do his other exhibit work. “You have to be a generalist to work a small museum,” Hutchings said. “That’s what led me to be on my own, to be a specialist again.”
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT Although he won’t miss the commute from Minneapolis, he will miss Carver County. “After 10 years I fi nally feel I’m getting a handle on Carver County,” Hutchings said. “To get at the real story takes time. The nice thing is, I think I’ll have an opportunity to come back to do contract work (with the museum).” “It was fun to take on an institution with a good collection and a good foundation and take it to a new level,” Hutchings said. He ranks Carver County’s museum as part of the upper end of the spectrum. “And in general, the level of professionalism everywhere is increasing by leaps and bounds. It seems more young people are getting into the field, getting their master’s degree and going to county museums. We need to be relevant. County museums no longer are the community attic. We have to be more than that. “The best museums have both young professionals, and are intergenerational,” Hutchings said. “We need the wisdom and background and knowledge and historical knowledge. That’s why a volunteer base is important. “The volunteer base in Carver County is tremendous,” he said. “We have a half dozen that come in once a week or more. And right now we have volunteers who range from being skilled craftspersons to those with master’s degrees and Ph.D.s.”
A hope and a plea for happy holidays You don’t say Hapand Christmas carpy Birthday to others ols, on the grounds when it’s your birthday. that they violate the You wish them a HapConstitutional sepapy Birthday when the ration of church and birthday is theirs. And state, or that they you don’t tell someone force Christian beHappy Anniversary on liefs and symbols on the date of your own non-Christians. And wedding anniversary, this, in turn, has genunless the person you’re erated a vocal and saying it to happens to sometimes vicious be your spouse. diatribe against use I bring this up with of the phrase, “Happy FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE the hope of diffusing Holidays.” what I see as a dangerThat’s the one that ous and ugly holiday concerns me now. tradition. And we’ve had plenty of In the past few years, I’ve received those over the years. The most recent a number of forwarded group emails one is the alarming Black Friday from people angrily rallying against phenomenon in which stores are anyone saying “Happy Holidays,” opening earlier and earlier for the claiming it’s a watered-down, whitestart of the holiday shopping season, washed, politically- correct and and more and more people are get- morally offensive version of “Merry ting injured – and sometimes killed Christmas.” And just last weekend, – in the mob mentality that results. while I was out of town for ThanksRelated to this, though less physi- giving, I read a newspaper column cally harmful, is the commercializa- in which the columnist stated that tion that started decades ago and left we should welcome and respect many of us lamenting not only how each other’s differences, and then early stores start putting up their suddenly went off on a rant about Christmas displays, but how the true how rude and insulting the phrase meaning of Christmas has gotten “Happy Holidays” is. lost in the process. She went on to say that if someone In recent years we’ve seen lawsuits who was Jewish wished her a Happy and protests over Nativity scenes Hanukkah, she would welcome it as
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an expression of the other person’s faith, and that the Jewish person should feel the same way when told “Merry Christmas.” But isn’t that like wishing someone a Happy Birthday on YOUR birthday? Wouldn’t it make more sense, and be more respectful, for her to wish the Jewish person a Happy Hanukkah, and for that person to wish her a Merry Christmas? And if they don’t know each other well enough to do that, or don’t care to, what’s wrong with saying “Happy Holidays?” When I buy my Christmas cards every year, I deliberately buy an assortment that includes some religious ones and some generic ones. I also buy several “Happy Hanukkah” cards. I send religious cards to the people I know to be very religious, and more general holiday greetings to people whose religious beliefs or backgrounds I don’t know. For that matter, I also send the cards that depict children – or multiple stockings hanging on the mantel – to families with young children, and cards that have a peaceful, comforting tone to those whom I know have suffered a loss or disappointment during the year. I don’t sit down and hand-select each and every card this way – if I did, it would take me all year to
address them – but I do try to tailor the greeting to the recipient. And the same goes when I tell them, in writing or in person, Merry Christmas. Or Happy Hanukkah. Or any other greeting that is meaningful to them. And when I tell them “Happy Holidays,” it doesn’t mean I’m being politically correct, or morally weak. I’m not caving in, selling out, or watering down my beliefs. Instead I am wishing them joy throughout the season, no matter which religious beliefs they hold, no matter which holidays they celebrate, and no matter which traditions are meaningful to them. I say it as an acknowledgment of the differences between us, and a celebration of all that we have in common. Whatever words you use or hear in the coming weeks, I hope they will be both given and received with joy, with respect, and with sincere good wishes for celebrating whatever beliefs and traditions each of us holds dear. And if you happen to be celebrating a birthday or anniversary soon, I wish you a happy one. Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.