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Text: King James Bible, Luke 2: 8-14.

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wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a

Photo: “Crabapples in February Fog,” by

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Christopher Hall (See Three Qs on page 24).

Red Cross helps spread goodwill to troops

BY MARK W. OLSON editor@chaskaherald.com

“Troops Rock!!”

“Hey soldier, thank you so much for saving our country.”

“Freedom is not free, but thanks to your efforts I enjoy my freedom every day.”

The estimated 1,000 letters (weighing 13 -1/2 pounds) from Car ver County residents were full of goodwill for U.S. troops, veterans and their families.

The messages, part of the American Red Cross’s “Holiday Mail for Heroes,” program will be delivered to veteran and military hospitals and military bases around the world.

The Carver County Library system

teamed up with the Red Cross on the project, encouraging letters and serving as drop-off points throughout the county for holiday messages.

Libby Fairchild, who coordinated the drive as a Twin Cities Chapter of the American Red Cross board member, picked up the remaining letters from the Chaska Library on Friday.

“I’m hoping they realize people back home really do care,” said Fairchild, a Chaska resident, who also serves on the city’s Human Rights Commission. Fairchild’s family submitted 200 of the cards in the stack.

This is the fi rst year that Carver County has participated in the “Holiday Mail” program, but it’s the fi fth year the Red Cross has sponsored the

program, with help from the company Pitney Bowes.

It’s a way for those in the service to know people are thinking about them, “particularly at times of holidays, when they’re not with friends or family,” said Janet Karius, Carver County assistant library director.

PHOTOS BY MARK W. OLSON

A box of 1,000 letters from area residents are being sent to U.S. troops and veterans.

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Chapel Hill Academy students in Kindergarten through fourtth grade entertained more than 1,500 Chanhassen and southwest metro residents with their musical “The Night Before Christmas Caper,” directed by Joy Wigle, CHA Music teacher. Chapel Hill hosted over 150 students from four area preschools.

The Christmas musical is an annual event.

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Chanhassen man convicted of kidnapping found dead at his home Veltkamp had long history of disputes in neighborhood

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

Loren Veltkamp, a Chanhassen man who was found guilty in October of a kidnapping and domestic assault charges, was found dead in his Chanhassen home the morning of Dec. 16, the day he was scheduled to be sentenced in Carver County Court.

The medical examiner has ruled his death a suicide. The Sheriff’s Office received a call from a person at the Veltkamp

home, 6724 Lotus Trail in the Carver Beach neighborhood, at 7:32 a.m. Dec. 16. According the Sheriff ’s O f f ice, Veltkamp apparently inhaled chemicals that Loren caused his Veltkamp death.

Veltkamp was out on bail pending the sentencing hearing, according to the Carver County Attorney’s Office.

Veltkamp had been found guilty of hog-tying a woman living at his residence, driving her to Laketown Township, approximately 12 miles away from

their residence, and throwing her out of the vehicle.

According to the Carver County Attorney’s Office, the victim suffered from alcoholism for a number of years. In response to her alcoholic binges, on several prior occasions, Veltkamp “bounced” the victim by transporting her to a location away from the Chanhassen home where she had to find her own way home.

On July 25, 2010, again in response to an alcohol binge by the victim, the defendant wrapped the half-naked, barefoot victim with a rope into a “bundle” so he could carry her down the stairs, according to the Attorney’s Office. He then shoved her in the back of his Chevy Blazer, held

property was the source of long-running concerns in the neighborhood.

Last summer, a neighborhood meeti ng occu r red at Chanhassen City Hall that focused on issues at his property. Neighborhood concerns included possible encroachment on a public access trail, parking concerns and rental arrangements at Veltkamp’s home.

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office also responded to dozens of incidents at the home in recent years.

In 2009, the Sheriff ‘s Office responded to 14 calls for service at the residence on reports including suspicious activity, disturbing the peace and men-

her head down so she could not see where she was going, drove approximately 12 miles west and deposited her at a rural tree farm. The intoxicated victim struggled through the thickets to the nearest house where homeowners provided assistance and notified the Sheriff’s Office.

Veltkamp was scheduled for sentencing in front of Judge Richard Perkins.

According to the Carver County Attorney’s Office, the kidnapping charge would carry a presumptive sentence of between 41 months and 57 months in prison.

PROPERTY DISPUTES In addition to his recent felony conviction, Veltkamp’s

tal health concerns.

Between 2005 and 2010, the Sheriff ‘s Office responded to 57 calls for service at the address.

High on the list of concerns last year were parking complaints.

Many residents of the neighborhood claimed overflow parking from the property filled public spaces on Lotus Trail.

The Veltkamp home is made of dark wood. Surrounded by mature oak trees, maple trees, and elm trees, it gives off the appearance of an old cabin, but it is only a few years old.

On Feb. 23, 2006, a late-night fire swept through and destroyed Veltkamp’s original home.

CARVER COUNTY

Highway 101 bridge upgrade near top of county priority list

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

Before wrapping up the calendar year Car ver County officials met with local legislators to share priorities for the year ahead.

Upgrading the Highway 101 river crossing, which connects Chanhassen to Shakopee, is at the top of the county’s legislative priority list.

County commissioners and staff members shared their priorities Tuesday with Sen. Julianne Ortman, of Chanhassen, Rep. Joe Hoppe, of Chaska, and Rep. Ernie Leidiger, of Mayer.

Securing funding for an upgraded Minnesota River crossing would have significant benefit for area commuters during future flood events, said Lyndon Robjent, the county’s

director of public works.

Robjent said during flooding in 2010 and this spring about 40,000 trips per day had altered commutes because of closings at river crossings at Highway 101 and Highway 41 in Chaska.

He said that Minnesota Department of Transportation studies indicate that a potential Highway 101 bridge upgrade has a better cost-benefit analysis than improving the Highway 41 bridge.

Robjent said an improved Highway 101 bridge could cost between $ 30 million and $40 million depending on whether t he bridge is two la nes or four lanes. State funding is expected to cover $20 million, however, the remainder of the funding hasn’t been identified.

State bonding authority could potentially help fill the gap, he said.

LAKE WACONIA REGIONAL PARK The county also is considering purchasing 20 acres of land for the fi nal piece of the Lake Waconia Regional Park. Currently the county has acquired 108 acres for the park, however, an additional 20 acres that are privately owned break up the county property. The county’s long-term master plan called for a 130-acre park, but county officials indicated the current economy has slowed down acquisition plans.

Commissioner Jim Ische, of Norwood, said the matter has come to the forefront in the past year because the property owner is a willing seller.

Sen. Ortman said she has heard more opposition than support for the regional park and said commissioners need to build more support before seek-

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Chanhassen-based AmericInn Hotels was recognized on Dec. 20 for its corporatewide support of U.S. military troops. Jim Sullivan of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, presented the Seven Seals Award to Paul Kirwin, president and CEO of AmericInn, at right. At left, Lindsey Jones of AmericInn Hotels, helped play a key role in the AmericInn military support project. Earlier this year, AmericInn launched a special initiative to all its 260 locations in 27 states. It included packing and shipping thousands of military care packages to troops deployed overseas, offering members of the military and their families special room rate discounts and partnering with local communities in military support activities.

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES The county also is requesting that the Legislature earmark additional funding so the Department of Natural Resources can work to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

“I believe the board is looking at this as more of a statewide issue,” said County Administrator David Hemze.

In January, the county is scheduled to continue a discussion of potential efforts to control the spread of zebra mussels in county lakes.

Rep. Joe Hoppe wasn’t optimistic about controlling the spread.

“Unfortunately we have no way to stop zebra mussels right now unless you shut a lake down entirely,” he said.

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The new layout includes design elements that address comments received from Cologne businesses and residents. The plan retains the 3/4 intersection improvement and all of the Highway 212 turning movements while better addressing concerns about mobility on local city streets, according to a MnDOT press release. Other improvements are also included.

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According to a staff report, the salary recommendations factored in market comparisons of office holders in similar counties, the duties of their offices and the salary of their direct reports.

Salaries were frozen for 23 employees, including division directors, who aren’t in unions.

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EDITORIAL

Peace and goodwill The best Christmas-themed stories begin with someone not exactly in the Christmas spirit. For example: A not-so-subtle description of The Grinch in “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”: “Your soul is an appalling dump-heap, overflowing with the most disgraceful assortment of rubbish imaginable, mangled up in tangled up knots!”

Charlie Brown, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: “I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus.

Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel.”

Ebenezer Scrooge, “A Christmas Carol”: “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.”

Rudolph, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: “Why am I such a misfit?”

Even George Bailey, in “It’s a Wonderful Life” considers suicide after being told “You’re worth more dead than alive.”

Perhaps these tales are popular because we see a bit of ourselves in these down-and-out characters.

They all face some sort of trial-byfi re and claw their way back, just in time to open presents or sing “Old

Lang Syne.”

Of course, the first Christmas story is the most harrowing.

Joseph and his very pregnant wife, Mary, travel across the country because they are required to pay a tax. Mary gives birth in a barn.

Then Mary and Joseph, with their baby Jesus, escape a king-ordered infant massacre.

That’s not exactly picking out clothes at Baby Gap. It’s easy to imagine that the new parents were a bit stressed.

When it comes to the Christmas story, it’s easiest to identify with the shepherds – pulling a night shift, only to be scared witless by an angel, who tells them a Savior is born. The shepherds are left with the message “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

With all the anger and wars and uncertainty in the world, it’s a message that needs repeating throughout the year.

Who needs the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come; or an $8,000 Building and Loan payment; or Misfit Toys; or Cindy Lou Who? Peace on earth and goodwill to all.

T hat’s a Ch ristmas message guaranteed to make a Grinch’s heart grow three sizes.

County lowers levy despite challenges What a difference seven months in the state of Minnesota can make – and I’m not just talking about the weather! Last May, when the Carver County Board approved the county administrator’s recommended budget strategy, we thought we knew what were up against. Now, seven months later, we have adopted the 2012 budget using an entirely different approach brought on by changes made by the state.

Board members knew it would mean budget cuts when we gave the go-ahead to flat-line the property tax levy at $46 million last May. Just to maintain the same general level of services in 2012, county divisions and offices needed to cut their budgets by 2.9 percent to find $1.3 million in levy savings.

Difficult as that was for many of the departments, our staff made the budget cuts needed to avoid increasing the tax levy. The County Board was in the process of approving those proposed cuts while state legislators were busy crafting a different kind of cut – elimination of the Homestead Credit.

In the special session following the state government shutdown, Minnesota lawmakers decided to replace the Market Value Homestead Credit with a Market Value Homestead Exclusion. Since the Homestead Credit had been subsidizing the county’s property tax levy, its elimination meant the county needed a new game plan. Without one, property taxes would increase for all types of properties to make up for the loss of Homestead Credit revenue. And the board’s goal of decreasing taxes on the average-value home – a goal the county has met since 2005 – would not be reached.

In order to lessen this unexpected impact on local taxes, the county administrator issued a new recommendation to cut the levy by $1 million and use County Program Aid (CPA) from the state to make up for the loss in Homestead Credit revenue.

CPA funds are available for this use thanks to an earlier decision made by the board: When the state began un-allotting CPA in 2009, we decided to take CPA funding out of the operating budget and use it only for pay-as-you-go capital improvements.

The County Board approved a preliminary tax levy in

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September set at $45 million. At that time, we thought cutting the levy by $1 million would be enough to lessen the tax impact of the state’s elimination of the Homestead Credit and prevent taxes from increasing on the average-value home.

Property tax statements sent in mid-November were based on the preliminary levy. The board, however, voted on Dec. 13 to set the final levy even lower. The 2012 property tax levy for 2012 is $44.78 million, which is $1.4 million (3 percent) less than last year’s levy. New estimates on how much would be lost in Homestead Credit revenue prompted the change.

Since county coards can lower the final levy, but cannot increase it from the preliminary levy, any change made after tax statements are sent out translates into good news for taxpayers. As a result of lowering the final levy, the actual amount of county taxes Carver County taxpayers will pay will be less than the estimate on their property tax statement.

While it took some finessing to reach our goal, taxes on the average-value home will decrease in 2012 as they have done in the last seven years. A worthy accomplishment given the changes we have seen in the past seven months.

Carver County has a number of resources on its website designed to help residents understand their property taxes and the changes that have been made. To access this information, please visit www.co.carver.mn.us/ departments/finance/local_taxes. asp.

Gayle Degler, of Chanhassen, is a member of the Carver County Board of Commissioners. He can be reached at (952) 403-7047 or gdegler@co.carver.mn.us.

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Improve child’s learning skills While you might be more than ready for your child to head back to school in January, it’s not always easy for them to make the adjustment after a long holiday break. In addition to being off their usual sleep schedule and out of their homework routine, some children also experience an “academic slide” during the long vacation. And while it may not be as big a drop as the “summer slide” (in which kids lose an average of 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in math computation skills and 25 percent of their reading skills), it still stings. Here are some ideas to fight the holiday slide and make next year the best one yet!

Cut back on TV, video games and computer time. There are countless studies showing that too much use of these devices (rather than free play) can add to learning struggles, behavior issues, sleep and attention problems, weight gain and depression. Also, keep an eye on what they’re watching. Many TV stations now use the TV rating (TV-Y is suitable for all children, TV-Y7 is for kids seven and older, etc.) Kids who view violent acts on TV are more likely to show aggressive behavior at school.

Keep your child reading over the break. Whether you read to them or they do it on their own, set aside some time just for books.

Make sure your child is reading age-appropriate material; if they’re too old (or advanced) for a book they may get bored. If they’re too young for a book they may get frustrated. You can ask your librarian to help you select books for your child’s interest

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Reading is Fundamental has a great brochure offering tips on what to look for (www.rif.org/documents/us/ choosing_books.pdf).

Turn up the music. Encourage your child to learn an instrument.

This could be through lessons, video instruction or even a self-taught booklet. There is a strong correlation between music and grades; not surprising since music enhances language learning and spatial reasoning, among other things. You can read more about the correlation between “arts and smarts” here: http://media. learningrx.com/arts-the-correlationbetween-the-arts-and-grades/ Have you child’s brain skills tested. Find out your child’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses in terms of attention, visual and auditory processing, logic and reasoning, processing speed and memory. If any weaknesses are found, these skills can be strengthened with training. If

you improve learning skills, you improve grades and confidence. Find out more about cognitive skills training here: http://www.LearningRx.com.

Set up a learning station. How many times has your child procrastinated on homework by searching for sharpened pencils? Or struggled fi nding a space on a cluttered dining room table to do their take-home quiz? Find a quiet space away from the distractions of a father’s TV or a sibling’s video games and set up a fully stocked desk: pencils, dictionary, calculator, etc. Here’s an article about creating an inspiring space to study: http://www.wikihow.com/ Organize-Your-Desk-at-Home---KidsVersion Increase their brain food. You know that soda and candy are bad for your kid’s brain (sugar, caffeine and food dye, oh my!), but did you know there are foods that can actually strengthen their brain? Among the best: wild salmon (omega-3 fatty acid DHA), blueberries (boost cognition and memory) and walnuts (antioxidant and improved thought processing). Here’s a link to get you more information on brain foods: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/ eat-smart-healthier-brain For more ideas on fighting the “holiday slide,” including a free 5-page brochure of learning activities, contact LearningRx. Terri O. Johnson is director at LearningRx in Chanhassen which helps students to improve their learning ability through cognitive brain training. For more information, call Johnson at (952) 949-6900.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SAFETY

Holiday traditions may be dangerous The period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day is typically the most fire-deadly week of the year in Minnesota.

As your state fire marshal, I ask you to read the information below, clip it out and review it with your family.

Cooking: The No. 1 cause of residential fires because distracted cooks forget to watch the stovetop. Never leave a hot burner unattended; grease fires start in seconds. Keep clothing, clutter and children away from the stove, and your kitchen will be more fire-safe.

Candles: Candles belong in sturdy containers or holders, far from curtains, greenery, paper, gifts, and children’s reach. Never leave them burning unattended.

Decorations: Water your natural tree every day. A fresh, green tree will hardly burn; a dry one can ignite an entire room in seconds. Be sure light cords are in good condition and don’t overload electrical sockets.

Fireplaces: Never burn wrapping paper in the fireplace; it’s a frequent cause of chimney fires. If you haven’t had your chimney inspected for a year or more, do it before you light that crackling holiday fire and the creosote build-up turns it into something very unpleasant.

Jerry Rosendahl Minnesota state fire marshal

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Eitel House proposal will enrich community Editor’s note: The author is the newly appointed visual arts liaison to the Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC).

There is a plan in the works to give the people of Chaska a most wonderful gift virtually on a silver platter. I am talking about an important, unused and slowly deteriorating historic site located in Jonathan, known as the Eitel House. The plan is to shift this property into the hands of the ACCC to be used as their headquarters and studio for the arts. Then the Eitel House will finally realize the process of restoration

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as it is put into use that will only enrich our community.

Due to covenants that tie the Jonathan Association’s hands to do anything much with this property other than continue to allow it to deteriorate, the creative option is to partner with city government and have the city take the property through eminent domain.

I am aware this term, eminent domain, has left a nasty taste with the public. This time it is not about government bullying. It is a cooperative effort between the Jonathan Association, the ACCC and the City. What works is the city’s action of eminent domain to achieve the desired end for the ACCC and Chaska.

Chaska’s master plan is all about community development, to truly make us the best small town to live, work and play. Support of the arts has not been all that visible to date.

We are on the threshold of a golden opportunity.

How could there possibly be any Bah-Humbugs ready to make an attempt to squelch this?

Sara L. Hanlon Mill House Gallery Chaska

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“It was a real cross-section,” Taylor said. “You have to network well and get to know the movers and shakers in the Rotary, the city council, and the county, the chamber of commerce. You need to forge those relationships and leverage them to provide those services.

That’s really reflected at the cross section at the retirement party.”

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“It is a commitment, a major commitment with property taxes,” Brechon said. Eventually, the county commissioners could see what the benefits to an expanded, updated library could be.

“They liked it,” Brechon said, of the commissioners’ response to the library’s new direction. “They supported it but not to the degree they do now. When you look at it, it’s one service of the county that deals with citizens on a more positive level than any other service.”

Over the years, the county library system evolved. Partnerships with cities resulted in new libraries, which got good feedback.

“When you get public buildings for community events, programs for children, adults, people doing their intellectual activities, you can see what those benefits are.”

Although Brechon knew that the library system would need updating, she was taken aback when she asked to see her computer and saw the ‘dumb’ terminal on her desk, which provided the most basic functions, and no connectivity to the Internet or anything else.

“I had all kinds of computAN AVID READER er functionality in Austin,” In all the years that Brechon Brechon said. “Looking back, there wasn’t any list of things has worked in libraries, no one to do. I just knew we needed to has ever asked her what she move forward. The first big proj- likes to read.

“I know, isn’t that someect was expanding the Chaska Library. Since I’ve been here, thing?” Brechon said.

So she was thrilled a year we’ve touched every library but Watertown. Look where ago when she was asked to be Chanhassen had came from, a speaker at a Favorite Reads and Norwood Young America. event sponsored by the Library We’ve added express libraries Foundation of Carver County.

“I love books that give you a in Victoria and Cologne. We’ve sense of place,” Brechon said. done good work here.

“I am really pleased with “I love Sherlock Holmes and w h a t w e ’ v e b e e n a b l e t o even the spinoffs. I have mulachieve,” Brechon said, “the tiple copies of Sherlock Holmes books. I expansion of love the solvservices. We i ng of mys hit another teries and mi l lion of deduction. I ci rcu l ation l i ke M ai sie for the secDobbs, Jac ond year in q u e l i n e a row. What Quote by Will Rogers Wi nd sp e a r, that says is travel books. that what Plaque in Melissa Brechon’s My favorwe’re selectoffice it e b o ok i s ing for books A nne Moris getting row Lindbergh’s ‘Gift from people in the door.”

Changing the library cul- the Sea.’” Brechon belongs to a book ture was not going to be easy, club that was originally foundshe explained.

“The general feeling I had ed more than 50 years ago.

The original group started about the county commissioners is that the library was an as a guild group through a extension of county but not a re- church in Richfield, and evenally good extension,” Brechon tually became just a book club. said. “I don’t think they un- Brechon’s been a member for derstood how many people we more than 36 years.

“There are 12 of us now,” touch, how many walk in the door, and what a service we Brechon said. “The age range is from 40 to 80. We meet monthly, provide. “ One of her fi rst actions was either in someone’s home or to invite Dick Stoltz, county other locations. I love it. One administrator at the time, to a of the members has a daughter who is writing a book about library staff meeting.

Being a good sales person us.”

In addition to reading tradiwas a key to pulling the library

“Why not go out on the limb? That’s where the fruit is.”

Elliott Blaufuss’s fi rst paid gig was through Chanhassen Parks and Recreation when he was just a sophomore at Chaska High School.

“Todd Hof fman hired us to play at Four th of July,” Blaufuss recalls. Blaufuss, of Chanhassen, had a band called the Rockabilly Boys, made of local high school friends. The youngsters stood and played on a trailer pulled in the parade, entertaining parade goers with covers and original music. The

band was enthusiastic and hungry.

“We’d play anywhere we cou ld,” Blau fuss, 2 5, said.

“Birthday parties, neighborhood parties.”

Since graduating from high school in 2004, Blaufuss has made his living as a full-time musician, touring across the United States and internationally with the Eric Hutchinson Band, opening for American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, David Gray, and Ingrid Michaelson. Hutchinson’s recording of “Rock and Roll” earned him and the band a Gold Record.

When Blaufuss is not on the road touring with Hutchinson, he plays with his current band Elliott and the Sensitive Fellows.

On Friday, Dec. 23, Blaufuss

will play at McKracken’s Pub in Burnsville, and on Monday, Dec. 26, he’ll play at School of the Wise 2, Chanhassen. He’s proof that talent and passion can lead to a successful career as a musician.

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tional format books, Brechon loads books onto her Kindle when she travels and listens to books on tape and CD when she commutes.

“I certainly believe books will always exist,” Brechon said. “And once technology catches up, with broader bandwidths, we’ll be able to download both music and books.

Libraries will change, but they will still be a resource place, where you go to have people help you navigate information.

Not everyone will be able to afford electronic tools — iPads, iPods, e-readers. If you can’t afford a subscription to a magazine, you come here.

“People like to be with other people, and those who a re solitary and work at home, find libraries a place where they can work and not feel isolated.

Libraries give a community a sense of place.

“It’s still the most democratic venue in any community,” Brechon said, “to discuss things, different points of view, have a community dialogue.

There are not that many public spaces to do that.”

Brechon, the late bloomer is coy, and didn’t reveal any retirement plans.

“It’s been a fun, exciting job choice,” Brechon said. “I’ve never looked back. It’s interesting, it’s lifelong learning and growing. It’s fun. It’s good work.”

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Brechon, 69, is retiring Dec. 31, and closing a chapter of eventful growth, expansion, and new technolog y in the Carver County Library system.

During her 13-year tenure, three new libraries were built, two were updated or expanded, and express library services were brought to two communities.

Not bad work for a woman who has described herself as a late bloomer.

Brechon’s earlier career was stay-at-home mom. When her children were older, she went to college, fi rst for her undergraduate degree at age 40, and then when she was 50, getting her masters in library science at the College of St. Catherine’s.

She was library director in Champlin for Hennepin County Library, then public library director in Austin, Minn.

“Melissa was the driving force in pushing Carver County into the new age of libraries,” said Wayne Mortonsen, who has been a member of the Library Foundation of Carver County. “All of the libraries became technologically up-todate in their systems —check out, computer stations, and its online site. Instead of a rural library system, we became a real functioning metro library with all the bells and whistles and an ever-increasing circulation.”

Others who’ve worked with Brechon had similar things to say.

“Carver County Libraries have grown with the county to provide what residents need,” said Richard Kvitek, president of the Carver County Library Board. “Under Melissa’s leadership the library system has grown into a modern unified system.”

Jim Weygand of Carver has been a member of the Carver County Library Board for the past five years.

“Roughly two thirds of the library space we have today has been built during her tenure,” Weygand said. “Melissa pushed that transition from (Carver County Library) being a book warehouse to an information center, a community-gathering place with computer technology readily available to patrons.

She developed a library system that the public appreciates. I have heard the story recently of one person in Norwood Young America for whom the new library was the clincher in a decision to move to town.”

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LIVESREMEMBERED Shawn D. Somerville Shawn Somerville, 49, of Wheaton, IL formerly of Carver/Chaska and Minneapolis, died tragically Friday, Dec. 16, 2011.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago before he began a career in investment banking, holding positions at Wells Fargo Capital Management and Piper Jaffray. He was an executive at William Blair and Company at the time of his passing.

An avid outdoorsman with a passion for family, friends and food, he is preceded in death by his father, Donald Somerville and grandparents. Survived by wife, Joanie; children, Parker (8) and Carly (7); parents, JoAnn and Jim Hasse of Fredric, WI; parents-in-law, John and Sue Hamm of Crossville, TN; brothers, Steven (Carmen) and Scott (Carol); half-sisters, Shannon Swearingen and Tara Schoepp; many other loving family members.

Memorial service to be held Thursday, Dec. 22 at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn, IL at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials for the children’s college fund may be addressed to Joanie Somerville, 1N065 Coventry Dr., Wheaton, IL, 60188.

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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 Dec. 12 through Dec. 18.

Dec. 12 At 3:13 p.m., responded to a Victoria address, on a referral from social ser vices about abuse/neglect.

At 8:32 p.m., responded to the 8100 block of Stone Creek Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult Eagan female was arrested for violation of no contact order.

At 9:55 p.m., responded to the 7600 block of Victoria Drive, Victoria, for report of an assault. Two makes were in home. An 18-year old male was arrested for third degree assault and disorderly conduct.

‘Acts of terrorism’ in Hollywood Township On two separate occasions, someone has fired a bullet through a window of Hollywood Town Hall, according to a press release from Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson, which labels the incidents “acts of terrorism.”

The most recent incident occurred between Dec. 12 and Dec. 15. The first incident happened between Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Earlier this summer, a township employee also found several rifle shells in a home mailbox.

“It is important that the person(s) responsible for these acts is apprehended before someone is injured,” Olson stated.

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office and Hollywood Township are offering a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for these crimes.

Anyone with information related to this incident or any crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at (952) 361-1212. After hours call (952) 361-1231. To remain anonymous, leave a message on the tip line at (952) 361-1224 or use the tip form at www. co.carver.mn.us/countygovernment/sheriff/crimetipform. asp.

2 kilos of suspected heroin confiscated On Dec. 10, officers with the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force and the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the MSP Airport Police, Nor thwest Hennepin Dr ug Task Force, agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) intercepted approximately 2 kilograms of suspected black tar heroin at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail, Chaska, where an adult Chanhassen female was arrested for DWI, open bottle and multiple traffic violations.

At 11:47 a.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, for report of a theft from a locker on Monday of a winter coat, backpack and cell phone, with a loss of more than $150.

Dec. 18 At 12:20 a.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 41 and Engler Boulevard, Chaska, where an adult male paid an outstanding Hennepin County warrant. Bail was collected and the man was cited for failure to obey traffic device, Editor’s Note: You can listen to police, fire and sheriff’s calls 24/7 through our online police scanner at www.chanvillager.com/crimebeat.

According to the press release, a Task Force officer estimated the street value of the heroin at $640,000.

A 25-year-old Bakersfield, Calif. woman was arrested for drug possession, and turned over to the DEA and HIS. A Carver County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the SWMDTF obtained information the California woman was allegedly drug courier and had made plans to deliver heroin to the Scott County area.

Officers learned of an inbound flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, which they believed the California woman was on and contact with her after she exited the flight and retrieved luggage at the baggage claim.

Drug Task Force Agents obtained consent from the woman to search her luggage. The bottom of her luggage contained a false compartment that was inconsistent with similar bags, the release stated.

Inside the false compartment of the bag, agents found a wrapped package, weighing approximately 4.4 pounds. Inside the wrapped package was a substance the agents suspect was heroin.

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I Slow down, especially at night. At speeds of 40 mph or greater you are over-riding your headlight and won’t see a hazard in time to stop.

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I Stay off the roadway, shoulder, and inside slope of state and county highways.

I Operate your snowmobile in the same direction as highway traffic when riding one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

I Stay off the median of fourlane highways.

I Check the weather conditions before heading out.

I Come to a complete stop and look both ways before crossing any roadway and cross at a 90-degree angle.

I Stay on marked trails; Traveling into the unknown has many risks.

I Remember, ice is never safe.

I Never ride alone.

I Be respectful the landowners who provide most of our riding opportunities by staying on designated trails.

I Take a Safety Training Course. To legally ride a snowmobile, residents born after Dec. 31, 1976 need a valid snowmobile safety certificate in their possession, or snowmobile safety certificate indicator on their driver’s license or on their

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At 1:11 p.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, about a purse theft and contents from a vehicle, estimated at more than $90.

At 2:02 p.m., responded to a San Francisco Township address on a referral from social services about abuse/ neglect.

At 3:34 p.m., responded to the 3100 block of Dartmouth Drive, Chanhassen, for report of a theft from a vehicle.

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At 11:58 p.m., made a traffic stop at County Road 61 and Bluff Creek Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult Chaska male was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, no Minnesota driver’s license and failure to dim headlights.

Dec. 16 At 1:51 a.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an adult Victoria male was arrested for DWI and speeding.

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While a recent major review of studies on influenza vaccine effectiveness concludes that the flu vaccine is not as effective at preventing illness as previously thought, vaccine is still the best, most specific tool we have for fighting influenza, Ehresmann said. “While the vaccine doesn’t offer perfect protection, if you don’t get vaccinated, you have zero protection,” she said.

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faith

It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a Child himself.

- Charles Dickens

COMMENTARY

Church offers contemporary ‘Crossings’

Amazed by the familiar

BY PASTOR SCOTT CROOK

The older I get, the more I appreciate nostalgia. Guess that’s how it’s supposed to work. The more memories you have, the more you can appreciate them.

And there’s nothing like the warmth of familiar Christmas memories this time of year – memories of childhood and of family. It reminds me how often God speaks through the familiar, the common, to amaze us all over again.

Consider the familiar Christmas story in the Gospel of Luke.

The angel appears to the shepherds watching over their sheep at night and proclaims, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).

To these lowly shepherds, the angel says “Unto you is born.” This message was not given first to ki ngs or clergy, but to shepherds — to lowly shepherds out in the field with their f locks.

All through the Nativity story, we see God choosing the humble, the weak, the rejected, and the familiar in society to proclaim the wondrous news of Christ’s birth.

The angel said this good news would be for “all the people.”

Salvation is no longer limited to Israel, but is for every country, every race, every culture, every walk of life. The walls of division have come down. This truly is good news for the world.

And the good news of great joy is this: the Savior has come.

Not just for the world, but he has come to save you.

Then the angel told the shepherds how they could go and see for themselves this wonderful sight.

“And this will be a sig n for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

They would find a baby in a barn. He would be wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough made for the animals.

Now the shepherds were familiar with barns, so they were going back to something familiar — to surroundings that were not new to them. But what they would find there was anything

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The Christmas story reminds us that God humbled himsel f a nd b e c a me a man. God used the lowly of the world to Scott proclaim his Crook g l o r y. A n d God used the familiar to introduce what had never been before.

It’s easy to hear the story of Jesus and let it become too familiar. Most Christians have a story of when they heard the gospel for the first time, and the joy and clarity and hope that came upon them. And I love to hear those stories. But we should also share those stories when we heard the gospel clearly for the hundredth time, or the thousandth time, and joy and hope flooded our souls all over again.

W h e n you hear the good news of the gospel preached, or when you hear it in the Christmas carols being sung, or when you read it in the Bible, does your heart still leap with joy? Honestly, there are times mine does not.

Those are the times I need to go back and see for myself.

Like the shepherds, we need to go back to something we may have seen a hundred times, and we need to see it again – as if for the first time. We need to pray for fresh eyes to see and hearts that will be moved again.

And we need to go back to that hill called Calvary and look upon the one nailed to the cross for us. We need to see the love and grace that poured from those wounds and to be reminded of the great price Jesus paid for us. And in that familiar place, we will be compelled to kneel – and to worship.

Consider afresh the great love He has for you. That’s why he came, because of his love for you. Receive that good news today, and your familiar Christmas will be one to remember The Rev. Scott Crook is lead pastor at Oasis Church in Chaska..

Crossings What: A new contemporary service held by Christ Victorious Lutheran Church When: 6 p.m., Sundays (Note: There will be no Crossings on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)

BY MARK W. OLSON editor@chaskaherald.com

Christ Victorious Lutheran Church in Chaska is trying something different to attract new members, called “Crossings.”

The contemporary service is held Sunday evenings and offers “cutting edge Christian music” and a laid-back vibe.

“It’s intended to make people who may feel uncomfortable about going to church more comfortable. It’s casual – everyone’s wearing jeans or cords. That’s what I wear to lead the conversation. It’s a friendly environment. No one feels judged coming here,” said the Rev. Paul Biebighauser.

The service is “targeted toward unchurched in the community, and youth and young adults,” Biebighauser said. “The way that most churches are doing worship right now is not connecting with a percentage of today’s

When you hear the good news of the gospel preached, or when you hear it in the Christmas carols being sung, or when you read it in the Bible, does your heart still leap with joy?

Location: Christ Victorious Lutheran Church, 9860 Shady Oak Drive, Chaska Info: http:// worshipatcrossings.com population – especially the younger generation, and we’ve created a whole new coffeeshop type atmosphere in which we conduct the Crossings. It’s not in a typical church sanctuary,” Biebighauser said.

The congregation spent the summer creating a new space for the service, which began in September.

“So when you walk in and attend, it doesn’t look like a typically church,” Biebighauser said. There are couches and tables. “We do have regular chairs as well,” the pastor noted. “People are free to have their coffee or whatever,” he said.

“We start each week with a

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The Rev. Paul Biebighauser leads the conversation during a Crossings service.

selection of songs that the band has worked up,” Biebighauser said. The band is composed of area musicians, performing on guitar, bass and drums.

After the congregation sings a set of songs, Biebighauser leads a talk, providing the direction and theme. “It’s more of a conversation about God,” Biebighauser said. “It’s not a sermon. It’s not a typical Bible study – it’s interactive.”

Sunday evening was strategically chosen because, “It’s

a night not busy in people’s schedules,” the pastor said, with not as many sporting events, or conflicts with people who travel to their cabin. “It’s a good, convenient time.” The church still holds two services on Sunday mornings, Biebighauser said.

“We did a lot of research around the community,” Biebighauser said, of the new approach. “We’re imitating what has been successful in other communities.”

Live Nativity at St. John’s S t . J o h n ’s L u t h e r a n Church held its Live Nativity last Sunday. There were two inside performances at the Chaska Community Center, and one performance outside, across from St. John’s in downtown Chaska.

C o m bi n e d , o r g a n i z e r Mike Beckman estimated that as many as 540 people attended all three performances. There were about 30 people involved in the production, Beckman estimated, from actors to those serving refreshments. Vogel’s Exotic Animals provided the camels, sheep and donkey.

“I thought it went very well, and the weather was very cooperative – fi nally,” Beckman said.

“I think it gives people some focus on what the season is truly about. It’s an opportunity to share that story with everyone,” Beckman said.

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Nichole Crocker portrays Mary and Jacob Vipond portrays Joseph in St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Live Nativity on Sunday evening.

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BOYS HOCKEY

Physical battle plays to Delano’s strength

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

It’s never a good thing to lose, but Chanhassen boys hockey coach Chris Wilson learned something about his team. They will battle right to the fi nal horn.

Trailing 3-0 early in the second period and 5-2 late in the final stanza, the Storm got a pair of goals late to make Delano a bit anxious in the fi nal seconds of their 5-4 win Tuesday.

Goals from Tanner Walsh with 4:14 to play and Connor Kelly with 54 seconds remaining brought Chanhassen within in a goal at 5-4.

The Storm kept the puck in the offensive zone for much of the fi nal 35 seconds, but could not get a quality shot at net with the puck bouncing around with 11 skaters in the zone.

“It was the fi rst time we’ve trailed all season. We just kept on saying win the next 10 minutes. We finished strong and we wanted to send a message.

We just kept battling. I don’t know how close we were to tying it – it looked like we had a few chances. We had a bunch of different guys contribute in the end. We want to use that as a building block,” Wilson said.

Delano led 2-0 after one period and added a third goal just 11 seconds in the second stanza.

At that point, the shots were 23 to 7 in favor of the Tigers, who had a strong forecheck all game and looked to have an extra step at times over the Storm. “(Steve) Brown is a good coach. He does a nice job over there. They come hard all the time. They are by far the most physical team we’ve played and you could see our guys on our heels a bit in the fi rst period in particular,” Wilson said.

Wilson said the team really missed defenseman Nathan Holasek, who was out with the flu. Logan Wilkinson also was out with a head injury, Chanhassen awoke down three goals as Kelly netted

his seventh goal of the season from Nate Traina followed by a power-play goal from defenseman Eric Bigaouette on a point shot off passes from Traina and Jackson Spingler.

The Storm nearly tied the game early in the third period as Traina rang the crossbar, but the tide quickly turned as Delano scored on their first two shots of the stanza for the 5-2 lead.

“I was really happy with the way we fi nished the game. Our third line did a great job to get that goal from Tanner Walsh.

They played hard. If we can show that kind of energy all time, we’ll be in good shape,” the Storm coach said.

Chanhassen was outshot 46 to 34 for the game. Erik Anderson, who was making his fi rst start since an opening victory Nov. 29 over Hopkins, stopped 41 shots.

Earlier in the week, coming off a 15-day layoff, Kelly and Spingler each netted a pair of goals as Chanhassen had to hold off Holy Angels in the final seconds despite leading 3-1 after two periods and 6-3 with less than two minutes to play to win 6-5.

Kelly had two goals in the final period, including an empty netter with 1:24 to play that gave Chanhassen a 6-3 advantage.

Holy Angels got two goals in the fi nal minute to make the game a bit tighter.

“We really showed some rust after almost three weeks without a game. We were not in game shape yet, but still a big Missota win for us,” said Wilson.

Spingler gave Chanhassen a 2-1 advantage with a pair of goals in the opening two periods. Austin Simenson scored 12 seconds after Springler’s second goal for the 3-1 score.

Jake Anderson also netted a “spectacular” goal, according to Wilson, for Chanhassen, while Holasek had two assists.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen senior Eric Bigaouette reacts after blocking a clearing shot off his knee late in the third period.

Bigaouette scored a power-play goal in the second period in a 5-4 loss to Delano Tuesday.

It was only the second conference loss in the past 10 seasons for Holy Angels. Stars senior Aammir Freese scored three goals in the loss.

Harlin Paradise made 33 saves in the victory for the Storm.

Whatever Wilson said following the one-goal win, the Storm listened, showing the same defensive prowess it dis-

played in a shutout victory over Hopkins in the season opener.

Chanhassen got a five-point night from Kelly as the Storm defeated Bloomington Kennedy on the road 5-0 Saturday.

Kelly, who had six goals in three games to start the season, gave Chanhassen the lead for good just 1:43 into the game.

His linemate, Traina, who had three points in the win, added

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a short-handed goal in the fi rst period as well.

T r a i n a a n d K e l ly e a c h scored in the second stanza, while Kent Eklund netted his first goal of the season on a pass from the back boards at the 8:46 mark of the fi nal period.

“It was a better disciplined game for us, but we still don’t have the jump yet. Our fi rst

line really carried us,” Wilson said. “CJ Oddsen continued to play really good defensive hockey – three great games for him.”

Chanhassen outshot Kennedy 44 to 15 for the game.

Paradise won for the second time in three days in nets for the Storm, pitching his fi rst career varsity shutout with 15 saves.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

A message of giving for the holidays Jensen sparks Storm

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Jenny Swartout doesn’t just want good basketball players – the fi rst-year head coach of the Holy Family Catholic girls basketball team wants good people.

Given a task of helping children for Christmas, all 23 Fire basketball players on the varsity and junior varsity took the task to heart. “(Coach) told us we’re going to be doing a lot of stuff in the community. It’s not going to be just about basketball. We’re going to form a family on and off the court. Through school, we’re kind of used to doing projects like these, so it wasn’t a big surprise,” said senior Ashley Hanson.

The team purchased and wrapped gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t have had a Christmas. And while the players only had a wish list – no photos or names – of the children, the moment touched the lives of all 23 players.

“We ask for so much I feel during Christmas time and we don’t remember what is really important. When we see what they asked for – the simplest things – I can live without what I ask for. They appreciate it so much,” Hanson said.

“It’s hard to admit it, but you know they’ll appreciate their gift more than you will with yours,” said senior Erin RyanMosley. “If we got that same gift, we’d be like ‘Oh well.’ And like Ashley said, their main gift is something we can just run into the store and pick up and it makes their day. That’s all they want.”

“It made us all take a step back and realize that we have it better off than so many people and that we are all very lucky for that,” Ryan-Mosley added.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Ryan-Mosley admitted that

Swartout and her coaching staff stated from the beginning that they wanted to win and improve, but they also wanted to develop a family in the program.

“The coaching staff for the girls program is making the athlete a whole-rounded individual. We not only play hard on the court, but we have been working hard off the court,” said Swartout, a Minnetonka native. “We feel that it is not always about sports, but about giving back for the things we are fortunate enough to have.”

She challenged the team to come up with ideas and purchasing gifts for Christmas was one of them along with other events such as a food drive and hosting a cancer awareness night that will happen later in the season.

“We were trying to decide what to do and we ended up having all 23 varsity and JV members meet up at the Target in Chaska right after practice.

We handed out cards and everyone just went crazy trying to fi nd the gifts,” Ryan-Mosley said.

“It was crazy watching us all run around Target helping each other try to fi nd things.

One girl on our team had a 5-year-old girl who wanted a pink long-sleeved shirt and pink pants, so not everything was easy to fi nd. But in the end I thought we did pretty well,” Hanson said.

Many lists were less than $20, but the captains said the generosity of many families allowed for every list to be completed.

“Most people were looking for something simple like a soccer ball or an outfit, so it was a lot different than what we ask for,” Hanson said.

“It was funny – we handed out the cards randomly – to see the most tomboy person on our team have to buy a pink Barbie outfit. I had to buy an Axe body spray kit. Ashley and I were

to home victory

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One of the goals of new Holy Family Catholic girls basketball coach Jenny Swartout is making the Fire athletes a well-rounded individual. One of the projects thus far this season was helping children for Christmas.

looking for it and she was like, ‘I’m going to get one of those for (someone),’” Ryan-Mosley said.

Once all of the presents were purchased, the team wrapped them at practice and dropped them off at the church where seniors at the high school delivered them to a school in Minneapolis.

While the gifts will bring joy to their recipients Christmas Day, it also served a quality purpose for the Fire.

“We hadn’t had the chance

to do a team bonding event yet, so it was the fi rst step. We’ll always have those memories of running around Target that we all can remember,” Hanson said.

“It was early in the season, so it really helped us bring together the younger and new girls to our team,” Ryan-Mosley said.

Coincidentally, Holy Family, which started the season with a pair of losses, has rallied to win six straight games entering this week.

Midway through the second half with Chanhassen extending its lead into double digits, senior Kevin Jensen caught a pass in the paint and went up strong. While the shot rimmed out, the Storm senior was awarded two free throws.

That’s when the chant started. “MVP! MVP! MVP!” Through five games, Jensen has been just that, averaging 20.8 points per game and has been among team leaders in rebounds and minutes. On Friday, he netted a game-high 23 points in a 72-55 win over Bloomington Jefferson – a key section win.

The victory snapped a twogame losing streak, bringing the Storm’s record to 3-2.

Cole Otto matched a seasonhigh with 16 points for Chanhassen, while Jack Kozlowski and Joey Stark had eight.

Jefferson trailed 35-27 at halftime and was outscored 37-28 in the second half.

C h a n h a s s en held E a s t Ridge to 18 first-half points in a 61-47 win to improve to 4-2 Tuesday on their home court.

The Storm jumped out to a 32-18 advantage at halftime.

Jensen scored a game-high 21 points, while Steven Gitzen added 11 for Chanhassen. Jared Lea also had eight points, while Otto had six.

Justin Pahl led the Raptors with 19 points.

Chanhassen travels to St. Thomas Academy at 6 p.m. tonight.

STORM FALL AT HILLMURRAY Lauren Shiffelt scored a season-high 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to boost Chanhassen to victory. Class 3A No. 5-ranked Hill-Murray topped the 4A No. 10 Storm 6966 in Maplewood Friday.

Tessa Cichy, a Division I talent, scored a game-high 33 points to lead the Pioneers, who led 34-30 at half.

Shiffelt had 20 points for Chanhassen (5-2), while Becca Smith and Tori Shear were also in double fi gures with 13 and 10 points, respectively.

Anna Letsche (nine) and Mikki Prince (eight) also added big games for the Storm.

Chanhassen gets 11 days of f a nd nex t pl ays i n t he Lakeville South Invitational Dec. 27-28.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Edmunds, Roane selected to Vikings all-state team Holy Family Catholic’s Michael Roane and Chanhassen’s Maverick Edmunds were among 30 players from around the state of Minnesota to be selected to the 2011 Minnesota Vikings All-State High School Football Team.

The 30 players were honored during halftime of the Dec. 18 Vikings game against the New Orleans Saints.

Roane, a quarterback/defensive back/kicker/punter a nd Ed mu nds, a r u n ni ng back/linebacker, were standouts on the gridiron this past fall.

Quarterback Philip Nelson of Mankato West was selected the player of the year.

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YOUTH SPORTS

GYMNASTICS

Impressive start to season despite loss

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Northfield showed why its the class of the Missota Conference gymnastics ranks Friday, scoring a season-high 140.225 in topping host Chaska/Chanhassen in a conference dual.

The Storm Hawks, who had a season-best effort three days earlier, had a score of 130.90 in the loss.

Despite the defeat, C/C Head Coach Jamie Tsurusaki said it has been a great start for the gymnasts. The Storm Hawks are 2-1 in duals and have also scored a fi rst-place fi nish at the Northfield Invite.

“So far, I am very impressed with how the girls have been performing. We have gotten a few comments from various judges that we look very strong this year and they are excited to see where we are at come February. I definitely agree, I think we are the strongest we have ever been in my three years of coaching,” she said.

Lucy Rogers led the Storm Hawks wit h an a l l-a rou nd score of 32.825. Her beam score of 8.05 was a team-best.

Other notable performances came from Rachel Nornes, who had an 8.65 on bars and 9.0 on floor exercise. Leah Kutsch led the way on vault at 8.95.

“Our goal for our section meet is to get a 140 team score.

I think it is very achievable if we continue to work hard,” Tsurusaki said.

Junior varsity had its best meet, scoring a high score for the season of a 123.85.

Earlier in the week, C/C topped Red Wing with a 136.45119.675 win Dec. 13 in the conference opener.

Nornes, who had “an awesome meet,” according to Tsurusaki, scored a 36.0 in allaround, winning three of the four rotations.

Chaska 4A remains undefeated on season The Chaska 4A boys traveling basketball team continued its early season success. The Hawks competed in Orono at the Spartan Classic Hoops Tournament with bracket play providing games against Edina, Champlin Park and Prior Lake. The team won the championship in a thrilling overtime victory, beating the Lakers 46-44. The team remains undefeated at 9-0. The players are, front row from left, Ben Kallman, Colden Dodds, Charlie Kucera, and Grif Wurtz. Back row: Adam Ouska, Charlie Dardis, Zach Lea, Luke Gitzen and Landon Vergin.

CC Pee Wee B2 Purple wins at Brainerd

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Leah Kutsch competes in the vault for Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics Friday.

The Storm Hawks, coached by Jamie Tsurusaki, pictured, lost to Northfield in the home opener.

The CCHA Pee Wee B2 Purple Team took first place in the Brainerd Hockey Tournament 12/9-12/11. The team started off with a win against the Highland Capitals of St. Paul (7-2), then went on to beat Brainerd (3-0), which brought them to the championship game. They played a competitive game against the Hermantown Pee Wee B Blue team, winning 6-1 to take first place. The B2 purple team is having a winning season as they have yet to lose since the season started. The players are, front row from left, Ben Urbanciz, Carter Chapman, Nathan Conyard, Lucas Hansen, and Noah Frobom. Second row: Alex Snader, Jake Maus, Tyler Muschewske, Greg Schoepp, John Witcraft, Lucas Nielsen, and Landry Kuss. Third row: Charlie Kelly, Charlie Montang, Noah Johnson, and Quincy Kent-Schneider. Back row: Coach Todd Kuss, Coach Todd Witcraft, and Coach Mark Montang. Not pictured is Coach Tim Conyard.

STORM ROUNDUP

Wrestlers win two duals at Holy Family

PHOTO BY DAN BOYUM

Chanhassen heavyweight Reid Johnson attempts to pick up Alex Burns of MLLC seconds before a first-period pin. The Storm Hawks wrestling team won both duals in Victoria.

Luke Finkel, Trent Butcher, Sam Christianson, Brenden Olevson, Josh Blackowiak, Justin Goeman and Reid Johnson each won twice as Chaska/ Chanhassen wrestling swept a triangular at Holy Family Catholic Friday.

The Storm Hawks defeated Mound-Westonka/HFC 41-27, while also taking down Montgomery-Lonsdale/LeCenter 59-15.

Blackowiak had the biggest win of the night, taking down No. 9-ranked Bryan Tierney of MW/HFC 12-3 at 170 pounds.

The Chaska wrestler also won by fall in his fi rst match.

Sam Christianson also made quick work of his opponents, scoring pins at 52 and 33 seconds on the night.

Finkel and Butcher recorded a pair of pins, while Goeman had a solid victory over MW/

HFC’s Tyler Ihli 5-0 that all but sealed the victory.

Will Van Sant, the lone Holy Family wrestler, who is ranked No. 6 in Class A A A at 19 5 pounds, scored a pin at 1:00 over C/C’s John Wittman.

A triangular at Prior Lake originally scheduled for Dec. 22 was wrestled on Tuesday.

Results were not available at press time. Find scores and individual match results on Scoreboard.MN.

C/C WINS A PAIR Mega n Wi l l i a m s score d twice, including the gamewinning goal, as Chaska/Chanhassen girls hockey wore down a traveling Bemidji squad in a 4-2 win Friday at the Chaska Community Center.

Williams’ second goal of the game with 2:45 remaining in the second stanza broke a 2-2

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tie and gave the Storm Hawks the lead for good.

C/C, which skated a third line the entire contest, outshot the Lumberjacks 36-19 for the game.

The Storm Hawks twice held one-goal leads in the second period on goals from Williams and Kaitlin Storo, but Bemidji each time knotted the game with goals.

Williams’ goal at the 14:15 mark of the second stanza from Casey Lindquist proved to be the winner. Megan O’Brian added an insurance goal on the power play with two minutes to

play to seal the victory.

Jenna Wormuth had a pair of assists from the blue line.

Carly Van Orden made 17 saves for the win for the Storm Hawks.

C/C improved to 7-2-1 on the season with a 6-2 road win Saturday at New Prague – a team that entered the game unbeaten in conference play.

The Storm Hawks are 4-0-1 in the Missota, while Red Wing is 4-0.

C/C/, which led 5-0 after two periods, got two goals and two assists from O’Brian. Emma Silkey also had two goals and an assist for the Storm Hawks.

Brenna Lervick and Lindquist added second-period goals for C/C. The Storm Hawks outshot the Trojans 4014 for the game.

Van Orden stopped 12 shots for the victory.

ALPINE SKIING

No snow means a delay in the season The 2011-2012 season will mark the fi rst time the Missota Conference will crown an alpine ski team conference champion. The Chaska and Chanhassen teams split this year, bringing the conference to four teams, allowing the conference to have a series.

While this is new for regular season races, Chaska and Chanhassen were actua l ly split the previous year for sections. The Storm had only one skier graduate, so the men’s and women’s squads are almost completely intact.

T he men’s tea m wi l l i nclude last year’s standouts Vy Nguyen (sophomore), Jesse Kleve (senior team captain), Jack Dritz (sophomore) and Maverick Edmunds (senior).

“Last year we saw a number of breakthroughs on the men’s team including Grant Magnu-

son (freshman), Riley Vreeman (freshman), John Klein (sophmore), and Drew Johnson (sophomore) – these athletes are ever improving and looking to backfi ll our departing seniors,” said Chanhassen Head Coach Josh Kleve.

This year the team’s size increased by 50 percent with many new athletes, but also some accomplished racers joining the mix.

“This is the deepest squad District 112 has had to date and we are looking forward to see how they compete,” Kleve said.

Skiing isn’t just for men. The Chanhassen women’s team has grown substantially as well.

The team has many returning athletes including Anika Abra ha mson (sophomore), Morgan Larsen (sophomore), Chloe Weber (freshman), and

Cari Lee (freshman). Add into the mix a number of new young skiers and the Chanhassen team has several years before any graduation attrition will come into play.

“This gives us ample time to keep building and improving.

This team has a lot of talent and a lot of opportunity – we are very excited,” the coach said.

Dr yland sta r ted i n midNovember and transitioned to on-snow training the week after Thanksgiving. That was supposed to give the team four weeks to prep for the fi rst race, which was scheduled for Dec. 20 at Welch Village. However, a lack of snow a nd u nseasonably warm temperatures forced the postponement of the event.

The next event is Jan. 3 at Welch Village.

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BACK IN THE POOL

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen freshman John Andrys, above, places fourth overall in the 100-yard butterfly event during a 106-80 dual loss to Wayzata in the opening boys swimming and diving meet Friday. One of the highlights of the meet came in the 100 freestyle as freshman Sean Donnelly swam a 50.70 to win the event. He might give his new head coach Matt Crees a run for his records this season. Crees owns five total Chaska records, including the 100 freestyle with a time of 47.49 set back in 2007. No other results were available for Chaska/Chanhassen, which travels to Eden Prairie tonight (Thursday).

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TONKA ROUNDUP

Skippers still perfect in three sports Hibbing goaltender Tyler Carlson did everything he could to derail Minnetonka Saturday, but a pair of Skipper defensemen were able to get shots into the net in a 3-1 win.

The Skippers, ranked No. 2 in Class AA behind Duluth East, are 6-0 heading into this week.

Senior Michael Prochno and junior Tommy Vannelli – both blueliners – netted goals in the opening periods. Erik Baskin assisted on both goals, including Prochno’s game-winner with 2:243 remaining in the second period.

Connor Thie added an insurance goal from Vinni Lettieri in the fi nal stanza to complete the scoring.

Paul Ciaccio made 12 saves in the victory for Minnetonka.

Carlson stopped 37 of the 40 shots fi red from the Skippers.

Earlier in the week, Sam Rothstein scored a pair of second-period goals as Min-

netonka pulled away from a one-all tie to win 6-1 over Bloomington Jefferson Dec. 15 at Pagel Activity Center.

The Skippers netted four goals in total in the second period. Minnetonka outshot the Jaguars 14-1 in the stanza.

Max Coatta also had two goals for the unbeaten Minnetonka squad.

Baskin had a goal and three assists, while sophomore Jack Ramsey scored his first varsity goal with two assists.

For the game, the Skippers outshot Jefferson 45-17. Matt Behounek made 16 saves for his second victory.

GETTING DEFENSIVE Leading 35-24 at halftime, Minnetonka girls basketball got defensive in the second half, holding host New Prague to just 12 points during the fi nal 18 minutes in a 66-36 win Dec. 15.

Minnetonka, off to a 6 - 0

start and ranked No. 3 in Class 4A, got 16 points from Taylor Frederickson. Anne Hamilton and Joanna Hedstrom were also in double figures with 15 and 11 points, respectively.

Class 3A No. 7-ranked New Prag ue got 2 4 points from Anne Rynda. The rest of the Trojan team contributed just 12 points.

THE BIG FOUR Four Minnetonka players – Riley Dearring, Latrell Love, Tommy McDermott and Joe Risinger – scored in double fi gures as the Skippers boys basketball team outlasted Totino-Grace 72-66 Saturday.

Minnetonka, ranked No. 9 in Class 4 A, is of f to 6 - 0 start.

The Skippers were held to 26 points in the fi rst half, but exploded for 46 during the fi nal 18 minutes.

Dearring led all Skippers with 18 points, while Love had

17. McDermott and Risinger added 15 and 12 points, respectively.

Earlier in the week, Minnetonka got a boost from the return of McDermott in a 73-42 blowout win on the road over Class A Maranatha Christian Dec. 15.

The Mustangs entered the contest averaging 76.5 points per game.

McDermott, who missed the team’s first four games, scored 13 points. He was one of four Minnetonka players to reach double figures. Love (15), Risinger (12) and Dearring (11) also hit double figures for the Skippers.

TWO SHUTOUTS Sydney Baldwin, Amy Petersen, Laura Bowman and Diana Draayer all scored in the second period as Minnetonka girls hockey shutout Buffalo 5-0 Saturday on the road.

The Skippers are now 9-3

on the season heading into the holiday break.

Leading 1-0 on a Bowman netter from Draayer, Minnetonka put away the game with four goals in the second stanza. For the game, the Skippers outshot the Bison 37-14.

Kelsey Crow led the team with three assists. Hannah Ehresmann made 14 saves for the shutout.

Maggie Bazany scored two goals in Minnetonka’s fi rst 10 games. On Dec. 15, she doubled that total in 2-0 win at Andover.

The Skippers junior forward scored at the 11:12 mark of the fi rst period from Kelsey Crow and Holly Korn, while adding an insurance goal at the 8:45 mark of the second period from Hadley Cookson.

No. 5-ranked Minnetonka outshot the Huskies 36-15 for the game. Sydney Rossman stopped all 15 shots for the shutout.

FIRE ROUNDUP

Five in a row for Holy Family girl hoopers Someone asked Holy Family Catholic senior Ashley Hanson last week how the team was doing. Her response was ‘Oh, we’re 4-0.’

After dropping the fi rst two games, the Fire girls basketball team decided to forget about the start and focus on the road ahead. Three weeks later, the Fire are 5-0 (well, really, 5-2).

“We’re on such a high right now. It’s almost like we’ve won (five) in a row now, so we have to keep this going,” said senior Erin Ryan-Mosley.

“The first two games we learned from, but we’ve moved past them,” said Hanson, who quickly caught herself and admitted to the person that the actual record had two losses.

Holy Family erased a twopoint halftime deficit, outscoring an injury-depleted Red Wing squad 24-15 in the second half in a 44-37 win Saturday.

The ninth-ranked Wingers were without all-state forward Tesha Buck (ankle) and Macy Kelly – the team’s top two scorers.

Red Wing led 13-2, but an 8-0 run from the Fire allowed Holy Family to get back into the contest. Pressure defense forced turnovers into layups as the Fire took the lead for good at 29-27 with 12:04 to play.

Hannah Schonhardt led Holy Family with 12 points, while sophomore Haley Thompson and Taylor Conroy added 10 and eight points, respectively.

Schonhardt and Michaela Rasmussen combined to score 42 points as the Fire held off a strong challenge from Minneapolis Roosevelt 63-54 Dec. 15. It is the third win over a Minneapolis City school in nine days.

Ryan-Mosley also contributed six points for the Fire, while Hanson had five.

Holy Family Catholic started the week with a 52-42 win over Minneapolis Washburn Dec. 13.

Schonhardt and Rasmussen led the Fire offense with 17 and 15 points, respectively.

Angie Wenning had a season-high eight points, while Emily Bauer chipped in six for the Fire.

BACK ABOVE .500 Holy Family Catholic/Waconia girls hockey moved above .500 for the first time since Dec. 3 with an 8-2 road win over Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato Saturday.

It was the fi rst conference victory in three tries this season for the Wildfi re (5-4-2).

HFC/Waconia jumped out to a 4-0 lead behind goals from

JC Reinke, Abby Hanscom, Brooke Weinzierl and Brityn Ryshary.

LDC got a goal with 4:45 remaining in the second period, but Megan Menzuber got the Wildfire back to a four-goal lead 59 seconds later. Ryshary added her second goal, while Sarah Rosland and Kelsey Burmeister also had goals for HFC/Waconia in the third period.

The Wildfire outshot the Dragons 42-17. Lexi Hartmann made 14 saves for her second straight win.

Earlier in the week, leading 3-1 entering the third period, HFC/Waconia scored four goals in the fi rst five minutes of the stanza for a 7-1 win over Holy Angels.

Megan Menzuber netted a pair of goals 8 6 seconds apart, which included a shorthanded goal. Reinke, a junior defenseman from Waconia, completed her hat trick with a short-handed goal at 3:12 of the third period.

Reinke gave the Wildfire a 2-0 lead through one period on a pair of goals. Reinke got around two Stars defenders and beat Caroline Riester for the game’s first goal. She added a second goal with 38 seconds remaining in the period.

Also scoring for HFC/Waco-

nia were Jenna Sik and Megan Burke.

Hartman made 14 saves in goal for the Wildfi re victory.

PLENTY OF GOALS Holy Family isn’t having problems scoring goals. The Fire boys hockey team has 38 goals through six games.

It’s keeping the puck out of their own net that’s causing issues.

A f t er st a r t i n g t he s e ason with four wins, the Fire dropped its second straight game, 7-5, to Totino-Grace at Parade Arena Saturday. Holy Family has given 13 goals in the last two games and 26 goals on the season.

Class A No. 8-ranked Totino-Grace had at least two goals in each period. Andrew McDonald and Jeff Daughtery each had two goals for the Eagles (4-4).

A pair of Shane Gersich p ower -pl ay net t er s a nd a short-handed goal from Garrett Riebling gave the Fire a 3-2 lead with 6:59 to play in the second period. The Eagles, though, got two goals in the fi nal minute and a third goal just 45 seconds in the final stanza for the 5-3 advantage.

Max Mork added a shorthanded goal, while Sam Stenson a l so scored, but Holy

Family (4-2) never evened the score.

Ryan Swanson had a career-high three assists for Holy Family. Nick Schreiter made 38 saves in the loss for the Fire.

Don’t miss this HOLIDAY EVENTS It’s holiday tournament season and Chanhassen teams will be in action at four sites. Boys basketball travels to Augsburg College in Minneapolis beginning Tuesday, while the girls are at Lakeville South. The girls hockey team is at Eden Prairie, while the boys hockey team travels for a single game at Faribault.

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. Home wrestling meets at Chan HS/Chaska HS Home gymnastics meets at Chan H.S. Home swim/dive meets at Chaska M.S. East TODAY, DECEMBER 22 Swim/Dive at Eden Prairie, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball at St. Thomas Academy, 6 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Orono, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Girls Basketball at Lakeville South Tourney, TBA Boys Hockey at Faribault, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Girls Basketball at Lakeville South Tourney, TBA Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Hockey at Eden Prairie Tourney, TBA

Minnetonka H.S. Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym Home wrestling matches at Minnetonka H.S. East Gym Home gymnastics meets at Minnetonka H.S. Middle Gym Home swim/dive meets at Minnetonka M.S. East TODAY, DECEMBER 22 Boys Hockey vs. Stillwater Area, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Robbinsdale Armstrong, 7 p.m.

LOOKING FOR A WIN Oh, so close. Holy Family Catholic boys basketball put together its most complete game of the season, yet still fell 63-61 at Holy Angels in Richfield Friday.

The Fire are winless at 0-5 heading into the week.

Ryan Dahl had a seasonhigh 17 points for Holy Family, while Joe Hanel also added 17.

Joe Sperr contributed nine points, while Jake Dryer had eight for the Fire.

Holy Fa mi ly Cat holic jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but foul trouble and overall depth allowed New Prague to use a 12-0 run late in the fi rst half for a 65-56 win Dec. 13.

Joe Traxler’s bucket gave the Fire its fi nal lead at 15-13 before the Trojans scored 12 straight to take the lead for good. A Traxler shot in the paint ended New P rag ue’s run.

Holy Family trailed 29-21 at halftime and was outscored 36-35 in the second half.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 Boys Hockey vs. Hill-Murray (Ridder Arena), 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Boys Hockey at Schwan Cup (Xcel Center), 2:30 or 8 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive at Grand Rapids Invite, 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Boys Hockey at Schwan Cup (Xcel Center or Blaine), TBA Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Basketball vs. Eagan (St. Olaf College), 8:15 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 22 Girls Basketball vs. Belle Plaine, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Girls Hockey vs. River Lakes (Willmar), 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Eden Prairie Tourney, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Girls Hockey at Willmar Invite, 2 or 4 p.m.

YOUTH SPORTS

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Pee Wee C Purple second at Brick City Classic The Chaska/Chanhassen PeeWee C Purple team placed second in the Chaska Brick City Tournament over Thanksgiving weekend. This was the team’s first tournament and they were thrilled for a good showing in their home venue. Team members are front row from left, Blake Starkey, Jack Parker, Tyler Reutzel and Tyler Lee. Back row: Coach Alan Lee, Teddy Smith, Andrew Cadle, Jack Velasco, Blake Anderson, Thomas Gauvin, Kevin Oprosko, Lucas Simon, Coach Mike Simon, Jacob Smith, Micah Roane, Jack Stolt, Mitchell Holman, Coaches Ted Smith and David Holman.

Chan 5A boys win at Farmington Invite The Chanhassen Storm 5A boys team won the Farmington Invitational the weekend of Dec. 3-4. They defeated Farmington, Waconia and Apple Valley to win the championship. The players are, front row from left, Jackson Owens, Carson Holloway, Tyson Hansen, and Nick Craig. Back row: Carson Hake, Reid Stark, Porter Conklin, and Cade Plath. The team is coached by Chad Hake, Steven Hansen, Dave Conklin and Jason Owens.

CC Squirt B Purple wins consolation title The Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association Squirt B Purple team won the consolation championship in the Cottage Grove Turkey Tournament Nov. 25–27. The team lost 2-1 in a shootout against Cottage Grove in the first tournament game. They finished with a shutout 3-0 against Johnson-Como and another shutout 1-0 over South St. Paul for the consolation championship win. The players are, front row from left, Brody Amrhein, Tyler Hill, Jaden Anderson, Zachary Hansen, Jack Willis, and Nick Holmstrom. Middle row: Dylan Lange, Calvin Barrett and Jake Holmstrom. Back row: Keith Fletcher, Collin Jutting, Shane Lavelle, Ben Ramler, and Viktor Poinar.

Storm Hawks take third at St. Francis Invite Chan 7B takes consolation title at Tonka The Chanhassen Seventh Grade B girls basketball team won the consolation title at Minnetonka’s Holiday Classic.

They defeated Eden Prairie in the final game – a team whom they lost to in the first round by only two points.

Pictured front row from left, Laura Price, Kasey Kroiss, Alex Lindelien, and Dailia Plath. Back row: Rachel Ward, Allie Spinner, Hailey Frye and Maggie Rolf.

The Storm Hawks Middle School Wrestling Team placed third at the St. Francis Invitational Tournament Dec. 3.

Team members are, front row from left: Andre Berkland, McKay Hardy, Matthew Boyum, Jon Laurent, Collin Olevson, and Noah Miller. Second row: Anders Severtson, Darius Perkins, Dylan Kubec, Randall Huesman, Alex Machukans, and Branden Hewitt. Third row: Scott Gustofson, Daniel Harper, Jerry Ansera, Levi Roth, and Andrew Hoffman. Fourth row: Taylor Hardy, Chris McGraby-Wiley, Matt Kegal, Jonny Zarnke, and Ryan Seamann. Back row: Coach Jeff Higgins and Coach Cabe Miller. Not pictured are Jinlee Gunvalson and Gavin Buckentine.

Chan 6 Gold places third at Farmington The Chanhassen Sixth Grade Gold boys basketball team took third in the 6B Farmington Tiger Classic Dec. 3-4.

The team is coached by Mike Kielty, Kim Dahlgren and Andy Dahlgren. The players are, front row from left, Justin Stacey, Adam Kielty, Griffin Johnson, and Jack Ryan. Back row: Evan Simon, Callahan Manuel, Alex Tyson, Jake Hackbarth, and Jack “Larry” Dahlgren.

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HolidayWorship “God has three gifts for you at Christmas.”

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St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie

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Horticulture of the holidays A look at the celebrated plants of the season

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe hung where every couple tries to stop, the holly and the ivy – these are just a few of the plants that have carved out a spot for themselves in the annals of Christmas tradition.

The newspaper asked Peter Moe, operations director at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, to offer up some tidbits about those plants that find their way into our collective consciousness this time of year.

CHRISTMAS TREE Because there are so few actively growing plants in Minnesota this time of year, the state’s greatest horticultural contribution to the holidays is easily the Christmas tree.

“Minnesota is one of the biggest growers of Christmas trees,” said Moe. In 2011 alone, hundreds of growers across the state were expected to produce about a half-million trees.

In total, there are about six or seven different kinds of Christmas trees that most people will choose from to bring into their homes to decorate with lights and fill with ornaments – spruces, pines and firs.

Each 7-foot-tall tree is about eight or nine years old, Moe estimated. Balsam fir – native to northern Minnesota – are among the most popular in the state.

“They hold their needles, they’re not sharp and they smell good,” said Moe. Moe recommended a few care tips to keep your Christmas tree going throughout the holiday season.

“They like it cool,” he said.

“And never let them dry out.”

Moe said a fresh cut right before putting the tree in the stand will also help them weather the festivities better.

“Check the water every day,” he added. “They generally drink a lot of water their first week.”

Moe said a properly cared for tree can last up to five or six weeks.

POINSETTIA There is perhaps no flowering plant more synonymous with the holiday season than the poinsettia.

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Poinsettia

Holly

Mistletoe

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“I think it’s the color,” said Moe. The plant, which grows in nature as a shrub or small tree, is characterized by its colored leaves – usually a deep red (although several varieties exist ranging in color from cream to pink to even purple and blue).

The f lowers themselves are small and yellow.

“The poinsettia blooms when the nights are long,” said Moe. To get the plant to bloom around Christmas, nurseries will put the poinsettias into complete darkness in September, said Moe. The poinsettia – native to Mexico – was named after Joel Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico. Poinsett brought the plant to the U.S. from Mexico in the early 1800s.

And contrary to popular belief, the poinsettia is not poisonous, noted Moe. “That’s a myth that’s been going around

for years.”

Its life can be extended well beyond the holidays with proper care. Moe said the poinsettia should be kept away from extreme cold or heat, preferably near a bright window. It should be watered when the soil is dry on top.

MISTLETOE It’s the plant that triggers lip locks at holiday time, but in the natural world, mistletoe is actually considered a pest. The parasitic plant grows in shrubs and up in tree branches leeching nutrients from its host. Moe said it’s found largely in the southern states on evergreens and some deciduous trees.

Mistletoe is generally spread by birds that feed on the plant and later excrete the seeds.

The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe is detailed in a footnote in Washington Irving’s essay entitled “Christmas Eve,”

PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO

Peter Moe, operations director for the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, notes that Minnesota is one of the country’s biggest producers of Christmas trees. published in “The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” in 1819. He notes that it was commonplace to hang mistletoe up in farmhouses and kitchens at Christmas. Young men would have the “privilege” of kissing girls under the mistletoe and then plucking a berry from the bush. Once the berries were gone, the privilege ceased.

variety.

While great in houseplant form, Moe noted that ivy can be detrimental to buildings – especially the softer Chaska brick.

English ivy is also considered a noxious weed in the United States where it can easily reproduce and choke out other plants.

IVY

Holly is a winter berry plant not native to the Midwest though it is grown commercially in the Pacific Northwest. Moe said it is not sold as a growing plant, but is more often sold as branches used for decoration during the holiday season.

Holly is a common plant with hundreds of species around the world. It has both male and female counterparts.

Ivy finds fame at Christmastime largely in the traditional English carol “The Holly and the Ivy.” Outside of the holidays, English ivy is a common houseplant that is also grown outdoors across England and in similar climates, said Moe. It is shaped like a maple leaf and can be of the climbing or the weeping

HOLLY

“The female has the berries,” said Moe.

CHESTNUT TREE The chestnut tree, or more specifically, its roastable nuts have long been immortalized in “The Christmas Song.” The tree itself is a “big, beautiful tree,” said Moe, with an attractive straight grain making for very expensive wood.

“The American Chestnut tree produces the best edible nuts,” said Moe. The Arboretum did have a small collection of chestnut trees, Moe said, but several were affected by the same Chestnut blight that wiped out trees across the country. He noted that the university has been involved in a study to try to breed blight-resistant chestnut trees.

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‘Burning Off the Cookies’ snowshoe hike Where: Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria When: 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 Cost: $5 While it’s likely the parents who are trying to work off those holiday treats, it’s still a great opportunity to get outside and burn off the kids’ excess energy, all while taking in the beauty of Three Rivers Parks’ Lowry Nature Center. Participants will learn about the history of snowshoes before strapping on a pair and heading out on a hike with a naturalist. The event is open to adults and children ages 4 and up.

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Take in the sights at Lowry Nature Center while melting off those holiday treats at the Burning Off the Cookies Snowshoe Hike on Dec. 26.

BY ALEX HALL ahall@swpub.com

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Lucky for you, there’s a plethora of affordable things to do around the Twin Cities and southwest suburbs. So here are five fun places to take the kids this winter break that will keep them entertained and you sane:

Where: 1155 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays; Noon to 6 p.m. Sundays Cost: $7 per child, parents are free.

Party packages are also available.

No pretenses here: This place is perfect for wearing your little ones out. Watch them go crazy in the two bouncy houses, on an obstacle course and inflatable slide, on the toddler playground and, of course, in the 5,500-ball pit. There’s also an air hockey table, which might peak the interest of at least a few parents.

Jumps and Downs Co-Owner Beverly Hasbrouck says that kids burn between 100 and 300 calories for every half hour of jumping. “Daily exercise creates healthy, happy, active kids, and it’s our goal to provide a safe, fun and clean environment for kids to do that,” Hasbrouck says.

Mark Mallman’s New Year’s Eve in 3D Where: 7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis

PHOTO COURTESY MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

This year’s Kwanzaa Family Day at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul will feature storytelling, West African drumming and dancing, a cooking demonstration, and an art activity inspired by the West African principle of Umoja, or unity.

Kwanzaa Family Day Where: Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul When: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 Cost: $11 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-17 and $9 for seniors (65-plus) and college students Looking to add a little culture to your family’s holiday routine?

How about Kwanzaa Family Day at the Minnesota History Center?

Held on the first day of Kwanzaa, the celebration will feature opening and closing ceremonies,

storytelling, West African drumming and dancing and a cooking demonstration. Participants will be making friendship bracelets inspired by the West African principle of Umoja (unity).

The History Center’s annual celebration is a great opportunity to learn about the culture and spend time with loved ones, says Event Coordinator Wendy Freshman. “[Kwanzaa] is really about being together,” she says, “and there’s a very warm and welcoming vibe that you get [from the celebration]. It’s a really special time.”

When: 4-9 p.m Saturday, Dec. 31.

Cost: $10 PHOTO BY BRUCE SILCOX COURTESY MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Billed as a “multi-sensory expedition,” the Rainforest Adventure exhibit at the Minnesota Children’s Museum is sure to keep the kids engaged for hours on end, while sneaking in some ecological education along the way.

Rainforest Adventure exhibit Where: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 West Seventh St., St. Paul When: Now through Jan. 8 Cost: $8.95 for non-members ages 1-101 (children under 1 admitted free) Trying to escape Minnesota’s winter doldrums, if only for an afternoon? Check out the Rainforest Adventure exhibit where kids can explore a 9-foot kapok tree, climb into a rainforest canopy using a chair lift, seek endangered animals and even create their own unique insect.

Billed as a “multi-sensory expedition,” this colorful exhibit is sure to keep the kids engaged for hours on end, while sneaking in some ecological education along the way.

First Avenue and 7th Street Entry may not seem like the best place to take the wee ones on New Year’s Eve, but this year parents may want to give it some thought.

Accomplished Minneapolis rock pianist, composer and performance artist Mark Mallman, along with opening acts Koo Koo Kanga Roo and General B and the Wiz, is hosting a kid-friendly extravaganza at the world-famous concert venue. The kids might recognize Koo Koo Kanga Roo and its danceable, interactive and preteen-themed brand of hip-hop from the live touring version of the hit Nick Jr. show “Yo Gabba Gabba.”

Be warned, though: The 18-plus show starts at 9 p.m.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. THE YEAR IN DENIAL Laugh in the New Year with critically acclaimed comedians the Scrimshaw Brothers and guests Eric Webster, Shanan Custer and Tim Uren. The celebration will be an irreverent mix of smart sketch, stand-up and improv comedy.

Time: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $20 Location: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis Info: (612) 825-8949

2. CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: STEVIE RAY’S COMEDY CABARET

PHOTO COURTESY STEVIE RAY’S IMPROV COMPANY

Members of Stevie Ray’s improv troupe will perform a special New Year’s Eve show at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Dec. 31.

Enjoy the Stevie Ray troupe, choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu, and after the show, choose any or all of the offerings which include Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra performing dance music.

At midnight participate in a holiday champagne toast. At the end of the

evening, try the assortment of sweets and coffee.

Time: Dinner 6:30 p.m.; curtain 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $100 per person Location: Playhouse Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

3. NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY The MinneHaHa Comedy Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner and comedy show. Comedian Dennis Ross will headline, and special guest Paul Dillery will also perform. Pre-registration is necessary to attend this event.

Time: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Dinner and show $40; show only $20 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com or (612) 860-9388

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DEC. 22 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. 22-23 and 27-30 Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-members Location: Snyder Building Tea Room, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com

Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about a servant girl who is transformed into a princess is full of music, humor, magic and audience participation. It is intended for youngsters of all ages and embraces the holiday spirit. A concession lunch of hot dogs, chips and cookies will be available at noon for all shows.

Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 26-31 Cost: $16 Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951

BURNING OFF THE COOKIES: SNOWSHOE HIKE

Feeling some post-holiday cookie guilt? Learn about the history of ‘A SILENT NIGHT FOR PEEF’ snowshoes, strap on a pair and head out on a cookie-busting hike with a Peef, the Christmas Bear, was created naturalist in Carver Park. For ages 4 from scraps of material provided and older.

by Santa’s elves. After a wonderful Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 beginning to his life at the North Pole, Santa asked Peef to become a special Cost: $5 per person gift to a lonely child. Peef said yes. Now Location: Lowry Nature Center Santa visits Peef to see how things are (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria going. What he finds is not what he Info: (763) 559-6700 or expects: a torn, dirty toy that has lost threeriversparkdistrict.org his voice. What is Santa to do now?

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 22-26 Cost: Adults $15; children 2-7 and seniors 60 and older $12 Location: Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins DONATE BLOOD Info: (952) 979-1111 or A blood drive will be held in Carver. stagestheatre.org All blood types are needed to ensure ‘JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, a reliable supply for patients. A blood BATMAN SMELLS!’ donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are Junie B., that first-grader with an attitude, thinks the holiday sing-along required at check-in.

Time: 12-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 should be fun this year, but when it’s Location: Carver Village Hall, 316 time for the Secret Santa drawing, Broadway North, Carver Junie B. picks the one person she’d Info: (800) 733-2767; rather not have – tattletale May! redcrossblood.org A holiday show appropriate for the whole family with a message about WINTER SURVIVAL CAMP the importance of giving. Based on Spend three days practicing winter the book by Barbara Park. survival skills at the Cleary Lake Time: Evening and matinee campground. Prepare for safety by showtimes Dec. 22-29 learning key components of winter Cost: Adults $12; seniors and survival such as animal tracking, students $10 shelter building, snowshoeing and fire Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, making. Reservations required by Dec. 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville 23; reference activity #124510-00.

Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville.

For ages 9-14. mn.us Time: Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 27-29 Cost: $144 Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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DEC. 26 GATHERING PLACE

St. John’s Gathering Place is a free, weekly meal held on Monday evenings. This meal is open to anyone in the community who needs it for any reason. The Gathering Place is a place to gather, reach and serve others in the community. Each week 75-100 people are served dinner in an inviting, safe environment.

Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 26 Cost: Free Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Fourth Street East, Chaska Info: (952) 448-2433

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

‘CINDERELLA’ Adapted especially for the Old Log

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT GLIEDEN

A landscape photograph by Carver resident Robert Glieden.

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WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS Explore the outdoors with an Arboretum naturalist during this winter’s Hot Chocolate Walks. The walks depart from the Oswald Visitor Center.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Cost: $7.50 for Arboretum members; $15 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

Upcoming WINTER WILDLIFE SNOWSHOE AND EXPLORE Explore the wintry landscape along the Minnesota River with a park ranger in search of a variety of wildlife signs. This is a family friendly event. In the event there is no snow, the group will hike.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 29

hotographs by Carver resident Robert Glieden and paintings by Julia Helen Rice will be on view at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, in a show called “Horizons,” beginning Jan. 26. The opening reception will be 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26. The reception, like the exhibitions, is open and free-of-charge to the public. The Hop-

kins Center for the Arts is located at 1111 Mainstreet. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and noon-5 p.m., Sunday.

More info at www.robertglieden.com or www.hopkinsartscenter.com.

Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver Info: (952) 361-4502

BODEANS Twenty-five years after their T-Bone Burnett produced debut “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams” led them to win a Rolling Stone reader’s poll as “Best New American Band,” the BoDeans are still rocking and harmonizing gracefully, touring the U.S. regularly and exposing the kids of their longtime steadfast fans to real, heartfelt and trend-free music.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 Cost: $41-$44 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

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Try snowshoes and Nordic walking with equipment compliments of Hoigaard’s. Free lessons.

Time: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 Cost: Free with regular Arboretum of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Oswald Visitor Center, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

JACK FROST’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Shakopee Parks and Recreation and Shakopee Lions are hosting the third annual Jack Frost’s New Year’s Eve party featuring sledding, ice skating, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, cocoa, cider and cookies.

Time: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Free Location: Lions Park, 1103 Adams St., Shakopee

FLORAL DESIGN The 5th Saturday Floral Design Demonstration is “Dressing Up a Plant.” A plant makes a wonderful

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gift to bring to a friend, co-worker or hostess. But how do you make your plant gift stand out and look special?

The class will demonstrate how to dress up a simple green or blooming plant for a particular occasion or holiday, with just a few elements you can obtain anywhere. RSVP requested.

Time: 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Free Location: Carver Country Flowers & Gifts, 109 3rd St E, Carver Info: (952) 681-7582; carverflowers@gmail.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE KIRTAN CELEBRATION Kirtan is a celebratory chant ceremony to invoke grace, beauty, prosperity and removal of obstacles led by Myra Godfrey of Gita for the Masses at midnight. The public is invited to come together for four hours of Kirtan and a midnight ceremony with the Wild Moon Bhaktas and Kirtan Path. Food will be available for purchase.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Kritan starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $20 at the door; $15 presale online until Friday, Dec. 30 at midnight Location: Living Waters Market & Café, Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka Info: kirtanpath.com or facebook. com/KirtanPath

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE See “Hairspray,” “Plaid Tidings” or Steve Ray’s Comedy Cabaret and choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu. Then, after the production, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra performing dance music. At midnight participate in a holiday toast with champagne. At the end of the evening, sample the assortment of sweets and coffee.

Time: Dinner 5:45 p.m.; curtain 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $125 per person

Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY The MinneHaHa Comedy Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner and comedy show. Comedian Dennis Ross will headline, and special guest Paul Dillery will also perform. Preregistration is necessary to attend this event.

Time: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Dinner and show $40; show only $20 Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com or (612) 860-9388

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AR-BRR-ETUM! Close out 2011 with a refreshing winter outing on skis or snowshoes.

Cap it off with a hot chocolate in the restaurant.

Time: 8 a.m.-sunset Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Free admission for anyone arriving with skis or snowshoes Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

CRITTERS CLOSE UP Meet animals that live in the nature center. See a snake, salamander and turtle up close. Learn what they eat and watch as they are fed. Figure out what makes each of these animals

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St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, Ducerus-Minnesota and Thrivent Financial host a workshop for parents and students “How to Pay for College Without Going Broke.” This workshop will focus on little known ways of getting money for college, no matter what your income is, or how good of a student you have. The workshop is taught is being taught by Ducerus-Minnesota. Light supper provided. Registration required.

Time: 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19 Cost: Free Location: St. Gertrude’s, 1850 Sarazin Street, Shakopee Info: (952) 233-4488; Yvonne. anderson@bhshealth.org; www. stgertrudesshakopee.org

DEFENSIVE DRIVING All drivers age 55 and over receiving a 10 percent defensive driver insurance discount must take a four-hour recertification class every three years to continue receiving the discount.

RSVP. Sponsored by State Farm Agent Andrew Schultz.

Time: 5:30 p.m., Jan. 9 Cost: Free Location: Victoria Fire Station, 1500 80th Street, Victoria Info: (952) 443-4343

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BLOOD DRIVE There is an American Red Cross blood drive. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Time: 2:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3 Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Fourth Street East, Chaska Info: (800) 733-2767; redcrossblood.org

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Time: 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 1 and Feb. 19 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

See live birds of prey, learn their survival strategies and find out why they live in captivity. Cameras welcome. For all ages.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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NEW YEARS EVE ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTO COURTESY LOUIEANDERSON.COM

Louie Anderson will share stories of his Minnesota upbringing at Burnsville Performing Arts Center Dec. 31.

PHOTO COURTESY MYSTIC LAKE

Wynonna will perform backed by The Big Noise at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31.

LOUIE ANDERSON Comedian Louie Anderson will share the ups and downs of his childhood experiences growing up in Minnesota in a family of 11 children during his “Laugh Out Loud” New Years Eve show.

WYNONNA

PHOTO COURTESY SCOTTHANSEN.COM

Comedian Kevin Meaney will perform New Year’s Eve at Bayview Event Center in Excelsior.

KEVIN MEANEY

Since exploding onto the scene as a solo artist in 1992, Wynonna has made herself into a preeminent female country music performer. Backed by The Big Noise, Wynonna will make her sixth appearance in the Mystic Showroom at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel with a pair of shows on New Year’s Eve.

Kevin Meaney is known for drawing upon his family relationships for much of his material. Meaney has made such lines as “we’re big pants people” and “we’re going to lose the house” catch phrases for hilarity.

Cost: $31.95-$71.95; meet and greet tickets $101.95

Time: 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31

Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville

Cost: $44-$55

Cost: Dinner show $45; VIP dinner show (includes priority seating and VIP meet and greet) $65; cocktail show $25

Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake

Location: Bayview Event Center, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior

Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 445-9000

Info: (952) 470-VIEW or bayviewevent.com

Time: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31

More Fun Things To Do RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S ‘CINDERELLA’ The enchantment of this fairy tale is reborn in the Ordway’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Songs include: “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” “The Prince is Giving a Ball,” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 27-31 and Jan. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 31 and Jan. 1; 1 p.m. Dec. 24 Cost: $33-$86 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

LORIE LINE: ‘CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING’ This year’s theme, “Christmas Bells Are Ringing!” offers Lorie Line fans a hint about her upcoming holiday show.

After a two-year hiatus on bell ringing, this year’s show brings Christmas music and happy bell ringing back to the stage.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-23 Cost: $47.25 Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Info: lorieline.com

CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS From traditional carols and exciting new arrangements to the perennial favorite, Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria,” men’s vocal ensemble Cantus brings the warmth and cheer of Christmas to the audience.

Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Cost: Adults and seniors $25; students $10 Location: Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: cantussings.org or (612) 4350055

‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and the grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 30 Cost: $29-$73 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

the Museum’s galleries. Enjoy a preparty meal for additional cost.

Time: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $10 per member, $14 per nonmember, which includes snack, free parking admission Location: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 Seventh St. W., St. Paul Info: (651) 225-6000 or mcm.org

BABY NEW YEAR’S TIME TRAVELING DIAPER PARTY Ring in the New Year and still be home in time for bed. From the creators of “The Harty Boys Save Christmas” and “The Smothers Brothers Grimm” comes an early bird New Year’s Eve countdown for the whole family. The audience will enjoy comedy, dance and grown men in diapers.

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $12 Location: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis Info: (612) 825-8949

THE YEAR IN DENIAL Laugh in the New Year with critically acclaimed comedians the Scrimshaw Brothers and their special guests Eric Webster, Shanan Custer and Tim Uren.

The celebration will be an irreverent mix of smart sketch, stand-up and improv comedy.

Time: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $20 Location: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis Info: (612) 825-8949

SCOTT HANSEN Award-winning comedian Scott Hansen has been residing in the quiet Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove for nearly 24 years. Hansen will bring his unique “hit and run” style of comedy to this New Year’s Eve show.

Time: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $20 in advance; $25 day of show; $150 for VIP table for four with champagne Location: Maple Tavern Bar and Grill, 9375 Deerwood Lane N., Maple Grove Info: (763) 425-2700, scotthansen. com or brownpapertickets.com

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: ‘HAIRSPRAY’

See “Hairspray,” choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu and then, after the production, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe, Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra performing dance music. At midnight participate in a holiday toast with champagne. At the end of the evening, sample the assortment of sweets and coffee.

Time: Dinner 5:45 p.m.; curtain 7:45 NEW YEAR’S EVE p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 SPARKLE-RAMA Cost: $125 per person Dance the night away to live music from Location: Chanhassen Dinner Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade, create Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., your own sparkly hat, take the stage Chanhassen with inflatable guitars, countdown to a Info: chanhassentheatres.com or magical 8 p.m. ball drop and explore (952) 934-1525

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: ‘PLAID TIDINGS’ See “Plaid Tidings,” choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu and then, after the production, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe, Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra performing dance music. At midnight participate in a holiday toast with champagne. At the end of the evening, sample the assortment of sweets and coffee.

Time: Dinner 6 p.m.; curtain 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $125 per person Location: Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: STEVIE RAY’S COMEDY CABARET Enjoy the Stevie Ray troupe’s entertainment, choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu and then, after the show, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra performing dance music. At midnight participate in a holiday toast with champagne. At the end of the evening, sample the assortment of sweets and coffee.

Time: Dinner 6:30 p.m.; curtain 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $100 per person Location: Playhouse Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

‘PLAID TIDINGS’ “Plaid Tidings,” the holiday edition of “Forever Plaid,” is a holiday musical suitable for the entire family. The Plaid Boys (Sparky, Smudge, Frankie and Jinx) have returned to Earth and are overtaken with the Christmas spirit.

The audience will enjoy their version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 31 Cost: $47-$52 Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525

‘A DON’T HUG ME CHRISTMAS CAROL’ “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” is the sequel to the award-winning musical comedy “Don’t Hug Me.” It’s Christmas Eve in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota and cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson gets in an argument with his wife, Clara, tells her he’s skipping Christmas, he storms

out of the bar, goes snowmobiling across the lake, falls through the ice, and goes into a coma. He comes back in his dream where he’s visited by folk legend, Sven Yorgensen, who plays the ghost of Christmas past, present and future. Sven takes Gunner on a journey similar to that in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” only very different. The musical features17 original songs including “Gramma Cut the Christmas Cheese,” “Gunner Fell Into an Ice Hole” and “The Wheel is Turnin’ but the Hamster is Dead.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 1 Cost: $30 Location: New Century Theatre, 615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or 612-373-5600

‘SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD’ It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of “Late Nite Catechism,” as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.) Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any other.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Tuesdays through Sundays through Jan. 1 Cost: $35 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

PRESCHOOL AND ME CLASS: MILK MUSTACHE Promote physical activity through play and experiment with farm-fresh recipes that inspire healthful eating.

Each class will include games, 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 137403-38.

Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2 Cost: $8 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Road 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘INDEPENDENCE’ Minnesota playwright Lee Blessing creates a vivid, tender and often funny family portrait. An emergency reunites three sisters – Kess, a gay professor living in Minneapolis, the artsy wild child Sherry, and homebody Jo – in their hometown of Independence, Iowa, to care for their mother. But failing health has not softened the manipulative Evelyn, forcing each woman to come to terms with their bond as daughters and sisters.

Time: 7 p.m. dinner show; 10:30 p.m. cocktail show Saturday, Dec. 31

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 6-29 Cost: $15 Location: Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Info: theatreintheround.org or (612) 333-3010

MAKING TRACKS Improve powers of observation and get exercise by taking a long hike down into the valley. Come prepared for two hours of fast-paced walking with short breaks. Snowshoes optional and will be provided for those who need them. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 Cost: Free Location: Bass Ponds, 2501 86th St. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

LAND O’LAKES KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW More than 2,000 purebred canines will compete for American Kennel Club (AKC) awards. Highlights of the show include obedience and rally competitions, more than 155 breeds of dogs competing for the honor of “Best in Show,” AKC Canine Good Citizenship test, Therapy Dog Testing, and more than 70 vendors showcasing canine apparel and accessories.

Time: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan 7; 8 a.m.6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $8; children 4-12 $4.50; children 3 and younger free Location: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul Info: onofrio.com, rivercentre.org or (651) 265-4800

HOLIDAY ART & GIFT SHOW Area artists will bring the spirit of winter and the holidays to the Savage Art Studios & Gallery. Visitors will see painting, pottery, glass art, artist cards and gift items that can be given as holiday and hostess gifts this season.

Time: Through Jan. 7 Cost: Free Location: Savage Art Studios & Gallery, 4735 123rd St. W., Suite 200, Savage Info: savageartstudios.com

‘PARTY IN THE REC ROOM’ “Party in the Rec Room” sold out for its last four runs. This show is a oneperson improvised comedy show by nationally-known author Laura Landvik.

“Party in the Rec Room” promises a fresh cast of characters each night.

Time: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Cost: $15 Location: Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis Info: (612) 825-8949 or bryantlakebowl.com

OFF THE BEATEN PATH: FOLLOWING AND MAKING TRACKS Explore the Refuge, sense the pulse of winter wildlife and observe signs and

sounds of the year-round residents of Long Meadow Lake while burning calories on this snowshoe discovery hike. Snowshoes provided. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY 101 Winter offers amazing benefits to photographers as they can access areas that are inaccessible during other seasons due to swamps, lakes and brush. During the session opening the group will learn how to set a camera for winter shooting, winter photography techniques, preferred locations and how to stay warm. After the presentation, the group will practice along the Refuge trails. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Don Tredinnick.

Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

SNOWSHOEING: A WALK IN THE SHOES OF AMERICA’S NATIVE PEOPLE For the inside portion of the program, 1-1:30 p.m., those attending will be introduced to a wide variety of handcrafted snowshoes patterned after those made by Native Americans and adapted for their environment and needs. In the second part of program, 1:45-3 p.m., those attending will go outdoors and don modern snowshoes for a leisurely walk on the Hillside Trail watching for signs of wildlife. Program is suitable for ages 6 and older. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves. Snowshoes are available at no charge; call (952) 858-0715 to reserve them. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalists Donnie Phyilliaer and Marcia Lewis. Attendees may attend one or both parts of the program.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

WHOO IS WILD ABOUT OWLS? Learn about owls that call Minnesota home, dissect owl pellets, take a hike searching for owls and signs of owls and end the day by meeting the nature center’s resident owl.

Reservations required by Jan. 2; reference activity 112901-04. For ages 4 and older.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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LET’sGO!CALENDAR REMARKABLE REPTILES

SAVVY SOIREE AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES

Touch a scaly snake, feel a turtle’s shell and watch these reptiles move.

Find out what makes reptiles special animals. Cameras welcome. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Join Savvy.mn Magazine for a Savvy Soiree celebrating “Hairspray” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, question-and-answer session with “Hairspray” creative team and meet the cast members from the show. Special offer for Savvy Soiree participants: See “Hairspray” after the Savvy Soiree for only $25. Good for the 8 p.m. show-only Thursday, Jan. 12 performance.

Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: Visit savvy.mn and click on soirees

LIFE: PART 3 In this film presentation narrator David Attenborough, aided by hightech cinematography, will offer an up-close look at the insects, predators and prey and their survival strategies.

Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ This musical highlights the comic, touching, and occasionally profound moments in Charlie Brown’s life.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 13-Feb. 12 Cost: Adults $28; students and seniors $25 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

GOING WILD: RAIL TO REFUGE Ride with a park ranger on the Hiawatha Light Rail and discover how easy it is to access one of the Twin Cities wildest natural areas via mass transit. Meet at the Bloomington Visitor Center and come prepared for a guided ride and hike to the Bass Ponds. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Weekend fares are $1.75 Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

BTAC’S INSTRUCTORSTUDENT ART SHOW Bloomington Theatre and Art Center will host its annual Instructor-Student Art Show featuring original artwork by students of Bloomington Theatre and Art Center’s Education Program and the teaching artists who have guided them through their work in the past year. Students and their instructors will be treated as peers as their work is exhibited side-by-side.

Time: Exhibit runs through Jan. 13 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Theatre and Art Center’s Atrium Gallery, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: (952) 563-3575 or bloomingtonartcenter.com

WOMEN IN WINTER: SNOWSHOEING Bring your mother, sister or friend and enjoy the beauty of nature on snowshoes. Learn the basics, don snowshoes and watch and listen for wildlife. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves. If there is too little snow, the group will hike instead. Snowshoes are available at no charge; call (952) 858-0715 to reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master Naturalist Marcia Lewis.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

OUTSIDE IN: WEEKEND FILMS Enjoy a film about nature and the outdoors while enjoying the comfort of the visitor center. The January film will be on the topic of beavers.

Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

RAINFOREST ADVENTURE Rainforest Adventure is a multisensory expedition that introduces visitors to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders and suggests ways that people can make a difference.

Families can role-play as research assistants on a series of problemsolving adventures; explore a 9-foot kapok tree; climb into the rainforest canopy using a chair lift; seek and find endangered animals, discover unidentified animals and create their own unique insect; visit four very different rainforest regions: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa, and learn about the customs and cultures in those areas.

Visitors will also learn about the many complex challenges threatening the survival of these rainforest environments and how our choices in everyday life can affect tropical rainforest survival.

Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Ages 1-101 $8.95; members free; children under one year free Location: Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul Info: mcm.org or (651) 225-6000

‘TRIPLE ESPRESSO’ Back in Minneapolis for the holidays, “Triple Espresso” tells the story of a comedy trio going for its big break, only to have its hopes dashed over and over on the rocks of one funny failure after another. Hugh, Buzz and Bobby reunite for an evening of music, magic and laughs in a show appropriate for everyone from age 6 to 106.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 8 Cost: $31-$36; discounts available for students, seniors, youth, military and for groups of 12 or more Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: tripleespresso.com or (612) 874-1100

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ The Children’s Theatre Company enters the Land of Oz for the third time in its 46-year history. The Cowardly Lion, rusty old Tin Man, Scarecrow, Dorothy and Toto, too, will travel through the timeless classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on the original 1939 film, this production of “The Wizard of Oz” showcases CTC’s trademark scenic and costume design

by Scott Bradley and Helen Huang,

TIM GUNN: GUNN’S GOLDEN RULES PHOTO BY PETRONELLA YTSMA

Michael Paul Levin stars in “The Soul of Gershwin” at the Park Square Theatre Dec. 15-Jan. 1.

‘THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN’ Explore the roots of music that influenced the great American composer George Gershwin (Michael Paul Levin) as he travels the city that stirs his soul – bustling with Yiddish theatre, cantor chants, popular tunes, folk songs, blues, jazz and opera.

marking the Emerald City’s gorgeous return to the stage.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $19-$49; children 17 and younger, students and seniors $19-39 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400

‘IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU’ In “Identity: An Exhibition of You,” visitors will discover the ways in which science is providing new insight into the way we think about our physical, psychological and social identities. In this interactive exhibition, visitors will use a scanning machine to analyze their fingerprints and learn which elements are genetically influenced and which are not, determine if they are introverts or extroverts, view the differences between male and female brains and more.

Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $13; children and seniors $10 Location: Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: smm.org or (651) 221-9444

‘NATURE UNLEASHED: INSIDE NATURAL DISASTERS’ EXHIBITION In “Nature Unleashed,” Science Museum visitors will discover how much they know – and how much they’re still learning – about nature’s astonishing power through hands-on activities, stunning photography and multimedia presentations.

Visitors will manipulate real-time earthquake data, such as location, time, magnitude and depth; trigger a virtual underwater earthquake to see how a tsunami develops; create their own virtual volcanic eruptions; step into the path of an oncoming tornado through audio and video footage provided by a storm chaser; and tour images, artifacts and first-hand audio accounts of people directly affected

by Hurricane Katrina.

Time: Through Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $13; children and seniors $10 Location: Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Info: smm.org or (651) 221-9444

EVENING YOGA SERIES Restore and renew with yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg in an eight-week series of evening yoga.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 1 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

Learn to link breath with movement and move through a series of poses.

By deepening mind, body and breath connection, build awareness, concentration and strength. Poses can be adapted for students at various levels. Bring a yoga mat and blanket or towel. Reservations required by phone only by Dec. 28; reference activity 111311-00. For ages 14 and up.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 Cost: $65 for the series Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Tim Gunn of “Project Runway” fame and New York Times best-selling author has been involved in the world of fashion for more than 25 years.

Currently, he is the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. His latest project is “The Revolution,” a daily show about health and lifestyle transformations, is scheduled to premiere in January. Gunn’s appearance is part of the Hennepin Theatre District’s Smart Talk Women’s Speaker Series.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Cost: $60-$90 Location: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

‘A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’

Join Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home Companion gang for two hours of live radio fun. The show will include Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and special musical guests. A limited their Sesame Street friends are taking number of rush seats will be available to the stage to share their love of at 4 p.m. on the day of the show. music in Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Time: 4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14, Makes Music.” Adults will hear music 21; Feb. 4, 11, 18 they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing Cost: $32-$48 with children including “The Hustle,” Location: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East “You Should Be Dancing” and “Rockin’ Exchange St., St. Paul Robin.”

Info: (651) 290-1221 or Time: Evening and matinee fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org showtimes Jan. 11-15 ‘CAT ON A Cost: $10-$75 MY PRESCHOOLER HOT TIN ROOF’ Location: Target Center, 600 First Ave. AND ME: ANIMAL TRACKS N., Minneapolis It’s the 65th birthday of wealthy Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 673- southern patriarch Big Daddy Pollit, Parents and caregivers and children 0900 ages 2 to 5 can discover the magic who is unknowingly dying of cancer, of historic Eagle Creek village as they and his sons Gooper and Brick have MINNESOTA SPORTSMEN’S arrived on the scene of the family’s play, sing, read stories and explore BOAT, CAMPING AND the outdoors. Dress as a pioneer or Mississippi plantation in hopes of VACATION SHOW not, but remember outdoor clothes. inching closer to their $10 million Enter park through the west entrance. The 42nd annual Minnesota inheritance. Yet as Brick descends into Reservations required; reference Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and alcoholism following the death of a activity 138403-02.

Vacation Show will feature new model college friend, his fragile relationship Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 boats, RVs of all sizes, motors, docks, with his wife Maggie continues to Cost: $5 marine electronics, fishing gear, crumble, and the lies and illusion Location: The Landing - Minnesota hunting and campground equipment, become too much for the family to River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County lodges, resorts, campgrounds, bear.

Road, Shakopee outfitters and free seminars.

Time: Evening and matinee Info: (763) 559-9000 or Time: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12; showtimes Jan. 14-Feb. 26 threeriversparkdistrict.org Noon-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m.- Cost: $24-$68 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14; 10 a.m.-6 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. ‘DISNEY’S THE LION KING’ p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Second St., Minneapolis Cost: Adults $9; children 6-12 $250; Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) “The Lion King” is a spectacle of children younger than 5 free animals brought to life by award377-2224 Location: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 winning director Julie Taymor. The BRAD PAISLEY Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul score by Elton John and Tim Rice Info: stpaulsportshow.com or includes the rhythms of the African Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year rivercentre.org or (651) 265-4800 Pridelands and songs “Can You Feel and Grand Ole Opry member, Brad the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”

Paisley will perform. The Band Perry SNOWSHOEING Time: Evening and matinee and Scotty McCreery with open the 101 FOR FAMILIES showtimes Jan. 11-Feb. 12 show.

Cost: $30-$134 Experience snowshoeing with the family. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Learn the basics, don snowshoes and Cost: $25-$60 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis take a leisurely hike on Hillside Trail.

Location: Xcel Energy Center, 175 Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or Watch and listen for wildlife and learn Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul (612) 339-7007 which animals are active all winter.

Info: xcelenergycenter.com or (651) Appropriate for ages 6 to adult. Dress 265-4800 MY PRESCHOOLER for the weather with warm boots, hats AND ME: SNOW AND ICE THE PERSUASIONS and gloves. If there is too little snow, the group will hike. Snowshoes are available Classic a cappella group, The Discover the natural world through at no charge. Call (952) 858-0715 to indoor hands-on activity station, Persuasions, will perform. With a stories, art, songs, games and outdoor reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master career closing in on 50 years and Naturalist Marcia Lewis. exploration relating to snow and ice. showing no signs of retiring soon, the Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Reservations required; reference group will use no instruments other Cost: Free activity 112903-11. For ages 2 to 5 than their voices to present blues, Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, gospel and pop. and their parents or caregivers.

3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ Jan. 11 Cost: $26 midwest/minnesotavalley Cost: $5 per person Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts,

SESAME STREET LIVE: ‘ELMO MAKES MUSIC’

1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 9791100

FAMILY NATURE YOGA Move like an animal with simple yoga, look for animal tracks and go for a ride on a Norwegian kicksled.

Slide like an otter and hop like a squirrel in the snow. Listen to a story and enjoy a wintry snack.

Co-led by yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg and a naturalist. Reservations required; reference activity 11130108. For ages 2 to 8 with adult.

Time: 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Cost: $8 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘JULIUS CAESAR’ The Acting Company, in partnership with the Guthrie, will present Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” The Acting Company is a training ground that offers an opportunity to up-andcoming actors to showcase their talents.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 14-Feb. 5 Cost: $24-$39 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

EVIDENCE: A DANCE COMPANY Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1985, the dance company Evidence focuses on the fusion of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word.

A highlight of the evening will be “On Earth Together,” a piece cocommissioned by the Ordway and inspired by the music of Stevie Wonder.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: $24-$41 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

RAPTORS IN THE YARD Meet a captive merlin and barred owl and learn about these birds of prey.

Cameras are welcome. For all ages.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 15 and Feb. 19 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘A TALENT TO AMUSE’ Skylark Opera will present an encore performance of this one-man musical tribute to the British wit, actor, composer and playwright, Nöel Coward, created and performed by Gary Briggle. The cabaret performance will feature nearly 30 of Coward’s most memorable songs. Inspired by the Las Vegas act which revived Coward’s career in 1955, Briggle interweaves romantic ballads, dance tunes and humorous story-songs with observations about London, the joys of travel and life in the theater.

Time: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: Free Location: Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St., St. Paul Info: (651) 292-4309 or skylarkopera.org

‘CHARLEY’S AUNT’ “Charley’s Aunt” centers on two Oxford undergraduates in search of a chaperone for a proper visit from their girlfriends. Jack and Charley manage to persuade fellow undergraduate Fancourt “Babbs” Babberly to impersonate a millionaire aunt in this hilarious tale of unrequited love and deception.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Jan. 15 Cost: $24-$62 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

WOMEN’S WINTER WALK Women are invited to bring families and friends to discover nature in winter with a naturalist. Dress in boots and snowpants or wind pants. Be ready to go off-trail and explore the nature center habitats: hilly woods, frozen prairies and frosty ponds. Adults must accompany children. For ages 10 and older.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

THE WEDDING FAIR Two hundred exhibitors will share information about what’s hot, trendy, new and exciting in wedding planning.

The Wedding Fair also features a bridal fashion show highlighting today’s bridal trends for every season from the world famous designers. The fashion show repeated throughout the day.

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: $15 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: twincitybridal.com or (612) 335-6000

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS 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.

M IN N ETON K A PR E SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — There will be a Minnetonka preschool open house on from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Minnetonka Community Education Center in Deephaven. Parents and children are invited to explore, play, and participate in activities in the preschool classrooms and gym.

In addition, child care will be available while parents are given the opportunity to attend the presentation “What to Look for in a Preschool.” For more information, call (952) 401-6812 for details.

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

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

SWMetroTeaParty.com.

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

The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call (952) 448-5000.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

For more information, call Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail info@triplegem.org.

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS PROGRAM — The Mental Health Crisis Program, serving Carver and Scott counties, has a telephone and mobile crisis response 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 Chanhas-

SUPPORT GROUPS A L A N O N — We st wo o d Community Church in Chanhassen is hosting an Alanon group, a 12-step program of recovery for any person who feels deeply affected by someone else’s drinking, from 7 to 8 p.m.

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

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

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

sen Squadron 580 of the Sons of the American Legion meet monthly at 6 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the month at the Chanhassen American Legion in the basement meeting room.

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

OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE — Operation Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones. The group meets monthly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individuals or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various orga ni zations, compa nies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Audra Brown at (612) 849-0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationminnesotanice. com or call (763) 464-1696.

WOMEN IN NETWORKING — Women in Networking meets the third Thursday of the month in the Chanhassen/ Victoria area. For more information, visit www.win-mn.com or call Michelle Aspelin at (952) 484-6015.

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

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

(612) 701-0822.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

BETA SIGMA PHI MEETINGS — Beta Sigma Phi, an international friendship network providing educational programs and service to the community meets the second and fourth Monday of each

COMFORT AND CARE — If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to fi nd out more information about our weekly Griefshare seminar/support group sponsored by Westwood Community Church. For more information, call (952) 2247300.

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.

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.

SENIOR NEWS Information submitted by the Chanhassen Senior Center.

For information on any of the programs or activities call the Chanhassen Senior Center at (952) 227-1125.

UPCOMING AUTHOR’S JOURNEY — Hear Chanhassen senior author Joyce Dorsey Ostlund share her experiences of her world travels, and how she began writing her two novels “Love’s Gift” and “Annie’s Journey.” She will talk about the main characters in her books; two women looking for answers in their lives. One a widow and the other a young girl traveling life’s journey, which is filled with compassion, heartache, love and friendship.

Both books are available at the Chanhassen Library. Why not read them before and bring your questions.

Date: Monday, Jan. 9 Time: 10-11 a.m.

Cost: Free but call to register Reg istration deadline : Jan. 4 DEFENSIVE DRIVING — The Senior Center offers both a first-time defensive driving class (8 hour) and refresher course (4 hour) for participants who have taken the class before. An insurance discount certificate is given to everyone after completion of the class. The cost is $16/$18 per person. The $16 rate applies for AARP members and the $18 rate is for non AARP members. The AARP number must be provided at time of registration. If you do

not have a number call AARP at 1-888-687-2277 or access their website at www.aarp.org to get a number. Payment is due with registration. Make checks payable to the city of Chanhassen.

Pre-registration is required for these classes and is due 5 days prior to start date.

4 hr refresher class Wednesday, Jan. 11, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb 8, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

8-hr First time class Monday/Tuesday Jan. 23 and 24, 5:30- 9:30 p.m.

MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN —Much research has been done in the past few years, studying brain activity and discovering what are the contributing factors to good brain health.

Besides some of the physical things you can do to maintain good brain function---eating healthy, exercising, reducing stress, studies are showing that brain stimulation can help with memory and improve cell growth. Marsha Berry, education manager from the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota & North Dakota, will speak about what we can do to maintain our brain and she will be joined by Karla Businaro, adult services librarian of Carver County Libraries, who will talk about Brain Fitness stations at their branches.

Date: Wednesday, Jan.18 Time: 1 p.m.

Cost: Free but call to register

PA S S P O R T T O T H E WORLD — Travel with us to the wonderful little island of Iceland perched on the edge of the Arctic. Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes contain some of the most impressive natural wonders in Europe. From its boiling mud pools, thermal pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls few can leave and many vow to return. Join us as we experience all the wonders of Iceland. Back by popular demand will be the Baked Potato Bar (with all the fi xings,) Icelandic appetizers, dessert and beverage.

Date: Friday, Jan. 20 Time: noon Cost: $10 resident, $11 nonresident Pay ment/ Reg i st rat ion deadline: Jan. 9

DAY TRIPS WHAT A WONDERFUL WOR L D — T wo g uys, two pianos, and a Valentine’s Day fi lled with music and laughter.

We will travel to the historic Paramount Theater and Visual Art Center in St Cloud. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a lunch buffet featuring lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and beverage in Studio C. Then, before the show begins, there will be time visit the Paramount Gallery and Gifts featuring regional art , ceramics, jewelry, glass, photography and more. The show a “What a Wonderful World” features two really funny guys performing your favorite musical standards…Fly Me To The Moon, Sixteen Tons, What a

Wonderful World…and many more from the great American Songbook. A delightful afternoon of music, laughs, and memories!

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14 T ime : 9 :45 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chanhassen Recreation Center Cost: $ 57 (includes performance, lunch and transportation) Pay ment/ Reg i st rat ion deadline: Jan. 10

ONGOING CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Monday Sr. Advisory Bd (3rd) 9-10:30 a.m.

Women’s Club (2nd ) 9:30-11 a.m.

Bridge 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Book Club (4th) Monday 1-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday Foot Care (1st) 8 : 30 a.m.

-12:15 p.m.

Health Insurance Counseling (2nd) 9-11 a.m.

Chan-o-laires – 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Wednesday Woodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday Nintendo Wii (1&3) 9:30-11 a.m.

Card Club (500/ Hand &Foot) 1-4:30 p.m.

Friday Sr Com mission Meeti ng (3rd) 10-11:30 a.m.

Cards & Games (1st & 3) 10 a.m. – noon Woodcarving 9-11:30 a.m.

Cribbage (3rd) 1-3 p.m.

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Stretching storytime with yoga Join Annalisa Bragg for some yoga storytime fun – stretching up to the sky and curling up like a flower bud.

Bragg leads Yoga Storytime at the Chaska Library at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10 and at the Chanhassen Library at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Here’s a Q&A with Bragg: Q: What made you start doing Yoga?

A: Hmmm ... many reasons, really. I felt called to it, as I needed something practical to help me heal and maintain an old back injury. Then, the more I learned about the physical practice, the more I appreciated this art and science of life, that its lessons extended far beyond my mat. Pretty cool!

Q : When did you start teaching yoga to children?

A: I’ve been teaching children for over 20 years, and extending yoga, this other love of mine, to them seemed natural. I took my Yoga Kids training in 2003, dabbled in it, then allowed it to gestate for a few years as I birthed my own two children.

‘Playing’ yoga with my own children reminded me that I wanted to bring this to my community, that all children should have access to the benefits of yoga. Marrying stories with yoga, stories and movement, both of which children are drawn to anyway, seemed a natural fit.

So, I began volunteering at our local Watertown library to do a monthly yoga storytime.

Recent ly, I hea rd t hat a child who had participated in one of the library programs was participating in a park district program. She dropped into a seated pose somewhat related to what they were doing and invited all the other children to join her in the pose, and many did join her. I love to hear how others benefit from a program, even if it wasn’t one they attended directly.

Q: What are some of the benefits of yoga that you have experienced?

A: Well, the benefits have been multi-faceted. I originally sought freedom from back pain due to a previous back injury.

It worked, and I regained flexibility I had had as a youth.

I’ve noticed a strength that is building as I age, a strength that is both physical and mental/emotional, as I seem to be

essa offers to carry one of the fertilized embryos that Zoe and her ex-husband Max had stored. Max is shocked, and his church backs him. He goes to court, suing her for custody of the embryos. This moving story is told from all three perspectives.

“The Time in Between,”

by Maria Duenas A bestseller in Spain, college professor Duenas has done an amazing job weaving actual characters from the era into the story of seamstress Sira Quiroga. Sira grows up in Madrid helping her mother in her dress shop.

She is engaged to be married when she shockingly runs off with an exciting older man to Morocco, on the eve of the Spanish Civil War. He abandons her and she is forced to support herself- she opens a d ress shop. Her position enables her to gather information easily, and she becomes a spy. Some critics felt that the 600 page book was too long, but many loved the historic detail and suspense.

“Only Time Will Tell,” by Jeffrey Archer The Clifton Chroni c l e s , v. 1 The fi rst in a trilogy by acclaimed novelist Jeffrey Archer, this book c over s t he ye a rs 19 2 0 to 1940, and fo cu se s on H a r r y Cl i f ton.

Harry is young and living in near poverty in Bristol when the story opens, but thanks to the hard work of his mother, is able to study at Ox ford.

The book is centered on three characters, Harry, his mother, and a powerful businessman with ties to Harry’s family.

What was behind Harry’s father’s sudden disappearance?

There are secrets, revelations, and betrayals.

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

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better able to handle life’s ups and downs.

Hatha yoga is bone-building, so I know that I am maintaining the health of my frame as I age. The meditative aspects have been beneficial in that I am better able to focus, am calmer, and can relax more easily.

My lung capacity is greater due to my breath practice. One of the best benefits? The benefits of my personal practice ripples out to my family, my community, and the world, and that together we all make the world a better place to be.

Heidi Hoks, the Western cluster manager, says of story times, “Development of the whole child is essential to making a child ready to read. The use of play, which incorporates creativity with gross motor skills, is one of the skills that the American Library Association now recommends in its newly revised Every Child Ready to Read practices.”

Storytime Yoga is sponsored by the Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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PET OF THE WEEK Southwest Metro Animal Rescue Scout is a petite brown tabby mix, about 2-1/2 years old, who was found as a pregnant stray in early 2011. True to her name, she is curious and brave, handling life’s transitions with ease so far. She’s learning acceptable places to jump and scratch in her foster home and loves to play with feather and mouse toys. Scout likes other cats, is indifferent to dogs, and is motivated by food for training! She has had a complete wellness exam, has been spayed, microchipped, is updated on vaccinations, and has tested negative for Feline Leukemia/FIV. Her adoption fee is $150, which includes a free wellness exam after adoption. Won’t you help Scout fi nd a forever home?

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Becky Varone was one of five finalists for the Star Tribune’s annual holiday cookie contest. She found success with a recipe for chocolate and coconut cookies called Snowball Clippers.

CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING CASE NO. 2012-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Variance to allow an accessory structure (agricultural building) on property zoned Agricultural Estate (A2) located at 9111 Audubon Road.

Applicant: Gayle Degler.

A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City’s web site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/ plan/12-01.html or at City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal.

Angie Kairies, Planner I Email: akairies@ ci.chanhassen.mn.us Phone: 952-227-1132 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 22, 2011; No. 4579)

Recipe for success Chaska woman Snowball Clippers bakes up a Prep time: 30 minutes, plus chilling and decorating winning cookie Baking time: 18-22 minutes Freeze: Up to one month

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

1/2 c. all-purpose flour Becky Varone had a hunch 1/4 t. baking powder her recipe for chocolaty co3/4 c. sugar conut balls called Snowball 1/3 c. sour cream Clippers could be a contender in the Star Tribune’s annual 2 T. butter or margarine, melted holiday cookie competition.

1 large egg white, lightly beaten Turns out, she was right.

1/2 t. vanilla extract Varone entered the recipe into this year’s ninth annual 4 c. shredded coconut competition. Not long after, 1/2 c. miniature chocolate chips the Chaska resident got a call notifying her that she was a 4 oz. semisweet chocolate squares, melted fi nalist.

1. Sift flour and baking powder together in bowl, set aside.

“I was shocked and surBeat sugar, sour cream, butter and egg white in large mixer prised,” she said, noting that bowl. At low speed, gradually add flour mixture, just until it was the fi rst time she had blended. Beat in vanilla and coconut. Stir in chocolate chips. entered the contest.

2. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line two large cookie sheets F rom the more than 2 0 0 with parchment paper and lightly coat with vegetable coating entries received for the 2011 spray. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place balls one inch competition, Varone was one apart on prepared sheets. Bake one pan at a time 18-22 of five fi nalists. She didn’t take minutes, just until coconut begins to brown. Cool on wire home top prize, but she was racks. Repeat. featured in the Dec. 1 edition of the newspaper’s Taste section.

3. Line two large cookie sheets with wax paper. Dip bottoms Now her Snowball Clippers are of cooled cookie in melted chocolate. Place dipped side down in high demand everywhere on prepared sheets and refrigerate 30 minutes, until chocolate she goes. sets. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

“I always thought this reci(Tip--if the dough becomes too sticky while rolling it into balls, pe could win,” she said. dampen your hands with water).

Varone picked up the recipe from her co-worker Lori Spalding 16 years ago. The two worked at the Carver County Varone likes the cookie for quickly ran out of the 200-plus Government Center and to- its combination of coconut and samples she had brought to ofgether with some other ladies, chocolate, reminiscent of a fer attendees. would occasionally meet at Mounds candy bar. “ I g u e s s I s hou l d h ave Varone’s house “I like them brought more,” she said. just a few blocks better than a For being named a fi nalist, away for lunch.

M o u n d s b a r,” Varone took home the Good “ We w o u l d she confessed.

Housekeeping Test Kitchen bring cookie Varone, now Cookbook. And she’s already containers and r e t i r e d , m a d e found more than a few recipes exchange,” said sure to give Spal- to try in the short amount of Varone. ding a heads up time she’s had to look at the Becky Varone Spalding when she wa s book. was known for named a finalVarone considers herself bringing the ist. “She thought more of a baker than a cook, Snowball Clippers and when it was really fun that I won,” however. She’s not sure that she stopped comi ng to t he said Varone. she has any more winning lunches, Varone asked for the She also invited Spalding to cookie recipes to enter for recipe. Now she makes them join her and the other fi nalists next year’s competition, but if every year. “Always at Christ- at a baking lab event at the Mill there’s ever a pie contest, she’s mastime,” she said.

City Museum. There, Varone got the perfect recipe.

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: October 28, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Chanhassen Dance Connection 2. Principal Place of Business: 1250 Park Road, P.O. Box 755, Chanhassen, MN 55317 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: The Dance Connection LLC – 15145 Carrousel Way, Rosemount, MN 55068 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Melissa Grannis - Owner Melissa Grannis - Contact Person 651-983-3998 Date: October 01, 2011 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 22 and 29, 2011; No. 4580)

“I guess I should have brought more.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VACATION OF DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS CITY OF CHANHASSEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the request of US Home Corporation, dba Lennar, for the vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Outlot D, Reflections at Lake Riley 1st Addition, Planning Case File No. 10-12.

A legal description and drawing of the proposed vacation areas are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours.

All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal.

Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer Phone: 952-227-1164 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 22, 2011; No. 4581)

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(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 22, 2011; No. 4577) CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 528 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE VIII, CHANHASSEN CITY CODE, RENTAL DWELLING LICENSES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:

Section 1. Chapter 10, Article VIII of the Chanhassen City Code is repealed.

Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 2011, by the City Council of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 22, 2011; No. 4578)

Early Deadline Notice due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays will be Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for the December 29, 2011 edition and Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. for the January 5, 2012 edition of the Chanhassen Villager Faxes are not accepted.

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Surprise for a soldier Family, friends team up to restore beloved pickup

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

As Tony Theis prepared for his son Luke Theis to leave on a year-long deployment in Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard’s Company B, he knew one thing. By the time Luke returned to Carver, Tony would have his truck finished.

“We knew right away [we’d restore it],” he said.

Luke went to Iraq believing the 1985 D-350 Dodge pickup he’d bought during his senior year of high school and spent the previous three years restoring, would spend the year in storage waiting for him. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

“We did a little white lie on him,” said Tony, smiling sheepishly. Luke arrived back in Carver the day before Thanksgiving.

When the 27-year-old shipped out last December, his truck was more of a concept than a reality, with a stark metal frame and a project list a mile long. “It was in very poor condition when he left,” said Tony.

But last Saturday, with 50 to 60 friends and family members gathered at the Theis home to welcome Luke back, reality came rolling right into the garage party.

“I didn’t recognize it at first,” said Luke, of the big surprise.

As his eyes poured over the vehicle, everyone else’s eyes were on Luke, waiting for him to realize that the truck invading his party was his own. When he finally did, Luke’s jaw dropped.

“That’s my truck!” he thought, though the words that came out of his mouth were not exactly fit for print.

“It went perfectly,” said Tony, of the big reveal.

“I was completely surprised,” said Luke who, two days later, was still trying to wrap his head around the amazing gift.

‘BECAUSE WE CAN’ While Luke was off in Iraq, enduring 100-degree temperatures and working 12-hour days as an aircraft electrician, three dozen friends, family members and business acquaintances were putting in hundreds of work hours to bring “Darth Vader” (as the truck would later be dubbed) to life.

“Anybody I’ve asked to help or give us a deal has jumped on it,” said a touched Tony, who owns and operates Theis Repair, a garage specializing in restoration projects.

Why? “‘Cause [Luke’s] cool. He serves our country and he’s a good boy,” answered Tony, before pausing briefly to reconsider his answer. “I can’t say ‘Because he’s cool.’ How about, ‘Because we can.’”

“We’re a close knit family,” Tony went on to say. “These are just the things you do for family.”

But Luke’s family and friends also wanted to show their appreciation for the likeable guy.

“We’re really proud of him,” said mom Candy.

“We’re so proud of him,” agreed Tony. “He’s grown up immensely.”

Luke said he joined the National Guard to take advantage of government programs that would pay for his schooling and to “do more with my life.”

Before signing up for the National Guard, the 2003 Chaska High School graduate was working at a soundproofing business and going to school to get a second degree in electronics (he already had a degree in business) from Dunwoody College of Technology. Joining the National Guard gave him an opportunity to get his schooling paid for, but it also gave him an opportunity to expand his expertise from car mechanics to electronics.

“It was a no-brainer,” said Luke. “This is a springboard for my life.”

Luke went to Iraq knowing that his father’s car restoration business was his to join should

PHOTOS BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO

Luke Theis came home from a year-long deployment in Iraq to find his 1985 D-350 Dodge pickup nearly completed thanks to family and friends.

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www.chanvillager.com he ever want to. Talking with his fellow Guardsmen convinced him that it was a great opportunity he shouldn’t pass on. With his mind made up, Luke ordered a box of business cards with “Theis and Dad” jokingly printed on them and had them sent to his dad.

But the joke may have been on Luke, as Tony is all too proud to show off the cards which he declared “pretty cool.”

RESTORATION With less than a month before Luke was due home from Iraq, Tony began the final push to get Darth Vader ready for his son’s arrival.

“It was a complete frame-off restoration,” said Tony. “We literally took the last belt out of the car.”

Piece by piece, the truck came together, evolving from stark metal frame to a spotless classic truck, complete with skull-tipped door locks.

“It was a single axel,” said Tony. “We made it a dually rear wheel.”

Luke’s dad Tony Theis shifted the restoration project into high gear with just a month to go before his son’s return.

Luke’s family, including dad Tony and younger brother Sam, were among the three dozen or so family members, friends and business acquaintances that donated time, parts and energy to restoring Luke’s truck.

Tony and team also replaced the gas motor with a 5.9 liter Cummins diesel engine. They took a floor board from another vehicle and fashioned a roof for the extra long cab (Darth Vader measures in at a whopping 23feet in length). And subcontractors Tony regularly works with volunteered their time to do everything from putting in the carpet to installing a custommade head liner.

“We’re about getting it done,” said Tony. “Paying it back and paying it forward.”

The finished product gets the

thumbs up from Luke, though he admits that the truck and its project list often kept his mind busy while he was in Iraq.

“I’m torn – it would have been nice to be a part of everything, but it’s nice that it’s done,” he said.

Darth Vader still has a few projects left for Luke to tackle.

Tony smartly left some of the interior work, including the sound system, for his son to do.

“I’m glad he didn’t mess with that,” said Luke. “I’m going to put in a big sound system.”

Now Luke must only endure

the long wait until spring to take Darth Vader out for its first drive. He insists he won’t drive the truck until there’s no salt left on the roads.

“This is a summer ride,” he said with a smile as big as his truck is long. “It’s perfect.”

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Ridgeview Medical Center is an independent, regional health care network serving the west-metro area. Come join us as we grow! The following positions are available in Waconia: •NICU RN – Minimum 1 year experience in NICU. Position is 72 hours per pay period.

•Lactation Specialist – Works with Nurse Managers and Directors to assess need, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate education and training to assist MCH health care providers in attaining desired outcomes for breastfeeding management. Minimum 2 years MCH nursing experience plus IBCLC certification. Position is On-Call •Surgical Technologist – Circulating experience in a busy OR. Case mix includes general, OB/GYN, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, and orthopedics. Position is on-call.

•PACU RN – Responsible for monitoring the surgical patient; timely coordination of pre-op patient preparation including IV starts, computer documentation, surgical site marking, site verification, and assisting with pre-op nerve blocks and epidurals. Also responsible for post-op monitoring, assessment, and care of stage 1 recovery patients. BLS and ACLS certified. 3 years experience in med/surg unit and competency in pre-op and post-op assessments on patients of all ages. Must be able to provide safe care in a fast paced environment.

Prefer previous PACU and/or CICU experience.

•SDS RN – Minimum 3 yrs nursing experience in med/surg. Occas. float to Chaska SDS. ACLS preferred.

•CICU/Tele RN - 2 years telemetry experience and experience on a medical/surgical unit. ACLS preferred.

•ED RN – 3 years of RN med/surg experience; ED experience preferred.

•Clinical Nursing Supervisor – Ideal opportunity for the individual who is flexible and adapts easily to changing priorities and work situations. 3-5 years nursing experience, critical care experience preferred.

The Ridgeview network includes the Waconia-based acute care hospital, a multitude of primary and specialty care clinics, emergency services and specialty programs.

To learn more about these exciting employment opportunities or to apply, please visit our website at: www.ridgeviewmedical.org.

Campers Travel Trailers

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

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DRIVER Road Machinery & Supplies Co, a construction equipment distributor, is seeking a Driver to deliver construction equipment parts Monday through Friday from Savage, MN to Duluth and Virginia, MN. This position is a full time 2nd shift opportunity. Candidates must have a valid license with clean record, DOT Health Card required. Send resume to Anthony Howard ahoward@rmseq.com or 5633 W. Hwy 13, Savage MN 55378. Interviews by appointment only.

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Jordan MN Needs a Residential Automated Driver Ideal candidate would possess: Class B license Automated experience a plus Clean driving and safety record Positive attitude Salary based upon experience.

Fax or email your resume to: 952-445-2719 daron@elitewastedisposal.com

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN Braas Co, a leading distributor of Fluid Power/ Motion Control components seeks a Prod Tech to document, modify and/or assemble componentry into kits & builds. Ap should have 2 yr Tech deg in fluid power, electrical or pkg/machine build or equivalent exp. Exp in hydraulics', pneumatics, electronics, machine tool operation, machine build. Exp w/ structural framing a plus. Must be able to read blue prints, use shop & hand tools, be PC proficient, meet deadlines, mge multiple priorities, lift 75#, navigate on a shop floor/whs environment, have strong interpersonal skills.

Braas is employee owned. www.braasco.com. Send letter, resume and salary reqs to: BRAAS Company Human Resources 7970 Wallace Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Fax (952) 975-6317 E-mail Janis.negratti-samuel@Braasco.com EOE

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Accessible Space, Inc. a national non-profit provider seeks experienced Part-Time caretaker (up to 25 hrs/wk) for apartment building in Shakopee, MN. General caretaker duties include - apartment turns, cleaning, painting and minor maintenance. Competitive Wage + PT benefits. Apply online at: www. Accessiblespace.org or fax resume to HR (651) 645-0541. Ref job code 73111 when applying.

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LPN's or RN's Nursing Assistants Care Attendants Please see our website at

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Driver Warehouse Part time. Parts Delivery Warehouse No experience required. Clean driving record. Auto Plus Hourly based on experience. EOE 952474-3162

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116

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

We have PT Housekeeper position available of Keystone Communities of Prior Lake, a Sr. Housing & Assisted Living Facility. We are looking for a team player who has a passion with working with seniors. Ideal candidate must be available to work E/O weekend & holidays. We offer a great work environment and great team to work with.

Please call Kelly Roehrick @952-2269323, fax resume: 952226-9201 or stop by 4685 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake to pick up an application.

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

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

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

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

Motorcycles

1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

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Auburn Homes & Services in Chaska is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

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

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

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

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

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

Hydro Stream Vegas.

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

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

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

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

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

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

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

2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

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

Sales Positions FLORAL DESIGNER All occasion design and retail sales at Emma Krumbee's Floral in Belle Plaine. D/N/W. Submit resume: info@emmakrumbees.com

Jordan Kids Company has an opening for a part time Group Leader.

Hours will be 2:00pm6.00pm. Mon-Fri. Call Lori at 952-492-4312 for application.

Position open until filled.

We welcome you to submit your application to a friendly, progressive optometric office!

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Childcare Needed Seeking fun, energetic loving Nanny, PT Mon., Wed., e/o Friday, starting mid-Jan. Chanhassen, 763-957-0458

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

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952-4039813 22k, gold trim 8pc fireking snack set, boxed $20. 952-492-7803 Awesome boys bike sturdy, light weight 20” $150. 952-836-7335 Bose, Cinemate, TV sound system. New in box, $700. 952-4925228 Boys, 3t-5t winter clothes, 25 pieces, all $15. 952-492-7803 Browning, BPS shotgun 3.5" wood stock, $425.

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German Shepherd Pup 10 weeks, $350. 952564-5523

Entertainment center, oak, great condition, holds 36" TV, $50. 952955-6119 Exercise bike, Lifecycle1, fitness, digital screen, BP, monitor $500. 952-492-5596 Foosball table, good condition, $30. 952-9556119 Free hermit crab. Crab aquarium and all the extras. 651-767-2901 Free, 6 month old calico female kitty.

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952-457-4335 Loveseat, dark green pattern. Good condition, $30. 952-445-9797 Massage table, with carry case, new. $200.

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Never used. $50. 651402-9109 Portable dishwasher, Whirlpool, like new, $195, 612-759-0570 Refrigerator, Haier, 18X18X18, works great. $40. 952-4457537 Sandals, size 7.5, Mootsier Tootsies, silver color, $20. 952- 226-2236

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1994 Toyota Camry 163k miles, 4 cylinder, 4 door. Maroon, 30 + mpg, sunroof, new brakes, good condition. $2750. 952-466-2129

2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $12,400. 952-215-5421

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2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

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1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

1993 Ford F150, 4x4, new motor, 35k, lift kit, dual tanks. ARIZONA TRUCK, NO RUST, $6000 OBO, Chanhassen, 505-803-8232

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Christopher Hall For the second year in a row, Christopher Hall of Maple Plain has won a “Best of Show” at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s fi fth annual juried photography show. His entry, “Crabapples in the Snow,” is a simple stark composition, shot in winter.

Other “Best in Show” winners are Michael Borg, Eden Prairie for “Bright Beams,” and Patricia Malcolm, Brooklyn Park for “Roses.”

This year’s theme was “Explore, Experience, Remember,” and the entries will be displayed in the Oswald Visitor Center’s Restaurant Gallery Jan. 6 -May 27. Visitors may also purchase work by the Arboretum Photographers Society.

The show features 32 nature images taken at the Arboretum and selected from 100-plus photos submitted by society members. His image “Geese, Bridge and Willow” won Best of Show last December and that image has been reproduced on the Arboretum’s seasonal signage both at the Arboretum and alongside local highways.

Hall, 59, is semi-retired and visits the Arboretum nearly every week with his camera in hand.

“I’m drawn to the Arboretum,” Hall said. “About 90 percent of my photography is nature. I just wander around, and it depends on the season, I’ll see what’s flowering or what things look like. I’ll walk the whole Arboretum, investigating what looks good.

I love to walk, and in the spring and summer probably walk over 5 miles at the Arboretum exploring for photo chances.

‘Some people travel the world,” Hall said, about subject matter. “I like to go to one place and get to know it and follow the seasons and time of day.

And I’m fortunate that I have more flexibility in my schedule.”

Hall, formerly a lab tech at the University of Minnesota’s veterinary college, took up photography in the 1980s, and in 1990 went the digital camera route.

“I think you experiment more with digital (photography)” Hall said, “because you can take more photos. When I was shooting film, I probably took my time, more than I do now.”

He developed his own film and made his own prints. Though he used the simple 3-step CIBAchrome method to print, with the advent of digital, he’d never go back. As photo enthusiasts are probably wondering, here’s what in his Tamrac camera bag: Canon Mark II 5 body, lenses— a fisheye, a 24-105 mm, a 100-400 mm zoom, a macro, and six memory cards—4-8 GB, no larger.

Interested in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Photographers Society? It is open to everybody and meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday at the Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie,.

There is a $30 annual membership fee.

For more information go to www. arboretumphotographers.com/.

Q: Your best of show entry, “Crabapples in the Snow” (see it on Page 1) is very simple. How did you come to shoot it?

A: It was last February. It was a foggy day so I saw an opportunity. I knew the conditions would be interesting so I purposely walked the 3-mile drive. What I like about it is that it is very simple compared to another entry of mine which was tulips with very strong purple and pink. For me, this photo elicits feelings of strength and simplicity with the trees surrounded by white.

Q: Do you have any favorite photographers?

A: I don’t. But I am an outdoors person. I like art and I enjoy being outside.

Photography appeals to me because it’s a combination of creativity and science. I’m originally from Rochester, N.Y., and got my undergraduate degree in zoology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I moved here to attend grad school. I didn’t fi nish my grad degree, but instead got a job as a technician with the veterinary school.

Q: Any photo tips to share?

A: Get out there and just do it.

Change positions. Don’t just stand.

Get down on your stomach and knees.

Don’t worry if people look at you funny. You’ll get a better picture.

Watch where the sun is. Don’t shoot into the sun. And an overcast day is not so bad.

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PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO

Chaska Councilor Rick Ford is donating his late wife Margaret Healey’s collection of cookbooks. The books will be distributed among the county’s libraries and should be on the shelves by early next year, said Melissa Brechon, Carver County library director.

Carver County’s ‘cookbook angel’ Late wife’s collection now at libraries

Library card. The books should make their way to the shelves by early next year.

‘SHE RAISED THE BAR’

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

Cooks and aspiring cooks should have their library cards at the ready. A new collection of cookbooks is headed for the shelves of Carver County’s libraries.

Chaska city councilor and loc a l busi ness ow ner R ick Ford recent ly donated his late wi fe Margaret Healey’s vast collection of cookbooks to the Carver County library system. Library staff has been busy readying the books for the shelves ever since.

“We’ve never had a donation like this,” said Melissa Brechon, library director. “It’s a wonderful gift.”

“Margaret is our cookbook angel here,” she added.

Ford estimated the Healey collection at upward of 500 cookbooks.

Not all of them are destined for the library – some went to family members after Healey passed, and others will make their way to library book sales – but the vast majority will be made available to anyone with a Carver County

Healey, who served as the director of clinical research for the Park Nicollet Institute, died in March 2009 after battling lung cancer for three years. Ford said the two of them discussed the fate of her cookbooks before her death and she knew they would be donated to the library.

“I know it’s her memory,” said Ford, of the cookbooks. “This is what she loved.”

Healey discovered her love for cooking while in graduate school.

Ford said she started with the Silver Palate Cookbook – a book that remained a favorite of hers through the years. She regularly combed through her collection, sticking in whatever she could fi nd – pay stubs, greeting cards, even other recipes – to mark dishes to try.

Those who were lucky enough to be invited to their Autumn Woods home knew they were in for a treat when Healey was cooking. “She raised the bar,” said Ford.

He still remembers the fi rst meal she made for him when they were dating. “It was a Cornish hen with orange slices inside,” he recalled.

“It was very succulent.”

Ford noted that the saying about the way to a man’s heart being

Carver County Library Director Melissa Brechon heralded the cookbook collection for its eclectic nature, saying “We’ve never had a donation like this.”

through the stomach was certainly true in his case. “She was good at cooking and I was good at eating,” he joked.

Throughout their 27-year marriage, Healey’s cookbook collection grew until it began to occupy every nook and cranny of the fi rst floor of their Chaska home.

“She just ate that stuff up,” said Ford. “It added so much to her life.”

ECLECTIC Healey’s collection runs the gamut, covering a variety of cuisines, techniques and notable chefs - everything from Susanna Foo’s “Chinese Cuisine” to Julia Child’s “In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs.”

“What I love about it is that it’s so varied,” said Brechon.

“She was very eclectic.”

The donation couldn’t come at a better time as a number of television shows and channels devoted to food continue to drive widespread interest in home cooking.

“When we started there weren’t a lot of foodies,” said Ford. “Now people are so fascinated with cooking.”

“This is fabulous and it’s going to be available to all Carver County people,” said Brechon, of the collection.

The cookbooks will be divvied up among the county’s five libraries.

Each cookbook includes a special book plate commemorating Healey and her love of cooking: “By reading one of the hundreds of books from Margaret’s collection we together can say, ‘Thank you, Margaret and bon appétit!’”

‘Peace on Earth’ has a new meaning now I received a number Nile, and one of the of comments on last si g ht s I wa s most week’s column about struck by was of a my trip to Duluth for small, wooden boat a Toastmasters pre we passed. Painted sentation the previous on one side were the weekend. Some people wo r d s , “ Wat e r i s mentioned their own life.” The message visits to – or memories seemed even more of – Duluth, including powerful and humsomeone who recombl i n g c on sideri n g mende d t h at I v i sit where I was, but the the aquarium the next universal truth of it time I’m in Duluth, if was brought home FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE I haven’t already done by my friend’s comso. I haven’t, but will ment about Lake Sumake a point of it the perior. next time I go.

Others had things to say about the Others commented – and elo- Great Lakes in general. I mentioned quently so – on Lake Superior, in in the column that one of the friends response to my mentioning the stun- who came with me to Duluth talked ning view it gave us as we neared about studying the Great Lakes our destination in the early evening when she was a young girl going hours. One person, who’s been to to school in Uganda. In response, Duluth twice, said she could envi- I heard from a friend in another sion the moon on the waters of Lake faraway land – Wisconsin – who Superior. Someone else described it said she was reminded of how she as always being “so beautiful, pow- studied the Great Lakes in school, erful, dynamic, and life-giving – as too. It brought home to her the fact we all are.” This comment also took that we live in a region of the United me back to Uganda, where I spent States that the entire world reads part of one October day in Jinja, at and learns about, and this realizathe source of the Nile. Several of us tion brought her a wonderful new took a half-hour boat tour on the appreciation of something near and

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familiar that she hadn’t given much thought to lately.

Related to that comment was the email I got from a new but very dear friend in Uganda, a university student who reads my column online and whose wisdom and insights I cherish. He said my column reminded him of places that he’s studied or learned about, and added that my columns always have a way of cheering him up.

We truly are all connected, aren’t we? No matter who we are, where we are, or what our backgrounds and experiences are, there are things we share, things we have in common, things that are meaningful to all of us, no matter how we know them or what our relationship is to them.

In this season of peace on earth, good cheer, and glad tidings of comfort and joy, and at this time of year when many of us celebrate our most precious religious beliefs and holy days, I am fi lled with awe, with wonder, and with hope. I am inspired by all that we are capable of, all that we can do, and all that we can become when we share, celebrate, and appreciate the things we have in common, and when we listen, learn about, and respect the things we don’t.

Although all the comments about last week’s column warmed my heart, there was one that made me laugh out loud. It came from my sister-in-law who not only told me she enjoyed the column, but also noted how far I’ve come, adding that she can remember a time when I never went too far from home.

Things have certainly changed since then. A nd because of the places I’ve been and the people I’ve met, I’ve come to realize that peace on earth really is possible. When it comes from within, when it spreads to the people around us, and when it continues on from there, it can indeed span the globe.

To my family and friends – those I’ve known my entire life and those I’ve just recently met – and to everyone who is celebrating their faith, their heritage, and their traditions during this sacred time of year, I wish you peace, joy, and the delight that comes from remembering and rediscovering everyone and everything that means the most to you.

Merry Christmas!

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certifi ed Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.