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BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

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Tom Workman, past president of the Chanhassen Lions Club, tests the waters at Lake Ann in preparation for the first Chanhassen Lions Polar Plunge on Jan. 1.

Jump into the new year Lions plan Jan. 1 plunge at Lake Ann

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

If you’re looking for a fresh start in 2012 the Chanhassen Lions are ready to assist.

Planning for the first Chan Lions

Polar Plunge is under way.

Taking a page from some successful New Year’s Day plunges on Lake Minnetonka and elsewhere, the Lions will host a plunge at Lake Ann on Jan. 1.

Tom Workman, past president of the Chanhassen Lions, has participated in the ice dive on Lake Minnetonka in past years and said a group of Lions came up with the idea a few years ago while selling Christmas trees in the Cub Foods parking lot in Chanhassen.

“I fi nd the thrill of doing it on New Year’s Day a great way to start

the year,” Workman said.

The dive will take place on the ice near Lake Ann Beach. On shore, there will be a warm changing tent and hot coffee. Members of the Chanhassen Fire Department are being enlisted to help with a plunge.

The cost to participate in the plunge is $ 30 and includes a Tshirt. (Advance registration online ensures a T-shirt. People can also sign up to plunge at the event but may not be guaranteed a T-shirt depending on same-day sign-ups.)

Workman said he’s hoping several hundred people will participate in

Chan Lions Polar Plunge When: 9 a.m. Jan. 1, 2012 Where: Lake Ann, Chanhassen Cost: $30 per plunger (includes T-shirt) Info: www.chanhassenlions.org the first plunge.

Proceeds from the event will support local charities.

Throw another log on the Chanhassen quality-of-life fire.

A business publication has now ranked Chanhassen as the city with the highest quality of life in Minnesota.

On Dec. 7, The Business Journals released results echoing recent rankings by CNN/Money Magazine.

The Business Journals used a 20-part formula to fi nd Midwestern communities that enjoy healthy economies, light traffic, moderate costs of living, impressive housing stocks and strong educational systems.

“It’s always nice to get mentioned, especially when you don’t solicit this kind of stuff,” said Chanhassen City Manager Todd Gerhardt.

Gerhardt said there are a wide variety of factors that influence rankings such as this. He credited local school districts, the park system and quality roads as key factors. Cultural draws including the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum also contribute to quality of life, he said.

Gerhardt, who grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota, said community celebrations throughout the year — including Fourth of July and Feb Fest — help maintain a “small-town” feel even though the city is within 25 miles of Minneapolis.

Neighboring cities, including Chaska, Eden Prairie and Plymouth, have also been noted in recent rankings, he said.

“This whole southwest area seems to have a high quality of life,” he said.

For the entire Midwest, Chanhassen was ranked No. 23 out of 955 cities.

Four suburbs in Chicago were on top of the list.

The top Minnesota cities for quality of life, according to the Business

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When it comes to Christmas style, ugly in eye of beholder

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

Just when you think there can’t be any new ideas of celebrating Christmas, along comes an idea like the Ugly Christmas Sweater party.

Here’s what you do: Invite your friends to come to the party wearing the tackiest, gaudiest Christmas sweater they can fi nd and promise a prize for the Ugliest One of All. If they don’t already own one, recommend they scour local Goodwill stores, thrift shops or raid a neighbor’s closet. Or direct them to websites like myuglychristmassweater.com, tipsyelves.com or uglychristmassweaterparty.com— and that’s just a short list—to buy one of kind eyesores.

There’s a whole cottage industry out there catering to the Ugly Christmas Sweater movement.

Ugly sweaters Where to find an ugly Christmas sweater? Visit your local Goodwill store or resale shop. Already thinking about next year? Remind yourself to check out next summer’s garage sales. Or, go online and order one. Here are some Web sites to check. www.rustyzipper.com www.myuglychristmassweater.com www.notyouraveragesweater.com

www.tipsyelves.com www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com Last week Linda Schutz of Carver hosted her first Ugly Christmas Sweater party and the guests did not disappoint. They came wearing sweaters with penguins, Christmas trees, Santa Claus and reindeer, snowfl akes, elves, poinsettias. One guest wore two battery packs to power the miniature LED lights blinking on her sweater. It was a stunning

display.

But her sweater didn’t take top prize.

The winner was Suzanne Thiesfeld, who had taken a glue gun and a box of Christmas odds and ends to a plain Jane red sweater and created a mélange of Christmas kitsch. The

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When it comes to Ugly Christmas Sweaters, there’s no limit to the tacky designs that are possible. Guests at Linda Schutz’s Ugly Christmas Sweater party were more than happy to model theirs. Schutz is at the far right. Go to www.chanvillager.com to see guests’ individual sweaters.

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Winter camp is Dec. 27-30

Ring in the New Year!

Carver County Parks and the city of Chanhassen Parks and Recreation Department are providing kids a new winter adventu re themed day camp. This four- day camp will provide children with hands-on activities through exploration and adventure.

Day camps participants will have the opportunity to learn and/or enhance their outdoor skills and interests in a winter setting at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

Winter Adventure Camp will be held Dec. 27-30 at Lake

Minnewashta Regional Park and is for children grades 4-6.

This camp includes archery, winter survival, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, geocaching and much more!

Camp is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. There is a $100 registration fee which covers all activities and snacks.

Campers will need to bring a bag lunch.

More information will be sent out upon registration.

Participants will need ap propriate outdoor clothing for programs which will be taking place outdoors for extended periods of time.

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Maluchnik heads state association Carver County Board Chair Randy Maluchnik was elected 2012 President of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) at the association’s annual conference on Dec. 6 in Minneapolis.

Other officers for 2012 include: First Vice President, Commissioner Joe Vene, Beltrami County; Second Vice President, Commissioner Toni Carter, Ramsey County; Past Presi-

dent, Commissioner Duane Bakke, Fillmore County; Secret a r y/ T r e a s u r e r, Commissioner John Baerg, Watonwa n County AMC is Randy a volu nt a r y Maluchnik statewide organization that assists the state’s 87 counties. The association works closely with the legislative and administrative branches of government in seeing that legislation and policies favorable to counties are enacted.

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Transit ramp now open for business

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

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Location: Next to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in downtown A new parking ramp in downChanhassen town Chanhassen “fits perfectly” with future growth ahead Parking: 420 spaces on four levels for the community, ChanhasFunding: $7 million in federal funds were secured in 2006 for sen Mayor Tom Furlong told a construction crowd gathered for the official opening of Chanhassen Transit Parking costs: free Station, a new 420-space parkInformation on bus schedules and SouthWest Transit: www. ing ramp next to Chanhassen swtransit.org Dinner Theatres.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Dec. 9 and the Minneapolis and the University ramp officially opened for busi- of Minnesota in the peak morning and afternoon hours, with ness Dec. 12.

SHARE YOUR This facility will meet the limited mid-day service.

VIEWS ON THE NEW “We are going to see more growing demand for service in DOWNTOWN PARKING RAMP the area, according to South- than our fair share of growth,” www.chanvillager.com West Transit, which provides said Furlong, who addressed bus service in Chanhassen, public officials from ChanhasChaska and Eden Prairie. A sig- sen, Carver County and the Met Council as well ers of the dinner theater, echoed nificant amount as local business Furlong’s comments and said of this demand representatives. bringing more people to town comes from the Furlong said will be good for many busicity of Chanhasnot on ly w i l l nesses. sen and areas Jerry McDonald, a Chanhasthe new facility west of the city, meet transporta- sen city councilor who serves on according to a tion demand but the SouthWest Transit board, SWT press reit will also help said the park-and-ride will lease. spu r develop - especially be attractive to bus The new Mayor Tom Fulong ment and bring riders from northern Chanhas420-space, fourmore people to sen as well as neighboring comlevel pa rk i n g structure replaces the former town. At nights and on week- munities such as Excelsior and 120-space Market Park & Ride ends the ramp is expected to Shorewood. SouthWest Transit surface lot and provides cov- provide additional parking also has a parking ramp located ered parking as well as an for the Chanhassen Dinner at Highway 101 and Highway 212 in Chanhassen. enclosed, climate controlled Theatres.

SouthWest Transit will pro“This is a perfect fit,” Furwaiting area. vide more than 1 million rides Express service will be pro- long said.

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Area city officials and SouthWest Transit representatives cut a ribbon Dec. 9 marking the opening of the new downtown parking ramp in Chanhassen.

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Chanhassen won’t open until temperatures allow.

Mother Nature puts ice rinks on hold Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures, Chanhassen skating and hockey rinks will remain closed until colder temperatures prevail, according to city officials. Forecasts indicate that rinks may not be ready for a week or more.

Daytime temperatures below freezing and nighttime temperatures at or below zero are needed to create the rinks.

New Chanhassen Station NOW OPEN!

Upon opening for the season, warming houses with attendants are provided from 4 to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 1-7 p.m.

Sundays at the Recreation Center, City Center Park and North Lotus Lake Park. The Roundhouse Park warming house will be open noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

The Chanhassen City Council approved a 2012 budget Dec. 12 that is expected to provide similar levels of services to residents while keep the property tax impact for city taxes generally flat for homeowners.

The fi nal budget cut $90,000 that had been earmarked for a third fire station. The city plans to study fi re service in greater detail in 2012 to determine whether a third fi re station is justified in the southern part of the city.

Health-care costs are also expected to be significantly lower than projected. The costs are expected to increase by 2.6 percent in 2012. Initial projections were for health-care costs to jump 15 percent.

The cost savings in health care cost projections ($37,500) will enable $20,000 to be used for fire department training and on-call pay as well as providing staff salary increases of 1.5 percent.

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City Council and also will receive a 1.5 percent raise.

Other savings in 2012 included the reduction in the crime prevention specialist position from 40 hours per week to 32 hours per week and leaving a contract assistant position in the Sheriff’s Office vacant. The position had also been vacant in 2011.

The city added $170,000 to replace a 40-year-old pay loader.

Total general fund expenditures for 2012 are expected to be $9,616,600, according to a staff report. That amount is $1,000 less than 2011.

The council voted 4-1 for the final budget, with Councilor Vicki Ernst voting against.

Ernst said she was against the 1.5 percent pay increase for staff.

VACATION POLICY As of Jan. 1, a new vacation policy will take effect for city employees. In addition to capping the number of vacation days for employees with more than 20 years at 22 days instead of 27, the amount of money departing employees can receive for unused vacation days will

be capped at two times their annual vacation days. Currently, the city policy pays departing employees for unused vacation days up to three times their annual vacation days.

Current employees who have accrued vacation days that exceed two times their annual rate will have up to five years to reduce their vacation balances.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS The Chanhassen City Council presented two environmental excellence awards at the Dec. 12 meeting.

Lakewinds Natural Foods was recognized for promoting sustainability through store practices and education.

This year, to reduce energy use, the store implemented measures including lower wattage lighting, sensor switches and solar window film. To reduce solid waste, Lakewinds increased its on-site composting and recycling as well as offered customers on-site recycling of batteries, cell phones, eyeglasses, inkjet cartridges and plastic bags. Lakewinds also strives to reduce product packaging by working with

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T he L ot us L a ke Clea n Water Organization was recognized for raising awareness about water quality issues.

In the past year, the group organized five aquatic invasive species training sessions and worked nearly 700 hours at a local boat ramp educating boaters on AIS. The group has made an ongoing effort to keep water quality issues at the forefront.

RUEGEMER RECOGNIZED Jerry Ruegemer, Chanhassen recreation superintendent, has been selected to receive the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Jack Niles Award for outstanding service to the park and recreation profession and the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association.

The award is given annually to a male professional with 10 or more years of experience working in Parks and Recreation. Ruegemer will receive his award at the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Jan. 12.

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EDITORIAL

County deserves credit for website improvements A few months ago, Carver County received a black eye from a non-profit organization for lack of information provided on its website — www.co.carver.mn.us. Recent updates, however, have resulted in a dramatic turn-around.

Earlier this year, Sunshine Review gave Carver County a grade of “D” for online transparency.

Cou nty of f icia ls responded.

Today, Carver County is the only county in the state to be graded A+ for transparency from the same organization. The average score for the rest of the counties in the state is a “D.” Sunshine Review listed the following positive aspects of Carver County’s website: County commissioners are posted with contact and term information.

Meeting agendas and minutes are posted.

Bid opportunities are posted.

Properties are searchable and taxes are payable online.

Interactive GIS maps are available.

Building permit information is posted.

Zoning information is posted.

Contact information for administrative officials is provided within each department page.

Budgets are posted.

Audits are posted.

Information is posted on local tax rates, and property tax rates are posted in the budget.

Information is posted on Taxpayer-funded lobbying.

The county deserves credit for recent efforts to be more accessible to residents.

Contracts are posted.

There is information and contacts for making public records requests. However, because the page does not use the term “public records,” it may be difficult for some users to fi nd.

The county also has done a good job of posting board meetings online for review in the past year.

Accordi ng to Cou nt y Boa rd Chairman Randy Maluchnik, the low grade earlier this year prompted the county to take a deeper look at its website.

“As a result, we made a number of additions to become an even more transparent county,” he said.

The county deserves credit for recent efforts to be more accessible to residents. In addition to website improvements, the county also began videotaping the public comment portion of board meetings in the past year.

B ei n g op en , ac c e s sible a nd customer-friendly simply makes sense for local governments. Nothing raises suspicion more than a government that appears to have something to hide.

This Sunshine Review is worth celebrating. More info at http:// sunshinereview.org.

Be healthfully merry now, and all year long You can’t pick up a magazine without ads for mouth-watering high calorie holiday treats nor talk to someone about the holidays without the mention of food and drink. After all, it is the holidays. We wait all year to eat, drink and be merry, but how long does your merriment last? Most people gain up to 2 pounds in the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, while others may gain 5 to 7 pounds in those same three weeks. That equates to a surplus of 20,000 calories. Most people must run one mile to burn off 100 calories.

Here are my favorite five tips and one big bonus tip to be healthfully merry all year.

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GUEST COMMENTARY

TV shows smoke out the past Americans love to revisit Unthinkable! history, whether it is inside the An estimated doors of a museum, on the pages 42 percent of of a history book, or on television.

Americans were This includes the millions of us regular smokers who love watching Enoch “Nucky” in the 1960s, and Thompson on “Boardwalk not many of Empire,” which is set during them were trying Prohibition, as well as Don Draper to quit. Today of “Mad Men,” and his coworkers roughly 20 percent at Sterling Cooper Advertising in Pat of American the 1960s.

McKone adults smoke, and Comparing their lifestyles to nearly 40 percent today’s norms is just as interesting of them try to quit every year. as analyzing the characters Four years ago, the state of themselves. For instance, the Minnesota passed the Freedom United States has spent decades to Breathe Act, which restricts trying to get people to stop smoking in nearly all enclosed smoking and, more recently, public places. Minnesota was the protecting people from secondhand 17th state to enact such a law, and smoke exposure. Slowly but 10 more states have since joined surely, smoking has become less the list of smoke-free states. That acceptable, means more and today’s than half of U.S. norm is that states now protect smoking is not their residents allowed in public and workers places such as with smoke-free workplaces, policies. restaurants, It now takes bars, and many HBO and AMC to outdoor spaces. remind us that It’s hard for this dangerous Pat McKone most of us to behavior used American Lung Association imagine working to be the social in Minnesota director in an office while norm. someone next to We can be us chain-smokes proud of how far like Mad Men’s Don Draper. we’ve come over the last 50 years.

As much as I dislike seeing We can also set goals to further people smoke on TV, these period reduce – or eliminate – smoking shows remind us how far we’ve over the next 50 years. After all, come. lung cancer is still the leading When Minnesota began taking cancer killer in the United States steps to clear the air of tobacco for both men and women. smoke, it was hard to find a As we are reminded of how location that was off limits to widely accepted smoking was smoking. Even hospitals allowed during our nation’s history, it. Imagine babies taking their first let’s not forget to keep working breaths, only to consume their together to reduce the harm inaugural dose of secondhand caused by tobacco. smoke. Imagine getting on an Pat McKone is a director with airplane and having smokers the American Lung Association in light up shortly after take-off.

Minnesota.

“As much as I dislike seeing people smoke on TV, these period shows remind us how far we’ve come.”

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My kids don’t like fruit juice. Why? I never served it. I wanted my kids to eat their calories instead of drink them. The average American gets 22 percent of their calories from liquids.

In my weight loss support group, I have a client who is “down” from three 20-ounce Cokes a day to one. I congratulated her for “re-shaping” her behavior. Re-shaping is creating small, measurable changes that create sustainable changes.

We calculated that based on one 20-ounce soft drink a day at 250 calories, she is still “gaining” half a pound a week or 26 pounds a year.

Our next “re-shaping” step is to try a sparkling water with a splash of pomegranate juice. First, calculate your liquid calories and then calculate how many miles you have to walk to burn

the veggies are displacing higher calorie foods.

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them off. Is it worth it?

Maybe you are thinking water is not so bad after all. Don’t forget water is one of the top 10 nutrients. A rule of thumb, drink half your weight in ounces of water.

MAKE SNACK PORTIONS COUNT A fun gift idea is to buy yourself pretty ramekins. Buy ramekins that hold a half cup (4 ounces) of food. Use them to serve your frozen treats like ice cream and frozen yogurt.

Did you know that a single scoop of ice cream is a portion?

COVER HALF YOUR PLATE WITH FRUITS AND VEGGIES Half of all Americans’ favorite veggies are iceberg lettuce, potatoes, onions and canned tomatoes. Every study shows that people who eat a wide variety of veggies weigh less than those who don’t. That is probably because

One hundred fifty- six pounds is the amount of added sugar the average American eats per year according to the USDA. Picture 31 5-pound bags of sugar. Sugars raise your triglycerides and blood sugar as well as increase your risk for cancer and diabetes.

Many studies are also showing that perhaps it is sugar, not saturated fat that is the culprit in heart disease.

World Health Organization released guidelines in 2003 say that sugar should account for no more than 10 percent of daily calories. If you eat 2000 calories a day, that’s just 200 calories a day or eight teaspoons of table sugar which provide 25 calories each.

SAVOR YOUR MEALS It takes 20 minutes for your brain to tell your stomach that you are full.

Choosing foods that require more chewing, like high fiber veggies and fruit, will slow you down and make you feel fuller with smaller portions.

BONUS TIP: 90/10 Being healthfully merry is 10 percent knowing the facts and 90 percent having the right state of mind.

Chere Bork, MS RD is a health and life balance enthusiast, national speaker and Wellcoach® from Eden Prairie, who helps people, discover their purpose to live happily and healthfully ever after.

Her website is www.cherebork.com.

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Employees may leave AFSCME Carver County employees are set to vote on removing American Federation of State, County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) as their representative A petition was fi led with the Bureau of Mediation Services on Nov. 2, 2011. by the Employee Association of Carver County that raises the question whether the 178 employees in the General Courthouse Unit should be represented by the AFSCME Council 65. This unit is made up of employees from departments such as Library, Public Health, Assessors, Taxpayer Services, Sheriff and Finance.

The Bureau of Mediation Services sent out a Maintenance of Status Quo Order on Nov. 3, 2011, after over 30 percent of the employees signed authorization cards showing interest in being represented by the Employees Association of Carver County rather than AFSCME Council 65. The order is issued to promote a free and fair environment for the resolution of this question of representation. The order also puts a freeze on wages and existing conditions of employment until the matter is resolved.

The next step will be for the bureau to initiate a mail-ballot election within the next few weeks to all em-

ployees in the General Courthouse unit. The mail-ballot will ensure the process remains confidential and free of intimidation.

Employees initiated this process for the following reasons: First, to save money. By switching to the Employee Association of Carver County employees will see drastic reductions in union dues. AFSCME dues for higher paid full-time employees will be raised to $55 per month in 2012, while the proposed dues for the same employee with the Employees Association of Carver County will be $ 25. That is annual savings of $360. Employees across the spectrum, whether part time or full time, full share or fair share members, will all see significant savings. Second, discontent with current representation. Many employees are interested in securing better representation during labor negotiation and grievances. Many employees have felt AFSCME business agents have been unprepared to properly represent Carver County employee’s interests.

Also a recent decision by AFSCME to stop focusing on public service employees and begin organizing lower wage jobs such as store clerks puts into question their commitment to county employees. Finally, AFSCME Council 65 compensates their staff very well through the dues employees pay. AFSCME business agents advised county employees not to request a wage increase during the

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last negotiations. Employees agreed with this decision given the state of the economy but employees felt let down when AFSCME gave their employees 2 percent increases over the past 3 years while also raising dues for members.

For many employees the bottom line is AFSCME has been the representative since the 1980s without any renewal or bidding process. To ensure we are receiving the best quality service at the lowest cost, employees are prepared to bring the question of representation to a vote on a routine basis going forward.

Marcus Zbinden Carver County employee

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Confused about Top 100 I was a bit confused by the letter writer in the Dec. 8 edition lauding the educated decision of the Chanhassen City Council to deny Walmart from coming into Chanhassen.

At the end of her letter she states that this will keep Chanhassen in the top 100 livable cities ratings. I see on the city of Eden Prairie’s website that they claim to have held this ranking since 2006 … but yet have a Walmart in their precious city......

Bret Borth Chanhassen

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These homeowners know their amps, volts, and LEDs — and how to really light it up Y

ou’re looking at some of the outstanding Christmas-light photographs that southwest-metro readers shared with this newspaper.

No one appreciates these colorful displays more than us, after failing to unwind that giant, impossibly tangled ball of holiday lights that’s been collecting dust in the basement for most of this year.

Anyone that can do what these homeowners have done deserves not just oohs and aahs, but whatever is at the top of their Christmas wish list. (That much-coveted four-pack of 3-amp light fuses, perhaps.)

So, a tip of the hat to these intrepid decorators, especially from those of us who are electrically challenged.

You have brightened our holiday, and maintained a tradition that would make light-bulb inventor Thomas Edison ohso-proud.

The festive holiday home of John and Linda Pelzman, at 110102 Friendship Lane N., in Chaska.

The Lehman house on Marsh Drive in Chanhassen is lit up with thousands of Christmas lights in the front and back yards.

The home of Don and Marge McNeil, 1101 Naumkeag St. S., Shakopee.

John and Gayle Smith light up the South Hills neighborhood with their colorfully-decorated home at 14300 Princeton Ave. S. in Savage.

This was taken inside the home of Diane Cleveland of Prior Lake.

Brad and Rhonda Seefeld bring light and color to the Huntington Estates subdivision with the fun figures outside their home at 5990 W. 136th Lane in Savage.

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Carver County’s 2012 levy represents one of the largest levy decreases in the state, according to county officials.

The County Board Dec. 13 unanimously approved a 2012 levy of $44,779,720 — a 3.1 percent decrease compared to 2011.

County officials have been paring back the budget to account for a state legislative change that cost the county $1.4 million in state aid.

The end result for most residential taxpayers is that the county portion of property taxes will be flat. A key factor determining whether homeowners will pay slightly more or slightly less is how their estimated market values held up compared to other homeowners in the county, Frischmon

said.

Anoka County is the only other county in the metro area with a larger decrease in the annual levy, Frischmon said.

Many counties, he said, are passing the impact of a legislative shift on to taxpayers.

To fi ll the gap created by the loss in the homestead market value prog ram, the county is redirecting other state aid and delaying some capital projects.

ZEBRA MUSSEL DISCUSSION CONTINUED A discussion on whether Carver County should devote tax dol lars to fighting the spread of zebra mussels has been continued to January.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Bill Olson, who is the county’s representative on the Minnehaha Watershed District, said the district was prepared to pay

Circulation hits 1 million For the third year in a row, the Carver County Libraries have reached a circulation of over one million items – books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. As of Nov. 17, circulation reached over 1 million.

“I would like to thank the community for suppor ting their local libraries and I would like to congratulate the library staff for reaching this milestone,” said Carver County Commissioner and Library Board Member Gayle Degler.

“In these difficult fi nancial times, library usage tends to increase,” said Melissa Brechon, director of the Carver County Library. “The library offers many free services and programs for children, teens and

adults. We are helping our customers fi nd jobs, research companies, fi le electronic job applications. We help children with homework, and help people of all ages fi nd recreational reading, research health issues, and fi nd unusual ways to save money. We partner with other organizations whenever possible, to provide better services.”

For more information on ser vices a nd prog ra ms offered at your local library visit www.carverlib.org or call the Chanhassen Library at (952) 227-1500.

Victoria Express receives award Five outstanding programs from counties across Minnesota were recognized with As-

a minimum of $15,000 to help with a stop -gap inspection program next year at Lake Minnewashta and potentially other lakes in Carver County.

The county has been considering whether to financially back inspection ef for ts on Lake Minnewashta because the public access is located in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.

Details, however, still remain to be worked out on what the program would be.

Legislative changes may be considered next year that would help local units of government oversee inspection efforts.

Commissioner Tom Workman, of Chanhassen, spoke in favor of working with the watershed district.

Joe Shnieder, of the Christmas Lake Association, encouraged the County Board to take action now so that plans could

be completed prior to next boating season. He said the state’s Department of Natural Resources doesn’t have adequate funding to address the problem on its own.

Currently zebra musssels, an invasive species that can take over a lake, have been identified in Prior Lake and Lake Minnetonka.

County commissioners, however, were reluctant to sign off on a program without more specifics and some, including Jim Ische and Tim Lynch, who represent the western part of the county, wondered whether the county should be taking the lead on a program that should be under the jurisdiction of the state.

Ische said Carver County may be the only county in the state putting dollars in to the effort if it ultimately approves a program for next year.

sociation of Minnesota Counties’ (AMC) 2011 ‘Outstanding Service Awards’ for exhibiting excellence and innovation in their counties.

AMC President Duane Bakke, a Fillmore County Commissioner, presented the awards at the association’s annual conference Dec. 5 in Minneapolis. The recipients were nominated by their counties and selected by a committee of county officials.

Carver County received a “Libraries Express Service” award for its “Victoria Express Library,” where library users request, pick up and return library materials using selfservice computer kiosks, automated secured locker systems and book returns. Washington County also received the library award for a partnership with the city of Hugo.

Carver County partnered

with the city of Victoria to place the Express Library in the city’s recreation center, open 110 hours, seven days per week.

“These projects, the first in the state, demonstrate a creative solution to the growing demand for public library service in a time of reduced funding. They allow the counties to provide library access where demand is insufficient to support a traditional library operation. Their success demonstrates that there is interest in replicating these projects throughout Minnesota, especially in out-state Minnesota,” stated an AMC press release.

“The express library solution is an innovative and affordable stepping stone between no physical library in a community and building a traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ library branch.”

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Scott was born in Shakopee Oct. 17, 1977 to Kenneth and Janet (Frank) Oliverson. He was employed with One Way Construction in heating and air conditioning.

A 1996 graduate of Shakopee High School, Scott is survived by daughter, Lydia Marie Oliverson; parents, Ken and Jan Oliverson; sister, Heather (Greg) Mecikalski of Eau Claire; niece, Cecelia; nephew, Ephraem; Lydia’s mother, Kalli Bailey; uncles, aunts and cousins.

Visitation was Saturday, Dec. 10, after 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., all at the First Presbyterian Church, Shakopee. The Rev. Beverly Modlin officiated. Private family interment, Valley Cemetery, Shakopee.

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i mi ng is ever ything and just as Victoria’s annual SEE A SLIDESHOW Christmas downOF MORE PHOTOS tow n a nd t re e FROM THE DEC. 3 EVENT/ lighti ng event TREE LIGHTING, AND THE started at 3 p.m., Dec. 3, large DEC. 4 LIONS PANCAKE f lakes of lacy snow began to BREAKFAST AT gently fall from the sky. www.chanvillager.com “This was the largest downtown turnout to date,” said Randy Miller, about the annual downtown Victoria tree lighting event on Dec. 3. “We were happy to see so many people come down to have fun, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the afternoon.”

Shop and restaurant owners had activities for everyone. Children greeted Santa Claus, who arrived by fire truck, then held court in School of the Wise. Decorations were made at several establishments including Sir Knight Cleaners. Adults sampled local Parley Lake Wines at Crossroads Liquors, shopped for gifts at The Parlour and Salon Spatoria, and everyone gathered to see the tree lighting ceremony led by Santa Claus, Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun and her young helper Cassandra Wood.

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Salon Spatoria hosted an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest and the enthusiastic participants included, from left, Pam Daugherty of Elk River and Karen Morris of Big Lake, who amused Melissa Hanson, salon co-owner, at right.

“Buddy the Elf,” aka Ryan Pederson, entertained holiday shoppers throughout downtown, accompanied by his wife Jamie Pederson, financial officer at Edward Jones, Victoria.

On the following morning, the Victoria Lions hosted their popular Pancake/ French toast breakfast in city hall. Jake Ward of Victoria digs into a short stack with gusto.

Cassandra Wood, 9, of Victoria assisted Mayor Mary Hershberger Thun at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Falling snow and glowing Christmas tree lights created a Christmas cardperfect scene in downtown Victoria.

Chanhassen High School carolers sang all the holiday favorites as they visited downtown businesses and gathered for a warm-up around portable fire pits.

It takes a community to create a community Someone asked me not too long ago, “What is it that you like about living in Victoria?”

My response was, “What isn’t there to like? ” It is a beautiful small town of about 7,500 people, replete with lakes, parks, churches, and populated by people I fi nd to be “salt of the earth” (defi ned as the best or noblest of their kind). Not only that, but among those who work hardest to keep this small town viable are its keepers of

the business. How can you not like a city like this?

When I moved to Victoria almost seven years ago, it didn’t look the same. Seven years isn’t a long time in a city with a 150-plus-year history, and plenty has changed over the years as older residents and historians can tell you. However, my immediate thoughts went to downtown Victoria.

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MCNULTY closed and shuttered in what is now the Fresh Seasons parking lot. Where Fresh Seasons Market stands today, there were four empty, shuttered houses that once held growing Victoria families. The old cafe, where the empty lot sits next to the post office, was a relic from the past century and boarded up.

The Notermann Building, once a thriving business earlier in the fi rst half of the 1900s, was an antique store in a brokendown 100-year-old building.

Renovation had begun. The Clock Tower Building was a new addition to the old downtown, looking fresh with its new awnings and clean good looks. The Creamery property was ready to be changed forever with new uses proposed for that lakeside property. The KidTalk Building was a new a new face on the corner, near the recently built condominiums on Stieger Lake. Salon Spatoria was a new business in town, as was the School of the Wise and Edward Jones. But there was a lot that needed to be done to bring it all forward.

The Notermann Building was completely restored to its former glory in 20 06. It now houses Alphabet Junction Child Care, the Parlour Salon and Spa, Power of Life Chiropractic and The Hanger -- all new businesses in town.

In 2007 I met an experienced busi nessman who ca me to Victoria to build something we hadn’t seen here in 50 years—

a grocery store. Not only did he build his beautiful store, but he became the Pied Piper of business in Victoria. Dale Riley was a mentor to other business men and women and he forged new friendships in a town that was ready for a leader of his kind. In conjunction with other business people, including James Crowley who has since been elected a city councilor, a new organization was formed. Currently, under the direction of Randy Miller, the Victoria Business Owners Association (VBOA) is coming into its own as an entity committed to a thriving business community in downtown Victoria and outside the central business district.

The VBOA hosted “Christmas in Victoria” on Dec. 3. It was a magical winter afternoon and evening and it reminded me, once again, how much I truly enjoy living in Victoria. My grandson and I had a delightful time participating in the

festivities, enjoying the fires that kept us warm while we watched the snow come down around us. Carolers were there from Holy Family High School and Chanhassen High School singing our favorite Christmas songs, and Santa Claus came to town riding in the big Victoria fi re engine. He graciously sat for photos with at least 150 Victoria children at the School of the Wise. The mayor and her young friend, Cassandra lit the big Christmas tree where the old cafe used to sit next to the post office. Thank you to the business people who made it all happen.

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

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Tax levy maintains city services, looks to future

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

The Victoria City Council passed the 2012 city budget on Monday night, in which the city’s tax rate increased slightly to 39.2 percent, from 37.4 percent in 2011.

The city’s total property tax levy is $4,050,492, which is an approximate $50,000 decrease from the preliminary levy set earlier this year. And it is a $ 56,000 decrease from last year’s levy. This is the fourth year that the city has reduced its levy, Finance Director Jylan Johnson said.

Despite that $56,000 decrease from last year’s levy , City Administrator Don Uram pointed out that the city’s “overriding goal is to minimize city tax impact to tax payers.

“So we took a careful look at fi nances to maintain existing services by doing things a little differently, using seasonal workers for such areas as parks and recreation and public works, and job sharing a building permit employee with the city of Minnetrista.

“The preliminary levy proposed earlier this year has been reduced,” Uram said, “yet it still includes $150,000 for street maintenance.”

This year the state Legislature changed how property

taxes are calculated. The legislation saved the state about $ 260 million by eliminating the homestead market value credit and introduced a homestead market value exclusion instead.

The city ran the numbers to see what impact the legislation would have on the city’s fi nances, Johnson said. “The median assessed taxable home value for 2012 went down from $341,800 in 2011 to $317,900 for 2012, reflecting a 7 percent or $ 24,000 decrease in market value.

“In order to compare apples to apples,” Johnson said, we took what property owners had gotten as a tax credit in 2011 (based on 2011’s $341,800 median home value) and converted that number to the new homestead market value exclusion, and used that for our calculatons.”

The difference for median valued home will be a decrease of $42 for 2012.

OPTIMISTIC “I want to be optimistic about the future,” Uram told the council. “Year to date we have 67 housing starts, which have added $18 million in permit values. We have limited vacancy downtown, and we have developer interest in Victoria.

It appears that things are picking up.”

PERMIT DEFERRAL Recent interest by a local builder prompted Uram to ask the council later in Monday’s meeting to consider developer fee deferment in sewer and water access charges (approximately $12,000) for a period of time.

“St a f f conti nues to look for ways to be helpful to businesses and residents,” Uram said. “A local builder would like a deferrment to build more houses.

“Cash f low is important and typically they don’t have much,” Uram said. “We’d be looking at a deferral of some level of sewer and water access charges (approximately $3,900), for a time period of — either time of closing or six months which ever comes fi rst.”

Councilor Jim Crowley was in favor of such an action, “to spur development,” Crowley said. “A lso it sends a message that we embrace development.”

“And that we want to work with people,” Councilor Tom O’Connor said. Councilor Tom Strigel agreed.

“It conveys the image we want to project of encouraging development,” Strigel said.

The council voted unanimously to authorize a building permit deferral program to be reviewed on an annual basis.

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Terry Honstead from Bemidji, Minn, was one of many Minnesota artists who entered Parley Lake’s wine label competition. Honstead’s entry “Wine for Two” won and the image was transformed into the label by the local design firm, Knittig Design. Above, Honstead accepted a case of Artisan Series wine with the new label from winemaker Steve Zeller of Victoria.

Label this one a winner Terry Honstead of Bemidji, Minn., won the wine label competition sponsored by Parley Lake Winery, Waconia.

Parley Lake Winery introduced its Artisan Series Wine in October 2010. The winery is committed to featuring the artwork of a new artist on the Artisan Series label each year. The inaugural

release features the bronze sculpture “The Man and the Muse” representing Bacchus and Mother Earth created by Deb Zeller.

LAST WINE TASTING OF SEASON Parley Lake Winery will be open one more Saturday and then closing for the season.

“Even though there has been snow on the g round, we’ve been having a great time at the tasting room,” Deb Zeller said. “There’s been a fire going in the outdoor fi repit and the heat has been on in the Tasting Room. Just like the prior two years, we’re sold out of many of our award winning wines.”

An invitation to stick your nose into city business Get to know your city. Sign up for the Victoria Citizens Academy, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Victoria Fire Station Meeting Room, 1500 80th St. The three-hour session provides an opportunity for residents to learn about city government through first-hand knowledge and exposure to the wide range of government functions, services, activities and issues.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR RESIDENTS? The academy seeks to create a cadre of informed citizens who will be better able to become involved in community activities, volunteer for council-appointed committees and commissions, or otherwise become involved in the city’s governance. Citizens will also learn about the City of Victoria’s wide range of city functions, services, activities and issues. In addition, residents can

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WRESTLING

Loosbrock named tournament MVP

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Ethan Loosbrock has one mai n goa l t his season – w rest le i n dow ntow n St. Paul in March. The Chaska junior is off to a great start toward his goal, having won the 152-pound weight bracket in the Chaska/Chanhassen Holiday Wrest li ng Classic Saturday.

Loosbrock, who entered the weekend with three wins in four matches, went 3-0 Saturday, which included a pin over Corey Berry of Champlin Park with 34 seconds remaining in the title match. Berry, a 2011 state qualifier is ranked No. 9 in state.

“It defi nitely capped off a good day. Anytime you can keep up the intensity through the third period when you’re leading, sometimes your opponent can’t match the intensity and it breaks his will and it ends up in a pin or a greater m a r g i n ,” s a id L o o sbr o ck , who was leading in the decision range when the fall occurred.

Loosbrock reached the fi nal with a 20-10 win over Reese Kling of Minnetonka.

The Chaska wrestler was seeded No. 2 in Section 2AAA at 135 pounds last season, but fell in the semifi nals 12-1 to Mark Mustradi of Shakopee 12-1 in the semifi nal round. He ended up one spot out of state placing in third.

“Bei ng one match away, you rea li ze how close you were, but you know you’re not in that top group yet. I’m pushing to make sure I’m in that top group this year. I’m shooting for first place (at sections), and i f that isn’t possible, for sure second,” Loosbrock said.

T his season a l ready, he went 2 -1 a nd pl ac e d t h i rd overall at the Lakeville North Invitational and defeated No. 9 -ranked Chase Monger of Eden Prairie 10-3 in a dual victory over the Eagles Dec. 9.

On Saturday, though, Loosbrock was at his best. He had a

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pin in round one and a major decision in the second match.

His second pi n on t he day earned him co -M V P of the tournament along with New Prague’s Griffi n Parriot.

“I think I’m off to a good start, but I think I still have room for improvement. When you have a loss on your record, there’s always something you can improve on,” Loosbrock said.

Ranked No. 8 in Class AAA, L oosbrock on ly loss c a me against 2011 Class AA state champion Gabe Fogar ty of Scott West Ethan’s younger brother, Isaac, also won a title at 106 pounds with a 2-0 record. He took down Noah Satt ler of Hopkins 7-2 in the championship match. Loosbrock is 5-1 on the season.

“It’s good to see. Obviously I’ve watched him his whole life and I know how hard he’s worked. He’s put in the hours and it’s good to see the work ethic pay off for him,” Ethan said.

A third Chaska/Chanhassen wrestler to win an individual championship Saturday was Brenden Olevson, who went 3- 0 to win the title at 138 pounds. The Storm Hawk wrestler won by technical fall, 17-1, over Nathaniel Haecherl of Hopkins, in the fi nals.

C/C placed second overall in the eight-team field with 197.5 points. New Prague won the invite with 207.5 points with Hopkins rounding out the top three with 185.

The Storm Hawks had three wrestlers reach the fi nals, but fi nish on the losing end. Luke Finkel was defeated 3-2 in the 113-pound title match to Cedric Jimenez of Buffalo.

Heavyweight Reid Johnson had a big thi rd-period pin in the semifi nals, but lost to

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Eighth grader Brenden Olevson put Buffalo’s Ian Scherber on his back for a three-point near-fall in an 11-2 win during the semifinal round of the Chaska/Chanhassen Wrestling Invite Saturday. state-ranked Oscar Arteaga of Minnetonka by fall at 3:41 of the second stanza.

State-ranked Trent Butcher also was beat in the fi nals by James Berg of New Prague 6-4 at 126 pounds.

Rounding out the C/C field were Joel Larson (four th), Sam Christianson (fi fth), Zach Boyum (fi fth), Josh Blackowiak (third), Zach Bell (fourth) and Justin Goeman (fourth).

The day before, C/C topped section foe Eden Prairie 4226. The Storm Hawks led 24-3 after six weight classes.

Finkel, Larson and Christianson all won by fall, while Isaac Loosbrock and Olevson scored decision victories.

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Eden Prairie cut the deficit to 27-14, but back-to-back pins from Blackowiak and Goe man sealed the win. Johnson also had a 3-2 win at heavyweight.

The Storm Hawks travel to Victoria to face MoundWestonka/Holy Family Catholic a nd Montgomer y-L ons dale/LeCenter in a triangular at 5 p.m. Friday.

Chaska/Chanhassen co-Head coaches Brent Eidenschink, back, and Mike Schultz, middle, cheers on Justin Goeman as he pins Kevin Mountain of Mankato West.

STORM ROUNDUP

Late losses sink Storm to 2-2 Smith, Chan girls off to 5-1 start

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Kevin Jensen had a hot hand all night, scoring 20 points in the first half and 30 for the game, but it wasn’t enough as Lakeville North rallied late for the 66-64 win Friday over Chanhassen.

The Storm led for the majority of the game, but the Panthers took the lead in the final minute.

Chanhassen had a shot to tie the game in the fi nal seconds but the attempt was wide.

Jensen was unstoppable at times in the first half, scoring 14 of 16 points for Chanhassen, including a three-pointer for a 30-22 lead.

Lakeville North crept back late in the half and four free throws in the final minute cut the deficit to four at 34-30.

Cole Otto and Jack Kozlowski supplied much of the offense along with Jensen in the second half. Otto had 10 of his 12 points during the final 18 minutes, while Kozlowski added eight.

Forward Ryan Saarela led the Panthers with 21 points.

Zach Creighton (14) and Brett Rasmussen (11) were also in double figures for Lakeville North (3-0).

Chanhassen fell to 2-2 with a 71-66 loss in overtime at Buffalo Tuesday.

After leading by as many as 10 points, the Storm saw the Bison rally in the second half to force the extra session. Buffalo outscored Chanhassen 9-4 in overtime.

Jensen had a team-high 24 points, while Steven Gitzen and Otto had 10 points each for the Storm, who host section foe Bloomington Jefferson on Friday.

Ethan Freer led three Buffalo players in double fi gures with 24 points.

Jared Lea chipped in eight points for Chanhassen, while Brandon Arnold added five.

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Chanhassen senior Kevin Jensen knocks down a baseline jumper for two of his game-high 30 points in a 68-66 loss to Lakeville North Dec. 9.

BIG TOURNEY The Chanhassen Athletic Association will host its third annual basketball tournament this weekend at five different sites.

Last year’s field had 210 teams, but this year, there are 250 teams and 400 games to be played. Contests will be played at Chanhassen, Chaska and Holy Family Catholic High Schools, Pioneer Ridge Middle School, and the Victoria Field House.

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The tournament features boys and girls teams in grades four through eight.

For more information on the tournament, including brackets, visit chanathleticassociationbasketball.assn.la.

Four days after beating last year’s Class 4A runnerup Eden Prairie, Bloomington Kennedy had its hands f u l l wit h previously u nbeaten Chanhassen.

The Storm, which started the season with four straight wins, only trailed 31-27 at halftime. No. 6-ranked Kennedy pu l led away i n t he second ha l f to wi n 6 8 - 57 Saturday.

The Eagles won at the free -throw line, conver ting 20-of-25 foul shots. The Storm were just 8 -for-15.

Kennedy also had four threepointers compared to just one for Chanhassen.

Chanhassen, ranked No. 10 in 4A, got a career-high effort from Becca Smith with 18 points. Lauren Shiffelt and Tori Shear added nine points each, while Mikki Prince and Olivia Wilder each had six.

Two days earlier, after missing three games with a foot injury, Shiffelt returned to the lineup Dec. 8, sparking the Storm to a come-frombehind 60-51 win at section foe Bloomington Jefferson.

Chanhassen trailed 26-18 at halftime, but outscored the Jaguars 42-25 during the fi nal 18 minutes.

Seven players had at least five points for the Storm led

by Shiffelt’s 12. Shear had 11 points, while Danielle Gitzen and Prince had nine and eight, respectively.

Also fi guring in the win wer e A n n a L e t s che (7 ) , Smith (6) and Tia Wright (5) for the Storm.

Chanhassen (5-1) fi nished the week with a 64-39 win over Buffalo Tuesday.

S m it h h it fou r t h r e e pointers in the first half en route to a game-high 19 points. Letsche and Prince were also in double fi gures with 11 points apiece.

Chanhassen led 34-18 at

hal ftime and extended the advantage to 58-25 with eight minutes to play. Buffalo did have a 10-0 run before buckets from Prince and Danielle Gitzen stopped the rally.

GREAT START FOR GYMNASTS Chaska/Chanhassen gymn a st ic s de fe at e d a st r on g Lakeville North squad Dec. 8 and then followed it up with a first-place showing at the Northfield Invitational two days later to get the season off a good foot.

R achel Nor ne s wa s t he team’s top competitor, scoring a 34.8 in all-around at the invitational in Nor th field.

She also had a 33.1 against the Panthers.

T he S t o r m H awk s b e at La kevi l le Nor t h by a sli m margin of 133.625 to 133.3.

At the Northfield Invite, varsity won the meet with a score of 132.850.

“Sophomore Leah Kutsch is looking to be a very strong addition to the team this year.

She is one of our top vault competitors,” said Head Coach Jamie Tsurusaki. “The team is doing really well so far and we are excited to see the improvements over the season.”

C/C begins its home schedule at 6:30 p.m. Friday against Nor t h f ield at Ch a n h assen H i g h S cho ol. T he R aider s were without two of its top gymnasts Saturday. Northfield scored a 141.25 Dec. 8 against Owatonna.

BAD ICE An 11-day layoff just got bigger for the Chanhassen boys hockey team. After defeating Hopki ns 5 - 0 i n t he season opener Nov. 30, the Storm were scheduled to next play Coon Rapids last Saturday.

Bad ice at the new Cook Arena in Coon Rapids forced the game to be postponed to a later date.

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Chanhassen freshman Danielle Gitzen lifts up for two points in Tuesday’s blowout win.

Now Chanhassen must wait until tonight to get back on the ice – a 16-day layoff between games.

“We (had) a Big Blue versus White intrasquad scrimmage ( Mond ay) to rem i nd t hem of what a game feels like,” Chanhassen head Coach Chris Wilson said.

The Storm hit the road to play at Holy Angels tonight before traveling to Bloomington Kennedy Saturday.

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DANCE

A season full of Storm firsts

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

Two years ago, Chanhassen dance went through a year of fi rsts with the program in its infant stage. This season, t hough, i n yea r No. 3, t he squad is going through a second year of fi rsts.

Cha n hassen clai med its fi rst triple-A invitational title Saturday at Lakeville North High School. Now, the program will go through another fi rst when it hosts its first- ever meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school.

“It’s pretty exciting because people are starting to realize who we are. We’re only a thirdyear school,” said senior Alex Pattee.

“I think we’re definitely making a name not only for our team, but for our school.

People are starting to notice us,” said senior Kendra Illif.

It is the fourth of five Missota Conference events this season. Chanhassen placed second to Chaska in both fi rstrou nd d a nc es – hi g h k ick at Farmington Nov. 29 and Northfield Dec. 8.

After placing third to Chaska and Holy Angels last year, the Storm Dance team is happy to be in the No. 2 spot ahead of Holy Angels, Shakopee, Farmington and Northfield. “(Holy Angels) has gone to state a bunch, so they are a good program. Hopefully we’re heading there, too,” Illif said.

“It’s a really big step and shows that we’ve improved a lot from last year. It’s just really exciting,” Pattee said.

The second round of conference dances begins tonight

of them is hopefully to make it to state. We know we have to work hard to get there and that’s pushing us,” Illif said.

“I also think we’ve become more of a team this year because last year it seemed it was everybody for themselves until the end. You can tell we’re getting the concept of team,” Pattee added.

EXTRA WORK

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Chanhassen dance has had a leg up on the competition this season, having placed first Saturday at Lakeville North and second in two conference events. The team hosts its first home meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the high school. Pictured in the foreground are Paige Opheim and Natalie Wilson. with a high kick competition at 7 p.m. at Chaska.

ON THE WAY UP According to Chanhassen Head Coach Allison Feeny, the Storm are already ahead of where they were at the end of last season. Average scores are up three to four points in high kick, while the team’s top scoring dance, jazz/funk, has

also improved greatly. And the results are showing.

Chanhassen was fi rst in the AAA jazz/funk competition at Lakeville North by one ranking point over the host school.

Henry Sibley, Prior Lake and Lakeville South rounded out the top five.

Chanhassen was third behind the two Lakeville schools in high kick. The Storm won

both junior varsity events.

The Storm dance team isn’t an up-and-coming team anymore.

“I think it’s because we’re so motivated. We get to practice and we get right to work,” Pattee said.

“We have a better mentality looking at the future and looking ahead to the next competition. We have goals and one

Improvement this early in the season can be traced back to off-season work and Illif and Pattee are two great examples of dancers that put in the time to be better dancers.

Illif was a USA Best of the Best 11th Grade selection in 2010.

“My friend who goes to Eden P rai rie told me about this team, so I thought what the heck, why not do it? I made it to the Best of the Best and got on Team Minnesota and we got to go to California and compete there. And I won Best of USA,” Illif said.

“It wasn’t girls I normally danced with. It was girls from all over the state. Seeing their viewpoint on everything – they want to win, so it pushed me to work harder,” she added.

Pattee, a two-time all-state selection and an all-Missota honoree a year ago, said her motivation to improve comes wit h wa nti ng her te a m to reach new levels.

“I do consider myself a leader, just because we’re older and the younger girls look up to us. We just want to set a good example,” she said.

Chanhassen will also compete at the Maple Grove Invitational on Saturday.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Blueline sparks C/C to league victory

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

A good power play begins with the play on the blueline and freshman Megan Hinze played the role of the quarterback Saturday in Chaska/ Chanhassen’s 5 -1 win over Northfield.

With the score 1-0 in favor of the Storm Hawks, Hinze’s blast from the point at 8:40 of the second period proved to be the game-winner. The freshman’s slapshot whizzed past Northfield goaltender Lizzy Shellum over the right shoulder.

Hinze added a second goal in the fi nal stanza for her fi rst career two-goal game.

C/C is now 3-0-1 in the Missota Conference. New Prague and Red Wing are also 3-0 in league play. The Storm Hawks face New Prague Saturday on the road.

Casey Lindquist got C/C on the board fi rst with a powerplay goal with 3:46 remaining in the opening period. Assists

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their home ranges at the end of summer and migrate down to central and south America.

In spring they return. Just like clockwork. Birds such as the snowy owl, great gray owl and northern hawk owl are irruptive. Normally they don’t go anywhere. They stay in their home range. However, every so often they pick up and head out on a long-distance journey.

So at this point you might be asking yourself a couple questions. First of all, how do you know if this is an irruptive year and what makes the birds do this behavior? First, it would be normal to have a few, and I mean just a few, snowy owls being reported across any given region in a given winter.

This year, hundreds are being reported in the Upper Midwest alone. Other areas are also reporting large numbers of these large white birds. So, armed with this information, I would say it’s safe to say we are having an irruptive winter with snowy owls.

So why does this happen.

Traditionally it has always been thought that an acute food shortage causes these movements. So in other words the normal food supply for the owl would be running low, crashed, and the owls would be starving and would leave their traditional areas in search of

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 15 Dance at Missota Conference (Chaska), 7 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Swim/Dive vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.

Gymnastics vs. Northfield, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Bemidji, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Dance at Maple Grove, TBA Girls Hockey at New Prague, 3 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Bloomington Kennedy, 7 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 Dance vs. Missota Conference, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Gymnastics at Eden Prairie, 6 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Delano, 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. East Ridge, 7:30 p.m.

Minnetonka H.S. Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym 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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Wrestling at Richfield, 5 p.m.

Swim/Dive vs. Grand Rapids, 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Wrestling at Richfield, 9 a.m.

Girls Hockey at Buffalo, 3 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Totino-Grace, 5 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Hibbing, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Girls Basketball at Benilde-St. Margaret, 6 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Robbinsdale Armstrong, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Benilde-St. Margaret, 7:45 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic H.S. Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.org School: www.hfchs.org Hotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext.

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Chanhassen freshman Megan Hinze fires the first of her two goals in a 5-1 win over Northfield Saturday. The Storm Hawks are 3-0-1 in the Missota Conference.

Snowy owls irrupting in Upper Midwest It is looking like this winter is shaping up to be the winter of the “snowies,” and I don’t mean the frozen white stuff that falls from the sky. Nope, I am referring to snowy owls (Nyctea scandiaca). Snowy owls are an amazing species of owl that normally live in the arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. Every now and then — let’s say every three to five years — some of these owls show up in the upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest and along the Eastern seaboard. This is one of those years. You see, this is not owl migration. No, this is owl irruption.

There is a big difference between migration and irruption. Migration is a predictable or annual event in which the birds leave their home ranges at a predictable time, such as the end of summer, and move to warmer places, or at least less extreme climates. In spring they return. This is all very predictable. Every single year, right on cue, the migration happens. Irruption is not regular or annual. It occurs in irregular intervals. It is difficult to predict an irruption year, although many try to predict with varying amounts of accuracy.

A good example of migration can be seen in the warblers.

These tiny songbirds leave

FIRST HOME MEETS The boys swimming and diving team, under the direction of new Head Coach Matt Crees, begins its season in the pool in a dual with Wayzata at 6 p.m. Friday. The gymnastics team also has its home debut that same night at 6:30 p.m.

TODAY, DECEMBER 15 Wrestling at Shakopee Triangular, 5 p.m.

Gymnastics vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.

Dance at Lake Conference (Wayzata), 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Maranatha Academy, 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Bloomington Jefferson, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey at Andover, 7:30 p.m.

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

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went to Anna Lano and Emma Silkey.

Silkey was rewarded from a hustle play in the second period during a 4-on-4 situation.

After chasing down a puck in the corner, the Chaska junior managed to get in front of the net and score her 12th goal of the season for the 3-0 lead.

Northfield netted a goal late in the second period, but goals from Megan O’Brian and Hinze 12 seconds apart in the final stanza pulled the game back in the Storm Hawks’ favor.

C/C outshot the Raiders 37-15 for the game.

Carly Van Orden won her second game of the season in nets, stopping 14 shots.

The Storm Hawks host Bemidji at 7 p.m. Friday.

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another food source. I remember back in the ‘60s and ‘70s the common belief is that lemmings, a small arctic rodent, would commit mass suicide by all jumping off a cliff. This turned out to not be true on so many levels, starting with the fact there are very few cliffs of sufficient height in the arctic in which to jump. And besides, no wild animals have ever been documented to commit suicide. The drive to survive is way too strong.

During the past few years, studies have shown that the lemming populations in the arctic are at an all-time high, so this wouldn’t support conventional thinking, would it?

So what the current thinking is, due to the abundance of food supplies, the owls have been able to reproduce at record numbers. High population of owls has lead to a natural dispersal of birds out of their home range. This is a fairly common behavior for many of mother natures critters. Exploring new opportunities is how some animals are so successful. Irruption is just one more way to fi ll a niche.

When these owls irrupt from their natural home range they don’t just go south. They also go east and west. We often think that the birds make a beeline due south. Obviously not true.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Girls Basketball vs. Minneapolis Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Boys Basketball at Holy Angels, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Dance at Holy Angels, 10 a.m.

Boys Hockey at Totino-Grace (Parade), 3 p.m.

Girls Hockey at Litchfield/D-C, 7 p.m.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Boys Hockey at Rochester Lourdes, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey at Simley, 7 p.m.

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

Boys Basketball at Tartan, 7:30 p.m.

Chaska H.S. Web schedule: www.missotaconference.org School: www.district112.org/chs/ Hotline: (952) 556-HAWK (4295) Home basketball games at Chaska H.S. Home hockey games at Chaska C.C. 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 15 Boys Basketball at Edina, 7 p.m.

Dance vs. Missota Conference, 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. New Prague, 7:15 p.m.

PHOTO BY STAN TEKIELA

A snowy owl perches on a fence post.

Many owls will end up along the West Coast. I just was looking at some information regarding 10 snowy owls together along the coast of Washington state.

Many of these owls will end up along the East Coast, in places including New York.

Once established in a spot, the owls often stay put for several months or at least to the end of winter when they will return back to their home range.

Let’s hope the snowies survive winter and return safely home in spring thus completing the cycle. Until next time...

Stan Tekiela is an author/ naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the United States to study and photograph wildlife. He can be followed at www.twitter.com, www.facebook.com/stantekiela or his web page at www.naturesmart.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Swim/Dive vs. Wayzata, 6 p.m.

Gymnastics vs. Northfield, 6:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball at Edina, 7 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Bemidji, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Burnsville, 7:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Girls Hockey at New Prague, 3 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Waconia, 7:15 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 Dance at Missota Conference (Chanhassen), 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Gymnastics at Eden Prairie, 6 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Orono, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball at Apple Valley, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball vs. Wayzata, 7:30 p.m.

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TONKA ROUNDUP

Skippers match last year’s win total of four A f ter scori ng 9 3 a nd 9 5 points in road victories over Rogers and Bloomington Kennedy, Minnetonka had to play a different style of basketball to beat Buffalo in the nightcap of the Breakdown Classic in West Gym. Down 29-23 at halftime, the Skippers held the Bison to just 18 points during the final 18 minutes to rally for a 59-47 win Saturday.

The four victories already matches the win total of the 2010-11 season for Minnetonka.

Latrell Love sparked the comeback with 23 points, while Joe Risinger added 12 for unbeaten Minnetonka (4-0).

Grant Kel logg had eight points, while Riley Dearring chipped in seven for the Skippers as well.

Buffalo was led by Peter Cassady with 11 points.

It took almost two years for Minnetonka to eclipse 90 points. It took them three more days to do it again.

The Skippers got doublefigure outputs from four different players in a 95-70 road win at Bloomington Kennedy Dec. 6. Minnetonka was coming off a 93-83 win over Rogers.

Love led Minnetonka with 19 points, while Dearring had 17 and Risinger and Malcom Moore each contributed 12 points apiece.

In total, 13 players scored for Minnetonka.

A HAT TRICK FOR BASKIN Erik Baskin watched his linemates Sam Rothstein and Connor Thie pile up the points during Minnetonka’s first three games. The Skippers senior captain wanted in.

Baskin scored a natural hat trick less than seven minutes

apart in the first period en route to a 9-0 win over Rosemount Dec. 8. Minnetonka led 2-0 just 2:46 into the contest and 5-0 through one period.

The Skippers added three goals in the second period and a single tally in the fi nal stanza.

Vinni Lettieri had two goals and three assists, while Max Coatta added a short-handed goal with two assists. Also scoring were Joe Schuldt, Jared Ridge and Phil Katopodis.

Paul Ciaccio made 16 saves for his third victory of the season in nets for Minnetonka (4-0).

NO. 4 RANKED TEAM For 50 minutes, 36 seconds, No. 4-ranked Minnetonka and No. 3 Benilde-St. Margaret were as even as they get. But, for a 24-second stretch in the fi rst period, the Red Knights were the better girls hockey team.

Caitlin Rei l ly and A nne Arnason netted goals just 24 seconds apart four minutes into the contest to give B-SM a 2-0 win Saturday.

Minnetonka outshot the Red Knights 26-24 for the game.

Hannah Ehresmann made 19 saves in relief for the Skippers, who had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Two days earlier, Minnetonka stretched a winning streak to three games with a 5-1 win over Champlin Park at home Dec. 8 as Laura Bowman netted two goals, while Amy Petersen and Sidney Morin each had two assists.

Darby Flatley got the Skippers on the board late in the first period with her fourth tally of the season from Kelsey Crow.

Minnetonka pulled away in

the second period with goals from Bowman, Sydney Baldwin and Diana Draayer. Bowman added her team-leading seventh goal and second of the game in the final minute of action.

Ehresmann made 17 saves for the Skippers.

ARTEAGA WINS AT CHAN Minnetonka defeated Brooklyn Center 54-27 in a wrestling dual Dec. 9, but dropped a second match of the evening 63-6 to Mound-Westonka/Holy Family Catholic.

Against Brooklyn Center, seven pins were recorded by Minnetonka wrestlers, which included Logan Foote at 106, Grey Liedtke at 113, Wes Elias at 120, captain Andrew Sutton at 145, Kyle Bunkelman at 160, Tim Andress at 170, and Ryan Masui at 182 pounds.

The lone Skippers victory against the White Hawks was a pin at 145 pounds by Sutton.

At the Chaska/Chanhassen Holiday Classic Saturday, nine wrestlers earned a spot on the podium led by junior Oscar Arteaga, who topped C/C heavyweight Reid Johnson for the title at 285 pounds.

Sutton and senior captain Simon Liedtke earned secondplace honors at 145 and 182 pounds, respectively. Grey Liedtke was third at 113 pounds, while Reese Kling (152) and Trevor Garski (160) were both fourth.

Early in the week, Jeff Lamphere, the co-Head Wrestling Coach at Minnetonka High School, won his 400th career match during a home event Dec. 6.

The Skippers defeated Benilde-St. Margaret 46-30 in one match. Trailing 30-0 after six weights, Minnetonka won the final eight matches, including

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Minnetonka senior Erik Baskin carries the puck into the offensive zone during the Skippers’ 9-0 win at Rosemount. Baskin netted a natural hat trick in the victory.

seven by fall – six in the fi rst period.

Recording pins were Sutton, Alex Tomczak, Garski, Andress, Simon Liedtke, Nick Gabler and Arteaga.

Kling also won by major decision 11-2 over B-SM’s Carter Burn.

Minnetonka won 66-18 over St. Croix Lutheran in the second dual.

STILL UNBEATEN Leah Dasovich tweeted “The goal is always to improve our skill. Let’s get better tomorrow.” Off to a 5-0 start, the Min-

netonka girls basketball team is buying into what their new coach is teaching.

Kelly McKenzie and Joanna Hedstrom each scored in double figures to lead Minnetonka to a 59-40 win at Orono Dec. 8.

McKenzie led all scorers with 14 points, while Hedstrom had 13. Maddy Johnson and Anne Hamilton each had six points, while Courtney Frederickson had five.

Minnetonka used excellent man-to-man defense to frustrate Orono, in which Amie Tunheim was the lone Spartan in double figures with 11.

Minnetonka led 35-24 at halftime.

Earlier in the week, the Skippers trailed 25-17 at halftime on the road at previously unbeaten Robbinsdale Cooper Dec. 6, but rallied to force overtime. Minnetonka outscored the Hawks 16-14 in overtime to win 58-56.

McKenzie and Kelly Stacken each netted 11 points to lead the Skippers. Nine players hit the score book with Hedstrom and Taylor Frederickson each supplying nine points as well.

Also chipping in eight points was Hamilton.

FIRE ROUNDUP

Mound hands HFC its first defeat After scoring 31 goals in their first four games, Holy Family Catholic got a taste of their own medicine Saturday in a 6-2 loss to Mound-Westonka in the Wright Count Conference opener.

Trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, the White Hawks scored five times on 11 shots in the final stanza. MoundWestonka netted a pair of goals in the opening 125 seconds to take the lead for good.

Riley Williams scored twice, while Jeremy Schultz, David Bingham and Alex Bakke each had a goal in the period.

Holy Family (4-1) twice had leads in the opening two periods. John Peterson scored just 1:10 into the game from Shane Gersich for the 1-0 lead.

The Fire got the only goal in the second stanza with Will Garin netting a shot from Garrett Riebling and Joey Marooney.

Nick Schreiter made 28 saves in goal for Holy Family for his fi rst loss of the season.

The night before, Riebling showed Holy Family Catholic has more than one line. The senior forward scored three goals, including the game winner with 3:05 to play to lead the Fire to a 6-4 road win over the Minneapolis Novas.

The Novas is a co-op of all seven public schools in Minneapolis.

Trailing 4-3 in the third period, Peterson netted his second goal of the game on the power play to knot the score at four with 8:35 to play.

After the Novas went a man short on an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, Riebling capitalized exactly one minute into the power play for the gamewinner.

Gersich scored an emptynetter for the fi nal difference.

Marooney added three assists for the Fire.

The two teams traded goals in the first period with Riebling firing two into the net and Peterson scoring his first of the game.

The Novas took their fourth and final lead of the game early in the third period.

Schreiter made 11 saves in relief for the victory. The sophomore entered the game, replacing Larry Bieneman, who had seven saves on 11 shots.

Holy Family outshot the Novas 47-22 for the game.

H F C bl a n ked Rochester John Marshall 6-0 in Victoria Dec. 6 to begin the week. Sam Stenson had two goals and an assists, while linemate Peterson contributed three assists in the victory. HFC led 2- 0 after one period before adding a goal in the second stanza and three more during the fi nal 17 minutes.

Also scoring were Gersich, Tim Fellner and Tanner Steen for the Fire.

Schreiter pitched the shutout for HFC for his second straight win.

WINLESS IN WCC Holy Family Catholic/Waconia beat Orono on the shot chart 28-15, but the scoresheet saw the Spartans in favor 2-0 Dec. 9 in Waconia.

Becky Smith scored on the power play in the second period, while Tori Wilson added an unassisted goal in the fi nal stanza to complete the scoring for Orono.

HFC/Waconia was 0-for-4 on the power play.

Carly Bergstrom stopped 13 of 15 shots in the loss for the Wildfi re.

Casey Hartfiel made 28 saves for the shutout for Orono.

No Taylor Kuehl, no problem. Defending Wright County

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Jenna Sik (24) wins the faceoff for Holy Family Catholic/ Waconia as teammate Jamie Kichler watches on. The Wildfire won the game 7-1. For more, see Scoreboard.MN. Conference girls hockey champion Mound-Westonka won its fi fth straight game of the season Dec. 6 3-1 over Holy Family Catholic/Waconia.

Kuehl, one of the five fi nalists for Miss Hockey Minnesota last year and now a freshman with Ohio State, was among the top scorers in state in her six years at Mound. Now gone, the White Hawks need other skaters to step up and score.

Through five games, M-W has 2 2 goa ls. T h ree W hite Hawks scored over HFC/Waconia, including the game-winner from Jessica Nkhata in the twogoal fi rst period.

The Wildfi re broke the shutout with 18 seconds remaining in the game. Individual scoring was unavailable for HFC/ Waconia.

Carly Bergstrom stopped 32 of 35 saves in the loss.

BIG BLOWOUT Sixteen players hit the scoring book for Holy Family Catholic in a 80-6 victory over Minneapolis Edison Dec. 6 in girls

basketball.

Edison came into the contest winless in three games, having lost by an average of almost 50 points. Only three players scored led by Najeedah Johnson with four points.

Hannah Schonhardt reached double figures for the fi rst time this season with 16 points. Erin Ryan-Mosley and Michaela Rasmussen also had 10 points apiece.

Holy Family led 52-2 at halftime.

SLOW START Jake Dryer and Joe Traxler each were in double figures, but Holy Family Catholic was unsuccessful in winning its first game in a 73-59 loss at Richfield Dec. 9.

Dryer scored 21 points, while Traxler had 16 points for the Fire (0-3).

Joe Hanel and Joe Conroy also had nine points apiece for Holy Family.

Shawn Bear netted 23 points to lead Richfield. The Spartans led 35-20 at halftime.

SPORTS BRIEFS

T-Wolves Holiday Basketball Clinic The Minnesota Timberwolves Holiday Clinic is right around the corner. The National Basketball Academy is proud to offer a one-day clinic designed to improve the skill level of any youth basketball player. It is open to all boys and girls in grades third through eighth.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Chanhassen High School. The cost is $55, which includes a ticket to a Timberwolves game.

Pre-register online at www. thebasketballacademy.com or call 763-438-9511 for more information.

Powell is section coach of the year Chanhassen Head Boys Cross Country Coach Andy Powell was named the 2011 Section 2AA Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year Dec. 7.

The Storm boys team won its fi rst section title in school

history this fall. Powell’s t h i r d -ye a r pr o g r a m a l s o won the Missota Conference crown.

“Andy is a fantastic teacher, role model and coach. He is an even better person and we are lucky to have him!” said Chanhassen Athletic Director Dick Ungar.

Want more sports coverage?

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Follow Sports Editor Eric Kraushar on Twitter (Scoreboard.MN) and on Facebook (Scoreboard.MN). Get live scores from the game and updates from around the region.

At the end of the night, make sure to stop at Scoreboard.MN for all of the night’s highlights from Chanhassen, Chaska, Minnetonka and Holy Family Catholic athletics.

WELCOME TO THIRDDEGREE BLACK BELT

YOUTH SPORTS

Pee Wee C places third at Brick City Classic The Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association’s PeeWee C Gold team took third place in the CCHA Brick City Classic tournament. The team went 2-2, beating CCHA Purple 1-0 and St. Michael-Albertville 5-2. Tournament highlights included Joey Lochner earning his first shutout of the season. Scoring was led by Michael Block with two goals and two assists, Riley Joynt had one goal and three assists and Tony Sigurdson with two goals. The team is led by head coach Eric Lorentzson and assistant coaches Steve Gables, Scot Joynt, Joe Lochner, and Jim Sigurdson.

The team is, front row from left, Blaine Olson, Andrew McGinnis, Max Steine, Joey Lochner, Jack Gables, Grant Lorentzson, and Riley Joynt. Back row: Thomas Kaiser, Bennet Rochford, Tony Sigurdson, Powers Warren, Jeremy Caulfield, Michael Block, and Austin Richardson.

Not pictured is Ian Dosedel.

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Roshauk Vanaki and Mitchell Ihlang of Chanhassen ATA received their third-degree black belts at the testing in Lakeville on Dec. 2.

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DISTRICT 112

Three schools closed to open enrollment

Enrollment

BY CHUCK FRIEDBAUER friedchu@yahoo.com

School

District 112 will close three schools to open enrollment for the 2012-13 school year.

The District 112 school board u na ni mously approved a n administration recommendation to close Clover Ridge, East Union and Victoria Elementary schools to open enrollment (as well as intra-district transferring) because all three schools are over their building capacity.

School districts are allowed to close a school to open enrollment due to exceeding building capacity as a guideline set by the Minnesota Department of Education. Clover Ridge’s enrollment exceeds capacity by approximately 100 students, East Union’s by 31 and Victoria’s by 81.

The 2012-13 school year will be the third year in a row open enrollment will be closed to those three schools.

District officials are waiting

to see the January results of a Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services demographic study before considering decisions on addressing the over-capacity conditions.

“The study will drill down to enrollment projections over the next five years by elementary, middle and high school attendance area,” said Superintendent Jim Bauck. “Right now, enrollment at schools on the west side of the district looks tight, but we want to see if predictions indicate that will continue before discussing how to address it.”

Pioneer Ridge Middle School is essentially right at capacity, but district administration recom mended keepi ng t he open enrollment option available for it.

“Typically, the three middle schools work together through requests for transfers,” said Diane Kaiser, District 112 director of information technologies.

The district will continue to accept open enrollment ap-

plications to all other district schools. The deadline for submitting an open enrollment application is Jan. 15. While families can request open enrollment to specific schools, the district retains the right to assign a student to a different school to best maintain enrollment balance.

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFERS “Open enrollment remains an option at the high school level, but the district retains the right to place the student in either high school. This is actually the same for elementary and middle school as well,” explained Bauck, in an e-mail.

“In an attempt to manage enrollment to the point possible (it will never be perfect), the district will place high school students in the building with the smaller enrollment in order to decrease the enrollment difference. Families then make the decision if they wish to enroll even if the building available is not their fi rst choice,”

District 112 enrollment by building

Bauck stated.

Open enrollment doesn’t have priority over intra-district transfers, Bauck said, “therefore, open enrollment decisions at the high school level do not impact or limit intra-district transfers,” Bauck stated.

At the high school level, whichever number of transfer requests between Chanhassen and Chaska High School is lower becomes the total number of transfers allowed from each school for that particular school year. So, if four students wish to transfer from Chaska to Chanhassen, and two want to transfer from Chanhassen to Chaska, only two transfers between both schools will be allowed.

The superintendent reviews all requests and will give priority to those involving a younger sibling of a student currently attending the requested school.

This school year, 234 students have open-enrolled into District 112, and 740 have openenrolled out.

Capacity 2011

2010

2009 2008

OVER CAPACITY 2011/12 Clover Ridge Elementary

605

703

689

672

670

East Union Elementary

168

199

188

193

173

Victoria Elementary

605

686

690

652

669

UNDER CAPACITY 2011/12 Pioneer Ridge Middle School 700

699

713

710

N/A

Kindergarten Center

384

435

435

393

660

Bluff Creek Elementary

605

524

533

538

538

Chanhassen Elementary

605

494

519

539

515

Chaska Elementary

576

478

488

551

566

Jonathan Elementary

605

554

560

540

575

688

684

702

990

Chaska Middle School West 1,000

759

735

703

1059

Chanhassen High School

2,000

1,580 1,465

1,083 N/A

Chaska High School

2,000

1,215 1,209

1,544 1,896

Chaska Middle School East 1,000

STAR Program*

28

Total

8,992 8,934

26

8,882 8,706

Increase from year before

58

176

52

20

19

*STAR Program is for 18-21 year-old students with disabilities and is located in the same building as the Driver License Center in Chanhassen.

Source: District 112

2012 school levy to increase 1.96%

BY CHUCK FRIEDBAUER friedchu@yahoo.com

The District 112 School Board has approved a 2012 levy that includes a 1.96 percent increase over the last levy.

The 2 012 levy totals $38,131,676.89, compared to the 2011 levy of $37,397,875.30 – an increase of $733,801.59.

The most sig ni ficant increase was $312,048 – due to a change in the district’s facility maintenance plans. The district switched from a practice of paying for alternative facilities projects on a year-by-year basis to the issuance of bonds to pay for the projects.

BONDS The board also approved the sale of bonds to refund the 2002A GO School Building Bonds.

Springsted, the district’s financial advisor, accepted the low bid at an interest rate of 0.6538 percent from Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for a projected savings of approximately $196,191.

Over the past 10 years, the district has refunded several bonds

six times with a combined savings for taxpayers of $6,794,140.

At the same time, Moody’s Investors Services confirmed the district’s Aa2 credit rating.

AUDIT The board approved the 2011 fiscal year audit performed by Larson Allen LLP this summer.

“We have issued a “clean” audit report, which is the best opinion we are able to give,” said Brady Hoffman, a CPA with Larson Allen LLP. No compliance issues were noted in the review of District 112 in regards to laws, regulations, contracts, grants or Minnesota statutes, according to the audit.

In addition, the report stated that the district has continued to do a commendable job of fi nancial planning and reacting to enrollment changes and limited new state funding.

2012 levy Category Referendum Market Value Levies General Fund Net Tax Capacity Levies Community Services Debt Service Total Levy

Amount $13,269,097.89 $3,958,435.24 $777,901.25 $20,126,242.51 $38,131,676.89

Source: District 112

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Jackie Schneider, Daelin Daubenberger and Casey Stone (left to right) recently led an anti-cyberbullying initiative at Chaska High School.

Residential school taxes Market Value $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $500,000

2011 taxes $1,340 $1,720 $2,100 $3,583

2012 taxes $1,360 $1,745 $2,130 $3,633

Pledging against cyberbullying Chaska High School students Daelin Daubenberger, Jackie Schneider and Casey Stone are fighting against cyberbullying.

The trio tackled the anticyberbulling project as part of a DECA project. (DECA is a club that prepares youth in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management careers.)

The students hosted an event at Chaska High School where students and staff could pledge

Note: According to District 112 Finance and Operations Director DeeDee Kahring, fiscal disparities were left out of this calculation. If included, the overall estimated tax on an individual property would be lower. For instance, if the fiscal disparity reduction of $3 million would have been included in the 2012 levy, the tax impact on a $250,000 home would be $1,607 and not $1,745.

Source: District 112

CALENDAR District 112 is considering a 2012-13 school calendar that includes Sept. 4 as the fi rst day of school and June 5 as the last.

Students would be off Oct. 18 and19 for MEA weekend and spring break would be March 22 to March 29. High

school graduation would be June 7.

The school board has yet to approve the calendar.

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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. 5 through Dec. 11.

Dec. 5 At 4:40 p.m., responded to a Chanhassen address on a referral from social services about reported abuse/neglect.

At 8:38 p.m., responded to the 7800 block of Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of liquor theft, valued at more than $150. Liquor was later recovered and an adult Plymouth male was cited for theft.

At 8:40 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Commercial Avenue, Victoria, for report of cash theft, estimated at more than $300.

Dec. 6 At 12:23 p.m., responded to a Carver address on a referral from social services about reported abuse/neglect.

At 1:01 p.m., responded to the 900 block of Homestead Lane, Chanhassen, for a burglary report. Items reported stolen include jewelry, laptop and camera.

Dec. 7 At 2:30 p.m., made a traffic stop at Wisteria and County Road 11, Victoria, where an adult Willmar female was arrested for 4th degree assault, obstruction with force, driving after revocation and no proof of insurance.

At 6:50 p.m., made traffic stop at Highway 5 and Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen, where an Apple Valley male was arrested for DWI and open bottle.

Dec. 8

At 11:46 a.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle and damage, estimated loss and damages are more than $600.

At 3:47 p.m., made traffic stop at 78th Street West and Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, where a juvenile female was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

At 6:07 p.m., responded to the 1500 block of Spruce Point, Victoria, where an 18-year old Victoria male was arrested for domestic assault.

At 11:43 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway and Dakota Avenue, Chanhassen, where an adult Bloomington male was cited for possession of marijuana.

At 11:52 p.m., made traffic stop at 78th Street West and Audubon Road, Chanhassen, where an 18-year old male was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A juvenile male was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dec. 9 At 7:06 a.m., responded Bavaria Road and Applewood Circle, Victoria, for a rollover personal injury accident.

At 9:55 a.m., responded to the 117000 block of County Road 43, Dahlgren Township, for report of transformers theft with estimated damage of $600.

At 11:46 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 5 and Dell Road, Chanhassen, where an adult Shakopee female was arrested for DWI and Foss Law violation.

Dec. 10 At 3:37 a.m., made a traffic stop at County Road 43 and Maplewood Road,

Dahlgren Township, where an adult Glencoe male was arrested for DWI. At 4:30 p.m., responded to the 900 block of Lake Susan Drive, Chanhassen, for report of vehicle theft and contents with loss estimated at more than $20,000.

At 6:41 p.m., responded to the 900 block of 78th Street West, Chanhassen, for theft report.

At 9:36 p.m., made a traffic stop at County Road 61 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, where an adult Chanhassen male was arrested for DWI, expired tables and no proof of insurance.

At 10:16 p.m., made a traffic stop at County Road 61 and Highway 101, Chanhassen, where an adult Corcoran male was arrested for DWI test refusal, no proof of insurance, and failure to dim headlights.

At 11:40 p.m., responded to the 14300 block of County Road 43, Dahlgren Township, for report of an underage drinking party. Multiple citations were issued for underage consumption.

At 11:55 p.m., made a traffic stop at Bavaria Road and 86th Street, Victoria, where an adult Chaska male was arrested for DWI. Dec. 11 At 2:53 p.m., responded to the 7900 block of Dakota Avenue, Chanhassen, for a theft report.

At 5:15 p.m., made a traffic stop at Highway 5 and County Road 11 North, Victoria, where an adult Monticello female was arrested for second degree DWI and child endangerment.

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.

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The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a man and a woman who are believed to be connected to a theft from motor vehicle in the city of Chanhassen.

A theft from a vehicle occurred at Life Time Fitness in Chanhassen around 11 a.m.

Dec. 8. A vehicle window was smashed during the theft.

Credit cards obtained in the theft were used in fraudulent transactions at the Eden Prairie Mall and Eden Prairie Target.

Surveillance videos cap-

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www.chanvillager.com tured images of the suspects during the transactions.

The man and woman were also seen with a young girl.

The thefts from vehicles have been an ongoing concern at parks and businesses in Chanhassen, according to Carver County Sheriff’s Detective Rian Thiele.

People who have information on the case are encouraged to call Thiele at (952) 451-2654 if you are able to identify. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling the Tip Line at

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Surveillance cameras captured images of this suspects in a Chanhassen theft from vehicle.

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Portrait of Holmes by Sidney Paget.

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Basil Rathbone, the most famous Sherlock.

A closer look at the men behind Sherlock Holmes

BY JEFF FALKINGHAM

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John Maines, right, tries to shoot a puck into the net while Aleksi Huson attempts to stop him during open skating at the Shakopee Ice Arena. Most open skating at area arenas does not allow sticks and pucks, but if you check around you can find open skating that does allow it.

Wide open skating Local ice arenas offer ice time for skating enthusiasts of all ages

BY TODD ABELN tabeln@swpub.com

W

ith the recent snowfall and turn in the weather you may be ready to bust out those ice skates for winter.

One problem, most area cities have not flooded their outdoor rinks, meaning there’s nowhere to use those skates.

That’s not true.

Visit your local ice arena and participate in open skating.

That’s what Julie Maines did with her 4-year-old son, John, at a recent open skating time at Shakopee Ice Arena.

John, who is just learning to skate, was scooting around the ice enjoying his time while trying to put as many pucks in the net as he could.

“Every time there is open skating, he wants to come,” Julie said. “He really loves it.”

The indoor ice gives skaters like John Maines a chance to skate year round and, at this time of year, not worry whether it’s too cold out.

It also gives them a chance to skate without much traffic.

“We get anywhere from five to 15 people on a regular basis,” Shakopee Ice Arena Manager Josh Barrick said.

“But it picks up this time of year because people are thinking winter and skating and sometimes it just gets too cold outside.”

With 15 people on the ice that’s a lot of ice to skate around on whether you’re new to skating or have been skating for years.

If you are a new skater or haven’t been on ice in years, the local arena is there to help you out.

Most of the local arenas offer skate rental and even skate aids if needed.

Skate rentals range from $2 to $5 depending what rink you attend.

But if you prefer the cold air, outdoor skating will be available very soon.

Most cities’ rinks should be flooded

Area skating rinks BURNSVILLE ICE CENTER

EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER

Hours through January:

Hours:

Monday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday: 2:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday: 1 to 3 p.m.

Admission: $5, $3 child/senior (4 and under/62 and over) Skate sharpening: $5/pair

Admission: $5.50 adults (ages 18 and up), $5 youth (ages 5–17), $4 tot (ages 12 months - 4 years old), $16.50 family (up to four individuals)

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Skate rental: $2.50

Skate rental: $5

Friday: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Skate sharpening: $4 CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER

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Hours through March: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday: 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Admission: $4 adult, $3 youth and AOA (55+) Skate rental: $2

SHAKOPEE ICE ARENA Hours: 1 to 2:30 p.m. every day (changes depending on hockey schedules) Admission: Free with Community Center membership or purchase of daily pass, $4 adult, $3 youth Skate rental: $3 Skate sharpening: $4

Skate sharpening: $3/pair

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chaskacommunitycenter.com VICTORIA FIELD HOUSE DAKOTAH! SPORT AND FITNESS Hours: Noon to 1:30 p.m. most days Admission: Free for members, $4 nonmembers Skate rental: $2 members, $3 nonmembers dakotahsport.com/departments/ice.html

Hours: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. every day through April Admission: Residents: $6 adult, $3 youth and seniors, $10 family; Non-residents: $9 adult, $5 youth and seniors, $15 family Skate rental not available ci.victoria.mn.us/IceRink.htm

For a complete listings of rinks go to rinkfinder.com.

and ready to go in the next couple weeks.

Most outdoor rinks will be open until mid-February. They also have warming

houses hours if want to take a break and get warm. Check out the cities’ websites for more information.

More than 200 men have portrayed Sherlock Holmes in print, on stage, in film and on television the past 120 years.

IN PRINT The public’s first image of Sherlock, outside their own imaginations, came as illustrations accompanying Holmes’ creator Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories in London’s Strand magazine.

These drawings were made by Sidney Paget.

Between his first rendering in 1891 and his death in 1916, Paget published 540 drawings of Holmes. Paget was the first to depict Holmes in a deerstalker hat and Inverness cape.

Nearly every artist since has followed his lead.

ON STAGE Among the many famous actors to portray Holmes are: Leonard Nimoy, known as Spock in television’s Star Trek series; Frank Langella, known for portraying movie villains, such as Count Dracula and Richard M. Nixon; and Charlton Heston, best remembered as Moses in the film “The Ten Commandments.”

But first and foremost is William Gillette, who played Holmes more than 1,300 times between 1899 and 1930. Gillette introduced the familiar briar-stem pipe and, as a playwright, director and actor, is often credited with writing the famous “Elementary, My Dear Watson” line – which does not appear in any of Doyle’s stories.

IN FILM The first to portray Holmes on film, in a 1914 production of “A Study in Scarlet,” was James Bragington, chosen because he resembled the Holmes in Paget’s drawings. A bookkeeper by trade, it was his only film.

The most prolific early Sherlockian film actor was Eille Norwood, who played the great detective in 47 films in the early 1920s. The black-and-white, silent films were less than 20 minutes long.

The first Sherlockian actor whose voice was heard

Opening “Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows,” starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Watson, opens Friday, Dec. 16 in theaters.

on screen was Clive Brook, who appeared in three Holmes “talkies” between 1929 and 1932. The first actor to play Holmes in color, in a 1959 remake of “Hound of the Baskervilles,” was Peter Cushing.

The most famous (and perhaps the most beloved) movie Sherlock of all time was Basil Rathbone.

He became world famous by playing Holmes in 14 feature-length movies between 1939 and 1946.

Since then, the list of noted actors playing Holmes includes George C. Scott, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, John Cleese, Nicol Williamson and now Robert Downey Jr.

ON TELEVISION Ronald Howard played Holmes in 39 episodes of a weekly TV series seen in America in the 1950s. Douglas Wilmer played Holmes on British television in the 1960s, as did Peter Cushing. Benedict Cumberbatch plays a 21stcentury Holmes in a new British TV series that you might be able to catch on PBS or DVD. Last but certainly not least, Jeremy Brett played a uniquely eccentric (and immensely popular) Holmes on Britain’s Granada Television network from 1984 through 1994.

Eden Prairie resident Jeff Falkingham, whose two books have brought Sherlock Holmes to Minnesota, shares more interesting Sherlockian tidbits in his “Elementary, My Dear Watson: Investigating Sherlock Holmes” presentation at schools, libraries and historical societies across Minnesota and its neighboring states.

For more information, visit Falkingham’s website at cccaper.com.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. 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

2. 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

3. NEW YEAR’S EVE SPARKLE-RAMA Dance the night away to live music from Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade, create your own sparkly hat, take the stage with inflatable guitars, countdown to a magical 8 p.m. ball drop and explore the Museum’s galleries. Enjoy a pre-party meal for additional cost.

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

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Thursday

FOLKWAYS BY CANDLELIGHT

DEC. 15

Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to the 1800s Eagle Creek Village.

Candlelight will lead the way to homes within the Town Square where costumed residents will share holiday traditions. Join the carolers as they walk the village streets. Christmas Pageant in the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m., and live music provided by Butternut Squash. Park and enter at the West Entrance. Dress for the weather and a winter evening stroll. Last admission at 7:30 p.m.

Time: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

TAIZÉ PRAYER People of all Christian traditions are welcome to join in this Advent ecumenical prayer. The candlelit service includes sung prayer, silence, scripture readings, and a reflection.

Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15 Cost: Free Location: St. Hubert Church, 8201 Main Street, Chanhassen Info: sthubert.org

TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TEAS Share holiday joy at these formal teas complete with freshly baked sweets and savories, plus an English trifle.

Time: 2:30 p.m. Dec. 15-18, 21-23 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

Friday

DEC. 16 ‘THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SCROOGE’ Friendship Church will present “The Gospel According to Scrooge,” a journey with Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. With traditional music and unexpected humor, it’s perfect for all ages.

Time: 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17; 3 p.m.

Dec. 17 Cost: $5 Location: Friendship Church, 12800 Marystown Road, Shakopee Info: friendship-church.org

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ In Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical a young woman proves too high-spirited for the religious life and she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain and they marry. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre.

Starring Jen Burleigh-Bentz and John Trones.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: $12-$18 Location: Minnetonka Theatre, 18285 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 Info: minnetonkatheatre.com or (952) 401-5898

FENMO: THE BEAUTY OF THE ACROBATICS The Fenmo Acrobatics show is 100 minutes of nonstop action featuring many acrobatic acts including lion dance, bench stacking, juggling, air acrobatics, flower pot stacking, changing faces, rolling lanterns, straw hat juggling, hoop jumping and martial arts.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17 Cost: Adults $30; students 12 and younger and seniors 65+ $23; VIP $50 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

‘JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS!’ Junie B., that first-grader with an attitude, thinks the holiday singalong should be fun this year, but when it’s time for the Secret Santa drawing, Junie B. picks the one person she’d rather not have – tattletale May! A holiday show appropriate for the whole family with a message about the importance of giving. Based on the book by Barbara Park.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 16-Dec. 29 Cost: Adults $12; seniors and students $10 Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville. mn.us

HOLIDAY GOURMET DINNER The Arboretum’s Holiday Gourmet Dinner will feature appetizers and multi-course holiday dinner with wine pairings.

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Cost: $65 for Arboretum members; $70 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: (612) 626-3951 or umnarboretum.catertrax.com

Saturday

DEC. 17 BLOOMINGTON CHORALE: ‘HOLLY, HARP AND FIDDLE’ The 60-member Bloomington Chorale will perform its 29th annual holiday concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” selected carols of John Rutter and other holiday songs reminiscent of the British Isles.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Adults $14; students and seniors 62 and older $10 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8582 or bloomingtonchorale.com

PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE ARB Gather the little ones for a visit with Santa Claus and have their photo taken.

Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Dec. 17-18 Cost: $5 per photo; Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Arboretum Restaurant, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

PHOTO BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

Kirill Bak rehearsed Sunday with his daughter Masha for the upcoming Nutcracker performances.

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‘THE NUTCRACKER’

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he Academy of Russian Ballet will present “The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Friday and Satur-

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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. 1718, 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

AUDUBON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Beginner and expert birders are invited to join in this annual, nationwide census and experience winter birding at Carver Park Reserve.

Call (763) 694-9650 to sign up for a section of the park and to tell staff whether you are available full- or halfday. Open to ages 10 and older.

Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

HOLIDAY HERALDS PERFORMANCE The Holiday Heralds of the Minnesota Chorale will perform for Arboretum visitors.

Time: 1:30-2 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: Free with Arboretum admission of $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

THE FOUR FRESHMEN HOLIDAY SHOW The Four Freshmen is a multiple Grammy-nominated male vocal quartet founded in 1948. The current reincarnation will offer a program of holiday music.

day, Dec. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie

Admission is $29-$23 for adults; $19 for seniors and $17 for children. For information, visit academyofrussianballet. com or call (612) 636-3167

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: $26 Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 9791100

COOKIE SALE

Discovery United Methodist Church will hold its 12th Annual Holiday Cookie & Candy Sale. Fill a container with a variety of homemade goodies (truffles, caramels, toffee, gingerbread, krumkake, decorated sugar cookies).

Time: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: $10 per pound Location: Discovery Methodist Church, 275 Lake Dr. E. Chanhassen, one block South of Highway 5 between Great Plains Boulevard and Dakota Avenue.

Info: (952) 937-0063

WINTER SOLSTICE SUNSET CELEBRATION Celebrate the longest night of the year with stars and dreams. Enjoy constellation stories in an indoor star dome, make a sun dial and create a dream box to store dreams. Find your way along the blindfold blizzard walk and compose a winter poem. Follow Old Man Winter to “tie down the sun” at the bonfire, ensuring the return of longer days. Sing ancient winter carols and enjoy cookies and wassail (cider) symbolizing the hope that summer will return. Reservations required; reference activity 111307-10. For ages 5 and older.

Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

downtown Chaska. Seats at CCC are first-come first served.

Time: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (at CCC); 6 p.m. (at St. John’s) Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center, 1661 Park Ridge Drive; St. John’s, 300 Fourth Street East Info: stjohnschaska.org

NORDIC JULEKONSERT Nordic Julekonsert features the voices of the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis; American Swedish Institute Male Chorus; American Swedish Institute Cloudberries; The Mindekirken Choir and Pauline Fjelde Damekor Time: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Freewill offering Location: Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 924 East 21st Street, Minneapolis.

Info: (612) 874-0716; mindekirken.org

AFTER 5 The After 5 vocal ensemble, with local singers, will perform holiday music before “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater.

Time: 6:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, fourth floor lounge Info: http://After_5.tripod.com

CHRISTMAS CONCERT St. Victoria’s 15th Annual Advent/ Christmas concert, “God is With Us” features the Adult Choir, Handbell Choir and the Praise and Worship Band. Reception will follow.

Time: 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free; free will offering taken for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf Location: St. Victoria Parish Family, 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria

Sunday

Tuesday

DEC. 18

DEC. 20

LIVE NATIVITY

SONS OF NORWAY

St. John’s Lutheran Church holds a live nativity at the Chaska Community Center theater at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m., outdoor performance at St. John’s in

Join the Sons of Norway-Scandia Lodge for a holiday gathering, with a soup/salad buffet. The Waconia High School Select Chamber Choir will be performing holiday music. Please

bring a gift (under $10) if you wish to participate in the gift exchange.

Everyone is also encouraged to bring a food donation for the local Food Shelf. You do not need to be a member to join us for this event.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Location: Island View Golf Club, 7795 Laketown Parkway, Waconia Info: waconiascandialodge@gmail. com

Upcoming DONATE BLOOD A blood drive will be held in Carver.

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: 12-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 Location: Carver Village Hall, 316 Broadway North, Carver Info: (800) 733-2767; redcrossblood.org

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.

Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 29 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver Info: (952) 361-4502

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

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RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S ‘CINDERELLA’

‘THE SOUL OF GERSHWIN: THE MUSICAL JOURNEY OF AN AMERICAN KLEZMER’ 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.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Dec. 15-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

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. 15-18, 20-23, 2731 and Jan. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 17, 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

‘ALL IS CALM’ The Western Front, Christmas 1914.

Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. The show is based on a remarkable true story and features the highly acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus. This is a co-production of Theater Latté Da, Cantus and Hennepin Theatre Trust.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-17; 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: $27.50-$35 Location: Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: (800) 982-2787 or hennepintheatretrust.org

Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

Jessica Fredrickson is Cinderella and Tonia Hughes is her Fairy Godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Ordway Center Dec. 13-Jan. 1.

PHOTO BY RYAN JONES

CELTIC WOMAN CHRISTMAS Irish music sensation Celtic Woman will perform “A Christmas Celebration,” a show that showcases the popular all-female ensemble performing Christmas songs. In this concert, the singers will be backed by the Minnesota Orchestra.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Cost: $25-$85 Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Info: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) 371-5656

SLEIGH RIDES AT CENTENNIAL SHOPS Centennial Shops will host Santa, sleigh rides and holiday cheer with Santa, carolers, free hot cocoa and cider and giveaways for children.

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Cost: Bring a Toys for Tots donation and enjoy a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride around Centennial Park.

Location: Entrance to Centennial Park, 3849 Gallager Drive, Edina Info: pinstripes.com or (952) 8356440

Info: minnesotaorchestra.org or (612) 371-5656

ANGELICA CANTANTI YOUTH CHOIRS WINTER CONCERT

The Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs will present their annual winter concert.

“How Can I Keep From Singing?” The concert will feature more than 180 young voices in grades 2-12, the new Angelica Alumni Choir and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra MIKE MONNENS BENEFIT Quartet.

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Mike Monnens has stage 4 colon Cost: Free cancer that has spread to his liver ‘CINDERELLA’ Location: St. Michael’s Lutheran and lungs. A benefit will be held that Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., will include a spaghetti dinner, silent Adapted especially for the Old Log Bloomington auction, raffles, bake sale and music. Theater with music and lyrics by Bob Follow Mike’s journey at caringbridge. Williams, this rags-to-riches tale about Info: (952) 563-8572 or org/mikemonnens1. a servant girl who is transformed into angelicacantanti.org Time: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 a princess is full of music, humor, ‘THE STORY’ TOUR Cost: Free will donations accepted; magic and audience participation. It “The Story” is a project by artists in all proceeds will benefit the Monnens is intended for youngsters of all ages Christian music that tells the story family and embraces the holiday spirit. A of God’s love and redemption from Location: Shakopee VFW, 1201 Third concession lunch of hot dogs, chips Ave. E., Shakopee and cookies will be available at noon Genesis to Revelation in 18 songs.

The tour features Max Lucado and Info: (952) 496-3044 for all shows. Special appearance by Randy Frazee and a musical cast Santa Nov. 25 and Dec. 18.

ACADEMY OF RUSSIAN including Steven Curtis Chapman, Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 17-18, 26-31 BALLET: ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ Cost: $16 Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah and Anthem The Academy of Russian Ballet Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Lights. The tour will be a fully presents its 10th annual production Meadville St., Excelsior of “The Nutcracker.” This authentically Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951 produced multimedia experience with the artists performing “The Story” Russian classical version of the GINGERBREAD album in its entirety, in addition to holiday fairytale is performed by COOKIE DECORATING favorite Christmas classics. Complete Academy of Russian Ballet dancers with visuals projected on a massive and features James Sewell Ballet Enjoy an afternoon of cookie screen encompassing the stage, “The principals Penelope Freeh and Nicolas decorating at the Arboretum Holiday Story” is a Christmas celebration for Lincoln as Sugar Plum Fairy and Workshop. audiences of all ages.

Cavalier.

Time: 1 p.m. Dec. 17-18 Time: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 2 and Cost: $5 gingerbread cookie activity; 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m.

Arboretum admission is $9 for adults; Dec. 17 Cost: $25-$80 Sunday, Dec. 18 free for ages 15 and younger; free to Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Cost: Adults $23-$29; seniors $19; Arboretum members Prairie Road, Eden Prairie children $17 Location: Minnesota Landscape Info: ktis.fm/2011/10/the-story/ Location: Eden Prairie High School Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley Chaska MINNESOTA View Road, Eden Prairie Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or TEEN CHALLENGE Info: academyofrussianballet.com or (952) 443-1422 CHRISTMAS CONCERT (612) 636-3167 ‘A CHRISTMAS The Minnesota Teen Challenge choir COMEDIAN TO REMEMBER’ will share testimonies and perform DAVID GOLDMAN songs along with special guest Mac Hear holiday favorites performed by Powell from Third Day. David Goldman is a former stock a seven-piece ensemble composed Time: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, broker with 20 years of corporate of leading Twin Cities performing and Dec. 18 experience and 21 years as a standrecording artists.

Cost: Presale tickets $10 for general up comic. Also performing will be Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 admission; $20 for VIP seating; door comedian Rick Logan.

Cost: $15 sales if available $15 Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16; 8 Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center, Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville Prairie Road, Eden Prairie 17 Info: (952) 985-4640 or ci.lakeville.

Info: mntc.org Cost: $13 for 8:30 Friday and 8 p.m. mn.us Saturday shows; $10 for 10:30 p.m.

HOLIDAZZLE PARADES WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS Saturday show Bundle up the kids, pick up the Location: MinneHAHA Comedy Club, Explore the outdoors with an grandparents and head to the 1583 First Ave., Shakopee Arboretum naturalist during this Target Holidazzle Parade. Every year Info: minnehahacomedyclub.com/ winter’s Hot Chocolate Walks. The since 1992, when the first parade shakopee walks depart from the Oswald Visitor marched down Nicollet Mall, more Center.

KEVIN KLING: than 300,000 spectators converge Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. ‘OF MIRTH AND MISCHIEF’ 17 or Wednesday, Dec. 28 on downtown Minneapolis to join the Minnesota Public Radio presents Cost: $7.50 for Arboretum members; sparkling fun of this lighted holiday parade. Brave the wind chill and Kevin Kling’s “Of Mirth and Mischief.” $15 for non-members watch streetside, or keep warm in Celebrate the magic of the season Location: Minnesota Landscape the downtown skyways or in the “Hot with the premiere of this fantastical Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Seats” where parade-goers can view journey that explores the world of Chaska the parade from the comfort of a broken fairies and mischievous Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or heated tent with complimentary hot elves that rule the dusk and dawn (952) 443-1422 cocoa and cider. The tent is located — all through the wondrous tale A SCANDINAVIAN in a prime viewing area: Nicollet of a young boy’s experience. For CHRISTMAS Mall between 11th and 12th streets. ages 9-99, original production was Register for a “Hot Seat” at holidazzle. commissioned by MPR, written by The Minnesota Orchestra will present com.

Kevin Kling and directed by Peter a Yuletide celebration composed of Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays Rothstein, with original music by a concert of Scandinavian Christmas through Dec. 18 Steve Kramer and performed by Haley songs. The wreaths will be hung and Cost: Streetside and skyways free; Bonar and James Diers. the hall will be aglow with the magic hot seats $9 Time: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. of Santa Lucia, complete with a 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 candlelight procession and a feast of Location: Nicollet Mall from 12th St. to 4th St., Minneapolis Cost: $29 sweet surprises.

Info: holidazzle.com or (612) 338Location: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Time: 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 3807 Exchange St., St. Paul 17-18 Info: (651) 290-1221 or Cost: $22-60 MILA VOCAL ENSEMBLE fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 The Mila Vocal Ensemble, a St. Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Paul-based choir, will perform a choral tour of winter folk songs from Eastern Europe. Mila is committed to authentic reproduction of over a dozen distinct music styles from Eastern Europe and Russia.

Time: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Adults $10; students, seniors and children $5 Location: Unity Church, 732 Holly Ave., St. Paul Info: milavocalensemble.com

SKATE WITH SANTA Shakopee Parks and Recreation is hosting a Skate with Santa event.

Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free Location: Shakopee Ice Arena, 1255 Fuller St., Shakopee

JULETIDE CONCERT The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Chorus and Youth Chamber Choir will perform.

Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free-will donation Location: Wayzata Community Church, 125 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata Info: musicassociation.org or (952) 401-5954

‘INSPECTING CAROL’ Struggling financially and with their National Endowment for the Arts grant in question, the eccentric characters of the Soapbox Theatre Company desperately work to polish their production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: Adults $18; seniors and students $16 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ This musical comedy is about six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, all of whom learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: Adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster.com

FOLKWAYS OF THE HOLIDAYS Discover the holiday traditions of 19th-century Minnesotans. Attractions include folk art performances, trolleys pulled by Percheron horses, costumed interpreters and tours of home with culturally distinct decorations and crafts. Dress for the weather. Last admission one hour before close.

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18 Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘HOT CHOCOLATE’ In this musical review, a young couple (Thomasina Petrus and Julius Collins III) juggles competing family expectations, literally shopping ‘til

they drop. When they finally stop for a cup of hot chocolate, they discover the “secret recipe” that can weave the diverse threads of their lives into new traditions.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005

‘I WISH YOU LOVE’ In 1957 Americans were falling in love to the sweet sounds of Nat “King” Cole. His carefully manicured image distracted an entire generation of white viewers from the reality of racial violence raging in the streets.

Still, Cole believed that, with enough talent and persistence, he would be judged on the content of his character as opposed to the color of his skin.

This intimate portrait of one man, his music and the dreams of a nation is making a return engagement at the Penumbra Theatre by popular demand.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: Adults $40; students with current ID $10 Location: Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul Info: penumbratheatre.org or (651) 224-3180

‘I AM MY OWN WIFE’ Actor Bradley Greenwald and director Joel Sass tell the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Collector of antiques, non-conformist and guardian of the past, Charlotte survived the Nazi terror and the communist oppression of East Germany. What makes her story so extraordinary is that Charlotte von Mahlsdorf was a man and lived her defiant, distinctive life adamantly on her own terms.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: $20-$35 Location: Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: jungletheater.com or (612) 822-7063

‘THE DINING ROOM’ Once upon a time, the dining room was the hub of American family life.

This charming mosaic of scenes, with actors changing roles, ages and personalities, follows the dining room from the Depression through the 1980s.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 18 Cost: $15 Location: Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis Info: theatreintheround.org or (612) 333-3010

SURVIVING WINTER What does it take for humans to get through winter? Work in a team to tackle winter-related situations.

Prioritize needs, build a fire and design and construct a shelter. A short introduction will be done indoors with the remaining time spent outside in the Richardson’s Nature Exploration Area. Reservations required; reference activity 112901-07. For ages 6 and older.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS’ It is Christmastime in 1864 Washington, DC. President Lincoln is trying to heal the wounds of a nation.

Soldiers on both sides are holding on to the promise of a brighter future for their country. People from every walk of life long for wholeness and celebration as Christmas Eve draws near. This musical incorporates folk songs, spirituals, and traditional Christmas carols such as “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen,” “Silent Night” and “O Tannenbaum.” Filled with intrigue and surprise, this Christmas musical reveals a world that is simultaneously torn apart by war and held together by the hope for redemption.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 18 Cost: $30-$38 Location: History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul Info: historytheatre.com or (651) 292-4323

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, Dec. 18, 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

WILDLIFE WATCH Enjoy wildlife through the windows of the nature center’s backyard as animals visit the bird feeders for food, heated pond for water and shrubs for shelter. Listen to the noises they make through the speaker system. Find out how to attract wildlife to your own backyard. For all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

RELIEVE STRESS THROUGH WILDLIFE A benefit of being in a natural area is the stress relief one experiences which is brought on by the warmth of the sun, fresh air, animals, and the sights, sounds and smells of nature.

Hike or snowshoe the Black Dog Trail and discover the winter wildlife of the Minnesota River Valley.

Time: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Cost: Free Location: Black Dog Unit, Cliff Fen Park, 120 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville Info: (952) 858-0710

SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness returns with their annual performance “The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy,” a contemporary adaptation of the beloved poem, “A Visit From St Nicholas.” This familyfriendly musical production brings Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph the Rappin’ Reindeer to life in song and dance, as they learn the meaning of Christmas. The music ranges from R&B/Hip-Hop to Jazz, Blues and Gospel.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Cost: Adults $33.50-$35.50; children 10 and younger $17.50 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS BLOOD DRIVE — The city of Chanhassen is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with appointment times at 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m., noon, 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve a slot, -mail Laurie at lhokkanen@ci.chanhassen. mn.us LIONS TREE LOT — The Chanhassen Lions tree lot is open at Cub Foods in downtown Chanhassen. The Lions have a variety of trees for sale including Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Canaan Fir, Spruce and Pine. The Tree Lot hours will be 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekends.

Proceeds from the sale will go to local charities, college scholarships for high school students, service dog training, diabetes research and the Lions/University of MN Eye Bank. For more information on the Lions, visit them at www.chanhassenlions.org TOYS FOR TOTS — Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Cha n hassen is suppor ti ng Marine Toys for Tots in 2011.

T he Cou nt r y I n n & 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 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Minnetonka Community Education Center i n Deephaven. Pa rents 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) 4016812 for details.

FOST ER PET HOM ES NEEDED — Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters a nd dogs i n Ca r ver, S c ot t and Hennepin counties. The Carver-Scott 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.

O nc e a mont h volu nt e e r s 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 Bou leva rd. Each meeti ng i nc lu d e s a g u e s t s p e a ke r and many ‘Calls to Action’ encouraging citizens to get i nvolved i n Restori ng ou r Republic. To view past speakers or to receive our weekly e -mai ls, please visit w w w.

SWMetroTeaParty.com.

COMFORT AND CARE — If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please ca l l us to f i nd out more information about our weekly Griefshare seminar/support group sponsored

by We s t wo o d C om mu n it y Church. For more information, call (952) 224-7300.

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.

MOMS CLUB — The MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is a support group specifically for at-home moms. If you are interested in seeing i f 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.

FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6 : 30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more information, go to www.atgrace.com/ fresh-start.

NON-DENOM INATIONAL BIBLE STUDY — 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 S t ., C h a n h a s s en) . D u r i n g the year the g roup studies both Old Testament and New Testament books. For more information, call John at (763) 458-5985.

C H A N T H U ! — A l l a re welcome to this half-hour HU Song at the Temple of ECK from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Eckankar is located at 7450 Powers Blvd. in Chanhassen. The event is free. For more information, go online to www.Templeof ECK.org or call (952) 380-2200.

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, s er v i n g C a r ver a nd S c ot t counties, has a telephone and mobile crisis response service available 24 -hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach the Mental Health Crisis Program, call (952) 442-7601.

W ESTWOOD JOB SUPPORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change. Meetings will consist of curriculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build relationships and business connections through networking, sharing, listening and supporting each other. Employers who have open positions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend. Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group meetings are on the fi rst 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. a nd t he me eti n g 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 A mer ic a n L e g ion Po st on Highway 5. For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.

CHANHASSEN SAL MEETING — The Chanhassen Squadron 580 of the Sons of the American Legion meet monthly at 6 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of the month at the Chanhassen A merican Le gion in the basement meeting room. For information or to join, call Bob Synder at (612) 867-5365.

O P E R AT I O N M I N N E S O TA N IC E — O p eration Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones.

The group meets monthly to pack boxes that are sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individuals or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various organizations, companies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Aud ra Brow n at ( 612 ) 8 49 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 professiona l, refer ra l-based network c ompr i s e d of t r u st e d a nd 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 bu si ness

“Hair-DO” for the Holidays!

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.

T uesdays at A mericI nn i n Cha n hassen. For more i nformation, 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 net work i n g me et i n g f r om 7 to 8 :30 a.m. Thursdays at t he E den P r a i r ie C om munity Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more information, call Kevin Donlin at (612) 567-6642.

BN I- CH A N H ASSEN — Joi n ot her sma l l bu si ness professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, 290 Lake Drive E , Ch a n h a s s en . For mor e i n for m at ion , c a l l Mel i s s a 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” To a st m a ster s 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., i n M i n neton k a. A l l are welcome. Cal l 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 h a s i n for m a l d i s c u s sion s about genea log y sof twa re, Web sit e s , a nd t ip s ab out research. For more information, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.

HOM ESCHOOL MOMS’ N IGHT OU T — Join other mothers committed to homeschooling their children of any age, for a monthly night out on the first Tuesday of each month, at 6:45 p.m., at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, door 4, Terrace level, Room CA214.

There is no cost. For more information or to register, call Shirley at (952) 934-4825, or register online at www. atgrace.org/events.

MINNETONKA CAMERA C LU B — T he Mi n neton ka Camera Club meets on the f i rst a nd t hi rd T hu rsd ays of every month in the Glen L a ke a rea of Mi n neton ka.

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (763) 479-1635 or Leanne at (952) 443-4617 or visit www. minnetonkacamera.org.

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

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

SUPPORT GROUPS A L A N O N — We s t wo o d 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.

MOPS – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at Westwood Com mu nit y Chu rch.

The group meets every other T hu r s d ay mor n i n g or t he f i rst T hu rsd ay eveni ng 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 Chu rch a nd S cho ol , 2 3 2 9 0 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.

S T RO K E S U P P O R T — Any stroke survivor and their family member or friend and he a lt h c a re provider s a re welcome to attend. This group meets on a monthly basis to offer families peer support and current medical information. Meetings are the fourth Monday of every month, sponsored by A merican St roke Association and Prairie Adult Care. For more information, call Joanne Bartel at (952) 949-3126.

GROUPS AT RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, WACONIA — For more information and registration, call Community Relations at (952) 4422191, Ext. 6111.

S E X UA L V IOL E NC E CEN TER — Call (952) 4485425 or (612) 871-5111 for more information.

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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.

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A grandmother’s last quilt project finds a wide audience

Barb

HONE ARTS CONSORTIUM OF CARVER COUNTY

Brian and Suzanne Honebrink chose a custom quilt pattern for a very personal reason. Their design replicates the pattern on a family

heirloom: The last quilt made

by Brian’s grandmother Meta Luebke. Met a was a n avid quilter. Utilizing every scrap of fabric available, she made an untold number of quilts during her active lifetime.

Interestingly, this last quilt was sold at an auction, but fortunately, there was no danger of the heirloom leaving the family. It was purchased by Suzanne’s mom and given as a gift to Brian and Suzanne.

Suzanne plans to quilt when she has more time in her days.

Meanwhile, besides all the work she has on the farm, she has a custom alternation business in her home. Clearly, she shares the sewing skills of

Brian’s grandmother Meta.

The barn was built in 1921 — a typical post and beam dairy barn. The Honebrinks purchased the property in the early 1980s and built an addition to the barn. For 25 years, Brain and Suzanne and their now grown children, milked cows and produced 450 acres of grain — corn and soybeans.

Today, their agricultural operations continue, and in the barn, they have started a new venture: a calf nursery.

Meta is now 106. Due to failing health, she is not able to appreciate the excitement going on at her grandson’s f a r m . T h r ou g h t he B a r n Quilt Project, her last quilt

continues to bring much joy.

Suzanne thoroughly enjoyed painting the intricate detail of the calico patterns. It is a pleasu re to a l l who tou r the county in search of these special quilts. This Barn Quilt honors Meta Luebke’s talent and love.

Barb Hone is an arts enthusiast, piano teacher, and charter member of the Arts Consortium of Carver County.

Her column “Barn Quilts of Carver County” appears periodically in the Chanhassen Villager. To join the ACCC, go to www.artsofcarvercounty.org or e-mail info@ arts ofcarvercounty.org.

Barn Quilts of Carver County An open-air gallery of folk art

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Locations: 1. The Andrew Peterson Farm—Swedish Apple Orchard, 8060 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia 2. Deardorff Orchards—“Apple” Tree of Life, 8350 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia 3. At the Farm—TBD, 8880 Hwy. 5, Waconia 4. Carver County Historical Society Log Building—Log Cabin, Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 3rd St., Waconia 5. The Drill-Mellum Barn—Dutchman’s Puzzle, 5850 Co. Rd. 155, Waconia 6. The Kelzer Farm—Double Wedding Ring, 12855 Co. Rd. 32, Waconia 7. The Melichar Barn—Blazing Star, 8020 Hwy. 25, Mayer 8. The Brinkman Farm—Crazy Quilt, 18980 102nd St., Young America 9. The Kramer Barn—Lone Star, 17870 134th St., Norwood/Young America 10. The Pearson Barn—Fannies’ Fan, 17450 134th St., Hamburg 11. The Honebrink Farm—Custom Block, 17175 Co. Rd. 53 Belle Plaine 12. The E. Willems Barn—Triple Tulip, 10720 Co. Rd. 153, Cologne 13. The Schreiner Barn—Trip Around the World (variation), 9380 Co. Rd. 140, Cologne Learn more at www.barnquiltsofcarvercounty.com

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The custom quilt block on the Honebrink barn in Belle Plaine is based on one designed by Brian Honebrink’s grandmother Meta Luebke. The original quilt was sold at auction, but stayed in the family as it was purchased by a relative for the couple. Brian’s wife, Suzanne, is shown with the barn quilt. Learn more about the Barn Quilts of Carver County project at www.barnquiltsofcarvercounty.com.

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Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Treasure Seekers and Sunday School Classes for all ages: 9:15 am Wednesdays: Family Meal at 5:30 pm, Awana at 6:30 pm

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Lecture by Jay Howard of the Religious Research Project “The Reliability of Scriptures” • Wed., Oct. 26th at 7 pm The accuracy of the Scriptures will be discussed in areas such as the transmission process, reliability and date of writing.

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First prize: $500 Southwest Metro Federal Credit Union Visa Card. Various locations throughout the Southwest Metro Second prize: Pet Portrait Sitting with a Framed Eclectic: Total Value: $265; From Custom Creations Photography, Shakopee Third Prize: A Pamper Gift Basket for Pet Owner from Allure Salon and Spa, Shakopee Random drawing winners:

Purchase votes in increments of 5, at $1 per vote for up to 10 votes; 20 votes for $15. All proceeds go to the Humane Society.

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Winners must live within 60 miles of Shakopee.

Go to this newspaper’s website to register and vote. Users will vote for their favorite pet photo (see details above) and a panel of judges will choose the winners.

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PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE —With more crazy antics, more great new songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned, the Church Basement Ladies are at it again in their new musical, “A Mighty Fortress (Is Our Basement)!” It’s 1960, Beverly gets her fi rst pair of high heels, Pastor announces his impending nuptials; and the ladies plan a food booth for the county fair. Through it all, the ladies stand strong in their faith and friendship. The trip includes a baked chicken buffet lunch with mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, bread, dessert, and coffee.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 11 Time: 11 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Chanhassen Recreation Center Cost: $57 (includes performance, lunch, and transportation) Pay ment/ Reg i st rat ion deadline: Dec.19.

AU T H O R’ S J O U R N E Y — Hear Chanhassen senior author Joyce Dorsey Ostlund share her experiences of her world travels, and how she began writing her two novels “Love’s Gi ft” 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 dead l ine : Jan. 4 DEFENSIVE DRIVING — The Senior Center offers both a fi rst-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 January 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 Ber r y, educ ation ma nager 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: 1p.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 WOODCARVING — Interested in learning to carve or would like to pick-up with some old unfi nished projects? Join this very talented group of men and women every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. A volunteer instructor is available to help out beginners or anyone else needing additional assistance. This group welcomes visitors at anytime.

CONGREGATE DINING AND MEALS ON WHEELS — Enjoy a hot meal at the Senior Center Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or delivered to your home. The cost per meal is $3.50. For a menu or to make a reservation, call (952) 227-1112.

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PETS OF THE WEEK The pets noted are being housed by the Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) and are among the dozens of homeless animals available for adoption. For more information, go online at www.carverscotths. org.

HANK Hank is a 3 -yea r- old, 75 pou nd, handsome l ab /s hep herd cross.

He is ver y f r i e n d l y, active, outg oi n g a n d smart. He enjoys petting, tummy rubs and putting his head in your lap. Hank loves to go along in the car and looks forward to walks. His favorite game is tug’ o’ war. Hank is a bit possessive of his food. He enjoys

most dogs, children, strangers but isn’t good with cats. Hank is house-trained.

VICTORIA It is a good thing affectionate Victoria likes daily brushing, as her fur needs it to eliminate matting.

She ju mps i nto you r lap when you sit , i s OK bei ng picke d up, and follows you everywhere.

Victoria is gentle and calm.

She gets along with cats, respectful kids and tolerates dogs. This 6 -year-old, buff/ crea m poi nt Persia n li kes to play with balls and make plastic bags crinkle. Victoria is quiet and would do well in an apartment.

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Local author’s latest book takes flight Chaska author Jan Dunlap’s latest mystery, “Falcon Finale,” is about high school counselor and birding enthusiast Bob White.

White is out in southwestern Minnesota when he gets a call from his sister. She is with her new husband, Alan, at a conference in Arizona, when he goes missing. She begs her brother to fly out and help her.

Bob and his fiancé Luce, both go out to Flagstaff, only to find that Alan has been injured in a fall. He was hiking in a canyon with a woman he had known years ago, and she has a 13-yearold son who claims that Alan is his father. What a mess!

Alan and Julie were looking to solve the mysterious disappearance of Ron Walking Eagle years earlier. Julie had seen him go into the canyon, but he never came out. Was it the local property developer who was in a dispute with Ron about the canyon, or his son? Or did Ron just disappear on his own?

A new book in that series is out soon, “Betrayal of Trust.”

This book is the result of Hill searching for a copy of a book she knew she owned but could not find, “Howards End.” She decided to devote a whole year of reading time to just the books on her shelves… and keep a journal of that effort. Then she decided that if she could just keep 40 books, what 40 would she choose? Her eclectic list is fascinating.

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“Howards End is on the Landing: A Year of Readi ng from Home,” by Susan Hill Hill is the author of some of my favorite mysteries – the Simon S er ra i l ler s er ie s s et in a small town in northern England.

“MI 5,” Volumes 1-9 I am in the middle of volume 6 right now.

I first saw this interesting series on BBC America; it is great that we can get them from the library now.

There are some wonderful British actors in this series: Hermione Norris, Miranda Raison, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Peter Firth in volume 6.

Britain is on the verge of a historic peace accord, when MI 5 is manipulated by false intel

to blow up a train in Tehran, unleashing a deadly virus. The man on the train carrying the suitcase with the canister survives, but is taken to England, exposing thousands to a variation of the plague. The team has less than 24 hours to find a vaccine.

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Library Writer’s Group meets on Saturday Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon, and will feature James Albinson. Albinson is a playwright, interviewer for WWII reminisces, writer and producer of corporate films, and author of 67 – “167 page books.” His newest project is a 100-year retrospective of the Daytona Speedway for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Come and enjoy.

The Chanhassen Art Exhibit for December is Ruth Tremblay’s magnificent photo essay of the Barns of Carver County.

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952-469-5713 952-426-2790

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

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CLEANING

You Call - We Haul

(612)867-8287

HEATING/AIR COND

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ODD JOBS Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

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

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DRAPERIES Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads.

Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs.

952-447-4655.

ELECTRICAL #Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small.

952-403-9200 POWERTECH Electric.

Local. Owner operated.

Licensed, insured, clean.

Rich: 952-292-8683

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen Quality Interior Painting.

Reliable, Professional, Experienced.

952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn

PLASTER/DRYWALL

Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair.

BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com

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SNOW REMOVAL

ROOFING

Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

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#1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal.

Serving the Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee area. Call today for a free estimate. 612-3859010 Dependable, on time. Flexible & efficient!

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Reasonable rates.

Available 24/7

952-237-9605

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38 years' experience.

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Expert Cleaning: I am a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. I use my own supplies & vacuum.

Very flexible scheduling. What works for you, works for me.

952-406-2478

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

MISC HOME SERVICES

Rubbish Removal & Dumpsters for rent.

Since 1979. 952-8947470 www.aacehalingservices.com

CERTIFIED Home Inspections Radon & Mold Testing 952-994-4771 www.moldtesting.Pro

Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!

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HUGE GROWTH IN CHASKA-NEED 40 PEOPLE! *Assembly exp. *Fast work pace *HSD or GED *$10.00+ *3rd shift Taking applications on Mon Dec 19th and Tues Dec 20th at 9:00am at 7876 Century Blvd Chanhassen, MN Call with any questions 952-915-2000

Const. Co. Seeking Night Mechanic Automotive, Small Engine & Truck Exp. Must have CDL & Health Card

Part-Time

Part-Time

Auburn Manor in Chaska is currently hiring LPN's and RN's

Shakopee School District is looking for a 30 hr/wk LPN to provide health and medical services for a student in a self-contained special education program located in Jordan, MN. For full job description and directions on how to apply please visit

EMPLOYMENT Full-Time Beautician & Nail Tech Openings- Busy Salon.

Commission or Rental.

FT/PT. 952-445-3300, 952-215-9904, Debi

ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth

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

Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Looking for a highly motivated individual with shipping, receiving and warehouse experience in a manufacturing facility to join our team. Must have good communication and computer skills as well as the ability to organize and prioritize. This position involves forklift driving, warehouse organization and lifting up to 35 lbs. Metro straight truck driving experience required. We provide great benefits and a nice work environment. Please send resume with salary requirements: Attn: Human Resources Federal Package Network, Inc. 4044 Peavey Road Chaska, MN 55318 Fax #952-448-7917

Admission Clerk St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center has a new Full Time position available for an admission clerk in our busy, fast paced case management office.

High School Diploma or greater, computer knowledge/experience needed, some medical terminology, and ability to organize multiple priorities. Excellent PR skills. Please complete application online at stgertrudesshakopee.org

Dental Office FullTime Patient/Coordinator flexible hours needed days,evenings/weekends. Heatherr@ smilecenterus.com

EOE Please see our website at

Job from Food Call more

Fair Wednesday 9am-12pm for Production Work.

952-924-9000 for information

Kindercare Lerning Center seeking fulltime teacher for our 2's classroom.

Contact Kymberly at kswann@klcorp.com or (952)466-2273 Server/ Bar Managerexperienced. Tin Shed, Savage. Submit resume, Attn: Sue, fax 952-736-2862 or tinshedmn@gmail.com

Shop/Prod Work FT furniture shop.

Knowledge of woodworking tools a plus. Entry level. Hourly+ Vac. Apply in person:

By The Yard Inc. 16775 Greystone Lane Jordan, MN 55352

Maintenance Engineer – Advanced

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.

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Our Plant Operations Department in Waconia is looking to add a creative and experienced individual to our team. This person will perform a variety of complicated tasks. Primary responsibilities include service and development of proactive programs to support HVAC systems and installation of new units or replacement parts for existing units; Lead, educate, and direct the work of others in the areas of HVAC. Secondary responsibilities include overall maintenance of mechanical plants and associated components, and provide interdepartmental engineering support services.

Required License/Certifications: MN Engineer’s License: 1st Class C along with a 2nd Class B. ASHRAE Certification in the areas of ventilation systems. Universal Refrigeration License. Valid MN Driver’s License and meet Ridgeview’s insurability requirements. Must have the ability to obtain Hazards Spill and Asbestos Awareness Certifications.

To learn more or apply for this position or other employment opportunities at Ridgeview Medical Center and its network of clinics, please visit our website at www.ridgeviewmedical.org.

Software Support Specialist. Assist/Train customers in the use of our software product. ERP/ manufacturing software.

Experience in Accounting helpful. Analytical skills needed. Precise Softwarewww.precisesoftware.net Travel required. Salary based on experience. Vacation/ health benefits.

Send resume to: tomp@precisesoftware.net

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Wyn Ray 952-556-1750

Part-Time GSH ASSET MANAGEMENT seeking assistant receptionist for Financial Advisor. 20 hours week.

Send resume to erin.kerber@ investmentcenters.com Nail Tech & Massage Therapist.

952-4963331

www.auburnhomes.org for details.

EOE/AAP

General Workers/ Totes $13.25/hr Forklift Operators $14.50/hr General Workers/ Bulk Sugar Unloading $14.50/hr plus day-one benefits including medical, personal time and flex $$

Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands- on equipment oriented environment.

United Sugars has openings for non-union, full time, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MN plant. These positions work 12 hour shifts. There is currently a union lockout in progress.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma or GED and pass entrance testing, drug testing and criminal background check. Preferred candidates will have manufacturing or industrial experience, be able to work in an industrial setting, have a good work ethic and communication skills.

Part-Time

Ice Arena Supervisor Part-time position responsible for operating the ice resurfacer, opening and closing building, collecting money for rentals and public skating, and maintaining a clean facility by performing custodial duties in and around the building. Hours: evenings and weekends, 5- 15 hrs. per week in the winter season. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 yrs. old. Strong communication skills, ability to work independently, and ability to lift 40 lbs. required. Starting Wage: $11.19 per hour. Application Deadline: 12/20/11.

For more information and an application, please visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or call (952) 233-9320 TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837. EOE.

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SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

Library Associate Lead Social Worker St. Gertrude's Health and Rehabilitation Center has an opening for an LSW in our busy and fast paced TCU. Recent Long term social work experience a must.

Acute or subacute discharge planning experience preferred. 4 Days a week with benefits available. Prefer applicant meets requirements for LSW supervision with VA reporting knowledge preferred, past leadership experience needed.

Please complete application online at stgertrudesshakopee.org

Looking for people to join our team! Do you like to clean? Do you enjoy helping others maintain their homes?

Are you reliable, energetic, flexible and like to work with others?

This could be for you....

1-4 days/ week. Please call Heidi if interested, 952-496-2299

Hiring 3 part-time positions.

1 PT position will be 15-16 hrs per week; working day, evening, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.

2 PT positions will be 15-16 hrs per week, working Saturday and Sunday shifts and one additional shift during the week.

Library Associates perform customer service work assisting library users with a wide variety of requests.

These positions are multi-task oriented & include everything from checking books in and out, to shelving & sorting, to limited reference & referral, to assisting with program planning & execution. Due to hours of operation, one must be willing to work evenings, Saturdays, & Sundays. MQs: Requires equivalency of high school graduation & 2 years related work experience, including some work using computers. Preference for related college coursework and library experience. Excellent customer service skills required. Hiring Range: $15.21 to $17.89/hr.-DOQ. Selection Method: Rating of Training & Experience. Closing: 01/05/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from the internet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.

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Please call Kelly Roehrick @952-2269323, fax resume: 952226-9201 or stop by 4685 Park Nicollet Ave., Prior Lake to pick up an application.

Credit River Township is looking for a part-time Clerk with flexible hours averaging 10-15 hours per week. Hours are flexible but some evening meetings are required.

Primary Responsibilities: OAttend meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and materials.

ORecord and file Township documents and records OPublish and post all required legal notices OField resident inquiries to Board members OManage Township elections OProcess Township Building Permits OOther duties as assigned Required Qualifications: OSelf motivated OStrong Customer Service skills OComputer proficiency Preferred Qualifications: O2 year associate degree O5+ years clerical experience OFamiliar with Township government OFamiliar with Credit River Township area

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12ga shotgun shell reloader, with extras. $175. 612-207-5598 150+ old LP records, $39. 952-448-5746 1959 Herter's recurve glass 50# bow, $85, 952-440-8486 1989 arctic cat kitty cat,runs great $500. firm 612-804-7979 1995 Polaris Xcr600, bad cylinder, great shape, extras, $475.

952-210-6775 26 Antique bells, will sell individually, $30. for all 612-508-2239 30 gallon aquarium with lightcover, filter, and accessories. $50. 952934-9330 35 quart mop bucket, side press, new, $30.

952-226-6555 Adjustable bench, attached rack and hand weights. New, $110.

507-248-9616 Air compressor, Mastercraft, 10 gallon, 115psi vertical tank, $45. 612210-7303 Bunn coffee maker, 12 cup, $30. 952-226-6555

AKC yellow lab puppy, female, $400. dews, first shots. 952-292-7770 Antique bowl & pitcher set, reproduction. White, $25. 612-454-7102 Antique, Seth Thomas, clock. $45. 952-9342883 Antique, Underwood, portable typewriter, $45.

952-934-2883 Apple Laptop iBook G4 latest OS, excellent condition, $169. 612-8392933 Aquaview underwater camera. Like new, $150.

612-616-6621 Arctic Cat, Sno Jckt Youth sz 6. Lime, black, almost new. $50. 952380-1375 Barbie Winnebago camper, sturdy. Tonka metal, vintage toy, $5.

952-201-9989 Brother, Twinriter printer ribbon cartridges, new, 5 total. $5. 952-4013891 Cat, 10 yrs, healthy, beautiful, free, 952-4969201 China cabinet for sale.

Good condition. $300.

952-270-1765 Elvis bottle, $30. 612454-7102

Chocolate Poodle, 9 weeks, some shots, $250. 952-448-1882 Cigar humidor, 18Wx14Dx13T, Humidistat, made in France, $45. 612-210-7303 Cockatiel, 9 weeks old.

Family raised, $25. 952250-9687 Computer desk 42x23.

Good condition. Free 952-443-2664 Couch & loveseat, neutral colors, blue recliner. $125. 952-443-4631 Couch and loveseat. 4 recline, new condition, $500. 612-275-8699 Couch, blue leather, in good shape. $200. 952200-9175 Crasftman 12” miter saw. Great shape, home use, $150. 612-6166621 Dr. Scholl's full cushion massager, 3 settings, $8. 952-447-4961 Drum set, 8pcs., Yamaha, paiste cymbols, Excellent condition, $500.

952-496-0452 Electric stove, flat top.

Very good condition, pick-up, $50. 612-9780745

Electric stove, ovenWhirpool. Bisque, black glass oven door. $100.

952-649-7936 Entertainment Center, Excellent Condition, Pick up $99! Paid $900 952-934-1219 Fishhouse, 1 man Clam, condition excellent, ice auger, $185/both, 952492-5773 Go Cart 8.0, new motor runs great. $500. b/o 612-799-9806 Havilland China Moss Rose 12 settings. Never used. $90. 952-4409064 Heater, Lakewood electric oil space heater. $40. 952-447-8123 Home gym, fully assembled, great condition. $100. 952-221-7924 Honeywell electric space heater. $40. 952447-812 IKEA, corner desk, 36", white. Great condition, $40. 952-201-9989 Image 9.5 Elliptical exerciser. Like new condition. $175. 612-8607820 Infocus IN72 projector and power screen, 80". $500. 952-451-6690

Jackets, leather, mens sz 48 motorcycle riding/ ladies, 3/$150. 612-2728905 Kids bedroom set.

Dresser, bookcase, headboard.

Captains base. $150. 612-2758699 Knex, large quantity, gears, motors, many sets. $250. 952-4704207 Light fixtures, 9 hanging, antique looking candleabras, fixture, $50.

952-236-9920 Men's, CCM hockey skates, size 8. Like new, $40. 952-937-5976 Motorcycle, snowmobile helmet. HGC, like new. $75. 952-270-8292 New, press.

1025.

electric cookie $15. 952-240-

Nikon D90 Body, recently updated, excellent condition, manuals. $750. 952-496-3689 Norelco shaver, Philips 7300, used once. $35.

952-938-5050 Paper shredder, heavyduty, Fellowes SB-80, Lightly used, $99. 612208-7077

Peach faced lovebird, 6 weeks old. $35. 612308-8485 Piano, grand, excellent tone. Painted black, can deliver. $500. 952-4454177 Pool table, H-29" W26" L-4'. Excellent condition $45.

952-4454856 Purebred German Shepherd puppy, $300, 952-200-8690 Queen mattress, box spring, frame, pine dresser & nightstand. $175. 612-807-3723 Refrigerator, Kenmore side/ side. 20cf, ice maker, water. $125.

952-649-7936 Rocking horse, radio flyer. New sells for $270. $100. 952-448-3091 Samsonite carry, 21", navy, zip pockets, used once. $40. 952-9385050 Santa, cloth stuffed, 52"Hx10" Across, redsuit, black boots, $10. 952-447-4961 Snow blower, 5.5 Pickup. Good condition, $50.

612-978-0745 Snowboard boots sizes 8-12. Good quality. $45.

952-270-8292

Snowboard and size 9 boots. 58"/150cm. Used twice. $100. 952-8736662 Snowboard, Rossignal, Vans boots, size 7, gloves, all $150. 952496-0452 Stools, 2 wrought iron, black, padded seat, 24", $25. 952-236-9920 Teddy bear, collectible, Lands End, quality made. $25, cash. 952564-1161 Tire and rim. Brand new, never used.

ST205/75/R14, $75.

612-280-6099 Toaster oven, Hamilton Beach, like new. Original box, $40. 952-8299848 Treadmill, barely used, programmable with arms. Pro-Form $275.

507-248-9616 TV armoire, Queen Anne style. Fits to 32". $100. 952-270-1765 TV-HD 52 inch Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 1080P $500. 952-4039047 TV-HD, 52”, Sony Bravia, flat screen 1080P. $450. 952-4039047.

Typewriter, Smith Corona electric, slightly used, $75, 952-9349188 Used ceiling 7 and hanging lights 2, Brass $50. 612-508-2239 Vacuum, Dirtdevil upright featherlite. Good condition, barely used, $25. 952-807-8925 Walker, Nova Cruise Deluxe, #4202GN, H100, $125. 952-4475017 Weber grill, platinum series, natural gas hookup. $50. 952-447-6205 White, ceramic top range for island cabinets. Excellent, $100.

952-443-2664 Yorkie, born 9-15 all shots, $375. 952-4481882

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Campers Travel Trailers

Motorcycles

Boats/Motors

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

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

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

Hydro Stream Vegas.

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

Campers Travel Trailers

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

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

1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized.

Loaded!

29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019

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

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

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

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

Motorcycles Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110 1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

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

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

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

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

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

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

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

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

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Cars

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1500. 952-4482015

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

Cars

Cars

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

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

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

Trucks

2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4, regular cab, long box, am, fm, cd. A/C electric locks, windows, good tires.

142,385 $5,700 612-859-2715

Sport Util Vehicles

Vans

2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, 5.4L V-8. Rear bucket seats, new motor. One owner.

Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

1997 Ford Conversion, 244,000 well maintained miles, HD tow package, $1,200.00 OBO, lots new, email for details scottlacher@ hotmail.com 612-2107303

Trucks

1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

2002 Dodge Intrepid SE 116K. Leather interior, 3.4, V6, runs great. $2100 call Jim @ 952447-2905

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Hey everyone! We have it on very good authority that Santa Claus will be at the Excelsior Mill this Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 17, to visit with children and to collect food for Excelsior’s ICA Food Shelf. Santa is asking that children bring a non-perishable food donation for the ICA and a wish list for Santa.

Moms and Dads, don’t forget your cameras to get a photo of the kids with Santa. And if she’s not too busy, you’ll meet Mrs. Claus, too. She loves this time of year, baking cookies for all the hard-working elves, and energy bars for the reindeer who pull Santa’s sleigh. And as we learned, she prepares plenty of hot chocolate for Santa’s Thermos so he’s toasty warm on his Christmas Eve marathon around the world.

In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting the Excelsior Mill for photos and food donations, Santa is also available for your own photos by appointment And, kids, Santa is available by appointment for your own photo sessions at UClick Studios in Chanhassen. Call Tracey at (952) 934-7200 or check its website at www. uclickstudios.com.

We had a chance to talk to Santa earlier this week, and he’s jollier than ever. And, did you know Santa and Mrs. Claus summer in Chanhassen? They stay with their good friends, Dennis and Carol Bergman.

We thought that you’d like to learn more about Santa beyond the usual three questions. We at the Villager have always been great fans of Santa.

Why, we are even willing to overlook the “amusing” present he once left for a 3-year-old girl long, long ago, who expected a big doll and instead opened up a 5 pound bag of potatoes much to the merriment of her parents and grandparents. Yes, Santa, we’ve fi nally forgiven you.

So, here’s an expanded Q&A with our favorite jolly old soul. Youngsters, you may want to take notes.

Q: Do you and Mrs. Claus have a favorite Christmas cookie or Christmas treat?

A: Santa loves chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa. Mrs. Claus prefers her hot cocoa with whipping cream.

Sugar cookies with red and green frosting are her favorite. We enjoy all of the treats we get. Don’t forget the reindeer! They all love to nibble on carrots as we make our rounds on Christmas Eve. Q: Do you train for your marathon around the world on Christmas Eve? Or is it something that comes naturally?

A: We do some training with the reindeer — however it is mostly the magic of the season that gets us through our trip.

Q: Is it too late for children to change their ways, so that they appear on your NICE list?

A: NO! It is never too late. I love to move children to the NICE list!

Q: What is Santa’s and Mrs. Claus’s favorite Christmas song or carol?

A: “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” My favorite story is “The Night Before Christmas.”

Q: Do the elves get Christmas presents or a Christmas bonus?

A: Every year Mrs. Claus makes them each a new outfit. Mostly they love making the toys and seeing the excitement when all of the boys and girls receive their gifts.

Q: Does Santa have a difficult time shopping for Mrs. Claus?

A: No, Mrs. Claus is very appreciative of anything the elves make for her. She especially loves chocolate — CHOCOLATE DIAMONDS! HO HO HO! Q: Does Santa get Christmas presents? Any favorites come to mind?

A: Yes, Mrs Claus and the elves make sure I get one of the very special wooden toys they make. Wooden toys are my favorite.

Q: Do you have favorite Santa costume in your vast Santa Claus wardrobe, and why?

A: We really like the traditional red suit with white trim. I also enjoy the more casual look of a Christmas print shirt and shorts in the summer.

I also have a number of different hats I like to wear.

Q: Does Mrs. Claus ever ride shotgun on Christmas Eve? A: Yes, she does come with me when there is enough room in the sleigh (if I haven’t eaten too many cookies!) HO HO HO! —Unsie Zuege For more information about Santa’s visit to the Excelsior Mill on Saturday, Dec. 17, call (952) 474-7428 or www. excelsiormill.com.

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Urban and Kathy Fritz have created their own Christmas village. Kathy paints and fires the buildings.

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evelers are pulling out carefully packaged tiny porcelain homes and assembling miniature Christmas villages throughout the United States.

There’s the Ye Olde villages, and the East Coast villages, and “The Christmas Story” villages and, of course, the ever-popular Department 56 villages.

But Kathy and Urban Fritz, of Chaska, take it one step further.

Kathy, a certified ceramics teacher, doesn’t purchase buildings.

Instead she paints, and then fi res, buildings in one of her kilns.

Urban, a retired Chaska barber, lovingly lays out his ceramicist wife’s buildings in a classic gridpattern – the ultimate in Urban planning. “I just adore the work she does,” Urban said.

In the center is the Fritz family’s rotating Christmas tree, packed with ornaments.

Kathy works on about one miniature building a year. Now they’re now up to 29 buildings, including houses, outhouses, a movie theater, and churches – both Protestant and Catholic.

There’s even a tiny gazebo – a nod to Chaska’s City Square Park.

Urban’s prompting resulted in a

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www.chanvillager.com brewery and saloon (“but he doesn’t drink beer,” noted Kathy).

Throughout the miniatures, meant to reflect an 1880s village, runs a period-appropriate Pennsylvania Railroad train. “There’s no modern vehicles,” said Kathy, pointing to a horse-drawn steam pumper in front of the ceramic fi re station.

The growing collection recently required annexing another foot of living room floor, so Urban could add a subdivision to the 10-foot by 10-foot display.

The village is a continuation of a family tradition – Urban’s mother assembled a papier-mâché Christmas village every year.

And the elaborate display is a long way from the Fritz’s first Christmas tree. Sixty years and eight children ago, when they were fi rst married, Urban served in the Navy. Back then, they sufficed with a small plastic tree with gumdrops decorating the branches.

If you want to see the village (it will be up through late January), give the Fritz’s a call at (952) 448-2148. They’re open for appointments.

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A street scene in the Fritz village.

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A choir sings in front of the Presbyterian Church.

Magic and majesty in a trip to Duluth I was in Duluth last memory. weekend for a presentaI’ve been to Duluth tion at a Toastmasters only a few times beeducational/training fore, and was never event. Two friends came at exactly this spot with me, partly because a t p r e c i s e ly t h i s they wanted to hear me time. I was about to speak and partly for say as much while moral support and for commenting on the a bit of a girls’ weekend. breathtaking view, It was late on Friday but one of my friends afternoon when we got beat me to it. to Duluth. For several “I’ve been to Dumiles, I had been adluth plenty of times FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE miring and commentb efore,” she s a id. ing on the bright, full “But I’ve never been moon in the crisp, clear right here at t his sky. As we reached the edge of Lake time of day.”

Superior, the time of day could not Our other friend added her comhave been more perfect. The sky was ments. This is my friend from Ugantinged with hints of blue, pink, and da, who was also responsible for my purple. It was dark enough for the trip there in October. She’s lived in harbor lights to be shining brightly Minneapolis for ten years now, but and glowing across the water, but had never yet been to Duluth. still light enough for us to clearly see “I’ve always wanted to come the lake, the boats and the buildings. here and see Lake Superior,” she I was struck by the serene and stun- said, adding that she learned about ning beauty of the view.

America and the Great Lakes when My fi rst instinct was to whip out she was in school in Uganda. Back my camera – which I always carry then, she never dreamed that she in my purse – and take some photos. would actually see them for real.

But since I was the one driving, “Stick with me, Kiddo,” I joked. this didn’t seem like the best idea. “I’ll show you around.” Then I pointSo I just captured the view in my ed out that it was because of her that I

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saw Lake Victoria and the Nile River, which is something I never imagined I would do one day. So showing her Lake Superior was the least I could do to return the favor.

Had we turned around just then and driven back to the Cities, it would have been worth the trip.

The whole weekend was magical that way, and I’m still shaking my head in wonder. The two friends who were with me are women who know each other, but not as well as I know each of them. Yet they found common ground on some projects they are working on – and that each of them is passionate about – that is going to make each of them more successful in what they are doing and in what they want to accomplish. Not only that, but by working together, both of them will have a much easier time of it because each of them has gifts, strengths and talents that can benefit the other. I know enough about each of them, and about the work they are doing, to realize that their connecting with each other was a match made in heaven. It made me want to claim that my presentation – the reason we were all in Duluth – was actually just a pretext in order to get the two of them together.

Not that I didn’t benefit from hav-

ing them there. In addition to the pleasure of their company and the fun of traveling and spending the weekend with two very dear friends, I felt like I had a whole team of experts and advisors with me for the weekend. Between the two of them, I had tech support and training, marketing and medical advice, spiritual guidance, a graphic design team, a personal assistant, a strategic advisor and a sales staff. Not to mention a cheerleading squad.

The presentation went well, the morning f lew by, and before we knew it we were on our way back to Minneapolis. And as much as I enjoyed the glow of Lake Superior as we were driving into Duluth on Friday evening, I enjoyed even more what I saw as we were driving home on Saturday afternoon. That’s when I was looking not at the landscape that was all around me, but at what I could see when I looked inside – into the heart and soul of my friends, and at the love, admiration and respect we have for each other.

That was a stunning view, too.

Chanhassen resident Betty Liedtke is a writer, professional speaker, and Certified Dream Coach®. Visit her website at www.findyourburiedtreasure.com.