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Villager Privileges evoked

The best Christmas gift ever Chan toddler celebrates 1-year anniversary of her two liver transplants

Some seniors can leave school early

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

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his past weekend, the Cooper family of Chanhassen marked a significant milestone — the 1-year anniversary of their daughter CJ’s liver transplant.

That not only one but two families made the decision to donate their children’s organs so that CJ could have a chance to live is the greatest gift of all.

And CJ has become the youngest ambassador in efforts to raise visibility for organ and tissue donation. CJ’s transplant anniversary falls close to new state legislation, enabling everyone renewing their driver’s license to donate $2 to a statewide education program called “You and $2.”

When Carolyn Jean (CJ) Cooper was born on April 26, 2010, there was no indication there was anything wrong. Her parents Bryant and Stephanie brought baby CJ home to meet her older sister Nola, and the young family enjoyed their time with the newest family member.

“But when CJ was two and a half months old, we’ll never forget the day,” Bryant Cooper said. “It was July 4, and we were with our families. Somebody pointed out that CJ didn’t look right. She had jaundiced eyes, stained yellow skin, and she was really skinny, with a really distended belly. It was something the relatives — since they didn’t see her everyday like we did — noticed right away.

“Spending so much time with her, there are things you just don’t notice because it happened so slowly over time,” Bryant said.

“But we had noticed that she was having difficulty gaining weight

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PHOTO BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Carolyn Jean Cooper, known as CJ, center, energetically resists being held by her neighborhood friend Bryn Scherbing. Her big sister Nola, 4, at right looks on. CJ received two liver transplants one year ago at age 8 months. Today, thanks to her organ donors, she’s a healthy and thriving 20-month-old. and that she was fussy and crabby.

We had taken her in to the doctor for her checkups but the doctor had said nothing was wrong. Some kids are a little jaundiced.

“After the relatives pointed out her appearance,” Bryant said, “we took her in right after July 4. This time when the pediatrician saw her, she immediately knew something was wrong, and called for blood tests.

“The test came back, and the number revealed that CJ’s liver enzyme numbers were off the charts

and instructed to take her immediately to an emergency room. They called ahead and we were admitted to the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. We met with some gastrointestinal doctors and there was a flurry of scans and tests.

“I remember the doctor coming into the room and saying, ‘There are three things it could be.’ Of the three, having ‘biliary atresia,’ was the worst. Another test came back and that’s what it was.

“The doctor told us there is no cure and 80 percent of patients

diagnosed with this will require a liver transplant at some point in their life.

“It drops you to the floor,” Bryant said. “It was devastating to have a 2½-month-old baby and to be told she needs an organ donation. We were told that left untreated, there is 100 percent mortality in the fi rst year.

But what doctors could do in the meantime was conduct surgery to remove CJ’s bile ducts and attach

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Seniors at both Chanhassen and Chaska high schools will be allowed to leave school early one day per week as part of a recently adopted Senior Privilege program.

“Most of us have worked hard to get to where we are,” said Chanhassen High School senior Ali Souza.

“We deserve the privilege of deciding what to do with a small portion of our school week.”

The program is set to begin in late January and would allow seniors to leave school about one hour early on Wednesdays if they meet a set of established criteria.

Seniors must be approved by a counselor to be on track for graduation. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in the previous semester.

Students would have to apply each semester of their senior year to be allowed to leave campus.

Chaska High School Principal David Brecht said school administration believed in the privilege because it fits the district goal to prepare students for success in the world in which they will live and work.

“High school provides more structure and support to ensure success than most college and job environments, but students become more capable of managing their time as they get older,” he said. “Gradually releasing responsibility like senior privilege release time is a way to help transition them to life after high school and honor their readiness to make good decisions about flexible time.”

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Family, firefighters celebrate a cardiac save

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

For Patty and Bob Aasen, returning to Chanhassen for the holiday season was a Christmas miracle.

They got their wish last week when they visited Chanhassen Fire Station No. 1 to give thanks to fi refi ghters and rescue personnel who saved Patty’s life less than a year ago.

On Jan. 26, 2010, Patty had just left her daughter Jennifer Holasek’s Chanhassen home, where she helps out watching her grandchildren.

Holasek said her mother had not been her usual self that day.

While driving home, Patty made a cell phone call to her husband, who was on business in Iowa. Bob recalls answering the phone, hearing breathing and then nothing.

CPR facts Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in adults. Most arrests occur in people with underlying heart disease.

If CPR is started within 4 minutes of collapse and defibrillation provided within 10 minutes a person has a 40 percent chance of survival.

Source: Chanhassen Fire Department

Patty’s vehicle had swerved across a lane of traffic on Highway 101 and ended up in a snow bank in the 7500 block. She was in cardiac arrest.

Bob recalled immediately calling Jennifer to have her find her mother.

Knowing her usual route, Jennifer jumped in her car to fi nd her.

When she arrived at the scene about five minutes later, fi refi ghters were already administering CPR. An un-

known motorist who apparently saw Aasen’s vehicle called 9-1-1.

Chanhassen Fire Chief John Wolff was one of the first on the scene along with Assistant Chief Ed Coppersmith, who had to break out a car window because the car doors were still locked. Assistant Chief Richard Rice arrived on the scene with oxygen and Carver County Deputy

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Patty Aasen, center, along with her daughter Jennifer Holasek of Chanhassen and her husband, Bob Aasen, thanked local rescue personnel for helping save Patty’s life on Jan. 26, 2010.

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Mike McKirahan soon arr ive d w it h a n autom at e d external defibrillator or AED. Coppersmith estimated CPR was ad mi nistered wit hi n five minutes of the call and oxygen was available within six or seven minutes.

“A timely response for these types of calls is really, really important,” Wolf said, during the gathering last week.

P a r a m e d ic s f r o m R id geview transported Aasen to the hospital, where doctors were originally guarded about her condition and “survival was even a question mark,” Holasek said.

But after lots of rehab and “relearning just about everything,” Aasen was released and has resumed her routine.

“I just want to thank you,” Patty said. “You saved my life

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www.chanvillager.com and I have my family back.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Firefighters and other rescue personnel were happy to hear Aasen’s story and indicated that don’t always get to follow up with victims of medical incidents.

“We love hearing the story,” Wolff said.

Firefi ghters gave Aasen a heart pin prior to wrapping up their visit.

“It’s a wonderful Christm a s present for u s,” B ob said. “And I hope it is for you too.”

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her intestine directly to her liver. It would buy some time.

She had surgery the following day and the procedure worked for a couple weeks.

“And then it stopped.” Bryant said. “We were on borrowed time from that time on. We were in and out of hospital.”

Although doctors agreed that a transplant could save CJ’s life, and that she needed one, it’s not all that easy to be placed on the list.

“It takes a while,” Bryant said. “To get on the list the patient has to hit a certain scale of sickness. For CJ, it took four to five months for her to get to that point. With some kids, they can go for 20 years before they become that sick.

“It’s almost a blessing and a curse,” Bryant said, “because now the window of time has shrunk. They put her on the list in October. And then it was a matter of waiting.”

CHRISTMAS EVE The Cooper family got the call a year ago, on Christmas Eve Day. A liver was available for transplant.

“If you remember Christmas last year, Christmas Eve was super snowy, and it was horrible weather,” Bryant said. “We got the call at 9 a.m. that morning and we had a very short time frame to get to the hospital. We packed up faster than we ever did in our lives, and jumped into the car and I drove like a madman to the University of Minnesota for the transplant surgery.

“It was a really long surgery — first they have to do the work up, then the organ harvesting,” Bryant said. “They finally got to do the transplant at 9 p.m.

Christmas Eve. And the doctor

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The Wednesday eighth hour at both schools is set aside for advisory and clubs. Some seniors say the privilege comes down to the best use of their time.

Chanhassen senior Shelby

“Our surgeon might have gotten some sleep in between Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas,” Bryant said, “but for 48 hours straight, he literally was working with LifeSource, the organ donor service to find

another organ to save our little girl’s life.”

LifeSource is a nonprofit headquartered in St. Paul that serves the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, in coordinating organ donations and transplants. Much of LifeSource’s work is focused on educating the public, to spread the word about the importance of being an organ and tissue donor.

Rebecca Ousley, senior public relations coordinator at LifeSource, said that for those in need of a transplant, LifeSource has been very lucky in the number of people who are now volunteers and have indicated that choice on their Minnesota driver’s licenses.

“But growth has slowed,” Ousley said, “and it’s a critical concern. The need for donors is rising. Currently there are 112,000 waiting in the region and of those 2,700 are in Minnesota.”

“That the Coopers are willing to share their story about how organ donation saved their daughter’s life is a valuable service to those efforts,” Ousley said. “That their daughter’s life-saving transplant occurred nearly one year ago is a happy coincidence with new legislation that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2012.”

The legislation, known as “You and $2,” is a new bipartisan bill allowing anyone renewing or applying for a driver’s license to donate $2 in support of organ, tissue and eye donation.

Contributions from the “You and $2” fund will be used by LifeSource for public education to increase our community’s support for donation.

“Ultimately, the ‘You and $2’ bill will help save lives,” Ousley said, “and ensure that Christmas miracles like Carolyn’s are the only stories we hear about.”

CJ was hospitalized for a month at the University of Minnesota, her father Bryant said. It wasn’t a smooth easy recovery by any means.

But C.J. clung to life and eventually began to heal.

“Today we see a renal specialist for kidneys,” Byrant said.

“Other than that there doesn’t appear to be any other issues.

“She’s in the 20th percentile for her height and weight,” Bryant said. “But a few months ago she was off the charts low, so to see such a dramatic upswing for the better is wonderful.”

At one point, Nola, CJ’s 4-year old sister announced that CJ needed a diaper change.

As Bryant picked CJ up, he told a story.

“Before we knew CJ was sick, there was one thing we noticed about CJ. Her diapers didn’t smell. In fact, her poop almost smelled chemical and it was chalky, almost white. Literally, she was one person who could say her poop didn’t smell. But that’s because her liver wasn’t working.

“So we don’t mind a stinky diaper,” Bryant said. “That’s how we know everything is OK.”

Smith said she spends 90 minutes prior to that eighth hour as a student aid.

“I’d like to use that eighth hour time on college and scholarship applications, tasks from my student council responsibilities or get to work a little earlier,” she said.

Some say it ’s less about what they deserve than about

preparing for the future.

T he Di st r ic t 11 2 S cho ol Board unanimously approved the student privilege request.

“Students have asked for this for at least the last 30 years,” said board member Fred Berg, a retired Chaska High School teacher. “These students should be commended for their behavior and consci-

entious nature and I suggest it may have been granted previously if others before them had been as diligent, mature and sophisticated in their applications.”

The Senior Privilege can be revoked for individuals due to inappropriate behavior, general attendance issues or poor academic progress.

knew immediately afterward that the transplant didn’t work.

He came out of surgery at 5 a.m.

Christmas Day morning and to let us know the transplant was not successful. The donated liver was not viable and died off.

“We were devastated,” Bryant said. “You can’t live without a liver. CJ was extremely ill and they worked all day Christmas to fight to keep her alive. She was on massive medication, on life support, and they had medical teams coming and going, taking turns.

“Our families were at the hospital with us. My aunt and uncle Jill and Dennis, my sister and her boyfriend, Alex and Evan through Christmas Eve night, and then the rest of our extended families came to be with us on Christmas Day. “It was 10 a.m., on Christmas night; we were standing in her room, when the phone at the bedside rang. The nurse answered it and I heard her say, ‘OK, OK, he’s standing right here.’

“She handed the phone to me and said, ‘Dad, it’s for you.’

“It was our surgeon.

“We have a liver,” he said to me. “It’s a like size. It’s from an older child about 18-19 months. I accepted on your behalf.”

We kept our fingers crossed, and the next day at 8 a.m., they did the second transplant and it was successful. There were still some complications and the doctor said she was the sickest patient he’s ever worked on. But what a Christmas present. It’s the best one ever.”

LIFE SAVERS

Lifesource LifeSource is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation in the Upper Midwest.

“You and $2”: A new bipartisan bill called “You and $2” takes effect Jan. 1, 2012, in Minnesota, allowing anyone renewing or applying for a driver’s license to donate $2 in support of organ, tissue and eye donation.

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NEWS ROUNDUP

CITY OF CHANHASSEN

Millie’s Deli closes, BBQ restaurant possible

BY UNSIE ZUEGE AND RICHARD CRAWFORD

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After 28 years, Millie’s Deli and Grill in Chanhassen has closed.

The restaurant, located at 545 West 78th Street in downtown Chanhassen, closed after its last day of operation Dec. 24.

According to Millie’s Deli co-owner Tom Rotman and landlord Bloomberg Companies, the lease was expired.

Clayton Johnson of Bloomberg Companies said a barbecue restaurant is being planned for the site.

“Business was good, considering the economy,” Rotman said. He and his partner Tom Cox bought Millie’s in 2003, serving breakfast and lunch during the week. In 2006, they were open 7 days a week.

“We had nice family-orientPHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE ed business,” Rotman said.

Millie’s Deli and Grill in downtown Chanhassen closed for business as of Dec. 24.

Millie’s Deli employed 10.

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Mission accomplished Firefighters reach memorial fundraising goal honoring their fallen

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

Fairview Jonathan Clinic welcomes Wonsuk Choi, M.D. PHOTOS BY UNSIE ZUEGE

Mary O’Rourke, at right, is the daughter of a fallen firefighter and was one of the speakers Dec. 21. With her is Tom Thornberg, president of the Minnesota Professional Firefighters.

Victoria, Carver, Hamburg, Mayer, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Cologne, Watertown, Waconia, Lakeville and North Mankato.

EXCEEDED GOAL “We raised $12,200,” said Chanhassen Fire Chief John Wolff. “When the idea for the memorial fi rst came up, they took the cost of what it would be, and divided that by the number of firefighters (approximately 24,000) in Minnesota, and divided that into the cost to construct the memorial, $500,000. It roughly came out to be $30 per fi refighter out of their own pockets.

“We knew we’d meet our goal for the fi re station,” Wolff said. “What’s really impressive is that 70 percent of our guys weren’t around when Mick was here. They didn’t know him, but everyone pitched in. And then we thought, why not open it up to the community?”

The Chanhassen Fire Department had a boot drive in front of Byerly’s and Cub Foods for three weekends in October.

Volunteers from the fire department stood outside the stores and collected donations, raising an additional $8,000.

“People were very generous,” Wolff said. “Our fi rst day, a Sunday, residents donated $4,000, showing their apprecia-

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tion. It was very impressive.”

The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation had $120,000 on Oct. 1. With other fi re departments stepping up their efforts, like Chanhassen, the foundation had $ 600,000 by Dec. 1, $100,000 more than the original goal. Donations exceeding the $600,000 goal will fund educational scholarships for children of active, retired, or deceased fi refi ghters, and help spouses of deceased fi refighters and for minor expenses for the October memorial dedication.

Financial contributions to the Minnesota State Firefighter Memorial fund can be sent to Minnesota Fire Service Foundation c/o Flagship Bank, 7525 Office, Ridge Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3644. All contributions are tax deductible.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Suspects in vehicle break-ins sought The Carver County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding suspects in two vehicle break-ins at Lifetime Fitness in Chanhassen.

On Dec. 8 and Dec. 16, the suspects are believed to have broken into vehicles and stolen credit cards. The stolen cards were subsequently used at numerous retail stores at Eden Prairie Mall and surrounding businesses.

The losses attributed to these two incidents exceed $9,000.

The investigation is continuing and Sheriff Jim Olson said the identification of the suspects is crucial.

The Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone to remove valuable items from plain sight, lock ve-

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Firefighters from across the metro gathered in Chanhassen Dec. 21 for the announcement that the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial organization has raised $600,000 to create a new memorial.

Since 1881,194 Minnesota firefighters have died in the line of duty. A memorial was dedicated to them at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport more than 20 years ago.

In July of this year, the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation launched a campaign to create a larger and more visible, interactive memorial at the State Capitol. This memorial would provide a more easily accessible and permanent location for families, friends, co-workers and community members to visit.

T he fu nd raisi ng project was spearheaded by George Esbensen, Eden Prairie fire chief/director of Emergency Preparedness, and president of the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation.

T he announcement took place at Chanhassen’s Fire Station No. 1, selected as the announcement site to recognize the Chanhassen Fire Department as one of the top four memorial fundraising departments in the state: Eden Prairie, $14,000, Chanhassen $12,200, Minneapolis $12,000, and St. Paul, $10,600.

In addition to being among the top four fund-raising departments in the state, Chanhassen Fire Chief John Wolff said the department was selected as the announcement site to recognize its achievement in raising the most money based on its population and number of fi refighters.

The occasion also honored the memory of Michael “Mick” Wiborg, a Chanhassen firefighter who died April 13, 1998, from a heart attack after a training exercise. Wiborg’s widow, Vicki, was seated along with three others who have lost family members in the line of duty — Mary O’Rourke, the daughter of Jim Spillane of Richfield, Mary McElmurry, widow of Bob McElmurry of St. Louis Park, and Marva Johnson, widow of Arnie Johnson, St. Louis Park.

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COMMENTARY

Carver County: Year in review Editor’s note: Carver County Board Chairman Randy Maluchnik delivered the following statement at the board’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 20: It is only fitting that as Carver County closes the books on 2011, we should reflect on some of the more significant successes of the past year.

Carver County continues to maintain its solid financial standing with the best possible credit rating of AAA. Less than 2 percent of counties nationwide have AAA bond ratings. Having the highest bond credit rating possible means the county qualifies for the lowest interest rates offered on bonds for capital projects.

This year the board approved a 2012 budget which cuts the levy by $1.4 million and reduces the county property tax on the average value home. This will be the seventh consecutive year that county property taxes on the average-value homes decreased from the previous year.

Ca r ver Cou nt y broke ground on a fiber ring that will be nearly 89 miles long, run directly through all 11 cities in the county and have an additional 32 miles of laterals connecting over 80 community partners. The project will increase efficiencies and collaborations for the public side and add competition on the private side.

To date, crews have placed over 80 miles of conduit in the ground.

For the third year in a row, the library reached the milestone of having over 1 million library materials circulated. The very successful Express Libraries received both statewide and national awards as an innovative way to provide services.

The county has express libraries in Victoria and Cologne.

Improvements, including mill and overlay, were made to a number of roads including County Road 61 from Creek Road in Chaska to Highway 101 in Chanhassen; County Road 92 from County Road 155 to the northern county line; County Road 10 from Highway 7 to Newton Ave. in Watertown; and County Road 10 from Highway 284 to CSAH 32 in Waconia. In addition, the County Road 10 Bridge over the Dakota Rail Trail in Waconia Township was reconstructed.

We also, welcomed James Olson as the new sheriff of Carver County and Mark Metz as the Carver County attorney.

Randy

MALUCHNIK COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3

There are a number of other projects and events that deserve mention including: Developing a strategic plan to guide county operations; Early this year, our dedicated public works crews successfully navigated one of snowiest and iciest seasons on record; In May, Parks held a ribbon cutting for a new section of the Dakota Rail Trail spanning from Mayer to the Hennepin County line; T h r ou g h a partnership, the Union Pacific Rail Line Chaska Industrial Lead was acquired; A canopy was constructed at the Env i ron ment a l Center to provide a convenient place for customers to drop items off; Our employee health insurance rates are decreasing thanks to the efforts of the Labor Management Benefits Committee, Health Break and smarter choices being made by employees; The county launched a Facebook Page; A sister county relationship was established with Ydre Kommun Sweden; Emergency Management successfully directed and prepared for spring floods; Discussions on a possible dispatch consolidation between Carver and Scott Counties are under way; And the list goes on and on.

It’s truly been quite a year. The county has made substantial progress in many areas that can be built on in 2012 and beyond. The county’s work in 2011 could not have been done without all of the dedicated employees of the county.

I’ve enjoyed this year as chair, and I want to say thank you to the residents of Carver County for the opportunity to serve and fellow board members for their support.

It’s truly been quite a year. The county has made substantial progress in many areas that can be built on in 2012 and beyond.

‘Shoulda, couda, woulda’ … but do you ‘wanna’?

A year later, can you even remember your New Year’s resolutions? Are you thinking of making the same ones this year? Are you “shoulding” on yourself again with your New Year’s resolutions? “Shoulds” are those things you think you have to do, but don’t really want to do. Big should — I should exercise. Bigger should — I should lose weight. I should make more money. My favorite should — I should be happier. Shoulds can feel heavier than the pounds on your scale and can zap your energy. On the other hand, “wants” give you energy and can be your life’s sweet spot.

If you spend most of your day busy and taking care of others, do you really think you will have the energy or time to lose weight? Or if you spend all of your energy on your current job and you think you should work on fi nding a new job with more life balance in the evening when you completely exhausted, do you really think it will happen? If you are unhappy with your job and think you sould do something else, you will not make progress until you want to in your heart.

SHOULDS VERSUS WANTS Shoulds: Based on things you think you ought to want.

CHRISTMAS

Cool message I would like to commend you on highlighting the true meaning of Christmas on the front page of the Dec. 22 paper.

As a 14-year-old Christian, I cannot help but notice that many stores, businesses, the media, and many individuals try to be “politically correct” and eliminate all references to Christmas from their communications.

It was just so cool to see Christmas highlighted for what it really is, and on the front page, too! Thank you again for such a positive and faithfi lled message and reminder to your readers.

Dominic Streeter Chanhassen

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BORK 5 INGREDIENT LIVING

Based on shame, duty or guilt and are dead goals.

Externally prompted (your ego, spouse, boss, parent, society).

Wants: Based on things you think are important to you and fulfi lling.

Based on who you are and are full of life.

Internally prompted (your values).

How to start? Use the four areas of life like my client Cathy to create your wants for 2012.

Family: I want balance. I want time with each family member.

Self –Care: I want to get my body under control. I want to eat more fruits and veggies, get my endurance

STARWATCH

Sky is a black, moonless backdrop

BY DEANE MORRISON

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Chere

back and get off my blood pressure medication.

Career: By summer I want to open my own office two days a week.

Spirituality: I want my “head” in church. I want to concentrate on God when I am in church and not be “busy” worrying about what I am not doing.

This year choose your resolutions because you want to, not because you should.

Remember these are your resolutions ... your relationship with you and who you are and what you want to be are at the heart of a joyful, balanced and purposeful life. The life that just makes you want to jump out of bed in the morning.

So get out that paper and start to create your wants that reflect your values, your deepest joys and the real you. If not this year … when? When will be the time for you to fall in love with your life?

Better get busy you only have one life to live. Imagine if it was one you loved.

Chere Bork, MS RD is a health and life balance enthusiast, professional NSA 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.

As the new year arrives, the sky is a black, moonless backdrop for the most brilliant star and its companions.

Sirius, outshining every other star from Canis Major, the big dog, will be almost due south and about as high as it gets at the moment 2012 arrives.

Above it are Procyon, the brightest star in Canis Minor, the little dog, plus the stars of Orion, Gemini, Auriga and Taurus — winter’s usual gang of suspects.

Mars, too, is up to greet 2012, glowing softly in the eastern sky below the hindquarters of Leo. By dawn Mars will be high in the southwest. The Red Planet is brightening as speedier Earth closes in on it and is also rising earlier every night, from about 10 p.m. on the 1st to about 8:30 p.m. by month’s end. Viewers with telescopes can now start to see features on its disk.

Also visible at dawn is Saturn, shining high in the south just east of the bright star Spica, in Virgo.

Like Mars, it is brightening as Earth

catches up to it in the orbital race. peaking on the 4th, should be good, Evenings belong to Venus, a but we’ll have to wait until moonset. beacon in the That happens southwest after about four hours sunset. High in the before sunrise south between the that morning.

Great Square of Quadrantids are Pegasus to the west medium-speed and the Pleiades to meteors that radiate the east, Jupiter is from northern fading but still the Bootes, the brightest thing in herdsman, which its neighborhood. will be climbing in Watch as these two the east during the planets close the predawn hours. gap between them Also on the 4th, from 75 to 41 degrees Earth reaches during January. perihelion, its January’s full closest point to the moon was known sun in its orbit. On to many Algonquin that day we come to tribes as the wolf about 91.4 million Deane Morrison moon, for the miles of our parent hungry howling star. of wolves outside their villages as Deane Morrison, with the winter tightened its grip. This year University of Minnesota, can be it shines below the Gemini twins contacted at morri029@umn.edu. Find Pollux and Castor on the night of the U of M astronomers and links to the 8th-9th. world of astronomy at www.astro.

The Quadrantid meteor shower, umn.edu.

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Chan native has made music his vocation and inspiration

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50th Wedding Anniversary Dick and Sandy Connell of Watertown, MN are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on December 30th, 2011.

They have 4 children: Jennifer (Dave), Sarah (Darren), Matt (Carrie) and Kate, and 8 grandchildren: Michael, Jonathan and Jacob, Mya, Will and Laney, Marae and Marquis.

His passion is his career

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

Chanhassen native and Chaska High School graduate Elliott Blaufuss hustled his first gig at the age of 10 or 11 years old at Chanhassen Elementary School during the school’s fun fair.

From there he went on to play at neighborhood block parties and nursery schools.

That passion to play and work as a full-time musician has led him to a career touring with Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz and David Gray, and appearing with the Eric Hutchinson Band on the Conan O’Brien Show.

And he has an honorary Gold Record, too.

Although he didn’t play on the original recording of “Rock and Roll,” an international best selling song by the Eric Hutchinson Band, Blaufuss received an honorary gold record acknowledging his work and “I did record in other capacities so it’s a nice token of appreciation from the RAOA (the Recording Association of America).”

Despite traveling and playing around the world, Blaufuss still calls the Twin Cities home.

On Monday night, he played at the School of the Wise 2 in Chanhassen to the hometown audience.

When not on the road touring — he plays and tours with about five or six bands — he plays with his own group, Elliott and the Sensitive Fellas, which just completed an album.

“We tracked it one week ago,” Blaufuss said, in an interview the week before Christmas. “It will be coming out soon. I’m really proud of our work in the studio. It was a really organic and emotional outpouring of five guys in a room and feeling it together. We were really into the moment, and recorded it all live.”

Blaufuss described the music as acoustic roots and soulwith some bluegrass and jazz.

He laughed when reminded of his first group the Rockabilly Boys and their frequent bookings at the Chanhassen July 4 activities with the city.

“We played wherever we could,” Blaufuss said of his early band, who in addition to Blaufuss were Danny Scott, Michael Dezins, and Jake Johnson. For a couple years they were featured in the city’s July 4 activities, playing off the back of a trailer as a parade entry.

Blaufuss’s musical aptitude comes in part from his father Greg Blaufuss, who teaches at Guardian Angels School in Chaska.

“My father is a fantastic musician,” Blaufuss said. “He started me on guitar and taught me how to sing. He’s still my favorite person to sing with. The first song he taught me was an Irish folk song.”

At school, Blaufuss joined the music program.

“I played the clarinet from third grade all through high school,” he said.

“I taught myself piano. I wanted to be in jazz band, so I started tenor sax, and took lessons. It’s a swingin’ instrument. I played in the jazz band in fifth and sixth grade. I started the Rockabilly Boys when I was 12 or 13, and we stayed together until I was 16. Then I joined the Naked Folk Frenzy with Seth Evans and Neil Uhlenhake. We recently had a 10year reunion and played. Seth is a musician in Denver. Neil plays around here.

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www.chanvillager.com of working and touring with the Johnny Holm Band, a popular and well known Chaska-based band that tours throughout the Midwest.

Blaufuss was in the same class as Holm’s daughter Katie at Chaska High School.

“So we knew each other but I first met him at A Taste of Chaska. I walked up and asked if I could do a song. Then one summer, he had my band come out and open for his band. He really looked out for me and gave me opportunities.”

Blaufuss’s mom, Barb Click, remembered that Holm and the band would drive up to the house on a school night, and Holm would yell out the window, “Get your guitar and amp and get in!”

“Elliott was only in high school, but they wanted him to play in the band,” Click recalled.

“I joined Johnnie just before I graduated (high school),” Blaufuss said. “I felt like a rock star.

I’d play a gig, we’d drive all night, and then the next morning they’d pull the van up in front of high school, let me out, and I’d go to class.

“I was really busy working with Johnny. He has some 270 gigs on average, all one-nighters, throughout the Midwest. I called it the College of Johnnie. He and the band really took me under their wing. They were all age 45 and older, but I learned how to play and sing with other people, write charts for songs. From Johnny, I learned how to deal with people and club owners, and how to get paid. I learned so much from him.”

There’s much more to be a successful working musician than just playing music.

“It’s extremely important to know that it’s not just booking a gig, walking in and getting paid,” Blaufuss said. “Things go wrong, you have to make amends. I call Johnny ‘the King of Worth.’ He knows how make people feel important and feel respected. When Johnny shakes your hand, it’s really genuine.

People can feel that. The band might be crabby at 5:30 a.m., but Johnny’s in the gas station talking to the guy behind the counter and being sincere. Johnny might forget to put the car in park and have it roll down the parking lot, but he’s sincere.”

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Age: 25 Occupation: Musician— vocals, keyboards, guitar, saxophone, bass, clarinet, and accordion.

Residence: Minneapolis Hometown: Chanhassen Family: Parents Barb Click and Greg Blaufuss of Chanhassen, brother, Spencer 18, and half sister, Monica. Currently in a relationship ”with a little lady I’m crazy about.”

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Education: Chaska High School, Class of 2004 Bands: Founded Rockabilly Boys, played with Johnnie Holm Band, toured with Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, David Gray, Ingrid Michaelson, played with The Dirty Word Band, Eric Hutchinson Band, Ron Eastin and the Motown Band, and founded Elliott and the Sensitive Fellas.

Notable: Touring with the Eric Hutchison’s Band, which

received a Gold Record for its album “Sounds Like This,” with hit song “Rock and Roll.” Blaufuss received an honorary Gold Record.

Contact: www.myspace.com/ elliottblaufuss

but after four years, it was time to try something else.

“I was musical director and had a lot of responsibility,” Blaufuss said. “But I wanted to pursue my original music. There were some more things in the cities, offers from other people and it was tough to be on road as much as we were. I still miss those guys. But I wanted to pursue other things. For a year and a half I played with Ron Eastin, Ally Washington and the Movement. I worked here and there with days of gigs and subbing for about six different bands throughout the year.”

As his reputation grew, he had more opportunities.

Blaufuss is proud to say that he’s been able to make his living as a musician.

“I moved out when I was 18 and lived in St. Paul for three years,” Blaufuss said. “Then I bought a place in South Minneapolis.”

With all his success, has he been tempted to relocate to the East or West Coast?

“A lot of friends live on the East Coast, so I’ve been tempted to go East,” Blaufuss said. “I’ve also thought about New Orleans with all its energy and heart, the great music and food. But Minneapolis has such a great music scene. If you’re good and do things close to your heart, I don’t’ see the need to move somewhere else. With technology the world has been made a

lot smaller. You can work with anybody anywhere.

“The Twin Cities is the perfect size,” Blaufuss said. This environment shapes great artists.”

4 things to know about a musician’s life

Share your recommendation with Chanhassen Villager readers.

Send your suggestion – no more than 200 words, please – to Editor Richard Crawford, editor@chanvillager.com, before noon on Friday, Jan. 6. Include your name and city of residence.

We’ll run some recommendations online at chanvillager.com and the best in the Jan. 12 Villager print edition.

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1. It’s a job. People like to ask “when will I get a job?”

2. You spend a lot more time in a van than you would think 3. The guys turn into your family on the road—they say a band is a dysfunctional family you choose to be in.

4. If you really look hard, you can eat all right at a gas station, meaning you can take a variety of food items found at the convenience store and mix them together creatively, and then use the microwave there to melt it all together.

For example, you can make a frito pie: Fritos, Hormel chili, and cheese, and whatever else looks good.

— ELLIOTT BLAUFUSS

Elliott’s Tips to being a working musician 1. Learn as many styles and take as many different gigs as you can.

2. Do the homework on a new gig, don’t rely on your talent and ears to carry you through.

3. Learn the business side.

4. If there is someone you don’t like in the group, if you have the power, change it. Not your band? Suck it up and be a pro.

5. Surround yourself with players better than you.

6. Be assertive and confident. Go out and GET the gigs YOURSELF. Don’t wait for the phone to ring.

Elliott Blaufuss, at left, with his music mentor Johnny Holm. Blaufuss played with the popular Johnny Holm Band, which toured about 270 days a year, for four years.

It’s list-mania time: Top news stories … biggest newsmakers … craziest celebrities … best new restaurants. And, we’re piling on by asking all of you bibliophiles: What’s the best book you read in 2011? If you have a book recommendation – whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, poetry or (heaven forbid!) reference – then send us the title, author and a couple of sentences describing why it’s great.

Elliott Blaufuss in a recent photo taken by James Ramsay.

— ELLIOTT BLAUFUSS

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

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

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CITY OF VICTORIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND POSSIBLY ADOPT AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE II: CURFEW OF THE VICTORIA CITY CODE Monday, January 9, 2012 6:30 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Victoria City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers at 7951 Rose Street.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review and possibly adopt an ordinance relating Chapter 16.

All those interested are encouraged to attend or contact City Hall at (952) 443-4210 for further information.

DATED: December 13, 2011

BY ORDER OF THE VICTORIA CITY CLERK Jennifer Kretsch, City Clerk (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, December 29, 2011 and January 5, 2012; No. 4582)

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BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

LIVESREMEMBERED Marvin George Heutmaker Marvin Heutmaker was born in the family home March 3, 1929 in Victoria, MN, to the parents of Arthur and Eleanor “Ella” (Tschimperle) Heutmaker. He was the second of five children. Marvin’s childhood years were spent in Victoria. He attended and graduated from the eighth grade at St. Victoria Catholic School.

Serving in the United States Army, Marvin’s tour was for four years.

Returning from a non-combat mission overseas, his ship saw the shores of the United States, but turned right around and they saw the beginning of the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart, not one but five bronze stars, the presidential unit citation and a combat infinity badge all from his courage efforts. His was discharged as a Sergeant 1st Class. Throughout his life, Marvin carried shrapnel in his back, reminding him daily of his years served.

Returning from the military, Marvin held numerous jobs for decades and lived in different care facilities in many communities. As a young boy, he enjoyed playing baseball.

In his earlier years, Marvin was the pitcher for the Vic’s town team. He even had a chance to play with his brother and cousins. After the games, the teams would gather at the lake and enjoyed time being together. In his spare time, Marvin enjoyed socializing at the local pubs.

As a young boy, Marvin’s foundation for fishing began on Lake Victoria. This love carried throughout his life. His passion in life was his family. He loved attending family weddings and gathering, just so he could visit with his siblings and teasing his nieces and nephews A gentle person, yet a faithful servant, Marvin was 82 old and a resident of the Minneapolis V.A. Home. Marvin entered God’s arms in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 at the Minneapolis Veteran’s Home.

Forever loved, Marvin will be deeply missed by his sisters, Harriet Meuleners of Cologne, Lila Klehr of Jordan; sister-in-law, Mary Heutmaker of Belle Plaine; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ella; sister, Lillian Sacco; brother, Vernon Heutmaker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., all at St. Victoria Catholic Church, 8228 Victoria Dr., Victoria. Marvin’s pallbearers will be Duane Klehr, Alan Klehr, Gary Heutmaker, Jacob Siegle, David Meuleners and Ronald Schmitz.

Father Bob White will officiate. Marvin will be laid to rest at St. Victoria Cemetery in Victoria, with full military honors provided by the Jordan Volunteer Rifle Squad.

The Heutmaker family is served with honor, care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan Chapel. (952) 492-2818.

A long-r u n ni ng custody battle involving a Chanhassen family produced a guilty verdict from a Carver County jury Dec. 23.

The jury found Caroline Rice, 46, guilty of three counts of depriving her estranged husband of parental rights.

Caroline Rice and Brent Rice, of Chanhassen, have a lengthy litigation history in Hennepin County and Carver County. The couple divorced in 2004 and custody battles have been ongoing regarding their five children.

Caroline Rice was charged with deprivation of parental rights as a result of an incident in the fall of 2010, in which their 13-year-old daughter, Annelise, who was in legal custody of Brent Rice, ran away from home for nearly a month and was found, along with Caroline Rice, after crossing the Canadian border back into the United States.

Rice is expected to be held in Carver County Jail until her sentencing, which has yet to be scheduled. Her daughter Lauren, who testified in support of her mother during the trial, said an appeal is likely.

Lauren Rice, 19, who is enrolled at the University of San Diego, testified on her mother’s behalf.

She was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy, but said she chose not to attend to help her mother with her legal battles.

The seven-day trial, which began Dec. 14, took many twists and turns. Caroline Rice chose to represent herself after previously dismissing private attorneys and a public defender.

The initial jury was dismissed after an inadvertent judicial procedural error.

Several people were dismissed from the public gallery during the trial for inappropriate behavior. Several residents affi liated with a website called carvercountycorruption have supported Caroline Rice.

During the course of the trial, Rice took issue with testimony provided by social workers and other legal professionals

regarding their involvement with the Rice children. Caroline Rice also testified that she feared for her children’s safety with their father. In the past several years, there have been restraining orders against both Caroline and Brent Rice.

Caroline Rice testified that she didn’t plan for her youngest daughter to run away from her father’s home, and that she wasn’t prepared for her to run away.

According to the official county complaint, on Oct. 31, 2010, Annelise Rice, who was 13 at the time, contacted a woman, who instructed Annelise to meet somebody at Cub Foods on Highway 7 and Highway 41.

This person drove for the day and Annelise spent the night at a stranger’s home.

The next day another stranger drove her to the home of yet another stranger and this continued until she arrived in Michigan. At trial, Annelise said she didn’t know the people who took her to Michigan.

Once in Michigan, she met up with her older sister, Lauren, who eventually took her to meet up with their mother inside Canada.

During the trial, border authorities testified regarding the incident. When they crossed back over the border into the United States, Annelise and Lauren came separately.

When Caroline Rice followed, she told border officials she was in Canada with her daughters to explore refugee status. She was held in a holding cell for six days by border authorities who contacted the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.

During the trial, testimony was taken from Brent Rice, several of the Rice children, and social workers and law enforcement officials involved with the fall 2010 incident.

Annelise Rice testified that she ran away on her own because she wanted to see her mother and she had run away on prior occasions, including one time when she fled a foster home.

Jurors also heard testimony regarding a confrontation at the Rice home that prompted

PHOTO BY RICHARD CRAWFORD

A group, including Lauren Rice, at right, and Lea Banken light candles outside the Carver County Courthouse on Tuesday. Organizers said the vigil was for Caroline Rice and victims of injustice. Rice is being held in Carver County Jail and is awaiting sentencing.

Annelise and her older sister Christina to run away to their grandparent’s home.

On the fi nal day of the trial, county social worker Carol Cole said Caroline Rice didn’t follow through with supervised therapy sessions with Annelise and that Caroline R ic e h ad u nder m i ne d t he t herapy sessions by f i li ng complaints.

Brent Rice, county social workers and a school counselor indicated that since returning from the fall 2010 incident Annelise has been doing well socially and at school.

On Dec. 22, the jury deliberated for about four hours before fi nding Caroline Rice guilty of three counts of depriving parental rights. The first count was for “causing or contributing” to someone being a runaway. The second count was for concealing a child from a custodial parent, and the third was for not immediately returning a missing child.

The presumptive sentence for depriving parental rights is a year and a day in jail.

Assistant County Attorney

Peter Ivy, who prosecuted the case, referred to it as a lowlevel felony. He said after the verdict was announced, the guilty fi nding was significant and validated that representatives of social services, childprotection workers and legal professionals have been “acting in the best interest of the children.”

The state had offered a settlement in advance of the trial that was denied.

Judge Richard Perkins had to excuse the sitting jury on several occasions to reinforce legal protocol and dozens of objections were registered

by Ivy. A fter the verdict, Judge Perkins cited Rice’s history of avoiding services, court appointments and her crime that involved leaving the country as grounds for holding her in jail until sentencing.

Lauren Rice said efforts are under way to get her mother out of Carver County Jail. She joined a g roup on Tuesday night holding a candlelight vigil outside the Carver County courthouse and jail, where Caroline Rice is being held.

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Top 10 of 2011

Our picks for biggest stories of the year Westwood for 10 years, and Johnson has known Kris Humphries since, well, before the 6-foot-9-inch NBA player was taller than the 6-foot-4-inch Johnson. Kathy Lee Gifford, was impressed with the service and called it “one of the most spiritual weddings she has ever attended.” But alas, Kardashian fi led for divorce after 72 days.

BY RICHARD CRAWFORD editor@chanvillager.com

Here are the Chanhassen Villager’s top news stories of the past year.

There’s no science in our choices, just the experience and gut instinct of Chanhassen Villager staffers, as well as reader response. If you disagree with the choices, send us a note.

In 2011, the dismal economy continued, however, there were reasons for optimism locally.

Chanhassen again scored high in the quality-oflife rankings, Chanhassen High sent off its first graduates, and AAA bond ratings were hailed; Walmart was denied, sewage backed up and zebra mussels crept closer.

We saw what was once mere concepts on paper become tangible structures like the new Chanhassen Transit Station in downtown Chanhassen.

And now we close the book on 2011 and begin to look forward to all the news 2012 will hold.

1

Walmart shelved

Nobody at City Hall can recall more passion and City Council attendance than what occurred when Walmart came calling. Several hundred residents packed City Hall and more than 1,000 signed a petition against a proposal to build a 120, 000-square-foot store at the site of the vacant Teleplan building at the intersection of Highway 5 and Powers Boulevard. The vast majority were happy when the Chanhassen Planning Commission and City Council voted unanimously against the idea in November.

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Chanhassen High School Seniors jump for joy at the thought of being members of the school’s first graduating class.

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Yucky

Easily the ickiest story of the year occurred in the Chanhassen Hills neighborhood, where sewage backed up into more than 25 homes during a water main break in February. The mess occurred after water from the water main break shot upward but couldn’t penetrate four feet of frost, according to city officials. The water followed the frost line to a manhole, which was about 12 feet away, and inundated the manhole.

Homes within a two-block area felt the effects.

Some homes experienced more than six inches of “sewage” on the basement floors.

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Residents took to the streets and Chanhassen Hall to oppose a proposed Walmart in Chanhassen.

2

In the Money

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Again the city of Chanhassen was ranked as one of the best small towns in the country and the top small town in the state by CNN/Money Magazine.

In the published review of Chanhassen, the CNN/Money editors contrasted the “budgetary brouhahas” within the state government with issues in the city, saying that Chanhassen “has plenty going for it,” including large employers, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 34 parks, 11 lakes, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and a “new state-of-the-art high school.” Thought that ranking was a fluke? The Business Journals released their own survey earlier this month ranking Chanhassen as the city with the highest quality of life in Minnesota.

A sewage backup in the Chanhassen Hills neighborhood kept sanitation workers busy in February.

4

First class

Chanhassen High School sent its first graduating class off into the world. On June 10, 2011, 328 seniors graduated during a commencement ceremony at Grace Church in Eden Prairie.

The Chanhassen High School Concert Choir performed “How Can I Keep From Singing,” followed by a welcome by Principal Tim Dorway and a commencement address from Grace Peterson, senior class president.

5

Who are we?

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census paints a portrait of who we are as a community.

This spring, the Census told us Chanhassen is now a town of 22,952 people – 13 percent larger than 10 years ago. As far as percentage population growth of area cities, Carver led the way by nearly tripling from 1,266 people in 2000 to 3,742 people last year.

Victoria grew by more than 80 percent, from 4,025 to 7,345.

In Chanhassen, 92.5 percent of residents identified themselves as white. The fastest growing minority population was Asian, which grew from 576 residents in 2000 to 887 residents in 2010. Chanhassen’s Hispanic/ Latino population grew from 402 in 2000 to 525 in 2010.

In comparison, Chaska’s Latino population doubled from the 2000 census from 1,000 to 2,030.

Carver County has grown by nearly 30 percent since the last census. Just across the river Scott County saw population gains of more than 45 percent, making it the fastest growing county in the state.

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Park it here

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Viral wedding/ separation

A new parking ramp in downtown Chanhassen “fits perfectly” with future growth ahead for the community, Chanhassen Mayor Tom Furlong told a crowd gathered for the official opening of Chanhassen Transit Station, a new 420-space parking ramp next to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The ramp officially opened for business Dec. 12. This facility will meet the growing demand for service in the area, according to SouthWest Transit, which provides bus service in Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie.

Entertainment news outlets were abuzz when reality-TV star Kim K a rdashia n ma r ried Cha n hassen’s K ris Humphries. Pastor Joel Johnson from Chanhassen’s Westwood Community Church gave the vows. The Humphries family has attended

8

Tech levy

9

War hits home

One of the more hotly debated issues of the year was a School District 112 technology referendum.

The levy would have provided approximately $1.98 million a year for 10 years toward District 112 technology equipment and programs – approximately $220 per pupil.

District officials argued that the levy would pay for needed expenses, such as wireless infrastructure, laptops and technology training. If not approved, officials worried that classroom technology would compete with expenses such as fi xing roofs and parking lots.

Many of those opposed pointed to the already high taxes paid by district residents. Others cast protest votes, arguing of inequities between Chanhassen and Chaska high schools.

In the end, the levy failed by 216 votes, with one-fi fth of registered voters casting ballots.

David L. Mertz, 26, was proud of his military service. The Chanhassen native was proud of being a soldier.

But a complex set of circumstances led up to a tragedy in November in Fort Bliss, Texas. Mertz, who was deployed in Korea and Iraq, died of a self-inflicted wound.

While in Iraq, Mertz met a local Iraqi who was helping with trash collection on the base, his father recalled. “He didn’t own any shoes. The next day David gave him his American running shoes. He had empathy for other people.”

He survivors include his wife, Jesse, and their two 8-year-old twin daughters Kelly and Kristina.

10

Zebras are coming

Local residents and area lake associations have been on the front lines of trying to keep zebra mussels out of area lakes. This spring Lotus Lake area residents conducted volunteer inspections at the public access on Lotus Lake and residents have been lobbying to get broader support in the fi ght against aquatic invasive species. Zebra mussels are small freshwater clams that are not native to Minnesota and grow to about 1-2 inches long. They fi lter out of the water microscopic foods that are used for food by small game fi sh and native clams. A lake infestation would likely result in decline in other animals, including native fi sh, mollusks, and birds because the zebra mussels feed on the base of the food supply that smaller animals in the ecosystem rely on for survival. They have also been known for creating economic damage to municipalities and property owners by sticking to and clogging drain pipes and other devices. They have already been identified in Lake Minnetonka and Prior Lake. But as of the close of this ye a r ’s b o ating season, no SHARE YOUR TOP Carver CounSTORIES FOR 2011 ty lakes were www.chanvillager.com known to be infested.

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WRESTLING

Top two lines show the depth of program

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Chaska/Chanhassen likes to think of their top two forward lines as Gold and Green or 1A and 1B. They are about as balanced as a team can get in girls hockey.

The Gold line consists of Kaitlin Storo (15 goals), Megan Williams (five goals) and Morgan Morse (four goals) for a total of 24 goals.

The Green line consists of Emma Silkey (10 goals), Megan O’Brian (nine goals) and Casey Lindquist (five goals) for a total of 24 goals.

“It’s pretty awesome having three lines that can score. I’ve never been on a team with this many girls that are so solid.

We can go out there and skate hard every shift because we have three solid lines,” said Lindquist, a senior at Chanhassen High School.

It is that balance, which also includes four goals from the Yellow line and seven from the defensemen, that has allowed the Storm Hawks to jump out to an 8-2-1 record entering the holiday tournament season.

That balance was no more evident than it was on Thursday as five of the top six forwards scored goals in a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over Orono.

Trailing 3-0 after one period, the Storm Hawks awoke from somber.

“We were not meshing at all.” Silkey said.

“That was the worst period we’ve ever played,” Lindquist said.

“The funny thing is we don’t usually come out very strong in the second period but coach (Tracy Cassano) got us pumped up and got us going,” Silkey added.

Wi l li a ms got t he Stor m Hawks going with a goal three minutes into the period after C/C dominated a two-minute man-advantage but came up empty-handed on five shot attempts.

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alongside O’Brian and Silkey, who was on the top power-play unit, puck possession proved to be key in the two goals.

The first shot Storo keep the play alive with a steal in front of the net and beat Orono goaltender Casey Hartfiel with a backhanded shot against the grain. Three minutes later it was a pass from behind the net from Silkey that turned into a one-time blast from Storo.

“We just started working with those power-play lines just a couple of practices ago.

It’s a new position (being on the power play), but I’m getting used to it. It worked out,” Silkey said. “Once we get on the power play, we get our offense going and we get more confidence.

We believe we can score every time.”

Silkey gave C/C the lead for good with 11 seconds left in the second period. Down two skaters for 47 seconds, C/C managed to kill off the first penalty with defenseman Jenna Wormuth jumping out of the box and heading straight to the bench for a second forward.

That forward just happened to be penalty kill specialist Silkey, who quickly realized the puck was at center ice.

She walked in all alone on her forehand, using a deke to get Hartfiel to commit before she switched to her backhand for the go-ahead goal.

“All of a sudden I see the puck behind the red line and I’m like ‘That’s my puck.’ I work on that move a l l the time in practice and it never works. It never works. I have no other move besides that one.

I figured why not give it a try,” said Silkey, a junior at Chaska High School.

The goal brought a huge spark to her team and even got those on the bench, including coaches, to let out a pump of the fi rst or two.

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Chanhassen senior Casey Lindquist unleashes a shot from the point in a 6-5 win over Orono Dec. 22. Lindquist scored the team’s fifth goal on a hustle play in the third period.

“I was excited. It is such an adrenaline rush. I went by the bench and yelled ‘Let’s go,’” said Silkey.

“It was an adrenaline rush for all of us. We watched her do that move and score the goal and it really got us going,” Lindquist said.

Lindquist and Morse added goals in the fi rst six minutes of the third period before Orono made things interesting in the fi nal minutes with two goals.

But it isn’t just offense that makes the Storm Hawks’ top six forwards so valuable, it is their defensive abilities, too.

Lindquist and Silkey pair up on the penalty kill and sometimes it’s hard to tell that C/C is down a skater.

Perfect evidence came during a second-period penalty kill, in which Silkey and Lindquist cycled the puck for nearly a minute, not allowing the Spartans to take a shot during the

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“With our team, we take a lot of penalties because we are so aggressive, so we need to be good on the penalty kill,” Lindquist said.

“With (Casey and me), we know where each other is because we’re always talking out there. You just have to work harder,” Silkey said.

Carly Van Orden stopped 23 shots for her fourth straight wi n i n net s for t he Stor m

Hawks, who play in the Eden Prairie Tournament Dec. 2830.

“The start really has been interesting. Everything has been new. We were getting used to our new coach and what she does is something completely different than what we’ve done in the past,” said Lindquist. “It took us a while to really get it, but I think we have it down so well now that we’re meshing so well right now.”

STORM ROUNDUP

A statement win in Schwan Cup semifinals Jensen notches school

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For at least one night, the difference between No. 2-ranked Minnetonka and No. 5 Edina was six goals. But it felt much bigger than that.

Minnetonka got goals from five different players in a 6-0 rout over the Hornets in the semifinal round of the Schwan Cup Gold Division Tuesday.

The Skippers faced No. 1 Duluth East on Wednesday for the Gold Division finals at the Xcel Energy Center. It is the Skippers’ fourth Schwan Cup championship game appearance in the past five years.

Minnetonka won titles in 2007 and 2009, while placing second in 2010.

The Skippers dominated much of the play for the entire 51 minutes, outshooting the Hornets 37-23 for the game, which included a 30-13 advantage during the first two stanzas.

Max Coatta got Minnetonka (10 - 0) going early on, backhanding in a feed from linemate Vinni Lettieri at 4:06 of the fi rst period. The duo combined for the third goal of the period on the power play less than six minutes later.

Lettieri fed a pass across the goalmouth to Coatta, who scored on the backdoor play for the 3-0 advantage. “(Vinni’s) a great player.

He’s always got his head up.

He’s got great vision and he knows where I’m going to be,” said Coatta, who is tied for the team-lead with 10 goals along with Lettieri.

Sophomore Jack Ramsey also had a goal in the fi rst period – his third in four games – off a rebound shot from Sam Rothstein.

“When I started I was obviously a little nervous being the only sophomore. I was kind of sunk back and not really talking to any of the guys. I’m definitely adjusting and get-

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Minnetonka junior Max Coatta (9) celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game in a 6-0 win over Edina Tuesday. Results from the Schwan Cup finals are available on Scoreboard.MN.

ting used to all of the guys,” point shot slipped past Edina Ramsey said. goaltender Willie Benjamin Moving from the Coatta- as the second period horn blew Lettieri line to playing with as Minnetonka stretched the seniors Erik Baskin and Sam lead to 5-0.

Rothstein on the right wing, A goal from Phil Katopodis adjusting is something Ram- off a pass from Joe Schuldt sey doesn’t mind doing to bet- capped the scoring and sent the ter the team. game into running time – a feat “Vinni and that hasn’t ocMoose and curred against Erik and Sam Edina since a have a whole 7-1 Minnetondifferent kind k a w i n over of chemistry the Hornets in t ha n a nyone January 2010. else. I just The past try to step in fou r ga mes, wher e I c a n the Skippers and feed them have scored 30 Jack Ramsey the puck,” he goals.

Minnetonka sophomore said.

“It was a C o n n o r solid game Thie re-difor a l l t h ree rec ted a M ichael P roch no lines. Any one of them can put blast, while Tommy Vannelli’s the puck in the net,” Ramsey

“It was a solid game for all three lines. Any one of them can put the puck in the net.”

said.

Paul Ciaccio stopped all 23 saves for the victory for Minnetonka.

It was the fi rst time Minnetonka and Edina played on the Xcel Energy Center ice against each other since the Hornets beat the Skippers 4-2 in the state title game in 2009.

Coatta, a freshman at the time, said the memories and sting still remain.

“I k now t he g uys t hat were on that team are definitely thinking about it.

Edina is a young team. They have a lot of skill and come conference time they’ll be a lot better. We can’t take it easy next time,” Coatta said. “This was a confidence booster. It shows we can play with anyone.”

In the first game of the tournament, the Skippers acted a bit of revenge from the 2010 Schwan Cup fi nals, defeating Hill-Murray 7-3 in the quarterfi nal round Monday at Ridder Arena.

The Pioneers scored the fi nal four goals of the 2010 Gold Division finals, topping Minnetonka 5-3 for the championship.

Minnetonka led 2-0 after just 20 seconds of play and was ahead 7-2 after two periods.

Rothstein and Thie each scored goals in the opening 20 seconds of play for Minnetonka.

Coatta scored a fi rst-period goal for a 3-1 lead at the intermission before Steve Johnson and Justin Bader added netters along with Vannelli and Lettieri in the second period.

Coatta and Lettieri combined for seven points, while Ramsey had a two -assist night. Minnetonka outshot the Pioneers 55-27.

Matt Behounek stopped 24 saves for Minnetonka.

record in victory

Kevin Jensen scored a career-high and school-record 31 points as Chanhassen won on the road at St. Thomas Academy 77-58 Thursday.

The victory is the third in a row for the Storm, who improved to 5-2 on the season.

Chanhassen only led 32-31 at halftime, but outscored the Cadets 45-27 during the fi nal 18 minutes.

Jensen, who is averaging 22.3 points per game, was the main catalyst on offense. When it wasn’t the Storm forward, it was his paint counterpart Cole Otto, who had a season-high 16 points.

Joey Stark a lso added a season-high 12 points, while Steven Gitzen had six and Brandon Arnold with five.

Thomas Sjoberg was the leading scorer in the game with 36 points for St. Thomas Academy (2-3).

Chanhassen opened the Best Buy Classic at Augsburg Classic against Minneapolis Henry on Wednesday. The second and third rounds are scheduled today and Friday.

REST HELPS STORM WIN Ten days off will do a team some good – that was definitely the case for the Chanhassen girls basketball team.

The Storm, which last played on Dec. 16, outscored Blaine 33-18 in the first half in a 65-45 win in the opening round of the Lakeville South Invitational Tuesday.

Chanhassen played the host Cougars on Wednesday. Lakeville South entered the game winners of five straight games.

Results are available on Scoreboard.MN. The Storm got double-digit efforts from three different players – Becca Smith (13), Taylor Johnson (12) and Lauren Shiffelt (10). Johnson entered the game scoreless in one appearance.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Chanhassen senior Cole Otto drives through the paint with a host of Bloomington Jefferson defenders around him in a recent game at the high school.

Tori Shear added eight points for Chanhassen (6-2), while Tia Wright and Morgan Frye each had seven points.

Alysha Heath paced the Bengals with 17 points.

Chanhassen also plays Minneapolis South at 6 p.m. tonight in the tournament fi nale.

LOSS TO THE EAGLES Chaska/Chanhassen gymnastics had its season-low score in a 137.075-127.575 loss to Eden Prairie Dec. 20.

No other statistics were available at press time.

The Storm Hawks are at the St. Peter Invitational at Gustavus College Jan. 7.

BACK ON TRACK Chanhassen boys hockey improved to 4-1 on the season with a 5-1 road win at Faribault Tuesday.

No other statistics were available at press time.

The Storm host Park-Cottage Grove at 7 p.m. tonight.

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WRESTLING

Storm Hawks split a pair of pre-holiday triangulars

BY ERIC KRAUSHAR scores@swpub.com

The Chaska/Chanhassen wrestling team split four duals in a two-day stretch Dec. 20-21 of last week, defeating Henry Sibley 66-11 and Eastview 42-30, but falling to section foe Prior Lake 50-18 and Wayzata 36-33.

At the Prior Lake triangular Dec. 20, the Storm Hawks started the evening with a decisive win over Henry Sibley, winning 12 of 14 matches. C/C led 48-0 through nine weight classes.

Isaac Loosbrock, Sam Christia nson, Sa m Va nce, Zach Boyum, Ethan Loosbrock, Justin Goeman and Reid Johnson all recorded pins for the Storm Hawks.

Also scoring six-point forfeit victories were Trent Butcher, Joel La rson and Josh Blacowiak, while Luke Finkel and Logan Larsen added decision victories back-to-back at 113 and 120 pounds.

Against the host Lakers in the nightcap, C/C struggled down low, winning just one of the fi rst eight matches with Isaac Loosbrock coming through with a 10-2 decision over Nate Joyce.

Prior Lake, which boasts three ranked wrestlers in the

fi rst seven weight classes, got three pins, two major decisions and a 7-1 victory from Sean O’Neil over Luke Finkel for the 32-2 lead.

Ethan Loosbrock earned a pin at 160 pounds, while Goeman and Johnson also won for the Storm Hawks in the loss.

On Wednesday, hosting a triangular in Chanhassen, the Storm Hawks got the night going well with a 42-30 victory over Eastview.

Leading 36-30 entering the heavyweight match, Johnson secured the win with a pin at 1:44 of the fi rst period over Lightning wrestler Edgar Garcia.

C/C had once led 30-0 after Finkel, Joel Larson, Trent Butcher, and Christianson scored falls, while Brenden Olevson and Isaac Loosbrock won by decisions.

Eastview rallied with pins at 145, 160, 170, 195 and a forfeit victory at 220. Goeman and Ethan Loosbrock kept the Storm Hawks ahead with decision victories.

The difference between a win and a loss against Wayzata was bonus points – the Trojans got more of them. Each team won seven matches, but Wayzata had four pins compared to C/C’s three.

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TODAY, DECEMBER 29 Girls Basketball at Lakeville South Tourney, TBA Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Hockey at Eden Prairie Tourney, TBA Wrestling at West Fargo Invite, 10 a.m.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Hockey at Eden Prairie Tourney, TBA Wrestling at West Fargo Invite, 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Nordic Ski at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m.

Alpine Ski at Welch Village, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Red Wing, 7 p.m.

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

Minnetonka H.S. PHOTO BY DAN BOYUM

Chanhassen junior Zach Boyum gains a point for an escape during a match at Prior Lake Dec. 20.

Finkel, Goeman and Johnson all had the referee slap the mat, while Ethan Loosbrock won by forfeit.

Also winning by decision

were Olevson, Isaac Loosbrock and Butcher.

C/C is at the West Fargo Invitational today and tomorrow.

New coach excited about what he sees in the pool

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Chaska freshman Sean Donnelly hit the wall at 1:04.20 for first place in the 100-yard breaststroke event during a dual at Eden Prairie Dec. 22. stroke with times of 1:03.38 and 1:05.55.

“J.P. has also made a huge leap this season and has also already posted best times at both duel meets. Another standout improver from last year has been Peter Augdahl, who has been dropping huge amounts of time this season and is fast becoming a huge asset to the team,” the coach said. “Captain Connor Martin, Benny Richardson, Casey Bringhurst, and Sam Halterman have all impressed me with how they have been doing this year.”

“Overall, from a training standpoint, the boys have come in at the training level that they left at last year, which is extremely exciting for a coach

HOLIDAY EVENTS Tournaments conclude the next two days for Chanhassen girls basketball, boys basketball and girls hockey. Up-to-date brackets and results are available at Scoreboard.MN.

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

BOYS SWIM/DIVE

Senior diver Jack G etty scored a 171.10 in Chaska/ Chanhassen’s lone event victory in a dual at Eden Prairie Dec. 22.

T he Stor m Hawks, wit h Eden Prairie in exhibition mode, did record first-place scoring finishes in the final three events. A team score was not available.

“The team is looking better then ever and I cannot wait to see how they continue to improve,” Storm Hawks Head Coach Matt Crees said.

Getty, Jason Nibbe and Tyler Allen placed first, third and fi fth for C/C in diving.

Sean Donnelly hit the wall in 22.67 in the 50 freestyle, while the Chaska freshman was first in the 100 breaststroke at 1:04.20.

“Sean, who is a freshman, has been a huge asset to the team and has come into this season stronger than ever by already posting best times at our fi rst two duel meets,” Crees said.

Chanhassen’s Benny Richardson also had a pair of topthree finishes with times of 1:56.94 in the 200 freestyle and 57.21 in the 100 butterfly.

Other top -three finishes came from JP Currie in the 200 individual medley (2:12.68) and the 200 medley relay of Connor Martin, Aaron Wuflestad, Richardson and Donnelly at 1:46.14.

Martin and Currie were awarded first- and secondplace scores in the 100 back-

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to see,” Crees added.

C/C, which is 0-2 in duals, is at the Minneapolis South Invitational at the University of Minnesota Jan. 7.

BACK TO THE U W hen t he Stor m H awks swim at the University of Minnesota Jan. 7, it will be a second reunion this season for the Crees, the fi rst-year head coach. Along with being a former Chaska swimmer, he is a former Gopher.

After setting five school records with the Hawks, Crees, who started swimming at the age of 13 and spent a year training for Junior Nationals, swam for the University of Minnesota for two seasons.

Web schedule: www.lakeconference.org Home hockey games at Pagel Activity Center Home basketball games at Minnetonka H.S. West Gym Home wrestling matches at Minnetonka H.S. East Gym Home gymnastics meets at Minnetonka H.S. Middle Gym Home swim/dive meets at Minnetonka M.S. East TODAY, DECEMBER 29 Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Hockey at South St. Paul Invite, TBA Girls Basketball at St. Olaf College Invite, 4:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Boys Basketball at Augsburg College Invite, TBA Girls Hockey at South St. Paul Invite, TBA Girls Basketball at St. Olaf College Invite, 8:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Girls Hockey at South St. Paul Invite, TBA

NEW ASSISTANT

Holy Family Catholic H.S. Web schedule: www.mnriverconference.org School: www.hfchs.org Hotline: (952) 443-HOLY (4659), ext. 1111 Home girls hockey games at Victoria and Waconia Arenas Home boys hockey games at Victoria Arena Home basketball games at HFC H.S. TODAY, DECEMBER 29 Boys Basketball at Eden Prairie Invite, TBA Girls Basketball at Annandale Invite, 1:30 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Roseau Invite, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Girls Basketball at Annandale Invite, TBA Boys Hockey at Roseau Invite, TBA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Boys Hockey at Roseau Invite, TBA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Girls Hockey at Orono, 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. St. Cloud Cathedral, 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball vs. Mankato East, 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 29 Girls Basketball at Hill-Murray Tourney, TBA Girls Hockey at Eden Prairie Tourney, TBA Wrestling at West Fargo Invite, 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 Girls Basketball at Hill-Murray Tourney, TBA Girls Hockey at Eden Prairie Tourney, TBA Wrestling at West Fargo Invite, 10 a.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Nordic Ski at Prior Lake, 3:30 p.m.

Alpine Ski at Welch Village, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Hockey vs. Red Wing, 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey at Red Wing, 7 p.m.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Biebighauser commits to Moorhead Jack Biebighauser, a senior at Chanhassen High School, has verbally committed to playing Division II Football at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. A two year starter for the Storm at inside linebacker, he ranks fourth all-time in career tackles.

“I ended up retiring after two years because I wanted to focus on my studies more,” said Crees, who took off a school year to earn some money when former boys head coach and current girls coach Kristen Nicholson offered him a chance to coach.

“I have pretty much been hooked since then. It was extremely hard after quitting the sport to not be around it at all and coaching has given me a great opportunity to pass on some of the lessons and knowledge that I have acquired from my own swimming career to the kids that I coach,” Crees added. “Coaching has become a huge part of my life and I would not trade it for anything.”

The Storm Hawks’ coach is currently back in school fi nishing up his degree.

The program has added a new assistant coach in Chris Peterson, who swam with Crees at the University of Minnesota.

“He swam all four years and competed in the Big Ten Championship meet his junior and senior years, which is hands down the fastest conference in the country. He was also a three-time high school state champion in Illinois,” Crees said.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Girls Hockey vs. Hopkins (Tonka Arena), 7 p.m.

Boys Hockey vs. Eagan (Pagel Arena), 7:15 p.m.

PHOTO BY ERIC KRAUSHAR

Jack Biebighauser, an inside linebacker for the Chanhassen football team the past two seasons, verbally committed to Minnesota State University-Moorhead recently.

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FIRE ROUNDUP

Seven in a row for No. 9-ranked Fire; hat trick for Marooney Holy Family Catholic started the season with back-to-back losses to Class 2A No. 1-ranked Providence Academy and Class 3A No. 4 Richfield.

Since then, the Fire are 7-0 and are now No. 9 in the Class 3A rankings.

On Dec. 22, Holy Family capped the seven-game winning streak with a 56-37 victory over Belle Plaine in Victoria.

Sophomore Haley Thompson scored a career-high 12 points, while Emily Bauer and Michaela Rasmussen were also in double figures with 12 and 10 points, respectively, for the Fire.

Hannah Schonhardt added nine points, while Megan McCabe and Anna Hanson each had five points.

Abby Wolper n led Bel le Plaine with 13 points.

Earlier in the week, three

days after beating No. 7-ranked Red Wing on the road, Holy Family Catholic topped another ranked opponent, knocking off No. 8 New Prague 47-41 Dec. 20 in Victoria.

Schonhardt scored a season-high 25 points as the Fire outscored the Trojans 24-15 in the second half to rally from a three-point halftime deficit.

New Prague was held to 12 points during the final 18 minutes in a loss to Minnetonka Dec. 15.

Schonhardt and Rasmussen netted 33 of the team’s 47 points.

Katharine Leary was next with four points.

Anne Rynda scored 22 points to pace New Prague (4-4).

Holy Family plays in the Annandale Invitational today and tomorrow. The semifinal round pits the Fire against WatertownMayer at 1:30 p.m. Eden Valley-

Watkins and the host Cardinals are in the other semifinal.

HAT TRICK FOR A WIN Joey Marooney netted a hat trick as Holy Family Catholic halted a two-game losing streak with a big 5-3 win at Class A No. 5-ranked Rochester Lourdes on Dec. 20.

With the Fire clinging to a one-goal lead, Marooney scored a power play late in the second period and then added a third goal for the game at the 4:22 mark of the third period for the 5-2 lead.

Lourdes did get a goal back, but goaltender Nick Schreiter stopped 14 shots in the third period and 28 total to preserve the win for Holy Family (5-2).

Scoring in the opening stanza for the Fire were John Peterson and Shane Gersich. The freshman duo combined for five as-

sists and seven total points.

Marooney scored just 25 seconds into the second period for the 3-0 advantage.

Holy Family travels to Roseau today for a three-day holiday tournament.

A WIN AND A LOSS Abby Hanscom scored her fifth goal of the season with less than nine minutes left in regulation to break a two-all tie as Holy Family Catholic/Waconia rallied for a 3-2 win over the St. Paul Blades at Phalen Arena on the east side of the city.

Hanscom netted the gamewinner with 8:44 remaining off an assist from Sarah Rosland.

HFC/Waconia trailed 1-0 after one stanza, but second-period goals from Megan Burke and JC Reinke – on the power play – gave the Wildfire a 2-1 advantage.

The Blades evened the score

early in the third period, but exactly five minutes later it was Hanscom with her fi rst gamewinner of the season.

Carly Bergstrom stopped nine of 11 shots to lead the Wildfire (6-5-2) to victory.

The night before, HFC/Waconia tied the game late in the second period, but a power-play goal from Simley with seven minutes to play extended the Spartans win streak to four games 3-2 Dec. 20.

Laken Muller scored with 7:46 remaining on the man advantage to break the tie in the final stanza for Simley (6-4-2).

The Wildfire jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a goal from Megan Burke just 3:11 into the game. HFC/Waconia teammates Hanscom and Rosland assisted on the goal.

Simley got a pair of goals in the second period before HFC/

Waconia knotted the score at two on a goal from Kelsey Burmeister from Megan Menzuber and Makayla Williams.

Simley outshot the Wildfire 28-16 for the game. Bergstrom stopped 25 shots in the loss.

STILL WINLESS Darrion Strong netted 31 points to lead Tartan to a 73-56 win over Holy Family Catholic Dec. 22.

The Titans outscored the Fire 37-21 in the second half after leading 36-35 at halftime.

Post Ryan Dahl led Holy Family with 17 points. The Fire are off to an 0-6 start entering a holiday tournament at Eden Prairie, which was played on Tuesday and today of this week.

Joe Conroy also added 11 points for Holy Family, while Jake Dryer and Colton Stenerson had eight points each.

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TONKA ROUNDUP

Benilde wins top-10 showdowns Tom Dasovich called the atmosphere playoff-like. A matchup between top-10 teams in their respective classes, Minnetonka and Benilde-St. Margaret did not disappoint.

The Red Knights, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, posted a 71-68 win to halt the season-opening six game winning streak for No. 9 Minnetonka Dec. 20.

“Lots of stuff to improve on.

Great that we got to play in a playoff atmosphere,” Dasovich tweeted.

B-SM led 30-28 at halftime and scored 41 points during the final 18 minutes.

Four Red Knights were in double figures led by Isaiah Gray and Sanjay Lumpkin with 18 points each.

Minnetonka got a game-high

20 points from Latrell Love.

Tommy McDermott and Riley Dearring also were in double figures for the Skippers with 18 and 15 points, respectively.

Malcom Moore also put in eight points for Minnetonka, which started play in the Augsburg Classic on Wednesday and concludes with games today and Friday.

TOUGH LOSS AT B-SM Minnetonka led 26-19 at halftime at 3A No. 2 Benilde-St. Margaret Dec. 20, but a furious second-half rally from the Red Knights pushed the home team ahead for a 55-48 win over the Skippers.

“Tough loss on the road to a talented Benilde squad. If we take care of us, different

outcome. Back to work tomorrow,” Minnetonka coach Leah Dasovich tweeted.

The defeat halted a six-game winning streak to start the season for the Skippers and Dasovich in her first season at the helm.

Anne Hamilton and Kelly McKenzie led the Skippers with 13 points apiece. Courtney Frederickson added nine, while Joanna Hedstrom had six.

Grace Coughlin was the game-high scorer with 23 points for B-SM (6-1).

Minnetonka did rebound two days later as Hedstrom scored a game-high 21 points as No. 7-ranked Minnetonka got back on track with a 52-44 win at Robbinsdale Armstrong Dec. 22.

The Skippers dropped from

No. 3 to 7 in the 4A polls last week.

Hedst rom got help from teammate Hamilton, who contributed 16 points.

Maddy Johnson also had seven points for Minnetonka (7-1).

The Skippers led 24-16 at halftime.

STILL PERFECT Minnetonka led 7-0 midway through the second period at former conference mate Robbinsdale Armstrong to roll to 7-0 on the season in a 9-2 win Dec. 20 in Plymouth.

Max Coatta and Sam Rothstein each had two goals as the Skippers had seven different players net goals in the victory.

Jack Ramsey, Justin Bader, Coatta and Rothstein each had goals in the opening period, while Coatta, Rothstein and Steve Johnson also scored in the first half of the second period for the seven-goal advantage.

Armstrong did cut the deficit to 7-2, but goals from Connor Thie and a power play goal from Vinni Lettieri, who had a five-point night, fi nished off the scoring.

Jimmy Schuldt, Erik Baskin and Michael Prochno also had two assists apiece for No. 2 Minnetonka, which also beat Stillwater at 8-1 Dec. 22.

Matt Behounek made 12 saves for the win for the Skippers over Armstrong.

Minnetonka’s offense remained hot with an eight-goal

outburst in an 8-1 win over Stillwater at Pagel Activity Center.

Lettieri, the University of Minnesota recruit, scored a hat trick for Minnetonka (8-0), while five others recorded two points in the win.

Minnetonka led 2-0 after one period on goals from Thie and Lettieri and 5-0 after two stanzas as Phil Katopodis, Justin Bader and Lettieri each tallied goals.

Lettieri added his third of the night – the second on the power play – while Jared Ridge and Ramsey fi nished off the scoring for the Skippers. Tommy Vannelli also chipped in a pair of assists.

Paul Ciaccio stopped 11 shots for the victory for Minnetonka.

YOUTH SPORTS

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

CC Squirt A are two-times champion The CCHA Squirt A hockey team are 2-time tournament champions early in the 2011-12 hockey season. Their first championship was earned at the SuperRink Spectacular Tournament in Blaine over Thanksgiving Weekend. They defeated Mahtomedi and Hastings on the way to a 2-0 shutout victory over Wayzata Blue in the title match.

The second championship came on Dec. 11 as the team captured the “Moose Cup” in the Monticello Association Tournament. CCHA beat Crow River, Anoka, and Orono before defeating Hopkins 5-3 in the Cup final. They are, front row from left, Bobby Brink, Sawyer Schugel, Taylor Hansen, Joe Simpson, Danny Reddan, Mike Koster, and Jacob Langheinrich. Back row: Blaine Warnert, Matthew Woelfel, John Starkey, Billy Bronson, Derek Jutting, William Magnuson, and Nikolai Charchenko.

Fire JV dance places third at Holy Angels The Holy Family Catholic High School JV Jazz dance team proudly displays its third-place finish out of 11 teams competing at the Holy Angels AA Invitational Dec. 17. The Fire dance members from left, Annie Richelsen (Chaska), Sammi Schierman (Chaska), Emily Vakulskas (Chaska), Maddie Balm (Chaska), Katie Hanousek (Chanhassen), Koree Holme (Shakopee), Elise Brausen (Excelsior), Emma Puklich (Chaska), Ali Cornelison (Chaska) and Kenzie Holme (Shakopee).

Chanhassen 7B takes third at home invite The Chanhassen 7B boys traveling basketball team took third place at the Chanhassen Tournament Dec. 17-18.

The team is, front row from left, Christian Hartman, Nick Berg, Carson Terrell, Mathew Kraines, and Alex Spillum.

Back row: Coach Stephanie Hartman, Brennan Hurt, Nathan Poppen, Nate Hanson, Ryan Och , Justin Tanquist, and Coach Pete Terrell.

Chanhassen 7 girls win at home invite The Chanhassen Seventh Grade White girls basketball team was champions at the Chanhassen Basketball Tournament Dec 18-19. Team members are front row from left, Jenna Bilden, Amber Mollet, Katya Berkland, and Lauren Tritch. Back row: Karin Ellefson, Grace Morley, Hannah Olund, and Joanna Hart.

CC Squirt B places second at Cowtown Classic The Chaska Chanhassen Hockey Association Squirt B Purple team took second place in the South St. Paul Cowtown Classic Hockey Tournament Dec. 16-18. The team won 5-4 against Eagan, 7-3 over Mahtomedi and then lost 4-0 to Andover in the championship. The players are, front row from left, Tyler Hill, Jake Holmstrom, Zachary Hansen (goalie behind trophy), Shane Lavelle, Keith Fletcher, and Dylan Lange. Middle row: Collin Jutting, Jaden Anderson, Jack Willis and Nick Olmscheid. Back row: Brody Amrhein, Ben Ramler, Viktor Poinar, and Calvin Barrett.

U12A girls hockey wins two tournaments The CCHA U12A girls hockey team completed an iconic bus tour of Northern Minnesota, capturing the championship in the Hibbing-Chisholm Tournament.

Play was rounded out with wins over Dryden/Canada 9-1, Rogers 7-2, Eagan 3-2, and Andover/Forest Lake 6-2.

Similar results were achieved with a tournament win for the Hopkins Thanksgiving Tournament, where the girls also won the tournament title. The team is led by head coach Frank Mork, and assistant coaches Robin Anderson, Mark Passolt and Ben Richter. Team members are, front row from left: Erica Peterson and Annika Wellman. Middle row: Maddy Fiedler, Keely Rafteseth, Claire Kelly, Maddie Mork, Nina Richter, Olivia Scholle, Lexi Hanson, and Julia Bock. Back row: Abbey Hamann, Emilee Anderson, Lydia Passolt, Kali O’Keeffe, Ashley Kirchoff, and Emma Hinze.

Chanhassen 7B runner-up at home event The Chanhassen Seventh Grade B girls basketball team earned second place in their home tournament in Chanhassen on Dec. 18. Pictured are front row from left, Maggie Rolf, Kasey Kroiss, Alex Lindelien and Laura Price.

Back row: Coach Kevin Rolf, Rachel Ward, Haley Frye, Dailia Plath, Allie Spinner, and Head Coach Steve Kroiss.

Chanhassen 6 Gold girls take second

CC U10A places second at Hastings Invite The Chaska/Chanhassen U10A girls hockey team took second place in the Hastings Sugar and Spice Tournament 12/9-12/11. The players are, front row from left, Taylor Pelzel, Lisa LaRoche, Lily Hanson (holding trophy), Payton Schultz, Sophie Pawlyshyn, and Rachel Peterson. Middle row: Brooklynn Berg, Abby Anderson, Katie Hanson, Mia Richter, Livie Saatzer, Abby Nelson, Sophia Duffy, Mary Grace Linsley, Grace Doerring, and Ashley Peterson. Back row: Coaches Chris Berg, Chad LaRoche and Chad Hanson.

Not pictured is coach Ben Richter and team manager Kim LaRoche.

Chaska 4C wins at Rockford Tournament The Chaska 4C boys basketball team took first place in the Rockford Tournament Dec. 10-11. The Hawks beat five teams to take the championship. They beat Lester Prairie, Becker, Rockford, Waconia and Lester Prairie again to take first place. The boys are front row from left, Max Loosbrock, Casey Gess and Gregory Ryun. Back row: Andrew Fisher, Carson Liebeg, Jack Connelly, and Mac Born. Not pictured is Alexander Pollman.

The Chanhassen Storm Sixth Grade Gold girls basketball team placed second at the annual Chanhassen Storm Youth Basketball Tournament. Wins were over Shakopee and Mounds View with the lone loss to Prior Lake. An amazing display of effort, hustle and courage were displayed throughout the tournament. The players are, front row from left, Olivia Royer, Maret Elgren, Hannah Nichols, Amy Echternacht and Emma Silbernagel. Back Row: Sydney Volk, Hannah Anfinrud, Morgan Kelly, Maddie Ragnow, Paige Soliday and Lily Sweeney. The team is coached by Jack Kelly, Dave Soliday and Blair Elgren.

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SHERIFF Dec. 19 The Carver County deputies asAt 9:18 a.m., responded to the signed to the cities of Chanhassen, Victoria, and Carver and the townships 2200 block of Lyman Boulevard for of Laketown, San Francisco and Dahl- report of abuse/neglect.

At 10:32 a.m., responded to the gren responded to the following calls 7200 block of Lodge Pole Point, ChanDec. 19 through Dec. 25.

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hassen, for report of property damage.

At 8:05 p.m., responded to the 2900 block of 82nd Street, Chanhassen, for report of theft of a black jeep.

At 8:26 p.m., responded to the 2800 block of Clover Ridge Drive, Chaska, to assist another agency in an incident involving a knife being thrown.

Dec. 20 At 1:17 p.m., responded to the 7800 block of Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, for report of headphones theft, estimated loss is $350.

At 8:33 p.m., responded to the 8500 block of Chanhassen Hills Drive South, Chanhassen, for report of a domestic.

At 11:23 p.m., responded to the 700 block of West Village Road, Chanhassen, for report of a domestic.

Dec. 21 At 11:17 a.m., responded to the

400 block of Chan View, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle. Missing is a necklace valued at $120.

At 11:31 a.m., responded to the 1700 block of Arboretum Boulevard, Victoria, where a 46-year-old St. Bonifacius man was cited for theft of a coat.

At 12:11 p.m., responded to the 18100 block of Kelly Lake Road, San Francisco Township, for report of mail theft.

At 2:21 p.m., responded to the 8600 block of Flamingo Drive, Chanhassen, where an adult male was arrested on an outstanding Scott County warrant.

At 4:34 p.m., responded to a Chanhassen address on a referral from social services about abuse/neglect.

At 7:42 p.m., responded to the 7600 block of Laredo Drive, Chanhassen, for report of theft of smokes and a

wallet from a red Ford Explorer, loss is estimated at $30.

At 9:07 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Chan View, Chanhassen, for report of theft from a vehicle. Estimated loss of items is valued at $400.

Dec. 22 At 2:08 p.m., responded to a Victoria address, on a referral from social services about abuse/neglect.

At 4:30 p.m., responded to the 8400 block of Pine Court, Victoria, for report of theft of lawn ornament from yard. Estimated loss is $50.

At 6:05 p.m., responded to the 1600 block of Commercial Avenue, Victoria, for report of camera theft.

Dec. 23 At 9:30 a.m., responded to the 2900 block of Corporate Place, Chanhassen, for report of theft of jewelry, estimated loss is $6,000.

At 2:21 p.m., responded to the 400

block of Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, for report of theft of wallet and contents, with estimated loss at $40.

At 2:24 p.m., responded to the 500 block of Lake Drive, Chanhassen, for report of theft of wallet and contents, with estimated loss of $55.

At 4:08 p.m., made traffic stop at 8300 block of Allegheny Grove Boulevard, Victoria, where an adult Victoria male was arrested from DAC. Dec. 24 At 10:43 a.m., responded to the 2700 block of Sandpiper Trail, Chanhassen, for report of a domestic.

Dec. 25 At 12:02 p.m., responded to the 1500 block of Cavaletti Court, Victoria, for report of a burglary.

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.

crime, according to a Carver County Attorney’s Office press release.

Agents with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force – affiliated with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office – received information that

Perez would be delivering eight ounces of methamphetamine (approximately 227 grams) to a drug deal scheduled to occur at the SuperTarget in Chaska at 6:30 p.m., April 1, 2011.

During a search of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, agents located an eyeglasses

container under the driver’s seat which held 174 grams of methamphetamine. All total, agents located 256 grams of methamphetamine which has an approximate street value in excess of $10,000, according to the Carver County Attorney’s Office.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Man sentenced for drug dealing On Dec. 16, Harris Neria Perez, 33, of Prior Lake, was sentenced to 74 months in prison after pleading guilty to a firstdegree controlled substance

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Mulled wine 3 cups red wine ¼ cup brandy 3 cups water 12 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 lemon peel 1 cup sugar Simmer cloves, cinnamon, sugar, water and lemon peel for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add the wine and warm to the temperature of hot coffee. Take off the heat and add brandy.

Holly Berry Martini 1 oz. white cranberry juice ¼ oz. simple syrup 3 oz. sparkling wine Splash of lime juice Place two scoops of ice into a martini shaker.

Pour white cranberry juice, simple syrup and lime juice into shaker.

Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour from shaker into martini glass and top with sparkling wine.

Garnish with cranberries (previously rolled in simple syrup, then sugar and frozen).

Winter Frost Martini 1 oz. Van Gogh Dutch chocolate vodka 1 oz. vanilla vodka ½ oz. simple syrup ½ oz. white crème de cocoa ¼ oz. white crème de menthe PHOTOS BY LORI CARLSON

Eggnog (left) and mulled wine were among the drinks customers learned to make at Wildfire’s recent Candy Cane Cocktail Class. The restaurant offers cocktail classes for $30 per person; the next one is in March.

Raise a glass Drinks to warm the belly and the heart

BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com

S

ometimes, the holidays just go down better with a warm, cozy cocktail.

Luckily, the southwest metro area has plenty of establishments proffering winter warmth in a glass – from cake-like cocktails to the fuzzy-sweater-in-a-mug that is mulled wine.

At Wildfire in Eden Prairie, customers can even take classes to learn how to whip up celebratory beverages with ease.

This year’s Candy Cane Cocktail Class included recipes for hot drinks – like the aforementioned wine mulled with brandy, cloves, cinnamon and lemon peel – and frosty drinks sure to warm the cockles of the coldest winter hearts.

In addition to the traditional eggnog – a blend of milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, ground nutmeg and dark rum that should come with a “don’t eat for a day before imbibing” warning – the course also highlighted three holiday-themed martinis that range from sprightly to choco-licious.

The holly berry martini is not named after a smoking-hot Oscar-winning actress, but rather the frozen, sugar-coated

cranberries that float in the glass. Jackie Stetter and Brooke Kennington of Wildfire developed the recipe and perfected the art of rolling cranberries in simple syrup and sugar, then freezing, for a pretty adornment.

With white cranberry juice, simple syrup, lime juice and sparkling wine, the drink is perfect for New Year’s Eve, with or without alcohol.

Those looking to replicate the atmosphere of the chilly outdoors should try the winter frost martini – a decadent mix of Van Gogh Dutch chocolate vodka, vanilla vodka, simple syrup, white crème de cocoa and white crème de menthe.

On the other end of the south metro is Axel’s Bonfire in Savage, which introduced its “Winter Warmers” menu in early December. The surprisingly good Three Olives Cake vodka brings sweetness to two of the recipes – the molten chocolate cake and coffee cake martinis – without curling one’s teeth, though the molten cake drink is far sweeter than the coffee cake, in which hot coffee replaces the cocoa.

Of course, you could stick with a traditional Irish coffee or Bailey’s and coffee, but why not branch out when local bars offer things like almond truffle and French vanilla martinis?

Rim glass with vanilla frosting and crushed candy canes. Place two scoops of ice into a martini shaker. Pour all ingredients into shaker.

Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour from shaker into martini glass.

French vanilla hot cocoa ½ oz. Kahlua ½ oz. Absolut Vanilia vodka ½ oz. peppermint schnapps Hot cocoa Whipped cream Place shots into glass mug; top with hot cocoa and whipped cream.

Almond truffle ¾ oz. Bailey’s Irish cream ¾ oz. Desaronno amaretto Hot cocoa Whipped cream Place shots into glass mug; top with hot cocoa and whipped cream.

Recipes courtesy of Wildfire and Axel’s Bonfire

The coffee cake warmer at Axel’s Bonfire features Three Olives Cake vodka, hot coffee, whipped cream and sprinkles.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. MAKING TRACKS Improve powers of observation and get exercise by taking a long hike down into the valley. Come prepared for two hours of fast-paced walking with short breaks. Snowshoes optional and will be provided for those who need them. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

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

2. MURPHY MOUNTAIN BIKE FRIGID TIME TRIAL Dust off the bike for a winter mountain bike time trial. Race through the trees and snow, then warm up at the trailhead building for awards and door prizes. Studded tires are approved; helmets required. For ages 18 and older. Pre-register online for activity 123735-00.

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Get outside and get fit by trying a new winter sport.

Time: Registration begins at 10 a.m.; race starts at 11 a.m.; racing until 2 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 7, 15 and 22 Cost: Pre-registration $10; registration day of event $15 Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

3. WOMEN IN WINTER: SNOWSHOEING Bring your mother, sister or friend and enjoy the beauty of nature on snowshoes.

Learn the basics, don snowshoes and watch and listen for wildlife. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves. If there is too little snow, the group will hike instead. Led by Volunteer Master Naturalist Marcia Lewis.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free. Snowshoes available at no charge; call (952) 858-0715 to reserve.

Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

BUNDLE UP AND START IN ON THOSE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. FIND MORE OUTDOOR FITNESS ACTIVITIES AT LETSGO.MN.

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DEC. 29 SKATING EXHIBITION Watch the Chaska Figure Skating Club’s annual Holiday Exhibition.

Skaters of all ages will perform and will demonstrate figure skating skills while doing individual and small group routines.

Time: 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29 Cost: Free Location: Chaska Community Center Ice Rink 1, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska

Friday

DEC. 30 WINTER WILDLIFE SNOWSHOE AND EXPLORE Explore the wintry landscape along the Minnesota River with a park ranger in search of a variety of wildlife signs. This is a family friendly event. In the event there is no snow, the group will hike.

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

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

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

ARBORETUM OUTDOORS WITH HOIGAARD’S Try snowshoes and Nordic walking with equipment compliments of Hoigaard’s.

Free lessons.

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

the ups and downs of his childhood experiences growing up in Minnesota in a family of 11 children.

Time: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 Cost: $31.95-$71.95; meet and greet tickets $101.95 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. com

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. through Dec. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: ‘HAIRSPRAY’

See “Hairspray,” choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu and then, after the production, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe, Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit FLORAL DESIGN to the Piano Bar or Michelle Barber The 5th Saturday Floral Design Demonstration is “Dressing Up a Plant.” and the Chanhassen Swing Orchestra A plant makes a wonderful gift to bring performing dance music. At midnight participate in a holiday toast with to a friend, co-worker or hostess. But how do you make your plant gift stand champagne. At the end of the evening, sample the assortment of out and look special? The class will demonstrate how to dress up a simple sweets and coffee. green or blooming plant for a particular Time: Dinner 5:45 p.m.; curtain 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 occasion or holiday, with just a few Cost: $125 per person elements you can obtain anywhere.

Location: Chanhassen Dinner RSVP requested.

Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Time: 9-10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31 Chanhassen Cost: Free Info: chanhassentheatres.com or Location: Carver Country Flowers & (952) 934-1525 Gifts, 109 3rd St E, Carver Info: (952) 681-7582; carverflowers@ NEW YEAR’S EVE COMEDY gmail.com The MinneHaHa Comedy Club is LAUGH OUT LOUD NEW hosting a New Year’s Eve dinner and YEAR’S EVE: LOUIE comedy show. Comedian Dennis ANDERSON Ross will headline, and special guest Paul Dillery will also perform. PreComedian Louie Anderson will share

Saturday

DEC. 31

PHOTO BY RICHARD CRAWFORD

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.

TWO JUMPS PLANNED FOR JAN. 1

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here are two options for area residents interested in plunging into the new year.

The first Chanhassen Lions Polar Plunge

will be at 9 a.m. New Year’s at Lake Ann. 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

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8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Injured Ma-

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anteed a T-shirt depending on same-day sign-ups). Proceeds

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

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

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

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

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

CDT NEW YEAR’S EVE: STEVIE RAY’S COMEDY CABARET Enjoy the Stevie Ray troupe’s entertainment, choose dinner from a specialty New Year’s Eve menu and then, after the show, choose any or all of the post-theater entertainment offerings which include Music Magic DJ playing pop music, a visit to the

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

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

Time: 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $30 per family Location: Carver County CDA, 705 Walnut Street, Chaska Info: (952) 448-7715, Ext. 2773

Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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Reservations required; reference activity 137403-38.

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

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Time: 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 1 and Feb. 19 Cost: Free

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

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LET’sGO!CALENDAR More Fun Things To Do LOYCE HOLTON’S ‘NUTCRACKER FANTASY’ Loyce Houlton’s “Nutcracker Fantasy” continues to enchant audiences of all ages. This classic holiday story unfolds through the eyes of Marie who receives the gift of a cherished Nutcracker from her beloved godfather Drosselmayer.

Witness the drama of the nefarious Rat Queen and be entertained by the antics of the hilarious Madame Bonbonniere as Drosselmayer takes Marie on a journey to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The ballet danced to the music of Tchaikovsky remains one of Minnesota’s most treasured holiday traditions.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Dec. 31 Cost: $36 Location: Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, 528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: thecowlescenter.org or (612) 206-3600

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

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

PHOTO BY T. CHARLES ERICKSON

Oxford undergraduates Jack Chesney (top left, played by Matthew Amendt) and Charles Wykeham (top right, played by Ben Mandelbaum) manage to persuade fellow undergraduate Fancourt “Babbs” Babberly (bottom center, played by John Skelley) to impersonate a millionaire aunt in order to have a proper chaperone when they go to visit their girlfriends.

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

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

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

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

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

sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.) Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any other.

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

‘A DON’T HUG ME CHRISTMAS CAROL’

‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ AUDITIONS

“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” is the sequel to the award-winning musical comedy “Don’t Hug Me.” It’s Christmas Eve in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota and cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson gets in an argument with his wife, Clara, tells her he’s skipping Christmas, he storms out of the bar, goes snowmobiling across the lake, falls through the ice, and goes into a coma. He comes back in his dream where he’s visited by folk legend, Sven Yorgensen, who plays the ghost of Christmas past, present and future. Sven takes Gunner on a journey similar to that in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” only very different. The musical features17 original songs including “Gramma Cut the Christmas Cheese,” “Gunner Fell Into an Ice Hole” and “The Wheel is Turnin’ but the Hamster is Dead.”

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

Auditions are being held for approximately 25 speaking roles and 20-30 chorus members ages 12 and older. Talented male dancers are especially needed. Those auditioning should bring a prepared song (accompanist will be provided), come dressed for movement and be prepared to sing, dance and read from the script. No appointments necessary. Callbacks will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 9.

Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 and Wednesday, Jan. 4 Cost: Free Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road SE, Prior Lake Info: plplayers.org

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

‘SISTER’S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM: THE MYSTERY OF THE MAGI’S GOLD’ It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of “Late Nite Catechism,” as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a

DANCETERIA: SALSA DEL SOL First Thursdays Danceteria features live dance bands and dance instructors. The January Danceteria program will feature salsa music by Salsa del Soul. This program is funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Time: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 Cost: Free Location: Club Prior, Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375

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

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

‘EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE, REMEMBER’ PHOTO SHOW “Explore, Experience, Remember”

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

is the theme of the Arboretum Photographers Society juried photography show and sale. Visitors will warm their winter souls with images of butterflies, rose petals, tulip gardens and more.

Time: Jan. 6-May 27 Cost: $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 (612) 626-3951

will learn how to find birds in their different habitats, learn how to use a field guide and look for identifying features of birds such as eye rings, wing bars and other distinctive markings. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel.

Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: Free Location: Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver Highlands Lot, 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver Info: (952) 361-4500 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

LAND O’LAKES KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

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

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

CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR WOMEN The Women’s Classic Beginner class will cover cross-country skiing basics including putting on equipment, falling down and getting up, diagonal stride, stopping, turning and a brief introduction to small hills. For novice skiers and those who want to review.

This class is designed for women ages 13 and older; reference activity number 124688-03.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Cost: $18 or $26 with ski rental Location: Cleary Lake Park, 18106 Texas Ave., Prior Lake Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘PARTY IN THE REC ROOM’ “Party in the Rec Room” sold out for its last four runs. This show is a one-person improvised comedy show by nationally-known author Laura Landvik. “Party in the Rec Room” promises a fresh cast of characters each night.

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

BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS Learn how to enjoy bird watching from a professional birder. Those attending

Explore the Refuge, sense the pulse of winter wildlife and observe signs and sounds of the year-round residents of Long Meadow Lake while burning calories on this snowshoe discovery hike. Snowshoes provided. Led by Park Ranger Judy Geck.

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

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

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

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

one or both parts of the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Cost: Free

Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

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

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

Visitors will also learn about the many complex challenges threatening the survival of these rainforest environments.

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

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

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

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

by Scott Bradley and Helen Huang, marking the Emerald City’s gorgeous return to the stage.

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

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LET’sGO!CALENDAR ‘IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU’

BRAD PAISLEY

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

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

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grand Ole Opry member, Brad Paisley will perform. The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery with open the show.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Cost: $25-$60 Location: Xcel Energy Center, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul Info: xcelenergycenter.com or (651) 265-4800

Consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer Brad Paisley will perform at the Xcel Energy Center Jan. 14. The Band Perry (below) will open the show.

‘NATURE UNLEASHED: INSIDE NATURAL DISASTERS’ EXHIBITION

PHOTOS COURTESY XCEL ENERGY CENTER

In “Nature Unleashed,” Science Museum visitors will discover how much they know – and how much they’re still learning – about nature’s astonishing power through hands-on activities, stunning photography and multimedia presentations. Visitors will manipulate real-time earthquake data, such as location, time, magnitude and depth; trigger a virtual underwater earthquake to see how a tsunami develops; create their own virtual volcanic eruptions; step into the path of an oncoming tornado through audio and video footage provided by a storm chaser; and tour images, artifacts and first-hand audio accounts of people directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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

EVENING YOGA SERIES Restore and renew with yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg in an eight-week series of evening yoga. Learn to link breath with movement and move through a series of poses. By deepening mind, body and breath connection, build awareness, concentration and strength.

Poses can be adapted for students at various levels. Bring a yoga mat and blanket or towel. Reservations required by phone only by Dec. 28; reference activity 111311-00. For ages 14 and up.

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

MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: ANIMAL TRACKS Parents and caregivers and children ages 2 to 5 can discover the magic of historic Eagle Creek village as they play, sing, read stories and explore the outdoors. Dress as a pioneer or not, but remember outdoor clothes.

Enter park through the west entrance.

Reservations required; reference activity 138403-02.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Cost: $5 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. County Road, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

‘DISNEY’S THE LION KING’ “The Lion King” is a spectacle of animals brought to life by awardwinning director Julie Taymor. The score by Elton John and Tim Rice includes the rhythms of the African Pridelands and songs “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 11-Feb. 12 Cost: $30-$134 Location: Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Info: hennepintheatredistrict.org or (612) 339-7007

MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: SNOW AND ICE Discover the natural world through indoor hands-on activity station, stories, art, songs, games and outdoor exploration relating to snow and ice.

Reservations required; reference activity 112903-11. For ages 2 to 5 and their parents or caregivers.

Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cost: $5 per person Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

SESAME STREET LIVE: ‘ELMO MAKES MUSIC’ Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Makes Music.” Adults will hear music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children including “The Hustle,” “You Should Be Dancing” and “Rockin’ Robin.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 11-15 Cost: $10-$75 Location: Target Center, 600 First Ave. N., Minneapolis Info: targetcenter.com or (612) 6730900

MINNESOTA SPORTSMEN’S BOAT, CAMPING AND VACATION SHOW The 42nd annual Minnesota Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and Vacation Show will feature new model boats, RVs of all sizes, motors, docks, marine electronics, fishing gear, hunting and campground equipment, lodges, resorts, campgrounds, outfitters and free seminars.

Time: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12; Noon-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 10 a.m.9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Cost: Adults $9; children 6-12 $250; children younger than 5 free Location: St. Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul Info: stpaulsportshow.com or rivercentre.org or (651) 265-4800

SNOWSHOEING 101 FOR FAMILIES Experience snowshoeing with the family. Learn the basics, don snowshoes and take a leisurely hike on Hillside Trail. Watch and listen for wildlife and learn which animals are active all winter. Appropriate for ages 6 to adult. Dress for the weather with warm boots, hats and gloves.

If there is too little snow, the group will hike. Snowshoes are available at no charge. Call (952) 858-0715 to reserve them. Led by Volunteer Master Naturalist Marcia Lewis.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

SAVVY SOIREE AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES Join Savvy.mn Magazine for a Savvy Soiree celebrating “Hairspray” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

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

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

WINTER GOURMET DINNER Enjoy a multi-course meal with wine pairings.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 Cost: $65 for Arboretum members; $70 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (612) 626-3951

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN’ “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

invites the young-at-heart to experience comic, touching, and occasionally profound moments in Charlie Brown’s life, strung together during a single day.

A cast of characters including Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy and Charlie’s sister Sally offer a familyfriendly evening of theater. Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles Schultz, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.”

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 13-Feb. 12 Cost: Adults $28; seniors and student $25; children 12 and younger $12 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org or (952) 563-8575

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

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

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

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

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

‘A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION’ Join Garrison Keillor and the Prairie Home Companion gang for two hours of live radio fun. The show will include special musical guests. A limited number of rush seats will be available at 4 p.m. on the day of the show.

Time: 4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21; Feb. 4, 11, 18 Cost: $32-$48 Location: Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange St., St. Paul Info: (651) 290-1221 or fitzgeraldtheater.publicradio.org

‘CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF’ It’s the 65th birthday of wealthy

southern patriarch Big Daddy Pollit, who is unknowingly dying of cancer, and his sons Gooper and Brick have arrived on the scene of the family’s Mississippi plantation in hopes of inching closer to their $10 million inheritance. Yet as Brick descends into alcoholism following the death of a college friend, his fragile relationship with his wife Maggie continues to crumble, and the lies and illusion become too much for the family to bear.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 14-Feb. 26 Cost: $24-$68 Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Info: guthrietheater.org or (612) 377-2224

THE PERSUASIONS Classic a cappella group, The Persuasions, will perform. With a career closing in on 50 years and showing no signs of retiring soon, the group will use no instruments other than their voices to present blues, gospel and pop.

Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Cost: $26 Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 9791100

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

Slide like an otter and hop like a squirrel in the snow. Listen to a story and enjoy a wintry snack. Co-led by yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg and a naturalist. Reservations required; reference activity 111301-08. For ages 2 to 8 with adult.

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

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

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

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

Cameras are welcome. For all ages.

Time: 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 15 and Feb. 19 Cost: Free Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria

Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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

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

WOMEN’S WINTER WALK Women are invited to bring families and friends to discover nature in winter with a naturalist. Dress in boots and snowpants or wind pants.

Be ready to go off-trail and explore the nature center habitats: hilly woods, frozen prairies and frosty ponds. Adults must accompany children. For ages 10 and older.

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

Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast. The breakfast celebrates the legacy of service of Dr. King and encourages those attending to live out his legacy.

This year’s keynote speaker is human rights activist Nontombi Naomi Tutu, the third child of the revered South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Nomalizo.

Time: 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16 Cost: $30 Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: mlkbreakfast.org

‘HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON’ Based on the books by Crockett Johnson. One crayon. One character.

Go. Take a ride with Harold and his trusty crayon as he hops a ride on a flying saucer, shares a pie with French-speaking critters and explores the heavens above using stars as stepping stones. This world-premiere musical uses breathtaking animation, inventive puppetry and an indie-music score.

Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Jan. 17-Feb. 26 Cost: Adults $33.50-$43.50; children/teens/students/seniors $23.50-$33.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400

‘GIRLS ONLY: THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN’

“Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women” is an original comedy celebrating the honor, truth, humor THE WEDDING FAIR and silliness of being female. With a two-woman local cast, “Girls Only” Two hundred exhibitors will share mixes sketch comedy, improvisation, information about what’s hot, audience participation, video trendy, new and exciting in wedding and raucous songs in a unique planning. The Wedding Fair also examination of all things girly. features a bridal fashion show Time: Evening and matinee highlighting today’s bridal trends for every season from the world famous showtimes Jan. 18-March 18 designers. The fashion show repeated Cost: Adults $30; seniors $26; students $20 throughout the day.

Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Location: New Century Theatre, 615 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Cost: $15 Info: ticketmaster.com or (800) Location: Minneapolis Convention 982-2787 Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis MINNESOTA AND Info: twincitybridal.com or (612) THE CIVIL WAR 335-6000

PRESENTATION

HOLIDAY DIVERSITY JOB FAIR The Diversity Job Fair is open to all candidates, entry level and above.

Those interested in applying should bring resumes.

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 Cost: Free Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: (800) 390-5561 or psijobfair. com

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY BREAKFAST The General Mills Foundation and United Negro College Fund will present the 22nd annual Dr. Martin

Minnesota offered the first volunteers and Minnesota soldiers still served after most volunteers went home. See colorful images and hear stories of their service.

Presenter Stephen Osman recently retired from his position as a senior historian for the Minnesota Historical Society. This 30-45 minute illustrated presentation is for teen through adult audiences.

Questions and discussion will follow the presentation.

Time: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-3375 or www.scott. lib.mn.us

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COMMUNITY GATHERINGS M IN N ETON K A PR E SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — There will be a Minnetonka preschool open house on from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Minnetonka Community Education Center in Deephaven. Parents and children are invited to explore, play, and participate in activities in the preschool classrooms and gym. In addition, child care will be available while parents are given the opportunity to attend the presentation “What to Look for in a Preschool.” For more information, call (952) 401-6812 for details.

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

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

CHAMBER MEMBER ORIENTATION — The Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce invites any prospective or new members to a member orientation session to learn more about the chamber’s programs, benefits and services. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Chanhassen Recreation Center at 9 a.m. For more information, call (952) 448-5000.

FRESH START RECOVERY — A Christian 12-step recovery program for those struggling with any type of hurt, habit, or hang-up meets weekly on Thursdays at Grace Church in Eden Prairie from 6:30 p.m.

– 8 p.m. The program includes music, teaching, testimonials, and small groups. No cost or registration required. For more information, go to www.atgrace. com/fresh-start.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE ST U DY — A men’s (all ages welcome) Bible Study meets every Thursday from 7:15-8:15 a.m. at Millie’s Deli in Chanhassen (545 W. 78th

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

St., Chanhassen). During the year the group studies both Old Testament and New Testament books. For more information, call John at (763) 458-5985.

COMFORT AND CARE — If you’ve lost someone close to you, or know someone who has, please call us to find out more information about our weekly Griefshare seminar/support group sponsored by Westwood Community Church. For more information, call (952) 224-7300.

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.

MOMS CLUB — The MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is a support group specifically for at-home moms. If you are interested in seeing if the MOMS Club of Chanhassen/Excelsior is for you, e-mail momsclubofexcelsior@yahoo.com for more information or come to our monthly business meeting at 10:30 a.m. on the first 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.

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS PROGRAM — The Mental Health Crisis Program, serving Carver and Scott counties, has a telephone and mobile crisis response service available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach the Mental Health Crisis Program, call (952) 442-7601.

W ESTWOOD JOB SUPPORT GROUP — Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group is a faith-based group dedicated to supporting those who have lost their job or are contemplating a career change.

Meetings will consist of curriculum covering a range of topics designed to assist you in your search. In addition, we will build relationships and business connections through networking, sharing, listening and supporting each other.

Employers who have open positions and are looking for great talent are encouraged to attend.

Westwood Job Transition and Networking Group meetings are on the first Monday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Room A112 at Westwood Community Church, 3121 Westwood Drive, Chanhassen. No sign up is required; everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Matthew Beck at matthewpbeck@yahoo.com or Pat DeZiel at patdeziel123@ yahoo.com.

LIONS - The Chanhassen Lions meet every fourth Monday at the Chanhassen Legion. The monthly meeting starts with a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.chanhassenlions.org or call Gary Haberman at (952) 200-2993.

ROTARY – The Chanhassen Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the American Legion Post on Highway 5. For more information, call Jeff Anderson at (612) 998-3688.

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

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

OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE — Operation Minnesota Nice is committed to making a difference in the lives of our soldiers who are serving abroad in war zones. The group meets monthly to pack boxes that are

sent to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who have been “adopted” by various individuals or groups and meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to pack items that have been donated by various organizations, companies, churches, or individuals. If you’d like to donate items, please call Audra Brown at (612) 849-0156. Want to adopt a soldier or know more? Go to www.operationminnesotanice. com or call (763) 464-1696.

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

W E S T M E T R O N E TWORKING GROUP — West Metro Network, a professional, referral-based network comprised of trusted and experienced business professionals in the west metro area, meets Tuesday mornings. For more information and meeting times, call Vicki Franzen at (952) 9379596.

BNI-CHANHASSEN — Join other small business professionals committed to referring business to each other at our weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, 2310 Coulter Boulevard, Chanhassen. For more information, please contact Amy Foley at (612) 701-0822.

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

SOUTHWEST METRO BNI - Business Network International has a business networking meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center (16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie). For more information, call Kevin Donlin at (612) 567-6642.

BNI-CHANHASSEN — Join

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

MOPS – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets at Westwood Community Church. The group meets every other Thursday morning or the first Thursday evening of the month in a relaxed atmosphere to connect with other moms and learn from guest speakers. Visit online at www.westwoodcc.org.

3 p.m. at the Carver County Historical Society, 555 West 1st Street, Waconia. The group has informal discussions about genealogy software, Web sites, and tips about research. For more information, call the museum at (952) 442-4234.

MOPS — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for moms of children from birth through 5 years. Meets twice a month from 9:15-11:30 a.m. on Fridays at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior. For more information, call Lindsey at (952) 465-4194, or visit www.oslcs.org.

HOMESCHOOL MOMS’ N IGHT OUT — 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) 9344825, or register online at www. atgrace.org/events.

TOASTMASTERS — The Rosemount Toastmasters club meets every other Thursday in the Rosemount facility in Chanhassen (8200 Market Blvd.) in the Walnut Conference Room at 12:05 p.m. For more information, call club president Dan Klein at (952) 949-7245 or see the club’s Web site at www.geocities.com/club3096/info.htm.

The “Midday Mumblers” Toastmasters club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday at the SuperValu office at 19011 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen. Non-SuperValu employees are welcome. For more information, call Dru Jorgensen, president, at (952) 294-7305, or Doug Hobbs at (952) 828-4619.

The Marsh Winds Toastmasters club meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at The Marsh at 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., in Minnetonka. All are welcome. Call Michael for more information at (612) 387-5864.

The Carver County Communicators T oastmasters 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.

ALANON — Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen is hosting an Alanon group, a 12step 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.

GENEALOGY GROUP – Group meets the second Saturday of the month from 12 to

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

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.

MINNETONKA CAMERA CLUB — The Minnetonka Camera Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month in the Glen Lake area of Minnetonka. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call Linda at (763) 479-1635 or Leanne at (952) 443-4617 or visit www. minnetonkacamera.org.

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.

BETA SIGMA PHI MEETINGS — Beta Sigma Phi, an international friendship network providing educational programs and service to the community meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. around the southwest metro area. Women of all ages, interests, educational and economic backgrounds are welcome to attend. Meeting locations vary. For more information, call Annette Walters at (952) 250-7860.

STROKE SUPPORT — Any stroke survivor and their family member or friend and health care providers are 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 American Stroke Association and Prairie Adult Care. For more information, call Joanne Bartel at (952) 949-3126.

SUPPORT GROUPS

GROUPS AT RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, WACONIA — For more information and registration, call Community Relations at (952) 442-2191, Ext. 6111.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER — Call (952) 448-5425 or (612) 871-5111 for more information.

Open fire? Check. Chestnuts? Not so much I’m pretty accustomed to being asked questions about trees. It happens at most social gatherings these days. Usually I know the answer to the question, or can at least offer a plausible response.

The other night, at a preChristmas gathering of church friends, I was asked a question that required a little more digging: “How come we can continue to roast chestnuts over the open fi re when all the chestnut trees died of blight in the early 1900s?”

H m m m. G o o d que st ion.

Had n’t t hought about t hat one before. I promised to do a little checking and get back to them.

When the pilgrims landed in A merica, the A merican chestnut (Castanea dentata) was the most common hardwood forest tree from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico.

According to one book in my library, “Red Oaks & Black Birches: The Science and Lore of Trees,” by Rebecca Rupp, three out of five wild trees in Appalachia were chestnuts, and 25 percent of all lumber cut from hardwood trees in the East was chestnut.

The thriving chestnut industry came crashing down in the first half of the 20th century when the American chestnut succumbed to a lethal fungus infestation, known as the chestnut blight. An estimated four billion American

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chestnut trees, one quarter of the hardwood tree population, were devastated by the disease.

T he A mer ic a n chest nut tree was an essential component of the entire eastern U.S. ecosystem. A late-f lowering, reliable and productive tree, unaffected by seasonal frosts, it was the single most important food source for a wide variety of wildlife, from bears to birds. Rural communities depended upon the annual nut harvest as a cash crop to feed livestock. The chestnut lumber industry was a major sector of rural economies.

Chestnut is a rich, straightgrained, rot-resistant wood, similar in appearance to oak, but browner, without oak’s golden-yellow tinge. Chestnut wood was much in demand for paneling, hardwood flooring, fu r nitu re, musica l i nst r uments, fence posts, railroad

ties and barn beams.

Chestnuts were large trees that typically grew to heights of 80 feet and 4 feet in diameter. Many grew much larger.

In 1880, the citizens of Seymour, Ind. proudly boasted about their specimen chestnut, which had a girth of 22 feet.

T h e l a r g e s t a n d ol d e s t known chestnut tree in the world is the Hundred Horse Chestnut. This monster is believed to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old and is featured in Guinness for the record of “Greatest Tree Girth Ever,” with a circumference (in 1780) of 190 feet. The tree has since split into multiple large trunks CHV

above ground, but these multiple trunks still share the same roots.

A lt houg h t he A meric a n chestnut was never prevalent in Minnesota, the University of Minnesota is conducting propagation research to discover varieties of chestnut trees that are hardy in our Zone 4 climate that may offer a shade-tree alternative if the much-talked-about emerald ash borer wipes out our population of ash trees.

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Well, enough about the history of chestnut trees in Appalachia. What about the roasted chestnuts?

I recall my first business trip to New York City in the early 1970s. Vendors manning oven car ts full of roasting che s t nut s o c c upie d m a ny street corners. The captivating aroma of the roasted nuts g reeted us wel l before t he vendors came into view. Since this was decades a fter the

blight years, these nuts (and those sold today) were most likely sweet chestnuts from the European chestnut tree (C. sativa).

Despite the name “ sweet chestnut,” the roasted chestnuts of today may not measure up to the American chestnuts of a century ago, based on this note from the Rupp book: “ C. sativa bears sweet nuts, which, t hou g h re a son ably tasty, are markedly less fl avorful than the lost nuts of C. dentata.”

Cliff Johnson is a Carver resident. More than 200 previous Putting Down Roots columns can be viewed at www. puttingdownroots. net.

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The exhibit at the Chanhassen Library in January will be abstracts by artist Jerald Mironov.

M i r o n o v s ay s , “ I h av e shown in art galleries in New York City, Vermont, New York, Wyom i n g , M i n ne s ot a a nd Arizona. I have also shown at the National Academy of Sciences art gallery in Washington, D.C. “I attended the Art Students League in New York City. I have art work in various collections in the United States and Hong Kong. My favorite media are oil on canvas, oil on board, acrylic and ink on paper. The images are ink and acrylic on Japanese paper.”

CHANHASSEN LIBRARY EVENTS Todd ler Stor y t ime — Tuesdays at 10 : 30 a.m. (resumes Jan. 10). Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for 20 minutes of action-packed fun with stories, rhymes, fi ngerplays, and musical movement for this busy age group. Come shake your sillies out with us ! Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

No registration required.

Family Storytimes — Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (resumes Jan. 11). Children and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fi ngerplays that encourage the development of early literacy skills.

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

L ap s it S t o r y t i m e s — Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. New session begi ns on Ja n. 12 .

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

Tails for Reading — Saturdays, Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Elementary school-age children are welcome to read books aloud to therapy dogs to encourage confidence in reading. Call to reserve a 15 minute time to read.

Holiday schedule — Carver County Libraries will be closed on Jan. 1 and 2.

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Abstract art by Jerald Mironov is on display at the Chanhassen Library in January.

REVIEWS For this week’s column, we feature guest reviewer Jill Wujcik.

Wujcik is a recent graduate of the Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at St. Catherine University. She completed a practicum experience at Carver County Library in the fall of 2011.

On the topic of what she likes to read, Jill says, “I love to read memoirs they’re a great way to learn about yourself and the worlds of other people. Through the author, you get to experience something you’d never have a chance to in your own life.”

Jill lives in Fridley with her boyfriend, Ryan and their two crazy cats, Liam and Kitto.

“Two Kisses for Maddy,”

by Matthew Logelin Matt and Liz met at a gas station in Minnetonka in the winter 1996. Thus began their 12 year, long-distance romance.

Finally settling down together in Los Angeles to raise a family, Liz endured a difficult pregnancy that landed her on bed rest for weeks.

Twenty-seven hours after their daughter Madeline was born, Liz suffered a pulmonary embolism and died instantly, never getting the chance to even hold her infant daughter.

In this poignant memoir, Matt shares his incredible tale of love and loss, of heartbreak and triumph. Pieces of their story-book romance are sprinkled throughout as Matt bravely recounts the fi rst year of Maddy’s life, the fi rst year without Liz. He pulls no punches as he deals with the raw emotions of losing his cherished wife and the uncertainty of raising a baby girl as a single dad.

Despite his loss, Matt is able to fi nd comfort and joy in the everyday moments with his daughter, while also finding ways to honor his life with Liz so that Maddy will know the mother who so loved her.

You will cry tears of sadness and of joy as you are reminded of the healing power of love

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“Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home,” by Nando Parrado It’s October 1972 and a Uruguayan rugby team is headed to Chile for a match, when their plane crashes deep in the Andes Mountains.

Maybe you remember hearing about it when it happened.

Perhaps you have read the book “Alive” or seen the 1993 movie of the same name, starring Ethan Hawke. You may have caught the 2008 documentary “Stranded”; or the story could be new to you. Whatever the case, “Miracle in the Andes,” written from the perspective of a survivor 35 years later, provides a unique, personal dimension to the story.

This true-adventure memoir takes the reader on a miraculous journey, where the strength of one’s convictions can lead to seemingly impossible outcomes.

Nando Parrado is initially injured in the crash. Unconscious for three days, he wakes to fi nd the plane that was carrying his sister, mother, friends and teammates to a sunny, fun-filled weekend, is now surrounded by cold, snow and suffering.

His mother and sister dead, Nando vows to make it out of the mountains to see his father again. In his quiet way, he takes the lead on the mountain. He is the fi rst to eat the flesh of the dead for nourishment; the fi rst to realize they will have to walk out of the mountains.

Parrado recounts the story with grace and respect, never losing sight of the deeper meaning of love, teamwork and survival as he simultaneously shows the reality of the horror the survivors endured.

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We Want Your Support!!

Here’s how it works: Jeans Day - a day when employees may dress for work in jeans. In return, the employee pays one dollar, which goes to area non-profit organizations.

Jeans Day is a way to raise funds for non-profits and at the same time boost employee morale. We like the idea of people of the Greater Southwest Metro area wearing jeans for area non-profits on the last Friday of each month. For the next year we are proposing the following non-profits: January Big Brothers Big Sisters – Starting something since 1904.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’ve been impacting the lives of children for over 100 years. And we’re just getting started. For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. And we have over a century of volunteers, donors, and advocates just like you to thank. More than 100 years later, Big Brothers Big Sisters remains true to our founders’ vision of bringing caring role models into the lives of children. And, today, Big Brothers Big Sisters currently operates in all 50 states—and in 12 countries around the world. www.bigstwincities.org

February River Valley Nursing Center – Mission: Serving vulnerable individuals and families in our community while promoting the leadership role of nurses. Vision: Compassionate and individualized health-related services and community resources are available to all. History: We grew out of the Carver/Scott Healthy Communities Collaborative in 2003. The 7 original partners all shared a concern for the uninsured and underinsured in Carver and Scott counties. As of 2008, there were almost 5,000 uninsured in Carver County and 11,000 in Scott County. River Valley Community Partnership is a tax exempt organization - 501 (c)(3). Our Unique Model: Our services are provided by Minnesota licensed Public Health nurses and bi-lingual Spanish translators/community outreach providers. www.rivervalleynursingcenter.org

March Minnesota Food Share – Each March, Minnesota FoodShare directs the March Campaign, the largest food drive in the state and restocks 300 food shelves across Minnesota. It recruits thousands of congregations, companies, schools and civic groups to run local food and fund drives to aid in the effort.

Minnesota FoodShare organizes a statewide media campaign to promote food shelf donations. It produces and distributes free promotional and educational resources for food drive organizers. It acts as a clearinghouse for cash donations and distributes the funds to participating Minnesota food shelves. Throughout the year, Minnesota FoodShare advocates on behalf of hungry Minnesota families with both state and federal lawmakers and educates the public about hunger in Minnesota. mnfoodshare.gmcc.org

April Autism Society of Minnesota – The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is an organization of families, educators, care givers, and professionals committed to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was established in 1971. AuSM has members throughout the state of Minnesota and the upper Midwest.

Mission: The Autism Society of Minnesota exists to enhance the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. AuSM seeks to realize its mission through education support, collaboration, and advocacy. www.ausm.org

May Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities – The Regional Parks Foundation of the Twin Cities is the designated non-profit partner for the Regional Parks system. Your Donation supports ALL of the regional parks in the Twin Cities region. Parks in our area: Carver County Parks - Baylor, Minnewashta, and Waconia. Dakota County Parks - Lake Byllesby, Lebanon Hills, Miesville Ravine, Spring Lake, Mississippi River Trail, Big Rivers Trail. Three Rivers Park District (Hennepin and Scott Counties) - Baker, Byant Lake, Carver (Lowry Nature Center), Cleary Lake (Scott County), Clifton E. French, Crow-Hassan, Eagle Lake, Elm Creek (Eastman Nature Center), Fish Lake, Gale Woods, Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes (Richardson Nature Center), Lake Minnetonka, Mississippi River Coon Rapids Dam - West Nature Center, Murphy-Hanrahan (Scott County), North Mississippi, Noerenberg Memorial, Lake Rebecca, Silverwood (Ramsey County), Dakota Rail Trail; North Hennepin Trail, Scott County Trail, Southwest LRT Trails (North and South). www. regionalparksfoundationtc.org

June FISH (Families and Individuals Sharing Hope) – is a collaborative effort of the faith community, non-profits, service groups, local government and the business community. Their shared mission is to partner together to meet human needs so that individuals will be able to live healthy, transformed lives. Partnering together to match available and future services with individuals in need

during singular times of crisis or through longer times of need assisted by a mentor to achieve the goal of living a transformed healthy life.

July Life College – Minnesota Life College (MLC), located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a not-for-profit, vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum disorders. Since 1996, MLC has been dedicated to helping our students make a successful transition to independent living and financial self-sufficiency. Our students are involved in a challenging vocational and independent living curriculum with an emphasis on “Real Skills for Real Life™.” Students have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. We give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to know in the real world. www. minnesotaLifeCollege.org

August Fruits of the City – Fruits of the City aims to capture fresh fruit that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to those in need. In 2010, we partnered with Second Harvest Heartland to glean over 23,000 pounds of fruit. Our goal for this year is to harvest 36,000 pounds of fruit. www. mnproject.org/food-FruitsOfTheCity. html

September Sobriety High Charter School – Our Mission: to provide adolescents recovering from alcohol and drug dependency a comprehensive, four-year high school diploma program in a safe, sober and chemical-free environment. Sobriety High Charter School is welcoming and supportive academic environment that is committed to sobriety, academic success, and personal growth. Our goal is to provide a safe, sober, and challenging school experience for students who share a commitment to educational achievement and personal growth. www.sobrietyhighschool.com

October The Wildcat Sanctuary – Our Mission - Provide a natural sanctuary to wildcats in need and inspire change to end the captive wildlife crisis. Our Vision - Help create a world where animal sanctuaries are no longer needed.

Who we are - The Wildcat Sanctuary (TWS) is a 501c3 non-profit, no-kill big cat rescue located in Sandstone, MN. TWS provides a natural sanctuary to wild cats in need and inspires change to end the captive wildlife crisis. TWS is funded solely on private donations. The Sanctuary is a home for animals, not a zoo for people and is not open to the public. Combining natural and spacious habitats with a life free of exhibition and exploitation, TWS allows all residents to live wild at heart. As a true sanctuary, we do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit animals. www.wildcatsanctuary.org

November Minnesota Adoption Resource Network is committed to the right of every child to a permanent, nurturing family.

Since 1980, Minnesota Adoption Resource Network (MARN) has been dedicated to the recruitment of adoptive families for Minnesota waiting children, advocating on behalf of adoptive, kinship and foster families, and maximizing opportunities for successful adoptions. Since we are not a child-placing agency, we can fully advocate for the children needing adoptive families.

To many, zero means nothing. At MARN, when it comes to children waiting for families, zero means everything. www. zerokidswaiting.org

December CAP Agency – CAP Agency - Organized in 1965, as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s “War on Poverty” movement, the agency began as the Scott-Carver Economic Council providing co-op farming programs, Head Start and Senior Citizen Centers to residents of Scott and Carver Counties. The CAP Agency expanded its service area in 1985, to include residents of Dakota County. The agency’s name has since been adopted to reflect this expansion. Now numerous programs strong, three counties wide and over 40 years old, the CAP Agency offers a varied menu of services in each county, and continues to grow and evolve to reflect its commitment to address the unmet needs of the community. http://preview.capagency.org

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outhwest Newspapers will promote Jeans Day and all the participating businesses in each of its seven community newspapers every month. We’ll provide you with Jeans Day stickers for your participating employees to wear. We also will give you “table tents” to explain to customers why employees are dressed casually.

Southwest Newspapers retains less than 10% of the donations to cover the cost of stickers, mailings and other promotional material.

Southwest Newspapers also donates all the ads placed in the paper promoting Jeans Day. In short, this program will cost you nothing.

It will boost employee morale. It will pleasantly unite all of the Greater Southwest Metro area for a worthwhile cause, and hopefully will raise lots of money for local non-profits.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Jennifer Sorenson at jsorenson@ swpub.com or 952-3456477.

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No rest for Carver’s pillow czar MyPillow is growing fast

BY NICK MASON nicholascmason@comcast.net

M i ke Li ndell is not resting on his laurels.

The founder and president of a pi l low manu factu ring company in the city of Carver is movMike i n g for wa r d Lindell with agg ressive expansion plans.

And the pace of growth by My Pillow, Inc. (doing business as MyPillow) is speeding into overdrive.

“We’re growing 10 percent a week,” Lindell said during a Nov. 23 interview after touring his company’s offices, customer call center and manufacturing plant.

“This year we’ll expect to do $10 million of sales. I want to be at $30 million by next April.”

That type of dramatic gain still would pale compared to his longer-term vision.

“Within three years, one-fifth of the world’s population will be sleeping on MyPillow. That is my goal,” he said. “What Amway did in 30 years, I’m going to do in three.”

Lindell, 50, of Victoria, invented his open-cell, poly-foam pillow and started the business in 2004. His unique pillow was issued a United States patent in 2008. My Pillow, Inc. now has PHOTOS BY NICK MASON about 30 pillow products and accessories, but 95 percent of the Paul Johnson rolls up MyPillows at the company’s manufacturing plant in Carver for shipping to customers. sales are bed pillows.

“MyPillow does not go flat like conventional pillows and “We’re the No. 1 product at it keeps your neck straight and every show we’re at, it seems also keeps you cool so you sleep like.”

To learn more about But the burgeoning growth in one position all night, which MyPillow products or to gives you a deep sleep,” Lindell came once marketing broadmake a purchase: explained. “MyPillow is made ened to infomercials starring with a patented fill that you can himself on the Internet and In person: Visit MyPillow mold to your exact individual cable television and similar adretail store, Burnsville vertising campaigns and interneeds, and it will stay there.”

Center mall, 1178 Burnsville These pillows are not cheap. views in newspapers and televiCenter, Burnsville.

For example, the standard sion and radio programs.

Online: www.mypillow.

He told the Chaska Herald queen-size bed pillow is $79.95, com but use of promotional codes in February 2010 that the comTelephone: Customer call reduce the cost to $59.96, he said. pany had sold 140,000 pillows in center at (855) 974-5569.

Each pillow has a 10-year war- its first six years. He raised that Source: My Pillow, Inc. ranty and 60-day, money-back number to more than 250,000 in January 2011. And last month guarantee.

My Pillow, Inc. has custom- he updated the figure to “well ers across the world, includ- over 400,000 … approaching point, but that is part of Lindell’s energy, spirit and passion ing wholesale customers in 500,000.”

My Pillow, Inc. had 40 em- for his work.

Canada, Australia and New “Half the town of Carver Zealand. But Lindell stresses ployees in February 2010 but that the pillows are entirely grew to about 200 by November works for me,” he said in exag2011, largely due to replacing a geration mode. “If you could made-in-America.

“It’s made 100 percent in contracted customer call center show me a faster growing comwith the com- pany, I’d like to see it, especially t he United pa ny’s ow n in Minnesota.”

St ates wit h City and local business leadc a l l c ent er 10 0 percent in Carver on ers are delighted to have My of the matet h e s e c o n d Pillow, Inc. as the largest em- Pillow stuffers Travis Renne (left) and Nick Hammers scoop up and insert the patented rials made f loor of the ployer in Carver and expand- poly-foam into pillow coverings at the My Pillow, Inc. manufacturing plant in Carver. in the United old s cho ol- ing despite generally sluggish They estimated that they fill nearly 2,000 pillows per day.

S t at e s ,” h e house at 420 economic conditions. said. “We’re “I think it’s great that we’ve that growth and that business ald reporter a tour of the manu- energy, and I’m not bragging.

O a k S t r e et never ever gogot an employer like that in in Carver. He’s very passionate facturing plant, 920 Sixth Street I know where I’m going, and I North. ing to make West, Lindell showed literally have a purpose.”

“We built town,” Carver Mayor Greg Os- about that,” McMillan said. even one part “One thing we struggle with that he is a hands-on boss. He o u r o w n terdyk said during a telephone “We don’t stop here for nothof this pillow ca l l center. interview. “Providing jobs for is as some businesses grow they squeezed nearly a dozen pillows ing,” Lindell said. “If they say it overseas.”

Mike Lindell We did it in the local residents is huge. That end up leaving the region,” she to make sure they were fi lled can’t be done, I say ‘Why?’ Then Lindell Founder/president t h ree days. [expansion] is incredible. I’m said. “We really try hard to with the right amount of poly- we fi nd a way to get it done. I sold his fi rst My Pillow, Inc. Now, 24/7 we excited for Mike to have such avoid that. In this case, we love foam. He also greeted workers don’t take no for an answer.”

80 pillows at that Mike is very dedicated to by name and praised their have people good success.”

McMillan agreed during a a rented kiDeb McMillan, president of keeping My Pillow in Carver.” skills and dedication. on duty,” he telephone interview Dec. 7. osk in Eden Prairie Center beMy Pillow, Inc. is among the “We have employees who “He just brings such great fore starting a marketing focus said Nov. 23. “There are 100 the Southwest Metro Chamber at home shows, fairs and craft employees there now. We are of Commerce, said a key factor chamber’s roughly 500 members are dedicated to where we are energy to his work. He is reshows, gradually extending to hiring five to 10 people per week for Carver and the chamber is from Carver, Chaska, Chanhas- going and what the mission is,” ally a great businessman,” McMillan said. “He has a great every state except Hawaii. This full-time in this economy. The Lindell’s loyalty to Carver, the sen and Victoria. It is the only he said. city where he grew up. manufacturing business from When later asked to describe passion about his products, year, that outreach expanded to call center will have 150.”

“From the chamber perspec- Carver listed on the chamber’s himself, Lindell fi rst cited his but knowing him you would The company’s success and American military bases. be convinced that he would be “If there is a big show in this rapid growth sparks his fl air tive, probably the greatest thing web site, www.swmetrocham- energy for his work and life.

“Very energetic,” he said. “I successful no matter what he country, we are in it,” he said for occasional exaggeration, about a growing organization ber.com.

While giving a Chaska Her- don’t know anybody with more was selling.” of his 60-member sales force. while making his underlying is Mike’s commitment to keep

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Jonathan Association asks city to take Eitel House Ownership may transfer to arts consortium

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com

The Jonathan Association is hoping to cook up a win-win situation for the long-vacant Eitel House.

At its December meeting, the board of the large Chaska homeowner group voted unanimously to ask the city of Chaska to take ownership of the property through eminent domain.

The board also proposes that the city then work to transfer permanent ownership over to the fledgling Arts Consortium of Carver County (ACCC).

“We really feel this is something old [Jonathan founder] Henry McKnight would have loved,” said Nate Bostrom, Jonathan Association board president.

Bostrom said the vacant Chaska brick farmhouse has long been a challenge for Jonathan Association decision makers. The Eitel House – located on Eitel Circle in Neighborhood Eight – has been empty since 2004 when the association opted not to renew a daycare/ preschool lease due to radon levels.

A professional assessment done in 2009 by Reserve Advi-

sors out of Milwaukee estimated that the building would need more than $135,000 in repairs and replacements over the next 15 years. In addition to high levels of radon, Bostrom said the property also has mold issues.

As of 2011, the property was valued at $166,000 ($68,400 for the land and $ 97,600 for the building).

CHALLENGES In late 2005, the association planned to tear down the Eitel House, finding it cheaper to destroy than restore. The association’s plans were staved off when city put a moratorium on the destruction of Chaska brick buildings.

In early 2006, Chaska proposed that the Jonathan Association donate the property to the city for inclusion in the land trust, but the association’s legal counsel determined that the bylaws would require that 60 percent of the association’s members vote with two-thirds agreeing to the property transfer. And so the building has sat vacant for the last seven years.

While no longer in favor of tearing down the building, the Eitel House remains a problem for the homeowner association.

“We’re not bulldozing it, but we don’t have the financial resources to take care of it,” said Bostrom.

The association is proposing that the city take the Eitel House

through eminent domain to avoid having to bring the issue to the membership for a vote.

In a press release, the board indicated that they believed it would be difficult to attain the voter turnout levels necessary to transfer, sell or convey such a property.

ARTS CONSORTIUM Bostrom said the board decided to approach the city after receiving a letter from the ACCC, where the group formally expressed its interest in acquiring the Eitel House.

Bostrom said the ACCC is trying to build a presence in each community in Carver County and believes the Eitel House “would be ideal” for their first site (the group previously had their eye on the C.P. Klein mansion in downtown Chaska).

“Jonathan and its founder Henry McKnight, have always recognized that arts in the community are important to achieving ‘livability’ and improving quality of life,” said Mary Erickson, ACCC board member, in a press release.

“The Eitel House would be an ACCC ‘gathering space,’ and among other things, it could be utilized for art classes, studio and gallery space.”

The Jonathan board believes that a partnership between the city, the association and the ACCC is the best bet to find a future for the historic building.

Should it be able to acquire the

PHOTO BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO

The Eitel House was built in 1875 out of Chaska brick. Over the years, it has served as a co-op store, a welcome center and a day care. property, the ACCC would seek grants through the Metropolitan Regional Art Council, the National Education Association and the State of Minnesota to “make the Eitel House their home and an arts destination for artists and arts enthusiasts in Jonathan and throughout Chaska.”

PRESERVATION City staff has yet to meet with the Jonathan board or ACCC

members, but City Administrator Matt Podhradsky said they are open to discussions on how to preserve the Eitel House. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday morning.

“There’s no question from a historic perspective, the Eitel House is on the list,” said Podhradsky. “This is one we would like to see preserved.

“It’s a question of exactly how we get to that point,” he added.

The Jonathan board remains

To read more about the Jonathan Association’s Eitel House proposal, visit www. jonathaninchaska.com. optimistic that this is the plan to restore the Eitel House to its former glory and provide a unique gathering place.

“Our community cannot afford to miss out on a creative opportunity such as this,” the board wrote in a press release.

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Three Qs

Chanhassen’s real-life Rosie the Riveter Carver County Historical Society Location: 555 West First Street, Waconia Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday; Closed, Sunday

Wendy

Contact: (952) 442-4234 or historical@co.carver.mn.us

PETERSENBIORN Hanna Peterson Hanna Peterson, 17, of Chanhassen was named a 2012 YoungArts Award Winner in Media Arts. YoungArts is the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA). Hanna is one of this year’s YoungArts Merit Award Winners, selected in a blind adjudication process from a pool representing all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories.

Hanna was chosen from more than 5,000 applicants in nine disciplines for this national award. Her parents are Mark and Barb Peterson.

Hanna is a senior at Minnesota’s Arts High School at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley.

The arts high school is a statewide, public, tuition-free school for juniors and seniors.

Hanna’s medium is photography, and although digital photography has become the norm, she also shoots film with older cameras that she collects.

“I got my first camera when I was 8 or 9 years old,” Hanna said. “It was just a simple point and shoot Nikon.

I think it was pink, and it was a film camera.”

Her interest in photography started “when I was young,” Hanna said. “My family would go on road trips for vacations instead of flying, so I‘d like to go out and explore. When I was old enough to realize that I could shoot pictures of where we had been, where I had explored, that was exciting.”

Hanna said she prefers “old school (film) photography, with the darkroom, processing my own film. Learning to do that is a great way to learn modern photography,” she said. She enjoys shooting with older film cameras.

“It teaches you the basics when you have to do everything manually and it gives you a lot more control. My high school (The Arts High School) has a nice darkroom, and it is available after school. I spend most of my free time in the darkroom both during the school day and afterwards.”

Hanna’s likes to shoot scenic and landscape photos, and has been experimenting with conceptual surreal environments, some of which ended up in the portfolio she submitted to the YoungArts competition, and manipulating her prints.

“I like to create a reality,” Hanna said about her surreal photography.

“I recently happened upon a 65 gallon fish tank on Craigslist and as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to do a shoot with it. I want to continue to have constructed realities.

“Some of my favorite ways is hand coloring on a black and white print and liquid light emulsion, a process where you can make nearly any surface into a light sensitive material (like paper, wood, glass to name a few). I’ve also tried cyanotypes, sepia toning, Polaroid transfer and other chemical processes in the darkroom.”

“My work is varied, some constructed and some natureI have entered Scholastics Art awards and YoungArts, and our art teachers at Perpich submit our work regularly to festivals and contests.”

Q: What kind of camera do you use?

A: I have a Nikon D7000. I’m working on buying more lenses. It’s more about the lens than the camera. I also have an old Pentax 35mm and another older 35 mm that I’m working on to get functioning. I like to look for cameras in good condition in thrift stores and try to get to them working. Older cameras have interesting lenses they don’t make anymore. I shoot both film and digital, but it depends on what equipment I have. In summer I don’t have access to a darkroom, so I shoot digital.

Q: What do you plan to do after graduating next spring?

A: I’m looking at some colleges— Parsons, Savannah College of Art and Design, Montana State-Bozeman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Stout, Anchorage University, Cal. Arts and a few more I’m debating.

Q: Do you have any favorite photographers?

A: Jim Brandenburg. He’s an animal photographer and he captures nature like he’s a part of it along with Art Wolfe who has a similar style but also does portraits. Both of them influenced my nature photography because it helped me to see from a different perspective. Instead of just looking at eye level I try to look at everything from new angles.

To see a sample of Hanna’s work, go to www.chanvillager.com —Unsie Zuege

Info: www. carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org

MOMENT IN TIME

“Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan,” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt told the nation.

The Pearl Harbor bombing, like the collapse of the World Trade Center, was an event that changed the world forever. Pearl Harbor did more than force the United States into war; it forever changed the traditional expectations and job duties for women.

Prior to Dec. 7, 1941, women were housewives and mothers, rarely working outside the home.

After Pearl Harbor, women could be found working traditional male jobs. This was a new venue for women, one that would eventually lead to the women’s rights movement and social change.

The Carver County Historical Society offers an educational program that discusses “Rosie the Riveter” and the role she played during WWII. “Rosie” was an icon that represented women working in factories during the war.

During one of the society’s Rosie the Riveter presentations, we had the rare opportunity to meet and learn from a real-life Rosie – Peggy Swanson.

MILITARY BACKGROUND Swanson has been around military families her whole life. Her mother, Lydia Marie Anderson emigrated from Malmo, Sweden in 1904.

Lydia’s fi rst job was as a nanny for Major Hutton at Fort Snelling.

Hutton was transferred to Atlantic City, then to Fort Huston Texas.

In Texas, Lydia met and married a WWI veteran, Fred Earnest MacDonald. The couple moved to the East Coast where two daughters, June and Peggy were born.

In 1936, fi nances were tight due to the Great Depression, so when the government issued checks to WWI Veterans, the Swansons were ecstatic. Fred received $200, which he used to pack up the car and move his family to Minnesota.

PEARL HARBOR Peggy remembers Pearl Harbor very well. Dec. 6 she had her appendix removed and the next day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. She was 18.

Ten million men were enlisted to help in the war effort, necessitating the need to recruit women.

Almost over night, factories were converted into aircraft plants and shipyards. Propaganda shouted, “Women, the war needs you! ” Women had been trained to be wives and mothers but now were given another choice. Peggy and her friend June applied for and were hired to work at the Fairchild Aircraft Manufacturing Company in Baltimore. They took a bus to Baltimore and rented a single

HARD WORK

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CARVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Peggy (MacDonald) Swanson is pictured shortly after enlisting in the Women’s Army Air Corps in 1942. The back of the photo says, “I had just cut my hair in this one. It almost killed me-it was so nice and long. But the army said short hair and who was I to argue.”

Coming Events The Carver County Historical Society is proud to present the Minnesota Humanities Center traveling exhibit, “Why Treaties Matter,” Feb. 8 through March 7. The exhibit helps establish American Indian sovereignty as an ongoing continental reality and provides a vehicle for all Minnesotans to learn new and innovative ways to create community, build sustainable systems, and relate to one another.

This project is funded in part with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. room in a house for $3 a week.

The rent did not include kitchen access, which made fi nding something to eat after a swing shift difficult.

The house, 15 miles from the plant, required the ladies to take a bus each day.

Sexual harassment was rampant at the Fairchild Aircraft. In the past, women only worked if they were single or out of necessity. There was the common misconception that women who worked were “loose.” The truth was, many working women were married and most, if not all, worked to support the war effort. As the war progressed, the number of jobs occupied by women working in the service industry expanded, while the number of “men’s” jobs in the manufacturing industry decreased.

The Norman Rockwell painting depicting a Rosie the Riveter was accurate. Clothing that could catch

Peggy and Phil Swanson. fi re was not allowed. This required women to wear a head scarf to protect their hair and to wear socks instead of stockings. The overalls, which had to be purchased by employees, were worn so that as women worked they would not expose themselves when bending over. Pants were new for women.

Peggy remembers how odd pants felt to wear and how hard they were to get used to. Keep in mind that ladies’ undergarments were still the same whether or not a skirt was worn. This meant that girdles and garter belts were still worn under pants. Makeup was worn sparingly: pancake base, red lipstick and eye brow pencil.

The work was hard with loud and heavy air guns being used. One person worked on the outside of the aircraft while another worked on the inside. The shifts varied, but a usual day lasted 8 to 10 hours. The swing shift was the overnight shift between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. Peggy enjoyed the work, but conditions were hot, which left her exhausted at the end of the day.

She worked at the plant almost a year, then was called home to help with her mother who had contracted pneumonia.

After her mother recovered, Peggy joined the Women’s Army Air Corps (WACS).

Accommodating women in the military was a challenge for the U.S. government. The problem was solved (somewhat) by treating the women like men, with humorous results. Peggy remembers being issued a khaki colored girdle and condoms, but no PJs. The women wondered what the men slept in, or without. This was not an option for the demure women. In the end, they solved the problem, by sneaking in civilian PJs and hiding them under their mattresses.

Peggy’s teletype training started in Des Moines, Iowa, and took her to Washington, D.C., then to London.

Pilots did not have radio contact with the tower in those days, so air tubes, similar to those at a bank, were used to send flight information to pilots. Blinkers (lights) were also used to communicate with pilots. She remembers the fi rst time she saw a helicopter. Imagine her amazement to see the aircraft hovering outside the control tower window.

Her fi rst airplane flight occurred shortly after she started basic training in 1942. She was returning to Minnesota in a C-47 biplane, near Thanksgiving. In Omaha, Neb., the pilot could not get the wheels of the plane to descend, causing the plane to land on its belly. The ground was covered with a lot of new snow thankfully, and the plane slid on the snow, through several farmers’ fences.

When Peggy debarked, she kissed the ground.

Peggy was in London, near Hyde Park when she heard about the end of the war. She said there were piles of confetti in the streets and everyone was kissing. After she returned to Minnesota, she reconnected with her blind date from 1941, Phil Swanson.

They married on June 22, 1946 and she became one of many war brides. Phil was a career Army man serving in the 34th Division of the Red Bulls.

Peggy and Phil have three children: Linda, Steve and Scott. Scott continues the family military tradition working with the unmanned predator spy plane. Major Phil Swanson died June 9, 2009, but Peggy still lives in Chanhassen.

Wendy Petersen-Biorn is executive director of the Carver County Historical Society.

First response to New Year’s resolution My New Year’s resoing one. The greater lution for 2012 is to bedamage comes from come a fi rst responder. those I simply set This doesn’t mean aside until I can give I’m going to train to be a them the time and atpolice officer, fi refighttention they need and er, or EMT – the people deserve. The problem equipped to be the fi rst is that in many casones on the scene of an es, that time never accident or other emercomes. gency. Instead it means I think part of the I’m going to train myproblem – and I’m self to get in the habit willing to bet I’m not of responding immethe only person for FIND YOUR BURIED TREASURE diately when I get an whom this is true – invitation, request, or a is due to the speed question from someone and ease of reaching in person, by mail, or by e-mail. large numbers of people with very What it really means is that I’m little cost or effort. Technology and going to work at transforming two a mass marketing mindset have left habits that have crept into my life, many of us drowning in a sea of ofand that are keeping me from be- fers, opportunities, invitations and ing as efficient, effective, reliable information to which we need to and credible as I want to be. Those respond or react. Every day it gets two habits are procrastination and more and more difficult to figure indecision. And it’s not the “active” out what’s relevant, important, or forms of those habits that cause the legitimate, and it gets more and more most trouble – as in deliberately put- tempting to just toss or delete the ting off things I don’t want to do, or whole stack. spending so much time weighing all And that’s what I do with a lot of possible options in a situation that I the mail and email I receive – the never get around to actually choos- junk mail and unsolicited offers

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that keep coming in no matter how many times I try to stop them. Still, that leaves a lot of things that I truly am interested in, that I want to know more about, or that I would like to take part in or attend if they don’t confl ict with anything else on my schedule. These are the things that often get lost in the shuffle, and that I want to start dealing with in a more timely and efficient manner.

There are a lot of benefits for doing so. I know I miss out on some valuable and enjoyable opportunities by waiting too long to reserve a spot or to accept an invitation. I also know that it damages my credibility and inconveniences others when they’re forced to wait longer than they should for an action or answer from me. And I know that I create additional work and stress for myself, as well as physical, mental, and emotional clutter, when things like this pile up or are left unattended.

So that’s what I’m planning to fi x.

I’m aware that it will take time and effort to retrain myself, to tweak my tactics, and to transform a bad habit into a good one. This is really a lifestyle change, and I need to incor-

porate it carefully and consistently or it will simply be another of the running jokes of New Year’s resolutions that we jump into enthusiastically on Jan. 1 and abandon by the 10th, because we were unprepared or unrealistic about what we could do, how to go about it, or how long it would take.

So my fi rst step is to concentrate on mail and email. As soon as I get the mail every day, I will toss what I don’t need or want, set aside what I want or need to read later, and respond immediately – or schedule the time when I will respond – to whatever needs an answer. I will do the same with email, after fi rst determining how many times a day – and precisely when – I will check it, rather than doing this every time an email comes in. Once I get this habit fi rmly established, I’ll figure out what to do next.

Feel free to join me if this is something you’d fi nd useful, too. Also, please let me know if you have any suggestions on making it work even better. If you do and you’re the fi rst to respond, we’ll both know that it’s already working.

Happy New Year!