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By Robbie Wigley, on May 1st, 2011
When Jim and Mary Basset realized they would not be able to attend the Annual Meeting, they sent a letter to the entire organization, reflecting on their experiences with the continuing classes offered by the CVEC.
I’m in the midst of taking Jane McWilliams’ journalism class. To say it’s an outstanding class is a gross understatement. As I understand it, we are supposed to render any suggestions we might have for changes and so forth when we meet Sunday. I just want to say that I think what the board is doing could not be done better.
Mary has taken numerous CVEC classes and agrees with me. She is taking Bill Woerlin’s class right now and, as usual, comes home after every class in a state of elation over what she’s learned and heard.
So please just keep on doing good stuff. -Jim Bassett
 Dick Cantwell has been fascinated by opera since his teens, and therefore brings a wealth of information on the history of opera to the classroom. His present course features an overview from the earliest days of opera, beginning in Italy in the 16th Century with Ottavio Rinuccini (1562-1621), and with special attention to Lucia Di Lammermoor, Le Comte Ory, Capriccio, and Il Trovatore, which are being broadcast in live HD at regional theatres by the Met.
 CVEC’s own Supreme Court meets in Charles Umbanhowar’s action class on “Mocking the Supreme Court”. “Justices” pictured are preparing to decide an actual case under consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court. Their decision on Schwarzenegger v. Plata (09-1233), a California case involving overcrowding in prisons, violations of the Eight Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and proposed remedies was decided in favor of Plata by a 7 to 2 decision,
 The list of Fall classes has just been posted, so don’t miss out! Make plans to attend one of the new classes scheduled to start in the Fall.
By Jane McWilliams, on April 21st, 2011
 Isabelle Wattenberg and Jan Hill Isabelle Wattenberg, a St. Olaf junior now interning at the Northfield News, explained to “ The Future of Journalism” students how she differentiates writing feature and news stories. Using examples of recent News and Star Tribune articles, Isabelle and her journalistic writing professor Jan Hill, highlighted the two approaches. Theirs was one of a series of presentations from people working in print, radio and online media talking about how news reporting is evolving in the 21st century.
Now the owner of Radio KYMN, Jeff Johnson has been with the station for 25 years. He has seen the station move from Waterford Township to Division Street, and helped it go from solely a broadcast medium, to having an online
 Jeff Johnson presence, including live streaming of the Northfield City Council and other city meetings. He draws from local talent for programming. In addition to Wayne Eddy, who has conducted in-depth interviews with local and regional people for decades, KYMN now features locally created programs like Law Review, a weekly program hosted by attorney David Hvystendahl, ArtZany, covering local the local arts scene with Paula Granquist moderating; and Kari Barit’ s “ Unexpected Caregiver” where listeners get advice about caring for elders.
No stranger to journalism, Corey Butler has been on the staff of both the Faribault Daily News and the Northfield News. He now serves as editor for Northfield Patch, a newcomer to the Northfield web scene. One of about 800 such websites across the country, created and funded by AOL, Patch covers a broad range of local news, some
 Corey Butler written by Butler, but other developed by local “ stringers.” During the legislative session, Patch features “ Capital Review” a weekly account of local legislators’ votes, bills they’ve authored and issues they’re supporting.
Griff Wigley is a pioneer in the Northfield web community. Now co-host with Ross Currier and Tracy Davis of Locally Grown Northfield, Griff was one of the founders in the early 90s of another local website, Northfield.org. On Locally Grown, the three post news stories and provocative topics ranging from local government, new businesses in town, Internet issues and occasional “ fluff.” These posts often generate long and sometimes spirited threads of comments. Viewers can see the fruits of Wigley’s skilled camera and eye as he often posts slide shows of local events from his walks around town.
 Griff Wigley The class recently took a tour of the Minnesota Public Radio facilities in St. Paul, where they found Northfielder Melissa Ousley on a short break from her classical music broadcasting duties. An MPR staff member will visit the class later this month. Other presenters during the series include David Brauer of MinnPost, “ high quality journalism for news-intense people who care about Minnesota”; Scott Gillespie, editorial page editor of the Star Tribune; Rochester resident and blogger Doug McGill, retired report of the New York Times and other publications; Adam Gurno, Northfield.org board member and KYMN “ Tech Talk” host; and Sam Gett, Publisher/Editor of the Northfield News.
 Melissa Ousley and Margit Johnson
By Ed Lufkin, on April 14th, 2011
Shakespeare in Winona
Summer is coming and with it Will also come the annual trip to the Great River Shakespeare Festival. This year we will be delighted by A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the 2:00 p. m. matinee on Friday July 22, 2011. The play will again feature the Great River Company of Equity actors drawn from across the nation, including one whose career started in Northfield and St Olaf and two other actors who were featured in the Carleton and St Olaf theatres. We will follow the format used last summer with departure at 10:00 a. m., picnic lunch along the way, attend A Midsummer Night’s Dream , followed by dinner with selected actors from the cast and surprises for the trip back, arriving about 8:00 p. m. The trip is jointly sponsored by the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium and the Senior Center. Your hosts will again be Char and Bill Carlson.
The total price will be $83 per person. This is an increase of $3 from last year that results from a cost increase of about $5.00 per person from higher bus cost, ticket cost, and dinner room rental. We need 40 to make the trip break even with our 47 passenger bus, and the surprises get better as the number of participants increases. You will have your choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian entrees for your post- play dinner. The registration sheet for this trip is at the Senior Center desk. As with all trips your check will hold your place for the trip after you register. However the check will not be cashed until shortly before the trip when charges must be paid. Please indicate your choice of meal and also please indicate if you have special seating needs because of physical restrictions such as hearing, limited mobility, or other. If we know of special needs in advance the theatre will make arrangements
Since we need 40 people to cover the trip costs and thus make the trip possible, we would strongly encourage early sign up so that we can be assured that the trip will occur.
By Ed Lufkin, on April 14th, 2011
Our annual spring meeting will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2:00 PM, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 500 West 3rd St. in Northfield. The meeting is open to all members, at no charge, and will feature a social period with coffee and pie, followed by the traditional business meeting. You’ll have a chance to express your views on the directions you’d like CVEC to follow, as well as to elect new officers and board members. There will be a brief preview of our fall courses given by their teachers. We’re certain you will enjoy once again this chance to meet with fellow students and faculty and their spouses, so please plan to attend.
Click here to see FALL 2011 – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
By Robbie Wigley, on March 25th, 2011
 Randy Cox as Sherlock Holmes Randy Cox began his “Sherlock Holmes and His World” class on Thursday in the comfy fireside room at Parkview West. As you can see he was enthusiastic about setting the scene! The room was packed as we all anticipated a lively and fun venture into the life of the infamous Sherlock Holmes. Randy shared that most people know the name “Sherlock Holmes” but have never read a word of the 56 short stories and four novels in which he appears.
 Randy has our attention The plan is to explore his career as one o f the most popular figures in detective literature and look at some of the stories as examples of early detective fiction. Through this literature we will have a unique view of society in Great Britain in the late Victorian Age. We may also look into the life of Arthur Conan Doyle, considered either to be the real author of the stories or merely the literary agent for Dr. John H. Watson, the true biographer.
 Mike Harper speaks about the MN Sioux Mike Harper, with assistance from Bob Tisdale began his class Wednesday on the Minnesota Sioux, at the Northfield Senior Center. They will approach this study from historical, cultural and legal perspectives, looking at how the culture survived the disruptions of the last 200 years, tribal gaming and why some tribes have thrived while many have not. The class will look at Native American literature, emphasizing that of the Sioux. A real field trip is planned to Prior Lake for a guided tour of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, culminating in a lively discussion on the main challenges facing the Minnesota Sioux today and the outlook for the future.
 Mike Harper speaks about the MN Sioux at the Senior Center
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Dick Cantwell has been fascinated by opera since his teens, and therefore brings a wealth of information on the history of opera to the classroom. His present course features an overview from the earliest days of opera, beginning in Italy in the 16th Century with Ottavio Rinuccini (1562-1621), and with special attention to Lucia Di Lammermoor, Le Comte Ory, Capriccio, and Il Trovatore, which are being broadcast in live HD at regional theatres by the Met.
CVEC’s own Supreme Court meets in Charles Umbanhowar’s action class on “Mocking the Supreme Court”. “Justices” pictured are preparing to decide an actual case under consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court. Their decision on Schwarzenegger v. Plata (09-1233), a California case involving overcrowding in prisons, violations of the Eight Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and proposed remedies was decided in favor of Plata by a 7 to 2 decision,
The list of Fall classes has just been posted, so don’t miss out! Make plans to attend one of the new classes scheduled to start in the Fall. 
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