2014 Chaska Lifestyle Guide

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CHASKA

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ATTRACTIONS

Parks Trails Recreation

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FOOD

Introduction

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GOVERNMENT

City of Chaska Jonathan in Chaska Meetings Utilities City Ordinances Carver County Carver County Environmental Center Frequently Called Numbers Libraries Metropolitan Council Watersheds Licenses & Permits Transportation U.S. Post Office Health and Human Services CAP Agency Carver-City Council Carver-Meetings Carver-Frequently Called Numbers Carver-City Ordinances Carver-Licenses & Permits

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HEALTH Health & Wellness

LEISURE Youth Sports Adult Sports Clubs & Organizations Youth Organizations Arts & Entertainment

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LIVING Education Senior Citizens Help & Support Map

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MARKETPLACE Internet Media Business Directory

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PETS Pet Information Humane Society

2014 lifestyle guide Director of Operations: Laurie Hartmann Group Publisher: Bill Davis Editor/Publisher: Richard Crawford Photography: Southwest Newspapers Cover Design: Mike Gears Editorial Content: Chaska Herald Editorial Design: Lindsay Gergen, Carrie Rood, Nicole Bullock Advertising: Bob Suel, Samuel Schmitt Cover Photo: Mark W. Olson

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Special thanks to the city of Chaska, Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce, CAP Agency, Carver County and School District 112 for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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VISIT A Natural Treasure Open Year Round for Family Fun Enjoy 1,200+ acres of magnificent gardens, woods, wetlands and prairie in all seasons.

Check out 5,000 varieties of plants, guided tram tours or walking tours. Experience 12.5 miles of hiking trails, 8.5 miles of groomed ski trails and 1.25 miles of snowshoe trails.

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The “Walking man” statue at Hazeltine National Golf Club. (File photo)

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haska’s employment opportunities, education system, diverse population and strong sense of community have helped earn the community the designation of one of the best small towns in the United States. This Money Magazine recognition reinforces Chaska’s mission of being “The Best Small Town in Minnesota.”

Chaska maintains a strong, diversified lightindustry base. Attracting and preserving high quality jobs is a priority of the city and is consistent with its long-term vision of being a place for residents to both live and work.

Despite recent growth, Chaska retains its small town charm. The image of a caring and active community, where people meet and greet each other on the street, continues to be fostered even as the population grows.

Established in 1851, Chaska has a core historic downtown that serves as a focal point for both commercial development and social activities. Those who live in Chaska continue to enjoy ice cream socials and band concerts in

City Square Park. These and other activities are designed to strengthen the community and support CENTER OF shared community values.

ATTRACTIO Outdoor recreation N Chaska has a lot to offer enthusiasts enjoy the C community’s trail system, expansive parks, two swimming beaches, and a disc golf course. Chaska also has an extensive year-round recreation program for children and adults, including seniors.

Chaska is also home to Hazeltine National Golf Club, site of several major golfing tournaments for men, women and seniors, including the 2016 Ryder Cup. Chaska Town Course, a city-owned public golf course, has received high ratings in both state and national publications.

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2010

VETERANS

2012

2013

984 2008 - 2012 = 100

23,770 24,090 24,444

1.3% change from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013

= 1,500

5 years and under

8.3%

18 years and under

30% 55.1%

Between 19 and 64 years

WORK TRAVEL TIME Mean travel time to work

workers age 16+

23 min

2008 - 2012

HOUSING

6.6%

65 years and older

POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE

82.6%

9,290 Housing units, 2010 = 1,250

ASIAN

8.4% BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

4.3%

HISPANIC OR LATINO

3.4%

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

.4%

TWO OR MORE RACES

2.6%

10.4% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION

94% High School Graduate or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012

39.8% Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012

68.3%

Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012

85.4% Living in same house 1 year and over $238,000 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012 2.6 Persons per household $34,407 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars $71,576 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

LIFESTYLE SNAPSHOT

POPULATION

A GLIMPSE AT CHASKA HISTORY

By Chaska Historical Society

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he arts, music and baseball have all played a prominent role in Chaska since its beginning.

Weekly band concerts in the town square began in the 1880s and audiences today are still enjoying the music on hot summer evenings.

Community bands have entertained people for more than a century.

Dances at the Valley Ballroom were well attended and the prize winning Drum and Bugle Corps marched in all the big parades around the area.

A strong theater presence, which began in the old Opera House and the Schnitzelbank Club, and later moved to the Worm Barn Theater, continues with performances at the Chaska Community Center today.

Town team baseball, since 1871 a passion in Chaska, is today represented by the Chaska Cubs who play at historic Chaska Athletic Park.

Youth recreational opportunities have been and continue to be a strong component of life in the community.

Throughout its first 100 years, Chaska’s population averaged about

2,000 and the city remained an agricultural service center. Industries that reflected that agricultural focus were the American Crystal Sugar Company, the Gedney Pickle Factory, the Chaska Flour Mill, the Sugar City Cooperative Creamery and the Canning Company.

In the mid-1960s Chaska began the transition from an emphasis on agriculture to a city that was part of a rapidly expanding metropolitan area. Chaska annexed thousands of acres to the north of the downtown and the population grew from 2,000 in 1960 to 8,300 in l980 to 24,500 in 2014. Much of the growth was due to the federally funded Jonathan project, which began in the late 1960s in Chaska. Today the original Jonathan neighborhoods still thrive and many new developments have been built within and nearby.

New people moved to Chaska, parks were developed, city utilities expanded into newly developed land, thousands of jobs were created by industries in the industrial parks and a beautiful ravine and trail system connects the old and the new parts of the city.

Downtown Chaska has been a focal point for the community for generations. (Chaska Historical Society) From its early importance to Native American communities to its success as a thriving river town to the more recent urban planning developments, Chaska has maintained a town with a sense of place. Its business and industrial history, its role as the seat of Carver County government, its distinctive Chaska brick architecture, its

historic downtown with its vintage gazebo in the square and its new neighborhoods filled with new young families all make Chaska unique.

Chaska’s citizens and its leaders are committed to a strong city that respects its rich heritage, retains its small town feel and which welcomes the challenges of the future.

CHASKA FACES IN THE CROWD We recently moved to Chaska and a big reason is because we like the location . . . we are close to the cities, but not too close and we can still make it downtown, and we like the small town atmosphere of Chaska. We also really like the hiking trails and the newer development area where we live.”

The lifestyle in Chaska is great because we have a terrific school system, we have wonderful parks, we love the Lodge and the community center, and it is a beautiful setting.”

MONICA GRENGS

DAVID EBERSVILLER

Moved because of daughters. Lived in NYC. When I came over here my concept of America changed for the better. . . I lived in New York and people over here are totally different breed, so nice.”

I live in a very nice neighborhood and everything is so convenient, the library, the shopping, everything is here, I don’t have to go anywhere else and nice people.”

MARIE BERRY

SAMUEL KHAN

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Chaska has a lot to offer

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haska’s City Square Park is in the heart of downtown and serves as a gathering place and venue for free Friday night concerts.

The concerts range from jazz, community big brass, to local bands and special visiting entertainment acts.

Down the street is Chaska History Center that gives history buffs a historical glimpse back in time. Learn about the town’s heritage through an extensive photo collection and Native American artifacts.

Visitors can take a historic walking tour.

Chaska is proud to be the home of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with more than 1,100 acres of gardens that include tree collections, prairie and woods and miles of trails. The arboretum stems from the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center.

Next door, the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres spotlights live theatre, concerts and shows. A few miles away is Burnsville Performing Arts Center, a premier Twin Cities entertainment venue that hosts comedy acts, touring bands, dance troops and touring and local theatre productions.

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Lifestyle Focus City Square Park serves as a gathering spot for residents throughout the year. (Photos by Mark W. Olson)

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CENTER OF ATTRACTION

ATTRACTIONS PARKS The city of Chaska has a combination of community playfields, community parks, neighborhood parks and tot lots to serve all of its residents.

More than 1,000 acres of public open space exists, of which approximately 600 acres are developed parkland. Request a Chaska parks map by calling the Chaska Parks and Recreation Department at 952-448-3176.

CITY PARKS Athletic Park 725 W. 1st St. Bluff Park 11140 Ridge Bluff Dr. Bavaria Park 3141 Bavaria Hills Tr. Canyon Tot Lot Canyon Dr. Chaska Town Course 3000 Town Course Dr. City Square 300 Chestnut St. Community Park 1151 Hundertmark Rd. Community Center 1661 Park Ridge Dr. Cortina Woods Park 315 School Rd. Disc Golf Course Chaska Middle School East East Creek Canyon Park 3018 Canyon Rd. Firemen’s I Park County Rd. 61 & Hwy. 41 Firemen’s II Park 500 Maple St. Friendship Park 850 Hundertmark Rd.

Hickory Park 120 Hickory St. Highland Park 621 Tuepelo Way Kelzer Park 3025 Holstein Rd. Lions Park 1300 Crosstown Blvd.

McKnight Park 110400 Pioneer Tr. Meadow Park 305 Engler Blvd.

Par 30 Golf Course 1207 Hazeltine Blvd.

Pioneer Park 545 Pioneer Tr. & Co. Rd. 17 Riverview Park 183 Riverview Rd. Schalow Park 865 Mallory Lane Schimelpfenig Park 619 Creek Rd. Shadow Wood Park 2666 Wood Dr. Town Course Park 3000 Town Course Dr. Veterans Park 660 Victoria Dr. Winkel Park 220 Pine St. S. Wood Ridge Tot Lot 685 August Dr. CARVER CITY PARKS There are seven Carver City Parks located throughout the community.

Bluff Park Gazebo Park Community Park

Griep Park 317 Groves Dr. Hazeltine Bluff Park Bluff Pass St.

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Overlook Park Riverside Park Walking trails throughout the city. Contact the Park and Recreation Department for information about park shelter rental, activities and programs at 952-448-5353, ext. 29.

OTHER LOCAL PARKS The DNR also manages the Courthouse Lake, located behind the Carver County Courthouse.

The Jonathan Association operates Lake Grace Park, off Village Road.

REGIONAL PARKS Carver County Parks 952-466-5250 www.co.carver.mn.us/parks Carver Parks operates the following regional parks: Baylor Regional Park 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250 A 201-acre park, Baylor is also home to the Eagle Lake Observatory operated by the Minnesota Astronomical Society.

The Observatory has several telescopes for public viewing at scheduled events. Additional facilities at Baylor include campgrounds, a beach, fishing pier, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters and trails.

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park 6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen 952-466-5250 Lake Minnewashta is a 340acre park with a boat launch, picnic shelters, swimming beach with lifeguards, creative children’s play structure, hiking trails, cross country skiing, volleyball courts, restrooms and fishing pier.

Lake Waconia Regional Park 8170 Paradise Lane, east of Waconia 952-466-5250 This park and beach area has a children’s play area, picnic grounds, picnic shelter and restrooms. A large sliding hill, featuring an 80-foot plunge, offers sledding enthusiasts a scenic view of Lake Waconia and Coney Island.

Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Carver Park Reserve 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Lake Auburn Campground reservations 763-559-6700 Lowry Nature Center 763-694-7650 A 3,700-acre park reserve where trumpeter swans and other wildlife have been nurtured.

There are trails, camping, biking, fishing, children’s playground, Historic Grimm Farm and nature programs.

The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park 2187 Highway 101 East, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org MN Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski more than eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.

TRAILS The city of Chaska has more than 40 miles of trails. The trail system is a combination of hardsurfaced off-road walkways and pedestrian friendly ravine-system trails that cover the majority of the community. The municipal trail system is complemented by the Minnesota DNR trail system on the Minnesota River and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife trail, going from Athletic Park in Chaska to the City of Carver.

In addition, the Jonathan Association maintains its own trail system. Two nearby abandoned rail lines have been turned into trails, one – the former ChicagoNorthwestern line – starts at the eastern edge of Chaska and continues through Chanhassen

ATTRACTIONS to Hopkins. A similar line starts in Victoria and ends in Hopkins.

RECREATION CHASKA Chaska Community Center 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-448-5633 www.chaskacommunitycenter.com The city of Chaska also operates the Chaska Community Center, which includes a swimming pool, splash pad, gyms, racquetball courts, ice arena, preschool play castle and much more. The center also houses a gallery and theater, advanced fitness equipment and several amenities including an on-site café. Located next to the Community Center is The Lodge, which opened in 2007 to serve Active Older Adults (AOA) ages 55 and older. The Lodge is designed with areas that encourage socializing, and also includes a kitchen, multi-purpose

room, library/computer kiosk, pool table, an enclosed deck overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, an outdoor terrace and garden and more.

FISHING DOCKS Bavaria Park 3141 Bavaria Hills Tr. Schimelpfenig Park 619 Creek Rd.

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FOOD GOOD EATS Chaska is home to a variety of foods

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oodies seeking sweet or savory cuisine can find all the ingredients at local Chaska grocers to cook fine meals at home or choose to dine out and relax in a local restaurant.

Chaska dining offers diverse choices of American grill eateries and Mom and Pop style homemade diners. Upscale restaurants compliment fast food menus, along with family favorite Chinese cuisine and Mexican sit-down restaurants.

Ethnic specialty shops sell upscale food ingredients for cooks who want to use their culinary skills to uncover his or her inner foodie in the home kitchen. Wine, specialty liquors and craft beers are sold locally.

Chaska Farmers’ Market is open each Wednesday from June through the fall in the parking lot outside Carver County Government Center in downtown Chaska. The market offers the freshest homegrown, organic produce and other locally-produced goods.

Chaska River City Days is the annual community summer festival in July. Many local restaurants showcase menu items and introduce new foods to compliment the fair food.

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Lifestyle Focus Mother and daughter, Katy and Cristina Richards, of Chaska, enjoy some food and bench time during Taste of Chaska.

(Photos by Mark W. Olson)

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Matt White, at right, with Cuzzy’s Brick House, grills corn on the cob during Taste of Chaska. (Photo by Mark W. Olson)

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GOVERNMENT

CENTER OF TOWN Municipal facilities right downtown

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haska City Hall, library and police are conveniently located side by side in the historic downtown business district.

Nestled in a park setting with a relaxing water fountain and lush, beautiful floral baskets, the city center is a gathering place for residents who shop downtown. The City of Chaska is also unique because residents have access to a city-owned electrical utility that boasts competitive, more economical utility bills.

All Eastern Carver County schools in School District 112 are ranked in the top four percent for academics, according to a Washington Post Challenge Index in 2013 and 2014.

The school district offers award-winning preschool and early childhood programs. Strong community education courses engage babies, youth, adults and seniors in enrichment classes.

Two-way Spanish immersion programs are available for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.

Since Chaska High School holds a smaller student population than surrounding metro schools, students can receive more individualized instruction and experience greater opportunities to participate in clubs and athletics.

U.S. News and World Report rated Chaska High School in the top three percent of high schools. Nearly 28 AP (Advanced Placement) courses are available for secondary students who aspire to reach new academic achievement heights via curricular rigors that prepare students UP TO DATE for post-secondary success.

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Lifestyle Focus Chaska City Hall is located in the center of downtown. (File Photos)

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CHASKA

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and fire emergency Matt Podhradsky, City Administrator Police (general information) Fire (general information) Utilities Billing After-Hours Emergencies Animal Control Chaska Parks & Recreation Chaska Community Center Chaska Town Course Maintenance Pro Shop/Reservations Chaska Par 30

911 952-448-9200 952-448-4200 952-448-2990 952-448-9200 952-448-4335 952-448-4200 952-448-3176 952-448-5633 952-443-3642 952-443-3748 952-448-7454

CHASKA CITY COUNCIL The mayor and four council members serve as the Chaska City Council.

The position of mayor is elected at large (citywide) every two years.

Council members are elected to four-year terms, with two seats up each election. Chaska has a ward form of government, therefore each council member is elected by the voters in his or her ward. Chaska City Council elections are held concurrently with the state and federal general elections.

Photo by Mollee Francisco

JONATHAN IN CHASKA Jonathan Association The Karen House 111000 Bavaria Rd., Chaska 952-448-4700 jonathan@jonathaninchaska.com www.jonathaninchaska.com The Jonathan Association Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The meetings are held at the Chaska City Hall Chambers at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise announced).

MEETINGS Chaska City Council Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Meetings are the first, third and fifth Mondays at City Hall.

MARK WINDSCHITL* Mayor mwindschitl@chaskamn.com

ALEX YOUNG* Council Member Ward I ayoung@chaskamn.com

Chaska Economic Development Authority Chaska City Council members sit as the EDA. Meetings immediately follow council meeting as needed.

Chaska Heritage Preservation Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. City Hall, 7 p.m.

Chaska Human Rights Commission Chaska City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month.

GREG BOE CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ* JAY ROHE Council Member Council Member Council Member Ward II Ward III Ward IV gboe@chaskamn.com cschulz@chaskamn.com jrohe@chaskamn.com *Up for election in 2014

Chaska Planning Commission Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at City Hall.

Chaska Parks, Recreation, Natural Resources & Arts Commission Chaska Community Center, 7 p.m.

Meetings are the second Monday of each month. This committee also handles cable television issues.

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The Chaska Fire Department’s 1926 Studebaker, at left, and 1934 Chevrolet fire engines — once the city’s primary response vehicles — are once again reunited. (Photo by Mark W. Olson)

UTILITIES/SERVICES CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Gopher State One Call 1-800-252-1166 www.gopherstateonecall.org ELECTRICITY Chaska Utilities 952-448-4335 After-hours emergency 952-448-4335 Payment drop-off 1 City Hall Plaza Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 952-492-2313 Electric outage 952-492-8255 www.mvec.net Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 Electric outage 1-800-895-1999 www.xcelenergy.com NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 1-800-245-2377 Billing/New Service

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WATER & SEWER Chaska Utilities 952-448-4335

whenever 2 inches of snow accumulates to require plowing, vehicles must park on the evennumbered side of the street on even-numbered days of the month; and on the odd-numbered side of the street on oddnumbered days. For residents’ convenience, the city counts the day as beginning at 8 a.m.

WASTE DISPOSAL Garbage Collection Area residents (or their landlord) must make their own arrangements with private services for garbage collection.

Curbside recycling is available in Chaska as a service provided by the resident’s garbage hauler.

Noise/Odor Ordinance There is a noise ordinance prohibiting loud, unnecessary or unusual noises that annoy, disturb, injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace, safety or welfare of others. The ordinance also prohibits offensive odors.

612-372-4727 Repair service 612-372-4727 Suspected gas leak 1-800-296-9815 www.centerpointenergy.com

CITY ORDINANCES Winter Parking Chaska follows a calendar parking schedule for on-street parking during the winter. The ordinance applies to all public parking–streets, alleys, parking lots. From Nov. 1 to April 1,

Alarm Systems When alarm systems are installed, certain requirements must be met. No alarm systems, except those for financial institutions and public buildings, may be connected directly to the county public safety communications center. Neither may a system have an automatic dialer that dials directly into the

center. To assure both proper installation and maintenance, there is a penalty fee for false alarms.

Summer Lawn Watering The city of Chaska has an ordinance regarding water usage effective May 1-Sept.

30. Compliance is based on an odd-even cycle of watering. You are required to limit your lawn sprinkling and other non-essential water use based on your address and the calendar day of the month. Even-numbered addresses water on even numbered calendar days; odd-numbered addresses sprinkle on odd numbered days.

Compliance with this ordinance is mandatory. Failure to comply may result in fines and/or termination of water service.

New seed or sod is exempt from the ordinance until it becomes established.

Commercial, industrial and residential automated irrigation systems are required to follow the same guidelines.

CARVER COUNTY

CARVER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 600 E. Fourth St., Chaska, MN 55318

952-361-1500

Information 952-361-1500 www.co.carver.mn.us

ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Carver County Board of Commissioners is composed of five members, each of whom is elected from a geographic district. Terms are four years and they are staggered. The County Board meets the first and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:15 a.m., and the third Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. Work sessions are held the second Tuesday of the month at 9:15 a.m. There is no board meeting the fifth Tuesday of the month.

Meetings are held in the County Board Room, second floor of the Human Services Building.

COMMISSIONERS Gayle Degler 1st District, Chanhassen 952-403-7047 Tom Workman * 2nd District, Chanhassen 952-303-9460 Randy Maluchnik 3rd District, Chaska

952-303-9459 Tim Lynch * 4th District, Mayer 952-353-2598 James Ische 5th District, Norwood Young America 952-466-5851

Spring Recycling Day is generally in April at the Carver County’s Environmental Center, located at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska. (File photo )

OTHER OFFICIALS COUNTY ATTORNEY

SHERIFF Jim Olson * Office 952-361-1205 jolson@co.carver.mn.us

Mark Metz * Office 952-361-1400 mmetz@co.carver.mn.us * Up for election in 2014

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Medical/Police/Fire Non-Emergency Administration Investigation TIP Line

911 952-361-1231 952-361-1212 952-361-1223 952-361-1224

CARVER COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 116 Peavey Circle, Chaska 952-361-1835 Recyclables and household hazardous waste may be dropped off at this site, in many cases at no cost. The center also will collect items such as yard waste, electronics, appliances for a fee.

The Center features a product reuse area and an environmental education clearing house. Items, such as composting bins and radon test kits, also are for sale.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS CAP Agency Thrift Shop 952-402-9856 Salvation Army 612-332-5855 Goodwill Shakopee 1210 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee

952-233-8897 Goodwill Chanhassen 80 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-934-1354 Compost Sites Leaves and grass clippings cannot be thrown into the garbage. They must be handled separately, either in a backyard compost pile or at a special site.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL INFORMATION Carver County Environmental Center 952-361-1835 MN Pollution Control Agency 651-296-6300

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GOVERNMENT FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS CARVER COUNTY David Hemze County Administratior 952-361-1510 dhemze@co.carver.mn.us Assessment 952-361-1960 Taxpayer Services 952-361-1910 Employee Relations 952-361-1525 Finance 952-361-1506 Property Records 952-361-1930 CARVER COUNTY SERVICE CENTERS Chanhassen Branch 7808 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen 952-361-3900 Chaska Branch 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-361-1900 Information Services 952-361-1550 Community Social Services 602 E. 4th St., Chaska 952-361-1600 TDD 952-361-1673 Court Administration 952-361-1420

LIBRARIES Carver County Library System 4 City Hall Plaza, Chaska 952-448-9395 www.carverlib.org The Carver County Library System has facilities in Chanhassen, Chaska, Waconia, Watertown, Victoria and Norwood Young America. The Chanhassen facility serves as the countywide reference library. The Carver County Library System is a member of the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), which provides cooperative

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services between the sevencounty metropolitan area with over a hundred libraries. Library customers may borrow and return items to any public library in the area.

Chaska Public Library 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska 952-448-3886 24-hour automated renewal 952-279-5244 Chanhassen Library 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen 952-227-1500 Waconia Library 217 S. Vine St., Waconia 952-442-4714 HISTORICAL RESEARCH Carver County Historical Society 555 W. 1st St., Waconia 952-442-4234 www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety. org Chaska Historical Society 112 4th St. W., Chaska 952-448-6077 www.chaskahistory.org LAW LIBRARY Carver County Law Library 600 4th St. E., Chaska 952-361-1564

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 Public Information 651-602-1140 www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us Susan Haigh, Council Chair 651-602-1390 susan.haigh@metc.state.mn.us The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation,

plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for lowand moderate-income individuals and families.

WATERSHEDS Watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area that participate in water planning and implementation include: Carver County Water Resource Management Area Carver County is the watershed authority for Bevens, Carver, Pioneer, East Chaska and West Chaska Creeks and the Crow River.

Watershed Administrator 952-361-1825 pmoline@co.carver.mn.us www.co.carver.mn.us/water Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Watershed Administrator 763-545-4659 www.watersheddistrict.org

LICENSES & PERMITS Building Permits Chaska City Hall 952-227-7531 Building permits are required for most projects including decks and privacy fences. There are exceptions which include: onestory tool sheds and playhouses not over 120 square feet, fences not over 6 feet, retaining walls not over 4 feet, window awnings, prefabricated pools above ground holding no more than 5,000 gallons, and painting, wallpapering and similar finish work.

Apartment Licenses Fire Marshal Chaska City Hall 952-227-7524 Chaska has a program for licensing all rental units for health and safety issues.

Solicitors’ Licenses City Hall 952-448-9200 Soliciting within our community

requires a permit. Contact city hall to make an application. The fee is $40 per person and the application must be approved by the city council. Solicitors are required to carry their permit.

Chaska has other license and permit requirements. Only the most commonly used have been published here. For more information, call the city at 952448-9200.

Driver’s Examinations — Chaska Appointments/scheduling 651-284-1000 Written Tests: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. 4:15 p.m. www.mndrive.info.org

U.S. POST OFFICE Carver Post Office 317 Broadway, Carver ZIP Code: 55315 1-800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.noon, 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8:309:30 a.m.

Chaska Post Office 300 N. Pine St., Chaska Zip Code: 55315 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION SouthWest Transit 13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-2BUS (2287) www.swtransit.org SouthWest Transit operates under a joint powers agreement of the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.

Bus transportation is provided to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, MondayFriday, from the following Parkand-Ride locations: Chanhassen Transit Station, Chanhassen; SouthWest Village, Chanhassen; Walnut Park and Ride, Chaska; Cloverfield Park and Ride, Chaska; SouthWest Station, Eden Prairie; Preserve Village Mall, Eden Prairie; and Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie.

GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CARVER COUNTY Social Services www.co.carver.mn.us The following programs — many mandated, some locally initiated — are offered by Carver County Social Services, a department of the County of Carver. Many are available only to people who meet income criteria, but others are available on a sliding fee scale, while still others are available to any county resident.

Community Social Services 952-361-1600 Teen Parents Serves pregnant teenagers and their families.

Transportation Arranges necessary transportation for the elderly, handicapped and others through county bus service and individual volunteer drivers.

Call 952-496-8341 to arrange transportation.

Encore: Carver County Adult Day Services Located in Waconia, it provides adult day services for older adults who need daily support. Call 952-442-7660 for more information.

Family-Based, In-Home Services Includes intense family therapy provided in the family’s home to prevent the out-ofhome placement of one or more children, as well as teaching parenting techniques, budgeting or other skills.

Central Intake Provides information about, and makes referrals to, services.

Determines what services are needed.

Adult Protection Services Provides adult protection assessments and evaluates need for services. Facilitates civil

commitment for persons who are mentally ill or chemically dependent and at risk of serious harm.

Children’s Services Protects abused or neglected children. Helps strengthen families so they can stay together.

Chemical Dependency Provides assessment, information and referral to needed services and funding for eligible persons.

Developmental Disabilities Provides case management to persons with developmental disabilities and assists in gaining access to services and funding.

Licensing Provides training and licensing for foster parents and day care providers.

Adoption Does home studies for children with special needs.

Mental Health Services First Street Center 540 E. 1st St., Waconia 952-442-4437 Emergency after hours 952-442-7601 First Street Center, Carver County Mental Health Program, provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling/psychotherapy, psychological testing, and psychiatric evaluation and medication management. The Community Support Program serves individuals with serious and persistent mental illness through case management, housing support, social and recreational activities, and related supportive services.

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 24-hour phone 952-442-7601 Financial Assistance 952-361-1600 Emergency Assistance

Emergency help to adults and families.

MFIP — General Assistance Gives temporary help to adults and families with children in need of food, clothing and shelter.

Food Support Provides funding to help buy food.

Medical Assistance Helps adults and families with children who do not have money for medical care.

Minnesota Supplemental Aid Gives financial aid to the aged, blind or disabled.

Child Support Helps single parents collect support from their child’s noncustodial parent.

County Funeral Provides burial expenses for the poor.

Fraud Prevents people from obtaining assistance for which they are not eligible.

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 952-361-1711 Job Training Offers training and job placement for adults and youth.

Summer Youth Program Arranges summer jobs for youths, ages 14 to 21.

Senior Employment Arranges part-time jobs for people over age 55.

Dislocated Workers This program offers job opportunities for people who have been laid-off from their employment.

MFIP This provides training and job placement for families receiving MFIP. Child Care Offers help in paying for child care.

CAP AGENCY Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125 info@capagency.org www.capagency.org The CAP Agency is a private, non-profi t human service organization serving a threecounty area. Here is a partial list of services.

Crisis Nursery 612-839-5101 Provides parents in crisis with short-term day and overnight childcare. Also offers parents counseling, support and referral services. Telephone calls are answered 24 hours a day.

Head Start 651-322-3500 Provides a family-oriented child development program providing education, social services and health and nutrition services for 3- to 5-year-olds from income-eligible families HOUSING & ENERGY SERVICES Energy Assistance Program 651-322-3500 Provides eligible households with grants to help with cost of heating bills and energy-related repairs.

Homeless Prevention Helps people who are at risk of becoming homeless to maintain current housing if funding is available.

Transitional Housing Provides homeless families and individuals with safe and affordable housing while they work toward self-reliance.

(Limited Availability) Weatherization 651-322-3500 Helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce their heating and cooling costs by providing insulation and caulking and making minor repairs.

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GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS POLL LOCATIONS Primary & General Elections Carver Carver City Hall 316 Broadway Chaska Ward I–Precinct 1 Chaska Moravian Church 115 E. Fourth St. Ward II Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Shady Oak Rd. Ward III New Life Assembly of God Church 950 Trumble St. Ward IV Chaska Community Center 1661 Park Ridge Dr. Townships Dahlgren Township East Union Lutheran Church Hall 15180 Co. Rd. 40 Laketown Township Laketown Town Hall 9530 Laketown Rd.

San Francisco Township San Francisco Town Hall 17380 Homestead Rd. PARTY CONTACTS Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul 651-293-1200 Green Party 4200 Cedar Ave S., Suite 8, Minneapolis 651-288-2820 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul 651-487-9700 Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 2200 E. Franklin Ave., Suite 201, Minneapolis 651-222-0022

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Senator Julianne Ortman, District 47 (R) 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Bldg. 119 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4837 sen.julianne.ortman@senate.mn House Information 651-296-2146 www.house.leg.state.mn.us Representative Ernie Leidiger, District 47A (R) 317 State Office Bldg. 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Sta. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4282 rep.ernie.leidiger@house.mn *Up for election in 2014 Representative Joe Hoppe, District 47B (R) * 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Office Bldg. 343 St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-5066 rep.joe.hoppe@house.mn CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Governor Mark Dayton (D)* 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/ governor Attorney General Lori Swanson (D)* 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-296-3353 attorney.general@ state.mn.us

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Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (D)* 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 651-296-2803 secretary.state@ state.mn.us

State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D)* 525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, MN 55103 651-296-2551 state.auditor@ osa.state.mn.us

UNITED STATES U.S. CONGRESS Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 302 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202-2243244 www.klobuchar. senate.gov 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-727-5220 Senator Al Franken (D) 309 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 1-202-2245641 www.franken. senate.gov 60 E. Plato Blvd., #220, St. Paul 651-221-1016 Representative Erik Paulsen* (R–3rd District) 127 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20515 1-202-2252871 www.paulsen. house.gov 250 Prairie Center Drive, #230, Eden Prairie 952-405-8510 * up for election in 2014

GOVERNMENT

CITY OF

CARVER Carver City Hall 316 Broadway, P.O. Box 147 952-448-5353 www.cityofcarver.com

Carver Park & Recreation Council chambers, 109 3rd St. E. 6:30 p.m.; Meets on the fourth Monday.

ordinances. For more information or a full list of ordinances, call the city of Carver at 952-448-5353 or visit www.cityofcarver.com.

Carver City Administrator Brent Mareck 952-448-5353 bmareck@cityofcarver.com

Carver Heritage Preservation Commission Council chambers, 109 3rd St. E. 6:30 p.m.; Meets on the second Tuesday.

Winter Parking The City of Carver prohibits parking of any vehicle or other object on public streets or alleys when two or more inches of snow have accumulated, whether the accumulation is due to new snowfall or drifting and blowing.

Once the streets are cleared, parking may resume.

CITY COUNCIL * Up for election in 2014 Mayor Greg Osterdyk* gosterdyk@cityofcarver.com Council Members Cindy Monroe* cmonroe@cityofcarver.com Carrie Newhouse* cnewhouse@cityofcarver.com Michael Webb* mwebb@cityofcarver.com Glen Henry* ghenry@cityofcarver.com The mayor and four council members serve as the city council.

The position of mayor is elected at large (citywide) every four years.

Council members are elected to four-year terms. Two council seats are up for election in each even-numbered year. Council members are elected at large.

This year, elections will be held in November for mayor and two council members.

MEETINGS Carver City Council Council chambers are in the Church by the River, 109 3rd St. E. The council meets on the first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Carver Planning Commission Council chambers, 109 3rd St. E. 6:30 p.m.; Meets on the third Thursday.

Carver Fire Department Carver and parts of the surrounding rural area are served by a 30-member volunteer fire department.

Fire Station 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway (County Rd. 11) 952-448-2290 ext 1 (nonemergency) Police Service The City of Carver has one full-time Carver County sheriff’s deputy on duty in the community.

In addition, a Community Services Officer (CSO) works with the deputy and handles nuisance complaints and animal control.

Non-emergency 952-361-1231

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police and Fire emergency 911 Police (general information) 952-361-1231 Fire Station (non-emergency) 952-448-2290 ext.1 Public Services 952-448-2290 ext. 2

CITY ORDINANCES Following are some of the more commonly asked questions regarding city of Carver

Lawn Watering Homes or businesses with addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, etc.) may water the lawn on odd-numbered calendar days; addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, etc.) may water on even-numbered calendar days. The odd-even schedule is in effect year-round. No lawn watering is permitted between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A 30-day permit to water newly seeded or sodded lawns is available at City Hall.

Recreational Fires Recreational fires (used for recreational, ceremonial, food preparation or social purposes) are allowed if they burn no more than three feet in diameter and three feet in height; use dry, clean wood; produce little detectable smoke, odor or soot beyond the property line; be extinguished completely; and respect and air quality so that nuisance, health or safety hazards will not be created.

Recreational fires shall not be located closer than 25 feet to any structure.

Snowmobiles No person shall operated a snowmobile upon any public street, alley, lot, lake or stream within the city between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. There are exceptions

to this ordinance — call City Hall for details.

Snowbound Restrictions/ Snowbound Vehicles It is unlawful to park any vehicle or other object on public streets or alleys any time two inches or more of snow has accumulated (whether due to new snow or drifting/blowing of snow. Due to the limited number of available parking spaces on 3rd Street, “No Parking” restrictions are enforced from 5 to 10 a.m. when two inches or more of snow has accumulated.

LICENSES & PERMITS Building Permits 952-448-5353 Building and excavation permits are required and must be obtained before any work begins.

Permit applications are available at City Hall. Permit applications for exterior alterations to historic properties must be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission before a building permit can be issued.

Historic property owners may contact City Hall for information about Historic Preservation guidelines.

Dog Licenses Dog and cat licenses are no longer required. Rabies vaccinations are still required.

Residents should check the city website — Ordinances — Chapter 10, Kennel Licenses on when a Kennel license is needed. Pets are not permitted to roam at large. Dogs are allowed in the city of Carver parks (except on ballfields), but only if they are kept on a leash and if owners clean up after their pets. Animal control questions should be directed to City Hall.

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HEALTH

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haska keeps a focus on how to encourage residents to maintain and strive for optimum health and wellness. So, easy and convenient access to all kinds of healthcare can be found within city limits or just a few miles outside of town.

The city is fortunate to house a top-rated 24-hour urgent care facility, a children’s clinic and many kinds of medical practitioners and dentists. Pediatric and family doctors, women’s health and general practitioners practice at two Chaska medical clinics.

Area hospitals and same-day surgery centers are located within minutes of Chaska.

Local and area specialty clinics offer vision care, orthodontists and other sports medicine and wellness services like physical and speech therapy, along with chiropractic services.

Chaska is known for its top-rated senior nursing homes with assisted living options, memory care facilities and a respected Hospice care center.

Carver County Community Health Services offers free or low cost health care and Carver County Social Services provides mental health services. CAP Agency offers food and nutrition services through the local UP TO DATE food shelf, Meals on Wheels for seniors, CONTENT AVAILABLE Senior Dining, and WIC (Women, Infants ON OUR APP and Children), a nutritional program that provides food education and vouchers to qualifying women with children.

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haska Community Center is a destination for leisure and fitness.

The city-run center boasts advanced fitness equipment with an onsite café, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with splash pad, access to racquetball courts, gyms, ice arena, along with arts exposure inside the center’s gallery and theatre.

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Golfers can play on many well-known private and municipal golf courses, and families can enjoy the local and regional parks and beaches, perfect for picnicking UP TO DATE and fishing.

CONTENT AVAILABLE The City of Chaska Parks and Recreation department offers seasonal adult sports leagues in ON OUR APP volleyball, women and men’s softball, kickball, baseball, basketball and racquetball. Youth can join teams to learn to play football, softball, volleyball, hockey, skating, gymnastics, swim and dance.

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LEISURE

Deage Lee, of St. Paul, plays in the snow while her father tries his luck during the winter trout opener on Courthouse Lake. (Photo by Mark W. Olson)

YOUTH SPORTS Chaska Area Football Association www.chaskafootball.com Chaska Area Youth Basketball Association www.caybba.com Chaska Youth Softball Association www.cysafastpitch.com Chaska Area Youth Volleyball Association chaskajuniors.com Chaska Chanhassen Community Hockey Association www.cchockey.org Chaska Area Youth Baseball Association www.chaskabaseball.com

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Chaska Figure Skating Club www.chaskafsc.com

athletic leagues for Chaska-area residents.

Chaska Preschool Gymnastics Erin Link 952-448-5633, ext. 7761

Chaska Parks & Recreation 952-448-3176, ext. 7741

American Legion Post 57 102 W. Fourth St., Chaska

BASEBALL Carver Black Sox Baseball www.carverblacksox.com

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf 1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska 952-556-0244 www.bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org

Chaska School of Dance 1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-873-6781 Chaska/Chanhassen Stallions Wrestling Club www.stallionswrestling.org CC United Soccer Club www.ccunitedsoccer.com West Express Swim Team www.westexpressswim.com

ADULT SPORTS The Chaska Park and Recreation Department provides the following adult

Chaska Cubs Baseball www.chaskacubs.com SNOWMOBILING Carver County Snow Runners ccsnowrunner.com

Carver County Agricultural Society (Fair Board) 501 W. Third St., Waconia 952-442-2333 info@carvercountyfair.com www.carvercountyfair.com

SOFTBALL Women’s Softball Monica Kraus 952-443-9956

Carver County Historical Society 555 W. First St., Waconia 952-442-4234

Men’s Softball Shane Bachmann 612-237-9324

Carver County Horticultural Society 952-448-5914

LEISURE MN Landscape Arborteum Auxiliary www.arboretum.umn.edu MN Valley Mothers of Multiples Club www.mvmom.org MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 E. American Blvd., Bloomington 952-854-5900 fws.gov/refuge/minnesota_valley MN Water Fowl Association State office 952-767-0320 www.mnwaterfowl.com MOMS Club of Chaska/Victoria chaskamoms@yahoo.com chaskavictoriamoms.wordpress.com La Leche League www.llli.org League of Women Voters 651-224-5445 www.lwvmn.org Lions International – Chaska Lions www.lionsclubs.org

Carver County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse 952-361-1212 Carver County Communicators Toastmasters www.5518.toastmastersclubs.org Carver/Scott Master Gardeners Carver Scott Extension office 952-466-5309 mastergardeners@co.carver.mn.us

952-448-6077 www.chaskahistory.org Chaska Let’s Go Fishing www.lgfchaska.org District 112 Foundation https://sites.google.com/site/ district112foundation/ Ducks Unlimited www.ducks.org

Carver Steamboat Days Committee www.carversteamboatdays.org

Friends of the Chaska Library 952-448-3886 www.carverlib.org

Chanhassen Storm Chasers Booster Club 612-578-1424

Jonathan Association 111000 Bavaria Rd. 952-448-4700 www.jonathaninchaska.com

Chaska Hawks Booster Club chshawkshop@gmail.com www.chaskaboosters.org

Kiwanis Club of Chaska 952-448-3797

Chaska Historical Society 112 W. Fourth St.

Friends of Lake Bavaria contactfolb@gmail.com

Love INC of Eastern Carver County 1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska 952-448-2508 www.loveincecc.org

National Wild Turkey Federation Tom Redman 952-448-3572 Newcomers Club of the Southwest Suburbs www.NewcomersMN.com NOW – National Organization for Women/MN Valley www.mnnow.org Pheasants Forever-Carver County www.pheasantsforever.org

MN Deer Hunters AssociationMN River Valley Chapter 1890 West 125th St., Shakopee 952-445-4396 www.mndeerhunters.com

Relay For Life of Eastern Carver County American Cancer Society 1-800-2272345 www.relayforlife.org/ecc

MN DNR Conservation Officer www.dnr.state.mn.us

Rotary International – Chaska rotaryclubofchaska.org

PO Box 462 • Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-2066

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We are ARTISTS. AR We are POETS. WRITERS. We are MUSICIANS. ANCERS. We are ACTORS. We are PAINTERS. We are SCULPTORS. We are ART LOVERS. We are EDUCATORS. We are COLLABORATORS. We are EVENT PLANNERS. We are ORGANIZERS. We are CONTRIBUTORS. We are VOLUNTEERS. We are COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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LEISURE

McKnight Lake, near the Chaska and Chanhassen border, is a local example of a shallow lake. (File photo) Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062

Northern Star Council www.northernstarbsa.org

Shriners’ Club (West Suburban) Jim Snyder 952-473-8619

CAMP Camp Fire U.S.A. 612-235-7284 info@campfiremn.org www.campfireusa-mn.org

SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce 7925 Stone Creek Drive, Suite 130, Chanhassen 952-474-3233 www.swmetrochamber.com Univ. of MN Extension – Carver County 11360 Highway 212, #4, Cologne 952-466-5300 mnext-carver@umn.edu www.extension.umn.edu V.F.W. Post 1791 620 Creek Rd., Chaska 952-448-4126

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Boy Scouts of America/Cub Scouts

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Camp Tanadoona 952-474-8085 Camp Kici-Yapi 952-835-2567 Chaska Police Explorers 952-448-4200

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMING ARTS Arts Consortium of Carver County www.artsofcarvercounty.org

Girl Scouts Council of Minnesota and WI River Valleys 800-845-0787

Chaska Valley Family Theatre www.cvft.org

Ymca Camp

Minnesota Valley Community Band www.mvcb.org

4-H Clubs Univ. of MN Extension — Carver County 952-466-5300

Valley Jazz Big Band Paul Swanson 952-556-3536

Chaska Area Quilt Club www.caqc.net Minnesota Watercolor Society www.minnesotawatercolors.com Upper Midwest Bead Society www.umbs.org Metro Regional Arts Council 2324 University Ave. W., Ste. 114, St. Paul 651-645-0402

3000 Town Course Drive Chaska | 952-443-3748 www.chaskatowncourse.com • Superior Customer Service • Leagues for Men, Women, Seniors and Juniors • Full Driving Range, Short Game Area and Putting Green • GPS on all Carts • PGA Professional Instruction • Excellent Junior Golf Programs

Charlie’s Grille A menu of freshly prepared dishes including individually prepared salads, broiled Angus hamburgers, Chicago Dogs and handmade sandwiches are a few of the selections offered. A full service bar, weekend dinner entrée, daily specials and a beautiful outdoor patio are yours to enjoy at Charlie’s Town Course Grille.

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Chaska | 952-448-7454 www.chaskapar30executive.com This is an excellent course for beginning golfers or for experienced ones who wish to work on their short game.

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LIVING EDUCATION EASTERN CARVER COUNTY SCHOOLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 District Education Center 11 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-6100 info@district112.org www.district112.org Dr. James Bauck, Superintendent 952-556-6110 Eastern Carver County Schools is a growing school system serving more than 9,000 students in Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria. The district includes seven elementary schools (15), three middle schools (6-8) and two high schools. All-day kindergarten is offered at the Kindergarten Center and in five elementary schools. La Academia is a dual language Spanish immersion school (K-5) and the Integrated Arts Academy is an alternative learning center serving 9th-12th- graders.

The district provides an exceptional, personalized learning experience for every student.

Secondary curriculum fosters the best possible learning for students in the 21st century. The elementary program embeds STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts and strategies and a focus on cultural competence to fully support the secondary program. Each high school offers accelerated curriculum, which includes Advanced Placement classes and an accredited preengineering program.

The Welcome Center, located in the District Education Center, provides convenient one-stop central registration for new families.

DISTRICT 112 SCHOOL BOARD Carole Baab * Not seeking re-election in 2014 952-448-6433 Lisa Anderson * Seat up for election in 2014 952-361-4367 Fred Berg

* Seat up for election in 2014 952-474-8394 Tim Klein * Seat up for election in 2014 952-513-8767 Amy Logue 612-201-3047 Heather Nelson 952-448-9791 Jeff Ross 763-458-8801 CALENDAR 2014-2015 Calendar Eastern Carver County Schools Oct. 16-17 Education Minnesota Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 1 Conference /Workshop Dec. 24 – Jan 2 Winter Break Jan. 19 Conference/Workshop Feb 16 President’s Day March 6 Conference/ Workshop March 27-April 3 Spring Break May 25 Memorial Day June 4 Last Day of School June 5 Conference/Workshop June 5 Graduation School begins two hours late on the following days: Wednesdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Feb. 4, and May 13.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS/FACILITIES Information/Community Relations 952-556-6100 Finance/Operations 952-556-6290 Human Resources 952-556-6250 Curriculum & Instruction 952-556-6180 Specialized Education Services 952-556-6170 Community Education 952-556-7200 Community Relations 952-556-6121 Welcome Center 952-556-6112

Integrated Arts Academy 11 Peavey Rd., Chaska 952-556-6200 Bluff Creek Elementary School 2300 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen 952-556-6600 Joan MacDonald, Principal Chanhassen Elementary School 7600 Laredo Dr., Chanhassen 952-556-6700 Greg Lange, Principal Chaska Elementary School 1800 Chestnut St. N., Chaska 952-556-6300 Nancy Wittman, Principal Chanhassen High School 2200 Lyman Blvd., Chanhassen 952-556-3500 Tim Dorway, Principal Austin Tollerson, Asst. Principal/ Athletic Director Jim Swearingen, Asst. Principal/ Activities Director Dick Ungar, Asst. Principal Chaska High School 545 Pioneer Tr., Chaska 952-556-7100 David Brecht, Principal Kathy Fontes, Asst. Principal Troy Stein, Asst. Principal/Athletics Chaska Middle School East 1600 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-556-7600 Jim Bach, Principal Jon Summer, Assistant Principal Chaska Middle School West 140 Engler Blvd. E., Chaska 952-556-7400 Sheryl Hough, Principal Mark Shoquist, Assistant Principal Clover Ridge Elementary School 114000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-556-6900 June Johnson, Principal

Kindergarten Center 110600 Village Rd., Chaska 952-556-6400 Lori Beth Warnberg, Principal La Academia 110600 Village Rd., Chaska 952-556-6400 Lori Beth Warnberg, Principal Pioneer Ridge Middle School 1085 Pioneer Trail E., Chaska 952-556-7800 Dana Miller, Principal Megan Blazek, Asst. Principal Victoria Elementary School 9300 Red Fox Dr., Victoria 952-556-3000 Jill VeLure, Principal District 112 Kids Preschool Family Learning Center 952-556-7200 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Early Childhood & Family Learning Center 952-556-7200 Jackie Johnston, Director 952-556-6211 Adult and Youth Enrichment Connie Liestman 952-556-7200 Early Childhood Programs & Preschool Nancy Janski 952-556-7200 School Age Care Carol Brenton 952-556-7200 Volunteer Opportunities Mary Erickson 952-556-6210 Adults with Disabilities (Magnifying Abilities) Denise Fedie 952-368-8846

East Union Elementary School 15655 Co. Rd. 43, Carver 952-556-6800 Chris Hentges, Principal

Facility Reservations Judy Amrhein 952-556-7136

Jonathan Elementary School 110300 Pioneer Tr., Chaska 952-556-6500 Nancy Wittman-Beltz, Principal

G.E.D. Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 952-368-8100

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LIVING Mayer Lutheran High School 305 5th St. N.E., Mayer 952-657-2251 www.lhsmayer.org A nationally accredited high school offering Christ-centered education and academic excellence, sports and fine arts programs. Bus service is available.

A variety of denominations are represented and welcomed.

The World Learner School Grades 1-8 112050 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska 952-368-7398 www.wlschaska.org Deana Siekmann, Director A public Montessori Charter School, the World Learner School supports an experiential collaborative learning (Montessori) program serving children ages 6 to 14. Children with varying academic abilities, learning styles and challenges complement each other in a multi-age classroom designed to promote cooperative learning.

SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative 401 E. Fourth St., Chaska 952-567-8000 www.swmetro.k12.mn.us (formerly Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative) Programs include alternative learning centers, special education, adult basic education, professional and technical programs, youth and adult transitional services, family programs and more. Locations are spread across Carver and Scott counties. Call for more information.

Cologne Academy District 4188 Grades K-8 1221 South Village Parkway, Cologne 952-466-2276 www.cologneacademy.org Cologne Academy is a tuitionfree public school offering advanced classical curriculum with an emphasis on character development. Free, all-day, everyday kindergarten. Character development and core knowledge curriculum is taught. Spanish is taught in all grades.

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chapel Hill Academy Grades K-8 306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen 952-949-9014 www.chapel-hill.org Chapel Hill is an independent Christian school offering small class sizes in a nurturing environment. Christian worldview training is integrated into

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Holy Family Catholic High School 8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria 952-443-4659 Fax 952-443-1822 www.hfchs.org Serving grades 9-12, this Lassalian co-educational college prep school is committed to helping young men and women realize their academic and spiritual potentials. The school also provides a full program of interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities, and is affiliated with the Minnesota River Conference. Financial aid and transportation are available.

Chaska High School senior Lauren Sundby works with students at Clover Ridge Elementary on an osmosis experiment using egg membranes. (File photo) each day, allowing students to excel spiritually, academically and socially as they prepare for high school. Specials include music/ band, Spanish, library, physical education and art. After-school care and sports leagues are offered. Parent involvement is welcome. Financial assistance is available.

Guardian Angels Pre-K-8 217 W. 2nd St., Chaska 952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org A Catholic school open to all faiths and committed to building an education for the future. Fully accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association and directed by a professional certified teaching staff.

St. John’s Lutheran School Pre-K-8 300 4th St. E., Chaska 952-448-2526 www.sjschaska.org

St. John’s is nationally accredited, preschool-8th grade school providing a quality Christian education with proven results. St. John’s Lutheran School consistently ranks above State and National testing averages, while incorporating strong Christian values and morals throughout the curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment.

St. Hubert School Grades Pre K-8 8201 Main St., Chanhassen 952-934-6003 www.sthubert.org St. Hubert is a fully accredited Pre-K-8 school of 650 students.

Teachers work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their students while recognizing the importance of educating the whole child. St. Hubert’s mission is to develop and nurture the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, physical and moral growth of each individual child.

Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Road, Chaska 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org Southwest students (grades 9-12) are challenged to think and live differently in the midst of postmodern culture. All subjects, from physics to physical education, are rigorously taught with a biblical worldview. Honors and AP classes, music and fine arts, 17 varsity sports and a wide variety of cocurricular activities are available.

SWCHS also offers a robust financial aid program. To arrange a tour, call the Admissions Office.

PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org Provides assistance to families, providers and the community with child care information and services.

Head Start CAP Agency 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125

LIVING Early Childhood Family Education 545 Pioneer Trail, Chaska 952-556-7200

SENIOR CITIZENS Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to all area residents, including senior citizens. This list, however, includes some specific programs senior citizens may need or use.

PROGRAMS AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center–Mall of America 952-858-9040 CAP Agency Ask for Senior Programs 952-496-2125 Carver County Social Services 952-361-1600 Immunizations for Seniors Carver County 952-361-1329

RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Carver County 952-607-9223 Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 Senior Life Transitions, LLC Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 DINING CAP Agency Senior Dining 407 N. Oak Street, Chaska 952-448-9303, ext. 1132 For reservations call at least 24 hours in advance.

CAP Agency Meals On Wheels 952-496-2125 SERVICES The Lodge Located in the west end of the Chaska Community Center is The Lodge, which opened in 2007 to serve Active Older Adults (AOA) ages 55 and older. The Lodge is designed with areas that encourage socializing, and also

Call today for a free Needs Assessment 888-9-PRAIRIE Youth Psychiatric Hospitalization Youth Partial Hospitalization Adult Intensive Outpatient Clinic Services for all Ages

www.prairie-care.com Chaska • Edina • Maple Grove Rochester • Woodbury

includes a kitchen, multi-purpose room, library/computer kiosk, Wii, pool table, an enclosed deck overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, an outdoor terrace and garden and more. Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. – 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska 952-448-2023 NURSING HOMES Auburn Manor 501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303

American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300 www.americanheart.org American Lung Association of MN 490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul, 55103 651-227-8014 www.lung.org

HELP & SUPPORT AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center – Mall of America 952-858-9040 Alanon/Alateen 7204 W. 27th St., #101, St. Louis Park 952-920-3961 www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880 www.aaminneapolis.org

American Red Cross – Greater Twin Cities 1201 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis 612-871-7676 www.redcross.org/minneapolis ARC Hennepin-Carver County 2446 University Ave. W. Suite 110, St. Paul 952-920-0855

Come Home to Auburn Serving Seniors in the Spirit of Christ’s Love In epen en Living • Assis e Living Memor Care • Skille Nursing Care Rehabili a ion Services

CALL tOdAy 952-227-0494 For Emplo men or Volun eer Oppor uni ies

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LIVING Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities Area 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org Birthright of Waconia 952-442-4026 Bountiful Basket Food Shelf 1600 Bavaria Rd., Chaska 952-556-0244 www.bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org Bridging, Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 www.bridging.org

Carver County Library Volunteer Services 952-227-7609 Carver County Mental Health Center /First Street Center 540 E. First St., Waconia 952-442-4437 24-hour crisis line 952-442-7601 Carver County Work Force Services 602 E. Fourth St., Chaska 952-361-1711

Child Care Resource & Referral CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 401 Fourth St. E, Chaska 952-567-8000 Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

Christmas in May — Chaska 952-361-5350

Chanhassen Goodwill 80 West 78th St., Chanhassen 952-934-1354 www.goodwilltcmn.org

Community Development Agency (CDA) 705 N. Walnut St., Chaska 952-448-7715

Chaska Community Land Trust 952-227-7514

Community Foundation for Carver County 952-250-5138 www.carvercountyfoundation.org

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Worship Directory Living out our call to love like Jesus

Bible-based worship, teaching, and fellowship.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

1252 Park Rd. Chanhassen

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St. Andrew Lutheran Church

Family of Christ Lutheran Church 2020 Coulter Blvd, Chanhassen 952-934-5659 wwwfamilyofchristonline.com

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Pastor Jon Wall

Eden Prairie, MN

We strive to make the gospel relevant to the lives of all people.

Sunday:

9:00 & 10:30 am 6:00 pm

Living Out Our Faith In Daily Life

www.standrewlu.org • 952.937.2776

LIVING Love INC of Eastern Carver County 1600 Bavaria Road, Chaska 952-448-2508 www.loveincecc.org

Crisis Nursery Hotline 24-hour phone 763-591-0100 Fare For All www.fareforall.org Five Stars Recovery Center 102 E. Second St., #110B, Chaska 952-448-6557 CAP Agency Food Shelf 952-496-2125 ext 6 La Leche League www.llli.org

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2485 Como Ave., St. Paul 651-642-5990 www.lssmn.org MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving 155 S. Wabasha St., #104, St. Paul. www.madd.org/local-offices/mn

LIVING CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & Early Learning Center (Childcare)

MN Job Service — Workforce Center www.minnesotaworks.net

Rainbow Animal Rescue 952-440-3824 Retired Senior & Volunteer Program (RSVP) 952-607-9223

MN Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE MOMS Club chaskamoms@yahoo.com MRCI – Chaska 1045 Stoughton Ave., Chaska 952-448-2234

Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia * For complete support group listings, see Ridgeview website.

Grief Support Group: Rebuilding Hope 952-442-2191, ext. 6190

We invite you to join us!

8:00am Worship (Traditional) 9:30am Worship (Contemporary) (9:30 Education Hour - for all ages)

10:45am Worship (Contemporary) (Sept.-May) ■ Youth Programs ■ Choirs ■ Confirmation ■ Bible Studies ■ Small Groups ■ Service Opportunities Accredited, Christian Child-care for Infants-5th grade 952-906-0514 • krisf@livingchrist.org

Living Christ Lutheran Church • 820 Lake Drive • Chanhassen (1 block S. of Hwy. 5 between Powers Blvd. and Hwy. 101 S.)

952-934-5110 • www.livingchrist.org • (LCMS)

W are a We church that meets at: m Clo lover Ridge Ele lementary S School Ou ur services b begin at: 9 9:15 and 10 10:30 a.m. g • become like eC Christ • be a blessing

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CA COLOGNE ACADEMY “Proud of my Child, Proud of my Choice.”

Enrolling Grades Kindergarten through 8th

Cologne Academy is a free public K-8 Charter School

+ Christian worldview education

Call to see what Cologne Academy can offer your child

Enrolling now for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 School Years

+ Bible, theology and philosophy curriculum

+ College prep academics + Financial assistance available + AP, Honors and CollegePositive atmosphere + courses hool in-the-Sc + Beautiful new Chaska + 20 varsity sports campus + Small class sizes

We are expanding so that your child can experience: • Spanish Language for all grade levels • All Day/Free Kindergarten • High commitment for success for all – home and school

• Core Knowledge Curriculum • Character Development Program • Low Student to Educator Ratio • Individual Growth Plan for every child

1221 S. Village Parkway, Cologne, MN • 952-466-2276

www.cologneacademy.org

To seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth.

To learn more about SWCHS or to schedule a visit, contact us at 952-556-0040 or swchs.org

Prepare Your Child’s Heart & Mind for a Lifetime!

• 6:00 am - 6:00 pm • Dance & iPad Classes Offered • 12 month programs • Full and Part Time Schedules • Challenging Montessori Curriculum including Music & Foreign Language

IT’S THE PREP THAT COUNTS! Sylvan’s Sat* / ACT® prep is now enhanced with ONLINE instruction. Enrolled students can access this video-based program at anytime from anywhere!

WE OFFER FREE ACT AND SAT PRACTICE TESTS AND CONSULTATIONS!

Chaska 1485 White Oak Drive

952.368.4456

172 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318 (Hwy. 41 & Pioneer Trail)

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(Engler Blvd & Hwy 41)

Infants • Toddlers • Preschool • Full Day Kindergarten www.stepbystepmontessori.com

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ADVANCED READING, HIGH SCHOOL MATH, WRITING, HOMEWORK, STUDY SKILLS, COLLEGE PREP AND MORE!

LIVING Breast Cancer Support Group for Women 952-442-8083 American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better 1-800-227-2345 Angels of Hope (grief support for students in grades 3-12) 952-442-6030, ext. 6305 Bariatric Support Group (Chaska & Waconia) 952-442-7820 St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee * For complete support group listings, see St. Francis website.

Diabetes Support Group 952-428-3324 Heart Support Group 952-428-2080 Infant Loss Support Group 952-428-2002

Scott-Carver Housing Coalition 952-402-9832 Sexual Violence Center–Carver/ Scott Counties 500 N. Pine St., #203, Chaska 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org

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Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society 952-368-7297 www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

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Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women www.southernvalleyalliance.org

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Tree House Youth Outreach 3740 N. Chestnut St., Chaska 952-368-2813 United Way 612-340-7400 www.unitedwaytwincities.org Welcome Neighbor 952-442-9000 www.welcomeneighbormn.com

Open Tues-Sat 8-8, Limited Pickup & Delivery

126 PIONEER TRAIL (NEXT TO KLEINBANK), CHASKA

952-368-2364

advantages of

exceptional, personalized learning Compare our Spanish immersion program, La Academia, to other districts and see why two-way dual-language immersion is the recommended way to learn a new language: http://bit.ly/LaAcademia

Your student receives nurturing support and challenging curriculum at every level Personalized learning removes artificial caps based on age and grade levels Our outstanding preschool program, rated 4 stars

by Parent Aware, prepares your child to be a life-long learner Elementary schools encourage critical-thinking through STEM focus and hands-on learning Accelerated middle school classes with the potential to take high school credits early The small sizes of Chaska & Chanhassen High Schools put more students in the spotlight Both high schools offer 20+ Advanced Placement courses and more than 50 clubs and organizations

New classroom technology investments arriving in 2014 and every consecutive year thanks to a $2.45 million technology referendum overwhelmingly approved by our community Over 93% of parents say they would recommend our schools

We serve the areas of Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska and Victoria, and we succeed together as one community. Visit our schools, tell us more about your student and find out how he or she can benefit from exceptional, personalized learning at Eastern Carver County Schools.

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Forming Future Leaders The life lessons learned at Guardian Angels are the Keystone to our Children’s futures!

Pre-K – 8th Grade

Guardian Angels Catholic Church and School 217 West Second St - Chaska, MN 955-227-4010 • gachaska.org

Nancy Schneider accepts a prize at Bingo. (File photo)

Reading, writing, math and computer coding.

Introducing Tonka<codes> Minnesota’s FIRST elementary school coding curriculum.

All Minnetonka elementary students will be learning code, the language of technology.

Enroll today at minnetonka.k12.mn.us/enroll or 952-401-5000

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The Chaska Downtown Business Alliance in the River City Days parade.

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MARKETPLACE INTERNET chaska.net Residential Wireless Internet 952-227-4638 The city of Chaska provides high speed, wireless Internet access to its residents through chaska.net. Residents can purchase chaska.net service and be billed directly via their utility bills.

MEDIA LOCAL MEDIA Chaska Herald 123 W. 2nd St., Chaska 952-448-2650 editor@chaskaherald.com www.chaskaherald.com Editor: Mark W. Olson 952-345-6574 Reporter: Mollee Francisco 952-345-6575

Sports Editor: Eric Kraushar 952-345-6576 Published each Thursday. Mailed to Carver and Chaska residents free by request.

METRO NEWSPAPERS Star Tribune 425 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis 612-673-4000 www.startribune.com Published daily.

St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul 651-222-1111 www.twincities.com Published daily.

Downtown Chaska is a focal point for the business community and includes ma

Prairie Farm Supply • Hubbard Feeds • Premium Feeds • Mol/Mix Liquid Feeds • Feedlot Equipment • Horse Feeds

10,000 Great Plains Blvd Hwy 101 & PioneerTrail, Chaska Former Halla Nursery Site 952-445-6555 “Rooted In Integrity, Founded On Faith In Jesus Christ!”

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• Pet Foods & Supplies • Bird Feeders • Bird Feed

We F Feed d Them T All! 115 West Church Street, Belle Plaine Downtown Belle Plaine

952-873-4234

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any historic buildings. (Photo by Mollee Francisco)

CARVER

INSURANCE GROUP

Formerly Swanson Insurance Agency

• Auto • Home • Business

In this moment . . .

It doesn’t matter if you saved money in 15 minutes.

It doesn’t matter if your neighbor has the same insurance you do.

What matters right now is that you get to enjoy the little things in life - feeling completely at ease - because your independent insurance agent and the company that stands behind them have you and your entire family covered.

Call or visit us:

Carver Insurance Group 212 Broadway, Carver www.carinsgroup.com

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• Farm • Life • Health • Flood • Disability • Bonds • IRAs • Long-Term care • Recreational

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Historic Down Chaska Chaska History History Center Center Extensive Photograph Collection Copies of Herald Newspaper from 1862 to present Genealogical Resources Rotating Exhibits of Chaska History 112 West Fourth Downtown Chaska • 448-6077

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY 1.50 Margaritas from 3pm-close (any flavor for 1.99) TUESDAY 28 oz. Import Tap Beer $1 Off 3pm-close WEDNESDAY 28 oz. Domestic Tap Beer $1 Off 3pm-close THURSDAY $3.00 Rail Drinks 3pm-close FRIDAY & SATURDAY 1/2 Price Classic & Flavored Margaritas small & medium sizes 3pm-6pm

FIND US AT 207 Chestnut St. Suite 110 Chaska, MN 55318

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Mill House Gallery & SARA Lee Hanlen’s Art Studio 202 N Walnut Street Chaska 952-556-8726

Chaska’s Art Gallery!

Featuring several local artists Originals, prints, hand-made cards, artisan crafts, custom framing and so much more

Resident artist & owner

MCAD graduate Sara Hanlon Trademark: Polymeric Fusion find out what that is!

Hours vary Call for hours or to be let in

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Visit our store in Downtown Chaska and enjoy a large selection of olive oils and vinegars

FREE We specialize in over 50 varieties TASTINGS of extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, including gourmet oils and infused olive oils.

Store hours: M-S: 10:00am-7:00pm • Sundays: 11:00am-4:00pm

210 Chestnut Street • Downtown Chaska

952-361-9939 www.thesmilingolive.com

ntown Chaska In-store wine tasting every Friday night 5pm - 8pm

Atneosen & Co.

Accounting •We make accounting and tax reporting easier for the small business owner.

•We use the latest computers and software for increased security •Maximum returns for individuals •Quick Turnaround 113 West 2nd St., Chaska, Mn 55318 952.556.0083 www.NoTaxWorries.com

10% mixed case discount

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Located in the historic Chaska Depot, corner of 41 & Chaska Blvd.

(952) 361-0044

www.dolcevitawine.net

Always Sunny at 2nd & Chestnut

Dr. Jody, Stanley & Norman

Amy Van Eps, Mike (Shades) Webb, Nicole Dooner (American Dooninski)

Dr. Gail Penny & Bella

Chaska Valley Veterinary Clinic Quality Veterinary Care You Know and Trust Since 1997

Gail Gieseke, DVM • Jody Elsen, DVM Jennifer Weinberger, DVM • Erika Nordgren, DVM Jennifer Asher, DVM

2nd & Hwy 41, Downtown Chaska • 952-361-3011 M–F: 6am–8pm; Sat 6:30am–8pm; Sun 7am–6pm

Same great care, now at 2 locations 115 West Third St. Downtown Chaska 2940 82nd St. Chanhassen

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TROPHIES

Sports & Clothing

CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTING & LETTERING

218 Chestnut St. (Hwy. 41) Downtown Chaska

YOUR SPORTS APPAREL DESTINATION!

952-448-4226

www.wallys-sports.com

WE MAY BE SMALLER BUT WE TRY HARDER

e C i gare tte s & Suppli e s

Jim, Owner

TOP BRAND NAME APPLIANCES

Economical - Reusable - Refillable Over 50 Flavors and Growing!

Two Shakopee Locations

(952) 445-2916 We Deliver Service & Repair 13122 Johnson Memorial Drive Shakopee www.MyApplianceSource.com

Better water flows from better thinking!

185 1st Ave (Across from Turtles)

1345 Heather Street OR (Next to Von Hansons)

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Your Local Water Professionals

Use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to check in on your home in real time

Available security features like window, door and motion sensors, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors

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Haferman

WATER CONDITIONING, INC.

(952) 447-8120 • hwcwater.com

call

866-609-6180

Mediacom office: 1670 Lake Drive West, Chanhassen

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Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings

BETTER SERVICE. BETTER SAVINGS. BETTER VALUE. Come to American Family Insurance and take advantage of our new lineup of discounts.

Contact me today for a competitive Insurance quote.

Your dream is out there. Go get it. We’ll protect it.

33 1st. St. west 125 Olive St. s.

Waconia, MN 55387 Phone: (952) 442-4242

• FURNITURE • BEDDING • RUGs & AccEssoRIEs

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Come see why Yetzers has been delivering quality products at affordable prices for over 70 years

• FLooRING • WINDoW TREATMENTs • INTERIoR DEsIGNERs

Randall Litfin Agency American Star Certified Agency Excellence In Customer Experience 2638 Shadow Ln Ste 110 (952) 448-3797 rlitfin@amfam.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADDICTION THERAPY Prairie Care

111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 205N Chaska, MN 55318 952-903-1350 www.prairie-care.com

AVIATION Elliott Aviation

13801 Pioneer Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-944-1200 www.elliottaviation.com

CHURCH/WORSHIP Living Christ Lutheran Church 820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-5110 www.livingchrist.org

Prairie Community Church

Eckart Dental

300 E. First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1352 www.eckartdental.com

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Dental Care

1221 4th Ave. E., Suite 180 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6657 www.obriendentalcare.com

Stone Creek Dental

7935 Stone Creek Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-937-2839 www.stonecreekdental.com

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT Dolce Vita Wine Shop 3115 Chaska Blvd.

Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0044 www.dolcevitawine.net

9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

India Palace

DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL

KFC

Kindercare Learning Center 2800 Corporate Place Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-466-2273 www.kindercare.com

Living Christ Early Learning Center 820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-906-0514 www.livingchrist.org

DENTAL Chanhassen Family Dentistry 8116 Mallory Ct., Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-3368 www.chandent.com

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936 Prairie Center Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-946-1923 www.indiapalace.org 837 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2188 www.kfc.com

Mr. Pig Stuff

1561 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-7306 www.mrpigstuff.com

Prairie Pond Vineyard & Winery 105 E. Main St. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-7850 www.prairiepondwinery.com

Sub Zero Ice Cream

7828 Market Blvd.

Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-949-2665 www.subzeroicecream.com

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Guardian Angel Academy 217 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org

International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-918-1800 www.ism-sabis.net

Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0040 www.swchs.org

Step By Step Montessori School 1485 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-4456 www.stepbystepmontessori.com

Sylvan Learning

172 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-466-3838 www.sylvanlearning.com

EYE CARE/OPTOMETRICS Pearle Vision

106 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-2325 www.pearlevision.com

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Cologne Community Center 1211 Village Parkway Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-2064 www.ci.cologne.mn.us

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu

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MARKETPLACE FINANCIAL

MASSAGE

REHABILITATIVE CARE

Atneosen & Co. Accounting

Massage Therapy

Auburn Manor

113 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0083 www.notaxworries.com

Security Bank & Trust Co.

Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7868

MEDICAL CLINICS

1575 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2265 www.security-bank.com

Lakeview Clinic

FITNESS

Ridgeview Chaska Clinic

Beyond Fitness

4264 Norex Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 612-570-3137 www.trainwithbeyondfitness.com

FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES Bertas Funeral Home 200 W. Third St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2137 www.bertasfh.com

HOME SERVICES Yetzer Home Furnishings 33 W. First St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-4242 www.yetzers.com

INSURANCE Carver Insurance Group 212 Broadway Carver, MN 55315 952-448-4580 www.carinsgroup.com

LANDSCAPING/GARDENING Mustard Seed

10000 Great Plains Blvd.

Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-6555 www.themustardseedinc.com

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501 N. Oak St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-9303 www.auburnhomes.org

RETAIL/MARKETPLACE

110105 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-556-0120 www.lakeviewclinic.com Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Rd., Suite 115N Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-2450 www.ridgeviewmedical.org

NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA Chanhassen Villager 123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chanvillager.com

Chaska Herald

123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chaskaherald.com

PETS Chaska Veterinary Hospital 1601 White Oak Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-6644 www.chaskavet.com

eCig Store

185 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com

eCig Store .

1345 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com

Prairie Farm Supply 115 W. Church St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-4234

Shakopee Florist

409 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0868 www.shakopeeflorist.com

The Vintage

8971 Crossroads Blvd.

Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-975-9175 www.vintagechanhassen.com

SENIOR LIVING Saint Gertrudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

PHYSICAL THERAPY

1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4476 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

OSR Physical Therapy

The Crossings

110105 Pioneer Tr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-512-2470 www.osrpt.com

200 S. Olive St. Waconia, MN 55387 952-442-8232 www.crossingsapt.com

Westwood Place Assisted Living 209 Jefferson Ave. S.W. Watertown, MN 55388 952-955-1399 www.westwoodplaceliving.com

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PET INFORMATION CHASKA DOG LICENSES Chaska Police Dept.

952-448-4200 Dogs that are six months old or older must be licensed. The owner must provide documentation that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies within a year of the license application. Many rabies vaccinations have a two-year life. Chaska dog owners may purchase a half, one- or two-year license. There is no discount for neutered animals. Dogs may not run at large and must wear their licenses. Dogs not meeting city requirements may be impounded. Animal waste by ordinance must be picked up. Cats are not regulated.

TAKING CARE OF FIDO Pets pampered in Chaska community

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ets can be pampered in Chaska with excellent care from local pet spas and grooming businesses. Pets can take obedience training and a few boarding facilities are available when owners need to be away from their beloved cats and dogs.

For 25 years, Carver-Scott Humane Society has dedicated efforts to connect animals in need with people who care. The CSHS aids pets in transition with a network of volunteers and loving foster families. Since 1989, CSHS has placed nearly 350 animals each year into adoptive homes. The humane society’s website — www. carverscotths.org — allows users to adopt, volunteer and donate, in addition to sharing animal success stories.

Chaska pet owners have easy, convenient access to local veterinary UP TO DATE clinics and animal hospitals. Whether CONTENT AVAILABLE a cat or dog needs preventive care ON OUR APP or medical treatment, the clinics and veterinary hospitals offer advanced equipment and technologies to provide Search for “bigfishlifestyle” the highest standard of pet care.

LOST PETS Animal Control 952-361-1231 Impound 952-894-9065 The city animal control officer has a list of pets that have been impounded. Call to check if your lost pet is on the list.

HUMANE SOCIETY Carver-Scott Humane Society The Carver-Scott Humane Society serves Carver and Scott counties as well as a portion of Hennepin County.

The organization is currently without a permanent building; all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption. The humane society frequently hosts pet adoption days at area locations.

To help an animal by fostering or donating litter or unopened pet food, call (952) 368-3553, line 4, or visit www. carverscotths.org.

PETS

Milo found a new owner at a pet adoption event at the Chaska Petco. The CarverScott Humane Society regularly conducts pet adoption days in Chaska and Eden Prairie. (Photo by Unsie Zuege)

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7 Pioneer Park 8 Bavaria Park 9 Bluff Park

14 Friendship Park 15 Griep Park 16 Hickory Park

21 Schalow Park 22 Schimelpfenig Park

10 Community Center Park

17 Highland Park 18 Kelzer Park

24 Town Course Park 25 Winkel Park

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Services

Coldwell Banker Burnet The Market Share Leader in

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Deb Buesgens

Francis Condon

Gayle Dungey

Jessica Gorres

Mary Ann Hoppe

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Jennifer Kerber

Amy McCloud

Tom Mittelstaedt

Geralyn Mornson

Greg Ohnsorg

Mary Patton

Dave Philp

Heidi Schmidt

Steve Schmieg

Brian Strege

Brenda & Jeff Thompson

Fred & Cathy Werth

Wyn Ray Branch Vice President

Sue Ebert Office Administrator

Cleo Lenzen Burnet Title

Lonnie Kelly PHH Home Loans

Coldwell Banker Burnet Carver County Office For full service real estate call 952.448.5577 or visit CBBurnet.com

Source: Based on Single Family-Condo-Townhome units sold in Chaska from REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC. FOR THE PERIOD January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. While this data is deemed to be accurate, neither the RMLS, Inc. nor any other affiliated agency guarantees or is responsible for its accuracy. This data may not reflect all real estate activity in the marketplace. Š2014 Burnet Realty LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Burnet fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Burnet are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Burnet.

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