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Emergencies

The Port of Excelsior is the historic heart of downtown Excelsior and the gateway to Lake Minnetonka.

Call for Help................................................................................911 Use 911 in life threatening emergencies — police, fi re and medical.

ALTERNATE EMERGENCY 24-hour: Police, Fire, Ambulance ......................................................................... 763-525-6210

Emergency Health Care Hennepin County Medical Center .......................................................................612-873-3000 Methodist Hospital ................................................................................................952-993-5000 Ridgeview Medical Center .................................................................................... 952-442-2191 St. Francis Regional Medical Center ....................................................................952-428-3000 Two Twelve Medical Center .................................................................................. 952-361-2447

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elcome tto the h 22012-2013 Excelsior-Area Resident’s Guide Guide. ide Thi This publi publication i iis a comprehensive di directory off information and resources used by Excelsior, Deephaven, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area.

The Resident’s Guide is a compilation of valuable information — a single source for lists of names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Keep it handy; use it often.

Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. The challenge in publishing this Resident’s Guide is not only collecting accurate and important information, but keeping that information current in one of the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing areas.

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Adult Protection..................................................................................................... 612-348-8526 Domestic Violence Resources Cornerstone ......................................................................................................952-884-0330 Sojourner .......................................................................................................... 952-933-7422 Home Free ........................................................................................................ 763-559-4945 Child Protection..................................................................................................... 612-348-3552 Crime Victims Hotline ..........................................................................................612-340-5400 Crisis Connection .................................................................................................. 612-379-6363 Crisis Intervention Center (HCMC) .................................................................... 612-873-3161 Emergency Food Shelter Inter Congregation Communities Assn................................................................952-938-0729 Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery .....................................................................763-591-0400 MN Poison Control Center ............................................................................... 1-800-222-1222 Rape & Sexual Abuse Center ................................................................................ 612-825-4357 Suicide Prevention Hotline ................................................................................... 612-347-2222 United Way 211 .......................................................................................................651-291-0211 Pet Poison HELPLINE™................................................................................. 1-800-213-6680

Utility Emergencies CenterPoint Energy (gas leak)............................................................................... 612-372-5050 TDD/TTY .......................................................................................................... 612-342-5471 Xcel Energy (power outage)............................................................................... 1-800-895-1999 CenturyLink........................................................................................................1-800-573-1311

ON THE COVER: Excelsior’s unique downtown businesses make the city a great shopping destination.

Photo by Kristin Holtz, Southwest Newspapers

The South Lake Minnetonka Area – Historically Hip. Fashionably Fun. Why go anywhere else? www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com Your link to shopping, services and fun things to do 952.474.6461

Proudly serving the South Lake Minnetonka cities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay Photo used by permission of D. Reed Photography

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advertiser index CHURCHES ........................ 22

Town Dental ....................12-13

ENTERTAINMENT 318 Café ........................12-13

HOME IMPROVEMENT Glowing Hearth.................... 10 Herman’s Landscape Supplies 2 Kreuser Roofing Inc.............. 10 Kubes Furniture & Flooring ... 20 Rivers Edge Concrete ........... 11 Timberwall Landscaping ......... 7 Yetzer’s Home Furnishings and Floor Coverings .................... 4

FUNERAL HOMES Huber Funeral Home ............ 19 GOLF COURSES The Meadows at Mystic Lake 21 GROCERY Mazopiya .............................. 8 GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS South Lake - Excelsior Chamber of Commerce ....................... 3 HEALTH CARE MD Care ............................... 5 Lake Minnetonka Ortho ....12-13 Ridgeview Clinics ................... 4 St. Francis Regional Medical Center .............................. 24

INSURANCE Farm Bureau – Helgeson ...... 21 RESTAURANTS 318 Café ........................12-13 RETAIL/SERVICES Artworks Art & Frame, Inc. 12-13 Christkindlsmarkt .............12-13 Coldwater Collaborative ....12-13 Excelsior Florist ...............12-13

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At Ridgeview Clinics, patients receive expert, personalized care with the convenience of same-day appointments, and on-site laboratory services and X-ray at all primary care locations.

For more information and locations, visit www.ridgeviewclinics.org or call 952-442-8083.

Glowing Hearth.................... 10 Herman’s Landscape Supplies .............................. 2 Impact Clothiers .................... 8 Kreuser Roofing Inc.............. 10 Kubes Furniture & Flooring ... 20 Leipold’s of Excelsior ........12-13 Mary O’Neal & Co. ...........12-13 Mediacom........................... 11 Nancy Raddohl ................12-13 Noah’s Ark Fish & Pet Supply .....................12-13 The Country Look-In Antiques....................... 12-13 Yetzer’s Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings ................. 4

Primrose Schools................. 16 St. John’s Lutheran School ... 14 Southwest Christian High School ...................... 15 Sylvan Learning ....................17 The International School of Minnesota ................... 15 SENIOR LIVING Auburn Home & Services........ 9 Emerald Crest ..................... 18 WATER CONDITIONING Haferman Water Conditioning Inc. .................. 7

SCHOOLS Chapel Hill Academy .............17 Minnetonka Public Schools #276 ................... 14

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CONTENTS Advertiser Index...................................................................4 Clubs & Organizations ......................................................23 Deephaven, City of ..............................................................6 Education ...........................................................................11 Elections...............................................................................9 Excelsior, City of ..................................................................6 Emergencies .........................................................................3 Greenwood, City of .............................................................6 Hennepin County ................................................................8 Health & Wellness.............................................................21 Help & Support Services ...................................................19 Introduction .........................................................................3 Libraries ...............................................................................9 Licenses & Permits/Documents ........................................10 Media .................................................................................10 Minnesota, State of ............................................................10 Parks & Recreation ............................................................16 Post Office..........................................................................10 Preschool & Child Care.....................................................16 Senior Citizens ...................................................................18 Shorewood, City of ..............................................................7 Tonka Bay, City of ...............................................................8 Transportation....................................................................10 Utilities.................................................................................9 Waste Disposal.....................................................................9 Worship..............................................................................23

Quality & Convenience Days ~ Evenings ~ Weekends • Full-Service & Walk-In Medical Care • Sports Medicine/ On-Site X-Rays • General Physicals, School & Camp Exams, Vaccinations

On the cover: Excelsior’s unique downtown businesses make the city a great shopping destination.

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City of Excelsior 339 Third St., Excelsior ....................................................952-474-5233 Fax..................................................................................... 952-474-6300 E-mail .......................................................... cityhall@ci.excelsior.mn.us Web site ............................................................. www.ci.excelsior.mn.us Kristi Luger, City Manager ..............................................952-474-5233

the city. The license fee is $25 per year (for spayed or neutered), and $40 per year for those not spayed or neutered ($30 after April 1). Dogs must not run at large and they must wear their licenses. Dogs not meeting the city requirements may be impounded. The Animal Control Office (South Lake Minnetonka Police Department) phone number is 952-474-3261.

Cats are not licensed. However, the owner of a cat shall not permit the cat to run at large on public property or private property of another (without consent).

Due to a number of complaints regarding the frequency, intensity and duration of recreational fires, the City Council adopted an ordinance that only permits recreational f ires under the following conditions: 1. A recreational fi re shall have a total area of three feet or less in diameter and three or less in height.

2. Recreational fi res shall be contained within a fi re ring, pit, container or device designed for such use.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

LOST PETS

Police, fi re, medical emergency ...................................... 911 Police Administration...........................................952-474-3261 Fire Administration ............................................. 952-401-8801 Utilities Billing .....................................................952-474-5233 Animal Control.....................................................952-474-3261 Parks & Recreation ...............................................952-474-5233

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD).................................................952-474-3261 Note: The city has other license and permit requirements. Only the most commonly used have been published here.

3. The area within a five-foot radius of the recreational fi re shall be reasonably clear of all combustibles.

Deephaven

5. The fi re shall be under the immediate supervision of the resident or his/ her authorized adult representative.

City of Deephaven Excelsior City Council MAYOR Nick Ruehl 603 Lake St. ......................................................................612-889-2851

COUNCIL MEMBERS John Olson 1 Third St. ........................................................................612-385-7007 Jennifer Caron 182 Third Street ................................................................952-474-7824 Greg Miller 335 College Ave. ............................................................... 952-474-2514 Mary Jo Fulkerson 278 W. Lake St. .................................................................952-380-1373 The mayor and four council members serve as the Excelsior City Council.

The position of mayor is elected at large every two years. The council members are elected to four-year terms, with two seats up each election.

Elections are held in even-numbered years.

MEETINGS Excelsior City Council Council chambers ..........................................................................7 p.m.

Meets on the fi rst and third Monday.

Excelsior Planning Commission Council chambers ..........................................................................7 p.m.

Meets on the fi rst Tuesday.

Excelsior Parks & Recreation Commission Council chambers ..........................................................................7 p.m.

Meets on the second Tuesday.

Excelsior Heritage Preservation Commission Council chambers ..........................................................................7 p.m.

Meets on third Tuesday.

Police Service

20225 Cottagewood Road ................................................952-474-4755 E-mail ................................................................danayoung@mchsi.com Web site ......................................................... www.cityofdeephaven.org Deephaven City Hall is located in the heart of the city just off Minnetonka Boulevard in Hennepin County. The city population is currently 3,706. Office hours are from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Police, fi re, medical emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Administration (non-emergency).......................... 952-474-7555 Fire Administration ..........................................................952-960-1650 Utilities Billing..................................................................952-474-4755 Animal Control ................................................................. 952-474-7555

12. Recreational fi res can be cancelled or terminated at the discretion of the Police Department if a complaint has been received from a nearby resident concerning the smoke, irritants or a medical condition that is aggravated by the residential fi re.

COUNCIL MEMBERS Darel Gustafson 19030 Rutledge Rd. .................................................. (H) 952-476-2883 E-mail .....................................................................Darelg3@gmail.com John Wheaton 4215 Northern Rd. ....................................................(W) 952-474-7897 E-mail ................................................................ etwheaton@yahoo.com Keith Kask 19750 Manor Rd. .................... (H) 952-474-7268; (W) 952-842-1109 E-mail ................................................................ kkask@advanceins.com Josh Hackney 4265 Northern Rd. ....................................................(H) 952-474-1262 E-mail .................................................................josh@joshhackney.com Dana Young .......................................................................952-358-9939 E-mail ................................................................danayoung@mchsi.com

DEPUTY TREASURER BILLING CLERK Deborah Hicks ..................................................................952-474-4755 E-mail ............................................ deborahhicks@cityofdeephaven.org

PLANNING AND ZONING COORDINATOR Gus Karpas ........................................................................952-358-9938 E-mail ...........................................................gusk@cityofdeephaven.org

Police Services

WINTER PARKING

Police Chief Cory Johnson 20225 Cottagewood Rd., Deephaven .952-474-7555 (non-emergency)

SUMMER LAWN WATERING At this time, the city of Excelsior has no summer lawn watering restriction in place. Residents are asked to use water wisely.

Licenses & Permits BUILDING PERMITS City Hall ....................................................................................952-474-5233 Building permits are required for most projects, including patios, decks, re-roofing and inside alterations (not wallpapering, painting and inside finishing work). A fence permit is required for all fences.

APARTMENT LICENSES Excelsior licenses rental properties with three or more units for safety and health issues. These licenses must be prominently displayed and are valid for a period of one year.

DOG LICENSES City Hall ....................................................................................952-474-5233 Dogs that are three months of age must be licensed. Documentation of a current rabies vaccination is needed. Licenses expire on Dec. 31 of the year they are issued. Dogs must be licensed 30 days after arrival in

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9. Demolition debris, industrial solid waste, hazardous materials, oil, rubber, plastic, railroad ties, shingles, tarpaper, insulation, composition boards, sheetrock, wiring, painted materials or paint fi lters, garbage, chemically treated wood or other materials that would give off a toxic smoke irritant to nearby residents are prohibited material. Only clean material can be burned as part of a recreational fi re.

11. Fires must be fully extinguished when unattended.

City Ordinances

Excelsior has a noise ordinance to protect the comfort, repose, health, peace, safety, or welfare of the residents. No person shall operate power maintenance equipment except between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on any weekday or between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on any weekend or holiday. For more information, call City Hall.

8. No fl ammable or combustible liquids shall be used to kindle or rekindle a recreational fi re.

Paul Skrede 18875 Azure Rd. ...................... (H) 952-473-5809 (W) 952-475-2933 E-mail ................................................................paulskrede@mchsi.com

Mary Courtney..................................................................952-358-9937 E-mail ........................................................ maryc@cityofdeephaven.org

NOISE CONTROL

7. The prevailing wind at the time of the recreational fi re shall be away from nearby residences and must be less than 15 mph.

MAYOR

Excelsior Fire District

If the snow accumulates to a depth of two inches or more, Snow Emergency Parking regulations go into effect and remain in effect until the full width of the street is cleared. Odd-even parking is used during snow emergencies. On even-numbered days, park on the even-numbered side of the street; on odd-numbered days, park on the odd-numbered side of the street. East and West Municipal Parking Lots are closed for parking 2 to 7 a.m., except in the designated overnight parking areas.

6. Buckets, shovels, garden hose or a fi re extinguisher shall be readily available for use at recreational fi res.

10. The hours that recreational fi res shall be extinguished are between 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

ADMINISTRATOR

24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood ..................................... 952-401-8801 Scott Gerber, Fire Chief The Excelsior Fire District serves the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay for fire emergency service. The Excelsior Fire District volunteer firefighters suggest that you take steps to prevent a fire in your home. Call Fire Prevention for a free, no-obligation home inspection.

4. Recreational fi res shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a neighboring dwelling or garage.

Deephaven City Council

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) 24150 Smithtown Road, Shorewood ......................................952-474-3261 Bryan Litsey, Police Chief Located in Shorewood, this joint-powers authority serves Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

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RECREATIONAL FIRES

If you have any questions regarding any of these provisions, call the Deephaven Police Department at 952 474-7555.

Fire Protection 24100 Smithtown Road, Shorewood Scott Gerber, Chief ...........................................................952-960-1650 The Fire District provides Deephaven, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay and Excelsior with fi re emergency service.

Game Warden James Konrad.....................................................................952-476-8736 Dispatcher .........................................................................952-525-6210

Greenwood

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ounded in 1956, Greenwood is home to about 688 people.

Residents enjoy close proximity to Lake Minnetonka for yearround fun -- including boating, waterskiing, fishing, kayaking, swimming, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and skating. A regional trail winds along the west side of the city, and is a favorite of bikers, walkers and skiers. Greenwood also is home to the famous Old Log Theater, which opened in 1940. It is the oldest continuously running theater in the country.

City of Greenwood 20225 Cottagewood Rd., Deephaven 55331 ...................952-474-6633 Gus Karpas, City Clerk/Zoning Administrator .............952-474-6633 E-mail ................................................................. guskarpas@mchsi.com Public Works .....................................................................952-474-6633 Web site ...........................................................www.greenwoodmn.com

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

John Menzel, Public Works Foreman ..............................952-297-6706

Police, fi re, medical emergency ..................................................911 Police Administration ....................................................... 952-474-3261 Fire Administration ..........................................................952-960-1650 Utilities Billing..................................................................952-474-6633

Meetings

Greenwood City Council

The Deephaven City Council meets twice a month on the fi rst and third Mondays at 7 p.m. in the council chambers.

The Park Committee normally meets at 7 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday of each month.

The Boat Committee normally meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the council chambers.

The Planning Commission normally meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the council chambers.

MAYOR

Public Works

City Ordinances BUILDING PERMITS Building permits are required for construction. Check with the building inspections department at 952-474-4755.

DOG LICENSE A dog license is required. A two-year license can be purchased at City Hall for $20.

PARKING PERMITS Parking permit stickers are sent to all owner-occupied residential homes. These are exterior window stickers and they must be affi xed to the lower rear corner of the rearmost left-side window of the vehicle. The sticker allows you to park from May 1 through Oct. 1 in permit-only areas, including the city beaches and the Carson’s Bay boat launch. If you park your vehicle in permit-only areas without a sticker, you are subject to a parking citation. If you rent your home, please contact City Hall about how to obtain a permit.

Deb Kind. ...............................952-401-9181 or dkind100@gmail.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS Tom Fletcher ....................................................................952-224-5550 E-mail ................................................................. tfletcher@aexcom.com H.Kelsey Page ................................................................. 952-474-4406 E-mail ............................................................... page.kelsey@gmail.com Bob Quam......................................................................... 952-474-1847 E-mail ..........................................................................quamco@aol.com William (Biff) Rose ........................................................ 952-380-0961 E-mail ...................................................................... idarose@mchsi.com The mayor and four council members serve as the Greenwood City Council. The position of mayor is elected at large every two years.

Council members are elected to four-year terms in alternate election years. The city of Greenwood holds elections in even-numbered years.

Meetings Greenwood City Council Deephaven Council Chambers, 20225 Cottagewood Rd. ...........7 p.m.

Meetings are the fi rst Wednesday.

Greenwood Planning Commission Deephaven Council Chambers, 20225 Cottagewood Rd. ...........7 p.m.

Meetings are the third Wednesday.

Public Safety Greenwood is served by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (also serves Excelsior, Shorewood, Tonka Bay) and the Excelsior Fire District (also serves Excelsior, Deephaven, Shorewood and Tonka Bay).

Fire or Medical Emergency ........................................................9 11 Bryan Litsey, Police Chief Scott Gerber, Fire Chief Request an officer (non-emergency).................................................. 911 Animal Control .................................................................763-525-6210 Police Administrative ....................................................... 952-474-3261 .........................................................................or www.southlakepd.com Fire Administrative ..........................................................952-401-8801 ...........................................................................or www.excelsiorfi re.org

City Ordinances The city’s code book includes all ordinances for the city of Greenwood.

The code book is available at www.greenwoodmn.com or at the city office.

Licenses & Permits The city requires licenses and/or permits for all construction, dogs, tree removal and more. A list of fees can be found at www.greenwoodmn. com or at the city office.

Shorewood

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horewood, located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, was originally part of Excelsior Township and was not incorporated until 1956.

Lake Minnetonka, meaning “big water,” receives its name from Dakota (Sioux) Indians who spent summers at the lake. The U.S. government opened this area for homesteading in 1855. Many of the original settlers are the namesakes for local roads, bays and neighborhoods.

In the early 1880s, the lake area began to develop as a resort spot. Streetcars and “streetcar boats” provided transportation around the lake and surrounding communities. You can still see an old “streetcar boat,” Minnehaha, cruising around Lake Minnetonka today.

Shorewood, within Hennepin County, is on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. It incorporates 3,600 acres and is six miles long and one mile wide. State Hwy. 7 runs east and west through the city. There are approximately 2,725 households within the city. The city is primarily a residential community with limited commercial establishments along Hwy. 7. The larger employers in Shorewood are Cub Foods, the Shorewood Village Shopping Center, Xcel Energy and Minnetonka Country Club.

Three islands — Spray, Enchanted and Shady Islands — are located in Shorewood. Although the islands are located within the city boundaries, they receive postal service and fire protection as well as education services from Mound.

City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Rd...................................................... 952-960-7900 Fax952-474-0128 E-mail ....................................................... cityhall@ci.shorewood.mn.us Web site .......................................................... www.ci.shorewood.mn.us Office Hours .................................................................. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

SHOREWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION

Police, fi re, medical emergency ...................................................911 Police Administration ........................................................ 952-474-3261 Fire Administration (Excelsior) .......................................952-960-1650 Fire Administration (Mound) .......................................... 952-472-3555

Council chambers .................................................................................... 7 p.m.

Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

SHOREWOOD PARK COMMISSION Council chambers .................................................................................... 7 p.m.

Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month.

Shorewood City Council MAYOR

All city council meetings are televised on Cable Television Channel 8 (directory on that channel will list times the meetings are shown).

Christine Lizee 5705 Brentridge Dr.....................................................................952-470-5338

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Police Service

Richard Woodruff 4485 Enchanted Cove ............................................................... 952-470-6832 Laura Hotvet 5950 Strawberry Lane . ..............................................................952-470-2105 Debbie Siakel 25680 Birch Bluff Rd. .............................................................. 952-470-4458 Scott Zerby 5680 Christopher Rd..................................................................952-470-9858 The mayor and four council members serve as the Shorewood City Council. The position of mayor is elected at-large every two years. The council members are elected at large to four-year terms, with two seats up each election. The City of Shorewood holds elections in even-numbered years.

The City Administrator is the chief appointed staff member and is responsible for the overall city operations. The city has a total of 18 full-time employees and two part-time employees within City Hall and Public Works.

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) ..................................................952-474-3261 Bryan Litsey, Police Chief Shorewood has a joint powers agreement with the cities of Excelsior, Tonka Bay and Greenwood to provide police protection. The agreement established a police protection agency called the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD). The SLMPD has 14 full-time sworn officers and up to 20 reserve officers.

JUVENILE CURFEW Juveniles, 14 and younger, must be at home or accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult having authorized care between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Juveniles, 15-17, must be at home or accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult having authorized care between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.

Liability of Parent(s): It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other adult person having authorized care, custody, or control of any juvenile under age 18, to knowingly permit such juvenile to violate the provisions of Chapter 606 of the Municipal Code.

Commission Members PLANNING COMMISSION Thomas Geng, Chair ............................................................952-470-5444 Ed Hasek ................................................................................952-474-2805 Sue Davis ................................................................................ 612-759-9724 Steve Charbonnet .................................................................. 952-270-1071 Michael Garelick .................................................................. 952-925-0000 David Hutchins ......................................................................612-747-1920 Larry Muehlberg ................................................................... 952-470-9214

Excelsior Fire District Scott Gerber, Fire Chief ............................................................952-960-1650 The City of Shorewood is a member of the Excelsior Fire District, which was established in 2000 as a five-city joint powers organization to serve Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

PARK COMMISSION

MOUND FIRE DEPARTMENT

Steve Quinlan, Chair..................................................................952-474-1999 Justin Mangold........................................................................... 612-868-4693 Bob Edmondson .........................................................................952-474-3334 Lynda Gooch Hartmann ...........................................................952-545-2235 Mark Kjolhaug ............................................................................952-401-8757 Susan Gordan ............................................................................. 952-470-0191 Nicholas Swaggert ..................................................................... 612-965-0071

Greg Pederson, Fire Chief Non-emergencies (islands).. ......................................................952-472-3555 Spray, Enchanted and Shady islands receive fire protection from Mound.

CITY ORDINANCES The city’s code book includes all of the city’s ordinances and is available on-line on the city’s website, www.ci-shorewood.mn.us. The code book is also available for viewing at city hall. The code book is updated on an annual basis.

Meetings SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL Council chambers .................................................................................... 7 p.m.

Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

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Fire Administration ..................................................................952-960-1650 Animal Control .........................................................................763-525-6210

Licenses are obtained at City Hall. Proof of rabies vaccination must be provided at time of purchase.

BUILDING PERMITS

Tonka Bay City Council

LOST PETS

Joe Pazandak, Building Official ...........................................952-960-7907 Permits are required for building, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and related work, and may be obtained from the city. The work is checked by the city inspector for Code compliance upon completion.

MAYOR

Permits & Licenses

PETS City Hall.................................................................................952-960-7900 According to Municipal Code, any dog on public property in the City of Shorewood must be on a leash no greater than 6 feet in length and “no dog owner shall permit his dog to run at large” within the city limits. Also, all dogs over six months of age must be licensed. An application may be obtained at Shorewood City Hall. The annual fee for registration is $10.

Kennel licenses are required if there are three or four dogs per property. Any number beyond that would require approval from the City Council.

LOST PETS Animal Control South Lake Minnetonka Police Department ...................... 763-525-6210 Shorewood has other license and permit requirements, including horse, special events, recreational fi re, rental housing, tree trimmers and solicitors/ canvassers. Contact the city for more information.

The Southshore Center 5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood ................................. 952-474-7635 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday The Southshore Center is managed by the city of Shorewood, under contract with Kristi Anderson, Community Rec. Resources. Registration for community events and classes held at the center may be made on-line at www.southshore-center.org or by calling 952-474-7635.

RENTAL The Southshore Center facilities are available for small to large events or parties, such as wedding receptions. The center features a full kitchen.

Call 952-474-7635 for a price list and details, or reserve on-line at www. southshore-center.org.

William LaBelle, 45 West Point Dr. .....................................952-470-0374

COUNCIL MEMBERS Loretta Holscher, 140 West Point Circle..............................952-474-0814 Anthony Marceau, 100 Tonka Bay Lane ..............................952-470-9755 Jeff Anderson, 100 Tonka Bay Lane ......................................952-474-4543 Gerry De La Vega, 135 West Point Court............................. 952-474-7512 The mayor and four council members serve as the Tonka Bay City Council. All five are voting members of the Council. The position of mayor is elected at large every two years. The council members are elected to four year terms, with two seats up each election. The City of Tonka Bay holds elections in even-numbered years.

Meetings Tonka Bay City Council Council chambers .................................................................................. 7 p.m.

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday.

Police Service South Lake Minnetonka Police Dept. (SLMPD) ............................................................ 952-474-3261 Bryan Litsey, Police Chief Formed under a joint-powers authority, the SLMPD serves Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

Fire Protection Scott Gerber, Fire Chief...........................................................952-960-1650 The Excelsior Fire District contracts with Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay for fire emergency service. Serving since 1889, the Excelsior volunteer firefighters suggest that you take steps to prevent a fire in your home. Call the Excelsior Fire District for a free, noobligation home inspection.

City Ordinances

Tonka Bay

LICENSES & PERMITS BUILDING PERMITS ......................................................... 952-474-7994

City of Tonka Bay 4901 Manitou Rd......................................................................952-474-7994 Fax ..............................................................................................952-474-6538 E-mail .................................................................... clink@cityoftonkabay.net Web site.................................................................... www.cityoftonkabay.net

Projects that involve a structural change, deck, reroofing, plumbing, heating, new additions, insulation, substantial remodeling or fence construction require a building permit.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

City Hall ....................................................................................952-474-7994 Dogs may not run at large at any time. All dogs over age six months must be licensed. No more than two dogs are permitted per household.

Police, fire, medical emergency.........................................................911 Police Administration .............................................................. 952-474-3261

WOMAN stuff

DOG LICENSES

Hudson • Monoreno Mur Gypsy 05 • GGO Clothing MEK Denim • Corral Boots Antique Rivet • Red Jacket Sanuk • Young Threads Lemon Tree • O’neill • Bertigo

MAN stuff Hudson • MEK Denim Bobiam • Retro Brands Envy • Request • Bertigo Zagiri • Red Jacket Blundstone • O’neill Sanuk • Antique Rivet

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Animal Control ............................................................ 763-525-6210

HOMESTEAD Homestead Applications City Hall ...............................................................................952-474-7994 Make applications in person at City Hall.

Regulations BURNING Open burning is not permitted. Recreational fire permits are available at City Hall.

SNOWMOBILE OPERATION Snowmobiles may enter fire lanes to the lake between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., at a speed limit of 10 mph. Speed on the road is limited to 20 mph. There are five fire lanes designated for snowmobile entrance to the lake. They are on Interlachen Lane, North and South Waseca Avenue, Woodpecker Ridge Road and Bay Street.

TRAFFIC SPEEDS All residential roads in Tonka Bay are posted at 20 mph.

Note: The city has other license and permit requirements. Only the most commonly used have been published here.

Hennepin County Hennepin County Government Center 300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487........................ 612-348-3000 Richard P. Johnson, Administrator ................................612-348-4447 Web site ..................................................................... www.hennepin.us

Service Centers Eden Prairie Service Center 479 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie ............................. 612-348-8240 Ridgedale Service Center 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka ................................ 612-348-8240 Southdale Service Center 7009 York Ave., Edina .................................................... 612-348-8240 Telephones for the service centers go through one switchboard.

Elected Officials The Hennepin County Board meets most Tuesdays in the board room of the Hennepin County Government Center at 1:30 p.m.

Alternate Tuesdays, board committees meet. Commissioners serve fouryear terms. Board and committee meetings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 6, and rebroadcast Friday nights at 8 p.m.

Randy Johnson, 5th District A-2400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487 ................................................ 612-348-7885 Jan Callison, 6th District A-2400 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487 ................................................ 612-348-7886

COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Main Office ..................................................................... 612-348-3081 Mike Opat, District 1 ..................................................... 612-348-7881 Mark Stenglein, District 2 .............................................. 612-348-7882 Gail Dorfman, District 3 ................................................ 612-348-7883 Peter McLaughlin, District 4 ......................................... 612-348-7884 Randy Johnson, District 5 .............................................. 612-348-7885 Jan Callison, District 6 ................................................... 612-348-7886 Jeff Johnson, District 7 ................................................... 612-348-7887

COUNTY ATTORNEY Michael O. Freeman ....................................................... 612-348-5540 Web site ......................................................www.hennepinattorney.org

COUNTY SHERIFF Rich Stanek ......................................................................612-348-3744

Emergencies Medical, fi re, police ..................................................................911

Frequently Called Numbers General ............................................................................ 612-348-3000 Hennepin County Sheriff ’s Office Tipline ................1-888-988-TIPS Web site ...............................................................www.hennepin.mn.us

Community Services

HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Renewal, etc............................................................................ 612-543-8811 Hmong .................................................................................... 952-847-8845 Web site.................................................................................. www.hclib.org

EDEN PRAIRIE 565 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie ................................... 612-543-6275

MINNETONKA 17524 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka ..................................... 612-543-5725

RIDGEDALE 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka ......................................612-543-8800

SOUTHDALE 7001 York Ave. S., Edina ...................................................... 612-543-5900

ST. BONIFACIUS 8624 Kennedy Memorial Dr., St. Bonifacius ..................................................................612-543-6100 For a list of all the suburban Hennepin County libraries, their hours and locations, visit www.hclib.org.

Area Library CHANHASSEN LIBRARY 7711 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen ............................................952-227-1500

Utilities Before You Dig Gopher State One Call ..................................................651-454-0002 Web site ....................................................www.gopherstateonecall.org

Electricity

Extension Service .............................................................612-596-2110 Libraries....................................(See separate section in this directory) Parks .........................................(See separate section in this directory)

Xcel Energy................................................................. 1-800-895-4999 Electric outage..............................................................1-800-895-1999 Web site ................................................................www.xcelenergy.com

Elections

Natural Gas

Elections ...........................................................................612-348-5151 Voter Registration ............................................................612-348-5151

CenterPoint Energy General .........................................................................1-800-245-2377 Billing/New service ........................................................ 612-372-4727 Repair service ....................................................................612-372-4727 Suspected gas leak ............................................................612-372-5050 Web site ................................................... www.centerpointenergy.com

Environment Recycling Information .................................................... 612-348-3777 Solid Waste Hotline........................................................ 612-348-3777

Health Services Hennepin County Medical Center ................................ 612-873-3000 Mental Health Center..................................................... 612-596-0900 MN Poison Control System........................................ 1-800-222-1222 Public Health Clinic (Red Door Services and TB) ...........................................612-543-5555 Suicide Prevention .......................................................... 612-873-2222

Water & Sewer

Human Services

Telephone

City of Excelsior ...............................................................952-474-5233 City of Deephaven............................................................952-474-4755 City of Greenwood .......................................................... 952-474-6633 City of Shorewood .......................................................... 952-960-7900 City of Tonka Bay ............................................................952-474-7994

Child – Adoption and Foster Care ................................. 612-348-5437 Child – Support................................................................612-348-3593 Child Care Licensing ...................................................... 612-348-3883 Economic Assistance Help Line .................................... 612-348-7984 Financial Assistance........................................................ 612-596-1300 Mental Health ................................................................. 612-348-4111

Waste Disposal

Protection

Recycling

Adult ................................................................................ 612-348-8526 Children............................................................................612-348-3552 Domestic Abuse .............................................................. 612-348-5073

Aging & Disability Services ............................ 612-348-4500 Justice County Attorney ............................................................. 612-348-5540

COURTS District Court .............................................................612-348-6000

PROBATION Juvenile........................................................................ 612-348-3700 Adult ............................................................................612-348-2110

Century Link ...............................................................1-800-475-7526 Repair service ...............................................................1-877-348-9007 Web site ..............................................................www.centurylink.com

EXCELSIOR Allied Waste. ...............................................................952-941-5174 Recycling is every other Monday with the cart to be at curbside before 7 a.m. They will pick up newsprint, magazines, glass, plastic, metal cans and corrugated cardboard.

DEEPHAVEN Waste Management ....................................................952-890-1100 Recycling will be collected every other week, according to the color of the lid on your recycling can.

GREENWOOD Vintage Waste .............................................................952-472- 0 4 01 Recycling is every Thursday with carts to be curbside by 6:30 a.m.

Library Services ..................................................... 952-847-8500

SHOREWOOD

Spanish .............................................................................952-847-8510 Hmong ............................................................................. 952-847-8845 TDD ................................................................................ 952-847-8880

Recycling services in Shorewood are contracted through City Hall for the entire city. For details, call the city at 952-960-7900.

TONKA BAY

Licenses & Certificates

Allied Waste ................................................................952-941-5174 Curbside, single-sort recycling is every other Monday. Please contact city hall for a schedule or visit www.cityoftonkabay.net.

Licenses & Certificates ................................................... 612-348-8240 Vehicle Registration ........................................................ 612-348-8240

Property & Property Taxes Property Taxes................................................................. 612-348-3011

Sheriff Administration .................................................................612-348-3744 Jail (Adults) ......................................................................612-348-5112

Taxes REAL ESTATE TAX PAYMENTS Ridgedale Service Center 12601 Ridgedale Dr. ....................................................... 612-348-8240

GOODWILL

GREENWOOD Greenwood does not provide for garbage pickup.

SHOREWOOD Following is a list of licensed garbage haulers.

REGULAR PICK-UP SERVICE Allied Waste Services .............................................952-941-5174 Waste Management ...........................................1-800-450-9378 TCW Disposal ....................................................... 952-467-3858 Blackowiak Disposal, Inc. ..................................... 952-472-3398 Waste Technology .................................................. 763-315-1955

TONKA BAY Allied Waste ................................................................952-941-5174 Tonka Bay provides refuse collection for the city. Refuse is picked up on Mondays in conjunction with recycling. Each household is limited to two 32-gallon cans of garbage per week. For more information, call 952-941-5174 or City Hall at 952-474-7994. When Monday holidays are observed, pickup will be on Tuesday.

Household Hazardous Waste HENNEPIN COUNTY DROP-OFF FACILITIES (residents only) 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington and 8100 Jefferson Hw y., Brooklyn Park .........................................................................................612-348-3777 Web site .................................... www.hennepin.us (search “dropoffs”) The facilities accept household hazardous waste and problem materials (adhesives, paint, pesticides, fl uorescent lamps, consumer electronics, etc.); most items free of charge. Call for hours.

Yard Waste TONKA BAY Allied Waste .....................................................................952-941-5174 During spring, summer and fall months, Allied Waste provides curbside collection of yard waste on Mondays in compatible bags.

PRIVATE RESOURCE NRG Processing Solutions 4275 Creekview Cir., Minnetrista..................................952-446-1056

Elections Voter registration You must be registered to vote. If you have changed your name or address since registering, you must complete a new registration card. By registering prior to Election Day, your name and address will appear on the polling place roster. An individual may register any time before the 20th day preceding any election, on Election Day at the polling locations, or when submitting an absentee ballot.

Registration cards are available at city and township offices, libraries and the county auditor’s office, which in Hennepin County is on the sixth floor of the Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. You may print a copy of the registration card by accessing http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/taxsvcs/ vote/VoterRegForms/voteregEnglish.pdf. If you have changed your address, you may register to vote when you change your driver’s license.

If you are not able to preregister, you can register on Election Day. To do so, you must provide election judges at your polling location with certain acceptable forms of identification to prove your eligibility, such as: 1. A Minnesota Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit or Identification Card with your current address (or the receipt for renewal or change of the license or I.D.).

2. A “Notice of Late Registration” received from your city clerk if your voter registration card was received after the last day to preregister.

3. One of the following documents that contains your name and photo: Minnesota driver’s license or identification card with a previous address, U.S. passport, U.S. military identification card or student identification card from a Minnesota college and a bill for electric, water, gas, telephone, cable TV, sewer or solid waste services with a due date within 30 days of the election that contains your name and current address.

4. Another registered voter living in your precinct who will come to the polling location with you to vouch for your residency.

5. If you are a college student, you may also use your college student identification card with name and photo if your college has provided a list of students to the county.

Precinct locations are subject to change in 2012 because of redistricting.

Poll Locations

Drive-thru Donation Center, 553 Fairview Ave. N., St. Paul ......................................................................... 651-379-5808 Goodwill Store, 1025 Hill St., Hopkins ..................... 952-935-2760 Goodwill Store, 1210 Shakopee Town Square.......................................952-233-8897 Web site................................................www.goodwilleasterseals.org Useable household items can be taken to these locations.

PRIMARY & GENERAL ELECTIONS

ARC GREATER TWIN CITIES (used clothing, household items)

Greenwood Precinct 1 Shorewood Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Tonka Bay Precinct 1

Libraries

Arc Used Goods Pickup Service ....................... www.bluetrucks.org Arc’s Value Village Thrift Sotres & Donation Centers........... www. arcsvaluevillage.org

EXCELSIOR LIBRARY

Garbage Collection

343 3rd St., Excelsior ............................................................. 612-543-6350 The library hours are: Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, noon-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed on Sunday. The Excelsior Public Library is part of the Hennepin County Library system and the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), which allows library card holders access to Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Minneapolis and other library systems within the metropolitan area.

on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Please put your garbage and recycling out so that it can be seen from the street by 7 a.m.

EXCELSIOR Allied Waste ................................................................952-941-5174 Garbage picked up for residents of Excelsior on Monday, unless it is a national holiday, at which time it’s picked up on Tuesday. If holiday is on a weekend, the following week would have regular service. For any changes in service, call 952-941-5174.

DEEPHAVEN Waste Management ....................................................952-890-1100 Holidays: Remember garbage and recycling pickup is one day later

Excelsior Precinct 1 Deephaven Precinct 1 Precinct 2

Excelsior Elementary School, 441 Oak St. Deephaven City Hall, 20255 Cottagewood Rd. St. Therese Community Room, 18323 Minnetonka Blvd.

Old Log Theater Building, 5185 Meadville St. Residence, 4445 Enchanted Point Minnewashta Church, 26710 W. 62nd St. Southshore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd. Excelsior Covenant Church, 19955 Excelsior Blvd.

Tonka Bay City Hall, 4901 Manitou Rd.

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School District Elections SCHOOL DISTRICT 276 When held in conjunction with city or state elections, please visit either the Hennepin County Voter Information Web site at www.hennepin.us or the Secretary of State Poll Finder Web site, www.pollfinder.sos. mn.us. When not held in conjunction with city or state elections, residents of Excelsior, Greenwood and Shorewood-P4 and P5 vote at the Excelsior Elementary School, 441 Oak St., Excelsior. Residents of Deephaven vote at Deephaven Elementary School, 4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven. Residents of Shorewood-P1, P2, P3 and Tonka Bay vote at Minnewashta Elementary School, 26350 Smithtown Rd., Shorewood.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 277 When held in conjunction with city or state elections, please visit either the Hennepin County Voter Information Web site at www2.co.hennepin. mn.us/voterinfo/addrsrchfrm.htm or the Secretary of State Poll Finder Web site at http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ and follow the directions to find your polling place. When not held in conjunction with city or state elections, residents in School District 277 vote at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Blvd., Mound, and Westonka Educational Center, 5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista.

Political Party Contacts Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul ............................................651-293-1200 Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 525 Park St., St. Paul ......................................................651-222-0022 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul.................................................651-487-9700

Minnesota

Constitutional Officers GOVERNOR Mark Dayton (D) 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155.........................................................651-201-3400 Fax.................................................................................... 651-797-1850 Web site ............................................................ www.mn.gov/governor

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Yvonne Prettner Solon (D) 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 130 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155.........................................................651-201-3400 Fax.................................................................................... 651-797-1850 Web site ............................................................ www.mn.gov/governor

Web site ............................................................ www.chanvillager.com Mailing address is P.O. Box 99, Chanhassen, MN 55317. Published each Thursday. Copies are delivered by mail.

Sun-Current Newspapers 10917 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN 55344 ............................................... 952-829-0797 E-mail ........................................................suninfo@acnpapers.com Web site................................................................. www.mnsun.com Published each Thursday. Copies are delivered by carrier.

Lori Swanson (D) 1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101 .............

651-296-3353 E-mail .................................................... attorney.general@state.mn.us

Lakeshore Weekly News 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., #1017, Wayzata............................................................... 952-473-0890 Fax................................................................................... 952-473-0895 Web site .............................................................www.weeklynews.com Publisher: Rick Christiansen Published each Tuesday, serving west-suburban communities.

Copies are delivered to news racks in the Lake Minnetonka area; also subscription service.

SECRETARY OF STATE

Metro Newspapers

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Mark Ritchie (D) 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155.........................................................651-296-2803 E-mail ....................................................... secretary.state@state.mn.us

STATE AUDITOR Rebecca Otto (D) 525 Park St., #500, St. Paul, MN 55103 ........................ 651-296-2551 E-mail .......................................................... state.auditor@state.mn.us

Star Tribune 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis.................................... 612-673-4000 Circulation.......................................................................612-673-4343 Web site .............................................................. www.startribune.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul .................................................... 651-222-1111 Circulation...................................................................1-800-678-7737 Web site ................................................................ www.twincities.com

Legislature

U.S. Post Office

Note: These listings are subject to change depending on the outcome of the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election.

Excelsior Post Office 545 2nd St., Excelsior .................................................... 800-275-8777 Zip code ........................................................................................ 55331 Fax....................................................................................952-474-2866 Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-noon

Mediacom Cablevision..............................................1-800-332-0245

Media

Ride reservations .............................................................651-602-5465 Serving all of Hennepin County.

SENATE Senate Information .........................................................651-296-0504 Web site .................................................... www.senate.leg.state.mn.us Senator Gen Olson, District 33 (R) 235 Capitol Building, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155......................................................... 651-296-1282 E-mail ...........................................................sen.gen.olson@senate.mn

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Information .......................................................... 651-296-2146 Web site ..................................................... www.house.leg.state.mn.us Representative Connie Doepke, District 33B (R) 579 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155.........................................................651-296-4315 E-mail ................................................... rep.connie.doepke@house.mn

Cable Television

Local Newspapers Chanhassen Villager P.O. Box 99, Chanhassen News/Editorial............................................................... 952-448-2650 Display Advertising ........................................................952-445-3333 Classified/Want Ads.......................................................952-445-3333 Fax....................................................................................952-934-7960 Circulation.......................................................................952-345-6682 Publisher/Editor: Richard Crawford .............................952-345-6471 E-mail .......................................................editor@chanvillager.com

Transportation Transit Link

Metro Transit ........................................................... 612-373-3333 Metro Transit operates bus service in the communities of Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

Licenses & Documents All of these services, except driver’s exams, can be provided at the Ridgedale and Southdale Service Centers of Hennepin County. Service Center Hours are: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m-2 p.m., Saturday. Customers are asked to arrive at least one hour prior to closing.

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Motor Vehicle Plates/Tabs, Boat & Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Motor Vehicle Licensing Center, 21550 Hwy. 7 .................952-474-6929

Marriage Licenses, Birth & Death Certificates Ridgedale or Southdale Service Centers ..................................................................612-348-8240

Notarization

HENNEPIN COUNTY SERVICE CENTERS Ridgedale, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka .................. 612-348-8240

Ridgedale or Southdale Service Centers ..........................612-348-8240

Tax Payments Real Estate Tax Payments

Southdale, 7009 York Ave. S., Edina.................................... 612-348-8240 Web site................................................................... www.co.hennepin.mn.us

Ridgedale or Southdale Service Centers ..........................612-348-8240

CARVER COUNTY SERVICE CENTERS

Minnetonka ISD 276

Chanhassen Branch, 7808 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen...... 952-361-3900 Chaska Branch, 418 Pine St., Chaska ..................................... 952-361-1900

WAYZATA MOTOR VEHICLE 600 E. Rice St., Wayzata ..................................................952-404-5320

Education MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT District Service Center, 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 55345 General Information ................................................................952-401-5000 Web site............................................................www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us Dennis Peterson, Superintendent ...........................................952-401-5004

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Driver’s License Renewals See above or visit www.mvrenewal.state.mn.us.

Driver’s Exams Road test appointments/scheduling ................................. 651-284-1000 General information ........................................................ 651-296-6911

Liquor Licenses, Charitable Gambling Licenses & Large Assembly Permits City of Excelsior ................................................................ 952-474-5233 City of Deephaven............................................................. 952-474-4755 City of Shorewood ............................................................ 952-474-3236 Liquor, tobacco, and lawful gambling licenses must be approved by council.

City of Tonka Bay ............................................................. 952-474-7994

innetonka Schools are focused on world-class, child-centered excellence and serve the western third of Minnetonka and all or parts of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. There are more than 8,300 students enrolled in Minnetonka schools.

In total there are six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (Gr. 6-8), one high school (Gr. 9-12), and a community education center that houses many of the district’s early childhood, youth and adult programs.

Minnetonka Public Schools offers a variety of learning opportunities for families, including Chinese or Spanish immersion as an option at each of its six elementary schools beginning in kindergarten. In the immersion program, English-speaking students learn a second language as part of regular classroom activities. About 50 percent of the District’s kindergarteners enroll in the traditional kindergarten program (taught in English) and about 50 percent enroll in one of the language immersion options. Kindergarten families may also choose a half-day or extended day program. Before- and after-school child care is available at each school.

ADMINISTRATION

Hunting and Fishing Licenses Wayzata City Hall.............................................................952-404-5320 Ridgedale or Southdale Service Centers ..........................612-348-8240 Many sport shops and service stations also handle licenses.

Documents Passports

Tim Alexander................................................................... 952-401-5015 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Eric Schneider ................................................................... 952-401-5010 Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Tim Litfin .......................................................................... 952-401-5043 Exec. Dir. of Community Education

Applications and Photos Ridgedale or Southdale Service Centers ..........................612-348-8240 Carver County Service Centers Chanhassen Branch, 7808 Kerber Blvd., Chanhassen .. 952-361-3900 Chaska Branch, 418 Pine St., Chaska ............................. 952-361-1900

Paul Bourgeois .................................................................. 952-401-5024 Exec. Dir. of Finance & Operations

Jane Bender........................................................................952-401-5048 Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services Fran Wilke ......................................................................... 952-401-5019 Supervisor of Transportation

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS General Information .........................................................952-401-5000 Adult Options in Education .............................................952-401-6839 Adult English Language Learners ...................................952-401-6839 Arts Center on 7/Minnetonka Theatre ........................... 952-401-5898 Career Center .................................................................... 952-401-5845 Community Education .....................................................952-401-6800 Communications ............................................................... 952-401-5095 Early Childhood Family Education .................................952-401-6812 Early Childhood Screening ..............................................952-401-6840 Early Childhood Special Education.................................952-401-6808 Explorer’s Club ..................................................................952-401-6832 (Before/after school child care) Facilities Scheduling ......................................................... 952-401-5052 Finance and Operations .................................................... 952-401-5024 Food and Nutrition Services ............................................. 952-401-5034 High Potential Services .................................................... 952-401-5100 Human Resources ............................................................. 952-401-5014 Musical Offerings ...................................................952-401-6846/6801 Project Soar .......................................................................952-401-6898 (Adults with disabilities) School Board Information ................................................952-401-5004 Student Driver’s Education ..............................................952-401-6801 Student Registration .........................................................952-401-5000 Student Support Services .................................................. 952-401-5013 Superintendent’s Office ....................................................952-401-5004 Teaching and Learning Office ......................................... 952-401-5134 Transportation................................................................... 952-401-5019 Volunteer Program ............................................................ 952-401-5055 Youth Enrichment/Recreation Program .........................952-401-6801

MINNETONKA SCHOOL BOARD The school board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected at-large by district voters. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month, at the District Service Center located at 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens can address the board on any subject during “Community Comments” at the beginning of each meeting. School Board members are elected in odd-numbered years.

Janet Swiecichowski .......................................................... 952-401-5095 Exec. Dir. of Communications

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Jan Bootsma....................................................................... 952-401-5017 Dir. of Student Support Services

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Continued from page 11 DISTRICT 276 BOARD MEMBERS Karen Walkowski, Chair ....................................................................................................................... 952-937-0210 Lisa Wagner, Vice Chair ........................................................................................................................ 952-474-2205 Peg Keenan, Treasurer.............................................................................................................................952-232-7031 Pam Langseth, Clerk ..............................................................................................................................952-470-8858 Charlie Kanan, Director..........................................................................................................................612-741-9251 Lisa Sumner, Director ............................................................................................................................952-470-0903 Note: One vacancy at time of publication

FACILITIES Clear Springs Elementary (K-5) 5701 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka ............................................................................................................. 952-401-6950 Curt Carpenter, Principal Deephaven Elementary (K-5) 4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven ............................................................................................................952-401-6900 Bryan McGinley, Principal Excelsior Elementary (K-5) 441 Oak St., Excelsior ............................................................................................................................ 952-401-5650 Lee Drolet, Principal Groveland Elementary (K-5) 17310 Minntonka Blvd., Minnetonka .................................................................................................. 952-401-5600 David Parker, Principal Minnewashta Elementary (K-5) 26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior........................................................................................................... 952-401-5500 Cynthia Andress, Principal Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5) 5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka .................................................................................................952-401-5400 Joe Wacker, Principal Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8) 17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka ........................................................................................................ 952-401-5200 Pete Dymit, Principal Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8) 6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior ............................................................................................................ 952-401-5300 Bill Jacobson, Principal Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12) 18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka ................................................................................................................... 952-401-5700 David Adney, Principal Minnetonka Community Education Center 4584 Vine Hill Rd., Excelsior................................................................................................................952-401-6800 Tim Litfin, Executive Director Minnetonka Preschool 4584 Vine Hill Rd., Excelsior ...................................................................................................................952-401-6830 Judy Erdahl, Coordinator

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Members of the Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club come from all over the southwest suburbs to participate in this popular program.

Westonka ISD 277 DISTRICT 277 OFFICE 5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista..................................... 952-491-8000 E-mail ...........................................................welisten@westonka.k12.mn.us Web site.................................................................www.westonka.k12.mn.us Kevin Borg, Superintendent ....................................................952-491-8001

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he Westonka The Westonka School District offers small school advantages with big school opportunities, serving all or part of Independence, Lyndale, Minnetrista, Mound, Navarre, Orono, Shorewood and Spring Park with two primary schools (preK-4), a middle school (Gr. 5-7) and a high school (Gr. 8-12). The district is one of the state’s top performing school districts, and has been recognized by Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Service as an “academic outperformer” for delivering educational return on taxpayer investment that is 17 percent higher than the state average.

The Minnetonka School District serves the western third of Minnetonka and all or parts of a number of communities in the area such as Excelsior.

Westonka ranks #4 in math and #5 in reading in the state overall on all 17 MCA-II tests given. From primary school to the high school, Westonka students score among the best in the state. Mound Westonka High School is one of 10 “Minnesota Lighthouse High Schools” and Westonka is one of a select group of Minnesota districts honored with the “What Parents Want” award from SchoolMatch, the nation’s largest school selection consulting firm.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS General Information .................................................. 952-491-8007 Business Offi ce ........................................................... 952-491-8020 Special Education ...................................................... 952-491-8030 Community Education ............................................... 952-491-8040

WESTONKA SCHOOL BOARD District 277’s governing body is a seven-member school board that meets at the Educational Service Center, 5901 Sunnyfi eld Rd. E., Minnetrista (see www.westonka.k12.mn.us for meeting schedule). School Board members are elected in November of oddnumbered years.

David Botts, Chair..................................................... 651-554-3141 E-mail ............................................................. dmbotts@mmm.com Term expires January 2012 Ann Bremer, Vice Chair ........................................... 952-472-9062 E-mail .............................................. bremera@westonka.k12.mn.us Term expires January 2012 Margie Saatzer ...........................................................952-353-4327 E-mail ............................................................ saatzerm@mchsi.com Term expires January 2014 Gary Wollner ............................................................ 612-812-6338 E-mail .............................................................. gwwollner@aol.com Term expires January 2014 Keith Foerster ............................................................952-472-5139 E-mail ..................................................... keith.foerster@gmail.com Term expires January 2014 Ralph Harrison, Treasurer ....................................... 952-472-7845 E-mail ............................................ harrisonr@westonka.k12.mn.us Term expires January 2016 David Bond ................................................................952-217-6564 E-mail .................................................bondd@westonka.k12.mn.us Term expires January 2016

SCHOOLS Hilltop Primary School 5700 Game Farm Rd., Minnetrista.............................952-491-8501 Nancy Benz, Principal Shirley Hills Primary School 2450 Wilshire Blvd., Mound ..................................... 952-491-8401 Ann Swanson, Principal Grandview Middle School 1881 Commerce Blvd., Mound .................................. 952-491-8301 Christy Zachow, Principal Mound Westonka High School 5905 Sunnyfi eld Rd. E., Minnetrista ..........................952-491-8101 Keith Randklev, Principal

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Early Childhood Family Education and Westonka Community Preschool 5241 Shoreline Dr., Mound Sandy Wing, Coordinator .......................................... 952-491-8044 Adult Basic Education 2450 Wilshire Blvd., Mound ..................................... 952-491-8040 Westonka Area Learning Academy (Gr. 8-12) 5905 Sunnyfi eld Rd. E., Minnetrista Todd Munsterteiger, Coordinator.............................. 952-491-8258

Adventure Club 5901 Sunnyfi eld Rd. E., Minnetrista Tiffany Grube, Coordinator ...................................... 952-491-8046 Program offers extended programming child care.

Westonka Community Education and Services 5901 Sunnyfi eld Rd. E., Minnetrista ......................... 952-491-8040 Mary Hughes, Director

Non-Public Schools Chapel Hill Academy Grades K-8 306 W. 78th St., Chanhassen ...................................................952-949-9014 Web site............................................................................www.chapel-hill.org Kathy Tweeten, Head Administrator Debbie Hansen, Director of Student Affairs Judy Winship, Director of Admissions and Marketing Chapel Hill is an independent Christian school offering small class sizes in a nurturing environment. Christian world-view training is integrated into 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.

Our Savior Lutheran School 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior ............................................................ 952-474-5181 Connie Beck, Director of Child Care; Fred Limmel, School Administrator Programs include preschool (ages 33 mos-5 years), child care (ages 3-5), extended care (K-5) and elementary school (K-8).

An accredited school, Our Savior Lutheran School provides a Christian education that exemplifies academic excellence and spiritual growth where parents, teachers and students work together to provide the best education possible.

Spring Hill School Grades Pre-K- Grade 8 471 3rd St., Excelsior ................................................................952-449-0040 E-mail .................................................................. info@springhillschool.com Web site.................................................................www.springhillschool.com Located in the heart of historic Excelsior, mere blocks from the beautiful banks of Lake Minnetonka, Waldorf education is an alternative to the traditional elementary approach. It is best described as a “holistic” approach to educating young children. This means the philosophical approach incorporates not only rigorous academics (without leveraging “Memorize-to-Test” tactics), but also meets the intensive social and emotional developmental needs of students. This education is highly individualized, offering small classrooms, and meets children where they are at. It is intrinsically artistic, creative, active, integrative, and truly inspiring. Children cultivate a natural love for learning early in life. Spring Hill honors students for who they are and what they contribute.

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Continued from page 15 St. John the Baptist Catholic School Grades Pre-K-8 638 Mill St., Excelsior ...............................................................952-474-5812 Fax 952-401-8778 Kids of the Kingdom Extended Day .......................................952-474-8287 E-mail ........................................................ kchapman@stjohns-excelsior.org Web site..................................................................www.stjohns-excelsior.org St. John's is an MNSAA accredited school that provides families the opportunity to have their children educated in a strong Catholic environment within a small community setting for grades PreK-8. A strong staff, parish support and a high level of parent involvement are three attributes of St. John's continued success for more than 60 years. The school offers a core curriculum with many extra-curricular activities.

St. Hubert School Grades K-8 8201 Main St., Chanhassen..................................................... 952-934-6003 Web site................................................................................www.sthubert.org Mary Roles, Principal St. Hubert is a fully accredited K-8 school of 735 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.

St. Therese School Grades K-8 18325 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven .....................................952-473-4355 Web site..............................................................................www.st-therese.org Lauren Caton.......................................................................................Principal St. Therese School is a K through eighth grade Catholic Parish School that welcomes all and acknowledges the worth and dignity of individuals as it nurtures spiritual growth and offers excellence in education through outstanding academic and extra-curricular opportunities. In partnership with parents and parish, St. Therese works to provide an environment where optimum learning and growth can occur, and to achieve the maximum potential of each individual.

Holy Family Catholic High School 8101 Kochia Ln., Victoria........................................................ 952-443-4659 Fax 952-443-1822 Web site.....................................................................................www.hfchs.org Kathleen Brown, President/Principal Serving grades 9-12, this Lasallian co-educational 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.

The International School of Minnesota Pre-K-12 6385 Beach Rd., Eden Prairie .......................................... 952-918-1800 Admissions ........................................................................ 952-918-1840 Web site ...............................................www.internationalschoolmn.net Christine Brinkman, Marketing and Admissions The International School of Minnesota is a private, non-denominational college preparatory school for children ages 3 through grade 12.

Admissions are accepted throughout the school year, based on availability.

The ISM's curriculum is rigorous with extensive math and science. Spanish and French are taught daily by native speakers, and Chinese is offered in the upper school. Interscholastic sports, drama, choir, orchestra, art and numerous extra-curricular activities are available. An Extended Day program is offered 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and is included in tuition. Financial Aid is available for grades 6-12.

Southwest Christian High School 1981 Bavaria Rd., Chaska .................................................952-556-0040 Fax...................................................................................... 952-556-5567 E-mail .................................................................. s_beuning@swchs.org Web site .......................................................................... 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 fi ne arts, 17 varsity sports and a wide variety of co-curricular activities are available. SWCHS also offers a robust fi nancial aid program. To arrange a tour, call the Admissions Office.

Hennepin Technical College 13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie ............................ 952-995-1300 TTY ...................................................................................763-488-2571 Web site ............................................................. www.hennepintech.edu Courses are offered during the day, evening and online. More than 45 programs are available with Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees offered, as well as diplomas and certificates.

Minnetonka Montessori Inc. (P) 471 3rd St., Excelsior. .......................................................952-474-4922 Web site .............................................www.minnetonkamontessori.com Minnetonka Preschool and ECFE (P) Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC) 4584 Vine Hill Rd., Excelsior. ............................................ 952-401-6830 New Horizon Child Care Academy (P, C, S) 310 Lake Dr. E., Chanhassen........................................... 952-949-9056 19625 Hwy. 7, Shorewood ................................................ 952-474-3799 15300 Minnetonka Blvd. (no school-age care) .......................................................... 952-931-9523 Web site ...................................................www.newhorizonacademy.net Primrose School of Chanhassen-opening Oct. 2012 (P, C, S) 8950 Crossroads Blvd. (Hwys 212, 101) ..........................952-944-6025 Web site. .............................................. www.PrimroseChanhassen.com Primrose School of Eden Prairie (P, C, S) 7800 Eden Prairie Rd.. .....................................................952-944-6025 Web site. .............................................. www.PrimroseEdenPrairie.com Our Savior Lutheran Church & School (P, C, S) 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior ................................................... 952-474-5181 St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish (P, S) 680 Mill St., Excelsior ......................................................952-474-8287 Spring Hill School (P) 471 3rd St., Excelsior ....................................................... 952-449-0040 Web site ........................................................www.springhillschool.com St. Therese Child Care Center (P, S) 18325 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven ................................ 952-261-0587 Web site .......................................................................www.st-therese.org

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Preschool & Child Care Key: Preschool (P), Child Care Center (C), School Age (S) Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening ......................................................952-401-6840 Goddard School, The (P) 7805 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen ............................... 952-934-3221 Web site .......................................................... www.goddardschool.com Kindercare (P, C, S) 1621 McGlynn Rd., Chanhassen .....................................952-401-0154 Web site ................................................................. www.kindercare.com Excelsior Covenant Preschool (P) 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior....................................... 952-474-1684 Web site .........................................www.excelsior-covenant-church.org

Adventure Club (P, S) 5901 Sunnyfield Rd. E., Minnetrista Tiffany Grube, Coordinator .............................................952-491-8046 District 277 program offers extended programming child care.

Westonka Community Preschool and Early Childhood Family Education (P), 5241 Shoreline Dr., Mound Sandy Wing, Coordinator ...................................................... 952-491-8044

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This park features a walking path and platform tennis court.

Shorewood City Parks CRESCENT BEACH ..................................................Birch Bluff Rd. MANOR PARK ........................................................20630 Manor Rd. FREEMAN PARK ....................................................6000 Eureka Rd. Hosts the summer "Music in the Park" event.

Deephaven City Parks GENERAL INFORMATION All parks are closed between midnight and 6 a.m. Skating rinks are closed between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m., unless a permit is obtained from the director of Public Works. Dogs are allowed at Thorpe Park only. They must remain on the walking path and be on a leash.

THORPE PARK Deephaven’s primary community park. Features include off-street parking, picnic shelter, playground, pond, flower gardens, ball fields (2), tennis courts (2), warming house, lighted hockey rink, open skating rinks, trails, basketball court, horseshoe pit, in-line skating, drinking fountain.

COTTAGEWOOD CHILDREN’S PARK Includes swings, picnic area, small open field areas. It is the site of Deephaven's July 4th celebration.

PUMP PARK Neighborhood park with small trail; limited on-street parking.

SHUCK PARK Features a play area, small basketball court, tennis courts (2), picnic area, small open field area, limited on-street parking.

VILLAGE HALL PARK Adjacent to the Deephaven City Hall; accessible via the Hennepin Park Trail. Off-street parking, tennis courts (3), gazebo, picnic areas, small ball field, playground, lighted hockey rink, warming house, paddle tennis court, open field areas.

HARALSON PARK

Small, unsupervised swimming beach. Limited on-street parking with permit.

NOCOMO BEACH (DEEPHAVEN) Nocomo Beach is used by the Walden neighborhood as a small, unsupervised beach. Limited off-street parking is available with a permit.

ROBINSON’S BAY BEACH (DEEPHAVEN)

BADGER PARK ............................................ 5745 Country Club Rd.

Small, supervised swimming beach with lifeguard. Limited off-street parking with permit.

SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY PARK 5355 St. Albans Bay Rd.

Excelsior Parkland ....................................................................Co. Rd. 19 Large grassy area with walking path.

LINEWOOD BEACH (DEEPHAVEN)

CATHCART PARK................................................ 26655 W. 62nd St.

SILVERWOOD PARK ........................................5755 Covington Rd.

Board an old-fashioned trolley on the Excelsior Streetcar Line. The trolley, maintained by the Minnesota Streetcar Museum, runs through downtown Excelsior Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays May through October. Trolley Foreman Bruce Kobs, center, chats with passengers Jessica Harrell and Sue Carpenter before a summer evening trolley ride.

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Tonka Bay City Parks CRESCENT BEACH ........................................................Birch Bluff Rd. Jointly owned and operated with Shorewood.

MANITOU PARK ..............................................................County Rd. 19 Largest park in Tonka Bay. Facilities include hockey rink, warming house, basketball court, soccer and baseball fields, picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills, benches and large playground structure.

OLD ORCHARD PARK ....................................................County Rd. 19 Grills, picnic tables and swings are available. Some dock spaces, boat slides, canoe racks for rent. Call the City Hall for information.

PLEASANT PARK............................................................... Pleasant Ave. Woods, playground, picnic tables and permanent volleyball posts..

WEKOTA BEACH AND PARK......................................West Point Rd. Beach with lifeguards, picnic tables and playground.

Swimming BEACHES Children must be at least 10 years old to swim at any public beach (with lifeguard on duty) without direct, competent supervision. Please be considerate of other beach users and use the trash receptacles. Remember, if you could bring it to the beach, you could bring it home from the beach.

EXCELSIOR BEACH Excelsior's public swimming area and bathhouse are at the end of First Street in The Commons. Swimming lessons are available with registration through the Minnetonka Community Education program. There is a lifeguard on duty seven days a week during the summer season.

DEEPHAVEN MAIN BEACH The largest of all the Deephaven beaches, includes supervised swimming beach, tennis court with “sport court” surface for multi-use functions, canoe racks, trail access, picnic area, swings. Limited off-street parking

ROCKY BEACH (DEEPHAVEN) Small lake access, unsupervised swimming beach. Limited off-street parking with permit.

SANDY BEACH (DEEPHAVEN) Small, supervised swimming beach with lifeguard. Limited off-street parking with permit.

Regional Parks THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT................................763-559-9000 Web site ..................................................... www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Three Rivers operates the following: Carver Park Reserve 7025 Victoria Dr. 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 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee ..................................................763-694-7784 Web site ..................................................... www.threeriversparkdistrict.org CARVER COUNTY PARKS .............................................952-466-5250 Web site ............................................................ www.co.carver.mn.us/parks Carver Parks operates the following regional parks: Baylor Regional Park Co. Rd. 33 (Off Hwy. 5), Norwood Young America .......................................................952-466-5250 A 200-acre park, Baylor is also home to the Onan 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.

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Continued from page 17 6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen ..... 952-466-5250 Lake Minnewashta is a 350-acre 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 Off Hwy. 5, east of Waconia................ 952-466-5250 This recently expanded 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.

CAMP TANADOONA 3300 Tanadoona Dr. ............................ 952-474-8085 Located on the eastern shore of Lake Minnewashta, Camp Tanadoona is owned and operated by the Minneapolis Council of Camp Fire, a youth agency for boys and girls.

LAKE MINNETONKA REGIONAL PARK 4610 Cty. Rd. 44, Excelsior ................. 763-694-7754 This park, on the southwest shore of Lake Minnetonka, includes picnic areas, visitor center, fishing pier, boat launch and upland swimming pond with wheelchair accessible swimming ramp.

NOERENBERG MEMORIAL PARK 2840 N. Shore Drive, Wayzata ............ 763-559-6700 Park’s formal gardens are open May 1 through mid-

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Chanhassen Athletic Association ..... 952-227-7000 Web site. .............. www.chanathleticassociation.com Minnetonka Schools Youth Programs......................

952-401-6801 Westonka Community Education & Services Youth sports.......................................... 952-491-8040

BASEBALL South Tonka Little League Web site ...................................www.southtonkall.org Tonka Baseball Holly Olson .......................................... 952-470-2248 Upper Tonka Little League Web site ..................................................www.utll.org Minnetonka Baseball Boosters Diamond Club Holly Olson .......................................... 952-470-2248 Westonka Youth Baseball E-mail .........................westonkabaseball@gmail.com Web site .................................... westonkabaseball.org

BASKETBALL Minnetonka Youth Basketball Anna Malmquist .................................. 952-401-6834 Web site. ............www.minnetonkacommunityed.org

GYMNASTICS Mini-Hops Gymnastics Club ............ 952-933-2452

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Mound Westonka Hockey Association Web site .............................www.westonkahockey.org Minnetonka Youth Hockey Web site ...................................www.tonkahockey.org

3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen ...... 952-443-1400 Web site .............................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.

Wildlife Refuge Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd., E., Bloomington......................

952-854-5900 Web site .....www.fws.gov/midwest/Minnesotavalley Made up of eight separate units, the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Jordan, along both sides of the Minnesota River. Nearby Chaska, Rapids Lake and Louisville Swamp Units combine to provide 4,700 acres of outdoor opportunities such as hiking,

ICE SKATING Chaska Figure Skating Club Mary Ament-Johnson ................mamentj@msn.com

LACROSSE Minnetonka Lacrosse Association Web site .......................................... www.mtkalax.org Westonka Girls Lacrosse Club ...........612-708-7441 Web site. .........................www.westonkalacrosse.com

SOCCER Hopkins-Minnetonka Rec. Soccer ... 952-939-8203 Tonka United Soccer Association ..... 952-475-9178

SWIMMING Minnetonka Swim Club .... www.mtkaswimclub.org West Express Swim Club ....................763-391-2872

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SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS

Meals on Wheels/Southshore ...... 952-474-5227 Southshore Community/Senior Center 5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood952-474-7635

River Gables 110 E. 1st St., Chaska ..........................952-448-9201 Talheim Apartments 407 N. Oak St., Chaska........................952-361-0310 Waybury Apartments 110340 Geske Rd., Chaska .................952-448-5022 Centennial Hill 820 Santa Vera Dr., Chanhassen ........952-474-4060 SummerWood of Chanhassen 525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen.................. 952-294-5500 Summit Place 8501 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1000 Sterling Ponds 16315 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie ......952-949-0804 South Shore Park 255 Mill St., Excelsior ......................... 952-474-9036 Beacon Hill Terrace 5300 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka ..952-988-8800 Glen Lake Landing 5416 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka....952-935-7710 Indian Knoll Manor 2020 Commerce Blvd., Mound .......... 952-472-5078 Court, The 4501 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park.........952-471-4001 Villa, The 4523 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park.........952-471-4001 Crossings, The 200 S. Olive St., Waconia ...................952-442-8232 Evergreen Apartments 100 W. 3rd St., Waconia ..................... 952-442-5276 Westview Acres Apartments 433 5th St. W., Waconia ..................... 952-442-5459

Adult Day Services

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE

Sojourn Adult Day Services 5200 Marywood Rd., Mound......... 952-471-6080

Auburn Courts 501 Oak St. N., Chaska ........................952-227-0494

Services AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center–Mall of America ...................

952-858-9040 RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program ...

612-617-7833 Web site ........................................www.voamn.org Senior Linkage Line .................. 1-800-333-2433 Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc. ...........

651-641-8612 Lutheran Social Services .............. 651-642-5990 Catholic Charities .........................612-204-8500 Jewish Family Service .................... 952-546-0616 Hennepin County Community Health ...............

612-348-4111 Hennepin County Services to Seniors.................

612-348-4500 Senior Community Services 10709 Wayzata Blvd., #111, Minnetonka ..............

952-541-1019

Senior Dining

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October for tours. Events also may be scheduled there.

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bicycling, cross-country skiing, wildlife observation and photography as posted on refuge interpretive signs.

Victoria Care Center 1885 Steiger Lake Ln., Victoria ..............................................952-443-2735

ADULT FOSTER CARE Hidden Creek Assisted Living 112001 Hidden Creek Place, Chaska ..................................... 952-361-9338 Victoria Care Center 1885 Steiger Lake Ln., Victoria ..............................................952-443-2735

NURSING HOMES

Bode Applegate, 9, Colter Applegate, 6 and Chloe Kantola, 10, all of Minnetrista cool down on a hot day at Licks Unlimited in downtown Excelsior.

SummerWood of Chanhassen 525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen................... 952-975-9955 Clare Bridge 7513 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie ............................................ 952-906-3800 Specializes in memory care.

Becky’s Place 6391 Duck Lake Rd., Eden Prairie .........................................952-906-9181 Summit Place 8501 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie......................................952-995-1000 Beacon Hill Commons 5300 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka ...................................... 952-988-8800 Augustana Emerald Crest of Minnetonka 13401 Lake St. Extension, Minnetonka ................................952-933-9903 Specializes in memory care.

Freedom Pointe 500 Carlson Pkwy., Minnetonka ............................................952-473-3330 Sunrise Assisted Living of Minnetonka 18605 Old Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka ................................952-474-9155 The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee ..................................................... 952-233-4400 Chateau 4497 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park .............................................952-471-4001 Sojourn Suites 4270 Circle Rd., Tonka Bay .....................................................612-790-9292 Augustana Emerald Crest of Victoria 8150 Bavaria Rd., Victoria .......................................................952-908-2215 Specializes in memory care.

Golden Living Center 515 Division St., Excelsior .......................................................952-474-5488 Lake Minnetonka Care Center 20395 Summerville Rd., Deephaven ......................................952-474-4474 Auburn Manor 501 Oak St. N., Chaska ........................................................... 952-448-9303 Friendship Manor Health Care Center 1340 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee....................................................952-445-4155 St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee ..................................................... 952-233-4400 The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee ..................................................... 952-233-4400 Lake Minnetonka Shores 4515 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park............................................. 952-471-4000 Auburn Home in Waconia 594 Cherry Dr., Waconia ........................................................ 952-448-9303 Waconia Good Samaritan Center 333 5th St. W., Waconia ..........................................................952-442-5111 Elim Home 409 Jefferson Ave. S.W., Watertown ..................................... 952-955-2691

Help & Support Services AARP – American Association of Retired Persons Information Center – Mall of America............................… 952-858-9040 Web site .......................................................... www.aarp.org/statepages/mn Alanon/Alateen 7204 W. 27th St., #101, St. Louis Park..................................952-920-3961 E-mail .............................................................................alanon@pobox.com Web site ........................................................ www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org Alcoholics Anonymous 7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park.................................952-922-0880 E-mail .....................................................................info@aaminneapolis.org Web site ................................................................... www.aaminneapolis.org American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina ......................................................... 952-835-3300 Web site ................................................................... www.americanheart.org American Lung Association of MN 490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul ..................................................651-227-8014 Web site ...............................................................................www.lungusa.org

SERVING SENIORS

Now Taki Reservationng Auburn Mea s for dows!

IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST’S LOVE

Arc Hennepin – Carver County 2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul .........................................952-920-0855 Big Brothers & Big Sisters of The Greater Twin Cities ....................................................... 651-789-2400 Web site .................................................................... www.bigstwincities.org Bridging, Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington ................................................952-888-1105 Web site ............................................................................. www.bridging.org Choice, Inc. 7654 Executive Dr., Eden Prairie..................................... 952-474-9510 Five Stars Recovery Center .................................................. 952-448-6557 Crisis Nursery..........................................................................763-591-0100 Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) ICA Center at St. David, 12990 St. David Rd., Minnetonka .....................

952-938-0729 Web site ................................................................................. icafoodshelf.org La Leche League Web site ....................................................................................... www.llli.org Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – MN Chapter.

Web site ............................................................................ www.leukemia.org Meals on Wheels.....................................................................952-474-5227 MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Driving Web site ............................................................................ www.maddmn.org MN Friends of the Orphans ..................................................651-482-1703 Web site ......................................................... www.friendsoftheorphans.org MN Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) ....................... 612-825-6831 Web site ....................................................................................www.mccl.org MN Job Service 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee.......................................... 952-445-7087 MN Problem Gambling Hotline................................. 1-800-333-HOPE Minnesotans for Safe Driving .......................................... 952-238-0970 Web site ...........................................................www.mnsafedriving.com Minnesota Literacy Council ................................................ 651-645-2277 Hotline & to volunteer.........................................................1-800-225-7323 Web site ................................................................................ www.themlc.org Planned Parenthood..............................................................952-653-4499 Web site ........................................www.plannedparenthood.org/mn-nd-sd Prairie Adult Care...................................................................952-949-3126 Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group, Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, General Caregivers Group Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia Grief Support Group: Rebuilding Hope......... 952-442-2191, ext. 6190 Breast Cancer Support Group for Women...................... 952-442-8083 American Cancer Society

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Huber Huber Huber Huber Huber Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Whether you’re looking for independent, assisted living, rehabilitative or long-term care services, Auburn Homes and Services offers comfortable living spaces and a diverse range of services for seniors seeking an ideal balance between independence and supportive services. We have locations both in Chaska and newly added assisted living, memory care and enhanced living in Waconia.

Call for free no obligation preplanning information. Traditional, Veterans and Cremation Services 952-949-6617 www.huberfunerals.com

For more information, call 952-227-0494 OPENING FALL 2012 Auburn Meadows, Waconia

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Auburn Courts 501 N. Oak St., Chaska

Huber Huber Huber Huber Huber

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Auburn Home 594 Cherry Dr. Waconia

Excelsior Eden Prairie Mound 952-474-9595 952-949-4970 952-472-1716

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Continued from page 19 Look Good, Feel Better ................................................ 1-800-227-2345 Sleep Disorders Education .............................................. 952-442-8080 Pregnancy & Infant Loss .................................. 952-442-2191 ext. 6190 Angels of Hope (grief support for students in grades 3-6) .................................952-442-6030, ext. 6305 Bariatric Support Group ...................................................... 952-442-7820 RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program..................................612-617-7833 River Ridge Treatment Center ............................................952-936-0304 SHAPE – South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education Eden Prairie Education Center ........................................ 952-681-6170 St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee Diabetes Support Group ...................................................952-428-3324 Heart Support Group........................................................952-428-2080 Infant Loss Support Group ..............................................952-428-2002 Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) .................................. 1-800-ACS-2345 Low Vision Support Group ..............................................952-428-2002 Smoking Cessation ....................................................1-888-354-PLAN Women’s Connection (Cancer) ........................................952-428-2700 Social Security Administration........................................1-800-772-1213 Web site .......................................................................................www.ssa.gov Southshore Senior Center 5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood ......................................952-474-7635 Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society Web site ................................................ www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Tubman Chrysalis: A Center for Women 4432 Chicago Ave., Mpls. ............................................... 612-871-0118 Web site ....................................................................... www.tubman.org United Way ........................................................................612-340-7400 Web site ...................................................www.unitedwaytwincities.org U.S. Health & Human Services Substance Abuse ....... 1-800-662-HELP Welcome Neighbor ......................................................... 952-442-9000 E-mail ............................................. welcome@welcomeneighbormn.com Web site ....................................................www.welcomeneighbormn.com

Health & Wellness Hospitals Methodist Hospital 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park ................................952-993-5000 Web site .....................................................www.methodisthospital.com Ridgeview Medical Center 500 S. Maple Street, Waconia ......................................... 952-442-2191 Web site .......................................................www.ridgeviewmedical.org

Hennepin County Medical Center 701 Park Ave., Minneapolis..............................................612-873-3000 Web site ........................................................................... www.hcmc.org St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee .......................................952-428-3000 Web site ....................................................www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

Urgent Care MD Care 4729 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka ........................................ 952-974-3200 Park Nicollet Clinic–Chanhassen 300 Lake Dr., Chanhassen ...............................................952-993-4300 Ridgeview 24/7 Urgent Care Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska .......................................... 952-361-2447 St. Francis Urgent Care St. Francis Regional Medical Center – Emergency Dept.

1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee ....................................... 952-428-2111 The Doctor’s Office 17705 Hutchins Dr., Minnetonka ....................................952-401-8383 Urgent Care for Kids 6060 Clearwater Dr., #240, Minnetonka ........................ 952-939-4112 Wayzata Children's Open Clinic 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................952-448-3847

Surgery Ridgeview Same Day Surgery Centers 3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ..................................... 952-556-2622 500 S. Maple St., Waconia .............................. 952-442-2191, ext. 5180 St. Francis Regional Medical Center Same Day Surgery 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee .......................................952-428-2333

Home Health Care & Hospice Ridgeview Home Health Services & Hospice 501 S. Maple St., # 1,Waconia ........................................ 952-442-6030 Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home 9120 Shady Oak Rd., Chaska .......................................... 952-442-6030

Home Medical Equipment Ridgeview Home Medical Equipment 501 S. Maple St., #2, Waconia .........................................952-442-2283

Medical Clinics Fairview Crosstown Clinic 6545 France Ave., Suite 150, Edina .................................952-848-5600 Fairview EdenCenter Clinic EdenCenter Medical Bldg., 830 Prairie Center Dr. ..................................................... 952-826-6500

MD Care 4729 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka ........................................ 952-974-3200 Park Nicollet Family Medicine 19685 Hwy. 7, Shorewood ................................................952-993-2900 Park Nicollet Clinic–Chanhassen 300 Lake Dr., Chanhassen ...............................................952-993-4300 Ridgeview Clinics – Physician Referral Line ............... 952-442-8083 Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen .......................................952-934-0570 Ridgeview Chaska Clinic Located in the Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska ......................... 952-361-2450 Ridgeview Delano Clinic 916 St. Peter Ave., Delano ................................................952-442-7800 Ridgeview Chaska Medical Plaza 3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ...................................... 952-556-0155 Ridgeview Same Day Surgery .......................................... 952-556-2622 Ridgeview Excelsior Clinic 675 Water St., Excelsior .................................................... 952-906-7855 Ridgeview Westonka Clinic 4695 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park ......................................952-442-7890 Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................ 952-361-2447 Ridgeview Rehab Specialties ....................................... 952-556-2656 Ridgeview Research ..................................................... 952-556-2687 Wayzata Children’s Clinic ...........................................952-448-3847 Western OB/GYN Women’s Health Center ...............................................952-556-0071 Valley Family Practice 822 Yellow Brick Rd., Chaska ..........................................952-448-3303

Specialty Clinics Edina Eye Physicians & Surgeons 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen .......................................952-906-7826 Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, P.A. 1515 St. Francis Ave., #150, Shakopee ............................952-428-2600 Medical Advanced Pain Specialists (MAPS) 1601 St. Francis Ave., #200, Shakopee ............................763-537-6000 3000 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ......................................763-537-6000 Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists 1515 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee ......................................952-445-6700 Minneapolis Heart Institute 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee ............................952-428-2099

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Continued from page 21 Minnesota Oncology/Hematology 560 S. Maple St., #100, Waconia .................................... 952-442-6006 Twin Cities Orthopedics 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska. #460 ..............................952-456-7400 Ridgeview Regional Radiation Oncology 560 S. Maple St., #10, Waconia ...................................... 952-442-6000 Ridgeview Seasons Medical Spa 675 Water St., Excelsior ....................................................952-906-7877 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Dermatology 560 S. Maple St., #120, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240,Chaska .........................952-442-3188 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Endrocrinology 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska ......................... 952-361-2450 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Gastroenterology 560 S. Maple St., #220, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska .........................952-442-8011 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Nephrology 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska ........................952-934-0570 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Oncology/Hematology 490 S. Maple St., #204, Waconia ............... 952-442-2191, ext. 5295 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 560 S. Maple St., #30, Waconia...................................952-442-6525 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Otolaryngology 560 S. Maple St., #40 Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska ......................... 952-925-5626 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Pediatric Integrative Medicine 111 Hundertmark Rd., #470, Chaska...........................952-361-2476 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Podiatry 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska .........................952-934-0570 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Pulmonology 490 S. Maple St., #216, Waconia.................952-442-2191 ext. 5420 Ridgeview Specialty Clinic - Rheumatology 560 S. Maple St., #220, Waconia 111 Hundertmark Rd., #240, Chaska ......................... 952-361-2450

Ridgeview Women's Imaging & Breast Center 500 S. Maple St., Waconia ..............................952-442-2191, ext. 5630 St. Francis Cancer Care Center 1475 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee.......................................952-428-2031 St. Francis Cardiac Rehabilitation 1515 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee ......................................952-428-2080 St. Francis Rehabilitative Services 1601 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee ......................................952-428-2001 St. Francis Sleep Diagnostics Center– Shakopee............................................................................952-428-2800 St. Francis Specialty Care Clinic 1515 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee ......................................952-428-2600 Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute ...........................................................952-915-6000 Diabetes & Nutrition Education ...................................952-428-3324 Medical Advanced Pain Specialists (MAPS) ............................................................................763-537-6000 Metropolitan Urological Specialists .............................763-383-8870 Minneapolis Children’s Heart Clinic............................612-813-8800 Minneapolis Otolaryngology .........................................952-920-4595 Surgical Specialties, Ltd. ................................................612-863-7770 Twin Cities Orthopedics ................................................952-456-7400 Twin Cities Spine Center ................................................612-775-6200 Urologic Physicians, PA ..................................................952-920-7660 South Lake Pediatrics 800 Prairie Center Dr., Eden Prairie. ..............................952-401-8300 17705 Hutchins Dr., Minnetonka ....................................952-401-8300 6060 Clearwater Dr., Minnetonka...................................952-401-8300 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................952-401-8300 Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................ 952-361-2447 Wayzata Children’s Clinic 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................952-448-3847 14001 Ridgedale Dr., #100, Minnetonka ........................952-473-0211 Western OB/GYN Women's Health Center 111 Hundertmark Rd., #200, Chaska ..............................952-556-0071 7907 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen ...................................... .952-442-2137

Chiropractic

Excelsior plays host every year to the Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous, held at Maynard’s Restaurant on Excelsior Bay, Lake Minnetonka.

7-HI Chiropractic 23640 Hwy. 7, Excelsior ................................................... 952-474-7402 Chiropractic Natural Health Center 23115 Summit Ave., Shorewood ...................................... 952-474-5289 Deephaven Chiropractic 18281 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven..............................952-475-0079 Excelsior Chiropractic Clinic 21450 Hwy. 7, Excelsior .................................................... 952-474-9393 Lifetime Chiropractic 19905 Hwy. 7, #A2, Shorewood.......................................952-470-9962 Marty Chiropractic 464 Second St., Excelsior.................................................. 952-474-4121 Knewtson Health Group 23505 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior ...................................... 952-470-8555 South Lake Chiropractic 24000 Hwy. 7, #215, Shorewood ..................................... 952-474-2395

Dental Excelsior Family Dental 348 Second St., #200, Excelsior ....................................... 952-474-6515 South Lake Dental 6140 Lake Linden Dr., Excelsior......................................952-474-4123 Town Dental 425-Second St., Excelsior ................................................. 952-474-6133

Vision Brevier Optical 143 Oak St., Excelsior ....................................................... 952-401-1700 Excelsior Eye Care 228 Water St., Excelsior ...................................................952-401-6300

Physical & Speech Therapy/Sports Medicine Kid Talk – Pediatric, Occupational & Speech Therapy 1772 Stieger Lake Lane, Victoria .....................................952-443-9888 Web site ..................................................................... www.kid-talk.com Lakeside Sports & Pain Clinic 21920 Minnetonka Blvd., Excelsior .................................952-593-0500 Web site ........................................................ www.drmarkwheaton.com Ridgeview Rehab Specialties ............................................ 800-888-6540 Two Twelve Medical Center, 111 Hundertmark Rd., #400 ...................................... 952-556-2656 Westonka, 4695 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park ...................................................................952-442-7898 Waconia, 560 S. Maple St., #210.................................952-442-7850 Waconia-Safari Island, 1600 Community Dr. ................................................... 952-442-1774 Ridgeview Pediatric Rehab 490 S. Maple St., #215, Waconia ....................952-442-2191, ext. 6068 St. Francis Rehabilitative Services 1601 St. Francis Ave. Shakopee........................................952-428-2001 St. Francis Capable Kids-Pediatric Rehab.

1661 Park Ridge Dr., Chaska ...........................................952-428-1265 6350 143rd St., Savage ...................................................... 952-428-1565

Mental Health/Counseling Hasse, Karen, Ph.D., LP 80 W. 78th St., Chanhassen ............................................. 952-934-9175 Lynn Workman Nodland and Associates Lynn Nodland, Ph.D., MCC, L.P. The Balance Center, 684 Excelsior Blvd., #120, Excelsior .................................763-536-1717 Northland Counseling Services 111 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska ........................................ 952-974-3999 Web site ....................................................www.northlandcounseling.us Ridgeview Social Services 500 S. Maple St., Waconia. ............................. 952-442-2191, ext. 6190

Health Information Ridgeview Medical Center Ridgeview Physician Referral.......................................... 952-442-8083 Ridgeview Community Education & Events ......................................................... 952-442-8083 Health Information Library 500 S. Maple St., Waconia ..........................952-442-2191, ext. 6100

Excelsior Worship Directory (Child Care)

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00am Traditional 9:30am Contemporary (9:30 Education Hour for children, youth & adults) 10:45am Contemporary (Sept.-May) (Mid-Week Worship: Summer, Advent and Lent)

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

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

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• Small Groups • Youth Ministry • Choirs • Bible Studies • Service Projects • Mission Trips

MN DNR Conservation Officer Jackie Glaser . 952-442-6423 Web site ...... www.dnr.state. mn.us MN Deer Hunters Association Barb Breeggemann ...............

952-445-4396 Web site .......................www. mndeerhunters.com MN Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary Chanhassen ...952-443-1400 Web site ... www.arboretum. umn.edu MN Transportation Museum ........651-228-0263 Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs Web site .........................www.

NewcomersMN.com NOW – National Organization for Women Web site .......www.now.org/ chapters Rhonda and Jim van Bergen of Deephaven shop the Excelsior Farmers Market with their sons, John, 8, Will Pheasants Forever 6, and Luke, 3, (not pictured). They were purchasing corn from Emily Gagliardi at the Schwartz Family Farm stand. The market is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays during the summer and early fall.

Web site .........................www. pheasantsforever.org Relay for Life American Cancer Society ........................................... 1-800-ACS-2345 American Legion Post #259 ............................................ 952-474-3982 Web site .........................................................................www.cancer.org Ducks Unlimited Rotary – Excelsior Web site ...........................................................................www.ducks.org Web site ............................................................ www.excelsiorrotary.org Excelsior Downtown Business Group Shriner’s Club (West Suburban) Web site ................................................... www.excelsiordowntown.com Jim Snyder ......................................................................... 952-473-8619 Excelsior – Lake Minnetonka Historical Society South Lake - Excelsior Betty Peck.......................................................................... 952-221-4766 Chamber of Commerce ...................................................952-474-6461 Linda Murrell, director Excelsior Men's Garden Club Web site .....................................www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com Kenneth Koppes ................................................................ 952-474-7149 Southshore Community Center La Leche League 5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood ................................ 952-474-7635 Deb Roberts ...................................................................... 952-474-5173 Web site .............................................................. www.lalecheleague.org Toastmasters - Midday Mumblers .................................952-906-6201 Email ...........................................................help@middaymumblers.org League of Women Voters of Web site ...................................................................middaymumbler.org Minnesota .....................................................................www.lwvmn.org Westonka Whirlers Square Dance Club Web site ......................................................www.westonkawhirlers.com

Clubs & Organizations

Worship Calvary Memorial Christian Church 2420 Dunwoody Ave., Wayzata (Navarre) ...................... 952-471-8511 Web site .........................................................www.calvarymemorial.org Christ Community Church 897 3rd Ave., Excelsior ..................................................... 952-470-7385 Congregational Church of Excelsior/United Church of Christ 471 3rd St., Excelsior ........................................................ 952-474-5919 Excelsior Covenant Church & Preschool 19955 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior....................................... 952-474-2537 Preschool ..................................................................................... ext. 106 Excelsior United Methodist Church 881 3rd Ave., Excelsior ..................................................... 952-474-5471 Faith Lutheran Church (WELS) 7595 Minnewashta Pkwy., Excelsior................................952-474-4966 Web site ........................................................www.myfaithlutheran.com First Church of Christ, Scientist 106 Center St., Excelsior ..................................................952-470-4263 Lake Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 24575 Glen Rd., Shorewood.............................................952-474-8064 Web site ............................................................ www.lakefellowship.org Minnewashta Church 26710 W. 62nd St., Shorewood ........................................ 952-474-8995 Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 301 Co. Rd. 19, Excelsior .................................................952-474-8893 New Life Assembly of God Church 950 Trumble St., Chaska .................................................. 952-556-5634 Our Savior Lutheran Church (LCMS) 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior ................................................... 952-474-5181 St. Andrew Luthern Church (ELCA) 13600 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie ............................... 952-937-2776 St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 680 Mill Street, Excelsior .................................................952-474-8868 Web site ........................................................ www.stjohns-excelsior.org St. Luke Presbyterian Church 3121 Groveland School Rd., Minnetonka ....................... 952-473-7378 Web site .......................................................................... www.stluke.mn Trinity Episcopal Church 322 2nd St., Excelsior ....................................................... 952-474-5263 Web site ............................................................www.trinityexcelsior.org Westwood Community Church 3121 Westwood Dr., Chanhassen ....................................952-224-7300 Web site ................................................................ www.westwoodcc.org

Reading Rooms Christian Science Reading Room 216 Water St., Excelsior ....................................................952-474-6267

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All the care you need, where you need it.

St. Francis Regional Medical Center is your best choice for comprehensive health care. For years, the people of Excelsior have relied on us for high quality medical services and respectful care. St. Francis has been distinguished as one of the best community hospitals, with top-rated patient satisfaction. We’ve grown into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art regional medical center, offering all of the health care services you and your family need.

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BELLE PLAINE

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Shakopee Specialty Clinic

St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379-3380

Specialized Women’s Health Services

Intimate Family Birth Place

Top-Rated Surgical Team

Cardiology

Emergency and Level 3 Trauma

Orthopedics and Neuroscience

For more information on St. Francis Services, Physicians, Specialties or Health and Wellness Classes, call 952-428-2000 or visit www.stfrancis-shakopee.com ATC-RZF-161

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Excelsior Resident’s Guide — October 2012