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Page 16 | January 26, 2012 www.chanvillager.com | Chanhassen Villager www.chanvillager.com Library book sales set to unfold in February It’s library book sale sea- son! The Chanhassen Library books sale will be Feb. 2 – 5. The sale begins Thursday evening with a preview party from 4 to 8 p.m., with a $5 ad- mission for first crack at the books. Members of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library can get in free. On Friday and Saturday, the sale runs during library open hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from these sales goes to support library programs. Donations can be brought in any time and are tax deductible. The Chaska Library book sale will be Feb. 17 and 18. The Friends of the Chaska Library are having the sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. More book sale information can be found on the library website at www.carverlib.org. READING PROGRAM The Winter Jackets Adult Reading Program runs through Feb. 29. Fill out a form, completing three of the suggested tasks. Turn it in by March 1 and you will be en- tered in a drawing for a Barnes and Noble gift card. You can only enter the contest once. CHANHASSEN LIBRARY “Senior Surf Day.” Basic computer classes for seniors. Learn how to search the Inter- net and find web sites of inter- est. Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27. Call to register. Family Day is 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 28 with the Chanhassen Historical Society and Carver County Historical Society. Come and meet people from Chanhassen’s early his- tory. Fun for all ages. Snacks. The Writer’s Group meets 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, once a month at the Chanhassen Library. Join this group of aspiring writers for inspira- tion and support. They meet In February Darby Nelson will be speaking about his book on citizen involvement in local water protection. How can you get a desired response about a hot issue? In March Mike Lein will talk about “Writing for columns.” Internet Basics: Build- ing Job Skills, will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The Internet is filled with useful information for those who can make sense of the maze. Learn to navigate the Web with browsing, addresses, and search engines. Classes presented by the Science Mu- seum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Class size is limited and registration is required. Call (952) 227-1500 to register. Toddler Storytime, Tues- days at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for 20 minutes of action-packed fun with stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and musi- cal movement for this busy age group. Come shake your sillies out with us! Recommended for ages 18-36 months. No registra- tion required. Family Storytimes , Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Chil- dren and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage the development of early literacy skills. The program is recom- mended for 3-6 year olds. No registration is required. Lapsit Storytimes, Thurs- days at 10:30 a.m. Babies to 18 months old and their caregiv- ers share quality time in a 20-minute session designed to encourage language develop- ment through sharing board books and movement activi- ties, followed by time for visit- ing and play. Call to register at (952) 227-1500. MASTER GARDENER There is an upcoming series of Master Gardener classes at area libraries: ■ “Seed Starting,” is at the Chanhassen Library at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23. ■ “Better gardens, less work,” Chaska Library, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16. Check the Website calen- dar for all the Master Gar- dener classes. They are also offered at the Norwood Young America Library at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays. NEW BOOKS — MYSTERIES “Believ- ing the Lie,” No. 17 in the Inspector Lynley series by Elizabeth George. Lyn- ley goes un- dercover. Kathy PERSCHMANN CHANHASSEN LIBRARIAN Dental 7935 Stone Creek Dr., # 150 Chanhassen Between Galpin & Audubon 952-937-2839 www.stonecreekdental.biz 144266 500 W. 79th St. Chanhassen MN 55317 952-934-7987 GREAT PLAINS DENTAL Formerly the office of Stephen Benson. D.D.S New Patients Welcome Most Insurances Accepted Families Welcome Dr. Mark Davies D.D.S. 150241 Dental Orthodontics Dr. Joseph Fiedler Complimentary exams All ages welcome 952-934-0103 470 W. 78th St. #200, Chanhassen Across from the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Chanhassen’s only orthodontist with over 30 years of creating beautiful smiles! Using all type of braces, including Invisalign ® and Clear Correct ® Connie Langston CPA, LLC Certified Public Accountant Free Initial Consultation Small Business Accounting & Consulting New Business Startups Tax Preparation & Planning IRS Audits “Specializing in Taxation” 952-934-1684 7500 Canyon Curve Chanhassen, MN Accounting Accounting Dental Text CFD to 91011 to receive a free box of Crest Supreme Professional Whitestrips with a new patient exam Call for an appointment 952-361-4250 Children’s Dentistry Orthodontics Invisalign® Braces Cosmetic Dentistry Gum Care TMJ/Jaw Pain We Make Mouths Look & Feel Great! Michael Leonard D.D.S. Valerie Vadnais, D.M.D. Scan to see our video Get the free mobile app at http://gettag.mobi PROFESSIONALS SERVICE THE We Take Pride in Excellence AT YOUR Your Ad Here Every Week. For more information call Jennifer 345-6481 Advertising Consistent Weekly Advertising Works! Call Jennifer 345-6481 To Place Your Ad in the Professional Directory CHANHASSEN Villager Coaching ARE YOU LIVING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS? If not, what’s stopping you? Call me today to schedule your complimentary 30-minute breakthrough session. Betty Liedtke, Certified Dream Coach ® Find Your Buried Treasure 612-743-1488 betty@findyourburiedtreasure.com Chanhassen Dental Dr. Jeffrey R. Hall D.D.S., P.A. Dr. Brad Lembke D.D.S. For Appointment 952-934-3383 480 W. 78th Street Suite 116 Across from the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Serving your community and caring for you and your family for over 30 years! Dental RODENZ ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE 551 West 78th Street, Ste. 204 Chanhassen, MN Accounting and Tax Prep for: • Individuals • Small Businesses • Self-Employed • Multi-State Returns • Audit Representation • Payroll Service FREE e-filing Darrell Rodenz CPA 952-934-1347 www.rodenz.com (Since 1974) CITY OF VICTORIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR JAGUAR COMMUNICATIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY CARVER COUNTY AND LOCATED AT 8399 VICTORIA DRIVE, VICTORIA MINNESOTA 55386 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Victoria Planning Com- mission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter in the City Council Chambers located at 7951 Rose Street. The purpose of the public hear- ing is to review and possibly recom- mend approval of a request for a conditional use permit for Jaguar Communications to construct a publicly owned utility building for property owned by Carver County and located at 8399 Victoria Drive, Victoria Minnesota 55386. All those interested are encour- aged to attend or contact the City of Victoria offices at (952) 443-4210 for further information. Date: January 17, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Holly J. Kreft, Community Development Director (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26 and February 2, 2012; No. 4588) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VACATION OF DRAINAGE & UTILITY EASEMENTS CITY OF CHANHASSEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon- day, February 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Chanhas- sen City Hall, 7700 Market Boule- vard. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the request of Ron Clark Construction for the vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Block 2, and Outlot B, Lake- side Fourth Addition. A legal description and draw- ing of the proposed vacation area are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are in- vited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal. Alyson Fauske, Assistant City Engineer Phone: 952-227-1164 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26, 2012; No. 4589) CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Com- mission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amendments to Chapter 20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen City Code. The proposed changes are avail- able for public review at City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are invited to at- tend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal. Robert Generous, Senior Planner Email: [email protected]. mn.us Phone: 952-227-1131 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26, 2012; No. 4590) CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER & HENNEPIN COUNTIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING CASE NO. 2012-03 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Chanhassen Planning Com- mission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Blvd. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for Site Plan Review for a 20,600 square-foot Com- mercial Building on property zoned Highway and Business Services District (BH) and located at 80 West 78th Street. Applicant: Center Companies, LLC. A plan showing the location of the proposal is available for public review on the City’s web site at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/ plan/12-03.html or at City Hall during regular business hours. All interested persons are invited to at- tend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal. Robert Generous, Senior Planner Email: [email protected]. mn.us Phone: 952-227-1131 (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26, 2012; No. 4591) The Public Notice deadline for the Chanhassen Villager is at 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week's issue. Faxes are not accepted. publicnotices County library unveils website “Chocolate Covered Mur- der,” by Leslie Meier. Lucy Stone must investigate the suspicious drowning of a lo- cal fisherman, and solve the murder of a chocolate store owner. “The Confession,” by Charles Todd Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge investi- gates the sudden death of a man who had just confessed to the killing of his cousin years before. (set just after World War I) “D.C. Dead,” by Stuart Woods Stone Barrington is assigned to a special ops mis- sion by the President “Darkening Field,” by Wil- liam Ryan, No. 2, in the Captain Alexei Ko- rolev series. 1937- Korolev, of Moscow’s Criminal In- vestigation Division, must dis- creetly look into the sus- pected suicide of a young party member who was involved with a party director. “Gone West,” by Carola Dunn. In 1926 Derbyshire, Daisy Dal- rymple must help a school friend who is ghost writ- ing books for a popular au- thor who is succumbing to a suspicious illness; Daisy must investigate members of his household. “Gun Games,” by Faye Kellerman. Decker and La- zarus help discover the truth about the apparent teen sui- cide witnessed by the son of a troubled former friend. “The Leopard,” by Jo Nes- bo. Another entry in the Harry Hole series. Hole is back in Oslo to solve a series of grisly mur- ders of young women. “Mr. Monk on Patrol,” by Lee Goldberg. The acting mayor of Summitt, New Jersey, asks Monk to solve a series of robberies. The 13th book based on the televison series. “The Rope,” by Nevada Barr. The long-awaited story of Anna Pigeon’s past — her 1995 start in Glen Canyon as a park ranger, after leaving New York. “Vulture Peak,” by John Burdett, No. 5 in the Bangkok series. Royal Thai Police De- tective Sonchai Jitpleecheep tries to end human organ traf- ficking with a massive sting operation. “Way Between the Worlds,” by Alys Clare. 11th Century ap- prentice heal- er Lassair is awakened by a voice that warns her a loved one is in danger. Her sister is a nun at an abbey where one of the nuns was murdered; and she goes to help her. Kathy Perschmann is the as- sistant branch manager of the Chanhassen Library. She can be reached at kperschmann@ co.carver.mn.us. Carver County has launched its new library website at www.carverlib.org. The redesigned site was created by Jack Frost Design and library staff, according to a Carver County press release. Based on an extensive research process with librarians, library users and national library standards, the new site offers: ■ New design and layout for more intui- tive navigation ■ Streamlined searching ■ Additional content provided by staff from across the Library system ■ Direct access to chat with librarians The site’s homepage welcomes visitors with bold new colors, a new library brand, a clean uncluttered design, and moving images with featured content encouraging lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening community. Tell the Library what you think of the new site. On the homepage of www.carverlib.org is a two-question survey.
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Library book sales set to unfold in February It’s library book sale sea-
son!The Chanhassen Library
books sale will be Feb. 2 – 5. The sale begins Thursday evening with a preview party from 4 to 8 p.m., with a $5 ad-mission for fi rst crack at the books. Members of the Friends of the Chanhassen Library can get in free. On Friday and Saturday, the sale runs during library open hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from these sales goes to support library programs. Donations can be brought in any time and are tax deductible.
The Chaska Library book sale will be Feb. 17 and 18. The Friends of the Chaska Library are having the sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
More book sale information can be found on the library website at www.carverlib.org.
READING PROGRAM
The Winter Jackets Adult R e a d i n g P r o g r a m r u n s through Feb. 29. Fill out a form, completing three of the suggested tasks. Turn it in by March 1 and you will be en-tered in a drawing for a Barnes and Noble gift card. You can only enter the contest once.
CHANHASSEN LIBRARY
“Senior Surf Day.” Basic computer classes for seniors. Learn how to search the Inter-net and fi nd web sites of inter-est. Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27. Call to register.
Family Day is 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 28 with the Chanhassen Historical Society and Carver County Historical Society. Come and meet people from Chanhassen’s early his-tory. Fun for all ages. Snacks.
The Writer’s Group meets 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, once a month at the Chanhassen Library. Join this group of aspiring writers for inspira-tion and support. They meet In February Darby Nelson will be speaking about his book on citizen involvement in local water protection. How can you get a desired response about a hot issue? In March Mike Lein will talk about “Writing for columns.”
Internet Basics: Build-ing Job Skills, will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The Internet is fi lled with useful information for those who can make sense of the maze. Learn to navigate the Web with browsing, addresses, and search engines. Classes presented by the Science Mu-seum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Class size is limited and registration is required. Call (952) 227-1500 to register.
Toddler Storytime, Tues-days at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to join us for 20 minutes of action-packed fun with stories, rhymes, fi ngerplays, and musi-cal movement for this busy age
group. Come shake your sillies out with us! Recommended for ages 18-36 months. No registra-tion required.
Fa m i ly S tor y t i me s , Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Chil-dren and their caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fi ngerplays that encourage the development of early literacy skills. The program is recom-mended for 3-6 year olds. No registration is required.
Lapsit Storytimes, Thurs-days at 10:30 a.m. Babies to 18 months old and their caregiv-ers share quality time in a 20-minute session designed to encourage language develop-ment through sharing board books and movement activi-ties, followed by time for visit-ing and play. Call to register at (952) 227-1500.
MASTER GARDENER
There is an upcoming series of Master Gardener classes at area libraries:
� “Seed Starting,” is at the Chanhassen Library at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23.
� “Better gardens, less work,” Chaska Library, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
Check the Website calen-dar for all the Master Gar-dener classes. They are also offered at the Norwood Young America Library at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays.
NEW BOOKS — MYSTERIES
“ B e l i e v -ing the Lie,” No. 17 in the I n s p e c t o r Lynley series by Elizabeth George. Lyn-ley goes un-dercover.
Kathy
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CITY OF VICTORIANOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO REVIEW A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR JAGUAR COMMUNICATIONS
FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY CARVER COUNTY
AND LOCATED AT 8399 VICTORIA DRIVE, VICTORIA
MINNESOTA 55386TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
6:30 P.M.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Victoria Planning Com-mission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter in the City Council Chambers located at 7951 Rose Street.
The purpose of the public hear-ing is to review and possibly recom-mend approval of a request for a conditional use permit for Jaguar Communications to construct a publicly owned utility building for property owned by Carver County and located at 8399 Victoria Drive, Victoria Minnesota 55386.
All those interested are encour-aged to attend or contact the City of Victoria offi ces at (952) 443-4210 for further information.Date: January 17, 2012
BY ORDER OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORHolly J. Kreft, Community
Development Director(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26 and February 2, 2012; No. 4588)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGVACATION OF DRAINAGE &
UTILITY EASEMENTSCITY OF CHANHASSENNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Chanhassen City Council will hold a public hearing on Mon-day, February 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Chanhas-sen City Hall, 7700 Market Boule-vard. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the request of Ron Clark Construction for the vacation of the drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Block 2, and Outlot B, Lake-side Fourth Addition.
A legal description and draw-ing of the proposed vacation area are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours.
All interested persons are in-vited to attend this public hearing and express their opinions with respect to this proposal. Alyson Fauske,
Assistant City EngineerPhone: 952-227-1164
(Published in the Chanhassen Villager on Thursday, January 26, 2012; No. 4589)
CITY OF CHANHASSENCARVER & HENNEPIN
COUNTIESNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Chanhassen Planning Com-mission will hold a public hearingon Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00p.m. in the Council Chambers inChanhassen City Hall, 7700 MarketBlvd. The purpose of this hearing isto consider amendments to Chapter20, Zoning, of the Chanhassen CityCode.
The proposed changes are avail-able for public review at City Hallduring regular business hours. Allinterested persons are invited to at-tend this public hearing and expresstheir opinions with respect to thisproposal. Robert Generous,
Senior PlannerEmail: [email protected].
mn.usPhone: 952-227-1131
(Published in the ChanhassenVillager on Thursday, January 26,2012; No. 4590)
CITY OF CHANHASSENCARVER & HENNEPIN
COUNTIESNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGPLANNING CASE NO. 2012-03
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the Chanhassen Planning Com-mission will hold a public hearingon Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 7:00p.m. in the Council Chambers inChanhassen City Hall, 7700 MarketBlvd. The purpose of this hearingis to consider a request for Site PlanReview for a 20,600 square-foot Com-mercial Building on property zonedHighway and Business ServicesDistrict (BH) and located at 80 West78th Street. Applicant: CenterCompanies, LLC.
A plan showing the location ofthe proposal is available for publicreview on the City’s web site atwww.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/serv/plan/12-03.html or at City Hallduring regular business hours. Allinterested persons are invited to at-tend this public hearing and expresstheir opinions with respect to thisproposal. Robert Generous,
Senior PlannerEmail: [email protected].
mn.usPhone: 952-227-1131
(Published in the ChanhassenVillager on Thursday, January 26,2012; No. 4591)
The Public Notice deadline for the
Chanhassen Villager is at 4 p.m. Thursday for
the following week's issue.
Faxes are not accepted.
publicnotices
County library unveils website
“Chocolate Covered Mur-der,” by Leslie Meier. Lucy Stone must investigate the suspicious drowning of a lo-cal fi sherman, and solve the murder of a chocolate store owner.
“The Confession,” by Charles Todd Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge investi-gates the sudden death of a man who had just confessed to the killing of his cousin years before. (set just after World War I)
“D.C. Dead,” by Stuart Woods Stone Barrington is assigned to a special ops mis-sion by the President
“Darkening Field,” by Wil-liam Ryan, No. 2, in the Captain A l e x e i K o -rolev series. 1937- Korolev, of Moscow’s Criminal In-ve st i g at ion D i v i s i o n , m u s t d i s -creetly look into the sus-pected suicide of a young party member who was involved with a party director.
“Gone West,” by Carola
Dunn. In 1926 Derbyshire, D a i s y D a l -rymple must help a school friend who is g ho st w r it-ing books for a popular au-thor who is succumbing to a suspicious illness; Daisy must investigate members of his household.
“Gun Games,” by Faye Kellerman. Decker and La-zarus help discover the truth about the apparent teen sui-cide witnessed by the son of a troubled former friend.
“The Leopard,” by Jo Nes-bo. Another entry in the H a r r y Hole series. Hole i s b a c k i n Oslo to solve a s e r i e s o f g risly mu r-ders of young women.
“Mr. Monk on Patrol,” by Lee Goldberg. The acting mayor of Summitt, New Jersey, asks Monk to solve a series of robberies. The 13th book based
on the televison series. “The Rope,” by Nevada
Barr. The long-awaited story of Anna Pigeon’s past — her 1995 start in Glen Canyon as a park ranger, after leaving New York.
“Vulture Peak,” by John Burdett, No. 5 in the Bangkok series. Royal Thai Police De-tective Sonchai Jitpleecheep tries to end human organ traf-fi cking with a massive sting operation.
“ W a y B e t w e e n t h e Worlds,” by Alys Clare. 11th Century ap-prentice heal-er Lassair is awakened by a voice that warns her a loved one is i n d a n g e r. Her sister is a nun at an abbey where one of the nuns was murdered; and she goes to help her.
Kathy Perschmann is the as-sistant branch manager of the Chanhassen Library. She can be reached at [email protected].
Carver County has launched its new library website at www.carverlib.org. The redesigned site was created by Jack Frost Design and library staff, according to a Carver County press release.
Based on an extensive research process with librarians, library users and national library standards, the new site offers:
� New design and layout for more intui-tive navigation
� Streamlined searching � Additional content provided by staff
from across the Library system� Direct access to chat with librariansThe site’s homepage welcomes visitors
with bold new colors, a new library brand, a clean uncluttered design, and moving images with featured content encouraging lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening community.
Tell the Library what you think of the new site. On the homepage of www.carverlib.org is a two-question survey.
