Volume XXXVI

October / November 2018 Number Three Hundred Forty Two

Candidates 2018 Local General Elections Do you feel overwhelmed, uninformed or scared silly when you step Reminder also, Meet the Candidates in Carver on October 4th into the voting booth? As old as I am, I have to admit I am still intim- at Church-by-the-River site. The meeting begins at 7 PM. idated by the process. Every election year I tell myself I am going to pay attention and really read what the candidates stand for and The School Board Candidates will be available at the District believe in. Still step into the booth, look at the ballot and go, “What the Education Center on Peavy Road in Chaska on October 11th at 7 PM. ##$$%%%@@##”.” Yea, I may have caught some of the key openings, but completely blindsided by others. Dahlgren Township This year, I thought it might be kind of interesting and most of all The open offices for election in Dahlgren Township are for one helpful to everyone to put together a summarized account of who, supervisor, identified as Supervisor B for a four-year term and one what, when, where and why to expect on that ballot. Researching the clerk position also a four-year term. Qualified voters will be voting at whole election process and trying to gather as much information as I the East Union Lutheran Church Parish Hall anytime between 7 AM to could to help everyone out. Would be a special edition of the news- 8 PM. Questions can be directed to the clerk at 952.448.5219. letter this year. Would like to publish local candidates’ platforms, if possible. If noth- ing else, we’ll get the names and offices of what you will see on the City of Carver ballot. One won’t be totally surprised. I am almost certain that the The general election is November 6, 2018 ( Tuesday ). The polls are veteran voters who really know the whole gambit of elections do not open from 7 AM to 8 PM. City elections are held in conjunction with struggle with this dilemma. the General Election. Questions for the City of Carver can contact Vicky Sons-Eiden at 952.448.8727. The City of Carver resident’s So, with any luck at all, sometime in October it would be printed. The precinct is The St Nicholas Catholic Church Parish Center. ( 412 West newsletter will than have been able to comprise and publish Fourth Street ) somewhat of a comprehensive election guide for all of us who are not as familiar as others. The terms for Mayor Mike Webb and Council members Glen Henry and Cindy Monroe will expire at the end of 2018. The individuals who Anyone interested in submitting their platforms, please contact me at have filed for mayor are Courtney Johnson and Kristy Mock. Council [email protected] or call 952.448.5126 and leave a member candidates are Sara Bornes, Laurie Sayre, Glen Henry and message. The newsletter is on line at carvercurrent.com. So, anyone Ryan Schultz. running for office and is interested in reaching out to others, please Want to know more about the candidates? Don’t forfeit your voice, call or e-mail. vote. Be informed and attend the Candidate Forum to be held at the Church by the River on October 4th at 7 PM. Obituaries If you would like to submit an obituary for print in the newsletter, please feel free to submit, either by mail ore-mail. With the growth Eastern Carver County Schools surge within the City of Carver, this editor apologizes for not running There are also elections for the school board members for the East- special tributes to those loved ones. Sometimes don’t even see some ern Carver County School District. There are four seats to be voted obituaries. Due to this growth, another means must be found to honor on.The incumbent candidates running are Lisa Anderson, Fred Berg, each and every one of the important residents of the area. This Tim Klein and Josie Colleran. The other candidates are Cecelia notification is an attempt of reaching out to let anyone know that this Laube, Jennifer Stone and Delane Wetterlin. option is available. An apology is extended to anyone who felt that they were slighted. That was never the intent of this newsletter. When the newsletter was started, the population of Carver was approximately six hundred to eight hundred people. News traveled fast and almost everyone knew everyone. That is not the case any longer. So please, if you wish to have your loved one honored, please submit the information to 14210 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver, MN 55315 or [email protected]. Second Annual Christmas in Gazebo Park Also, if anyone is interested in posting birth, wedding, engagement Carver-on-the-Minnesota along with last year’s partners are plan- announcements, please submit the information. The newsletter will ning on repeating a Gazebo Christmas in Gazebo Park on Saturday, be more than happy to publish. November 24th. The partners include the Carver Lions, Funky Minds and the City of Carver. Carver Fire Department Open House Their plans are to decorate the gazebo, the park and a tree for the The Carver Fire Department requests that you join holidays. They had so much fun last year, it is well worth repeating them at their Open House on Tuesday, October 2nd was the decision. at 5 PM until 8 PM at the Carver Fire Station on Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to needy Jonathan Carver Parkway. There will be attract- families. For small business Saturday, the Occassional Shoppes will tions and activities for the entire family to partici- be open for business. Be sure stop in and check out Carver Flowers, pate in. See flyer attached. Temperance Arts and Gifts, Rosehips and Willows, Riverside Art and

Gallery, The Good Junk Garage, All Things Fabulous, Be You By “Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much.” Allison Boutique LulaRoe, Mustard Moon and A Cup of Carver. The ~ Oscar Wilde highlight of the day will be lighting of the tree at 6 PM. Lakeview Industries The city engineer discussed Lakeview Industries Infrastructure Improvements and the ordering of Feasibility Report as well as scheduling a Public Hearing. The council reviewed the drafted resolution. The preliminary plat from Lakeview Industries were submitted to the city. The proposal is located directly north of the existing Fleet Farm facility requiring construction of a new city street, storm sewer, watermain and sanitary sewer to serve the current and future buildings to the north. Bid and design for street and utilities would be done by the city in the fall of 2018 with potential partial completion late in the fall and the balance of the work completed in the summer of 2019. Financing would be partially handled through a DEED Grant received by the city funding half of the projects costs. The balance would be funded through a Tax Increment Financing District.

The city planner reviewed the history relating to Lakeview Industries who has been seeking expansion identifying land in Carver as their new headquarters. The facility presently located in Chaska would be completely moved to the new Carver site with future expansion plans. The proposed site had already been annexed into the city. The default zoning is agriculture until proposed application for rezoning is submitted. The property was identified in the Comprehensive Plan as industrial. The project would fulfill the necessity for a diversified land use within the city. The council is requested to rezone the property. The land use and building are consistent with the city code. The staff completed the review of the Preliminary Plat working with the development team addressing city requirements. The consensus of the staff approved thus far of the plans and will continue working with the development team on their Final Plat application to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Parking was also reviewed.

The city will be constructing a north/south road along the east property line of the Lakeview site. Access to the properties north of Mills Fleet Farm will be challenging. Commerce Drive will be the name of the new street allowing access to several surrounding property owners if they choose. Grant funding from the Department of Employment and Economic Development were applied for. Construction of the new street will coincide with the Lakeview project. Anticipated construction completion to be mid-year 2019. The existing collector has the capacity for the proposal. Park dedication is required and will be collected at the Final Plat stage. Significant buffering is proposed meeting requirements. Determination was made that there will be an increased traffic impact with the development.

Formal comments have been received from property owners. Property owners discussed concerns with the staff. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing. Topics included land use guidance, zoning, environmental impact and screening. One property owner opposed the proposal stating opinion of commercial user was more fitted for property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Prelim- inary Plat for Lakeview Industries and recommended approval for rezoning property. The Planning Commission also approved the resolu- tion finding the proposed development program modification and Tax Increment Financing plan in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and development of the community.

The Planning Commission discussed the rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Lakeview Industries. The city planner presented information relating to the rezoning request, the Preliminary Plat and the Tax Increment Financing review as they related to the Comprehensive Plan. Clarification was asked about industrial versus commercial/industrial zoning. Building size and expansion were reviewed. Access was reviewed. A north/south road would be constructed on the east property line with the proposed name of that street being Commerce Drive providing truck access to the site.

The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing. Neighboring property owners discussed their concerns and questions with the Planning Commission members. Concerns were expressed regarding lighting and environmental impacts. The extension of Dauwalter Road ( Com- merce Drive ) is not anticipated to connect with Creekridge Lane at this time. The topography of the area was discussed. The watershed district will be regulating the water run off. Another citizen voiced disappointment in allowing industrial business into “Freeway Commercial District”, as well as the residential development south of the highway. Had Chaska annexed the area, plan possibly would be something different. Suggestion was submitted to locate the facility further behind Fleet Farm. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan allotted area as comer- cial property. The term of ‘Freeway Commercial District’ was an unofficial panning term as a way to incite interest in the area. Another citizen expressed concern regarding pollution to the ground water. Truck traffic was also a concern. The objective was to limit the majority of the truck traffic to an 8 AM to 5 PM window. Another property owner recently moved to the area and cherishes the quiet area and does not want that quietness disrupted. Emergency training was inquired about if there were any type or prevention of any type of disaster.

The President of Lakeview Industries relayed their eagerness to preserve the area and willing to adjust to save mature trees. However, a new property owner to the east could potentially remove the trees. Truck traffic outside said hours was a rare occurrence. The facility is designed for fabrication and storage. Tenants would be temporary as the future plans are to reclaim the space in one to two years. Water jet cutting is done at the facility and the water gets reclaimed. Material remaining at the bottom of the tank is removed by specialized company.

The Planning Commission recommended approval by motion with all ayes of the Preliminary Plat for development of the proposed by Lakeview Industries. The city manager also presented information regarding the Tax Increment Financing for Lakeview Industries. The project aligns with the funding guidelines. Motion was made and carried with all ayes recommending approval of modification for Develop- ment District 1 and the TIF Financing Plan for development of Lakeview Industries.

Editor note: in researching some information regarding the Lakeview Industries, I was surprised that no one has mentioned that this is a woman owned company. Their website states that they are small enough to care about your individual needs, yet large enough to handle large customer and large volume orders. Their mission statement is also posted on their website. Thought this information was interesting. Jack-O-Lantern Trail of Fun Two in one event! You are invited to join Carver County Parks and the Cities of Chaska and Carver for the Jack-o- Lantern Trail of Fun. If you plan on attending, then consider the pumpkin Carving Contest too. The Jack-o-Lantern Carving Contest involves entering your pumpkin for a chance to win prizes. Ribbons for best in show will also be awarded. All participants must register to have their pumpkin entered. Registration is free and you register at www.chaskacommunitycenter.com under activities titled “Jack-o-Lantern Carving Contest. The deadline for registration is October 15th. Then you drop off your pumpkins at the community center’s front desk on October 18th between noon and 2 PM. The Trail of Fun is scheduled for October 19th at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Chaska Athletic Park and is only $ 1 per person. Climb aboard the hay ride as they wander down the MN River Bluff regional trail. Along the way riders will be surrounded by Jack-o-Lanterns carved by the community. At the end of the trail there will be s’more’s cookout over an open fire, archery pumpkin shoot-out and lot more fun. Cash only at the gate. Halloween Live Free family event is planned for Saturday, October 27th at the Chaska Community Center from 4 PM to 6 PM. Questions, call the community center. There is plans for a Haunted House, DJ Dance, Spooky Crafts and Ghostly Games. Trunk and Treat Everyone ready for the 28th of October, that is a Sunday from 1 PM until 3 PM, the Carver Lions will be hosting the Trunk & Treat on Third Street, between Broadway and Oak Streets in Carver. There will be treats, lots of fun and bouncy houses. East Union Lutheran Church congregation is also hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, the 28th of October. Their website calendar highlights 4 PM. Trident Development The city planner discussed with the council the Trident Development Concept Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The city planner reviewed the overview of past comments regarding the history of the property. The Planning Commission had drafted guiding principles for redevelopment of the site on Sixth Street. These guides included preference for senior living facility. Two proposals had been received to construct a two-story facility on the site. Shingobee recently partnered with Trident Development for redevelopment of the property. The proposal consists of a 70-unit senior facility including mix of assisted living and memory care spaces. The breakdown of the units would be twenty-one memory care units and 49 assisted living units. Recent project includes facilities in Fridley, Chaska, Maple Grove, Apple Valley and Chanhassen for Trident Development. There are also other facilities in the metro area. Trident partners with Tealwood Senior Living for property management once completed. Several senior facilities throughout the state are operated by Tealwood. Tealwood would be the management team in Carver. The project would also include a common dining room, commercial kitchen, administrative offices, wellness/fitness area and an outdoor recreation area.

Currently the property is zoned agriculture. Part of the development will include rezoning to a Planned Residential District. Possible reduced setbacks may be requested. Rezoning will likely occur with the Planning Commission and council at the same time as the Prelimin-ary Plat. Context with existing single-family residential development surrounding the site has been considered with development of the concept Plan. The proposed project will create continuity with the existing neighborhoods.

The property requires a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the proposed project. Redevelopment of the site was not anticipated in the drafting of the 2030 plan. Identification for the drafted 2040 Design Carver future land use plan the proposal is considered high density. As part of the amendment process, adjacent communities and municipalities must be notified of changes to the current plan. The required time frame closed and there had not been any formal opposition comments received. The council will review the amendment and if favorable, the submission of an application will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their review and approval of the change. The Met Council must approve the amendment prior to the project seeking Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning Commission and the council.

“The site has required investigation and clean-up of hazardous materials on the site. The city received grant funding from the Department of Employment of Economic Development, Terracon and Carver County for the clean-up efforts. Site investigation has led to a Response Action Plan (RAP) that will address and mitigate all required mitigation. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will review the cleanup work completed on the site to ensure compliance with their regulations. Staff and the development team are working to ensure Environmental cleanup of the site is completed prior to work on the site.”

Access to the proposed facility on Sixth Street will be directly across from the Lylewood Parkway allowing for controlled traffic patterns. Discussion have been held regarding trails and sidewalks. Direct and improved access to the Community Park from the site have been encouraged. The city’s Fire Marshal’s evaluation of the Concept Plan indicated a fire access requirement around the entire building.

The Planning Commission hosted a neighborhood meeting pertaining to the project. Concerns of lighting, sounds from both, construction and operations were reviewed. Collectively the project was met with favorability. The Planning Commission held the required Public Hearing relating to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The commission recommended reguiding of the property from low-density to high-density.

The council reviewed the information involving the property on Sixth Street. Motion was made and carried with all ayes adopting the resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment reguiding the Sixth Street property from low density residential to high density residential.

Meridian Fields The Planning Commission reviewed the final Plat request for Meridian Fields. Property is located south of Highway # 212, west of Jonathan Carver Parkway and northwest of the elementary school. Property consists of approximately forty-six acres and recently annexed into the City of Carver. The net density for the property is about three units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan current zoning includes the property proposal is agriculture/single family, north of Fleet Farm, commercial, south, agriculture/low density single-family township, east, agriculture/commercial township and west, agriculture/medium density residential township.

The proposal has been reviewed for various requests including the concept plan, annexation, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat and rezoning with both the Planning Commission and the council. The Final Plat application includes eighty-three single-family homes with access from an extension of Minnesota Drive. The Planning Commission is asked to review Phase One of the development with thirty-six lots. The forty-seven lots will be reviewed at a later date. An existing property owner adjacent to the site will continue residency and not interested in being included in the development at this time. A ghost plan has been prepared if in the future the property owner is interested in the future. The Final Plat is the last step in the development process and consistent with the city code.

An agreement has been entered regarding the access into the development from an extension of Minnesota Drive. This agreement will allow access into Meridian Fields through private property that is currently in the township. Street naming within the development has been a point of conversation at the city council level. The names had changed from the Preliminary Plat time. The street names included are Meridian Curve, Fields Drive, Dauwalter Circle and the extension of Minnesota Drive west of Jonathan Carver Parkway. Dauwalter is a current street name but staff is working on considerations. The city and the county continue working on the traffic study for Jonathan Carver Parkway. The consulting team have reviewed the Meridian Fields project as part of the development process. Sidewalks and trail will be included. Utilities will be extended.

The city planner submitted the information for the Final Plat request for Meridian Fields to the Planning Commission for discussion. Was a roundabout planned at Minnesota Drive and Fields Drive? The city planner responded that a study identified that this would clog quickly and that a controlled four-way was a better option. The present service road has been ghost platted anticipating access in the future will not be necessary. A sound barrier has not been indicated. When Highway #212 is widened an independent noise study may be conducted at that time. Currently there is not a tree preservation plans for the property. Minnesota Drive will serve the Meridian Fields property. The property owner resides on the property will remain. There are thirty-six lots proposed for the development in Phase I and forty-seven lots for Phase II. The intersection design was discussed. Motion was made and carried with all ayes by the Planning Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat for Meridian Fields.

The city planner discussed the Final Plat for Meridian Fields with the council reviewing the resolution approving the Final Plat. The develop- ment had previously been reviewed by the council and the Planning Commission member for various requests involving the concept plan, annexation, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Preliminary Plat and rezoning.

This project includes eighty-three single-family homes with access from an extension of Minnesota Drive. At this time, the council is consider- ing the Phase I development with the Phase II portion to be reviewed in the future for Final Plat. The Final Plat approval is the final step in the development process for Phase I. There are several outlots throughout the property. Five outlots will be maintained by the city which is typical. Two other outlots will be transferred to the owner with the exception property remaining through construction. An agreement is in place allowing access into the Meridian Fields site through their property currently within the township. Street naming has been a point of conversation. Street names have changed from the time of the Preliminary Plat.

“In Wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

Edith-Anne Award Southwest Transit The city planner stated that the Edith-Anne Award has been celeb- The Southwest Transit’s Summer Adventures and rated since 2015 in honor of Edith Herman and Anne Neils who were Twins Express busses are done for the 2018 sea- both instrumental in the creation of the Carver-On-the-Minnesota’s son. Their Concert Express has one more run to make. The last bus for vision of “stop the wasteful deterioration of a typical 19th Century that event will be to the US Bank Stadium to see Ed Sheeran on River Town.” Credit was also given to Edie and Anne for their October 20th. restoring and preserving many historic buildings in Carver. This also As many summer events closed out for the year, two other busing led to the placement on the National Register of Historic Places in events were added. The MN Vikings Home Games for their regular 1980. The Planning Commission reviewed the nominees for the award season will be offering busing through December 30th season. All and selected the home on Debbie Lane as the winner, Karen Brinkman information related to times and pick-ups can be found on their and her husband, Lynn Gregory were at the council meeting where the website ( www.swtransit.org ). Drop off site is the Gateway Ramp at mayor presented the award to them. th 5 Avenue and Third Street. Return trip is the same spot and thirty minutes after the end of the game is boarding time. If there are more Community Rating System than ten in the group, you are asked to call ahead at 952.949.2287.

The city planner stated that the city participates in the Community Interested in the Gophers Football Games? Busing through November Rating System. This program recognizes and encourages floodplain 17th is available to their games. Check their website for more management that exceed the standards set in the National Flood information. Drop off site and boarding site is Oak and Delaware and Insurance Program. The program is administered through the Fed- again thirty minutes after the end of the game. eral Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ). Through this man- agement communities are able to reduce flood insurance premium Don’t forget about SW Prime, which offers transportation services throughout the cities of Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie rates for those required to participate. Staff has worked on the and Victoria Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. There activities for several months. The City of Carver was successful in a is also service to Southdale on Saturdays from 8 AM to 6 PM. Three five percent reduction in premiums. To date, staff have reduced ways to request these rides, by computer, smartphone app, or call to premiums by twenty percent through participation in this program. 952.797.7463. Question was asked how residents would be notified of changes. Insurance companies are aware of the changes and FEMA will be providing updates to policy owners. Black Sox Did you know that the Carver Black Sox have been chosen by the Region 7 0fficials to host the 2019 Region Future Land Use 7 Tournament? Waconia hosted tournament this year. At the joint session with the council and the planning commission Quite an honor, don’t you think? Also sounds like members the city planner provided a brief overview of the proposed Carver Black Sox did pretty well this year too. Be sure to support our changes to the Future Land Use map draft. The Steering Committee local team! identified land use classifications for specific growth areas. Each growth area had multiple land use options and the Steering Com- Additional information received that you might want to mark your calendars for next year, so you don’t forget. mittee determined appropriate uses for each property Survey results recorded to date were looked at and briefly discussed the drafted Submitted by Benno Sand housing section of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2018 Carver Black Sox advanced out of Region 7 to the 2018 State tournament. Unfortunately, they lost there first game and their state champion aspirations were shattered. Several of the team members Carver Creek Lift Station and coaches/board members road on a float during the Carver hosted The Public Services Director discussed with the council the approval Steam Boat days Parade. They enjoyed the recognition and especially of the purchase and installation of a new sewer grinder in the Carver tossing candy to all the parade watchers! The team is looking forward Creek lift station. The grinder would be installed in the incoming to the 2019 season when Woody Swanson Field will be the host site for sewer line and grind up all material entering the lift station before the 2019 Region 7 Tournament. Planning for the 2019 tournament is damaging or plugging pumps. Safety benefits were discussed. The underway as the City of Carver and the Black Sox will be making item was planned for in the 2018 budget. several improvements to the field. Anyone interested in supporting this effort please contact Benno Sand, Treasurer at [email protected]. Thanks to everyone who supported the Broadway City Hall Project team. The city manager discussed with the council the access control system for the Broadway City Hall project. This project calls for door access system controls. The city solicited proposals for door access controls Carver Current not included in the primary work scopes. The council reviewed the The “Carver Current” website is an online source of various inform- TAMS ( Total Access Management and Security ) proposal. ation of local news, school activities, sports results etc. This is a great site for sharing important information and events affecting local residents. The newsletter, the “Villager Tower” can also be found on 2019 Preliminary Levy this website. © RYS CREATIONS 2018 The city reviewed the resolution involving certification of the 2019 Preliminary Levy. The city must certify a preliminary levy to the county by the end of September. In preparation, the council had conducted a series of budget meetings discussing various expend- itures related to the General Fund guiding the amounts necessary to fund operations. Once the levy is certified, it cannot be increased. The Truth-in-Taxation hearing is held in December to determine the final levy and budget.

2018 Storm Sewer Improvements The city engineer discussed with the council the resolution involving the 2018 Storm Sewer Improvements and awarding the contract to Kusske Construction Company. The final plans and specifications have been prepared for the project. Seven bids were received. Sever- al items were bid as optional alternates to be chosen at the city’s Disclaimer discretion. These included sump structures and backflow preventers. The “unapproved” minutes of the council and the township have been Based on competitive bids received, recommendation was submitted referenced for the purpose of creating the Villager Tower. © 2018 to proceed with the options. The city bonded for the Main Street Lift All that we Station project, and the 2018 storm sewer project. The Lower “What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. Minnesota River Watershed District was awarded a grant to share in love deeply becomes part of us.” ~ Helen Keller the costs of some alternatives. Love Inc - Towel Ministry Carver Lions Love Inc of Eastern Carver County asks if you can help? The Towel “Lions association prepares for an innovative second Ministry is being hosted by the East Union Lutheran Church. There is century of service. There has never been a more a need for bath and kitchen towels. Donations requested include new exciting time to become a Lion!” from their Facebook bath towel sets ( bath, hand towels and washcloth ). Preferably neutral page. colors such as gray/tan. Flour sack dish towels. Also, gently used bath The Carver Lions are busy planning their November Brunch. Watch towel sets. These donations can be dropped off at the Love Inc office for more information, check their website and watch Carver Current. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM or call the The next edition of the Villager Tower should have more details, as East Union Lutheran Church at 952.448.3450. well. The Brunch will be held at Sticks restaurant at Dahlgreen Golf Submitted by Ann Decker at East Union Church: Club. The date is being tossed around as the 11th or the 18th. Check with “THANK YOU to all who have been so generous with our towel a Lion and you will get the information, too. ministry! You are helping to change lives!” Christmas in Gazebo Park is being planned too. Where there is fun, “Our Love INC towel ministry is growing! We now have six team you know the Lions are involved. The festivities will begin at noon on members, and we are happy to train more! The joy of helping people Saturday, November 24th. There will be coffee and cider served. in need, face to face, is wonderful. It truly makes you feel as though Possibly horse drawn carriage rides and most importantly, the you are making a difference in the world! lighting of the tree in the Gazebo. Watch for more details. We now have enough kitchen towels (dish towels not so much), and are back to needing bath towel sets. New towels are preferred. This is The event of Halloween wouldn’t be the same without the Lions input and loving attention. Sunday, October 28th at 1PM until 3 PM between a great way to use Kohl's cash! If you prefer not to shop but would Broadway and Oak Streets on 3rd Street for Trunk and Treat. instead like to give a cash donation for us to buy towels, that is fine too! Our team members currently are Ann Decker (lead), Barb Steers, Then come December, the Lions are involved and actively preparing Judy Conrad, Janet and Larry Cruse and Jane Mattheson, and any of for Santa coming from the North Pole to see the kids and the us would be happy to take cash donations for towels. Thank you all for firefighters at the City Hall/Fire Station. Mark your calendars for supporting this great ministry! “ December 1st to go see Santa. New this year also is that there will be a mailbox for letters to the North Pole. More details in the next edition. Also, anyone interested in volunteering, Love, Inc of Eastern Carver County is searching for help-line volunteers who can answer the phone and refer clients to the proper individuals and resources. For Carver Flowers more information on this, call 952.448.2508. Reminder that Chaska and Chanhassen schools will be celebrating homecoming the first part of East Union Lutheran Church October. Need a last-minute corsage or bouton- niere? Stop on over at Carver Flowers and see East Union Lutheran Church is making plans for their Annual Chicken what they can whip up for you at the last Dinner in November, and their Fall Festival. Interested in more details, contact Darcy on Monday and Thursdays at 952.448.3450 minute…you won’t be disappointed. Chanhassen’s game is Friday, October 5th, and the dance is Saturday, the 6th. from 9 AM until 2 PM. More information to follow in future editions. Chaska’s game is Friday, October 12th and their dance is October 13th.

Fare For All Witches’ Night Out starts at 5 PM on Thursday, October 4th at Carver Flowers until 8 PM. All Halloween merchandise is 20% off. Come in Need or looking for a way to stretch those grocery dollars and help dressed as a witch and you get 30% off. others at the same time? Fare For All is held at the Crown of Glory Then on Saturday, November 3rd ( Opening of deer hunting ), Carver Lutheran Church in Chaska. Fare for All Express sells packages of -A- fruits, vegetables and frozen meats. For more information, their Flowers is celebrating ‘Save Buck Saturday’. All the Carver shops will be open for the ladies!!! website is www.fareforall.org or you can call 763.450.3880 or Saturday, November 24th is Small Business Saturday. In an addition, 1.800.582.4291. A program that makes food that makes cents. that day the City of Carver will hold its second annual Gazebo Lighting Everyone is welcome. The more people who participate, the more event!!!!!! savings are passed on to customers. They provide produce pack, mini meat pack, combo pack, mega meat pack and hot buys. The current upcoming dates are October 25th and November 15th on Thursdays and Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce from 4 PM to 6 PM. “The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that supports and helps to Bountiful Basket Food Shelf strengthen their member businesses and stimulate Want to donate to the food shelf. The Lodge at the regional prosperity.” The chamber invites anyone interested to joint them at their 2018 Annual Gala on Friday, Chaska Community Center is a drop off site for the November 2nd at Hazeltine National Golf Club. This gala offers a great Bountiful Basket Food Shelf of Eastern Carver County. way to connect with a range of business leaders while at the same time The food shelf itself is located at 1600 Bavaria Road in Chaska. To enjoying a fun event. They appreciate the support and strive to contact the food shelf, call 952.556.0244. Their hours of operation are continue to represent business owners and employees in the Monday, 9 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM to so 3:30 PM. Also, the first and third Saturday of each month at 9 AM until uthwest region. “Come as you are! No formal wear required. Wear noon. The success of the food shelf depends on kindness of others. your company logo, business casual or dress up. The choice is yours!” For more information: www.bountifulbasketfoodshelf.org. Roots Return A Cup of Carver “Roadside farm stand offers fresh, dried and frozen vegetables, herbs & fruits (see full list). THIS WEEK: Delicata Squash, Tomatoes, Fruit Submitted by Lori: Jam, Frozen Berries (see link to order). Dried Basil, Dried Hidatsa

Goodbye Summer…Hello Fall. Bean avail wk of 9/23. Please Email questions, view Order-Ahead for We had a great summer at the Cup! Thank you to farm stand pickup: http://rrhf.myshopify.com. COMING SOON: all our customers for making it so fun! As always, we appreciate you Pumpkins, Dried Corn Meal. and your business to make our coffee shop successful! Without you, We practice organic growing methods, and integrated pest- we would not be here! management with no synthetic inputs. We rotate cover crops ('green Fall Hours: Effective Monday, October 1st, Monday Thursday, 6 AM – manure') each year to build soil, reduce erosion/run-off, grow healthy – 3 PM, Friday 6 AM – 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday. 7 AM – 4 PM. plants, and improve pollinator & wildlife habitat. Also, Last Cal for Ice Cream! Ice cream scoops will be $ 1 per scoop Listing last updated on Sep 22, 2018 while supplies last. Once it’s gone…it’s gone until next summer! Cold Multi-use nutritionally dense produce sustainably grown with no Press: our seasonal cold press has ended for the year. Remember, we synthetic inputs. We are a MN Ag Water Quality Certified farm, NACD can make any drink iced for those that prefer it that way all year long! Soil Health Champion, 2017 SWCD Outstanding Conservationist. And Everything Pumpkin is in swing! Treat yourself to this seasonal favorite. Options are endless. Try a Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin White Days & times dependent on harvest/quantity. Any closures due to Chocolate, Pumpkin Chair….Yummy! weather, etc reflected on description page & facebook.” www.localharvest.org October Fun Facts Pumpkins October in the old Roman calendar is the eighth Do you know why pumpkins are associated with month. However, in the Julian and Gregorian Halloween? Rumor has it that pumpkins carved calendars, October is the tenth month of the year into what is called ‘jack-o’-lanterns’ became and one of the months with thirty-one days. lanterns when an Atlanta mayor decorated his It is commonly associated with the season of home with them for a Halloween party. autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and equiv- alent to April. In common years, January starts on the same day of the Then there was the question of “Why are Pumpkins Associated week as October, but no other month starts on the same day of the with Halloween”? week as October in leap years. October ends on the same day of the “According to the folktale, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a week as February every year and January in common years only. In drink. Not wanting to pay, he convinced the Devil to turn himself into leap years, October starts on the same day as August of the previous a coin. However, rather than use the coin to pay for the drinks, Jack year. October ends on the same day of the week as February every kept it for himself. Eventually Jack freed the Devil who promised not year. to take his soul to Hell. Instead, he gave Jack an ember that he placed in a hollowed-out turnip and carried as he walked the Earth forever. For Anglo-Saxons the month of October was known by Winterfylleth The legend of Stingy Jack and his turnip lantern traveled to the United (Winter full moon ), and Wyn Monath which meant wine month. In States with Irish immigrants. It was not long before children began Roman Catholic countries, in the nineteenth century, the month was making their own vegetable lanterns using pumpkins, which were dedicated to the devotion of the rosary. More American presidents plentiful in America. Over the years, children began carving faces into were born in the month of October than any other month. In the US it the pumpkin lanterns to frighten each other. Throughout the late 19th is the month for National Filipino American History, LGBT History, century, jack-o'-lanterns became more common as decorations at National Breast Cancer Awareness, National Arts and Humanities and Halloween until they became part of the holiday itself.” National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Fair Trade Month, Dwarfism Awareness Month and World Blindness Awareness Month. Why do we have Halloween? Modern Halloween consists of traditions including costumes, ghosts, Cultural celebrations honored during October include: German trick-or-treat, etc. It is said that these come from a number of ancient American Heritage Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Italian civilizations. According to the history website, experts credit the American Heritage and Culture Month, Polish American Heritage holiday stemming from the Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts Month and Mantee Awareness Month. Then there are also the weekly celebrated their new year on November 1st which was the date events such as National Fire Prevention Week and Chil-dren’s Book symbolizing death because it was the beginning of the wintry Week, National Wildlife Refuge Week and Wolf Awareness Week. On darkness. Consequently, believing that the border between life and specific days there is International Day of Non-Violence, death was softened on the night before their new year, October 31st. International World Teachers’ Day, Leif Erikson Day, Free Thought The Celts believed that the spirits of the dead returned to Earth to Day, Columbus Day, Infant Loss Remembrance Day, World Food Day, destroy their crops and cause mischief. Their resolution was to wear Alaska Day, Apple Day, United Nations Day, Navy Day, and of course, animal-themed costumes and throw the crops and animals into a last but not least, Halloween Day. raging bonfire to summon the protection of the deities.

“The German Oktoberfest celebration originally began on October 17, Then Pope Gregory III in the 8th century deemed November 1st a l Scouts of America, Juliette Gordon 1810. • The founder of the Gir holiday to remember saints and martyrs, All Saint’s Day which Lowe was born on Halloween day – October 31st, 1860. • In October included a few Samhain customs. The even before also called “All 1903, the first game of the first baseball World Series was played. • In Hallows’ Eve eventually became Halloween. A pagan festival of the October 1962: Johnny Carson became host of “The Tonight Show”. • Dead and All Souls Day contributing to modern Halloween customs. On October 1st, 1968: the now cult horror movie “Night of the Living There are some who attribute trick-or-treating to the All Souls Day Dead” had its world premiere in Pittsburgh, Pa. • On October 1st, 1971, parades in England where the poor begged attendees for food. Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida. • The Moon in the month of October is called “A Hunter’s Moon”. • The first Model T Did you know apples are also associated with Halloween? Ford was introduced by Henry Ford, on October 1, 1908. • On 14th “Apples were also part of another form of marriage prophecy. October, 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was first published: Written by A.A. According to legend, on Halloween ( sometimes at the stroke of Milne. • On 14th, October 1979, Sony invents the first Walkman, over midnight ), young women would peel an apple into one continuous 3 billion sold in the first 20 years. “ strip and throw it over her shoulder. The apple skin would supposedly land in the shape of the first letter of her future husband’s name.” ***various websites referenced for information *** ** Information was gathered from various websites: history.com, Armistice Day Halloween express.com, livescience.com, Wikipedia, pumpkinpatchesandmore.com and reference,com. *** Is there a difference between Armistice Day and Veterans Day? Armistice Day is commemorated every year on the 11th of November to mark the armistice signed between Carver Community Youth Baseball / Softball Association the Allies of World War I and Germany. On the 11th hour Changes are in store for the 2019 programs that will be offered. As of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice came these programs get finalized we will be posting them on our into effect. President Wilson in 1919 proclaimed the day should be website. We will have T-Ball, Softball and Baseball on multiple levels/ “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the age groups. country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.” This date is a Registrations will be open the 1st week of Jan 2019. This will help us national holiday in France, declared a national holiday in many allied in selecting teams, getting uniforms ordered and other opportunities nations. In some countries the day coincides with Remembrance Day that will be offered for our youth/parents. and Veterans Day. Armistice Day is not celebrated in Germany, but a To be able to offer clinics this spring for Baseball and Softball, we German national day of mourning Volkstrauertag has, since 1952. do need people to help facilitate and organize these clinics. Therefore, we would like to ask that if there is anyone In the United Stated, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11th. interested in running these clinics to please contact us Veterans are thanked for their services to the US on Veterans Day. at [email protected] and we can help answer any questions you Officially, Veterans Day is observed on November 11th. If the day falls may have before deciding on this commitment. If there is not an on a week day, many communities celebrate on the weekend closest interest from parents/coaches to facilitate, organize and help to this date. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, Federal Government volunteer their time for these clinics, they will not be held. office are closed on May, November 12th. Submitted by Jane Thon

Information retrieved from timesanddates.com, answers.com and Wikipedia.** Carver Business Alliance The Carver Business Alliance is a group of Carver businesses that meet Meet and Greet every third Friday of the month at 8 AM at the Carver Place. Anyone Carver Business Meet & Greet- Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 8:00-9:00am at owning a business in Carver is welcome. They will be meeting on the Carver Southwest Transit building. Business representatives are Friday, October 19th and November 16th. Would it be safe to say that invited to this free informal networking event. Coffee and breakfast these businesses would be the pulse of the community? items available. Chaska Valley Family Theatre Community Highlights November 2018 ‘Tis the season. Coming soon is “Scrooge the Musical” November 1st All Saints Day at the Chaska Valley Family Theater. Check their Happy Birthday Judy! website for more details at www.cvft.org. November 2nd No School Show times are: November 3rd Save-A-Buck Saturday November 30th 7:00pm, Happy Birthday Deb! December 1st 2:00pm, December 1st 7:00pm, November 4th Daylight Savings Time Ends December 2nd 2:00pm, December 7th 7:00pm, November 5th Council Meeting December 8th 2:00pm December 8th 7:00pm, and Drill Night December 9th 2:00pm. Happy Anniversary Russell and Jacque! The music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and based on the original November 6th Election Day 1970’s screenplay. November 7th Lions Meeting November 11th Armistice Day Like the 1970s film, the musical closely follows the plot of Charles “ Veterans Day Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in which the miserly Ebenezer November 12th School Board Meeting Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his Fire Department Officer’s Meeting East Union and Carver Elementary Conference former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, Workshop present and future.” Carver Elementary PTO Meeting If you are interested in being part of the production teams for Veterans Day Observed “Scrooge,” “Godspell,” ( coming in spring of 2019 ) or “Bye Bye November 13th Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Birdie,” ( coming summer of 2019 ) please send a note to Meet and Greet [email protected]. Positions are available for artistic staff, stage Carver-on-the-Minnesota Meeting managers, sound / light technicians, musicians and more. Carver Elementary Kindergarten Preview November 14th Parks Commission Meeting Chaska Valley Family Theatre Happy Birthday Bob! November 15th Planning Commission Meeting East Union Kindergarten Fundraiser Parent Preview Special announcement!!! Check their website Carver Elementary School Carnival ( www.cvft.org ) for more information and Occassional Shops Sales weekend updated information. The Chaska Valley November 16th Carver Business Alliance Meeting Family Theatre presents “Cabaret Fundraiser”. Happy Birthday Laura!

th You are invited to join them October 12th ( Friday ) and October 14th ( November 18 Happy Birthday Zac! th Sunday ) for an evening of music and fundraising to help them kick off November 19 Council Meeting their new season. They invite you to come and be ready to laugh, cry Dahlgren Township Board Meeting and munch on some yummy treats. They will be highlighting many of Drill Night st their wonderful performers, both almost new and veterans. The November 21 Lions Meeting young and the young at heart. Come and help them continue bringing Thanksgiving School Break Begins nd great quality family theater to the Chaska Area! November 22 Thanksgiving Happy Birthday Tim! “Stay tuned for more information on tickets, times and performers!” Happy Birthday Allyson! Happy Birthday Marvin! Khrystelle’s Adventures The Golden Rule November 23rd Happy Anniversary Loren and Deb! th Written by: Ricki Yvonne November 24 Gazebo Tree Lighting Event “Mother?” Small Business Saturday th “Hhmm” November 25 Happy Birthday Doug! th “Remember when grandpa used to sit here and eat with us when November 26 Thanksgiving School Break Ends we’d watch the birds and squirrels?” Fire Department Meeting Night “Yes.” She answered with fondness. East Union and Carver Elementary Conference Then there was a few minutes of silence. Workshop th “What made you think of that?” Mother asked curiously. November 28 Happy Birthday Rachel! “Something he told me. Like all the lessons you teach me.” Happy Birthday Mike! th “And what was that?” November 29 Happy Birthday Ken! th “He said that there was only one rule that really counted in life.” November 30 Happy Birthday Taylor! “Uh huh.” “That no matter what you did with your life or who you were, all the laws and rules didn’t really matter.” “Yes.” She listened to the little white bear with the purple scarf with white snowflakes recite the same rule she’d been told as a youngster Happy by her father. “To be successful, really successful and true to yourself then you only needed the Golden Rule.” “And what is that?” Mother asked amused. HALLOWEEN “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” Khrystelle recited word for word what Grandpa always cited. “And what exactly does this mean?” Mother asked. “If you don’t want someone to be or say mean things to you or about you then don’t do it to anyone else either.” Mother smiled proudly. “And if you don’t want to be hit then don’t hit anyone else.” Mother laughed.

“You know if you think before you act it applies to so much in life.” “Yes, it does.” “Grandpa was smart wasn’t he.” “Yes, he was.” “I miss him.” “I miss him too.”

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Carver’s Occassional Shops The dates for the Occassional Shops in Carver for October and November are all over the board. This can be attributed to the season. There is Halloween, deer hunting, harvest events, private hay rides, parties, ValleyScare, ScreamTown, Trail of Terror events etc, Thanksgiving, Christmas right around the corner and everyone abuzz to forget summer has passed. And then to make life even more interesting, not all the shops have a set schedule. The occassional shop dates normally are October 18th through the 21st, and November’s dates are the 15th through the 18th. November shop owners are featuring special events, November 3rd hosts “Save-A-Buck” Saturday, and November 24th is “Small Business Day” Saturday and Carver’s Second Annual Christmas in Gazebo Park.

Don’t forget Daylight Savings Ends November 4th. Fall back on hour. Yea, we gain back that hour we lost in spring.

Rosehips and Willow typically is open every other week. She will be open Wednesday, October 3rd through the 6th, October 17th through 21st and then she will be hosting her “Open House” event on November 1st through the 4th and remain open until 8 PM. The shop will be closed for Thanksgiving; however, the weekend will be open to receive guests warmly. From that point, the shop will be open every week, starting on Wednesday through Saturday every weekend until Christmas. For more information check out the shops Facebook page or the website: www.rosehipsandwillows.com

All Things Fabulous, stop in and meet Taffney who is open every week Wednesday through Saturday at 10 AM until 5:30 PM. Thursday, October 4th. Taffney will be included in the Ladies Night Out shopping event. ( Same evening as meet the candidates. ) All Things Fabulous will also be open on Sunday, October 21st and November 18th. For the Small Business Saturday on the 24th of November, Taffney will keep the doors open until 8 PM. For holiday shopping the shop will be open on Sundays at 11:30 AM until 4 PM in November and December.

Temperance Arts and Gifts is open Thursday and Friday through October and every Saturday thereafter. They will also be open for business on Saturday, November 3rd and 24th, as well as. the weekends of October 18th and November 15th. At the shop you will find a variety of shawls, wraps and scarves, as well as baby products, hats, headbands and novelties. For more information you can visit their website, www.temperancearts.com

The Good Junk Garage unfortunately will not be able to share his wares on the October weekend. However, be sure to stop in during the November events. You can find more information on their Facebook page.

Sweeter Times….Laura makes every effort between her busy schedule to be available to customers on the usual Occassional Sales dates. To ensure her availability check her Facebook page for current dates and times.

Riverside Art Studio and Gallery’s webpage is: www.riversideartcarver.com. You can also check their Facebook page.

Mustard Moon is open every third weekend of the month. Check the shops Facebook page. Sweeter Times still checking on. Check Laura’s Facebook page for Sweeter Times.

Sassy Kat has closed its Carver shop and moved to Jordan.

Welcome to Ms Alison moving into the space formerly SassyKat. The name of the shop, Be you By Alison Boutique, LuLaRoe. Alison will be making her debut Thursday, October 4th, opening at 4 PM until 8 PM. If you can’t make it in to welcome her on Thursday, then stop by Friday at 11 AM until 7 PM, or Saturday, 2 PM to 5 PM and if you still can’t get into town until Sunday, then at noon she will be open and closing at 5 PM. The following weekend you will be able to shop in her boutique on Thursday the 11th at 11 AM until 1 PM, Friday the 12th, same times, Saturday the 13th her hours will be 10 AM until noon and Sunday the 14th at noon until 5 PM. While she is busy settling in and putting down her roots, she will post her hours. You will have another chance to greet and welcome her on November 3rd, at 10 AM until 4 PM. She will also be open on Small Business Day, November 24th at 10 AM until 7 PM.

Allison says: “Be you by Alison Boutique has been in business for 3 years and looks forward to having a shop in downtown historic Carver. The boutique is a fun place to stop and see all thing LuLaRoe!! We do carry a few fun accessories and extra's to finish your outfit just right.You can find us on Facebook at Shop LuLaRoe Alison Turner and also at LuLaRoe Alison Turner!! Visit our weblink at www.beyourbyalison.com”

Don’t forget to stop in and see what Annette has to offer you at Carver Flowers. You can also go the shops Facebook page or their website: www.carverflowers.com.

Of course, you could begin your day by stopping at A Cup Of Carver for that delicious cup of your choice beverage and then also end your fantastic day refilling that cup at A Cup of Carver with even more delicious beverage of your choice. Couldn’t be any better could it? Make note too that the fall hours are in effect on the first of October, as well. Thursday’s hours end at 3 PM. Friday you can get that cup of coffee until 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday after 4 PM the shop is closed. Lori is offering “Last call for Ice Cream”. She also said, “once it’s gone…it’s gone until next summer!” If you are a pumpkin fan, A Cup of Carver is in full swing! Lori says, “Treat yourself to this seasonal favorite. Options are endless – try a Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin White Chocolate or Pumpkin Chai…”

“You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizons.” ~ Ethel Barrymore

OCTHALLOWEEN TRUNK 28OR TREAT SUN. 10/28 *SPONSORED BY THE CARVER LIONS*

Sunday October 28th from 1pm‐3pm Downtown Carver

Bring all the kiddos for a SPOOKTACULAR time! We are looking for businesses & individuals to participate in the annual Carver Lions Trunk or Treat! Please join us. Bring a vehicle (decorate it if you choose), dress up, have fun, and hand out of candy to the little Trick or Treaters! We welcome all organizations to sign up for this great event. The Carver Lions are working on details, but we are hoping to include emergency vehicles, bounce house, hot dogs, games, hot cocoa, coffee & more.

*If you would like to participate or donate to this fun event, please contact Lynda Glynn at: [email protected] to let me know how you would like to help.

East and West Union Lutheran Churches Announcements

Trunk or Treat Event Come to East Union Church where there will be crafts, games, hayrides, hot dog Dinner and Trunk or Treating. Best of all, there will be lots of fun on order for Everyone.

You will find the fun at 15180 County Road # 40, Carver 55315 Sunday, October 28th at 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

November 4th East Union’s Annual Chicken Dinner

Remember that delicious Chicken Dinner you had at the East Union Church last year?

You are invited to partake in that delicious dinner again on Sunday, November 4th at the East Union Church. They are hosting their Annual Chicken Dinner featuring home cooked chicken, potatoes, corn, desserts and more.

Adults $ 12.00 Children $ 8.00

West Union Evangelical Lutheran Church Fall Festival

The West Union Church is announcing that they are hosting their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 28th at 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM. There will be lots of scary treats, hayrides, games and pumpkin carving. Everyone is welcome. Come to the West Union Church at 15820 Market Avenue, Cologne 55322

Supplement: October/November Villager Tower 2018 Sponsors