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Be Counted!
U.S. Census Begins in March
T his month United States Census forms will
be delivered to every residence in the United
States and Puerto Rico. The U.S. Census counts
every resident in the United States, and is required
by the Constitution to take place every ten years.
The 2010 Census is important because it will
help determine the number of seats each state,
including Minnesota, has in the U.S. House of
Representatives, as well as in forming planning
and funding decisions for federal tax dollars.
When you receive your form, just answer the
10 short questions and mail the form back in the
postage -paid envelope provided. If you don't mail
the form back, you may receive a visit from a
census taker, who will ask you the questions from
the form.Questions include name, sex, age and
date of birth, Hispanic origin, race, household
relationship, and if you own or rent your home.
Census information is protected by law, and the
census cannot share your personal information
with anyone — including other federal agencies and
law enforcement.
The U.S. Census is an important tool! Please
send your form back right away so you get counted!
If you do not receive a form during the month,
please call 1.866.872.6868. For more information
about the U.S. Census, visit wwwcensus.gov.
Hel!I h orewood Deer Stay Healthy
innesota Department of Natural Resources
wildlife managers are urging people not
to feed deer, even though it may appear they
need help to make it through the cold and snowy
conditions.
According to the DNR, deer have special hair
that helps them retain body heat. In the winter,
their metabolism slows down and they live on
body fat reserves. During especially cold times,
deer move to areas where they are more protected
from the temperatures, such as around conifer
trees. When people put out feed, the deer tend to
leave their protected surrounding exposing them
to temperatures they might not be able to handle.
When there is a common area for deer to eat,
they end up feeding in close contact with one
another. This is against their nature and increases
the likelihood of disease and parasite transmission.
Deer that become accustomed to eating from
feeders become more tame, and their ability to
survive in the wild is compromised.
Deer feeding also creates hazards by drawing
deer across roadways. Nationally, about 29,000
people are injured and 200 people die from deer -
vehicle collisions each year.
Although many enjoy seeing the deer around,
large concentrations of deer brought to areas due
to feeding, tend to be destructive and result in less
tolerance for deer.
To help keep deer in the area healthy and under
control, resist the temptation to feed them. Enjoy
their wild nature and let them co -exist naturally in
the community.
March, 2010
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Recycling Weeks for
March 2010
All recycling must be curbside no
later than 7 a.m. on recycling day.
Mainland residents recycle March 3,
17 and 31; Island residents recycle
March 4, 18 and April 1.
Where Does Our Garbage Go?
innesotans recycle over
40% of all waste that is
generated. We do an excellent
job of recycling and are a national
leader in this area. However, this
still leaves roughly 3.2 million tons
of solid waste to be disposed of in
an environmentally responsible
manner.
Vhat is the problem?
The problem is that we are
generating more solid waste
each year and we are running out
of landfill space. If our disposal
trends continue, the available
capacity of landfills in Minnesota
will be exhausted in the next 10
to 20 years.
`+That can we do?
First, we should reduce the
amount of garbage we produce.
Then we can look for creative
ways to reuse items. For ideas on
how you can reduce the waste you
generate and reuse items, visit the
www.reduce.org web site. Once
we are reducing
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to the next level
is to look for and
buy products made from recycled
materials, and to purchase
products in packaging you know
can be recycled in the curbside
program.
Even if we master the three
R's (reduce, reuse, and recycle),
there will still be a need to dispose
of some solid waste. Another
step you can take is to find out
where your garbage is going.
By state law, your trash hauler is
obligated to tell you where they
take your garbage.
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are available at brings your trash to
a resource recovery
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sending your solid
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a request." recovery facility (or
waste -to- energy
facility), your trash
will be converted to energy and the
volume of trash to be landfilled will
significantly decrease.
A list of trash haulers licensed
in the City of Shorewood is on the
city web site, www.ci.shorewood.
mn. us.
Man's Best Friend and the Neighbors
A mericans love their dogs!
/- hall, a pet owner, you must
take responsibility for your pet,
just as you expect others to take
responsibility for their children.
Not only is it part of being a good
neighbor —it's the law!
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All dogs in the City of Shorewood
require a license from the city. The
city keeps license fees low ($10) to
ensure that cost will not be a factor
when licensing your pet. Licensing
allows the dog to be identified if it
gets away from its owner and is
picked up by animal control or if it
gets hurt. It also gives community
members peace -of -mind that the
pet has its proper shots. Please
take a moment to license your pet.
Contact city hall, 952.960.7900,
for more information, or download
the form from the city web site.
Pet Control
One of the biggest complaints,
other than people not cleaning
up after their pets, is owners who
refuse to use a leash. It is the
law in Shorewood that all dogs
must be on a leash no longer
than 6 feet. Just being under
voice command is not an option.
Although your dog may never have
harmed anyone, and may be well
trained and never misbehave, no
one wants to be liable if something
happens. Some people, especially
children. are afraid of unknown
dogs, and the fear can make even
the calmest dog act strangely.
Cleaning Up
We all know we are to pick up pet
waste in parks, along roadways,
and on trails. We also know that not
everyone takes this responsibility
seriously. If you want to continue
to be able to bring your dog to the
park, follow the rules. Some cities
have "no pet" ordinances in place
because of pet owners who are
unable to take care of their pet
in public.
If you would like to report an
animal issue, please contact
Animal Control at 763.525.6210.
Prepare for the Melt
March brings snowmelt, and the fi1'1;1if i � f l'q ","
running water goes right to the
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lakes! Please make sure pet
waste and debris are picked up
from your yard and street to keep
our lakes clean and clear for
summer!`
Owners Must Maintain Private Wells
A pproximately 50% of the
homes in Shorewood are
served by private wells. As long
as these wells remain properly
maintained and in good working
order, most homeowners are
safe and enjoy their private
well system. But well owners
must take responsibility for their
wells and have them inspected
properly to eliminate possible
health hazards to their family.
Well owners should follow
a good maintenance and
inspection plan with a reputable
well company. Water should
be tested by a certified lab, not
only for bacteria, but for heavy
metals which have been found
to be creeping into area wells.
Well owners should also have
wells inspected for cracks which
appear over time and can allow
contaminates to enter the well.
Well owners must also be
cautious about what they do
around the area of their well.
There are certain isolation
distances required between a well
and utilities, such as electrical
lines or gas pipes, and potential
sources of contamination.
These distances need to be
maintained when planning for
new buildings or additions, or
other property improvements.
The top of the casing cannot be
cut off or buried when making
changes in landscaping, adding
a driveway, or other property
improvements. The top of the
casing must be maintained at
least 12 inches above ground
level. If the required isolation
distances cannot be maintained,
the well must be permanently
sealed.
More information on caring
for your well is available from
the Minnesota Department of
Health, www. health. state. mn.us,
or 651.201.4600. The city does
not inspect or maintain private
wells.
Solar Water and
R ebates up to $10,000 per
home are now available to
Minnesota homeowners who
install qualifying solar electric and
solar hot water systems. Rebate
reservations are available on a
first -come, first - served basis for
Electric System
solar systems that are installed at
an applicant's primary residence
by a licensed contractor that
meets program participation
criteria.
Download the appropriate
application materials from www.
Rebates
state.mn.us, enter solar rebate in
the search engine. You may also
pick up a copy of the application
at City Hall. For more information
contact the Minnesota Office of
Energy Security, 651.296.5175.
Summer Programs
Plan ahead and mark your calendars for a great summer of entertainment in
Shorewood parks! Watch the city web site for up -to -date information!
Community Garden
Residents can reserve a
Shorewood Community Garden
plot by calling city hall at
952.960.7902. Plots are located
at South Shore Community
Park, next to the skate park.
Cost $30 /residents; $45 non-
residents. Spots are going fast!
Reserve your space right away!
Garden Classes
Hennepin County Master
Gardeners will offer free garden
classes throughout the summer.
Classes will begin with planning
your garden, and do not end
until the grand harvest party!
Watch the April Shore Report for
a complete schedule of classes.
Fridays at Freeman
Avariety of free events are being
planned for preschool through
gradeschool age children at
Freeman Park this summer.
Events take place most Fridays.
A complete schedule will be in
the May Shore Report.
Tennis
Tennis Block Party
Badger Park
Saturday, June 5; FREE
10:30 -Noon ages 4 -10
Noon -1:30 pm ages 10+
Learn about upcoming tennis
lessons, and get a free intro
lesson! Register at www.carl-
sontennis. com. Co -spon so red
with Carlson Tennis and USTA.
Free Intro Lessons
Badger and Manor Parks
June 25 and July 30
11 -noon; noon -1 pm
Tennis Camp
Badger Park
July 6 -9, August 3 -6, August
31 -Sept 3
Watch for more details on the
tennis programs in the April
Shore Report!
Skateboard Camp
June 21 -24, 9 am — Noon; $85
Skateboard enthusiasts ages
6 -12 have the opportunity to
learn some great skills at the
Sports Unlimited Skateboarding
Camp. Individual skills /tricks
taught. Skateboard and Helmet
required. Bring water bottle,
snack, sunscreen. Camp
includes T- Shirt, water - bottle
and sportsmanship medal.
To register, call city hall,
952.960.7902.
Maximum number 24 — minimum is 8
Garage Band Jam
Freeman Park
July 23; 6 -9 pm
The hunt is on for the best
garage band in the Twin Cities!
This event was introduced in
2009 and promises to be even
bigger and better this year!
Musicians compete for a variety
of prizes, and the chance to
be named number one! Bands
interested in competing should
contact the city at 952.960.7902.
Safety Camp
Badger Park
August 11, 9 am -3 pm; $20
Children entering third or fourth
grade are encouraged to attend
Safety Camp. Children learn
bike and personal safety, water
safety, fire safety and more!
Snack, lunch and a t -shirt are
included. A great day for kids to
learn and to make new friends!
Register at 952.960.7902, or
download a registration form
from the city web site, www.
ci. shorewood. mn. us.
Co- sponsored with Excelsior Fire District, South
Lake Minnetonka Police Department and AAA.
Kayaking Instruction
Crescent Beach
Friday, June 25, 5 -7 pm; $15
Kids ages 9 -13 can learn
kayaking skills with Three
Rivers Park District staff.
Kayaks provided; no experience
necessary.
Maximum number 10 -- minimum 6.
Night to Unite
August 3; Freeman Park
A citywide event is being
planned in cooperation with
South Lake Minnetonka Police
Department. Watch for more
information on this great event,
and save the date for a fun
family and community evening.
More events are still being
plannedl Watch the April Shore
Report for up -to -date informa-
tion and more detailsl
importance of clothes dryer
fire prevention. According to
the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, there are
an estimated annual 15,500
fires, due to clothes dryer fires
each year. The financial costs
come to nearly $100,000,000
per year. Many of these fires can
be prevented with maintenance,
professional cleanings, and
proper dryer venting.
Fire is not the only danger.
Several hundred people a
year are subjected to carbon
monoxide poisoning from
Safety Tips
• Clean the filter screen after
each load! This keeps the
vent clear and prevents the
dryer from overheating.
• Keep the dryer vents clean
and have your dryer and the
vents professionally cleaned
annually.
• At least twice a year vacuum
out your dryer vent from the
back of the dryer all the way to
where it vents to the outside.
Vacuum the dryer motor if it
is accessible, the area where
the lint trap inserts, around
the base of the dryer, and
behind the dryer.
• Limit the distance, the sharp
turns, and the bends in your
dryer vent.
• Stay at home while the dryer
is in use and turn off your
dryer before leaving your
home.
• Have a CO detector in your
home and a smoke detector
in your laundry room.
For more information and
additional tips, go to www.
excelsiorfire. org.
Fire Prevention: Dryer Safety
V ery few people realize the improper dryer vent setups.
Southshore Community Center
Great events for all ages happen at the Community Center! To find us, just
enter the city hall parking lot entrance and drive past the ice rink. It couldn't
be easier! For event updates, go to www.southshore- center.org. Contact the
center at 952.474.7635 to register for events unless otherwise indicated.
Pre -Prom Fashion Show
Friday, March 5, 7- 9:30pm;
Advance tickets $8 /two for $15'
See the latest trends in teen and
spring fashion featuring local
high school youth modeling
Heartbreaker and Cynthia Rae
fashions and accessories.
Moms will enjoy fashions from
Sanctuary Spa's Mary Jane
Boutique!
Entertainment provided by
a variety of local young artists,
musicians, and dancers! Enjoy
light hors d'oeuvres, desserts,
and sparkling beverages as you
visit with friends and admire the
beautiful spring lines.
Call Southshore Community
Center, 952.474.7635, to
reserve your seat - -space is
limited. Tickets $10 at the door
if space allows.
In partnership with Heartbreaker Stores,
Cynthia Rae Clothiers, Sanctuary Spa,
and Charthouse Catering.
" Donate your 'gently used'
Prom Dresses to receive FREE
admission to the show!
Build Your Own Portfolio:
Teen Class
Ages 13 -18; Thurs, March 4, 11
& 18, 4:30- 6:30pm; $92
Are you college bound for art
school and not sure how to
prepare your portfolio? Find out
what colleges are looking for
and complete class projects
that build a stronger portfolio.
Observational drawing and
other painting and drawing
techniques may be covered.
Students will have a stronger
portfolio and gain confidence
in presenting their portfolio.
Open to all visual art students.
Explore Home Winemaking
Thurs, March 18, 7 -9 pm; $29
Discover the tricks to making
great wine at home for yourself
or to give as a fabulous gift!
Learn the step -by -step process
to make wine from fresh fruits,
fruit juices and kit wines from
around the world, as well as
bottling and labeling techniques.
Optional wine starter kits
available for purchase ($34)
from instructor. To register for
this class, contact MCE at
952.401.6800 or online, http://
minnetonka. registryinsight. com.
Prom Dress Sale
Friday, April 16, 3pm - ?; FREE
Sale featuring prom dresses
donated at the fashion show!
Get a great deal and help
raise money for Southshore
Community Center and Haiti
relief efforts. Some dresses will
be re- stylized by Cynththia Rae!
First -come, first - served until
they are gone!
Studio Art Class:
Oils and Acrylics
Wed, April 7 -May 26, 9 -Noon;
$115
Paint a landscape, still life, or
subject of your choice. As you
paint you will learn or enhance
your technical skills to compose
a painting, draw shapes, mix
paint colors, and understand
values to create your own
masterpiece. Instructor
will provide individual time,
instruction, and demonstrations.
Beginners welcome. Instructor:
Michele Combs
Southshore Senior Partners (SSSP) offer many programs at the community
center for residents 55 and older! To get on the SSSP newsletter list, contact
the community center, 952.474.7635.
Easy Artisan Bread & More
Friday, March 12, Noon; $25
Learn tried and true methods of
baking artisan breads at home
from Chef Mary Fran Woell! The
class size is limited. Reserve a
space by 3/8.
IRS Certified AARP Tax -Aide
Counselors
Trained AARP Tax -Aide
representatives will be available
for seniors and low- income
families to assist with simple
tax preparations. This service
is a free AARP service.
Appointments gam — 2pm can
be made Mondays through April
12. Call t for an appointment.
Healthy Hearts
Thursday, March 18, 10:30 am
Cardiac Care Nurse J. Hilgers,
RN, in coordination with
Ridgeview Medical Services,
will discuss foods & exercise
to maintain a healthy heart.
Please register by 3/15
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Old Wild West
Thursday, March 25,10am
Lyndon Griffin, an entertaining
balladeer, presents an
entertaining new look at the
Old Wild West with songs
and comments. Following the
program a special Chuck wagon
style lunch will be served. Call
to reserve a space for lunch
($6) and to register for the
entertaining program.
Introducing The Glen of Southshore! This
exciting venture housed at Southshore
Community Center will feature a variety
of social events and enrichment classes!
Watch the April newsletter for details!
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City of Shorewood
Planning Commission Hearings
There are no public hearings scheduled for the March 2 Planning Commission meeting. An agenda for the meet-
ing is available on the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mmus.
Web Survey Available
The city is conducting a short survey to gain information about your browsing experience and how best our web
site can meet your expectations. The survey can be found by clicking on the link located on the city home page at
www. ci. shorewood. mn. us.
Christine Lizee, Mayor; Laura Turgeon; Jeff Bailey; Richard Woodruff; Scott Zerby
City Administrator: Brian Heck; Newsletter Editor: Julie Moore
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