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2 Reader’s Choice Awards – Saturday, October 29, 2011 – www.WaconiaPatriot.com
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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Buffet
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Best Liquor Store
Pizza Ranch
Na’s Thai Cafe
Legacy Wine & Spirits
Best Catering
Best Family Dining
Green Olive Catering & Deli
Pizza Ranch
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store
Best Hamburger
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Best Cup Of Coffee
Hopper’s Bar & Grill
Best Lunch/Restaurant
Mocha Monkey
Best Happy Hour
Lola’s Lakehouse
Best Deli
Floyd’s
Best Margarita
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Best Health Food Store
Rey Azteca
Best Desserts
LakeWinds
Best Meat Market
Terra Waconia
Best Ice Cream / Yogurt
Best Dinner
Frost & Steam
Mackenthuns Meats & Deli, St Boni
Victoria House
Best Italian Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
Food & Drink Best Asian Restaurant
Golden Dragon Best Bakery
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Best Barbecue
Hopper’s Bar & Grill Best Beer / Bar
Floyd’s Best Breakfast
Egg Cetera Café Best Brunch
Island View
Rey Azteca
D’Vinci’s
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Thank you for voting us “Best Asian Restaurant!”
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he Parlour Salon & Spa would like to warmly thank our existing READERS’ clients for voting us Best Facility CHOICE and Aesthetic Center, as well as extend an Awards invitation to new clients who would like to see and experience what all the buzz is about! www.waconiapatriot.com
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Beth and Sharon would also like to recognize the rest of the extremely talented and passionate staff of The Parlour Salon & Spa. The Parlour was also voted in the " Best of 2011" salon section in Southwest Metro magazine in the June edition. As a newer salon, we could not be more honored or thrilled!
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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Supermarket
Best Used Car Dealership
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Mackenthun’s Fine Foods
Waconia Dodge
Best Pizza
Best Sushi
Best Car Wash
Papa Murphy’s
Yumi’s Sushi Bar - Excelsior
Kwik Trip
Dust Doctors
Best Popcorn
Best Wine / Bar
Best Gas Station
Best Antique Store
Waconia Theater
School of the Wise
Kwik Trip
Waconia Trading Co.
Best Romantic Restaurant
Automotive
Best New Car Dealership
Best Appliance Store
Waconia Dodge
Appliance Sales and Service
Best Auto Body Shop
Best New Car Salesman
Best Arts & Crafts Store
Lola’s Lakehouse
HEI Collision Center
Best Sports Bar
Best Auto Repair Shop
Mike Wille Waconia Dodge
Victoria Autowerks
Best Tire Store
Best Used Car Salesman
Youngstedt’s
Ron Wagener Waconia Ford
Best Truck Dealership
Food & Drink
Terra Waconia Best Seafood
Buffalo Wild Wings Chanhassen Best Steakhouse
Lola’s Lakehouse
Home & Garden Best Air Duct Cleaning
The Scrappin’ Nook Best Cabinet/ Countertop Company
Willems Cabinets & Woodworking Inc.
Waconia Ford
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How Hungry Are You? Buffet • Free Party Room
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Voted Best Liquor Store We’ve got the best customers! Stop by and see why we were voted #1!
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Best Flooring Store
Home & Garden
Yetzer’s Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings
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Best Carpet Cleaning
Best Furniture Store
Zero Rez
Yetzer’s Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings
Best Concrete Company
Vogel Masonry Best Deck Company
Best Gutter Company
E & R Construction Services LLC
Best Handyman
K & L Gutters
Best Electrician
Larkin Electric - Waconia Best Fireplace Store
Statewide Gas Services
COLDEST BEER ON EARTH!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HAMBURGER!
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E & R Construction Services LLC Best Hardware Store
Waconia Farm Supply
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Home & Garden
Best Landscaping Services
Best Heating & Air Company
Pro Landscape Maintenance
Statewide Gas Services
Best Lawn Care Service
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Best Home Improvement Store
Waconia Farm Supply Best House Cleaning
Home Neat Home Best Interior Design
Real Deals - Waconia Best Landscaping & Garden Center
The Mustard Seed
Pro Landscape Maintenance Best Paint Store
Everson’s Hardware Hank
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Thanks for voting us #1 Gutter Company! Special offer for Carver County Residents READERS’ CHOICE
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Best Pest Control
MN Wild Animal Control Best Plumbing Company
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To Our Customers: WACONIA FORD is proud to have been voted the
#1 Truck Dealership and having the #1 Used Car Salesman Ron Wagener!
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Thank you to our customers for their votes, and congratulations to Ron for being voted #1. Stop in to test drive a brand new Ford, see our used vehicle inventory, or visit our Service Department.
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Come to our Cool Fall Days Open House Event! Buy any new unused Yamaha 4-stroke sled during the Cool Fall Days event and you’ll get:
ALL ROADS LEAD TO Thanks for voting us #1 Recreational Vehicle & Motorcycle Dealer
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, November 19th • 9AM-5PM Stop in for free refreshments & check out the 2012 Yamaha snowmobiles! Take advantage of great deals on sleds, accessories & clothing!
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Home & Garden
Real Estate
Best Pool Builder
Best Apartment Community
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Custom Pools Best Remodeling Company
Wild Prairie Homes LLC
Chaska Place Best Assisted Living Facility
Lighthouse of Waconia Best Mortgage Lender
Best Roofing Company
Dan Zufall Prime Mortgage
Foss Exteriors LLC Best Siding Company
Wild Prairie Homes LLC Best Window Company
Iron River Construction Best Window Covering Store
Yetzer’s Home Furnishings & Floor Coverings
Divas at Diva Dog Thanks
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Best New Home Builder HEAD DIVA THERESA, LITTLE DIVA G
Sondergaard Forcier Builders
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Best Real Estate Agent
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Thank You For Voting Us B EST Romantic Restaurant & BEST Desserts
DIVA DOG FIONA
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#1 FURNITURE STORE
#1 FLOORING STORE
#1 WINDOW COVER STORE
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Open for Dinner Tuesday through Saturday Reservations Recommended
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HOME FURNISHINGS & FLOOR COVERINGS Furniture Store Hours: M-W-F 9–6 • T-Th 9-8 • Sat 9-5 Floor Store Hours: M-W-F 9–6 • T-Th 9-8 • Sat 9-4
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Real Estate
Recreation
Best Real Estate Company
Best Bicycle Shop
Coldwell Banker Burnet/ JIMandSALLY.com Team
Bokoo Bikes Best Boat Dealer
Best Retirement Community
MarineMax - Rogers
Good Samaritan Society Waconia & Westview Acres
The Dance Warehouse
Best Title Company
Best Driving Range
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Best Dance Studio
Tradition Title of Chaska
Island View Golf Club
Best Senior Apartments
Best Golf Course
Good Samaritan Society Westview Acres
Deer Run Golf Course Best Gymnastics Facility
Laketown Gym Category continues next page
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Come Check Out Our FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS Burger Monday $4 Burger & Chips Taco Tuesday $3 for 4 / $4 for 5 / $5 for 6 Wing Wednesday 50¢ Wings Pulled Pork Thursday BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $4.50
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To Our Customers For Voting Us #1 in Two Categories!
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#1 Appliance Store!
Best Remodeling Company Best Siding Company
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Recreation
Best Place To Hear Live Music
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Floyd’s
Best Hockey Equipment Store
Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer
Westwood Sports Best Martial Arts Facility
St Boni Motor Sports
Dojo Karate
Best Ski/Snowboard Store
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Hoigaards
St Boni Motor Sports
Best Sporting Goods Store
Best Place For Children’s Party
CDP Sports
Safari Island
Best Summer Camp
Best Place To Bowl
LifeTime Fitness
Waconia Lanes
Best Travel Agency
Best Place To Gamble
Now your Thank You for voting us #1 Cabinet & Countertop Company local CambriaNow your supplierlocal Cambria supplier • Quality Workmanship at Affordable Prices • Specializing in Custom-built Cabinets, Entertainment Centers, Mantles, Office Cabinets and More
Delivery and Professional Installation
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Travel Easy Inc.
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Canterbury Park
Six years ago we walked through the doors of Dojo Karate expecting our two boys to be trained in self defense. Never could we have imagined how much more our children would get from Dojo Karate and the instructors there. Among the many self defense skills the students are taught, I was pleasantly surprised at how involved Dojo Karate is with the community. They teach our children about how important it is to volunteer and give back to their communities. Recently students of Dojo went to Auburn Homes here in Waconia and put on a karate demonstration for the residents there. Following the demonstration the students played a game with the residents. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the residents made the children realize how something as small as taking a little bit of their time and volunteering can mean so much to others. It was not just the residents of Auburn House who enjoyed this time, the students did as well. My mother is a resident there and I can tell you they are still talking about the respectful, helpful, and talented students of Dojo. Dojo Karate has a Character Development Program that goes along with their physical skill set. Students are expected to give back to the community and show leadership by mentoring younger and beginning students. Dojo teaches compassion by being involved in the Toys for Tots program, yearly donating well over 50 toys. They are taught to be thankful by collecting and donating over 175 pounds of food to the Waconia Food Shelf. Dojo also volunteers and numerous schools in our area to talk about stranger danger, bullying, respect and discipline, along with confidence. The students of Dojo are encouraged to give back to their community no matter what their age. While I am extremely proud of the physical skills my sons are learning, I think I am most proud of the characters and life skills they are building by being a part of Dojo Karate. -A Proud Dojo Karate Parent
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(952) 466-2522
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Health & Beauty
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Best Aesthetic Center
Best Massage Therapy
The Parlour Salon and Spa - Victoria Best Colorist
Ann Eldridge Salon Trende Best Gym
LifeTime Fitness Best Hair Salon
Salon Trende
1st Nails Balance Life Best Personal Trainer
Melissa Vogt Fit-It-In Fitness Best Spa
Salon Spa Toria Best Stylist
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1
electrician! We appreciate your vote of confidence and your continued patronage
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Beth Zimmerman The Parlour Salon and Spa
Best Laser Hair Removal
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Thank You! Health & Beauty Continued
Best Tanning Salon
Electric Beach Best Weight Control Center
Waconia Health Factory
Best Principal
Khuzana Devaan Southview Elementary Best Private School
Trinity Lutheran Waconia Best PTA
Education
Southview Elementary PTO
Best Child Care Facility
Best Public School
Children of Tomorrow
Southview Elementary
Best College
Best Teacher
Crown College Best Preschool
Children of Tomorrow
Thanks to all of our customers and consigners for your support and voting us #1 Consignment store!
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Name brands including: Hollister, Banana Republic, Abercrombie, Silver, Polo, J Crew, Express, Justice, Ann Taylor (plus many more!)
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Education
Best Bank
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Best Tutoring Program
Best Financial Planner
Flashlight Readers
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Best Insurance Agent
Best Accountant/CPA
Andrew Schultz State Farm
Tom Mayerhoffer of Drazan, Henke and Associates
Best Insurance Company
Best Accounting Firm
Best Investment Firm
Drazan, Henke and Associates
Best Tax Preparation
State Farm Thrivent Financial Storms & Alpaugh, PLLC
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Best Orthodontist
Medical Best Doctor
Hultgren, Hoxie & Waki Orthodontics
Dr. Tim Grangaard Lakeview Clinic
Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store
Best Pediatrician
Lakeview Clinic
Dr. Murali Srinivasan Lakeview Clinic
Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor
Best OB/GYN
Dr. Amy Meath Lakeview Clinic Best Dentist
Dr. Dan Ross Norwood Dental
Dr. Bradley Ludwig Lakeview Clinic Best Dermatologist
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Sondergaard Forcier Builders Best Pharmacy
Medical
Mackenthun’s Pharmacy
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Best Clinic
Best Chiropractor
ABC Family Chiropractic Best Orthopedic Surgeon
Lakeview Clinic
Dr. Jeffrey Maier Twin Cities Orthopedics Best Hospital
Other Shopping/Services
Best Emergency Room
Ridgeview Medical Center Best Urgent Care Clinic
Two Twelve Medical Center
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Best Employment Services
Johnson Funeral Home
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Best Allergist
Dr. Richard Morris Lakeview Clinic
Ridgeview Medical Center
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Best Florist
Best Lawyer/Attorney
Melchert Hubert Sjodin, P.L.L.P
Victoria Rose Floral Victoria
Best Pet Grooming
Best Gift Shop
Best Pet Supply Store
Jim Gilbert’s Wild Bird Store
Countryside Veterinarian & Feed
Best Hotel/Motel
Best Photographer
AmericInn - Waconia
Scott Bolster Photography
Best Kennel/Boarding Facility
Best Tattoo Parlor
Leah Weinzierl The Pet Sitter by Leah
Lucky Linda’s
Diva Dog
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Welcome to Trinity! WORSHIP SERVICES Traditional
Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:15 am Praise and Worship
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EDUCATION HOUR Sunday School and Adult Bible Study
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TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Preschool–Grade 8
WACONIA CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE CENTER Ages 3–5 years old (not yet in kindergarten)
601 E 2ND ST | WACONIA | 952-442-1037
Thanks for making KleinBank the Readers’ Choice in Carver County!
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We would like to thank everyone who voted for KleinBank as their first choice for banking. Since its inception in 1907, KleinBank proudly serves the Carver County area and is ready to make good things happen for you, too.
Thank you for voting us Best Attorney Firm
Stop in and see us today!
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A full service law firm of 15 attorneys to serve you in: Estate Planning & Elder Law · Probate & Trust Administration · Business Law Employment Law · Family Law · Personal Injury/Litigation · Real Estate Law
www.mhslaw.com 121 W. Main St. • Waconia, MN 55387 Call 952-442-7700 or Toll Free 1-888-442-5155 (No charge for initial consultation on personal injury matters)
Waconia: 952-442-2265 • 53 W Main Street Cologne: 952-466-2265 • 210 Paul Avenue N Norwood Young America: 952-467-2313 • 800 Faxon Road Victoria: 952-443-2491 • 1630 Arboretum Boulevard www.kleinbank.com
2011 Minnesota Business Ethics Award Recipient
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Other/Shopping Services
Best Consignment Store
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The Hanger - Victoria
Best Toy/Hobby Store
Best Dry Cleaners
ABC Toy World Best Veterinary Clinic
Sir Knight Cleaners Victoria
Waconia Veterinary Clinic Style & Fashion
Best Eyewear Clinic
Best Baby/Infant Store
Best Jewelry Store
Babies “R” Us
Weinzierl Jewelry
Best Specialty Clothing Store
Best Shopping Center
The Hanger - Victoria
Eden Prairie Center
Best Boutique
Best Wedding Shop
The Stash
Rosie’s Tuxedos & Alterations
Best Children’s Clothing Store
Gymboree
Lakeview Clinic
Thank You READERS’ For Voting Us CHOICE Awards Waconia's #1 Paint Store www.waconiapatriot.com
We Have What You Need And What You Need To Know
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952-448-4220 www.dha-cpa.com Two Locations to Serve You 544 Bavaria Lane 129 W. Main St. Chaska, MN 55318 Waconia, MN 55387
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Everson’s Hardware Hank
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Providing Tax and Accounting Services to Businesses and Individuals
To help us celebrate You get 10% off your next paint Purchase during the month of November 2011 Everson's Hardware, Inc. 121 East Highway 5, Waconia MN 952-442-2622
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Congratulations to Jeffrey Mair, DO Voted Top Orthopedic Surgeon by Readers’ Choice Survey Jeffrey Mair, DO is a sports medicine fellowship-trained surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics who practices in Waconia, Chaska and Arlington. Dr. Mair has provided orthopedic team coverage for Waconia High School and Crown College since 2006 and US Speed skating since 2007. Special Interests s Sports Medicine s Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee s Total Joint Reconstructive Surgery s Fracture Care Ridgeview Professional Building 560 South Maple St Waconia, MN 55387
Appointments 952-442-2163 TCOmn.com
Be your best, again.
Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Rd Chaska, MN 55318
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Thank You For Voting Us #1 House Cleaning Service Other/Shopping Services Continued
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Clearwater Clothing
Father Larry Blake St. Joseph of Waconia Best Place Of Worship
Faith Lutheran Church Waconia
Religion
Best Vacation Bible School
Trinity Lutheran Church
Best Church Choir/ Music Program
Professional Home Cleaning With A Personal Touch!
Best Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
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HOME NEAT HOME 952-934-3254 www.homeneathomeinc.com
Thank -You For Voting Me #1 Kennel/Boarding Facility!
The Pet Sitter By Leah
Best Church Youth Group
Faith Lutheran Church Waconia
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www.the-pet-sitter.net Waconia, MN 55387
952-457-7737 leahpetlover@hotmail.com
Fit Club Schedule fo November/Decem r ber Mon. 8:00pm Relaxat ion Yoga Wed. 9:30am Yoga Thurs. 9:30am Boot Camp Fri. 8:00am Walking /Run Club *Watch for new classes bein g added
VOTED BEST GYMNASTICS!
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Thank you for voting us #1 Weight Control Center New Hours: 7am – 4pm Mon. – Fri.
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44 W. 1st St., Waconia, MN 55387 952-368-9225 www.theWacFac.com
Thank you to all the readers who voted for Laketown Gym! Without our many volunteers, parents and wonderful kids, there wouldn’t be a Laketown Gym!
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Call the gym to learn how you can join our Parent Organization and make a difference in our community and the lives of these really great kids! www.laketowngym.org • 952.368.3547
RUN ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS!
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Thank you for voting me #1 Personal Trainer
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Fall/Winter Boot Camp Workouts & Personal Training Programs include: • Adult Boot Camp 1st two sessions FREE 5:15am Monday & Wednesday for new enrollees! 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am Tuesday & Thursday ...all in Waconia! • 1:1 Personal Training also available
YOUR #1 LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE PROVIDER
We appreciate your business & support!
Taking New Customers for Mowing, Fertilizing, Aeration & Fall Clean Ups.
Melissa Vogt, BS, CSCS, AEA Fit•It•In Fitness Home: (952) 442-3248 • Cell: (952) 237-6523 mvogt@fit-it-in fitness.com • www.fit-it-infitness.com
prolandscapemaintenance.com Waconia, MN 612.599.6101
Want to be part of the Reader’s Choice “Best Dance Studio”? The Dance Warehouse is still accepting registrations for it’s school year dance program. Come see why we are the fastest growing dance studio in the area!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1!
Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment to dancers of all ages, to offer positive instruction and enhance our dancer’s self-confidence while introducing the best technique. We strive to motivate and excite each dancer, from our youngest students through our most competitive and disciplined young adults.
7954 Century Blvd • Chanhassen,, MN 55317
952-361-3660 • www.thedancewarehouse.net
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Register online at www.thedancewarehouse.net
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THANK YOU
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
for voting Countryside Veterinarian & Feed as the #1 PET SUPPLY STORE!
STOP IN & SEE US FOR: Veterinarian Services Over 100 Varieties of Pet Food Large Selection of Pet Products & Toys We Carry Organic Poultry Feed
Flashlight Readers a Passion for Reading
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“The Healthy Choice for Pet Care”
COUNTRYSIDE
Tutoring Business!
Veterinarian & Feed
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13950 HWY. 5, YOUNG AMERICA
952-442-4200
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Flashlight Readers is a locally owned & operated professional tutoring business that specializes in the support of reading, writing and test prep.
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