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Island View Dining

Waconia. 952-442-2956

Jan Olinger, CPE.

Electrolysis. Hair Removal.

Victoria * 9852-443-2479

Tom O’Connell, CPA

Income Tax Preparation. 952-474-6509

Catholic Aid Association

Carol Lindner 952-657-2210

JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME

Waconia 952-442-2121

Baker Family Dentistry

Victoria * 952-443-2994

Leipold’s of Excelsior

Gifts. Books. Lamps. 952-474-5880

Metropolitan Ford

Jerry Chapman 952-943-9000

James Maiser, CPA

Waconia 952-442-4807

February 2009

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Victoria’s Corner Bar. Nightly Specials and Menus. 952-443-9944

THE INSIDE STORY. When you drive down Highway 5 through Victoria, you see lots of yellow wallboard and plastic wrap encasing the new grocery store under construction. When you step inside, you see lots of activity. Dale Riley, owner of Fresh Seasons pictured above, said the place is on schedule to open in a couple months as they’re shooting for April 1st. Inside layout is very similar to their Glen Lake store -- front door, moving to the right ... fresh flowers and gifts, then the fresh deli, chicken rotisserie, some seating, olive bar, cheese bar, bakery, salmon and seafood section, meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, aisles of boxed and canned goods, frozen food aisles, organic foods, and the enticements go on and on!

Snofest Court. Here is a picture of our Snofest Court at Mayer Lutheran High School. Snofest took place the week of January 19th. The students took part in a week of crazy dress-up days, games, and good natured competition. The Victoria resident who was on the court is senior Brittany Machemehl. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to get student pictures in your paper. Always great to have our kids being recognized.

L-r: Daniel Landskroener, Brittany Machemehl of Victoria, Tyler Zander, Rayanna Wessin-Cradle, King Jacob VonRentzell, Queen Emily Schrupp, Dana Schlottman, Tim Krueger, Noelle VanValkenburgh, Alan Holasek.

The photo is by Thomas Photography.

Renae Johnson, MLHS

Administrative Assistant

Mayer, Minnesota

New Reserve Deputies. Sheriff Bud Olson welcomes two new volunteers to the Reserve Unit of the Carver County Sheriff’s Department, William Kenyon, center, and Dan Skripka. Reserve Deputies meet for training every month and work side by side with full time Deputies, assisting with many tasks. They work throughout the county in such areas as water patrol, snowmobile patrol, county and city events, the Carver County Fair, community relations presentations, dances. The Reserves are volunteers who have an interest in law enforcement related activities and in helping their community. For more information on the Carver County Reserve program, call 952-361-1206. Applications are currently being accepted.

Lt. David M. Williams

Carver County Sheriff’s Office

Carver County, Minnesota

In a Humorous Vein. It was not a blood curdling cry at the recent Victoria Bloodmobile, and although it was in vein, it was not in vain on this cold weather vane day at the Victoria Field House. It was Tony Vogel pulling a stunt for the camera and the editor loved it.

1st Place This Time! I’m enclosing another picture of the Chanhassen Storm 7th grade Boys Bronze basketball team. This time they took 1st place! They beat Rosemount, Eastview, and Eagan to get to the championship, where they defeated South Saint Paul 50-38.

Front (l-r): Hunter Elgren, Matthew Undestad, Ben Shiffer of Victoria, Greg Helmer. Standing: Assistant Coach Kevin Liebeg of Victoria, Brett MulQueeny, Zach Sumners of Victoria, Kasey Liebeg of Victoria, George Clark, Coach Pat MulQueeny, Assistant Coach Kevin Shiffer of Victoria. Missing: Aaron Brown. Thanks so much, Sue. Everybody loved the last picture you published. Many copies to grandparents!