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Notice the Albino. I was driving along Lake Minnetonka about 2 p.m. on Friday, March 24th, and glanced toward the lake. I saw all these wild turkeys, which isn't that uncommon, but in the midst of them I saw an albino turkey. Never saw an albino turkey before. I had my camera along so I did a U-turn by the Wayzata Yacht Club and took a picture. Hope I see some of them when I'm turkey hunting this spring.
Al Orsen
Victoria, Minnesota
The Wood of the Cross. Once in a blue moon or two, I get a creative itch that I just have to scratch. The winter moon can cast an almost supernatural glow on the landscape. One day a while back, while passing the St. Victoria Catholic Cemetery on Victoria Drive, I noticed the powerful presence of the Crucifix. I just thought the two together - the winter moon and the Crucifix - might make a good picture. I took this photo at 5:30 a.m. on the morning of December 20th, 2005. My camera was on a tripod and set for night photography. It didn't quite turn out the way I wanted, but I think I was on the right track. Notice how the wood of the cross disappears. That's the moon in the sky and, if you look closely, you can see the partially furled flag.
Kurt Zuppke, President
Victoria Lions Club
New Posse Member. Sheriff Bud Olson recently announced that Heidi Vars was sworn in as a volunteer member of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. Heidi, currently a resident of Waconia, is the daughter of Mike Fisher and the late Jeannine Fisher of Glenwood, MN. She is employed by the Carver County Court Administration in Chaska as a senior court clerk.
The Mounted Posse is a volunteer organization that assists the Sheriff's Office with various assignments. New members are always welcome. Members must have a horse and a means to transport it. For more information contact me at 952-758-7388.
Julie Goetz, Mounted Posse Volunteer
Chaska, Minnesota
Bowling for Hunger. The Zumbra and Wasserman Communities at Victoria Elementary School in Vic-toria have been busy connecting 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders by sharing through creativity and conversa-tion. In the recent community event called "Soup's On," students studied hunger and collected canned and boxed donations to be given to Victoria and Chaska community members in need.
Along with this service project, students made their own ceramic bowls by painting and firing them. By keeping their own personal bowl, they will be reminded of the values of generosity and helping one another.
Thank you to the Victoria Art teacher, Colette Nicoletta, for her assistance in organizing this event. Local food shelves need our help in support-ing hungry families in our area. All the food collect-ed will go to the CAP Agency, an organization that helps families in need in Carver County and nearby counties.
Thank you so much for your support.
Rachel Horstmann,
Grade 4, Special Education Teacher
Victoria Elementary School, Victoria, Minnesota
Appreciating Dave Speltz. Dave Speltz, left, of Victoria was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Carver County Board of Commissioners. The award was presented to him by Board Chair James Ische. Dave served on the University of Minnesota Carver County Extension Service Board from 1999 to 2006. He was on numerous committees including the legislative, budget, and awards committees. He was also very active with numerous projects including the 4H garden program and the Carver County Fair.
David is in his second term for the University of Minnesota Alumni board. He serves on the several committees including the awards and training committees. Dave was also active in the Victoria Chamber of Commerce, serving as administrator with his wife Marlene, and a big promoter of the annual Touch of Bavaria. Dave and Marlene live on Lake Bavaria.
Carlos Gallego
Chaska, Minnesota
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