Jenny Lynn Heiland, daughter of John and Joyce Heiland of Victoria, and William Mark Vanderlinde Jr., son of William and Sheila Vanderlinde of St. Boni, announce their engagement.
Jenny is a 1999 graduate of Chaska High School and a 2003 graduate of Minnesota State University-Mankato.  She is employed at The Goodman Group.  William is a 1999 graduate of Waconia High School and a 2001 graduate of Hennepin Technical College.  He is employed at Modern Design. 
A May 5th wedding is being planned at St. Victoria Catholic Church in Victoria. 

KleinBank Victoria is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Emmer of Victoria as part time Business Development Officer.  Jim is a retired President of Viking Forest Products who moved to Victoria in 1993.  He played a role in the building of Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria and served as the school's first Vice President of Development.  Jim has also served our bank as a member of its Market Advisory Board since 2002.  We are really excited to have Jim join our team in this capacity.  We feel Jim has the strengths that will help us attract and retain customers at all levels.
Al Liestman, President
KleinBank Victoria

Champions.  Chaska's Pee Wee B1 youth hockey team won the championship in Duluth's Invitational Tournament the first weekend in January by winning all five of their games.  The prior weekend they topped teams from Canada, Alaska, Colorado, and the Twin Cities in the Midwest Regional Holiday Tournament held in Bloomington. 
Top (l-r):  Coach John Schliesman, Dan Esping, Jake Anderson, Ben Bratrud of Victoria, Coach Steve Nornes, Austin Balm, Mitch Kirchoff, Tanner Walsh, Jack Schliesman, Joe Pries, Drew Nornes, and Coach Doug Bagley.  Bottom:  Shane VanDusartz, Tyler Lodin, Chase Paradise, Sam Bagley, Grant Munch, Joey Gregory, Leo Rohan, and Coach Rich Balm.
Susan Bratrud, Victoria, Minnesota


Charles Dean Derhaag and Janice Yvonne White were married on Saturday, July 22nd, 2006, at 3 pm. at the United Methodist Church in Wisconsin Dells. 
The groom is the son of Norbert Derhaag and the late Theresa Derhaag of Victoria, MN, and is a baker in Hopkins, MN.  The bride is the daughter of Richard and Susan White, Wisconsin Dells, and is an occupational therapist working in Wayzata, MN.
The couple honeymooned in Door County, WI, and returned to their new residence in Hopkins.


Supporting our Troops.  As Co-Chair of the Northwest Tonka Lions Club, Mound MN Adopt a Platoon Program, I thought you would be interested in the attached photo and information.
The Northwest Tonka Lions Club adopted the 1st Platoon, 135th Infantry of the Minnesota National Guard stationed in Iraq.  Steve Sarvi, Victoria City Administra-tor, is a Sergeant First Class of the platoon.  Since August, 2006, the Northwest Tonka Lions Club has been sending a box a week to Steve to share with his platoon members.  All of the items have been donated by local businesses, individuals, and Lions members.  The North-west Tonka Lions Club is also sending boxes to other units sta-tioned in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Steve wished to thank the Lions for the support of his platoon and all the troops.  While he was home on leave over Christmas, we held a small reception in his honor at our home in Mound.  Attached is a picture of Steve and myself.
My husband Jerry and I are enjoying every minute of retirement.  Our house is for sale and we hope to move back to Michigan where all our family is.  We've purchased a lot in Coldwater, Michigan, in a 55+ community on a lake.  Yes, you're right, Sue, that I am Past President of the Northwest Tonka Lions.  I enjoy reading the Gazette and keeping up on Victoria news. 
Sherrie Jones, Former City of Victoria Clerk

Mound, Minnesota

Sheriff Byron 'Bud' Olson announced two new members of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse.  Shelly Reineccios of Winthrop and Gena Buetow of Cologne were sworn in by Sheriff Olson (right) during the Posse's Annual Appreci-ation Dinner in December.  The event was held at the Island View Golf Club in Waconia.  (Thank you, Kim and Kevin Heenie of Victoria, for your hospitality.)
The Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is a volunteer organization that assists the Sheriff's Office with security and crowd control, search and rescue operations, community relations and outreach activities, as well as special missions as assigned.
New members are always welcome.  It is required that members have a horse and a means to transport it.  In addition to attending monthly meetings, members and their horses are required to participate in several training programs throughout the year.  A Carver County residence is not required in order to be a member.
Those interested in becoming a member are welcome to attend one of the Posse's monthly meetings, which are held on the second Monday of each month.  For additional information, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 952-361-1212.
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