The editor's two favorite cowboys.  Normally when you squeeze a cowboy, their eyes bulge, but not this time, as you can see.  That's Tom Stumpf, author in residence, and Father Bob White, priest in residence, at the annual Volunteer Appre-ciation Dinner at Island View Dining in Waconia.  It was one of many occasions in which to mark and celebrate the 150-year anniversary of St. Victoria.  Thank you, Kim Heenie, for another excellent meal.  ~Editor Sue

The Celebration of Excellence Gala that honored exemplary teachers and employees in the Minnetonka School District was held on May 10^th at the Arts Center of the Minnetonka High School.  Twelve teachers and 11 other staff members were among those honored, including Myles Ginther of Victoria.  Coach Myles Ginther has connected with student athletes on the football field and, for the last three years, his love of the game and dedica-tion to his students brought him back to the field as a volunteer coach.  He reminds players that determination, hard work, and a positive attitude will pay off in the end.
Lora Johnson
Minnetonka High School

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Chris Hollen of Victoria has been appoint-ed Vice President of Retail Banking of KleinBank, Minnesota's largest family-owned state bank.  Chris has over 19 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry.  He comes to KleinBank from Associated Bank where he served as Sr. Vice President/Regional Retail Banking Director.  Prior to this, he served as Vice President/District manager for US Bank-Firstar.
Originally from Williston, North Dakota, Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Banking and Finance from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. 
He serves as a  board member for Dis-trict 112 Youth Baseball and the Chaska Football Association.  He is a former board member for the Chanhassen Athletic Asso-ciation and Wintergreen Homeowners Association.  He spends time as a volunteer for St. Hubert's Catholic School in Chanhas-sen.  He coaches youth football, baseball, basketball, and soccer for various organiza-tions.  He and his wife Jonie have five child-ren. 
Kathy Gilkey
Vice President Marketing, KleinBank