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Drugs and alcohol aren't

jayr — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:25:26 -0500

Drugs and alcohol aren't just societal issues, they are every day issues for kids from the time they can think for them selves, mommy has a glass of wine with dinner, and daddy has a beer when we BBQ on 4th of July and other days. Bars are all around us people drinking on tv in movies etc. Drugs are in front of us daily every day I see commercials for drugs with side effects that can lead to death yet are FDA approved. If a kid see some drug advertised on TV to help with some problem that's approved by the FDA and is legal yet is dangerous enough to kill what's going to stop them from getting some marijuana or cocaine or any other drug for that matter and either using it or selling it? Drug rehabs are full of abusers who probably started using at an early age or were exposed to it.

Duluth is the latest city to

Mollee Francisco — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:13:53 -0500

Duluth is the latest city to consider following Chaska's lead and enacting a social host ordinance. You can read about it here: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=62721&section=Non...
(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

This scum was also arrested

Drayzen — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:53:35 -0500

This scum was also arrested in 2000 for assaulting a 71 year old security officer and stealing his car. And Sorenson was a homeless man. Pretty tough guy for targeting the most defenseless people possible. I hope he rots in prison.

Keith Anderson, editor of

Mark Olson — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:26:17 -0600

Keith Anderson, editor of the Waconia Patriot, offers an insightful view regarding the social host ordinance in his "Personal View" column this week.

In his comments, he takes county commissioners to task for their view that the state take on the ordinance rather than Carver County:

"We've all griped about the lack of control we have over our own communities and how the state rams too much bureaucratic garbage down our throats.

"Well commissioners, here's your chance to take the lead, set your own plate and tailor it to this county."

Read the entire column here: http://www.waconiapatriot.com/articles/2008/02/07/waconia_patriot/column...

A countywide social host

Mark Olson — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:53:42 -0600

A countywide social host ordinance was rejected by the Carver County board in November on a 3-2 vote.

Some commissioners said they’d like to see a statewide ordinance tackle the issue.

At least one commissioner, Tim Lynch, relayed constituent concerns of impaired drivers leaving the county to attend parties and “putting more impaired drivers on the road.”

How do you feel about the social host ordinance?

According to news and

HawkEye — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:10:43 -0600

According to news and Purdue University reports, Chaska High School graduate and former Hawk hockey player Kurt Radermacher was injured in the crash, which occurred Saturday afternoon on an icy highway near Wingate, Ind.Andrew Jackson

The players, coaches and team manager were traveling in three vans when the crash occurred, en route to the arena in Danville, Ill. where the Boilermakers practice.

Purdue’s ice hockey team competes at the club level.

Radermacher, a sophomore in business, had four goals and an assist in six games to start the season.

Jackson, a freshman engineering student, had a pair of scores and three assists in eight games.

Purdue’s hockey team competes at the club level. The Boilermakers won their first six games this season, and were 9-2 as of Nov. 2.

The game against Holy Cross in Danville, Ill. was the team’s final contest before a break for finals. The next games are set for Jan. 11-12 against Robert Morris College in Bensenville, Ill.

- Tim McGovern, Chaska Herald Sports Editor

This surprises me. I don't

Mollee Francisco — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:51:14 -0500

This surprises me. I don't even put the car in gear without my seatbelt on. It's just second nature. I don't think about it. I could understand this moreso if it was a case where you didn't grow up having to wear a seatbelt, but that age group would have been required by law to be belted in moreso than any other age group.

(Mollee Francisco is a staff writer for the Chaska Herald. She can be reached at mfrancisco@swpub.com.)

Four fatalities occured in

Mark Olson — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:13:34 -0500

Four fatalities occured in Minnesota over the weekend, according to a Department of Public Safety press release. All were between the ages of 17 and 29. Three of the four were not wearing seatbelts.

To-date in 2007, there has been 360 Minnesota traffic deaths compared to 344 at this time last year, the DPS release stated.

Each year, unbelted vehicle occupants account for about one-third of all traffic deaths. Motorists ages 16–29 have the lowest seat belt use among all age groups, the release stated.

The police have been in

Mark Olson — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:05:42 -0500

The police have been in contact with the alleged driver involved in the accident, and are no longer seeking the public's help.

It sure would be nice to

Mike — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:21:54 -0500

It sure would be nice to have Mr. Knight closer to home cracking down on the waves of illegal immigrants that have found their way to Chaska rather than eroding our second amendment rights!

Can you STOPLIGHT? I knew

txaggie94 — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:57:56 -0600

Can you STOPLIGHT?

I knew you could.

Can you STOPLIGHT? I knew

txaggie94 — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:57:55 -0600

Can you STOPLIGHT?

I knew you could.

To Sean, An Irish Lullaby by

Dave Combs — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:23:36 -0600

To Sean,
An Irish Lullaby by J.R. Shannon

Over in Killarney
Many years ago,
Me Mither sang a song to me
In tones so sweet and low. Just a simple little ditty,
In her good ould Irish way,
And l'd give the world if she could sing
That song to me this day.

Chorus:
"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that's an Irish lullaby.".

Oft in dreams I wander
To that cot again,
I feel her arms a-huggin' me
As when she held me then.
And I hear her voice a -hummin'
To me as in days of yore,
When she used to rock me fast asleep
Outside the cabin door.

Chorus:
"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that's an Irish lullaby."

Dave

Dave Combs, Sean Humphrey, I

Dave Combs — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:13:52 -0600

Dave Combs,
Sean Humphrey, I am saddened by the passing of my friend and neighbor Sean, a lad whose life I will celebrate with my family and friends. My heart goes out to Faith, Bob and Nick.

I worked a late shift and Barbequed late into the evening, now and then Sean would stop by and share some wings, ribs or shrimp with my family.

Sean had so many friends I use to call him the King of Chaska. I know they will not forget about him. So in his wake I raise a toast to his warm smile, friendliness and great spirit.
Keep on rocking buddie.