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This calls for a

LandonF — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:48 -0500

This calls for a celebration. July 4 is one of the significant event that USA should never fail to commemorate.You can expect a lot of fun activities. This is a day for all of the Americans, one of the important date in the history of USA.For the past few months America had been controversial with the arise of global recession and because of this people can never scape from bothering the financial obligation. Why can't I get my cash now?" Well, if you're that person, asking themselves "Why can't I get my cash now?" then ask yourself what happened. If you can't get the amount of your cash now that you'd like, because you had to spend more than you thought on an unexpected expense, and you need some budget support, then you can apply for a faxless loan through a payday lender, as many take applications over the phone or over the internet, and use direct deposit to wire the funds. It's not a reward, it's a cash advance to tide you over until pay day, if you ask how to get "my cash now?"

The Carver County

Mark Olson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:16:08 -0500

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that repairs on the emergency severe weather sirens in Chanhassen resulted in sirens going off in Chaska, Victoria and Watertown on the morning of July 2.

The release states:
“The city of Chanhassen was conducting a repair of the emergency severe weather sirens in their city. This resulted in the sirens being sounded in the communities of Chaska, Victoria and Watertown.

“This was a false alarm and apologize for any inconvenience this may have created. The repairs are needed so that the system is functioning correctly to ensure the safety of our citizens in the case of a real emergency.

“It has been determined that there was a malfunction and the city of Chanhassen and Carver County Emergency Management are working to repair the system. All areas will still have emergency severe weather coverage during the repair time. It is unknown when the repairs will be completed.

“Again we apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.”

Another siren/noise that is

rhagelstrom — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:03:34 -0500

Another siren/noise that is an all clear signal from the same location of the emergency siren.

It was a great movie. (It

Mark Olson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:05:50 -0500

It was a great movie. (It almost washed the taste of "Transformers II" out of my brain -- almost)

The movie has you following Dillinger on his race to oblivion, with little time for drawn-out plot lines or character development.

The settings (gritty prisons, Midwest main streets, and glistening banks) bring the 1930s to life in grand fashion. The cast of characters is terrific (see my blog post on the topic here: www.chaskaherald.com/community/mark-olson/fanfare-ugly-man).

The action sequences, eschewing soundtrack in favor of silence and gunfire, are tense. (There’s one moment when Dillinger escaped jail and is stuck at a traffic light that is particularly effective.)

By the end of the film, I was left with less of a feeling for the characters than I did for a time and place.

Unfortunately, Minnesota doesn’t have a role in the film (Other than a reference to the Edward Bremer kidnapping in St. Paul.)

That makes me wonder what

Greg Boe — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:49:03 -0500

That makes me wonder what sort of mechanism(s) is/are (or should be) in place to allow emergency management to communicate directly with the (concerned) populace when such an event occurs. Perhaps a cable over-ride, an informational web site, an email or text blast, or an automated telephone information line? That is a tough call, since not everyone has access to cable or the internet. The days of the "local radio station" that everyone could turn to are kind of a thing of the past...

You don't suppose someone

HawkEye — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:53:52 -0500

You don't suppose someone "butt-dialed" the remote to sound the alarm?

If you're looking for a

Mark Olson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:12:00 -0500

If you're looking for a great summer read, pick up "John Dillinger Slept Here."

I recently finished the book and was fascinated/horrified at the close connection between corrupt St. Paul police officers and gangsters in the early 20th century.

It's also a bit disconcerting to see photos of, and read about, criminals enjoying themselves at Minnesota resorts and cabins. ("Land of 10,000 lakes, one for each gangster" our tourism industry could have once bragged.)

The author, Paul Maccabee, doesn't glamorize the gangsters, in some cases interviewing the children of their victims.

Be sure to share your

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:39 -0500

Be sure to share your reviews of the movie here.

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

"Public Enemies" is out in

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:21:37 -0500

"Public Enemies" is out in theaters today. It stars Johnny Depp as Dillinger. You can check it out at the Chaska Rex.

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

Albino squirrel fans: Our

Mark Olson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:45:56 -0500

Albino squirrel fans: Our Highway 212 neighbor to the west, Plato, is hosting its annual White Squirrel Festival on July 12. I have no idea what the festival entails, but I'm intrigued.

The School Board of the

HawkEye — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:44:00 -0500

The School Board of the Eastern Carver County Schools (District 112) approved the request for Chaska and Chanhassen High Schools to join the Missota Conference at its scheduled school board meeting on Thursday.

The board approved a letter to Northfield Superintendent Chris Richardson detailing Chaska and Chanhassen's request to join the Missota beginning in the 2010-2011 season.

If the Missota says yes, the 9-team conference would include Red Wing, Shakopee, Prior Lake, New Prague, Northfield, Holy Angels and Farmington.

Personally I don't agree

redneck — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:55:14 -0500

Personally I don't agree with throwing a blanket opinion on less fortunate people because of a few bad experiances, and don't think much of anybody that does. Not all crime and society's problems are generated by the less fortunate. There have been far more damages done by the wealthy. the Peters, Heckers, Madoff's and wall street monguls. I don't hear anyone in their neighborhoods complaining.I'll bet you a paycheck if you was stranded alongside the road needing help changing a tire, one of your,lets call them less fortunate neighbors, would probably stop and try to help, while the Peters of the world drive by, on their cell phones, plotting how to fleece you out of more of your money.If one of our less fortunate neighbors does stop to assist you, please feel free to decline assistance as nobody wants you to feel threatened.

You can see photos of the

Mollee Francisco — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:55:05 -0500

You can see photos of the suspect here: http://cpdvideos.blogspot.com/

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

"healed" persons would not

Debbie Boe — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:02:21 -0500

"healed" persons would not need any help.

I just don't think "healing"

ctlorenz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:29:22 -0500

I just don't think "healing" includes warehousing these people in institutions as a reaction to OUR needs and impulse to ignore them. I don't think he'd pawn off his neighbor on some faceless system.