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Correspondence SectionAdministrative Section School District Office of the Superintendent Beverly A. Stofferahn 11 Peavey Road Chaska, Minnesota 55318 (952) 556-6110 Phone (952) 556-6119 Fax Stofferahn B @ chaska.k 12.mn.us ... Preparing all learners to achieve their personal best May 13, 2002 Dear Facility Advisory Committee Member, As valued participants throughout District 112's Master Facility Planning process, you know that the timeline anticipated School Board adoption of a Master Plan for the year 2014 in June 2002. This letter and enclosures will bring you up to date on activities that have continued since you last met and provided input on April 8: . · · Using your input from April 8, community input, CAREI research, and demographic pr0iections, two draft Facility Plan Models ('white' and 'green') were shared at a large Community Meeting on April 23 to receive feedback from a cross-section of stakeholders. Essentially, the two models differ in how middle and high school levels are addressed; early childhood and elementary levels are the same in both. Summaries of input from April 23 have been shared with the School Board.and. Administrative Team who have continued to refine facility plan models. P. ased on input froni April 23, revisions were made to .both the 'white' and 'green' models and presented to the School Board during a work session on May 2 (copies enclosed). After lengthy discussion, the Board determined that it needed more time to study options at the secondary level, especially ways to configure high school. During their regular May 9 rneeting, the Board directed the Administration to prepare a revised process and timeline to be presented to the Board later this spring. Due to the new timeline, Public Hearings on the Master Facility Plan, originally scheduled for May 20 and 22, have been cancelled. With an extended process and timeline, a Master Facility Plan will not be adopted in June as originali~ scheduled. My'highest priority'iS to bring forward a Master Fa~:ility Plan that. represents well the community's preferred future for learners and that is also fiscally responsible. It is likely that District 112 will take several more months to accomplish this with the community's help. For information about new developments, please check our web-site at district112.org or contact Betsy Chase, Director of Planning & Organizational Improvement, at 952-556-6241. Again, my gratitude for your time and deep thinking about future facilities that will advance District 112's mission: To prepare all learners to achieve their personal best. Sincerely, ....... . .....27','....: ,'_ .......... '.: ~,-.5..%..," -- ': ' -.~' -:-.~, - ~T~j(~..D o . ~%.. ~ ' Servina the communities of Carver. ChanhR~,~¢n "4" 0 0 0 0 III 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c- O .,,..., 0 0 0 0 CD Z O Master Facility Draft Model 4-16-02 Revised 5-1-02 COMPONENTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION · Expand current Early Childhood Center · Additional Early Childhood Center (if all day K) · Chaska High School industrial tech space · Technology needs · Repair & Betterment needs · Field House and fields · Swimming Pool at Pioneer Ridge (curricular and co-curricular needs) GROWTH IS GREATER THAN PROJECTED... Add third house to Pioneer Ridge Addition to new high school · Build another elementary school and/or addition to East Union IF GROWTH IS LESS THAN PROJECTED... · Decrease size or don't build second elememary school · Don't build second early childhood center . FACILITY PLAN ASSUMPTIONS Master Facility Draft Model 4-16-02 Short-term, creative solutions will be needed at both the elementary and high school levels to accommodate student enrollment prior to opening new schools in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The grade organization of PreK-K, 1-5, 6-8, and 9-12 serves students well. Other grade configurations will be used to adjust for ever-changing student populations and to provide the best learning environment available every year. 3. Targets for the year 2014 reduce class size by 2 in grades 4 - 8. , o . . . . The community's desire for smaller class sizes results in lower building capacities/school sizes. Schools built in a house/cluster model enhance educators' ability to achieve the benefits of smaller schools through research-based instructional program delivery State of Minnesota maintains a commitment to funding lower class size at the elementary level. Facilities will continue to be designed and built with maximum current and future flexibility of school and community use ~n mind. New elementary schools will be built with one larger classroom per cluster to allow for future flexible use. As enrollment declines, capture two classrooms per elementary to meet space needs of extended day programs and services. 10. District 112 is open to all community partnerships to achieve this.Master Facility Plan and needed community spaces, fields, etc. 11. The December 2001 Demography Report by Dr. Barbara Lukermann was used to project future student enrollments in this plan. 12. If District 112 moves to large scale implementation of all-day kindergarten, facility needs will increase. l, LI Z i.1.1 1.1.1 h- I II · ii" · E -'d I ,'.: Master Facility Draft Model '~ ",":' ?~-!' i': 4-16-02 Revised 5-1-02 COMPONENTS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION Expand current Early Childhood Center Additi°hal EarlY Childhood Cente~(ii' all day K) Chaska High School industrial tech space Technology needs Repair & Betterment needs Field House and fields Swimming Pool at Pioneer Ridge (curricular and co-curricular needs) IF GROWTH IS GREATER THAN PROJECTED - GREEN MODEL Add third house to Pioneer Ridge and/or additions to new middle schools If growth exceeds additions to Pioneer Ridge/middle schools, build another secondary school Build another elementary school and/or addition to East Union IF GROWTH IS LESS THAN PROJECTED... Decrease size or don't build second elementary school Don't build second early childhood center · MaSter Facility ~Draft Model 5-1-02 FACILrrY PLAN ASSUMPTIONS - GREEN MODEL e Short-term, creative solutions will be needed at both the elementary and high school .levels to accommodate student enrollment prior to opening new schools in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Grade organization within each secondary level needs to be determined; there are several options for organizing within grades 6-9 and 10-12. In the process of moving toward optimum grade organization by 2014, other grade configurations will be used to adjust for ever-changing student populations and to provide the best learning environment available every year. 3. Targets for the year 2014 reduce class size by 2 in grades 4 - 8. 4. The community's desire for smaller class sizes results in lower building capacities/school sizes. 5. Schools built in a house/cluster model enhance educators' ability to achieve the benefits of smaller schools through research-based instructional program delivery . State of Minnesota maintains a commitment to funding lower class size at the elementary level. 7. Facilities will continue to be designed and built with maximum current and future flexibility of school and community use in mind. 8. New elementary schools will be built with one larger classroom per cluster to allow for future flexible use. . As enrollment declines, capture two classrooms per elementary to meet space needs of extended day programs and services. . 10. District 112 is open to all community partnerships to achieve this Master Facility Plan and needed community spaces, fields, etc. 11. The December 2001 Demography Report by Dr. Barbara Lukermann was used to project future student enrollments in this plan. 12. If District 112 moves to large scale implementation of all-day kindergarten, facility needs will increase. ....... :'Z..L.]-. ......... " ...... .. " .... ,, ~ 0 0 "'" 'ct' 0 "~ o0 0 , ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o . ~ .. ~ · seminary fen memo Page 1 of 3 Hoffman, Todd From: Sent: To: Cc: Haak, Lori Tuesday, May 07, 2002 4:03 PM City Council Aanenson, Kate; Gerhardt, Todd; Hoffman, Todd Subject: FW: seminary fen memo FYI-- Below please find a brief summary of recent progress in the acquisition of the Seminary property, written by Kevin Bigalke of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District. It addresses the major issues that we hope the legislature will consider. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you. Lori Haak Water Resources Coordinator City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952.227.1135 Fax: 952.227.1935 E-mail: Ihaak@ ci.chanhassen.mn.us April 2, 2002 Memo To' Senator Ed Oliver Rep. Tom Workman CC: Bonding Conferees From: Kevin Bigalke, Administrator Lower MN River Watershed District 952-496-8842 Re.' Update on Seminary Fen Project On behalf the project partners, I want to let you know how much we appreciate your leadership on this project. As the bonding conference committee continues its work I wanted to provide you with a progress report on the Seminary Fen proposal, and to request your help in maintaining the high level of support for the project as a priority in the bonding bill. .. - . .. 5/9/02 seminary fen memo Page 2 of 3 Options Secured. The Conservation Fund has secured an option with the landowners for the 160 acres, including Seminary Fen. It is a 60 day option with an option to extend it for an addition 90 days for $2 million. The initial 60 day option expires on May 25, 2002 at which time we hope to transfer the option to the DNR for acquisition. The DNR has sent a letter of intent to The Conservation Fund outlining the procedure for acquiring the property. Appraisals Completed. The two appraisals on the property are now completed. These were done by DNR approved appraisers. One appraised the property at $2 million and the other at $3 million. Good deal for the State. The partners working on this project have put together a package that is a bargain for the state. With the options and appraisals in hand, we are ready to move the project to the next level. We are asking for $1.5 million in bonding to assist with the acquisition and our partners are putting in an additiOnal $500,000, of which $300,000 has been identified. Project Significance. Despite rumblings from the Governor's office about vetoing local projects, the Seminary Fen project shoUld survive due to its possessing both regional and state significance. The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 calls for calcareous fen protection and requires management strategies to be developed to improve or maintain calcareous fens. The Assumption Creek watershed supports the Seminary Fen complex, the highest quality calcareous fen in the metro area. It was ranked as one of the highest priority sites identified by the Minnesota County Biological Survey in Carver, Hennepin and Scott Counties. It supports 5 state threatened plant species and 3 special concern plant species. The need for the Legislature to act on this project during the 2002 session is urgent. Development ~ressures are significant in this area of Carver Count~ ' we are not aole to protect tills property through 5/9/02 seminary fen memo Page 3 of 3 acquisition a unique and rare treasure will be lost. Assumption Creek is a DNR designated trout stream, supporting one of the only naturally reproducing native brook trout stream in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The wetlands and bluffs were mapped by the Minnesota County Biological Survey as significant native plant communities. The City of Chanhassen has included the area in their Bluff Creek plan as an area worthy of protection. Other Efforts. There are ongoing efforts in the watershed to bring local residents together with state and local government staff to develop protection strategies for Seminary Fen and Assumption Creek. The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District has been working with project partners to involve local landowners in the development of a Stewardship and Protection Plan for Seminary Fen and Assumption Creek. This project has been funded through the DNR Metro Greenway Planning Grant program. The Friends of the Minnesota Valley are leading an effort to work with property owners in the bluff area through the DNR Neighborhood Wilds program to identify area of significance and develop management plans for those lands. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or need additional information. Again, thank you for your leadership. 5/9/02 ! CARVER COUNTY Office of Count:}, Sheriff Carver County Government Center Justice Center 600 East Fourth Street Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2190 Bud Olson, Sheriff Emergency: 911 Sheriff Admin: (952) 361-1212 Admin. Fax: (952) 361-1229 Dispatch: (952) 361-1231 (Non-Emergency) April 17, 2002 City of Chanhassen City Manager Todd Gerhart 7700 Market Blvd. PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear City Administrator Gerhart: Carver County will move its Public Safety Answering Point (Sheriff's Dispatch Center) from the current location in the County Administration Building to a facility in the SheritT's area of the Justice Center in Chaska. This move is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Services to the public, law enforcement, fire and medical responders in the County will not be interrupted. The County 9-1-1 operation and control for the County's existing radio system will be moved to the new center. This move will prepare the County to move from its exiting VHF law enforcement and public works radio system to a Carver County Subsystem on the new 800 MHz Metropolitan Radio System. The law enforcement and public works functions are expected to fully move to the new radio system on June 25, 2002. Please note that if you have lan, enforcement officers or community service personnel who need to communicate with the Sheriff's dispatch center via radio, they must procure radios to communicate on the new 800 MHz radio system prior to June 25, 2002. The fire services of the County are expected to begin using the new 800 MHz radio system on February 14, 2003. The County will continue to use existing VHF frequencies for paging the fire departments and for activating the outdoor warning sirens around the county for the foreseeable future. The address and telephone numbers for the dispatch center will not change as a result of this move. If you have any questions about the dispatch center move, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, .., /'~2 ,~ /" '; Robert VanDenBroeke, Commander Byron "Bud" Olson Sheriff cc: Fire Chiefs Richard Stolz, Carver County Administrator Equal opportunity Employer PrJttlcd on 30Cf Post-CoII3'IIIll¢I' Recvch,d Paper RECEIVED APR.2 ' ;!'l"r' O,c C OF CHAN SEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952227.1110 IMlding Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fa×: 952.227.1190 Engineering Pr: o.~e: 952.227.1160 ;'~,' 952 227.1!70 Finance :':>' 22, .11 35,_ Park & Recreation ~.r::~, 952.227.! 12,} ~;, c.':,~ ~2~1110. P;~,:,;~. 952.227.i400 952 227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Pi:she: 952 227.1130 .~.~ 95Z227.1110 Public Works ~59! Park Road '; ~,52.227.1300 Fa, 952.,~7.1319 Senior Center P':~ ~.,' (j52.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site :i.chanhassen.mn.us April 26, 2002 Mary Ann Porter 2235 Threshwood Circle Victoria, MN 55386 Dear Mary Ann: I would like to personally recognize you for the achievements you have attained over the last 7 years while employed with the City of Chanhassen. Mary Ann, under your leadership the City's dance program matured into a wonderful recreation program benefiting hundreds if not thousands of local families. I cannot begin to understand the level of personal commitment you made to the program over the years. Your dedication is unprecedented and certainly worthy of praise. As you carry out preparations for your final dance recitals, please know that I will be thinking of you and praying for your success. I am unable to attend your open house and the recitals due to prior commitments associated with my brothers wedding. Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent will be representing the City at your upcoming open house. Again, thank you for making "Dance for Fun" such a success in Chanhassen! Sincerely Todd Hoffman Park and Recreation Director c: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Susan Marek, Recreation Center Manager Mayor and City Council Park and Recreation Commission April 18, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL Mr. Tom Simpson Lake Susan Hills Townhomes Association 8418 Rosewood Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317-6606 Re: Sump Pump Hose Discharge Location- Project No. 96-21 Dear Mr. Simpson: Recently, the city has received a number of complaints regarding wet, slippery conditions on the easterly trail adjacent to Powers Boulevard. Upon an inspection of the identified area, it appears the wet, slippery spots are due to resident sump pump hoses lying over the top of the berm and discharging water across the trail. City ordinance states that sump pump discharge location and flow shall be consistent with the approved development drainage plan. The ordinance also states that discharge may not be pumped directly onto any public right-of-way. In reviewing the project development plans, there appears to be a drainage swale between the homes and the above-mentioned berm to allow drainage to flow north to Lake Susan Hills Drive. There also exists an underground drainage pipe at Lake Susan Hills Drive that drains directly to the storm sewer system. This was provided by the developer for this sort of situation. Therefore, please notify the town home association residents of the situation at hand, specifically those residents adjacent to Powers Boulevard. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN Bill Bement Engineering Technician IV BB:ktm C: Teresa Burgess, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Matt Saam, Assistant City Engineer Hoffman, Todd ai~%From: Sent: To: Subject: Wickenhauser, Kara Tuesday, May 07, 2002 3:41 PM Hoffman, Todd RE: Meeting Cancellation Todd, Thanks for letting me know. I thought I would give you an update on all the items I have been working on the last couple weeks, since I missed last weeks meeting. Cass Lake-Bena High School Band - We had a total attendance of 42 seniors. Thanks for all your help! The band played for 1/2 hour and then ate lunch with the seniors. Everyone enjoyed the program. Joint Men's & Women's Club Meeting - Melissa Breshon spoke on Monday, April 29th. There were 20 seniors present. Joint Senior Advisory Board Meeting with Eden Prairie Senior Center - We met last Wednesday with the Eden Prairie and sat in on their SAB meeting and then toured their facility. Very informative. We exchanged ideas and discussed upcoming events that we may be able to coordinate together. Toured the Carric Manor Facility on Tuesday, April 30th. This facility is a shared living enviroment for people over 60. Ali residents recieve 24 hour caregiving. Residents either have frail health, mild memory loss or both. Carric Manor owns 3 townhomes in Johnathan (Kingswood Drive, Chaska). Carric Manor brings residents to the Chan. Senior Center for Sat. Specials and other special events. I expect to have 10 - 13 people from Carric Manor for the Lake Ann Picnic at the end of the month. I left a message with the Arthritis Foundation to send me information regarding the certification program for aqua aerobic ~nstructors. I also requested a list of possible aqua aerobic instructors in the area. It sounds like there are several codes that Americ Inn would need to meet if we offered a aqua aerobics class through the Arthritis Foundation. Example: water depth, water temperature, needs to be handicapped accessible, pool needs to be a certain size, etc. I will give you an update once I receive this information. Carver County Senior Expo - There was a record high of 331 seniors in attendance. The Chanhassen Senior Center had a booth with a variety of trip/activity flyers, housing information, transportation information and of course door prizes! The Expo was a huge success! I had the opportunity to speak to the Chanhassen Fitness Center, River Gables Apartments (new Chaska senior Housing building), Senior Federation, SAIL (Senior Agenda for Indendent Living) and Carver County Social Services. All of these programs want to collaborate with the Senior Center. I am in the process of working with them all. MASS (Minnesota Assocation of Senior Services) Conference - Attended the MASS conference on Thursday, April 18th in Burnsville. Really enjoyed it! Topics of the day were Saftey Camp for Seniors, Dealing with Grief and Loss, and Generational Changes the Senior Centers face. Had the opportunity to speak with the Chaska Community Center, Victoria Parks & Rec., and Chaska Community Education. Beth Hosieth and I are coordinating a Senior Saftey Camp for this upcoming fall.. ~tg: Potts, Mark Littfin and Victoria Park and Rec. have currently expressed interest in planning this evenL'.We are ;~(~ing'to meet next week Tuesday, May 14th at 11:00am. Wednesday, May 1st a group of Girl Scouts met with 10 seniors to hand-out May baskets and sang. April 24th - 35 seniors attended the 4 hour defensive driving course. I am going to offer this program every other month due to the popularity. ~ll,%Tommorrow I have a welome coffee program and a SAB meeting. Hope your having a great day!!~. Kara 1 Egosystem da0aaeed There is not enough resource management; resources suffering ATV's are in park, damaging park and Rush River outside of park. River is more shallow, Erosion due to horse and ATV use Landowners are concerned about natural resources of park as well as their own land Park,.is poorly maintained Road' is not well maintained, grass is disappearing, garbage, flood damage Park has a neglected appearance--not a good example of a State Park and hurts community pride Vandalism is common; not enough enforcement Not enough pressure to deter vandals and enforce trail use Solutions suggested by citizens attending the meeting: Education: Design kiosks, signs, brochures to educate public about proper use, especially horse use On-site enforcement Need to keep ATVs out and to enforce rules with stiff fines Coordination between Sibley County and DNR on enforcement (each one says call the other) Solicit help of volunteers to patrol and report Active resource mana~,ement For vegetation Define carrying capacity of unit for various uses Appropriate uses of unit Re-evaluate and define Better boundary oostin~ & si£na~e Other Discussion: What are the appropriate uses for a unit? Should there be horse trails here? If there are, is it possible to control and enforce? Steep hills don't lend themselves to some uses. What connection does this unit have to a birding trail? The natural quality of the Minnesota Valley should be maintained as a priority over use. Should unit be a state park? Yes, because it would have maintenance and enforcement. Local community should form an advisory grouP. Group 2: (facilitated by Nancy Albrecht) Concerns raised Dy Citizens attending the meeting: ' ' Enforcement Not enough enforcement at Rush River compared, to the nearby WMA Free-for-all? Lack of personnel (1 Sheriff for all of County) Citizens have experienced non-responsive personnel at DNR State Park office/DNR in general Ed ,ucation. Frustration that DNR (C.O.) did not know about Rush River Wayside (when called) or had even heard of, so citizen called County and Sheriff Run-down: Not mowed enough Bathrooms not clean Roads are not drive-able, inadequately maintained Campsites not designated Teenagers drinking & damaging park infrastructure Lack of financial resources to maintain it Neither the county nor the township wants to keep maintaining the road Lack of coordination between the state, county and township Lack of boundary markings to clearly define park Future issues: The park has been discovered by outsiders; the pressures on it are likely to only increase in the future Question Regarding ATV use: If an ATV is running alongside the Rush River, at what point is it trespassing (if the adjacent lands are private). Answer from DNR Information Center: If they're out of the water, they're trespassing, regardless of the · changing width of the river. If they're in the river (wet), they're not trespassing. High water mark, etc., does not apply to this situation. · **If you want to report a violation in progress call the State Patrol Dispatcher at: 507-389-1172. Actions suggested by Citizens attending the meeting: Designate the Rush River Unit as a DNR (State Park) unit Someone needs to take responsibility for .managing the park. It makes sense to operate this unit as an independent state park with people stationed there. Internal communications at DNR need to be' improved so those that answer the phones know that this is a DNR (State Park) unit Increase the funding for appropriate maintenance Charge the users a user fee and/or require a permit Charge camping fees Provide adequate enforcement Photograph abuses Is it possible to use Citizen groups to assist DNR with enforcement, maintenance? Find a way so that enforcement people can communicate via radios when in the valley (like build a tower on adjacent land?) Increase the fines Educate the visitors/users Citizens support writing authorities: legislators, administration Designate official trails and post them Evaluate de factc trails and figure out what the land can .~upport 3/29/02 nja Get oeoole engaged in natural resource stewardship Involve young people from the surrounding communities in the maintenance and care for the park Organize a park advisory group or a parks friends group ***The Next Citizen Advisory C~mmittee meeting Will be held in the Henderson area approximately 4-6 weeks from now. Ali participants will be advised by mail with a two week notice. *** Meeting Summary Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area Plan 20 March 2002 Ney Environmental Center, Henderson Participants: Pat Steckman Earl Renneke John Dahl Donald Ney Milt Meierbachtol Bev Meierbachtol Scott Kotasek Blake Goehring Fran Burke Kathie Burke Holly Buchanon James & Kathie Wolf Lori Nelson Scott Teschendorf Jim Engel Henry Crosby Arlys Graft Steve Reinhardt Vicki Reinhardt Russell T. Engel Curt Blaschko Steve Fries Dave Jeurissen Bob Fries Mark Hiles Kendra Hiles Todd Teschendorf Sarah Malchow Tim Straub JeffSieve Frank Knoke Judy Thomson Nancy Albrecht Henderson Le Sueur Burnsville Henderson Henderson Henderson Henderson Montgomery Jordan Jordan Friends of the Mn Valley, Bloomington Friends of the Mn Valley, Bloomington Friends of the Mn Valley, Bloomington Bloomington Henderson Jordan (Sand Creek) Ney Environmental Center (Le Sueur) Le Sueur Le Sueur Henderson Henderson Henderson Belle Plaine Snowmobile Club, Belle Plaine ' Henderson Winthrop Winthrop Savage Henderson Le Sueur Mn DNR Parks, New Ulm (Region 4) Mn DNR Parks, Mn Valley, Jordan Mn DNR Parks, St. Paul (Region 6) Mn DNR Parks, St. Paul (C.O.) RECEIVED CITY OF CHANHA$SEIV A Brief Overview of the History of the Mn Valley State Recreation Area: The trail was authorized in 1969 by the State Legislature. It is authorized to run fi.om the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers (in Fort Shelling State Park) upstream to LeSueur. In 1976, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established by the US Congress. In 1984, the General Management Plan for the Refuge, the Trail and the state waysides was completed. In the early 1990's the State Legislature renamed the trail and waysides as the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area. The U.S.F.W.S. ,is currently revising the general management plan for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It will be called the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the unit. The State decided to revise the management plan for the SRA at the same time and this is part of that process. The SRA planning process started formally with two open houses that were held in Henderson and in St. Paul in December of 2000. The f~t Citizen Advisory Committee meeting was held in April of 2001. Since that time, we have been meeting every other month or so. Al~er the f~t three initial meetings, we divided the interested participants into three working groups: one to focus on the Bloomington area, one to focus on interpretation along the whole corridor, and one to focus on the SRA from Belle Plaine south. At this point in time, the Bloomington group has made its recommendations and'Is waiting for the interagency technical team to catch up, the interpretive group is focusing on "themes" and the BP South group is waiting on detailed maps from DNR in order to advise on potential trail alignments The focus for this meeting was the Rush River Unit, just outside of Henderson. The history of this unit: originally 160 acres was donated to the county and then additional pieces were added (donated) to make it a Sibley County.park. The land was then transferred to the State as a wayside when the trail was planned. It is currently the southernmost wayside of the Mn Valley SRA; the nearest manager is stationed just outside of Jordan, at the Lawrence Wayside. Due to budget constraints, the State has contracted with Sibley County to do the trash removal and mowing ($4,000/year). Current allowable uses of the park include overnight camping, picnicking and trail use by hikers and horseback riders. No state park permit is required for entrance and there are no camping fees. At the beginning of the meeting, several citizens expressed questions and concerns about the management of the unit. In order to get those concerns out and addressed, the participants were divided into two discussion groups to list their concerns and issues and to suggest ways to ~dd,"ess those concerns. Question: if we look at expansion of the trail and the Rush River Unit, will the DNR be taking land out of private ownership? Answer: the DNR has authority to purchase landfl-om willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of the waysides. The statutory boundary is the one established by the Legislature when the unit was authorized. The DNR currently owns less than half of the acreage within the Rush River statutory boundary. Regarding. purchasing tracts of land for the trail, the DNR has the authority only to buyfl'om willing sellers. Group I (facilitated by Judy Thomson): Issues raised by Citizens attending the meeting: Horse use---should it be allowed? Is it suitable for riding---yes? no? Rush River crossingsgsteep hills don't lend themselves well to horses Horse users are damaging private property and parklands There are deep ruts and erosion Horse users don't want trails if it damages the resources Eden Prairie couldn't keep people on trails so now do not allow horse use Liability for the adjacent landowners and the state Responsible horse riders adhere to rules but have difficulty knowing where to go and where not to Horse use discourages other uses Boundaries are not well marked Trespassing users have no regard for private property adjacent to park Trails are user made (volunteer trails) Trail maintenance is lacking resulting in resource damage Are birding trails possible? Designated trails not well marked People are usimt the park improperly Can we (the State) control people? Enforce rules? . Turning areas not adequate Is there enough capacity for overnight camping? Number of sites? Lack of maintenance encourages vandalism Other uses: partying WEST HENNEPIN COMMUNITY SERVICES presents REACH Resources Serving People With Developmental Disabilities & Their Families Phone: (952) 9884177 Summer West Hcnnqfin Community Services, Inc. 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopkins, MN 55305 Fax: (952) 9884020 ATTN: WHCS 2002 WHCS Mary Perkins, LICSW Executive Director Lisa Rivers, MA, LP Director of Counseling Services Sheri Petersen, MA Director of Education & Finance Renae Lumer, CTRS Director of Recreation & Inclusion Services Tara Parker Assistant Director West Cory Peterson Assistant Director Northwest Management Assistant Matthew Smi~ Outreach Worker Nichole Meyer, MA Outreach Therapist Patti White O-~ach Cnmn~e!t~ REACH Resources' Bowl-A-Thon Has Record Breaking Year On March 16th, REACH (WHCS) held it's 10th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. The event was held at our traditional location, Doyle's Bowling & Lounge in Crystal. The event brings out the best in so many fun and generous people, including the kind folks at Doyle's who always go the extra mile to ensure a great day for all of our bowlers. contributors to the day are aH of our bowlers who take the time to collect pledges from supportive friends and families. If anyone needs a little instruction in how to have a good time, our REACH bowlers can be very instructive we 1 i'~t First Place Winner David Plocek do have a marvelous afternoon! Board members and staff worked hard, along with sponsors and donors, to help make this event both enjoyable and profitable. We always are amazed at the huge array of great gifts generously donated from so many community businesses and civic groups. Their generosity and presence through their donations n'uly make the event feel like a community get-together. But the most important This year we had some incredible bowlerS who broke all the records for pledges received. DAVID PLOCEK smashed all previous records and became a hall of famer with his awe-inspiring $683.00 in pledges raised. Our hats go off to you, David! In close pursuit with a highly impressive effort was Sessica Carvell who gave David a very good run and finished second. Others who made it to the top include: R/CHARD GARMON, JOE PARKER, and TIM THOMPSON. Congratulations! We'd also like to thank all of our prize winners: Cad Johnson, Ryan Tripp, Mark Whitmore, Dale Lowers, Greg Heiland, Brent Kude, Gary Johnson, and Adam Barbetta. Our gratitude goes out to everyone· who participated in this event. When our organization receives this level of support, we can look forward to another great year supporting people with disabilities. All of our hearts join all of yours and together we can reach success. [ .d COUNSELING & EDUCATION COUNSELING WHCS specializes in working with people with developmental disabilities such asi mental retardation, down syndrome, autism, and moderate to borderline cognitive difficulties, and their families. WHCS believes in a friendly, supportive, person-centered approach, and in setting personalized goals for each client. Our services include one-on-one counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. With our licensed psychologist, we are able to accept Medical Assistance and most health insurance plans. WHCS also uses a generous sliding fee scale. For your convenience, evening appointments are available upon request. At WHCS, you will find a safe, afl.u'ming and confidential place to talk, sort out issues, and ekplore new solutions to old problems. To discuss available counseling options or to schedule an intake inten'iew contact: Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at (952) 9884177  MEN'S GROUP COMING THIS FALL WHAT'S ON YO UR MIND ? Men with mild DD now have a new opportunity to talk with other men about the issues that are important to themselves. Topics can be anything that is on your mind, including relationships, grief and loss, and sexuality. If you would like to be a part of this group, receive more information, or schedule an intake session, please calh Lisa Rivers at (952) 9884177 GROUP COMING THIS FALL YOUNG WOMEN1N TRANSITION An opportunity for women (ages 18 to 30) with mild DD to talk with other women about their concerns and experiences regarding topics such as relationships, sexuality, grief and loss, or other topics that are of interest. If you would like to be a part of this therapy group, an intake is required. For more information on this group, to schedule an intake, or to find out when it will bc offered, call: Lisa Rivers at (952) 988-4177. EMPOWERMENT Tuesday Night in Hopkins Empowerment Group and Senior Empowerment Cost is $I0 Per Quarter' All participants must arrange their own transportation and be able to wait independently for their ride. For more information call: Sheri Petersen at (952) 988-4177 ANNUAL SELF-ADVOCACY BANQUET & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Celebrate another successful year at WHCS and learn about leadership! "Everyone is invited" WHEN: May 30, 2002 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Eisenhower Community Center COST: Thanks to the Governor's Council on DD, we have scholarships available. Certificates of participation will be given to those who were involved in the Empowerment Classes and the Living On My Own class! To register call: Sheri at (952) 988-4177 ~ O ,,I~R 30? Are you over thirty7 Would you like to talk with other women about your concerns anti.experiences regarding topics such. as grief and loss, relationships and sexuality, or other topics of interest? If so, please call: Lisa Rivers (952) 9884177 YOUTH PROGRAMS AGES 5- 12 AUGUST ACTION This is a day camp designed especially for you. Explore the Twin Cities in this safe, superv~cd and sensational program. EisenhoWer Community Center 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins WHEN: Monday Thursday August 12 - 15 TIME: 1:00- 4:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program minimum - 5, Maximum 12 RAINBOW KIDS This is a mini day camp for kids ages 6 - 13 yrs. Each week will be based on a theme, which will lbcus on special activities, crafts and snacks. WHERE: Maple Grove. Community Center 12951 Weaver Lake Rd. WIiEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays Jul3' 16 - August 8 TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program minimum - 5, Maximum 10 BASKETBALL BASICS Brooklyn Park Comm. Activity Center 5600 85th Ave. North WHEN: Mondays June 17 - July 8 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. COST: $20 Resident $30 Non-Resident · '-, .... , -,: ':/~:;?~".¢h~'r-':' ,.~ Pa, k~, md ttc~eatlon Department ~.~ ~m__~~~. YOUTH BOWLING WHERE: Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 18 - August 13 T IME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Tuesday WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park WHEN: Tuesdays June 18- August 13 TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum- 10 (In Collaboration with Edina Adaptive Recreation) SOFTBALL WHERE: St. Louis Park Area WHEN: Mondays June 17 - August 12 TEVIE: 6:30- 8:00 p.m. COST: $30 Resident a ~ ,.,.. Program Minimum ~0. iviammum 22 Two New Youth Programs Coming To Chaska/Chanhassen SPORTS SAMPLER Develop new skills and have fun while exploring a variety of sports each week. WHEN: One evening per week for six weeks June 18 - July 23 COST: $30.00 Residents CC KIDS CLUB Same idea as the Rainbow Kids Club, now offered in Chaska/Chanhassen area! WHEN: Two mornings a week for four weeks COST: $30 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident TEEN PROGRAMS AGES 13 - 21 TEEN EXPLORERS Join other teens for fun activities. Staff will plan and supervise things like swimming, parties, movies, and going out for pizza. WEST ~ Various locations in Western suburbs WHEN: Thursdays June 20 - August 15 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $35.00 Resident $40.00 Non-Resident Plus additional cost depending on activity Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 20 NORTH Brooklyn Park Community Center 5200 85th Ave. North WHEN: Thursdays June 20 - August 15 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $35.00 Resident $40 Non-Resident Prnorarn Mini.. .. ' Xaax Sum 20 TEEN PROGRAMS AGES 13 - 21 TEEN SOFTBALL WHERE Brooklane Park : 3501 65th Ave. North Brooklyn Center (off of Brooklyn Blvd.) WHEN: Tuesdays June 18 - August 13 TIME: 6:30- 8:00 p.m. COST: $30.00/35.00 Program Minimum 10, Maximum 22 MAPLE GROVE TEEN CENTER This is a great opportunity to make new friends and a fun way to spend your summer afternoons. Maple Grove Community Center ~ WIIERE: WHEN: Monday Afternoons June 17 - July 22 10:00 a.m. - I:00 p.m. TIME: COST: $12 Resident $17 Non-Resident Pitts additional cost for weekly activities "TAKE FIVE" RESPITE Do you need something to do during your summer break7 Come join our respite to meet new friends, experience recreation activities and get out of the house! Transportation will be provided within a specific geographic location. ~Vtt~N: Monday- Friday July 29- August 16 ~TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call *' '."7., ~:.~'."... ii.' . TEEN BOWLING NORTHWEST Doyle's 5000 W. Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 18 - August 13 1 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per-Tuesday Program Minimum- 3, Maximum- 10 WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S. St. Louis Park ~VHEN: Tuesdays June 18-August 13 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non Resident Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - 10 Park Inclusions WHCS provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults who participate in their city park and recreation programs. Registration for a program is done through your city park and recreation department. After registration, contact WHCS to discuss the needs/ accommorlations, of-:y6ur child. We ADULT ATltLETICS ADULT BOWLING NORTHWEST Doyle's Bowling Alley 5000 West Broadway Crystal WHEN: Tuesdays June 18 - August 13 TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $2.50 Per Tuesday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 34 Village North 7500 Zane Ave. No. Brooklyn Park WHEN: Mondays June 24- August 12 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident. $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Monday Program Minimum - 5, Maximum- 20 WEST Park Tavern 3401 Louisiana Ave. S St. Louis Park WHEN: Tuesdays June 18 - August 13 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Plus $3.00 Per Tuesday Program Minimum- 5, Maximum - 25 ': PLEASE NOTE · :Participants may only .: register for one social ' 'i' ....." :" '- ' - ...... '-~:v'~' 711i "" ':'~' i, - a s". c:.m:.'. .... .. · .,;: ~ , ,' .......... [[ ... .: .2 -2 -: -' ,: .; ..- .; .2 ;. ADULT ATtR,ETICS (cont'd.) SOFTBALL COMPETITIVE WHERE: Harley Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. Hopkins WHEN: Mondays June 3 - August 12 TIM~E: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 (co-sponsored with Ridgedale YMCA) NON-COMPE~ WHERE: Harley Hopkins Fields 105 Jackson Ave. Hopkins WHEN: Thursdays June 6 - August 15 TIME: 6:30- 8:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 BASKETBALL OPEN GYM This is a time for competitive players and players with physical disabilities to shoot and work on skills independently. Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center 5600 85th Ave. North WHEN: Mondays TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. COST: $2.00 This program is free if you are a participant of Basketball Basics or a family member. ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS ON THE TOWN & GOLDEN YEARS CLUB PARTICIPANT GUIDELINES On The Town and Golden Years Club is a social group for adults who can access community venues independently with minimal supervision. We require participants to have the ability to manage and modify their own behavior, start and continue conversations with other group members, and be able to wait independently for transportation to and from On The Town and Golden Years Club activities. *Please Note: If you are a new participant in On The Town or Golden Years Club, call Renae at (952) 988-4178 for information and to schedule an intake interview. ON THE TOWN I A social group for young adults, ages 18 - 25, who are independent and would like to WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West Suburbs WHEN: Every other Friday Begins June 21 TIME: Varies with activity COST: $15.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident SENIOR PROGRAMS AGES 50 PLUS GOLDEN YEARS CLUB This adult social group is designed for those over 50. We will meet to have dinner and enjoy entertainment on the 3rd Monday of the month. WHERE: Brookview Community Center 200 Brookview Parkway Golden Valley WHEN: June 24 and August 26 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. COST: $20.00 For morc information or to schedule an intake interview contact: Renae (952} 988-4178 Program Minimum - 5, Maximum- 20 ON THE TOXVN li A social group for adults, ages 26-50, who can amess the community inde/xmdenfly with minimal SUlXmdsion. Saturday evenings, 2x per month. WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest and West suburbs WHEN: Every other Saturday Begins June 22 $15.00 Resident $20.00 Non-Resident Program Minimum - 3, Maximum - 10 Program Minimum - 5, Maximum - 20 RecreatiOn programs co-sponsored by WHCS and a consortium of the northwestern park and recreation departm, ents of BrooldynI ,~ Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Pl-mouth. and l~,-,hhlt,,~aol, along with western park and} ADULT SOCIAL PROGRAMS (cont'd.) THANK YOU! CLUB WEST Various locations in the western suburbs Wednesdays June 19-August 14 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30 WED. NIGHT SOCIAL Crystal Community Ctr 4800 Douglas Drive crysta~ WItEN: Wednesdays June 19- August 14 TIME: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. COST: $30.00 Resident $35.00 Non-Resident Prograrn Maximum - 36 Club West and Wednesday Night Social are social tn'ogan~ for a~,~ age 18 and older. Staffto participant ratio is 1:10. There may be DANCES NORT,HWEST "BEAT TI{E HEAT DANCE!" Crystal Community Center 4800Douglas Dr. Crystal Wednesday ~ August 14 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. COST: Cost is free to social group participants and $3.00 for guests WEST Join WHCS and Project SOAR for our Friday night dances. Minnetonka East Middle School 17000 Lake St. Ext. BrltEN: Fridays ,,~~ May 31 June 28 July 12 August 2 TIME: 7:00- 9:00 p.m. COST: $3.00 At The Door $5.00 if there's a band Meet The Staff Hello! My name is LoAnne Woods and I am the Management Assistant at WHCS. I answer the telephone when you call us. Like Tara, I too am a Nodak. I was born and raised in Fargo, N.D. I have since lived in several other states and 10 months ago moved back to Minnesota from California. I have been married for 30 years and we have 3 grown sons and 2 grandkids. I like to dance, read, shop the antique and thrift stores for treasures, and finding a good auction is always fun. I like to decorate my home for holidays & special occasions, with Christmas and Halloween being my favorites. I just need to learn how to tone down my Halloween decoratio,n,,~so.that rnygrandkids aren't afraid tO come to. · jq, 1175 ~ li,l,t c.[L ~,', '#'' ' '' · ,...,, t~ '''~ · . · ~..,... ' ' - - 'a d· iS/.' "~ _~ BOWL-A-THON SPONSORS GoM Duke Realty Welsh Companies Silver Benefit Partners, Inc. Commercial Furniture Services Comprehensive Valuation Services Dean - Superior Vending Company Minnetonka Post 398 Robbinsdale Jaycees Skold Dental Laboratory, Inc. The Baratz Family Foundation Bronze Dave Hoffman BOWL-A-THON CONTRIBUTORS Arby's Caribou Coffee Cinema Grill Cities 97--KTCZ D'Amico & Sons Davanni's Glamour Shots Golden Razor Stylists Hennepin Parks KDWB 101.3 FM McDonald's Medina Entertainment Center .,., . Minneapolis Planetarium ' Minnesota Twins Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Zoo Old Country Buffet Perkins Science Museum of Minnesota St. Paul Saints Timberwolves Walker Art Center l ' " -',~L,~.~., ,.-~ ,/-.' 'lv~"--"t"','~d'3'l'~" .....'"; .... REGISTRATION FORM To reserve a spot in any WHCS recreation program, advance payment is required. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. Please mail check or money order, along with registration form below, to WHCS.. To help ensure a spot in the program(s) of your choice, mail in payment and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northw~st consortium of cities receive preference in registzation. Registration is then open to non-residents of the consortium cities one week prior to the staxt of the programs (unless program is full). Name: Birth date: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone: Do you receive County funded waivered services and wish to have WHCS bill for these programs7 CIYES iqNO Annual Income: I3 0-$49,999 [35150,000-$249,999 [3 $50,000-$99,999 [3 $250,000-up E $100,000-$149,999 Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.): Social Worker: Social Worker's Phone Number: Parent/Guardian: Home Phone: Address' Zip Code: Work Phone: Photo Waiver: My picture/name/both may be used for publicity purposes? ~ YES E NO I, the undersigned, certify that the above information is accurate. I also understand that participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered for the benefit of the participant. WHCS shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out of, or connected with, the activity. On behalf of myself and the participant, I expressly forever release and discharge WHCS, its agents or employees, from any such claims, injuries or damages. Legal Guardian: ' , ....... Date: Check The Program(s) You Are Registering For:. Resident/Non-Resident ~Youth Bowling - Doyle's .~Youth Bowling - Pk. Tavern Youth Softball Youth Basketball Basics August Action Rainbow Kids Sports Sampler CC Kids Club West Teen Explorers North Teen Explorers Maple Grove Teen Center "Take Five" Respite ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($20.00/$30.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($35.00/$40.00) ($12.00/$17.00) (Registration packet will be sent) Teen Softball Teen Bowling - Doyle's Teen Bowling - Park Tavern Club West Wed. Night Social Golden Years Club On The Town I On The Town II Adult Bowling - Doyle's ~Adult Bowling - Pk. Tavern Adult Bowling - Village No. .. Softball - Mondays Softball - Thursdays Resident/Non-Resident ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($20.00) ($ ! 5.00/$20.00) ($15.00/$20.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($30.00/$35.00) ($3O.0O) ($30.00) .... Yes, I want Ticket To Ride services. I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides through Dial - A - Ride. If you need assistance completing the registration form or with making payments, please contact: Renae (952) 988-4178. Mail completed form t.o; WHCS 1001 Highwav 7. Room 217 ~L.,. ..... , .. ....... ,,CKET TO RIDE. -: . ~ West Hennepin Community Services, Inc. 1001 State Highway 7, #217 Hopldn~. ~ 55305 (952) 984~177 Address Service Requested INon-Profit Org. 101 [ US Postage Paid Hopkins, MN Permit No. 653 Todd Hoffman 690 City Center Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 If you or someone at this address no longer wishes to receive this mailing, please inform us by calling (952) 988-4177. Your call will help us save on the high cost of printing and mailing. THANK YOU! · '-_-.r_-..2.~.'~"- - ' "-' ; - ~ ~..~- '=. ,~ WHCS BOARD OF DmECTORS Karl $clmmber- President Susan Gray- Vice President Maxlne Skold - Secretary George Petros- Treasurer Christala J.B. Culhane Piper Garmon Gary Johnson Jeanne Maurer. Swedberg WATCH YOUR MAIL. Registration for fall activities will begin when the newsletter is sent out, July 30th. · £ ~, Amusing and Irrelevant · Most liPsticks contain fish scales -.--Sometoothpastes contain antifreeze '~'~ . V~,, ~,- o-tv sme!lL(2Otlx as well.as a dog '- *i- ,~..-r...~. .......... ,., :~.., 'Il '~ .... , m?,-~ D.~ck c~;~o -'.'~-e once banned ' · -. Wate~kt · Wakebo~d · Kneeboard A'rnateur To,ir RECEIVED UAY O 8 200Z CITY OF CHANHASSEI~ May 6, 2002 City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Attn: Jerry Ruegemer Dear Jerry: Enclosed you will find two checks. One is for$500 to be used for the rental of Lake Susan park on June 1 st & 2ha. The other is in the amount of $1000 to be held until the completion of the tournament and providing there isn't any damage to the park, the check will be returned. I'd like to thank you, City of Chanhassen and the Lake Susan residents for allowing us to hold an INT League tournament again this year on June 1 st & 2nd. It is a pleasure to work with all that are involved. I look forward in working with you,for years to come. Sincerely, ~..:~ Para Mueller Minnesota state INT League Coordinator