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If You Smell Gas, Leave The Building And Use Another Phone Away From
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Byron 'Bud' Olson
Sheriff Of Carver County
Minnesota Statute 387.03
The sheriff shall keep and preserve the peace of the county, for which purpose the sheriff may require the aid of such persons or power of the county as the sheriff deems necessary. The sheriff shall also pursue and apprehend all felons, execute all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority and to the sheriff delivered, attend upon the terms of the district court, and perform all of the duties pertaining to the office, including investigating recreational vehicle accidents involving personal injury or death that occur outside the boundaries of a municipality, searching and dragging for drowned bodies, and searching and looking for lost persons. When authorized by the board of county commissioners of the county the sheriff may purchase boats and other equipment including the hiring of airplanes for search purposes.
RECEIVE CRIME INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL
The Carver County Sheriff's Office recently implemented a service wherein Carver County residents can receive important crime information affecting Carver County. Sheriff Olson and the members of the Sheriff's Office invite you to participate in this free service.
After signing up for this service, you will receive e-mails relating to crime prevention, emergency related notices, or news updates sent out by the Carver County Sheriff's Office. These bulletins may relate to Amber Alerts, weather emergencies, crime alerts (i.e. thefts, assaults, burglaries, etc), or emergency directives. It is simply one more way to get important information out to Carver County communities.
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Getting 'hooked up' with this new WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE now serving the western Carver, southeastern McLeod and northeastern Sibley Counties is fast, easy and simple, and can be done 'on-line'. To register 'on-line' simply CLICK HERE and provide the information requested. Once you have registered, you will be contacted to arrange installation of the equipment in your home, farm or office. Normally, installation will occur in just a day or two of your signing up and registering for installation. (Unobstructed 'line of sight' to 'access point' required.)
APPROXIMATE SERVICE AREA
Many factors, such as tree foliage, height of transmitting and receiving antennas and surrounding terrain can all have an effect the service area.
The approximate eastern 'boundary' for service is east of the intersection of Carver County 33 where it goes south from Carver County Road 50. The western 'boundary' for service is just east of the intersection of McLeod County Roads 10 and 81 in McLeod County. Coverage is also available north of State Highway 212 between Norwood/Young America and just south of State Highway 25 between Green Isle and Belle Plaine. Because additional 'access points will continue to be added, the area of coverage will continue to increase.
Please remember, too, that your computer's Operating System MUST be either Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista in order to receive this new service and you MUST have an unobstructed 'line-of-sight' from your location to any one of the several 'access points' available.
To order installation of your WIRELES HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE, please CLICK HERE. and provide the information requested then click on 'SUBMIT'. But please also remember, to receive this new, state of the art service, your MUST be within 'line-of-sight' of one of the 'access points' currently installed and/or being installed in the future. To see if you are capable of receiving this new WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE intended to serve the City of Hamburg and the surrounding area, or for any other ???, please send an e-mail to deltadickshow@yahoo.com or call Dick Odoms at (952) 467-3521.
CARVER COUNTY SHERIFF
'BUD' OLSON
Joins Me As My Guest To Talk About A Variety Of Interesting Topics. Hear My EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Carver County Crime Mapping is an interactive, web based, mapping application designed to keep citizens of Carver County informed about criminal activity in and around their neighborhood. Select crime is shown in the application from within the past 90 days. The Carver County Sheriff's Office maintains data for all Carver County jurisdictions with the exception of the City of Chaska. The information is updated on a regular basis.
To use this new feature of the Carver County Sheriff's Office,
Something Really 'STINKS' Surrounding The Details Of How Carver County Spent $2.5 MILLION TAXPAYER DOLLARS To Buy This Building And The Property Surrounding It !!
You've probably heard about the 'controversy' involving the purchase of the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom by Carver County. The 'issue' is whether or not the existing septic system is in'compliance' with all applicable laws. 'Leading The Charge' to determine if the Carver County Board of Commissioners acted appropriately (and apparently the only Carver County Commissioner that's concerned about wasting taxpayer money) is maverick Carver County Commissioner Tom Workman. I've extended an invitation to Commissioner Workman to appear as my guest on DELTA ON DEMAND.COM to talk about what's really taking place with the purchase of this property and whether or not there's a 'cover up' (or something worse).
Oh; and it probably shouldn't surprise anyone that I've already obtained a copy of the actual inspection report that raises many questions of my own about what transpired.
Like, for instance: The company that installed the system originally was the SAME COMPANY that performed the required inspection prior to the sale !!??
"Mary's Wish", a Carver County based non-profit organization, intends to serve people in their time of need. Serving those in our communities enhance the quality of life for each of us while presenting Hope through "Simple Acts of Kindness".
To listen to this very informative and interesting interview, please CLICK HERE.
'Mary's Wish' Founder
Greg Peterson & His Wife Marilyn
ReadyCarver is a resource for Carver County residents that can provide emergency preparedness information as you Get Informed, Prepared and Connected.
codeReady is a statewide initiative designed to help Minnesota residents get organized with personal and family preparedness in the event of a major emergency. By providing information and tools on this website, the state of Minnesota is challenging all of us to plan today for our safety and well-being in the future. Good emergency planning involves getting informed, getting you and your family prepared, then helping at local and community levels to get others prepared.
HOW PREPARED ARE YOU ??
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The Sign Shown At The Left Was Donated To The City Of Hamburg By William Mueller & Sons. Please Check Back Later For More Information About This Company That Has Called Hamburg
'Home' For The
Past 100 years !!
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS !
Delta Dick,
Trooper Keith Simonette came into my office today to tell me that you were no longer "on the air". I was disappointed to hear of this as you have been a great supporter of the Minnesota State Patrol and law enforcement in general. I really do think you cared greatly about the safety of your listeners. You assisted us in educating the public through methods other then arrests and citations. It is my hope that you will find a comfortable and rewarding career elsewhere and that you will remain a loyal friend to us and those in your community who support you. Thank you!
L. Hodapp, Commander, District 2200: The Minnesota State Patrol
I certainly want to thank Trooper Keith Simmonet of the Minnesota State Patrol for stopping by the radio station during my show on Law Enforcement Friday, August 15, 2003. He gave us several items that I will be giving away during my radio shows so please stay tuned. Also along with Trooper Simmonet were two deputies from the Scott County Sheriff's Department; deputies Dennis Tietz and Nick Adler. I've met lots of law enforcement officers during my active law enforcement career; the three that 'stopped in' to my radio show yesterday were three of the finest!! And, of course, let's not forget Larry Novotny who also was along.
Last Friday, August 22, 2003, Scott County Deputies Dennis Tietz and Duane Jirik stopped by the 'Delta Dick' Radio Show and dropped off Scott County Sheriff's Department coffee mugs to be given away during my radio shows. As everyone knows, I met Deputy Tietz the week before, and know Deputy Jirik through the 'SMART SHOPPER' Program heard every Saturday. Again, both deputies are model examples of what law enforcement officers are all about.
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I Often Wondered What It Would Be Like To Ride In A Train Engine, So I Climbed Aboard A Locomotive For The Twin Cities & Western Railroad & Spent The Day With Engineer Chad and Conductor Al. To Share My Experience That Day, CLICK HERE !!
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Automated, Customized Weather Advisories, Watches & WarningsAffecting Our City Are Now Available On This Website For The City of Hamburg !!
If there are any weather advisories, watches or warnings in effect for the Hamburg area, the words WEATHER ALERT will appear in red below the current weather information displayed on the 'weather decal' shown above.
When the words WEATHER ALERT are displayed on the 'weather decal' above, complete information about the particular advisory, watch or warning affecting our area can be obtained by clicking on those words.
You will then be brought to the 'Official' DELTA DICK OLDE TYME MUSIC INTERNET SHOW WEATHER CONDITIONS WEBPAGE where complete information about the weather advisory, watch or warning will be displayed.
To See The Historical Climatological Data For Hamburg Such As Rainfall Amounts, Highest Wind Speeds, Highest/Lowest Temperatures, Humidity, Dewpoint and Barometer Readings CLICK HERE.
Nearly just about out of checks, I checked Sunday's MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE fishwrap for companies that print checks so you don't have to get 'held up' by your bank every time you reorder printed checks. (I've been doing this for several years and the money you can save is impressive!)
There was a minimum of two adds from companies that print checks so that bank customers have an option other than ordering checks through your local bank (which gets a 'cut' of the charges that banks automatically deduct from your account for check orders); checks that are printed by Deluxe Check Printers. Deluxe has has nearly 30 call centers, manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States as well locations in Ireland and (where else?); China. Here's what I found out about the cost of ordering 4 boxes of 'no frills' checks (for a total of 500 checks) from four various sources:
*You will note that the price quoted from THE STYLES CHECK COMPANY is substantially higher than the prices quoted from the other three companies listed. When checks were order from this company originally, their price was comparable to the first two companies listed. However, when you go back to reorder more checks from THE STYLES CHECK COMPANY, they really try to 'nail' you; hoping you'll think that you MUST reorder your checks from their company. YOU DON'T !!! It's BUYER BEWARE.
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"Dick: Thanks for your public service; you do so much and probably don't get recognized for any of it. But, you are a wonderful asset for Carver County and Hamburg and for your radio listening community; you're just a great guy. Thanks so much."
"My prayer would be more Dick Odoms' would rise up and get involved in their lives, in their communities and in our way of life! Our future needs courageous leaders who are not afraid to “challenge” the process and our leaders. America needs our involvement more than ever because of the polarizations that is taking place at all levels of government and our lives. I have tried to think of any part of my life where government in NOT involved in some way, shape or form. While I believe we cannot live without “the people” looking out for each other, I believe we have created a monster that has an appetite we cannot sustain. Something has to give……"
(A) Habitual barking. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor a dog which habitually barks or cries. Habitual barking shall be defined as barking for repeated intervals of at least five minutes with less than one minute of interruption. The barking must also be audible off of the owner’s or caretaker’s premises. (A petty misdemeanor is the legal designation in Minnesota for a violation in which the sentence may not exceed a fine of $300. A petty misdemeanor is not a crime. No jail or workhouse time can be imposed and/or stayed upon a plea of guilty or a finding of guilty on a petty misdemeanor charge.)
If you work during the day and your dog is outside, you won't know that your dog may be barking and bothering your neighbors. And maybe, just maybe, your neighbors are too polite to tell you that your dogs barking, especially when you're gone, is annoying to them.
Please be a 'good neighbor' and responsible dog owner and help keep the peace and tranquility of our quiet little town undisturbedby controlling your dogs barking whether or not you're at home, at work or away from your home.
Chris Lund Is Another Hamburg Resident That Takes An Interest In What Takes Place In The City Where He Lives. Chris Has Created A 'Blog Site' About Hamburg Designed To Allow Hamburg Residents, And Others, Learn And Exchange Views About Topics Of Mutual Interest.
Just Some Of The Many E-mails Received About Me, My Show & My Websites .........
"Dick: Thanks for your public service; you do so much and probably don't get recognized for any of it. But, you are a wonderful asset for Carver County and Hamburg and for your radio listening community; you're just a great guy. Thanks so much."
"My prayer would be more Dick Odoms' would rise up and get involved in their lives, in their communities and in our way of life! Our future needs courageous leaders who are not afraid to “challenge” the process and our leaders. America needs our involvement more than ever because of the polarizations that is taking place at all levels of government and our lives. I have tried to think of any part of my life where government in NOT involved in some way, shape or form. While I believe we cannot live without “the people” looking out for each other, I believe we have created a monster that has an appetite we cannot sustain. Something has to give……"
Wishing you Life’s Best today and everyday!!"
"Thank you for keeping our posting on your Website. No new sightings since the day after Christmas, so who knows which direction they headed! It has been nearly 8 weeks and my hope is dwindling, but.....everyone tells me dogs are very good at fending for themselves.....even backyard-city dogs??"
Thanks again. I appreciate your concern (and love your Website!)." Terri Denney
"Was out at the Website today. Really liked the picture of the tree covered with snow."
"Hello Delta! It's really very interesting to read all this information concerning your Hamburg and to see these nice pictures!"
"Mr. Odoms, Website looks great !!" Jeremy Gruenhagen, Hamburg City Clerk-Treasurer
"Hey guy; you took a picture of my house on Sunday the 22, when will it be on your Webpage? Thanks."
"Your web site about Hamburg is awesome, Thanks for taking the time and doing it. Hope you have great New Year and please keep up the great job you have done with your web site for the City of Hamburg." Linda Mueller, lifelong resident of Hamburg and Larry Mueller, assistant Mayor to the honorable (former) Mayor Mike Buckentin.
"I am the vice president of the Hamburg Hunting and Fishing Club. I am sending this email to see if it is possible to advertise our 2010 sportsmen's calendar on your hamburg Website. You are free to check out our Website at www.hamburghuntingandfishingclub.org. Click on the sportsman's calendar and it will show you everything you will need to know. I also do sales for www.bohlmannexteriors.com is it possible to put a ad on the Website for bohlmann exteriors? Thanks." Josh Kroells
"Delta Dick, I like what you have done with the Website. It is much easier to open in the new Windows." Chris Lund
"Information on the Alex Gieseke benefit is attached. Alex's grandparents Gus & Linda Peterson live near Hamburg. Please post info on your Website. Thanks!"
"Good Morning Dick: Thank you for your email. The credit on your invoice for $6.72 is due to a lower rate. The rate changed for all residents in your City effective 8/1/08. A new contract was negotiated with your City therefore we had to post the credit on your December invoice. The recycling charges are not dependant upon the size of the container. Recycling is an unlimited service therefore there is one flat charge to all customers regardless of the size of your container. Thank you for choosing Waste Management!
Jennifer, Customer Service"
"Can you give details on this year Zummerfest?"
"I recently came across the Website for Hamburg and noticed St. Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church, Hamburg, is absent from the Website. Could you please add our church as well as link it to our Website. If you are not the one I need to contact please let me know."
"Hello!! I was on the unofficial Website, www.hamburgminnesota.com, but I didn't see a listing of events for the Zummerfest in June. Did I miss it??"
"Sir, I had recently sent you a flyer presenting an upcoming event for veterans to obtain information at a Veterans Benefits Fair on October 28th. I was reassured that it could be viewed on the unofficial Hamburg Website that you provide. As of today, I still have not seen it posted. If there was a problem with the attachment please let me know if I can be of any assistance."
"I appreciate your Website to serve the Hamburg area."
"Hi Delta Dick - How's it goin? I am so glad you have a WX station - is it much trouble? Hey - Did you listen to the broadcast about Pawlenty getting to be V.P. ( if McCain gets it & it looks like he will) Then Molnau will be our gov!! Can't we get rid of her????? I mean without hurting her that is. Have a good Valentines Day! From Green Isle."
"Dick, Yesterday afternoon, we were able to view the flyer on your Website. I would like to thank you for your assistance with the posting, and for making it possible to reach out to the public on information that may impact the lives in the community of Hamburg. With sincere appreciation !"
"Hello Delta! Thank you very, very much for your e-mail! It's really very interesting to read all this information concerning your Hamburg and to see these nice pictures!"
"At the moment I'm still investigating for the article concerning all the Hamburg's in the world; as soon as it will be written I'll send you the link so that you read the text - and see your photo in our newspaper!
Bye!"
"Hi Delta Dick - For quite a while your station info came up whenever I plugged into Weather Underground, but now Faxon is there - I don't want Faxon, you are the closest to me (Green Isle) so what happened? And how do I fix it? See ya from G.I."
"Hi: My name is Wendy and am originally from Hamburg. My dad used to be the postmaster in the 1950's-1960's. I was wondering if anyone has any photos of the old public school or teacher Miss Hildur Carlson? We moved from Hamburg when I was 12 but I attended the school up until then and would love to see photos or make copies as I have none. Thank you for your help."
HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOW AVAILABLE 'ON-LINE' .............
As most everyone knows, this Website for the City of Hamburg and this (related) Homepage (viewed by OVER 23,000 visitors) that you are viewing, was designed, and is continually updated and maintained by me, Dick Odoms, a City of Hamburg resident since March 2007. It's a free, community service that I provide to the City of Hamburg, and its residents, totally free of any charge whatsoever. City of Hamburg officials, any one, any group or any organization that wants something posted here can have it posted, totally free of any charge. Simply e-mail the information to me at deltadickshow@yahoo.com. The thought had crossed my mind of posting the Minutes (and maybe even the Agendas) of the Hamburg City Council meetings on this Webpage and it probably would have happened eventually whenever I found the time to get around to doing it, but it never was a 'priority' of mine to do it. Well; enter Chris Lund.
Chris is a conscientious, fellow Hamburg city resident who has begun doing just that. Chris hosts a 'blog site' where the Hamburg City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes are now posted. I've attended a few Hamburg City Council meetings for a variety of reasons and found them to be very interesting and informative to learn what's taking place in our 'cozy' little town of 567 residents. (Or, is it 568?). I met personally with Chris on June 17, 2009 and we discussed a variety of issues that are of mutual interest to us; including his 'Blogsite' for the City of Hamburg and my Website for the City of Hamburg. As a result, I have made the decision to provide 'links' on this Website to the Minutes of the Hamburg City Council Meetings that Chris is posting on his 'Blogsite'. So 'here goes'; click on the appropriate links (dates underlined) below to read the Hamburg City Council Meeting Minutes for the dates listed:
January 26, 2010 February 9, 2010 February 23, 2010 March 9, 2010 March 23, 2010
NOTE: The dates listed above that are not underlined indicates that the Hamburg City Council Minutes for that date are not yet available on-line; most likely because they haven't yet been approved. Please check back later. (I haven't quite figured out yet why it takes 4-6 weeks, or more, for the Hamburg City Council Meeting minutes to be approved. Guess local government moves as slowly as the federal government.)
I hope you enjoy the capability to read about what takes place at YOUR Hamburg City Council Meetings. (And thanks to Chris for making them available.) While just reading about ANY city's City Council meetings is interesting and informative, it's also a unique experience being in attendance and seeing, live before your eyes, your local, elected government officials 'in action', seeing 'what's going on' in your community, who's delinquent in their water bills, learning about upcoming projects and events, seeing how your hard earned tax dollars are being spent, what your city's plans for the future are, as well as a whole host of other items and activities taking place.
No matter where you live, become a concerned citizen, support your local government officials and BECOME INVOLVED with YOUR city !! The Hamburg City Council meets at 7:00PM the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month.
Next
HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 2010 - 7:00PM
To See The Agenda For The March 23rd Hamburg City Council Meeting Please Check Back Later !!
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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?? Even six months after throwing Mediacom out because of their horrible Customer Service, I'm STILL Getting E-mails about them. CLICK HERE to read the latest.
MARCH 2010
Thursday 11
Seniors Dance
(To be announced)
1:00-4:00PM
Includes lunch
Sunday 14
Larry Olsen Band
1:30-5:30PM
Sunday 21
George’s
Concertina Band,
1:30-5:30PM
Thursday 25
Seniors Dance
Country Diamonds
1:00-4:00PM
Includes lunch
MARCH 29010
(con't)
Sunday 28
Lions Breakfast 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Then stay for dancing with….
Leon Olsen,
1:30-5:30PM
Log on to this Webpage every Sunday morning for my special presentation of hand selected music designed to help bring you peace and solace in your heart and in the hearts of those you love and help set your 'mood' for the coming week.
WILL CARVER COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE TO PAY $200,000.00 (OR MORE!)
FOR THE MISTAKE OF CARVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ?
This whole thing stinks. LITERALLY !!
Carver County officials were delighted two years ago when they were able to buy about three acres of lakeshore land for roughly $2.5 million as part of a plan for a regional park in Waconia. The purchase, which included the well-known Waconia ballroom, was approved last year by the Carver County Board. Let's set the record straight right from the jump.
First of all 'Carver County officials' did NOT purchase the aforementioned property. That (bad) purchase was made (and is now
owned) by the Taxpayers of Carver County. The 'Carver County officials' merely were the 'facilitator' of this unwise purchase.
Again, referring to an article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune 'fishwrap', the (private) sewage system serving the ballroom 'passed with flying colors' an inspection that is REQUIRED before the 'title' of any parcel of property in Carver County can 'change hands'. If the sewage system doesn't 'meet code', the OWNER (not the buyer) is responsible for upgrading the system BEFORE the sale of the property can take place. (I know this first hand; Carver County REQUIRED us to install a new, $12,000.00 sewage system at our 'old' house in neighboring Benton Township before we could sell it and move to Hamburg.)
Contemplating spending approximately $2.5 MILLION of taxpayer dollars, those ever-popular 'Carver County officials' didn't see anything 'strange' with the person who installed the septic system at the Waconia Ballroom twenty years ago, conducting a 'compliance inspection' to ensure that the sewage system hadn't 'deteriorated' over the past twenty years or eighty zillion 'flushes'; which even comes first. Only Carver County Commissioner Tom Workman was wise enough to 'smell a rat'. Or maybe he smelled something even worse. Commissioner Workman was the 'burr under the saddle' of the other Carver County Commissioners that finally brought everything out into the open.
A person with a really bad cold could easily discern that there was 'something rotten in Waconia' whenever entering or exiting the front doors of the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom (now called the Lake Waconia Event Center). On the numerous times that I was at the facility recording the bands performing there for my OLDE TYME MUSIC INTERNET SHOW, the stench from the sewage system was almost overpowering at times. There was no way that a person of average intellect could ignore or dismiss the odiferous offering emanating from the sewage handling system.
Yet, in it's infinite wisdom, the 'Carver County officials' opted to purchase the facility; replete with its 'outdated' and inefficient (and maybe even 'polluting') sewage system, relying on the 'word' of the person that installed it twenty years ago, that it was in 'fine order'. Fact is stranger than fiction.
So now, it's FINALLY been determined that the sewage system at the recently purchased 'Lake Waconia Event Center' is, in fact, 'non-compliant'. And it was 'non-compliant' at the time the county purchased it. Only Commissioner Workman had the fortitude to 'keep digging' because his 'gut' told him something was amiss. Greatly amiss. And Workman was absolutely correct.
The 'figure' of $200,000.00 has been 'tossed around' as to how much it will cost Carver County taxpayers to have a new sewage handling system installed at the Lake Waconia Event Center. From what I'm hearing and reading, the 'Carver County officials', save Commissioner Workman, think we Carver taxpayers paying $200,000.00 for their 'mistake' is O.K. I think not.
You can read more about this political fiasco by CLICKING HERE. Also, I've invited Commissioner Workman to be my guest on 'DELTA ON DEMAND' and he has indicated to me that he would appear to talk about this issue. Again, my phone hasn't rung.
For the record, the previous owners of the Waconia Lakeside Ballroom are the ones that should pay (the total cost) to have the new sewage handling system installed; NOT the Carver County taxpayers. Should the previous owners refuse to accept this financial obligation and pay for/reimburse the county, then Carver County should initiate legal proceedings to totally recover all costs of installing a new, upgraded sewage handling system.
Further, Carver County should also seek the award of any and all attorney's fees that it expends to 'right' this 'wrong' that blemishes Carver County and its fine, fine residents.
Lastly, let's all remember which Carver County Commissioners voted to purchase this 'white elephant' and which Carver County Commissioners are 'up for reelection' this coming fall. If you don't know who they are, please check back; like the expiration of the terms of the Hamburg City Council, I'll post that information on this Website. It's the right thing to do.
Don't let our 'servants' become our 'masters' !! They represent and work for US. We DON'T represent or work for them. Keep that in mind !! Often times they forget that and have to be reminded.
According to an article published in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune 'fishwrap', there's about $250,000.00 worth of Public Safety radio receiving and transmitting antennas and other related electronic equipment mounted on a radio tower in Hollywood Township, that is used every day by (among other agencies) the Carver County Sheriff's Office, all area Fire Departments as well as the Ridgeview Medical Center ambulance Service that provides Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S.) to residents of Carver, Sibley and McLeod Counties. This tower is one of many that were erected for, and are used by, the new Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency ResponseAMER RADIO SYSTEM. The ARMER RADIO SYSTEM is a major element of Minnesota's long term interoperable communication planning to ensure that ALL Public Safety Agencies (Police, Sheriff, Fire & E.M.S.) have reliable inter-agency communications at all times and helping them prepare for any event.
The tower, built in 1999, stands on 13 acres of township-owned land. It was built by a private company and later bought by Northern Lights, which has a new tower and facilities in New Hope. Northern Lights was paying about $9,000 a year in rent to the township. The township, with about 1,100 residents, is set to take possession of the 659-foot radio tower in the coming weeks as part of a donation from Northern Lights Broadcasting. And Hollywood Township wants to increase its rent. Said Carver County Sheriff's Office's Chief Deputy Bob Robert VanDenBroeke, "It was built to serve the whole county." And VanDenBroeke is absolutely correct. But, what rankles the county is not only the prospect that the township might try to charge more, but that such a vital safety link will be out of county control. That would be BAD for the residents of Carver County, Sibley County and McLeod County as well as BAD for ALL of the agencies for which the use of this tower site was intended.
This topic is a Public Safety issue and you can read more about it by CLICKING HERE. Carver County MUST control this important facility. PERIOD !! Meanwhile, I've invited Carver County Commissioner Randy Maluchnik to be my guest on "DELTA ON DEMAMD" to talk about this vitally important issue affecting the safety and welfare of residents living in Carver County and the surrounding areas.
Commissioner Maluchnik, in whose Carver County District Hollywood Township lies, told me he'd call me. But so far, my phone hasn't rung.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN CARVER COUNTY IN JEOPARDY ??
Multiple Public Safety Agencies In and Around Carver County Rely On The Tower In Hollywood Township
To Ensure That They Have Reliable and Effective Public Safety Emergency Radio Communications.
Ongoing Information about, and some of the recent 'actions' of, the Hamburg City Council that once appeared on this Webpage have been moved, for a variety of reasons, to my personal Webpage and are available for viewing at
Above normal rainfall early in the fall, combined with snowfall that was much above normal for the period from December through mid-February, has led to the potential for significant flooding along many rivers including the Minnesota River in Southern Carver County and the South Fork of the Crow River in the North and West parts of the County. Affected communities may include Carver, Chaska, Chanhassen, Watertown, Mayer, New Germany, as well as San Francisco, Watertown, Hollywood, and Camden Townships. To see the Forecast Of Flooding Potential for this spring In Carver County,CLICK HERE.
For Local Area Air Quality Conditions & Forecasts,
Up to two awards can be presented each year; one for a fire officer serving a small city or township (2,000 population or less), and one additional award open to all fire officers.
Individuals who are eligible for nomination and selection as Fire Officer of the Year are limited to active officers of departments. Qualified individuals include; Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Training Officer, Fire Marshal, etc.
Selection criteria will emphasize leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, service to the public and contributions to the fire service as a whole. All of a nominee's fire service activities and accomplishments will be considered, but, because this is the Fire Officer of the Year award, special emphasis will be placed on the last three year period. A nominee's command role at a major emergency incident, while relevant, is not be enough to place that individual into contention for the award.
To learn more about the significance of this award and to find out some of the great things Chief Droege has done for the residents, not only of the City of Hamburg, but all of Carver County as well, CLICK HERE.
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"Dick: Thanks for your public service; you do so much and probably don't get recognized for any of it. But, you are a wonderful asset for Carver County and Hamburg and for your radio listening community; you're just a great guy. Thanks so much."
"My prayer would be more Dick Odoms' would rise up and get involved in their lives, in their communities and in our way of life! Our future needs courageous leaders who are not afraid to “challenge” the process and our leaders. America needs our involvement more than ever because of the polarizations that is taking place at all levels of government and our lives. I have tried to think of any part of my life where government in NOT involved in some way, shape or form. While I believe we cannot live without “the people” looking out for each other, I believe we have created a monster that has an appetite we cannot sustain. Something has to give……"
(In Other Words, The CHOO CHOO COMPANY NEEDS OUR HELP !!
Greetings!
The Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House have both recommended investing $6.5 million for the MN Valley Regional Rail rehabilitation project in the 2010 bonding bill but the Governor's proposed investment is $0. We need to encourage the Governor to take a balanced approach in determining the necessary state investments in the next bonding bill.
Citizens up and down our 94 mile rail line understand the vital importance of this project to our region. Farmers, families, schools, and small businesses are all depending on the job creation and expanded opportunities and prosperity that a revitalized rail will bring to our area.
I'm asking you today to renew your commitment to this project. If we are to rebuild our economy and restore faith and hope for a better tomorrow, then we must act today.
Contact Governor Pawlenty today and ask him to work with the MN Senate and MN House. Ask him to invest in a better tomorrow for all of us.
We All Take Water For Granted, But Have You Ever Wondered About The Quality Of The (High Priced) Water That The City of Hamburg Provides To Its Residents ?? Well, I did. To See What I Found Out, CLICK HERE !!
Do you have a silo or other structure that is at least 80' tall?
We're always looking for more high locations to mount additional equipment on to expand our coverage. If we can use your location, you'll receive FREE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION (normally $149.00) and a SPECIAL MONTHLY RATE for our 1.5MB WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE of ONLY $24.95/month (normally $39.95 !!)
If you're interested and your structure and location are suitable and will help us expand our WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE coverage, we'd like to add your location to the growing list of 'access points' currently in use. PLEASE CALL Dick Odoms, Hamburg, Minnesota, (952) 467-3521, (TOLL FREE) 800-551-6998 or e-mail me at deltadickshow@yahoo.com. THANKS !!
COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION MEETING FOR CHANHASSEN RESIDENTS
CANCELLED
Carver County Sheriff Byron ‘Bud’ Olson wants to make the public aware that the Community Notification Meeting scheduled for March 15, 2010 at Westwood Community Church has been CANCELLED.
The Level 3 Predatory Offender has moved out of Carver County. Sheriff Olson believes that this is still a good reminder to talk with your children about personal safety and develop your own family safety plan.
Anyone with questions may contact Lieutenant James Olson at 952-227-1601. Anyone with information related to any crime is asked to contact the Carver County Sheriff’s Office at 952-361-1212. After hours call 952-361-1231.To remain anonymous you may leave a message on the tip line at 952-361-1224 or on the Carver County Sheriff’s Office Website.
ATTENTION HAMBURG RESIDENTS
Automated, Customized Weather Advisories, Watches & WarningsAffecting Our City Are Now Available On My Website About The City of Hamburg !!
If there are any weather advisories, watches or warnings in effect for the Hamburg area, the words WEATHER ALERT will appear in red below the current weather information displayed on the 'weather decal' shown above.
When the words WEATHER ALERT are displayed on the 'weather decal' above, complete information about the particular advisory, watch or warning affecting our area can be obtained by clicking on those words.
You will then be brought to the 'Official' DELTA DICK OLDE TYME MUSIC INTERNET SHOW WEATHER CONDITIONS WEBPAGE where complete information about the weather advisory, watch or warning will be displayed.
To See The Historical Climatological Data For Hamburg Such As Rainfall Amounts, Highest Wind Speeds, Highest/Lowest Temperatures, Humidity, Dewpoint and Barometer Readings CLICK HERE.
