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50 years ago: Peterson new basketball coach of LP High School
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READ party at HL Library Saturday The Howard Lake Library is helping READ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) celebrate its 10th anniversary by observing activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the community room above the library in Howard Lake. The local chapter of READ is providing a record number of four dog handler teams for the library event. Friends of the Howard Lake Library are providing treats, games and activities, and will announce a new Read-to-YourDog reading program and contest that will run through the end of the school year. All readers ages 3-12 and their family members are welcome.
West Metro Allergy Connection meeting today The West Metro Food Allergy Connection will meet tonight, Nov. 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Lake Community Room. Agenda includes use of a epi pen, new information, and an open forum.
COMING UP
Winsted lighting contest date set The Winsted Outdoor Lighting contest, sponsored by the Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce, is set for Wednesday, Dec 2. Residents of St. Mary’s Care Center, along with members of the Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce, will judge the entries. To participate, turn on the lights to your holiday display Wednesday early evening. First place wins $100, second place $75, and third place $50. All prizes awarded in Winsted Bucks.
HL Legion to host Thanksgiving dinner A goodwill dinner will be served starting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 by the Howard Lake Legion, its employees and Reinhart Foods. This dinner is offered without cost to families or anyone who has fallen upon hardship and cannot eat at a Thanksgiving meal elsewhere. Turkey with all the side dishes will be served. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 20 to (320) 543-2554.
From the Herald Journal files of past newspapers. Nov. 15, 1999 (10 years ago) Martin Krueger American Legion Post 407 awarded 55 year membership pins to Ralph Rathmanner and Don Roufs. Lester Prairie volleyball coach Lori Schwirtz is named Section 2A Coach of the Year. Norman and Della Van Stender celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Submitted photo Births: Madison Rose, to Charlie and Melanie Fiecke, Howard Lake Princess Christine Bobrowski, dressed up as Ginger, Nov. 1; Renee Lynn, to Wiland Miss Howard Lake Ellen Korsbon, dressed up as Mary Ann, set liam and Michelle Ahlbrecht, sail on the S.S. Minnow from Gilligan’s Island in the Halloween Nov. 7; Rachel and Claire, to Mace and Eve Pfutzenreuter, parade in Anoka Oct. 31. Nov. 8. Nov. 14, 1984 (25 years ago) Security State Bank in Howard Lake holds its first annual
They took a three-hour tour
Zion book fair is Sunday and Monday, Nov. 15-16 The public is encouraged to participate in a book fair at Zion Lutheran School Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. All books will be on display in the school gym. Visitors may purchase and take books home the day of the event. There will be a large selection of books for everyone – from preschool-age to adult. These books make great Christmas gifts, and support the Zion Parent Teacher League program. Lost and found The City of Mayer periodically comes across items that are left on city property or at the Mayer Community Center. If you have lost an article or left something by mistake, call the city offices at (952) 6571502 to see if it may be among the city’s lost and found. To date, we are holding a lost stroller, diaper bag, umbrella, child’s camera, cell phone, and a bracelet. Identify any of these items, and they are yours. Compost site The city’s compost site will remain open until all of the leaves are down. That means this could be the last week it will be open for you to bring your leaves, garden waste, and small branches (no bigger than 4 inches in diameter) to the site, which is located on County Road 30, just west of town. Remember to take your
empty bags home with you for proper disposal. For more information, call the city offices at (952) 6571502. Senior potluck Nine people enjoyed a delicious potluck meal and fellowship Nov. 2 at the Mayer Community Center. Bunco was played afterwards. It was decided to have a white elephant gift exchange at the December get-together, Monday, Dec. 7, which will be the group’s Christmas potluck and party. Activities and meetings Friday, Nov. 6 – There will be garbage and recycling pickup this week. Have bins curbside by 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16 – The Mayer Fire Department will have a training meeting starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Members of the Mayer Economic Develoment Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. News items needed If you have items of importance you would like to have put in the paper, call me at (952) 657-2128 by Tuesday evening the week before publication.
Fine arts expo and craft fair Nov. 21
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Tickets on sale now for HLWW play Tickets for the HLWW play “Once Upon a Mattress,” are on sale now. The performance is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. each night at the Laker Auditorium. Cost is $6 for the performance only ($4 for students) and $20 per plate for dinner and the show. No HLWW activity passes will be accepted. Reservation deadline for the dinner is Friday, Nov. 13. Contact Kathleen Messer for tickets at (320) 543-4600.
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Correspondent customer appreciation days with coffee and cookies being served, registration for gift certificates, and a free 11 x 14 family portrait taken by a professional studio available to customers. Enrollment at Lester Praire Schools is up to 486 students, which is the highest since the 1978-79 school year. Births: Jenna Leigh, to Stephen and Judith Gagnon, Nov. 3; Danielle Norby, to Steve and Laura LePage, Nov. 9. Nov. 13, 1969 (40 years ago) Named all-conference at
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Cans for vets collected in Winsted
A holiday craft and bake sale is planned for Sunday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Care Center, Winsted. A silver tea will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Teresa Jagodzinski
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The sixth annual dinner concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Winsted will feature the Golden Strings Friday, Dec. 4 with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Concert only tickets are Photo by Linda Scherer still available for $10 by contacting Bonnie at (320) 485-2353 or Donated aluminum cans are being collected during the month of Rose at (320) 485-2252. November for the McLeod County veterans transportation fund. The drop-off is just north of JMS Custom Service at Main Avenue and McLeod County Road 1. The money received from sale of the cans is being used for the upkeep and replacement of two handiThe 31st annual Fine Arts cap vans used to transport veterans to veterans’ hospitals at St. Expo and 29th annual Creative Paul and St. Cloud. Crafts and Collectibles Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the HLWW Middle School in Howard Lake. Over Copyright 2009, Herald Journal Publishing, Inc. 100 exhibitors are expected. Herald Journal, 120 6th St. N., Winsted, MN 55395. USPS No. 687-000. Refreshments will be available. Published weekly. Periodicals postage paid at Winsted, MN. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Herald Journal, PO Box 129, Winsted, MN 55395. A bake sale is planned by the STAFF HLWW After Prom Committee. TO REACH US Dale Kovar, general mgr., (320) 282-6501 There is no admission Chris Schultz, advertising mgr., (320) 282-7865 • 120 6th St. N., PO Box 129 Winsted, MN 55395 Local/Metro (320) 485-2535 Fax (320) 485-2878 • www.herald-journal.com hj@heraldjournal.com
Years Ago
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Golden Strings Dec. 4 at St. John’s
Holiday sale at St. Mary’s Nov. 22
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Miranda Stifter won first place, and Ethan Fiecke was the second place costume winner at the Blue Note Oct. 31.
Halloween party at Blue Note By Linda Scherer Staff Writer The third annual Halloween party at the Blue Note included a costume contest. Pictured are the first, second, and third place winners. Each of the three winners will receive an 8x10 color photo from Duran Photography. In addition, the first place costume winner Miranda Stifter won movie and Subway passes. The second place winner, Ethan Fiecke won two wristbands to the Nickelodeon theme park at the Mall of America. The third place costume winner. Kennedy Kohler, won movie passes to area theaters. Nancy Fasching won the adult drawing for two Chanhassen dinner/theater passes.
Holy Trinity for football are John Koch, Frank Hertzog, and Ed Hahn. Fifteen-year-old Ron Koch shoots a 10-point, 244 pound. buck in the Blackduck area on his first hunting trip. Nov. 12, 1959 (50 years ago) The Howard Lake Laker football team is co-champions of the Wright County League. Richard Peterson is the new basketball coach at Lester Prairie High School. Births: Dawn Susan, to Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Zrust, Oct. 25; Scott Edgar, to Mr. and Mrs. Agmar Spleiss, Oct. 31; a boy, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Latzig, Nov. 4; a girl, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sexton, Nov. 7.
Cookie walk and boutique event Dec. 5 A ladies boutique is being added to the annual cookie walk offered by St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waverly, set for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be hosted in the fellowship hall at the church. This first-ever boutique in Waverly is particularly geared to showcase small businesses in Waverly and the surrounding area, Mary Pettit said. This includes vendors who offer Creative Memories, Young Living essential oils, and Daily Blue, as well as others, such as Posey Patch, and Montrose Chiropractic. Door prizes will be offered by all the booths. This will be the fourth year that the cookie walk has taken place. There will be a chili lunch served, which will benefit the youth of St. Mary’s parish.
BUSINESS PROMOTIONS
Holasek Greenhouse open house Fri. & Sat. Fred Holasek and Son Greenhouses will host its annual winter open house Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14. Register for giveaways. Refreshments available.
Holiday shopping expo in LP Sat. Several independent vendors will host a holiday shopping Kennedy Kohler was third place expo 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, costume winner at the Blue Nov. 14 at the Lester Prairie Note Oct. 31. City Hall. Among the vendors are: Watkins, Tupperware, Scentsy, Longaberger Baskets, Designer Inspired, Angel Company, and more. Food will be available from the Lester Prairie Legion Auxiliary. quired for school enrollment. This is a time for screening to identify potential problems, not time for treatment or counCrafters and vendors will ofseling. Problems identified may be handled by referring fer a holiday shopping event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 the child to other resources. There will be seven forms at the Blue Note, Winsted. Vendors such as Tastefully which need to be filled out in advance and brought to the Simple, Mary Kay, Life Coachscreening. These forms will be ing for Relationships, along sent after signing up for an ap- with crafts will be available. A variety of baked goods pointment. To make an appointment or will also be offered. Breakfast and dinner will be for more information regarding ECDS, call Kathy Fiecke at available. Prizes will be given away throughout the day. (320) 395-2521.
Early childhood screening in Lester Prairie Nov. 12 Lester Prairie School will provide early childhood screening for children whose birthday falls before Nov. 12, 2006 and have not been previously screened. The screening will take place Thursday, Nov. 12 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 77 Second Avenue S. in Lester Prairie. The purpose of this program is to identify children who may have health or developmental problems. Early identification of health and developmental problems is helpful in preventing these problems from becoming more serious. This is a screening program and is not intended to be a substitute for health care from other providers. The screening will take one to one and one-half hours, and will consist of the following components: vision, hearing, height, weight, speech, health history, immunization review, family circumstances review, and summary interview. Participation in this program is re-
Happy Birthday
Layna
Friday, Nov. 13
Business and bake sale Saturday
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