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9, 2009
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Paul Paradis holds the medals he earned for his service in the
Korean War from January 1951 to September 1952.
During an award ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 20, Dave Paschke
(center) stands with under-secretary of the Army, Dr. Joseph
Westphal, and captain of Troop A, John Poindexter. Paschke’s unit
received a presidential citation for heroic actions March 26, 1970.
Two men who came home to
Winsted from two different
wars appreciate late recognition
By Linda Scherer
Staff Writer
Two men returned to
Winsted following two differ-
ent wars.
Both men felt lucky to be
returning home from the bat-
tlefield and were ready to get
on with their lives.
They did not expect any
kind of recognition or thank
you for serving their country.
Actually, both men wanted to
forget the war had ever hap-
pened.
Two of three levy questions pass on HLWW ballot
Total voter turnout
was about 40 percent
for this off-year
election season
By Lynda Jensen
Editor
Voters in the Howard Lake-
Waverly-Winsted School District
approved the first two questions
on the ballot Tuesday – saying
yes to the renewal of an existing
levy and to an inflationary rate in-
crease – but no to the third ques-
tion of replacing an existing $50
per-pupil-unit levy with a $150
per-pupil-unit levy. The third
question failed by only 84 votes.
Unofficial election results for
the operating levy questions are
as follows:
Question one passed, with a
grand total of 1,399 yes votes and
801 no votes.
Question two passed, with a
grand total of 1,117 yes votes and
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But when recognition came
many, many years later, each of
the men was honored and appre-
ciative of the gesture.
Paul Paradis of Winsted
served in the Army in Korea
during the Korean War.
On the 50th anniversary of
the outbreak of the Korean war,
the president of the Republic of
Korea, Kim Dae-jung, sent a let-
ter and medal to every American
veteran of the war telling them of
his “deepest gratitude for their
LATE RECOGNITION, Page 12A
Precinct breakdown
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
HOWARD LAKE
Question 1: ............................ 779 ................ 322
Question 2: ............................ 649 ................ 449
Question 3: ............................ 611 ................ 478
WAVERLY
Question 1: ............................ 295 ................ 195
Question 2: ............................ 233 ................ 255
Question 3: ............................ 234 ................ 250
WINSTED
Question 1: ............................ 325 ................ 284
Question 2: ............................ 235 ................ 373
Question 3: ............................ 203 ................ 404
Source: HLWW School District
1,077 no.
Question three failed with a
total of 1,048 yes votes and 1,132
no votes.
For voter turnout, about 40
percent of registered voters
showed up at the polls.
At the Howard Lake polling
location, the total number of vot-
ers who turned out was 1,101,
which is 44 percent, according to
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General News. . . . . . . 5-17A
NEWS/FEATURE
Dining & Entertainment . 17A
Viewpoints . . . . . . . . . 19A
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8B
Churches. . . . . . . . . . . 20A
Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5B
Schools. . . . . . . . . . . 6-7B
Public Notices . . . . . . 9-17B
Classifieds . . . . . . . . 18-20B
A welcome home 40 years overdue
By Kristen Miller
Staff Writer
Today, communities em-
brace soldiers returning home (during the Vietnam era) and was in Vietnam from
from war with reverence for made you a target of being 1965 through 1966.
serving their country. This, a part of the system (govern-
however, was not the case for ment),” Keith said.
Vietnam veterans.
“We werenʼt welcomed as promoting
home,” said Harvey Mauk, the war,” Keith
an Army veteran from How- said, “and we
ard Lake who was drafted in werenʼt.
1966, and served two years were just
in Vietnam.
With Vietnam being an o u r
unpopular war, protestors
against the war would spit at
returning veterans and call
them baby killers, Mauk ex-
plained.
“If you were a Viet-
nam veteran, you
werenʼt nothing,”
he said.
Steve Keith
of Cokato
was a Marine
and served in
Vietnam from
March 1969 to
April 1970.
He, too, During the event, Steve Keith of Cokato and Gene Lorentz
of Howard Lake got to meet Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
The Depot and Lester’s Liquor
close in Lester Prairie
By Ivan Raconteur
Staff Writer
The sign in front of The
Depot and Lesterʼs Liquor in
Lester Prairie tells the story
of another business that ap-
pears to be a casualty of the
economic downturn.
Customers who arrived
at the business last Monday
morning were greeted with a
locked door.
Later, the sign in front of
the business confi rmed that
the business is closed.
The business has been a
gas station since Henry Wie-
denroth purchased the old
Lester Prairie depot from the
Burlington Northern Railway
and moved it to its present
location southwest of Lester
Prairie on McLeod County
Road 1.
The original 24-by-60-foot
building was put on a new
foundation and a 16-by-30-
foot addition was added, ac-
cording to the book Lester
Prairie Community 1886-
1986.
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te e Check out comments
s vo vot
Ye No
HLWW district secretary Marilyn
Greeley.
In Winsted, the total number
of voters who turned out was
610, which is 37 percent. For
Waverly, the total number of vot-
ers who turned out was 492, or 37
percent.
In 2007, Greeley noted that
the voter turnout at that time
was about 33 percent. This was
Many activities
are taking place
during
Veterans Day
Page 10-11A
knows what it was like com- job,” he said.
ing home.
“Being in the military Lake served in the Marines,
remembered being spit on and
“We were seen
We
doing
The sign in front of The Depot and Lester’s Liquor in Lester Prairie
is evidence of another casualty of the economic downturn.
The HJ Blog has re-
corded 55 comments so
far regarding the HLWW
ballot results. Go to www.
herald-journal.com.
an off-year referendum for an
HLWW levy, similar to the 2009
referendum.
During the off-year election
in November 2003, Howard
Lake-Waverly-Winsted attracted
a voter turnout of 81 percent, to
vote down a building bond that
would have placed a k-12 school
building between Howard Lake
and Waverly.
Summary of questions
The following is an explana-
tion of each ballot question on
this yearʼs referendum:
Question one
The first question voters ap-
proved proposes to extend the
districtʼs current $500-per-pupil
levy for 10 years. This is an exist-
ing levy that the district is asking
to renew, and it doesnʼt result in
OBITUARIES
• James Edmonson, 62, Annandale
• Erla Mae Quick, 91, Cokato
• Raymond Schermann, 59, Winsted
• Ruth Gutzmann, 84, Waconia
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Volume 92, Number 18
Gene Lorentz of Howard
Upon returning, Lorentz
given the finger.
“None of us were there
because we wanted to be,”
Lorentz said, who joined
the military to fulfill a mili-
tary obligation he felt he
had.
Unlike veterans today,
Lorentz agrees with
his comrades that the
Vietnam era veterans
werenʼt given credit
for what they did.
Operation
Homecoming
In 2005, Holt Tour
and Charter orga-
nized a trip to Bran-
son, MO, where a
busload of Vietnam
era veterans would
get a “welcome
home,” 40 years
overdue.
LATE THANKS, Page 22A
Photo by Ivan Raconteur
an increase in taxes.
If this question passes, an-
nual taxes for a $100,000 home
will decrease by $2, because the
districtʼs tax base is spread over
more people than in previous
years.
Question two
The second question proposed
adding an inflationary rate to
question one, and could only pass
if the first question passes.
“By putting the inflationary
factor on there, itʼs one way for
us to keep up with increases in
fuel and other expenses that hap-
pen on an annual basis,” board
member Al Doering said during a
presentation to the Waverly City
Council Oct. 13.
Question three
Question number three pro-
posed taking away the existing
$50-per-pupil-unit levy and re-
placing it with a $150-per-pu-
pil-unit levy. The existing levy
expires at the end of the 2011-12
school year.
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finals to G-F-W.
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HAPPENINGS
Veterans to be
honored Wed.
In November 1919, Presi-
dent Wilson proclaimed Nov.
11 as the first commemora-
tion of Armistice Day.
The original concept for
the celebration was for a day
observed with parades and
public meetings.
On June 1, 1954, the Unit-
ed States Congress officially
recognized Nov. 11 as the
day to honor American vet-
erans of all wars.
Information regarding
observances this week by
local Legion posts appears
on special recognition pages
in this weekʼs paper.
LP play set
for Friday and
Saturday
The Lester Prairie Drama
Club will present “Youʼre
Only Young Once” Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 13 and
14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lester
Prairie School gymnasium.
This comedy is about the
sheer insanity of high school
life and its societies. The plot
is a simple one of lifeʼs little
complications, romantic en-
tanglements and academic
pressures. Please see the ar-
ticle on the Schools Page.
Admission is a free-will
donation.
Founder of arts
center to speak
in Winsted
The Winsted Arts Coun-
cil has scheduled an open
meeting Saturday, Nov. 14
at 1 p.m. in the City Hall
Vollmer Room, where the
founder of the New York
Mills Regional Cultural
Center, John Davis, will
share his experiences about
starting a cultural center in
New York Mills, MN. Re-
freshments will follow the
meeting.
Turkey dinner in
Waverly
Waverly Lions, Waverly
Boosters, and American Le-
gion Auxiliary will host a
turkey dinner Saturday, Nov.
14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
Waverly KC Hall.
Tickets are $10 for adults
and $5 for children 10 and
under. Carryouts are also
available.
There will also be bingo
at 7 p.m.
Steak, shrimp
dinner Sat.
Prairie Archers will host a
steak and shrimp dinner Sat-
urday, Nov. 14 at the Dodge
House, Lester Prairie from 5
to 8 p.m.
Steak and shrimp combos
are $12, steak $10, and pork
chop or shrimp dinners $8.
Call in reservations before
6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 to Jim
Richardson (320) 395-2721.
FFA corn drive Fri.
Howard Lake-Waverly-
Winsted FFA chapter will
conduct the annual Corn
Drive for Camp Courage on
Friday, Nov. 13 by visiting
local businesses. Profits will
provide additional funds for
campers who wish to attend
Camp Courage.
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PEOPLE MEETINGS
GOVERNMENT
Kristie Hatlestad earns medal MONDAY, NOV. 9
• Montrose City Council,
Kristie Hatlestad of Lester Prairie, a 2003 Montrose Community Center,
graduate of Holy Trinity High School in
7 pm
Winsted, was recently awarded the US Air • Mayer City Council, Mayer City
Force Achievement Medal. The award was for Office, 6:30 pm
her meritorious service while serving with the • Hollywood Township, Holly-
51st MSS of the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air wood Town Hall, 8 pm
• Victor Township, Victor Town
Base in South Korea. Hall, 8 pm
A1C Hatlestad is currently serving with the
• Woodland Township, Wood-
31st MSS at Aviano Air Base in Italy. land Town Hall, 7 pm
• HLWW School Board, 6 pm
TUESDAY, NOV. 10
• Wright County Commission-
Alex Schumacher remembered ers, county commissioner
board room, government cen-
In honor of Veterans Day, Alex Schumacher
ter, Buffalo, 9 am
of New Germany is remembered for serving in • HL Planning & Zoning, city of-
the Navy. He served aboard the USS Chicago fices, 7 pm
• LP City Council, city hall, 7
Flagship of the Pacific in World War II.
pm
Schumacher was a charter member of the
New Germany American Legion, after farm- • Waverly City Council, Waverly
City Offices, 7 pm
ing for many years. He worked for 20 years as
• Middleville Township, Mid-
a horologist for Kuempel Chime Clocks.
dleville Town Hall, 7:30 pm
• LP School Board, retreat, LP
media center, 6:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
• NG Planning & Zoning, city
Engagement: Eric Vasko and hall, 7:30 pm
• Winsted Planning Commis-
Ericka Muenchow sion, city hall, council cham-
Kevin and Julie Muenchow of bers, 6 pm
Plato are pleased to announce THURSDAY, NOV. 12
the engagement of their daugh- • Bergen Township, Bergen
ter, Ericka Muenchow, to Eric Town Hall, 7 pm
• Camden Township, Camden
Vasko, son of Randy and Shelly Town Hall, 7:30 pm
Vasko of Lester Prairie. • Winsted Township, Winsted
Ericka graduated from North City Hall, 8 pm
Dakota State University in 2008, MONDAY, NOV. 16
with a bachelor’s degree in ex- • LP School Board, LP media
ercise science with a minor in center, 6:30 pm
ORGANIZATIONS
psychology. She is currently em- MONDAY, NOV. 9
ployed by TNT Kids Fitness &
• Waverly Lions Club, business,
Gymnastics Academy as a rec- Waverly KCs Hall, 7 pm
reational director. • Waverly Lake Association, city
Eric graduated from North Dakota State University in 2007, office
with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and manage- TUESDAY, NOV. 10
• Winsted Airport Commission,
ment with a minor in business administration. He is currently em-
city hall, council chambers,
ployed by Tecton Products LLC. 8:30 am
They plan to marry Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Holy Family
• Winsted Sportsmen’s Club,
Catholic Church in Silver Lake. The ceremony will be followed Papa Tom’s Bar & Grill, 7 pm
by a reception at Pla-Mor Ballroom in Glencoe. • Parent Support Group, for all
parents of children with spe-
Birth: Grace Elizabeth Meyer cial needs, Wright County Hu-
man Services, Buffalo, 6-7:15
Lucas Meyer and Stephanie Schroeder of Lester Prairie are
pm
pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Grace Elizabeth
• MOPS, Bible Study, choir
Meyer, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Glencoe Regional Health Ser-
room, St. John’s Lutheran
vices. Grace weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 Church, Howard Lake, 7-9 pm
inches long. She is welcomed home by her siblings, Hunter and THURSDAY, NOV. 12
Daniel. • HL Legion Post 145, Legion,
Grandparents are John and Annette Schwarze of Brownton, 7 pm
• LP Lions, city hall, 6:30 pm
Steve and Sandy Schwanke of Glencoe, and Luann Meyer and • Lake Mary VFW Post 9232
Myron Kuehl of New Auburn.
Auxiliary, American Legion
Club Room, Winsted, 2:30
pm
• Hollywood Booster Club, Old
Hollywood Shed, 8 pm
• Hutchinson Area Bird Club,
Hutchinson Public Library,
basement, 7 pm
• LP Lions, men and women
PERSONAL
THANK YOU
The family of Albert (Al) Lenzen would like to express our thanks to
welcome, dinner/meeting, LP
City Hall, 6:30 pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
• Sons of Norway Lodge 1-676,
genealogy and reseach dis-
cussion by Diane Hjelter, light
meal, Shalom Baptist church,
1215 Roberts Road SW,
Hutchinson, 5:30 pm
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
• Lake Mary VFW Post 9232,
American Legion Club,
Winsted, 11 am
MONDAY, NOV. 16
• Marysville Merrymakers 4-
H Club, St. John’s Lutheran
Church, Howard Lake, 7:30
pm
• Montrose Lions, Montrose
Community Center, 7 pm
• Lester Prairie Senior Citizens,
Thanksgiving meal, meeting,
LP City Hall, noon
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
• Alcoholics Anonymous, St.
Mary’s Care Center, resident
dining hall, Winsted, 8 pm;
and Trinity Lutheran Church,
Watertown, 8 pm
TUESDAY
• Alcoholics Anonymous, First
Presbyterian Church, Howard
Lake, 7:30-8:30 pm; and Les-
ter Prairie City Hall, 8 pm
• Celebrate Recovery, Fresh-
water Community Church, St.
Boni., (952) 446-9090, 7 pm
• Overeaters Anonymous, ev-
eryone welcome, call (320)
485-2544, Holy Family Church
School, Silver Lake, 6 pm
WEDNESDAY
• Al-anon group, “Never to be
Organized,” Recovery Re-
sources, 471 Second Street
N., Winsted, (320) 485-4767,
7:15 pm
• Narcotics Anonymous, DDS
basement, 131 Main Ave. W,
Winsted, 7:30 pm
• Montrose Seniors Group,
lunch $3.25, call (763) 675-
3127, activities, cards, games,
community center, noon
THURSDAY
• Hutchinson Toastmasters II,
Ridgewater College, enter
door 420, room 475, 7 am
• Business Network Internation-
al, Network Masters, Indepen-
dence City Hall, 7:30 pm. For
more information, call Randy
(320) 485-2535
• Weight Watchers, HL Com-
munity Center, Howard Lake,
5:30 pm
• Celebrate Recovery, HL Chris-
tian Church, 7 pm
FRIDAY
• Howard Lake Senior Citizens,
potluck, Marlys and Burton
hosts, community room, above
HL Public Library, noon
• Tri-county Toastmasters, Crow
River Coffee Co., Watertown,
7 am, for more information,
call Deb (320) 485-4398
AREA EVENTS
Monday, Nov. 9
> General Federated Women’s
Club, 7 p.m. For information
call Pat Sawatzke at (763)
972-3939.
> Arthritis and Fibromyalgia sup-
port group, Meeker Memorial
Hospital, Conference Room,
612 South Sibley Ave.,
Litchfield, 2 p.m.
> Author and speaker, Kristie
Verret book signing and
program hosted by The
Hutchinson Area Chapter of
The Compassionate Friends.
Her book, “Unforgotten
Children” deals with the issue
of miscarriages. 7 p.m. at
Oakland Chapel, Main St.
Hutchinson. (320) 833-2300.
> The Grief Support Group:
Rebuilding Hope, sponsored
by Ridgeview Medical Center,
7 - 8:30 p.m. Ridgeview
Medical Center. This support
group is for those experiencing
grief or anticipating a loss of
someone they care about. For
more information, call Social
Services, (952)442-2191,
Ext. 6190. There is no fee to
attend.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
> Blood drive at Zion Lutheran
Church, 1200 Hwy 25 S,
Buffalo. 1 - 7 p.m.
> 60+ and Healthy Clinic, Howard
Lake Community Center, 617
6th Ave., for senior citizens,
blood pressure check, trim
toenails, $15 fee for foot ser-
vice, 9:30 to 11:30 am, (763)
682-7456.
> Cardiac and Diabetes
Support Group at Meeker
Memorial Hospital Prairie
Winds Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
Topic, Medicare Prescription
Renewal Plans and Other
Available Services.
> Support Group for Parents
of Special Needs Children,
Wright County Human
Services, 6-7:30 p.m. For
information call (763) 682-
7477.
> Adoption support group,
Monticello Community Center,
Walnut St., Monticello. 6:30-
8:30 p.m. (763) 241-2602.
> Colon Cancer update pre-
sentation by Sabina Khan,
MD, Ridgeview Specialty
Clinic, Specializations:
Gastroenterology, Internal
Medicine. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ridgeview Community
Auditorium, 500 S. Maple St.,
Waconia. To register for this
free event, call 952-442-8084.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day- Thank a veteran!
> Stroke Support Program at
Buffalo Hospital Rehab
Center. 1 to 2 p.m. For infor-
mation call (763) 684-7121.
> Bingo hosted by Holy Trinity
Boosters 6 p.m. at the Blue
Note, Winsted.
> Look Good....Feel Better is a
free service which teaches
you, as a cancer patient,
beauty techniques to help
enhance your appearance and
self-image during chemother-
apy and radiation treatments.
4 – 6 p.m., Ridgeview Medical
at 7:30 p.m. 21+ (763) 478-
6661.
> Turkey dinner at the K.C.
Hall, Waverly. Hosted by
the Waverly Lions, Waverly
Boosters, and Legion auxiliary.
4 - 7 p.m. $10, adults, $5, chil-
dren 10 and under. Carry out
available. Bingo at 7 p.m.
> Comedy on the Rox, featur-
ing 4 of the funniest women
in Minnesota, at the Pla Mor
Ballroom, Glencoe. 8 p.m.
Tickets $15. ( 320) 864-4119.
> Litchfield Area Male Chorus
presents the Annual Spaghetti
& Song Dining Entertainment.
1st Lutheran Church,
Litchfield. 5 - 7 p.m. Admission
$7 per adult. Pre-school kids
are free. Tickets sold at the
door. 320-260-7420.
> Marshall Road Band, Finn’s
Place, Mayer 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
> Live music by Square One at
Thirsty’s Tavern, Dassel. 8:30
p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
> Creative candle gift jars pro-
gram for ages 10 - adults at
the Delano Public Library.
10-11 a.m. Preregistration
required. (763) 972-3467.
> Pop top belts program for teens
and adults at the Delano
Public Library. 11 a.m. - noon.
Preregistration required. (763)
972-3467.
> Crochet necklace program for
teens and adults at the Delano
Public Library. noon- 1 p.m.
Preregistration required. (763)
972-3467.
> Health and Wellness presenta-
tion , Community Room at
Citizens State Bank, Montrose.
Free. 10 a.m. Space is limited
(402) 980-3195.
> Crafts, Small Home Business
and Bake sale, Blue Note,
320 3rd St., Winsted. 9 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
> Arise! Cry Out! hosted by
Moms In Touch. A worldwide
day of prayer for children and
schools. Non-denominational.
At Annandale Evangelical Free
Church, 10252 St Hwy. 55 E.,
Annandale. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(320) 274-3143.
Sunday, Nov. 15
> Belgian Waffle breakfast at
St. Ignatius Catholic Church,
Annandale. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
> French toast, pancake, sausage
and scrambled egg breakfast.
7 to 11 a.m. Waverly KC hall.
Benefit for hall maintenance.
Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus. Freewill offering.
> Breakfast fundraiser hosted
by the Holy Trinity Mission
Group of Winsted at the Holy
Trinity school cafeteria. 9 a.m.
- noon.
Monday, Nov. 16
> Card Marathon, Delano Middle
School Media Center, 7:30
p.m. Sponsored by the GFWC
of Delano. For more infor-
mation, call Pat Sawatzke
(763) 972-3939 or Norma
Wandersee (763) 972-2068.
www.valleyhutchinson.com

everyone who helped our family. And also for the cards and food that Center. Any woman currently
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everyone donated. A special thanks to Pastor Mark S. Loder and the undergoing or is about to
Ladies Auxiliary of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winsted. A special undergo cancer treatment is
thank you to the Winsted Police Department and American Legion. invited to attend. Register
A special thanks to Chilson Funeral Home for help and comfort they at (952)442-2191, ext 6111.
provided. From the Lenzen family. 19s There is no fee to attend.
Thursday, Nov. 12
THANK YOU > Do You or Someone You Love
Special thanks to all the wonderful people who were there for Laurie Suffer From Parkinson’s? Join
and gave her love and support through her painful journey. The friends us to learn how training and
who were always there for her – you will not be forgotten. Thank you exercise through this program
Photo by Linda Scherer
to Dr. Frenning, the chemo nurses, and everybody at Connect Care can have a positive impact
Henrich receives service award
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Hutchinson • (320) 587-2240

for the wonderful care and support. Thank you to Betty Diers and Fr. on your life and the lives of
Tony, who made our day a little brighter; the ladies who made and your family members. 6:30-8
Winsted Mayor Steve Stotko (left) presented Police Chief Mike p.m. Ridgeview Community
served the lunch; and Chilson Funeral Home. God has great rewards
Henrich with a medal for his 30 years of service to the City of
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Auditorium, 500 S. Maple St.,

HUTCHINSON

for all. Many thanks. Family of Laurie Poetz. 19s

Winsted at the city council meeting Wednesday. Stotko said he Waconia. To register for this
had only high praise for Henrich, who he has enjoyed working ST. JUDE NOVENA free event, call 952-442-8084.
with since becoming the mayor. Following the council meeting, May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved, and pre- Friday, Nov. 13
served throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, > Holy Trinity Meat Raffle, Blue
a reception took place in the Vollmer Room to celebrate the oc- pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Mary, mother Note, 5 p.m. Proceeds to sup-
casion. of Jesus, pray for us. St. Theresa, pray for us. Say this prayer nine port extra-curricular events at
times a day for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication Holy Trinity School.
must be promised. My prayers will be answered. 19s > Farm City Day at the McLeod
Co. Fairground, Hutchinson. 6
- 10 a.m. Free breakfast and
entertainment.
Saturday, Nov. 14
> Holiday Shopping Expo, Lester
Prairie City Hall. 9 a.m. - 2
p.m.
> Bingo, Winsted Legion, 6:30
p.m. Open to the public, light
Love lunch available.
Mommy > Little River Band at the Medina
Happy 5th Happy 2nd Entertainment Center, 500
Birthday Alicyn Birthday Sissy Hwy 55, Medina. Doors open

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HAPPENINGS 50 years ago: Peterson new

HAPPENINGS, from 1A
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 li-
brary 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-Your-
Dog reading program and con-
test that will run through the
end of the school year.
All readers ages 3-12 and
their family members are wel-
come.
West Metro
Allergy Connection
meeting today
The West Metro Food Al-
lergy Connection will meet to-
night, 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 Com-
merce, will judge the entries.
To participate, turn on the lights
to your holiday display Wednes-
day early evening. First place
wins $100, second place $75, and
third place $50. All prizes award-
ed in Winsted Bucks.
HL Legion to host
Thanksgiving
dinner
A goodwill dinner will be
served starting at 1 p.m. Thurs-
day, Nov. 26 by the Howard Lake
Legion, its employees and Rein-
hart 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.
Golden Strings
Dec. 4 at St. John’s
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
still available for $10 by contact-
ing Bonnie at (320) 485-2353 or
Rose at (320) 485-2252.
Fine arts expo and
craft fair Nov. 21
The 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
100 exhibitors are expected.
Refreshments will be available.
A bake sale is planned by the
HLWW After Prom Committee.
There is no admission
Holiday sale at
St. Mary’s Nov. 22
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.
Tickets on sale now
They took a three-hour tour
Howard Lake Princess Christine Bobrowski, dressed up as Ginger, Nov. 1; Renee Lynn, to Wil-
and 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
parade in Anoka Oct. 31.
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 periodi-
cally 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) 657-
1502 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
Cans for vets collected in Winsted
Donated aluminum cans are being collected during the month of
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 handi-
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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
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Security State Bank in How-
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For more information, call
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1502.
Senior potluck
Nine people enjoyed a de-
licious potluck meal and fel-
lowship 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 start-
ing at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Members
of the Mayer Economic De-
veloment Authority will meet
at 6:30 p.m.
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Kristen Miller, staff writer
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Starrla Cray, staff writer (320) 455-0986
Aaron Schultz, sports editor, (320) 282-6514
Matt Kane, sports writer, (320) 282-0669
Stephen Wiblemo, sports writer, (612) 384-3936
Bill Norman, sales, (320) 282-6518
Bruce Johnson, sales, (612) 203-0555
Randy Heuer, sales, (763) 439-8698
Dori Kimball, sales, (612) 597-6935
Cheri Luhman, customer service/classifieds
Paulie Johnson, customer service
Troy Feltmann, sign dept. mgr., (320) 282-6520
Brandon Vandesteeg, sign dept.
Jami Berg, printing dept. manager
basketball coach of LP High School
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 pho-
to from Duran Photography.
In addition, the first place
costume winner Miranda
Stifter won movie and Sub-
way passes. The second place
winner, Ethan Fiecke won two
wristbands to the Nickelode-
on theme park at the Mall of
America. The third place cos-
tume winner. Kennedy Kohler,
won movie passes to area the-
aters.
Nancy Fasching won
the adult drawing for two
Chanhassen dinner/theater
passes.
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 previ-
ously 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 prob-
lems is helpful in preventing
these problems from becoming
more serious. This is a screen-
ing 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. Par-
ticipation in this program is re-
Happy Birthday
Layna
Holy Trinity for football are
Years Ago John Koch, Frank Hertzog, and
Teresa Ed Hahn.
Jagodzinski Fifteen-year-old Ron Koch
Correspondent shoots a 10-point, 244 pound.
buck in the Blackduck area on
customer appreciation days his first hunting trip.
with coffee and cookies be- Nov. 12, 1959 (50 years ago)
ing served, registration for gift The Howard Lake Laker
certificates, and a free 11 x 14 football team is co-champions
family portrait taken by a pro- of the Wright County League.
fessional studio available to Richard Peterson is the new
customers. basketball coach at Lester Prai-
Enrollment at Lester Praire rie High School.
Schools is up to 486 students, Births: Dawn Susan, to Mr.
which is the highest since the and Mrs. Darryl Zrust, Oct. 25;
1978-79 school year. Scott Edgar, to Mr. and Mrs.
Births: Jenna Leigh, to Ste- Agmar Spleiss, Oct. 31; a boy,
phen and Judith Gagnon, Nov. to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Latzig,
3; Danielle Norby, to Steve and Nov. 4; a girl, to Mr. and Mrs.
Laura LePage, Nov. 9. Dan Sexton, Nov. 7.
Nov. 13, 1969 (40 years ago)
Named all-conference at
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.
Photos by Duran Photography 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 Green-
houses will host its annual win-
ter open house Friday, Nov. 13
and Saturday, Nov. 14.
Register for giveaways. Re-
freshments 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 Business and bake
to identify potential problems,
not time for treatment or coun- sale Saturday
seling. Problems identified Crafters and vendors will of-
may be handled by referring fer a holiday shopping event 9
the child to other resources. a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
There will be seven forms at the Blue Note, Winsted.
which need to be filled out in Vendors such as Tastefully
advance and brought to the Simple, Mary Kay, Life Coach-
screening. These forms will be ing for Relationships, along
sent after signing up for an ap- with crafts will be available.
pointment. A variety of baked goods
To make an appointment or will also be offered.
for more information regard- Breakfast and dinner will be
ing ECDS, call Kathy Fiecke at available. Prizes will be given
(320) 395-2521. away throughout the day.
ANNOUNCING
Howard Lake Drug is now fully
accredited to meet the needs of
MEDICARE Beneficiaries who
need Diabetic Supplies, shoes,

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.
still be published in newspapers and web, but charge
is full rate.
Kip Kovar, printing dept.
Evelyn Fowler, production mgr. over the counter orthotics
and durable medical
Friday, Nov. 13
Wendy Lankki, production
Denise Ernst, production
SUBSCRIPTIONS Jessica Artibee, production/web equipment.
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Addresses in McLeod, Wright, and Shawn Baudler, production We will be happy to
Carver counties $34/yr.; elsewhere in
Minn. $39/yr.; out of state $44/yr. Pro-
Alicia Boltz, production
Scott Niska, production
answer any questions
rated portions available. Dan Birkholz, web dept. manager

each night at the Laker Audito-

rium.
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 dead-
line for the dinner is Friday, Nov.
13. Contact Kathleen Messer for
tickets at (320) 543-4600.
How to Subscribe: Linda Krienke, bookkeeping
Amy Hoese-Schultz, office
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These weekly messages are
contributed by the concerned citizens
CHURCH SCHEDULES
and businesses who urge you to attend ALBION EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH
the church of your choice.
11480 5th St. NW, Rural Cokato
Philip Geoffrion, Pastor
(320) 286–5442
Wed., Nov. 11 - Adult prayer and
Bible study 7 pm
Jilek Insurance Agency Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday School
9:15 am; Coffee Fellowship 10:15 am;
Lester Prairie/Silver Lake
(320) 395-2587 800-723-0181 Worship celebration 10:30 am
BEREAN BAPTIST CHURCH
727 16th St. E., Glencoe
Paul Friberg, Pastor
Steve Nelson, Youth Pastor
Distinctive Dental Services, P.A.
Dr. Thoennes Dr. Glavan (320) 864–6113
131 Main Ave. 612 8th Ave. Tues., Nov. 10 - Mens Bible study
Winsted Howard Lake 6 am
(320) 485-4344 (320) 543-2233
Wed., Nov. 11 - Service on Glencoe
Cable Channel 10 8 pm
Fri., Nov. 13 - SWAT Youth group
7 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school 9
110 1st St. N., Winsted am; Service on Glencoe Cable Chan-
nel 10, 10 am; Worship Service 10:20
(320) 485-3831
am
www.flagshipbanks.com
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
77 Lincoln Ave. N, Lester Prairie
BURKSTRAND AGENCY, INC. Erick Thompson, Pastor
“FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS”
www.lpbethel.org
Wed., Nov. 11 - Confirmation clas
(320) 543-3171 5:30 pm; ASK Youth 6:30 pm; Choir
BOX 570 - 1005 6TH ST. 7 pm
HOWARD LAKE, MN 55349
Sun., Nov. 15 - Contemporary
Worship 9 am; Sunday school 10
am; Christianity 101 10:15 am; Wor-
ship at the windows 11 am; Carnival
12 pm
(320) 543-3370
620 Dutch Lake Dr., Howard Lake
• Fast Lube • Alignments BLESSED HOPE CHURCH
• Tires •
HLWW High School auditorium
Fellowship of Christian
Assemblies
Lester Prairie
• Pre-Planning Russ Doebler, Pastor
(320) 543–2196
• Pre-Funding
Wed., Nov. 11 - Nursery and High
Bruce McBride (320) 395-2513 School Youth Group at the High
www.mcbridefuneralchapels.com School, Adult Intercessory Prayer
6:30 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 – Adult Bible Hour
Hutchinson Co-op and Kids Choir Practice 9 am; Wor-
ship 10 am
Lester Prairie Division
(320) 395-2576 CELEBRATION COMMUNITY
CHURCH
2nd Street E., Montrose
(Montrose Elem. School gym)
Howard Lake Frank Moyer, Pastor
(763) 675–3003
Drug Thurs., Nov. 12 – Youth Group 7
pm
Prescription Specialist Sun., Nov. 15 – Sunday School
Highway 12
(pre-School to Adult) 9 am; Worship
(320) 543-2141 • (320) 543-DRUG 10 am
ELIM MISSION CHURCH
MARK’S SERVICE 405 Broadway Ave. S, Cokato
Your 1-Stop Wally Glucklich, Pastor
Adam Sarff, Youth Director
Convenience Store
Ben Brandt, Music Director
Hwy 12, Waverly
Mark Karels, owner (763) 658-4662
Tues., Nov. 10 - Womens Bible
study 9 am; Dorcas 1:30 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Christmas Program
Prac. 3:30 pm; Leaders meal 5 pm;
Prairie Bus Service 9th grade BIC, AWANA/JH Youth 6
(320) 395-2233 pm; SH Youth, Worship team 7:30
pm; Prayer/Dorcas room, Mens Bible
MIKE HENNEK study 8 pm
(952) 652-5244 Thur., Nov. 12 - Women’s Bible
study 6:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Elder meeting 7 am
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship/Adult sem-
Member FDIC
inars 9 am; Hospitality time 10:15 am;
Worship, sunday school 10:45 am;
Bible fellowship at John and Shannon
Walter’s 6 pm; Financial Peace Uni-
(320) 395-2515 • www.fcblesterprairie.com versity 7 pm; Prayer encounter 7:30
pm
www.elimMission.org
Gueningsman
Automotive
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Specialists CHURCH
280 Third St. E, Cokato
2503 225th St., Winsted
Steven Thorson, Pastor
(320) 485-3994 Nate Bendorf, Youth Director
Mon., Nov. 9 - Large staff meets
1 pm; Faithfully fit forever 5:30 pm;
Women’s Bible study, Christian educa-
tion team meets 6:30 pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Esther circle meets
9:30 am; Alpha training 6 pm
413 13th Ave., Howard Lake
Wed., Nov. 11 - Bulletin supplement
(320) 543-3800 copy deadline 12 pm; Piano lessons
3:20 pm; Sixty fifthers meet 3:30 pm;
Winsted Farmers
Chapel choir rehearsal 4:30 pm; Cher-
Certified ub choir rehearsal (K-2) 5 pm; Supper
Elevator
Canadian 5:45 pm; Prayer team meets, chancel
Alfalfa
(320) 485-4101 choir rehearsal 6:30 pm; YDT (7-9 gr.)
$125
888-666-6764 6:45 pm; Mary/Hannah Circle meets 7
Winsted pm; Proclaim Worship team rehearsal
7:45 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Piano lessons 3:25
Winsted Farmers pm; Piano Lessons 5:15 pm; Faithfully
Co-op Creamery fit forever 5:30 pm
Fri., Nov. 13 - Worship at Cokato
Association Apt. Bldg III 10 am; Bulletin assembly
crew meets 2:30 pm; Piano lessons
(320) 485-3787 4:45 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Men’s Bible study 7
am
ST. MARY’S CARE CENTER Sun., Nov. 15 - Traditional Service
Hospitality • Stewardship • Respect • Justice 8:30 am; Coffee fellowship 9:30 am;
(320) 485-2151 Sunday school 9:45 am; Rightly ex-
Providing compassionate and competent
plaining the word of truth Bible study
10 am; Contemporary Communion
services in a faith-based environment
Service 11 am; Alpha 5 pm; Forum with
Pastor Linda Pedersen from ELCA SW
MN Synod office 6:30 pm; YDT for Sr.
Winsted High (grades 9-12) 7 pm
Gentle www.equalsharing.com
Dental FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Care (320) 485-3881
108 Main St. W, Silver Lake
Christina Berry, Pastor
Swanson-Peterson
Wed., Nov. 11 - Confirmation, Hand
bells 6:15 pm; Choir 7 pm
Funeral Home Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school 9
am; Worship Service 10 am; Fellow-
1224 6th St., Howard Lake
ship (Pola-Czesky) 11 am
(320) 543-3401 or 286-2534
GEORGE E. PETERSON MARK G. PETERSON
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
395 Broadway Ave. N., Cokato
Danville K. Swanson, Pastor
Steve Stahl, Youth Pastor
Mon., Nov. 9 - MOPS Bible study
at Sanborn’s 6:30 pm; Sew Friendly
quilting 7 pm
Residential & Commercial
Tues., Nov. 10 - Mission Guild 9
• Service all brands • Retrofits
• New Installation • Geothermal
am; Deacon meeting 6:30 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Family meal 6 pm;
• Air Balancing • Refrigeration
Classes for all ages 6:30 pm
Andrew Engh, Owner
Sat., Nov. 14 - Men’s breakfast and
Cell: (612) 227-9561
Bible study 8 am
Cokato, MN 55321
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship 8:15 am;
Sunday school 9:30 am; Worship 11
am
Herald Journal Churches
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
721 9th Street, Howard Lake
Myra A. Carroll-Pezzella, Pastor
(320) 543-2806
e-mail: firstpreshl@embarqmail.com
Mon., Nov. 9 - family meeting 7
pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Sing a long at
Good Samaritan 10:30 am; AA
meeting 7:30 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Meals on wheels
11:45 am; Youth 5 pm; Dinner-
Tressie Weege 5:45 pm; Youth 6:15
pm; Prayer 7:15 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Christian ed 9
am; Worship 10:30 am; Fellowship
11:30 am
www.firstpreshl.org
GOOD SHEPHERD
FREE LUTHERAN CHURCH
5939 Oliver Ave. SW, Cokato
Lyndon Korhonen, Pastor
Wed., Nov. 11 - Womens Bible
study 9 am; Senior confirmation 3;45
pm; Junior confirmation 4;30 pm;
Confirmation supper 5:15 pm; Peniel
Youth group 6 pm; Treasure seekers
(Gr. 4-6) and Adult study 6:30 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school
for all ages 9 am; Fellowship 10 am;
Prayer time 10:10 am; Worship with
Bible school Gospel teams, potluck
following Worship 10:30 am; Deeper
teen Bible study at Matt and Lori Nel-
son’s home 1 pm
GRACE BIBLE CHURCH
300 Cleveland Ave.,
Silver Lake,
Dr. Tom Rakow, Pastor
(320) 327-2266
Wed., Nov. 11 - Prayer time and
puppet practice 7 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Mens Bible study 7
am
Sun., Nov. 15 - First light radio
program on KARP 106.9 FM 7:30
am; Pre-Service prayer time 9:15
am; Morning Worship Service - guest
speaker Jon Pixler 9:30 am; Sunday
school for all ages 10:35 am; Evening
Service 7 pm
HARVEST COMMUNITY CHURCH
431 4th St. N., Winsted
(Winsted Elem. School gym)
Pastor Tom Starkjohn
(320) 485–4611
Sun., Nov. 15 – Worship 10 am;
Children’s church 10:30 am
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC
720 Main St. E., Silver Lake
Fr. Brian Oestreich
Confessions before weekday
Masses
Sun., Nov. 15 - Mass 9:30 am
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC
CHURCH
111 Winsted Ave. W., Winsted
Father Tony Hesse, Pastor
(320) 485–4421
Mon., Nov. 9 - Holy family social
hall 6 pm; CCW wrap up meeting for
Bazaar HT mtg. room 7 pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Eucharistic adora-
tion 9 am; St. Anne’s Luncheon/mtg.
social hall 1:30 pm; Education Com-
mittee meeting 4 pm; Mass 6 pm;
CCW meeting S. Hall, KC’s officers
meeting 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Mass 8:15 am;
Worn a bit shop open 12;30 pm; Re-
ligious education/Adult formation 6:30
pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Mass 8:15 am; Al-
pha 6:30 pm
Fri., Nov. 13 - Mass 8:15 am; Won
a bit shop open 12:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Pre-Baptism class 9
am; Mass 5:15 am
Sun., Nov. 15 - Mass 8:30 am;
Mass 10:30 am
HOWARD LAKE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
A non–denominational
Evangelical congregation
800 5th Ave., Howard Lake
Rick Messer, Pastor
Dennis Entinger, Worship and
Administrative Pastor
Matt Wagner, Youth Pastor
(320) 543–3955
*Various small Group Bible studies
throughout the week. Call for more
info.
Tues., Nov. 10 - Life group at the
Wood’s 6:30 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Kids club 3:30 pm;
Fusion for 6th - 12th grade Youth, Life
group at the Day’s 6:30 pm; Lifegroup
at the Goneau’s 7 pm
7 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Celebrate recovery
Sun., Nov. 15 - Praise team re-
hearsal 8:30 am; Coffee and cookie
fellowship time 9:30 am; Quilt and
bond 2 pm; Thanksgiving banquet 5
pm
JACOB’S WELL
218 Quail Drive, Montrose
Lisa Ellwoods, Pastor
(763) 675–2707
http://jacobswellprayer.blogspot.
Sun.,
com
Nov. 15 – “Mission to
Montrose” 10 am
Jacob’s Well is a Christian neigh-
borhood church dedicated to serving
the community of Montrose. For more
information and directions, contact
Pastor Ellwoods
MONTROSE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
230 Center Ave. SW, Montrose
Ingrid Bloom, Pastor
(763) 675–3571
www.MontroseUnitedMethodist.org
A welcome, always, to newcomers
in our community
Spiritual Growth 1st and 3rd Thurs-
day
Mens Group 2nd Wednesday 6
pm
Modern Christian Women 4th
Thursday 7 pm
UMW 2nd Wednesday
Movie Night 1st Friday 7 pm
Bell Choir practice 2nd and 4th
Tuesday 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship Service
9:30 am; Sunday school 10:40 am
MOUNT HERMON
LUTHERAN CHURCH
1284 Keats Ave. NW, Annandale
Marianne Zitzewitz, Pastor
(320) 963–3284
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship Service
(with Communion on the 1st & 2nd
Sunday of each month) 9:30 am
Family night Meetings on 2nd Sun-
day of each month. Women of the
ELCA Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of
each month.
NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
190 Johnson Ave., Cokato
Allen R. Jones, Pastor
Mon., Nov. 9 - Girl Power/God’s
soldiers 5 pm; Men’s Bible study 7
pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Prayer at Church
5:30 pm; Adult Bible study, Youth
group, Royal Rangers, Missionettes,
Rainbows 7 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Ladies Bible study
7 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Praise and Worship
Service, coffee and fellowship follow-
ing Service 10 am; Cell groups 6:30
pm
OPEN ARMS COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Meets in the HL Community
Room, above HL library
Pastor Steven Basney
(320) 286–5858
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship 10 am
Other weekly Events at Open Arms
community Church: (Call the num-
ber listed above for location of these
Events):
Healing Hearts 6:30 pm Mondays
Prayer 6:30 pm Wednesdays
Home Group 6:00 pm Every other
Sun.
OSTER EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
11912 Emerson Ave. SW, Waverly
(3 1/2 miles east of Winsted)
Robert Ramphal, Pastor
Sun., Nov. 15 – Family Sunday
School 9 to 10 am; Worship 10 am
PRAIRIE EVANGELICAL U.C.C.
Lester Prairie’s
Community Church
700 1st Ave. N., Lester Prairie
Bill Baldwin, Pastor
(320) 395–2320
www.ucclp.org
prairiechurch@earthlink.net
Holy Communion is served on the
first Sunday of each month. Second
Wednesday of each month is church
council at 8 pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Council meeting
7 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Choir 7 pm, Coun-
cil meeting 8 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship 9 am
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN
1000 Seventh Ave., Howard Lake
Michael Nirva, Pastor
Martin Schoenfeld, Assoc. Pastor
(320) 543-2766
www.stjameshl.org
Mon., Nov. 9 - Naomi Guild 1 pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Circuit Pastors 9
am; Finance 7:30 pm; Bell choir 8 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Chapel 8:15 am;
CC Communion 3:20 pm; CC Cha-
pel 4 pm; PS Confirmation 5 pm; Mid
week Worship, women’s Bible study 7
pm; Worship choir 8 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - CC Bible 10:15 am;
ABC Bible study 1:30 pm; Social Min-
istry 7 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Scrapbooking at
School 9 am
Sun., Nov. 15 - Holy Communion 8
am; SS, Youth and Adult Bible study
9:15 am; Blended Worship 10:30 am;
Bowling at Maple Lake 12 pm
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
CHURCH
625 12th Avenue, Howard Lake
Joel Swedberg, Pastor
(320) 543–2227
Mon., Nov. 9 - Womens Bible study/
Chr. room 9 am; Do day quilters 10:30
am; Meals on wheels 11:45 am; Wo-
mens Bible study/Chr. room, praise
band, deacons, mens Bible study/rm.
W102 7 pm
Tues., Nov. 10 - Church council
6:30 pm; MOPS Bible study at Son-
stegard’s 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - OOWAPOI Bible
study 9:30 am; Teen night 5 pm; Con-
firmaiton, Jr. Choir 6:30 pm; Mens
Bible study/Rm. W102 7 pm; Senior
choir 7:30 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Women’s Bible
study/chr. rm 9 am; Womens Bible
study/Chr. rm, Mens group/fellowship
hall 7 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Prayer class/Choir
room 9 am; Purity conference/fellow-
ship hall 9a m
Sun., Nov. 15 - Trad. Worshiop
w/Don Leonard VVMI w/comm. w/sr.
choir 8:30 am; Coffee fellowship 9:30
am; Sunday school all ages 9:45 am;
Contemp. Worship w/comm. 11 am;
Alpha course w/healing Service 5 pm
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
OF HOLLYWOOD TOWNSHIP
17725 53rd St., New Germany
Rev. Robert Rupprecht
Sun., Nov. 15 – Worship 9:30 am
ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN
CHURCH
410 First St. No., Winsted
(320) 485–2522
Pastor Mark Loder
Mon., Nov. 9 - Sunday school
teachers meeting 6 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Confirmation class
4:30 pm; Choir 6:30 pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Bible study 10 am;
Bible study brunch 12 pm; LWML 7
pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school 8:30
am; Bible hour 8:45 am; Worship with
holy Communion 10 am
ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH
510 Broadway St., New Germany
(952) 353-2464
Rev. LeRoy LaPlant
Sat., Nov. 14 – Service 5 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 – Service 9 am
Communion Service on the first
and third Saturday of the month, 5
p.m.; and the second, third, and fifth
Sunday of the month, 9 am
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
606 Elm Ave., Waverly
Spending time with God
“Yet the news about him
spread all the more, so that
crowds of people came to hear
him and to be healed of their
sicknesses. But Jesus often
withdrew to lonely places and
prayed.” Luke 5:15-16 (NIV)
Jesus never let the busyness
of ministry keep him from
spending time with His Father.
He had a habit of getting up ear-
ly and going to a quiet place. Je-
sus understood that he needed
to be refreshed and spiritually
renewed to take on the chal-
lenges of the day.
That reminds me of my grand-
ma. Growing up on the south
side of Chicago, I remember my
grandma, Dora Friberg, reading
her Bible early in the morning.
While everyone else was sound
asleep, she got up early to carve
out some time to be refreshed
and spiritually renewed for the
challenges of the day.
When we pray, we are talk-
ing to God about our problems
and trials. But when we read His
Word, the Creator of heaven and
earth is speaking to us.
If someone would ask us how
many Bibles we have, we could
easily reply, “two or three.” Yet,
many times, they go unused.
Last week, the Glencoe Camp
of the Gideons invited the lo-
cal pastors to Pizza Ranch to
hear reports of their worldwide
Bible distribution. They told a
remarkable story of a man who
received a Bible and after look-
ing at it, said “I don’t need this.”
He threw it a far as he could, and
it went on top of a roof.
Later, a man approached a
representative from the Gide-
ons that was passing out Bibles
on the sidewalk. He said that
he was repairing the roof, and
a Bible hit him in the head. He
opened it and said, “This is
what I need. This Bible fell out
of the sky. What a gift!”
The Bible is God’s love let-
ter to us. On its pages it tell the
life-changing story of how God
loved us so much that He sent
his Son, Jesus Christ into this
Day of prayer Saturday
Moms In Touch Interna-
tional is hosting a worldwide
day of prayer that is going to
be watched on DVD by women
around the world.
“Arise! Cry Out!” will take
place Saturday, Nov. 14 from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Annandale
Evangelical Free Church,
10252 State Highway 55 East
in Annandale.
This event is non-denomina-
tional. All women are encour-
aged to attend – moms, grand-
mas, aunts, sisters, any woman
(763) 658–4319
Father Timothy Cloutier
Tues., Nov. 10 - Mass 8 am
Wed., Nov. 11 - Mass deceased
family memebers of Mary and Mack
McDonough 8 am; Pro life rosary 2
pm
Thur., Nov. 12 - Individual confes-
sion 5 pm; Mass 5;30 pm
Fri., Nov. 13 - Mass, Eucharistic
Adoration in Old Chapel 8 am; Bene-
diction 4:30 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - Mass the family of
Mary Kalk 10 am; Sacrament of rec-
onciliation 3:30 pm; Mass 5 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Mass St. Mary’s 8
am; Mass 10:30 am
ST. PAUL’S EV. LUTHERAN
310 Buffalo Ave., Montrose
Robert Hellmann, Pastor
(763) 675–3201
Tues., Nov. 10 - Worship at Trin-
ity 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Confirmation class
6 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school,
Bible class 9:20 am; Worship 10:30
am
ST. PAUL EV. LUTHERAN
124 Maple St. N., Lester Prairie
Eric Nelson, Pastor
stpaulslp@embarqmail.com
Tues., Nov. 10 - Young women’s
Bible study 7 pm
Wed., Nov. 11 - Bible study 9 am;
Pastor's Corner
Pastor Paul Friberg
Berean Baptist Church
Glencoe
world to redeem us.
By believing on the Lord Jesus
Christ, we can be saved. That is a
wonderful gift. There is so much
hope and encouragement found
in God’s Word.
That is why I have challenged
the Berean family to read
through the Bible, all 66 books,
this year. You may think this is
an impossible task, but it is not
as hard as you think. It requires
reading just four chapters a day,
to read it all in one year.
I have also found a one-year
Bible that lays out the whole
year very neatly for the reader.
Some find this very helpful be-
cause it is dated and it is easy to
stay on track. In addition, there
are dramatized versions of the
Bible on CD, which are easy to
listen to as you drive your car
or clean your house.
I enjoy getting up early, while
the house is quiet, and reading
my Bible. It is necessary to find a
quiet place, without distractions,
to listen to God.
Moses met with God on
Mount Sinai, according to Exo-
dus, chapter 19. Here, Moses
was able to talk with God, face-
to-face. Alone time with God
gave Moses some direction and
help on how to lead the Israel-
ites through the desert and to the
Promised Land.
Where is the place that you
spend time with God? It may
be in a corner of the living
room like Grandma Friberg, or
locking the bathroom door and
hanging a “Do Not Disturb”
sign on it. Wherever that place
may be, let me encourage you
to spend time with the Lord
each day. Let this be the year
you read through the Bible.
If you need a Bible, call our
church office at (320) 864-6113.
who wants to pray for a child.
Organizers explain, “Chil-
dren are in desperate need of
prayers. Women are encour-
aged to join with others from
around the world as they pour
out their hearts to the Lord
for the lives of the children in
communities and around the
world.”
Register at www.MomsIn-
Touch.org, or contact Mimi
Baker at (320) 274-3143 for
more information.
Deadline for bulletin 12 pm; Adult
choir 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship w/cont.
line comm. 8 am; Adult Bible study/
sudnay school 9:15 am; Worship
w/cont. line comm. 10:30 am; ACT
Youth group 5 pm
ST. PAUL’S UCC
308 1st St. E., Plato
Pastor Bill Baldwin
Wed., Nov. 11 - Mens coffee 9 am;
Confirmation 3:30 pm; Adult choir 6
pm
Sun., Nov. 15 - Sunday school and
Adult Bible study 9:15 am; Worship
10:30 am; Prayer time 11:30 am
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
77 S. Second Ave. PO Box 217,
(corner of Co. Rd. 1 & 2nd St. S)
Lester Prairie
David R. Erbel, Pastor
(320) 395–2811
stpeterslp@gmail.com
Holy Communion offered on the
first and last Sunday of the month
Sun., Nov. 15 - Worship Service 9
am; Sunday school and Bible class
10:15 am
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
209 Bluejay Ave., Mayer
(952) 657–2566
Sun., Nov. 15 - Communion 10
am; SS, BC, NMC 9:15 am; Commu-
nion 10:30 am
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Herald Journal Obituaries

James R. Edmonson, 62 Erla Mae ‘Carole’ Quick, 91 Raymond Schermann, 59

James Richard Edmon-
son, age 62, of Annandale and
Dassel, died Thursday, Oct. 29,
2009, at Abbott Northwestern
Hospital in Minneapolis.
James was born Feb. 26, 1947,
in Minneapolis, to Donald and
Rosella (Ratzlaff) Edmonson.
He graduated from Howard
Lake High School in 1965, and
went on to Hutchinson Voca-
tional-Technical College for
welding.
James worked for Fairbault
Foods in Cokato, and R.M. John-
son Company in Annandale; he
also worked as a farmer.
He was a member of Rockford
Bible Church.
James enjoyed gardening,
tending to his apple trees and
dairy cows, doing welding
projects, and inventing things
– from solar panels to motorized
bicycles.
He is survived by his broth-
ers and sisters, Marilyn (Har-
Ruth S. Gutzmann, 84
Ruth Selma Bertha (Asmus)
Gutzmann, age 84, of Waconia,
died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at
the Auburn Home in Waconia.
She was born Nov. 7, 1924,
in Hollywood Township, Carver
County, the daughter of Oscar
old) Knynsberg of Edmonton,
Alberta, Andrea of Medina,
Ronald (Donna) of Maple Lake,
Donald of Annandale, Stephen
(Janice) of Buffalo, Michael
(Anna) Mulhall of Oklahoma,
Timothy (Mary), and Elisabeth,
all of Annandale; and many
nieces, nephews, great nieces
and great nephews.
James was preceded in death
by his parents; and a sister-in-
law, Janet.
Funeral services took place
Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at
Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel,
Maple Lake with Craig Fordahl
officiating. Music was provided
by Keith Yates. Interment was
in Sylvan Cemetery.
James’ nephews were pall-
bearers.
Arrangements are entrusted to
Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple
Lake. Obituary and guestbook
online at dingmannfuneral.com
She was an ac-
tive member of
her church. She
enjoyed vol-
unteering for
over 15 years
at Ridgeview
Erla Mae Johnson “Carole”
Quick, age 91, of Minneapolis,
died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.
She was born May 28, 1918,
to Lars Olaf and Rachel (Lo-
berg) Johnson on the farm near
Albright’s Mill in Middleville
Township. She grew up there
and attended Melquist country
school, then graduated from
Cokato High School.
Carole went on to Normal
Teachers Training at St. Cloud
State University and attained
her teaching certificate. Her
first teaching job was at the
Howard Lake Public School.
She moved to Minneapolis
and worked as a secretary at
WPBC Radio, and WLOL Ra-
dio. Carole then went to work
at the Milwaukee Road Rail-
road Company, as an executive
secretary. She worked there
many years and retired.
dren Lindsey, Bennett and Paige service. Interment was in the his parents, Edward and Anas-
Soderberg, Andrew, Katelin and Cokato City Cemetery.
Preston Klohn, and Oscar Crews;
as well as other relatives and
many friends.
Funeral services took place
Friday, Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at
After retire- Raymond Frank Schermann, Raymond
ment, Carole age 59, of Hutchinson, and for- is survived
volunteered at merly of Winsted, died Friday, by brothers
the Concerned Oct. 30 in Hutchinson. Marty (Janice)
Women for Raymond was born March 30, Scher mann,
America. 1950, to Edward and Anastasia D e a n
A mem- (Gritz) Schermann in Cokato. Scher mann,
ber of the Mt. He was baptized into his faith and Tom
Olivet Lu- at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, (Connie)
theran Church in Minneapolis, Winsted. Schermann; sisters Elaine
Raymond attended Holy Trin- Schermann and Emily
Carole sang in the choir. She
ity School through the eighth Schermann; a nephew and four
later joined North Heights Lu- grade. After that, he worked on nieces; and one grand nephew
theran in Arden Hills. various farms, mowed lawns, and four grand nieces.
She is survived by a son, split wood, and helped people A Mass of Christian Burial
Robert (Jan) Quick of Colorado whenever he could. took place Monday, Nov. 2 at
Springs, CO; grand daughters Raymond enjoyed visiting 10:30 a.m at Holy Trinity Catho-
Michelle Quick and her chil- family, neighbors, and friends. lic Church in Winsted with Fa-
dren Tanisha, Delante, and Ti- His hobbies included collecting ther Tony Hesse as the celebrant.
ana of Maple Grove; and Diana small decks of cards, padlocks, Alice Nowak was the organist for
Simon and her children Unique, miniature John Deere tractors, the Mass. Interment followed at
Precious, Destinee, and Mar- and miniature cars and trucks. Holy Trinity Cemetery.
quis of Coon Rapids. He enjoyed listening to music Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 1
Erla Mae was preceded in and watching TV. from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Chilson
death by her parents; four sis- A quiet, gentle man, Raymond Funeral Home in Winsted, with a
ters; and three brothers. dealt with various health issues prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
The funeral service was as they occurred. When he was Casket bearers were Paul
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. unable to care for himself, he Schermann, Jeremy Cardinal,
at Swanson-Peterson Funeral moved to Burns Manor Nursing Matt Bogema, Tim Koshenina,
Home in Cokato, with visita- Home. Mark Schermann, and Donald
tion for one hour prior to the He was preceded in death by Fasching.
Memorials may be made to
tasia Schermann; a baby sister, the HAHC Senior Care Building
Rita Ann; grandparents Frank Fund.
and Mary Schermann and Mar- The Chilson Funeral Home in
tin and Anna Gritz; and many Winsted served the family.
aunts and uncles.

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and Mayme (Sieg) Asmus. Ruth
was baptized shortly after her
birth in the family home, and
confirmed in the faith April 10,
1938, at the St. James Lutheran
Church in Howard Lake.
Ruth attended the St. James
Parochial School and gradu-
ated from the Howard Lake High
School in 1942.
She was united in marriage
with Wayne R. Gutzmann Oct.
20, 1945, at St. John’s Lutheran
Church of Hollywood Township.
The couple made their home on
the Asmus family farm, making
it a three-generation farm.
After retiring from farm-
ing, Wayne and Ruth moved to
a home in Waconia in the late
1980s.
Ruth suffered the death of her
husband in March of 1992. She
had lived at the Crossings and
Westview Acres before becom-
ing a resident of Auburn Home
in Waconia the past year.
Medical Cen-
ter.
Ruth enjoyed gardening, read-
ing, and listening to music. She
appreciated all aspects of nature.
As she shared by example, Ruth’s
family was her world.
In addition to her husband,
Wayne, Ruth was preceded in
death by her parents, Oscar and
Mayme Asmus; an infant daugh-
ter; and son-in-law Roger Hil-
debrand.
She is survived by children
Rachel Hildebrand of Savage, Su-
san Anderson (Bob) of Redwood
Falls, Randy Gutzmann (Barb
Luehmann) of Stillwater, and
Miriam Gutzmann (El Vaughn
Williams) of Waconia; grandchil-
dren Michelle Soderberg (Brad-
ley), Melissa Klohn (Todd), all of
Shakopee, Sonja Anderson (Peter
Crews) of Minneapolis, Gretchen
Lowery (Jon) of St. Paul, Kelly
Moeller (Brian) of St. Paul, Mark
Anderson (special friend Heather
Faith Ev. Lutheran Church in
Waconia with the Rev. Dale Pe-
terson officiating. The pianist was
Shelly Hilgers. Soloist Stephanie
Smith sang “The Borning Cry.”
Congregational hymns were
“Amazing Grace” and “What A
Friend We Have In Jesus.” In-
terment was in the Winsted Pub-
lic Cemetery.
Visitation was Thursday eve-
ning, Nov. 5 at the Paul-McBride
Funeral Chapel in Norwood
Young America.
Serving as casket bearers were
Randy Gutzmann, Bob Ander-
son, Bradley Soderberg, Todd
Klohn, Peter Crews, Jon Lowery,
Brian Moeller, Mark Ander-
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A welcome home 40 years overdue

WELCOME HOME, from 1A
The week-long celebration
was called “Operation Home-
coming USA,” and included
such things as a parade, con-
certs, a traveling Vietnam me-
morial wall, rides on a Vietnam
helicopter, and much more.
“Oh, they treated you like a
king,” said Mauk, who went on
the trip with his wife, Linda.
“Strangers youʼve never seen
thanked you for serving the
country,” he said.
The trip to Branson stirred
up a lot of emotion, as well, said Submitted photo
Keith. Last June, Vietnam era veterans from the Dassel-Cokato area took part in Minnesota Honors Vietnam
“Veterans had been hiding a Veterans Era Celebration at the state capitol. The Holt Tour and Charter bus stopped to pick up par-
lot of their emotions,” he said. ticipants in Silver Lake before being escorted by a patriot guard to the capitol. H
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“It was a release for many.”
Because of the stigma Viet-
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other veterans who have done Lorentz, Keith, and Mauk craft, and much more.
nam carried with it, emotions for
the same,” he said about serv- were among the 50 area veter- A highlight for Lorentz was
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veterans were two-fold.
ing. ans and family members who meeting Governor Tim Pawlenty
Many veterans didnʼt want
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This past July, Minnesota participated in Minnesota Hon- as he walked off the stage after
to talk about their experiences
honored its Vietnam era veter- ors Vietnam Veterans Era Cel- speaking to the crowd.
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because they didnʼt feel re-
ans at the state capitol, which ebration. “It was fantastic,” Lorentz
spected coming home and also
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was also a reunion for those who The event included a parade commented of the entire event
because war is personal, Keith
attended the Branson trip four of colors, special speakers, sev- dedicated to men and women
explained.
years earlier. eral fly-overs of military air like him.
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Keith senses people are more Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; & Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon
caring today and open to people
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