Mystery Photo for Jan. 4

MYSTERY, MN – The Herald Journal web site is hosting a weekly Internet mystery photo contest in which a photo is taken of something in the area.

Anyone who correctly guesses the identity of the photo is added to a monthly drawing for a free subscription to the newspaper.

Tracy Harnit won the free subscription for the month of November, and Amanda Lyons won for the month of December. Congratulations!

Go ahead and guess! Those who guess correctly first receive bragging rights only.
Answers may be e-mailed to Lynda Jensen at news@heraldjournal.com or sent by mail. No phone calls, please.

We’ll publish the correct answer – and the name of the person who first identifies the mystery photo – in next week’s Herald Journal.

Snowmen start to populate area

LESTER PRAIRIE, MN – A larger-than-life snowman south of Lester Prairie drew laughs from Chad Mathews, Ryan Horstmann, Sarah Mathews, and Kristin Horstmann.

Propery owners should dig out hydrants, if possible

HOWARD LAKE, MN – The recent snowfall has caused many hydrants to be buried in snow, which usually prompts area fire departments to ask homeowners to dig out any hydrants located on their properties, just in case.  The property owner in Howard Lake kitty-corner from the city office building is ahead of the game, however, digging out the hydrant at Eighth Avenue and Seventh Street neat as a pin.

Retired Winsted dairy farmer has CD to honor his late wife

WINSTED, MN – In 2008, Ambrose Lewandowski of Winsted, a retired dairy farmer who is talented with the accordion, made a CD he dedicated to his wife.
It is currently being sold at Keaveny Drug in Winsted.

Lewandowski is glad he made the CD when he did. Since October he has not been feeling well, but he is hoping with warmer weather he will be back out entertaining in the spring.

Some of the songs on the CD are sung in Polish, as well as in English, with polkas, waltzes, and some country tunes. Lewandowski’s favorite song on the CD is “Johnny’s Knockin.”

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Howard Lake ice derby set for Sat., Feb. 13

HOWARD LAKE, MN – Avid fishermen are gearing up for the 64th annual fishing derby on Howard Lake Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.

As usual, anglers have lots of chances to win some extra cash and prizes.
In addition to cash awards for the biggest northern, walleye, bass, and panfish, other awards include a grand prize of an Ice Castle fish house (6-1/2 foot by 12 foot V front, on wheels), first prize of FL-8 Vexilar Depth Finder, and framed prints for second and third prizes that will be given out.
Raffle tickets are $2 each, and can be purchased at Joe’s Sport Shop or The Country Store in Howard Lake.

Christmas tree pickup
Christmas tree pickup is done on an ongoing basis, Clerk Gene Gilbert said.  Just set your tree out at curbside, and it will be picked up.
If you wish to call the city about it, please do so, (320) 543-3670.

Happy Birthday, Dan
Happy Birthday to Dan Judd, Friday, Jan. 8.

Notes from the city
The following is a reminder of Howard Lake curfew times, for those who are unfamiliar with the subject.
According to city ordinance, children under 14 should not loiter unsupervised on the streets after 9:30 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Children under 18 should not be unsupervised after 10:30 p.m. except for Fridays and Saturdays, during which the curfew time is 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Violation of curfew is a misdemeanor.
We are looking for Howard Lake submissions for this column. Please e-mail items to news@heraldjournal.com, fax (320) 485-2878 or call (320) 282-6558.

Carver Co. library system to have adult reading program Jan. 11 through Feb. 28

CARVER COUNTY, MN – The Winter Jackets adult reading program will be through the Carver County Library system from Jan. 11 to Feb. 28, the Carver County News reported.

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