Breakfast on the Farm donates $1,000

WRIGHT COUNTY, MN  –  The Wright County Breakfast on the Farm committee recently presented a check for $1,000 to the food shelf and Wright County Community Action. The money was gathered from proceeds made from a “Breakfast on the Farm” event last summer at Bakeberg Farms in Waverly. Shown are Pat Bakeberg, Shirley Legatt of WCCA, and Faye Bakeberg. Plans are in the works for another Breakfast on the Farm event, set for Saturday, June 19.

Swans go for a swim in flooded field between Winsted and Howard Lake

McLEOD COUNTY, MN – Dozens of graceful swans were spotted swimming in a flood field about a half-mile west of Victor Township Hall Wednesday. Flooded fields are an increasingly common sight around Wright, Carver, and McLeod counties. People who would like answers to general flood questions can call the University of Minnesota Extension flood information line, toll-free, 800-232-9077 or e-mail fil@umn.edu.

Used book donations sought in Howard Lake

Cheri Luhman’s Hometown Happenings
St. James Lutheran School will have a used book sale as a fundraiser that will coincide with their PTL dinner Sunday, April 18.
They are accepting book donations from any families within the church, school, or community.
Here is a guideline of the type of books they can accept:
• books in good to excellent condition;
• hard or soft-cover books;
• books such as sports, children’s, cookbooks, adult, Christian, etc. . .
• No magazines (including no National Geographic).
• No encyclopedias or reference books older than 2000.
Donated books can be dropped off at the school or church offices.
Special 70th birthday
I once heard it said, Adam and Eve were the happiest and the luckiest couple in the world, because neither of them had a mother-in-law.
While some find mother-in-law jokes incredibly funny, and some might even agree they are quite true, I would have to disagree. (Especially since my mother-in-law reads my column.)
Jokes aside, it has been my pleasure for over 20 years to have a wonderful mother-in-law, and this week we celebrate her 70th birthday Tuesday, March 23.
Happy birthday Lorraine Luhman – we love you!
Birthday wishes
Happy birthday wishes this week to the following;
Monday, March 22 – Michael Diers, Hilaire Diers, and Mark Glessing.
Tuesday, March 23 – Michael Entinger, Jerome Engel, Harvey Oestreich, and Lorraine Luhman.
Thursday, March 25 – Edward Reinmuth.
Saturday, March 27 – Pam Engels.
Sunday, March 28 – Ron Krohn, Denny Frey, and Cheri Luhman.
Anniversary wishes
Happy anniversary Curt and Mary Levang.
Per my conversation with Curt this past week, he said he will sign the contract for at least one more year. My guess is Mary has an ‘until death do us part’ clause for him in there somewhere. So, here’s wishing them another 47 or more!
Howard Lake Royalty
The Howard Lake royalty program is looking for junior and senior girls to be candidates at this year’s Good Neighbor Days celebration.
To learn more about the program, visit the web site at www.howardlakegoodneighbordays.webs.com or e-mail HLRoyalty@hotmail.com.
Don Baumann Memorial
Don Baumann, age 71, passed away at Parkview Nursing Home in Buffalo earlier this month.
He was a member of St Mary’s Church in Waverly and a counselor at HLWW Public Schools for 30 years.
A memorial Mass is planned at St Mary’s Church, Waverly Thursday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. Parents and former students are invited. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following Mass.
This week’s events
Wednesday, March 24
• St. James Lutheran Church, HL, soup supper, 5-6:30 p.m.; Lenten worship at 7 p.m.
• St. John’s Lutheran Church, HL, soup supper, 6 p.m.; Lenten worship at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 28
• Hymn sing at St. James Lutheran Church, HL, includes choirs from St. John’s Lutheran Church of HL, 3 p.m.
• Lion’s Palm Sunday breakfast buffet, 625 Eighth Street, HL. 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Howard Lake news
We are looking for Howard Lake submissions for this column. If it is happening in Howard Lake- I wanna know! Please e-mail items to cheri@heraldjournal.com.

HLWW School bulletin for March 18

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – School bulletin for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School bulletin for Thursday, March 18. Read more

Wright Co. dairy banquet set for Sat., March 27

WRIGHT COUNTY, MN – The Wright County Dairy Association will be hosting an ambassador gala Saturday March 27 at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. The public is welcome to partake in ice cream and cake at 1:30 p.m. and a program to follow to say farewell and thank you to 2009 royalty, as well as meet the new ambassadors for 2010. The current princesses are Kelsey Kolles, daughter of Mark and JoAnn Kolles of Otsego, Jillian Koch, daughter of Jeff and Janell Koch of Winsted, and Krista Nelson, daughter of Mike and Sue Nelson of Cokato. There are four younger ladies who will be promoting the dairy industry’s wholesome, nutritious, and delicious products this year, they are: Katie Davis of Cokato, Rebecca Groos of Howard Lake, Sabrina Kieser of Howard Lake, and Krista Lambert of Buffalo. Shown are Wright County dairy royalty Jillian Koch, Kelsey Kolles, and Krista Nelson are ready for the annual banquet Saturday, March 27.

Urdahl challenges federal phase-out of traditional light bulbs

ST. PAUL – Rep. Dean Urdahl has authored a bill challenging the federal government’s plan to ban the sale of traditional light bulbs.  His hope is to prevent government intrusion while protecting consumers.  Urdahl’s effort is featured on the Star Tribune front page.

For related links supplied by conservative Dassel accountant Ford Peterson, click here. Read more

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