Within the last year, the Howard Laker American Legion Post 145 has made numerous donations to local organizations, and it recently added to its long list of contributions with a $15,000 donation to the Howard Lake Fire Department.
The money will be used to purchase new fire hoses and nozzles, which can cost thousands of dollars each.

The Howard Lake City Council met for its monthly meeting Monday. The meeting was brief but provided the city council with the introduction of a proposed veterans memorial to be constructed adjacent to the library facility, which is currently under construction.
Rod Werner, a Howard Lake American Legion Post 145 member, presented the concept plan for the proposed memorial. Other memorial committee members include post commander Ed Johnson and Legion members Bob Wynnemer and David Thompson.