Man injured in Waverly house fire

February 9, 2012 by Starrla Cray  
Filed under Featured, Waverly

wavWAVERLY, MN – At about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Waverly Fire Department and the Wright County Sheriff’s Office were called to a fire at the home of Adrian and Anita Duske, 304 2nd St. N. in Waverly.

Adrian was transported to the Buffalo Hospital, and later transferred to Hennepin County Medical Center, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported. The fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal.

HLWW wrestling seeded 10th in Section 5A

February 9, 2012 by Aaron Schultz  
Filed under HJ Sports, Howard Lake, Waverly, Winsted

The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers wrestling team has been seeded 10th in the upcoming Section 5A Tournament.

HLWW will open up section action Tuesday, Feb. 14 against Eden Valley-Watkins (7th seed) at Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (2nd seed) starting at 6 p.m.

If the Lakers would beat EVW, they would then face ACGC that same night at 7:30 p.m.

The Section 5A semifinals and championship will be Friday, Feb. 17 at Minnewaska (6 and 7:30 p.m.).

HLWW open youth wrestling tourney is Saturday

February 9, 2012 by Aaron Schultz  
Filed under HJ Sports, Howard Lake, Waverly, Winsted

The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted open youth wrestling tournament will be Saturday, Feb. 11.

This tourney is for youth wrestling students grades k-6, and  will be an eight-mat open tournament.

Weigh-in will be from 9-10 a.m. for grades k-3, and 10-11 a.m. for grades 4-6.

Wrestling will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the HLWW High School gym, 8700 County Road 6 SW, Howard Lake.

The entry fee is $10 per wrestler.

Spectator fee is $2 per adult. Concessions will be available.

Families and the public are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact (320) 543-3600.

HLWW High School Bulletin Feb. 9, 2012

February 9, 2012 by Jennifer Kotila  
Filed under Howard Lake, Schools, Waverly, Winsted

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – High School Bulletin 2/9/12

BOYS BASKETBALL: Games at Pierz tonight; tipoff is 6 p.m. and the bus leaves at 3 p.m.

WRESTLING: Tri meet at home tonight with Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa and Pierz. Lakers will meet Pierz at 5 p.m. in the 1st match and BBE in the 3rd match.

Concession Stand Workers for remainder of winter season: Thursday, Feb. 9 – Spenser Weber, Daire Butturff, and no parent needed; Friday, Feb. 10 – Riley Gruenhagen, Kaitlyn Peterson, and parent Tammy Gruenhagen; Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Christian Sterner, Dylan Lunak, and parent volunteer needed; Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Dylan Sherwin, PJ Everett, and parent Michelle Heuer; Friday, Feb. 24 – Marissa Fiecke, Russell Bayerl, Dane Virnala, and parent volunteer needed; Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Mackenzie Uter, Abby Miller, and parent volunteer needed; Thursday, March 1 – Dylan Youngren, Amanada Wiedewitsch, and parent Kim Youngren; Saturday, March 3 – Kailely Carrabree, Billie Kowalki, and parent volunteer needed; Thursday, March 8 – Shannon Benonen, Lindsey Marketon, and parent volunteer needed; Saturday, March 10 – Katie Hirsch, Sam Campbell, Austin Tintes, and parent volunteer needed. STUDENTS – If you have a conflict with your assigned night, YOU MUST FIND A REPLACEMENT prior to your scheduled night, and let Janet know – NO EXCUSES! Please email, call, or text Janet Perry at jperry@hlww.k12.mn.us or (612) 598-4054 to volunteer. Students and parent volunteers please report to concession stand by 5:45 p.m. for evening games. Thanks.

PROM NOTES: An After Prom fundraiser will take place Friday, Feb. 24 staffing the fish fry for the Waverly Lions. Shifts are from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Sue Jagodzinski if you are willing to help, 15-20 adults are needed for each shift.

There will be a used/consigned Prom dress sale Saturday, March 10 at the HLWW High School. Donated dresses can be dropped off at the high school office. Consigned dresses will require a release form and other additional information. You can email Sue Jagodzinski for a form at smjag@embarqmail.com, or pick one up in the high school office.

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE HONORS BREAKFAST will take place TUESDAY, FEB. 14 at 8 a.m. JUNIOR/SENIOR HONORS BREAKFAST will take place WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 at 8 a.m. Students had to be on the honor roll both 1st and 2nd quarters to receive an invitation. Invitations were mailed Feb 2. If you did not receive an invitation, and think you should have, please contact Kathleen in the counseling office (320) 543-4600, ext. 4305.

YEARBOOKS: The Yearbook deadline is March 16, cost is $58, and no extra books will be ordered. You can order online, or with forms in the Office. However, if you want to customize the Yearbook, you MUST order online.

I Love to Read Month: Looking for volunteer readers to take a trip to either Humphrey and Winsted Elementary and read to a group of young students. We will be attending the elementary schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28 during 7th period. Students can sign-up with Mrs. Amland during their lunch hour. You will receive a permission slip that must be signed by your 7th hour instructor, a parent/guardian, and Mr. Day. In order to participate, students must be following all school policies and the syllabus of their 7th hour class. Let’s get involved and express the importance of reading to young students. Deadline to sign-up is Thursday, Feb. 16. Thank you!

SNOW FEST

Friday – Blue/Gold

Hot Lunch: Taco in a Bag, Shredded Cheese, Assorted Fixings, Mandarin Oranges.

Sports schedule for Thursday, Feb. 9

Boys Basketball: HLWW at Pierz; 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Trinity at LP/HT (LP); 7:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: W-M at Montgomery-Lonsdale; 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, Pierz at HLWW; 5 p.m.

Wrestling: Sibley East, Orono at GSL/LP; 5 p.m.

Wrestling: Chanhassen/Chaska at W-M/LHS; 7 p.m.

HLWW High School Bulletin Feb. 8, 2012

February 8, 2012 by Jennifer Kotila  
Filed under Howard Lake, Schools, Waverly, Winsted

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – High School Bulletin 2/8/12

Concession Stand Workers for remainder of winter season: Thursday, Feb. 9 – Spenser Weber, Daire Butturff, and no parent needed; Friday, Feb. 10 – Riley Gruenhagen, Kaitlyn Peterson, and parent Tammy Gruenhagen; Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Christian Sterner, Dylan Lunak, and parent volunteer needed; Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Dylan Sherwin, PJ Everett, and parent Michelle Heuer; Friday, Feb. 24 – Marissa Fiecke, Russell Bayerl, Dane Virnala, and parent volunteer needed; Tuesday, Feb. 28 – Mackenzie Uter, Abby Miller, and parent volunteer needed; Thursday, March 1 – Dylan Youngren, Amanada Wiedewitsch, and parent Kim Youngren; Saturday, March 3 – Kailely Carrabree, Billie Kowalki, and parent volunteer needed; Thursday, March 8 – Shannon Benonen, Lindsey Marketon, and parent volunteer needed; Saturday, March 10 – Katie Hirsch, Sam Campbell, Austin Tintes, and parent volunteer needed. STUDENTS – If you have a conflict with your assigned night, YOU MUST FIND A REPLACEMENT prior to your scheduled night and let Janet know – NO EXCUSES! Please email, call, or text Janet Perry at jperry@hlww.k12.mn.us or (612) 598-4054 to volunteer. Students & parent volunteers please report to concession stand by 5:45 p.m. for evening games. Thanks.

PROM NOTES: There will be an After Prom fundraiser Friday, Feb. 24 staffing the fish fry for the Waverly Lions. Shifts are from 4 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Contact Sue Jagodzinski if you are willing to help. 15-20 adults are needed for each shift.

A used/consigned Prom dress sale will take place Saturday, March 10 at the HLWW High School. Donated dresses can be dropped off at the high school office. Consigned dresses will require a release form and other additional information. You can email Sue Jagodzinski for a form at smjag@embarqmail.com or pick one up in the high school office.

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE HONORS BREAKFAST will take place TUESDAY, FEB. 14 at 8 a.m. JUNIOR/SENIOR HONORS BREAKFAST will take place  WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 at 8 a.m. Students had to be on the honor roll both 1st and 2nd quarters to receive an invitation. Invitations were mailed on Thursday, Feb 2. If you did not receive an invitation and think you should have please contact Kathleen in the counseling office (320) 543-4600, ext. 4305.

YEARBOOKS: The yearbook deadline is March 16, cost is $58, and no extra books will be ordered. You can order online or with forms in the office. However, if you want to customize the yearbook, you MUST order online.

I Love to Read Month: Looking for volunteer readers to take a trip to either Humphrey and Winsted Elementary and read to a group of young students. We will be attending the elementary schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28 during 7th period. Students can sign-up with Mrs. Amland during their lunch hour. You will receive a permission slip that must be signed by your 7th hour instructor, a parent/guardian, and Mr. Day. In order to participate, students must be following all school policies and the syllabus of their 7th hour class. Let’s get involved and express the importance of reading to young students. Thank you!

SNOW FEST

Thursday – Class Color Day: freshmen – red, sophomores – orange, juniors – pink, seniors – black, and faculty – white.

Friday – Blue/Gold

Hot Lunch: Hot Dog on a WGB, Baked Beans, Fresh Veggie Sticks, Apple.

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