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.

Winsted Chamber of Commerce meeting cancelled

WINSTED, MN – The Winsted Area Chamber of Commerce General Membership meeting for Thursday, March 18, is CANCELLED.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 15th.

Reminder that two Chamber events are coming up in the next month: • the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd at 11am at St. Mary’s Care Center, sponsored by B & B Tire and Auto; • Women’s Expo on Saturday, April 10th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blue Note Ballroom, the event is sponsored by Roadhouse Coffee Shop and Timber Garage Door Systems.

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.

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Winners of St. John’s chili showcase announced

WINSTED, MN – Three Winsted pastors, Fr. Tony Hesse of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pastor Tom Starkjohn of Harvest Community Church, and Pastor Mark Loder of St. John’s Lutheran Church, had the difficult task of choosing only three winners from 35 different chili entries at St. John’s Lutheran Church’s first annual Chili Showdown March 14. The first place winner of two Winstock tickets was Connie Dehn of Norwood Young America. Two $50 gift certificates to Glenn’s Super Valu were awarded for second place to Bill Pierson of Silver Lake, and the third place winner Janice Brooks of Winsted won a $30 gift certificate to the Roadhouse Coffee Shop.

Winsted council approves formal assessment policy

WINSTED, MN – There were no questions asked by those attending the informational hearing on Winsted’s proposed assessment policy Tuesday at the city council meeting. City Administrator Brent Mareck took the time to explain the policy in some detail telling residents it was a way to distribute public improvement costs fairly throughout the community. The special assessment policy for the City of Winsted was approved by the council unanimously. Council members Tom Ollig and Tom Wiemiller were not present.

HLWW bulletin for March 17

HOWARD LAKE, WAVERLY, WINSTED, MN – Bulletin for 3/17/2010.   Hot Lunch: Corn Dog, French Fries, Green Beans, Applesauce.
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