Howard Lake News for Dec. 28

HOWARD LAKE, MN – The Howard Lake Business Association is in the process of setting up a “Welcome Wagon,” according to past discussion at a regular meeting.

A committee is being set up with two members who are planning to greet incoming and new businesses in the Howard Lake area.  The contact is Jeff Schoess, who is president of Korosensor (korosensor.com), which is the business that takes up residence at the old clinic building.  His number is (320) 543-2333.
Congratulations to Munsons

To no one’s surprise, the Munsons are doing extremely well in trapshooting.
Eric Munson of Cokato, and his parents, Robert and Lou Ann Munson of Howard Lake, were all recently named to the Minnesota Trapshooting Association’s 2009 state team.
This talent runs deep in the Munson family.  Eric and Robert Munson both qualified for the men’s first team, and Robert also earned captain, which means he had the highest overall shooting average of team eligible shooters in their categories. Robert’s average was 97.52 percent, while his son was close behind in second with an average of 97.48 percent.
Happy Birthday to Tom
Happy birthday to Tom Peterson, whose birthday is New Years Eve.  Also, Happy Birthday to Tom Sullivan, whose day is the day after New Year’s, Jan. 2.
Activities and meetings
The Howard Lake Christian Church is hosting a “Fusion” New Year’s Eve party starting at 8 p.m. in Howard Lake.
On New Year’s Eve, St. James Lutheran Church will offer Holy Communion at 5:30 p.m. On New Year’s Day, St. James will be offering communion at 9 a.m.
Notes from the city
The following is a reminder of the snowmobile ordinance in town:  It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle within city limits, except between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. to drive to or from the owner’s residence (or where it is stored) by the shortest and most direct route possible.  Driving after 10:30 p.m. is lawful only by special permit granted by the chief of police for special events.
It is lawful to drive in the area north of Highway 12 and east of Wright County Road 6 for the purpose of reaching local businesses during normal business hours.
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