In 1969: Ron Koch shoots, 15 years, shoots a 10-point, 244 pound buck

Compiled by Teresa Jagodzinski from the Herald Journal files of past newspapers.

Nov. 15, 1999 (10 years ago)
Martin Krueger American Legion Post 407 awarded 55 year membership pins to Ralph Rathmanner and Don Roufs.  Lester Prairie volleyball coach Lori Schwirtz is named Section 2A Coach of the Year.

Norman and Della Van Stender celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.  Births: Madison Rose, to Charlie and Melanie Fiecke, Nov. 1; Renee Lynn, to William and Michelle Ahlbrecht, Nov. 7; Rachel and Claire, to Mace and Eve Pfutzenreuter, Nov. 8.

Nov. 14, 1984 (25 years ago)
Security State Bank in Howard Lake holds its first annual customer appreciation days with coffee and cookies being served, registration for gift certificates, and a free 11 x 14 family portrait taken by a professional studio available to customers.

Enrollment at Lester Praire Schools is up to 486 students, which is the highest since the 1978-79 school year.  Births: Jenna Leigh, to Stephen and Judith Gagnon, Nov. 3; Danielle Norby, to Steve and Laura LePage, Nov. 9.

Nov. 13, 1969 (40 years ago)
Named all-conference at Holy Trinity for football are John Koch, Frank Hertzog, and Ed Hahn.  Fifteen-year-old Ron Koch shoots a 10-point, 244 pound. buck in the
Blackduck area on his first hunting trip.

Nov. 12, 1959 (50 years ago)
The Howard Lake Laker football team is co-champions of the Wright County League.  Richard Peterson is the new basketball coach at Lester Prairie High School.  Births: Dawn Susan, to Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Zrust, Oct. 25; Scott Edgar, to Mr. and Mrs. Agmar Spleiss, Oct. 31; a boy, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Latzig, Nov. 4; a girl, to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sexton, Nov. 7.