Prairie Days , The Winsted SummerFest , as a sponsor for the Winsted Craft Beer Festival , the Winsted WinterFest , and many other youth and commuity activities .
The order was formed in 1882 , and meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p . m ., with officers meeting the second Tuesday of each month . Membership dues are $ 25 per year , and membership is open to Catholic men 18 years or older and in good standing with the church . Anyone wishing to join or learn more about becoming a member can contact any current member .
Officers for the current year are : Grand Knight Jason Blashack ; Deputy Grand Knight Jason Malone ; recorder Ken Pelzel ; financial secretary Pat Schommer ; treasurer Dennis Dunn ; warden Mike Lester ; inside guard Rich Bauman ; outside guard Brady Schesso ; trustee third-year Roman Widmer ; trustee second-year Jim Condon ; trustee first-year Kevin Seipker Jr .; general agent Joe Cauoette 320-224-7553 ; field agent Brian Lachermeier 612-685-0506 . The Knights ’ mailing address is PO Box 250 , Winsted , MN , 55395 . Also , email us at winstedkc @ gmail . com .
Lake Mary Homeowners Association
Lake Mary Homeowners Association and all other lakeshore homeowners in the state of Minnesota have been challenged with addressing the threat of Aquatic Invasive Species ( AIS ).
Fortunately for Lake Mary , it has only been infested with one AIS weed , known as curly-leaf pondweed , and it is the association ’ s goal to keep it that way . Past experience in Minnesota has shown that elimination of curly-leaf pondweed from lakes is not realistic .
Therefore , Lake Mary Homeowners Association is faced with very expensive methods of control , and is teaming up with PLM Lake Management Corp . to determine the best and most cost-effective way to treat . With limited amount of funding available from the state and government levels , the group has gotten creative with different fundraising events . One-hundred percent of all money raised goes to lake improvements .
Thirty-five members of the Lake Mary Homeowners Association participated in training with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to be volunteers for the clean-in , clean-out program . The training was put to good use this summer at the sportsmen ’ s landing on Lake Mary . The public and many cabin owners on the lake have been educated on how important “ Clean , Drain , Dry ” is to help prevent the spread of AIS . The association ’ s goal is to continue to educate the public on all recreational use of the lake . Experts have determined the best line of defense for AIS is inspecting watercraft at the landings . Please help do your part and remember to be “ Clean In and Clean Out .”
The organization fosters an increase in lake quality in an environmentally-safe manner , and monitors Lake Mary ’ s water quality .
For more information , contact Joe Hartung at joe . hartung @ icloud . com .
Lake Mary VFW Post 9232
The commander is Don Bickman , and the quartermaster for the Post is Dave Gailey . The Post conducts monthly meetings the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a . m . at the American Legion in Winsted .
The organization is trying to get the Post more active . If there are veterans who would like to join , contact Dave Gailey at 320-485-4306 , or ljgailey @ tds . net . Lake Mary VFW Auxiliary The Lake Mary VFW Auxiliary 9232 , chartered in 1963 , supports many veterans projects , including the annual Troops Coming Home recognition event in McLeod County , Cancer Aid & Research , McLeod Emergency Food Shelf , four veterans hospitals , and five veterans homes . Its primary fundraiser is the chili feed , which takes place in January .
Meetings take place the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p . m . at the American Legion in Winsted . For more information , call President Judy Pease at 619-261-4809 , or Secretary Mary Quast at 320-485-3831 .
Lakes and Prairie Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts encourage girls to experience new activities , develop team-building skills , explore and develop leadership skills , and be service-oriented in their community , county , and nation .
In Girl Scouts , there ’ s a whole world of opportunities waiting just for you . You ’ ll always get to think big , try new things , and unleash your inner leader in an all-girl , girl-led , and girl-friendly environment .
The Lakes & Prairies Service unit encompasses the communities of Howard Lake , Lester Prairie , Waverly , and Winsted . Troops will be formed potentially in all communities or based on school districts .
We are served by the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley Council .
Girls meet every two to four weeks at the discretion of the troop leader , and are welcome to join any time during the year by paying the $ 25 registration fee , or grant money will be provided on a no-questions asked basis to cover all fees .
You can register at any point in the year , but typically it is in the August / September timeframe .
Annually , the Girl Scouts participate in a Court of Awards ceremony , cookie sale campaign , and various service unit events , as well as other area and council events . Girl Scouts is open to all girls in kindergarten through 12th grade .
Program information is available at www . girlscoutsrv . org .
For local information , contact service unit manager Kelli Pidde at kelli . pidde @ gmail . com , or 612-356-4559 .
WHAT UP Committee
The WHAT UP ( Winsted Holding Activities That Unite People ) Committee , a youth and family council , was made an official volunteer committee of the city in May 2009 .
This committee has created a dynamic program that provides activities for youth and family in the community , such as movies in the park , sports clinics , and game nights , among other events .
Members of the committee are : Jeff Campbell , Mike Henrich , Rose Heimerl , Amanda Zeidler , Madison Campbell , and Tyler Bruns .
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