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By Starrla Cray
Staff Writer
Americans have veterans to thank for the freedom that the United States enjoys today, and there are several local events in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
HLWW High School
• Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School gym
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 10 to 10:40 a.m
• Open to all veterans
• Speaker Colonel Dale Wilde of rural Stewart
• Program will include the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of the flags, and music from the high school band and choir. At the end, the students will honor veterans with a standing ovation.
Howard Lake Middle School
• Howard Lake Middle School gym
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 8:30 a.m.
• Open to all veterans
Lester Prairie School
• Lester Prairie gym
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 10 to 10:30 a.m.
• Open to the public
• Master of Ceremonies Chester Hoernemann, commander of the American Legion Post 436
• Invocation and benediction by Rev. Bill Baldwin of the Prairie Community Church in Lester Prairie
• Speaker Sam Raguse, Lester Prairie High School graduate who served in Iraq with the National Guard
• Lester Prairie students Ana Hartwig and Shane Cory will each give a speech about their experiences at Girls State and Boys State, which are sponsored by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary.
Zion Lutheran School
• Zion Lutheran School in Mayer
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Organized by Stan Heldt of Mayer
Howard Lake American Legion Post 145
• Dinner for Legion Post 145 members who are up-to-date on dues
• American Legion in Howard Lake
• Thursday, Nov. 12
• 5 to 7 p.m.
• Meeting to follow
New Germany American Legion
• Annual Legion bingo
• New Germany City Hall
• Tuesday, Nov. 24
• 7 p.m.
WinstedAmerican Legion Post 407
• 58th annual Veterans Day dinner for people who sent an RSVP
• American Legion in Winsted
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 6 p.m. social
• 7:15 dinner
• Speaker Hon. Ron Shimanski, MN House, District 18A
Carver County Historical Society
• Veterans gallery grand opening dedication
• Carver County Historical Society in Waconia
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 10:45 a.m. Waconia High School band
• 11 to 11:25 a.m. program
• 11:25 a.m. exhibit opens and refreshments are served
Carlson’s Orchard
• Free pie and ice cream for all veterans
• Carlson’s Orchard in Winsted
• Wednesday, Nov. 11
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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