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The Montrose-Waverly Chamber of Commerce’s goals are to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Montrose-Waverly area, so that its citizens and all of its business community shall prosper. It is concerned with the promotion of all aspects of life in the area, both economic and otherwise.

Regular meetings take place at noon the third Thursday of the month, rotating every other month at the Citizens State Bank Montrose community room, and the KC Hall in Waverly. The chamber of commerce is active in sponsoring community events, including the annual business expo in the fall and the newly created Ice Festival in the winter.

The Montrose-Waverly Chamber of Commerce officers are: president, Randy Heuer; vice president, Troy Burau; secretary, Gen Johnson; treasurer, Dawn Olchefske; and membership, Sonya and Jim Tourville.

For more information, contact Jim Tourville (763) 675-3241, Sonya Tourville (763) 675-3121, or Randy Heuer (320) 485-2535.

Also visit the chamber’s website at www.montrosewaverlychamber.com.

Lions Club of Waverly

The Waverly Lions were chartered on Jan. 31, 1982.

The Lions meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Waverly Knights of Columbus Hall.

The Lions participate in Waverly Daze, Winter Ice Festival, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, host a fish fry during Lent, and donate scholarships to HLWW students. They also support numerous civic, church and youth events, and provide the Lions Leaderdog program and their Sight First program.

2004-2005 officers are: President Dave Rice (763) 658-7036, Vice President Scott Painschab (763) 658-4386, Secretary Tom Ogle (763) 658-4322. For further information or to join, call Scott Painschab at (763) 658-4386.

Waverly Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, fraternal service organization, whose principles are charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.

The local council was formed in the early 1900s and now has approximately 180 members. The Knights are very active in pro-life issues and participate in area parades with a pro-life float.

The Knights hold many fundraising events throughout the year to support charitable giving. They sponsor a free-throw contest for area youth, Special Olympics, award scholarships, and support religious retirement. The Knights also help the after prom committee with a pancake breakfast, and contribute to the local Cub Scouts.

The KC Hall in Waverly is available to rent for graduations, showers, or reunions. The hall seats 150. For more information, call Ed or Florence Marketon at (763) 658-4231.

The Waverly Council 1556 of the Knights of Columbus meets at the KC Hall in Waverly. The officers’ meeting is the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. The general meeting is the second Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m.

Currently, the Knights of Columbus officers are: Grand Knight Mike Dongoski, Deputy Grand Knight Ted Hanson, and financial secretary Clarence Marketon.

For more information, call Clarence Marketon at (763) 658-4168.

Waverly American Legion Post 305

The American Legion was established in 1922 as a national organization of veterans of all wars to serve God, country, and their communities to ensure the freedoms that were fought for do not get taken away.

The American Legion sponsors the Boys and Girls State, Boys and Girls County, Legion baseball, high school programs and scholarships.

The Legion also provides military funerals for deceased veterans – priority goes to current Legion members. The local post meets the second Thursday in February through May, and September through November at Humphrey Elementary.

Officers are Commander Charlie Borrell, Adjutant Leroy Custer, and Treasurer Pat Kittock.

There are approximately 30 members. Membership dues are $20 a year. You must be an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces who served more than 90 days during a time of conflict to join. For more information, contact Charlie Borrell, 4359 70th Street, Waverly (763) 658-4179.

Waverly American Legion Auxiliary Unit 305

The Waverly American Legion Auxiliary has approximately 42 members.

The Auxiliary participates in national and state auxiliary programs including Memorial Day, Poppy Day, Blue Service Banners, Girls' State, and forms an honor guard for deceased members' funerals.

They also support local programs including Girls' County, Waverly Summer Recreation, Waverly Boosters, Waverly United Fund, Waverly Royalty, Waverly and Montrose Red Cross bloodmobile, as well as programs for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted such as scholarship, after prom, band, Meth Education And Drug Awareness (MEADA), classroom flags, fourth grade flag presentation education.

The auxiliary continues to add pictures of local service men and women to their collection displayed in the Waverly city offices.

To support its programs, the American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor "Turkey Bingo" each November. They also collect retired flags, and have replacements for sale.

Officers are president Norma Ogle, vice president Patty Campbell, secretary Jan Fitzpatrick, treasurer Nancy Remer, and membership Gerry Smith.

For more information, call Gerry Smith at (763) 658-4294.

Waverly EDA

The goals of the Waverly Economic Development Authority (EDA) are to assist in the orderly economic growth and development of the city of Waverly.

The organization has been in existence since January 2000. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Waverly city offices building.

Waverly EDA officers are president John Konrath, v

For more information, call John Konrath (763) 658-5253.

Waverly Lake Association

The Waverly Lake Association is a nonprofit corporation that was formed in the early 1980s. The association’s mission is to promote better fishing, improve water quality, and enhance the natural beauty and enjoyment of Waverly Lake for now and generations to come.

Each year, the Waverly Lake Association has fundraisers to benefit its goals. During Waverly Daze in July, the annual Waverly Daze fishing contest is held. Every other September, the fundraiser dinner with raffles, games, and live music takes place and is another fun way the association raises funds for the lake’s benefit.

The Waverly Lake Association has two general public meetings each spring and fall. Each spring, elections for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and four board members takes place. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings and find out the latest status of the lake and upcoming events. Citizens will learn the best ways to protect the lake’s water quality and well-being. The spring and fall newsletter includes this information, as well.

Since 1998, The Waverly Lake Association has participated in the Wright County Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program, in which each month, water clarity is checked and water samples are taken and analyzed in a lab for chlorophyll a (algae) and phosphorus content to detect changes in the lake. In 2003, the Lake Association funded the plant material and labor to install native prairie and wetland plants in the Waverly Terrace Park on the east end of the lake. A new grant-match program is underway, in which the association will match funds for lakeshore owners to purchase native plants to plant on their lake shores. The purpose of this program is to improve water quality by installing plants to help filter runoff into the lake.

To receive the biannual newsletter or to become a member of the Waverly Lake Association, contact Jen Andrews at (763) 658-1510 or e-mail at heronbeach@earthlink.net

You are not required to own lakeshore to become a member of the lake association. We encourage everyone to become members to support the city's lake. Membership dues are $20 per household per year.

Waverly Boosters

The Waverly Boosters are behind several popular and successful events in the community. Such events consist of recreational activities including summer T-ball, softball, and baseball, as well as a winter basketball program for grades K-2.

Several holiday parties are also hosted by the Waverly Boosters such as an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, Breakfast with Santa, a Halloween party/contest/haunted house, and a Family Fun Night during Waverly Daze.

The Waverly Boosters is a non-profit organization that consists of volunteers who depend on contributions from local businesses, local organizations, and private donations.

They are always looking for new ideas and faces! Those interested in joining the Waverly Boosters or expressing ideas may call Christina Kittock at (763) 658-4610 or (612) 708-3690.

Montrose Youth Booster Club

The Montrose Youth Booster Club is a non-profit group that organizes events and programs for the youth in Montrose.

A sample of events sponsored by the boosters are the ball program in the summer, bike rodeo in May, Easter egg hunt in April, work with Montrose Lions Club to sponsor a Halloween dance, shopping with Santa in December, Valentine dance in February. The boosters also operate a concession stand during the summer to help fund some events.

The club is comprised of volunteer parents that have an interest in giving kids in the community something to do. They are always looking for new ideas, and for interested people to become a part of the group.

The booster club meets the first Monday of each month at Citizen's State Bank in the community room at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Doreen Outly at (612) 963-8093, or e-mail at petersonclana@aol.com.

Area 4-H Clubs

Through its Boy Scout Troop 399area youth.

The group has seen a steady growth in membe Boy Scout Troop 399 serves the greater Waverly, Howard Lake, and Winsted area.uts the opportunity for such activities as sailing, archery, tower climbing, obstacle courses, and fishing.

Through various Scouting activities in Howard Lake, boys are able to be involved in their community and with other Cub Scout Packs wat (320) 543-2474.ummer field trips to various museums and parks.

The pack’s community service project each year is to clean up lakeshore of Howard Lake before fishing season opens.

Any boy in grades one through five is eligible to join. Council registration is $9 per year and meetings are usually the fourth Thursday of the month in the little gym at Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School. There is an annual sign-up in September at the school. Sign-up information is published in the Herald Journal prior to the event.

The pack is sponsored by the Waverly Knights of Columbus.

To join, call Cubmaster Jesse Tintes, (320) 543-2851, or come to the annual sign-up.

Waverly Gun, Rifle, and Pistol Club

The Waverly Gun, Rifle and Pistol Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is open to the public for numerous events. It is affiliated with the NRA and the Civilian Marksmanship program.

The club is located at 4465 Desoto Ave. SW, Waverly. The club is open most Thursday nights for trapshooting. There would be someone there that could answer any questions you may have. The phone number is (763) 658-4644. The web site is www.geocities.com/waverlygunclub/.

Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Family memberships are available.

Gun club events include trapshooting on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 10 p.m., gun training in April, youth league May through July, pistol league Wednesday evenings in May; black powder shoot in August, (carbines, rifles, pistols, cannons, and mortars), rifle sight-in in October, personal protection and concealed-carry classes. The pistol and rifle range will be open the third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is an enclosed building, so there will be shooting rain or shine.

Lions of Montrose

A non-profit organization, the Montrose Lions participate in a variety of events through the year including Montrose Days.

The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Montrose Community Center.

For more information, contact Lions President Bill Babatz at (763) 675-3402.

Buffalo Hospital add services

Buffalo Hospital is a regional medical center located eight miles north of Montrose on Highway 25 in Buffalo.

Dedicated to providing the best medical care to more than 100,000 people in and around Wright County, the hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services.

Its slogan is “Buffalo Hospital. Here for Life.”

Buffalo Hospital is continually adding new physicians and services. Recent expansions include urgent and emergency care, as well as surgical services. Buffalo Hospital centers of excellence include a new Sleep Center and Cardiac Center, in addition to the Birth Center, Rehab Center, and Short Stay Center. Additional services include Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Oncology Care, and Sports Medicine.

Affiliated with five local clinics – Allina Medical Clinics in Annandale, Buffalo, and Cokato, along with Buffalo Clinic and Catalyst Medical Clinic in Watertown — Buffalo Hospital has more than 170 physicians and health care providers on staff.

You can visit www.buffalohospital.org for more information or phone (763) 682-1212.

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