Hockey team honors, helps local Veterans

Partnering with a group of local Marines, the Men’s Hockey Team painted the storage area of the Lake Park Bandshell Saturday, Oct. 13. This letter of thanks was published in local media:

“What best describes Winona is a community of caring and involved citizens engaged via philanthropy and volunteerism via local business, nonprofits, and local government.

“On Saturday, October 13, the Hiawatha Valley Marines experienced this generous giving and support in our effort to restore the Winona Bandshell basement as a potential place for local groups to meet. Thanks to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation headed by Tim Penny, supplies were provided to seal and paint the basement. This support was then implemented via the Winona Community Foundation, the City of Winona’s fine Park Maintenance Department headed by Steve Jasnoch, and the Saint Mary’s University hockey team coached by head coach Bill Moore and his fine assistants Ryan Egan and Alex North. Yes, seventeen (17) Saint Mary’s University hockey players showed up to paint the bandshell basement. Wow!

“Yes we in Winona are most fortunate to see the level of cooperation evident in all community endeavors related to the common good of all ...” — Jim Eddy, Hiawatha Valley Marines

On Friday, Nov. 9, a Veterans Appreciation Day is planned at the 7:30 p.m. men’s hockey game vs. Hamline University. A portion of the proceeds will be used for maintenance and improvements on Veterans Memorial Park in Lake Winona.