Room remains on bus for trip to Twins game
There’s still room on the bus for Central Freeborn Lutheran Church’s 20th Annual Lutheran Night at the Twins set for Monday, August 12. Coach bus leaves at 4 p.m. from Slumberland in Albert Lea. Seats are in Section 315, behind home plate. One person per bus will be selected to go on the field to lead in singing the National Anthem. For reservations, contact Bob or Genie Hanson at (507) 373-8655 or Wayne or Bev Indrelie at (507) 826-3267.
Dahle one of Wartburg’s top seniors
WAVERLY, Iowa — NRHEG graduate Emily Dahle of Wartburg College was one of 29 seniors recognized as the top students in their departments during its 2013 Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship Convocation. Two seniors were recipients of multiple departmental awards. Benjamin Harting of Brandon was the outstanding senior in music and religion. Daniel Mysnyk of Iowa City was the outstanding senior in economics and mathematics. Dahle is the daughter of Ed and Darlyne Dahle, Ellendale. Her major is Business Administration/Economics.
Bethany Presidential Scholarship goes to Crystal Olson
Bethany Lutheran College is proud to announce that Crystal Olson has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship for the 2013-14 school year. Olson is a 2013 graduate of NRHEG High School. This scholarship, valued at $32,000 over four years, is based on high school grade point average and national standardized test scores.
SCHS offers Hands On History Camp
The 2013 Hands on History Camp at the Village of Yesteryear will feature life as a pioneer. Camp will be held June 17, 18, 19, and 20th from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The camp will be conducted by historian, Barry Adams, artist, Judy Srsen, and the SCHS staff and volunteers. “This is a great opportunity to combine history with real hands on experiences and travel back in time for a few days. Imagine living with no cell phones, computers, or cars!” said SCHS Director, Laura Resler. Cost is $54. Space is limited to 15. To make a reservation, call at 444-7900 by June 14 and ask for Sean Hughes.
Parade schedule set for NRHEG Band
The 2013 summer parade schedule has been announced for the NRHEG Marching Band.
The band will perform:
• Friday, June 14 - Lake Crystal, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, June 15 - Owatonna, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, June 22nd - Rogers, 12 noon
• Friday, June 28 - Rochester, 6:15 p.m.
• Saturday, June 29 - Ellendale, 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 3 - Albert Lea, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, July 4 - St. Peter, 10 a.m. AND Apple Valley, 1 p.m.
• Saturday, July 13 - New Richland, 5 p.m.
• Saturday, September 21 - Waseca, 12:30 p.m.
Waseca Relay for Life meeting slated June 20
Relay For Life Of Waseca County is having a combined Committee and Team Captain Meeting at the Waseca County Fairgrounds in the Creative Arts Building Thursday, June 20th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This meeting is for both Committee Members and Team Captains.
‘Bikes for Barker’ set for June 22
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The sixth annual “Bikes for Barker” Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 22 at the Albert Lea Armory, 410 Prospect Ave. The fundraiser includes a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m., a 100-mile motorcycle run from the Albert Lea Armory to Lanesboro, Minn., and an 11-mile bicycle ride starting at the head of the Root River Trail in Fountain, Minn., to the City Park in Lanesboro. A donation of $5 is suggested for the breakfast, registration is $20 per motorcycle and $10 per biking family. There will be a luncheon celebration at the City Park in Lanesboro afterward. A donation of $5 is suggested for the luncheon. There will also be a free youth fishing contest, with prizes, and a raffle. All money raised at this event goes toward the Garth Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund, which assists students pursuing careers in chemical dependency counseling. For more information call Brad, 507-259-2362, or Sparky, 507-440-1562, or see www.facebook.com/BikesforBarker or fountaincenters.org.
