FFA fundraiser kickoff starts today
NRHEG FFA is starting a 2-3 year process with the ultimate goal to build a Greenhouse and Garden Facility at NRHEG High School. The first fundraising event will be “Minnesota Give to the Max Day” on Nov. 14. Anybody interested in donating can go to www.givemn.razoo.com and search for NRHEG Secondary. Donations given that day or credited to that day will be matched up to $1000 by the NRHEG FFA Chapter.
Order your Panther apparel by Friday
This is just a reminder that Panther apparel orders are due Friday, Nov. 15. Orders will be in on Dec. 18, just in time for Christmas. Samples of the clothing are on display in the Ellendale main office and New Richland Guidance office if you are interested. Please contact Barb Hagen at (507)417-2607 or by e-mail if you have any questions.
NR Library looks for packed house at Monday Grand Opening
The Grand Opening for the New Richland Library is set for Monday, Nov. 18, with author Rachael Hanel scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Said Mary Sack, who organized the event, “We hope to pack the library. Everyone is welcome!”
Taste of Norway supper Monday
The Nortonna Lodge 1-638 of the Sons of Norway will meet Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m. at the Owatonna Elks Lodge, 126 East Vine Street. This meeting will be the annual Taste of Norway supper, featuring many favorite Norwegian foods such as herring, meatballs, fruit soup, rommegrot, lefse, and numerous Scandinavian sweets. Serving will begin at 6 p.m. Cost is $7 per member or guest and free if you bring a Norwegian dish to share. The event will also include a silent auction with numerous items donated by the lodge members. The silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and bidding will close at 7:45 p.m. Proceeds from the auction will be used for the Nortonna Lodge 1-638 programs and events. If you would like more information on the Nortonna Lodge of the Sons of Norway contact Gloria Coulter at 507-451-4274 or Jim Otteson at 507-456-0674.
Ag Society annual meeting Tuesday
Everyone is invited to the Annual Meeting of the Waseca County Agricultural Society on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds in the East Gray Building (use south entrance). The 2014 Waseca County Free Fair is July 16-20.
Indoor Band Concert November 25, 26
The NRHEG High School Indoor Marching Band Concert will be presented Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym in New Richland. Doors open at 7. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and 5-and-under free.
Cancer Auction November 29, 30
The Annual Freeborn Area Cancer Auction will be November 29 and 30 at TB3’s Bar and Grill in Freeborn. There will be a live auction held both days. On Friday it will start at 6 p.m. and on Saturday it will start at 1 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Rich Honstad with the Sound of RAHK, starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 1 a.m. on both days. There will be a raffle drawing to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday. First prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is $1,000, 3rd prize is $500, 4th prize is $250, and 5th prize is $100. Proceeds go to Fifth District Eagles Cancer Telethon. Auctioneer services provided by numerous volunteer auctioneers. Join us in our “Fight For A Cure!” Donations welcome! Call Jeanette at 507-863-2337.
Sponsored by Freeborn Area Cancer Auction and Albert Lea Eagles #2258. Food available all day! Many items too numerous to list! Watch for complete listing!
Vibrant Life sponsors weekly grief group through Dec. 10
Vibrant Life Assembly of God in Ellendale is holding a six-week grief group for people who have lost children and grandchildren. This group is for anyone, no matter how long ago their child or grandchild was lost or what stage of grief someone is in. “There are many who don’t understand the pain of losing a child or grandchild, but the few who understand will be here to help and listen,” said pastor Patrick Stitt. The group started Tuesday, November 5, and runs through Tuesday, December 10. The group is an hour-long group every Tuesday at Vibrant Life Church in Ellendale. If you have any questions, call 507-684-3421.
MDHA again seeks deer hides
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is again asking for your help to improve conditions for future hunters and hunting in general by donating your harvested deer, moose, elk or mule deer hides. The Southern Gateway Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has “Hides for Habitat” boxes at the following locations: Tom’s Taxidermy – Clarks Grove, Nick’s Meats – Hayward, The Short Stop Station – Glenville, Conger Meats – Conger, Lair’s 66 - Emmons, Craig’s Taxidermy – Freeborn, Nielsen’s Conoco – Harland, Morgan’s Meat Market – New Richland, Steve’s Meats – Ellendale, Geneva Automotive – Geneva, and the Bend in the Road Bar – Manchester. In Albert Lea we have boxes at the former Norby’s Gas Station, Entrance of the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, Karl’s Car Quest Auto Parts, and Hart Brothers Weaponry. There are other hide collection boxes around our area, but the benefit only goes to the owner of the box. We urge you to put your hides in the boxes marked “Hides for Habitat.” Our Southern Gateway Chapter sent 11 young future hunters to ‘Forkhorn Camp’ this past year, your hides help fund this project. Again, we have no use for heads, legs or plastic bags, so please don’t put them in our boxes. We wish you a successful hunt and thank you in advance for your support and your hides. We also would like to thank the businesses for their assistance in allowing us to put our boxes on their property. If you have questions or concerns, contact one of us or any member of the Southern Gateway Chapter of Minnesota Deer Hunters. Clark Hammer 507-256-7609, Jack Adams 507-373-4153, Tom Norby 507-373-4645
Sign up now for 'Christmas by the Lake'
F.R.O.G. of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church presents “Christmas by the Lake,” Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3-9 p.m. The price is $26 per person. Activities include:
• 3 p.m. Coach bus leaves from behind Slumberland in Albert Lea. Destination Clear Lake, Iowa 3:45 p.m.
• 3:45 p.m. Tour Christmas activities on Main Street
• 5 p.m. Watch the lighted Christmas parade
• 6 p.m. View the fireworks on the lake
• 6:30 p.m. Kentucky Fried Chicken buffet in Clear Lake
• 8:45 p.m. View Outdoor Nativity
• 9 p.m. Back at Slumberland
Reservations are needed. Please contact Bob or Genie Hanson at 373-8655 or Wayne or Bev Indrelie at 826-3267. There will be drawings for gifts. Please bring a friend and dress warmly. The parade and fireworks may be viewed from the bus if you wish. There will be $5 cash back per person if bus is full. DQ and KFC coupons will be given to everyone.
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