You may have noticed the growing number of engraved bricks at the Memorial Park area next to the New Richland Post Office.

To date, there are 44 bricks installed. The hope is the improvements and bricks have added a sense of reflection and peace as you enjoy the scenery of the mural (which has recently been repaired), and the bench, all reminding us of friends/family who have passed. One more order will be placed in 2015. If interested in purchasing a brick in memory of a friend/family member, you may do so until Friday, Sept. 25. The hope is to get them engraved and then installed while the weather permits. They cost $100 with your choice of wording, with or without any artwork. The money goes into the Mural Fund which will be used for continued upkeep and improvements to the area. If you wish to order a brick, stop at City Hall or contact Gail Schmidt at (507)-383-1147.

Also, if there are any extended improvements or additions that you would like to see to the area, please do not hesitate to make your suggestions or requests. Thank you for your continued support for this beautiful park area in New Richland.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, La Familia, a local organic farming cooperative, will host a grand opening and the whole community is invited to join the celebration. There will be a tour of the small farm that is growing tomatoes, tomatillos, peas, peppers, and other organic produce as well as a tasting of various Latino dishes prepared with food fresh from the field.

In 2013, La Familia, started out with a small group of community members who wanted to increase healthy eating in the Latino and broader community in New Richland and the surrounding area. They turned to the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) with the goal of starting an Agricultural Cooperative.  LEDC helped Co-Op members develop a business model, provided them training in organic farming and provided financing to get them started.  Many Co-Op members and their families had agricultural experience, which gave them a head start in the process. They named the Co-Op, La Familia (The Family) to celebrate the traditional role family play in growing and preparing food for their families.  

By REED WALLER

Staff Writer

Seven renowned “Heroes of the Faith” will speak in Ellendale every Sunday beginning Sept. 20, thanks to Vibrant Life Assembly of God Church, and a little help from Dr. Who.

These great figures from Christian history will return, one each week, and step to the lectern to talk about what they know best.

How is this going to happen?

“We’re going to send the Tardis back and pick these guys up,” says Vibrant Life Pastor Patrick Stitt.

John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church, will speak on Revivalism; author C. S. Lewis will discuss Theology; Pentecostal movement founder Charles Parham will appear to talk about Pentacostalism; John Wycliffe will come back from the beyond to talk about the Reformation; Justin the Martyr will speak on Persecution; and Billy Graham will be retrieved by the Tardis from the 1950s to discuss –what else? – Evangelism.

The NRHEG volleyball team will be host Dig Pink night in honor of breast cancer awareness at the Friday, Oct. 9 home volleyball game. If you would like to order a Dig Pink T-shirt, stop into the high school office by Friday, Sept 18. Cost is $10.