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The Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applications from students planning or attending a college, university or graduate health care program. In order to qualify, the student must show a financial need, pursue a career in health care and live within Steele County.
The Donald Sanford Nursing Scholarship is for applicants entering their first year or more of nursing school and the second is the Auxiliary Health Related Career Scholarship for applicants entering their second year or more of schooling in health careers.
Scholarship applications are available at Steele County high school guidance counselor offices or Owatonna Hospital Information Desk. You can also download the application by going to www.allinahealth.org/owatonna-hospital, select About Us, then Volunteering. The completed application and other required information are due by March 20, 2015.
On Wednesday, March 11, Waseca County and co-sponsors will host their annual meeting known as the Farmer Forum at Farmamerica from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event will feature Jason Garms, the new Agricultural Program Liaison for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Garms will discuss proposed changes by Governor Dayton regarding the implementation of the existing shoreland buffer law. Minnesota has required buffer strips on farmland for years to prevent nutrients, sediment, pollutants, manure, pesticides, etc. from entering and harming our water. However, the law is not uniformly enforced in each county. Governor Dayton announced in January that there is a need to amend the law and assign the DNR to take on this responsibility in order to make it consistent. Our public waterways bordering agricultural field have rules that affect their use and the use of the adjoining shoreland. Buffer strips have been in the drainage law since 1959 and have been included in DNR requirements for some time. Penalties for noncompliance would help provide funding for the proposed program. At the forum, Garms will provide an update on the proposed law change and provide farmers and property owners an opportunity to ask questions and get more information.
St. Peter’s celebrates anniversary
IN CHARGE — The committee for St. Peter Lutheran Church’s 125th anniversary included, from left, Judy Thompson, Marilyn Quiram, Sharon Eckart, Rachel Romine, Amy Kitzer, Thelma Kormann and Larry Crabtree. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The bells tolled at St. Peter Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 25 as the Sunday School children, which numbered about 30, all dressed in red, entered the sanctuary singing, "We Can Pray," followed by, "How Great Thou Art,” which was very appropriate for the day.
The Rev. Scott Williams welcomed everyone to the 125th anniversary worship service, saying he was grateful for everyone's presence. He went to talk about what the church has been and what it has meant to the people of the congregation.
Pastor Phil Lewison, who served as pastor of the St. Peter’s congregation for 32 years, from 1976-2008, had been asked to share his memories during the program.
The Rev. Steven Delzer, Bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA, delivered the morning sermon. He began: "We gather this day for worship and the celebration of 125 years of faithful ministry. For 125 years this congregation has been a symbol of God's presence in this community. The article in the NRHEG Star Eagle about the celebration of your 125th anniversary began with these words: ‘When a new piece of land was settled in the early years the most important thing to be established was a church. The congregation that was formed were devoted in their religion and feelings ran deep for the need of God’s house where they could meet and praise the Lord.’"
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team swept the Big Ten Conference weekly awards Wednesday as freshman guard Carlie Wagner was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second straight week and senior forward Shae Kelley was named Big Ten Player of the Week. It marks the first time this season that the Gophers earned both freshman and player accolades in the same week.
Wagner got her second consecutive freshman of the week nod by averaging 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game against Wisconsin and Penn State. She had 17 points on .438 (7-16) shooting from the floor in the win over the Badgers, and added another 17 points and five rebounds in the victory at Penn State.
Everyone’s invited to Groove 4 Food live music benefit for the Area Food Shelf of New Richland on Sunday, March 8. It starts at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 204 NW 1st Street, New Richland. Event emcee will be Al Batt. Admission is free will or non-perishable food donation. The best talent in Southern Minnesota will be there to entertain you. Supplemental funds provided by Waseca County Chapter of Thrivent Financial Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation and MN Foodshare.
Who’s Frosty?
He was unmasked Friday, Feb. 13 at the 65th Annual Sleigh and Cutter dinner in front of a full house at the Waseca VFW.
Frosty, an ambassador for the 2014 Sleigh and Cutter Festival, is Roger Haug, former pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca.
The finders of the Sleigh and Cutter medallion, Chris Christensen and daughters Abby and Emma, were also introduced.
Paul, Mary Groth enjoy special bond
SWEETHEARTS STILL — Paul and Mary Groth of Ellendale are still going strong after all these years. They celebrated their 58th anniversary in December. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Oh, but that every day were Valentine’s Day.
Symbolic, the love we have for others could be celebrated every day. How hard is it to express one’s love? Most people do it every day by saying, "I love you," giving a kiss, a hug or a handshake as a cheerful greeting.
Is there anything sweeter than seeing a young couple holding hands and looking at each other lovingly? Of course, that is anytime you are a couple who are just that — a couple with love and companionship apparent for everyone to see and enjoy.
MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota rookie guard Carlie Wagner was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week by the Big Ten Conference office after averaging 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game against Illinois and Michigan State last week.
It is the first conference weekly honor for Wagner and the first freshman accolade for the Gophers this season. Overall, the rookie shot an impressive .485 (16-33) from the field, which included a .421 (8-19) percentage from three-point range, in 72 minutes of work.
Wagner opened the week by posting a then career-high 19 points against the Fighting Illini on Thursday night, before setting new career-highs with 25 points and five three-point field goals in the win over the Spartans Sunday afternoon at Williams Arena. She was 5-for-10 from beyond the arc and 8-for-14 overall against Michigan State and added three steals and a perfect performance from the free- throw line.
The rookie ranks third on the team with an 11.6 points-per-game average and is second on the team with 39 three-point field goals on the year. In Big Ten play, Wagner is averaging 14.1 points per game, has 26 three-pointers and has scored in double figures in each of Minnesota’s last seven games.
The 2015 Minnesota American Legion Calendar remains available to any who want one. This year’s monthly pictures are the result of a contest open to all Minnesota Legion members.
According to the state Legionnaire newspaper, more than 120 veterans entered. Each could submit two photographs. The pictures are those taken or collected by veterans during their time in service.
The 12 months for 2015 are represented by these winners: Harold Brau of Chaska, Allie Kronberg of Wayzata, Kevin Rofidal of Chanhassen, Mike Walsh of Eyota, Jerry Fisher of Faribault, Rodney Hatle of Owatonna, Douglas Mathwig of Stewartville, Daniel Beckius of Albany, Richard Lindsey of Red Wing, Ron G. Helm of Kelliher, Arthur Spronki of Edgerton, and Don Orttel of Minneapolis.
“The calendar is a fundraiser for the Department,” according to a report in the Minnesota Legionnaire. “Those who wish to get one can do so for free. Donations are accepted.”
The number to call is 651-291-1800.
Registration deadline February 25 for 21st Annual Horticulture Day
Looking forward to the arrival of spring? Plan to attend the 21st Annual Horticulture Day on Saturday, March 7 at Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) in Waseca. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, February 25. There will be a program packed with great speakers. Get your registration in early, room is limited. Please feel free to share this information to anyone that may be interested in attending; this event is open to the public.
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Who is Frosty?
Identify Frosty and win some cash! Frosty is a Waseca County resident chosen to be an ambassador for the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival. Follow the clues and guess Frosty’s name.
No one identified Frosty through the first four weeks of clues, so a fifth and final clue has been added.
Please join the NRHEG Band for the annual Soup & Pie Supper! Come for good food and great company from 4:30-7 p.m. in the NRHEG High School Cafeteria on Friday, February 13th. Tickets are $6 advanced sale or $7 at the door, pre-school and under free. Please contact Sam Boerboom This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
There will be a pancake breakfast at NRHEG Elementary in Ellendale on Sunday, March 22. They will be serving breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. with a free will offering. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. This is also a benefit for Dana Standke. Dana is 11 years old and currently a 5th grader at NRHEG Elementary. She was involved in a farm accident on November 9, 2014, in which she lost her right hand. Dana is the daughter of Shelly Standke and Dan Enzenauer of rural Ellendale.
Other events include a bake sale, silent auction, and a live auction starting at 1 p.m. Monetary donations and items for the live and silent auction would be greatly appreciated. Please bring items for donation to either the First National Bank locations in Ellendale or Hope. For more information, contact Cindi Bartness at 507-456-6280.
“One of the greatest gifts a person can give another, is support.” ~Anonymous
RETIRING — Local graduate Toby Brallier retired in December after more than 21 years of active service in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. (Submitted photo)
Lieutenant Colonel Toby Brallier retired in December 2014 after more than 21 years of Active Service in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. A 1989 graduate of New Richland-Hartland High School, Brallier is the son of Alan Brallier and Connie Brallier (and grandson of Gladys Brallier).
His service record:
• June 1989 Enlisted as Structural Specialist
• Attended U.S. Air Force Academy 1991-1995 (USAFA)
• Distinguished Graduate
• B.S. Aeronautical Engineering
• M.A.S. from Embry Riddle University
• Attended Undergraduate Pilot Training upon completion of USAFA.
• Primary operational aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon, MQ-1 Predator (unmanned aerial vehicle), C-21 Learjet, A-10 Thunderbolt II