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Waseca Soil and Water Conservation District (Waseca SWCD) will again have a conservation tree program for spring planting needs. Order forms, details of the program, and general tree information can be found on www.wasecaswcd.org or at our office at 105 22nd Ave NE, Waseca, MN 56093.
Don’t delay. Deadline for ordering is February 20.
Talent show Friday at 12:30
Snow Week royalty candidates have been announced and royalty have been crowned at NRHEG High School. Candidates are, front from left: Hailey Mosher, Aurora Strom, Sandra Quezada and Remi Wayne. Back: Cassidy Sletten, Grant Kyllo, Dakota Thiele, Brady Beenken, Jet Wayne and Keeley Mulder. Not pictured: Colton Hagen and Jake Langlie. Remi Wayne and Jet Wayne were crowned queen and king at coronation ceremonies Monday in the high school gym. The talent show is Friday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 in the high school gym. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
NRHEG will host its annual spelling bee on Jan. 29, beginning at 9:30 in the high school gym in New Richland. Qualifiers from grades 5-8 will attempt to spell their way to be named champion and represent NRHEG in North Mankato in February at the regional bee. Family, friends, and the general public are invited to attend this event.
• 8th grade: Micah White, Aubrey Johnson, Jack Hogstad, Sophia Mrotz, Hailey Stenzel, Jadyn Surat
• 7th grade: Jayna Domeier, Lexi Combs, Mason Ferber, Tiara Malakowsky, Karter Koziolek
• 6th grade: Ashton Cords, Riley Schultz, Lorelei Strom, T'Shayla Hinderscheit, Danielle Nappin, Jonah Stafford
• 5th grade: Nik Petsinger, Brock Routh, Porter Peterson, Sophie Stork, Alex Dobberstein, Cora Harpel.
As you may have heard, the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter medallion has already been found! That is great news for the winner, but somewhat disappointing for those who wanted the search to go on. The winner is a young woman named Chris Christensen.
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.
Grand prize is $350. If you are at the official unmasking at 9:30 p.m., on Friday, February 13, 2015, you will win an additional $50. Unmasking is at the annual Sleigh & Cutter dinner and dance at the VFW Club 113 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN. First correct guess from Janesville, New Richland and Waseca win $150; and if you are at the unmasking you will win an additional $50. Four names will be drawn for $100 – must be present. Four names win $50 – attendance is not necessary.
Contest rules:
1. Clues are published by the Waseca County News (wasecacountynews.com and Facebook); NRHEG Star Eagle; Waseca Chamber of Commerce; and KOWZ/KORN radio.
2. One guess allowed each week.
3. Each entry must have name and complete address.
Clues announced for Sleigh and Cutter medallion hunt
Written by Jim LutgensIt’s time again for the annual Sleigh and Cutter medallion hunt. The medallion is hidden within the city limits of Waseca. It is on public property that is accessible twenty four hours daily.
The medallion hunt is sponsored by these businesses: Waseca HyVee, Charlie’s Hardware, Waseca County News, First National Bank, KOWZ/KORN Radio, Healing Hands, Waseca VFW Post 1642
The reward for the person(s) finding the medallion is $1,750.
The clues this year will be offered in written form and also sung to the theme song from the Beverly Hillbillies. Just click on the link to hear it online. Be sure to save each of the five weeks’ clues until the entire song is complete. Enjoy the hunt!
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
When a new piece of land was settled in the early years, the most important thing to be established was the church. The congregations of old were devoted in their religion, and felt the need for a God's House where they could meet and praise the Lord.
Though they often had to meet in homes at the beginning, and later share time with traveling ministers, they worked to establish a church of their own.
Such was the case of St. Peter Lutheran Church of New Richland, which is preparing to celebrate its 125th anniversary this weekend.
For the church’s 125th anniversary, the Rev. Scott Williams, former pastor Rev. Philip Lewison, and Bishop Steven Delzer of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod will lead the Sunday worship service on January 25th at 10:30 a.m. and a dinner for the members of the church will follow.
Geneva wraps 31st annual event
LIFE IS BETTER THERE — Kate Quam holds a "Life is Better at Beaver Lake" sign during the 31st Annual Geneva Cancer Auction, which wrapped up this past weekend at Geneva Bar and Grill. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
EXPENSIVE EGGS — Kenadie Rodriguez, Medford, granddaughter of Staci Timm, holds a dozen home laid, hand picked eggs Staci had donated. That dozen eggs brought $110. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The 2015 Geneva Cancer Auction concluded this past weekend.
Auctioneers for the weekend included Whitey Hagen, Jim Manges, Greg Hagen, Waylon Busho, and Tracy Holland.
We wish space would permit us to list all the items donated and all the auctioneers, clerks and others who helped in so many different ways.
At 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Rochester Civic Center, during the live broadcast of the 61st Annual Eagles Cancer Telethon, Whitey Hagen presented a check to the Eagles Cancer Telethon in the amount of $100,000.
The money was raised from many different fundraising events, including the Wild Game Feed, $19,500; Geneva Cancer Golf Tournament, $1,000; Matt Felt/Dillon Gordon Run, $2,500; 3rd Annual Geneva Cancer motorcycle run, $2,500; Matt Felt Pool Tournament $900; Cloie Arndt's locks of love "Wigs for Kids" donation, $1,017; Brielle Goodnature’s locks of love, $350; Kaitlyn Grandia's haircut, $635; and Whitey’s son Keith Hagen’s haircut, donations totaling $718.
The Waseca County Historical Society and FarmAmerica are hosting Ice Harvest 2015 on the frozen shores of Clear Lake, Waseca Minnesota. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 in Clear Lake Park. Outdoor enthusiasts are needed for Winter Survival Station, Ice Cutting and Warming Fire. Also needed is horse, mule or other team and wagon for rides around the park. Please call the Waseca County Historical Society for more information or visit our Web site to view the Ice Harvest video.
Geneva Cancer Auction kicks off another year of giving
RETURN OF THE WAGON TRIKE – Ernie Klukow and Keith Hagen hold up the now-familar trike wagon that Ernie was donating back to the Geneva Cancer Aution last Friday. The trike wagon has seen many owners since it was first donated in 2010. Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
"Testing 1-2-3-4...Can you hear us way in the back? We will be ready to go in just a bit.”
A short pause and then:
“Ladies and gentlemen - Welcome to the 31st Geneva Cancer Auction.”
The voice of Duane “Whitey” Hagen began the annual event.
“We thank Barb and Jack (Kuckenbecker) for 7 years of helping us host the Geneva Cancer Auctions,” Whitey began, which brought up a big round of applause. “And we look forward to many years ahead with Greg and Chelsea (Hanson), the new owners of the Geneva Bar and Grill. We also offer up a big thank you to the Geneva Cancer Auction crew for all they have done and continue to do to help find a cure for cancer. God bless you all."
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Ellendale Council reorganizes for 2015 with new mayor
Written by Administrator
ELECTED – New Ellendale city council person Stephanie Lageson-Kibbler, new Mayor Mark Skroch and returning councilman Scott Groth. Submitted photo
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met for the first time in 2015 on Thursday, January 8. Present at the meeting was outgoing Mayor, Roger Swearingen, newly elected Mayor Mark Skroch, Councilman Goebel, re-elected Councilman Groth and newly elected Council person Stephanie Lageson-Kibbler. Also at the meeting was LeeAnn Hojberg-Clerk, Josh Otto-Maintenance, Pete Paulson-Municipal Liquor Store Manager and Steve Engel.
The meeting was called to order by outgoing Mayor Swearingen. Swearingen called on Clerk Hojberg to administer the swearing in of the three elected individuals. Being sworn in this evening were Mark Skroch-Mayor, Scott Groth-Council and Stephanie Lageson-Kibbler-Council. After taking the oath of office Mayor Skroch took over the meeting as presiding officer.
The agenda was approved as presented.
HIGH HOPES – This year’s NRHEG school board held their first meeting of the year Monday, inducting three new directors. Pictured are, from left, front, new director Mark Tollefson, vice chair Michele Moxon, Clerk Lori Routh. Back: new director JoAnn Maloney, treasurer Mike Moen, Chair Rick Schultz, new director Travis Routh. Star Eagle photo by Reed Waller
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Newly-elected school board directors JoAnne Maloney, Travis Routh, and Mark Tollefson braved blowing snow and near-blizzard conditions Monday evening to be sworn in at the NRHEG school district’s first meeting of the year.
At the short meeting held in the New Richland board room, the board held their annual organizational meeting.
Officers (chair Rick Schultz, vice-chair Michele Moxon, treasurer Mike Moen, and clerk Lori Routh) were re-elected to their same positions by unanimous vote.
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Another new year has arrived and with it comes another Geneva Cancer Auction. We probably should have gotten this in last week’s issue, but most area people know that the Geneva Cancer Auction is always held the second and third weekends in January each year.
For those who don't know, the 31st Annual Geneva Cancer Auction will be held the weekends of Jan. 9 -10 and Jan. 16 -17 in Geneva at the Geneva Bar & Grill.
Benefit for Isaiah brings smiles all around
Written by AdministratorBy KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
ISAIAH AND FRIENDS – Left: Isaiah Schutrop mugs for the camera at his benefit Sunday, Dec. 8 at City Hall, assisted by his cousin Shelby Lee and unidentified stuffed partygoers. Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen
If you attended the benefit breakfast for little Isaiah Schutrop on Sunday, December 7th at the New Richland City Hall you were given as well as giving a gift. It was a big smile from a strong little boy who, along with his family, is dealing with a difficult medical situation, and thanked everyone for coming and donating to the event.The New Richland Lions Club, which numbers 31 members, were busy from 7 to 12:30 making and serving scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee to the approximately 400 hungry attendants.There were three tables filed with roughly 100 items for the bake sale. People had made and donated lefse, pies, cookies, bars, breads, candies and many other delicious items to purchase, take home and later enjoy.