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The month of July is another month that is becoming a fund raiser for the New Richland Area Food Shelf.
The NRAFS has been invited and is registered for the 2014 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless July Challenge Grant, which is extended to all food shelves that are members of Hunger Solutions MN. The grant is based on the amount of money a food shelf can raise in July.
The NRAFS is able to receive a minimum of $150 up to a maximum of $5000.
Ellendale Days starts Thursday
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Roger Swearingen was born and raised in Ellendale and, except for a stint in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, has lived there all his life.
For upwards of 20 years, Swearingen faithfully served Ellendale as the town’s maintenance man.
Since 2012, he’s been known as Mayor Swearingen.
On Saturday, he’ll assume another role — grand marshal of the 2014 Ellendale Days Parade.
“It’s quite an honor,” said Swearingen. “I didn’t expect it.”
Clue No. 2 has been released as folks search for the Farm and City Days medallion.
If found, the medallion should be turned in to New Richland City Hall.
Clue No. 2:
Park and look all you want. Advice to you would be run or walk. Round and round the people go. Keep in mind 2 and 3!
All the directions just pick two. Now just think north, south, east, west. Don’t worry just do your best.
Listening off straight ahead you are sure to hear a bang. Off to my left is a county road. Off to my right are many you could say that are wise. Keep in mind direction is the key.
Keyboard recital Sunday
A recital will be presented on June 29 at 2:30 p.m. at Vista Covenant Church, rural New Richland, by the students of Shirley Groskreutz of Hartland. Students from Waldorf include Sophia Carter, Aubrey and Raquel Fischer, Ben and Anna Groskreutz, Sarah and Hunter Evers. Those from the New Richland area include Doug Rudau, Autumn Thompson, Sam and Jack Olson, Grace, Elizabeth and Isaac Nelson, and Betsy and Benjamin Schoenrock. Waseca area students include Jordane and Kala Kouba. From the Janesville area will be Kelly Koplen. Those from Mapleton include Taylor and Jordan Thompson. Performances will include piano solos and duets, an organ solo, accordion solos and duets, and singing. There also will be a surprise guest performing. The public is welcome to attend.
‘Fun Nuns’ presentation June 24 in Ellendale
Join the “Fun Nuns,” Sister Michelle Meyers and Sister Kay O’Neil, for “Life is too short not to have a good time. Developing the Art of Affirmation.”
Accept, appreciate, and applaud the people with whom we live and work! How we think about others influences whether we appreciate or disparage them. As we focus on the positive qualities of others, we can learn to validate them. Practicing the art of affirmation makes a difference. We can make that difference with everyone.
Little Miss/Mr. Contest one of many new Farm & City Days events
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
It will be a little bit country, a little bit city — just like the celebration it kicks off.
A new event, The Little Miss/Little Mister Pageant, will open 2014 Farm and City Days festivities on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at New Richland City Hall.
It’s open to youth age 4-7 who have a New Richland address and includes two divisions, Little Miss/Little Mr. Farmer and Little Miss/Little Mr. City.
“It’s something everyone should come and see, young and old,” said event organizer Jennie Johnson. “We hope to see a lot of people come and watch these children.”
Farm & City Days Medallion Clue No. 1
How well do you know New Richland? For the next four weeks, test your knowledge against clues that might lead you to the hidden Farm and City Days medallion and the prize of $50 in New Richland Bucks. One clue is added each week, right up to the big July 10-13 celebration. Clues will be printed in the Star Eagle and posted at local businesses. Good luck!
Clue No. 1:
Head to the city to begin the hunt. Everyone is sure to have fun. Above, below, around, up, down, all around. Don’t have to dig to find me. There are many kids around me. Oh, I see them go round and round.
There is sure to be laughter, joy, smiles, and even tears near me. Hard work pays off, remember. Everyone get up, come out and look, please someone find me!
NRHEG High School 2014 scholarship and award winners:
Scholarships (Name, Amount, Presenter, Recipient)
• Jacob Bushlack Memorial, $500, Dan Stork — Hannah Lundberg, Emily Christensen
• Raymond & Florence Sponberg, $500, Abby Christopherson — Carson Field, Abby Solland
• Darrol & Pauline Sponberg, $500, Abby Christopherson – Ryan Patraw, Jade Schultz
• E.F. Johnson Foundation, $3,000, Tim Stoesz – Adam Anderson
With Waseca Relay for Life June 21, ACS representative reminds us
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Did you know?
Today, two out of three people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. are surviving (for at least five years). In fact, every day more than 400 people celebrate birthdays who would have otherwise been lost to the disease.
Did you know?
The American Cancer Society contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since the early 1990s. That means they’ve helped save nearly 1.2 million lives during that time.
Did you know?
The ACS has played a role in nearly every cancer research breakthrough in recent history.
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
They are on the road again. The 3rd Annual Geneva Cancer Run will take place on Saturday, June 14 in Geneva. Each rider pays $10 to participate.
Deeanne Randall lost her grandparents and many best friends to cancer over the years, so she came up with the idea of having a Geneva Motorcycle Run.
In the first year, 80 motorcycle riders participated, and this past year about 120 riders came out. The Cancer Run organizers are hoping to reach 200 riders this year.
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Farm & City Days meeting Wednesday
There will be a meeting of the New Richland Farm and City Days Committee on Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. at NR City Hall. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
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There will be no lifeguard services provided by Steele County at Beaver Lake this summer. Persons accessing the public beach will do so at their own risk.
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Wagner ends Panther career on top
Wearing a New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva uniform for the final time, Carlie Wagner went out on top Friday afternoon, winning the Class A state high jump championship at Hamline University in St. Paul. It was the second state high jump title in three years for Wagner, who was not able to compete last year because of injury. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
Raece Johnson receives his diploma and congratulations from NRHEG School Board Chairman Rick Schultz during commencement exercises for NRHEG High School’s class of 2014 Sunday, May 25. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
Calling all athletes, health-conscious individuals, or those who would like to fulfill that New Year’s resolution to shed some weight: this summer, local residents will have the opportunity to participate in an exercise class.
Made popular in the 2010s, Max Interval Training (or High Intensity Interval Training) consists of intense bouts of exercise followed by a short rest period. Demonstrated to increase lean muscle mass and decrease body fat, this method of exercise provides large gains in a short amount of time due to the large number of calories burned per session.
The class is available to those of all levels of fitness age 14 and up. Personal trainer Tim Krohn will instruct the class and include modifications throughout to accommodate different fitness levels. Beginning June 2nd, the class will be held in the Ellendale gym on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Each session will last 30 minutes. For more information or to register, please contact Marilyn Dobberstein, Community Education Director, at (507) 417-2667.