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Community Vacation Bible School will take place June 2-6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 503 Radel Court, Ellendale.
Five area churches will volunteer to prepare supper each evening: St. Aiden’s Parish, Ellendale; First Lutheran Church, Ellendale; Ellendale United Methodist; Community Lutheran Geneva; and Vibrant Life, Ellendale.
Titus Eagle Scout ceremony Sunday
Kelson Titus, son of Jeff and Nancy Titus of Geneva and a junior at NRHEG High School, will celebrate his Eagle Scout ceremony April 26, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart parish center, 810 S. Cedar Ave in Owatonna. All are welcome to join in the celebration.
NRHEG students enjoy trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C.
SOLEMN CEREMONY — Above, checking out the laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are, from left, NRHEG students Taylar Tieskotter, Abby Christopherson and Michael Altermatt (holding camera). Below, NRHEG students helping in the rain with the laying of the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are, from left, Sam Morgan, Spencer Tollefson, Presley Johnson and Katharine Lewer. (Photos by Georgia Dinneen)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
What better way is there to learn about the history of our country than to visit its more-than-two-century-old Capitol? One can practically see the ghosts of generations past throughout the city, as if stepping back in time. Walking the streets and halls that once held some of the most powerful and influential people in the world, the people who created the country we live in today – no textbook can compare.
NRHEG students had the opportunity to witness all of this themselves in a recent four-day, three-night trip to Washington, D.C.
New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
The New Richland City Council held its first meeting of April on Monday the 14th at 6:30 p.m. John Hullopeter and Amy Ihrke were absent.
Postponed from the last meeting, Resolution 14-07, for a hearing on the proposed assessment of County Road 12, will be determined at the next meeting. Resolution 14-08, authorizing the transfer of Fund 311 to Fund 320 and the closure of Fund 311, was approved.
Ellendale hosts forum on human trafficking in rural Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the nation’s 13 largest centers for the prostitution of children. These children are sex trafficking victims. When you know the truth, you can make the difference.
Traffickers lure victims into exploitative situations by preying on their hopes to improve their lives and the lives of their families. They often promise a chance for a better life – a good job, a loving relationship, or new and exciting opportunities. In other cases, traffickers kidnap victims and use physical and psychological violence to control them, forcing them into labor or sexual exploitation.
Still time to enter weight-loss contest
For those who don’t have the Internet in their home or haven’t heard about it yet, there’s good news. There’s still time to enter the 2014 New Richland Farm and City Days Biggest Loser Contest. As of the first weigh-in last Thursday, there were 22 people signed up. “If people are still interested they can message us on the New Richland Biggest Loser page on Facebook, or call me at 507-383-2070,” said event organizer Christina Schmidt. Cost to enter is $5, which goes toward prizes for the top three men and women. The next weigh-ins are May 8, June 12 and July 10 (the final weigh-in) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at NR Fitness Center. Winners will be announced Friday during Farm and City Days. Check out New Richland Biggest Loser on Facebook, a closed page for people participating to encourage each other, share recipes and use as motivation.
Releasing debut solo album, Gavin Berg to perform in NR
HOME AGAIN — Gavin Berg is coming home to Trinity Lutheran Church for a concert Saturday, April 12.
Gavin Berg is coming home — again.
The NRHEG High School graduate will present a “Coming Home Concert” Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland.
Berg is releasing his debut solo piano album, “Inspire.”
Soil and Water Board of Supervisors position open
Written by Jim LutgensWaseca Soil and Water Conservation District, a local unit of government, has an open position for a supervisor. This is an appointed position until the next general election is held in November, 2014.
This is an opportunity for a citizen interested in natural resource conservation and improvement of our water quality to make a difference in our community’s future.
The SWCD is governed by five locally elected supervisors who hold monthly public meetings.
The Waseca County Historical Society's Spring Luncheon-Lecture Series is proud to present writer Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle, author of "The KKK in Minnesota" on Thursday, April 24, from noon to 1 p.m.
We all know about "Minnesota Nice," so what were the roots of the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, and how did it happen in Minnesota? In addition to the speech and books, there will be an original KKK hood on display.
The back cover of the book explains:
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Saturday, April 19 is the day to once again help fight cancer in Geneva.
In January, Whitey Hagen was proud to deliver $100,000 to the Eagles Cancer Telethon in Rochester on behalf of the great people in our area who donated and supported the many cancer fundraising events held here over the past year.
The funds are raised through many different efforts and activities including the yearly cancer auction, the Wild Game Feed and gun raffle, the 51" Plasma HDV Blu-Ray player raffle, along with the "Hot Looks For A Cure" calendar. Don’t forget those great summer events including the Geneva Cancer Golf Outing, the Geneva Cancer Motorcycle Run, as well as the Matt Felt/Dillon Gordon Motorcycle Run. This past year also provided some "hair raising" events including one at the Bend in the Road, as well as money raised from Locks of Love.
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Easter Bunny to be at Willows Sunday
The Easter Bunny will be visiting The Willows on Sunday, April 13. Local Girl Scouts (Bri, Elizabeth, Cecelia, Maci, and Maurya) will provide you a picture with the Easter Bunny for $5 during brunch. The Easter Bunny is happy to take pictures with anyone, young and old! The girls are raising money for a trip to San Francisco in 2015. Spread the word!
Exchange students enjoying life here
AT HOME IN THE USA — German Exchange Students Celia Ilisch, Julia Kanngiesser and Jana Elin-Bland are enjoying their time as NRHEG High School students. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
Germany’s the word at NRHEG High School this year. It’s also where new students Jana Elin-Brand, Julia Kanngiesser, and Celia Ilisch call home – or rather, “first home.”
These three girls, all in 11th grade, are part of the Foreign Exchange Student program for the 2013-2014 school year, and they’ve adjusted well to their second home. Friendly and funny, they are a joy to meet.
Here’s your chance to get to know these ladies, learn about their experiences, and get a small glimpse of what it’s like to live in a new country.
NRHEG senior to play football at SMSU
ON THE DOTTED LINE – A happy NRHEG High School senior Nick Goette, surrounded by his parents, Rod and Deb, signs a National Letter of Intent to play football on partial scholarship at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Participating in a sport at the intercollegiate level is an opportunity afforded to a very small percentage of high school athletes. Receiving money to do so is even more rare.
Nick Goette knows how it feels.
The NRHEG High School senior signed a National Letter of Intent last Wednesday to play football on a partial scholarship at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall.
“It’s awesome,” said Goette, son of Rod and Deb Goette of rural Ellendale. “As all this was coming together, I was like, I can’t believe this is happening, I’m getting money for college.”
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
At 1:09 a.m. Monday morning, March 31, the Freeborn County 911 dispatchers received a report of a house fire at 81030 320 St. NE, Ellendale at the home of Greg and Maureen Riley. The home is located about two miles east of Geneva at the interesection of Freeborn County Road 35 and County Road 26.