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Main Street Dental Clinics of Blooming Prairie, Owatonna, New Richland and Rochester will provide free dental care to less fortunate children on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at their Blooming Prairie and New Richland locations. People interested in scheduling an appointment may call the dental office at 507-583-2141 for our Blooming Prairie clinic and 507-463-050 for the New Richland clinic starting on Wednesday, January 1st, and ask to schedule for “Give Kids a Smile.”
New Richland Police Chief Scott Eads released the following press release Tuesday:
On Dec. 16, 2013, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the New Richland Police Department was dispatched to an apartment at 140 N. Broadway Ave. in the city of New Richland to take a report of a deceased 34 year-old female.
Following normal procedures the body was sent to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. No foul play is believed at this time and the investigation is continuing.
Cause of death will not be released until the investigation is complete and the name of the deceased is being withheld until all family notifications have been made.
NRHEG Christmas Concert Monday
The NRHEG High School Band and Choir Christmas Concert will be held Monday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Admission is free.
Medication meeting Dec. 19 at Royal Villa
Pharmacist Kelsie Davis from Mayo Health Systems will discuss safe use of medication during a presentation on Thursday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Royal Villa Apartments, 221 First Street N.E., New Richland. Older adults will have the opportunity to have their medication questions answered while learning about prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Contact Karen at VINE Faith in Action at 507-345-5262 for more information. This program is provided through funding from the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging.
As you know, space in the high school gym is very limited. In order to ensure the safety of our student athletes, officials and spectators, NRHEG officials are asking for your help in limiting the amount of traffic in the gym during games.
Please visit with your children and help ensure that they follow the guidelines listed below:
• The playing surface of the court is for players and officials only.
• It is crucial for the safety of the players and officials that the court stay clean and dry, therefore please respect the corners of the court.
Batt publishes birding book, Domeier writes sequel
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Everybody who reads the Star Eagle knows Al Batt and Mark Domeier can write.
Batt has written for nationally syndicated comics for many years, and his column has graced the pages of this newspaper since before it was the Star Eagle. Domeier, whose Page 2 column has become a must read for most people, has published a novel.
Now, Batt has published a book and Domeier has written a sequel to his first.
A news release on Batt’s book, “A Life Gone to the Birds,” reads as follows:
“Squirrels attacking motorcyclists. Alien abductions. Koi-feeding cardinals. Binocular lust. Welcome to the life of Al Batt.”
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Santa is coming to town Saturday, December 14, in Geneva, for his yearly visit with all the young kids. Those attending will be able to sign up for the afternoon door prizes upon their arrival.
Geneva Bar & Grill and Victory Life Assembly of God Church are helping organize Santa’s yearly visit to Geneva this year. Prior to Santa’s arrival at the Geneva Community Center, bingo will be called, starting at 1 p.m. Warren Torgerson will call 20 games of bingo, and children in attendance will be able to play bingo the old-fashioned way and will use corn kernels to cover the numbers on their bingo cards.
Memorable band concert ends with standing ovation
SOUNDS AND SIGHTS — The NRHEG High School Indoor Marching Band Concert was a big hit last week. Performing above from left: Zach Stenzel, Natalie Aaseth, Kendra Raimann, Haley Deml and Kevin Kalis. Below is a scene from the band’s performance of “Applause.” (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
By NIKKI ERICKSON
Contributing Writer
Music and applause. It was all you heard throughout the night and, with a rocking lineup from the 1960s to today’s pop rhythms, the NRHEG Indoor Marching Band Concert enticed the crowd that filled high school gymnasium last Monday and Tuesday night.
The jazz band began the evening with a swinging blues selection called “Attitude Adjustment” written by composer Larry Barton. The strong bass line in the tune showcased the talent in the band’s saxophone line and brass base lines with a baritone saxophone solo by T.J. Schiltz.
A lively trombone ballad, “As I Look At You,” by Les Aldrich, was played by Kellen Ferber and kept the spirit of the evening alive. Composer Chris Sharp’s “Mamacita” was the next number. The song was inspired by a ‘60s latin jazz groove with solos by trumpeters Logan Knutson and Doug Rudau, and base guitarist Will Rudau. The final selection of the evening for the jazz band was “Back Row Politics,” by Gordon Goodwin. Featuring the entire trumpet section in straight eighth rhythm, it kept the audience’s feet tapping.
Making a Difference
NOT WORK — Pat Motl makes a difference by decorating at Whispering Oak for the holidays, with at least 56 trees this year. Said Motl, “If you like what you’re doing, it doesn’t seem like work.” (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
You might say "Deck The Halls" is what this lady does best, but she does so many things well. Pat Motl’s decorating talents shined recently at a tour of Whispering Oak in Ellendale.
Visitors are welcome to stop by Whispering Oak to visit with the residents and see all the beautiful Christmas trees and decorations. Pat is busy planning an Open House for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 during Christmas in the Country. All are welcome.
Whispering Oak is home to many people who, even though they are no longer are able to stay in their own homes, still enjoy holiday decorations. Pat makes their home look festive.
The girls' basketball game between NRHEG and USC has been moved from Feb. 21 to Thursday, Dec. 5 in New Richland. Game time 7:15 p.m.
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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
My mother says that all the stars that twinkle in the sky are probably our loved ones telling us they are happy in heaven and that they look over us every day.
Another twinkling star has recently been added. Someone who made a difference, a big difference, while living and working among us.
Gary Nordlie had a personality beyond dispute. He was true to himself and his fellow man, doing his best to live a more-than-satisfying life while he encouraged and advised others.
Prepare your taste buds: Wild Game Feed Dec. 7
Written by Jim LutgensBy KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
While still licking our chops and wiping the gravy off our chins from another fabulous Thanksgiving, we are reminded that our recent feast just serves as an appetizer for the annual Wild Game Feed at Geneva Bar & Grill Saturday, Dec. 7.
Held under the heated "big top" in the parking lot at Geneva Bar & Grill, it draws people from near and far. This annual event was started some 29 years ago when Judy Thompson suggested to the hunters who had wild game in her freezer that maybe this would be a good way to raise money for the cancer crusade. What started oh so small all those years ago has now grown to be an extraordinary event.
NRHEG High School Principal David Bunn has announced the names of students selected to the Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2013-14:
“A” Honor Roll
Grade 12 —Emily Christenson, Hailie Clausen, Kellen Ferber, Kendra Grothem, Presley Johnson, Hannah Lundberg, Paige Overgaard, Ryan Patraw, Douglas Rudau, William Swenson, Carlie Wagner
Grade 11 — Nicholas Bartness, Karina Gaona Quezada, Colton Hagen, Ryann Hagen, Julia Kanngeisser, Grant Kyllo, Jake Langlie, Melissa Malakowsky, Keith Maxon, Hudson Mrotz, Jordan Mueller, Sandra Quezada, Andrew Shutrop, Anna Stork, Trevor Tracy
Grade 10 — Anna Bailey, Bailey Burg, Abby Christopherson, Nicole Edon, Lizzy Hagen, Destiny Hill, Katharine Lewer, Grace Logan, Anna Lundberg, Elijah Lutgens, Jessica Nafe, Corrie Powell, Torrie Stencel, Kayanna Wibben
NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
What difference has the new technology made to the way learning is done in our schools?
That question was addressed Monday evening as NRHEG seventh and ninth grade students made iPad-assisted presentations to the school board on the progress of their projects.
Food waste composting
Four of Mrs. Feist’s seventh-graders described how their group had organized around the problem of food waste in the New Richland cafeteria. They were developing a plan whereby they could convert thrown-away food to compost.