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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday January 24, with Mayor Swearingen and all council members present. Also in attendance for the meeting was City Attorney Phil Kohl; Steve Louks, City Clerk; Pete Paulson, manager at Municipal Liquor Store; Kristie Blaschko, Jim and Rita Nelson, Steve Hackett and Donovan Eaker.
Paulson asked the council what could be done to maybe change the weekend of the Ellendale Days celebration. Paulson commented that in 2012 when the celebration was held, Geneva Liquor was also having their annual “Johnny Holmes Band” on Saturday evening.
Paulson told the council that because of having to book the “Johnny Holmes Band” a year in advance, Geneva Liquor will be having him again on the third weekend in July. Traditionally, the third weekend in July is when Ellendale Days is scheduled.
New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
The last New Richland City Council meeting of January commenced at 6:30 p.m. on Monday the 28th. All members were present with the exception of Amy Ihrke. The agenda was read, and the consent agenda items were approved.
Then Brad Field stepped up to give the People’s Service Report, which was approved.
Gail Schmidt was present, representing the New Richland Care Center. Her first request was changing the title of the current Administrative Assistant to Business Office Manager, which was approved. The Care Center Board had approved the hiring of an architect for the building of the walk-in cooler, and requested the council’s permission to go along with the hiring. This request was approved after some discussion among the council members. The Care Center report was then approved.
Band’s Soup & Pie supper set for Friday
The NRHEG High School Band’s annual Soup & Pie Supper is Friday, February 1 from 4:-7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria during the girls’ basketball game against JWP.
Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door, and can be purchased from any 8-12 grade band member.
Tax forms slow to arrive at NR Library
Although a stack of 1040 EZ Federal IRS Forms was received, the New Richland Public Library has received no tax booklets for these 1040 EZ forms.
As of Jan. 26, no 1040, 1040A, or any other Federal IRS form had arrived.
Also, there have been no state tax forms or booklets received yet such as Minnesota individual, nor property tax forms. I will keep the public informed if some come in.
Linda Lynne, New Richland Public Library
Identify FROSTY and win some cash! Prize money totaling $1,250 is waiting to be won. 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 $250. If you are at the official unmasking at 9:30 p.m., on Friday, February 8, you will win an additional $50. Unmasking is at the annual Sleigh & Cutter dinner and dance at the VFW Club Room, 113 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN. First correct guess from Janesville, New Richland and Waseca win $100; and if you are at the unmasking you will win an additional $50. Four lucky winners at the unmasking will win $75 each. Another four names of people who correctly guess FROSTY’S name, but are not attending will win $50 each.
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. Entrant must live in Waseca County and be over 18 years of age.
4. If there are multiple correct guesses, a drawing will be made to determine the winner.
5. If there are no correct guesses, a drawing will be made from all entries received.
6. Entries must be received before 3 p.m., on February 8, 2013.
7. Submit entries to:
a. WASECA: Submit entry at GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON; 110 South State, Waseca, MN 56093; or mail.
b. JANESVILLE: Mail or drop off at GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON; mark your entry as “Janesville.”
c. NEW RICHLAND: Drop off at NRHEG STAR EAGLE NEWS; or mail to GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON, mark you entry as “New Richland.”
Frosty sponsors are CULLIGAN, LATHAM PLACE, iWEALTH – Brad Connors, DOMINO’S and MEDIACOM. Please thank these sponsors for their support of the 17th Annual Frosty Contest!
The third clue:
I'm getting older
And got off track
But laziness
Is something I lack
The second clue:
In a crowd full of people
I always shine
One of my hobbies
Is to make things rhyme
The first clue:
It's time to play Frosty!
So guess if you dare
I once was a packer
And have been dunked at the fair
The hunt is underway for the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Medallion, and the prize is big. The lucky finder will receive gift certificates valued at $1,250. The Medallion is hidden on public property within the city limits of Waseca. If found, the Medallion should be turned in at Charlie’s Hardware in Waseca.
Medallion Clues for week 3
Only two weeks left! Just WHERE do you suppose that lost medallion landed?
2013 cancer auction wraps up, bringing total to $83,000
AUCTION ADVENTURES — Above, Jesse Quam, left, displays a Schwinn bicycle donated by Whitey and LaJune Hagen during the second and final weekend of the 2013 Geneva Cancer Auction Saturday at Geneva Bar & Grill. Below, Asha Lighthizer of Blooming Prairie, right with hairdresser Lisa Full, donated her hair for “Locks of Love.” (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Whitey Hagen caught and auctioned off a chicken 30 years ago, and for 29 years, the eggs have been rolling in as big money makers for the Geneva Cancer Auction.
Deviled eggs, pickled eggs, hot eggs, raw eggs, and egg omelets; dozens of eggs have found their way to the auction block and have received fabulous prices for this charitable event. Nobody seems to tire of making, buying and eating them.
Like Whitey says, "With $100 or more a dozen, that is only $10 apiece."
Hagen was involved in a cancer auction in 1975 that raised $256. This year, $83,000 was raised during the auction and other fundraising events in Geneva.
NR Police investigating case of mutilated cats
Written by Jim Lutgens
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
Tragedy has once again struck New Richland, only this time it wasn’t an accident. It was the work of several individuals who must remain nameless.
On the morning of Friday, January 18, a call was made to remove two dead cats from the roof of a building on Main Street. How did they get there? How did they die? Well, that’s the disturbing part.
Eyewitnesses have confirmed that a group of adolescents were seen torturing a cat two weeks ago. They proceeded to kick the cat until death and threw it onto the roof of the building. Two weeks later, a second cat was found on the roof. The second cat was mutilated, in the words of one witness. The head had been cut off, the legs were cut, and there were several stab wounds.
NRHEG vs. USC wrestling meet postponed
The NRHEG vs USC wrestling meet scheduled for Thursday, January 24th has been postponed until Saturday, February 9th at 12:00pm in New Richland.
John Christensen benefit set for Sunday
A benefit in memory of John Christensen is set for Sunday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ellendale Community Building. Everyone is welcome.
This will be a celebration held in memory of a wonderful man. A free-will donation will be collected for a scholarship for John’s son. Supplemental income provided by Thrivent Financial. For more information or to donate call Becky Lassahn at (507) 684-3040.
Van/bus service to be offered in New Richland
Written by Jim LutgensDue to increase demand for local services, Waseca County Transportation Project will introduce a twice-monthly van/bus service within New Richland.
The rides would be to any local merchant such as: Wagner Foods, New Richland Drug, Morgan’s Meat Market, medical/dental/chiropractor, breakfast/lunch downtown, and visiting with friends and family. They will be able to pick up inside and outside of New Richland and people can call in advance or on the day they need a ride.
Identify FROSTY and win some cash!
Prize money totaling $1,250 is waiting to be won. 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 $250. If you are at the official unmasking at 9:30 p.m., on Friday, February 8, 2013, you will win an additional $50. Unmasking is at the annual Sleigh & Cutter dinner and dance at the VFW Club Room, 113 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN.
First correct guess from Janesville, New Richland and Waseca win $100; and if you are at the unmasking you will win an additional $50. Four lucky winners at the unmasking will win $75 each. Another four names of people who correctly guess FROSTY’S name, but are not attending will win $50 each.
Contest rules:
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The hunt is underway for the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Medallion, and the prize is big.
The lucky finder will receive gift certificates valued at $1,250.
The Medallion is hidden on public property within the city limits of Waseca.
If found, the Medallion should be turned in at Charlie’s Hardware in Waseca. Sponsors of the contest are Waseca Hy-Vee, Charlie’s Hardware, Waseca County News, First National Bank and KOWZ/KORN Radio.
Readers, be sure to print the verses each week and keep a copy of this ongoing saga, as it builds in suspense from week to week. Good luck in your search for the Medallion!
Medallion Clues for week 2
The outlaws had raced through Elysian
On the tracks going south they were freezin’
They parked their steeds late
In a shelter of eight
Old favorites, new faces take center stage at Geneva Bar & Grill
AUCTION ACTION — Above, Carl Anderson and Bill Kortz hold a shovel donated by Frontier Communications for the 29th Annual Geneva Cancer Auction last weekend. Below, Whitey Hagen makes the annual walk for cash around the bar. (Star Eagle photos by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
For 29 years, Geneva and the surrounding territory have united in an effort to combat the effects of cancer on human happiness. Cancer is dreadful, strong and mind boggling, but it will eventually know defeat.
On Friday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Whitey Hagen welcomed everyone to Geneva Bar & Grill for the annual Geneva Cancer Auction. Whitey began, "God Bless you all for everything that you have done over the past 28 years to help find a cure for cancer. Some of you don't look like you are that old. A lot of good things have happened during this annual event, and we have raised a lot of money. "
Whitey went on to say, "Somebody from our area volunteered to go and pick up donated items for the auctions over the years and I am sad to say that person, Dean Johnson, died two months ago. He will be greatly missed by many." Whitey then asked everyone to observe a moment of silence for Dean, and everyone else we have lost to cancer.
NR council welcomes new members, fills vacant seat
Written by Jim LutgensNew Richland City Council
By NICOLE BILLING
Editorial Assistant
The New Richland City Council held its first meeting of January Mondy evening, January 14. The meeting started at 6:30 p.m. and lasted for two hours. All members of the council were present. The first item of business was for the new council members and mayor to say the oath of office. After that the agenda was approved with additions.
The council then addressed their seat vacancy. There were three letters from people interested in the position: Tony Martens, Myron Schumacher and Steve Templin. Members of the council voted, with the votes being split down the middle between Martens and Templin. Since it was tied, Mayor Christine Gislason was able to pick who she wanted, with Martens getting the seat. Martens took the oath of office and sat in the rest of the meeting. Then the consent agenda was approved by all members.
Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council convened on Thursday, January 10. Also attending the meeting were Steve Hackett, Ed Riess, Pete Paulson, Liquor Store Manager, Steve Louks, Clerk, and Al Swain.
The meeting was called to order by outgoing Mayor Steve Engel. Engel went over the agenda for the evening and the agenda was approved as presented.
The first item for the evening was for Roger Swearingen to resign from his maintenance duties before taking the Mayoral post. Swearingen read a brief prepared statement informing the council that effective immediately he would retire from being maintenance person for the City. The council then moved to accept Swearingen’s resignation.
Clerk Louks next proceeded to swear in the new members of the council. Those new and reelected members include Swearingen, Mayor, Duane Goebel and Richard Lassahn, Councilmen.