Jim Lutgens
Gerald Edwards, 60
Funeral services for Gerald D. Edwards of Holllandale will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Hollandale Reformed Church in Hollandale. Pastor Neal Ooms will officiate. Interment will be in the Hollandale Cemetery in Hollandale. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home in Albert Lea.
Gerald died on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at his home in Hollandale. He was 60 years old. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Albert Lea, the son of Albert and Alice (Ravenhorst) Edwards. He was baptized at the Hollandale Reformed Church and was a lifetime member there. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1972 and from Austin Technical School in 1974 with a tool and die degree.
It's official
Wagner named 2014 Minnesota Miss Basketball
NRHEG High School senior Carlie Wagner (3) is greeted by family members and friends after she was announced Minnesota's Miss Basketball 2014 Saturday afternoon at Carleton College in Northfield. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
Schultz stepping down
NRHEG coach announces difficult decision
RETIRED AGAIN — NRHEG girls’ basketball coach John Schultz, middle, announced his desision to resign his coaching post last week. At left and right are assistant coaches Grant Berg and Onika Peterson. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Confirming rumors that have swirled since before this year’s state tournament, John Schultz made it official last week.
He’s resigning as New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva head girls’ basketball coach.
It was a difficult decision for Schultz, who guided the Panthers to three straight state tournament appearances and a second consecutive state championship in March, but, after much consultation with family members, he felt it was the right thing to do.
“It’s a family decision,” he said. “It certainly has nothing to do with talent. People may think that with the senior class graduating, I’m bailing.”
But that’s not the case.
Under a blood red moon
What does it all really mean?
UNUSUAL HUE — The moon did indeed appear blood red during a total lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of April 15. (Photo by Pam Agrimson)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
By now, most of you have heard about the “Blood Red Moon” that occurred around 2 a.m. last Tuesday, the 15th. It’s been all over the media, generating headlines like “Blood moon a sign of the end times?” and “Blood moon: Lunar eclipse or sign of dire consequences?” Further popularized by several books claiming that the “blood moon” signifies the end is coming, the Rapture and Apocalypse will take place, Jesus will return to earth, and “traumatic, world-changing things will happen to Israel” before September of 2015, this (and the three to come) total lunar eclipse has caused much speculation and debate.
Debate continues over new positions
NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
After two months in consideration, two proposed new administrative positions came up for approval before the NRHEG School Board at its April meeting Monday.
The Behavior Intervention Specialist would be responsible for coordinating efforts to correct and prevent behavior problems.
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction would supervise the analysis of test data and curriculum management, and oversee the integration of new technology, to bring the school’s academic program up to standards.
Panther Preschool
Dahle helps ensure every child’s experience is positive
WELCOME ALL — Darlyne Dahle, left, and Marilyn Dobberstein invite families with preschool age children to sign up for Panther Preschool. Dahle has taught preschool at NRHEG since 1993. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
For those of you with young children about to be of preschool age, or anyone who is new to the NRHEG school district, now is the time to register for the 2014-2015 school year. With some changes to the preschool program this year, we talked with Darlyne Dahle, NRHEG preschool teacher and ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) Childhood Instructor, and Marilyn Dobberstein, Director of Community Education, ECFE and School Readiness, to learn a little more about the program and what parents and children can expect at NRHEG.
Prom-goers to set sail May 3
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
How many of you have ever been on a riverboat?
This year, NRHEG High School juniors and seniors, along with their prom dates, are going to take a ride down the St. Croix River on Saturday, May 3.
For 30 years, NRHEG students have held prom at local school gymnasiums, followed by the after prom party at the Geneva Community Building. People have talked about trying something new for a few years. After last year’s prom concluded, school personnel, students, parents, and the after prom committee started looking at new ideas. Many heard about what other school districts have been doing, such as prom cruises, which seemed interesting. So, it was decided to give it a try.
Community Vacation Bible School June 2-6
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.
News Briefs/Notices
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.
Schiltz makes most of final home meet
Senior takes four firsts as NRHEG boys’ track team hosts invitational
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
T.J. Schiltz made the most of the final appearance on his home track.
The NRHEG High School senior won two events and ran in two first-place relays last Thursday as the boys’ track and field team took second in its own invitational.
Schiltz, looking to cap a stellar career as as the most prolific distance runner ever at NRHEG, won one of his specialties, the 1600 meters, in 4:43, and cleared 5-4 for first in the high jump. He anchored the first-place 4x800 relay team that included Tyler Schlaak, John Cole and Spencer Tollefson, and joined Adam Anderson, Raece Johnson and Schlaak to win the 4x400.
Cordell Peterson captured the Panthers’ other first, clearing 9-6 in the pole vault.