Adam Edwin Bahlmann, age 26, of Waseca died on Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home.

Born on May 22, 1987 in Waseca, Minnesota. He was the son of Rebecca Mueller and Bruce Bahlmann. He graduated from Waseca High School in 2006 and from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 2011 with a B.S. Degree in Exercise Science. Following his schooling, Adam worked at Target in Owatonna for a year and was currently employed at Mediacom as a dispatcher. He also worked part-time doing lawn care for Gary Owens. Adam enjoyed physical activities including weight lifting, basketball, ultimate frisbee and all sports. He also enjoyed fantasy football and watching sports on TV. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca.

The funeral service for Beatrice Olson will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Pastor Al Stoa will officiate. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 on Monday at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea.

Beatrice Olson passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at St John’s Lutheran Home. She was 94 years old.

Beatrice was born on January 21 1919 in New Richland to Butler and Caia (Strenge) Johnson. She attended Berlin Grade School in Steele County and graduated from New Richland High School. In 1938 she was united in marriage to Chester Olson in New Richland. After marriage they farmed for a short time, and settled in Albert Lea in the late 1940s. 

NR Lions to meet Thursday

The New Richland Lions will meet Thursday, Oct. 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at The Willows. Guest speaker is Orville Trettin, Lions representative for Eye Glasses to Honduras. All members are encouraged to bring your wives and any used glasses. 

NRHEG School Board

By REED WALLER

Staff Writer

The NRHEG School Board voted in favor of a purchase agreement for the property just south of the school in New Richland at its regular meeting Monday.

The meeting was held at the remodeled New Richland Media Center, following the open house for the newly-constructed school Entry-Kitchen-Cafeteria-Commons area.

The property is approximately one acre, is currently residential and has a house and trees. The owner wishes to sell and made an offer to the district.

Michele Moxon of the Building and Grounds Committee said, “This will be useful for expansion at some point, but even now it’s worth it for the improved access, even without doing anything with it.”

Ellendale City Council

By SCOTT GROTH

Contributing Writer

The Ellendale City met Thursday September 12, with Mayor Swearingen, Councilmen Reiter, Groth and Lassahn present. Councilman Goebel was absent. Also in attendance were LeAnn Hojberg, Assistant City Clerk; Josh Otto, City Maintenance; Pete Paulson, Municipal Liquor Store Manager; Pastor Patrick Stitt, and Matt Arthur. 

The council had on the agenda for the evening to propose the 2014 tax levy. The levy had to be sent to the Steele County Auditor by September 15 and is certified in December. The council was reminded that the levy that is set now may only be lowered in December; it may not be raised. The council decided on setting a 4 percent raise over last year’s levy. Last year the council did not raise the levy. Last years levy was $291,138 along with a special levy for 8th Ave. of $15,980. The total new levy will be $318,764, which compares to last year’s levy of $307,118. The council adopted the levy with Resolution 09-12-13-01. The council also set the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 12 at 7 p.m. with a continuation date of December 26 at 7 p.m.

By JIM LUTGENS

Editor/Publisher

The 2013 NRHEG High School Marching Band season officially comes to a conclusion Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. with the Waseca Marching Classic.

The Panthers have fared well at the event in the past, winning their class three years in a row and six of the last seven, but according to Director Tim Siewert, the emphasis is somewhat different this time.

“This year we’re not looking to win, that’s not our goal,” said Siewert. “If it happens, that’s great, but we are there to entertain the crowd and have fun.”

The one award the band is shooting for is the People’s Choice Award.

Parpart runs for 261 yards as NRHEG knocks off Medford

FOLLOW THOSE BLOCKS – The Panthers’ Dillon Parpart (30) dives ahead for extra yards during the Panthers’ 26-7 victory at Medford last Friday. Note Nick Bartness (32) flattening a Medford defender. Parpart ran the ball 42 times for 261 yards as NRHEG improved its record to 2-1. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)

By DALE KUGATH

Sportswriter

MEDFORD – The surprising New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva football team pulled its second straight upset win Friday.

After shocking Waterville-Elysian-Morristown a week ago, the Panthers hit the road and stunned eighth-ranked Medford 26-7. 

“We are excited to be 2-1, but we still have a lot of work to do,” said NRHEG coach Dan Stork. “It’s really fun to see this team improve each week.”

The Panthers remained in a first-place tie with Maple River in the Gopher/Valley AA Conference at 2-0. NRHEG raised its overall mark to 2-1. 

By DALE KUGATH

Sportswriter

Coach Onika Peterson’s New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva volleyball team had to survive a week without its top attacker, Carlie Wagner. 

Wagner twisted an ankle in practice and was held out of both matches. The Panthers managed a split despite numerous players switching to new positions. 

NRHEG was swept in three games at Le Sueur-Henderson Sept. 10.

The Panthers rebounded with a four-game victory at home over Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton last Thursday. 

NRHEG stands 1-1 in the Gopher Conference and 5-5-1 overall.