Jim Lutgens
Herbert Gottschalk, 93
Herbert Gottschalk, age 93, of Janesville passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Janesville Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville with Pastor Paul Muther officiating. Interment will be at the Janesville Cemetery with a meal to follow at church.
Visitation will be held for one hour prior to services at the church on Sunday.
Arrangements are being completed by Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home in Janesville.
Diane J. Briggs, 61
Diane (Punk) Jean Briggs, 61, passed January 26, 2016 at the Owatonna Homestead Hospice House.
Diane was born on May 3, 1954 in Owatonna to Lovirn and Betty (Meixner) Pogones.
She did many things through her life including being a mechanic, farming, and running a real estate appraisal business with her husband. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and horses.
She is survived by her husband Russell, sons Robert (Star), Ken (Nicole) and grandchildren Rylee and Laken, sisters JoAnne, Connie, Terry, Peggy, Linda, and brother Mark.
She was a wonderful person, wife, mother, and friend to many with a kind heart of gold. Memorials can be made to the Owatonna Homestead Hospice House or the American Cancer Society.
We will miss our Wonder Woman!
And the winner is...
Harpel wins NRHEG spelling bee
Cora Harpel, left, is announced as the winner of the 2016 NRHEG spelling bee by Mark Domeier Thursday, Jan. 28 in the high school gymnasium in New Richland. Last year's winner, Mason Ferber, finished second. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
New Richland blood drive Feb. 3
The New Richland Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 1-6 p.m. at City Hall. To schedule your appointment call 1-800-REDCROSS (800-733-2767) or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org, enter sponsor code: New Richland Community.
NR, Owatonna have $50,000 lottery winners
ROSEVILLE — Kimberly Johnson of New Richland won $50,000 by playing Powerball®. Johnson claimed the prize on Jan. 12, 2016. New Richland One Stop, Highways 13 & 30 in New Richland, sold the winning ticket.
More Minnesota winners:
Survey deadline Tuesday
NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Valentines in January?
When NRHEG School Board members filed into the Ellendale Media Center last Monday for their regular meeting, they each found a Valentine’s Day box at their place at the table.
“About 70 Valentine’s Day boxes will be delivered to the New Richland Care Center and Whispering Oaks,” said Deb Bently. “They were made by students at an activity day prior to Christmas. But since they weren’t finished on that day, volunteers have been putting in time to be sure they’re completed.”
Survey is due
The much-discussed NRHEG District Survey is out, and it can be mailed in or filled out online at www.survey2000.com. Check your mailbox for details.
The deadline for responses is February 2.
Fourth clue released for Sleigh & Cutter medallion
The Waseca Sleigh and Cutter medallion is hidden outdoors, on public property within the Waseca city limits.
A $1,750 prize of Chamber Dollars and store certificates will be awarded to the person who finds the medallion.
Bring the medallion to Charlie’s Hardware. Clues will be published in the Star Eagle. Clues will also be broadcast on KRUE and KOWZ Radio and will be available at Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Who’s Frosty? Week 3 clue
Identify Frosty and win some cash!
Prize money totaling $1,750 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 $350. If you are at the official unmasking at 9:30 p.m., on Friday, February 12, 2016, you will win an additional $50. Unmasking is at the annual Sleigh & Cutter dinner and dance at the VFW Club, 113 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN. First correct guess from Janesville, New Richland and Waseca win $150; and if you are at the unmasking you will win an additional $50. Four names will be drawn for $100 – must be present. Four names win $50 – attendance is not necessary.
Billboard material
A familiar face, New Richland’s own Carlie Wagner, was spotted on this billboard on the north side of 494 between 24th and 34th Ave. by the airport across from Mall of America. (Submitted photo by Vicki Forslund)
Snow Week candidates
NRHEG Snow Week royalty candidates for 2016 are, front from left: Hailey Schuller, Bayli Possin, Grace Logan, Sophia Fischer and Whitney McCamish. Back: Luke Overgaard, Lucas Herrmann, Trey Hoppe and Wyatt Fitterer. Not pictured: Cole Ignaszewski. The Snow Week queen and king will be crowned at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1 in the NRHEG High School gymnasium in New Richland. The Snow Week talent show is Friday, Feb. 5 at 2:15 in the gym. The dance is Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8-10:30. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)