Jim Lutgens
Adlyn Levina Nelson, 91
Funeral services for Adlyn Levina Nelson, age 91, of New Richland will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Rev. Paul Andree will officiate. Interment will be at St. Olaf Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Adlyn died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the New Richland Care Center.
Adlyn Levina Nelson was born on January 3, 1920 to Theodore and Minnie (Haugen) Lee in Hartland, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church. She attended New Richland High School, graduating in 1937. Adlyn worked for E.F. Johnson Co. from 1942-1945. On May 31, 1952 she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Nelson at Trinity Lutheran Church. Adlyn worked as an insurance secretary for 30 years at several agencies including, O.S. Martinson, Nelson Insurance Agency and New Richland Insurance. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Adlyn was always a friendly and happy person who enjoyed people. Blessed be her memory.
No Easter Sunday buffet at George's
Contrary to an advertisement that appeared in this week's Star Eagle, George's of Geneva will not hold an Easter Sunday buffet. George's plans to have a Mother's Day buffet.
Steve Dittrich, owner of George's, urges local residents to attend the Easter Breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday at Community Lutheran Church in Geneva.
The Star Eagle apologizes for the mistake and any confusion it may have caused.
Rorie's story
SAFE IN GRANDMA’S ARMS — Mary Ann Woodfill holds her granddaughter Rorie Woodfill during a benefit for Rorie April 10 at Zion Lutheran Church. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
Area girl battles rare illness
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Quite often, we gripe and complain about our maladies as we grow older. They are uncomfortable and cause concerns about what we cannot do. Yet, we soon discover the little ones who are born challenged with some crazy unexplained problem.
We sympathize and wonder why these toddlers are working so hard to do the things all little children like to do. They aren’t one for complaining either. You can just look into their eyes and see independent little personalities thinking, "I will do it" or "I can do it" and somehow they do!
It’s taxing for everybody involved, including the parents. Caring for their challenged children makes them stronger, more understanding and filled with empathy for others. As one mother put it, “God only knows I'd give anything if my child didn't have to go through this, but I also know how much this special child has done for me.” The same rings true for other parents.
For 17-month-old Rorie Lynn Woodfill, April 10th was a busy day, as there was a benefit breakfast to help raise funds for a sickness the doctors remain stumped with. It appears Woodfill’s muscles are under developed, due to some complications with Karen’s pregnancy.
QCBA sells jerseys to raise funds
PUT ME IN COACH — NRHEG Science Instructor Jennifer Hatton checks out the Twins jerseys available for sale by the Quad Cities Baseball Association. The group is raising funds to replace equipment lost in the September flooding of the concession stand at Legion Field. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The floods of September caused havoc for many residents in the city of New Richland. Areas adjacent to the creek running through town were especially hard hit, which included Legion Field. The Quad Cities Baseball Association operates the concession stand at the ballpark, which was heavily damaged by about five feet of water. Proceeds from the concession stand are used to help fund summer recreation programs for area youth.
“All of the equipment in the stand was damaged,” said Mark Domeier, QCBA representative. “We need to replace some basic equipment to get the stand up and running for the spring and summer.”
The QCBA is offering high quality authentic Minnesota Twins and Vikings jerseys for only $39. These jerseys can cost upwards of a $100 in sporting good stores.
New Richland Garden Club seeks volunteers
COME TO THE GARDEN PARTY — Members of the New Richland Town and Country Garden Club gathered to survey the damage to their garden on Hwy 30 caused by the September 2010 floods. The garden sits adjacent to the county ditch running through town. Pictured from left: Barb Finseth, Lu Anderson, Delores Bartholmey, Ellie Schutop, Eleanor Schlaak, Chuck Espe, Kay Adams, Avis Rugroden (kneeling) and Gerald Hullopeter. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
“Good Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise...”
This age-old salutation really holds true for members of the Town and Country Garden Club of New Richland. The creek did rise during the rains of September 2010. After the floodwaters receded, the once pristine garden area along Highway 30 was left a shambles.
“The floodwaters washed away all the new mulch we had laid down last year,” said Barb Finseth of the Town and Country Garden Club. “There’s probably weed seeds left in the soil as well.”
Warner happy to join NRCC team
HELLO BETTY — Melissa Warner, left, the new Director of Nursing at New Richland Care Center, shares a moment with resident Betty Borge. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
Maybe it is in her genes. Maybe it is God-given talent. In any case, she embraced the Florence Nightingale within her at only 12 years old, so as to take care of her Hodgkin’s-inflicted aunt.
Now the new Director of Nursing at the New Richland Care Center, Melissa Warner remains in her element, working alongside the elderly.
“I have been in the nursing field for 17 years,” Warner said. “I started out working in long-term care, and did that for several years. I then moved to Arizona for two years, working in a post acute rehab unit for people that required therapies, IV treatment, wound care, etc.”
After that two-year hiatus, Warner moved back to Minnesota, where she began work in an assisted living and memory care environment. Seven years and many miles later on her car’s odometer, she needed a change.
“I started looking on the MN Works Web site for a job that was closer to home, as my last position had me driving 74 miles one way to work,” Warner said.
NRHEG softball team shuts out JWP
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
So far this young season, pitching has been the story for the NRHEG softball team.
It was again Monday, but the Panther offense stole the show in an 11-0, six-inning victory at Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton. It improved the Panthers to 3-0 in the conference and 4-1 overall.
The Panthers pounded out 13 hits at JWP, led by sophomore Tara Simon, who went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs. Junior Tori Raimann was 3-for-4 with three runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Harlee Vokoun went 2-for-2. Adding one hit each were Kacie Phillips, Steph Root, Shelby Mogenson, Jade Schultz and Kristina Cole. Root and Mogenson each drove in a run.
Jade Schultz had another strong night pitching, allowing only two hits, striking out 10 and walking one.
“It was another good team win,” said coach Wendy Schultz. “Jade had a great night pitching and her defense backed her up and played well. Our infield made the routine plays. Kacie Phillips fielded a nicely hit ball at second base to end the game. Our hits were scattered throughout the lineup, which is nice to see.”
Baseball Panthers struggle against Randolph
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG baseball team didn’t get much action in last week because of the weather, and it was a game worth forgetting.
The Panthers fell 16-4 in six innings to Randolph at Legion Field April 11. The rest of the week’s games were wiped out by weather.
The highlight for the Panthers was the first home run of the season for Lucas Meyer, who blasted a two-run shot in the fifth inning. For the game, he was 2-for-3. Sam Lundberg also went 2-for-3 and knocked in a run.
Lundberg started on the mound and absorbed the loss. In 4 1/3 innings of work, he gave up 12 runs (11 earned) on nine hits, with seven strikeouts and eight walks. David Lassahn pitched 2/3 of an inning an also struggled, allowing four earned runs on two hits, fanning one and walkine three. Cody Kraay pitched one inning of scoreless relief.
“Our pitchers need to throw strikes and change speed,” said Panthers coach Jeff Reese. “Offensively, we need to cut down on the strikeouts and put the ball in play. Obviously, Randolph is a fine team, but we need to compete with the good teams.”
The Panthers were slated to play at JWP Monday but no report was received. They’re slated to host USC Monday, April 25 and play at Blooming Prairie the next day.
Panther golfers drop opener to USC
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff writer
The NRHEG Panther boys’ and girls’ golf teams didn’t take advantage of one of the nicest days weatherwise so far this year as they both dropped their opening matches to United South Central on Tuesday, April 12.
The boys saw a four-stroke difference in a 175-179 score. USC’s Sam Gackstetter led all scorers with a two-over-par 38 on the Oakview Golf Course layout.
Sam Grothem was low man for the Panthers carding a 40. Jon Walstrom (42); Aaron Patraw (43) and Spencer Hanna (54) rounded out the team score. Cody Root (57) and Tony Svoboda (59) finished fifth and sixth respectively.
“Sam, Aaron and Jon all shot well,” said Coach Brad Root. “We were missing Matt Nafe due to a sudden death in the family. Cody Root filled in for Matt but we fell four strokes short. One nice surprise was Jake Langlie (44) on the junior varsity; he will move up to the varsity for the next match.”
Track teams shine in Panther Relays
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The NRHEG girls’ track and field team hosted its own Panther Relays last Tuesday and came out on top of an eight-team field. The Panthers won with 116 points, followed by WEM with 89, JWP 65, Blooming Prairie 58, St. Clair 51, Maple River 47, Minnesota Academy of the Deaf 30 and Bethlehem Academy 15.
The meet used non-traditional scoring, with three athletes from each team combining for each individual event. Relay races were ran as usual.
“It was a nice win for our Panthers tonight,” said NRHEG coach Duey Ferber. “Many of our younger runners had fantastic performances. Relay meets are a fun way to really build team unity.”
The Panthers took five first places: discus (Jill Kalis, Kaylee Maxon, Mikayla Lindell); sprint medley relay (Abby Wacholz, Raelin Schue, Carlie Wagner, Danielle Krueger); 4x100 (Abby Crabtree, Samantha Hogstad, Paige Bolduan, Schue); short sprint medley (Crabtree, Bolduan, Krueger, Wagner); high jump (Wagner, Bolduan, Katie Cole).