NRHEG Star Eagle

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Feature Stories from the Star Eagle pages.


NRHEG High School Principal Paul Cyr has announced the names of students selected to the Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2012-13:

“A” Honor Roll

Grade 12 — Kiley Beenken, Marissa Claycomb, Hans Frank, Emelia Hobbs, Nicole Kaupa, Alicia Merritt, Kristen Olsen, Brooke Olsen, Crystal Olson, Larissa Peterson, Brittany Reese, Casey Rosacker, Colton Ryg, Raelin Schue, Tara Simon, Nathaniel Wallin.

Grade 11 — Kellen Ferber, Carson Field, Presley Johnson, Noah Krell, Hannah Lundberg, Ryan Patraw, Laura Ranniger, Douglas Rudau, Jade Schultz, Morgan Staloch, Carlie Wagner.

Grade 10 — Brady Beenken, Karina Gaona Quezada, Ryann Hagen, Jade Hill, Kyle Holz, Logan Knutson, Grant Kyllo, Jake Langlie, Melissa Malakowsky, Anita Maloney, Jordan Mueller, Sandra Quezada, Anna Stork, Aurora Strom, Trevor Tracy, Jet Wayne, Renae Wobschall.

Grade 9 — Anna Bailey, Abby Christopherson, Nicole Edon, Zeke Erickson, Lizzy Hagen, Cole Ignaszewski, Katharine Lewer, Anna Lundberg, Elijah Lutgens, Jessica Nafe, Corrie Powell, Hailey Schuller, Torrie Stencel, Nicole Wallin, Kayanna Wibben.

Homecoming 2012

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Spirits and hopes were high for Homecoming week at NRHEG High School last week. Above, Spencer Tollefson leads the Panthers on the field for the big game. Below, elementary students get into the act during the parade at Ellendale. See Pages 8 and 12 of this week's Star Eagle for more Homecoming photos. See Page 6 for results of the game. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)

4-H at the Minnesota State Fair is not just a fun annual event. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in the state fair to showcase the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences. 4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking. 4-H members then share their accomplishments and educate the public about their subject at their local county fair. Those who demonstrate the highest achievements are then selected to participate in 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair.

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HONESTY IS HIS POLICY — Cali Boyz Customs owner James Allshouse will never steer you in the wrong direction. You can be sure of that. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)


By RACHEL RIETSEMA

Staff Writer

For all those stereo enthusiasts out there, Cali Boyz Customs in Clarks Grove just may be your sound system heaven.

A stereo junkie himself, James Allshouse, makes certain that all of his customers are hooked up with the best equipment for their price range and lifestyle.

“We hold the most inventory, period,” Allshouse said. “People can actually pick out what they like, unlike most other shops that just hand you a catalog.”

From the start, Allshouse has made it his mission to distinguish this “ma and pa shop” with plain old honesty.

“We give customers advice and answer any questions they might have,” Allshouse said. “We try to educate our customers and explain to them what they are paying for.”

Customers will also be pleasantly surprised with the affordability of the equipment, yet another quality that most online stores simply don’t offer.

The Steele County 4-H organization includes these clubs: Deerfield Get There, Ellendale Hustlers, Future Citizens, Happy Hustlers, Lemond Snappy Boosters, Medford Go Getters, Meriden Meadowlarks, Merry Lane, Merton Speeders, Owatonna Victory Boosters, Pratt Commandoes, Record Busters, Straight River Stars and Victory Boosters.

Below are names of the Ellendale Hustlers, Lemond Snappy Boosters, Record Busters, and Straight River Stars clubs who received Champion, Reserve Champion or Purple recognition for their projects at the 2012 Steele County Fair:


Beef:

• Champion Cow/Calf Knowledge - Cassandra Balvitsch, Ellendale Hustlers

• Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Exhibit - Cassandra Balvitsch, Ellendale Hustlers

• Reserve Junior Dairy Steer - Logan Nelson, Lemond Snappy Boosters

• Top Junior Beef Calf - Graham Kyllo, Straight River Stars