NRHEG students O.K. after car rolls over
NRHEG High School students T.J. Schiltz and Adam Anderson survived a close call Friday night.
The vehicle Schiltz was driving hit a tree and flipped over south of One Stop in New Richland. The car was totaled. Schiltz and Anderson were uninjured.
Schiltz, a junior and a standout cross country runner, was working Saturday but reported Monday on Facebook he was still feeling a little sore.
Bloodmobile to be in NR October 10
The American Red Cross is holding the New Richland Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 10. It will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the City Hall. To schedule an appointment please call Mary at 507-465-3734.
MCHS awards four $1,000 scholarships
Mayo Clinic Health System recently awarded two $1000 scholarships to students in its service area currently enrolled in an accredited college or technical school and pursuing a career in health care.
Recipients are Kacy Magnus of Blooming Prairie, who is pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at South Dakota State University and Abigail Randall of Hollandale, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Oral Roberts.
Two additional $1,000 scholarships were awarded to non-traditional students.
Recipients are Keeley Anderson of Alden, pursuing a degree in Nursing at Riverland Community College and Cortnie Hanna of Lake Mills, pursuing a degree in Health Care Management at Ottawa University.
Volunteers sought for Veterans Memorial
The Waseca County Commissioners have approved a construction site for a Waseca County Veterans Memorial on courthouse property. Community volunteers are needed from the entire county to make this project a reality.
If you are interested in honoring our county veterans, please join us at our next meeting Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in the East Annex meeting room, 300 North State St. Waseca. There will be no government money going into the project; it’s all being paid for through donations.
Flu shot clinic set for October 3 in NR
The flu vaccine is now available at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Richland. A flu shot clinic has been scheduled from 1:30-4:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 3.
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 507-465-3216.
For more information call our flu shot information line, 507-379-2211, or go to mayoclinichealthsystem.org.
Absentee ballots available now
Absentee ballots for the upcoming November 6th General Election are available at the Steele County Auditor’s office. The Auditor’s office will also be open on Saturday November 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you have any questions, you may contact the County Auditor’s office by calling 507-444-7410.