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NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Dr. Dennis Goodwin’s first session with the NRHEG School Board was a brisk meeting with a long agenda, but things went smoothly thanks to the contributing presence of Business Manager Karla Christopherson and Administrative Assistant Karen Gimberline. Both principals were also present and prepared.
Fall startup
Bills in the amount of $862,663.54 were approved for payment. The high figure was explained by Goodwin and board chair Rick Schultz.
“Some of that expense is for school supplies,” said Goodwin.
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Geneva duo heads to Gettysburg for 150th anniversary of battle
FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE — Marshall Pederson, left, and his father Neal of Geneva recently participated in a 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. (Submitted photo)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Marshall Pederson’s story began when he happened to see a cancellation, due to inclement weather, of a club meeting called the "Rochester Civil War Round Table" come across the bottom of the family television screen.
Being history buffs, Marshall and his father, Neal, looked up the the round table on the Internet and quickly joined the club. By the third year, they were asked to be speakers at monthly meetings.
They were told about an area reenactment. They went, and a Unit Captain called Marshall over to the camp. He looked over Marshall and made him get a uniform and join as a runner.
Marshall still laughs when he remembers, "I went to watch and before I knew it they were asking to look at my teeth, and told me that I was their newest recruit."
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Lassahn’s compassion knows no boundaries
HELPING HANDS — Becky Lassahn of Ellendale holds a ceramic angel she has on display at her home, which is a whirlwind of activity raising foster children, doing daycare and finding a way to help others down on their luck. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series of stories in the Star Eagle focusing on people in the NRHEG area who make a positive impact in the lives of others.
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
It's doubtful anyone would dispute the fact we live in communities of kind, caring and philanthropic people who ease the pain and problems of others.
Many acts of kindness, and a flow of needed funds and hands, find a way to help where and whenever they can. Ever so many can and should be named.
Where does the empathy that reigns so true originate?
From the hearts of people like Becky Lassahn.
To those acquainted with her, you know there is nothing she wouldn't think of or do to help others. Where most of us will feel empathy and think, "What can I do to help?" and even do, it is not the same. Becky just does it and more!
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Waseca County
Many try, few make it.
Here are the 2013 Waseca County 4-H State Fair trip winners:
• Emily Barbknecht – Clothes You Make, Goat
• Joe Barbknecht – Beef
• William Barbknecht – Goat
• Amy Beckstrand – Beef
• Jamie Beckstrand – Beef
• Travis Beckstrand – Beef
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Schiltz, Nielsen win Freeborn County Fair Talent Show
T.J. Schiltz, right, and Lillie Nielsen won the Freeborn County Fair Teen Division Talent Contest Sunday, Aug. 3 to advance to the Minnesota State Fair. Schiltz also placed first in the Open Division and will compete as an individual at state. Nielsen placed third in the Open Division at the Freeborn County Fair.