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SMILING DUET — Hannah Lewison, left, and Brad Claycomb perform a duet during the 2013 NRHEG Pop Concert at the high school gymnasium in New Richland Monday, May 6. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Folks were already waiting in line as the doors opened at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6 for the annual NRHEG Department of Music Pop Concert.
With many dressed in their finest prom attire, the Concert Choir opened the evening program with "Bye, Bye Love," followed by the Beatles’ "Let It Be," and "Some Nights," before everyone was formally welcomed to the evening program.
Choir director Jennifer Fredrickson thanked the Concert Choir and Panthera Vox Musica for a wonderful year. She announced the Concert Choir had earned a rating of “Excellent” at their large group contest at Maple River, while Kirsten Olsen and Alexis Wyatt earned a rating of “Superior” in the solo/ensemble contest at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City met Thursday May 9 with Mayor Swearingen and all Council members present. Also at the meeting was Steve Louks, Clerk; Pete Paulson, Manager at Municipal Liquor Store; and Josh Otto, Maintenance.
It was during Otto’s maintenance report that the issue of a plow truck was brought to the council’s attention. The city had been doing some looking around at different trucks that were available. After discussion, Councilman Goebel and Otto both thought a 1999 Ford was the best truck they looked at. Both mentioned the entire truck had been kept exceptionally clean. The frame and all moving parts were in good order. The cost of the truck is $39,990. Mayor Swearingen said he had talked with First National Bank and gave some options on payment plans. The council moved to purchase the Ford from Boyer Ford and use the payment plan of four years with payments being $10,799 annually.
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Spring concerts set
The NRHEG Junior High Choir (grades 6-8) Spring Concert is Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school gym in New Richland. The Elementary (1-4) Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in Ellendale.
Heavenly Harp concert set for May 20
There will be a Heavenly Harp concert on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, 503 Radel Court. This concert is open to the public and there will be free admission. They would like you to join them as Karin Gunderson brings “Serenity” through harp and voice. Gunderson is a professional musician from Phoenix, AZ. Her presentation includes Christian favorites and harp instrumentals. To preview her music, visit www.ChristianHarpMusic.com. Heavenly Harp CDs and DVDs will be available.
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New Richland City Council
By CARRIE GILBERTSON
Contributing Writer
The New Richland city council held its first meeting of May on Monday the 13th. All members of the council were present.
The council approved the replacement of the current street lights along Broadway. The lights will be purchased from the city of Albert Lea at $50 per post. The New Richland council will be purchasing 20 posts to allow for the replacement of the current lights, as well as the installation of two extra posts on the corner of Division and Broadway. All four corners of the intersection will be lit. The remaining posts will be kept in storage so they are on hand in case of any damage to the installed posts.
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By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Dr. Dennis Goodwin’s contract was approved to offer at a special meeting of the NRHEG school board on Monday, May 6.
Dr. Goodwin, currently Superintendent of Schools in Platte-Geddes district, South Dakota, was selected for the position of Superintendent to replace departing NRHEG Superintendent Kevin Wellen.
A National School Board Association contract was drawn up by facilitator Ed Waltman at South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC).
The contract is a standard three-year contract for 2013-2016, starting Dr. Goodwin at $106,000 and increasing 1.25 percent per year over the three years.
The total salary plus benefits will be $149,432 for the first year, $152,948 the second year, and $156,089 the third year.