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By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Ashley Misgen is safe and sound.
That's what people in the NRHEG area were concerned about after explosions rocked the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon. Misgen, a 2005 NRHEG High School graduate living in Minneapolis, ran in Monday's race, finishing within minutes of bombs that killed at least two people and injured several dozen others.
"We were just a couple blocks away," said Misgen, reached by cell phone late Monday afternoon. "My mom and my sister were about a block away. When you watch some of the footage on TV, they're by the candy store you can see. They had just walked about a block down the street. We were pretty darn close. The whole area, within a minute, was just mayhem. A couple minutes after the first one went off, you could smell the smoke from the explosion."
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Economy retires as NRHEG educator
FAMILY TIME — That’s what Julie Economy has had more of since retiring from the NRHEG School District after 33 years. She’s pictured with her grandchildren, from left, Kaeden Neitzel (holding Abby), Brynlee Neitzel and Zachary Neitzel. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
After 33 years worth of lesson plans completed for NRHEG school district, Julie Economy decided the time had drew near. So near in fact that it was time to retire.
“I do have some health issues and a desire to be free to spend more time with my sister, Barb, who is a resident of New Richland Care Center,” Economy said. “I want to be able to help my children and grandchildren and plant the garden on time for a change.”
Although she has no regrets, she dearly misses the kids and her grandchildren at school. The staff members are pulling on her heart strings too.
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By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
NRHEG Schools are proud to present the upcoming presentation of “Bye Bye Birdie.”
The production will take place on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 20 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the high school gymnasium in New Richland.
The play’s directors include Mrs. Fredrickson and Mrs. Inoyue; musical direction will be led by Mr. Siewert. The cast consists of 30 members.
Several departments in the high school have contributed to what is sure to be a successful debut, including art with the set, woods with building and electric, and computer skills.
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STAYING BUSY — Longtime New Richland resident Hilda Dobberstein was busy embroidering when Star Eagle Staff Writer Kathy Paulsen came to visit. Hilda recently celebrated her 95th birthday. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Whenever visiting a care facility, a person often comes away with a rewarding feeling. You wonder why you don't make time to go more often.
Such was the feeling after visiting with longtime New Richland resident Hilda Dobberstein, a beautiful, intelligent lady who quietly celebrated her 95th birthday.
Hilda Billing was born to William and Ella (Schlaak) Billing on the family farm on the 25th of March, 1918, the fourth member of the family. First born was Wallace, who only lived 4 months, then came Hazel, Hilda, Luella and Malinda. Hazel Brandt and Luella Herbst are no longer with us.
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By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
The New Richland City Council commenced its first meeting of April on Monday night, the 8th, at 6:30 p.m. All members were present, along with an abnormally large crowd for a regularly scheduled meeting.
The agenda was viewed and approved, along with the consent agenda. First up was Scott Eads presenting the New Richland Police Department Report. For the month of March, 84 calls were received along with 54 additional contacts. No serious of felonious crimes were reported. The purchase of two new tires, along with the removal of snow tires, was requested at the amount of $386.62. The Council approved the purchase along with the report.