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NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Invasion of the iPads
Visiting the NRHEG school board for their January 22 meeting were Technology Coordinator Angie Aaseth with a group of a dozen eighth grade students to present a demonstration of progress on the district’s iPad Initiative. Also on hand were high school English teacher Mark Domeier and math teacher Sharon Ramaker, plus numerous parents and friends.
In May the board approved a motion to go ahead with an iPad Initiative trial program. One grade (eighth grade) would be supplied with iPads, and the technology would be integrated into their learning program. If significant results were visible in the first year, the board would continue the program one or two grades per year, ultimately to provide iPads to all 7-12 students.
Are significant results visible yet? Students, teachers and board members were presented with some impressive evidence.
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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday January 24, with Mayor Swearingen and all council members present. Also in attendance for the meeting was City Attorney Phil Kohl; Steve Louks, City Clerk; Pete Paulson, manager at Municipal Liquor Store; Kristie Blaschko, Jim and Rita Nelson, Steve Hackett and Donovan Eaker.
Paulson asked the council what could be done to maybe change the weekend of the Ellendale Days celebration. Paulson commented that in 2012 when the celebration was held, Geneva Liquor was also having their annual “Johnny Holmes Band” on Saturday evening.
Paulson told the council that because of having to book the “Johnny Holmes Band” a year in advance, Geneva Liquor will be having him again on the third weekend in July. Traditionally, the third weekend in July is when Ellendale Days is scheduled.
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Band’s Soup & Pie supper set for Friday
The NRHEG High School Band’s annual Soup & Pie Supper is Friday, February 1 from 4:-7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria during the girls’ basketball game against JWP.
Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door, and can be purchased from any 8-12 grade band member.
Tax forms slow to arrive at NR Library
Although a stack of 1040 EZ Federal IRS Forms was received, the New Richland Public Library has received no tax booklets for these 1040 EZ forms.
As of Jan. 26, no 1040, 1040A, or any other Federal IRS form had arrived.
Also, there have been no state tax forms or booklets received yet such as Minnesota individual, nor property tax forms. I will keep the public informed if some come in.
Linda Lynne, New Richland Public Library
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New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
The last New Richland City Council meeting of January commenced at 6:30 p.m. on Monday the 28th. All members were present with the exception of Amy Ihrke. The agenda was read, and the consent agenda items were approved.
Then Brad Field stepped up to give the People’s Service Report, which was approved.
Gail Schmidt was present, representing the New Richland Care Center. Her first request was changing the title of the current Administrative Assistant to Business Office Manager, which was approved. The Care Center Board had approved the hiring of an architect for the building of the walk-in cooler, and requested the council’s permission to go along with the hiring. This request was approved after some discussion among the council members. The Care Center report was then approved.
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Identify FROSTY and win some cash! Prize money totaling $1,250 is waiting to be won. FROSTY is a Waseca County resident chosen to be an ambassador for the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival. Follow the clues and guess FROSTY’S name.
Grand prize is $250. If you are at the official unmasking at 9:30 p.m., on Friday, February 8, you will win an additional $50. Unmasking is at the annual Sleigh & Cutter dinner and dance at the VFW Club Room, 113 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN. First correct guess from Janesville, New Richland and Waseca win $100; and if you are at the unmasking you will win an additional $50. Four lucky winners at the unmasking will win $75 each. Another four names of people who correctly guess FROSTY’S name, but are not attending will win $50 each.
Contest rules:
1. Clues are published by the Waseca County News (wasecacountynews.com and Facebook); NRHEG Star Eagle; Waseca Chamber of Commerce; and KOWZ/KORN radio.
2. One guess allowed each week.
3. Entrant must live in Waseca County and be over 18 years of age.
4. If there are multiple correct guesses, a drawing will be made to determine the winner.
5. If there are no correct guesses, a drawing will be made from all entries received.
6. Entries must be received before 3 p.m., on February 8, 2013.
7. Submit entries to:
a. WASECA: Submit entry at GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON; 110 South State, Waseca, MN 56093; or mail.
b. JANESVILLE: Mail or drop off at GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON; mark your entry as “Janesville.”
c. NEW RICHLAND: Drop off at NRHEG STAR EAGLE NEWS; or mail to GOLDEN TOUCH BEAUTE SALON, mark you entry as “New Richland.”
Frosty sponsors are CULLIGAN, LATHAM PLACE, iWEALTH – Brad Connors, DOMINO’S and MEDIACOM. Please thank these sponsors for their support of the 17th Annual Frosty Contest!
The third clue:
I'm getting older
And got off track
But laziness
Is something I lack
The second clue:
In a crowd full of people
I always shine
One of my hobbies
Is to make things rhyme
The first clue:
It's time to play Frosty!
So guess if you dare
I once was a packer
And have been dunked at the fair