NRHEG Star Eagle

137 Years Serving the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva Area
Newspaper of Record for NRHEG School District
Newspaper of Record for Waseca County, MN
PO Box 248 • New Richland, MN 56072

507-463-8112
email: steagle@hickorytech.net
Published every Thursday
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The hunt is underway for the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Medallion, and the prize is big. The lucky finder will receive gift certificates valued at $1,250. The Medallion is hidden on public property within the city limits of Waseca. If found, the Medallion should be turned in at Charlie’s Hardware in Waseca.


Medallion Clues for week 3

Only two weeks left! Just WHERE do you suppose that lost medallion landed?


2013 cancer auction wraps up, bringing total to $83,000

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AUCTION ADVENTURES — Above, Jesse Quam, left, displays a Schwinn bicycle donated by Whitey and LaJune Hagen during the second and final weekend of the 2013 Geneva Cancer Auction Saturday at Geneva Bar & Grill.  Below, Asha Lighthizer of Blooming Prairie, right with hairdresser Lisa Full, donated her hair for “Locks of Love.” (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)


By KATHY PAULSEN

Staff Writer

Whitey Hagen caught and auctioned off a chicken 30 years ago, and for 29 years, the eggs have been rolling in as big money makers for the Geneva Cancer Auction.

Deviled eggs, pickled eggs, hot eggs, raw eggs, and egg omelets; dozens of eggs have found their way to the auction block and have received fabulous prices for this charitable event. Nobody seems to tire of making, buying and eating them. 

Like Whitey says, "With $100 or more a dozen, that is only $10 apiece."

Hagen was involved in a cancer auction in 1975 that raised $256. This year, $83,000 was raised during the auction and other fundraising events in Geneva. 

NRHEG vs. USC wrestling meet postponed

The NRHEG vs USC wrestling meet scheduled for Thursday, January 24th has been postponed until Saturday, February 9th at 12:00pm in New Richland.



John Christensen benefit set for Sunday

A benefit in memory of John Christensen is set for Sunday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ellendale Community Building. Everyone is welcome.

This will be a celebration held in memory of a wonderful man. A free-will donation will be collected for a scholarship for John’s son. Supplemental income provided by Thrivent Financial. For more information or to donate call Becky Lassahn at (507) 684-3040.


By JESSICA LUTGENS

Editorial Assistant

Tragedy has once again struck New Richland, only this time it wasn’t an accident. It was the work of several individuals who must remain nameless. 

On the morning of Friday, January 18, a call was made to remove two dead cats from the roof of a building on Main Street. How did they get there? How did they die? Well, that’s the disturbing part.

Eyewitnesses have confirmed that a group of adolescents were seen torturing a cat two weeks ago. They proceeded to kick the cat until death and threw it onto the roof of the building. Two weeks later, a second cat was found on the roof. The second cat was mutilated, in the words of one witness. The head had been cut off, the legs were cut, and there were several stab wounds. 

Due to increase demand for local services, Waseca County Transportation Project will introduce a twice-monthly van/bus service within New Richland.

The rides would be to any local merchant such as: Wagner Foods, New Richland Drug, Morgan’s Meat Market, medical/dental/chiropractor, breakfast/lunch downtown, and visiting with friends and family. They will be able to pick up inside and outside of New Richland and people can call in advance or on the day they need a ride.