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Thanksgiving Special
When Kari (Schlaak) Rettig was a little girl growing up in New Richland, she owned more than 100 dolls and used to tell people she wanted a dozen children someday. With the birth of her second set of twins this year, she now has an even dozen — and countless reasons to be thankful
A DOZEN AND THEN SOME — The Rettig family, front from left: Rockford, Victoria, Keira, Emma and one of the newest twins. Back: Elisabeth, Jacob, Mercedes, Christian, Lee, Hudson, Kari (holding the other twin) and Hannah. The new twins are named Abraham and Benjamin. (Submitted photo)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
The saying, “The more the merrier,” well, the Rettig household has taken that one literally.
Yes, Kari and Lee Rettig definitely have their hands full, with 12 children in all. And they wouldn’t have it any other way.
“People remember me saying I wanted a dozen children,” said Kari, a New Richland native and daughter of Lyle and Diane Schlaak. “I remember having over a hundred dolls and I named most of them. My husband was the older of two; he debated about even having children before we were married. He then said four and once we had about two, he was fine with six.”
But, after bearing their first set of twins (numbers four and five) Lee’s exact words at the time were, “However many God blesses us with is fine.”
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Some tips to ensure your gift recipient is happy
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
Black Friday is fast approaching, and in order to have any success in the mess of people crowding the stores, you’ll have to go at least somewhat prepared.
A big concern for adults around the holiday season is what gifts to buy. Kids and teenagers just aren’t as easily entertained as they used to, and even parents sometimes find themselves drawing a blank when thinking of gift ideas.
First, a few general tips that will make the recipient of your gift a little more thankful:
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New Richland City Council
By NICOLE BILLING
Editorial Assistant
The New Richland City Council had its first meeting of the month Tuesday, November 13. The meeting started at 6:30 and lasted for two hours. All council members were present and they approved the agenda as presented.
The first order of business was a public hearing for delinquent property charges. Two landlord property owners rose complaints about delinquent water bills that their renters did not pay. A comment was made that the city needs to follow state law with water bills.
The next order of business was the police report. Scott Eads reported there were 110 calls for service and 44 additional contacts or activities for the month of October. No serious or felonious calls were reported.
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Alliance Pipeline presented a check for $10,000 to the NRHEG School District and the City of New Richland after the annual Veteran’s Day program held in the high school Nov. 12. The money is part of their community investment program and will be used toward the new signs and lighting at the crosswalk. From left: Superintendent Kevin Wellen, Elmer Quiram, Rick Schultz, Shannon Bode of Alliance, Geoff Jessen, Cody Dobberstein, Senator Julie Rosen, Jacob Kohnert, Orville Bolduan, Mitchell Westrum, Brenda Kampen, Dennis Dinneen, Louis Gaona, Gretchen Supalla, Rayna Crosson and Winston Evenson. (Submitted photo)
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Schiltz reaches national CC meet
NRHEG High School junior T.J. Schiltz is headed for nationals. Schiltz won the 2012 USATF Minnesota Association Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships on November 10 in Apple Valley. The course was a 5K. T.J. won the race with a time of 15:56. He now qualifies for the National Junior Olympic Championships which will be held December 8th, 2012 in Balloon Fiesta Park, Albuquerque, NM.
Belgian Waffles at Farmamerica Sunday
Get into the Christmas spirit for Dad’s Belgian Waffles at Farmamerica on Sunday, November 25. Come and listen to the Waseca Band students entertain with Christmas music and stay for Dad’s Belgian Waffles. From 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Dad’s Belgian Waffles will be served. For $7, it’s all-you-can-eat waffles with sausage links, orange juice and coffee. Children 5 and under are free. Take-out is also available! Farmamerica is located off Hwy 14 near Waseca. For more information, go to www.farmamerica.org.