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Veteran’s Day observed at NRHEG schools
VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM — State Senator Julie Rosen addresses students as the keynote speaker during NRHEG High School’s Veteran’s Day program Monday, Nov. 12. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Editorial Assistant
What does patriotism mean to you?
That’s what State Senator Julie Rosen asked the students of NRHEG High School when speaking at this year’s Veteran’s Day Program, held on Monday, November 12. Along with her speech, the program consisted of readings from various students, performances by both the band and choir, and awards for the poster and essay contests.
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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday, November 8, with Mayor Engel and all Councilmen present. Others attending the meeting were Roger Swearingen, maintenance; Pete Paulson, Municipal Liquor Store; and Steve Louks, City Clerk.
During his monthly report, Swearingen informed the council there will be a new drop-off site for recycling. The council had been informed at its last meeting that the county would like to start using a larger container and that they would be in contact with the city about possibly changing the site.
Swearingen told the council that Waste Management and a person from the county had stopped by earlier in the week to look at possible sites. He said the group liked the advantages of the property next to the railroad tracks on 8th Ave.
The advantages are no overhead wires, easy access for users and easy loading and unloading for the haulers. Swearingen added that the county will pay for the site preparation and provide signage telling of the move.
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Indoor Marching Band concert Nov. 19-20
NRHEG’s 2012 Indoor Marching Band Concert is set for Monday, November 19, and Tuesday, November 20 in the high school gymnasium in New Richland.
The concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. This year’s theme will include music from “The Phantom of the Opera.”
UMC Community Worship November 21
A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale. You may bring non-perishable food items for the Ellendale Area Food Shelf. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Area elections
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
There were no big surprises in area communities on election day Tuesday, Nov. 6.
In Ellendale, 384 voters turned out. Roger Swearingen, running unopposed for Mayor, was elected with 270 votes. There were 88 write-ins. For the Ellendale City Council, Duane Goebel received 241 votes, Dick Lassahn 215 with 62 write-ins. The biggest issue on the local ballot, Sunday Liquor, passed 243-134.
The City of Geneva had a 95.33 percent voter turnout, reelecting Mayor Steve Bailey with 247 votes. There were 16 write-ins. For Geneva City Council, Taff Worrell received 237 votes, Janelle Tufte 214 with 13 write-ins.
The biggest question mark in the area is in Hartland, where there were no candidates for mayor and two city council positions.
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Bartness recalls post-combat World War II days
Don Bartness
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
The year was 1945, and things overseas were still as they say, dicey.
But, luckily for New Richland native Don Bartness, World War II combat had just ended.
“On our ship ride to Japan, I was really sea sick,” Bartness said. “I was ordered to keep watch for mines, but I didn’t care if the mine hit us or not. That’s how sick I was.”
Toward the latter part of this 18-day journey, he and his stomach were on better terms. However, when he set foot on land, his luck continued as the ground began swaying from side to side.