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Geneva cooks up another cancer fund-raiser
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Many people from the area have have done so much to support research in hopes of finding a cure for cancer.
Once again, the Geneva Cancer Committee, established in 1985, is asking for your help. It is everybody’s chance to come together to remember loved ones, inspire others and celebrate life while making a difference in the fight against cancer.
This inspired group of people would like to publish a cookbook that will include the favorite recipes of people in our area who are dedicated to this cause, and also from all those who have been touched by cancer.
The cookbook committee would like the people of our area to contribute recipes for a loved one they want to remember, or recipes to symbolize a future of freedom from cancer. They are asking people to submit 3-5 of their favorite recipes for this special cookbook.
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Congratulations to Waseca County 4-H members advancing to the State Fair.
Livestock youth will be attending the fair August 25-29, and the non-livestock youth will have their projects judged August 31-September 2.
Trip winners are as follows: Emily Barbknecht, Joe Barbknecht, Amy Beckstrand, Jamie Beckstrand, Trevor Beckstrand, Zach Clayton, Etta DeLong, Austin Hansen, Michaela Hansen, Bruce Harguth, Emily Hildebrandt, Paige Hildebrandt, Rob Jewett, Samuel Jewett, Joshua Johnson, Natalie Jewison, Nick Jewison, Jill Kalis, Kevin Kalis, Tanyce Krause, Tatiana Krause, Emma Kruger, Erin Larson, Nicole Larson, Ben Lewer, Katharine Lewer, Owen Lewer, Katie Manthey, Justin Manthey, Sarah Manthey, Alex Merritt, Marissa Mortenson, Sadie Mortenson, Jessica Nafe, Carson Parker, Hannah Perry, Emily Prigge, Sam Prigge, Tyler Raimann, McKinsy Rew, Emily Riihl, Tucker Roeker, Stephanie Root, Camielle Rykhus, Abby Sankovitz, Eric Sankovitz, Caroline Scheffert, Brady Schumacher, Grace Schlueter, T.J. Sommers, Simon Sommers, Chris Stenzel, Jessica Stenzel, Luke Stenzel, Zach Stenzel, Kenny Strobel, Matthew Strobel, Alex Snyder, Ben Snyder, Samantha Snyder, Lauren Summers, Ellen Thompson, Aaron Walechka, Jarrod Witt, Bailey Wolff and Andrew Yock.
The Waseca County Arts-In crew and the Homegrown Explorers will also be attending the State Fair.
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By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
So many adjectives can be used to describe the life of Sue McDonough, but none will do true justice in illustrating how much area folk truly loved her spirit and smile.
One of her good pals, Mikenzi Hebel, who worked with McDonough at New Richland Care Center, remains deeply saddened by the tragic loss of her precious life.
“Her support and guidance meant so much to me,” Hebel said. “She was very caring, compassionate, generous, and a fun lady to be around.”
Clearly, McDonough filled the role of mentor and confidant in this administrator’s life. And, that is something Hebel will never forget. No one impacted her life quite like that.
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Espe remains one of NR area’s most beloved characters
BLESSED AND GRATEFUL — That’s how Pastor Charles and Kathy Espe feel to be a part of the New Richland community. The couple recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
He’s a New Richland history buff and a pulpit prodigy. Well, he doesn’t like to think so.
Yes, Pastor Charles Espe is a bit modest, but the fact remains there is a mountain of knowledge tucked away in his brain. All one has to do is prod it.
“There’s the old saying: sometimes God closes some doors and opens others,” Espe said. “This year, I’m actually learning how to shade garden because the LeSueur River parsonage just a block north of here across the river had lots of open space in the sun.”
No longer does Espe tend to his tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and squash in his backyard. He has managed to find a loophole, however.
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Fall sports meeting Aug. 14
The calendar still says summer, but the fall sports season is right around the corner.
NRHEG High School football and volleyball practice for grades 9-12 starts Monday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 a.m. Cross country practice begins the next day at 7:30 a.m.
Also on Tuesday, Aug. 14, there is a mandatory meeting for all fall athletes and parents at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. You will be able to pay athletic fees and turn in necessary forms at this time.
Meet the Panthers Night is set for Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Seventh and eighth-grade football and volleyball practice begin Tuesday, Aug. 28.