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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday, July 26 with Mayor Engel and all councilmen present. Also attending the meeting were Clerk Louks, Pete Paulson, Municipal Liquor Manager, Fire Chief Jeremy Reese, fireman Pat Krueger and Sandra Rahn.
The filing dates for persons interested in being on the city Council opened July 31. The office of mayor, a two-year term currently held by Steve Engel, along with two council positions are open. The two councilmen up for re-election are Gene Helland and Duane Goebel. Anyone interested in filing should stop at the City Clerk’s office to fill out the appropriate form and pay the filing fee of $2. The last day to file will be August 14.
The council reviewed the monthly fire department report. The council approved the expenses for the month at $ 922.09.
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Racing kart stolen from NR garage
An undisclosed reward is being offered for information on the theft of the above shifter racing go-kart stolen from a garage in New Richland last week. The kart is owned by Ryan Stringfield, who was devastated by the news. The New Richland Police Department is investigating. Please call (507) 465-3240 if you have information.
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Slow but steady wins eating contest
A GOBBLING GOOD TIME — Hot dog eating contest participants try to beat the clock in the hopes of winning some pretty stellar prizes Saturday, July 21 during Ellendale Days. (Star Eagle photos by Rachel Rietsema)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
Slow and steady chompers won the Ellendale Days hot dog eating contest last Saturday afternoon.
The head organizer of this event, Erin Schlaak, didn’t witness any vomiting this time around. The barf bucket was on hand though. Contestants could be sure of that.
“A couple of us parents in the community decided a couple years ago that there weren’t enough activities for kids,” Schlaak said. “So, we came up with the idea of having the fun zone and hot dog eating contest.”
As the countdown commenced, every last big and little eater braced themselves. Stuffing one’s face takes quite a bit determination and chewing power, you know.
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Council notified at Monday's meeting
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland City Council met for its second regular meeting of July Monday evening, July 23. As Mayor Tom McShane brought the gavel down promptly at 6:30 p.m., roll call found all members in attendance with the exception of Council member Martens. The meeting agenda was approved as written.
NR Care Center Mikenzi Hebel informed the council that the Advisory Board meeting earlier that day did not have enough members to hold a quorum. Hebel requested to have the city advertise to fill a vacancy left by the passing of member Sue McDonough. Hebel also requested approval for the accounts payable and profit and loss for June, which council duly approved. The facility is in need of a drain auger at a cost of $650, which was approved.
Hebel next handed each member of the council her letter of resignation, which included a 30-day notice.
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NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
A bid from Strategic Equipment & Supply of St. Cloud for New Richland cafeteria equipment was approved at last Monday’s regular meeting of the NRHEG School Board, held at the Ellendale Media Center. The quote was $9,280.
Equipment included in the purchase were two 5-well hot-foot buffets, steam table pans, a 12” food slicer, a manual can opener (“Long overdue” commented Supt. Kevin Wellen), compact power mixer, backguard and extra oven rack, and two tray and silver carts.
Wellen observed that some of the new kitchen equipment and scheduled renovation may make the food service more labor intensive. “Now we have students serving themselves to some extent,” he said.
The Facilities Committee will be conferring with the construction manager on construction and funding ideas.