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FRY BOYS — Arlen Brekke and Brian Wayne of the Ellendale Commerical Club cooked pork chops during Ellendale Days last weekend. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
With raindrops falling on heads, making events like garage sales inconvenient, it was interesting to hear no complaints during opening day of Ellendale Days Friday, July 20. The rain was a blessing from God. The community celebration was on.
It was a busy week in Ellendale and people were appreciative. There was something for everybody and some new events.
What's interesting about Ellendale Days is that it’s organized and planned by many or most of the town’s residents and business owners.
Of course there is food and music. Thursday night offered the ever-pleasant Laverne’s Concertina Band.
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New school registrations accepted Aug. 21, 22
Are you new to the NRHEG School District? If so, there will be a time set aside for new student registration. Both the NRHEG Middle/High School and the NRHEG Elementary School will accept new student registrations on the following dates:
• Tuesday, August 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Questions? Call Doug Anderson, Elementary Principal at 507-416-2102.
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Many new activities, events set for annual celebration
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
Grab your dancing shoes and bring that sense of adventure for a time well enjoyed at this year’s Ellendale Days event.
On Thursday at 6 p.m., Luverne’s Concertina Band will kick off things with a bang. Well, not exactly.
“It’s what you would call dinner music,” said Scott Groth. “This year will be the first time we provide our own food from the liquor store. If you like old time polka music, it’s a good night to come.”
Organizers of the event are sure to grab the attention of the younger generation, with Friday’s inaugural dodge ball tournament starting at 5:30 p.m. behind the Ellendale School.
“Anyone interested should register with Pat Krueger,” Groth said. “It’s open to anyone. So, if you have the quicks and are able to dodge the ball, it would be a fun thing to do.”
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Discussion proves educational, even for longtime area residents
PRESERVING HISTORY — Ellendale Area Historical Society members Ed Jensen, Norrine Jensen, Lloyd Kaplan and Barbara Mrotz were at the Steele County History Center June 21 for a roundtable discussion on Beaver Lake. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
While driving around the east end of Beaver Lake, which includes 99 acres of water, one will glimpse 103 seasonal cottages, 13 year-round homes and a sandy beach with children taking swimming lessons and having fun in the water.
It brings back wonderful memories of when my family camped in our first motor home, a renovated school bus, on the south shore.
Many more memories were rekindled during a roundtable discussion about Beaver Lake at the Steele County History Center June 21.
I learned to swim in Beaver Lake, so its history was most interesting. I can remember how the beach back in the 1960s and ‘70s could be so crowded, people would reserve a spot on the shore by going early and laying down their towels on the beach area hillside.
It was mind boggling all the things I learned that night. I wasn't disappointed.
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After 22 months, Meierding bids farewell to NR area churches
TOUGH TO SAY GOOD BYE — After 22 months, LeSueur River and Vista Lutheran interim pastor Paul Meierding delivered his final sermon there last Sunday. The Meierding family, from left, Paul, Erika, Karl and Jorun. (Submitted photo)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
For the last 22 months, the two-point perish of the LeSueur River Church and Vista Lutheran has experienced an interim phase.
All the while, they waited patiently for a full-time candidate to come along, and finally, their prayers have been answered. But, before Brian Gegel takes the lead, the congregation must say a bittersweet goodbye to Paul Meierding.
“As an interim pastor, people often tell you they want you to stay,” Meierding said. “It’s an honor to hear that. It’s also fun to hear people appreciating my ministry.”
Meierding can’t get over how great this interim time has been. Sundays won’t be the same, he says.