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By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
The New Richland City Council had all members in attendance when Mayor Tom McShane convened the first meeting of July 2012 Monday evening.
The agenda and consent agenda were approved. Notable items on the consent agenda included the purchase of equipment damaged at Legion Field in the 2010 September flood event. The council gave the go-ahead to obtain a slush machine, refrigerator, microwaves, cheese dispenser, food warmer and hot dog steamer. All of the equipment is commercial grade and the funds for the purchase came from FEMA flood relief money.
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McDonough, Baynes families mourn losses
Tragedy twice struck New Richland last week.
Sue McDonough, vacationing out of state with her husband Mike, died Friday after a pontoon boat she was aboard overturned in high winds Thursday evening. Her 10-year-old granddaughter, Zoe, also perished in the accident.
New Richland native Michael Baynes, son of Joanie Baynes, was killed in a car accident in Minneapolis Friday afternoon.
According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, McDonough and her granddaughter were among 12 people on board a double-deck pontoon, which was heading for shore when it struck a wave and high winds and was flipped over front-to-back.
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New manager thrives on challenges
AIMING TO PLEASE — New Ellendale Municipal Liquor Store manager Pete Paulson describes himself as customer oriented, saying “I enjoy pleasing the customer. I like the people contact.” (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
Pete Paulson doesn’t just love challenges. He thrives off of them.
And so, when Paulson officially filled the Ellendale Municipal Bar and Grill managerial position on June 1, he knew the fun was about to begin.
“Since we have added the grill, business has definitely increased,” Paulson said. “The numbers aren’t earth shattering or anything, but customers are on the rise.”
Only about a month in, the development of friendships with customers has been effortless, really. It’s been a real treat to reconnect with Ellendale too, he says.
“Because of my ties to the community, I’d like to give back or see it prosper so to speak,” Paulson said. “I enjoy pleasing the customer. I like the people contact.”
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Nordlie to hold book signing at Farm & City Days car show
UP NORTH AUTHOR – Former NRHEG High English teacher Gary Nordlie will be at the Farm and City Days Car Show on Saturday, July 7 to sign his new book “The Boy Who Talked to Loons.”
By JODY WYNNEMER
Staff Writer
After a person’s working career is over comes another stage in life: retirement. Many so-called retired people take up a new hobby, spend more time traveling or tending their flower gardens. Others are just content to have more time to spend with their grandchildren.
Former NRHEG High School English instructor Gary Nordlie decided to spend his retired years doing something he has always loved, fishing. Nordlie started teaching here in the 1967-68 school year and retired in 1998.
“I’ve been fishing for over 60 years,” said Nordlie. “I grew up fishing with my grandfather on the Mississippi.”
Nordlie participated in tournament fishing and also did quite a bit of writing about the outdoors. For the last 27 years, he has spent his summers on beautiful Lake Vermillion serving as a fishing guide. The lake is the fifth-largest within Minnesota borders and boasts 313 miles of shoreline. His love for the outdoors and his many experiences led him to write a book called “The Boy Who Talked to Loons.”
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Ellendale City Council
By SCOTT GROTH
Contributing Writer
The Ellendale City Council met Thursday June 28, with Mayor Engel, Councilmen Helland, Goebel, Reiter and Groth present. Also attending the meeting was Clerk Louks, Donovan Eaker and Andy Bernau.
Bernau, from the accounting firm of Hill, Larson, Walth & Benda, PA, was present to go over with the council the 2011 audit. Bernau gave each council member a 36-page report for review.
Bernau started by stating that overall the audit went well and the city is in good financial shape. Bernau told the council the Municipal Liquor Store did not have a positive cash flow for the year 2011.
Bernau did note that due to the extensive remodeling at the MLS, next year’s audit could have a different outcome. However, the city will still need to hold a pubic hearing since the MLS has lost money two of the last three years.