- Details
- Hits: 2086
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Contributing Writer
Despite rumors to the contrary, New Richland Drug will not be closing any time in the near future. However, there will be some changes due to increased pressure by Medicare D and other insurance plans to fill prescriptions by mail order and the decreased reimbursement to local pharmacies. Telepharmacy allows pharmacies to operate without a pharmacist in the store, and will be used at New Richland Drug in order for the pharmacy to remain in business. New and emergency prescriptions will continue to be filled in New Richland by Certified Pharmacy Technician Andrew, and a pharmacist will be physically present in the store once a week — usually on a Monday. On the days a pharmacist is not physically present in the store, customers will be given the opportunity to video conference with a real pharmacist where they can express any questions or concerns regarding their prescriptions.
- Details
- Hits: 1688
NRAFS announces summer hours
Summer hours for the New Richland Area Food Shelf will be the second and fourth Tuesday of June, July and August.
The hours are 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. If you can't make it during the hours, please call 463-3421 or 465-3635 for an appointment.
Farm and City Days committee to meet Wednesdays
The New Richland Farm and City Days committee will meet each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at The Willows. Meetings will be held weekly until the annual Farm and City Days event, this year set for July 6-8.
SEMCAC no longer giving rides in Steele County
Beginning this week, Steele County residents who are eligible for a volunteer driver through Semcac’s Volunteer Driver Program of Steele County will need to call Amber at SEMCAC’s Volunteer Driver Program of Dodge County.
Amber can be reached at 800-528-7622. The SEMCAC office in Steele County will no longer be dispatching rides for Steele County residents.
Ellendale Community Cookout June 22
The annual Ellendale Lions Club’s Community Cookout is set for Friday, June 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ellendale Community Building. The menu includes sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, bars, juice and coffee. Cost is free-will donation with all proceeds going to community service projects.
Facebook page set up for community group
People showed up, hot dogs were served and ideas were thrown out during a meeting at New Richland’s City Park to discuss the revival of the commercial club or the formation of a community club on Wednesday, May 9.
A Facebook page has been set up, called “New Richland Community Group.” The Web address is www.facebook.com/groups/378450678857549. Interested parties are invited to join in sharing ideas to improve the community.
Fun run/walk set for July 7
The NRHEG cross country team will be sponsoring its annual Farm and City Days Panther Fun Run/Walk this year on Saturday, July 7 in New Richland. Runners can choose to run a two-mile or 5K course.
Check-in begins at 7 a.m. in the city park and the race starts at 8 a.m. rain or shine.
The pre-registration deadline is May 31. Entry fee is $15 which includes a t-shirt. Late registration, or day of entry: $20 and t-shirts will require picking up later. No refunds. Entry forms are available at Wagner Foods, NR Drug, Gambles and the Star Eagle office.
Make checks payable to Mike Weber and mail to: Panther Fun Run c/o Mike Weber NRHEG, 306 Ash Ave S., New Richland MN 56072.
The proceeds will go to the NRHEG Panther cross country team.
- Details
- Hits: 3649
NRHEG Salutatorian picks nursing
FIRM PLAN — From an early age, Amy Thompson knew she wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a nurse. Thompson was NRHEG’s Salutatorian for 2012. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA
Staff Writer
Just in case you missed the 411, there’s a recent NRHEG High School graduate who craves the sweet days of scrub fashion.
That alumnus is Amy Thompson, the 2012 Salutatorian.
“When Mr. Stoesz shook my hand in the principal’s office, I was very surprised,” Thompson said. “The last I knew, I was ranked 11th in the class. Then ever since the tenth grade, I had straight A’s.”
Bound for Riverland Community College, Thompson sheds light on why she so badly wants to become a nurse.
“As a little girl, a lady came up to me and told me how my mom saved her baby’s life,” Thompson said. “This made me want to do what she does.”
- Details
- Hits: 3112
NRHEG graduating class of 2012
The NRHEG class of 2012 held commencement Sunday, May 27 in the high school gym in New Richland. Above, Brandon LeBlanc receives his diploma from school board chairman Rick Schultz. Below, Tyler Sorenson and Jacob Staloch reflect on the day. The class of 2012 had 69 graduates. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
- Details
- Hits: 1849
NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Capital Projects
At their Monday, May 21 meeting the NRHEG School Board discussed the weighty Capital Projects Budget, a hefty commitment which was the result of months of careful discussion.
Included in the budget plan for the coming year are:
Carpet (Two classrooms in NRHS), $4,000
Carpet (Two classrooms in ELL), $4,000
Replace Riding Scrubber NR, $12,800
Elem/HS Textbooks, $10,000
Library Books, $6,000
Band Equipment, $4,000
Athletic (Varsity, B Squad, Junior High), $10,000