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Church's stained glass windows returned to former glory
FORMER GLORY — A long project was completed recently at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland, where restored stained glass windows, above, were installed. (Star Eagle photo by Melanie Piltingsrud)
By MELANIE PILTINGSRUD
Contributing Writer
The congregation at All Saints Catholic Church in New Richland needed no other reason to celebrate Christmas with thankful hearts this year than the commemoration of the birth of their Lord and Savior. Nonetheless, they have additional cause to celebrate; the last of the stained glass windows on the east and west sides of the sanctuary was reinstalled this week after being repaired and re-leaded.
The windows were originally ordered from the Tyrolese Art Glass Co. in Innsbruck, Austria approximately 90 years ago. Cathedral Crafts, Inc., based in Winona, has spent the last four months in the long process of re-leading the glorious windows that depict various scenes from the life of Christ.
“We take them down to the studio, and we basically puzzle them all apart,” says Caleb Penic, whose grandfather, LaVern Campbell, founded the stained glass window company 54 years ago. During the breakdown process, the windows are cleaned in a bath with various cleaning solutions and polished. “And then we rebuild them like they’re new windows,” says Penic.
The reinstallation process involves putting in wood stops to hold the windows in place, after which putty and caulk are used to hold them permanently. Penic installs a screw at every other lead joint, and after installation, the wood frames and caulk bead are painted.
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New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff writer
It was another nearly full house for the New Richland City Council’s last meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 10, during which discussion again focused mainly on the organized citywide garbage and recycling collection plan. After the agenda and consent agenda items were approved, the public hearing portion of the meeting was opened.
Gail Schmidt, who was prepared with questions and had spoken to City Clerk Wayne Billing before the meeting, acted as spokeswoman for the people of New Richland, first inquiring about the budget.
“Have there been changes [to the budget] since the preliminary?” asked Schmidt, referring to the preliminary budget approved in September.
“The debt levy went up a lot; more than the budget,” said Billing, who explained that this is because of decreased state aid and not keeping up with inflation.
Then the garbage plan was brought up.
“This issue has been a topic of discussion three times in the last six years,” Schmidt said. “Why?”
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The temperatures for annual wild game feed were far from ideal
WILD DAY - Those brave enough to face the weather helped served the Wild Game Feed in Geneva on Dec 1. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Last year, the sun was shining and the temperatures were in the mid-40s as people gathered under the big top. This year the temperatures were in the mid-20s as a great deal of wet, heavy snow fell druing the 34th Annual Wild Game Feed.
Downtown Geneva was packed with cars almost all the way to the city pool, on Saturday Dec. 1.
The heavy snow caused problems. The tent began to sag a bit as mid-afternoon arrived, and little moist droplets of water could be felt dropping from the tent as people made their way around the event.
It takes a lot of work getting an event of this size organized and ready each year. It can’t be accomplished alone and the organizers continue to be thankful for everyone who turns out to lend a helping hand.
The tent was filled with about 50 picnic tables where people sat and enjoyed the wild game that was donated and prepared.
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New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
Town residents filled the New Richland City Council chambers during its second meeting of the month on Monday, Nov. 26, in order to express their concerns with recent action taken by the council regarding organized citywide trash and recycling collection. Mayor Christine Gislason addressed the room before the agenda was approved.
“I assume you’re all here because of the newspaper article?” she said, to which the crowd agreed.
Gislason went on to say that the meeting was not a public hearing, and questions and comments would be heard following the presentation of department reports.
“[The trash collection plan] is already a done deal,” Gislason said, referring to the resolution passed on Sept. 24 approving the contract with the city, Waste Management, and Thompson Sanitation. “But if you all feel that you need to be heard, we will take questions after the care center report.”
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Star Eagle won’t print Dec. 27; early deadline for Jan. 3
The Star Eagle will not publish Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Subscribers will have one week added to their subscription.
The deadline for the Jan. 3, 2019 Star Eagle is noon on Thursday, Dec. 27.
The staff of the Star Eagle wishes everyone a very merry Christmas.
Carlie’s number to be retired, state title teams honored
A special ceremony honoring Carlie Wagner and NRHEG’s state championship teams will be held between games of the Panthers’ holiday tournament Friday, Dec. 28.
Wagner’s No. 3 jersey will be retired and the Panthers’ back-to-back state championship teams will be recognized after the 5 p.m. game that evening.
The tournament begins Dec. 27, with teams from Albert Lea, Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons, LCWM and NRHEG competing. Games begin at 5 p.m. both days.
SBNR to match funds for NR Area Foundation
State Bank of New Richland will match $3 for every $1 donated to the New Richland Area Foundation during the month of December up to a total of $25,000.
Please make checks payable to New Richland Area Foundation and drop off at SBNR or mail to New Richland Area Foundation, 501 Elm Ave E, Waseca MN 56093.
Jesters Improv Comedy Show set for Jan. 12 at Waseca High School
In the same vein as the hit television show Whose Line is it Anyway? Jesters Comedy Improv features a hilarious troupe of off-the-cuff performers who’ll do just about anything for a good laugh. This fast-paced, game-oriented comedy performance will keep you on your toes and in stitches as these grade-A comedians bounce from topic-to-topic with ease, creating comedic scenes, hilarious songs, and original jokes, all built off of suggestions from the audience and volunteers.
Tickets available through the Waseca Community Education Office in person, by phone at (507-835-5626) or at the door the night of the event (cash and check only). Tickets are $10.
NAMI support group meets in Mankato
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families and friends of individuals living with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in Mankato on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 1250 Monks Ave. For information, call Diane at 507-358-7804.