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The Ellendale United Methodist choir has been busy preparing for a Christmas musical they plan to share with people of the area.
"A Time For Joy" will be presented Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1:15 p.m. at the Steele County History Center. Currently 22 people have been gathering for practice sessions.
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A youth wrestling registration meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in the NRHEG High School Commons in New Richland.
NRHEG youth in grades PreK through 6th grade and their parents are invited. Coaches Cory Klemmensen and Shawn Larson will talk briefly about the upcoming season. Parents will be informed of practice schedules and tournament Information. You are encouraged to register online prior to the meeting at the website: nrhegpantherwrestlingclub.weebly.com or you can complete online registration at the meeting. Singlets will be handed out to registered participants, and families are encouraged to bring any wrestling shoes your family has outgrown to swap. Panther wrestling gear samples will be also available to view and order. For more information, visit the website or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
The voters have spoken and there were three decisive winners in the NRHEG School Board race Tuesday night.
Elected were Neil Schlaak with 1653 votes, Dan Schmidt with 1474 and Karen Flatness 1442. Rich Mueller was a distant fourth with 858 while Robert “Kim” Olson totaled 678, and Jessica Duffner 634 despite withdrawing from the race. There were 32 write-ins.
Christine Gislason was reelected mayor of New Richland with 69 write-in votes. Angie Gehrke totaled 58 write-ins, Pam Goehring 20 and John Harrington 13. Dozens of people received at least one write-in vote among 241 write-ins cast.
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Friends of KJLY Christian Radio will join the radio staff and board of directors as they broadcast their annual “Share-a-thon” fundraiser Nov. 15-17.
This year’s theme is “Everyday Heroes.” Heard in the New Richland area at 104.5 FM, Share-a-thon will feature interviews with local listeners, special guests and music. The event will also provide listeners with the opportunity to share a tax-deductible donation with the listener-supported ministry of KJLY, a part of the nonprofit and listener-supported Minn.-Iowa Christian Broadcasting.
KJLY and its sister stations have grown to serve most of Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa through their eight full power stations and 14 “translator” (repeater) stations. KJLY’s goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through its 24-hour presentation of a tapestry of Christian Bible teaching programs, music, conversation, news and information. In addition to the broadcast, the three-day Share-a-thon will feature a number of special activities and events.
More information regarding the KJLY ministry and Share-a-thon can be found at www.KJLY.com or by calling the KJLY studios at 1-800-810-5559.
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The Nortonna Lodge 1-638 of the Sons of Norway meets Monday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Owatonna Elks Lodge, 126 East Vine Street.
The annual Taste of Norway supper will feature favorite Norwegian foods such as herring, meatballs, fruit soup, rommegrot, lefse, and Scandinavian sweets. Serving begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $7 per member or guest and free if you bring a Norwegian dish to share.
The event will also include a silent auction with items donated by lodge members. Proceeds from the auction will be used for lodge programs and events.
If you would like more information regarding the Nortonna Lodge of the Sons of Norway, contact Nina Zak at 507-213-1919 or Cindy Hokanson at 507-451-9301.