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New Richland City Council
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
Contact has finally been made with the owner of the commercial lot on 420 2nd St. SE in New Richland, according to City Clerk Wayne Billing, who received a visit at City Hall from the property owner prior to the regular city council meeting on Monday, March 14. The owner, who was put on notice to clean up the property, has decided to attend a public hearing at the next meeting on March 28.
The council meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with all members present; the agenda and consent agenda items were approved.
The police report stated that the department responded to 86 calls for service in February, and the new squad car was received on March 11. Regarding the recent thefts around town, a juvenile suspect was arrested on outstanding Apprehend and Detain orders from other counties, and the items taken were returned to their owners. Charges are pending with the Waseca County Attorney’s Office. The report was approved.
The fire department’s purchase requests of up to $16,000 for gear, and $3,080 for light upgrades, were approved, along with the fire report.
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Benefit Sunday in Geneva
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Connor Weckwerth, a first-grader at Blooming Prairie Elementary School and son of Milo Weckwerth of New Richland, became seriously ill in June of last year and was not able to keep food down for seven days; it got to the point where he could no longer walk, so his mother of course took him to the doctor.
At first, doctors thought Connor might have diabetes. Then they thought he might be suffering with an appendicitis. After those conditions were ruled out his parents made the decision to take him to St. Marys’ in Rochester. After spending two hours in Rochester, a CT scan diagnosed Conner with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer common in boys under 10.
He’s been battling it ever since — with the help of family, friends and others who care.
A benefit for 7-year-old Connor will be held Sunday, March 20 from 1-5 p.m. at the Geneva Community Center.
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Local Cub Scouts will pick up Scouting for Food bags Saturday, March 19 in Ellendale and New Richland. Bags were left at residences on March 12.
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The Nortonna Lodge 1-638 of the Sons of Norway will meet on Monday, March 21. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. for a cost of $7 and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. at the Owatonna Elks Lodge, 126 East Vine Street.
The guest speaker is Dr. Lawrence Moe who will share the story of Carl Ben Eielson, the famous pilot and explorer who was born in North Dakota to Norwegian immigrant parents. Dr. Moe is an English professor at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.
If you would like more information on the Nortonna Lodge of the Sons of Norway, contact Nina Zak at 507-451-5841 or Cindy Hokanson at 507-451-9301.
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Panthers' run ends in section title game
Jack Schultz leads Panther Nation in a cheer during the Section 2AA girls' basketball championship game between NRHEG and Norwood-Young America at Minnesota State-Mankato Friday, March 11. The Panthers gave it a good effort but came up short against the much taller Raiders, 67-56. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)