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By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
Forty years is a good amount of time for any business to be in operation, and this Sunday, Sept. 13, the public is welcome to join the New Richland Care Center for its 40th Anniversary celebration.
Through the years, the New Richland Care Center has built a reputation as not only one of the best care facilities in the area, but the state, thanks to the high quality of care it offers its residents. The last year has especially brought improvements to the care center, and under the direction of administrator Don Alexander, the NRCC is doing better than ever.
The 40th Anniversary celebration will begin at noon Saturday at the care center (or the NRHEG High School gym, in case of bad weather), featuring performances from The Bankesters, Dunnell Lenort, Just Friends, and the NRHEG Panther Band. A large tent will be set up for the event, along with picnic tables and a platform for the performers and guest speakers.
Food vendors for the day will include the Red Leaf Café, George’s of Geneva, mini donuts, and kettle corn. Beverages will be provided by the care center. The NRHEG Cheerleaders will be doing crazy hair and face painting, as well.
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The Annual Fall Fair is happening at Farmamerica on September 12-13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day event combines a variety of unique agricultural demonstrations with a bit of fun for the whole family. All this for $1!
Saturday starts off with a tractor pull featuring classes ranging from antique to pro-stock. Then the wagon train arrives around noon for lunch.
Sunday features the Mankato Baltics taking on the Red Socks in the gentleman’s 1860 baseball tradition, dressed for the part and playing without gloves. The day starts with a church service at 11 a.m.
Both days are loaded with demonstrations. The antique farm equipment will be running, harvesting corn, threshing oats, baling straw, working the ground, pressing apples and combining flax. The latest equipment will also be on hand to show off how technology has helped farming evolve from survival to a market economy. Wool spinners from the Twilight Treadlers and quilters from the Stitchers in Time Quilt Guild will be plying their trade, no pun intended. Vincent the gypsy horse will be on hand.
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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The Ellendale Untied Methodist Church is busy making plans for a special Homecoming service on Sunday, Sept. 13 to celebrate the 113th anniversary of their church.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to join your friends and neighbors and reminisce about the many wonderful things this little church that could, and does, for its community.
No matter your choice of religion, the Ellendale United Methodist Church has been home to everyone who has desired to join it over the years. There is something about the atmosphere of this church that warms your heart. Going through the doors you are instantly aware you are not only welcome, but you can be a part of that special feeling, be it prayer, music, food or the fellowship of folks enjoying communing with the Lord and His people.
You are invited, as always, to be a part of the family of God, not just for this special service, but every day.
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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
For 15 years Blooming Prairie has been raising funds to fight cancer.
Two big nights, Sept. 11 and 12, have been set for this year’s, which will include several new, fun and exciting features under the big tent at the Blooming Prairie Cue Company.
The 15th annual cancer auction will again begin with a live auction Friday night starting at 7.
Registration for the 3rd Annual Cancer Memorial Walk will begin at 8:30 at the "Field of Flags" on Saturday morning. Pink flags will fly in grand array to promote the week and astonish onlookers for their beauty and availability. It is a sight you're not apt to see many places other than in Blooming Prairie.
To stay in style for the event, $5 haircuts will be offered, and don't be surprised at the crazy hair styles and face paintings that will be displayed. There will also be chair massages, manicures, games and many other fun events.
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Panthers fall at Waterville, 13-7
Perry Peterson of the NRHEG High School football team (22) tackles Tyler Tegmeier during Friday night's game at arch-rival Waterville-Elysian-Morristown. The Panthers gave it a good effort against the No. 5 rated Buccaneers but came up just short, 13-7. The Panthers host winless Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)