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NRHEG grad off on six-month mission
HOPING TO HELP — 2014 NRHEG graduate Hannah Lundberg will depart July 1 on a six-month mission to Australia and, hopefully, Nepal. (Star Eagle photo by Troy Thompson)
By TROY THOMPSON
Contributing Writer
Hannah Lundberg has always known what she’s wanted to do in life. Even as a young child, her mother says she was destined for a life of service. But it wasn’t until a few short months ago that she became aware of how she was going to do it, and that she would soon be doing it on the other side of the globe.
The 2014 NRHEG graduate has never traveled beyond the relative confines of the Midwest — her lengthiest excursion being a few inner-city missions in Chicago — but come July 1, the 19-year-old will embark on a six-month journey that will see her spend time in Australia and (hopefully) Nepal to combat the seedy underbelly of human trafficking.
“I’m nervous,” says Lundberg. “I’ve never been out the of Midwest, never flown, and now my first flight will last about 36 hours. It’s going to be a big change. I feel blessed and humbled. Not many people get the opportunity to do something like this.”
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An evening of primarily piano but also accordion and guitar music, plus some singing, will be presented by the students of Shirley Groskreutz, from Waldorf, on June 28, 6:30 p.m. at Vista Covenant Church, rural New Richland.
Students from the Waldorf area are Sophia, Aubrey and Raquel Fische, Ben and Anna Groskreutz, Jack and Sam Olsen, Shanna Stenzel, George Roesler, Courtney Terhark, and Juliette and Elijah Arenas. From Mapleton are Taylor and Jordan Thompson.
New Richland area students are Grace, Elizabeth, Eli and Isaac Nelson, Benjamin and Betsy Schoenrock, Chris Stenzel, and Autumn Thompson.
Waseca area students are Jordane and Kala Koaba. From Janesville is Kelly Koplen. Alumni students Tyler and Ryan Priebe will also perform. The public is welcome to attend.
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It worked so well the first time, they’re doing it again.
There will be another volunteer day at the historic hotel building — future home of the Area Food Shelf of New Richland and the New Richland Area Historical Society — Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Plans are to move lumber, drywall, insulation, some cabinets and do some scraping around windows.
Needed are saws, all battery operated if possible, gloves and a lot of energy.
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Community Lutheran in Geneva will offer "Campfire Worship" services this summer, starting Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
These unique worship services will provide you an opportunity to worship our Lord, especially if you will be unable to attend the regular morning worship services on Sunday.
Bring your lawn chairs to the back parking lot of the church and sit back and enjoy the outdoor worship service, which will include some great camp songs.
And we can't forget the marshmallows. Pastor Kristin will have a campfire ready for roasting marshmallows at the parsonage.
One and all are invited.
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NRHEG Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Goodwin has announced his resignation, asking to be released as of June 30. Action will be approved at tonight’s (June 15) board meeting.
Dr. Goodwin had little comment about his action or its relation to the failure of the recent bond referendum.
“I’ve enjoyed the last two years here a great deal,” he told the Star Eagle. “I’m moving in order to be closer to my children and grandchildren.”
Goodwin has accepted a position in Arizona.
NRHEG school board chairman Rick Schultz told the Star Eagle, “We will probably be contacting the Minnesota School Board Association for assistance in acquiring a (temporary) replacement.”
A work session will be called in which the board will decide what action to take. The actual search for a permanent replacement will be discussed at that time.
“Of course we’re interested in finding someone who wants to stay here,” Schultz said.
Look for more details to be revealed at tonight’s board meeting and published in this week’s Star Eagle.