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This year, the Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District has three Supervisor positions up for election. SWCD candidates appear on the ballot for the general election which will take place November 4, 2014. Candidates are elected county wide, but must reside in one of the nomination districts up for election. The nominating districts and candidates running for election this year include:
• District 3 - Jessie Shaffer, representing Byron, New Richland and Otisco townships
• District 4 - Scott Hildebrandt, representing St. Mary and Woodville townships
• District 2 - Open, representing Freedom, Vivian and Wilton townships.
Todd Stencel is an approved write in candidate for the District 2 position.
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Veteran photos sought
In observance of Veterans Day November 11, the NRHEG Star Eagle will publish a section dedicated to our defenders of freedom. Area veterans or family members are encouraged to bring in photos of veterans in uniform from all branches of service for inclusion and the recognition they so justly deserve. The deadline for photo submission is noon, November 7. For questions or more information, please call the Star Eagle office at (507) 463-8112 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
School board candidate forum October 30
The public is invited to a meet-the-candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 30 in the NRHEG High School Media Center. Candidates for the NRHEG School Board will be there.
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With the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4, candidates for NRHEG School Board were given questionnaires by the NRHEG Star Eagle. Seven candidates are running for four open seats. The following are their responses:
Name: Karen Flatness
Age: 35
Family: Husband Brandon, children Cale Zander Nora Tucker and Stepson Gage
How long have you lived in the area? All my life
What is your occupation? Co-Owner of Olson Excavating/Stay at home Mom
Have you help a school board position in the past? Yes, the last 4 years
What do you consider the most important part of this job? To provide the best education for our children, while remaining financially responsible.
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NRHEG High School cheerleaders. Front from left: Corrie Powell, Nicole Wallin. Row two: Anna Bailey, Taytum Ihrke, Maurya Johnson, Jessica Nafe, Brianna Podratz-Waters. Row three: Lizzy Hagen, Mikayla Besser, Grace Olson, Nicole Edon, Abby Christopherson. Back: Bailey Possin, Tali Wayne, Abby Wacholz, Cece Torp, Taylor Tieskotter, Bailey Burg, Torrie Stencel. (Star Eagle photo by Tracie Rosacker)
The NRHEG High School cheer team was named best in the state by WCCO TV last week.
Acccording to the WCCO report:
“The football field at NRHEG High School in New Richland, surrounded by a sea of corn, is home to the best cheer team in Minnesota.
The NRHEG Cheer Team’s 20 members practice up to five days a week, sometimes twice per day.
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With the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4, candidates for New Richland City Council were given questionnaires by the NRHEG Star Eagle. The following are their responses:
Name: Sarah (Peterson) Sundve
Age: 37
Family: Husband Eric, kids Trai, Diamond, Ulrich, Makenzie, and Macala
How long have you lived in the area? Most of my life
What is your occupation or profession? New Richland One Stop, and New Richland Ambulance
Have you held a City Council position in the past? No