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Conway retires after long career as elementary teacher
THE TIME IS NOW — After 34 years as an elementary teacher, Mary Conway now has more time to spend in her back yard. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
When it comes to teaching, you could say it’s in her blood.
“It’s like this profession was handed to me on a gold platter,” said recent NRHEG retiree Mary Conway.
One of several beloved and longtime staff members bidding adieu to the district this year, Conway dedicated 34 years to her career, although education is something she’s been involved with since she was young.
Born and raised in Waseca, where her mom was a kindergarten teacher for many years, Conway’s motivation behind her career choice is obvious; one of her favorite activities as a child was playing “school” with her sister, and she taught Sunday school.
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The Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center 2014 School Supply Program is now accepting donations for the 2014-15 school year. Donations can be taken to Roundbank 200 2nd St. NE; Wal-Mart 2103 N State St.; WANSC 203 3rd Ave. NW; Waseca Area Food Shelf 113 2nd Ave SW; New Richland Area Food Shelf 204 1st St NW; Janesville Food Shelf 412 N. Main St. Thank you for making a difference. Call 507-833-4119 for more information. WANSC hours are Monday & Friday 9-5; Tuesday-Thursday 9-7; Saturdays 9-1.
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EAHS to meet at old Thompson Boat House
The Ellendale Area Heritage Society will meet Saturday, Aug. 2nd at 9 a.m. at the old Thompson Boat House on Beaver Lake. We invite you to join us for a time of sharing photos and memories. So, if you live in Ellendale or surrounding area, have a summer cabin or a year-around home at Beaver Lake, feel free to join us for a fun time.
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Bench, tree dedicated at ‘new’ Memorial Park
MEMORIALIZED — Above, Pastor Paul Andree speaks during the dedication ceremony at New Richland’s Memorial Park July 11. Below from left are NR firefighters Dan Budach, Cody Dobberstein, Anthony Svoboda, Tom Gislason, Craig Eustice, Curt Pederson, Brian Svoboda, Tyler Hansen, Mike Thompson, Mike Shurson and Mitch Thompson. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
In a solemn, inspirational ceremony, the recently landscaped Memorial Park — as it has become known — was dedicated Friday evening, July 11, during New Richland’s Farm and City Days.
The new hospice tree — donated by Mary Ignaszewski and family, and the bench that was donated in memory of Tommy Bruzek by the NR Fire Department 10 years ago — were the main focus.
Gail Schmidt of the New Richland Area Foundation, which donated $2,200 toward the project, was the first to speak.
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With many construction issues looming, it’s not likely at this time
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
Is the NRHEG School Board ready to consider the feasibility of a new gym for NRHEG?
Maybe, maybe not.
Discussion was intense at the close of Monday’s board meeting in Ellendale, as members (board chair Rick Schultz was absent) struggled to get their heads around a new project close on the heels of the renovation in New Richland – a job which is still not complete and has unsolved problems.
The Building and Grounds Committee has conferred with D.L.R. Group architects in the matter, and they were given a price of $15,000 for an initial design study, and about $38,000 for a proposal, half of which would be returnable.