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96-year-old World War II Veteran
Longtime Legion Chaplain Winston Evenson
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor Emeritus
The fighting was finished before Winston Evenson had a chance to sign up for military service in 1946.
"I was no war hero," he emphasized. "I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about that."
So, fundamental point: Evenson never saw any live combat action. He did, however, serve his country in Korea and become officially designated as a WWII veteran.
It's a role he's embraced for many, many years, proudly serving as the long-time Chaplain for New Richland's American Legion.
He states with pride that, other than his time on the farm, he's never lived more than a block away from church.
At 96, Evenson is not only one of the oldest WWII vets around, he's one of the oldest people, period–and still sharp as a tack. A widower, he lives alone in the house he built in 1959. He still drives a car, but, admittedly, prefers to use his golf cart in town.
Kids ‘strike fun’ at Trapper’s Lanes
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By DEB BENTLY
Staff Writer
An estimated 250 New Richland-area children and family members attended the “Strike up Some Fun” event held from 1 to 4 this past Saturday afternoon at Trappers Lanes in New Richland.
Sponsored by Farm and City Days, the event raised more than $700 to help meet costs for the annual summer celebration held during the second full week of July.
The idea for Saturday’s event stemmed from a meeting held after this year’s summer celebration was complete. Committee members Angela Gehrke, Brandy Jacobson, Sara Jo Vulcan and Jennifer Weber decided both the community and the event would benefit if Farm and City Days became more than a once-a-year phenomenon.
“We wanted to see that sense of community, the celebration of our shared identity, play a role all year long,” said Weber.
The group collaborated on the details of possible events, weighing various factors.
NRHEG Indoor Marching Band
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The NRHEG High School band presented its annual Indoor Marching Band Concert Friday, Oct. 27 in the New Richland gymnasium. See more photos in the Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens
State 4-H horse show competitors
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4-H youth from Waseca County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 15-18, 2023. This year, 608 youth from across the state took part in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-H members demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, showmanship and drill team skills.
Youth who participate in the Minnesota 4-H horse project learn about show, trail, and endurance riding; test their horse knowledge at quiz bowls or on judging teams, and study horse science. Youth may participate if they own or lease a horse. There are even options for youth who are interested in horses, but don’t have access to one in their community.