Querna steps into new world
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NR native has a passion for dance, and not afraid to admit it
NEW PASSION — Mark Querna of rural New Richland with two of his trophies and pictures of he and Kirsten McCloskey dancing. Querna underwent weight reduction surgery in 2011 and started ballroom dancing as a way to keep the weight off and keep him busy during the winter. Dancing has since displaced baseball as Querna’s biggest passion. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
We have all heard the phase, "I Hope You’ll Dance."
Mark Querna does.
Most people in the area know Mark, son of the late Pat (Doyle) and Paul Querna. The youngest of seven, Mark has three brothers and three sisters. Most of his siblings left the area after they graduated from high school and now live in the Twin Cities area and near LaCrosse, Wis. Mark’s brother Paul lives in Spokane, Wash. and his brother Rick lives in New Richland again. Mark's aunt, Marie Querna, has lived in New Richland all her life, and according to Mark, "She is the best aunt ever."
Querna graduated from New Richland-Hartland High School in 1983, and received Bachelor of Science degrees in Agronomy and Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota before returning to the family farm in 1988.
The farm, which has been certified "organic" since 2004, consists of 360 acres. The farm has been in the Querna family since 1872, and Mark is the fourth generation of Quernas to live there. He shares the farm with his Weimeraner dog, Buford T. Dufus.
Panthers shuffle to 2nd at Waseca
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Band has fun with brand new routine
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES — Members of the NRHEG High School Marching Band hold their second-place trophy aloft at the Waseca Marching Classic Saturday, Sept. 21. From left: T.J. Schiltz, Grace Logan, Aurora Strom, Hudson Mrotz, Torrie Stencel, Haley Deml, Hannah Light and, at right, director Tim Siewert. Below, shuffling down the street are, from left, Sam Morgan, Katharine Lewer, T.J. Schiltz, Adam Anderson, Kevin Kalis, Dylan Arnold, Nicole Wallin, Grace Logan and Courtney Deml. See more photos on Page 12 of this week's Star Eagle. (Star Eagle photos by Nikki Erickson)
By NIKKI ERICKSON and JIM LUTGENS
Of the Star Eagle Staff
Apparently, fun was the right choice for the NRHEG High School Marching Band.
The Panthers, who didn’t expect to win at this year’s Waseca Marching Classic, had a lot of fun with a new routine and captured second place in the competition Saturday, Sept. 21.
“This year we’re not looking to win, that’s not our goal,” Director Tim Siewert said last week. “If it happens, that’s great, but we are there to entertain the crowd and have fun.”
Party in the Park
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Vista Covenant event raises funds for food shelf
There were over 200 people at the 2013 Vista Covenant Church Party in the Park on Wednesday, September 4. Only an hour into the event, they had already raised over $2,000 and had several boxes of food. Pictured below taking money donations, from left, are Josie Jackson and Cindy Markeson. People paid in either money or food donations and would then be able to eat a corn dog and drink a root beer float. (Star Eagle photos by Nicole Billing)
Another upset
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Panthers surprise No. 9 Medford
NRHEG’s Preston Peterson and Spencer Tollefson go high in the air to celebrate the Panther football team’s 26-7 upset of No. 9 ranked Medford Friday, Sept. 13. It was the second straight upset for NRHEG, which improved to 2-1. "Noah Krell, Nick Goette, Zeke Erickson, Keith Maxon, Jon Weller, Spencer Tollefson and Matt Jensen really controlled the line of scrimmage," said Panthers coach Dan Stork. Dillon Parpart ran for 261 yards on 42 carries while scoring three touchdowns for NRHEG. The Panthers host Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity Friday, Sept. 20. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
For McKane, so far, so good
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LIVING THE DREAM — Adam McKane, New Richland’s newest part-time police officer, knew early in life what he wanted to do for a career. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
Adam McKane had a pretty good idea at a young age what he wanted to be when he grew up.
“It’s kind of funny,” he said. “In grade school, I drew a picture of a police officer. I said, ‘that’s what I want to be.’”
Now, that’s what he is.
McKane, 29, joined the New Richland Police Force in late May as a part-time officer. He still works full-time as a Freeborn County Corrections Officer, with hopes of becoming a deputy, but even if he does he’ll continue to patrol the streets of New Richland on a part-time basis.
He likes it here.