No ordinary girl
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Dahle off on South Africa mission
SOUTH AFRICA MISSION — Emily Dahle of rural New Richland departed last week for a mission trip to South Africa. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
Editor’s note: This is another in an ongoing series of stories in the Star Eagle focusing on people in the NRHEG area who make a positive impact in the lives of others. If you know of someone who should be recognized, call 463-8112.
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Little do we know how something said or suggested in conversation can grow into a major life event.
Even when she tried to put it aside as "only an impossibility," it just sat there and kept telling her, "You can do this." "Do it now." "Do it now while you are young and not faced with a job, a family, or something else important to do."
Such is the case of Emily Dahle, and her vision of a mission trip to South Africa is coming true.
For Emily, it’s been an exciting experience to anticipate.
Emily is no ordinary girl. She has always done things in a good way and it shows. This mission trip is only one of many successful ventures in her life.
Civil War experience
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Geneva duo heads to Gettysburg for 150th anniversary of battle
FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE — Marshall Pederson, left, and his father Neal of Geneva recently participated in a 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg. (Submitted photo)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Marshall Pederson’s story began when he happened to see a cancellation, due to inclement weather, of a club meeting called the "Rochester Civil War Round Table" come across the bottom of the family television screen.
Being history buffs, Marshall and his father, Neal, looked up the the round table on the Internet and quickly joined the club. By the third year, they were asked to be speakers at monthly meetings.
They were told about an area reenactment. They went, and a Unit Captain called Marshall over to the camp. He looked over Marshall and made him get a uniform and join as a runner.
Marshall still laughs when he remembers, "I went to watch and before I knew it they were asking to look at my teeth, and told me that I was their newest recruit."
Next stop, state!
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Schiltz, Nielsen win Freeborn County Fair Talent Show
T.J. Schiltz, right, and Lillie Nielsen won the Freeborn County Fair Teen Division Talent Contest Sunday, Aug. 3 to advance to the Minnesota State Fair. Schiltz also placed first in the Open Division and will compete as an individual at state. Nielsen placed third in the Open Division at the Freeborn County Fair.
Angel in disguise
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Lassahn’s compassion knows no boundaries
HELPING HANDS — Becky Lassahn of Ellendale holds a ceramic angel she has on display at her home, which is a whirlwind of activity raising foster children, doing daycare and finding a way to help others down on their luck. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series of stories in the Star Eagle focusing on people in the NRHEG area who make a positive impact in the lives of others.
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
It's doubtful anyone would dispute the fact we live in communities of kind, caring and philanthropic people who ease the pain and problems of others.
Many acts of kindness, and a flow of needed funds and hands, find a way to help where and whenever they can. Ever so many can and should be named.
Where does the empathy that reigns so true originate?
From the hearts of people like Becky Lassahn.
To those acquainted with her, you know there is nothing she wouldn't think of or do to help others. Where most of us will feel empathy and think, "What can I do to help?" and even do, it is not the same. Becky just does it and more!
Prize catch
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Superintendent Dennis Goodwin looks like perfect fit for NRHEG
READY, WILLING AND ABLE — Dr. Dennis Goodwin has impressed the NRHEG School Board, staff and community members with his enthusiasm, energy and optimism during his short stint as Superintendent. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
If you’re the parent of an NRHEG student and you spend time talking with new Superintendent Dr. Dennis Goodwin, you ask yourself one question.
How did we get so lucky?
Goodwin, 55, comes to NRHEG with all the tools: a wealth of education and business experience, a genuine desire to make a difference, old-fashioned family and Christian morals that fit like a glove in this rural stretch of Southern Minnesota and, perhaps most importantly, a desire to be here and stay here.
“This is not a stepping stone for me,” said Goodwin, who was lured to New Richland after a year as superintendent in Platte, S.D.
Goodwin thought he had found a home in Platte, a town similar in size to New Richland, but once he visited here he knew differently.