If Bunn feels at home, there’s a good reason

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Created: 26 July 2013

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1992 NRHEG graduate takes over as high school principal

BACK HOME AGAIN — David Bunn, a 1992 NRHEG High School graduate, feels at home in his new office as NRHEG High School Principal. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)

By JIM LUTGENS

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David Bunn spent years living in Green Bay Packer country, and he indeed experienced pressure to root for the green and gold. But his resolve never wavered, even through a Super Bowl championship season.

“There certainly was some pressure to change over, but I held strong,” said Bunn. “I’ve been a Vikings fan since I was a little boy. I kept my purple and gold.”

That’s a good thing.

Bunn has returned to Viking territory and, in fact, came full circle. The 1992 NRHEG High School graduate is the new NRHEG High School Principal.

Are you ready for some fun?

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Created: 10 July 2013

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New Richland’s Farm & City Days this weekend

CROWD PLEASER — The Top 25 Antique Car Show will again be part of Farm and City Days, which runs Friday through Sunday in New Richland. Other old favorites are back and a new event, “Minute to Win It,” has been added. The parade is set for 5 p.m. Saturday. (File photo by Jim Lutgens)

By JIM LUTGENS

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Are you ready for some good old-fashioned family fun? After dark, are you ready to party?

If so, you won’t have to look far this weekend. It will be right in your backyard.

New Richland’s Farm and City Days 2013 is July 12-14 and, as usual, it has something to offer for all ages, including old favorites and something new.

“We’re ready,” said Farm and City Days committee member Amy Ihrke. “We’re really excited to celebrate New Richland.”

Ihrke said there’s still time to sign up for events and volunteers are welcome. Anyone wishing to help can call her or the other committee members Kelly Martens, Pam and Larry Goehring, Susie Koziolek or Angela Gehrke.

‘It was fun’

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Created: 17 July 2013

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Rains come and go and another Farm and City Days is in the books

FARM & CITY FUN — New Richland was alive with activities for Farm and City Days last weekend. Above, Bruce Ebnet drives his team of ponies as his wife, Kaye, and Morgan Ebnet — LaVoy Ebnet’s granddaughter — ride along. See Pages 6 and 7 of this week's Star Eagle for more color photos from Farm and City Days. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)

By JIM LUTGENS

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Rain washed out a few events but, for the most part, New Richland’s 2013 Farm and City Days went off without a hitch last weekend.

The three-day community event — held July 12-14 this year — annually seems to multiply the town’s population, and this year was no different. Many class reunions for New Richland-Hartland, Ellendale-Geneva and NRHEG were held as people made room in their homes for friends and relatives.

From kids’ activities on the street and in the park, to the Saturday night street dance featuring the music of IV Play, the weekend offered something for everyone, regardless of age.

“It was a fun weekend,” said Farm and City Days Committee member Kelly Martens. “It was fun to see everyone enjoying their time with family and friends.”

Cyr ready to ride off into sunset

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Created: 09 July 2013

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Coach, teacher, principal retires after 27 years in NR

READY TO ROLL — After 27 years as a teacher, coach and principal for New Richland-Hartland and NRHEG Schools, Paul Cyr is looking forward to retirement, though he’s not certain where it will lead him. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)

By JIM LUTGENS

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Paul Cyr took a rather long and circuitous route to his destination as an educator and coach.

Once he arrived, he never left — until now.

Cyr is retiring as a teacher, coach and principal at New Richland-Hartland and NRHEG Schools and, despite the success of his athletes on the mat, he leaves much more than a wrestling legacy after 27 years.

He positively affected so many people in so many ways. And that’s what he’ll miss the most.

“If it was just dealing with kids, I’d stay ‘til I’m 100,” said Cyr.