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Band, choir present Christmas Concert
MAESTRO PLEASE — NRHEG High School Band Director Tim Siewert directs his troupe as the NRHEG High School Choir, directed by Jennifer Fredrickson, stands at the ready during the combined Band/Choir Concert at the high school Monday, Dec. 16. (Star Eagle photo by Nikki Erickson)
By NIKKI ERICKSON
Contributing Writer
There was a hush in NRHEG High School gym last Monday night as the choir opened the 2013 Christmas Band and Choir Concert.
The sixty-eight members of the NRHEG Concert Choir began with the well-known song, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," arranged by Elizabeth Campbell. The addition of snazzy snaps and the cool, laid back feel of the men's foundation of "doom" in the baritone line was catchy.
Choir Director Jennifer Fredrickson welcomed the crowd to the concert and gave a resounding thank you to the many students who put their time and talent to provide the entertainment for the evening. Thanks was also given to Gratia Johnson for her beautiful accompaniment on the piano.
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Just for Kix Winter Dance Recital
Members of the Just for Kix dance program perform during their Winter Dance Recital Saturday, December 14 at NRHEG High School in New Richland. See Page 12 of this week's Star Eagle for more color photos from the recital. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)
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Folks again flock from all over for Wild Game Feed
WILD GIRLS — The ticket girls who help with the gun raffle at Geneva’s Wild Game Feed are, front from left: Leann Figueroa, Brenda Misgen and Lori Klemmensen. Back: Nicole Beede, Jessica Tuttle, Tracy Callahan, Jamie Theuer and Becca Harrigan. There was a great turnout for the 29th annual event despite extremely cold temperatures. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
The 29th Annual Wild Game Feed was held under the big top on the parking lot at Geneva Bar & Grill Saturday, December 7.
Another big crowd turned out and, of course, no one left hungry.
A whole group of enthusiastic cooks use their culinary talents to help prepare all the great wild game that has been donated for the event.
The first wild game feed was held in 1984 and it has continued to grow in size, favor and flavor into an event that has the whole community and others talking about and anticipating. Folks come from far and wide every year. A record book is placed at the beginning of the service line where many people sign their names and where they are from. Reviewing 13 pages of names, it was interesting to learn where people came from this year.
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NRHEG School Board
By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
NRHEG’s 2013 payable 2014 budget shows an approximately $200,000 increase in next year’s tax levy over previous years, as revealed at the district’s annual Truth in Taxation hearing Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:00 p.m. just preceding the regular monthly board meeting. This represents an approximately 16 percent increase.
The Truth in Taxation hearing is held every December for taxpayers’ information purposes, and is required by law if there is a substantial change in the levy amount from one year to the next.
The reason for the upcoming levy increase is building projects undertaken this year which required bond financing, including first payment on the new construction at New Richland, and extensive asbestos abatement.
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By REED WALLER
Staff Writer
The Ellendale City Council, at their regular meeting last Thursday, approved a four percent increase in the city levy for 2014. This represents an increase of $11,646 over last year’s $318,764.
This decision followed intense discussion regarding a recent increase in state funding, and whether a levy increase was really called for.
City Clerk Lee Ann Hojberg reported to the Council that the City of Ellendale should be receiving a 28.4 percent increase in Local Government Aid for next year. This would mean approximately an additional $35,000.
The Minnesota State Legislature in their 2013 session okayed an additional $80 million for LGA funding.