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Kevin L. Bass, 49, of Ellendale, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in rural New Richland on Aug. 3, 2014. Funeral service is set for Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Ellendale with Rev. Randy Cirksena presiding. Burial will commence at Berlin Township Cemetery in rural Steele County. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at Brick-Meger Funeral Home (1603 – Austin Road, Owatonna) from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour before the time of service at the church on Thursday. For more info or to leave a condolence go to www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com
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The Waseca Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of government that manages and directs natural resource management programs at a local level. The District works in both urban and rural settings, with landowners and with other units of government, to carry out a program for the conservation, use, and development of soil and water related resources.
One critical niche the District fills is that of providing soil and water conservation services to private landowners. Managing these private lands, whether agriculture or urban, is a key to the quality of life in Waseca County.
The District is instrumental in facilitating the leveraging of funds from State and Federal agencies for projects and programs. One example of this is payments made to landowners who participate in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), and the Wetland Reserve Program (WRP).
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The Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center 2014 School Supply Program is now accepting donations for the 2014-15 school year. Donations can be taken to Roundbank 200 2nd St. NE; Wal-Mart 2103 N State St.; WANSC 203 3rd Ave. NW; Waseca Area Food Shelf 113 2nd Ave SW; New Richland Area Food Shelf 204 1st St NW; Janesville Food Shelf 412 N. Main St. Thank you for making a difference. Call 507-833-4119 for more information. WANSC hours are Monday & Friday 9-5; Tuesday-Thursday 9-7; Saturdays 9-1.
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Conway retires after long career as elementary teacher
THE TIME IS NOW — After 34 years as an elementary teacher, Mary Conway now has more time to spend in her back yard. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)
By JESSICA LUTGENS
Staff Writer
When it comes to teaching, you could say it’s in her blood.
“It’s like this profession was handed to me on a gold platter,” said recent NRHEG retiree Mary Conway.
One of several beloved and longtime staff members bidding adieu to the district this year, Conway dedicated 34 years to her career, although education is something she’s been involved with since she was young.
Born and raised in Waseca, where her mom was a kindergarten teacher for many years, Conway’s motivation behind her career choice is obvious; one of her favorite activities as a child was playing “school” with her sister, and she taught Sunday school.
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Bench, tree dedicated at ‘new’ Memorial Park
MEMORIALIZED — Above, Pastor Paul Andree speaks during the dedication ceremony at New Richland’s Memorial Park July 11. Below from left are NR firefighters Dan Budach, Cody Dobberstein, Anthony Svoboda, Tom Gislason, Craig Eustice, Curt Pederson, Brian Svoboda, Tyler Hansen, Mike Thompson, Mike Shurson and Mitch Thompson. (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
By JIM LUTGENS
Editor/Publisher
In a solemn, inspirational ceremony, the recently landscaped Memorial Park — as it has become known — was dedicated Friday evening, July 11, during New Richland’s Farm and City Days.
The new hospice tree — donated by Mary Ignaszewski and family, and the bench that was donated in memory of Tommy Bruzek by the NR Fire Department 10 years ago — were the main focus.
Gail Schmidt of the New Richland Area Foundation, which donated $2,200 toward the project, was the first to speak.