Panthers trounce Maple River in tourney opener

FAST-BREAK BASKET — NRHEG eighth-grader Marnie Wagner (2) goes to the hoop for two points against Maple River's Molly Landsteiner (23) and Emily Spear (15) during the Panthers' sub-section tournament opener in New Richland Tuesday night. There were no postseason jitters for the Panthers, who led 49-5 at halftime and won 79-9, improving to 26-1. Marnie scored eight points, her twin sister Maddie added seven and big sister Carlie led with 27. The Panthers face Blue Earth Area at 6 p.m. Friday at Mankato East High School. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)

35 years later, Jensen’s still here

Thursday, 28 February 2013 14:15

Geneva business survives ups, downs

35 AND COUNTING — For 35 years, DeWayne Jensen has been at your service at Jensen Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing in Geneva. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)

By RACHEL RIETSEMA

Staff Writer

Many moons ago, DeWayne Jensen embarked on a business venture. And although he had no idea what the future held, he didn’t let fear didn’t stand in his way.

“I had just finished management school with Cenex,” Jensen said. “They wanted me to assume a managerial role, but I thought if I’m going to do that, I should probably be in my own business.”

He quickly turned this courageous idea into action, and evidently his efforts paid off, as he has claimed the title of Jensen Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing CEO for the past 35 years.”

“I pretty much self-taught myself by reading a lot manuals,” he said.

Longtime owner of Lady Bug Thrift Store retires

TIME TO RETIRE — After 38 years owning the Lady Bug Thrift Store in New Richland, Carol Shultz has decided it’s time to let someone else take over. (Star Eagle photo by Jessica Lutgens)

By JESSICA LUTGENS

Editorial Assistant

If you live in or around New Richland, you’re most likely familiar with the Lady Bug. Our own local thrift store tucked between Wagner’s and New Richland Drug, this shop has been going strong for 38 years, thanks to the ownership of Carol Shultz, who recently decided it was time to hang up the towel and pass on the store to another owner.

When it all started, Carol and her sister shared ownership of the store.

“We wanted to be able to be home when our kids got home from school,” Carol said when remembering her reason for starting the shop, “and regulate our own hours.”

For the first 18 years, the Lady Bug resided on Highway 13. After Carol’s sister retired, she decided to move to Broadway in New Richland, where she has owned the shop herself for 20 years. Looking back on her years, Carol shared some of her fonder memories.

Three NRHEG wrestlers advance

NRHEG High School wrestlers, from left, Wyatt Fitterer, Cordell Peterson and Dillon Kubiatowicz qualified for the state tournament Saturday at Blue Earth Area High School, where final-year head coach Paul Cyr was honored as Section 2A Coach of the Year. The state tournament is Feb. 28-March 2 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)

Tourney time is here again

Thursday, 21 February 2013 13:07

As expected, NRHEG girls draw No. 1 seed

It may seem early, but tournament time is here again for the NRHEG girls’ basketball team, here shown fighting for a rebound in a win over WEM last week. The Panthers are rated No. 2 in the state in Class AA and are the No. 1 seed in the south sub-section of Section 2AA. They’ll host a home game Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. against eighth-seeded Maple River (4-22). Pictured are NRHEG players, from left, Katie Cole, Paige Overgaard, Hannah Lundberg, Jade Schultz and, in the background, Carlie Wagner. The section tournament continues Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. at Mankato East High School. The sub-section finals are Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at Minnesota State-Mankato. The section championship game is Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at Minnesota State. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)

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