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Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:08 |
French foreign exchange student brings family to town for mini-reunion
LONG-AWAITED VISIT — After 34 years, former New Richland exchange student Ghyslaine Longefay-Perroud returned to town Sunday, Aug. 12 for a reunion with her host family and classmates. Front from left: Don and Audreene Smith. Back: Alison Hagen, Jayne Busho, Longefay-Perroud, Anne Hagen and Lori Towle. (Star Eagle photo by Nicole Billing)
By NICOLE BILLING Editorial Assistant Ghyslaine Longefay-Perroud came to New Richland from France during the 1977-78 NRHEG school year as a foreign exchange student. Ghyslaine was back visiting old classmates at City Hall on Sunday, August 12, after 34 years of being away. She mentioned she would be staying and visiting for a week. In 1977-78, she stayed with the Donald L. Smith family for an entire year. "Living in America was very different,” said Ghyslaine. “I came from a very small village and had never been abroad before. The people were very welcoming."
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:05 |
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By JIM LUTGENS Editor/Publisher Filings for area city political offices were completed last week. In New Richland, voters will choose between Christine Gislason and Jacob Papinski for the office of mayor. Gislason is a current member of the city council. Incumbent Mayor Tom McShane did not file for reelection. There are three candidates for two city council positions in New Richland. Incumbent Tony Martens is seeking reelection. Sandy Neumann and John Hullopeter are also running.
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:04 |
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By KATHY PAULSEN Staff Writer A Welcome Back to School Breakfast will be held for NRHEG staff members on Tuesday, August 28. Following the breakfast a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support program will be presented to the entire staff. The PBIS is a newly developed program, guided by six important principles, and will be implemented to improve student academic and behavior outcomes during the upcoming school year. The program will ensure all students will have access to the most effective and accurately implement instructional and behavioral practices and interventions possible.
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:03 |
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By KATHY PAULSEN Staff Writer It is hard to believe in this country there are those who go hungry, but there are. No one should have to go to bed at night with a stomach that aches from lack of food. In lieu of this, the local congregations of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church of Owatonna and Pontoppidan Lutheran Church are again hosting the annual Harvest Run For Hunger to help raise money to support the local food shelves. The 3nd Annual Harvest Run For Hunger will be held Saturday, September 15 and includes a 7k Run, 4k Walk and a Youth Run for children 10 years and younger, which is 400 meters in length. Everyone is invited to come out to the country to enjoy the beautiful scenery for a run or walk. Last year’s participants, sponsors and volunteers made a difference in the lives of many in Steele and Waseca County. It is hoped that this year’s event will be bigger and better.
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Wednesday, 15 August 2012 11:39 |
NRHEG junior T.J. Schiltz sets sights high for cross country, track
SIGHTS SET — NRHEG High School junior and school-record holder T.J. Schiltz looks for big things during the upcoming cross country season. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)
By RACHEL RIETSEMA Staff Writer NRHEG High School’s track and cross country teams have a star runner amongst them. And, his career continues to climb the record charts even when injury presents hardship. “My first year of varsity track, I ran three miles in about 23 minutes,” said junior T.J. Schiltz. “Three years later, I finished the state meet with a 16:48.” Evidently, Schiltz has made excellent strides since his 8th-grade season. His determination and hate-to-lose attitude have everything to do with the improvement. “I don’t want all my hard work wasted,” he said. “I just keep chugging along so that I can put myself well ahead of the competition.”
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