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Economy retires as NRHEG educatorFAMILY TIME — That’s what Julie Economy has had more of since retiring from the NRHEG School District after 33 years. She’s pictured with her grandchildren, from left, Kaeden Neitzel (holding Abby), Brynlee Neitzel and Zachary Neitzel. (Star Eagle photo by Jim Lutgens)By RACHEL RIETSEMAStaff WriterAfter 33 years worth of lesson plans completed for NRHEG school district, Julie Economy decided the time had drew near. So near in fact that it was time to retire.“I do

I’d have to say that spring officially arrived when I spotted my first robin on April Fools’ Day.  Since then, I’ve seen many more; I’ll take that as a good sign. When I was a kid my mother would always try to fool my sister and I with an April Fools’ joke of some sort. One year, she called me to the kitchen window to see the first robin of the spring. But, of course, there was no robin in sight

Benjamin Albert Fenton, age 2, of New Richland, MN died Friday, March 15, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Vista Evangelical Covenant Church in rural New Richland, MN. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in New Richland at 1 p.m. prior to the service at Church. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN assisted the family with arrangements. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.

Benjamin Albert Fenton, age 2, of New Richland, MN died Friday, March 15, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Vista Evangelical Covenant Church in rural New Richland, MN. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in New Richland at 1 p.m. prior to the service at Church. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, MN assisted the family with arrangements. Please see www.brussheitner.com to leave online condolences.

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting"What time is it?""It’s 10:10.""Oh. Thank you. Thank you."Driving by the BrucesI have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: if I start each morning on the right foot, the muscles in my left foot might atrophy.I’ve learnedA hangnail is a coat hook.If you say "gullible" slowly, it sounds like "refrigerator."I once found it incredible

On a Tuesday morning blizzard day, four young-at-heart old guys went on a pilgrimage. The problem was to keep the van in between the ditches as we headed to that great Mecca, home of many walleyes, known as Lake of the Woods.Paul Proft of Owatonna, Bob Goetz of Austin, Ray Thompson of Frederic, Wisc., and Bob Hanson of Albert Lea were the four excellent fishermen in the van. (Our rating has dropped to Not-So-Good fishermen after this pilgrimage.)The four of

NRHEG basketball girls repeat as Section 2AA championsWE’RE GOING BACK! — NRHEG girls’ basketball players celebrate after winning Section 2AA championship at Minnesota State-Mankato Friday night, earning a second straight trip to the state tournament. Among the players pictured are Paige Overgaard, Maddie Wagner, Katie Cole, Marnie Wagner, Abby Crabtree and Jade Schultz. The Panthers open the state tournament Wednesday at 8 p.m. against Pelican Rapids at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)By JIM LUTGENSEditor/PublisherWhat’s better

While we moan and groan over moving the snow, it does have its fun side, too. For those who have sat on their expensive, impressive snowmobiles all winter with no place to go, it was like a gift from heaven when the snow recently came falling down.Though times have changed and today’s machines are like comparing a Cadillac to a Model T in my snowmobiling days, it does bring back memories of fun in the snow. We didn't go fast

I received an e-mail message from my friend Tony Blake, who is now back in England. He thanked me and all the other Americans who were most gracious to them on their English goodwill tour of the U.S.A.Tony wondered why there were so many water closets on the ice at Beaver Lake. He thought the pink water closet on the west side was most appropriate in regards to fighting cancer.I sent an e-mail back to Tony, trying to explain those

Our family has always been appreciative of the natural beauty of the area of Northern Itasca County. A couple of years ago, while my oldest son Brian and I were at the cabin for what has become our annual October trip, he showed me a little road that he and the family had discovered that summer. It wound through the Chippewa National Forest and along the way, there was a lake with a foot trail that the public can use to

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting"I kept getting lost, so I bought a GPS.""Did that help?""No, I lost the GPS."I’ve learnedAge isn’t just a number. It’s a word.If you’re having second thoughts, you’re two ahead of most of us.Most one-horse towns don’t have any.The news from HartlandPodiatrist, William the Corncurer, claims that time wounds all heels.Upchuck and Ralph’s Bakery says to eat cake because it’s somebody’s birthday somewhere.Conan the librarian explains that books filled with blank pages are out of

Memorial services for Pearl Agate Beatrice Helle Andersen, age 94, formerly of New Richland, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday February 20, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. The Rev. Paul Andree will officiate. Interment will be at St. Olaf Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.Pearl was re-united with her husband of 72 yrs. on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013. She died at Cerenity

Memorial services for Pearl Agate Beatrice Helle Andersen, age 94, formerly of New Richland, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday February 20, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland. The Rev. Paul Andree will officiate. Interment will be at St. Olaf Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.Pearl was re-united with her husband of 72 yrs. on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013. She died at Cerenity

 Remembering the life of Eloris “Tillie” J. Worke….Memorial Services for Eloris “Tillie” J. Worke of Clarks Grove, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN. The Reverend Richard L. Sliper will officiate. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, Ellendale. Friends may visit with family one hour before the service at the church. Eloris died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea at the age of 78. She was born on May 20,

 Remembering the life of Eloris “Tillie” J. Worke….Memorial Services for Eloris “Tillie” J. Worke of Clarks Grove, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, MN. The Reverend Richard L. Sliper will officiate. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery, Ellendale. Friends may visit with family one hour before the service at the church. Eloris died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea at the age of 78. She was born on May 20,

Funeral Services for Donald O. Peterson, of Otisco, MN, were held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Otisco, MN. The Reverend Scott Williams officiated. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Richland. Military Honors were accorded by New Richland Veteran’s Organizations. Friends visited with family one hour before the service at the church. Friedrich Funeral Home, New Richland is assisting the family.Donald died on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the New Richland Care Center.

Funeral Services for Donald O. Peterson, of Otisco, MN, were held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Otisco, MN. The Reverend Scott Williams officiated. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Richland. Military Honors were accorded by New Richland Veteran’s Organizations. Friends visited with family one hour before the service at the church. Friedrich Funeral Home, New Richland is assisting the family.Donald died on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the New Richland Care Center.

Erwin Johannes Eichhorst, age 91, of Waldorf, MN died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Janesville Nursing Home.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 11, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN. Rev. Michael Mathews will officiate and interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. and will continue 1 hour prior to the funeral service

Erwin Johannes Eichhorst, age 91, of Waldorf, MN died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Janesville Nursing Home.  Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 11, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf, MN. Rev. Michael Mathews will officiate and interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. and will continue 1 hour prior to the funeral service

Royalty coronation set for 2:15 MondayCandidates for NRHEG Snow Queen and King are, front from left, Hannah Lewison, Tara Simon, Katie Cole, Abby Crabtree and Kalana Shurson. Back: Johnny White, Kevin Minter, Brandon Herrmann, Chandler Wisler and Jarred Hanson. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak)The first-ever NRHEG High School Snow Week is set for February 4-9.Highlights of the week include coronation of the Snow Week royalty at 2:15 Monday in the high school gym, a talent contest Friday at 12:30