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By DALE KUGATHSportswriterThe New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva wrestling team faced one of its toughest weeks of the season on the mats last week. The Panthers were soundly thumped by two of the top teams in Section 1A at Chatfield last Thursday, losing to Kenyon-Wanamingo and Chatfield. An extremely tough field at the Hutchinson Invitational saw NRHEG finish last in the eight-team field.Coach Paul Cyr’s Panthers are 1-0 in the Gopher Conference and 2-3 for the season. ChatfieldCHATFIELD – Chatfield built up a 42-0 lead and

We just experienced the end of another year and nostalgia seems to always sneak in. We think of the all the years behind us, and what might have been.I look out the window at the snow and I am more than satisfied with the light covering. My mother recently told me about the snowstorms that she experienced growing up. Her stories make me glad that I didn't have to experience them or live through them. I am also glad that I

The hunt is underway for the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Medallion, and the prize is big.The lucky finder will receive gift certificates valued at $1,250.The Medallion is hidden on public property within the city limits of Waseca.If found, the Medallion should be turned in at Charlie’s Hardware in Waseca. Sponsors of the contest are Waseca Hy-Vee, Charlie’s Hardware, Waseca County News, First National Bank and KOWZ/KORN Radio.Readers, be sure to print the verses each week and keep a copy of

By DALE KUGATHSportswriterSTEWARTVILLE – The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva wrestling team racked up its highest point total in a tournament at Stewartville Saturday.Coach Paul Cyr’s grapplers scored 124.5 points, earning them fifth place among nine teams. New Hampton, Iowa won the meet with 186 points, followed by Rochester Mayo with 175.5. The Panthers scored 186.5 points last season to finish third among 10 teams. NRHEG is 1-0 in the Gopher Conference and 2-1 overall this winter. NRHEG had one champion and one runner-up, while placing

Herbert Calvin Gahler was born on May 23, 1928, in Freeborn Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. He was the son of Herman and Laura (Roeker) Gahler. Herb was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed as a youth. He received his education at area rural schools in Waseca County and was a graduate of Waldorf High School. In 1950, Herb was drafted into the United States Army. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1952.

Herbert Calvin Gahler was born on May 23, 1928, in Freeborn Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. He was the son of Herman and Laura (Roeker) Gahler. Herb was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed as a youth. He received his education at area rural schools in Waseca County and was a graduate of Waldorf High School. In 1950, Herb was drafted into the United States Army. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1952.

The hunt is underway for the Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Medallion, and the prize is big.The lucky finder will receive gift certificates valued at $1,250.The Medallion is hidden on public property within the city limits of Waseca.If found, the Medallion should be turned in at Charlie’s Hardware in Waseca. Sponsors of the contest are Waseca Hy-Vee, Charlie’s Hardware, Waseca County News, First National Bank and KOWZ/KORN Radio.

Welcome, readers, to the first “Fact or Fiction” of 2013. The first “Fact or Fiction” was written in 2002 under the name of “Beaver Lake Fact or Fiction.” Because we are no longer summer residents of Beaver Lake, I have changed the title.This article will be mainly about our travels from October through April, then weekly the rest of the year. Please remember, “Fact or Fiction” is what you must decide as you read this column.What did you do to

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain is very deliberate when it comes to making moves in the Ponderosa. That happens whether it involves bringing something new in or getting rid of something old.Something new has to be put in just the right spot. Removing old things takes time because the Captain always thinks she will want it back after it is removed. The first mate has shelves and shelves of Sports Illustrated, Basketball Weekly and numerous other sports publications. A year ago, the Captain

Leon John Koziolek, age 79, of Freeborn/Hartland, MN, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  He had given an anatomical gift to Rochester Mayo. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 4th, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3rd , 2013 from 4-7 p.m.  with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour

Leon John Koziolek, age 79, of Freeborn/Hartland, MN, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  He had given an anatomical gift to Rochester Mayo. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 4th, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3rd , 2013 from 4-7 p.m.  with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour

Memorial services for Leslie A. Hagen of Joplin, MO, formerly of New Richland, MN, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Pastor Paul Andree will officiate. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St Olaf Cemetery, New Richland.Leslie died December 22, 2012 in his motor home while traveling from Joplin, MO, where he resided since his retirement.Leslie was

Memorial services for Leslie A. Hagen of Joplin, MO, formerly of New Richland, MN, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Pastor Paul Andree will officiate. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St Olaf Cemetery, New Richland.Leslie died December 22, 2012 in his motor home while traveling from Joplin, MO, where he resided since his retirement.Leslie was

Elmer M. Tatge, age 85, of Wells, MN, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Pastor Kathy Fullarton will officiate and interment will

Elmer M. Tatge, age 85, of Wells, MN, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 24, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Pastor Kathy Fullarton will officiate and interment will

Cafeteria project detailed at special public meetingNEW SCHOOL COMMONS AREA – The light yellow area indicates the proposed new Cafeteria/Commons area of the New Richland school building. The building’s main entrance, to be converted to secure double entry, is at lower left. The Upper Commons is in place of the current cafeteria, and the Lower Commons (area 17) is in place of the current south portion of the Media Center. The new Lower Commons will retain two skylights inherited from

GETTING ACQUAINTED — New Richland Care Center’s new administrator, Lyn Sebenaler, left, chats with resident Robert “Swan” Tollefson. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)By RACHEL RIETSEMAStaff WriterIt’s no secret that New Richland Care Center residents are having a holly, jolly time this holiday season. And no, it’s not because of the mistletoe or colorful lights.Sure, these Christmas-oriented things might liven up everybody’s spirits, but the core of their happiness stems from the newly-hired administrator, Lyn Sebenaler.“I enrich lives that normally

Mae Viola Thompson O'NealMay 2nd, 1920 to November 28th, 2012A beautiful tiny baby girl, Mae Viola Thompson was born to George Arthur and Caroline Thompson on May 2, 1920, on their farm in Hartland Township.Mae was confirmed and baptized at the Hartland Lutheran Church in Hartland, MN, attended country schools in both Hartland & Manchester townships & also Freeborn High School. Her Norwegian ancestors were of the people that built the churches of N. Freeborn County.Mae shared fond memories of

Mae Viola Thompson O'NealMay 2nd, 1920 to November 28th, 2012A beautiful tiny baby girl, Mae Viola Thompson was born to George Arthur and Caroline Thompson on May 2, 1920, on their farm in Hartland Township.Mae was confirmed and baptized at the Hartland Lutheran Church in Hartland, MN, attended country schools in both Hartland & Manchester townships & also Freeborn High School. Her Norwegian ancestors were of the people that built the churches of N. Freeborn County.Mae shared fond memories of

By RACHEL RIETSEMAStaff Writer“One afternoon while I in our dining room in Hartland, I got this knowing feeling that I wanted to write,” said acclaimed author Sandra Esch. “I never knew what, just that I wanted to write.”Esch trusted that gut feeling, and when the time was right, she started work on her first novel, Tracks in the Snow, and eventually won the San Diego Christian Writers Guild’s Best Fiction Book Published in 2011 for its compelling and well-rounded quality.“Receiving