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Sixth-graders’ move to NR approved; Cyr sniffs out bargain on band uniforms SCHOOL BOARD — The current NRHEG Board of Education. Front from left: Lori Routh, Michele Moxon, Karen Flatness and Lis Kormann. Back: Mike Moen, superintendent Kevin Wellen, Rick Schultz and John Harrington. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak) By REED WALLER Staff Writer At the Tuesday, January 17 meeting, the NRHEG school board approved the purchase of new band uniforms, the move of the sixth grade to New Richland, and a February

ANOTHER GOOD SEASON — The NRHEG cheer competition team is competing for the state championship Saturday at Roy Wilkins Arena in St. Paul. The team will also be honored for academic achievement and two team members will receive state awards. Front from left: Stormi Hagen, Dana Jensen, Tiara Robran, Kiley Beenken, Michaela Hansen, Hailey Johnson, Harlee Vokoun and Lexi Wayne. Back: Brina Bergland, Presley Johnson, Hannah Lewison, Brenna Hagen, coach Kari Buendorf, Maddy Schwierjohann, Tara Simon, Jadyn Nelson-Spies and Hannah

NEVER LET GO — NRHEG’s Geoff Ramaker, left, goes for a single-leg takedown on USC’s Colten Carlson during last Thursday’s Gopher Conference dual meet at Wells. The Rebels won the meet, 50-24. (Star Eagle photo by Chris Schlaak) By JIM LUTGENS Editor/Publisher NRHEG wrestling coach Paul Cyr does not really believe his team is as bad as last Thursday’s 50-24 loss at United South Central might indicate. But one thing is clear. “At this point,” said Cyr. “It looks like USC is better than we

PTO's Community Night Out set for Feb. 4DINNER AND AUCTION — Rich (left) and Penni Mueller pictured with the “Community Night Out” poster for the NRHEG PTO fundraiser. The inaugural event is slated for Saturday evening, Feb. 4 at the Ellendale Elementary school gym. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)By JODY WYNNEMERStaff WriterDo you need something to do on a Saturday night? The NRHEG Parent Teacher Organization is hosting its inaugural Community Night Out on Saturday, February 4 at the

Glen Leroy Stensrud, age 86, of Freeborn, MN, died Friday evening, January 13, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at West Freeborn Lutheran Church, rural Freeborn, MN.  Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.Glen Leroy Stensrud was born in Freeborn to Olaves and

Glen Leroy Stensrud, age 86, of Freeborn, MN, died Friday evening, January 13, 2012 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. at West Freeborn Lutheran Church, rural Freeborn, MN.  Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.Glen Leroy Stensrud was born in Freeborn to Olaves and

Memorial services for Jay Martin Andersen, age 95, of Albert Lea will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland.  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. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.Jay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health

Memorial services for Jay Martin Andersen, age 95, of Albert Lea will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church of New Richland.  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. To sign the guest book, go to www.bayviewfuneral.com.Jay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health

John E. Tesch, 88, of New Richland, MN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Mankato, MN. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Waldorf, MN, Pastor Michael Mathews officiating. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on

John E. Tesch, 88, of New Richland, MN, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Mankato, MN. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Waldorf, MN, Pastor Michael Mathews officiating. Burial will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf, MN. Visitation will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. and one hour before services at the church on

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The first mate always gets a charge out of the Captain failing to come right out and ask him something. She always has another reason instead of just asking. The Captain likes to take a trip south every now and then for some stress-relieving recreation. Last weekend the stress must have been building up again. “Jackie wants to know if I can go with her?” asked the Captain. “Do you want to go?” said the first mate. ‘Jackie says she gets done

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting“I’ll bet nothing surprises you anymore.”“Everything surprises me.”“Really? I thought you’d seen it all.”“I have, but I’ve forgotten most of it.”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: no matter how loud car alarms are, cars don't wake up.I've learned1. To stay away from breakfast cereals that change the color of

The scurs were a little low on their temperature predictions for Monday and Tuesday but no one aside from the ice fishermen are complaining about it. Will we head back into winter for a while? Starting Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs of 35 and lows around 10. Thursday, partly cloudy with a chance of some lingering flurries in the morning. Highs topping out at 15 and lows dropping to 5 above. Mostly clear on Friday with

Edith Elizabeth Schultz passed away at St. John’s nursing home in Albert Lea January 9, 2012 due to terminal colon cancer.A private funeral service for the immediate family will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minnesota.  Pastor Ed Komoszewski from Sojourners Church will be officiating. Edith was born January 14, 1931 on a farm near Lonsdale, Minnesota to parents John and Luddy Marek.  Edith graduated from Mankato Loyola High School and then went to post-secondary school in Mankato.Edith

Edith Elizabeth Schultz passed away at St. John’s nursing home in Albert Lea January 9, 2012 due to terminal colon cancer.A private funeral service for the immediate family will be held at the Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, Minnesota.  Pastor Ed Komoszewski from Sojourners Church will be officiating. Edith was born January 14, 1931 on a farm near Lonsdale, Minnesota to parents John and Luddy Marek.  Edith graduated from Mankato Loyola High School and then went to post-secondary school in Mankato.Edith

AT YOUR CREATIVE SERVICE ­—Computer and canvas wiz, Audrea Horejsi, is ready to take the lead in all your creative and business-driven projects. (Star Eagle photo by Rachel Rietsema)Geneva’s newest business to hold open house January 21By RACHEL RIETSEMAStaff WriterTherein the home sweet home of Audrea Horejsi lies a shrine of keepsakes. Everywhere visitors look, Horesji has taken the liberty of featuring heaps of art projects and other crafty items on the walls.How fitting is it then that her newest

2011 in reviewEditor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series reviewing the year 2011 as seen in the pages of the Star EagleCompiled by JODY WYNNEMERStaff Writer2011 was a year of change for most of the world. The year saw the end of the FBI’s most wanted terrorist, Osama Bin Laden. The state of Minnesota experienced the longest shutdown in the United States. Weather wise, we were wet in the spring and unseasonably dry in the fall here in

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain and first mate both hate to hear talk about how they are getting older. The Captain usually just shrugs it off (although it is bothering her inside), while the first mate refuses to accept the fact that he is not a kid anymore. (I think there was a song like that once).We always tease each other about how the memory is leaving us or that it is much harder to navigate around the ponderosa than it

Lois Ann Evenson, age 84, of Freeborn, MN, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Freeborn Congregational United Church of Christ in Freeborn, MN, with Reverend Cherie Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4-6 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be

Lois Ann Evenson, age 84, of Freeborn, MN, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Freeborn Congregational United Church of Christ in Freeborn, MN, with Reverend Cherie Daniel officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4-6 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be