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‘30s potters crossed over from utility to art

By Terry and Kim Kovel Collectors know that the line between artistic and utilitarian objects is not always clearly drawn. Some of the most famous designers made examples of both. This large, glazed earthenware plate with two stylized faces in profile sold at a Rago auction for $3,120. At that price, it’s more likely to go on display than on the dinner table! The plate was designed by Viktor Schreckengost for Cowan Pottery in Rocky River, Ohio. Schreckengost worked for Cowan in 1930 until the pottery closed in 1931. He designed Cowan’s famous Jazz Bowl with blue and black art ...

New STEM activities at the library

The buzz about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is not going away…for good reason. Focus on logical thought processes and problem solving skills helps all students, even those not pursuing STEM careers. Early learners benefit from strengthened independent learning skills, exposure to new technologies and introduction to STEM concepts and skills, including authentic scientific practices. Libraries help people from all ages and backgrounds gain access to learning resources. To that end, the New Ulm Library “Library of Things” has added additional fun STEM activities ...

Senior Meals

MONDAY Closed for Holiday. TUESDAY Biscuits and sausage gravy, roasted potatoes, cinnamon apple slices, dessert, milk. WEDNESDAY Ginger citrus chicken, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, peaces, bread, milk. THURSDAY Sloppy joe on bun, potato wedges, vegetarian baked beans, banana or fresh fruit, cookie, milk. FRIDAY Baked fish, macaroni and cheese, broccoli florets, pears, Jell-O w/whipped topping, milk. The New Ulm Community Center is OPEN for in person dining. Call 359-2243 for Delivery, or to reserve a meal for in person dining, or for pick-up. Meal Price is $8.75 for ...

Sleds got their start as construction equipment

Do you have fond childhood (or more recent!) memories of spending a winter day sliding down a snowy hill? Sledding is a pastime that has been around for a long time. Archaeologists have evidence that the earliest sleds were used not in cold, snowy climates, but in ancient Egypt. Heavy loads like stone for construction or monuments were loaded onto platforms with runners and pushed along tracks to their destination. With snow on the ground, tracks aren’t necessary. Over time, sleds took the form of sleighs or sledges and could be drawn from the front or pushed from behind. Sleds ...

In Appreciation

BCHS thanks Runnings Many thanks to Runnings-New Ulm for sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit the pets at Brown County Humane Society. And to their generous area patrons who provided the gifts. We are grateful. Merry Christmas, BCHS Pets

What a year!

Wow, I cannot believe we’ve reached the end of 2022! It has been a busy, productive year at the library. We’ve added staff, continued to add services after the pandemic, and completed several building projects. And we’re looking forward to another great year in 2023. This year we welcomed several new staff members, including Assistant Library Director Meggin Kitterman, who joined us from the Pima County Library in Tucson, Arizona. Meggin has over 15 years of public library experience, including leading a branch library. She oversees the New Ulm Public Library’s service desk and ...