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Oct. 22, 2014
HARTINGTON — Hartington-Newcastle School Supt. Randall Anderson surprised most people at Monday night’s school board meeting when he asked the board to accept his written resignation.
Hartington Public Schools hired Anderson six years ago in a shared capacity with Crofton School District as its new superintendent.
Anderson plans to officially resign from his position as the Crofton School’s Superintendent at its November school board meeting in Crofton.
With his resignation comes the parting of ways with a six-year relationship with Crofton Schools. Members of both boards were counseled by Anderson that a new superintendent coming on board would not want the responsibility of two schools.
When Hartington and Crofton sought to share the administrative position, HPS was not in great condition financially and board member Doug Miller said it is because of Anderson that Hartington is now financially sound.
“Financially, he has done wonders here at Hartington-Newcastle,” said Miller who has served on the school board for the past six years. “Mr. Anderson really turned this district around.”
Anderson read his resignation aloud and said he will serve through June 30, 2015.
From Anderson’s resignation letter he wrote; “With so many fond memories I now begin to bid farewell to this position that I have grown to love. This will give you the board plenty of time to find a replacement — someone that will be a good fit and will help you all do the good work you do,” said Anderson.
Board president, Jason Dendinger said he had to admit he knew something of the resignation, but hoped Anderson would change his mind.
“Anderson is a huge asset to the school,” said Dendinger. “He does a lot of things with the kids in mind. We are very fortunate to have had him as long as we did.”
Oct. 22, 2014
HARTINGTON — Most people know Karen Flamig as the go-to person for alterations and quick fixes for wardrobes.
She is the person with answers to questions like, “do you know what is wrong with my machine?”
Karen laughed and said, “the thing that holds most people back from sewing is problems with their machines.”
Flamig has a shop in the rear of their home she calls ‘Karen’s Korner.’
Flamig has been sewing for the better part of 30 years and taught all three of her adult children how to sew. One of her sons, Garrett, makes a living sewing set materials for TV shows in Los Angeles.
