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By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
Santa is coming to town Saturday, December 14, in Geneva, for his yearly visit with all the young kids. Those attending will be able to sign up for the afternoon door prizes upon their arrival.
Geneva Bar & Grill and Victory Life Assembly of God Church are helping organize Santa’s yearly visit to Geneva this year. Prior to Santa’s arrival at the Geneva Community Center, bingo will be called, starting at 1 p.m. Warren Torgerson will call 20 games of bingo, and children in attendance will be able to play bingo the old-fashioned way and will use corn kernels to cover the numbers on their bingo cards.
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Memorable band concert ends with standing ovation
SOUNDS AND SIGHTS — The NRHEG High School Indoor Marching Band Concert was a big hit last week. Performing above from left: Zach Stenzel, Natalie Aaseth, Kendra Raimann, Haley Deml and Kevin Kalis. Below is a scene from the band’s performance of “Applause.” (Star Eagle photos by Chris Schlaak)
By NIKKI ERICKSON
Contributing Writer
Music and applause. It was all you heard throughout the night and, with a rocking lineup from the 1960s to today’s pop rhythms, the NRHEG Indoor Marching Band Concert enticed the crowd that filled high school gymnasium last Monday and Tuesday night.
The jazz band began the evening with a swinging blues selection called “Attitude Adjustment” written by composer Larry Barton. The strong bass line in the tune showcased the talent in the band’s saxophone line and brass base lines with a baritone saxophone solo by T.J. Schiltz.
A lively trombone ballad, “As I Look At You,” by Les Aldrich, was played by Kellen Ferber and kept the spirit of the evening alive. Composer Chris Sharp’s “Mamacita” was the next number. The song was inspired by a ‘60s latin jazz groove with solos by trumpeters Logan Knutson and Doug Rudau, and base guitarist Will Rudau. The final selection of the evening for the jazz band was “Back Row Politics,” by Gordon Goodwin. Featuring the entire trumpet section in straight eighth rhythm, it kept the audience’s feet tapping.
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Making a Difference
NOT WORK — Pat Motl makes a difference by decorating at Whispering Oak for the holidays, with at least 56 trees this year. Said Motl, “If you like what you’re doing, it doesn’t seem like work.” (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)
By KATHY PAULSEN
Staff Writer
You might say "Deck The Halls" is what this lady does best, but she does so many things well. Pat Motl’s decorating talents shined recently at a tour of Whispering Oak in Ellendale.
Visitors are welcome to stop by Whispering Oak to visit with the residents and see all the beautiful Christmas trees and decorations. Pat is busy planning an Open House for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 during Christmas in the Country. All are welcome.
Whispering Oak is home to many people who, even though they are no longer are able to stay in their own homes, still enjoy holiday decorations. Pat makes their home look festive.
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The girls' basketball game between NRHEG and USC has been moved from Feb. 21 to Thursday, Dec. 5 in New Richland. Game time 7:15 p.m.