Area residents invited to April 21 event

In celebration of the rebuilding of the pipe organ at LeSueur River Lutheran Church, rural New Richland, there will be an organ recital at the church on Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m., presented by distinguished musician, Marilyn Schempp of Sioux Falls, S.D. Area residents are invited to attend! The pipe organ was rebuilt in 2012 by the Rutz Organ Co. of Morristown, Minn.

Schedule for the day:

• 10:30 am: Worship service

• 12 noon: The public is invited to enjoy a fundraising roast beef dinner at the church.

• 1 pm: Organ recital which will include organ solos, organ duets, and organ and brass arrangements, featuring Eric and Christopher Knutson on trumpets and Daniel Knutson on the euphonium.

Ellendale musician releases second CD

MUSIC MAN — Matt Arthur of Ellendale was born blind, but that hasn’t stopped him from succeeding in the world. He recently released his second gospel music CD, “Heavy on my Mind.” (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)

By KATHY PAULSEN

Staff Writer

Matt Arthur is often seen making his way around Ellendale. He carries a white stick and, for those who don't know, yes, he is blind.

He is blind. But no one said he couldn't see.

Matt probably “sees” more than many of us, as he assumes his life by seeing without eyesight. He has vision, probably because he had parents who had the "sight" to see and trust their child just like the rest of the kids. 

There was no, "Poor Matt,” but more, "Matt you can do this," and he did and still does. He listens to and hears what is going on. He takes part in many community events and affairs that many don't even think about.