A new year has begun at the Village. It offers no change but here we are in the third week of January. Time goes more quickly with age.Martha received a newspaper clipping from the Chicago Tribune with an article that interested us all. It’s about Robert Hanson, a Hills native who jokingly describes himself as a "Norwegian hick from Minnesota." Well Bob is no hick. He’s the conductor of one of the nation’s most successful orchestras. This year he’s celebrating his 30th year as the conductor of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. It’s more than standing in front of a group of musicians and conducting their performance. It’s long, hard work having musical and administrative duties. He’s built up the orchestra now tackling the biggest most challenging works. There are 69 musicians in the orchestra who perform 65 concerts a season. The orchestra feels fortunate to have the same conductor for 30 years. It’s fun to hear good things about people we know.The Village is taking on a new venture. We’re becoming a satellite station for the Rock County Community Library, plans are not completed. You’ll hear more about it when they are. A day will be set aside for adults and children to visit at a specific time. You’ll need a library card which we’ll be able to issue. This satellite station will have the same operation as the Rock County Community Library. We’ll keep you up to date as plans are completed.We were treated to a concert by the Lester Singers. When they come we always have a second treat with lunch by Judy, Sarah’s daughter. We look forward to hearing this talented group. Want to hear them? Join us the second Friday of the month at 7:45 p.m.Our usual schedule included Bible study with Pastor Ramaker of Steen Reformed Church, bingo, exercises, Tenant Council Meeting and music in the garden room. Monday night Joan Berdahl came to play whist, Wednesday Dennis Roning and Sunday Clair Crawford. Jean Hanson of Sioux Falls came to join the Sandgers and Carolyn in a game of bridge.I’ll keep you posted.
