Starke honored for musical contributions

On Sunday, March 1, Joyce (Mrs. Bill) Starke was recognized by the First Congregational Church. She began her musical career when she and her family moved to New Rockford in June of 1947. She sang in the choir and performed solos at the church. She was honored to sing at her graduation from New Rockford High School in 1949. She sang in the community choir and was the director of the New Rockford- Carrington Music Club. She became the choir director at the First Congregational Church and then became the organist. She held this important role for 44 years!

Although Joyce is no longer playing the organ, her voice is heard during services and she is able to be sitting in a pew with her husband after 70 years.