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Last Mountain Serving The Last Mountain Area Since 1908
Volume 103, No 21
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Strasbourg Idol 2010 rocks the house to sold out crowd Renee Sherratt, is flanked by judges Kirk Cassell (left) (costumed and performing as Tom Jones); Jason Danbrook, and Don Hilderman (far right); as they present her with the coveted Strasbourg Idol award on March 26 in Strasbourg. Previous winners included Scott Hubick, Elaine Adelman and Kirk Cassell. The sell-out crowd was treated to a variety of music genres and vocal stylings by the performers, culminating in the awarding of the 2010 Idol crown. More photos on page 8.
There were cheers and laughter in full measure as Strasbourg Idol 2010 returned on March 26, in its fourth consecutive year as a fund-raising event for the Tiny Tots and Helping Hands Daycare in Strasbourg. The daycare is a not-for-profit organization providing young families in the area with safe and accessible child care. Over 100 enthusiastic fans enjoyed entertaining performances by nine contestants following a delicious steak supper, with ‘mystery dessert’, silent auction and door prizes keeping things rolling until the competition began. The evening was opened by MC Lance Cornwell with the introduction of the judges. Randy Hilderson (Don Hilderman) was first to be interviewed followed by Slimon Scowl (Jason Danbrook – back for his fourth appearance in as many years.) Though Allan NotSoGenerous was expected to be in attendance, surprise guest judge Tom Jones arrived in his place (Kirk Cassell – the reigning Strasbourg Idol 2009). The show was off to an uproarious start with Cassell’s rendition of It’s Not Unusual, which set the tone for a fun-filled evening. The first half of the show was kicked off with Angela Magel crooning Coal Miner’s Daughter. Angela was appropriately costumed in an authentic ‘Loretta Lynn’ outfit, direct from Nashville. She was followed by Fletcher Parisien’s hard-hitting ver-
sion of Talk Dirty to Me by Poison. Next up was Gladys Hoffman, with a return appearance at Strasbourg Idol, singing Elvis’ I Can’t Help Falling in Love. Another country tune was the pick of Jason McEathron, who had toes tappin’ with Mountain Music from Alabama. Rusty Perkins (a.k.a. Ross Parkin) rounded out the first half with hilarious characterization and great vocals, performing New Orleans is Sinkin’ by The Tragically Hip. Opening the second half of the show in true hillbilly style were ‘Garry and the Jugless Band’ (Garry Flavell, Leandra Cameron and Colleen MacDonald), with Alabama’s High Cotton. Powerful vocals combined with quality performance next came from Renee Sherratt with Maybe This Time. Justin Uhl’s ‘smokin’ hot’ version of Clarence Carter’s Strokin’ had the audience roaring with laughter. The final number in the set was from Kyle Hanson with a fun Tight Fittin’ Jeans from Conway Twitty that had the audience ‘hooting’ and clapping along. It was plain from the outset that the judges’ job would be a difficult one considering the top-notch quality of the performances and the strong vocals, and that prediction turned out to be accurate, as the judges asked for not one, but two rounds of ‘sing-offs’ with Garry Flavell, Leandra Cameron and Colleen Mac-
Donald; Rusty Perkins (Ross Parkin); and Renee Sherratt battling it out for the title. After much deliberation, Strasbourg Idol 2010 was
awarded to Renee Sherratt. Her name will be included on the coveted Strasbourg Idol plaque, which will hang in the hotel, along with the
notoriety and bragging rights that it entails. The evening wound up with the sounds of karaoke as audience members had
an opportunity to try out the mics and test their own vocal abilities, perhaps in audition for the eagerly anticipated 2011 Idol competition.
Scandinavian supper attracts unique characters
Many gathered at Bulyea Hall to enjoy the Norrona Lutheran Church 14th annual Scandinavian supper in late February. The ‘Olsens’ made a special appearance, played by (left to right): Boyd Wagner, Brooke Wagner, Corey Nordal holding Samantha Clay, Maxine Flotre and Anna Wagner (front). See page 10 for Photo submitted by Corey Nordal. story and more pictures.