HAUNTED STAGE — Members of the NRHEG Drama Club took a breather from scaring people half to death to assemble for a photo on Sunday, October 30. The “lovely” ladies and gents are front (l-r): Maurya Johnson, Cecilia Torb and Rachael Nelson. Middle: Tori Stencel, Jessica Katzung, Nikki Kaupa, Elizabeth Eder and Lizzie Hagen. Back: Jory Fischer, Kirby Butler, Chris Bently, Kayanna Wibbins, Cody Wobbrock, Hans Frank, Jessie Blouin, (adult volunteer) and Doug Rudau. (Star Eagle photo by Carol Jolly)

TOY STORY COMES TO LIFE — The staff at Farmer’s State Bank in Freeborn decided to have a little fun this Halloween. The movie “Toy Story” was the theme as the bank and people were decorated for the occasion. Pictured from left: Mrs. Potato Head (Marcia McKean,) Buzz Lightyear (Peter Scheffert,) Jesse (Amy Schmidt,) Woody (Mark Nowak) and Toy Soldier (Cindy Whitcomb). (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)

ELEMENTARY ACTIVITIES — NRHEG Elementary in Ellendale celebrated Halloween last week. Here, Mrs. Jensen’s kindergarteners Jordan Adams, Grace Borchers, (face unseen) and Candice Borchert are helped out by adult Debra Rollins. (Star Eagle photo by Kathy Paulsen)

In keeping with the season, this painted pumpkin was spotted at Blondie’s Grill in New Richland. The image, painted by artist Betty McShane of New Richland, bears a spooky resemblance to local man about town Paul Stennes, except everyone knows Paul is not a JD guy. (Star Eagle photo by Jody Wynnemer)