Amana, Iowa, Thursday, September 14, 2017Vol. LXXXVI No. 25

AmAnA Fire District meeting notice The monthly meeting of the Amana Fire District will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 7:00 pm in the Middle Amana fire station.

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LakeviewVillage Assisted Living Apartments v Meals Provided v Housekeeping Services v Wellness checks - Medication management v Activities

Units AvailableCall Tanya Powell for a tour 622-3131

“Experience the Comfort and Security of Retirement Living in the Amanas”

AmAnA church society news This Sunday is the annual Church Picnic at the Middle Ball Park. The combined service will be pre-sided over by Kristie Yoder, beginning around 10:00 am, followed by the delicious potluck about 11:15. The following is the text for Sunday morning. Galations 6: 1-10, Excerpts from testimonies by JF Rock, Oct 7, 1748, June 18, 1717 Songsheets will be provided and will include: Praise to the Lord the Almighty, Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone, Praise God from all Bless-ings Flow. The Saturday worship service meets 6:00 PM in the Sunday school meeting room in Amana. The Wednesday Evening Prayer Service will be-gin at 7:00 PM in Middle. Visitors are welcome to join us in worship at all Amana church services. childcare is avail-able during english services.

congregAte meAls Come join us for Congregate Meals at the Fellow-ship Hall in the Amana Church on Mondays.

our menu for sept. 18th is.. Pork Roast, Dill Potatoes, Broccoli,

Mandarin Orange Cake The cost is only $5 and also includes your drink!! Open to all ages. The doors open at 11:00 and we serve at 11:30!! Please call Donna Trumpold at 622-3218 or 560-6285 by noon on Friday to make a res-ervation. We hope to see you!!

A M A N ANEWS AND NOTES

miDDle AmAnA sAnitArysewer extension Project

The Middle Amana Sanitary District Trustees re-cently approved a contract with Hurst Construction of Waterloo for the completion of a sewer extension line from the Amana Colonies Golf Club/White Oak Hills neighborhood. For more information please contact; Tony Berger 319-361-8459, Richard Leichsenring 319-622-3894 or Bruce Trumpold 319-361-8047

Northern Ridge Farmers MarketRaspberry Days, Sunday Sept 17, 10-3

Self Pick Raspberries 1/2 priceLive Music, Food truck

Bouncy House and prizes for the kidsHay Rack Ride, Fresh Produce

Hours: Tues.-Fri. 3-6; Sat. 9-6; Sun 9-3North of Hwy 6, main Oxford turn, on Cemetery Rd.

Call Bonnie at 319-530-0201or David at 319-331-4816

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college FinAnicAl AiD meeting On Thursday, September 21st CCAHS will host an informational meeting in the high school audito-rium starting at 7:00 p.m, about Financial aid, FAFSA deadline changes and local scholarship information and scholarship searches. The meeting should finish shortly after 7:45. Seniors and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

oktoberfest to Feature some new events The Amana Colony Folk Singers debut Friday evening (their only performance during Oktoberfest) at 7 p.m. in the Festhalle at “Amana Night,” followed by our own Tiefen Keller Kinder. The ACFS revive what has been a decades long tradition of vocal entertainment at Amana’s biggest and best known festival. The group features local residents singing favorite German tunes including some you’ll remember from the Oktoberfest stage shows of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Also new this year at Oktoberfest, before the Sat-urday parade you can stop at the Amana Church in Amana for breakfast. Amana Church volunteers will be serving pancakes, fruit and more. Freewill donations of cash/ check will benefit the Amana Food Bank at the Middle Amana Church (open twice monthly and serving all of Iowa County). The mon-ey will allow Amana Church volunteers to buy milk, bread and fresh vegetables to distribute at the food bank. Breakfast will be served at the Amana Church from 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. Yes, you can stop by just for coffee! Then on Sunday the Iowa City Duck Rugby team will host a free rugby tournament at the Amana Col-onies RV Park inviting area teams to compete. It starts at 1 p.m. and should be an entertaining sport-ing event.

everybody cut Footloose!rocking musical Best time ever

The Old Creamery Theatre cranks up the volume in that 80’s classic, “Footloose” with an enormously talented cast, including Creamery newcomers that are up and comers. Sean McCall directs a 16-member cast in the 1984 classic about a small town that forbids danc-ing until a big city newcomer reminds them that music and dance can be redemptive. We attended the Wednesday community opening which was re-hearsal number 14 for this cast, but holy smokes, it sure didn’t look like a rehearsal as they delivered a flawless show and were rewarded with a standing ovation from an appreciative audience. Ross Wheeler and Kristen Behrendt DeGrazia are Rev. Shaw Moore and his wife, Vi Moore, and their anchoring performances are so good, we can eas-ily imagine them headlining a future Old Creamery musical. They were both superb. They are ably sup-ported by the always wonderful Carrie SaLoutos as Principal Clark and the very funny Nikki Savitt who portrays both Ren’s Aunt Lulu and Betty Blast, malt shop owner. The audience ate up Savitt on roller skates wheeling her way round the malt shop while giving Ren her good advice. Clark Skaggs is Uncle Wes, the high school coach and tough disciplinarian we love to hate. Skaggs, who has a strong voice, brings just the right amount of menace versus “mixed-up grown-up” to his role. Then there’s Jackie McCall as Ren’s mom, Ethel, who is forced to leave Chicago and return to her old hometown. Even while wishing she would be more help to her son, we can’t help but like Ethel, because McCall brings such vulnerable sweetness to the character. That brings us to the young people in this excep-tional cast. They are so much fun to watch, from the electric, big group musical numbers to their brilliant solos. Old Creamery newcomer Seth Hunter is de-lightful; a great dancer, excellent vocalist and per-fectly cast as Ren, the city kid who has to hang up his dancing shoes to conform to this town. We’ve long been big fans of the exceptional Katie Colletta. Now doing star turn as Ariel Moore, her big voice and big stage presence are put to very good use. It’s so much fun to see her paired with Hunter who matches her ability. Their duet “Almost Paradise,” is exceptional. The audience responded to Maggie Saunders as Ariel’s best friend, Rusty, and her number, “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” was one of my favorites of the night. Keegan Christopher’s performance of “Mama Says” as Ren’s buddy Willard was another highlight and we must add that Christopher and wife, Katie Colletta, choreographed this show, quite a feat. The music is terrific from the iconic, title song “Footloose,” to the effervescent “Let’s Hear for the

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AmAnA Forestry seeks wAlnuts Amana Forestry is looking for walnuts again this year. There is a designated trailer at the sawmill in Amana. Thanks

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thAnk you A huge thank you to everyone for your thoughtful-ness to me following my surgery. The cards, phone calls, food, everything was appreciated. It is such a blessing to live where everyone is so caring - again thank you and my the Good Lord Bless you all.

Katie Berger

Amana Colonies Village Store & Fudge Factory

Part time retail sales associates. Experience preferred but will train the right person for position.

Apply in person at:Amana Colonies Village Store

4407 220th Trail, Amana (Across from the Ronneburg)

319-622-3742 or 319-622-6069

Positions Available

thAnk you For the wonDerFul BeneFit!! Words cannot describe the overwhelming love and support shown to me by my friends and fam-ily at my time of need. The benefit hosted by the Amana Meat Market staff was amazing on so many levels! Everything was so beautiful and organized, and you made a very hard job look easy. Every-one was smiling and there was so much love in the room, it was truly uplifting. So many people helped and were so generous with their time, talents, financial donations, and prayers. The band, Four Guys and a Gal, were awesome and would not accept any payment. The auctioneers, Scott Myers and Joe Owens, also do-nated their time. Ann Frese decorated, and also provided an ice cream dessert cart that was all do-nated. Lacie Blattner coordinated the whole event and knocked it out of the park with her leadership and teamework. The meat market staff got so many people involved and you each exceeded all expec-tations....great food and fun and loves! To the entire community of Amana, and all my friends in the surrounding area, you completely out-did yourselves, and I am truly blessed.

LOVES, Marie Griess

AmAnA heritAge society FAll hArVest Dinner success!

The board and staff of the Amana Heritage Society would like to thank everyone who attended the Fall Harvest Dinner and those who donated auction items. We had perfect weather and a perfect evening to help support a great local organization. The AHS seeks to promote the living heritage of the Amana Colonies and your support is vital to meet this important mis-sion. Again, thanks to everyone who helped make this great event possible. Stay on the lookout for fu-ture events and programs.

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homes neeDeD The Amana Arts Guild is sending out a request to the Amana Colony community-would you consid-er having your home on our Christmas Haus Tour this year? We would love to have you! As a non-profit organization the tour is a major fund raiser for us, the money raised goes to sponsoring classes, workshops, research, lectures, performances, ap-prenticeships, exhibits and presentations. The tour dates this year are Saturday December 2nd 10am-4pm and Sunday December 3rd from 1-5pm.If you are interested please call 319-622-3678 or email amanarts@southslope.net

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Plans and fiber not available in all areas. Taxes, fees, and some restrictions apply. Speeds may vary. 18 month residential contract applies. Equal opportunity provider and employer.

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BUYING All ANTIQUES; Toys, Furniture, Crocks, Paintings and Weird Items “any condition”. Pleasecall 319-270-1251 or 319-538-8668.________________________________________

For rent_________________________________________2 bedroom apartment in Norway, 1 bath, appliances,FREE High speed ITERNET, $475.00 per month and deposit. Call 319-573-8673._________________________________________2 Bedroom Apt. in Van Horne. 1 bath, appliances, garage. $450.00 and deposit. 319-573-867_________________________________________1 BR Apt avalable October 1st. Call Jim Roemig at 622-3916_________________________________________

helP wAnteD_________________________________________Help Wanted: Someone to help at the Old Creamery Theatre Wine Bar on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sun-days. You can choose one, two, or all three days to work. Each shift is 2.5 hours. Must be 18 to apply. Contact Pat Wagner at 622-6034, ext. 103._________________________________________Wanted responsible local resident or student to moni-tor 11 yr old boy before school for 1 hour. Tuesday’sand Friday mornings from 6am to 7am with additionaldays possible. 981-8596 or 227-7736_________________________________________

For sAle_________________________________________Complete Queen size bed: Headboard, frame, mat-tress & box spring. Very good condition. $25.00. 622-3864_________________________________________For Sale- 809 31st Avenue, Middle Amana. Locatedwithin easy walking distance of Amana ElementarySchool and Whirlpool Manufacturing. Four bed-rooms, 2 baths, 2057sq ft. $135.000. See pictures on Zillow. Call 319-521-4010 or email blhahn@southslope.net_________________________________________

oBituAry Lial H. Selzer, age 81 of Homestead, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Veter-ans Administration Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Me-morial Service was Monday, September 11, 2017, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Elder Emilie Hoppe officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Homestead Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Lial is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen; two sons, Scott of Homestead, and Neil and wife Rebec-ca of Madison, WI; two grandsons, Gabriel and Aid-an Selzer; a sister Marian Carew and husband Dan of Phoenix, AZ; and two nieces Alisa Hartman and husband Doug of Phoenix, and Stephanie Vasso and husband Neal of Tyler, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lial Howard Selzer was born December 5, 1935 in Homestead, Iowa the son of George and Linda Graesser Selzer. He graduated from the Amana High School in 1953, and attended the University of Iowa. Lial served in the U.S. Army from 1954 -56 during the Korean Conflict. He and Helen Hertel were married October 5, 1963 at St. John’s Luther-an Church in Homestead. The couple made their home in Homestead. Lial worked with Gringer Ag, a feed business, in accounting. Lial was a member of the Amana Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid out-doorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He also liked to cook, and especially enjoyed time with his family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.

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Boy.” The original screenplay was written by Dean Pitchford with music by Tom Snow, but this stage adaptation includes music by 80’s greats Jim Stein-man, Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar and Kenny Log-gins. A shout out to the set designer/ tech director, Mari-anna Coffey; with so many set changes it would be easy to get bogged down, but this musical flows and set changes are snappy. Ok you got the picture. This is a hit and we just gotta say it, “Lose your blues, Every body, every body, gotta cut footloose!” It continues through October 1 at the Creamery with dance parties with the cast on Saturday eve-nings, a nifty must-do. Go to the OCTC website right now for tickets at oldcreamery.com or phone 319-622-6262 for tickets.

creamery Announces their 2018 season The Old Creamery Theatre opens its spring 2018 season with the Lerner and Loewe musical classic, “Camelot.” The romantic tale of a young Arthur who grows to become king of the greatest realm wooing and winning his Queen is a delightful way to start the Creamery’s year. Also on their 2018 season schedule is “Savan-nah Sipping Society.” Four feisty Southern women meet at a hot yoga class and forge a friendship. The playwright who created “Making God Laugh” brings us the Creamery’s third show, “The Tin Woman,” a hilarious comedy about a woman who must navigate an entirely new life path, doing so with great humor. “A Comedy of Tenors,” by favorite Ken Ludwig will be on stage at the Creamery in September. Over the top opera stars collide in a Paris hotel room as a mysterious bit of mayhem ensues. Then get ready to spend an evening with the creepiest neighbors anywhere, “The Addams Family” just in time for Hal-loween! To cap the season, the Creamery crew brings us “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas,” as those sweet sisters of the Minnesota church basement cook up a Christmas celebration you won’t forget.

FeAthers in the winD This past week has been horrific what with all the storms. It seems that every time the television or radio was turned on there was another report of the damage that the hurricanes, fire, wind or whatever had done. It sure makes one realize that we are NEVER re-ally in charge. There is Someone, however, whom we can turn to in times of crisis or even little prob-lems. This greater power will help us out, some-times in the strangest way, if we only call out. Did any of you watch those air rescues? It is amazing how the first responders could swing down from a helicopter or lower a wire basket to offer safety to someone in need. We often see the horror of war and just plain HATE, but we forget that the military (often the Re-serves, National Guard or Coast Guard) comes and helps in such times. Personally, I don’t think any of us give enough credit to these people. They literally risk their lives to save others. I suppose it is times like these when those words come to mind, “greater love hath no man than when he gives his life to safe another.” As “luck” would have it this was the sixteenth an-niversary of 9/11. I was listening to someone who wrote a story about a man with “A RED SCARF.” There was another story about “Americorp” in (I believe Waterloo) who was going down as a group to help people in Florida and Texas. Our son, Sam, and Rose and Harold Wendler’s granddaughter both worked with Americorp after college. I think that if you looked up what these “kids” do you might be impressed and just maybe you would realize that there are lots of good “Kids” in the world. Whether it be the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Coast Guard, paramedics, whoever comes to help out when people are in need. We never seem to thank them not just rescued, but again and again. We buy things without thinking….perhaps it is time we donate that money we were going to use for ourselves to those groups that come from no-where to help. There are lots of good people in this world so maybe we should take the time to just thank them and even donate to their causes and while we are at it write a note thanking them. I, for one, sure do not take the time to thank them enough. Perhaps these are the people God sends to us when we need help the most.

B.S.H.

Price Creek Event Center(Formerly The Barn Restarant-Next to the Visitor Center)

Visit us for Tasty Sunday BrunchServing Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm

For reservations please call or leave a message at319-622-5254