Vol. LXXXIII Amana, Iowa, Thursday, November 06, 2014 Amana Church news The early (German) Service will be held in the Middle Church Sunday, November 09, 2014, starting at 8:30 AM with Elder Elly Hoehnle presiding. Opening Hymn: “Wach auf, den Herrn zu loben” No. 999, verses 1-7, Seite 981 Testimony: Christian Metz, South Amana, June 14, 1859 Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Psalm 33 Closing Hymn: “Wach auf, den Herrn zu loben” No. 999, verses 8-14, Seite 981 The late (English) Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. with the following hymns: “Awake! Let God Be Praised Now” No. 153 “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” No. 219 The Wednesday evening prayer (Nachtgebet) service will be held at 7:00 P.M. in Middle. Visitors are welcome to join us in worship at all Amana Church Services. Childcare available at the English services. ––––– congregate meals Have you taken some time out to view the spectactular array of colors of this Fall season? Have you spotted the two eagles perched on the dead trees at the Lily Lake? Have you watched the sunrise or the sunset? Take the time out from your busy schedule and enjoy the view. !! Then take time out and join us at the Amana Church on any Monday for lunch and fellowship. Doors open at 11:00 and meal is served at 11:30. Our November menus are: Nov. 10th: Meatloaf, Crispy Cube Potatoes, Snap Beans, Fresh Orange. Nov. 17th: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Lima Beans, Angelfood Cake w/Strawberries. Nov. 24th: Baked Tilapia, Veggie Rice Pilaf, Banana, Country Corn Casserole, Orange Sherbet. All meals are served with beverage, bread and butter. Any questions or to make your reservation call Anne Freshour @ 622-3781 by noon on Fridays. Hope to see you. Everyone is welcome. ––––– Amana Sanitary District Meeting The monthly meeting of the Amana Sanitary District will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2014 in the Amana Sanitary lift station. ––––– Amana Colonies Land Use District Notice of Board of Trustees Meeting and Tentative Agenda November 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. ACLUD Meeting Room, 4304 220th Trail, Amana I. Call Meeting To Order. II. Set Agenda. III. Discussion/Action: Oct. 27 special meeting minutes IV. Discussion/Action on the following permit applications in Historic Preservation Zoning Districts: a. 2014-070 Moses de los Santos 4517 220th Trail, Amana. Add window on second story of home, east side. b. 2014-071 Tim Hertel, 4202 V St., Homestead. Replace garage door, replace front steps, replace storm-damaged shutters, replace exterior doors and front door trim; remove non-historic window; relocate doorframe due to water and structural damage; add window to back of house; add light by front door V. Welcome visitors and allow citizens to speak on items not on the agenda. VI. Discussion/action: October Financial Report. VII. Discussion/action: November disbursements VIII. Other Businesss a. Discussion/action: email from David Matulac of the DOT regarding signage matters IX. Administrator’s Report. X. President’s Report XI. Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. a. Action from closed session Amana Colonies Land Use District Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Notice and Tentative Agenda for Special Meeting – November 10, 2014, 6:00 pm ACLUD Meeting Room, 4304 220th Trail, Amana I. Call Meeting to Order II. Set/Amend Agenda III. Discussion/action: Permits in Historic Preservation Districts IV. Adjourn Members of the Historic Preservation Commission were appointed by the Amana Colonies Land Use District Board of Trustees pursuant to Chapter 303, Code of Iowa and Chapter 21.00 of the Land Use Plan. All Amana Colonies Land Use District meetings are open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend the meetings. No. 36 A M A N A N E WS AND NOT E S The Forest Needs Elves Just like Santa’s workshop, the Amana Tannenbaum Forest needs workers - volunteers that is. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors who come to the forest and on some days, to sell hot cider and cookies. And like working at the North Pole, this is a fun gig. “I look forward to this every year. I love helping in the forest,” said long time volunteer Meg Merckens. “I think of this as a gift we give our visitors. And so many families really look forward to seeing the forest, it’s become part of their holiday celebration and I enjoy that,” said another long time volunteer Terry Roemig. This year Amana’s Tannenbaum Forest benefits the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County, a group that both mentors and advocates for area youth. The organizations is thrilled to be part of the Forest and has already supplied volunteers to help out. The Tannenbaum Forest, perhaps one of the largest and best known Christmas displays in the area, will raise over $5,000 for the group if the last two years are any indication. But that depends upon volunteers. Without volunteers to greet visitors, the forest can’t be open. “Right now we are shy volunteers during many shifts, especially during that first weekend we are open, Thanksgiving weekend, and during Prelude to Christmas, December 5 – 7,” said volunteer coordinator Emilie Hoppe. If you’ve never volunteered at the Forest before please consider doing so this year. It’s simple – volunteers stand at the front door to welcome visitors and they take donations. During those weekends when St. Nick’s Café is open volunteers may sell hot cider and cookies. This year the forest is open Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 21. If you would like to help, email Emilie Hoppe at [email protected] to receive a volunteer schedule and sign up. News & Notes continued on page 2 Christmas wreath sales The Amana Boy Scouts. Troop 223, will again be offering Christmas wreaths and outdoor balsam roping for sale to all residents and businesses in our community. Prices are $15.00 for a 24” wreath and $0.855 per foot for roping. If anyone wishes to put in an order for roping please contact Dennis Lukes at 622-3785 and place your order before November 10th. Roping may be purchased in 25, 50, and 100 foot lengths. The first distribution of wreaths for residents is planned for Saturday November 22, beginning around 9:00 A.M. For your convenience the wreaths will be available immediately for you to purchase as Scouts go door to door. There will be no waiting for your wreath. If you are unable to be at home on November 22 and wish to purchase a wreath, please call one of the following: Homestead- Dennis Lukes 622-3785; West- Larry Gnewikow 622-3349; Middle- Bob Robertson 622-3876 or Steve Rose 6223634; Amana- Gary Heishman 622-3039; Dennis Gormley in High, 360-8875. Thank you for your support of the Amana Boy Scouts. Electronic version readers of the Bulletin may connect to websites or e-mails by moving your curser over most of those items and clicking. Page Two AMANA SOCIETY BULLETIN November 06, 2014 Register Tapes for Education The Amana Elementary is participating in the Register Tapes for Education Program. Please help us earn free educational equipment by collecting register tapes from the Big G Food Store in Marengo. Only receipts dated September 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015 are eligible. Please drop off your register tapes at the Amana School/Community Library or the Amana Elementary School Office. Thank you for your help. Beginning Nov. 3rd http://www.essencehospice.com http://www.essencehospice.com http://www.essencehospice.com http://www.essencehospice.com Essence of Life Hospice Life is about choices…. Make Essence of Life Hospice your choice for hospice care! (Located right here in the Amana Colonies) 3207 220th Trail, Middle Amana 319-622-3195 Call for a free informational packet on hospice care. News & Notes from page 1 Amana Library Used Book Sale on Right Now They have literally thousands of used, donated books to choose from –everything from novels and reference books with a huge selection of books for children and young adults. And everything must go! Right now the Amana School Community Library is offering every one of their used book sale titles for a free will donation. You can select a bag full of books for your donation and help support the library’s purchase of new books and materials. You can shop at the used book sale when you visit the library. The Amana Library is open Monday 8 – 4; Tuesday 8 – 6; Wednesday 8 – 1:30; Thursday 8 – 6; Friday 8 – 6 and Saturday 9 – noon. Student Financial Aid Night is November 11 Have you got a child that’s ready or almost ready for college? Tuesday, November 11 Clear Creek Amana High hosts its annual financial aid night at 6:30 pm at the CCA High School. CCA guidance counselors Mark Hovey and Grant Elsbernd, along with a guest presenter from the Iowa College Access Network, will discuss the Federal Student Loan programs, the FAFSA application process, share tips on how to fill out the forms and answer questions. Additionally, Hovey and Elsbernd will discuss local scholarships and how to apply for those scholarships. Ronneburg! the breakfast, lunch and dinner. Back by popular demand - Friday Night Special Rouladen! Friday-Nov 7-in the Bavarian Room - barefoot Becky & Terry & In the Lounge - Randy Sandersfeld Call 622-3641 for Reservations Zuber’s Homestead Hotel “Home Plate” Lunch 11:00 - 2:00 Monday - Thursday “Serving Up” a variety of sandwiches and soups, chips, homemade desserts, coffee, tea, or soda. Daily menu will vary. CCA Senior dinner On Saturday evening November 8th the Clear Creek Amana Student Assistance Team will hold it’s annual Senior Supper. Anyone over the age of 55 is invited to attend., and spend a few hours with 20-30 of the best kids you will ever meet!! We will have ham, turkey and covered dishes for our meal. Serving starts at 6:00. Our kids really look forward to spending an evening with those that can attend. Bring yourself and an appetite and share your experience with our students! (We have been know to play some euchre and hearts as well) Please call 545-5623 and leave a message with how many you are brining The Amana Class of 1974 held its 40th reunion Saturday, October 4th, during the Oktoberfest. The class rode a float in the Oktoberfest parade and was captured in one photo under the “Amana Colonies Antiques” sign. They enjoyed a late afternoon lunch at the Ox Yoke Inn where fellow classmate Randy Sandersfeld treated the class to several songs he had written. Following the lunch the class was entertained again by Randy where he performed with the band, “Let It Ride.” Pictured in the class photo at the Ox Yoke are: Back Row: Drew Moessner, Becky (Moessner) Roark, Deb (Kroul) Becker, Judith (Moessner) Lambert, Patti Meyer, Stan Hopp, Dieter Konitzer, Gerry Graesser, Bill Leichsenring, Carl Ehrmann & Brad Zuber Front Row: Gwen (Hinrichs) Hohle, Denise (Petrzelka) Ellis, Ellen (Denson) McVey, Barb (Kleinmeyer) Granger, Jacki (Herr) Klaas, Margaret (Otte)Trumpold, & Debbie (Waters) Ehrmann. Missing from the class photo but at the reunion were: David Rettig & Randy Sandersfeld More Class of ‘74 photos on-line at amanacoloniestoday.com ASI Bulletin Classified ads are $6 for the first 25 words. $1/5 words thereafter Display ads are $7 per column inch, extensive graphics work is extra The Amana Print Shop Hours are: Mon. - Thurs. 8-4:30 Fri. 8-2 or by appointment Phone 319-622-3912 Mailing address: PO Box 89, Middle, IA 52307 Rubber Stamps for Business and Personal Use Business Cards (Magnetic ones too) Forms of all kinds; Envelopes Newsletters- Folding &Tabbing 10-45% off MSRP on Lables ! Middle Amana Colonial Manor School Page Three AMANA SOCIETY BULLETIN Historical Notes “Visiting the Amana Society,” Wallaces’ Famer, January 1, 191525 Some of our friends living outside of the colony had told us that if we would spend Saturday evening in lover South Amana we would see considerable drunkenness, and the young folks walking up and down the streets two by two. It was hinted that the men hired by the colony became quite tipsy on the wine, and that some of the members also were given to drinking too much on a Saturday evening, and with that in some cases even the elders were guilty of excess. We walked up and down the village streets about half past eight Saturday evening, but all told saw only four souls, and these were walking perfectly straight. There was not a sound anywhere, and in but a few of the windows were lights. The village was the most lifeless looking place imaginable, a marked contrast to the average small town. There were no moving picture shows, no gatherings at the drug store or grocery, and no young people strolling up and down the streets. At the hotel where we stayed that night, a young fellow was in charge who had come into the community but three weeks before.26 He was not a member and was getting $15 a month as pay for his work. He said it was the quietest, most lonesome place he had ever been in. He couldn’t understand what held the people together in the community. When I said it might be their religion, he said that might explain part of it, but there must be something else, too. But they were surely religious folks, he said, for three times a week, early in the morning, they would go to church for an hour or so. Then there are evening meetings. Altogether, there are probably ten or twelve church services a week.27 Sunday morning at half-past eight we had the pleasure of attending an Amana church service. We had to separate from our women folks, for it will not do for the men and women to sit together. This church building outside was much like the average dwelling house, and inside was perfectly plain. The unpainted floors and benches were scrubbed almost to whiteness. He walls had a coating of light-blue paint or whitewash. In front of the room, behind a low table, sat the three elders. The congregation was, for the most part, clad in plain black. Everyone carried two big books, one the psalter-spiel or hymnal, and the other the Bible. Notes 25) [Henry A. Wallace], “Visiting the Amana Society,” Wallaces’ Farmer 40 (January 1, 1915), 9. 26) Possibly John Finegan (1867-1940), an Irish immigrant and veteran of the Spanish American War of 1898, who worked at the South Amana Hotel until his death. 27) There were eleven services each week during the communal period. Essen Wagen Essen Wagen volunteers deliver noon time hot home style meals prepared at Colonial Manor, Monday - Friday (holidays excluded), provide the benefit of a daily check in with home-bound seniors to make sure they are safe in their homes and help them remain more independent. A contribution of $4.00 per meal is required. There is no charge for delivery. Essen Wagen meals are also available to others to fill a temporary need during illness, convalescence, or other home confinement periods of time. If you have a need for these services, or know of a person who could benefit from ‘one hot meal a day”, please call Kandi Rose at Colonial Manor, 622-3131, for more information. mobile 319.330.4955 Up to 5 qts. oil and filter Serving the Amana & Marengo area for over 50 years. amanacoloniestoday.com [email protected] 319.354.0581 www.iowarealty.com 327 2nd St, Suite 200 • Coralville, Iowa 52241 Bulletin on-line: amanacoloniestoday.com Call 622-3166 Night: 319-642-7493 The Amana Society Inc. reserves the right of final decision on what articles are inappropriate for publication. Time sensitive Articles received post deadline may appear in the on-line version Let me help you with your Home Buying or Selling needs. Send me an e-mail or give me a call! Stay in touch when you’re away , read the Bulletin on-line at and Wrecker Service Denny Healy, Owner • South Amana E-mail [email protected] Looking or Listing? 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Contact Jim Roemig at 622-3916 or 622-3227 _____________________________________________ Help Wanted _____________________________________________ Expert Janitorial: Part Time Mornings in Amana. Call 319-261-2288 ext. 2 Ask for Kandi. ______________________________________________ Wanted to buy ______________________________________________ BUYING All ANTIQUES; Toys, Furniture, Crocks, Paintings and Weird Items “any condition”. Please call 319 270 1251 or 319 538 8668. ______________________________________________ Free! _____________________________________________ Zenith Console television, hardly used, free for the taking. Contact Wm Ackermann at 319-622-3756 _____________________________________________ Garage sale ________________________________________________ Large Moving Sale- Because we have so much this will require two weekends (or more). We have antiques, collectables, furniture, and lots of misc. Sale dates are Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10-6 at 4307 220th Trail, Amana. Bring an empty truck- we have lots to sell. This may be one of the most fun sales you have ever gone to! ________________________________________________ The ASI Bulletin is provided by the Amana Society Inc. Vickie Brackney November 06, 2014 http://www.amanashops.com amanashops.com Find all your favorite Amana Products at: Assisted Living Apartments v Meals Provided v Housekeeping Services v Wellness checks - Medication management v Activities Units Available Call Tanya Powell for a tour 622-3131 “Experience the Comfort and Security of Retirement Living in the Amanas” HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY RONALD AND VICKI CONLEY Ron and Vicki [Johnson] Conley of Amana will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house for family and friends from 1-4 pm on Saturday, November 8th at the main Amana Church located at 622 – 45th Ave., Amana, in the Fellowship Hall. Please, no gifts. You’re reminiscing of memories will be your precious gifts. They were married on Sunday, November 29, 1964 in Olin, IA. They have been blessed with 4 wonderful daughters; who will host the open house with their families: Penni [Tony] Berger, Middle Amana; Stephanie Conley of North Liberty; Nicole [James] Ranney of Springville, Jennifer [Bryan] Davies, of Slater. They are proud grandparents to 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Congratulations may be sent to: P.O. Box 258, Amana, IA 52203. and Yana’s invite you to stop in and see their beautiful clothes, accessories and shoes feathers in the wind I feel that it is time for an update about our animals. I purposely have not said much simply because I really and truly want a dog again, but I want one just like Eunice Krauss started me with…a King Charles Spaniel. She no longer has these dogs so I am waiting for that special call from “Safe Haven” telling me that they either have such a dog or one that will be very much like this breed. When we first got Maggie, our first dog, our youngest son used to like to tell people that she was so much like his mother. She had dark wavy hair. (Okay my hair now gray.) Maggie also had a pushed in nose like his mother. (I now have the “honor” or having broken my nose three times…don’t ask.) She also had dark eyes like Mom that watched your every move. (Sam, our son, was not sure if that was such a good thing.) Another similarity was that both the dog and his mom SNORED. I tell you when you have children they sure can humble you. So now I wait, but I am also waiting for our cats to come inside. Early this summer both cats decided that there were things outside that they should explore. You could not open a door without them sneaking out before stopping their escape. Now, even though it is November and it is cold only Puff (the gray cat) is mildly interested in coming inside and only for short periods of time. Chase, the tiger cat, flees from me especially whenever I try and catch him. I suppose he already knows that I will take him to the vet for his shots and a good grooming. I am very worried about him especially since he has been declawed and is sort of a scared cat. (If you were a cat and I was your owner you would be too.) There is big black tomcat hanging around who feels that he should take Chase’s place in the “pecking order.” Unfortunately Chase is allowing this to happen.) We have tried luring the cats inside with treats, promises of warmth and even nice cuddly places to lay themselves on, but so far no luck. If you have any ideas please let me know. Our final animal is really the “mystery chicken.” Almost a year ago this CHICKEN decided that it was done laying eggs. We brought in two other chickens thanks to the Rieskamps, but our chicken was having none of them. (I think that our chicken was bullying these two chickens.) Unfortunately the other two chickens “expired” because of an animal that might have been lurking around. We found a few feathers, but nothing else. Now our chicken perches on its perch and CROWS. You read that right…SHE CROWS like a rooster! She also struts around the yard like a rooster, which makes me wonder what happened. Her feathers are actually turning white so I have a feeling that she is not too long for the world, but in the meantime we just refer to HER as our TRANSVESTITE CHICKEN. So here I am in our apartment without any animals to keep me company. I suppose I could scratch Charlemagne behind his ears and make him sit up and beg, but that just doesn’t seem like much fun. B.S.H. 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For questions about eligibility, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800)747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 9/15/14 are eligible to give at this drive. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors. MVRBC is the provider of blood and blood components to over 85 hospitals in four states. In our area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Marengo Memorial Hospital. There’s Always Something MAGICIAL at the Old Creamery Theatre Magician and comedian Ben Ulin is heading to the Old Creamery Theatre for one show only on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm. Ben Ulin has worked at Disney, Holland America, and Norwegian Cruise Lines and he has spent 20 years headlining comedy clubs throughout the country. He has been described as “astounding, hilarious, and totally amazing!” The show is family friendly and everyone will be dazzled by magic at the show! If you and your family are looking to be fascinated by the art of illusion look no further than the Old Creamery Theatre! Tickets are $15 per person. Reservations are recommended. Call the box office for tickets and information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com. Amana Society Bulletin -- On-line Supplemental -- Page 5 Amana High School Class of 1974 a first w Ava em
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