German American Society

                        ALPENROSE

                                                 York, Pennsylvania

NEWSLETTER, VOLUME XLIX, NO. 27

July-August 2010

www.alpenrose-york.org

 MEETINGS

MEETING REMINDER: MEETINGS ARE PRESENLY HELD AT WEST YORK VFW, 1800 ANDREWS ST ON THE 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:30 PM. BEGINNING APRIL 12, 2010, THRU OCTOBER 11,2010. WE WILL MEET AT DAS SIEBENTHAL.  BOARD 5:30PM. POTLUCK 6:00 PM; REGULAR MEETING 7:30 PM . NO MEETINGS IN JULY OR SEPTEMBER.

OFFICERS and BOARD MEMBERS  

President Peter Drueckhammer (12) 717-764-6827

Vice President Claudia Dunn (12) 717-630-8719

SecretaryCraig Gross (11) 717-757-2049

Treasurer Al. Langis (11) 717-235-4455

Board Members :

Hannelore Buffington  (11) 717-292-2415

Al Lewis (13) 717-252-1295

Ingeborg Altland  (12) 717-229-2620

Hank Heinrich (13) 717-792-0990

Joe Anderson (13) 717-292-5584

Newsletter:  Marie Fink 717-755-2044

                     Tom Fink 717-755-2044

Personals Marie Fink 717-755-2044

Membership Al Langis 717-235-4455

Activities OpenAnn Lewis 717-252-1295

Chaplin Ron Herman 717-792-0990

Door Prizes Al Spangler 717-292-3869

Webmaster Al Langis 717-235-4455

Catering Sue Kline 717-225-04

 

               

 

ALPENROSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS                                    For Ticket and Information

August 9, 2010 Alpenrose Meeting

Drueckhammer's

Das Siebenthal

  Alpenrose

Gertie & Al Spangler 717-292-3869

Sept. 11, 2010 Picnic

Drueckhammer's

Das Siebenthal

 

White Rose Polka

Pam & Andy Emsweiler

717-244-3436

June 14, 2010 Alpenrose Meeting

Drueckhammer's

Das Siebenthal

 

Capital City Polka

Shirley Weiss

717-975-0114

October 11, 2010 Alpenrose Meeting

Drueckhammer's

Das Siebenthal

 

Dutchland Polka (Lititz)

Brenda Stauffer

717-392-1566

Sept. 11, 2010 Picnic

Das Siebenthal

   Polka Pals of Lebanon Frank DiFava

717-273-3661

October 16, 2010 Oktoberfest

Alert Fire Hall

Eger Lander German Band

November 8, 2010 Alpenrose Meeting

West York VFW

December 12, 2010 Weihnachtstanz

Dinner-Dance

Valencia

December 13, 2010 Alpenrose Meeting

West York VFW

Don’t forget Polka Fun Time Show with Joanne Deardorff & Deb Foulkrod Sunday mornings 9:30 a.m. until noon on Radio Station WWII 720 AM.

Can you believe it! We are halfway through 2010. Where does the time go? That means it is Alpenrose Picnic time! Mark your calendars for the Picnic date of Sept. 11, 2010. It will be held at Das Siebenthal Resort, There will be food, games and musical entertainment. Details on Flyer at bottom of newsletter. Don’t forget white elephants for the sale. They should be wrapped and marked for man, woman or child. Age of child should be noted. Opening bid for adult items will be $2.00 and for children $.50. White Elephant sale is planned to start at 1:15 with music beginning at 2:30. ALSO DESSERTS WILL BE WELCOME. Anyone wanting to bring a dessert please do so.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 -The Alpenrose Club is offering a tour of our Lancaster County neighbors. We will need 30 people to secure this date.  The cost is $58.00 per person plus tips for the bus driver and tour guide.  This is a very informative and fun filled trip and the family style lunch at Katie’s home is wunderbar. The itinerary and reservation form are at bottom of newsletter.  Any questions, please email me at mnz1@comcast.net or telephone 717-292-1596.  Thanks, Marian Zeiler

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010 – OKTOBERFEST. Music by Eger Lander German Band. Complete details in September-October Newsletter. Just mark your calendars!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2010 – WEIHNACHTSTANZ at the Valencia. Just an early reminder. November-December Newsletter will have details.

MEMBERSHIP - Al Langis reports current membership is 148. Thanks to renewing members for their support and to all our new members. Since last Newsletter we would like to welcome the following new members: Karl Boldt, husband of Mary Boldt (Renewed member) and their children Twins Ellen and Collin; Welcome also to George Hasselbarth.

PERSONALS – Thinking of You cards were sent to Hannelore Emig for knee surgery and to President Drueckhammer. Peter had the misfortune to fall down some steps at Das Siebenthal. Fortunately no bones were broken, but he was badly shaken. He is still sore and in discomfort. Told him the next time he should take the elevator. Ha! Ha!

Our usual reminder to contact Marie Fink at 755-2044 or any Board Member if you know of anyone sick at home, in the hospital or going through a rough time.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS – Congratulations to Grace Young, who was among several volunteers, honored for their years of volunteering at the Lutheran Home at Kelly Drive and Sprenkle Drive.

Congratulations to Student Member Susanne Deisenroth. Susanne participated in the York County 4-H Horse Clubs open benefit show on May 1 to raise money for the County’s 4-H Horse Program. Susanne was a winner in the Open English Division on her horse Skips Rugged Legacy. This was one of seven divisions in the event.

Reminder from Edie Heindel regarding German Life Magazine. For new members German Life is a unique bi-monthly magazine dedicated to travel, history, culture, genealogical topics. It provides readers with modern and historical perspectives on German-speaking Europe, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as German-America. Each issue of German Life is comprised of full-color features that you can’t find elsewhere.

Single copy sells for $4.98. Regular subscription for 6 issues is $24.95. As a member of a German-American organization, you will only pay $15.95 for 6 issues. Please contact Edie Heindel if you would like to look at some magazines. Also if your renewal is due, get in touch with Edie at 717-746-1725.

Birthday and Anniversary Greetings to everyone with Birthdays and Anniversaries in July and August. If we have missed anyone or have an incorrect date please contact the Newsletter Editor at 717-755-2044.

  

JULY BIRTHDAYS

7/1 Werner Kittler 7/8 George Erich 7/15 John deLeon  7/24 Wayne Burg
7/1 Marian Zeiler 7/10 Al Lewis 7/15 Bernie Smith 7/25 Anne Loeffler
7/6 Dale Hein 7/13 Al Spangler  7/16 Siglinde Davis 7/30 George Hasselbarth
7/8 Tim Dunn  7/14 Julie Kittler 7/20 John Dutcher

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

 7/20 Jim & Dee Hackett

 7/23 Al & Dawn Langis

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

8/1 Al Heindel 8/12 Betty Lipschutz 8/21 Joseph Strausbaugh 8/29 Rita Buschman
8/2 Matthais Breuer 8/16 Pawel Bednarek 8/22 Marie Fink 8/30 Gertie Spangler
8/5 Christa Breuer 8/16 Helga Erich 8/25 Carol Fruth

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

 8/4 Paul & Mary Pichler

  8/8 Harold & Valerie DeGarmo

  8/15 George & Helga Erich

  8/31 Woody & Joann Spangler

 

 

REMEMBER TO FLY YOUR FLAG ON JULY 4TH

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Alpenrose Picnic Reservation Form

I will attend the Alpenrose Picnic on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Siebenthal Resort (Pete’s Place) open at 11:30; food at 12:00. Menu: good barbecue chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls and butter. Directions: Rt 83 S: Exit R. on Leader Heights L.on S. Geo St. R. On Reynolds Mill Rd. to R. on Twin Arch Rd. At the "T" you are on Tunnel Hill RD.  Das Siebenthal entrance is on the Left.

 

______ Member(s) $9.00 each                              $____________

                        ______Guest(s) over 12 $13.00 each                    $____________

                        _______Children ages 6 to 12 $4.00 each             $____________

                        _______ Children under 6 Free

                                                            Total $____________

                        Name____________________________________________

        Address__________________________________________

        Phone Number_____________________________________

Return with check payable to Alpenrose to:

Gertie Spangler, 14 Willow Run Rd.,Dover, PA 17315

DEADLINE Sept. 4, 2010

 

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The Alpenrose Club is offering a tour of our Lancaster County neighbors. We will need 30 people to secure this date. The cost is $58.00 per person plus tips for the bus driver and tour guide. This is a very informative and fun filled trip and the family style lunch at Katie’s home is wunderbar. The itinerary follows. Please fill out the reservation form below. Any questions, please email me at mnz1@comcast.net or telephone 717-292-1596. Thanks, Marian Zeiler

 

LANCASTER COUNTY "BACK ROADS"

September 8, 2010

7:30 AM Depart from Dicks Sporting Goods (West York)

8:30 AM Meet tour guide, Edee Bedford

Tour "Back Roads" which consist of farmlands, Home & Health Center,

BB’s Grocery Outlet, Fisher’s General Store and Fabrics, and King’s

Amish Grocery Store.

11:30 AM Lunch at Katie’s home

Afternoon Continue tour with more farmlands and stops at Rebecca’s,

Eli’s Roadside Stand, Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop and Intercourse

Canning Company

4:00 PM Tour Ends (Approximate)

5:30 PM Arrive at Dick’s Sporting Goods

 

Names___________________________________ $58.00 ea.

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Please return the reservation form and a check made payable to "Alpenrose" by July 19, 2010 to

        Marian Zeiler

        P.O.Box 65

        Dover, PA 17315