German Settlement Update Issue #6
BARN DANCE FUND RAISING AND FAMILY FUN TIME
The Barn Dance fund raising held in the Mike and Evonne Ganz’s barn last October 6 was enthusiastically attended by about 120 of all generations. People began gathering and eating German food about 6:30 p.m. with lively music by Jim Schwenk, Lynn Johnson, and George Bruhn. The Mike and Eddie Band of the “Trigger Happy” Band kept us dancing again like last year. The barn dance brought in $1,666.91 before expenses. Many thanks to all who helped make this 2nd annual event a big success.
Jim, Lynn & George enliven |
All generations enjoy the dance. |
Mick & Eddie dance band |
THANKS TO DONORS OF GIFTS FOR DRAWINGS AT THE BARN DANCE
Donor/City Gift
Ava’s Restaurant, New Richmond, (1) $15.00 Gift certificate
Badlands Golf Course, Roberts, (1) Certificate, 18 holes of golf
Bernard’s Northtown Chrysler, New Richmond, (1) Packer cap, (2) Packer shirts
autographed by #22
Bristol Ridge Golf Course, Somerset, (1) Certificate, 2 rounds of golf with carts
Bud’s Lanes, River Falls, (5) Bowling certificates
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course, River Falls, (2) Certificates of 18 holes each.
New Richmond Golf Club, New Richmond, (1) Certificate of 4 rounds of 18 holes
Noble’s Tire Service Inc., New Richmond, (2) Oil Change certificates
Pine Meadows Golf Course, New Richmond, (2) Certificates of (2) 9 hole rounds each
Pine Tree Apple Orchard, White Bear MN, (1) “Original Apple Pie”
Radio Shack Electronics, New Richmond, (1) Touch screen electronic game
Ready Randy’s Sports Bar & Grill, New Richmond, (1) Certificate for $25.00
Sports Club Lounge & Restaurant, Hudson, (1) Certificate for $25.00
Tires Plus, Hudson, (4) Oil chg. certificates, each for 4 oil changes & discounts.
Treasures From The Heart, River Falls, (2) $10.00 Gift Certificates
Winzer Stube German Restaurant, Hudson (1) $35.00 Gift Certificate
Paddy Rian’s Irish Pub, Hudson (1) Certificate for $25.00 & (1) man’s shirt
Econo Foods Store, Hudson, $25 Gift Certificate
Tires Plus, West St. Paul, MN (4) oil changes and discount coupons per Cert. @ $39.99
Thomasville Furniture, Woodbury, MN (1) tall clock
Rick and Nancy Baines, Hudson, John Deere D, large authentic looking model tractor
CALENDAR of EVENTS for 2008
May 6 (Tues) 6:30 p.m. GSHSI Board of Directors to meet at the Ganz barn office
May 10 (Sat) 8:30 a.m. Pioneer Grove community action project
12:30 Noon picnic lunch and brief General Meeting
June 14 (Sat) Picnic & Pie at newly purchased Schwenk Family Trust farmstead,
837 Co. Rd. N (the pioneer Nick Schwalen farm is being revamped & restored).
Oct. 11 (Sat.) 9 to 11 a.m. Final setup for Barn Dance at Mike & Evonne Ganz farm
“ “ “ NOON General Fall Meeting & election before the big Barn Dance
“ “ “ 6:30 p.m. Preliminary music, display & food sale followed by Barn Dance
October is the time to go leaf gazing at the Fall foliage in Wisconsin!
THIS IS AN INVITATION to all interested in preserving German Settlement history to join GSHS now. Please fill out and send to our Treasurer, Evonne Ganz at the address below.
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German Settlement Heritage Society, Inc. Members
(New & renewal membership form for 2008)
Name: _________________________ Spouse’s Name: _________________________
Address: _______________________ City: _____________ State: ___ Zip: ________
Email: ______________________ Phone(s): ________________ _________________
Please consider giving a gift Membership with these words:
“This is a gift membership from” (your name & address):
Check a category: [ ] Student $5, [ ] Senior $10, [ ] Individual or Senior Couple $15,
[ ] Household $25, [ ] Contributor $30, [ ] Supporter $50, [ ] Benefactor $100,
[ ] Lifetime Member $500+, [ ] Corporate Member $1000+ [ ] Preservation donor $___
Note: Tax Exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) for a nonprofit organization
Please make checks payable to: German Settlement Heritage Society, Inc. & send to:
Evonne Ganz, 565 County Rd. U, Hudson, WI 54016