West Bend Journal (Newspaper) - July 3, 1997, West Bend, Iowa VOLUME CVIII July 1997 NUMBER 27 YOUR TICKET SALES START JULY 15TH The West Bend Summer Theatre proudly announces its 1997 produc of Irvin Berlins Annie Get Your Known as Americas Greatest it boasts many famous tunes such as Anything You Can Do I Can Do Moonshine I Got the Sun in the and the Broadway anthem Theres No Busi ness Like Show This sea son follows the great success of last years reorganization of the West Bend Summer with their pro duction of Rodgers and Hammer steins South The story follows the hilarious tale of Annie 19th century sharpshooter and her attempts to win the heart of Frank gunslinger and headliner for Buffalo Bills Wild West Throw in Annies darling little sib an enthusiastic show a jealous gun assistant and a wise In dian and you have all the ele ments that make this work one of the most famous of Irvin Berlins A large cast of over 30 people is making the show with ages all over the Playing the part of the markswoman Annie Oakley is Patsy a na tive to West and familiar face on Opposite to her is no stranger to the as Eugene Loebach plays the Frank Jesse Ulrich plays Charlie the Wild West show while Kristi Kellenberger appears on stage as Dolly his conniving sister and Franks Adam Beecher is Buffalo the owner of the Wild West and Don Banwart plays the charming Sitting Also appearing on stage are Teresa Peterson as Wilson the and Jenny Cole as Miss as well as many other cast The show is by two Luther College Wirtz and Matt As well as sharing directorial Andy heads up set and lights as the shows technical Matt acts as the shows musical tor and Combining a great deal of these two gentlemen hope to provide the com munity and surrounding communities with good old fashioned entertainment that only live theatre can provide Tickets go on sale on July 15th the West Bend Public You may make reservations for the shows by calling 5158876411 and pay for your tickets the night of the The shows are slated for August 7th and August 9th at and a Sunday performance at on August all in the West High School Old Prices are for adults and for children ages twelve and Last June 27th West Bend held their Annual Sidewalk Sale Many people came to town to walk and shop for the many WO D DAYS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY IN VEST IA The carnival for the 4th of July arrived in town Monday and Tues day to set up for the 4th of July Fun THIS IS THE LAST DAY TO BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR THE RIDES AT THE LI BRARY OR THE Also sign up for any activities if you plan to participate in them at the library and BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICK ETS FOR A BEAUTIFUL QUILT AND OAK QUILT STAND TO SUPPORT THE 4TH OF JULY The Iowa Association of School Boards IASB is encouraging lowans to serve on their public school boards as a way to ensure the future of the states children and its Nomination for vacancies on the states 379 local public school hoards can be filed between July 7 and July School board elections will bo Nomination papers for school board seats are available from local school board School board candidates must obtain the signatures SOYBEAN WEEK IN IOWA JOLY Soy Crayon Coloring Contest Kicks Off Soybean Week Activities of at least 1 percent of the qualified electors of the district or 100 whichever is but at least 10 sig Candidates may also obtain information about the campaign fi nance disclosure laws from the county A free guide to board titled Care About Children is avail able upon request from the local school district board secretary or from Board members for community colleges are also elected on Board members for area education which provide specialized services to local are elected by the boards of schools within each IASB is a nonprofit cor comprised of local boards from Iowas 379 15 area education agencies and 15 com munity As members of school board members receive training on the legal responsibilities of school boards and on sound dures for handling school board ser IASB also publishes manuals and newsletters to assist school board members in carrying out their A statewide coloring contest kicks off a multitude of activities de signed to focus attention on the soy bean industry during the week of July a week proclaimed by Terry Branstad as Soybean Week in Most people dont know beans about says Dave a soybean producer from Iowa City and chairman of the Iowa Soybean Promotion Boards Communication Information Thats why we set aside one week during the month of July to tell the soybean This years theme is Building business by the and we hope to make as many people as possible aware of just how valuable and versatile soybeans During Soybean Week in soybean producers focus on educat ing producers and Consumers The average consumer considers the soybean something used basically for livestock Schmidt But that same in ah average will consume foods made from more than 327 bushels of soy beans and come in contact with a great many other soy For more than 250 Iowa news papers and more than pers nationwide are printed with soy an environmentally friendlier product that consumes million pounds of soybean oil In addition to its many food ap soybeans and their by products are found in literally thou sands of industrial products ranging from building ticals and cleaning solvents to con crete release biodiesel paints and Schmidt points out with pride that these products are not only but also made from a bountiful renewable re To keep the spotlight on soybeans during Soybean Week in the states soybean farmers are planning several educational and promotional Kicking off the activities is a statewide coloring con test involving youh ages Using the new Prang Fun Pro Soybean Crayons marketed by Dixon Ticonderoga contest par will be asked to draw what they believe best depicts Living in Prizes range from a master pack of 800 soy crayons to cash and a weekend for four at Park in Des Winners will be selected in three age categories 47 812 and 1318 The top will be on the cover of the Iowa Soybean Review with category winners featured in For contest rules and a free four pack of soy crayons to complete the please send your name and address to Soy Crayon Coloring 4554 NW 114th Iowa 503225410 tele phone will not be Deadline for requesting the contest rules and crayons is August Soybean producers will be out in force distributing coupons for the Prang Fun Pro Soybean col oring contest rules and sample four packs of the soy crayons at selected KMart and WalMart stores during Soybean Week in Theyll also be distributing posters to their local grain elevators during the week and throughout the summer For the ninth year in a will hold its annual Cargill Day during Soybean Week in This date is July 9 ex cept the Des Moines which will be July when Cargill will donate to the Iowa Soybean Association one cent per bushel for every bushel of soybeans that crosses its scales at any of its five Iowa plants located in Sioux Iowa Des and two in Cedar New this gift baskets filled with soy products will be delivered to selected media celebrities across the with public service an distributed to farm ra dio stations for broadcasting during Week in Its an exciting time within the soy bean and soybean producers have a lot to say about how theyre Building business by the For more information about soybeans or any of the Soybean Week contact the Iowa Soybean Asso 4554 NW 114th Iowa or phone Swimming lessons started June it was beautiful weather for the kids to enjoy Pictured above is Level I playing a YOURE NEVER 100 OLD 10 OWE BLOOD There is no upper age limit on giv ing blood to the American Red As long as you are at least 17 years of weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good health you can give blood and help save someones Even if you are 101 years and meet the you can give There are many generous senior citizens who have stopped giving blood because they thought they were too old to they were deferred one time from giving blood because of a medication they were then didnt return to give How many of these people are still eligible to give In if sev eral senior citizens would give again at the upcoming bloodmobile the American Red Cross could help more Every single donation is very Every day someone needs a blood Senior citizens in the community will have their chance to make a con to the American Red Blood Cross supply on July 9 at the West Bend Community For more information and to make an appointment please call 8872091
