Language survives as Mennonites migrate to Kansas
In Detmold Germany and across North America Plautdietsch or Low German flourishes among Mennonite immigrants. Communities in Reedley California Vauxhall Alberta Garden City Kansas and Chihuahua Mexico adapt transport and education as the language and bread culture endure amid economic shifts.
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Detmold
Germany
Zwiebach
North America
Canada
California
Kansas
Peter
Wiens
Latin America
Soviet Republics
West Germany
Kansas Plains
Reedley
Calif
Vaux
Mexico
Froese
Polka Party Celebrates 35th Oktoberfest Night
Community gathers for annual Oktoberfest at Knights of Columbus Hall in Garden City. Paula Knoll and Dennis Tomsicek return to the spot of their first date as Ken Degenhardt and The Blue Notes entertain with polka and waltzes. Food lines form as attendees enjoy beef and noodles, bierocks, bratwurst, and sauerkraut. Lane McKenna watches as her mother Sara refills drinks.
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Paula Knoll
Dennis Tomsicek
Tomsicek
Nebraska
Garden City
Knoll
Lane McKenna
Sara
Garden City Oktoberfest 2006 Serves Hearty German Fare
Organizers and helpers at Knights of Columbus in Garden City planned a two day Oktoberfest 2006 aiming to sell out food. They expected to serve more than 900 piggies and 4,800 bierocks plus 25 roasters of beef and noodles and other dishes on Friday and Saturday, with prep starting at 6 a.m. and serving from 11 a.m. Authorities describe a bustling to go line as volunteers including Tabatha Benning-Nichols and Rhonda Roth coordinate orders amid polka music.
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Garden City
Knights of Columbus
Eighth St
Tabatha Benning-Nichols
Benning-Nichols
Rhonda Roth
Patty Knoll
Holcomb
Rojas Family Under Strain in Disaster Aid Debate
Ralph Rojas, a Red Cross disaster response volunteer, debates flying to Florida with a team to help after a hurricane. Deb Rojas, a Social and Rehabilitation Services worker, accuses him of trying to save the world as their marriage faces strain from his humanitarian commitments.
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Ralph Rojas
Deb
American Red Cross
Florida
Local Volunteer Answers Call To Help Others
Ro Rojas, 49, of Garden City, chose a selfless path when asked to assist others. He emphasizes doing what feels natural, helping people who seek him out rather than pursuing requests, embodying a quiet commitment to service.
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Rojas
Garden City
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