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below). Dinner will be served at 5:45. Please bring you own table settings! Be sure to RSVP so that we prepare enough food!

He commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II, and after the Allied victory, Eisenhower acted as Military

1 Gold Country German American Club P. O. Box 571, Grass Valley, CA Promoting German Culture and Stronger German-American Ties in Northern California German-American Day Celebration Next regular meeting meeting at Seaman's Lodge, Friday, October 6 we will celebrate German-American Day. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. Ceremonies will begin at 4:30 -- National Anthems, Flag Ceremony, and a brief history of German-American Day, and video presentation (see below). Dinner will be served at 5:45. Please bring you own table settings! Be sure to RSVP so that we prepare enough food! John Hettrich, jhettrich@gmail.com, Who didn't like Ike? America's only 5-star General was Dwight D. Eisenhower. He commanded the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II, and after the Allied victory, Eisenhower acted as Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone in Germany. In response to the devastation of war, he arranged for distribution of American food and medical equipment to the German civilian population. Later, in 1952 and in 1956, he won landslide victories in the U.S. Presidential elections. He was of Pennsylvanian Dutch (Deutsch) ancestry, and will be featured among many other notable German- Americans in the video presentation planned for German-American Day at the next Club meeting on October 6. PAGE 1

2 Notes from the Board October Newsletter The GCGAC Oktoberfest was a fabulous success. The food was great thanks to a tremendous effort from Renate and John Hettrich and several members who pitched in to help. The Papa Oom-Pah Band highly professional as usual set the tone of the party at a very high energy level. Help Wanted: Your club needs volunteers to help with events and activities. German-American Day Friday, October 6 needs volunteers to help with food preparation, setup and cleanup and more. This is the only event still needing a Meeting Director. Publicity: I would like to get one or several people to help put our club into social media Facebook and other. A sad Facebook page (which Bob Scheetz created) has only one photo and little more, but it is getting some activity. With a little work, it could be a communications channel for members and a way to attract new members. There will printed copies of the full roster at each meeting. If you would like a PDF copy, please send a request to Bob Scheetz bobscheetz@gmail.com. Your Board would like to receive feedback from you questions, comments, suggestions, criticism, complements, etc. Send an to any board member. President Bob Scheetz bobscheetz@gmail.com Vice-president Dave Emanuel daveandjess50@comcast.net Treasurer Christa Benson cbenson1@suddenlink.net Secretary Dave Moss modavek@aol.com Program Director John Hettrich jhettrich@gmail.com At Oktoberfest, audience participation was key! Lilli Sackl and Margot Schulze helped lead the singing while the Papa Oom-Pah-Pah Band (above) set the tone, led by Kapellmeister Paul Trethewey. PAGE 2

German-American Club! Classes are FREE with club membership.

These two classes assemble at various class members' homes. For more information, call Rebecca at (916) 710-0033.

3 GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER OCTOBER, 2017 Activities German Language Classes Interested in learning German? There is only one (as indicated by Herr Erhobenem Zeigefinger at right) place in Nevada County to take classes, and that is RIGHT HERE at the Gold Country German-American Club! Classes are FREE with club membership. The Beginning level class is under the direction of Rebecca Claus; Intermediate level is taught by Erica Meier. These two classes assemble at various class members' homes. For more information, call Rebecca at (916) Conversational German Group Will meet Tuesday, October 3 from 4 until 6 p.m. at Christel Hermansen's, 154-B Sutton Way, Grass Valley. PLEASE call her at or christelhermansen@comcast.net if you are coming or not. Anyone who is interested in joining the group, please call Christa at Judie and Dennis Schuetzle in traditional Trachten for Oktoberfest Here come the dancers! Kristina Wetherbee, Dave and Kay Moss PAGE 3

Nickerl Stefan Arth Bob Scheetz Helene Suess October 10 Claire Palmerino October 12 Irene Smith Please

Brunnenmeyer October 30 Chrysan Silence Tune to KNCO Radio AM 830, weekdays at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. to hear your birthday greeting from GCGAC!

4 GOLD COUNTRY GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB NEWSLETTER OCTOBER, 2017 Unsere Leute October Birthdays October 2 Janet Collins October 5 William Silva October 5 Rosmarie Tribuzi Gute Besserung Fini Hackl Bill Nickerl Stefan Arth Bob Scheetz Helene Suess October 10 Claire Palmerino October 12 Irene Smith Please notify Christel Denzler when you are well or when you want to be taken off the Gute Besserung list. Thank you! October 16 Elka von Koskull October 19 Fini Hackl October 19 Kristina Wetherbee October 30 Dennis Brunnenmeyer October 30 Chrysan Silence Tune to KNCO Radio AM 830, weekdays at 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. to hear your birthday greeting from GCGAC! Dennis Naumann mit zwei (2) niedlichen Frauen! Paulette, Judie, and Renate with the first batch of freshly baked Bretzeln at Oktoberfest. They were sehr lecker! PAGE 4

Upcoming Events This Month: October 2, 2017 Beginning/Intermediate Language Class at Rebecca's, see p.3 October 3, 2017 Advance German Language conversation, see p.

October 12, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6 October 16, 2017 Beginning/Intermediate Language Class at TBD, see p.3 October 19, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6. October 26, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p.

Suspenseful mystery set in a Northern German village before World War I, during the decline of the Austro-Hungarian empire, depicts strange events and a surprise ending.

5 Upcoming Events This Month: October 2, 2017 Beginning/Intermediate Language Class at Rebecca's, see p.3 October 3, 2017 Advance German Language conversation, see p.3 October 5, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6 October 6, 2017 GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY Celebration, see p. 1. October 11, 2017 Board of Director's Meeting, Bret Harte Hotel, 4 p.m. see p. 7. October 12, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6 October 16, 2017 Beginning/Intermediate Language Class at TBD, see p.3 October 19, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6. October 26, 2017 Happy Wanderer's Hike, see p. 6. Coming Soon, Keep a Look Out: November 3 -- German Movie Night December 1 -- Christmas Season Party German Movie Night will feature the award-winning The White Ribbon (Das Weisse Band) (2009). Suspenseful mystery set in a Northern German village before World War I, during the decline of the Austro-Hungarian empire, depicts strange events and a surprise ending. Black and white, in German with subtitles. Be sure to check out the official club web page! It has all kinds of interesting stuff, including photo galleries, links, and prior newsletters. It s located at: PAGE 5

HAPPY WANDERERS HIKING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER Oct. 5th... POINT MARIAH (Royal Gorge area) This is a new trail part of the Royal Gorge Cross-Country ski- trail system.

6 HAPPY WANDERERS HIKING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER Oct. 5th... POINT MARIAH (Royal Gorge area) This is a new trail part of the Royal Gorge Cross-Country ski- trail system. At the middle of the hike (lunch-time) we have a spectacular view into the American River Canyon app deep The hike is 6.2 miles round trip and rated medium. We meet in Colfax and in Nevada City at 8:30 am We all meet at Soda Springs turnoff at app. 9:30 am Oct LOLA MONTEZ LAKE This week's hike will go to Lola Montez Lake near Soda Springs. Elevation gain 550' and classified strenuous. 6-7 miles round trip - paved to the trailhead. We have lunch at the lake, and it s a wonderful lake for swimming. We meet in Colfax and at the Government Center in N.C. at 8:30 am We all meet at Soda Springs exit #174 off Interstate #80 app. 9:30 am Oct DEVILS PEAK We will go to the base of Devils Peak - south of I-80 and east of Rainbow Lodge. We start at the railroad crossing near Troy and follow the road behind the locked gate about 3 miles to the top of the ridge between Devils Peak and Snow Mountain. From here we crosscountry up the ridge 1/2 a mile to the base of Devils Peak where we have lunch; great views into the head waters of the American River. Return same way. This hike is considered moderate - 7 miles. About one mile of good gravel road to the trailhead. We meet in Colfax and in Nevada City at 8:30 am. We ALL meet at the Rainbow Lodge at 9:15 am. (Big Bend exit off I-80) Oct MT. ZION Year-End-Party w/ Potluck lunch We reach the trailhead after a 2 miles drive on a gravel road. First we hike to the top of Mt.Zion, where we have the most spectacular 360 degree views of many lakes and mountains. Afterwards we hike back on the logging road to our cars, and return to the "The Discovery Trail", where we will celebrate with a potluck lunch. It's a fairly easy hike We meet in Colfax and in Nevada City at 9:00 am We all meet at the "Discovery Trail" at 9:45 am If you are not a regular hiker with the group, and would like to hike with us, call Fred first, since the hike might have changed for various reasons. PAGE 6

Hofbräuhaus in München Last month, we had a report about the history of the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, and here we have a photo of one of our own members, John Hettrich, at that very place, last July,

7 Hofbräuhaus in München Last month, we had a report about the history of the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, and here we have a photo of one of our own members, John Hettrich, at that very place, last July, when the weather was warm enough for outdoor dining. John is enjoying a generous portion of Schweinhaxen, washing it down with a similarly generous liter-sized Mass of Bier. (John says it was a hot day!) If people in Germany eat like this every day, why aren't they fatter? John reports that Schweinhaxen is not available in the USA, at least not around here. You have to travel to Munich to get the real deal! Did you know that in Munich, there is a city ordinance that prohibits construction of buildings over four stories high? Keine Wolkenkratzer! Improves the view of the clouds for everyone! GCGAC Board of Directors Officers (Elected -- 5 votes): President: Bob Scheetz (925) Vice President: David Emanuel Secretary: David Moss Treasurer: Christa Benson Program: John Hettrich (650) The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on : Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 4:00 p.m. at Bret Harte Inn, Grass Valley, CA GCGAC Committee Chairs (appointed, non-voting) Directors (Appointed): Membership: Susanne Bader Dance: Dave Moss Happy Wanderers: Fred & Karen Herrmann Newsletter: Paul Trethewey Publicity: to be filled German Language: Conversational: Christa Benson Intermediate: Erica Meier Beginning: Rebecca Claus (916) Refreshments: Volunteers Get Well & Sunshine: Christel Denzler Annaliese Grasshof (916) Kaffee & Kuchen: TBD Inter-Club Liaison: Hank Stoffel Webmaster: Paul Trethewey Property: Dennis Naumann Historian: Kristina Wetherbee PAGE 7

Club is a Member of the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA 719 Sixth

20001 Representing Americans of German Speaking Heritage Ph: 866-868-8422 (toll

8 Newsletter printed at: Advantage Print & Marketing, 528 Auburn Ravine Rd., Auburn, CA Dean Wood, President Gold Country German-American Club is a Member of the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA 719 Sixth St., NW, Washington, D.C Representing Americans of German Speaking Heritage Ph: (toll free) info@gahmusa.org web: Gold Country German-American Club P.O. Box 571 Grass Valley, CA First Class Mail Please Forward

Gold Country German American Club

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