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The Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust Presents:

The Purdue Glee Club October 7th, 2013 Fort Dodge Middle School

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Hawkeye Community Theater will present ‘An Inconvenient Corpse’ the week of October 15th through the 19th at their lovely ‘home’ on north 12th street. This comedy sounds quite intriguing- and won’t disappoint…Hawkeye Theater never does.

The music department at Iowa Central has added something new to their fall schedule this year. They will be performing “Cabaret” for two nights this month at Willow Ridge Restaurant. What better way to enjoy their talents- great food and special entertainment. Make the call for reservations today!

The Fort Dodge Community school Foundation is planning their annual fundraiser – their ‘dance’ for October 19th at the Best Western Starlite. This is always a fun affair, and this year will be no different.

There’s a raffle, auction, dessert buffet and live music!

And all for a great cause. Hope to see you there!

Guess who’s coming back? They will be performing October 26th at Decker Auditorium, and promise once again tol not disappoint. Called “entertainment with a conscience” the high-energy troupe from Texas appeals to everyone- with its perfect mix of pop, rock , swing and classic oldies.” Be there or be square!

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Please read the article on page 14, which tells of the nomination of Twist & Shout good friend, Kevin Lind, to the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kevin was on our cover in early 1993, and has continue his singing career since then. We are behind this nomination all the way- and urge our readers to do the same!

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Also featured in this issue is another great article on Iowa Central Community College’s fall play; “John Lennon and Me”, which will be held October 10-12th at Decker Auditorium. Director Teresa Jackson explains that “What seems like a somber subject matter is actually told with joy, flair and hope.” Make plans now to attend.

The Fort Dodge Study Club is holding their annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 12th at the Community Apple Orchard. With All money raised going towards the Joy of Reading, you’ll have a ‘Down Home’ great time with great music and food, and a tremendous cause- promoting reading in Fort Dodge area 2nd graders. Don’t miss it!

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ur cover is ‘frightfully’ perfect for this time of year, as we feature the cast of ‘Young Frankenstein’, in a great photo courtesy of photographer Steve Kersten. Taken at the historic Ann Smeltzer home, it shows in scary detail some of the talented Comedia Musica performers of this great show. Mark your calendars for the second weekend in November – at Decker Auditorium.

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By Anne Kersten

November 7-9 • Decker Auditorium Comedia Musica Players are busy rehearsing for the Fort Dodge production of Mel Brooks musical comedy, “Young Frankenstein”, which will be held November 7th, 8th and 9th at Decker Auditorium, Iowa Central Community College.

The creative team for the show consists of Show Director Michael Shoopman, Music Director Bruce Perry and Choreographer, Rachel Bell.

“Young Frankenstein will be a wild journey into the mad hilarity of writer Mel Brooks’ mind,” said Shoopman. “Our intention is to bring this to life in every tilted, electrically charged manner possible.

Buckle up- kiddies, it’s going to get bumpy,” he said.

Shoopman added, “Young Frankenstein is a classic , if not in the pure sense, then certainly in the cult format with a fan following of those who love the tilted humor of Mel Brooks.” Shoopman said what makes the musical work is that it stays true to the original storyline of the movie and retains all those well worn and well-loved lines, then combines them with equally funny lyrics. Shoopman admitted he is not a lover of musicals, “I do however like this one,” he said. “That is obviously of upmost importance when it is my job to bring the show to life and make it the best it can be for the patron, as well as the actors, crew and organizations involved on the other side of the fourth wall.”

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He continued, “In order to deliver this type of story effectively and do the script justice, casting becomes a vital yet perilous duty that takes some heavy due diligence. Not only must each actor be the best match for each character, but the singing demands also create a double entendre of sorts when it comes to filling the ranks.”

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the reluctant heir to the Frankenstein legacy, will be played

by Comedia newcomer Jordan LeClere.

Leaving behind his fiancée Elizabeth Benning, played by Alyssa Sparks, Frankenstein travels to his Grandfather’s castle. He is welcomed to Transylvania by hunchback Igor, played by Buzz Powers. Igor tries to convince Frederick to continue in his grandfather’s footsteps, and hires the services of a laboratory assistant named Inga, played by Amy Porter. The three are welcomed to the castle by Frau Blucher, the mysterious housekeeper, performed by Ann Powers.

while others are new and fresh to the arena, happy and full of blind expectation that all will go smoothly from first block to final curtain,” he said.

“What the newbies bring is that wonderful spirit of awe- that fresh caring that keeps the over-experienced from phoning it in. That spirit becomes contagious and ends up thankfully infecting the entire troupe.” Shoopman said the end game is a group of many individuals who collectively are vibrant and are giving you every dollars worth of entertainment they can squeeze from their souls.” It is amazing to see it happen, even when you know it will.”

“This will be a show you won’t want to miss,” promised Shoopman. “The talent involved is incredible and you not be able to keep a straight face during the performance.”

Tickets for Young Frankenstein will be available after October 15th at Choice Printing, and at the door the week of the performances.

“The show is made up of actors and crew from all walks of life,” said Shoopman. “Some have been involved in this crazy business for years with a long and storied resume trailing behind,

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Down Home Giving Study Club Announces

Annual Event to be held at the Orchard October 12th The Fort Dodge Study Club will hold their annual fundraising event on Saturday, October 12th at the Community Apple Orchard. All money raised will go to the ‘Joy of Reading’ Foundation for the second year in a row.

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Co-chairmen of the event, Chris Dayton, met with Twist & Shout to discuss some of the details. “Study Club traditionally choses the same charity for two- to three years so that a significant contribution can be made, and the charity can make plans for the use of the money,” she explained.

She said Katie Averill, who is also a member of Study Club, founded the Joy of Reading in memory of her daughter, Emily Joy, who was planning to go into early childhood education. “This year Katie hopes to use all money raised to purchase an ipad for each second grade classroom in Fort Dodge with classes of over 12 students,” said Dayton. She said the ipad will be used as a Reading tool in the classroom. “The Foundation will also be giving $500 to each second grade classroom for teachers to use for literacy incentives for the students.”

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Tickets to “Down Home Giving” are $50 per person, or $100 a couple. They can be purchased at the door or by calling 515576-4420.

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Help Us Welcome Fall Hickory Smoked Dinners •Seafood •Steaks Maybe you have noticed that large orange building with mounds of dirt and construction equipment going full speed at 3232 1st Ave. South. Fort Dodge will soon be home to a new Family Entertainment Center called Fort Frenzy in just a couple of months.

This new Family Entertainment Center will have the entire family enjoying hours of Roller Skating, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Go-Karts, Mini-bowling, Arcade Games, Water Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf and a Frenzy Café where you will be able to share a Pepsi and pizza.

Other amenities will include a banquet facility that will accommodate 400 guest along with kitchen facilities and services. Corporate clients will find big screen monitors and state of the art sound equipment for presentations or some musical entertainment.

Future plans for Fort Frenzy include outdoor concerts and special events on the 10 acre complex.

With a parking lot of 125,000 square feet there will be no problem finding that parking space.

Everyone is invited to go to www.fortfrenzy.com to sign up for our email newsletters that will keep you up to date on our opening, special offers and events. In the meantime, check out our Facebook page for contests, videos and photos.

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An Inconvenient Corpse After a busy summer of appearing in two shows, Jeff Bluml takes a seat back in the director’s chair to bring us the October Desert Theatre, “An Inconvenient Corpse” by Pat Cook. This hilarious farce will have the Hawkeye Community Theatre audiences laughing all the way home the “Corpse” takes the stage October 15th -19th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 PM. What do you do when the guest of honor at your luncheon suddenly drops dead? That's what the Ladies of the Deep South have to deal with when they find Darryl Burdett, played by Jeffrey Halter, deceased after eating their food.

"I think we found a name for the dish," club member Myrna, played by Heidi Nelson, tells another club member, June, played by Virginia Continelli, "Pasta-Way".

Was he murdered? After all he was trying to blackmail most of the town. And it's not like they have a lot of time to solve the crime, since Darryl is the Grand Marshall in the Founder's Day parade which is slated to begin only an

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hour away! Or maybe it was someone else who did him in. Say, the Mayor, played by Jim Von Dolteren, who may have had some shady dealings with Darryl's grandfather who, by the way, kept a diary of all his dealings. Or maybe newspaper editor Alvin Carnes, played by Adam Liker.

After all, he seems awfully interested in that diary as well.

Then after Darryl's girlfriend, Mimi, played by Joyce Bickford, shows up the pressure is really on. What starts out as a leisurely brunch ends up as a game of 'let's hide the body'! More twists than a country road, this farce will keep you guessing and laughing at the same time.

The director found this play to be funny from the beginning. “I read it a couple of times, and each time I laughed from page one,” said Jeff Bluml, “Pat Cook is a great playwright, and has some good shows out there.” This year’s October show is a little different from others. We have usually had a “spooky” comedy, or out right haunting show. However, even though there is a murder involved,

this play brings the comedy front and center. Another difference is the cast size. This show calls for many cast members and a large variety. With a cast size of 22 Jeff will find himself busy keeping everyone in place.

“An Inconvenient Corpse” is Hawkeye Community Theatres annual Dessert Theatre, and as in the past desserts will be sold during intermission by Xi Delta Epsilon sorority, with funds going to their community service projects. This fast-paced farce is packed with suspense and laughter, comedic characters, amusing scenes, and lots of stage action! Our audiences will love this show.

“An Inconvenient Corpse” is produced by special arrangement with Contemporary Drama Service, Colorado Springs, CO. For more information on the show, or to learn more about Hawkeye Community Theatre check out our website at www.hawkeyetheatre.com. Or follow us on Facebook!

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John Lennon Me

by Teresa Jackson, Iowa Central’s Director of Theatre

John Lennon & Me is a beautiful play which I have held onto for several years, waiting for just the right combination of students to fill the roles. It’s such an unusual show, unlike any I have directed. In fact, of all the shows I’ve ever staged, I truly believe this tops my list as a “Must See” for people of all ages. I absolutely love good playwriting, and that describes Cherie Bennett beautifully. I love her story and how gently and creatively she tells it. What seems like a somber subject matter is actually told with joy, flair and hope. The story is told from the perspective of a young teenage girl who has suffered from cystic fibrosis most of her life; however, Star tells the story as she chooses—and what the audience sees, instead of her illness, is ultimately her spirit—which is extraordinary.

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The play takes place in Heart House—basically a home for kids which is attached to a hospital, where Star has lived most of her life. She confronts her illness with flair—by surrounding herself with MTV-inspired bodyguard Flunkies—and by challenging her dreaded therapy nurse to boxing matches and dance contests. However, when Star gets a new roommate, a vivacious cheerleader who seems quite healthy, well, it becomes a friendship that changes her world.

I also love a script which incorporates music—because, let’s face it, music enhances everything—and allows directors a chance to choose appropriate songs to further the story line. With the play’s title, of course, came the first line of brainstorming—the iconic tunes of the Beatles; however there will be lots of other music in this show as well, not only underscoring some of the action, but also allowing us to feature our varied singing and dancing talents here on campus.

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The cast is large! Many of the talented performers from last year’s production of Legally Blonde are back on stage again— and we welcome lots of newcomers as well, even drawing some talent from the athletic teams of cross country, track and wrestling and from the Cheer Squad and Dance Team as well! All are welcome in Iowa Central’s Performing Arts Department.

We have always believed in keeping our prices reasonable for our supportive community. Tickets can be ordered online at iowacentral.edu\bookstore or at the Iowa Central Bookstore on our campus or by calling 515-574-1081. They may be purchased at the door as well. I truly hope everyone will take us up on these offers—and plan to venture out to Decker Auditorium October 1012 to see the show at 7:00 p.m. in support of Iowa Central’s talented students. I believe the message of John Lennon & Me will linger with our audiences as much as it has for our cast and crew. I hope we make everyone—after looking at life through the eyes of Star—resolve to “enjoy every moment of our time on this planet, however long it is.”

the cast: Teenagers: Star (aka Stella Grubner): Tara Jackson Courtney Cambridge: Emily Garst Sally Kasem: Courtney Skeens Julie Rowen: Jade Green Tom Lowell: Dakota Demery Jeff Levine: Caleb Henkelman

The Adults: Dr. Scott Rhodes: DeMarco Moore Nurse Janice Bobrin: Anna Wulfekuhler “The Torturer�: Maria Francoise Claudia Grubner: Lizzy Stacey Courtney’s Shrill Mom: Alex Sudbrock

The Ensembles: Heart House Residents: Eddie Shimkat (Stan) Kelso Breitsprecher (Kevin) Daniel Peet (Lee) Justin Anderson

Chelsea Eggers Libby Augustine Rachael Smith Jenny Lampe (Annie)

Flunkies: (Star’s Magical Assistants) Khari Brown Samantha Lennon Darius Brown Melanie Philavanh Nolan Mitchell Emily Evans Luis Sifuentes Lois Guthrie-McCoy Michael Hale Jacob Halferty Rehearsal Assistant: Chris Pilling

Benefit for Joy of Reading Foundation Heavy Hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 - 8:30 Band staring at 7:30 Casual Attire (Jeans and Boots) Entertainment:

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This face belongs in Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame The reality of Twist & Shout is due, in part, to the help of Kevin Lind, who brought Dave Haldin and I together back in the early 1990’s. So when we were contacted by Dick Hakes to help publicize the nomination of Kevin to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it was a no-brainer. Of course we’ll help!!

Twist & Shout agrees its’ a well deserved honor.

What follows is Dick Hakes nomination essay. ~Anne Kersten Let’s put Kevin Lind in the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

If you have hung around this state for a few decades, chances are you have heard the golden voice of this Laurens native and University of Iowa grad belting out New York, New York or maybe the Green Green Grass of Home or a rocking Everly Brothers hit such as Bye, Bye Love.

From the time he was a sophomore at Laurens High, he’s been performing rock and roll, jazz and Sinatra hits — and he’s pushing 60 and still at it. Much of it was during a 30-year or so offand-on stint as lead singer with a popular regional rock group called the New Buckeye Band, which in its prime scheduled more than 50 Iowa gigs a year. But he has also headlined many other acclaimed bands and smaller combos over the years after settling near Des Moines.

Kevin has done it all, and most of it in Iowa. He’s played in bad bars, on a pontoon boat, in the

stockyards, at wild barn parties and wedding receptions, and at a tiny street fair in Newell with just ten people in the crowd. He’s also performed at the Simon Estes Amphitheater, the Des Moines Civic Center and entertained on a ship of the Norwegian Cruise Line running from Vancouver to Alaska – plus done lead studio vocal work for Triad Productions.

Lately, he’s been performing a few gigs with guys from the old days as Kevin Lind’s Rock and Roll Reunion, among other names, which recently packed in the local crowd at the Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg.

If somebody asked, I would describe my friend Kevin as “a true Irish Catholic character who thrives on music, schmoozing the crowd and enchanting people with a voice as pure as Waterford Crystal.”

He doesn’t look quite the same as this fuzzy old newspaper photo anymore, but the guy has dedicated his musical soul to the state of Iowa for a half century and deserves the recognition. If you’ve heard his magic and want to help, write a note of support to conniemueller@iowarocknroll.com at the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

They need to know there is a terrific candidate flying under their radar who should win induction in 2014!

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she has won more awards than any other female artist in country music history, including 21 CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards.

Loretta Lynn will grace the stage at the Clay County Regional Events Center on Tuesday, October 29. Show time is 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm.

With three ticket prices, fans can enjoy the show keeping In 1964, Lynn scored a within their budget.

Loretta has a for capstring of top 10 country Ticket prices for turing the everyday hits, including "Wine, Loretta Lynn are Women, and Song" and $59.00, $54.00 and of wives and "Blue Kentucky Girl." $49.00. All seats are mothers in her songs, while Soon recording her reserved. Fans will get injecting them with her own own material, Lynn a chance to purchase told stories about all these tickets on Friday, brand of humor sorts of relationships.

September 20, 2013 at The singer has a talent 9:00am. Once the tickfor capturing the ets go on sale, they can everyday struggles of be purchased at the wives and mothers in Clay County Regional her songs, while injectEvents Center Box ing them with her own brand of humor. She, Office 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday, however, did not shy away from more contro- online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by versial material, tackling the Vietnam War in phone at 1-800-745-3000 or at any her 1966 hit "Dear Uncle Sam." Ticketmaster outlet.

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Loretta Lynn’s most recent achievement is becoming the latest recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Barack Obama announced the award on Thursday, August 8, 2013. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor presented to individuals who have made an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the U.S., to world peace or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

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In 1976, Lynn published her first autobiography, Coal Miner's Daughter. The book became a best seller, publicly revealing some of the ups and downs in her professional and personal life, especially her stormy relationship with her husband. In 1980, the film version of the book was released, starring Sissy Spacek as Loretta and Tommy Lee Jones as her husband.

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Masters of the Fiddle November 3rd!

Iowa State Center presents ‘Masters of the Fiddle” Sunday, November 3rd at 7:30 pm.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers, who also happen to be married.

They have combined their talents in an amazing show, Masters of the Fiddle- a unique whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, combining the best of French, Celtic and American Bluegrass, as well as Cajun styles!

Estonian National Symphony November 5th at 7:30 pm Iowa State Center is pleased to welcome back Narek Hakhnazaryan to the stage at Stephens

This symphony has grown since its 1926 founding as a small radio orchestra, powerfully increasing its international scope with works from the Baroque period to premiere performances of modern works. The program will include works by Estonian composers such as Veljo Tormis’s Overture No. 2, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 and Sibelius’s Symphony No 5 in E-flat major, Op. 82.

Tickets for all events at Stephens Auditorium can be found by calling 515-294-3347 or at cderwin@iastate.edu.

Auditorium as a featured soloist with the acclaimed Estonian National Symphony. If you were fortunate to experience the powerful and poetic playing of the Armenian cellist when he was a Young Artist in residence in 2011, you’ll want to see him again on November 5th.

Joined by two highly acclaimed pianists in their own right, Masters of the Fiddle will treat you to the foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world class step dancing that have brought audiences to their feet on

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The theme for the Concert is “Opera Showstoppers” and will pay homage to the new Conductor, Joshua Barlage’s, upbringing in the Opera Pit. Barlage, who is also the managing director of the Des Moines Symphony Academy has been selected as the music director and conductor of the Fort Dodge Area Symphony. Hope Brown, who is the president of the Fort Dodge Symphony Board said the Board is very excited to welcome Mr. Barlage.

“Joshua exudes a sincere enthusiasm for sharing classical music. The musical selections he made for his inaugural season with the FDAS are one that most audience members will recognize and enjoy.”

tor’s upbringing in the opera pit. Featured orchestral showstoppers from the opera repertoire, this concert will set the season in motion with favorites by Rossini, Bizet, Tchaikovsky and Verdi. From the Verdi powerhouses that will open and close this concert to the delightful Rossini, Bizet and Tchaikovsky in between, this concert will surely be a curtain-raising crowd pleaser.

Brown continued saying that the talent of the current Symphony players is wonderful, “Joshua will continue our tradition of conductors who work to showcase the players’ talents.” Brown added, “I think when people come to the concerts, they will also be hooked by his enthusiasm and musical selections.”

Other concerts throughout the year include the Holiday Concert on December 8th, the ‘Trumpet Spectacular; on March 2nd and the Young Artist Concert on April 27th.

For more information go to: fdsymphony.org.

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ebster City Community Theatre opens its 2013-2014 season with an original murder mystery comedy written and directed by Sally Evans of Stratford, Iowa. "House Guests Can Be Murder" is the story of five elderly women who decide to move in together after Bertha Johnson wins a sweepstakes and purchases a large old boarding house.

Production dates are October 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm and October 13 & 20 at 2:00 pm.

Unfortunately, the paper incorrectly reported the amount of her winnngs as $100,000 when it was really only $10,000.

Enter "long-lost cousin" Wilhelmina Jergernsen who raises the suspicion of neighbors Clarence and Jasper.

Cast members include Linda Thomas as Bertha, Karin Yungclas as Hazel, Sharon Helm as Millie, Cheri Daya as Elsie, and Loween Getter as Clara. Pete Neumeister and Al Yungclas fill the roles of Clarence and Jasper respectively.

Wilhelmina is portrayed by Jeff Pingle and Paul Wagner takes on the roles of handyman, postman, cable guy, paramedic, and detective to round out the cast of characters.

All tickets are only $10. To reserve tickets stop by the theatre located at 1001 Willson Avenue weeknights from 5 - 7 pm or Saturdays from 10 am to noon. Tickets may also be available one hour before showtime. The box office will open October 5. Or, call 515-832-4456 or order online at www.wcctonline.org

othershowsat wcct: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a holiday classic for the family, December 6-8 & 13-15, 2013 The Dixie Swim Club, a touching comedy about friendship, February 7-9 & 14-16, 2014 Moonlight and Magnolias, a tale about writing the screenplay for "Gone with the Wind", April 4-6 & 11-13, 2014 Guys and Dolls, the popular musical about gamblers, the Save-a-Soul Mission, and showgirls, July 10-13 & 17-20, 2014 The October Readers Theatre selection will provide a sneak peak at the February production of The Dixie Swim Club. Join us at the theatre on October 13 at 4:30 pm to peruse the script. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage.

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Cabaret!

October 18th & 19th at Willow Ridge

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he Music Department at Iowa Central Community College has added a new twist to the fall schedule this year. A few current vocal students along with some alumni will present their talents to the Fort Dodge community in an intimate setting, Willow Ridge Restaurant.

“We did this last year in February,” said Kathleen Schreier, Vocal Director at Iowa Central, “And it was so successful we decided to do it again.”

This year’s event will be held on October 18th and 19th with a four-course meal to be served at the cost of $20 per person.

Social hour begins at 6:00 pm, with the meal and entertainment to start at 7:00.

Schreier said that last year, students who wanted to do something ‘a little extra’ prepared and presented a vocal solo or small ensemble number to an audience that was also able to enjoy a delicious meal, while enjoying an array of singing talent. “What makes this event a truly grand experience is the collaboration we have with the Culinary Arts Department, under the direction of Chef Michael Hirst,” said Schreier.

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“they’re sure to be alarmingly entertaining, as well.

Reservations for Cabaret can be made by calling the Willow Ridge at 576-5711.

Fall concert…October 24th Iowa Central will also present a Fall Concert on October 24th as members of the instrumental area of the Music Department present a Concert in Decker Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Included in this concert will be members of the Concert Bnad, Jazz Band, Brass Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

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found a flea on Max the other day. Of course I freaked out because only dogs with bad owners get fleas, right? Wrong.

First of all, one flea does not a flea problem make. Secondly, you can religiously give your dog her flea/tick treatment on the 1st of every month and you still may occasionally find A flea on her. Of course I’d started itching as well so I assumed I also had fleas.

Right? Wrong again. Humans cannot “get fleas”. Fleas don’t live on us. They don’t like us like they like our canine friends (thank goodness). But, I really was itching and thought I too had fleas until I did copious amounts of research. And what I found was….: Fleas may hang out on humans for a moment or two but once they realize we don’t taste good, they’ll simply use us as transport to something that tastes better.

FLEAS, TICKS AND HEARTWORMS – OH MY! are little vials of liquid that you apply along the dogs neck and back. Most dogs aren’t bothered by this, although I think it may sting a bit as Stella fights me every first of the month. I have to straddle her to get it on her back, she really doesn’t like this!

Heartworm preventative is extremely important as heartworms can actually kill our dogs. Dogs are most commonly infected with heartworms through mosquito bites. An infected mosquito passes the heartworm parasite on to the dog through its bite. These baby heartworms (parasites) quickly find a home in the dog’s heart.

They grow into adults and reproduce. You can imagine a heart (and arteries) full of worms would quickly cause heart failure, which is exactly what happens.

By Sarah Estlund with Stella & Max

So you can see (in layman’s terms!) why heartworm preventative is so important. Your furry friend really could die from a mosquito bite!

Fleas (and ticks) cause great discomfort to our furry babies, which is why using flea/tick preventative every month is so important.

Something you may not know: it’s not the actual fleas that make our babies itch so uncontrollably, it’s the flea bites. Which is why, if your dog has fleas and you treat her reactively, she may still scratch for a few day as it wasn’t the fleas but the bites that cause discomfort and itching.

You may find your veterinarian won’t sell you heartworm preventative without first a heartworm test. This is because, should your dog already have heartworms, the preventative won’t treat it, and your dog needs to be treated for the presence of heartworms before you begin preventative treatments.

Flea/tick preventative is actually a low-dose insecticide that gets inside our dog’s blood stream. When the flea/tick bites the pup, that insecticide is then ingested and kills the flea/tick. So, the flea/tick can still bite the dog – which can lead to many other issues (diseases transmitted by ticks, flea bites itching, etc.)

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Music journalist Jason Ankeny was quoted, “Brian Hyland’s puppy love pop music virtually defined the sound and sensibility of bubblegum music during the pre-Beatles era”. Jason said it so well. There is no question, Brian Hyland will always be one of this countries top pop artists, and he performed in Fort Dodge, twice!

IT’S AN ITSY BITSY TEENIE WEENIE NIGHT IN FORT DODGE While Hyland continued to record throughout the remainder of the 60's, he had no chart hits. He was another in a long list of artists who saw their sales shut down by the British invasion. That was until 1970.

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From 1960 to 1977, Hyland would record eleven albums for such labels as ABC, Philips, Dot, and Uni records.

In 1962, Hyland would move to ABC Records and hit the charts again with “Let Me Belong To You/Let It Die” (ABC 10236) and “I’ll Never Stop Wanting You/The Night I Cried” (ABC 10262).

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Today Brian is retired and living in New Orleans and still performs often with his son Bodi, playing drums for him on live shows.

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Hyland appeared at our Plamor and Laramar Ballroom in 1963 and again in 1966. Maybe you were there dancing to all the hits and experiencing live, one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time.

In 1964 he would move over to Philips Records and was assigned the legendary Snuff Garret as his producer. This pairing was to hit another Top 40 song for Hyland in the form of “The Joker Went Wild/I Can Hear The Rain” (Philips 40377). Hyland charted again with “Run Run Look & See/Why Did You Do It” (Philips 40405).

Two greats, J J Cale and Leon Russell played on Hyland’s two Philips sessions. Doesn’t get much better than that.

During this time Hyland appeared regularly on American Bandstand and was a regular on Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars. In fact, he was with the Caravan of Stars in Dallas, Texas the day that Pres. Kennedy was assassinated.

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In 1962, Hyland struck gold again with the incredible “Sealed With A Kiss/Summer Job” (ABC 10336). This little ditty reached #3 on Billboard’s Top 40 and stayed on the charts for eleven weeks, with another million in sales racked up. Impressive! 1962 saw another Top 40 hit with “Ginny Come Lately/I Should Be Gettin’ Better” (ABC 10294), reaching #21 on Billboard’s Top 40.

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In 70' Hyland would record a record for Uni Records of Los Angeles. It was a song written by the legendary Curtis Mayfield of the Impressions. The song was “Gypsy Woman/You & Me” (Uni Records 55240). The record was so big it hit #3 on Billboard’s Top 40 and again sold another million records for Hyland. It was the second largest selling record of Hyland’s career. It might be one of the very best pop vocal recordings ever done!

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Born in Queens, New York, Brian was meant to be a pop singer. In 1959, at the young age of 16, he was signed by Kapp Records as one of their recording artists. In August of 1960 he recorded and released his biggest hit, “It’s An Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini/Don’t Dilly Dally Sally” (Kapp Records 432).

The record was one of the hottest sellers of 1960, selling over one million copies in the first two months and by years end, it sold over two million copies.

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emember when things were simple? Actually, I really can’t remember when things were simple. It’s been a long, long time. The truth is that we inflict complications and stress upon ourselves most of the time.

Look at small children for an example of a simple and pure life. They know what they want and have no biases, prejudices or concealed agendas. They like people who smile. They avoid people who frown. They eat when they are hungry, drink when thirsty, and sleep when they are tired.

Take a few minutes to think about a more simple life. This list may provide some ideas to slow down, prioritize, organize and enjoy the important things in life.

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Get enough sleep every night.

Smile often, even to complete strangers.

Pay attention to your health.

Don’t buy stuff you don’t need. Always sleep on big purchases.

Create a budget and savings plan and stick to both of them.

Don’t waste your time on jealously. The only person you’re competing against is yourself.

Organize your living space and working space.

Get rid of stuff you don’t use.

Ask someone if you aren’t sure.

Don’t try to please everyone. Just do what you know is right.

Fill up your gas tank on the way home, not in the morning when you’re in a hurry.

Always be honest with yourself and others.

Single-task. Do one thing at a time and give it all you got.

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• Make a list and shop for only the items you need.

• Stay out of other people’s drama.

• If you hate doing it, stop it.

• Don’t try to read other people’s minds. Don’t make other people try to read yours. Communicate.

• Apologize when you should.

• Be curious. Don’t be scared to learn something new.

• Meet new people.

• Don’t worry too much about what other people think about you.

• Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven, and likeminded.

• Drink water when you’re thirsty.

• Spend time nurturing your relationships with the people who matter most to you.

• Exercise every day.

• Let go of things you can’t change. Concentrate on things you can.

• Realize that the harder you work, the luckier you will become.

• Follow your heart.

• Don’t be too hard on yourself.

• Do something that makes you proud.

• Make mistakes, learn from them, laugh about them, and move along.

• EnJOY life’s simple pleasures. They’re free and better than anything money can buy.

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hen you work with books every day, you start to notice trends among the cover art for various titles. Depending on the genre, they are treated differently, but one trend seems to apply to all, which is featuring a woman on the cover either facing sideways, walking towards something, looking at the sea, and/or whatever is so fascinating in the distance.

By Rachel Lavender and Amy Presler I want to draw mustaches on every single one of them.

I know that I’m not the only person who has this compulsion to draw mustaches on pictures of women on magazine covers or in newspapers or wherever you may encounter a reproduction of a woman gazing out at the reader and smiling. It’s so satisfying to do this and I don’t know why, it just is.

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t’s October! One of the many things I love about Fall, besides sleeping with the windows open and all the wonderful Autumn scents that come out, is of course Halloween. So imagine my luck that I happen to come across a spooky novel just in time for my article. The Small Hand and Dolly by Susan Hill is two novellas in one creepy package.

Now, my lovely co-columnist Rachel has taken the offensive position by sporting a mustache in all her pictures (see above), so she avoids my ‘staching…and that’s just one of the reasons why I love her.

Longbourn by Jo Baker A re-imagining of Pride & Prejudice told through the viewpoint of the Bennett estate servants. For fans of Jane Austen and Downton Abbey.

The first haunting tale, The Small Hand, follows an antiquarian bookseller as his life is forever changed after stumbling upon a decrepit old house in the English countryside. Soon the memory of the mysterious house and its garden begins consuming him, beckoning him to return.

Ade: A Love Story by Rebecca Walker A love story set in Kenya amidst war and disease.

The Tilted World by Tom Franklin and Beth Ann Fennelly A federal agent and a bootlegger fall in love during Prohibition.

The second story Dolly, weaves the tale of a young, orphan boy named Edward who is sent to spend the summer with his Aunt and spoiled cousin on their grand, yet decaying estate. When his cousin’s birthday wish fails to come true, she unleashes a wrath that will scar young Edward for years.

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion An awkward geneticist creates a scientific survey to find a wife, but his plan backfires when he meets a woman who embodies all the qualities the test was supposed to ferret out.

Quiet Dell by Jayne Anne Phillips A fictionalized account of a historic multiple murder when a con-man swindled a widower, kidnaps her and then returns to kill her three children.

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an opportunity to help raise funds for LifeWorks, even if they cannot participate in the evening’s event.”

LifeWorks Charitable Foundation will hold “A Night for LifeWorks” on Thursday October 10, 2013, featuring the music of the Kozmic Brownies, at the Opera House.

The Foundation’s fundraiser will raise dollars to support LifeWorks Community Services, as it meets its mission to provide opportunities for growth and achievement for persons with disabilities who face barriers to independence and integration in employment and daily living.

The event’s social hour starts at 5:30pm, with light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a silent auction. Dinner and entertainment begin at 6:30pm. The plated dinner includes Harvest Dinner Salad; Chicken Breast with Cranberry Apple Chutney Sauce, Green Beans Almondine, and a dinner roll; and Chocolate Toffee Cake.

The Kozmic Brownies are an acoustic show with a mix of originals and covers that range from country to rock. Band members include Kris Karr, Jeff Bluml, and Jeremy Ober.

Tickets are $40 each, and are available at Daniel Pharmacy, the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, Hy-Vee, LifeWorks’ vocational site, and 8th Note Music.

Around 25 items will be part of the silent auction, some of which include a microdermabrasion package, an auto detailing package, a half-hour massage from Active Health Chiropractic, a “Luck of the Draw” dinner for six, a custom photo blanket, various pieces of jewelry, and more. Cecille Peralta, Foundation Board Member, stated, “The silent auction portion of our fundraiser will offer something for everyone, no matter what the interest or budget. The auction also gives community-minded individuals

“The LifeWorks Charitable Foundation was recently established.

It will be essential for such needs as improving facilities and providing seed money for starting new services,” according to Teresa Naughton, Executive Director.

Gold level sponsors for A Night for LifeWorks include CSBank, Fort Dodge Ford, Kemna Auto, Northwest Bank, Riley Armstrong, Shimkat Motors, Bob and Janet Singer, UnityPoint Allergy, UnityPoint Dermatology, and Wells Fargo Bank. Silver sponsors include; Anderson and Company; Blue Ribbon Pelham Waters; Civitan; Cornwell, Frideres, Maher and Associates; Daniel Pharmacy; Doyle Construction; Dr. Jeffrey Foreman; Great Western Bank; Gunderson Funeral Home; Jim’s Service Station; Kallin-Johnson Monument Company; Marco, Inc; Nestle-Purina; Ross’ Appliance; Rich and Jo Seltz; Storey-Kenworthy; and Woodruff Construction.

LOOK WHO’S READING Granger, Steve and Gordon Kersten do some fun reading, in Red Lodge, Montana, after completing a 450 Mile bike ride- celebrating Steve’s 60th birthday.

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There will also be an all-night unlimited dessert buffet. All proceeds support the Fort Dodge Community School District.

School Foundation President Angie Tracey stressed that this is a very important fundraiser. 75% of the money raised at this event will go directly back to the district through grant requests submitted by the faculty.” She said the other 25% goes into the school districts long-term investments.

Some of the items that have been bought in the past with the money raised include calculators for High School math, GPS heart rate monitors for High School Physical Education, library books for Butler Elementary school, the BLAST program, and Feelhaver playground equipment.

bought through other committee members which include Brian Erickson, Nate Gibson, Matt Johnson, Ed Shimkat or Nik Moser. Tickets can also be bought at the door for $30 per person.

Tracy added, “This will be a fun-filled evening of dinner and dancing with all money raised benefiting the hundreds of students that attend the Fort Dodge Community Schools.

Entertainment for the evening is the band Planet Rock, with one of the members, Jeremy Pearson “is an employee of the school district”. Tickets for the evening are $25 per person, which includes the dinner and dessert table. Tickets can be reserved by calling Angie Tracy at 570-5269 or Tracy Hartley at 574-5769. Tickets can also be

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Thursday-Saturday Show Time: 7:00 pm Saturday Matinee 2:00 pm Mike Shoopman, Director Bruce Perry, Music Director Rachel Bell, Choreographer

Tickets on Sale

October 15th $12 • $8 Students

Available at Choice Printing 1012 1st Ave North Tickets also available at the door.

Shuttle Service from ICCC parking to auditorium.