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Oakland
Cemetery Walk
by lori berglund
Autumn is fitting season to stroll the grounds of Oakland Cemetery
With a new schedule this year, it is perhaps quite fitting that the annual Oakland Cemetery Walk has a new season this year.
“We were competing with a lot of different events in June, and we wanted to try something different,” said Rick Carle, volunteer and long-time board member for the Friends of Oakland Cemetery.
The 21st annual Oakland Cemetery Walk is planned for Friday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 29. As in recent years, there will be a walking tour of the cemetery on Friday evening, and actor portrayals of some of the historic figures who call Oakland their final resting place on Sunday afternoon at Iowa Central Community College.
The Friday evening tour on Sept. 27 will begin at 6 p.m. Due to the narrow roads, and to protect the cemetery grounds, the public is asked to park at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436, 21st Ave. N., for the Friday evening stroll. Those wishing to attend should arrive in time to board DART buses for free transportation to Oakland Cemetery at 6:45 p.m. Free bus rides will be provided back to the church parking lot following the cemetery stroll.
Wear comfortable shoes for the leisurely walk through the cemetery, where guides will point out some of the more unique and historic headstones and remark on the people they honor. Free will donations are accepted for the Friday event.
The weekend continues at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, with local actors in costume to portray the lives of several of the men and women who now rest at Oakland Cemetery. Each portrayal takes about seven to nine minutes and gives the audience a taste of what life was like in early Fort Dodge for the people who called this frontier community home.
Tickets for this event are $7 and will be available at the door. The portrayals will be held in the Bioscience and Health Sciences Building on the ICCC campus.
Among those being portrayed this year include the following:
CORNELIA BAGG, who lived from 1821 to 1896, will be portrayed by Lacey Cullum. Bagg was the wife of Egbert Bagg Sr., the designer of Oakland Cemetery.
CYRUS CARPENTER was the first school teacher in Fort Dodge and actually had an early school named for him in the community. Carpenter went on to become governor of Iowa and served in the U.S. House of Representatives. He lived from 1829 to 1898 and will be portrayed by Garrett Savery.
SAMUEL J. ROBERTSON lived from 1846 to 1929. A Union soldier during the Civil War, he will be portrayed by Randy Hoover.
DR. JOHN LUTHER MARSHALL lived from 1844 to 1890 and was an early physician in the community. His story will be told through the lens of his wife, Luella Wallace Marshall, portrayed by Teresa Naughton.
MAUDE LAUDERDALE, 1873-1956, was the first woman elected to office in Webster County and served as curator of the Fort Dodge Historical Museum. She will be portrayed by Beverly Davis.
GEORGE M. HULL, 1831-1884, gained fame as a businessman in Fort Dodge. He will be portrayed by Sean O’Connor.
HAZEL SCHROEDER QUIST, 1888-1933, was a musician and wife of the conductor of a very early community band, which in later years would become known as the Karl King Band. She will be portrayed by Grace Cullum.
GRATIA LOVEJOY PAIGE, 1819-1895, like many of her contemporaries, put motherhood first in her life. Her son would become a priest and help rebuild St. Mark’s Church after a destructive fire. She will be portrayed by Ruth Bennett.
Four chances to bid on silent auction
The lead-up to this year’s Oakland Cemetery Walk actually begins on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. monthly Fit Night event. That’s when the silent auction will begin with a table full of goodies to bid on. As Carle noted, this year’s slate of auction items has a number of great get-aways, from Branson, Missouri., to the Kansas City Zoo, Arnold’s Park, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, and overnight stays at various casinos.
‘It’s a really great variety of items for the auction,” Carle said.
All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the work of preserving and restoring Oakland Cemetery. The funds can be used for such things as cleaning stones, doing repairs, or larger renovations.
This year, there will be four opportunities to check out the auction items and make a bid. The auction table will also be present at the cemetery tours on Friday, Sept. 27, at the portrayals at Iowa Central Community College on Sunday, Sept. 29, and then for the final time at the last Fit Night of the season on Thursday, Oct. 17.
“People will have all four chances to keep an eye on their bid to see if anyone has outbid them,” Carle said. “It’s really nice things, and they can all be used in 2025.”
Community support is vital
The annual Cemetery Walk is supported by Friends of Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation, and the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust, Iowa Central Community College, Visit Fort Dodge, the Fort Dodge Historic Preservation Commission, Fort Dodge Public Library, Webster County Historical Society, Judy Warnick Recovery Center Volunteers, The Messenger, Twist and Shout, Alpha Media, Party Productions and Masque Productions and MIDAS- DART Bus also received appreciation for their assistance in making the event possible.
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SEPTEMBER LOCAL EVENTS CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 5
Kris Karr LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery
www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 3
Art After School @ the Blanden Art Education Center
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
One hour of a fun art activity and snack with Art Educator Members $5 Non-Member $8
SEPTEMBER 4
Home Divided/Community United 4:00 PM - Night Main Street Manson, Iowa
SEPTEMBER 5
2024 Growth Alliance Golf Outing
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kris Karr LIVE at Shiny Top Brewing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Big D’s Bama BBQ
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 7
Paint Your Partner Class @ the Blanden Art Education Center
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Pre-register at www.blanden.org $20 for members $25 for non-members
Blanden Art Education Center 224 South 8th Street Fort Dodge, IA 50501 United States
SEPTEMBER 8
David Simmons
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 10
Ribbon Cutting: Marker 126 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us and our Ambassadors as we celebrate our new member, Marker 126!
SEPTEMBER 12
Ribbon Cutting: Our Family Homestead 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us and our Ambassadors as we celebrate our new member, Our Family Homestead!
Join us and our Ambassadors for a ribbon cutting celebrating 45 years!
SEPTEMBER 19
Tom Pevear LIVE 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
3rd Thursday Jam
Eagles Hideout Lounge
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 2nd Floor No Cover Public Welcome
SEPTEMBER 20
Renegade Soul
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Texas Toast & Tots
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 21
The Blanden Collective 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Blanden Memorial Art Museum 920 3rd Ave S Fort Dodge, IA
SEPTEMBER 22
Tom Shadonix
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 24
Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge Q3 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us for lunch and networking from 12:00 - 1:30pm. $25 includes lunch.
SEPTEMBER 26
Emma Elsbecker
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shiny Top Brewing
SEPTEMBER 27
Hawk Mcintyre 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
SEPTEMBER 29
Bingo
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Soldier Creek Winery www.soldiercreekwinery.com
Good Eats &Drinks
FAST-FOOD:
Burger King 2814 5th Ave. S
Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza 2007 N.15th St. 2206 2nd Ave. N. 1133 S. 22nd St. 1308 3rd
Culver’s 3048 5th Ave. S.
dining:
716 Main ..................................Humboldt
Amigos.................................. 280 N. 1st St.
Applebee’s ......................... 2810 5th Ave. S
Bloomers on Central ......... 900 Central Ave.
Buffalo Wild Wings ..................... 2909 5th Ave. S.
CasaBlanca Steak House Hwy 169
Ardys Mae Coffee and Dessert 14 S. 14th St.
Community Tap & Pizza 2026 5th Ave. S.
Peking Garden 510 5th Ave. S.
Hacienda Vieja 1518 3rd Ave. NW
Ja-Mar Drive-In 329 S. 25th St.
Lizard Creek Ranch 1762 Johnson Ave
The Stadium 2001 2nd Ave. N.
Lomitas Mexican Restaurant 2223 5th Ave. S.
Mineral City 2621 5th Ave. So.
Ninja Sushi Steak House 407 S. 25th St.
Perkins 511 S. 32nd St.
Pizza Ranch 3311 5th Ave. S. 1317 Central Ave.
A Pinch of Love Cafe 850 S. 18th St.
Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave. 2021 6th Ave. S. 2707 N. 15th St.
Tom Thumb Drive Inn 1412 A. St. 3521 5th Ave. S.
Tropical Smoothie 2813 1/2 5th Ave. S. 2002 N. 15th St.
Zakeer’s Family Restaurant 425 2nd Ave. S.
Domino’s Pizza 1430 5th Ave S.
Dunkin’ Donuts 2520 5th
a look back
By Tom Tourville
“HEY PAULA-HEY PAUL”
RAY & JILL HIT #1
How many remember the smash hit from 1963, “Hey Paula” that was one of those “fast” songs. It came out on the charts quickly, rose up the charts like a bullet and before one knew, it was already sitting at #1 on the Billboard charts. Let’s go back to the very beginning of “Hey Paula”
This story starts in the town and state of Brownwood, Texas and Brownwood’s small Christian college, Howard Payne University. It was at Howard Payne where two students met, Ray Hildebrand (Paul) and Jill Jackson (Paula). Both were in music programs at Howard Payne and they often sang together.
Local radio station KEAN, put out a request that if anyone wanted to come to the station and record a song for the American Cancer Society, they were en-
couraged to do so. Ray & Jill decided to try and sing a song that Hildebrand wrote about friends of his, named Paul and Paula. After getting amazing feedback on the song, KEAN DJ, Russell Jordan, encouraged the duo to record the song again, this time to be released as a record. It was a long shot, but being kids, it sounded like fun.
Well known Phillips Records producer, Shelby Singleton heard the demo record and thought it could be a hit, so he signed the duo to Phillips Records hoping the song would do something, but first it only made sense that if the song was about Paul & Paula, the duo of Ray and Jill, needed to change their names to Paul & Paula. Shelby proved to be right on all accounts. He had a huge hit on his hands.
The song came out in early 1963 and was a hit record almost everywhere and was incredibly successful. “Hey Paula” went to #1 on the Billboard Charts in the United States., as well, #1 in Canada, England and Australia. When it was all said and done, the recording sold over two million records worldwide and received a gold record in late 1963. They followed that hit up with their next release of “Young Lovers/Ba Hey Be (Baby),” also on Phillips Records #40096. Again a hit with “Young Lovers” going to No. #6 on Billboard. All during this time Paul & Paula were releasing LP’s for Phillips including a very successful Christmas LP.
Following “Young Lovers,” they came out with “First Quarrel/School Is Thru”-Phillips #40114, “Something Old, Something New/Flipped Over
You”-Phillips #40130, “First Day Back At School/ Perfect Pair”- Phillips #40142 and “We’ll Never Break Up For Good/Crazy Little Things”- Phillips #40168. All of the earlier mentioned releases all charted on the Billboard charts. Impressive, but nothing as big as “Hey Paula.” At the very end of 1963, they were signed to the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars shows and toured all across the United States as Paul & Paula.
In 1965 Ray & Jill were on another Dick Clark Caravan of Stars show when Hildebrand decided he wanted to finish his education and abruptly left the Clark tour. Because of this, Paul & Paula were removed from future shows and another act was found to finish the tour. Hildebrand became very involved in the Christian music field and recording Christian music all the way into the ‘90s.
After Hildebrand left the duo, Jackson used a number of new “Paul” for shows while also working again with Hildebrand for larger oldies engagements. Jackson would move to California where she lives today. Sadly, Hildebrand passed away in 2023.
In was June of 1964 when the multi-artist “Shower of Stars” show came to the Laramar Ballroom with Sioux City, Iowa’s Velaires backing all the artists on the show. The tour included: the Dovells (“You Can’t Sit Down”), Dick & Dee Dee (“Thou Shalt Not Steal”), Jill Jackson, as a solo artist, (“Here Comes The Night”) and Paul & Paula! Just think of all the artists that came to Fort Dodge with No# 1 hits in tow. Simply amazing!
Until Next Month
Stella Pingel
Age: 11 in September • Grade/School: 5th grade at Feelhaver Elementary School
Hometown: Fort Dodge
In what ways do you participate in arts and music in Fort Dodge?
I started doing Dance and Gymnastics when I was 3 years old. I did a lot of camps before I moved in to cheer. I learned I liked the gymnastics and I focused on that the last couple of years. Currently, I have thrown all my passion into music with piano and the musical this summer, Frozen Jr. I loved being on stage! I am also excited to start back up this fall with dance and Aerial Silks classes.
What do you most enjoy about dance and music?
I love how the sounds come together when I play the piano and how my fingers move with the different music and all the different sounds in the world. I love how gracefully my body moves in dance creating a full story with the music and I always enjoy dancing for fun.
What have you learned from being involved in dance and music?
I have learned that no matter what or where you can be musical, inside your house, school anywhere! During Frozen Jr. I learned to face my fears and do things I have never done before. I never knew I could sing in front of so many people. I also learned I can sing, dance and act all at the same time creating something magical. The musical inspired me to join dance again.
it. I finish the day by reading before I go to bed.
If you got to meet any famous person in the whole world, who would it be and why?
Taylor Swift, because she sings so well and writes her own music. I also like that she plays the piano and guitar!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
That is hard, I have always wanted to be a mom but as a job being an actress or singer would be fun but maybe a vet too because I like helping and taking care of animals.
What is your favorite musical and why?
I have always loved musicals but The Seussical was the musical that made me want to try being in one and I loved being a part of Frozen Jr.
If you could play any part in a musical, who would you play and why?
I would love to be Adult Elsa because I love her voice and the range it uses.
You are stranded on a desert island. You can bring 3 items with you. What would you bring and why? Food, water and my Dad because he would help me survive and then he could bring 3 more things too!
Who do you look up to the most and why?
My Mom and Dad. They both raised me and helped me my whole life. They taught me to be kind to others. My mom helps me with lots of things like studying and learn for the future. My dad helps me with math and we play lots of games.
artistspot
Slate Grove
Age: 45 • Hometown: Fort Dodge • Artistic outlet: Glass and Sculpture Schools Attended: Butler Elementary School, Fair Oaks Middle School • Phillips Middle School, Fort Dodge Senior High School (Class of 1997) • Palomar Community College, Iowa Central Community College (A.A.) • Cleveland Institute of Art (BFA), Illinois State University (MFA)
being involved in art & culture?
Some of my fondest memories from Fort Dodge were when my friends and I were making short movies and fake advertising commercials in Brian Pederson’s childhood basement. Along with Chris Novencido, Jason Kiliper, Aaron Boerboom, Steve Tracy, Nate Platt, and John Shekey we entertained ourselves, grew closer as a group of friends, and had a great time doing it.
I was involved in a lot of FDSH and ICCC theater productions and Teresa Jackson became an incredibly inspirational force for me, on and off stage. Every production that I was fortunate enough to be a part of was full of talented people that I am sure could have gone on to stardom, if the cards had fallen into place. The most vivid memories are from Improvisational Acting competitions with John Shekey.
We used to torture Teresa with our antics, and there was so much love, and respect within the community of actors. No one had more potential than John and I am still deeply saddened by his untimely passing.
Did you come from an artistic family?
My family was not really artistic. My older brother, Justin, was good at drawing when he was in high school and I remember him spending time with me and teaching me how to draw, which was a significant inspiration in my artistic career.
My mom wasn’t artistic, necessarily, but very creative. She was always sewing clothing, or crocheting, and I remember sitting with her while she was sewing when I was a child. I think that my mom is the smartest
an incredible gift to simultaneously think analytically and creatively. I don’t understand how she does it, but it’s something that still inspires me.
What is your educational background and what has been your journey to become an artist/teacher?
In hindsight, I trace my career with glass to a series of high school Physics classes taught by Dennis Hewett. He was one of the most inspiring teachers in my life. After the first class that I had with him, my goal was to become a Physics teacher. Mr. Hewett’s passion for Physics was mirrored by his incredible sense of humor, and a real connection to the students. He was able to connect with me in a way that others had not, and I still strive to his level of greatness in the classroom.
I loved to draw, and in high school I remember taking a Drawing class, and a Photography class but never thought that I could make it professionally as an artist. I met Kevin and Kathy Crimmins at a perfect time in my young life and Kevin agreed to give me a tattoo apprenticeship at Permanent Collection Tattoo. It was a pivotal point in my life, to realize that supporting
When I started my bachelor studies in Cleveland, I was really overwhelmed. Being accepted to a private Art School, with fairly limited formal art studies myself, I was suddenly in an environment where all of my classmates had years of private art training and I was clearly the weakest. For me, this meant that everyone in the room was my teacher. I tried to soak up everything that I could, from the teachers and my colleagues, but it wasn’t until my Introduction to Glass course that I felt that I ‘fit in’.
Glass blowing is an active, sweaty, dirty medium that takes a team of people to work efficiently. It is a physical team effort that results in a visual/artistic outcome. The coordination, dexterity, strength, and mental fortitude that it takes to blow glass felt similar to what I learned from Mark Miller as a small freshman in high school, trying to play defensive end on the football field. In conjunction with my love of physics, the physical and mental challenges of being a glass blower challenged me in a way that made me happy to try to understand the material in a deeper way.
Now, nearly 30 years after my dream of becoming a Physics teacher, I am happy to say that I did become a Physics teacher; but I do it with molten glass.
photo by Chris-Tomas Konieczny
photo by Chris-Tomas Konieczny
What inspires you as an artist?
Life. I am constantly inspired by the world I live in. While living in NYC, I took inspiration from the contradictions that I walked through, every day. During my MFA studies, in Illinois, I was once again inspired by the work ethic and the people of the Midwest. I am a product of my surroundings, and my artwork reflects my own consciousness and questioning of my daily atmosphere.
What do you hope people experience through your artwork?
My biggest desire is that my artwork makes people think. We all experience the world differently, and approach things from different perspectives. I hope that my artwork allows a visual entry point for dialogue and discovery; internal or external. I like that glass can operate on many levels simultaneously. Glass is a seductive material, with the ability to lure viewers with an almost ‘other-worldly’ beauty. The beauty of the material can encourage viewers to look a little deeper into the conceptual layers, if they want to get there.
What is the most rewarding part about your job?
I started blowing glass over 20 years ago, and I still learn something from the material every day. It is wonderful to come to the realization that even after so many years, I still have so much to learn. When I am teaching, this is one of the things that I try to share with students…you will only be bored with this material if you choose to be.
Far and away, the most rewarding part of my job is being a part of the wonder and excitement that students have. Creative energy is contagious, and I receive more from students than I could ever give back. It’s mentally exhausting and fulfilling at the same time.
What are some of your hobbies?
Since living in Finland, I have become an even more profound lover of nature. Finland has a law that is translated as Everyman’s Right, which means that everyone has a right to go into the forests and use the land for recreation, as long as no damage is done. I have really grown to love mushroom hunting and berry picking.
My home in Southern Finland has a small river, dam, and hydroelectric generator. It has been a really fun learning experience to rebuild a 100-year-old hydroelectric turbine and start generating my own power over the past 3 years. I always admired my grandfather’s ability as an auto mechanic, and I have started to wonder if some of those abilities could be genetic. I would like to think so.
I started riding motorcycles when I was 16 years old. I still ride and I love the hilly, winding roads in Finland. It keeps me grounded, and appreciative of being a small part in a large world.
What do you tell young people who are interested in becoming an artist or an art teacher? What advice would you give them?
I often tell young students to find something that makes them happy to get out of bed in the morning. Something that they see themselves content to continue learning about, every day. For me that is art and teaching, but for others that may be science, or medicine. You can make money doing just about anything, but staying happy while you are doing it is important.
Who is your favorite artist & why?
It is almost impossible for me to pick a single artist, so I will choose a movement. Some of the artists that I respect most come from the American Pop Art Movement. Utilizing the most recognizable objects in popular culture, many of those artists were able to create a poignant critique of excess and consumerismfrom within that very society. Simultaneously, those artworks were commodified and the sale prices of those works reached levels that were previously unattainable for
living artists. The 1950’s were a time of abundance in most of American culture and the artistic movement seized that opportunity, brilliantly.
The imagery was approachable to the average person, but also has the ability to operate on deeper levels. Those ideas of visual accessibility while also operating on deeper conceptual levels is something that I continue to strive for in my own works.
You have an entire week free and have won a trip to anywhere in the world. You can take anyone you want. Where do you pick to go, who do you pick to take with you, and why?
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photo by Chris-Tomas Konieczny
The Fort Dodge Choral Society is thrilled to announce its rst concert of the
which will take place on October 6 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 400 S. 13th St., Fort Dodge, IA
Under the direction of Greta Nelson, the 45+ member choir will take the audience on a musical journey through the rich history of classical music. "A Choral Harvest" will feature a diverse selection of renowned works by composers who have left an historical impact on Western music. The concert will span various time periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary eras, offering listeners a chance to experience the evolution of choral music across centuries.
This event promises to be a moving and educational experience, celebrating the timeless beauty and emotional depth of choral music. The Fort Dodge Choral Society invites the community to join them for an afternoon of exceptional musical artistry.
Tickets are $12 at the door, free for students. Tickets are included with a Choral Society membership. For tickets and more information, please visit fdchoralsociety.org
