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Loreen Marra, Coordinator 525 North Main Ave.

Sioux Center IA 51250 712-722-4846 or Toll Free 866-938-4846

It won’t be long now, and the leaves will be

turning beautiful colors and the crops will be

ready to harvest. The farmers will be gearing

up for the harvest and it looks like it will be a

bountiful crop. We thank God for the sunshine

and rain during this growing season. We want

to remind the farmers to keep safety in mind

and everyone on the roads to be cautious of the

extra farm equipment on the roadways.

Most of us really like the fall season because

cooler weather and fall sports like football,

volley ball and soccer begin. We want to wish

our local teams success and hope our students

have a great year at school. American State

Bank will be hosting tailgates before many

football games. We held tailgates at BHRV,

Western & West Lyon in August. Please join

us on Sept. 14 at the MOC-FV Homecoming

game and the Sioux Falls Christian game and

on September 28 at the Sioux Center Home-

coming game. All proceeds go to the schools’

booster clubs.

The Tree-mendous Savers Club at ASB

encourages youth to make saving money FUN

& EXCITING! Being a member of the Tree-

mendous Savers Club not only helps develop

good saving habits, but they have fun while

they save! If you would like to start a savings

account for your grandchildren contact one of

our new accounts representatives.

Have a spectacular September and thank

you for your patronage!

Stanley Speer, President

A motor coach with

many excited Spirit

Club members took off

for our Iowa Balloons,

Bowls & Bridges tour

on July 31, for a three-

day tour. Our first day

and a half was spent in

Winterset, made famous

by the movie, “Bridges

of Madison County”.

Many of our stops were

featured in the film, like

our lunch stop at the Northside Café, the town square and the amazing cov-

ered bridges. We also had the pleasure of touring John Wayne’s birthplace,

the Iowa Quilt Museum and were amazed by the revitalized Iowa Theater.

On Wednesday, we enjoyed a tour and tasting at one of the oldest Iowa

wineries, Summerset Winery near Indianola. We then dug into the history

of balloons at the National Balloon Museum and then we were off to the

National Balloon Classic which is held every year in Indianola. Balloon en-

thusiasts from all over the country meet to fly their beautiful hot air bal-

loons. Unfortunately, it was a little too windy for the balloons to fly but we

did get to experience the Night Glow at dusk. We enjoyed the amazing sum-

mer evening and were entertained by the live music. We also appreciated

the delicious food from the vendors and visiting with friends. Luckily, we

did see some of the balloons fly the next morning on our way out of town.

Thursday we drove to Pleasantville to tour the Smokey Row Coffee

headquarters. We learned a lot about the art of roasting coffee. We also had

a chance to enjoy coffee and a treat at the Smokey Row Coffee Shop right

down the street. Then we were off to Newton to visit the Maytag Dairy

Farms. The Maytag family assembled their champion dairy herd in the

1920s. Through the years they have concentrated on creating award winning

blue cheese. Most of their sales are done through a mail order business and

are given as gifts at Christmas. We enjoyed samples of three different

cheeses. In the afternoon we traveled to Grinnell Heritage Farm, an organic

vegetable, fruit and herb farm. It was very interesting to hear the process of

growing produce on the 22-acre farm without chemicals.

It was a great trip! We learned a lot about Balloons, Bowls & Bridges

and decided the state of Iowa has a vast array of interesting history, sports,

businesses, and scenic spots.

Loreen Marra,,

The American Spirit Club Coordinator

Balloons, Bowls & Bridges Tour

September

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Loreen Marra 712-722-4846 or toll free 866-938-4846

Welcome To Our New Spirit Club Members

Daryl & Lorraine Egdorf, Michael & Audrey Vander Stelt and Harold & Leona Vander Vegte

Stensland Farm Tour & More September 12 (Wednesday) On September 12, the Spirit Club will travel to the Stensland Farm near Larchwood, IA.

We will get an up-close look at their dairy operation, creamery and store. The family’s mission is to inspire people to care about where their food comes from. We will also stop at the Good Earth

State Park, eat lunch at the Falls Park and take a tour of the park & downtown Sioux Falls. Cost: $110 Deposit: $10

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Autumn in New England & Cape Cod Sept. 25—Oct. 2, 2018 Join us for a picturesque fall tour of New England and Cape Cod. This eight-day journey will

include many beautiful scenic locations and historical sites. The tour includes round trip airport transfers, round-trip air to Boston, all the sightseeing-tours of this amazing region

of the United States, seven nights’ accommodations, 14 meals, travel insurance and much more. Brochures available. (This tour is currently full but you can put your name on the waitlist.)

Cost: $2,989 per person, Dbl/Occ Deposit: $500

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Loess Hills Fall Tour October 18 (Thursday) The Loess Hills Scenic By-Ways are known for their unique beauty, scenery and geological

formations. On, Thursday, October 18, the Spirit Club will tour a Danish Lutheran Church,

Preparation Canyon State Park, and the fully restored Mann Country School House. We will

also visit the Loess Hills Lavender Farm, the DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge and enjoy freshly

baked pie at Small’s Fruit Farm. We anticipate a beautiful day as we enjoy amazing fall colors.

Cost: $90 Deposit: $10

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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” The Spirit Club enjoyed “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at the Okoboji Summer

Theatre on Friday, August 10. The setting was the roaring 20’s and the production

included amazing costumes, fabulous dance routines and marvelous music.

Bravo to the cast and crew for a job well done again this season, our trips to

the Okoboji Summer Theatre are always highlights of our summer.

We also enjoyed a visit to Arnolds Park to see the progress of the remarkable

Renovation. After the performance we had a delicious dinner at

the Old 60 Steak House in Sheldon.

Loreen Marra, American Spirit Club Coordinator

Branson & Kansas City November 12-16 (Monday-Friday) Our annual excursion to Branson is being planned for November. We will again see some

great shows including: The Dutton Family, Christmas Wonderland, Presley’s Christmas Jubilee, Tribute to John Denver, The Haygoods, & Samson at the Sight & Sound Theatre.

We are also going to take a scenic tour of Dogwood Canyon. We will travel to Kansas City on Thursday to attend the New Theatre Restaurant

for dinner and the production “Always... Patsy Cline”. On Friday we will travel home. Cost: $790 per person/Dbl/Occ Deposit: $100

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All trips and costs are subject to change or cancellation.

Watch the newsletter each month for updated information.

Have questions about a trip? Contact Loreen at 712-722-4846

2018 Spirit Club Trips

Jackson Opry Christmas Show December 1 (Saturday) Join us for the Country Opry Christmas Show in Jackson MN on Saturday, December 1.

The 2:00 pm performance will be a great way to begin the holiday season. We will have a nice dinner on our way home.

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2019 Spirit Club Trip Call Loreen at 712-722-4846 to reserve your spot for the upcoming 2019 Trips.

Many of these dates will fill up fast!

10 Day Tour of Hawaii February 22 - March 3, 2019 The Tour of Hawaii has been cancelled.

Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration December 15 (Saturday)

Cost: $160 per person Deposit: $25

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Join the American Spirit Club on Saturday, December 15, at 2:00 pm for The Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration at the Holland Center in Omaha. It’s the merriest way to

celebrate the season! Ernest Richardson, the Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of Broadway singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. The magic begins the moment you arrive! Pre-concert entertainment featuring bell choirs, dancers,

singers, and musicians… Lobbies decorated in a winter wonderland theme with evergreen trees, glittering snow, lampposts, and stunning lighting… Holiday-themed beverages and snacks…

Don’t miss this spectacular production’s blend of warmth, beauty, fun, and holiday joy! We will have a delicious lunch before the performance.

“The King and I” January 31(Thursday) “The King and I”, one of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works will be the Spirit Club’s first

outing for 2019. This breathtaking musical will be held at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls on Thursday, January 31 at 7:30 pm. “Getting to Know You” and “I whistle a Happy Tune” are

two of the most popular scores from the play. We will have a nice dinner before the performance. Cost: $170 per person Deposit: $25

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“Les Miserables” June 15 (Saturday) Join the Spirit Club as we attend the Washington Pavilion on Saturday, June 15, for the 2:00 pm

matinee of “Les Miserables”. This Tony Award winning musical is an unforgettable story of

heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit in a breathtaking new production.

Our group will enjoy a delectable lunch before the performance.

Cost: $170 per person Deposit: $25

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Omaha Weekend April 27 & 28 (Saturday & Sunday) You’ll want to put these dates in your 2019 calendar! Plans are being made for an amazingly

fun weekend in Omaha. We will enjoy unique restaurants, tour grand buildings and for our

main event we will attend the Holland Theatre featuring The Midtown Men. Four stars from

the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys will perform hits from the 60’s with solid-gold

hits by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, the Four Seasons and many more.

More details will be shared soon but you won’t want to miss the fun!

Cost: TBD Deposit: $50

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