THE SAXON NEWS Published by The Alliance of Transylvanian Home Office: 5393 Pearl Road Cleveland, 44129-1597 Tel: (440) 842-8442 Celebrating over 100 years of Saxon Fraternalism

ATS Founded in 1902 August 23, 2019 Issue 17

the park. We will have three baskets BRANCH 27, NEW CASTLE to raffle off at the Oktoberfest – lottery, By Dolores Both wine, and Steelers. The ladies voted to donate to Jennifer Today, I have a special going on: three months Spor’s brother who lost his house and PRESIDENT’S of Branch 27’s activities rolled up into one article. family in a house fire. His insurance MESSAGE It’s been a busy summer starting with our delayed refused to cover his losses because Mother’s Day dinner at Tanner’s Restaurant on the fire was arson plus the funeral By Joan Miller-Malue June 6. We had lovely spring flowers blooming expenses. ATS Nat’l President at everyone’s place setting as we shared our fa- It was voted not to accept any more vorite memories of our mothers. Judy Both read social members into Branch 27. With her endearing original poem, “A Special Love.” the passing of our older full members It truly was an enjoyable evening. and no new full members joining our The lazy days of summer are just about over. The Our July meeting started with tragic news from branch, we are in jeopardy of losing new school year is here, which means new school this morning regarding Jennifer Spor’s family. some of our privileges and benefits by clothes, new books, new teachers, new friends and Her brother’s house burned down and his wife disregarding our bylaws and regula- hopefully some renewed study habits. It can be and daughter died in the fire. Our very heartfelt tions. If we have more social members hard for many children to swap those lazy days sympathies are with Jennifer and Jake and their than full members, we are in a serious of summer for early morning wake-ups. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first family. Thank you notes were received from tax situation with the federal govern- day of school because of all the new things: new Linda Stoops, the Kinderchor and Branch 25 for ment. Applications are welcome for our donations. Get well wishes are sent to Ruth teachers, new friends and maybe, a new school. full membership but closed for social Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around Kennedy and to our former barmaid Mary Konan membership. who is in the Overlook Nursing Home. We hope for a little while. Many parents are overcome with Marie encouraged all to support the a sense of relief at the prospect of getting their you both are feeling better. The good news this activities planned by the club. A lot of bored kids out of the house and back to school month is that Marie Benedict’s grandson married work has gone into putting entertain- again. Others, especially those who are new kin- in June and Helen Burick is a great grandmother ing programs on at the grounds for all dergarteners off for the first time, wrestle with the and expecting two more great grandsons very to enjoy. Dolores Both won the door pride and pain of seeing those little ones pass an soon. prize. important milestone in their young lives. A good The ladies decided they would like to see “Bare- Our next meeting is September 4 at beginning makes a big difference and that can be foot in the Park” at the New Castle Playhouse on the club. We will have our meeting at accomplished with a positive mindset and staying November 17. The members who attended three 4:00 pm followed by our indoor picnic. focused. The ATS Board of Directors wish our or more meetings received a surprise refund of $10 Giant Eagle will cater our picnic meal junior members good teachers, new friends and for their meal at Tanner’s Restaurant last month. and members may bring a guest. Just lots of success in the new school year. Learn a Carol Shumberger won the door prize. be sure to let Dolores Both (724-658- lot as well as have some fun! To our young members, although college may Already it’s August and we met at the club for 7407) know you’re coming. our regular meeting. This month’s meeting began be many years away, your involvement in the ATS with our treasurer reporting problems with ordering fraternal activities may help you in receiving an new checks. There was a discussion and plan to ATS scholarship. Participation in ATS local and get the issue resolved. BRANCH 30, YOUNGSTOWN national activities will earn you extra points when Unfinished business: The Oktoberfest is Sep- By Helen Fotiuk it comes to applying for an ATS scholarship. This year we awarded 22 Freshman Scholarships and tember 14 and 15 at Cascade Park and help is three Renewable Scholarships and 14 Continuing needed in making the potato salad and kraut We had a great turn out for the Saxon Education Scholarship to ATS members. Please on Friday and with the Schnitzel on Saturday Day Picnic. A sincere thank you to all take advantage of earning extra points toward a and Sunday. We need a few men to help lift the the Ladies and Men for the help to make scholarship award by being active in our fraternal heavy pots on Friday. Glorie Geisel volunteered the day a success. A special thank you society. to make the bacon at home. Corgette Troutman to the band for the entertainment. It was Next year we will add an additional one-time and Diane Reiber are in charge of the kitchen at a hot day, but the children had a nice scholarship in memory of long time ATS member day sharing culture with family. Honey Wolff with donations from several friends. We had our branch meeting this past Establishing a perpetual or one-time scholarship Sunday, dues have been set to $35.00. is a thoughtful and giving way to honor a family If anyone is interested in being an of- member or friend. I hope more of our members ficer, please have your dues paid in full give thought to the possibility of establishing a scholarship in a loved one’s name. A meaningful and make sure you have attended four way to remember someone as well as giving help branch meetings. to a young member to further their education. We have a new manager for the club, Just as the children will be getting back to their she will be in charge of the daily busi- school day routine, so will many of our Local ness. If you are interested in booking Branches who will be resuming their monthly an event she will be glad to assist you. meeting after a summer break. The ATS Officers Just call the club @ 330-792-7973 and encourage our members to attend their local ask for Candy. meetings and lend a hand in volunteering. Our With the months and summer going by Branches cannot accomplish all they would like so fast please remember the upcoming to do without your help. There are specific areas events. We have the 300 Club dinner, you can volunteer your services such as helping the Pork Roast Dinner September 22, to develop social programs that include youth, TIMELY - DO NOT DELAY TIMELY (we will need your help to make these cultural or sporting events. For our Branches whom The Alliance of Alliance of Transylvanian The a success). Please continue to enjoy own their own Clubhouses, much help is needed 5393 Pearl Road Cleveland, OH 44129-1597 your summer. in the maintenance of the facilities as well as the MAILED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 MAILED WEDNESDAY, Rosemarie Kascher is doing better Continued on Page 2 Attention Postmaster: Send all Changes of Address to: Attention Postmaster: Send all Changes of and she is home, please continue to pray for her recovery. Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Home Offi ce: 5393 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44129 Cont’d from Page 1 Telephone: (440) 842-8442 promotion of their daily FAX: 440-842-5442 business. Volunteers can E-mail: offi [email protected] Website: www.atsaxons.com help in organizing the char- ity efforts within the com- National Board of Directors President - munities on behalf of the Joan Miller-Malue Br. 4 (216) 251-6036 Local Branch. Remember 17105 Hilliard Rd., Lakewood, OH 44107 everyone has two hands. Honorary Past President - One to help yourself and Thomas J. Manning Br. 2 (814) 864-6072 the second to help others. 3909 Schaper Ave #203 Erie PA 16508 Volunteering is a gift from First Vice President - your heart that you share Robert B. Cunningham III Br. 1 (216) 398-7520 with many! 9005 Memphis Villas Blvd., Brooklyn, OH 44144-2426 Transylvanian Saxon Second Vice President - Trivia: Archaeological evi- Monica M. Weber Br. 4 (440) 356-5936 Third Vice President - dence suggests that the Randall Floyd Br. 26 (219) 798-6908 village of Schönberg is Schönberg 1806 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville IN 46410 among the oldest of the Secretary- Saxon settlements dating ond World War until 1952 tions) could participate in Monica F. Gilles, Br. 5 (440) 309-7894 back to the mid-twelfth when collectivization was the election of the offi cers, 3520 Beavercrest Dr, Apt 107, Lorain, OH 44053 century. This history of forced through under com- the resolution of disputes Treasurer- the village is similar to the munism. Since the revolu- between neighbors, the Denise Aeling Crawford Br. 8 (330) 257-0267 makings of other Tran- tion in December, 1989, the judgement and punish- 5934 Stumph Rd #416 Parma OH 44130 sylvanian Saxon villages. land has been returned to ment of rule breakers and Trustees - Jacob F. Spor Br. 25 (724) 657-3773 The Saxons brought with private ownership. The could call from help from 2940 Plank Rd., New Castle PA 16105 them the most advanced Nachbarschaft was a very the other members. Above Barbara Spack Br 18 (330) 337-7487 agricultural technology important organization in all, he and his family were 1389 Brookview Dr., Salem OH 44460 of the day. That technol- a village which was set up assured of a ceremonious Michael Teutsch, Jr. Br. 30, (330) 509-9670 ogy, crop rotation in three to help one another. Schön- funeral. (Hum, sounds like 140 Neff Ct. Canfi eld, OH 44406-1289 open fi elds, was practiced berg’s Saxon population the makings of a Fraternal Ingrid Weihs-Ferguson Br. 37 (586) 264-6136 largely unchanged until was divided into four Nach- Benefi t Society!) The prac- 11711 Lancer Dr., Sterling Hts., MI 48313-5148 the scattered landholdings barschaften. The head of tices of the Nachbarschaft Margarete Ziegler, Br. 33 (440) 951-0159 were forcibly consolidated each farmstead was obliged were reinforced by the 38047 Parkway Blvd., Willoughby, OH 44094-7543 under Hungarian rule, in to join the organization, pay- Church. An example, the Chief Medical Examiner- Dr. Andreas W. Schuster, Br. 1 Cleveland 1892. The era of modern, ing a symbolic membership required formal Youth Activities Committee Appointees- small-scale farming lasted fee. As a member, he (it was assurance from the Nach- Helen E. Aeling Br. 8 Alliance (330) 862-2563 beyond the end of the Sec- mostly a men’s organiza- barvater that all disputes KiKi Eberth Br. 22 Youngstown (330) 509-8443 had been resolved before permitting any member of the Nachbarschaft to Schloss Horneck needs OUR help! The Saxon News Volksblatt (ISSN 0894 -1165), the offi cial receive communion. Com- publication of the Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, 5393 munity and Church were Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44129-1597, is published inextricable intertwined. Bi-weekly. The physical presence of the fortifi ed church domi- Annual Subscription rate for non-ATS members USA - $15; Canada and Europe -$50 nated the village, as it still does today and is typical Managing Editors HB Laser Communications, of a Saxon church with its PO Box 45198, Westlake, Ohio 44145. white walls and red tiled “Periodicals Postage Paid” at Cleveland, Ohio. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Saxon News tower roofs. The structure Volksblatt, 5393 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44129-1597 was built in the center of the village to be easily ac- cessible for all inhabitants in case of attacks. If time SECRETARIES TAKE NOTICE: Schloss Horneck located in Gundelsheim, Germany allowed, the cattle were driven behind the walls is the international location for our Siebenbürger Sach- THE DEADLINE DATE FOR ARTICLES too, so it would not fall into sens to house Sachsen artifacts, books and other his- IS WEDNESDAY - 12 NOON. the hands of the enemy. torical documents and records. It is important to our You may either worldwide Sachsen community to help in the mainte- Groceries, cereals and MAIL: PO BOX 45198 nance expenses of this historical facility that will pre- bacon were stored within serve our Sachsen culture and heritage. the massive walls. In the Westlake OH 44145 fi rst half of the 16th Century E-MAIL: [email protected] The Federation of Transylvanian Saxons requests the courtyard had to be en- PLEASE NOTE: FAX SERVICE IS donation to help in the funding of the facility. If you are larged due to the increase NO LONGER AVAILABLE interested in giving a donation, please complete the of the population. 100 years form below and send to the ATS Home Offi ce, 5393 later another part of the wall Articles e-mailed will receive an e-mailed confi rmation Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44129. was moved outwards to by Noon Thursday. If you did not receive a confi rma- make space for more stor- tion, please give us a call. Please make your check payable to the ATS. age rooms. It was within its walls that generations of DEADLINE DATES FOR ARTICLES: DONATION FOR SCHLOSS HORNECK Saxons had taken refuge DEADLINE ISSUE during Tartar and Turkish WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 Name______raids and, until recently, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Address______had stored their bacon. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 City______State______Today, the most recent Zipcode______arrivals, Roma-Gypsies Please have your articles in by 12 Noon. from Transdinistria are the Amount Donated $______most noticeable residents Did you miss the deadline? of this once purely Saxon Have you emailed your article past 12 noon? Please indicate if donation is in memory village. Please call Hanz or Barb Hermann at (440) 892-0436. or honor of someone Ich wünsche allen einen ______schönen Tag.

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 2 A.T.S. Open Bowling Tournament ATS OPEN BOWLING TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 19 &20, 2019 The A.T.S Open Bowling Tournament will be held in Cleveland, Ohio on October HOST: CLEVELAND WEST BOWLERS 19 & 20, 2019. ROLLHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT LANES Bowling will begin at 10:00am on 12859 BROOKPARK ROAD Saturday and 9:30am Sunday. CLEVELAND, OHIO

Please send entry forms and payment Doubles Event 10:00 a.m. Saturday Singles immediately after Doubles to the A.T.S Home Office by October 7, (Name) (Certificate #) 2019. On Saturday night the Cleveland 1.______1.______Saxon Dance Group will host their annual 2.______2.______Traubenfest. Please include Saturday night dinner reservations and payment 3.______3.______with entry forms. The tournament banquet on Sunday will 4.______4.______be held at the Sachsenheim immediately after the tournament. 5.______5.______Team Event 9:30 a.m. Sunday All Events A.T.S. OPEN BOWLING TOURNA- (Name) (Certificate #) MENT RULES 1.______1.______1. All bowlers must be Alliance of Tran- sylvanian Saxon members in good stand- 2.______2.______ing to participate in this tournament. 2. Each Bowler will receive 100% of 3.______3.______the difference between his or her average and a two hundred ten (210) scratch with 4.______4.______no limit on pins. 3. Averages to be used are: 5.______5.______A. The bowler’s average from Note: Tournament is for A.T.S. Members in good-standing only. DEADLINE for Entries: OCTOBER 7th, 2019 the previous five (5) years of tournament All bowling fees and meal reservations money for bowlers and non-bowlers must accompany this form. accumulative scores. Sunday Banquet will be held at the Sachsenheim, 7001 Denison Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102. B. If the bowler has no tour- #______Doubles @ $30.00………………………… $______nament average then the bowler will establish his or her average #______Singles @ $15.00 ………………….……… $______after the first three games are #______Team @ $75.00…………………………. $______rolled in the tournament, which will remain the bowlers’ average #______All Events @ $2.00……………...... $______for the remainder of the tourna- #______Sunday Banquet free for Bowlers …... $______ment. 4. A bowler may bowl only once in #______Sunday Banquet @$18.00 for Non-Bowlers $______each event in this tournament. #______Saturday Night Traubenfest @ $20.00...…. $______5. The tournament management has the right to return for correction any TOTAL AMOUNT DUE……………………………. $______entry, which does not comply with the Entry Submitted by above rules. Name______6. Prizes will be awarded at the ratio of at least one (1) prize for each ten entries. Address______One hundred percent of the prize fee must be returned. Tel.Number______7. It shall be the duty of the tourna- SEND ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT TO: ment manager to keep a running record A.T.S of all bowlers’ averages participating in 5393 Pearl Rd Parma, OH 44129-1597 each event. (Make checks payable to ATS ) 8. Tournament starts on October 19 and ends on October 20, 2019. Tournament Hotels 9. Closing date for entries is October 7, 2019. There will be no refunds of fees Comfort Inn - Cleveland Airport Days Inn – Cleveland Airport after October 10, 2019. 17550 Rosbough Dr 7233 Engle Rd 10. All Events will be a handicap event Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 this year. Bowling scores will be the total (440) 325-4992 (440) 207-9654 individual scores of Singles, Doubles, and $89 + Tax $115 + Tax Team Events plus handicap total for the Block- ATS Bowlers tournament. Crowne Plaza - Cleveland Airport 11. We will start Doubles Event fol- It’s not how you bowl. 7230 Engle Rd lowed by Singles Event on Saturday. Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 it’s how you roll. 12. ATS will present a Women and (440) 243-4040 Men’s Hi-Series Actual Event Plaque. $160 + Tax

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 3 Anti-vibration BRANCH 4, CLEVELAND FRATERNAL CALENDAR By Joan Miller-Malue gloves useful

NATIONAL EVENTS Anti-vibration gloves Summer time is winding will be entertained by the Ein- don’t make work complete- September 13-15, 2019 down and come Septem- tracht-Saxonia Sachsenchor. ber we will be back on our Our manager, Grumpy, will ly safe, but they can help. Family Camp Out Numerous studies say Camp Fitch North Springfi eld PA monthly schedule of having a prepare a delicious dinner. October 19-20, 2019 meeting on the third Monday Reservations must be made workers should not get a ATS Open Bowling Tournament of each month. Next meet- by calling Donna Jankow at false sense of security just Host Cleveland West ing will be held on Monday, (440) 826-0773. Deadline because they use gloves. September 16th at 7 p.m. for reservations is September Vibration is a serious health LOCAL EVENTS Our last event for the sum- 13, 2019. concern not completely ad- mer will be the Sachsen- Please mark your calen- dressed by gloves. August 24, 2019 heim’s Oktoberfest that will dars for October upcoming Many new gloves meet Cleveland West Br. 1 Oktoberfest be held on Saturday, August events: October 5 – Clam- the ISO 10819 glove testing New Castle Schutzenfest & Singer Picnic/ Rhythm 24 from 4 – 11 pm. We will bake; October 19– Cleveland standard. Although they are Express at the Picnic Grounds 8-11pm have entertainment by the Saxon Dance Group’s Annual useful, workers will have to September 7, 2019 Gottscheer Blaskapelle and Traubenfest and October choose gloves that are right New Castle Zoo at the Picnic Grounds the Cleveland Saxon Dance 25 – Children’s Halloween September 14-15, 2019 for their job. Group. There will be a buffet Party. Dexterity: Padding re- New Castle Oktoberfest at Cascade Park 1:00-10:00 PM to offer you the choice of deli- Taco Tuesday at the Sach- quirements for gloves can September 22, 2019 cious homemade German senheim is a very popular Cleveland West Brs. 1 and 4 Membership Banquet reduce fl exibility and dex- foods such as Schnitzel, Gou- place to be on Tuesday night. Youngstown Br. 30 Pork and Kraut Dinner terity. September 29, 2019 lash, Bratwurst, Schwein- With the patio open, it makes haxe and of course, a variety it extra nice. Wednesday is Grip: Some gloves seem TSBA Lorain, Oh at Rebman Lanes to force workers into a October 5, 2019 of German beers and other Wing Night and Thursday Cleveland Sachsenheim Clambake refreshing drinks. There will is hot dogs and sliders plus stronger grip, which is a October 19, 2019 be face-painting for the kids Grumpy usually has several problem with hand and arm Cleveland Saxon Dance Group Truabenfest from 7 – 8:30 pm. Admission dinner specials each eve- vibration. October 25, 2019 is only $5 and children age 12 ning. Friday night he offers On the plus side, gloves Cleveland West, East and Lorain Children’s Halloween Party and under are free. Join us a various of specials along always keep hands warm October 27, 2019 for a delightful evening in the with his fi sh menu. And there and dry -- essential in com- Youngstown Br. 30 Pork and Kraut Dinner Sachsenheim’s Biergarten. are always a variety of good TSBA Salem, Oh Hunt Club Lanes batting injury -- and they November 3, 2019 Branch 1 and 4 Branch German beer. Support the can reduce, but not elimi- Cleveland Sachseheim Fall Schnitzel Fest Annual Branch Membership Club and enjoy some great nate vibration injury. November 10, 2019 will be held on Sunday, Sep- food and a variety of great Cleveland West Veterans Day Dinner tember 22nd at 1:00 pm. We drinks! November 24, 2019 TSBA Cleveland West, Rollhouse Entertainment December 7, 2019 Cleveland ES Sachsenchor Sausage Sale December 8, 2019 ATS 2nd ANNUAL TSBA New Castle, Pa. Colonial Lanes December 14, 2019 FISHING CHARTER Cleveland West, East and Lorain Children’s Christmas Party December 15, 2019 Chicago Br. 9 Christmas Party SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 December 24, 2019 New Castle Tom and Jerry Party 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM LINDA MAE CHARTER December 31, 2019 New Castle New Year’s Eve Bash 226 E. Island Dr. January 19 2020 TSBA Cleveland East, Northwood Lanes Eastlake, OH February 9, 2020 Just 20 miles East of Downtown Cleveland TSBA New Castle, Pa. Colonial Lanes $25.00, Pre-paid reservations 8, 2020 TSBA Youngstown, OH Includes fi shing and bait. March 28 -29, 2020 Charter departs at 2 p.m. TSBA Tournament Youngstown, OH Please arrive by 1:30

This is a great opportunity to enjoy what nature has to offer. YOUNGSTOWN SAXON CLUB What better way to spend the day having a great time, relaxing PORK-KRAUT DINNER and fi shing on Lake Erie. And the great thing about it is it’s fun SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 for everybody, from the person who never had a rod in their hand to the professional angler. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Space is limited, So First Come, First Serve! $9.50 Children $5.00 Additional Fees, as needed, are: includes coff ee/tea/pop and dessert Ohio Fishing License $11.00 Fishing Pole Rental $5.00 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! No License Required for anyone under the age of 16 TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE!

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Please make checks payable to ATS Mail reservation and check to ATS Home Offi ce; 5393 Pearl Road; Cleveland, OH 44129 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: August 31, 2019

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 4 CHURCHES EINTRACHT SAXONIA SACHSENCHOR By Edith Hebrank

The Sachsenchor’s summer vacation soon comes to an end. We will We remember our Sisters and Brothers who have gather for our first rehearsal departed this life in recent on August 20, 2019. days. Our sincere sympathy But, before we do that, is extended to the members we choose a day of fun, of the bereaved families. St. Peter’s enjoyment and perhaps German and Saxon learning. On August 16, Lutheran Church the choir is going to take 11423 Chicago Rd. a 2-hour Trolley City Tour. John G. Hayes Warren, Michigan 48093 Many of us will learn a lot of Age 68 (586) 979-3850 Died: July 18, 2019 stpeters [email protected] our city’s history, witness the www.stpeterswarren.or size of the city, realize this Branch 14, Canton OH city has a vibrant cultural 10:00 Bilingual Service center, be surprised by the Elaine R. Weber Age 93 Nursery many tourist attractions Died: July 31, 2019 Coffee following service and perhaps wonder, why we haven’t visited one Branch 18, Salem OH Senior Circle before. Every single one of Sunday School those attractions, buildings, William A. Reed Church Choir streets or monuments has a Age 88 Bell Choir story to tell. The choir had another day Died: August 5, 2019 of Gemuetlichkeit; July 24, Branch 2, Erie PA we celebrated everyone’s St. John’s Lutheran Church birthday. The birthday 1000 Ford Road Evelyn L. Holdsworth Highland Hts., Ohio child of that day, however, (440) 449-1334 was Christa Herbert. Age 84 Everyone contributed to a Died: August 6, 2019 Rev. Paul Stork Branch 2, Erie PA Pastor wonderful potluck lunch in 10:00 Worship Service the Sachsenheim’s garden. The men mastered the grilling and the array of out. salads as well as bakery I wish, Cleveland Saxons tempted many of us to eat were able to copy the too much by way of “trying” system of the Columbus everything (including me). Saxons for traveling to the And St. Peter topped the Heimattag. One person day off with ideal Piknik organizes the trip, rents a weather. van (6 or 8 persons) and ATS President, Joan safely transports a group to Miller-Malue, had accepted the Heimattag. Otherwise the choir’s invitation to these individuals would stay Hyper-realistic the party and stopped by. home. She took advantage of the The choir has several phishing and moment and extended the commitments in the coming ransomware schemes ATS’s invitation to the choir months. Let’s get busy and to participate in the cultural “fleissig” come to practice, A spate of hyper-realistic events at the Heimattag, phishing and ransomware Salem Ohio in 2020. Ein Lied kann Bruecken schemes masquerade as Some of us undertook the bauen, ein Lied schafft Harmonie, customers. trip to the Heimattag (July 12-14, 2019) in Aylmer, Ein Lied, das schafft Typically, targets get an Canada. Everyone, who Vertrauen, email from a customer in could not make it, really ein Lied schenkt their database. The email is missed something. It was Sympathie…….. KEEP a reply to a genuine market- very well attended, so that ing email they sent out. The the emphasis on the day, Melodie: Manfred Buehler CALM customer’s name is real. “Siebenbuergen, Land des Text: Marc Somaris and The email appears to be an Segens” could really stand order but it has an encrypted SAXON attachment. ON DO NOT open the attach- ment. Companies do not com- municate with attachments to emails. Or, if they do, the recipient expects the attach- ment. Before opening any unex- pected attachment, call the customer. Make sure you use a phone number from the company’s website, not one included in the email.

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 5 Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 6 BRANCH 10, COLUMBUS By Donald Blum

MONTHLY MEETING swelled past the height of the roof. HICKORY HOUSE The pastor had to climb to the very 550 Officenter Place top of the church and hang onto the Gahanna, Ohio 43230 bell tower. While hanging there, a September 16, Monday, Noon rescue helicopter came looking for We are putting this at the top of our him. He shouted up the helicopter newsletter in order to invite you to “stop trying to rescue me! God will attend. Our meetings are the Third save me!” (3rd) Monday of the month. Perhaps The helicopter left, the water kept you have not been to a Saxon Club rising, and eventually the pastor event in quite a while. Maybe you drowned. He soon found himself used to attend activities, or perhaps standing in front of St. Peter at the you attended activities with your Pearly Gates of Heaven. With sad parents and even grand parents. eyes, the pastor asked St. Peter Recently, while not under the most “why didn’t God save me?”St. Peter, pleasant circumstances, we have flabbergasted, replied, “We sent your talked with many of you at funerals friends, a boat, and a helicopter! for loved ones and friends, about What else could we have done?” memories of a special Saxon Club BERLIN OR SHOULD I SAY event(s). Come share those memo- KITCHENER ries at our next Luncheon. We hope The city of Kitchener, voted to renew those memories with you in May 1916 to change the name of and possibly create new memories the city from its original name, Berlin, through becoming involved with the primarily because of some anti- Saxon Club. German sentiment during the First FACEBOOK PAGE World War. Through the latter Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, half of the 19th century and into Columbus Branch 10 the first decade of the 20th, the We will continue to modify and im- city of Berlin, Ontario, Canada, prove the Facebook page as needed. was a bustling industrial center You are invited to join our Facebook celebrating its German heritage. group and share your Saxon history However, when started, or just enjoy what others post. If you that heritage became the focus of are interested in becoming part of the considerable animosity from non- BRANCH 26, BRANCHES 14 AND 17, Facebook group you can request an German residents within the city MERRILLVILLE CANTON invitation or send me your email ad- and throughout Waterloo County. By Helen Brooks By Cheryl Schnebelen dress ([email protected]), The First World War created conflict among the citizens of Waterloo and we will set you up. I hope everyone is doing well and County. Not only were residents Our regular meeting of Saxon We are happy to say, we continue enjoying our late summer after a divided by ethnicity – German Lodge Branch 26 was held on Sun- to add Saxon/German heritage in- th “slightly” wet spring. and British – but longstanding day, August 4 . dividuals to the Facebook Group. If you are looking for extra money civic rivalries between Berlin (now We started the meeting with the Some of the new members include for those who are heading to post Kitchener) and Galt (now Cambridge) Pledge to the Flag. people from Europe. We encour- secondary education, keep in mind increased the tension. The vote Roll call of officers was held – one age you to spread the word about that we continue to offer assistance to passed by only a slim margin. was absent; Zita was excused. our group. ATS members or direct descendants By late June, the final shortlist of Secretary Jeff Szostek read the BIRTHDAYS of our ladies lodge members. An new names were: Adanac, Brock, minutes of the last meeting, which Sophie Untch, August 6 and Mike were accepted. email to me at [email protected] st Benton, Corona, Keowana and Roth, August 21 . We wish them can get the process started. Kitchener. Kitchener was a late All reports were given and ap- a wonderful birthday and happy Also, we look forward to seeing addition to the shortlist of possible proved. celebration. you at our next meeting on Sunday, names, as it was added shortly There was discussion on upcom- HUMOR September 8th at 1:00 p.m. at the after the death of Horatio Herbert ing events, including the Four Winds Somewhere in the Southeastern th Carriage Hill Clubhouse, 5228 Kitchener, a prominent figure in the Casino trip on August 9 . On Sep- United States, probably Louisiana th Everhard Rd NW, Canton OH 44718. British Empire’s war effort, who had tember 8 we will go to Pierce Middle or Arkansas (you know, the bible We hope to see you all there! died June 5, 1916. School for dinner at the Planetarium belt), a huge hurricane came through at 2 p.m. and threatened to take out an entire While more than 15,000 people lived in the city at the time, 346 people It was nice to read the article about town. At the local church, people Heidi Schuffert in the Volksblatt. She What to file and keep were praying. voted for the name “Kitchener” on June 28, 1916, from approximately is the daughter of Dan and Michelle, Their pastor, a fervent young man, and granddaughter of Willard and Always keep filed or in a safe- asked for people to remain calm and 5,000 eligible voters. The city was officially renamed “Kitchener” on Ethel. We wish her well in her future ty deposit box, according to wait for God’s help. Mid-prayer, the endeavors. AARP: floodwaters began to rise up the floor September 1, 1916. Prior to the War of 1812, the town- The raffle was won by Wally of the chapel. People began panick- Szostek and attendance prize by * Original birth and marriage ing and running out of the building. ship of Waterloo was predominantly Cathy McCary. certificates The pastor urged people to seek settled by Pennsylvania Mennonites. The meeting was adjourned and we * Social Security cards shelter, and when friends asked him German-speaking immigrants from Europe began arriving in Waterloo enjoyed a variety of pizza, desserts * Divorce decrees to leave, he said “No. I’m going to and fellowship. stay with the church. I believe God County during the 1820s, bringing * Citizenship and adoption will save me.” with them their language, religion papers As floodwaters continued to rise, and cultural traditions. Berlin and * Death certificates of family his friends gave up and left him at Waterloo County soon became Why be difficult, members the church. Eventually the pastor had recognized throughout Canada for * Active passports (even if to climb out the top floor’s window their Germanic heritage. These Ger- when with a you’re not traveling) and make his way to the roof. While man immigrants became Berlin’s * College diplomas standing there, a rescue boat came industrial and political leaders, and bit of effort, * Military records for him. They tried to persuade him created a German-Canadian society * Wills and trusts unlike any other found in Canada at to get on, but all he would say is “No. * Power of attorney paperwork the time. They established German you can be I’m going to stay with the church. I * Active life insurance policies believe God will save me.” public schools and A short while later, the water had Continued Page 8 impossible?

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 7 BRANCH 10 Cont’d from Page 7 churches. In a speech given by the been born in Germany. By the begin- Governor General of Canada, the ning of the First World War in 1914, Duke of Connaught, while visiting Berlin and Waterloo County were Berlin in May 1914, said: “It is of still considered to be predominantly great interest to me that many of German by people across Canada. the citizens of Berlin are of German This would prove to have a profound descent. I well know the admirable impact on local citizens during the qualities – the thoroughness, the war years. tenacity, and the loyalty of the great An advertisement in the Berlin Teutonic Race, to which I am so Record opposing the suggested closely related. I am sure that these renaming of the city inherited qualities will go far in the making of good Canadians and loyal citizens of the British Empire”. The 1871 Canadian Census reveals that 73% of Berlin’s 2,743 residents were of German ethnic origin and almost 30% had been born in Germany. Berlin at this time was a bilingual town with German being the dominant language spoken. More than one visitor commented on the necessity of speaking German in Berlin. These German-Canadians had strong ties to Europe, and on May 2, 1871 held a Friedensfest or peace festival to celebrate the vic- tory of Germany over France in the Franco-Prussian War. More than 10,000 – mainly German – people attended the celebration. This was one of the earliest German festivals for which Waterloo County became known – Saengerfest, Kirmes, and Oktoberfest would soon follow. Fre- Ontario probably didn’t give the Ger- claimed it was difficult to sell goods quently unknown to some Kitchener- The fact that many of the original man community a second thought. labeled “Made in Berlin” during the ites now is that their German names settlers of Berlin were not directly But it’s important to remember that war. Soldiers from the 118th Battalion actually came from Alsace- German but were Mennonites from Canada was a society in transition championed the British League as in Eastern France which was ceded Pennsylvania did not help, as their – the country had absorbed massive a matter of patriotism. The Citizens’ to Germany in 1871. It switched again refusal to join the war effort (because numbers of immigrants between League was organized to promote in both world wars but has been part of their pacifism) only increased 1896 and the First World War, pro- the best interests of the community. of France since 1945. Some roots tensions. The slow pace of recruit- portionately more than at any other This committee also included of nearby Maryhill, Ontario, for ex- ment for the local 118 Battalion led time in our history. War propaganda manufacturers and city Council but ample, lie in Soufflenheim and other to suspicions of disloyalty. A bust of is top-down driven, but it’s effective they felt that the name change was parts of Alsace, France. Immigration Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany, set up in because it re-enforces tendencies being pushed through for purely from continental Germany slowed Victoria Park long before the war, was that already exist. financial reasons. Members of the in the 1880s and 1890s. First and thrown into Victoria Lake in August In 1916, a movement began to Citizens’ League were highly critical second-generation descendants 1914 (the main lake in the park), and change the name of the city. Two of the methods used to bring about now comprised most of the local then vanished forever on February groups formed in Berlin in 1916 – the name change. German population, and while they 15, 1916, after the 118th Battalion those in support of the name change So there you have it! Unfounded were proud of their German roots, broke into the Concordia club, taking and those opposed to it. The British fears of the strong German Ethnicity most considered themselves loyal the statue with them (sounds familiar League was in favor of changing the were the basis of an unwarranted city British subjects. The 1911 Census with people in the US). History pro- name Berlin and included city Council name change. indicates that of the 15,196 residents fessor Mark Humphries summarized and members of the Berlin Board GO BUCKS, O-H-_-_ in Berlin, about 70% were identified the situation as: of Trade. Many manufacturers also KEEP SAXON HERITAGE as ethnic German but only 8.3% had Before the war, most people in supported the name change as they ALIVE! Labor Day traditions You might think you know all well-earned day off, barbecue, and Don’t have a retirement plan? about Labor Day already: take a parades. But here are a few other long weekend, have a picnic, enjoy ways to mark the day: Call the ATS today! a good day off, and pack away any * Drop off a plate of cookies or clothing that’s white. other goodies to public safety per- Of course, there’s more to Labor sonnel, nurses, or others who need Day than that. The holiday, held to work the holiday. the first Monday in September, is * Take a farm or factory tour. intended to honor the American * Make your kids do a bunch of worker, with a somewhat lengthy extra chores to remind them how backstory that includes strikes and good they have it now. protests against unfair working * If you’re near Washington, conditions and child labor. D.C., the National Symphony Or- On Sept. 5, 1882, 10,000 workers chestra holds a free concert on the took unpaid time off to march from West lawn of the U.S. Capitol the City Hall to Union Square in New Sunday before Labor Day. The York City, holding the first-ever Chicago Jazz Festival takes place Labor Day parade, according to Labor Day weekend for four days History.com. Working conditions in Millennium Park. and labor laws improved and we * If you’re near Cleveland, it are left with a day off in Septem- hosts an Oktoberfest, a nod to the ber. event that actually begins in Sep- We traditionally celebrate with a tember in Germany.

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 8 Aufruf: Gedenken Russlanddeportation 2020 Festansprache / Speech von Herta Daniel beim Heimattag in Aylmer Das Rumäniendeutschtum begeht 2020 den 75. Jahrestag des Beginns „Wir kommen von Fern“ – der Russlanddeportation. Wir wer- „We Come from Far Away“ den in Reschitza im Banater Berg- land am Samstag, dem 25. Januar Ladies and Gentlemen, 2020, einen Gedenkgottesdienst Liebe Siebenbürger Sachsen! mit Bischof Reinhart Guib (Evan- gelische Kirche A. B. in Rumänien) It is my great honor to present und Bischof Msgr. József Csaba Pál you with the greetings of the 3 or- (Römisch-Katholische Diözese Te- ganizations of the Transylvanian meswar) – weitere hohe geistliche Saxons in Europe: Bundesverband Würdenträger sind ebenfalls einge- der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Öster- reich, the Siebenbürgenforum and laden – organisieren, wozu wir Sie “Verband der Siebenbürger Sachsen schon jetzt willkommen heißen. in Deutschland”! Special greetings Reschitza stand seit der Wende gen deutschen Russlanddeportierten from Dr. Bernd Fabritius, the former 1989 im Mittelpunkt verschiedener aus Rumänien], herausgegeben von president of our federation! Projekte, die die Russlanddeportati- Erwin Josef Ţigla, Banatul Montan- This year some of You visited Din- on zum Anlass hatten. So wurde am Verlag Reschitza, 2010, 132 Seiten) kelsbühl, a very important city for us traditions and our community will 14. Oktober 1995 in Reschitza das veröffentlicht, das alle der Russ- continue in the future! – you know there we celebrate our Denkmal zu Ehren der verstorbenen landdeportation gewidmeten Denk- All of you who are living in Canada Heimattag every year! I hope you mäler und Gedenkplatten, die in and United States did not forget your Russlanddeportierten durch den da- have been delighted to follow our per- maligen Temeswarer römisch-ka- Rumänien errichtet wurden, enthielt formances, our cultural program! The roots, although some decades is a tholischen Diözesanbischof, Sebas- (Liste als pdf-Datei). Im Laufe der number of participants is increasing: long time for any organization to This year attended more than 24000 survive that long! tian Kräuter, und den evangelischen Jahre wurden in unseren Dörfern (twenty four thousand) people! This We in Europe can really learn from Landesbischof A.B. Rumäniens, und Städten, in unseren Kirchen und high number of participants shows you: Comparing our association in D. Dr. Christoph Klein, im Beisein auf unseren Friedhöfen in Rumäni- that we can believe in our future! We Germany with yours in Canada or in des damaligen Landeshauptmanns en kleine und größere Denkmäler, can believe in our future also because the United States, we can learn from des österreichischen Bundeslandes kleinere und größere Gedenkplatten a lot of young people participated on you how to maintain for such a long Steiermark, Dr. Josef Krainer, ein- errichtet, die an diese schreckliche this Heimattag. period our traditions being outside geweiht. Am 22. Januar 2005 fand Zeit in der Geschichte der Rumä- our native country Siebenbürgen, Thank you for your support for in Reschitza die landesweite zen- niendeutschen erinnern sollen. Wir which remains the spiritual home Schloss Horneck, which some of you beabsichtigen im Gedenkjahr 2020 for the Transylvanian Saxons. Be- trale Gedenkveranstaltung zu 60 had visited in July 2016 during the Jahren seit der Russlanddeportation ein neues Album zum selben The- culture exchange in Germany! cause of our movements to various der Rumäniendeutschen statt. Der ma herauszubringen mit Ergänzun- I would like to emphasize that our countries it is important to preserve mutual visits are a very important our Transylvanian Saxons traditions kirchliche Teil wurde ökumenisch gen aus dem In- und Ausland. Hier- factor of maintaining the global and culture. As Saxons began their von Msgr. Martin Roos, römisch- mit wenden wir uns mit der Bitte an connectedness among the Saxons, new life in their new homelands they katholischer Diözesanbischof von alle, die weitere Informationen über regardless of where they live. And gathered together in neighborhood Temeswar, Msgr. Eugen Schönber- solche Erinnerungswerke auf dem this is one of the targets of our groups similar to what they were ger, römisch-katholischer Diözes- heutigen Gebiet Rumäniens und im worldwide federation that we never used to back home in . anbischof von Sathmar, und D. Dr. Ausland besitzen, dass sie uns per E- shall forget! They enjoyed fellowship and helped Christoph Klein, Bischof der Evan- Mail (contact[ät]erwinjoseftigla.ro) and comforted each other in times of Very important is also the traditional gelischen Landeskirche A.B. in oder per Post (Biblioteca Germană sorrow and need. Through the gen- global exchange of young Saxons, „Alexander Tietz“, Bd. Revoluţia erations here in Canada and North Rumänien, aus Hermannstadt abge- where the young meet and get to halten, während der weltliche Teil din Decembrie Nr. 22, RO-320086 know each other. This year it will be America the Saxon families have von Gästen aus dem ganzen Land Reşiţa) Folgendes senden sollen: in Austria with a wonderful and very taught their children the importance rich program! of preserving their ethnic culture and bestritten wurde. zwei bis drei Farbfotos vom Denk- „Wir kommen von Fern” ist das traditions and to be loyal citizens to Für die 65 Jahre seit dem Beginn mal oder von der Gedenkplatte mit bezeichnete Motto diese Heimatta- their respective countries and show der Russlanddeportation haben das einem Kurztext über Standort, Zeit- ges! Wie treffend: ‚Ich komme von respect for all people from land to Demokratische Forum der Banater spanne des Errichtens bzw. der Ein- Fern“, Sie alle aber auch! bzw. Ihre land. We have always shown pride Berglanddeutschen und der Kultur- weihung, eventuelle Spender oder Vorfahren! Und trotz dieser großen in our Saxon heritage. und Erwachsenenbildungsverein Verantwortliche für die Errichtung. Entfernung, die zwischen uns liegt, This weekend we celebrate our „Deutsche Vortragsreihe Reschitza“ Wir bitten Sie, uns diese Informa- Saxon tradition with the colorful dis- sind die Verbindungen zwischen uns in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres tionen bis spätestens 1. September play of the various cultural groups’ über all die vielen Jahre zwischen 2019 zukommen zu lassen. performance both from the United 2010 ein Fotoalbum („Monumente uns erhalten geblieben und werden şi plăci comemorative pentru ger- es auch weiter sein. Davon bin ich States and Canada. These groups manii din România deportaţi în fos- Erwin Josef Ţigla fest überzeugt. maintain our heritage and are to be We are fortunate to have a good congratulated for volunteering their ta Uniune Sovietică“ [Denkmäler SBZ Online 14. August 2019 functioning communication between time and talent. Congratulations und Gedenktafeln für die ehemali- the associations of our worldwide especially for your children groups! federation. They certainly deserve our full sup- One of the basic ideas of this fed- port. They can be proud of their ac- Prinz Charles zu Besuch in Felldorf eration was a cross-border network complishments and we encourage of the Saxons community. And this them to contribute their fine efforts Am 3. Juni durfte sich Felldorf Mieresch) instandgehalten wird. was really achieved! in preserving our ethnic culture. über hohen Besuch aus dem bri- Prinz Charles war Schirmherr der We shall maintain a global network Finally, I hope we will have a won- tischen Königshaus freuen. Über- Mihai-Eminescu-Stiftung, die sich also in the future and shall consoli- derful Heimattag! I will enjoy these raschend und ohne große Ankün- um den Erhalt historisch bedeut- days together with you! date and upgrade it and at long last digung stattete Prinz Charles dem samer Ortschaften kümmert. In I thank you for inviting me to Ay- develop and extend our collective kleinen Dorf einen Besuch ab. Deutsch-Weißkirch (Viscri) hat er self–understanding. lmer! Gut 40 Minuten war der britische sich vor Jahren ein Haus gekauft. In this process our young genera- Sein Besuch zeigt, dass das Phönix tion guarantees that our culture, our Herta Daniel Thronfolger zu Gast und machte sich dabei unter anderem ein Bild Projekt selbst in Großbritannien be- von der Restaurierung der Fell- kannt geworden ist. Vergesse nie die Heimat, wo deine Wiege stand, dorfer Kirche, die im Rahmen des „Phönix Projektes“ vom Arcus Ver- Markus Kaltenbrunner du findest in der Fremde kein zweites Heimatland ein aus Târgu Mureș (Neumarkt am SBZ Online 7. August 2019

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 9 The simple life: P p rr Alles gute zum Namenstag! ot ou i Minimalists shun excess Ägidius 1. September Ute 1. September Recently, a woman Eckhard 2. September showed up in the con- September ference room of a Mid- Olga 2. September western bank wearing a Elsa 3. September ARIES 3/21 - 4/19: Make a greater effort to move toward T-shirt. She was 93 years Isolde 3. September financial independence. Stars say be ready as life hands you old and had driven an Albert 3. September challenges. old stick-shift car to the Rosalia, Rosemarie 4. September TAURUS 4/20 - 5/20: The Labor Day weekend is the meeting. Udo 5. September perfect time to get out of town for fun and relaxation. You She was a minimalist, Rotraut 6. September aren’t too busy or too broke for a picnic in the park, at mini- and her net worth was Regina 7. September $2.4 million. mum! No excuses. Maria 2 8. September, GEMINI 5/21 - 6/20: Best results come when you use Minimalism gets a lot Bruno 9. September your unique talents in the right places. The new moon on of attention today. It’s Ortrun 9. September September 28 signals a time of increased productivity. all about living with less. Edgar 10. September Watch for new ideas and new opportunities. Minimal or no debt. No unnecessary expenses. Thusnelda 11. September CANCER 6/21 - 7/22: Take advantage of beautiful fall No excess stuff. days to get healthy outdoor exercise. Someone you are fond Gottlieb 12. September, Pick an item you own. Ludolf 12. September of would love a compliment from you. Any item. Have you LEO 7/23 - 8/22: Face the reality of a situation and move Oswin 12. September used it in the last three Ada 13. September forward with changes that have to be made. The full moon months? If not, will you on September 10 brings luck and romance. Don’t forget to in the next three? Ida 13. September take your medication, because you need it. Look around your Eveline 14. September VIRGO 8/23 - 9/22: It may seem that your good work is home. Do you really need Hans 14. September not appreciated, but your boss recognizes it. An opportu- that extra square footage? Ekhard 15. September nity is on the horizon, but investigate thoroughly. How much money could Alma 16. September LIBRA 9/23 - 10/21: Pick up a project that someone else you save without heating Ludmilla 16. September gave up. It might lead to a needed breakthrough. and cooling it? Hildegard 17. September SCORPIO 10/22 - 11/21: Speak directly but kindly to the Minimalism is a theory Lambert 17. September person who has offended you, but in a non-threatening way. rooted in the value of Krinhilde 18. September experiences over posses- You might gain an ally. sions. Quality over quan- Sidonie 19. September SAGITTARIUS 11/22 - 12/21: Authority figures are tity may be a cliche, but it Detlef 20. 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Stars say be open to another future. Getting rid of a few PISCES 2/19 - 3/20: Think about your present relation- needless possessions, for Michael 29. September example, in exchange for ships with friends. Consider whether each one plays a posi- Gerold 30. September a hobby. tive role in your life and future plans. According to mon- Canned ‘air’ great for dusting, eyunder30.com, living but take care by a few minimalist phi- losophies can do won- A canned duster is a great way to clear your desk in a ders for an individual’s jiffy, but what you spray isn’t or couple’s finances. really air, not like what we Use one credit card breathe. (preferably one that of- A little awareness helps fers rewards). Have one with compressed gas dust- checking account, and ers, according to Safety and one savings account for Health magazine. cash emergencies. If you’ve used them, you al- Don’t try to live up ready know the can gets cold to another minimalist’s quickly. It can actually cause standards, advises me- frostbite. Use the duster brief- dium.com. Respond to ly and never expose the skin. your own emotions, de- Don’t tilt or shake the can. Be aware that these com- sires, needs, and goals. pressed gas canisters are flame, such as a candle on Educate yourself about highly flammable. Keep cans your desk. minimalism. Do what in an upright position when In a small, poorly ventilated serves you, rid yourself handling and don’t use the area, spray can become con- of what doesn’t. Allow spray around electrical out- centrated and make the atmo- yourself to evolve and to lets, switches, or any open sphere flammable. make changes. Once you know what you want, it’s easier to be a minimalist. your relatives and friends to INVITE join the crowd at ATS.

Saxon News VOLKSBLATT August 23, 2019 - 10 USE ONLY THIS FORM CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM ATS BRANCH DIRECTORY FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND Branch No.______Certificate No.______CANCELLATIONS Cleveland, OH Br. 1 Lorain Br. 5 cont’d SS# ______Date of Birth ______Mtg. 3rd Mon. 7:00 p.m. SICK NOTICES to Jane Mowery All information in the form Sachsenheim 3600 Jaeger Dr Unit 3101 Name______7001 Denison Ave Lorain OH 44053 (440) 246-3004 to the right and below must be correctly typed, or legibly Cleveland OH 44102 [email protected] Old Street Address was______(216) 651-0888 LOCAL DUES to Michael W. Johnson written. PRES: Robert M. Hanek 41868 Earlene Ct, Elyria OH 44035 City/State/Zip______22677Peachtree Ln (440) 324-2534 [email protected] CHANGE Rocky River OH 44116 (216) 385-9932 Farrell, PA Br. 7 CANCELLATION New [email protected] Mtg. 3rd. Mon. 7:00 p.m. SEC’Y. Robert Cunningham III Farrell Lions Den NEW to receive paper City/State/Zip______9005 Memphis Villas 810 Lions Club Lane Farrell PA Brooklyn OH 44144 (724) 981-7130 THIS CHANGE IS FOR: (216) 398-7520 PRES. Karen Zaborowski [email protected] 1714 Shady Dr Farrell PA 16121 HOME OFFICE RECORDS & VOLKSBLATT VOLKSBLATT ONLY ATS SEC’Y. R.Cunningham (724) 346-0373 LOCAL DUES to R. Cunningham SEC’Y. Betty Holmes Date:______Signature of Person Making Change______409 Patt Dr. Farrell PA 16121 Erie, PA Br. 2 (724) 981-7130 Mail to: Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons, 5393 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44129-1597 Mtg. 3rd Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ATS SEC’Y. Bonnie Gregorich Siebenbürger Hall 55 Oak Tree Ct 2114 French St. Erie PA West Middlesex PA 16159 Canton, OH Br. 17 Merrillville, IN Br. 26 cont’d Ellwood City, PA Br. 32 (814) 452-4712 (724) 528-0309 Mtg. 2nd Sunday Location varies SEC’Y.Jeff Szostek Mtg. 2nd. Wed. 7:30 p.m. PRES. Thomas J. Manning SICK NOTICES to Karen Zaborowski PRES. Mary Rowinsky 1652 West 97th Ave Saxon Club 901 Millview St. 3909 Schaper Ave #203 LOCAL DUES to Kathy Schuller 1656 Dunkeith Dr. NW, Canton 44708 Crown Point IN 46307 (724) 758-3268 Erie PA 16508 PO Box 834 Andover OH 44003 (330) 478-9333 (219) 313-7854 szozja1652@gmail. PRES. Laura Goehring (814) 864-6072 (440) 293-6973 SEC’Y. Mary Rowinsky com 113 Mahony Ave Ellwood City PA 16117 [email protected] Samme adress as President ATS SEC’Y. Randall Floyd (724) 971-2040 SEC’Y. Lee Wolfe Alliance, OH Br. 8 ATS SECRETARY: Helen Aeling Address and phone as shown above SEC’Y Docia Jacobs 918 East 30th St Erie PA 16504 Mgt. 3rd Wed. 6:30 p.m. 15354 Georgetown St NE LOCAL DUES to Zita Palyok 130 Belton Rd Ellwood City PA 16117 (814) 456-9982 American Legion Post 166 Minerva OH 44657 724 E. 25th Pl, Lake Station IN 46405 (724) 758-8486 ATS SEC’Y. Liz Manning 141 W Main St Alliance OH (330) 862-2563 [email protected] (219) 962-7345 randz724@comcast. ATS SEC’Y Lori Berendt 3909 Schaper Ave #203 PRES. Helen E. Aeling SICK NOTICES to Mary Rowinsky net 2260 Cherry Hill Rd Ellwood City Erie PA 16508 15354 Georgetown St. NE LOCAL DUES to: Rosanne Miller Sick Notices to Willard Schuffert 16117 (814) 864-6072 Minerva 44657 5186 Everhard Rd NW Apt 7 222 S Heather Ln Crown Point IN (724) 714-1217 [email protected] (330) 862-2563 [email protected] Canton OH 44718 46307 SICK NOTICES to: Joan Evans LOCAL DUES to Liz Manning SEC’Y. Lesley Reed (330) 933-4584 (219) 310-8516 [email protected] 197 Portersville Rd Apt 3 3909 Schaper Ave #203 611 N. Market St Ellwood City PA 16117 (724) 752- Erie PA 16508 Minerva OH 44657 Salem, OH Br. 18 New Castle, PA Br. 27 1109 (814) 864-6072 (330) 868-3816 Mtg. 2nd Mon. 7:00 p.m. Mtg. 1st Thurs. 7:00 p.m. ATS SEC’Y. Helen Aeling Saxon Club 1980 St. Rt. 9 Salem, Eintracht Hall Cleveland, OH Br. 33 Alliance, OH Br. 3 Address as listed as President 44460 (330) 222-1770 108 Taylor St., 16101 Mtg. 2nd. Weds. 7:30 p.m. Mtg. 3rd. Wed.- 6:30 p.m. SICK NOTICES to Phyllis Biggs PRES. Marilyn McNutt (724) 652-7221 St. John’s Lutheran Church American Legion Post 166 1690 S Freedom 1721 State Route 9 Salem 44460 PRES. Marie Benedict 1000 Ford Rd Highland Heights OH 141 W Main St Alliance OH Alliance OH 44601 (330) 337-8940 PO Box 25 Edinburg, 16116 PRES. Ema Litschel PRESIDENT John H. Aeling (330) 823-0681 SEC’Y. / ATS SECRETARY (724) 667-7395 [email protected] 8050 Conestoga Trail Concord, 15590 Georgetown St. NE LOCAL DUES to: Lesley Reed Barbara Spack SEC’Y. Dolores Both 44060 (440) 358-1184 Minerva, 44657 Same addreess as above 1389 Brookview Dr Salem, 44460 1527 Harlansburg Rd New Castle SEC’Y. Arline Suts (330) 862-3706 (330) 337-7487 [email protected] 16101 413 Downing Dr Chardon OH 44024 [email protected] Chicago, IL Br. 9 SICK NOTICES (724) 658-7407 [email protected] (440) 285-9498 SEC’Y. Matt Aeling Mtg. 1st Mon. 8:00 p.m. to Theresa Spack ATS SEC’Y. Judy Both [email protected] 909 E Broad St DANK Haus 384 W Pershing 1512 Drespling Ln New Castle 16101 ATS SEC’Y. Karyn Schmidt Louisville OH 44641 4740 N. Western (2nd floor) Chicago Salem OH 44460 (330) 831-4119 (724) 654-0573 4979 Anderson Rd (330) 205-2586 PRES. Diethild Thut LOCAL DUES TO: Helen Aeling LOCAL DUES to Lyndhurst OH 44124 [email protected] 923 E Slayton Dr 15354 Georgetown St. NE Minerva Gertrude Tizak 241 Cambridge St. #401 (216) 382-7397 ATS SEC’Y. Denise Aeling Crawford Palatine IL 60074 44657 N.Castle, 16105 (724) 652-1867 SICK NOTICES to Arline Suts 5934 Stumph Rd # 416 (847) 934-6308 (330) 862-2563 [email protected] [email protected] Address and phone as above Parma OH 44130 [email protected] SICK NOTICES to Marie Benedict LOCAL DUES to Michael Bretz (330) 257-0267 SEC’Y. Elfi Sanderson Salem, OH Br. 19 388 East 317th St. [email protected] 1425 London Lane Mtg. 1st Mon. 7:30 p.m. Monaca, PA Br. 29 Willowick OH 44095 SICK NOTICES & LOCAL DUES to Glenview IL 60025 Saxon Club 1980 Newgarden Rd Mtg. 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. 440-943-4543 [email protected] John Aeling (847) 998-0939 Salem OH 44460 (330) 222-1770 Saxon Club 112 Simes St Address shown as President [email protected] PRES. Henry A. Spack, Sr. PRES. Richard Liller Detroit, MI Br. 37 ATS SEC’Y: 1500 Depot Rd. Salem, 44460 150 Sunridge Dr. Mtg. 1st. Sun. 12:30 p.m. Cleveland, OH Br. 4 Claudia Schmidt (330) 337-3652 Freedom, PA 15042 St. Peters Lutheran Church Mtg. 3rd. Mon. 7:00 p.m. 8550 Niles Center Rd Skokie IL 60077 SEC’Y. Robert P. Vogt, Sr. (724) 869-0261 11423 Chicago Rd. Warren, MI Sachsenheim 7001 Denison Ave. (847) 899-8663 973 Sunset Blvd. Salem, 44460 SEC’Y Lauren Freshkorn (586) 978-3850 (216) 651-0888 [email protected] (330) 881-3346 1298 Wagner Ave Monaca PA 15061 PRES. Susanna Fleischer PRES. Monica M. Weber LOCAL DUES TO: Claudia Schmidt [email protected] (724) 462-0046 11060 Furbush Rd. Holly MI 48442 (440) 356-5936 Address as shown above SICK NOTICES to Glenn T. Spack ATS SEC’Y. Terri L. Munroe (810) 694-1860 SEC’Y. Joan A. Miller-Malue 943 Stewart Rd. Salem, 44460 8101 Revere Pl Aliquippa PA 15001-9533 [email protected] 17105 Hilliard Rd. Columbus, OH Br. 10 (330) 337-7575 (724) 544-0457 SEC’Y. Janet Nelson Lakewood OH 44107 Mtg. 3rd Mon. 1:00 p.m. all months LOCAL DUES to Richard Vogt, Sr. [email protected] 128 Ottowa Dr. Troy MI 48085 (216) 251-6036 Hickory House, c/o Salem Saxon Club (248) 879-3213 [email protected] 550 Officecenter Place Gahanna OH 1980 Newgarden Rd, Salem, 44460 Youngstown, OH Br. 30 [email protected] ATS SEC’Y Donna Jankow PRES. Mike Roth (330) 222-1770 Mtg. 2nd. Sun. 2:00 p.m. ACTING ATS SEC’Y. 7663 Ragall Pkwy 8063 Ivory Gull Cir Saxon Club 710 S. Meridian Susanna Fleischer Middleburg Hts OH 44130 Pickerington OH 43147 New Castle, PA Br. 25 Youngstown OH 44509 Address as above (440) 826-0773 (614) 834-2277 [email protected] Mtg. 2nd Thursday 8:00 p.m. (330) 792-7973 LOCAL DUES to Ingrid Weihs-Ferguson SICK NOTICES to SEC’Y. Marlene Mueller Eintracht Hall 108 Taylor St., PRES.Robert Bachinger 11711 Lancer Dr Sterling Hts MI 48313 Joan A. Miller-Malue 36 North East St Pickerington OH 43147 New Castle PA 16101 5268 N. Beacon Dr. [email protected] Address as above (614) 834-1060 (724) 652-7221 Youngstown, OH 44515 LOCAL DUES to ATS SEC’Y. P. Michael Roth PRES. Detlif Seeger (330) 792-5177 Ellwood City, PA Br. 45 Donna Jankow Address as above 8063 Ivory Gull Cir Pickerington OH 43147 116 Seneca Way New Castle 16101 [email protected] Mtg. 2nd. Sun. 7:30 p.m. (614) 216-0008 (724) 667-8557 SEC’Y Fran Hinerman Saxon Club 901 Millview Ave. Lorain, OH Br. 5 LOCAL DUES and Sick Notices to SEC’Y. Jake Holzhauser 281 Forest Hill Dr. (724) 758-3268 Mtg. 3rd Monday of month 7:00 p.m. Don Blum 592 Glass Rd New Castle 16101 Youngstown, OH 44515 PRES. Tim Hardy American Slovak Club 6436 Lakeview Cir (724) 971-1260 ATS SEC’Y Julaine Gilmartin 919 Aiken Ave Ellwood City 16117 2915 Broadway, Lorain Canal Winchester OH 43110 [email protected] 4173 Timberland Trail (724) 679-2122 PRES. Monica Gilles (614) 837-1915 ATS SEC’Y: Joshua Stelle Canfield, OH 44406 SEC’Y. Jamie Miller 3520 Beavercrest Dr. #107 [email protected] 104 Ludwig Rd New Castle PA 16105 (330) 799-5171 114 Rustic Park Rd Lorain OH 44053 (724) 699-3039 Local Dues Donald Hoelzel Ellwood City PA 16117 (440) 309-7894 Canton, OH Br. 14 Local Dues and Sick Notices to 695 E. Western Reserve Rd. Unit 2601 (724) 601-4181 [email protected] Mtg. 2nd Sunday Doug Schafer Poland, OH 44514 ATS SEC’Y. Lori Biddle-Berendt SEC’Y. Brian Gilles Location varies 113 Okinawa Dr New Castle 16105 (330) 953-2856 5412 Fifth Ave Koppel PA 16136 244 Ashwood Dr. PRES. Thomas J. Rowinsky (724) 944-6199 (724) 900-2616 Avon Lake OH 44012 1656 Dunkeith Dr NW, Canton, 44708 LOCAL DUES TO: (440) 315-5214 (330) 478-9333 Merrillville, IN Br. 26 Ellwood City Saxon Club [email protected] ATS SECRETARY: Helen Aeling Meeting first Sunday at 2 p.m. PO Box 161, Ellwood City 16117 ATS SEC’Y. Ginger Romes 15354 Georgetown St NE Slovak Club - 6920 Broadway SICK NOTICES TO: 1507 West 39th St Minerva OH 44657 (219) 756-5101 Mike Bieselt Lorain OH 44053 (440) 989-8424 IT’S GREAT (330) 862-2563 [email protected] PRES. Randall Floyd 106 Fairview Dr Ellwood City PA [email protected] SICK NOTICES to 1806 E. 73rd Ave. Merrillville, 46410 16117 Thomas Rowinsky (219) 798-6908 TO BELONG (724) 709-0595 Address as shown above [email protected]

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