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Sterling
Heights On Sunday, October 30, 2005 the Detroit
Schwaben UnterstützungsVerein held their first ,Halloween Party' at the
Carpathia Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated in a true Halloween
theme. Some of the tables were decorated with cauldrons filled with goodies
for the children's Trick or Treat. Thanks to AnnaMaria Mapes and her
helpers, John and Jane Horlacher, Vera Lottholz, Lisa Gerstheimer, Hubert
Rosch and the littlest helper Christopher Mapes (Anna Maria's son); the
impressively decorated hall promised a wonderful party.
At 3pm the guests
started to arrive; adults and the children, who each received a bag that
they could use to collect their treats. President Rosch greeted all the
guests, young and somewhat older, and wished them an enjoyable afternoon. By
that time all the children were ready to celebrate. Tommy Schober and the
Sorgenbrecher managed to entertain everybody with their selection of
melodies. All the guests enjoyed Weisswurst, Bratwurst, Hot dogs, buns,
Potato Salad and Coleslaw. Following, the Sorgenbrecher played several
numbers for the willing and able to make good use of the dance floor. Now it
was time for the Trick or Treat. The children lined up and snaked their way
through in between tables to the ones with the cauldrons to receive their
treats. Some of the children were so excited that they forgot which table
they had already visited or overlooked. It was a wonderful sight to see the
joy in the eyes of the costumed children hoarding their treasures. Amongst
the presents they also received some noisemakers (horns). It did not take
them long to make use of that gift and what a noise it was. After a while
everybody calmed down. Next was the parade for the best child costume. The
band were the judges and had a difficult time to pick a winner. Finally the
winners were announced. First price went to the SCREAMER", Brandon,
grandchild of Karl and Margot Wendrich. The runner up was the PRINCESS",
Julia, daughter of Andrew and Christina Griesser. This was followed by the
parade for the adults which gave us the following result. The winner THE
SCARECROW", Vera Lottholz, runner up was the SHEIK". After a few moments of
relaxing music by the Sorgenbrecher the time had come to pick the best
carved pumpkin. The prizes went to the Wendrich grandchildren. Everyone
enjoyed a great afternoon. Several guests, as they were saying their
goodbyes, asked our president if we are going to have another Halloween
Party next year, to which he replied with an enthusiastic and resounding OF
COURSE". So now you know you have a year's time to prepare a costume. We'd
like to thank all of you that came out and joined us, members and guests,
for this funfilled afternoon. Looking forward to greet you next year for an
even better Halloween Afternoon Party", |
