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Page 16 OLDENBURG O By Sue Siefert Community Correspondent [email protected] Parishioners at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg wel- come Fr. Carl Langenderfer, OFM as their new pastor. He arrived at his new ministry where he originally ministered forty years ago. After leaving Oldenburg in 1978, he served in formation ministry at the Friars’ Duns Scotus Fr. Carl College in Detroit for six years, served as Pastor at Holy Rosary Parish in Houma, Louisiana for ten years, was Guardian and Associate Pastor at St. Clement Church in Cincinnati for eight years, and then spent the last twelve years at St. Anthony Friary and Shrine in Mt. Airy, Cincinnati, first as formation director for the Postulants, then as Guardian and Director of the Shrine. He Julia Rees, Grace Mack, Karen Munchel, Michael Hoff and Mindy Eckstein of Oldenburg Academy looks forward to getting to know the area parishioners and residents as well as to experience all the ‘Burg’s spe- cial celebrations. Parishioners also wished former pastor, Fr. David Ko- bak, OFM farewell follow- ing mass on July 2. Fr. Dave served the local parish for ten years and will be on sabbati- cal before accepting his next ministry. The Oldenburg Academy family is proud of Alex Witt, class of 2008, who was ordained to the priest- hood in the Archdiocese of Cincin- nati earlier this summer. He is pictured at the Ordina- Fr. Alex Witt tion Mass with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. Fr. Alex is from THE BEACON September 2017 ur Communities A Maypole was erected in Oldenburg thanks to a generous donation by the Freudenfest committee. Harrison and a former mem- ber of St John the Baptist parish. Congratulations to Old- enburg Academy students Julia Rees, Grace Mack, Michael Hoff and Mindy Eckstein who were each awarded $1,000 Freudenfest scholarships. The scholarships are funded by the festival’s proceeds. Karen Munchel presented the scholarships on behalf of the Freudenfest committee. In speaking with Oldenburg Academy president, Diane Laake, she boasted of how proud she and the OA educa- tors are of the success of their recent graduates. Fifty-nine students are headed to twenty- three different colleges and universities in six states with eighty-five percent of the class receiving $9.6 million in scholarships, and four have signed to play collegiate sports. Seventy-three percent achieved Indiana Academic Honors diplomas, five were Lilly finalists, one was named a National Merit finalist, one US Presidential Scholarship semifinalist, two completed their associate degrees, and most importantly, all complet- ed or exceeded their service hour commitments! The village was bursting at the seams as thousands flocked to the ’Burg for its annual Freudenfest in July. Visitors from across the na- tion and across the pond in Germany joined local village people as they celebrated their German heritage with the an- nual festival of fun. Live en- tertainment and dancing filled both days, and German fare along with traditional Ameri- can favorites were served up in quantities that amazed even the most seasoned conces- sionaires. New this year was the Maypole erected at the foot of the Oldenburg hill that was dedicated in festival kick- off ceremonies on Friday. Thanks to Troy Ilderton, Drip Schoettmer and their committee for their efforts in bringing Oldenburg’s May- pole to reality. Following the two-day fest, the honorary “Festmeisters” reported that 2017 was another record-set- ting year for fest attendance! Last month when writing about Oldenburg’s new mural, I mentioned the late Andy Koors who died suddenly earlier this year. Andy was a classmate from St. Louis School, and we combined efforts a few years ago to Herr Koors host our eighth-grade class reunion. The ultimate educator, Andy didn’t know a stranger and remained in contact with almost 40 years of BHS students, and former classmates from St. Louis, BHS and the University of Notre Dame. He is missed by many, especially during Oldenburg’s Freudenfest. This year in tribute, friends from near and far raised a mug in Andy’s memory! Das ist alles von der ’Burg! DILLSBORO and historical presentations. The Heritage Festival com- mittee is looking for model airplanes, cars, and tractors from the WWI era. Please, contact Cherie Rump at 812- 432-5648 if you would like to participate in this display. Back by popular demand is The Virtual Tour of Dillsboro by Jim Deaton. The presenta- tion will be Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1:30. Mr. Deaton will be sharing his extensive knowl- edge of Dillsboro's history and old photographs of the town. Be sure to get there early- last year's event was so well attended that people were turned away. Interested in becoming a Dillsboro correspondent? Do you love Dillsboro and all of its charm? Contact me at edi- [email protected].  [email protected] Hello, Everyone. Dillsboro will be hosting the Heritage Festival on Sept. 16-17. This year's event will celebrate one hundred years since the Great War. Exhib- its in the Pop-Up Museum will include town memora- bilia from the early twentieth century, a progression of the development of Dillsboro, and highlights from WWI. The two-day event will also include a Veteran's Walk at the Community Park, a vintage baseball game, a horseshoe tournament, and an iron skillet throw. Vintage games and mu- sic will be included, as well as square dancing, old-time gospel music, a quilt show, Get out and enjoy Ripley County! Mark your calendars! Southeast Indiana August 17 "Romeo & Juliet", Liberty Park, Batesville 24-27 Whispering Beard Folk Festival, music and arts; Friendship September 9 Sunman Fall Festival 9-17 NMLRA Shoo t, Flea Markets, Friendship 23 Bricktoberfest, BBQ cookoff, music, Osgood 23 Punkin' Chunkin' trebuchet, Versailles 23-24 Apple Festival, Batesville 27-Oct.1 Versailles Pumpkin Show 30- Oct. 22 Vogt Farm Pumpkin Show, weekends For details, information on MORE events, or for a brochure: 812-689-7431 ripleycountytourism.com OUR ADVERTISERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS. SHOP LOCAL AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON.