Everyone is Invited - Tama News
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Everyone is Invited - Tama News
KE EP SA KE IS SU E Everyone is Invited The Trustees of the Wieting Theatre and Opera House and the Wieting Theatre Guild cordially invite you to the dedication of the historically renovated theatre and opera house located in Toledo, Iowa. The dedication ceremony will be held at the theatre on Sunday, July 1, 2012 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow at the Toledo Community Building Supplement to The Toledo Chronicle June 27, 2012 In front of the Wieting Theatre Opera House in 1913 shortly after construction. In front of the Wieting in 2011 for Groundbreaking Ceremony for 100-year restoration. RIGHT- The completed restoration of the Wieting Theatre Opera House on June 20, 2012. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 2 Dedication of Wieting Theatre Renovation Sunday, July 1, 2012 2:00 P.M. Welcome – Jim Roan, Project Manager Mila Bearden - Violin Meskwaki Welcome Song Invocation – Ministerial Association, Reverend LaVern Seth Masonic Lodge, Dr. Dennis Mallory Short Film – “The Phantom of the Wieting Opera” By Corey Kline Short Film – History of Theatre Renovation Introduction and Reflections – RLou Snyder Wieting Trustees Wieting Theatre Guild Music Selection – Matt Evans Introductions – Jim Roan Grants Architect Contractor Grant Writer Music Selection – Joe Scharnweber Closing – Jim Roan Tours of the Theatre Refreshments to follow at Toledo Community Building Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 3 Toledo Builds Wieting It was a gala occasion when the curtains rose for the first time at the Wieting Opera House. It was September 12, 1912, and a capacity house, all dressed in their finest, filled the auditorium and the “boxes.” Verdi’s “II Trovatore” was the very first show in the new $20,000 opera house, starring Joseph F. Sheehan, considered “America’s greatest tenor.” In addition to the cast of 14, there was a chorus of 36, a special grand opera orchestra, a harpist, Mrs. Emily Gray from England, and Miss Sibley Remus, violinist. As a prelude to the opera, Mrs. P. G. Wieting was introduced by H. J. Stiger. Mrs. Wieting was giving the new theatre to the people of Toledo. She wore a lovely gown, a gift from her husband. She had worn it only once before at the dedication of a theatre in Syracuse, New York, which she had also given to that community. Ella Wieting Phillip Wieting The donor plaque above the front door proclaims: “This playhouse was built in the year A. D. 1912, by Ella W. Wieting as a memorial to her husband, Philip G. Wieting, and dedicated to our many friends in the town where we so long abode.” BELOW- In a year 1912 view looking eastward, construcDr. and Mrs. Wieting moved to Toledo in the spring of 1867 tion of the Wieting Theatre is underway. The church in the from Worcester, New York. He practiced dentistry for three years, background stood at the corner of East High and Green See BUILDS, page 6_____ Streets. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 4 Does 100 years make a difference? TOP PHOTO: (l-r) unidentified, Jim Bridge, Wink, unidentified, Will Davidson, unidentified and Hollie Turbett. This photo is from the collection of Cindy Backoff - Hollie Turbett is her grandfather. BOTTOM PHOTO: Some of the principals involved in the 2011 $1.3 million restoration of Toledo’s Wieting Theatre recreated the 1912 scene (BELOW) showing workers on the front steps. They are (l-r) Jim Roan, project chairperson, Tom Scharnweber, Scharnweber Water Conditioning, Lenny Hogendorn, construction co-chair, Kevin Thomas, Thomas Company, Bob Manfull, construction co-chair, Ed Hardon, Hardon’s and Rich DeHoet, Huff Construction. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 5 A Brief Timeline of the Wieting Opera House 1867- In the spring, Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Wieting moved to Toledo. 1878- Toledo City Bank is established. 1906- Dr. Wieting died on February 12th. 1912- The Wieting Opera House was completed for a cost of $20,000. The Original Trustees of the Wieting Opera Company were: Ella W. Wieting, W. A. Dexter, P.K. Rebok, J. G. Wieting, J. F. Yothers, H. J. Stiger. The Grand Opening was on September 12th presenting the opera “II TROVATORE”. 1913 -Guy Wieting, the manager, booked silent movies with piano accompaniment. See TIMELINE page 9_____ TOP and BOTTOM OF PAGE- Views of the interior of the Wieting circa 1913. Builds, continued from page 4_______________________________ then for seven years was an abstractor. In 1878, together with his father-in-law, N. H. Wilder, he organized the Toledo City Bank, later called the Toledo State Bank and then First National Bank. In about 1897, the Wietings moved to Syracuse, New York, where he prospered with a relative in a manufacturing concern and amassed quite a fortune. He died February 12, l906, in Daytona, Florida, where they spent winters. He was still a director of the Toledo Bank. After her husband’s death, Mrs. Wieting gave generously to worthy causes, including memorial the- atres: one in Worcester, New York; Syracuse, New York; and in Toledo, Iowa. All were cities where the Wietings had lived and were active in civic affairs. The Wieting was built during the spring and summer of 1912, supervised by H. J. Stiger. Described as the latest in opera house construction, the new 50 x 100 foot house would seat 650 and would feature stage, orchestra pit, main floor, balcony, two boxes, dressing rooms, toilets and rest rooms. See BUILDS, page 7_____ Advertisement in 1915 Leander Clark College, Toledo, Iowa, Cardinal Yearbook Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 6 Builds, continued from page 6_____________________ he contract was let in March to C. W. Ennis with his brothers, Sherman, supervising and a number of sub-contractors: James Bridge, carpentry work; A. H. Conant, roofing and plumbing; Roy Davis, electrical wiring; B. M. Berger and Son, painting; Clarence Brainard, decorating. Through the years, many groups and individuals have made gifts to the care and upkeep of the Wieting. Mrs. Wieting gave an additional $1,000 in April of 1923 for repairs to the under structure. In her will, Mrs. Wieting left $10,000 to be set up as a trust fund with the interest to be used for the care and upkeep of the building. Only $7,500 was received as her estate could not cover all bequests she had made. Her will provided that this bequest would revert to the estate if the theatre should close for two consecutive years. Original trustees of the Wieting Opera Company were Ella W. Wieting, W. A. Dexter, P. K. Rebok, J. G. Wieting, J. F. Yothers, and H. J. Stiger. The Wieting was an instant success, attracting high grade entertainment. It was the best house in Iowa for a town of its size and located on a main line from Chicago to Omaha. It was large enough to make a week’s stay profitable. Considered a factor in the early success was its manager, J. G. Wieting, known as Guy. He was a nephew of P. G. Wieting and had a knack for show business, associating the theatre with the best booking companies in New York City. He held the position for many years and until his death. In addition to the road shows, the Wieting was the site of minstrel shows, lyceum courses, high school plays, graduation exercises, political conventions, medicine shows, even a Ku Klux Klan gathering. By the mid 1920’s, road shows were declining and movies were coming into full bloom. The Wieting had apparently had a screen early on, for Art Ludwig was being paid for “operating” as early as 1913 and his wife and others for piano playing. Silent movies were usually accompanied by piano music. MOTION PICTURE ERA BEGINS The financial report of 1931 shows the theatre leased to F. C. Cook and A. S. Smith, for a “talking picture show.” In 1932, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sichra leased the building and operated a movie theatre. Mr. Sichra died in 1948, and Mrs. Sichra continued to manage the business. The competition of television caused a decline in movie attendance, and the Wieting closed in November of 1958. The curtain fell on the Wieting, but it was not the end, only the intermission. In early spring, 1960, an amazing saga began. A group of women, visiting over coffee and cookies following a PTA meeting, deplored the lack of local movies and regretted the possible loss of the Wieting trust fund unless the theatre reopened that fall. Discussion widened and on April 7, 1960, 40 citizens This advertisement appeared in The Toledo Chronicle In May, 1931, gathered in the Toledo Community Building and formed the Wieting Theatre Guild. A constitution was written ushering in the era of “talking pictures.” and others were attracted to the cause. In May, members set foot in the Wieting for the first time. Although musty See BUILT, page 8_____ Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 7 Opening night on Sept. 16, 1960 saw Helen Beadle, Gloria Wulff and Dorothy Maplethorpe in charge of the Wieting concession stand. The three were among those instrumental in bring the theatre back to life after it had closed some two years earlier and had stood silent since then. Their customers were identified in The Chronicle as Phillip Neville, Joe Boll and Dirk Thomas. Ernest Sevde photo Builds, continued from page 7__________________________________________________________________________ and cobwebby, the old opera house seemed full of dreams and possibilities. An executive committee was chosen: Mrs. Willard Beadle, chairman, Mrs. Virgil Wulff, Mrs. Charles W. Maplethorpe, Jr., Leo Benda and Dallas Sloan. They began the task of teaching themselves the complicated business of running a movie theatre. When Leo Benda resigned, Charles Patterson became a board member. Many volunteers labored through the summer cleaning and painting. The line crew from Iowa Electric Light and Power trav- eled to Montezuma several evenings, to remove the chairs from the closed theatre there, truck them back to the theatre and install them in the Wieting. A new ticket booth was also secured. Women gathered at the community building to sew 100 yards of corduroy into curtains to drape the empty stage. Hands were blistered pounding grommets into the drape headings for hanging. Bill Craig scaled the heights of the “fly gallery,” threaded new nylon rope through pulleys and hoisted the new draperies into See BUILDS, page 9_____ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brandt (left and right) and Dr. and Mrs. Knight E. Fee buy tickets from Judy Hennessy on reopening night, Sept., 16, 1960. The two Toledo couples had attended the original opening night for the Wieting in 1912. The Chronicle reported the Opera II Trovatore was the first attraction and featured a “Chicago cast.” Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 8 TIMELINE––from Page 6 1932- Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Sichra leased the theatre to show movies seven days a week. 1948- Mr. Sichra dies and his wife, Lucille, continues management. 1958- Theatre closes due to popularity of television. Dallas Sloan (left) and Willard Beadle man the Wieting’s projection booth on Sept. 16, 1960, when the reels started rolling again. Dick Sutton of Des Moines Theatre Supply (right) served as advisor tor the projection side of the operation. Ernest Sevde photo Builds, continued from page 8______ place. A contribution from the Women’s Club repaired the electrical floor plugs. Following the advice of Dick Sutton of Des Moines Theatre Supply, the executive committee decided to purchase the projection equipment from Mrs. Sichra. A new screen was purchased. With no funds to spend, the committee followed the suggestion of Dallas Sloan and decided to sell family season tickets. The committee purchased the first five tickets, a sum of $100, and with another 100 sold, had a cushion of funds to begin operation. By September 16, 1960, all was ready for the first show, a Disney feature. Excited throngs See BUILDS, page 10___ RIGHT- The picture show was back in business as this 1960 ad told of the opening weekend double feature. 1960- On April 7th the Toledo Community Theatre Guild formed with 40 members. Executive Committee: Mrs. Willard Beadle, Mrs. Virgil Wulff, Mrs. Charles Maplethorpe Jr., Leo Benda, Dallas Sloan. Community members began work to restore the theatre. In addition, 109 family season tickets were sold. 1961- Cornell College Players performed in the spring. “Ten Little Indians”, a summer production directed by Leo Feany the high school speech teacher. 1962- Golden Anniversary Variety Show performed on October 27th. 1976- Bill Rileyʼs Talent Show in conjunction with the bicentennial. 1978-1987- Fall Follies & February Fling directed by Pam Wood. 1984- Iowa All-Star Basketball Team took on the South Tama Jocks with Guild Member Cheerleaders in a benefit for the Wieting at the STC Gym. See TIMELINE page 10_____ Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 9 TIMELINE––from Page 9 1986- Wieting gets new stereo sound and projection system after 3 years of fund raising. The Zenon system replaces the old carbon arc system. 1987- 75th Anniversary Celebration reminiscing by RLou Snyder with rededication ceremony. 1988- “Hillbilly Hoedown” Director, Carol Peterie, Master of Ceremonies, Roger Wiese featuring local talent. 1997- “85 Years of Memories” featuring the decades from 1910-1990ʼs. 2002- 90th Anniversary Variety Show. 2008- Renovation Project Steering Committee formed. RLou Snyder, President of the Guild, Amy Doyle, Bookkeeper, and Jim Roan, Project Manager in charge of fundraising. 2012- July 1st, rededication. Builds, continued from page 9______________________ of children and adults filled the house. In the projection booth, were self-appointed projectionists, Dallas Sloan and Willard Beadle, starting a new career under the watchful eye of Dick Sutton. Others volunteered to help in the projection booth, including Robert Leber, James Shaff, James Black and Dan Kendall. In the meantime citizens volunteered to sell tickets and work in the concession stand. And the show was on! This was an active period of community involvement featuring Bill Riley’s Talent Show, Fall Follies, February Fling, and Hillbilly Hoedown, and numerous high school productions, as well as many variety shows by the Masque Troupe of local talent. Community members continued to give of their time, talents, and resources to tenderly care for the Wieting Theatre. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 10 Wieting Theatre and Opera House Restoration Final Budget – May 1, 2012 Prepared by Jim Roan, Project Manager Sources of Funds: A. State Government: Vision Iowa/CAT Great Places/DCA Historic Tax Credit/DCA Total: $218,000.00 155,000.00 124,471.00 $497,471.00 B. Local Government: City of Tama City of Toledo (TCDI) Tama County Total: 10,000.00 106,000.00 10,000.00 $126,000.00 C. Local & Regional Grants: The State Bank of Toledo 105,000.00 Lincoln Savings Bank Foundation 9,000.00 Black Hawk Gaming Foundation 25,000.00 Tama County Community Foundation 14,500.00 Mansfield Foundation 30,000.00 McElroy Trust 15,000.00 Snyder & Associates, Inc. 7,500.00 Lennox Industries 5,000.00 Alliant Energy Foundation 6,664.00 Scharnweber Water Cond., Inc. 5,000.00 Tama Paperboard 5,000.00 Wieting Theatre Trustees 5,000.00 Dr. Jerry L. Wille 10, 000.00 Total: $242,664.00 D. Local Business & People 540 Donors Total: E. In Kind Donations: Total: $294,808.00 $294,808.00 $24,500.00 TOTAL COLLECTED AND TO BE RECEIVED $1,185,443.00 TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: BALANCE TO RAISE: Help Renovate the Wieting! $1,360,664.00 $175,221.00 Make payments to: Toledo Community Theatre Guild-Capital Campaign Mail To: Toledo Community Theatre Guild P.O. Box 387 Toledo, IA 52342 Payable (Circle One): Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually Annually Other______________ Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 11 Wieting Theatre General Donations To June 15, 2012 Adair, Frank & Floriss Albright, Leonard & Kathy American Legion Aux. Unit #73 American Legion Post #72 Anderson, Dan & Susan Anderson, Ferry Ann Smith Assell, Carla Atchison, Allan & Sandy Avery, Rex & Lorraine Baack, Laurie & George Bacon, Earlene Banes, Judy Banes, Gene & Donna Basham, John Bearden, Charles & Mary Lynne Bearden, Cecil & Elva Benda, Gary & Dorothy Bennett, Nelle Bishop Electronics Bledsoe, Jenny Bohemian Mutual Insurance Association Boldt, Harold Bostian, Brett Bradley, Ron & Jo Bradley, Tim & Michelle Brady, RoseMary Brammer, Mary Ann (Cartwright) Brandt, Dan & Pam Buffalo, D. Suzanne & Johnathan L. Bumblebee’s Pizza Bunco Chicks Burnes, Randy & Renee Cammack, Doris (Moore) Campbell, Connie Carmichael, Mary Carrington Place of Toledo Casey’s General Store Cecak, Zelda Childers, Ruth Chmelik, Dorothy Christensen, Martin & Laura Chyma, Andy & Dena Chyma Todd & Julie Cizek, Delane & Jackie Cobet, Lucille Collins, Bob & Ellen Cowgill, Avonelle Perry Culbertson, Diana Currier, Jane Damisch, Betty Damisch, Elsie DeFrance, Duffy Dodds, Audrey Dolash, Donald Dolezal, Charles & Martha Dolezal, Ellie Dostal, Erwin & Roberta Dowd, Elizabeth & Steven Dowd, Fern Downer, Robert N. Downs, Tim & Pat Doyle, Joseph Doyle, Mark & Alice Duffy, Paul & Noel Dunsmoor, Richard & Judy Dvorak, Gerald Dvorak, Bernie & Mary Dvorin, Harold & Sarah Jane Dvorak, Marcella F. Eagle One Investments, LLC Enderes Garbutt, Terri Eyecare Associates Ferguson, Barb & Michael Ferneau, Conrad Filloon, Ethel Fish, Craig & Donna Fisher, Lee & Shirley Flinn, Patrick & Robyn Flowers, Al & Carolyn Fowler, Ron & Sandy Frimml, Margaret F. Fuller, Vera Gerlach, Arlene Gerloff, Tessa Gibson, Elaine Goodhart, Terry & Terri Goos, Shanna Goos, Sheryl Grasso, Carol Gray, Wayne & Karen Hala, Harry & Paulette Hala Family, Harry & Paulette Havran, Karen & Don Heartland Dental, Randy Swarts, DDS Heithoff, Bill & Deb Hempy, Craig & Donna Hendricks, Jerry & Ann Henle, Patricia Hennesy, Dean Hennesy, Craig & Fran Hennesy, Larry Hickel, Karen Hill, Shirley Hiram of Tyre Lodge Home Federal BankPancake Breakfast Horbach, Verlene Hoskey, Lanny & Sonja Hoskey, Rex & Coleen Hoskins, Tom & Brenda Hurlburt, Lynne Husak, Leonard & Arlene Husak, Jerome & Joanne Husak, Jim & Brenda Jacobson, Jake & Maureen Jiffy North & Twin Town Liquor John, David & Cynthia John Ernest Vineyard & Winery Jones, Sara Juhl, Jacqueline Juhl, Kathleen Judge, Lana Kacer, Dave & Pam Killough, David Kilmer, Larry & Connie Kilstofte, Gail Kleis, Jackie Kolpin, Pat Kopsa, Joel & Laura Kubik, Dr. N.A. Kucera, Ernest Kueny, Jerrie Joens Kuhter, George & Ann Kupka, Butch & Diane R. Lane, Shirley Capper Larkin, Dalene Ledvina, Norma Leek, Laywin & Linda Long, Nancy Bydalek Lowe, George & Mary Mallory, Yvonne & Dennis Manatts, Inc. Manfull, Bob & Sharon Manfull, Paul Mason, Paul & Charlotte Massengale, Jerry & Melissa Mathes, Scott & Julie Mattingly, Sam Mattingly, Joe & Diane McBride, JoAnn McBride, Patricia McClure, Jack & Doris McCreary, Norm & Marilyn McCreary, Earl & Evelyn Medicap Pharmacy Meek, Jerry & Hela Mericle, Robert C. Mericle, Morris & Eileen Mertz, Glenn & Karen Miller, Cletus & Dorothy Mitchell, Jim & Nancy Mixdorf, Karen Mohrfeld, Cherie Morrow, Bonnie Murray, Ray & Charlene Murty, John & Karen Musel, Audrey Musel, Jeff – West Music Nekola, Orleen Neville, Edna M. O K Tire Store Overturf, Robert & Linda Pam’s Dance Recital Paulson, David Peterie, Carol C. Pleasant Hill ElementaryMemory of Bob Baier Polka, Paul Positive Environment – Paul Walton Potratz, Peterson Stein, Jeff Steuhm, Cindy Strayer, Connie Struve, Judy Supianoski, Pat Svoboda, Dave Tama Florists Greenhouse & Shop Tama-Toledo Country Club Tekippe, Jim & Pam Ternus Electric Tesar D. Jane Thola, Kathleen (Trust) Thompson, Phyllis & Dwain Thompson, John & Elaine Toledo Garden Club Toledo High School Class of 1951 Trivia Night #1 Utterback, Esther Rairdin, Don & Carlene Renaud, Mary & Ginny (Balfour) Riffle, Lloyd & Donna Riha, Mildred Riha, Rich Roberts, Jim & Virginia Rohach, Lisa Rosenberger, Megan Rosenberger, Steve & Linda Ross, Gerald & Mary Ann Rowe, Keith & Janie Rushford, Arnie & Lori Rutherford, Bradley V. & Paula Rutledge, Richard & Betty Sandhill Auto Salvage Sanitary Refuse Scharnweber, Steven O. Schoettmer, Bob & Kay Schrack, Rosemary Schroeder, Dixie Schroeder, Delia Sells, Ray & Linda Shope, Jim & Darlene Skala, Joyce Smith, Doug Smith, Karna Smith, Ruth Smith, Lloyd & Toni Spahn & Rose Lumber Company Spooner, Jason St. Patricks Catholic Church Stamp, Verna & Leon STC Elementary Students & Staff STC Middle School Staff Steinback, Barbara A. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 12 Velky, Ken & Laurie Vesely, Ed & Bev Viviano, Phyllis Vokoun, Vic & Ann Vore, Fred & Beverly W.E.L.C.A. of St. Paul Lutheran Church Wacha, Joanne Wacha, James Walker, Jack & Carolyn Walker, Kevin Walton, Paul Walton, Theresa Walton, Caleb – Sunny Hill Walz, Roger & Linda Waterbeck, Bernie & Betty Wauters, Jim & Diane Weekley, Pauline Welsh, Audra & Larry Wemette, Kathy Wilcox, Linda Wilkerson, Lynn & Lorraine Wilkinson, Gary & Nancy Willaby, Charlene Willer, Bernice Woodworth, Cheryl (Mohler) Wroughton, Eldon Yuska, Clarence & Sharon Zajicek, Gloria Zeman, Dennis & Barb Zeman, Roger Zeutenhorst, Stan & Becky Zimmerman, Beverly Cooper, Connie Cooper, Judy Hennesy Cooper, Randy Cooper, Richard & Phyllis Corum, George & Robby Curtis, Gerald & Susan (Vale) Wieting Theatre Seat Donors To June 15, 2012 Abbe, Jerry American Seating Andersons, Gene & Carolyn Anderson, Marlene Anderson, Matt & Michelle Appelgate, Dennis & Sharlene Bacon, Jill, Ken & Madie Baier, Lori & Dave Beadle, Bruce Beadle, Helen Beadle, Willard Bearden, Chris & Diane Behounek, Valerie Dirks Benda, Brad & Carolyn Benda, Dick & Sherry Kopecky Benda, Robert J. Benda, Virginia M. Beohm, William J. & Marilyn J. Bidwell, In Memory of Arie, Adeline & “Butch” Boles, Maxine Bratton, Rolland D. & Ila Jean Bro, Franklin & Ora Mae Brock, Gailyn Beadle Buresh-Spooner Families Burk, Jack Burk, Nancy Burke, Bernadette – Music Teacher Butler, Burnell & Rachel Butler, Judy Campbell, Pat & Kent Carmichael, In Memory of Kathy Carson, Ken & Nancy Carson, Ken & Nancy Family Chantland, Sam Family Chaska, Kyle & Lois Cherveny, In Memory of Walter Christensen, Bill Christensen, Karen Chyma, Paul & Rebecca Chyma, Chad & Michaela Clark, Bob & Geri and Margaret Morrissey Clemann, Russ & Leann Coleman, In Memory of Howard (Chic) Collins, Jim & Kris Family Darter Family (Jo Ellen Darter) Daszek, Joseph L. Davis, Dr. & Mrs. D. D. Dew, Bob Dirks, Harlan & Dave Families Dirks, Sandra Disbro, Alice Disbro, John Roan Disbro, Michael A. M.D. Dixon, In Memory of Vivian E. Dolezal, Doug & Deb Dostal, Lester & Mary Dostal, Loren & Sarah Dostal, Maryan & Leonard Doyle, Amy Doyle, Dan & Brenda Doyle, Dick & Carolee Doyle, Joel & Lori Doyle, John Doyle, Joleen Doyle, Mary Doyle, Megan Doyle, Mike Doyle, Tom Draisey, Christine Draisey, Ed Ebersole, Jackie Spooner Eernisse, Marlene Else Family Else, Jackie Emerson, Michael Evans, Matt Evans, Michelle & Bert Ferris, Dan Ferris, Micki Ferris, Ronald & Marjorie Ferriss, Roger & Vicki Finical, John Finical, Karen Fletcher, Larry & Denise Fletcher, Jeremy & Molly Ford, Frances Franklin, Shirley W. Galanis, Pete & Ann Gardner, MaryAnn, Richard & Roger Gehling, James F. & Lydia J. Goeke, Arthur B. Jr. Hagerty, Gery Hagerty, Julie Hall, Ted & Shirley Hanna, Bruce Hanna, Marilyn Hardons Harrington, Mark Harrison, Susan Dirks Haynes, Fred & Judie Heeren, Becky & Brent Heller, Daniel & Terri Heller, Luther & Nancy Hempy, Barbara J. Hempy, Brian Hempy, Frances Hempy, Robert Hennesy, Robert K. Higginbotham, Roger Hill, Robert D. & Cynthia A. Hill, Roger & Chloe Ann Hineman, Polly M.D. Hlas, Bernadette Hobbs, Michael & Susan Kopecky Hogendorn, Lenny & Lois Holtz, Jane Holtz, Kathy Holtz, Lyle & Alice Holtz, Todd Hopper, Rick & Jodi Hotchkiss, Dallas & Sheryl Huff Contracting, Inc. Independent Insurance Services Johnson, In Memory of Charlene Jordan, Kendall & Barb Family K & M Sanitation Kacer, David & Pamela Kacer, In Memory of Louis & Helen Kajer, Natasha & Andrew Kalmes, John & Nancy Lee Bidwell Kavalier, John Kavalier, Sam Keenan, John & Carrie Kemper, Derek & Nikki Pansegrau Kemper, Tom & Melanie Kenkel, Charlene Kenkel, In Memory of Robert Kenkel, Sarah Kenkel, Stephen Kenyon, Ray & Judy Kirchner, In Memory of Rich Kleis, In Memory of Nick Kline, Alan & Pat Klostermann, Ron & Teresa Family Koch, Les & Trudy Kopecky, John & Ollie Kopsa, Jeff & Susan Kopsa, Kaden & Ella Kratoska, Paul & Darlagene Kremenak, John & Delores Kruse, Todd & Lori Kvidera, Mike & Idalia Lamb, Gary & Beth Ledvina, Mike, Connie, Amy & Adam Legg, John Legg, Joyce Lekin, Dan & Connie Lekin, Jason & Mandy Lyon Jerseys LLC Lyon, G. Joe & Norma “Duffy” Lyon, Margaret Mann, Larry Mason, In Memory of Earl & Hazel McCune, Leonard & Barb McCune, Quentin & Chris McFate, Christine McFate, Mark McKale, Don & Mildred McMullin, Ann McMullin, Dianne PHD Melsa, Stella Estate Mescher, Father Michael J. Michael, Anne Mickelson, Dr. Mike Mickelson, Jean D. Mickelson, John Miller, Gerald W. & Marjorie Moore, Ramona Turbett Morgan, In Memory of Rel & Violet Morrissey, John & Monica Moulton, Bill Moulton, Donna Muecke, Barbara & Bruce Mullen, Bob & Mary Jo Mullen, Travis & Hannah Musgrave, George, Jade, Jess Neklola, Danny & Dawn Nekola, Frankie J. & Marcella N. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 13 Nekola, In Honor of Milo & Gladys Nelson, Donovan & Kerri Nelson, Kim & Kevin Neville, Nedra A. Neville, Dawn, Vickie & Wayne Neville, Jr. Norton, Don & Lori Ollendieck, Katherine, Grant Writer Palmer, In Loving Memory of Lloyd & Lillie Patterson, Charles & Lois Patterson, In Memory of Lois Patterson, Mark & Sue Patterson, Michael Patterson, Pat Family PEO – Toledo Powell, Evelyn Pieper, Fred Pratt, Sarah Doyle Princehouse, Meryln & Donna Pugh, Leonard & Connie Ramsdell, Gary & Jeannice Kopecky Rank, Todd Rathjen, Dan Rathjen, Katelyn Reardon, Bob Reinig, Pauline Ridout, Dick & Jan Ridout, Kirk & Amy Roan, Jim & Mary Roan, John & Sandy Roan, Laura M. Roan, Pat Roan, Pat & Margaret Roan, Paul & Kathy Roan, Tom & Maureen Rosheim, Bette Roth, Cynthia Rutledge, Earl & Pamela Rutledge, Mark & Sheryl Schafer, Evelyn Scharnweber, Lawerence Scharnweber, Margaret & Tom Scharnweber, Ruth Shadden, Scott & Mike Shaw, Jeff & Mary Fasse Shayer, Gerald & Irene Shiffler Associates Architects, P.L.C. Shover, Virigina Shuler, Joan Seats, Continued on Page 14 Seats. From Page 13––– Sibley, Gene Skala, Richard L. & Karen K. Skow, Bill & Patty Smith, Jim & Nancy Smith, Kelly J. Family Snyder, RLou Sokol, Douglas Sokol, In Memory of Shirley Speer, John & Nancy Sund Stadler, Doug & Trish Stein, Mike Stewart, Todd & Jan (Haynes) Stoklasa, Dave & Kaye Svoboda, Laurence & Marlus Swarts, Randy M. D. D. S. Tama-Toledo Civic Women Tama-Toledo Chamber Tama-Toledo Lions Club Tama County – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Tanke, Mark and Diana & Family The State Bank of Toledo Thede, Mike & Julie Thomas Company, LTD Thomas, In Memory of Robert by Geraldine R. Timm, Dave & Joleen Toledo American Legion Post 72 Toledo Community Development, Inc. Toledo Hometown 4th, Inc. Toledo’s Christian ATA Tama County Abstract Company Tama Livestock Auction Tama Paperboard – Carustar Upah, Maxine Upah, Paul & Beulah Upah, Stan & Charlotte Family Utterback, Ralph & Esther Van Dyk, Randal & Michelle Vesely, Betty & Eugene Vesely, Beverly Vesely, Edward Vesely, Elizabeth Vesely, Nick Vesely, Sherri Vesely, Steve Von Spreecken, Patricia Walton, In Memory of Bervol Walton, In Memory of Bervol Walton, In Memory of Bervol Walz, The Family of Larry Werner, John & Marlene Wesely, Mark & Janet Wesely, Natalie Wiese, In Memory of Roger Wieting Theatre Trustees Wieting Theatre Guild Wilkerson, Lon & Kathy Family Wilkerson, Wayne & Shirley Wille, Jerry L. M.D. Wille, Susie Willett, John J. Willett, Sally J. Willett, Walter J. Wilson, Chris Wilson, Elmer (Skip) Windstream Corporation Wobeter, CJ & Frances Wobeter, Pete & Berleen Wolfe, Mr. & Mrs. Earl & Young, Myra Wood, Pam & Dwayne Yerkes, Raymond Yilek, In Memory of Joyce A. Yuska, Melvin & Joanne Family Ziskovsky, A. J. & Marge Zmolek, Dora & Gary Zmolek, Gerry & Pete Zmolek, In Memory of Mildred Thank you! The Opera House Trustees and the Wieting Theatre Guild would like also to thank all those who made a contribution of any kind toward this project with their time, talents and donations in kind. Note: Please call Jim Roan © 641-751-6822 if we have missed any general or seat donor or if any names are not correct. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 14 “I count myself lucky to have grown up in a town that could boast a true oldschool performance hall - one that offered a portion of the history and the promise of excitement common to all old theatres from Tama County to Broadway.” Michael Emerson Actor “The Wieting Theatre is a most remarkable landmark in Tama County and an honest to goodness opera house.” Dr. Michael Patterson Professor of Music "When I first entered the Wieting as I began my teaching and directing career for South Tama, the big productions were held at the theatre. Walking into the theatre for the first time was as if I were walking into history. I am sure that I looked around and thought about everything I learned in History of the Theatre II. I was in awe of the hand-painted main drop, the rail system, the acoustics, the oleos--the living and breathing history in front of my eyes. As I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate more how rare this facility is and how lucky we are in the Tama-Toledo area to have this place. This theatre is a rare jewel that we must love and honor." Mary Fasse-Shaw “It is one unto itself.” Sam Knutson The Iowa Opera House Project “I really like the 3-D movies like Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” Danielle Seymour “The sound quality and overall picture is great!” Mandy Lekin “My favorite thing is the snack packs.” Madison Rohach Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 15 Wieting Trustees 2012 Wieting Trustees are (left to right) Dan Ferris, Lenny Hogendorn, R. Dale (Poody) Bratton- retired trustee who served over 50 years, Charlene Kenkel - treasurer- non-trustee, Charles (Pat) Patterson, Bob Manfull - president and Nancy Burk. Wieting Opera House Trustees As set out by the Articles of Incorporation of the Wieting Opera House Company of Toledo, Iowa, on September 13, 1912, the Board of Trustees, consisting of not less than five members, shall have the authority to adapt and pass all necessary by-laws for the carrying out of the original plan of this corporation - the purpose of which is to take title, own, manage and conduct the Wieting Opera House to conserve, lease, rent, manage and conduct said property in any and all lawful ways, and to invest, expend and accumulate, pay out and distribute these moneys as set out by the Articles of Incorporation. Trustees in 1961 - (Left to right) Nelson King, Carl Stiger, Don Cronan, Leona Reinig and R. L. Morgan. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 16 Wieting Theatre Guild 2012 members of the Wieting Theatre Guild are (Back row - left to right) Alan Kline, Mark Tanke, Bob Dew, Lenny Hogendorn and Mark McFate. (Center row - left to right) Brenda Doyle, Mary Doyle, Lori Baier and Sue Harrington. (Left to right, above, 1st row) Barb Jordan, secretary, RLou Snyder, president and Denise Fletcher, vice president. (left to right, in photo at right) Margaret Sharnweber, Marie Mann and Michelle Evans, treasurer. Guild Members The Wieting Theatre Guild is a dedicated group of members who work together in an effort to support and maintain the Wieting Theatre. Their responsibilities include: monitoring movies, general building maintenance, scheduling and booking movies, and scheduling volunteer workers. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 17 Keeping the Dream Alive RLou Snyder has been a Wieting Theatre Guild Member or President for over 42 years. Her job description is “whatever needs to be done” from cleaning to ordering supplies to presiding over monthly meetings. RLou is a local resident whose family settled in Tama County before Iowa was a state. She remembers her first movie at the Wieting Theatre featured Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Her first live performance was the third grade winter program. One weekend she didn’t have the $.10 for admission to the movies so she cut a bundle of rhubarb and tried to sell it door-to-door. She was unsuccessful because everyone grew their own. As you can imagine, her husband, Jim, has been very involved over the years. As an electrician, he installed lights, plug-ins, painted the theatre twice, and drove to Des Moines to pick up and deliver the weekly movies. Together they raised four children: Jim (Marshalltown), John (Ankeny), Joni (Council Bluffs), and Mary (Toledo). During these years, RLou worked two jobs, bowled in league, helped with the youth group in the Methodist Church, and was active in the Tama County Historical Museum. Through volunteering at the theatre, she developed many lifelong friendships, acquired an awareness of how to work with people with different personalities, learned how to accomplish goals, sang in the Making the Dream Possible One of the more difficult jobs of any major project is securing community support and fund-raising. Jim Roan’s optimistic attitude helped him succeed in this vital area. He believes the public welcomes the opportunity to get involved in a worthwhile project and just want to be asked. chorus, mastered line dancing, and loved road trips to purchase fabric for productions. Her favorite movie is Cat Ballou with Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. She saw it three days in a row! RLou has an appreciation of history and old buildings. She strongly believes if you allow buildings to die, your community dies along with them. The Wieting Theatre Trustees, Guild Members, and theatre patrons appreciate RLou’s loyalty, leadership, and dedication to the preservation of our cherished theatre. Jim has been influenced by his family and associates His mother, Margaret was a teacher who raised six children on a farm during the Depression. She instilled in her children the importance of service to others, higher education and the philosophy that things will work out. His mentor, M. G. Mickelson, was a forward thinking, community minded individual who anonymously gave away money at Christmas time to those in need. His wife, Jean, and children are still supportive of local betterment projects. These two individuals, along with Jim’s wife, Mary, have given him the confidence to reach out to others. Jim and Mary raised six children: John (West Des Moines), Paul (Toledo), Pat (Swisher), Margaret (Tama), Ann (Toronto), and Laura (Des Moines). Laura was the actress of the family and spent time on the Wieting stage. Jim graduated from Albia High School in 1950. He went on to play basketball at Creighton University while earning a degree in history He completed his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1957, and spent one year at Iowa State University working with agricultural law. On April 1, 1958, Jim began private practice in Toledo. South Tama County is a source of pride for Mr. Roan. He believes this is a good place to raise a family, and the diversity teaches us how to get along with people with different life experiences and perspectives. Through his law practice he was continually impressed with the support and charity given to others during their time of need. As someone who appreciates history, Jim cites Dr. Zhivago as his favorite movie. He also admires To Kill a Mockingbird with Gregory Peck as a lawyer who represented the underdog. There are many truths to be learned in that movie according to Jim. The Wieting Theatre Trustees, Guild Members, and theatre patrons appreciate Jim’s positive attitude, hard work and dedication toward the promotion of this project. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 18 Making the Dream a Reality Mark McFate is our Systems Administrator and technician extraordinaire. He not only maintains our website Wieting.TamaToledo.com, which keeps our 118 volunteers Mark McFate (left) at a presentation on the operation of the new Wieting projection equipment in January, 2012. organized and patrons informed of upcoming attractions, but continues to perfect our state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system. One of Mark’s many gifts is his sense of calm in teaching guild members how to successfully operate this system on movie nights. Mark graduated from South Tama High School in 1978. He earned a Civil Engineering Degree from Iowa State University in 1982 and a Masters Degree from the University of Kansas in 1995. Mark is married to Christine and father of three: Morgan, Mackenzie, and Ian. He met Chris backstage in 1980 during the summer production of You Can’t Take it With You at the Wieting. Mark (and later Christine) lived in the Kansas City area from 1982-1999. Mark was an information technology engineer / manager at Black & Veatch (B&V) and still works on the B&V account for HP (Hewlett-Packard) Enterprise Services. Over the years as their family grew they decided to return home to be near family and raise their children in the small town that was so familiar to them. Mark is still employed by HP as an IT Specialist working from his home. He also keeps busy supporting his family’s activities, is active on the South Tama School Board, serves on the Rec Trail Committee, occasionally helps coach Large Group Speech, and is a co-founder and webmaster for the Iowa Geocachers Organization. Mark is also the webmaster for the Chamber of Commerce, STC School District, Methodist Church and other local groups and businesses. Mark’s favorite movie is Mouse Hunt, a 1997 American slapstick comedy. He would like to see the Wieting Theatre provide quality entertainment and serve as a gathering place that welcomes young and old alike. The Wieting Theatre Trustees, Guild Members, and theatre patrons appreciate Mark’s hard work and dedication to the smooth operation of the Wieting Theatre. ABOVE- Not the “Last Picture Show” just a photo of the Wieting screen on the last night before closing for renovations in 2011. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 19 Tribute to Volunteers Some of the many volunteers who keep the Wieting operating are given a tour of the newly renovated theatre on Jan. 15, 2012, by Jim Roan, project manager (left). The renovation of the historic Wieting Theatre would not have been possible without the on-going support of individuals, local businesses, and civic groups. There are many quiet individuals who put in a good word, gave a suggestion, shared their family member or helped in big and small ways not for recognition, but for the success of this renovation. It is like a pebble thrown into a pond We have no idea how many acts were done on behalf of this project. For all of those, we are extremely thankful! For the day to day operations, the cornerstone of the Wieting Theatre is the 118 dedicated volunteers who donate their time and efforts to help the Guild with theatre operations and maintenance. Volunteers sell tickets, run the concession stand, work in the projection booth, maintain the landscaping, shovel the snow, clean the theatre and assist with fund -raising events.The Guild members appreciate the hard work and dedication of these individuals who just want to make a difference and leave a positive impact on this community. Our goal is to provide entertainment opportunities at an affordable price in a friendly atmosphere. If you are interested in becoming involved, please go to www.wieting.tamatoledo.com to join us. At work in the “old” concession stand were (l-r) Karla Paustian, Mary Brower and Sharon Manfull. They are three of the hundreds of volunteers who have devoted time to the Wieting over the years. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 20 Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 21 -AcknowledgmentsArchitect Shiffler/Associates Architects, PLC Bryan Shiffler, AIA & Brent Hoffman Des Moines, IA Plumbing Thomas Company Tama, IA General Contractor Huff Contracting, Inc. Chad Kelley & Richard DeHoet Waterloo, IA HVAC Scharnweber Water Conditioning Toledo, IA Grant Writer Katherine Ollendieck Advanced Development Services Dysart, IA Fire Sprinklers Continental Fire Sprinkler Davenport, IA Electrical Hardons Tama, IA Seats American Seating Lincoln, NE Sound System Sonic Equipment Iola, KS Curtain Cleaning Harris Cleaning Service Inc. Waterloo, IA Mural Artist Vickie Ingham Des Moines, IA Toilet Accessories EPCO Council Bluffs, IA Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 22 Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 23 Final Thoughts A few years ago, a resident of Toledo wrote a letter to the editor. She was commenting about the Wieting. She called it a “Jewel of the Community”. What a wonderful description After 100 years, our “Jewel” is still here. It stands as a tribute to Philip and Ella Wieting. So much time, thought, and money have been spent to bring our beloved theatre back to its glory days. As we rededicate this fine structure, may it bring another 100 years of joy, happiness, and entertainment to all the people of this community. My closing for my articles years ago still seem appropriate today – “See ya at the Wieting”! RLou Snyder Guild Member and President for 42 years Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 24 Congratulations! Shiffler & Associates Architects, PLC CONGRATULATIONS ON THE FANTASTIC RENOVATION OF THE WIETING THEATRE Bryan Shiffler, AIA Brent Hoffman Intersection of Hwy. 63 & Business 30 www.thysautogroup.com 641-484-3502 4717 Grand Avene Des Moines, IA 515-244-4343 Service Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5 Saturday By Appt. 8-12 Sales Hours: Monday - Thursday 8-6 Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-12 CONGRATULATIONS TO TOLEDO AND ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE RESTORATION OF THE WIETING A SUCCESS! Toledo Chronicle • Tama News-Herald Tama County Shopper 220 W. 3rd, Tama • 641-484-2841 The Toledo Chronicle received a First Place Award in the 2011 Iowa Newspaper Foundation contest for Community Service for ongoing news coverage and advertising support of the Wieting restoration project. The award was followed up by a Third Place recognition in 2012. Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 25 Congratulations CONGRATULATIONS to the Wieting Theatre to the Wieting Theatre Guild & Foundation on Guild & Foundation on the completion of the renovations the completion of made to the Wieting Theatre! renovations to the Wieting Theatre! Toledo City Council, Mayor & Employees 404 S. County Road, Toledo, IA 52342 Congratulations to the Wieting Theatre Guild and Wieting Theatre Foundation on the completion of renovations to the historic Wieting Theatre! Thank you for selecting us for your HVAC needs! Kinetico Water Conditioning Equipment Heating/Cooling/Geothermal Electrical - Plumbing Red Jacket Pumps - Septic Systems Backhoe/Trenching Work 701 S. County Rd., Toledo, IA 52342 641-484-3923 • 800-542-7980 Dedication of the Wieting Theatre Renovation • July 2012 • Page 26 Congratulations on the completion of the renovations on the Wieting Theatre! 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