Tuesday, September 17, 2013 Pumpkins in the cornfields Gold

September – October 2013
Pumpkins in the cornfields
Gold among the brown
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down
Birds that travel southward
Lovely time to play
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Activity Day will be held at:
Harvestville Farm
1977 Highway #2, Donnellson, IA 52625
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H
opefully you were able to take some time to rest up
during the Labor Day weekend, because you are
going to be busy! Area church fund raising festivals are
just the beginning of the fun at your fingertips these next
two months. Try to put your autumn yard work aside
and the fall cleaning on hold to enjoy the events in your
community.
But, don’t get too worn out socializing! The Pilot Grove
Savings Bank Heritage Club has some new and special
activities of its own lined up for you this fall. So while
the days are still somewhat long and the weather
favorable for travel, consider joining us for any and all
of the season’s coming events.
Remember, the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Heritage Club
Newsletter is produced every other month. If you
misplace your copy, the current newsletter, along with
previous issues, is available online through our website
at www.pilotgrovesavingsbank.com. Just click on the
Heritage Club tab and scroll down to “Newsletter.” It’s
that simple!
Harvestville Farm is located 1.2 miles east of
Donnellson, Iowa on Highway 2.
Take Exit 19 (east) from Hwy. 218/27 (Avenue of
the Saints). Harvestville Farm is located one mile
from the exit on the left (north) side of the road.
In case of rain, the Activity Day will be held at
the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Community Room
in Donnellson. Kathy Hohl will be our guest.
Join us as we welcome in the fall season at Harvestville
Farms. Harvestville Farm, originally known as
Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch, is part of a fifth generation
family farm. Here we can take time to recall those
nostalgic and traditional activities from our youth. Our
morning activities will include:
Assorted breakfast rolls, pastries, pumpkin bars,
decaf coffee, juice or cider served upon our arrival.
Take part in an adult-friendly hay wagon ride with
padded seats & back rest.
Explore the pumpkin patch, corn maze, and the
many other activities in the barn.
View the kids play area with the old-fashioned well
pumps for the kids duck races.
Bingo will be played, if time allows.
Wear closed-toe shoes or sneakers and dress
appropriately for a farm atmosphere.
Plenty of parking for your convenience.
Be sure to join us!
NEW EVENT
Sons of the Pioneers
Happy 23rd Anniversary
Heritage Club!
$56.00
Sondheim Theatre - Fairfield, Iowa
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Saturday, November 16, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
PGSB Community Room, Donnellson
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
“Don’t miss these cowboys
when they gallop into the
Sondheim Center.”
We are excited to offer “Sons of the Pioneers” for
the Heritage Club’s first trip to the Sondheim
Theatre in Fairfield. The Fairfield Arts and
Convention Center, home to the Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, is the first building
in the United States to be named for
composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
The “Sons of the Pioneers,” with their unique
harmonies and style, are the world's best known and
best loved cowboy ensemble. Having been "on the
trail" for over 75 years, the Sons of the Pioneers
have accumulated more awards than anyone in
Western music. They've received coveted awards
from the Country Music Association, the Country
Music Hall of Fame, the Academy of Country
Music, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, and
many others.
Even though this event is “close-to-home,” we still
plan to offer the same high-quality Heritage Club
service you have come to expect from us. You will
board the motorcoach at your most convenient bank
location (including Ft. Madison), be greeted by a
friendly on-board escort, dropped off at the front
door of the Theatre, enjoy a professional
performance, and relax on the way home. There
will be no worries about the weather, driving in the
dark, finding your seat, or where to park. All of the
arrangements for the evening are taken care of.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see
“Sons of the Pioneers” with your Heritage Club
friends. Call Sue at 319-837-6121 to make your
reservations today!
he arrival of October marks the 23rd Anniversary of
the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Heritage Club. Since
its inception the club has grown to over 2,150 members!
Good friend’s like you have contributed to the Club’s
success.
T
Join our celebration as we welcome Ned Francis, an
artist, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, producer, and
performer of the highest caliber. Ned has independently
released multiple albums on his own label and has sold
them for 15 years at his shows. Based in Southeast Iowa,
he tours regionally over 200 nights a year and has
established a solid fan base in three states as a solo
artist.
As a founding member of the Iowa band, The Ozone
Ramblers, Ned was signed as an artist on RCA Records,
Mexico, and toured internationally. He has written
hundreds of songs in many different musical styles and
has his own recording studio at his home in Iowa.
Following Ned’s performance, we will play a few
rounds of BINGO, award prize money for each win, and
then serve a light lunch with anniversary cake. No
reservations needed! Plan to attend and bring a friend!
A
n elderly couple had dinner with friends one evening.
After eating, the wives left the table and went into the
kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said to the
other, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was
really great. I would highly recommend it.”
The other man said, "What is the name of the restaurant?"
The first man thought and thought and finally said, "What is
the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You
know... the one that's red and has thorns."
"Do you mean a rose?"
"Yes, that's the one," replied the man.
He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, "Rose, what's
the name of that restaurant we went to last night?"
2013 American Quilters Society
Quilt Show in Des Moines
&
Sports Page Grill in Pella
Reservation Deadline is
September 9, 2013.
Final Payment Due Now!
Thursday, October 3, 2013
$80.00 per person
Full payment is due upon reservation.
*See below for reservation deadlines
Don't miss your chance to catch quilting fever at
this year’s American Quilter’s Society (AQS) Quilt
Show at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
You and your guests are invited to travel with the
Heritage Club and be part of the crowd! Be sure to
wear comfortable shoes as this trip includes plenty
of walking, but at your own pace.
In what is perhaps the largest quilt show ever in
the United States, AQS Quilt Week presents more
than 1,650 works, all on display in one place! This
event brings the best in quilting instruction,
international exhibits, shopping, and more! Visitors
can choose from more than 90 classes, workshops,
and lectures; stroll through the largest merchant
mall in Iowa; and enjoy fifteen world-class
exhibits—all under one roof. All exhibits and the
merchant mall are free with your admission ticket.
The cost of this trip includes transportation,
admission ticket to the Quilt Show, bank escort, and
one of five dinner choices at The Sports Page Grill
on our way home in Pella. Call the West Point
Office at 319-837-6121 soon to reserve your spot.
* Reservation Deadlines
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To have your ticket in hand when we arrive at
the Iowa Events Center and expedite your
entrance to the Quilt Show, please make your
reservation by noon on September 13, 2013.
Your reservation will still be accepted until
noon on September 27, 2013. However, by
this date admission tickets will be held for us
at the Iowa Events Center for our pickup on
the day of our arrival.
T
he National WWII Museum
Added Bonus:
in New Orleans opened in
Tour of WWII
2000, as The National D-Day
Museum
Museum. The Museum depicts
the American Experience in the
war that changed the world — why
it was fought, how it was won, and what
it means
today — so that all generations will understand the price
of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
We recently added The National WWII Museum in New
Orleans to our travel itinerary. The Museum, currently
ranked #1 in New Orleans attractions, was named a
Travelers’ Choice Attraction for 2013. It was also named
the #7 museum in the United States and #14 worldwide.
In conjunction with your visit, stop in the Solomon
Victory Theater, a 4-D theater showing the exclusive
Tom Hanks production, Beyond All Boundaries. Here
you will take in a cinematic experience on the new 120feet-wide screen. It is a jaw-dropping experience in 4-D,
a technique that engages all the audience's senses with
digital
effects,
life
sized
animation, as well as film and
Price Per Person:
sound.
There are only ten seats still
available for this Heritage Club
Extended Day Trip. Call Sue
today at 319-837-6121 in West
Point to make reservations or to
receive a complete itinerary.
Double $1,695.00
Triple: $1,595.00
Quad: $1,545.00
Insurance: $168.00
Calling Bingo “B 4”
According to Sue, “there is always
something new to learn at our monthly
Activity Days.” This is one of the most
recent :
On a mule you find 2 legs behind and 2 you
find before. You stand behind before you
find what the 2 behind “B 4.”
Circa ’21 presents
With Brian K. Jones, Financial Advisor
Looking for alternatives to CDs?
Try considering these options.
If you’re looking for alternatives to CDs, try considering these
often over looked fixed income alternatives as a way to capture
additional yield without reaching too far to get it.
Municipal bonds are attractive alternatives right now with Iowa
issues yielding around 0.70% for a 2-year maturity and a 1.70%
for a 5-year maturity. Municipal bond income is generally free
from federal and state taxes for residents of the issuing state. So,
a true yield of 0.70% now becomes a taxable equivalent yield of
.93% for someone in the 25% tax bracket. The higher the tax
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becomes. To calculate one’s individual benefit, simply divide
the tax free municipal yield by (1- investor’s tax rate).
Another perk to municipals’ tax exempt interest treatment is
their very low historical default rates. Over the last 10 years,
cumulative default rate on municipal issues rated “A” and above
was only 0.04%.
Other alternatives that offer possibly more security, help capture
interest rate increases, and help minimize price volatility, are
government agency floating rate and step-up bonds. Floating
rate bonds adjust their coupon periodically with a market index,
such as the 3-month treasury yield, where as step-ups have
predetermined rising coupon structure. Be aware that some bond
issues may have undesirable call features that might prevent the
buyer from receiving the full series of the higher coupon levels.
It appears as the bull market in bonds is winding down, those
with fixed income investments may want to consider reexamining how their portfolio is positioned. What worked when
rates were declining may not be the best investment to hold
when rates are increasing.
Contact Brian K. Jones, Financial Advisor for Pilot Grove
Investment Services, at Pilot Grove Savings Bank in Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa. Call 319-385-3822 or 888-385-2265 (toll free).
Securities offered through IBA Securities, a division of Broker
Dealer Financial Services Corp. Member FINRA & SIPC. Not
FDIC insured, no bank guarantee, and principle may lose value.
Any tax strategies discussed are general in nature and not
directed at any particular individual or situation. A CPA or tax
planning specialist should be consulted before implementing any
tax reduction or planning strategy.
The Musical
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
$91.00
Join the Heritage Club at Circa ’21 in
Rock Island for this Classic
Holiday Tradition.
Set in the 1940's in the fictional town of Homan,
Indiana, this musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie
Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of
Christmas gifts - an official Red Ryder CarineAction 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle!
Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing
response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to
achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB
gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are
here: Ralphie's friend, Flick, getting his tongue
stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting
dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies; the leg lamp
award; the bunny suit; the Chinese restaurant;
Christmas dinner and many others!
It’s too early to tell but maybe if you’re real
good, Santa or Mrs. Claus will find a special
stop for us before or after the show! Call Sue
today at 319-837-6121 and make your
reservation for “A Christmas Story.”
TRIP UPDATE:
♦At this time the trip is
sold out and we are
taking a waiting list.
♦We will contact those on
the waiting list when we
learn their reservations
are confirmed.
Have you read the latest article in
“Our Iowa” magazine about a lady
and her “bucket list?” It made me
start thinking about things I want to
do and places we ought to visit with
the Heritage Club.
Pilot Grove Savings Bank
Heritage Club
2013 Calendar of Events*
So far, we’ve been very fortunate to empty a few things out
of the bucket. We’ve traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, and
many different areas of the United States. We’ve gone to
Broadway Shows, cheered at major league baseball games,
and discovered our own State of Iowa.
Maybe we all need a bucket list - something to plan for and
look forward to. It needn’t be a big list, or even a travel list. It
could be as simple as joining a card club, taking a morning
walk or having coffee with your neighbor. Of course, at the
top of the list could be attending the monthly Heritage Club
Activity Days!
Club members have been busy traveling this summer working
on the “bucket list”. Our trip to Michigan started in Holland
with a dinner cruise on Lake Macatawa. We rode the ferry to
historic Mackinac Island, where we took carriage rides, ate
lunch at the Grand Hotel, stayed at Bicycle Inn, visited shops
and restaurants, and traveled home along the scenic shores
of Michigan. It is definitely a destination that will stay on our
bucket list!
A large number of travelers joined us for the outstanding
performance of “Menopause” at Circa’ 21. We all laughed and
clapped along to this musical parody set to songs such as
“Puff the Magic Dragon” and “Stayin’ Alive”.
Our Chicago trip was a baseball success. Both teams won! We
sat at Wrigley and watched the Cubs beat the Cardinals, and
then listened to the Cardinals beat the Cubs the next day on
the way home. All fans went home happy! On Saturday we all
took off on a wide variety of adventures; trolley tours, boat
tours, and visits to the Shed Aquarium and Field Museum. A
couple even went to a casino! Throughout the day we could
look to the sky and see parts of the Chicago Air Show.
Do you have a bucket list or plan to start one? There’s room
in our bucket for your list. Give me a call soon! I would love to
hear from you!
Sue
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day
All Pilot Grove Savings Bank Locations will be
CLOSED in Celebration of the Holiday.
Tuesday, September 17 – Activity Day
Harvestville Farm on Hwy 2 near Donnellson
Sunday, September 22 – Fall Begins
Thursday, October 3 – Classic Day Trip
Quilt Show in Des Moines
Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day
All Pilot Grove Savings Bank Locations will be
OPEN regular business hours.
Tuesday, October 15 – Activity Day
Happy Anniversary Heritage Club!
Ned Francis, Bingo and Cards at Donnellson
November 4-9 – Extended Day Trip
New Orleans “Jazz Capital of the World”
Saturday November 16 – Classic Day Trip
“Sons of the Pioneers” – Sondheim Theatre
Tuesday, November 26 – Holiday Dinner
Packwood Christian Church in Packwood
Tuesday, December 10 – Holiday Dinner
Faith Christian Outreach Church in Mt. Pleasant
Wednesday, December 11 – Classic Day Trip
“A Christmas Story” at Circa ‘21
*All events are subject to change.
March 15, 2014
(Watch for more information in our next newsletter.)