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org October 2010

Special points of PRESIDENT’S CORNER

interest: Dear Members: to thank the Reichlin It is never too late to
Oct. 22 Sisters for their Jodel learn or to refresh
Fall Dinner Our 1st of August picnic your skills. If you are
performance which
South Seattle was a HUGE success. interested, give Patty
brought a piece of
Community About 100 people turned “the treasurer” or me
home and that “homey”
College out for our celebration. a call.
feeling into our gather-
6:30 PM We were delighted to see
ing.
quite a few new faces With fall just around
Dec. 5 and children. I hope that We have taken a sum- the corner, we get
Christmas this is a sign that our club
mer break with our Jass together next month
Party is indeed getting an infu- for our annual Fall
at sion of young blood and lessons, but now want
Monroe Swiss to resume this most typ- Dinner.
will continue to grow and
Hall prosper. I would also like ical of Swiss games. (continued on page 2)

Inside this issue: FALL DINNER

1st August Recap 2 As the days are getting The social hour starts
shorter and colder, there at 6:30 p.m. followed MENU
Fall Hike Recap 2 is no better way to spend by dinner at 7:30 p.m.
an evening than with Appetizers
Announcements 3 The cost is just $40
your friends. for members and $50
Other Swiss Clubs 3 Spinach Salad
On Friday, October 22 for non-members and
with
we are once again guests. This includes
Publisher/Editor 3 Grilled Prawns
holding our annual the reception, dinner, & Citrus Vinaigrette
Directions to 4 Fall Dinner at the beverages, tax and
SSCC South Seattle Community gratuity. Emince de Veau
College in the Alki Room. Zurchoise with
Your Board 5
Chef Robert Houot has Please send in your Spaetzle
put together another sign-up form no later
Swiss Consulate 5
fabulous menu for our than October 11 as Pear Tart
Fall Dinner Signup 5 Club. We hope to see seating in limited. Almandine
many of our members
and friends at this won- (Reservation Form on
derful evening. page 5)
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1st OF AUGUST RECAP
Our 1st of August Celebra-
tion was held at the Edge-
brook Swim and Tennis Club
on Sunday August 1, 2010.
The weather was gorgeous.
We had our best turnout in
several years with close to
100 members and guests
participating in the event. We
listened to speeches by the
President of Switzerland, Do-
ris Leuthard, and to our Hon-
orary Consul, Philippe Goe-
tschel, who provided a brief
update on events related to
Switzerland.
This year we enjoyed the
singing by the Reichlin
FALL HIKE RECAP
We started our fall hike
(actually summer, August 21-
22) near Index. Eight hikers
headed up the
easy trail to Bridal
Veil Falls. After our
picnic lunch we
climbed the steps
to the upper falls.
On our drive up to
Stevens Pass, we
made a short stop
at the Deception falls before
heading to the Swiss Cabin
at the pass. While Roland
Oberholzer prepared our
dinner, the other hikers
enjoyed a glass of wine and
President's Message
(continued)
What a great way to start a week-
end, even if we have to fight the
traffic a bit. Please see the
detailed information in this news-
letter. The menu, with a definite
“Swiss” touch, together with good
friends, will make this an evening
you don’t want to miss.
Hans Saxer
sisters of the Enzian Swiss
Ladies Choir from Tacoma.
The Seattle Swiss Society
would like to thank them for
their performance. We look
forward to similar
opportunities in
the future to cel-
ebrate while lis-
tening to these
talented ladies.
Our newly elect-
ed party chair
person, Margret
Aebersold, did a great job co-
ordinating the celebration to
make this event successful.
The club would also like to
appetizers. Three more mem-
bers then arrived and we all
sat down for a delicious Swiss
dinner. Of course no Swiss
outing is complete without
a game of Jass.
The next morning, after a
leisurely breakfast again
prepared by Roland, the
whole group packed up. It
was raining on the west
side of the pass, so we head-
ed east toward Leavenworth
and into the Icicle Creek Val-
ley. The planned hike to Eight-
mile Lake was closed due to a
smoldering fire, but the ranger
Seattle Swiss Society
extend its gratitude to Ro-
land and Doris Oberholzer
for their outstanding contri-
butions as well as to Patty
and Jason Richert for mak-
ing it possible to hold
the event once again
at the Edgebrook.
Thanks also to
Jason & Dick for
grilling the sausages
and to the many who
helped set up and
contributed fabulous
side dishes for all to enjoy,
along with Nussgipfel and
Napoleons.
recommended the nearby Lake
Stuart.
So finally at noon we got started
on our hike. This was a beautiful
trail with stretches along the
creek and past impressive rock
formations. At the lake we rested
for a while to enjoy the views of
the surrounding mountains. We
got back to our cars by six, a bit
later than planned, but the hike
was well worth it. Luckily the
drive home was a breeze.
We would like to thank Theres
Fillmore for organizing the hike
and Roland for his excellent
meals. Thanks also to the Swiss
Ski Club for letting us stay at their
cabin.
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Century Celebration for Hedy Rusch

On September 17, Hedy celebrated her
100th Birthday
We all wish you a very happy 100th year. We hope that
you can enjoy it in good health in the circle of family
and friends. Congratulations to
Louise Osterday
Following are a few highlights of Hedy’s long and full life: who celebrates her
Hedy was born in Bern in 1910, the youngest of eight
children. At the age 15 she moved to the French part
90th Birthday
on Nov 28, 2010
of Switzerland to learn French. She worked in a pastry
shop, thus setting the stage for her future life.
Best wishes for good
In 1938 Hedy made the big move to the United States, health and a continued
joining her sister in upstate New York. Shortly afterwards,
she moved to New York City where she worked at the active lifestyle.
“Swiss Pavilion” during the 1939 World Fair. Now the
plot thickens. There, someone approached Hedy and
told her about this Swiss man from Appenzell who
would like to dance with her but was a bit shy. Hedy
would not let this dance opportunity pass and as they
say - the rest is history. Save the Dates:
In 1940 Hedy and Arnold “the shy” Rusch got married. December 5
The couple packed up their things and moved to Seattle.
Hedy’s knowledge of pastry and Arnold’s skills as a Christmas Party
pastry chef were just what Seattle needed. For eight
years they co-owned the successful “Swiss Pastry Shop”
on Fifth Avenue. Then they bought the Magnolia Village January 29, 2011
Bakery and Pastry Shop, where they put in long hours
for thirty years. General Meeting
Hedy now lives with her son, Stephen, in Bellevue. Her
daughter Heidi lives nearby. Hedy has two grandchildren,
and three great-grandchildren.
(Historical data provided by Samantha Oberholzer)

Tacoma Swiss Society Events Monroe Swiss Colony

From the Publisher’s
November 13 For information contact: Desk
Rippli Dinner/ Eileen Crutcher Do you have any news,
Enzian Concert (360) 939-2334. information, thoughts
monroeswisscolony@yahoo.com or ideas that you would
December 12 like to share with other
Swiss Children’s members of the Club?
Swiss Club Helvetia of NCW Please contact your
Christmas Party
(Leavenworth) publisher/editor, Hanna
LeMaster at
For information call the Tacoma
For information contact Martin & lemaster22@gmail.com
Swiss Society - Joe & Louise
Hospenthal at (253) 896-2593 Heidi Stoller (509) 782-5808. or (360) 455-8376.
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DIRECTIONS TO SOUTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
From north-or southbound I-5 .
or southbound Route 99
• Take West Seattle bridge exit
from I-5 or Route 99.
• Take the Delridge Way S.W.
exit.
• At third light, turn left onto
S.W. Oregon Street.
• Take arterial to top of hill,
veering right onto 21st Ave
S.W.
• Stay on arterial as it winds up
hill and turns into 16th Ave
S.W.
• Follow 16th Ave S.W. south
for ¼ mile to SSCC campus.
South Seattle Community College
6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 730-4251 (Security Office)
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From south suburbs
• At Southcenter interchange of
I-5 and I-405, exit to Highway
518 westbound.
• Exit to northbound Highway
509 at Burien interchange.
• Take the Cloverdale/South
Park exit (do not cross First
Ave S. bridge).
• Turn left at light onto S.W.
Cloverdale Street and drive up
the hill.
• Get in the righthand lane and
veer right at light onto Olson
Place S.W.
• Stay in right lane and veer
right onto S.W. Roxbury.
• Turn right at 16th Ave S.W.
and drive north for about 2
miles; or
• From Burien, drive north for
six miles, beginning on Am-
baum Blvd. S.W.
• Ambaum becomes 16th Ave
S.W. at 116th St. S.W.
Seattle Swiss Society
Michigan-Corson exit off I-5,
north or southbound
• Take Michigan-Corson exit.
• Turn right onto South Michi-
gan St.
• Follow Michigan to First Ave
South bridge, taking ramp
onto bridge.
• Take FIRST exit – West Mar-
ginal Way/South Seattle Com-
munity College.
• Turn right on 2nd Ave S.W.
• Turn left on West Marginal
Way S.W.
• Turn left on Highland Park
Way
• Go up Highland Park Way to
top of hill.
• Take first right turn onto S.W.
Holden Street.
• Turn right onto 16th Ave
S.W., follow north one mile to
SSCC campus.
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Philippe Goetschel YOUR 2010 BOARD

Honorary Consul
Consulate of Switzerland President: Hans Saxer 360-863-2094

6920 94th Avenue SE Vice President: Roland Oberholzer 425-637-8750

Mercer Island, WA 98040
206-228-8110 Phone Treasurer: Patty Richert 425-444-7672
206-236-8420 Fax Secretary: Dick Reutimann 206-232-7022
Seattle@honorarvertretung.ch Events Chair: Margret Aebersold 425-353-0788
www.eda.admin.ch/washington Newsletter: Hanna LeMaster 360-455-8376

Auditors: Cindy Hutter

To contact the Swiss
(Open)
Consulate:

Switzerland’s Ethnic divisions:

Consulate General of Switzerland: Total population: Swiss nationals only:
456 Montgomery Street Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94104
• German 65% 74%
Phone: (415) 788-2272 • French 18% 20%
Fax: (415) 788-1402 • Italian 10% 4%
E-mail: vertretung@sfr.rep.min.ch • Romansh 1% 1%
• other 6% 1%

FALL DINNER RESERVATION FORM - OCTOBER 22

(Due October 11, 2010)

Number of members ___________ x $40.00 = ______________
Number of non-members or guests ___________ x $50.00 = ______________

Total amount of check: $___________________

Name(s) as you would like it to appear on the name tag:

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Please mail this form together with your check made out to the SEATTLE SWISS SOCIETY to:
Patty Richert
4122 - 135th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 444-7672

No later than October 11, 2010, please!