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The young americans inspire the world through music with our captivating performances, signature youth programs, and performing arts college..

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Since the first group of Young Americans stepped into a high school gymnasium in Florida in 1992, our Performing Arts Outreach programs continue to lead the way, creating the largest music education movement in the world. On average, each year we visit over 200 communities and work with over 52,000 students from kindergarten to high school. Our Signature Workshops and Summer Camps continue to inspire youth, empower teachers, and strengthen education systems across the globe.

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Are you a student looking for an incredible performing arts college? Want to make an impact and have the chance to travel the world?

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Performing Arts Summer Camps!

What began as one week of camp 11 years ago has exploded into a full summer of one-week camps throughout the country. The Young Americans’ Summer Camp is more than just a high-caliber performing arts camp. We believe in sustaining and supporting music programs in the communities we visit each summer. That is why we donate a portion of the ticket sales collected in our camps to local organizations and school music programs that support music and arts programs throughout the year! To learn more about our current Summer Camps, click the link below!

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We believe that music has the power to bring people and communities together, break down barriers, and spread goodwill and hope. Your support ensures that The Young Americans can continue to impact over 52,000 participants, in over 200 communities worldwide providing inspiration, empowerment, and performing arts experiences. The Young Americans is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax ID number 33-0488250) and your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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Young Americans are proud to partner with Rockstars to bring instrument electives to The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts.

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What is Youth Tour?

The Youth Tour has been bringing high school students to Washington D.C. for over 50 years every June. On the tour, students learn about electric cooperatives, American history and U.S. government and walk away with a greater understanding of their role as an American citizen. They participate in National Youth Day, visit with their representatives and senators, and explore the sights around the nation’s capital. High school students with a passion for government and public service are encouraged to apply. 

If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in high school and your parents/guardians are members of T.I.P. REC you are eligible to apply to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Each year the Iowa students join with approximately 1,800 other students from co-ops around the country for the national Youth Tour in Washington D.C. in June.

If you want to take advantage of this incredible leadership opportunity, click the link below for an application form and a short questionnaire to complete and send to our office, or call our office at 800-934-7976 to request an application. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024 .

There is also another chance to win the Youth Tour trip with the Iowa Electric Cooperative Living magazine . Students may go to the website www.ieclmagazine.com to enter. The students will want to submit entries into both contests so that if they don’t win T.I.P. REC’s contest than they still have a chance to win with this contest. The magazine's deadline to apply is March 25, 2024.

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Watch this video to get a better idea of the Youth Tour experience!

Some of the things students will do and see on Youth Tour include:

* Washington Monument          * Korean War Veterans Memorial          * World War II Memorial

* Lincoln Memorial                    * Albert Einstein Memorial                     * Washington National Cathedral

* Mount Vernon                         * Vietnam Veterans Memorial                * Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial

* Iwo Jima Sunset Parade         * The National Mall                                * White House

* U.S. Capitol Tour                     * Holocaust Memorial                            * Boat cruise on the Potomac River

* Georgetown                             * The Newseum                                    * Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

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MISSOURI YOUTH TOUR

ABOUT THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Electric cooperatives have always had a strong commitment to their local youth.  Every year electric cooperatives in Missouri sponsor contests to select delegates to the annual Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. 

WHAT IS YOUTH TOUR?

It is an all-expenses paid trip to our nation's capitol where participants go with more than 100 students from the Show-Me state and over 2000 students nationwide to tour museums, visit America's most cherished monuments and even meet their elected officials. All while learning about electric cooperatives and their role in the community, but more than anything these students have the time of their lives and create friendships that last a lifetime! 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?

High school juniors whose home or school is served by an electric cooperative.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

It is totally FREE!

WHAT WILL YOU SEE?

 The Washington Monument, The US Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Wall, a Boat cruise on the Potomac River & MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!  

DATES:  June 14-20, 2024 

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The American Heritage Tours are part of the Alfond Youth & Community Center family.

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We strive to give members of the community an opportunity to build an understanding of our historic, political, cultural, and ethnic heritage while developing leadership, responsibility, and self-esteem.

The American Heritage Tour is a week-long trip for 8th Graders. Students and Chaperones explore historical sites throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Boston. Travel is made stress free by a seamless itinerary and prearranged transportation and lodging.

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. ​ Trips are open enrollment and first-come first-serve, any student and chaperone can register for any week they would like. Trips will follow the recommendations of the CDC and take AYCC and school policies into consideration to keep participants as safe and healthy as possible.

The American Heritage Tour travels across seven States to over 20 major historical sites. While we navigate the ever-changing landscape of health safety and protocols in all of those different places, please know that we are doing out best to balance the continuation of our traditional historical trips with the safety of our participants, the communities we serve, and the communities we visit. We are thankful for everyone’s continued patience and understanding.

If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Programs Director at [email protected] .

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Where does the AHT travel?

• New York, NY
• Gettysburg, PA
• Washington, D.C.
• Philadelphia, PA
• Mount Vernon, VA

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2024 tour dates.

The American Heritage Tours take place generally during the April school break.

April 12-18, 2024 Registration opens November 6, 2023

Payment & Refund Policies - AHT 2024

A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required for all students & participants registering for the American Heritage Tour 2024.

Full payment is due by Monday, February 12, 2024.

All refund requests must be made in writing to  Abbie Charrier , Youth Programs Director.

Refund requests made between November 6, 2023 through February 12, 2024 will receive a full refund less the non-refundable $100.00 deposit and a $10.00 processing fee.

Refund requests made between February 12 through March 12, 2024 will receive a full refund less less the non-refundable $100.00 deposit, and a $500.00 fee (for bus/hotels/tickets already purchased), and a $10.00 processing fee.

Refund requests made between March 12-April 12, 2024 are not guaranteed.

Upon approval, the AYCC will only refund the paid amount on an account to the original payee for each payment made.

Payment Options

Payments may be made in the following ways:

1. In person at the AYCC, 126 North Street, Waterville

2. By phone with the AYCC’s Welcome Center:  207-873-0684

4. Mail is also an option:  AYCC, Attn:  American Heritage Tour, 126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901

Auto Scheduled Payments - AHT 2024

The AYCC offers families an option to have automatic payments set up for an easy-pay option on balances. This is not required, but suggested. This may be done by the account holder in our online services, or may be set up by AYCC staff. We do require a Auto Scheduled Payment form to be completed and turned into Wendy Grenier for set up. Monthly payments are set up for the first of every month beginning December 1, 2023 and each month on the 1st through March 1, 2024. Payments are approximately $412.50/month for Students or $350.00/month for Chaperones. Those receiving financial assistance are also eligible for the auto payment option.

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Online Services - AHT 2024

The AYCC utilizes an online database for our registrations and payments. Here are some helpful hints when registering.

1. All registrants should create a FREE NON-MEMBER PARTICIPANT account.

2. Begin by adding the ADULT (parent/guardian) first, and then add the youth onto the account while setting up. The system will not allow youth to be set up first and all accounts must have an adult listed, regardless if they are registering for the tour.

3. If you are unable to add youth to the account, please call our Welcome Center to add a youth onto the account.

4. Then complete the registration, following all the steps.

5. For issues or errors with registration, or login errors, plese reach out to Wendy Grenier for assistance.  Email / 207-873-0684.

6. We suggest keeping your login credentials somewhere safe because at any time, families may login to the account to make payments or to see a current balance. To login after registration, please use this link .

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Financial Assistance - AHT 2024

Limited financial assistance is available for the american heritage tours and first-come, first-served..

All families interested in applying for financial aid must complete the Financial Aid Application in it’s entirety for consideration.

Registration, including the non-refundable deposit for each person must have been completed for aid to be processed.

Additionally, each family MUST provide printed/scanned copies of all household income information. i.e. pay stubs, state or federal aid statements, 2023 tax statements (income pages only), OR a statement from the banking institution(s) highlighting the household monthly income.

All Financial Aid Applications with supporting documents must be mailed, dropped off or emailed to  Wendy Grenier  for processing. Processing is generally 1-2 business days. The AYCC is located at 126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901.

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Informational Meetings

We will be hosting informational meetings via Microsoft Teams to discuss the details of the trip. To join meetings click on the link for your desired meeting below. All meetings are recorded and posted to the website.

MEETING INFORMATION

Virtual informational meetings.

Families need to attend only one.

First 2024 Meeting Date Options:

• Oct 30, 2023 – 6:30 pm
• November 27, 2023 – 6:30pm
• January 8, 2024 – 6:30pm CLICK HERE

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April 2024 Trip Meeting Info

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October 30, 2023 – Slide Deck

November 27, 2023 – Slide Deck

Oct 30, 2023 – Meeting recording

November 27, 2023 – meeting recording.

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About the Youth Tour

The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. for a week in June every year since the late 1950s. Students apply and are selected for this program by their local electric cooperative. We believe that students should see their nation’s capital up close, learn about the political process and interact with their elected officials.

Students gain a personal understanding of American history and their role as a citizen by meeting their Representative and Senators. While student groups are organized at the state level, they all come together for Youth Day, where they get to meet each other and hear featured speakers who provide insight to the important roles electric cooperatives play in their communities.

Nearly 50,000 students from rural areas and small towns across America have participated in this program. Some of our Youth Tour alumni have gone on to design airplanes, to lead companies and to serve in the highest ranks of our government, including the U.S. Senate. Don’t be surprised if you run into a former Youth Tour participant who is a congressional aide on Capitol Hill. While several of our alumni work in Washington, you will find even more alumni in your own community.

If you want to be part of this fun (free!) week in Washington, please contact your local electric cooperative for additional information.

Origins and History

Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson inspired the Youth Tour when he addressed the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Annual Meeting in Chicago in 1957. The Senator and future president declared, “If one thing comes out of this meeting, it will be sending youngsters to the national capital where they can actually see what the flag stands for and represents.”

Consequently, some Texas electric cooperatives sent groups of young people to Washington to work during the summer in Senator Johnson’s office. In 1958, a rural electric cooperative in Iowa sponsored the first group of 34 young people on a week-long study tour of our nation’s capital. Later that same year, another busload came to Washington from Illinois. The idea grew and other states sent busloads of young people throughout the summer. By 1959, the “Youth Tour” had grown to 130 students.

In 1964, NRECA began to coordinate joint activities among the state delegations and suggested that co-op representatives from each state arrange to be in Washington, D.C., during Youth Tour week. The first year of the coordinated Tour included approximately 400 young people from 12 states. Word of the program has continued to spread and today, more than 1,500 students and over 250 chaperones participate in the Youth Tour every year.

Youth Tour directors from each state association arrange their delegation’s visits to their U.S. representatives’ and senators’ offices, federal agencies and other educational and sightseeing activities. In addition to the planned statewide activities, the Youth Tour experience encompasses multi-state activities coordinated by NRECA.

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Youth Tour is an opportunity for high school juniors to compete for trips to Montgomery and Washington, D.C., to learn about electric cooperatives and our nation’s history. In Montgomery, delegates will join other students from across Alabama for leadership activities, visits to the state capitol and museums, meetings with state legislators, a dinner dance and other fun activities. In Washington, D.C., students will enjoy sightseeing and tour attractions including Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Vietnam Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial, FDR Memorial, and many more. The group will also visit Mount Vernon and tour Smithsonian museums such as the Holocaust Museum, American History Museum, National Archives, Museum of Natural History and others. It’s truly the trip of a lifetime!

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K-pop boyband ATEEZ have announced the North American leg of their 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour, featuring concerts in New York, California and more.

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Today (April 23), ATEEZ announced 10 brand-new cities for their upcoming 2024 to 2025 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour in North America, which will take place this July and August.

The tour will kick-off on July 14 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. In the same month, the K-pop boyband will also play shows in the US states of California, Arizona, Texas and Minnesota.

In August 2024, ATEEZ will hold concerts in three more US states, including New York, Washington, D.C. and Illinois. Between the latter two shows, the group will also head to Canada for a performance at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.

The poster for the North American leg of ATEEZ’s ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour also teases an upcoming Europe leg that will take place from January to February 2025. More information is expected soon.

ATINY Membership Pre-sale tickets will go on sale May 1 at 10am local time, while general onsale tickets will be available from May 3 at 1am local time onwards, both through Ticketmaster . Head to the official ATEEZ Live website for more information.

The dates for ATEEZ’s 2024 ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’ world tour are:

JULY 2024 14: Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Dome 17: Oakland, California, Oakland Arena 20: Los Angeles, California, BMO Stadiu, 25: Phoenix, Arizona, Footprint Center 28: Arlington, Texas, Globe Life Field 31: Duluth, Minnesota, Gas South Arena

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Yesterday (April 22), ATEEZ announced their new mini-album, ‘Golden Hour: Part. 1’. The record will be released on May 31 at 1pm KST, and will come just six months after their second studio album ‘The World EP.Fin: Will’ in December 2023.

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Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open

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April 25, 2024, 4:33 PM

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MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal couldn’t learn much from his comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Nadal cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over the mistake-prone 16-year-old Blanch on Thursday.

“I didn’t test much my body today,” the 37-year-old Nadal said. “I played a decent match doing the things that I had to do to be through, but at the same time I played against a player … making more mistakes.”

Blanch, playing only in his second ATP tour match, made 27 unforced errors. Nadal never faced a break point and was in control from the start against the wild-card entry, closing the match in just over one hour at the Caja Magica center court in the Spanish capital.

“I think today I played against an opponent with a great future,” Nadal said. “But today, still making mistakes. I just tried to be there, be solid all the time without taking a lot of risks. It worked well. I’m happy to be through and I wish him all the very best for the future.”

The encounter marked the largest age gap (21 years, 117 days) between two opponents at an ATP 1000 tournament.

Nadal looked in good form and showed no physical limitations in just his third competitive match since returning from his latest injury layoff. He had made his return in Barcelona last week, losing in the second round to Alex De Minaur , who will also be his second-round opponent in Madrid on Saturday.

“I hope I can give my best and be competitive against De Minaur,” Nadal said. “Every time I have the chance to be on court in this amazing stadium with an unconditional supportive crowd, it means a lot to me. Just trying to enjoy every moment. Tomorrow, one more day of practice here and then after tomorrow, on court again. That makes me feel great.”

Nadal had arrived in Madrid saying he was not 100% fit , and that he was only going to play because the clay-court tournament was at home.

On Wednesday, the record five-time champion in Madrid said that in his current condition he would not play if this was the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times.

The Spaniard is trying to get back in shape for the tournament in Paris for what will likely be his last Roland Garros appearance. The French Open begins next month.

A 22-time Grand Slam champion, Nadal had hip surgery last summer and said 2024 would probably be his last year on tour. He had skipped Monte Carlo, and his last tournament had been in Brisbane in January, when he played three matches.

“The thing is before, most of the time, I was able to give my 100% of the 100%,” Nadal said. “Today I’m able to give my 100% of sometimes 40%, sometimes 60%, sometimes 70%, and if I am able to raise this percentage day after day or week after week, why not in the future what can happen? If not, it’s impossible.”

OTHER RESULTS

Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied to defeat Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, while Lorenzo Sonego beat Richard Gasquet 6-2, 7-5 to set up a meeting against fellow Italian Jannik Sinner, the top seed in Madrid. Gasquet was playing in his 1,000th tour-level match.

Brazilian qualifier Thiago Monteiro will face Stefanos Tsitsipas after defeating Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 6-3, while fellow Brazilian João Fonseca rallied to beat American Alex Michelsen 4-6, 6-0, 6-2.

SWIATEK AND GAUFF ADVANCE

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek began her quest to win the Madrid Open for the first time with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over Wang Xiyu to set up a third-round meeting against 27th-seeded Sorana Cirstea.

Madrid remains the only top European clay title that Swiatek is yet to win.

“I love this place. I got to know the city a little better last year,” Swiatek said. “So this time I feel more comfortable around.”

American Coco Gauff eased to a 6-0, 6-0 win over Arantxa Rus in less than an hour for her first tour-level, main-draw win without losing a game.

“Oh-and-oh, I’ve never done that before, I’ll probably never do it again,” Gauff said.

Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka lost 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 to 15th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova.

Osaka, who returned from maternity leave in January, had earned her first win on clay in two years on Wednesday.

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Blues Legend Robin Trower Announces US Tour in 2024

H e’s been producing incredible blues-rock tunes for over six decades, but Robin Trower is far from done performing live. The blues legend just announced an extensive US tour this year through September and October! The Bridge Of Sighs hitmaker will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of his most influential albums. No supporting or opening acts have been announced. Trower will also be releasing a live concert DVD on May 17 and is currently touring the United Kingdom ahead of his US tour.

The Robin Trower 2024 Tour will start on September 14 in Des Moines, Iowa at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater. The tour will end on October 28 in Atlanta, Georgia at Center Stage Theatre.

The main hub to get tickets to see Robin Trower’s upcoming Bridge Of Sighs Tour will be Ticketmaster . It looks like there will be a few different presale events for select dates starting on April 17 at 10:00 am local.

General on-sale will begin on April 19 at 10:00 am local. Once tickets are available to the general public, you might find tickets for cheaper than face value over at Stubhub . Stubhub is also backed by the FanProtect Program, so you won’t have to worry about scams and fake tickets like you would with similar third-party ticketing platforms. It’s worth checking out, at least!

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Robin Trower 2024 Tour Dates

September 14 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place Theater

September 15 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

September 17 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre

September 19 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

September 21 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center

September 22 – Chicago, IL – Copernicus Center

September 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater

September 24 – Kalamazoo, MI – State Theatre

September 26 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

September 27 – Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park

September 28 – Greenburg, PA – Palace Theater

October 1 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall

October 2 – Ithaca, NY – Ithaca State Theatre

October 3 – Albany, NY – The Egg

October 5 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall

October 6 – Portland, ME – Aura

October 8 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur

October 9 – Londonderry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall

October 11 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse

October 12 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre

October 13 – Huntington, NY – Paramount Theatre

October 15 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center

October 17 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penns Peak

October 18 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

October 19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Music Box

October 21 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere Music Hall

October 22 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere Music Hall

October 24 – Richmond, VA – The National

October 27 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre

October 28 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theatre

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In the early years, Walter was part of the Frank parish.  A new Lutheran church was dedicated in Walter in 1902.

The church was the largest and most important building in the village. In the Volga region, the Lutheran and Catholic churches of the colonies were usually built in a very traditional architectural style that reflected the colonists' German heritage. All the colonists of Walter were Lutheran and the religious life of the community was tightly tied to the nearby larger Colony of Frank. Walter was in the parish of Frank and the pastors of Frank served Walter and Walter-Khutor and made scheduled visits to conduct religious services. Walter's youth went to Frank for religious instruction and for Confirmation. There was a large parish church in Frank, and later Walter built its village church. The proximity of the two villages of Walter and Frank, as well as others nearby, resulted in inter-village marriages and a blending of the surnames between villages. This was especially true with the villages of Frank, Kolb, and Hussenbach.

The village of Walter had only one church - which was fairly good sized - though certainly not as elaborate as the huge church in Frank which held several thousand people. The present-day Lutheran church in Walter was preceded by a series of earlier, wooden buildings - the last being a wooden prayer house for 1500 people. The new church was a large brick building about 60 feet tall. It was apparently built in the 1880's and mostly finished by 1894, however construction work continued until the church was formally dedicated in 1902. It had a steeple with a big gold cross on top and there were five church bells that were hung inside the tower. The bells were used to communicate with the villagers; ring a call to prayer and services; toll deaths in the community; as a fire alarm, and in the winter, during blizzards, they were rung through the night to help travelers locate the village. There were balconies all around inside so it could hold a lot of people. The church at Walter also had pews inside which was very unusual among the Volga German churches. As was the custom, people did not sit in families. The men would sit on one side and the women on the other. This was the way it had been done in Germany. There was also a big pipe organ and the people used their "Lieders" or songbooks. Walter-Khutor had a "Bethaus" or prayer house. By 1798, there was a school house in which the school teacher, or "Schulmeister", taught reading. writing and religion under the supervision of the pastor.

Walter was founded on 25 August 1767 by the Government as a Lutheran colony. Walter was located on the "Bergseite" or hilly side of the Volga River about 70 miles west of the city of Saratov, about three or four days journey by wagon. Walter was in Saratov Gubneria - an administrative province. Walter belonged to the "Kanton" or Canton of Frank - a county judicial division that included the villages of Frank, Walter, Kolb, Hussenbach, and later the daughter colonies of Frank Khutor, and Walter Khutor. Walter bordered the colonies of Frank, main city of the region, which was about 3 miles away and Kolb which was about 5 miles away.

The Volga colonies were first given a numerical designation before receiving an official Russian name so the name of the first "vorsteher" or mayor was often adopted by the colonists as their village's name. This was true for the colony of Walter. Walter's original Emigration List shows their first "vorsteher" was a 45-year-old farmer, Peter Walter , who came from the village of Kirch Beerfurth in the County of Erbach, Unterhessen (now Hesse-Darmstadt), Germany. At the 1798 census, the vorsteher was Peter Mahr. The official Russian name of Walter was Gretschinnaja-Luka which has been translated several different ways, including "Gretschin's pond or meadow" meaning that it had once belonged to a [Russian] family named Gretschin. Locally, it was nicknamed "Buckwheat Bend" since it was located on the bend of the river. In later years, it was more often known as "Buckwheat Meadows." Currently, the Russian name is Grechinaya Luka.

A census record of the first settlers was made on August 25 and September 10, 1767, shortly after their arrival in the colony. It lists 177 males and 199 females, totaling 376 persons. In the next few years, additional family members came from Germany to join those who had emigrated that first year. Other families immigrated to the new colony during the first few difficult years of settlement, some coming from other colonies on the Volga. Five years after its founding, Walter had a population of 431 in 1772. The revision or census taken on November 10, 1798, lists 413 males, and 349 females, totaling 762 persons in 199 families. There were 208 men able to work and 205 who were not able to work. By 1897, it had risen to 5,900 and in 1912 - the population had reached 6,660 even though many had already left for the counties of the Western Hemisphere. The last reported census figures in 1926 clearly shows the outward migration as the population had now dropped to 2,739. It is not known if these census figures include the daughter colony of Walter Khutor.

*Of whom 2,424 were German. **Of which 284 households were German. ***Of whom 2,136 were German.

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German Lutheran Church in Walter  (Tanja Schell - YouTube)

Medveditsa River near Walter  (Tanja Schell - YouTube)

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