The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 December 1977 — Page 7
Youth center director ready for job
By LESLIE WHITMAN By LESLIE WHITMAN Robert B. Harkness, formerly of Tennessee and now of North Webster, will take over his duties as new director of the Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse, this Tuesday. Harkness said about his new job. “We re trying to work more towards a Lakeland Community Center, a complete community center.” Harkness said he would like to expand the center and add on more activities for the entire community, and not just the youth. He said he would like to see more activities geared for the elementary and adult levels. He said, "I think we will basically stay with the programs we have now and hopefully expand. The program appears to be good. There's always room for expansion.” Meeting With People Right now, Harkness said he is just meeting with people to find out more about the area and center and what some of the needs of the community are. He said, “I haven't gotten into programs yet. I want to have a better idea of the community. We're collecting many ideas from many people." Harkness also said that when the expansion comes, it will have to come a little at a time He said, “the facilities are here for many different activities. The facility is adequate for what is offered and what will be offered ’’ He also said that the building expansion that is presently in the works at the center is a very good idea. He said. “It's a very good first expansion ” Harkless said he applied for this type of job because it sounded interesting and is right in his field He said. T think it's a great opportunity. It's an opportunity to attempt to try this type of job. I’ve always had an interest to live in this area ’
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Harkness also said, “I feel I have a background and training to help expand programs.” Harkness originally comes from Gary. He attended Manchester College in North Manchester where he received his bachelor's degree in physical education and recreation. He received his master’s degree in physical education from Ball State University, Muncie. He has taught as a physical education teacher and coach in the Maconaquah School Corporation, Bunker Hill, near Grissom Air Force Base from 1968-1977 He taught in both the elementary and junior high levels. He also served as football coach for the corporation, grade school level to head varsity coach, from 1969-1977. Before taking this job as youth center director. Harkness was a foreman for Oscar Meyer Company in Tennessee Need For Center Harkness said thre is a need for this type of center in Syracuse, as well as in most communities He said, “I think most communities are in need of a youth type center.” He said in the larger towns the YMCA fills those recreational needs, but in towns the size of Syracuse. North Webster and Milford, the youth center is an ideal thing. He said the center fills a void in recreational activities the schools can’t always fill. He said he is hoping to work closely with the schools in the area to see what kinds of programs are needed He said. “Hopefully we can work closely with the schools and can supplement them ” He said that recreation is a limitless field and that there are unlimited activities that can be offered that possibly the school can’t. Two such areas he gave are the present puppetry and arts and crafts activities offered for elementary students at the center He said these types of
activities are usually only offered at the high school level. Harkness also stressed that he wants the activities to benefit all the communities in the area, and not just Syracuse. He said, “hopefully we can have activities that can benefit all these areas, North Webster and Milford. Harkness takes over the job recently vacated by Dan Caskey who resigned to work with Steve Bornman CLU, of Cromwell. Harkness will receive the same salary as Caskey, $10,300 per year. Harkness is married and hasone jpn His wife's name is Elizabeth and his son is Michael, age nine. The new director said he will probably be in and out of the center at first to set up some programs and talk with people. He added, however, that he will work directly with all the programs presently, but when expansion comes, the need for direct involvement on his part won’t be as important. He said, “in order to expand and make a full program, the less direct involvement you can have.” Harkness said he is looking forward to his new job. He said. “I enjoy working with youth and with the community." Three lose licenses Two persons lost their driver's licenses for drunken driving, according to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles They are: Kenneth L. Copeland. 511 E. Market St.. ’ Warsaw, October 22. 1977 to October 22.1978 and John White, box 164 Claypool, November 9. 1977 to January 9. 1978 Richard M. Crawford of r 1 Lot 9 Leesburg, lost his license for driving while suspended, from October 11. 1977 to October 11. 1978
North Webster News
Martha Hollar hostess for Backwater Christmas party
Mama Hollar was hostess for the Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club Christmas party, held December 15. Gloria Miller assisted the hostess. Alice Bemish played the organ for group singing of Christmas carols. Wanda Mickley presented a humorous Christmas skit. The door prize was given to Sara Rhoades. A gift exchange was held and Bible story presented on birth of Jesus A Christmas program was presented on December 18 at North Webster Church of the Brethren. The Bible story of the birth of Jesus was portrayed. Kim Gaines depicted Mary and Brent Rose portrayed Joseph. Those playing the part of the Wise Men were Jo Shock. Paul Royer and Jo Barrett. Mrs. Jane Cassell served as the Christmas Angel. Gifts were presented to the Christ Child along with music and readings Following the program refreshments were served. Snowmobile Club has cany-in supper, Christmas activities Lakeland Snowmobile Club Christmas party was hrlrecently at Camelot Hall, North Webster. A carry-in supper was served with ham and beans as the main dish The ham and beans were prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Greg Long. Santa Claus made an appearance with gifts for the children. There were 60 persons present for the dinner, party, and meeting. Films were shown about, “Snowmobiling," “Snowmobile Safety” and “Snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park.” Plans were discussed for the January Sled-A-Thon. Tracy Adair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Adair. North Webster, will represent the Lakeland club as candidate for Snow Queen during the Sled-A-pion festivities. Thrifty Homemakers hold yule carry-in A carry-in dinner and Christmas party was enjoyed on December 15 by members of Thrifty Homemakers Club. The ladies met in the fellowship hall of the Pierceton Presbyterian Church. Tables were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season A program of Christmas readings was presented. A gift exchange was held. Mrs. Paul Rager. Mary Nickols and Ruby Remismier served as the planning committee. The January meeting will be held in the home of Mrs Verle David.
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secret pal names revealed. New secret pal names were drawn. Items were taken to the meeting by each lady to help make up a Christmas basket for a special person in the community. An assortment of Christmas desserts were served buffett style. Edith Hoffert will be hostess for the January meeting. Tri-Tones trio presents musical program Saturday The choir and Tri-Tones, trio provided music for the Christmas Eve service held at North Webster United Methodist Church. The Christmas Story was read and candles were lit in honor of the Savior. Youth Fellowship organizes, has Christmas party The Junior High Youth Fellowship at North Webster United Methodist Church met recently for a Christmas Party, organization, and planning. Newly elected officers are: Jennifer Steele — president Glen Wilkey — vice president Greg Henderson — secretary Kim Fariss — treasurer. Counselors for the group are Jeanette Keim and Diana Steele. Psi lota Xi has Christmas party, anniversary night North Webster Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority members held their Christmas party and anniversary celebration recently at a local restaurant. Sally Gillum and Donna Long were each presented with a small gift for work done during the sorority sponsored Community Christmas Bazaar. Richard Long was presented with a plaque in appreciation for his help and interest in furthering the organizations charity project. It was announced the bazaar was a huge success. Sorority members Linda Hoy and Marilyn Breyer purchased toys and clothing to be distributed as part of the North Webster Community Christmas charity project. Those helping to wrap the gifts were Mrs. Hoy, Sue Mulligan, Carol Ritchie, Mrs. Breyer and Janet Allen. Watch party at Barbee Church A Watch Party will be held on New Year’s Eve at Barbee Community Church The party will begin at 9:30 p.m. The Christian film "God Owns My Business” will be shown. A Prayer circle will be formed at midnight and scripture verses will be claimed as New Year Resolutions. Refreshments will be served.
Cross Roads Club Christmas party hold recently Cross Roads Extension Homemakers Club members held a Christmas party recently at a local restaurant. A program was given with each member participating by giving a reading, playing a musical instrument, or sharing a favorite poem. Mrs. Verle David was a guest. Door prizes were presented to Lois Whitehead and Waneta Wertenberger. Members of the party planning committee were, Mrs. Wertenberger, Vera Randall and Olga Cripe. Members are asked to bring needles, thread, and scissors, to the January meeting. New Year's Eve Watch party set A New Year’s Eve Watch Party will be held at North Webster Church of die Brethren starting at 9 p.m. Games and group singing will be epjoyed. Devotions will be read and a prayer circle formed at midnight. ’ Refreshments will be served. Any interested person is welcome to attend. Chit Chat Club has pig roast Mr and Mrs. Nic Cindrichs were hosts at a Christmas party for Chit Chat Extension Homemakers Club members and their husbands. The party was held recently at the Cindrichs home. A roast pig dinner was served. Each couple was presented with an orange and clove pomander favor. A gift exchange was held. Secret sister names were revealed and new secret sister names drawn. An auction of surprise packages was held with the host as auctioneer. Members of the party planning committee were, Mr. and Mrs. Cindrichs, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Pritchard and Mr. and Mrs. George Paton 111. Mrs. Paton will be hostess for the January meeting.
I /*** ' 1 f u A ■$ ■■■*'&■•■ w w ■ /- -iffli aMn ll * X. Thanks to you, we’ve had a very successful year. With our help, we hope you’ve had a good year too. Let’s continue our friendship for many years to 1 come! Happy ’7B! We Will Be Closed Saturday, December 31 Closed Monday, January 2,1978 QDQ state bank of DUD Syracuse
Wed., December 28,1977—THE MAIL-JOURNAL
By MARY LEE WILLMAN
Conservation Club has carry-in
There were 43 persons in attendance for the December 20 meeting and carry-in dinner of Barbee Conservation club. The invocation was given by Anna Bowers WCTU wraps gifts for vets Anna Bowers Chapter of Women’s Christian Temperance Union met recently at North Webster Church of the Brethren. Roll call was answered with Christmas stories. Christmas gifts were wrapped for Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Mary Wilcoxson, president, was in charge of the business session. COMMUNITY NEWS North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Christmas activities have been cancelled due to the bad weather Miss Sharon Lellewlyn, Nanty Gio, Pa., spent last Wednesday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Willman and family. Steve Sellers. Leesburg, spent the Christmas holidays visiting with relatives and friends at Marion. A New Year’s Eve Watch Party will be held, starting at 9:30p.m., December 31, at North Webster Church of God. -NWRobbery at Novelli's Several items were reported stolen recently from Novelli’s Restaurant and Lounge, r 1 North Webster. Taken was some alcohol valued at $56.42, $126.25 in cash, four pizzas worth $9.60, an unknown amount of steak sandwiches, plus an unknown quantity of cigarettes and change. The theft occurred sometime between 1 am. Thursday, Dec. 15 and 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Police believe thieves were in the restaurant during business hours, went upstairs and unlocked a window, then came back later and came through the window.
Dorothy Thornburg. A Christmas gift exchange was held. The Conservation Club building was decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lawson were charimen for the dinner. They were assisted by Violet Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Banning, Mark Lawson, Larry Banning and Larry Leslie. The next meeting will be held January 16 at Barbee Conservation club building. I FACTS I I & FIGURES 1 six»4>.r*7a«o«z*4aa7Mot»*ll According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an American family with two children, six to 11-years-old, spent—on the average—ssß.lo a week on food in 1974. A similar family in 1965 spent $34. /965 TOPAY L I. .. 0 * ♦ * According to Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Robert Meyer, the price of hamburger could rise to over $2 a pound in the next few years. Fortunately, lean beef can be imported to help hold down consumer prices. * * • A number of consumers are writing their congressmen on the issue of meat import controls, which experts say could boost the price of beef. Letters can be sent in care of the House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20510. • • • In 1965, the average price per pound for rib roast was less than 90 cents. By 1975 the average price of rib roast was almost $1.56. It has been estimated that about 2.5 billion copies of the Bible have been sold in the world since 1816.
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