The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 January 1979 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 24,1979

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'We need you,' says bazaar committee

“We need you,” were the words used this week by Milford Town Board President Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh in seeking everyone’s help for the coming

Schools prepare for second RIF event

Lakeland Community Schools are preparing for their second RIF distribution. Students in grades one through five will have a chance to select a book from a wide variety of materials appropriate to their grade level. Distribution will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25. Students have been learning how important an illustrator is to a book. Art teachers have ..developed special projects to show children how an illustrator develops an idea into a picture. Elementary libraries have featured the works of different illustrators. Founded RIF was founded in 1966 by Mrs. Robert McNamara. Last year 1,500 RIF projects were operated in all states and territories. The Washington, D.C., office of the national nonprofit organization provides technical assistance to local projects, and the Office of Education, through contract with RIF matches one federal dollar

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community bazaar. Mrs. Treesh., who is spearheading the committee of volunteers heading up the bazaar, said they know the people

to each dollar the local school raises. By participating in the RIF program, it is the hope of the local corporation, that students will learn more about books, develop an interest in reading and develop a pride in owning a book. Leesburg Homemakers meet at Boggs The January meeting of the Leesburg Homemakers Club was held in the home of Mrs. Donald Boggs on January 17. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Jack Hetler in the usual form with 16 members responding to roll call, “A present you would like to exchange that you got for Christmas.” Mrs. Chris Kammerer gave meditations on “Did you Forget” and the song of the month was sung. • Fae Hollar gave health and safety on “Essentials for Winter Survival.” Mrs. Fred Kuhn gave hints on plant care and the citizenship report on Leesburg, telling when it was incorporated in 1876. Mrs. Leo Anglin gave the culture arts report on the biographies of Paul Revere, George Washington Carver, Ben Franklin and Hattie Caroway. Mrs. Hetler reported on the council meeting held last month and Mrs. Max Anglin read the club’s constitution. Mrs. Chet Albert gave the lesson on changing life styles. Refreshments were served by hostess, assisted by Mrs. Kammerer. Next month’s meeting will be February 21 in the home of Mrs. Hetler.

of the community have talents, they just don’t know who or where they are. They need men and women alike to turn hobbies into projects for,the bazaar. A workshop for toys and miscellaneous items will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Robert (Wilma) Ruch. Fabrics and trims are needed for the workshop. On Tuesday Mrs. Dane (Carol) Rumfelt will host a workshop in the Treesh home on Emdine Street. Sewing supplies and fabric scraps are needed. At 7 p.m. on February 1 a macrame workshop will be held in the fellowship room of the Christian Church with Mrs. Tours — (Continued from page 1) less than $5,000, the business manager and school superintendent will have to obtain quotations for the board to consider. Building use charges have not been changed with the exception of the football field lights. The current operating cost has been raised from $3 an hour to $5. In final action the board approved the new rates for those working under the corporation programs. Although some rates were not changed, such as 4-H leaders. Those under the summer program will receive the following hourly pay: Pool Pool director — $5 Class instructors — $3.75 Class helpers — $3 Life guards — $3 Admissions clerk — $2.50 Recreation Recreation leaders — $5 Recreation helpers — $3 T-ball and Little League — $2.75 Pony League plate — $8 per game Pony League base — $5 per game School Year Programs Pool supervisor — $5 Life guards — $3 Admissions clerk — $2.50 Adult education (non credit) — $8 Driver education fees were raised $5 to S3O and other instructional programs were raised to $4.

Darrell (Evelyn) Orn and Bernice Miller in charge. Mrs. Joe (Margaret) Ostendorf will be holding workshops in her home in the future. Persons wishing to participate are asked to call her. Needed for these workshops are dried, silk and fabric flowers; small, low containers; compost containers; florist wire; oasis, styrofoam; small baskets; narrow velvet ribbon; scraps of velvet; shadow box picture frames with glass; bud vases; and small ornamental picture frames. Items needed for the various workshops may be taken to the hostess, Mrs. Treesh or the Chatter Box. - A planning meeting was held last week in the Treesh home with some 20 persons attending. Posts bond ~ after booking Noble Ray Hoover, 19, r 1 Syracuse, was booked at the Kosciusko County jail over the week end on charges of illegal possession of alcohol, illegal consumption of alcohol, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Hoover posted a $l5O bond. Reading — (Continued from page 1) Members of the Syracuse Library Board are: Jack Vanderford — president Celia Beckmah — vice president Mavis Vanderveer — secretary Jay Pefley — treasurer Ken Robinson — member Mrs. Jay Rigdon — member Robert Knudsen — member Many Favorites There are many favorite books at the Milford Public Library, says Carolyn Grove, librarian for five years. These range from

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biographies, best sellers, mysteries, historical fiction to suspense. Most of the new books come through book lists and publishers catalogs. The librarian commented, “I try to get at least part of the best sellers. I’ve been here five years. I know what type people want.” Os course, she will also get some requests which she will try to honor if there is enough interest. “Certain authors I will automatically get,” she added. Even though the Milford library is not a part of the Interlibrary loan system, it does have a program set up with the Nappanee Public Library where Milford patrons can take out books in Nappanee and vice versa. This only applies to books and records. When asked why so many people are reading at the Milford library, Miss Grove feels it has some to do with television. She said a lot of Milford readers don’t care for some of the programming so they will pick up a book instead. The Milford library has been in existence since 1907. Approximately 15,000 books fill the shelves. Several hundred new books come into the library each year. The Milford Library Board is made up of the following people: Rowena Gerenscer — president Harold Young — vice president Ann Troup — secretary Elmer Hartter — treasurer Mrs. Margaret Ostendorf — member Herbert Morehouse — member Howard Beer — member. Read A Lot Children who come to the Milford Public Library also enjoy reading a variety of books. Some of the more popular include: Hardy Boys-Nancy Drew mysteries, books on prominent athletes, other mysteries, Laura Ingalls Wilder books* Charlie Brown books, easy reader books and Dr. Seuss books. Mrs. Elizabeth Brunjes, children’s librarian, commented, “Youngsters do read quite a lot.” Some activities scheduled during the year to keep children interested in reading are Saturday story hours and the summer readng club. It seems more children enjoy reading than those who check out books at the Syracuse and Milford libraries. In the schools,

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MILFORD READER — Mrs. Robert (Linda) Beer, r 2 Milford, is just one of the many readers who patronize the Milford Public Library. Carolyn Grove, Milford librarian, says many of her patrons are reading more because they don’t care for some of the television shows.

an increase in reading is also being noted. Nancy Whiteman, head librarian at Wawasee High School, said the library’s circulation is up. Students seem to be reading books dealing with sports, science fiction and love stories. Os course, she added, “The library is designed for curriculum enrichment. The main thing we’re interested in is curriculum extension.” She said a lot of the students depend on the public libraries for their pleasure reading. Approximately 400-500 new books come into the library each year. Twenty to 25 per cent of these are pleasure reading type books. The books come through the studying of books lists, book review sections as well as teacher recommendations. Also popular at the Wawasee library are paperback books.

Over 10,000 books fill the library’s shelves. At the junior high level, Joan Sharp, librarian, said reading is on the increase. At the Resent time, Young Hoosier books are the favorites. Each year a student is chosen from the school to represent the school at a state convention. Mrs. Sharp added a lot of fiction and biographies are being read. Well known classics as well as new books are also popular. Other activities are scheduled during the year to promote reading. At North Webster, the "Calendar Clue” program is used. Each day, a student is given a clue to a certain topic and must then research it to find an answer. In Milford, children are currently doing research on the national parks while in Syracuse, book reports are being done. Elementary children keep busy in school reading, too. Circulation

is on the increase in the three elementary schools , The more popular books are ones dealing with fiction and nonfiction. Os course, a variety of books are often checked out. Usually around 300 new books fill the elementary libraries each year, depending on money budgeted. New Library One new public library is in the works at North Webster and should be open sometime tis spring. It will be located at the edge of the North Webster fairgrounds. Members of the North Webster Library Board are. Suzanne Shock — president Richard Long — vice president Julia Rhoades — secretary Vera Gillem — treasurer George Switzer — member Gary Eastlund — member Mrs. Kip Sullivan — member Pauline Morgan — member