The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 March 1979 — Page 7

y ■' 'fll ' './ r\i ■•:.\ i I\. 1 I 1 PLAN WEDDING — The engagement of Marsha K. Blackport to Gary L. Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Weaver, Syracuse, is announced by her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John J. Blackport of Syracuse. Miss Blackport, a senior at Fajirfield High School, is employed by Mary Ann Drive-In in Syracuse. Her fiance is a senior at Wawasee High School. He is employed with C. S. Myers. Milford. The wedding date has been set for August 11.

Nutrition By PATRICIA M. BRAMAN How well-nourished are we? This is a question frequently asked and a concern of many who plan, prepare apd serve over 2,000 meals a year. Nutrition surveys show that most Americans have adequate dietary intakes but are sometimes lacking the daily requirements of the nutrients, calcium, vitamin A and C and iron. These deficiencies are most common in young children,adolescents, pregnant women, and the elderly. Many changes have taken place in our eating patterns to raise concern over our nutritional status. Limited menus make it difficult to make wise food choices. Snacking, or the inbetween meals, have become more frequent. It is estimated that 15 per cent-20 per cent of our daily caloric intake comes from snacks. There has been an increased

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consumption of sugars and fats and a decreased consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Imitation foods have appeared on the market to replace many traditional foods. Processors of imitation foods try to add the same important nutrients provided by the foods they replace, but not all trace minerals and vitamins can be added. What can the homemaker do to assure the nutritional adequacy of her family’s diet? The best suggestion is to follow the basic four food guide. The basic four divides foods into groups according to their nutrient contribution and suggests the number of serving each day. The milk group (2 adults, 3 children, 4 teenagers) contributes calcium, riboflavin, and protein; meat group (2-2 oz. servings day) provides protein, niacin, iron, thiamine; fruitvegetable group <4 servings) provides vitamins A and C; grain group (4 servings) provides carbohydrates, thiamine, iron and niacin. Another aid the homemaker can use is nutrition labeling. It is designed to help homemakers make nutrition value comparisons between products. As the gate-keeper of the family’s food supply, the homemaker needs to be aware of her family’s nutritional needs and understand how to meet them. For more information on feeding your family stop by the extension office and browse through our publications list. We have free publications from apples to zucchini which may be of interest to you. Happy Bachelors plan skating party The Milford Senior Happy Bachelors 4-H Club met on Tuesday night, Feb. 27 in the home of Randy Beer. President Cindy Kammerer called the meeting to order. The pledge to the American flag was led by Greg Weisser and the 4-H pledge was led by Kevin Harney. A roller skating party will be in April with the date and time set later. Each member is to take a friend. The March 4-H meeting will be held at Melissa and Melodie Tom’s home on March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

RECEIVES APPRECIATION AWARD — Captain Corky Wong, left, of the Syracuse EMS is shown receiving an award for an excellent presentation made at a recent Wawasee Kiwanis meeting. Making the presentation is past president Tom Swartz.

Kiwanians learn about EMS

Corky Wong, captain of the Syracuse EMS and local gunsmith. spoke to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club at thein recent meeting. Mr. Wong stated the purposes of the EMT are the rendering of emergency first aid and the transport of patients to local hospitals. There are presently six crews working the ambulance, one day and five night crews. The night crews alternate on 24 hour shifts. There are 28 emergency medical technicians with 19 of them being firemen and the rest civilians. Four of the EMTs are women. Mr. Wong stated the Syracuse teams are working on state certification for advanced EMT. which would enable the crews to monitor heart patients and administer medicines. As for the ambulance itself it has been in service for four years

and has over 50,000 service miles logged. Captain Wong said Syracuse is in dire need of a new unit to keep its fine service record intact. During the meeting a new member, Owen Cobbum, was inducted. O A Lambert is his sponsor. Welcome Wagon to organize A meeting has been set for Thursday, March 15, at 10 a.m. in the Nellans meeting room at Syracuse, for an organizational meeting of a Welcome W’agon Club of Syracuse. The announcement comes from Welcome Wagon hostess Margaret Kaiser.

Art comes alive for Gertrude Kiser

By LESLIE WHITMAN She sits in front of her easel hard at work. Slowly, but surely, a scene begins to emerge on the canvas. Her fluid, graceful strokes do not come from a paintbrush. Mrs. Howard (Gertrude) Kiser, r 3 Syracuse, prefers to use a palette knife instead. Palette knife painting is a relatively rare form of art in this area. It is one that is popular with the public, however, if Mrs. Kiser’s sales are any indication. Mrs. Kiser has been using this art medium for seven years. She said it is her way to relax and have fun. She commented. “I just like it. It's loose, easy and fast.” In palette knife painting, the paint is applied using various sizes of palette knives. “You don’t go into detail as in brush painting,” said the painter. “You suggest things.” Even though this type of painting ranges more to impressionism rather than realism, it should not be tried by an inexperienced painter. “You have to know how to do it first.” Mrs. Kiser takes her subjects from real life and black and white photographs She said, “You’re trying to create something that’s vital, alive, real.” Her favorite subject is flowers. She has had a love of flowers since the age of 12. It will usually take her two to three hours to finish a painting using the palette knife method. Form Os Expression The mother of five has been working in some form of art or another for 14 years. She commented, “I’m a very realistic painter. I take out my feelings on paintings. It’s a form of expression for me.” She started painting at North Webster High School in the adult evening class program. Her instructor was Joy Warner. She has also been under the guidance of Vivan Lindsay and Marilyn Kruger of Akron. She took a 15week course in figure drawing at the Fort Wayne Art Institute. “The best teacher is to do it and I do it and I do it and I do it.” Besides palette knife painting, Mrs. Kiser works in brush painting, scratchboard and acrylics. She will paint on a variety of surfaces including burlap, barn siding, wood panels and bark. Right now, she said, painted refrigerator magnets, little minatures and wood paintings are popular. One form of art she hasn’t tried yet is sculpture. But, she says, “I want to master painting. I want to be completely satisfied with my painting.” Village Artist During the summer, Mrs. Kiser can often be found among the historic cabins of Clarksville, in North Webster. She is the village artist for Clarksville where she demonstrates her skills to interested tourists.

Women's Missionary Society

The Women’s Misisonary Society, First Brethren Church, Milford, met with Mrs. Gordon Rhodes, Thursday evening, March 1. Mrs. Marge Radake presided as leader. President Mrs. Herb Stump presided over the business. Roll call answered with a Bible verse on being “Humble.” The society will make a cash donation to the ambulance fund for the April 6-8 Bazaar. Other activities include the making of lap robes for the Flora Brethren Home and the rolling of bandages for World Relief by the ladies. The devotional theme on Spiritual Emphasis set at Solomon's Creek Church Spiritual Emphasis is the theme being used this week at Solomon’s Creek United Methodist Church north of Syracuse. The pastor is Hazenfield Sparks. Events for the special event will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10, with three services on Sunday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 and 7 p.m. There will be special music at each service and a gospel team from Grace College will take part in the three Sunday services.

All FORM OF EXPRESSION — For Gertrude Kiser, r 3 Syracuse, palette knife painting is a form of expression. She has been using this art medium for seven years. Above, she puts some finishing touches to a painting.

One unique demonstration she gives is spinning yarn on an oldfashioned wheel. She hopes to learn how to weave soon. She commented, “I've always been a history buff, so it’s veryenjoyable tome. ' Her love of history also involves her with the Kosciusko County Historical Society. At present, she is chairman of a committee that wishes to create county museums out of the old Warsaw post office and county jail. She is a 12-year-member of the Lakeland Art Association. Her husband, Howard, is also a member of the association. He is a past president and currently holds the position of vice president of the organization. Mrs. Kiser’s works can be found in many places around the area. She participates in the spring and fall shows put on by the Lakeland Association. She will also enter some of her work in the Nappanee Art Festival. Recently,, she completed a mural at the Bethany Church of the Brethren, on US 6, north of Milford. She is a member of the Church of the Brethren in North Webster, where she teaches a teenage class. Warsaw Native Born in Warsaw. Mrs. Kiser has lived in the North Webster area for 27 years. Her husband works at the Syracuse Rubber Company. The couple’s five children are. Sandra Adams, 30. of North Webster; Steven, 28, of Syracuse; William 25, of the Syracuse area: Mary, 22, of Syracuse; and J. Lloyd, 19. at home. Four grandchildren complete the family.

“Jesus was Humble” was given by Mrs. Radake. The scripture was taken from II Timothy 2:15 and the group sang “I would be like Jesus.” The topics given were “Not I, but Christ,” “Jesus was Humble" and “The Humble King.” Mrs. Radake closed with prayer and the group all sang “Amazing Grace,” and repeated the WMS benediction. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Rhodes, in keeping with Saint Patrick’s Day. The next meeting will be April 5 with Mrs. Jerry Leiter. Mrs. Charles Kerlin was guest Sorosis Club tests microwave foods Members of the Sorosis Club of Milford met in the home of Mrs. Jack Maher on Monday, March 5. The program for the evening was a microwave cooking demonstration. Using a microwave oven furnished by Curtis TV and Appliances, Nappanee and Syracuse, and Mrs. Maher's microwave. Linda Bell of South Bend prepared full meals, dessert and candy and passed out samples to the women. A second demonstration was given by co hostess Mrs. Vernon Stutzman of Akron, a former Milford resident, on cake decorating. Cake was also served to the women in attendance.

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FINISHED WORK — Gertrude Kiser, who lives in the North Webster area, is a talented artist. Above, she displays one of her finished works, a palette knife painting.

Calvary circles hold meetings The circles of Calvary United Methodist Church at Syracuse have set March 21 as a work day for all ladies interested in working on projects for the December bazaar. The United Methodist women are sponsoring an “All Church Meeting" and carry-in dinner at 6:30 p.m on March 15. Theo Thomas will give a slide program of one of his trips abroad. All members, friends and families are invited to attend. Mrs. Charles Disher gave the Martha Circle lesson for the month on “Ruth and Naomi." Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Miller and Mrs. Harry Stewart. For the Lois Circle, Mrs. Harry Nicolai gave a review of Saint Mark’s Gospel and readings by Helen Steiner Rice. Hostesses were Mrs. Edgar Kuhn and Mrs. Russell Hinderer. The Ruth Circle lesson on “The Discipline and Privilege of Lent" was by Mrs. Arlen Bobeck, with Mrs. Ed Napier and Mrs. Junior Hollar as hostesses.

Minor damage A 1978 Chevrolet auto driven by Gail J. Chalk. 22. r 1 Milford, was struck by a 1978 Chevrolet truck driven by Roland Gouin, 46, 1112 Westwood Drive, Goshen, Monday, March 5, at 3:58 p.m. The accident occured in Goshen. According to Goshen City Police Lt. Craig C. Leslie, Gouin was attempting to change traffic lanes because of traffic stopped ahead of him when his truck struck the Chalk auto. Both vehicles were westbound. Lt. Leslie set damage at $375.

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Hex Grange host district meeting Several State Grange officers presented a district meeting at Hex Grange, Saturday, March 3, from 9:30 a m. to 2 p.m. for instructions for the 1979 officers. Thgse instructions were for offices of masters, lectures, secretaries, women’s activity committee chairmen and membership chairmen. Approximatly 65 Grange members attended from the Granges in the northern area of the state. Dinner was served by ladies of Hex Grange. School | I lunch | | menu g March 12-16 MONDAY — Wiener on warm bun, baked beans, apple sauce, ginger bread and milk TUESDAY — Chop Suey, rice, peas, fruit salad, hot rolls with butterand milk WEDNESDAY - Pizza, green beans, fruit, bread and butter, jello and milk THURSDAY - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, lettuce, bread and butter, pudding and milk FRIDAY — Vegetable soup with crackers, potato chips, peanut butter sandwich, fruit and milk '