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Community Corner

J. R. designs and creates wood wonders

By KIM HIEBER Amazing figunnes. plaques and decorations can be formed from wood. AU anyone needs

Mm/ B fl / M B J VjK I r. ■*.. ifr 1< |W I fc, ■ 5 '• <S Ji " £lhh3H RE WHIMi TO THE SKY — Although craftsman John Rupprecht designs more than original wall hangings, the above photo displays two fine plaques. Pictured on the left is a beautiful mirrored piece holding a kerosene lantern he made for his brother. On the right is a carved Artec sun with stained glass behind it. This creative sun idea came from a belt buckle. (Photo by Kim Hieberi.

besides supplies and patience is talent. “I don’t know how I got started working with wood. I had done nothing similar at all before. It’s

just like how I learned to play the harmonica. I got interested in it and started doing it,” explained John Rupprecht. P. 0. Box 157 North Webster. Although he's only been handcrafting wood items for one year, he’s developed an experienced art style. John has carved headboards for waterbeds, clocks, wall hangings, furniture and statues “A Webster friend. Arroyn Rider, gave me a mess of wood So I made a wall hanging to see what happened and gave it to my brother. I didn’t think they'd sell.

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The Martha. Lois and Ruth Circles of Calvary United Methodist Church. Syracuse. January 28 in the church Martha Circle met at 9 a m with 20 members and two guests present. Hostesses were Jane Steward and June Laundeman “The Great Commandment" was the program which set the theme for the ensuing year — Love Kathleen Nagle was circle leader The Lois Circle met at 1 p.m. at the church with 13 members present. Hostesses were Pauline Fawley and Marguerite Forrest Millie Shively conducted the business meeting and Mary Ott I l|i’ p PLAN APRIL WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Fifer of r 2 feesburg have announced the engagement of their daughter. Kelly L.. to Ted F. Hart. son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hart of r 1 box 115 Milford. Miss Fifer is employed by Lakeland Loving Care Center. Milford. Hart is employed by Super Sweet Feeds. Nappanee. The couple is planning an April 11 wedding in the First Church of God. Nappanee. ■MB JUNE WEDDING PLANNED — Mr. and Mrs. James Spicher and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sunder. all of Bolivar. Mo., announce the engagement of their children. Lori Spicher and Ronald Alan Slander. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Alethea Haggerty of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Melvtn Spidyr. formerly of Nappanee; and the great-granddaughter of Nellie L«ee. also formerly of Nappanee. The couple is planning a June 27 wedding. "OKI AMtMCAI" 1 ... - I I beta I *”** .... . B ▼ poMw, knit r ’9* M * WintOT X ? *«r»> iww o o' Colors! ■ I bv»9» to iho- vow — I ■ clothat !W T* j ’ |My Stere j | Pickwick Ploce yWI j | | Uptown Syracuse J I

but people started buying them, he commented. A large majority of his wood craftsmanship business copies from word of mouth. People call after seeing a friend displaying his artwork or an occasional order is placed through his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rupprecht of North Webster. “This one guy called my parents from Tennessee after hearing about me through the grapevine He said he wanted the Lord’s Supper in a wood plaque He has three-quarters of the Lord's Supper completed now “I’ve spent about 10 hours on a

gave the program on “A Gift To Jesus. A Letter.” 1980 Prayer partners were revealed and 1981 prayer partners selected The Ruth Circle met that evening at the church with 16 members present. Marge Hollar and Shirley Bobeck were hostesses Marlene Pollock was leader for the program and became a “Roving Reporter” and interviewed various circle members regarding the origination and high points of Ruth Circle over the years Susie Tytler conducted business meeting Senior Citizens play dominoes Milford Senior Citizens met Sunday. Feb. 8. at 1 p.m. at the Milford Fire Station with a carryin (inner The tables were decorated with a Valentine theme and grace was given by the group repeating the Lord’s prayer. During the business meeting Kathleen Heath, president, lead the group in the pledge to the flag. The minutes and treasurer’s report were given and it was announced the Syracuse Senior Citizens meet on the third Saturday of each month and Nappanee Senior Citizens meet on the first Thursday of each month The group welcomed Dr Homer Burke back to the club. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Fay Hollar and Florence Ashton and “Happy Anniversary” was sung to Mr. and'Mrs. Bill Motts who will be celebrating their 59th anniversary The- rest of the afternoon was spent in playing spider dominos with prizes going to Ruth Haney and Garnet Motts. The next meeting will be March 8 in the fire station

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guy’s face. I didn’t think I'd have the patience and do it. but I am.’’ he smiled. When John began his craftsmanship he was wood sanding by hand and was limited by his tools. After expanding his work he’s added equipment. John commented. “I’ve had to go out and buy all of this equipment. Some work takes less time now and the sanded products are smoother ” When a design is selected. John’s first step is to draw the picture on wood He then proceeds to drill out every place not to be carved on After cutting out the design with a jigsaw. John carves the wood with knives and gouging tools Follow ing carving, he sands the product and applies two coats of wood sealer and approximately 12 coats of finish. “I get my ideas from things I see I’ve started carving glass and I have one with this dragon climbing up. ” he said.

jjJ BN, Jr ■ MU B W -z i r *IL 1 If / , A MIRRORED UNICORN — Pictured above is John Rupprecht holding one of his many unique hand-carved wood creations. The unicorn idea was from a greeting card he saw. He lives in North Webster with his wife. Joseanne. and his one-year-old daughter. Lindy. < Photo by Kim Hieberi

Each piece is handcrafted and custom made. Most of his work is done for trading, such as a load of firewood or needed supplies. “I made this walking stick from diamond willow wood that only grows in Alaska and Siberia. I’ve been and learning soapstone marble carving but I haven’t had any success yet.” John explained. Other projects include a fool’s gold carving and some inlay pearl w ork “That pearl sutff is tedious and it’s harder than it looks. It took me 25 to 30 hours to get each pearl to fit.” he adds Inside one table he designed a large terrarium bowl. Another furniture piece John constructed was a walnut chair-table, with carved legs for his wife’s greatgrandmother. “She can't walk good so I made this chair with a drop-off table. In return she made us a great big afghan and socks.” he bragged

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