The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 February 1983 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 9,1983

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Community Corner

pRF Sts j gap .11 ■! ® tML ! * I£« HK '£ Kt t I *M»A wtae UNCLE JEWELL AND FRIENDS — Jewell Rogers, or Uncle Jewell as his friends call him, of r 2 Leesburg, enjoys traveling around to area schools to "tell stories to the boys and girls.” The 78-year-oid retired farmer has been telling to children since he was 21 and he has a unique style that can be adapted to any age audience. ( Photo by Gail Widmoyer) o( Ode fashin' stories benefit area youth

By GAIL WIDMOYER Jewell Rogers, r 2 Leesburg, tells stories with patterns of speech and inflections characteristic to Northern Indiana according to Jennifer Bailsman of Cottontown. Tenn., a fellow story-teller who corresponds with “Unple Jewell” via cassette tapes instead of letters. Corresponding with cassette tapes is easier for 78-year-old Uncle Jewell and besides, if he wrote letters instead, his unique story-telling style would be lost in the transposition. The retired farmer has been telling stories most of his life, but he became especially interested in children story-telling when he was 21. "All my brothers and sisters married ahead of me, I played the field til Nyas 36, and when I’d go to see them, the little ones would pile on my lap. They wanted me to tell them stories. "I wondered what I'-d do when it came time for me to retire, ” he continued, "so I decided to make some recordings. I did some singing and jokes, but there re too many in that field, so I decided to go into story-telling. Uncle Jewell retired after 50 years of farming when he was 72, and since that time, his stories have been sent from Florida to California and one went as far as Peru. South America. “I make tapes for friend’s children to grow up to,” he stated. "I heard in California peoptewgrejnaking story tapes that were only eight minutes long. They say a child can t listen any longer than that. The kids don't like those tapes as well as mine," he continued, "and some of mine are 20 minutes long . ” Personal Style According to Uncle Jewell, commercial story tapes bore the children and use extra loud music. "I want to amuse the kids and teach them a lesson at the same time For example when I tell them the story about ‘Mr. Turtle and the Three Bunnies,' I stop in the middle of the story to tell the children that rabbits pull

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hair from their chest to make a warm nest for their bunnies since they're born without hair.” he explained. All of Uncle Jewell’s stories are first "figured out in my mind. Then I think it over several times, record and time it, then take the tape to the studio. All my stories are told, I don't use any scripts.” Most of his stories are centered around animals because children O’HARE-WEST ENGAGEMENT — Mr. and Mrs. Carl O’Hare announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Lynn, to David West of Phoenix. Ariz. West is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell K. Yates of Syracuse and a graduate of Fairfield High School. The bride-elect is a garduate of North High School and Phoenix College of Nursing. She is employed in the cardio-vascular unit of Saint Luke’s Hospital in Phoenix. The bridegroom-elect attended Ozark Bible College and graduated from Southeastern Academy in Florida. He downeroperator of Dependable Poor* Service, Phoenix. The couple plan a July wedding and will honey moon in California.

are interested in the fury creatures. But Uncle Jewell is also capable of telling "hair raisin' Injun stories" for older audiences. A Traveling Book Besides making tapes of his stories. Uncle Jewell likes to visit the area schools and tell stories for the children. With the help of One-Eyed Sam, ‘ ‘my little kitty; ’ ’ Sam's "little buddy,” a stuffed dog; Teddy, “he’s my little bear;" his dummy Willie; the "Little Dancing Ballerina;” and other props. Uncle Jewell packs everything in a box, goes to the schools and removes his friends one at a time to keep the children’s interest. 'Fhe props and stories he uses at the schools vary according to the children s age level. "I tell the children stories on their level. The kids just like that entertainment. ” "That entertainment” can be illustrated with the moral lesson taught by the "Little Dancing Ballerina. ” Uncle Jewell tells the self-confident beauty, "Beauty’s only skin deep; homely’s to the bones; when beauty fails, homely holds on. ” Talking to Uncle Jewell reminded me of another storyteller who used to bounce me on his knee when I was young. The connection between the two professionals helped me to understand how beneficial people like Uncle Jewell can be to children of today.

Pudding Stars In Fruit-Topped Cake

Once upon a time a pudding cake was about the moistest and richest cake you could make. Now it’s even more! Here's one with stripes of pudding running through it lor added taste, texture and: eye appeal The method is the magic of this new concept in which you poke holes Ln a baked and cooled cake and pour on half of a luscious instant pudding and pie filling mixture to create the “stripes. When the remaining pudding thickens, spread on the cake surface as frosting. This creamy cake is garnished with fresh summer fruit to boot,. . and fancied up with thawed frozen whipped topping on the sides. You can “summerize" this new cake concept with a bevy of fruit-and-puddingcombina-tions: peaches, chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling with yellow cake; strawberries,. French vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling and chocolate cake. Mix and match for tasty triumphs! Pudding Fill-and-Frost Cake 1 package (2- lay er size )i yellow cake mix or pudding-included * cake mix 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches or nectarines 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 2 tablespoons peach jam or ap pie jelly

Nurses celebrate anniversary Kosciusko County Nurses’ Society celebrated its first year as a professional organization on January 18. The Nurses’ Society, which is a local organization, is open to any and all RNs or LPNs who live and or work in Kosciusko County. The objectives of the society are to promote continuing education, share work experiences, and keep abreast of legislation which effects the nursing profession. Installation of officers for 1983 was conducted. Officers are as follows: Jody Burns RN — president Judy Coleman LPN — first vice president Sara Stearley RN — second vice president Cynde Maynard RN — recording secretary Karen Radke LPN — corresponding secretary Joyce Kreger RN — treasurer Linda March LPN — historian The society has many projects planned for the coming year. The first project will be a seminar on "Burnout in the Nursing Profession” presented by Diane E. Liverance of Parkview Memorial Hospital. This program will be on March 10. In April the society will be helping the American Red Cross with the Focus on health fair to be held at Warsaw Community High School. The Kosciusko County Nurses Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the First National Bank, lower level meeting room, Warsaw. The next meeting will be February 15 at 7:30 p.m. with Stephen Grossnickel MD as guest lecturer. Book review given by local author Gladys Brown was hostess to the February 7 meeting of the Sorosis Club where 11 members and two guests were present. Members answered roll call with experiences from the world of children. June Brown, Lafayette, and Olive Forgatsch, Goshen, were the guests present. Mrs. Forgatsch gave a program telling the background of several poems in her new book, “A World of Wonder.” The book is a collection of poems about stretching the imagination and inspiring awe and wonder about the world of nature. It explores fantasy and legend and appeals to all ages. Mrs. Forgatsch taught second grade at Syracuse from 1964 to 1980 and is responsible for all manuscript printing and illustrations found in the book. New officers for 1983-1984 were elected at the meeting. Sara Greenwood is president; Edith Little is vice president; Marilyn Brown is secretary; and Ellen Buhrt is treasurer. The hostess served cake and a jello refreshment to guests.

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1 package (4-. serving size) Jell-0 chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 2 cups cold milk 1 container (4 oz) Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping, thawed Prepare cake mix as directed on package, baking in 10-inch tube pan. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and finish cooling on rack. Then poke holes down through cake to the bottom, using the round handle of a wooden spoon. (Or, poke holes with a plastic drinking

M * I ** ' IHBMf mMKKMM Mb ■■■■■■ MHMB ■■ v < fl ■■ • “ s > *-fc' >5 MR. AND MRS SCOT J. GREEN Christy Craig and Scot Green wed by candlelight

The Scottsburg United Methodist Church was the setting for the candlelight ceremony uniting Christy Ann Craig and Scot J. Green in marriage on January 8. The double-ring vows were solemnized by Rev. Robert L. Hunt of Columbus. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Craig of Scottsburg and the bridegroom is the son of the late Norma J. Green of Bluffton. The ceremony was held before a background of potted palms and a large altar bouquet of white gladiolas. burgandy roses and pink carnations with a pair of tiered candleabra on either side, using the Trinity candle to complete the setting. Music was provided by Mary Ellen Graham, organist; and Chris Miller, soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a traditional floor-length gown of white organza and lace in a princess silhouette. The Queen Anne neckline was created by reembroidered lace and tiny pearls. The back and cathedrallength train was formed of Venice lace which also accented the full hemline. Her tiered, bouffant veil of gossamer illusion was edged by lace matching her gown. She carried a cascading

straw, using a turning motion to make large holes.} Holes should be at 1-inch intervals. Combine fruit, lemon-juice and jam; set aside. Combine pudding mix with sugar in bowl. Gradually stir in milk. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for not more than I minute. (Do not overbeat.) Quickly, before pudding thickens, pour about half of the thin pudding evenly over cake and into the holes to make the stripes. Allow remaining pudding to thicken slightly, then spread over top of cake. Arrange overlapping fruit slices on top of cakespread whipped topping ora sides. Chill at least 1 hour. Store aray leftover cake in refrigeTatpr.

bouquet of silk gardenias, burgandy roses, dusty rose freesias and apple blossoms with gypsophilia and white lace streamers. With her bouquet, she carried a lace handkerchief belonging to the mother of the bridegroom, and her jewelry included a strand of pearls and matching earrings loaned by her cousin, Cindy Howser. Cheryl Torline served as her sister’s matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Teresa Holzer, Deetta Harmon. Lori West and Cindy Howser. They wore matching gowns of burgandy quiana with matching lace sleeves, yoke and high collar and pearl earrings, a gift from the bride. Each carried a hand bouquet of silk dusty rose freesias, apple blossoms, burgandy roses and gypsophilia with burgandy velvet streamers. Tyler Haines served as best man with Todd Markley, Stephen Markley, Joseph Torline and Stephen Parker serving as groomsmen. The ushers were Tony Craig and David Parker. Beth Dotson, friend of the bride, kept the guest register and Gloria Craig, Jenny Eighmey and Teresa Barnes served refreshments at a reception following the ceremony. The four-tiered wedding cake featured burgandy and dusty pink roses, a miniature bridal couple and a fountain of burgandy at the cake's center. The reception hall was decorated with pink crepe paper, white wedding bells and a bud vase with flowers at each table. After a week end trip to Louisville, Ky , the couple reside at r 3 box 324 Scqttsburg. Mrs. Green is employed as a receptionist at a dental office and her husband is employed by Bowater Computer Forms, Inc., Scottsburg. Zurcher speaks to Lions Vernon Zurcher, Wawasee High School social studies teacher, presented a program on American history to the Milford Lions during their regular meeting Monday. Zurcher began his program with trivia questions on quotes from famous Americans and conducted with a slide program with the Lions guessing the location of the slide on the screen. During the business meeting a ladies’ night was set for March 21 and announcement was made of the district convention to be held at Wawasee High School on Sunday, March 6. Reservations should be made with Dr. Bruce Lamb by February 25 The district governor, Earl Roberts of North Webster, will make his visit to the club at the February 21 meeting.

CALENDAR Week of Feb. 9 to Feb.l6 WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7a.m., at Syracuse Church of the Brethren Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., at the House of Friendship Eagles Auxiliary meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Course on Vernon Road THURSDAY Al-Anon 9 9:30 a.m., at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Welcome Wagon 10 am., at North Webstar United Methodist Church North Webster Lions Club , 7p.m., at North Webster Fire Stations Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. Yj Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., at the clubhouse VFW Syracuse 8 p.m., at Lakeside 1342 FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis ; 6:45 am.. at Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, south side of Lake Wawasee one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., at Saint Andrew s United Methodist Church. Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7a.m., at Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council Inc. 9 a.m., at Milford Community Bldg. Milford Emergency Medical Service 11 a.m., at Milford Community Bldg VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Syracuse Ip.m. SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting / 7/ 10 am., at North Webster Fire Station / /J MONDAY ' Lakeland Kiwanis - —\ 7 am., in the meeting room at North Webster Church of God TOP 106 4:30p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Retail Merchants 6 p.m., at Das Keller FOE Men’s meeting Aerie 3760 7p.m., at Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St , Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Milford United Methodist Church Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30 p.m. American Legion. Milford Bp.m. ______ TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, at Beacon Restaurant 7:30 p.m., at Syracuse Church of God, 113 E. Washington Refunder’s Chib 7:30 p.m., at 116 East Main, next to Syracuse Library Syracuse Town Board 7:30 p.m., at Syracuse town hall WEDNESDAY. Ladies Aid 7 a.m., at Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse PTO monthly board meeting 12 noon, at Syracuse Elementary library Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., at Beacon Restaurant Psi lota Xi 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., at Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church. Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road

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