The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 July 1983 — Page 7

Community Corner

Pletcher expects 10,000 daily will visit festival

The annual Pletcher Village Art Festival at Amish Acres in Nappanee has been scheduled to begin on Thursday, Aug. 11, and continue through Sunday, Aug. 14. The summer celebration of the visual arts and hand crafts is entering its third decade, continuing to grow every year. The selection process has yielded 257 participants organized in rows and aisles of booths around the farm’s pond this year. The artists and craftsmen will compete for visitors’ glances and festival judges’ attention. Richard Pletcher, organizer of the event, estimates more than 10,000 people will visit the 80-acre farm at the edge of Nappanee

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each day. Some will be serious shoppers seeking investments while others are attracted to the family atmosphere. The community of artists and craftpersons carries on the tradition of containing a careful blend of well-known, popular names and new faces. Both are always welcomed by the crowds. Judging For the first time in the festival’s 21 year history, the winners will be chosen by judges who are husband and wife. Linda Crimson and David Blodgett each received their undergraduate degrees from Indiana University and MAs from the University of Oregon at Eugene. Linda is a sculptress who has been casting her realistic figures exclusively in bronze for five years and David’s realistic oil paintings center around the human figure. They have collaborated on a number of mural commissions, most recently in southern Indiana. The judges’ job begins in the competition tent where each participant enters three pieces in one of seven categories. Winners will split the $3,000 cash pot to varying degrees as the ribbons are attached to the best of show for two

and three dimensional pieces. The festival’s visitors will distribute cash awards by their ballots in the most popular category of winners. The Thursday morning opening signals a four-day buying spree which consumes up to an entire year’s production from many of the artists and craftsmen. High quality has always been a hallmark of the marketplace. The culinary and musical arts contribution adds to the production as vast quantities of

Baumgartner Reunion Sunday

The Baumgartner family bi-annual reunion was held Sunday afternoon at the fellowship hall of the Apostolic Christian Church in Milford, marking the 114th anniversary of early members landing in America from their native Switzerland, with nearly 70 members gathering from Indiana and Illinois. Following a dinner, a business session was conducted by president Joe Baumgartner, a Nappanee dentist. Secretary’s minutes were read by Marcia Baumgartner of Milford. Sharleen Miller of Milford served as vice president. New officers elected for bi-an-nual reunion are: Ron Baumgartner — president Sharleen Miller — vice president Sandra Baumgartner -- secretary-treasurer It was voted to hold the next reunion two years hence in the same location, the third Sunday of July 1985. Marie Swartz of Rochester has consented to work on the continuation of the Baumgartner Family Genealogy as published several years ago by Joseph C. Baumgartner of Cleveland, who

homemade ice cream, lemonade, iced tea, fresh fruit, funnel cakes, fudge, com on the cob, and spit roast pork and sausage are available. The entertainment tents will be filled as a constant parade of performers are scheduled for the event including mimes, folk singers, puppeteers, magicians, jugglers, roving bards and dancers. There is an admission charge for everyone 10-years-old or older with free parking and shuttles provided.

passed away May 21 of this year. Prizes were given as follows: Coming from the longest distance, Mrs. Christine Esken, Peoria, 111., 240 miles; the shortest distance, Ron and Gloria Baumgartner, Milford; oldest person, Leo Muehling, Cissna park, 111., 89; youngest, Elizabeth Ann Miller, Milford, one-year; longest married, Leo and Mary Muehling, Cissna park, 111., 64 years; most recently married, Sam and Marcia Baumgartner of Milford, five years. Leonard Nelson of Elkhart came nearest to guessing the weight (28.66 pounds) of a large watermelon. Support group meets The Elkhart County Alzheimers Family Support Group will hold its meeting on Tuesday, July 26, at the Concord Mall Community Room. The speaker will be John Hershberger, pastoral counselor at Oaklawn Center. He will speak for approximately 30 minutes on “Effects of Chronic Illness on the Family,” followed by group discussion and questions and answers.

■r v Ar .• AT FAIR TUESDAY- Brenda Lee, one of the tiniest music stars at four feet, nine inches, will be at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair on Tuesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. She hit the national music scene at age 11 in 1956 and stormed the charts with such hits as “I’m Sorry,” “All Alone Am I,” and “As Usual.” She went on to sell millions of records worldwide through the 19505. In the early 1960 s she sold more than 80 million records and has charted over 60 different titles in practically every musical category. After her string of pop million sellers, Brenda Lee returned “home” to country music in 1972. She enjoyed almost immediate success with Kris Kristofferson’s “Nobody Wins.” The first hit for her in the 1980 s was “Tell Me What It’s Like.” This step was confirmed by the Grammy nomination for female vocal performance which the song earned her. She has had a small acting roll in “Smokey and the Bandit 2” and sang the title song for “Only When I Laugh.” Her TV schedule grows each month and in addition her own syndicated radio show, “Brenda Lee’s Country Profile,” features her interviewing other top country music artists and is aired over hundreds of radio stations nationally. Syracuse W meet in Warsaw The Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club met July 12 in Warsaw for their monthly dinner and business meeting. There were 20 members and two guests in attendance. Guests were Martha and Beth Rieth of Goshen. After the people and club collect, Beth Rieth gave a program on German and French women’s fashions. Reports were given by the standing committees. The door prize was won by Bonnie Bjella. Carole Elder closed the meeting with a thoughtful reading. Shady Ladies meet at Bjellas The July meeting of the Shady Ladies Bunco Club was held in the home of Anita Bjella with 10 members present, one substitute, Denise Smith; and Lorraine Fragale. Prizes were awarded to Diane Shock for high; Nancy Mason for low; Jackie Dunithan for travel and bunco. Carol Elder received gifts for a birthday and anniversary. Refreshments were served.

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Ten Receive CTB Awards Ten educational scholarships for the 1983-84 school year have been awarded by CTB Inc. to children of the company’s employees, according to Bud Lantz, CTB Director of Personnel. Receiving full four-year, SBOO per year scholarships are: Ronald Cripe, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cripe, Syracuse. He is enrolled at Indiana University, Bloomington. Jay Auer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Auer, Milford. He will be attending Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri. Alisa Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller, New Paris. She has been accepted at Indiana/Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Debra Mundy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mundy, New Paris. She plans to attend Grand Rapids Bible College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Annette Bushong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bushong, Syracuse. She is enrolled at Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne. Gwen Gray, daighter of Don Gray, Decatur/ Ala., and Mrs. Crickett Rohrer, Tallahassee, Fla. She has been accepted at Florida State University, Tallahassee. Recipients awarded one-year scholarships valued at SBOO are: Cheryl Sheets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sheets, Nappanee. She is enrolled at Parkview School of Nursing, Fort Wayne. Dean Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lehman, Nappanee. He is attending Ball State University, Muncie. Mary Medlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brice Medlock, Syracuse. She is enrolled at Grand Rapids Bible College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bob Kolbe, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kolbe, Warsaw. He plans to attend Indiana/Purdue University, Fort Wayne. The educational scholarships are awarded to children of CTB employees, based on the employee’s length of service to the company, Lantz said. Turkey Creek Senior Citizens hold carry-in The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens met July 16 in the Syracuse Scout Cabin for a carryin dinner and meeting. Following the meal, the vice president, Claud Boland, led the group in the pledge to the flag. The president, Mary Evans, opened the meeting and heard the secretary and treasurer’s reports. Mary Car roll reported on cards sent and listed the July birthdays. A report was heard from the United Way of Kosciusko County and a bake sale will be held in August with each agency asked to furnish baked goods. The senior citizens of Milford will be meeting August 14 in the community building. Senior Citizens Day at the county fair will be Thursday, Aug. 4. There were 30 members and one guest present for this meeting. Games followed with the next meeting scheduled for August 20.

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CALENDAR Week Os July 20 To July 26 WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse PTO 12 noon, Syracuse Elementary library, Syracuse Elementary and Jr. High School Syracuse Lions Club * 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY Al-Anon 10 a.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church', Syracuse Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2 p.m. Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., Milford Fire Station North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m.. Legion Hall j FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis x 6: 45 a .m., Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile >■ east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., Saint Andrew s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon. Scout Cabin SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous _ 10 a.m.. North Webster Fire Station MONDAY TOP 4:30 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church Lakeland Kiwanis 7 a.m., Church of God meeting room. North Webster FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary p£>cwy> 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant j Milford Area Development Meeting cWvgDcjßs 5 p.m., Doll’s Decorating, Milford Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m., Barbara Knotts Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary' 223 7:30 p.m., Legion Hall Aloteen 7:30 p.m., Church of God. Syracuse TUESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road < DUST A SON MCOHATOHS \ I -PAINTINO 1 INTERIOR • EXTERIOR INSUMD RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL | Fiff ESTIMATES Qurifry Werihu—ship Syracuse f