The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1983 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., November 2,1983

North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN

Still rugged, unpopulated land

SECOND IN A SERIES With a long standing interest in history and natural history this reporter and her hubby never seem to lack for places to go and things to see and do. On our recent fall vacation trip to Turkey Run State Park much time was spent looking at rock formations, stands of native timber and driving around on Southern Indiana back roads. There were many summer and week end homes back in the hills and along creeks and man made lakes that can be reached only by primitive gravel roads. There is still a lot of wild, rugged, unpopulated land in Indiana. The park naturalist had several interesting hikes planned for the week, including a variety of scenic routes leading along the park’s miles of marked trails.

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One such jaunt lasted one and one half hours over rugged terrain. It required half an hour of walking to get where the hike started. This little adventure was more to my hubby’s liking and thia reporter opted for reading a good book and checking out the inn’s gift shop. As it turned out several of hubby’s hiking companions, on the trip, live in the Lakeland area and are regular readers of “THE MAIL-JOURNAL.’’ Other methods of transportation (besides cars and walking) in the park require a fair sense of balance. Horses, tandum bicycles and canoes may be rented. For the sake and safety of everyone concerned (animals & humans) horses were immediately removed from our possible transportation list. It was too rainy and overcast to enjoy a

canoe ride and it seems, at this time of year, the bicycles are only available on week ends. So, it was back to the car or walking. On our way to see the view from Sunset Point we stopped by the park museum. It was built in 1848 from huge tulip tree logs and contained wildlife displays. From Sunset Point we skirted the edge of a deep gorge and walked about a quarter of a mile to a beautiful wooded area where an old log church is located. It was built in 1871, moved to the park and rededicated in 1923. Non-denominational worship services are held at the church each Sunday morning during summer months. It stands as a memorial to the heritage of religious freedom left to us by the pioneers. Other points of interest along

Turkey Run’s hiking trails include: Newby Gulch, Box Canyon, Gypsy Gulch, Narrow’s covered bridge, old mill site, Goose Rock, a coal mine, Punch Bowl, Wedge Rock, Rocky Hollow, Camel's Back, Devil’s Ice Box, Bear Hollow, the suspension bridge over Sugar Creek, Falls Canyon, Boulder Canyon, Cox Ford covered bridge, Juliet Strauss Memorial, Turkey Run Hollow, Col. Lieber Memorial, campgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, Olgmpic-size swimming pool, Rocky Hollow-Falls Canyon Nature Preserve, unusual rock formations, virgin, native timber and the old quarry. The story is told that in the mid-1800s an Indian named, John Green, was murdered while fishing from Goose Rock. Local folks stay away from that portion of Sugar Creek because supposedly the old fellow’s remains are still trapped under the rock. The fall foilage was very colorful in and around Turkey Run. We enjoyed using printed information provided by Mike Ellis, chief naturalist for the Indiana Division of State Parks, to help identify trees by the color of their leaves. The different leaf colors are: yellow, American Elm, Aspen, Basswood, Black Locust, Cherry, Cottonwood and Mulberry; clear yellow, Beeche and Shad Bush; bright yellow. Box Elder, Butternut and Tulip; light yellow, Honey Lucust and Persimmon; pale yellow. Silver Maple and Striped Maple; flaming scarlet, Tupelo and White Oak. Other colors are: yellow to dark purple, Ash; light orange to yellow, Birches; dull red to orange-brown. Black Oak; light scarlet, Black Gum; crimson. Dogwood; brilliant varying colors, Hawthorn; brownish yellow. Hazel Nut; dull yellow. Hickory; prune purple. Mountain Ash; yellow green and golden yellow, Poplar; bright scarlet and orange, red Maple; dark rusty red, Red Oak; brilliant yellow, Redbud; blood orange. Sassafras; brilliant scarlet, Scarlet Oak; bright yellow to orange and scarlet. Sugar Maple; brilliant red. Sumac; flaming crimson. Sweetgum; yellow to brown, Sycamore; dull yellow to light brown. Walnut and bright yellow-orange. Witch Hazel. PEO Sisterhood meets at Tippy Chapter DA of the PEO Sisterhood met October 24 at the home of Anna Marie Pritchett, Lake Tippecanoe. Neoma Colpitts was the hostess. It was announced that “Cottey College Day In Indiana” is scheduled for November 19 at Terre Haute. Cottey, located at Nevada, Mo., is owned and supported by the PEO Sisterhood, Marilyn Gay, corresponding secretary, reported on the continuing education fund. Mrs. Colpits brought greetings from Ruth Robinson, Fort Wayne. Devotions were given by Mrs. Pritchett, chaplain.

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It was noted that Marie Holmgrain, president of Chapter DA and Martha Scearce, attended the reciprocity luncheon on October 14 at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Holmgrain announced that Chapter DO was recently organized at Plymouth. The program was given by Mrs. Scearce. She discussed participation in church services and activities. She also stressed the importants of keeping stewardship priorities in order. Girl Scouts begin fall activities North Webster Girl Scouts have started this fall season with a flurry of activity. All troops participated in a Halloween party, weiner roast, marshmallow toast and hayride held recently. A “witch” visited the party and gave the girls candy. The hayride became quite exciting when at one point, the hay wagon was chased by a “creepy old man.” During the pst month 23 members of troop 63 spent a week end as the guests of two families at Lebanon, Ohio. They spent one day at Kings Island, visited the Warren County Justice Center and Caesars Creek Resevour, had a picnic and painted pumpkins. Members of troop 170 made the decorations for their October 25 Halloween party. They are working toward their “Discover Nature Patch” and will plant mums at North Webster-Tip-pecanoe Township Public Library as service project. Troop 11 members are also working toward their “Nature Patch” and visited an orchard where they learned about and helped pick apples. A nature hike and scavenger hunt was enjoyed with the girls making pictures from materials gathered on the hike. They have also made note holders and nature pictures. A Bicycle Patch is of current interest to members of troop 101. They invited a North Webster police officer to come to their meeting to tell them about bike safety and they visited “Freewheeling” at Warsaw. Members of troop 22 are learning about computers and will be doing a lot of cooking and nutritional meal planning. After a visit to Mike’s Soda Shop members of troop 178 gathered leaves and dried flowers and made a thank you note for Mike. The troop is working toward a “Nature Patch.” A Girl Scout Investiture Service is planned for November 22 at Camelot Hall. Troop members for this year are: Fourth grade troop 101 - Angie Aldrich, Angie Cripe, Missy Barker, Kathy Henwood, Staci Nave, Nikki Smith, Mikki Wagner, Shelly Williamson, Tammy Tom and Tracy Davis. Carol Williamson is the leader and Kama Smith is assistant

leader. Members of the troop committee are Judy Henwood, Carol Williamson and Judy Wagner. Junior Girl Scout troop 22 - Amy Parr, Cadette helper; Angie Tom, Christina Tom, Jenny corn, Alyssa Ray, Tracy Leslie and Suzanne Parr, members; Karen Parr, leader; Sue Mitchell and Richard Long, troop committee. Girl Scout fifth grade troop 63 - Becky Er tel, leader; Roalie Keim, assistant leader; Sherry Ross, Cadette helper; Denise Ross, Kristy Ertel, Dana Petro, Lisa Stookey, Cali Doll, Sara Minnick, Rachel Johnson, Donata Krantz, Jenny Prado, Melanie Shue, Charisty Cripe, Amanda Shoemaker, Tara Parsons, Barbie Signorelli, Staci Freel, Bobbi Sue Aistrop. Troop committee members are Kathy Ross, Donna Krantz, Christine Taylor and Debi Freel. Cindy Chalfant is leader of second grade Brownie troop 11. Assistant leaders are Dorothy Beisemeyer and Wanda Mickley. Troop members are: Kham Pheth Oudomsack, Hallie Pierce, Amanda Ousley, Kathy Haddock, Erika Sincroft, Amy Drake, Amber Essenwein, Jennifer Mattix, Crystal Sledge, Sara Locke,

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GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “Remember the old song, “Brighten The Corner Where You Are?” I’m sure that’s one of the best contributions we can make in this world.” —o— A SPECIAL “Happy Birthday*,* to Blanche Orr who was 99 years old on October 28. —o—- — BOOKS at the library. Adult non-fiction: “The Old West: The Gunfighter,” by Paul Trachtman; “Nothing Could Be Finer Than A Crissis That Is Miner,” by Charles Osgood; “More Os Paul Harveys Rest Os The Story,” by Paul Aurandt; “The New Funk and Wagnails lllustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia.” Adult fiction: “Law Os The Dessert Born,” by Louie L’ Amour. —O'NORTH WEBSTER Community Christmas bazaar is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 5, at Camelot Hall. The event is being sponsored by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. —a— NOVEMBER 4 is World Community Day. —o— HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Jeff Carey, Paula Corbin, JoAnn White and Fred Menzie, Nov. 1; Wendy Lung, Sharon Matti, Sue Niles, Frank Jackson and Doris

Natalie Mickley, Kelli Harris, Patty Biesemeyer, Leslie Chalfant, Nicole Searfoss, Shannon Spaw, Gretchen King, Leslie Davis, Segran Bricket, Brandy Hewitt. Minona Searfoss, Anita Sincroft and Wanda Mickley are members of the troop committee. First Grade Brownie troop 178 - Renee Tom, Kara Jaress, Shannon Jaress, Cari Brown, Jenny Beezley, Tricia Preston, Shana Irwin, Sara Stowers, Ashkia Judd, Tara Searless, Marcia Coy, Courtney Regenos, Misti Minnick, Kelli Clark, Jenna Gladieux, Amanda Ertel, Heather Russell, Alicia Wilson and Clarissa Dubois. Deb Jaress is leader and Nancy Vanator is assistant troop leader. Members of third grade Brownie troop 170 are Heather Madden, Christi Richcreek, Amy Stowers, Bobbi Jo Henwood, Brandi Doll, Michelle Smith, Sammy Laughlin, Cathy King, Kelli Bowman, Amber Miller, LeAnn Kuilema, Julie Brown and Crystal Carr. Linda Doll is troop leader and Rita Laughlin is assistant leader. Troop committee members are Diane Bowman, Sharon Richcreek, Jane Kuilema, Barb Knotts and Cindy Knotts.

Dorsey. Nov. 2; Lura Black. Dorothy Thornburg and Mitch Wagoner, Nov. 4; Luella Huffman, Nov. 5; Lois Conkling. Angela Burk and Clint Butcher. Nov. 6; Dan McCray and Estella Miller, Nov. 7; Eva Lock, Nov. 10; Lucile Cook, Nov. 12; Jeff Waalewyn, Nov. 14; Goldie Hunnicutt. Sadie Reynolds. Bernice Taylor and Don Minear, Nov. 16; Lois Eberly. Kim Owen. Randy Hickman and Arnold Culver. Nov. 17; Pauline Gunkel. Nov. 18; Quoc Tat and Everett Peters. Nov. 19; Brent Atwood and Jason Stidams. Nov. 20; Michele Hickman and Don Westlake. Nov. 22; Pearl Baugher. Nov. 24; Bart Culver. Nov. 26; Ethel Stabler. Nov. 29 and Becky Wright and Della Helvey, Nov. 30. -O'north WEBSTER Senior Citizens will meet at 12 noon, November 9, for an “A-Mazing Meal.” Those attending are asked to bring a salad or dessert. —o— A MEMBERSHIP drive is underway at the International Palace of Sports. Check with Charles Parker or Marilyn Thrasher for more information. -oIN THE hospital - Ralph Walker, KCH; Doc Hamman and Sally Cox, Goshen Hospital, Goshen; Hazlette Ferguson, Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City; Aaron Rider, intensive care. Parkview, Fort Wayne.

Hobby Club sorts items May Grodrian was hostess for the October 27 meeting and open house for Tippecanoe Township Hobby Club. There were 20 members and three guests present. Guests were Wilma Conner, Wahneta Gebhart and Lucille HobeU. Items were sorted and tagged for the County Homemaker’s Christmas Bazaar. A sack lunch was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Grodrain served sloppy joe sandwiches, orange break, coffee and cookies. Social evening for Theta Sigma • Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met October 25 at Camelot Hall for a social evening. Julie Dubois gave a program demonstrating physical fitness and exercise. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mary Waltz and Deb Jaress. Karen Parr will be hostess for the November 8 business meeting.

A REVIVAL and missions convention is being held this week. November 2 through 6 at North Webster Church of God. Services will start at 7 p.m. each evening. —o— THE CAT has been so, “kissy-face” since this reporter recently returned from vacation we’re wondering if she is overdosing on catnip. Maybe it’s just excitement over the Halloween season, after all she is a black cat. -O'TILL NEXT week... Vehicle runs into shop Bert Bowers, 90, r 2, Leesburg, ran his auto into the Touch Beauty Salon building on Van Buren Street in Leesburg recently. The. accident caused between S2OO and SI,OOO damage to Bowers’ auto. Moped rider injured in accident Freeman (“Jessie”) Stevens, 50, Harrison Street, Syracuse, suffered lacerations of the forehead, face and neck in a moped accident on October 27. He was transported to Goshen Hospital by the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service.