The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 August 1985 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 7,1985

Community Corner

Karissa Evans: Reaping benefits of a unique form of instruction

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer Learning to playa musical instrument is a desire many people have. (Occasionally, one becomes accomplished enough to perform without embarrasss< ment, but usually only after years of painstaking effort and perseverance. \ .... W , V ACCOMPLISHED PIANIST — Karissa Evans, 4, plays one of her favorite pieces with the help of her mother. Karissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Evans, and has learned to play the piano through the “Suzuki Method," which emphasizes listening rather than reading music. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

Kerry Kirk becomes bride of James Mcßride on June 22

Kerry Rae Kirk, 3338 Pleasant Plain Apt. C, Elkhart, exchanged vows with James W. Mcßride, 121 W Wilden Ave., Goshen, on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the Calvary Assembly of God in Elkhart. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhea J. Kirk, 60196 CR 113 S Elkhart, and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs,, Ann Mcßride, P.O. Box 181, Milford. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Lewis S. Clifton of Calvary Assembly who was assisted by Rev. Michael D. Lechlitner of Charis Ministries in Goshen. Approximately 200 guests attended the wedding. Blue carnations intertwined in spiral candelabra decorated the church. Anthony Kirk, the bride’s brother, was the pianist for the wedding. He accompanied Bruce Goode and Deanna Nofziger as they sang “Household Os Faith” and “After All These Years.” Both gentlemen wore silver-gray tuxedos: * Additional music was provided during the ceremony which included a tape of “The Wedding Song,” as the parents lit candles of life; and “Flesh Os My Flesh,” which was played while tjie couple took communion and lit the unity candle. After which, the bride and bridegroom each presented the new mothers-in-law with a red rose. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with chiffon overlay. The gown had long lace sleeves and a high collar. The bodice was trimmed in seed pearls. A long veil with lace and seed pearls was worn to match the gown. The bride carried a bouquet of cascading white carnations and bud roses. The bouquet was trimmed with stephanotis and miniature royal blue baby’s breath. The maid of honor, Gwendolyn Hochstedler of Goshen, wore a royal blue taffeta gown that was designed in a style similar to the bride’s gown. She'carried a bouquet of white carnations with baby blue bud roses.

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The bridesmaids were Jennifer Kirt of Elkhart, the bride’s sister; Karen Harrington of Elkhart; Vi Miller of Goshen; and Joni Evans of Goshen. They wore baby blue gowns and carried bouquets with white carnations and royal blue bud roses. The flower girl was Maranda Mcßride of Goshen, the bridegroom’s niece. She wore a royal blue dress and a wreath of royal and baby blue stephanotis. Jonathan Deal of Goshen was the best man. He wore a baby blue tuxedo. Attending as groomsmen were Larry Mcßride of Detroit, Mich., the bridegrooms brother; Rick Rodgers, Dane Ott, and Edward Chupp, all of Goshen. They wore silver-gray tuxedos. ** I: v ■ I' ■W * * * * * wife « f MR. AND MRS. JAMES MCBRIDE Attend expo /Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fisher of Fisher’s Rental and Lawn and Garden, Syracuse, attended the International Lawn, Garden and Power Equipment Expo at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville July 29-30 and 31.

Karissa Evans knows the thrill of performing in public. She’s played before church crowds, as well as talent show audiences, having captured third place at this year’s Mermaid Festival talent contest. No small feat for a 4-year-old girl. Karissa, daughter of Jim and Kim Evans, Syracuse, has developed her musical skills through the application “Suzuki Method.” The method involves playing by ear, rather than by note. According to Karissa’s mother, who teaches Karissa, as well as other youngsters, piano by the Suzuki Method, it’s the best way to introduce youngsters to playing an instrument. “You learn first to play by ear, later learning how to read music. It’s based on the way children learn to speak. They imitate the sounds they hear,” Mrs. Evans said. The method, which was developed by Shinichi Suzuki in Japan 45 years ago, is becomming more and more popular in the United States. It is very popular in the Evans household, where little Karissa is reaping the benefits of this unique form of instruction. . • “She’s got an exceptional memory,” said Mrs. Evans. “She can remember other people’s birthdays and phone numbers. Having a good memory works toward her advantage musically,” Mrs. Evans said. Karissa has already memorized about 20 songs, each of which she can play with seeming ease and little effort. The youthful pianist makes the most of her small finger span, reaching as many keys as necessary to perform any one of the pieces she’s learned. One of the keys to Karissa’s success is the teacher-pupil relationship she has with her mother. “We have a really good working relationship,” said Karissa’s mother. “I’ve never pushed her into something she didn’t want to do.” One of the cornerstones of the Suzuki method is reinforcement for success. “Karissa gets a lot of encouragement and praise for her efforts,” said her mother. The Evans family is certainly no stranger to music. Jim Evans is an accomplished pianist, and shares in his daughter’s success. “He’s really very proud of Karissa,” Mrs. Evans said. Karissa had the benefit of growing up in a musical household, which according to Mrs. Evans,

The bride’s mother wore a silver-gray gown with a royal blue bud rose corsage. The bridegroom’s mother wore a sea foam blue gown with a silvergray bud rose corsage. The bride’s father wore a silver-gray tuxedo. A reception followed the ceremony in the church’s fellowship hall, which had been decorated by the servers. A seven-tiered wedding cake, connected by stairs with a fountain in the center, was served to the guests. Host and hostess were Mr. and Kirs. Todd (Lisa) Mathews, Mrs. Don (Cathy) Miller, Shayne Miller, and Margie Beadle. After a wedding trip to Au Train, Mich., the couple resides at 3338 Pleasant Plain in Elkhart. The bride is a graduate of Concord High School and a 1982 graduate of Evangel College in Springfiled, Mo. She is employed as a school teacher. The bridegroom is a 1980 graduate of Goshen High School and will attend Evangel College this fall. Auxiliary officers installed Installation of new officers took place at the July 23 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary, Wawasee Post 223. Elinore Eynart and Julie Rodgers, both of North Webster, were the installing officers. New officers for 1985-1986 are: President — Linda Broekers First vice president — Margaret Nichols Third vice president — Lorree Mench Recording secretary — Susan Myrick Corresponding secretary — Elaine Darr - Treasurer — Rose Calbeck Chaplain — Ann Schrock Historian — Donna Snyder Sergeant-At-Arms — Gayla Eash Executive committee — Betty Broekers, Grace Eyer and Deb miller During the business meeting, which was opened by Linda Broekers, president, Ann Schrock, chaplain, reported sending cards to the ill and shut-in members. The Charter was draped in memory of Betty Nolan. Maureen Egan, the auxiliary’ B Girls’ State representative, reported on her experience at Girls’ State in Terre Haute in June.

is a big advantage. “It’s kind of natural for her to think playing the piano is something you should be able to do. It’s what she’s always been exposed to,” said her mother. Mrs. Evans is able to work with Karissa individually, as well as within the group of children she’s teaching. “I’ve really got my hands full,” said Karissa mother. “Between teaching piano, and raising my family, there’s not much time left for anything else.” Although she enjoys teaching quite a bit, Mrs. Evans says she’ll have to wait a while before taking on any more students. Profile I When Karissa isn’t practicing one of her musical pieces, she’s busy being an active 4 year old girl. Some of her favorite things include going to the park, reading, and watching Sesame Street on television. “She’s really a well behaved little girl,” said x — Mrs. Evans. Playing in public doesn’t seem to bother Karissa, according to her mother. “She doesn’t get afraid in front of crowds. She usually likes it.” Karissa, however, will soon face the most serious competition of her career, as her 2 year old brother, J.J., embarks on a musical venture, via the Suzuki method. “J.J.’s doing pretty well so far,” said the busy mother and teacher. “He’s only had a few lessons, but he seems to be picking it up really quickly.” There is still another Evans, waiting for his chance at musical success — 4 month old Drew. Mrs. Evans says it will be a little while before he joins his musical siblings. But for now, the attention remains focused on Karissa, whose musical knowledge and ability grows every day. And if her younger brothers take a cue from her, they too will no doubt meet with similar success. But no one knows where Karissa will end up. Asked to predict her daughter’s future, Mrs. Evans says only “I don’t know how far she’ll go. There’s no way of knowing. The only thing I can say is she’s definitely an achiever.”

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Amy Dalton, James Sry are married July 6 at St. Anne's

Amy Ann Dalton, 1112 Country Club Dr., Warsaw, became the bride of James Bradford Sry, Westfield, N.J., is a morning ceremony Saturday, July 6. Rev. Richard Ames performed the double-ring ceremony before approximately 250 guests at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw. Parents of the bride are Donald A. Dalton, Syracuse, and Mrs. Lyle W. Shenefield, Warsaw. The groom’s parents are James H. Sry, Westfield, N.J., and Mrs. Glen Marcum, New Castle. Given in marriage by her stepfather, Lyle Shenefield, the bride chose an ivory gown with all-over Chantilly French lace. The gown featured a low scooped neckline with ivory flowers enhancing the shoulders. The fitted bodice had a dropped waistline with angelwing sleeves. The floor-length full skirt ended in a fluted edge. The elaborate headpiece was a ruffled rhinestone wreath and mantilla-type veil, which was enhanced by pearled lace medallions falling from the center back of the veil and continuing around the edge. Miss Kris Schramm, Washington, D.C., was the maid of honor. She wore a tea-length gown of all-over ivory lace. In her hair, she wore a wreath of ivy and wild flowers, and carried a bouquet of wild flowers and oldfashioned garden flowers. Other bridal attendants were Miss Kelly Sry, New Castle; Miss Amy Spindler, South Bend; Miss Stacey Gast, Indianapolis; and Mrs. Tim (Julia) Hauth, Warsaw. They all wore gowns identical to that Os the maid of honor. The groom chose Jeffrey McShurley of Ann Arbor, Mich., as his best man. Serving as ushers for the ceremony were Brett Nelson, Paul Duwell, Daniel Woschitz, all of Muncie; and Ross Williams, Lex Dalton and Michael Dalton, all of Warsaw. A reception was held at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club immediately following the ceremony. The bride is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station: Retirees hold picnic at Deer Lake Retirees of the United Auto Workers Local 1405 met Wednesday, July 24, at Deer Lake for a picnic of smoked sausage. There were nine retirees, four guests and five officers present. Clyde Johnston gave the blessing. Roger Krister was the host for the event. A prize was given to Arloine Schoomaker for being the oldest retiree present and a prize to Mardella Krister for being the youngest retiree present. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the city park in Syracuse.

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and the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. August 8-August 12 THURSDAY - Cranberry juice, stuffed green pepper, California vegetables, pumpernickel bread, margarine, sugar

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silon fraternity. He is employed as a senior loan officer with Midiantic Banks of New Jersey. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple is at home at 35 Aldrich Dr., Edison, N.J.

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