The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1986 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 3,1986

Community Corner

North Webster librarian fascinated with livelihood

I By MARK Hl F F MAX Staff Writer The president of her high school’s library club when she was younger — Colleen Coy’s rational for working among the archives was hardly scholarly. “I figured even the ‘jocks’ had to come to the library,” she remembers, amid a sheepish grin. Profile However, that reasoning underwent an overhaul when she was named head librarian of the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Library two months ago. ‘‘l’ve discovered some fascinating things about the library that I never even thought about before,” she says of the job she “fell into.” - Responding to an advertisement labeled “position,” Coy was unaware what that title entailed. “If I had known if was for a librarian I probably never would have applied.” she confesses, although two months later she’s glad she did. “I love it, there’s always something to do and the hours fit perfectly in my schedule,” she says, noting that three children (Rollin, 2; Megan, 7, and Marcia, 9) keep her morning and evening hours occupied. A native of Albia, lowa, Coy moved throughout southern lowa before setting up permanent stakes near Barbee Lake after marrying nine years ago. “I’ve met a lot of area people through the library,” she says, reflecting on the 1,042 card holders in North Webster. However, only 256 of those patrons visited the three-room building last month, while about 75 of those can be labeled as “regulars,” according to Coy. “We have a lot of senior citizens come in while

Retail sales outlook for Christmas season

BLOOMINGTON - Tis the season to be jolly for retailers, as they look forward to better-than average Christmas sales in the 1986 season, an Indiana University expert predicts. Daniel H. McQuiston, assistant professor of marketing at the IU School of Business, said several signs indicate that consumers will be generous with their pocketbooks this year. As of October, he said, retail sales have been running about 8

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percent ahead oi last year. Although this figure is distorted somewhat by the inclusion of automobile and home fuel sales, it is still up 1 to 2 percent with these items removed. “The economic slowdown really hasn’t hurt consumer confidence.” McQuiston said. "Most consumers have money to spend and are willing to spend it.” The one-time effect of tax reform also should make itself felt this year in the purchase of

vBHH MULTIFACETED JOB — Librarian Colleen Coy performs one of her many duties at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library. The lowa native also catalogues, orders, and checks books, while maintaining the appearance of the library as well. Coy claims to have read a majority of the children’s books housed in the three-room building, including the shelf she arranges above.t( Photo by Mark Huffman)

durable goods, as consumers take advantage of their last chance to deduct state sales tax. Big-ticket items such as washing machines and personal computers will be especially popular, the marketing professor said. The toy business, which depends upon the Christmas season for between 50 and 70 percent of its annual sales, is going strong because of demographic trends, McQuiston said. People tend to marry later and have fewer children at a time when they can better afford them. These families of the ‘Bos are willing to spend more on toys and to pay for higher quality toys. Interestingly, he said, firms that rent Santas to retail stores say their bookings are down this

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the kids are in school — it’s really interesting to see all of the different personalities,” she says. Various questions from the public also prove interesting. “A lot of people call and ask unusual things,” she says, adding, “Just the other day a woman called to ask the difference in calories from a serving of potatoes and serving of egg noodles.” Such inquiries make Coy grateful that the library subscribes to an inner library exchange called ALSA (Area Library Services Authority). The system allows the exchange of material between 74 libraries, while other libraries can also be contacted if needed. A surprising number of people within the community also teach their children at home, according to the curator. “We get a lot of mothers who come in to get different references for that (teaching),” Coy says. Children remain the focus for Coy, who started a children’s hour for Wednesday mornings, as well. “I do special projects with the kids and help introduce them to the library,” she says. Her enthusiasm is evident when one discovers that she’s read many of the children’s books available, while developing a new system for cataloging the material according to reading tyHaving worked at a day care center, Coy is secure in her ideas for the “children’s room” of the library. “I try to keep the children’s section personalized — large libraries tend to be too institutionalized and intimidate youngsters,” she explains. However, expansion of the building to include a larger adult reading room sill remains an objective. “We don’t need more books as much as we need the space for people to spend in the library,” she says. Continuing to learn about and show others what the library offers, Coy has found that jocks are no longer the sole purpose, “The library is there for the people — and if they come in they may be surprised at what we can do for them.”

year — and Santa bookings tend to be inversely proportional to expectations for retail sales volume. The reason is that Santas are used as a drawing card to attract customers when sales are expected to be weak. In addition, having a Santa in the store takes up a lot of room, and retailers would rather use that space to display extra merchandise this year. Not all the news is positive, however. “One of the things retailers are not encouraged about is that there hasn’t been a real hot toy emerge this year." the marketing professor said. “In ‘B4 we had the Cabbage Patch

Build a terrarium

While the New Year snows pile high outside, add some living green to the inside of the house by building a terrarium. The clear glass container can be a large bottle or a fish bowl. Be sure the bottom is dry and clean inside then place a thin layer of sand or fine gravel in the bottom for good drainage. To prevent souring mix some charcoal with the sand or the soil. To determine the soil depth use about U” of soil per every inch of the bottle’s height. Tape regular forks and spoons to 36” long, V 4” in diameter wooden dowel rods. A small sponge can be attached to one rod and others can be used without anything on them. Dig out small areas in the soil to place the plants. Now remove most of the soil from the plant’s roots without damaging. Slip them through the bottle neck, using the tools to place the plants upright and to pack the soil around the roots. Choose plants

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Doll, and in ‘BS it was Teddy Ruxpin. It is going to be interesting to see which toy emerges as ‘the’ toy for 1986. ” One trend consumers will observe this year is that Christmas displays and promotions are popping up a lot earlier than the traditional postThanksgiving date. Last year retailers promoted the Christmas shopping season early because Thanksgiving came unusually late in the year. It worked so well for them that the trend is likely to continue, McQuiston said. Other trends include an increase in mail-order shopping and a tendency for consumers to buy fewer, more expensive gifts.

that like an extremely humid atmosphere. Pour water carefully in the top, after all has been planted, so that it rinses down the inside of the bottle. A proper moisture content may take a while to get. If too moist, condensation will form on the inside of the glass. Air from& small fan will remove excess moisture. Leave the top open until plants show they need moisture. Star of Bethlehem The Star of Bethlehem that appeared as the angels hovered over Christ’s birth place and guided the Magi to their destination is still the most favorite of all Christmas decorations. It has graced the top of Christmas trees since early Victorian times. Bands of modern star carolers in many parts of Europe still roam the streets carrying long poles which are tipped with starshaped lanterns.

Attend state C of C meeting Robert Westfall and Jim Evans, president of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce, represented the local chamber of commerce at the Annual Meeting of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was held in Indianapolis on November 25. The keynote speaker was lan M. Rolland, president and chief executive officer of Lincoln National Corporation, Fort Wayne. The theme of Rolland’s presentation centered on a study done by the Indiana University School of Business which indicated that Indiana residents wish for Indiana business people to be more involved in the arts, education and governmental affairs. Gov. Robert Orr, spoke during the meeting, stressing the need for Indiana businesses to be involved in the world marketplace. He pledged this issue would receive top priority by his administration over the next two years. Other business included the election of new members to the board of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Also discussed were political issues in which the Indiana Chamber of Commerce will be involved during the upcoming legislative session of the General Assembly. Junior Moms hear Elam on Sesquicentennial The Syracuse Junior Mother’s Club met in the home of Marilyn Nash on October 15. Jack Elam, from the Syracuse Sesquicentennial Committee, presented a program outlining all of the events being planned for the week long celebration in July, the fundraising projects underway, and proposed museum to be included in the Syracuse Library expansion program. Elam, an avid genealogy buff, highlighted his program with a presentation of many items gained through his study of the history of Syracuse and the surrounding area. During the business meeting, conducted by vice president. Mary Prescott, Janet Hays reported the club has sold another 60 boxes of candy to support the Sesquicentennial committee. It was also decided to send Elam and the committee $25 in appreciation of his presentation. Plans were announced for the annual husband's party on December 15. It will be a traditional “Amish Christmas Dinner," in the Lewis Yoder home, Nappanee. The January 19 meeting, in the home of Gerry Bauer, will feature, “Mental Health,” a program by Dr. David Robinson, and election of officers. Co-hostess Janet Hayes and Mary Prescott, served pecan pie to those present. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Philip and Mildred Beer. Milford, announce the engagement of their daughter. Dr. Teresa Beer, to W. Douglas Jones, son of Dr. and Mrs. Russell Jones, West Lafayette. The bride-elect is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University School of Optometry. She is employed at the Indiana Eye Clinic. Greenwood. The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of West Lafayette High School and Indiana University. He is an electrical contractor in Vale, Colo. The couple is planning a March 14 wedding.

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CALENDAR Week Os December 3 To December 10 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 a.m., in Maxi’s Restaurant, Maxwelton Golf Club Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in the Milford Masonic Lodge 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 THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent Support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. Adult-Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Jaycees 7:30p.m., in CJ’S’s Restaurant, family room North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m , in the Legion Hall FRIDAY yp Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., Milford Community Building Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division 8 a.m., in the town hall Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse § Blood Pressure Check 9 a m. to noon, Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Syracuse-W'awasee Christmas Bell Walk 1-5 p.m. Homes on the tour include Mr. and Mrs. John Nemeth, Medusa Street; Philip Fawley, Lake Street; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, “The Anchor Inn,” SR 13; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Plotner, Papakeechie Lake; and Mr. and Mrs. John Stetler, Dewart Lake. 3 MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a. m., in Church of God meeting room, North Webster Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., in Milford Town Hall FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women’s Club Ladies of the Round Table 7:30p.m. Al-Anon “ 7:30p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford American Legion Bp.m. TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women's Club 6:30 p.m. Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall. Open to the public. Sugar N’ Spice *Bl Club 7:30p.m. Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:40 p.m., in Masonic Lodge Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building community room, Warsaw. A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come. Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m. in Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Civil Defense 7:30 p.m., in the Civil Defense Building, Dolan Drive Wawasee School Board 7:30 p.m., in administration building WEDNESDAY Al-Anon 9 a.m., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon, in Syracuse Elementary LRC Goodwill Club 1:30p.m., in the House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall * Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road AkAnon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw ALAnon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse