The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 June 1987 — Page 12

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 17,1987

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INlorth Webster News

pNfef BY MARY LEE WILLMAN ■ . . Readers living in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee » Willman at 8344544 for publication in this column.

Tootie and Bon Bon are 717 —1••. ■ Barbee Lake summer residents

Bonnie Kleckner and June Ashley, both grandmothers from Hobart, are also professional clowns. Bonnie uses the clown name “Bon Bon” and June is known as “Lollipop.” Bonnie and her husband (known to his friends as “Tootie”) are summer residents of Barbee Lake. Bor. Bor. and Lollipop have participated in several Mermaid Festival They must participate in three parades and three Clown Alley functions each year to maintain their status as active clowns. This reporter, was given permission to watch Bon Bon and Lollipop apply their clown makeup as they prepared for a parade. They learned to apply the type of makeup, compatible with their clown identity, while attending clown school at Merrillville High School. Clowning uged to be a closed profession that was handed dowp*' 1 through circus families. In <)Mut 1974-75, Barnum and Bailey opened their clown school to the public. Now clown schpdlsfare'&F.... sered every few years* at various locations around the United States. Barntim and Bailey now scout the schools to hire their clowns. Bonnie explained, “There are three basic types of clowns. The ‘white face’ is the one that may be neatly dressed and predominates in clown routines. The Agustie clown is second and will have mismatched, oversized clothes and makeup that covers only port of the face. The tramp clown is the one that gets picked on by the others. He always has some black on his face and raggedy clothes. In clown school you must make up for and learn all three types. By the time you are through school, you know what category suits you best. As soon as I put on the white faced knew it wasn’t for me.” Bonnie is an Agustie clown and June chose the tramp figure. Pictures were taken regularly during classes to help each person decide on his or her character. Applying Makeup The first step in applying a clown face is to get all the paint, powdtjr, etc., arranged on the table in order and within easy reach. June uses a lighted, magnifying makeup mirror. She puts on her clown face and then the tramp costume. Bonnie uses a

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Wsm& : VH fu ■wKP wM HL wm LOLLIPOP AND BON BON — Lollipop and Bon Bon, professional clowns, have participated in several Mermaid Festival parades. They must participate in three parades and three Clown Alley functions each year to maintain their status as active clowns. In the top photo, they are shown in their full clown costumes. Better known as June Ashley and Bonnie Kleckner, they are grandmothers from Hobart. In the photo on the left, June is shown as she is preparing to become “Lollipop.” On the right is Bonnie who will soon become "Bon Bon.”

regular mirror and natural lighting. She first puts on her costume and then applies the makeup. According to Bonnie, “You learn to apply makeup by applying it.” Grease paint is placed in the palm of the hand and it becomes pliable as it reaches body temperature. Plastic shower caps are worn to protect the hair. White grease paint is the basis for most clown faces and can be purchased at a theatrical supply shop. After a performance, the makeup is removed with theatrical makeup remover. June commented, "If you make a mistake while putting on your face, don’t try to correct it because it will only make matters worse. Either take all the makeup off and start over or ..leave it alone. Usually the

mistakes are not that ndticable to the average person.” Cotton tipped swabs are used to even grease paint lines and make them smooth and symetrical. Fingers, brushes, color sticks, and paper towels are also used to apply makeup. First a layer of makeup remover is rubbed over the face and then wiped off. This pro ! cedure makes it easier to remove the many layers of grease paint. All makeup must be carefully removed from the hands and fingers before applying another color. This prevents smears and smudges. June first applied a large area of white around her eyes, up over her eyebrows and down to her cheek bones. White was also applied over the sides of her nose and then to the outside edge of

her eye sockets. She used a oneinch stripe of white across the top of her mouth and a wider stripe of white under the lower lip. Intense and exaggerated flesh tones were then added to the still exposed areas of her face White goes on first, then the flesh tones. A smudged, black stick liner is used by June to create the look of an unshaved tramp. She then puts black tear lines under her eyes and a red dot on each cheek. The makeup is set by throughly powdering the face with toby powder, splashing with cold water and blotting dry with a wash rag. Her face is finished when she applies a large, red foam ball nose that is help in place with adhesive. Bonnie first applied a wide, happy smile with, white grease paint that went well up on her cheek’s and under her eyes. She then put a wide semi-circle of white on her forehead over her eye brows. Bonnie’s red mouth, cheeks and nose are colored with grease paint, not lipstick, rouge or blusher. She applied white over red o n hpr 1 inner lirt made a black line around the exaggerated mouth. Red dots at the upper corners of the mouth make a smile that looks large and happy. Last of all, a large red nose, made of soft laytex, is applied with adhesive. Both women assured this reporter that if properly applied and set, the makeup will not run or streak no matter how hot it gets or how much they perspire. “As a matter of fact,” chuckled Bonnie, “we take a spray bottle of water when we’re performing and take turns squirting each other to keep cool. People think it’s part of our routine.” Clown Clothing Some of the clown clothing is homemade, some is purchased at stores, and some is ordered at the theatrical shop. According to Bon Bon, “We always keep our eyes open for loud socks, suspenders, etc.” Lollipop’s costume consisted of a short, shaggy brown wig and an old fishing hat covered with lollipops. She wore an oversized, “glowing” orange shirt, and orange, blqg and white exaggerated bow tie, tan suspenders, hightop black shoes, white gloves, and a man’s dark gray pin striped suit with patches on the coat. Plastic fruit and garden vegetables dangled from coat pockets. Bon Bon wore a bright orange wig topped with a golfer's hat and huge artificial house fly. She wore a loud plaid vest and knickers, exaggerated bow tie and cravat, and bright turquoise blue shirt. Her knee socks had black and bright yellow horizonal stripes. A safety pin, over a foot long, held the front of her vest together. Mismatched, hightopped tennis shoes, orange suspenders, white gloves, and a fly swater completed her costume. Both clowns wore name tags with battery powdered flashing fights. Bon Bon chuckled, “Lollipop and I always get together to put on our makeup and we allow extra time because we always get to laughing. After all, when we’ve got bits and pieces of our faces partially applied and partly strung around on top of the table, it can be hysterical.” Sorority to make donation to Jordan fund <A Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met June 9 at the home of Mary Waltz with 15 members in attendance. It was announced that Karen Parr has been asked to represent the local district on the national bylaws revision committee. Diana Walker reported on committees for the Mermaid Festival Queen’s contest. Chapter members will decorate Camelot Hall on June 26 in preparation for the contest. Nancy Vanator and Marian Breyer will serve as “Big Sisters” for contestants on the day of the pageant. Theta Sigma chapter voted to make a donation for three consecutive years to the Chris Jordan Scholarship Fund at Wawasee High School. A summer party and carry-in dinner for sorority members and guests will be held July 18 at the home of Kathy Gilmore. It was noted that Judy Parsons will be replacing Betty Richcreek as a delegate to the Psi.lota Xi National Convention being held this month at Indianapolis. There will be no chapter meetings during July and August. Linda Hoy will be hostess for the September 8 meeting. Lakeland WCTU was host to county WCTU Lakeland Chapter WCTU hosted the June 8 meeting of Kosciusko County WCTU at the home of Evelyn Johnson. Roll call answered with something of

interest to WCTU. Mable Eberhardt and Roxanne Rensberger were guests. Betty Barrett reported that temperance literature has been taken to the school libraries at Milford, North Webster, and Syracuse. Mary Wilcoxson presided during the business session. She announced that the WCTU State Convention will be held September 15-17 at Bloomington. Eva Lock read minutes of the May meeting. Mrs. Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Wilcoxson gave devotions. Her topic was “Power of Planning,” reading from I Samuel 7:3. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Mrs. Barrett led the group in prayer before the meal was served. Guest speakers for the afternoon were Betty Burger and Linda Holterman from North Webster school. They discussed drug and alcohol abuse and the Just Say No clubs. Location of the July meeting is to be announced. Mrs. Johnson gave the closing prayer. Pythians hold short meeting A short form meeting was held at Lakeside Temple on June 8 by North Webster Pythian Sisters. A report of Friendship Night activities, held recently at Elkhart, was given by Jeanette Bockman, Alice Kissinger, and Corrine Staples. There were Pythian Sisters present from South Bend, Sturgis, Mich., Fremont, and North Webster. All guest officers present at Elkhart Friendship Night were presented with gifts. A program of vocal and instrumental music was enjoyed. Jeanette Bockman entertained North Webster Past Chief's Club at her home on June 10. Joan Huntley of Florida was a guest. Minutes of the May meeting and the treasurer's report were read by Corrinne Staples. Mrs. Bockman displayed gifts received at Elkhart Friendship Night. Following the business session, euchre was played. Mrs. Huntley placed high and Georgia Cormican placed low. Alice Kissinger received the door prize. Association to meet on July 11 Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc., will hold its annual meeting on July 11 at Barbee Conservation Club building. A carry-in dinner will be served, business conducted, and board members elected. Only paid up members of the association will be allowed to vote, but anyone who is interested is welcome to attend the meeting. Board meetings are held at 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Grassy Creek Hideaway. Association activities include: Participating in activities of the Kosciusko County Lakes Preservation and Development Council; conducting water weed spraying to eliminate unwanted vegetation and improve water quality; continuous water quality testing and septic system testing with professional help; assisting the Department of Natural Resources with patrol of the lakes by conservation officers for safe boating; paying for stocking of walleye which contributes to the DNR stocking of channel catfish and trout , assists in planning and implementing Tippecanoe River cleanout; assists county surveyor in study of flood and sediment control. Other projects: Built the dam and locks on Grassy Creek; promote boatiqg safety through education; 'aWa reness of proposed legislative changes that would effect lake quality and support or oppose as appropriate; support Tippecanoe Township EMS and volunteer fire department; implemented and maintain EMS numbering system for lanes and houses. Things to remember: It is illegal to put anything in any public waters, such as trash, garbage, leaves, grass trimmings, etc.; most buoys are the property of the Department of Natural Resources and there is a fine for removing, moving or vandalizing them; it is illegal to dump old oil from vehicles on dirt roads; keep pets under control and confined to your own property; docks, yards, boats, and the water’s edge are not public property; please keep your children on your own property; report problems with trash dumping or unkept properties to board members or the township trustee’s office. Rules for safe boating: Have current registration on board; have cushions or life jackets for each person (PFD’s now required for each person), navigator must be 14 years old when horsepower is over 10; use slow speed inside 200 feet from shore; use no wake speed in all channel areas; observe 10 mph limit on all lakes except Big

Barbee in Barbee chain; use counter-clockwise direction when speeding or skiing; use 10 mph limit after sunset and before sunrise; keep a litter bag on board, no littering in our waters; follow all Indiana boating and fishing laws. Neighborhood representatives are still needed. Call 594-2313 if you would like to volunteer.

'Juice' comes to Tippecanoe Twp.

When electricity was first introduced throughout Tipf>scanoe Township it was referred to as “juice.” Dave Cunningham started the first electric utility company in and around North Webster. Cunningham was a very enterprising young man with a distinctive personality and a British accent. Cunningham’s sister was a very petite woman who loved to talk to anyone, especially “out siders.” In the days of slow moving cars, it was not unusual to see

Seniors see film on 'Senior Alert'

North Webster Church of God Senior Citizens met at the church on June 10 with 40 members and guests in attendance. A carry-in dinner was served. The fellowship room was decorated with yellow streamers and flowers in keeping with a Father’s Day theme. Those serving on the dinner committee were

.re AFTERNOON ON THE LAKE — A family outing on the lake was a favorite past-time in earlier days as it is today. One may observe the old-fashioned swim suits and hats worn by these folks as they rowed along the east side of Webster Lake. (Photo furnished by Loren Kruger)

It Happened in — King Arthur's Town

THE KCH Auxiliary sponsored Bridge-A-Rama has ended for this summer. Verna Knauer and Barbara Medlock placed first in the northern district. Jean Gotshall and Jane Nearing placed second. The closing luncheon was held June 5 at Tippecanoe Country Club with Anna Marie Pritchett and Shirley Bricker as cochairmen. Anyone interested in playing in the next Bridge-a-Rama should call 453-3578 before September 1. —o— NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Women’s annual June breakfast was held on the 16th in the church fellowship room. Entertainment was provided by the Jackson Sisters. —o— DON’T MISS the Mermaid Festival. Be sui;e to stop by the festival grounds and see the sesquicentennial events and displays. —o— IN OBSERVANCE of the North Webster Sesquicentennial, the

North Webster EMS is ten years old

(By CARLA GAFF In 1976 a group of 18 North Webster residents banded together to create North Webster’s first Emergency Medical Service. It was made up of 11 EMT’s and seven drivers. A large percent of that first group were fireme. They were kept very busy between the two services. They were required to obtain 80 hours of classes and training. Shortly after the group’s members received their training they canvassed the community soliciting funds to purchase their first ambulance. Within 30 days they had raised the needed $30,000 for the vehicle. The 1976 van-type vehicle served the community alone till 1979 when a second ambulance was purchased. In 1986 the com-

Representatives’ duties are: Call on new property owners; hand out printed information about the organization, etc; help collect yearly dues and donations for water weed control; inform the property owners’ membership chairman of any property ownership changes; report any needed repair to EMS lane markers. If you planning to do some work

this little gray haired woman almost trotting along beside a vehicle chatting with someone who had stopped to ask directions. She, too, had a British accent. Original patrons of the local light company were required to purchase stock in the utility. Phillip Kuhn was among the first subscribers. He owned extensive properties around the Barbee Lakes. When workmen started to install the posts and cables, Kuhn was puzzled. A fine old gentleman, who was completely honest and straight forward, he

Dorothy Snoke, Thelma Niles, Rosemary Stapleton, and Nancy Corbin. Sandra Zimmerman and Jeannie Coldren from the United Telephone Co., showed a film entitled “Senior Alert.” It pertained to personal safety for senior citizens.

Women’s Fellowship at North Webster Church of the Brethren will have a table of sunbonnets, etc., on the church lawn on June 20. —o— SENIOR CITIZENS from North Webster Church of God be serving lemonade on June 21 during the sesquicentennial gospel sing at 4 p.m. on the church lawn. THE 45 Plus Sunday school class from North Webster United Methodist Church is planning a potluck dinner to be held June 29 at the home of Mary Sullivan. —o— DELLA HELVEY, president of Chapter DA of the PEO Sisterhood, and Helen Wallace, attended the PEO State Convention held June 1 and 2 at Saint Mary's College, South Bend. Mrs. Helvey was the delegate and Mrs. Wallace, alternate. Other members of Chapter DA who attended the convention on June 1 were Crystal Miller, Helen Alderfer, Shirley Bricker, Lois McCaffrey, and An-

munity’s first ambulance was replaced by a new Ford Modular ambulance. The North Webster EMS remained totally self-supporting until 1979 when it was taken over by Tippecanoe Township. In this way the township is able to collect the needed tax dollars, though the service is primarily maintained by its contracts with the town of North Webster and Plain Township. The service also has a minimal contract with Washington Township in Noble County. The service is presently making approximately 425 runs a year. This is about the same number of calls it was making 10 years ago, though it had dropped down into the 200’s after the first year. EMT Sue Ann Mitchell explained, “During the first year everyone seemed to want to

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on your .property, permits are needed for building, remodeling, adding on a room (in any direction including “up”), fireplace, heating, air conditioning, demolishing buildings, seawalls, wells, septic systems, etc. Contact the township trustee for further information. Yeu could be fined if you start a project without the proper permit.

said, “I thought they would bring the ‘juice’ in pipes.” Street lights of a very basic type were soon installed at North Webster and the control switch was placed outside the entrance to the hardware store. Some tension arose when the town elders would stroll past about 9 p.m. and turn off the lights. They reasoned, “Why pay for ‘juice’ after the time most proper folks are in bed?” (Information for this article was provided by Kip Sullivan’s history book of North Webster.)

A cake, decorated in observance of Father’s Day, was served with icecream. Eldonna Warren announced that an area Senior Citizens’ Fellowship will be held July 11 at Yellow Creek Lake Campground in conjunction with other Church of God semor citizen groups.

na Marie Pritchett. —o— SUNDAY MORNING worship services at Epworth Forest will_ be starting at 9 a m. mer. Weather permitting, all services will be held in the outdoor amphitheater overlooking the bay. On June 21, the guest speaker will be Rev. Jack Scott from New Hope Church, Anderson. Special music will be presented by “Witness,” a song group of the 1987 Senior High Institute. &. . ■ On June 28, Rev. Marc Blaising, executive assistant to the bishop, will be guest speaker. Special music will be presented by the Franks family from First United Methodist Church, Auburn. —o— BE SURE to remember Father on his special day, June 21. —o— TILL NEXT week. . . 7

check it out, so a lot of calls were made, but the number stabilized in the 200’s for several years and then started climbing again. ’ ’ She explained in the beginning the EMT’s were very brave to step out on their own with no experienced persons, and very few hours of training. The North Webster service in 1976 was composed of beginning EMT’s Roger Leinsitter, Phil Payne, Doug Metcalf, Mike McKee, Leonard Baugher, Steve Williams, Bill Metcalf, Terry Likens, Dan Conkling, Gary—Hill and Jerry Richardson. 'Drivers^were Junior Kepper, Larry Harris, Bob Likens, Dick Mitchell, Tom Reiff, Harold Mickley and Gary Eastland. The crew now has 30 members and each EMT must have at least 120 hours of classes, plus 24 hours of additional education each year.