The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 September 1987 — Page 13

Homage to a "Hoosier" Heritage

I By EMILY A. THOMAS I | Geest Feature Writer What is a ‘"Hoosier?” Well, the dictionary I have defines Hoosier as a native of Indiana. That's a nice, succinct definition, but really doesn't do justice to the meaning of the word! To those of us who have lived our entire lives as Hoosiers, the prestige and honor of being one has become more or less taken for granted; but not anymore! It’s time everyone who's ever wanted to know what being a Hoosier means, found out! This year, Hoosier has become somewhat of a status symbol throughout the United States; what with the movie “Hoosiers” and the recent NCAA basketball championship win by Indiana University's ‘Hurryin' Hoosiers’! But, there is more to being a Hoosier that just basketball! To me. Hoosier means: The Studebaker era, the Indy-500, the Mermaid Festival, the Auburn Leaders to participate in forum Four Kosciusko County 4-H club leaders will participate in the 1987 North Central Regional 4-H Leaders Forum to be held at the Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., on October 29-November 1. Each 4-H leader was selected to participate based on applications and his desire to upgrade his skills as a 4-H volunteer leader. —SBi RONALD W. HOYT Attending the conference from Kosciusko County are Linda Stroup. 19-year 4-H club leader with the American Guys and Gals 4-H Club of Harrison Township; Forrest Bouse, 22-year 4-H club leader with the Atwood Neverquitters 4-H Club of Prairie Township; Jim Demske, nineyear 4-H leader of the Pierceton Hayseeds 4-H Club of Washington Township; and Jane Demske, nine-year 4-H leader of the Pierceton Hayseeds 4-H Club of Washington Towhship. The 1987 North Central States 4-H Leader Forum, “Opening Minds," will be a fun filled, information packed conference for adult 4-H volunteers from the 12-state north central region of the United States. Kosciusko County’s volunteers will participate in a variety of super activities including two nationally known speakers on volunteers and youth programs, opportunities to attend four out of 22 mini skill sessions being offered, and numerous opportunities to share ideas with over 500 other 4-H volunteers, extension specialists, and 4-H youth from the 12 state region. Some special fun activities will include a sing along at the get acquainted opening banquet, listening to the Grain Belters Barbershop Chorus — three-year running champions of the Kansas State Fair — participate in Western Day at the Rock Springs Ranch 4-H Center for a barbecue luncheon, and choose from three special tours including the Eisenhower Center at Abilene, Kan.; historic Fort Riley, the first territorial capitol of Kansas; or a visit to Aggieville. The Kosciusko County delegation is being sponsored to this national conference by the Kosciusko County 4-H Council. Calendar October 3- — 4-H horse and pony fall trail ride 4- — National 4-H Week 5 — 4-H dairy got committee meeting, 7:30 p.m., extension office 6 — 4-H horse and pony meeting, 7 p.m., fairgrounds 12 — Extension office closed 13 — 4-H council meeting, 7:30 p.m., justice building Friends of the library to meet Friends of the Library of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township executive board recently met. The semi-annual meeting of all Friends of the Library will be Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the library. The program will consist of reports from acting committees, review of progress to date and an encouragement for additional members.

Cord-Duesenburg Festival, “ ... the banks of the Wabash.” the beauty of Brown County in the fall, the abundance of lakes throughout the state, the many reminders of our Indian heritage, and singing “Back Home Again in Indiana.” Indiana, a name derived from the influence of the tribal nations from the Great Lakes area such as the Huron, Kickapoo, Piankeshaw, and the Wea; and from the east, such tribes as the Mohican, Delaware. Munsee, and Shawnee. The last tribe to enter the boundary of what now is called Indiana was the Potawatomi. Hoosiers are constantly reminded of the Indian's influence on our lives today. Many schools, towns, lakes and events are named after Indians. Throughout history. Hoosiers have played a large part in both literary as well as the art fields! 'Such famous Hoosiers as James Whitcomb Riley (poet). Booth Tarkenton (novelist), Theodore Dreiser (novelist). Lew Wallace (novelist). Gene Stratton Porter (author), John T. McCutcheon (cartoonist and Pulitzer prize winner). Paul Dresser (composer). Hoagy Carmichael (composer), Cole Porter ('composer), and Barton S. Hays (portrait and landscape painter) have been legendary in making Indiana known throughout the world! Politically, Hoosiers have never hesitated in becoming involved. For instance, in 1840 William Henry Harrison became the first Hoosier president of the United States. His grandson. Benjamin Harrison, became the se-

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cond Hoosier president in 1889! There have been four Hoosier vice presidents of the United States. They are: Shuyler Colfax. Thomas A. Hendricks, Charles W. Fairbanks, and Thomas R. Marshall. There is one Hoosier political figure who attained possibly more fame through his defeat than by success as a presidential candidate and that was Wendall L. Wilkie! A As you can see. there ishnore to being a Hoosier than playing basketball! The Hoosier state’s motto: “The Crossroads of America,” was chosen because Indiana laid directly on the part of the Westward Movement during the 1800 s. Then, as today, visitors from all over come for some “Hoosier Hospitality! ” This year marks the sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration for such towns as North Webster and Syracuse and with it comes the introduction of Hoosier Celebration 'BB. This pro--gram (enacted jointly by Governors Orr, Bowen, and Welch) is designed to instill a greater pride in Indiana among its Hoosiers, as well as allow Hoosier contribution in making people everywhere aware of what Indiana has to offer. What a better time than now to show the world what true “Hoosier Hospitality” really is and let others become a part of the “Hometown Feelin' ”• of Indiana!!! •“Hometown Feeling' ” is a copyright registered song written by Emily A. Thomas Emily A Thomas, guest feature writer, resides in North Webster.

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