The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 March 1988 — Page 6
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Howard Ziegler: From weekend resident to North Webster president
(By KEVIN DULABAUM Staff Writer When Howard Ziegler was a child, he used to spend weekends and vacations in Kosciusko County with his family. Coming from the Indianapolis area, the Ziegler family would rent a cottage and do some fishing and other vacation activities. Ziegler and his wife, Mary Ann, are now residents of North Webster, where he serves as president of the park board and president of the Lake Webster Conservation Association. Ziegler, who lived in Indianapolis his entire life until his retirement in 1985, said moving to North Webster was a logical decision. Profile I “After Mary Ann and I were married, we kind of continued that (coming to Kosciusko County for weekends and vacations,)” Ziegler said. “We came up into this area for our summer vacations, and part of the time we looked around at property. We finally found this one, and it kind of grew from that.” The Zieglers purchased their property in 1971, which consisted of a cottage on the lakefront of North Webster. Ziegler said, “We took what used to be a summer cottage, and remodeled it, and kind of turned it into a home. After Ziegler completed his 37-year tour of duty with AT&T, he and Mary Ann decided to leave the state’s capital for life on the lake. Ziegler said, “It wasn’t just picking up roots and going somewhere that you have never been before. We had had 15 years of being here on weekends and in the summer, so we were somewhat acquainted with the community, what was offered here, and some of the nice people in the area. We’ve really enjoyed the small town atmosphere.” Although Ziegler said he was not involved in any activities outside
303 women helped thus far by Heartline
Early February marked the beginning of the fourth year of operation for Heartline Pregnancy Care and Counseling Center, Inc. Statistics for the first three years have recently been released for this all-volunteer, not-for-profit group which assists women with unplanned and/or troubled pregnancies in Kosciusko tyOne service exclusive to this community organization is the hotline which is personally handl-
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ed by trained volunteers 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Over 1,400 incoming phone calls have been logged which include crisis intervention, scheduling office appointments and general information. Volunteers not only handle the initial incoming call but are also responsible for any follow-up calls and for recording them at the center when they go off duty. In three years there has been a total of 25,440 hours covered by volunteers on the
I I % JM 1 PARK BOARD PRESIDENT — Howard Ziegler believes the North Webster park board is working to make the lakeside park be a fun and attractive place to spend time at Lake Webster. He said, “I don’t appreciate some of the controversy that has arisen over certain things, but those things happen. If you don’t get any criticism at all, it means you aren’t doing anything. (Photo by Nevin Dulabaum)
hotline. In the first three years Heartline has provided assistance for 303 women during a total of 409 office visits. In 1987 there were 117 new clients seen, 78 pregnancy tests administered and over 150 disbursements of auxiliary supplies. Each disbursement could include a combination of infant clothing, bottles, blankets, diapers, crib, etc. An additional 307 referrals have been made during the three years to other agencies for adoption, medical, financial, legal and employment assistance, mental health needs and religious guidance. In 1987 client ages shifted slightly to the lower age bracket. The largest portion of clients were in their 20s (40 percent), followed by 27 percent from 12-17 years of age, then 18 percent from 18-19 years old. The remainder were in their 30s and 40s. A common misconception of pregnancy crisis centers is that a vast majority of clients are
single. Os known marital status, 45 percent were single, 35 percent married, six percent divorced, six percent separated and two percent widowed. As knowledge about Heartline has spread throughout the county a lower percentage of clients reside in Warsaw. In 1987, 49 percent of new clients were from Warsaw compared with 62 percent in 1985. Nearly every town in Kosciusko County has now used the services of Heartline. Speaking engagements at area clubs, organizations, schools and churches continue to inform the community of services provided by Heartline and to munity support through financial assistance and volunteer service. In 1987 Heartline volunteers gave presentations to 14 different groups. These included Fellowship Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw Church of God, Warsaw First United Methodist Church, Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, Wawasee High School (each semester), Lakeland Christian Academy, Grace College Career Fair, Pierceton Kiwanis, Warsaw Noon Lions
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of church functions while he lived in Indianapolis, he said he became interested in North Webster’s lakefront park, which was purchased right before the Zieglers move. He said, “I did not know anything about the park. I attended a couple of town board meetings and was asked if I would be interested in serving on the park board, and I did.” Ziegler said he joined the park board approximately one year ago, and was then asked to be president by the board members in August. Ziegler said, “I didn’t really know what that entailed, but it was alright as far as I was concerned.” The main concern of the park board is to make the park as conducive for family gatherings as possible. Improvements such as new parking areas, a new observation and fishing deck, and a complete swimming beach with sand is proof that the park board is trying to make the park a place of fun for the whole family. Ziegler said that although not all of the issues faced by the board have been easy, his fellow board members have been a pleasure to work with. “They are very dedicated to helping the community — donating a lot of time, a lot of hours, and a lot of effort. If you could consider them your friends you would be fortunate, as they are classy people.” Ziegler also said that he is fortunate to be able to work with super individuals in the Lake Webster Conservation Association. This group is comprised of nearly 400 lakefront residents, and its primary concerns are weed related problems, and controlling the lake’s dams and water level. The association is also working on a Lake Webster directory, which will list where small subdivisions and individual households are located. Ziegler believes that everyone has a certain obligation to the community, whether it is serving as park board president, or maintaining property for aesthetic reasons. He added that his contribution increased since he and Mary Ann moved to North Webster, primarily because he now has the time, the concern, and the energy to be involved. “These things are important,” Ziegler said. “Everyone has some sort of community obligation, and although it hasn’t all been pleasure, I have found it to be very interesting.” The Zieglers also find their three children to be interesting, and try to spend a lot of time when possible with Howard Jr. and Judy, who live in Indianapolis, and Beth, who lives in North Webster and attends IPFW in Fort Wayne.
Club, Warsaw Evening Lions Club and Welcome Wagon. In order to continue to serve the community efficiently and effectively, two of Heartline’s goals for 1988 include moving to a new and larger facility and employing a case manager. The case
Meals for older Americans
Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Picrceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and the Church of the Brethren; North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy 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. March 31-April 6 THURSDAY — Pear nectar, beef barbecue on bun, scalloped potatoes, creamy coleslaw, fresh red apple, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Orange-grapefruit juice, batter-dipped fish w/tartar sauce, cream-style corn, layered salad w/grated cheese, soft din-
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manager would form a vital link between client care and volunteer assistance and would provide specialized pregnancy counseling at a professional level. , For more information call the hotline at 267-5110.
ner roll w/margarine, pineapple chunks, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, Swiss steak in gravy, parsleyed potatoes, carrot-raisin salad, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, plums, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Apple juice, sliced ham, creamed diced potatoes, Harvard beets, white bread w/margarine, seedless grapes, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Pineapple juice, lasagna, tossed salad w/tomatoes and Italian dressing, whole wheat bread w/margarine, orange gelatin w/fruit cocktail, milk, tea, and coffee Nutrition Site to have speaker On Thursday, March 31, Dave Kessler of Legal Services from South Bend will be speaking at the Nutrition Site at the Syracuse Scout Cabin at 11:15 a.m. His topic will be on subjects relating to senior citizens, such as Medicare, etc. Those planning to attend the dinner are asked to make reservations one day in advance by calling 457-2631.
CALENDAR Week Os March 30 To April 6 WEDNESDAY Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Park Board „ 7 p.m., in North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse 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. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Q Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to Noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., in Syracuse Public Library Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Milford Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in the EMS Building Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., in the Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Sorosis Club 7:30p.m. Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30 p.m., in Choir Room Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, open meeting TUESDAY 4j£gfe |§f Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant For Fun Group 12 noon, in Calvary United Methodist Church. The group is for those 50 years old and up to gather for lunch and a program of special interest to older adults Milford Library Board 4:30 p.m., in Milford Public Library Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., in Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., in Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hard-. ware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse Lions Club 6:30p.m., in Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin, closed meeting Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse
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