The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 July 1988 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 27,1988

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Community corner

David and Susie Butler live and breathe sign design and production

I By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

There are signs everywhere in this world and in this area. Billboards, small signs, big signs and body signs in the form of tee-shirts dot the landscape. In the Lakeland area, chances are those signs were designed and executed by David and Susie Butler. David is the artist and sign designer. He says his mother, also an artist, introduced him to the fine arts as a child, and in high school, his interest quickened. Profile “I got to liking it,” says David. “I took all the art courses in high school.” A high school art teacher introduced him to Dutch Mullet, an artist and sign designer in North Webster. David says, ‘‘He basically took me in and taught me everything.” The Butlers have been married and working at their business, Butler Signs, for 10 years. Theirs is the only sign design business in Syracuse, and as a result, they live and breathe sign design and production. “We haven’t seen a slowdown in four years,” David reports. Susie agrees that the pace is hectic, saying, “It’s really filled up our whole lives.” The Butlers say they are looking to relax the relentless pace or their business. “All of our waking hours were spent here at the shop up until last week when we changed our policy,” David explains. From now on they plan to work from 7

Joannie Scheiber weds David Wert in St. Paul of the Cross Church

Joannie Kay Scheiber, Syracuse, wa? united in marriage with David Glen Wert, Cromwell, on Saturday, June 18, in the St. Paul of the Cross Church, Columbia City. Rev. William Schooler of St. Paul of the Cross, officiated at the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 150 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scheiber, Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bloom, Syracuse. The altar was decorated with matching wicker baskets of fresh peach gladiolas, white carnations, daisies and trailing ivy, brass candelabras in a ‘Tformation’ with the same fresh flowers and peach and silver ribbon. Rhonda Darley, Columbia City, was the organist. Soloist was Becky Didier, Columbia City.

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Musical selections were “The Wedding Song,” “Evergreen” and “Our Father.” The bride’s gown was of crystal organza and imported embroidery with a fitted bodice lavishly embellished in rich embroidery, that rose into a Sabrina neckline. Teared ruffles and tiny satin cabbage roses formed the short sleeves. The full skirt fell from a drop waistline. Rows and rows of wired ruffles and hand clipped embroidery adorned the full skirt and swept into a full cathedral train. Tiny hand sewn pearls and irridescent sequins nestled within the lace. The headdress was a pointed band created entirely in pearls that held a pouf and a double tiered veil of bridal illusion. The bride carried ap' English oval bouquet with white sparkled

SIGN DESIGN!® — David Butler works at the drawing board while Susie handles the business end of Butler Signs. Their business is hard work, but the Butlers enjoy the challenge. (Photo by Kate Wolford) a.m. to 4 p.m. instead of their more traditional 12 to 14 hour days. .— David likes making his living as a sign designer. Susie • says however, that he has abilities in many areas of the fine arts. But like all artists and non-artists, he has to eat. “You have to have an occupation that puts food on the table,” Susie says, sounding like a businessperson. She is one. She is in charge of the business side of Butler Signs, as well the actual silk-screening process for tee-shirts. Susie extols David’s abilities in sculpting and painting, but has a practical view of the fine arts. “When you concentrate on the fine arts,” she states, “you have to be extremely wealthy

silk mini carnations, lily of the valley, and lace hearts with cross-spray of white roses. Matron of honor was Theresa Krizman, Syracuse. She. wore a peach satin and lace tea-length dress with 3 / 4 sleeves with a satin bow in back. She wore a headband of tulle silk wedding flowers and pearls and carried a round bouquet of fresh flowers with peach ribbon streamers. Bridesmaids were Susan Coulter, Huntington; Jill Green, Columbia City, sister of bride; Chris Robinson, Middlebury, sister of groom, and Darcy Chupp, Syracuse, sister of groom. They wore mint satin and lace tea-length dresses with 3 4 sleeves and a satin bow in back. They wore side combs cf mint silk wedding flowers and pearls and carried round bouquets of

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fresh flowers with mint ribbon streamers. Jaime Sarbaugh, Goshen, was the flower girl. She wore a peach dress styled the same as the bridesmaids. Ring bearer wa& Tyler Green, Columbia Cityp nephew of bride. Toby Green, Columbia City, brother-in-law of bride, was the best man. Groomsmen were Mark Wert, Goshen, brother of groom; Brian Meek, Warsaw; Ron Robinson, Middlebury, brother-in-law of groom, and Jeff Scheiber, Fort Wayne, brother of bride. The mothers wore wrist corsages of a peach rose, white mini carnations, lily of the valley, and peach and mint ribbon streamers. A reception was held at the

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just to support that. You hit it big when you’re dead or really old. You have to eat. ” Like many professionals, Dave and Susie have joined an association that allows them to meet and share ideas with others working in their field. The “Letterheads” is an organization for people involved with sign creation, and the Butlers are enthusiastic members. David describes it as “A group of sign painters that get together, wherever, whenever and share ideas projects and trade secrets.” Their involvement with the group began auspiciously less than a year ago. After attending their first meeting, David ended up having a design on the cover of a sign design trade publication called “Signs of the Times.” “It just blossomed from there,” Susie declares. David enjoys seeing the work of other sign painters in the association. He points out that as he and Susie have the only sign business in town, “We might think we’re the top of the class here, but there is nothing to compare it to.” “You get involved with something like ‘Letterheads’ and you’re dealing with some of the best sign painters in the country,” he continues. Adding, “It fires you up to do even better. It’s all about self-improvement.” Susie enjoys the friendship being a part of the group gives the Butlers. “They’re just really neat people,” she says enthusiastically. Susie says that they already know other “Letterheads” all around the country. With their strong commitment to Butler Signs, David and Susie don’t have much spare time. Shilo, their daughter does get to act as office manager David jokes, but they would like some more time away from the business. Despite all the demands of Butler Signs, the Butlers seem satisfied with their lives. “We really enjoy our work,” says Susie. David concurs saying, “There’s a lot of gratification in being a sign painter.”

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American Legion in Columbia City. The hall was decorated with peach and mint balloons. The band was ‘The End Game’ of Fort Wayne. Servers were Lori Thomas, North Webster, and Sherrie Wert, Goshen, sister-in-law of groom. The guest book was attended by Jackie Flumbaum, Syracuse, sister of bride. A wedding trip was taken to Mackinac Island, June 19-24. The couple is now residing at 174 Doswell Blvd., Cromwell. The bride is a 1984 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed as an accounting manager at National CADD-Pro, Inc., Syracuse. The groom is a 1983 graduate of Fairfield High School and is employed as a group leader, Interior Woodworking Corp., New Paris.

Aft. v ? ; ■Sill I TO WED IN AUGUST — Mr. and Mrs. Jerry R. Chubb, Warsaw, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Julie Ann, to Martyn Scott Sheckler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd E. Sheckler, Nappanee. The bride-elect graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1984 and studied music therapy for three years at IndianaPurdue, Fort Wayne. She is currently completing her education and is employed at A-l Hour Photo. * Her fiance graduated from Huntington North High School in 1978 and is completing his education at Cincinnati Bible College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is currently working at Paul’s Welding, Nappanee. > The couple plans to exchange vows on August 13 at 1:30 in the afternoon at Markle Church of Christ in Markle. Bridal shower for Becca Stiver A miscellaneous bridal shower luncheon honoring Becca Stiver, Syracuse, was held at MaxWelton on Saturday, July 23. Hostesses were Mindi Wakeland and Sandy McNary. The bride’s colors of pink and gray were used in the decorations and floral centerpieces. The centerpieces were presented to Mrs. Tom Stiver, mother of the bride; Mrs. Jane Collins, Elkhart, mother of the groom and Mrs. John Cripe, Carmel. A recipe box was presented to the bride-elect with the guests’ favorite recipes. Among the 27 guests were grandmothers, Mrs. Herschel Prough, Mrs. Virginia Miller, Goshen and Mrs. Bert Roberts, Oswego; aunt and cousin, Mrs. Jerry Welch and Kris, Countryside, Ill.; college roommate, Jill Master, Bryan, Ohio. Miss Stiver will wed Jeff Roberts on August 13.

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CALENDAR Week Os July 27 To August 3 WEDNESDAY North Webster Park Board 7 p.m., in the North Webster Town Hall-Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m., in the fire station Teen AA, Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse 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, SR 13N, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove * 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., in Don and Dee’s Family Restaurant Lakeside VFW Post 1342 8 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 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 ' Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m. in Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis '.(HI 7 a.m., at Gropp’s Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster 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 Church of God Meeting Room, North Webster Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in United Methodist Church, Milford, closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Milford Jayceettes 7:30 p.m., in Jaycee Chibhouse TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse < Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in 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 Church basement Syracuse Park Board / 7 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public 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 Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226, Milford 7:30p.m. WEDNESDAY ' Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 a.m., in South Shore Golf Club Syracuse Lions Club rfflqgcg 6:30 p.m., in Beacon Restaurant Teen AA, Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse 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, SR 13N, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge

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