The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1988 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., October 12,1988

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Bonnie Bjella has served the children of Syracuse for over two decades

J By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer " For many children, visiting the library is one of the most exciting learning experiences of the early years. Libraries are centers of knowledge and these days, they contain far more than just books. Videotapes, cassette tapes and other modem devices fill the shelves as well. The children’s portion of the library takes a special kind of person to oversee its many functions; at the Syracuse Public Library, Bonnie Bjella does just that. Bonnie’s been a librarian for more than two decades and the children whom she serves are the best part of her job. “I love the children,” she vows with a twinkle in her eye. Profile The grandmotherly (she has grandkids of her own) librarian has created a relaxed atmosphere in the basement area of the library, which happens to be where the children’s section is housed. While rules of decorum are observed, kids can talk in normal tones and don’t have to worry about hearing “SSSSSHHH!” from Bonnie. “A child should just be a child and not have to tip-toe,” she says. * Like many libraries these days the Syracuse facility offers more than just a selection of reading and learning materials. For example,

Coin Club to host second annual show

The Mishawaka Coin Club will host its second annual show, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, at the Buyers Marketplace at 5901 N. Grape Road, Mishawaka. This is the largest show hosted by a club in all of St. Joseph County. Times of the show are Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last year’s show attracted collectors from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and Canada, as well as collectors from all parts of Indiana. Available to do appraisals of collector material are dealers from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Admission to the show is free, and there will be door prizes, exhibits and a drawing for US gold at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Club

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—United Way—

Reaches 51 percent of goal

The Syracuse area attained 51 percent of its 1988 United Way Campaign goal of $9,000 as of October 7, according to Jerry Riffle, Syracuse captain. During the same time, Kosciusko County attained nearly 40 percent of its goal of $600,000. The campaign will continue until October 24. If

„ w- JE ■ - ■ lßkk fdfli SI Wil* — BONNIE READS TO THE CHILDREN — Bonnie Bjella, far left, reads to Zach Stoller, left, age four and his sister, Katie, right, age five. Bonnie reads to children on a regular basis during story hour at the Syracuse Public Library. Bonnie has been the children’s librarian there for many years. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

The club meets at Wood Memorial Hall on Laurel Street, Mishawaka, on the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. with

anyone has any questions about the United Way Campaign, or would like to make a donation, call 457-3065. Serving as volunteers in this year’s campaign are Robert Owen and Susan Johnson from State Bank of Syracuse, Father David Hyndman f rom All Saint’s

members from all over St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. More information will be available at the show.

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the summer reading program at the library was a real success this year, with 335 kids enrolled. Those little readers devoured a total of 5993 books. “It was a busy summer,” Bonnie observes. Bonnie also conducts a story hour every other Wednesday at 2 o’clock from October through May. “I never know what I’m going to do,” she says, but often the activities include crafts, a story (of course) and a mandatory video, which the kids really go for. Themes for the story hours are fitted to holidays when appropriate. Bonnie says that parents come in with their kids a great deal these days. Reading seems to be a family affair for the residents of Syracuse. “Many parents come in with their children,” she states. Her love of books started early and being a librarian came naturally to Bonnie. “I’ve always read,” she explains. “I was never without a book.” She still reads, but confesses that much of her reading time is consumed by children’s books. “I’m guilty of reading more children’s books than adult’s, because I like to preview.” In fact, Bonnie tries to know something about all of the new material that comes in to the library. With all of her duties, she still sometimes works upstairs in the adult section, where Rosalyn Jones has been the head Syracuse Public Library librarian for over 20 years. It is she who runs the entire facility. Bonnie does have some spare time. “My hobbies are reading, crafts and sewing,” she Says. She belongs to the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Syracuse. Bonnie and her husband Oscar like to travel and they’ve traversed the continent. “I like to see the United States first,” says Bonnie. “I think we’ve been from one end to the other of the United States, practically.” As for her career as a librarian, Bonnie says “Each year, I think, ‘This is it,’ but I love the children, so I come back.”

f ! KL i ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Patti) Martindale, 501 S. Main St., Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cherie A. to Steven L. Sweatland, Syracuse, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy (Joyce) Sweatland, r 5 box 317A,Syracuse. The bride-elect is a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School and is currently attending Purdue University, majoring in elementary education. The bridegroom-elect is a 1988 graduate of’ Wawasee High School and is currently attending Ball State University majoring in Industrial Technology Manufacturing. No wedding date has been set by the couple.

Busy Homemakers hold yule party There were 11 members of the Busy Homemakers Club of Milford meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Hostess for the day was Irene Charlton of Milford, with Hazel Johnson serving as cohostess. A salad bar luncheon was served in the Charlton home at 11:30 a.m. During the afternoon a Christmas party was held with several Christmas songs being sung by the group. Esther Gawthrop gave a reading entitled “Gifts of the Wisemen.” Louise May read “The Christmas Story” and “The Most Priceless Gift of Christmas.” A gift exchange was then held. Ethel Stump of Wakarusa was the winner of the door prize. The November 2 meeting will be held in the home of Florence Nemeth, Milford, with Louise May as co-hostess. Hispanic increase Hispanics have increased by more than one-third in this decade, growing nearly five times faster than the rest of the population. The Census Bureau reported more than half of all Hispanics in this country reside in two states — California and Texas.

CALENDAR Week Os October 12 To October 19 WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at Syracuse Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Information Time 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open to anyone Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., in Saint 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 North Webster Lions Board Meeting 7 p.m., in North Webster Fire Station Shady Ladies Bunco Club ✓—v/'—s 7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7: 30 p.m., in the Clubhouse vT) Kappa Omicron Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis * 6:45 a.m., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, , Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY 'A Wawasee Kiwanis ulft 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, in Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY . S.A-ltrT’ ( Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Alateen \ 8 p.m., Nortfk Webster United Methodist Church 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 Milford Senior Citizens Carry-In Dinner 1 p.m., Milford Community Building Heart of Lakes Square Dance Lessons 3:30 to 6 p.m., Scout Cabin, Syracuse MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Syracuse Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in Syracuse Fire Department North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in the Palace of Sports, North Webster, all interested parties are urged to attend j Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church 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 North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in Legion Hall 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 /wlyPofc. Syracuse Town Board 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC Syracuse Lions Club Hww 6:30 p.m., in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., in Syracuse Schools LRC Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI / 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Information Time 6:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open to anyone. Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon ' . , • . 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s, United Methodist Church, Syracuse