The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1988 — Page 17
North Webster news
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Lake signs in place at Barbee
Barbee Lakes Property Owners Board of Directors met Oct. 15 at Grassy Creek Hideaway. There were 23 members and four guests present, Marie Blackman, Dale Hickman, Betty Postrack, and John Kusmaul. Gene Rinehold called the business session to order. Frank Warner gave the treasurer’s report. Dave Trott noted that letters containing information about the BLPO have been distributed to real estate offices for people buying property in the area. Neighborhood representatives are needed for local contact. Jim Shepherd announced that EMS signs on South Barbee Drive have been replaced.
Auxiliary initiates new members
Ruth Bole, Van Buren, past district president and past unit president, was guest speaker for the October 18 meeting of North Webster American Legion Auxiliary held in the legion hall. She discussed, “Leadership.” There were 30 members in attendance at the meeting and eight new members were initiated. Julie Rogers, membership chairman, announced that the auxiliary now has 494 members, which is 136 percent of departmental quota. Those attending the fall conference held recently at Indianapolis were Billie Schuman, Janet Kiser, Denise Vanator,
320 quilts registered
Lakeland Qtiiit Club members met October 24 in the home of Ruth Dunker. Libby Wilson, Niles, Mich., was a guest. It was reported that 320 quilts from Kosciusko and surrounding counties were registered, photographed and documented on October 15 as part of the Indiana Quilt Registry Project. The Registry took place at First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. The quilts were registered by members of the Lakeland Quilt Club and over 50 volunteers, including members of the Indiana Quilt Register Project Board from Auburn, Selma, Russiaville and the Indianapolis area. Other volunteers were present from South Bend, Topeka, New Paris, Syracuse, Schererville, and Warsaw. Roxanne Fite of the CordAuburn Museum, Auburn, is the official photographer for the Indiana Quilts Registry Project. It was noted that State Registry Board members commented on the fine quality of the Lakeland Homemakers to help needy family Martha Todd, vice president, led as pledge to the American flag and the Extension Homemakers Creed were repeated in unison to open the October 20 meeting of Efficient Homemakers Club. The meeting was held in the home of Doris Wall. Jean Breitenbach was a guest. Mrs. Wall read the meditation entitled, “To A Friend.” The group voted the help a needy family at Thanksgiving. Non-perishable food items are to be brought to the November meeting in the home of Norma Sliger. Pauline Ottinger is to be in charge of the club’s Christmas gift exchange. Alice Long reported on the fall luncheon. Future guidelines for the gift and card committee are to be established by Mrs. Long, Betty Lewallen and Lois Royer. Phyllis Matz gave the lesson, “What’s New In Kitchen Cabinets?” Judy Clayton led group singing. Vera Zurcher gave the gardening lesson, “Quick Blooms.” She told how to preserve flowers. The citizenship report was presented by Mrs. Wall. Title of the cultural arts report, given by Mary Ann Ziegler, was, “Mother’s Day After Thought.” Pauline White conducted a quiz about club bylaws. The table centerpiece, consisting of a twig wreath and miniature bale of straw decorated with flowers and a clown, was auctioned off. Mrs. Todd was presented with a gift. Mrs. Wall served refreshments of cheese ball, crackers, relish tray, pumpkin squares, nuts and mints.
BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
.. . Readers living in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column.
Everett Sowers reported that lake signs are now in place due to the efforts of Warner, John DeWitt and Don Miller. The buoys on Big Barbee are to be picked up before winter. Wahneta Gebhart volunteered to provide winter storage for the buoys. John Blake stated that for water weed spraying are being checked and compared. John Weyler read a letter from Jane Dustin, Div. of Natural Resources, pertaining to marsh areas around the lakes. Mrs. Gebhart was asked to send the BLPO membership list to Barb Ehrhardt of the Lakes Council. It was reported by Trott that a few complaints were checked out
Cynde Hoile, Robyn Jones and Sue Heath. It was announced that the auxiliary will be participating in the North Webster Community Christmas Bazaar on November 5 in Camelot Hall. The winter schedule is now in effect and the November 15 meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Names of auxiliary unit chairmen for the coming year have been released. They are: Robyn Jones, Americanism; Joyce Mendenhall, auxiliary emergency fund; Carolyn Knight, children and youth; Evelyn Mock, community service; Janet Kiser, constitution and by-laws; Ramona Beezley,
area quilts and the large quantity of crazy quilts. Quilts were registered dating from 1850 through the 19305. •; During the business session, » Ellyn Barcus presented information about a new shop that has opened in Cromwell. Members were reminded of the Christmas bazaar being held November 5 in Camelot Hall, North Webster, and the Shipshewana Christmas open house. Ann Beamer read a story about an old quilt entitled,
Lady Lions have Halloween party
North Webster Lady Lions met October 20 in the home of Lou Ann Hilton for a Halloween costume party. Mary Jane Foster and Sherri Van Pelt were welcomed as new members. Ruth Dunker was hostess for the evening. She gave devotions entitled, “Before I Forget.” Costume awards were presented to: Sylvia Richards, most original; Mrs. Van Pelt, ugliest; Mrs. Foster, scariest; and Susie
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concerning a soapy-looking discharge into . the lakes and another complaint regarding brown water discharge. Property owners are urged to report anything irregular observed in the lakes. Rinehold announced that walleyes can be purchased from Wisconsin for $35 per 100, plus free delivery during October. The group voted to buy 2,500 walleye to be stocked in the Barbee Chain of Lakes. Rinehold also stated that a newsletter will be sent to BLPO members by November 1. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m., Nov. 19, at Grassy Creek Hideaway. Any interested person is welcome to attend.
education; Billie Schuman, field service; Susan Heath, finance; Elinore Enyeart, foreign relations; Evelyn Mock, Girls’ State; Denise Vanator, Indiana Veterans Home; Millicent Campbell, junior activities; Joseanne Jernigan, Knightstown Home; Mrs. Heath, leadership; Kay Clawson, legislation; Julie Rogers, membership; Mrs. Schuman, merit system; Glenna White, music; Pat Kuhn, national security; Janet Kiser, past presi* dent’s parley; Mrs. Clawson, poppy; Donna Hall, public relations; Miss Vanator, veterans affairs and rehabilitations and crafts; and Cynthia Hoile, bicentennial.
“A Prayer and a Pledge and a Promise.” Tandem pieced quilt blocks that have beep completed by individual members were displayed and discussed. Several members were wearing quilt patterns and decorated sweatshirts. Other quilt projects being worked on during the meeting were tote bags, Christmas tree skirts, and “Magic,” or “Secret” pillows. Location of the November 14 meeting is to be announced.
Williams, cutest. Mrs. Dunker received the traveling gift. It was announced that the Lady Lions will be participating in the North Webster Community Christmas bazaar on November 5 in Camelot Hall. The group will be preparing Christmas boxes again this year. A brown bag auction was enjoyed. Refreshments of cupcakes and cider were served.
150-year-old cactus described
Catherine Bause told about her 150-year-old Christmas cactus that has 200 blooms, during the October 20 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers Club. The group met in the fellowship room in North Webster Church of God. Hostesses for the day were: Pauline Gunkel, Valeria Merkey, Ruth Mickley, and Maxine Gaston. Wilma Conner, president, presided during the business session. Carol Downing led group singing and sang a solo with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Gaston. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Birthday cake, baked by June Miller, was served for dessert. Roll call was answered by 27 members and one guests, Madeleine Simmons. Helen Wichern served as secretary protein. Mrs. Bause gave the treasurer’s report. Betty Hinton suggested four possibilities for future club trips: the circus city events at Peru, Bear Creek, Swiss Village and Marshall, Mich. Ida Hart gave the gardening report. Her presen-
Conservation Club to
elect officers
A wiener roast and carry-in dinner preceded the October 18 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club held at Barbee Conservation club building. The dining room was decorated in keeping with Halloween. Hosts for the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gephart, Wahneta Gephart, Maxine Gaston, Pat Friddle, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Mitchell. The business session was called to order by Roger Allen, president. There were 35 members and guests in attendance. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Mrs. Gephart gave the invocation. Sue Mitchell gave a talk about county taxes and personal property taxes. Her presentation was followed by a question and answer session. Minutes of the October 3 board of director’s meeting were read by Sharol Stewart. Harold Henry gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Gaston, membership, chairman, reminded members that 1989 dues are payable now. Election of officers and board of directors is scheduled for November 15. Anyone interested in participating in club activities should call Mrs. Rex Lawson, Mrs. Gene Rinehold, or Mrs. Harold Wichern for more information. Barbee Conservation Club is a family organization. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.
Evelyn Johnson WCTU hostess
Evelyn Johnson was hostess for the October 17 meeting of Lakeland WCTU. Mrs. Johnson gave devotions entitled, “Build Informed Members,” reading from Psalms 32:8. Eva Lock read minutes of the last meeting. Betty Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. The November 7 meeting will be held in conjunction with the Winona Lake WCTU. Mrs. Barrett gave the closing prayer. Mrs. Johnson served refreshments of brownies and tea.
tation was followed by a group discussion. Margaret Gephart gave the citizenship report. A note of appreciation was read from Eileen Kessler. The lesson, “How to plan menus for special diets” was given by Mrs. Hinton. Mrs. Bause gave the lesson, “What’s new in kitchen cabinets?” Mrs. Conner showed samples and reported on the recent county workshop held at Warsaw. Dot Kurt, Mrs.
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COMPUTERS IN GRADE TWO— Lucas Baker, at keyboard, and Katy Biddle prepare to enter information into the mini-computer in their second grade classroom as their teacher, Noreta Mort, gives instructions. (Photo by Glen Long)
Special program at North Webster School
The North Webster Parent Teacher Friends Organization (PTFO) will present the program, “Computers, What Do They Mean to Me and My Child?,” on November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the North Webster School cafeteria. The goal of the evening is to assist parents in understanding computers as an aid to education. This special program will hopefully remove some of the mystique surrounding high tech. Parents will have a hands-on opportunity to see equipment and software. Bill Newcum, a local computer consultant, will present a brief and elementary introduction to the computer and its software. He will be showing computer uses for home, school and work. North Webster teachers Dixie Pryor, Noreta Mort, Brenda Hauser and Tim Yeager will also be participating in the program. Each will demonstrate use of
Dennis J. Sprunger State Senate District 13 Biography.. Dennis was bom and brought up in the Mennonite poration for ten years. Dennis is a past president of heritage near Berne, Indiana. He graduated from the East Noble Education Association and is presently Northrop High School before attending Goshen College serving on the I.S.T.A. Instructional and Professional and earning a Master’s Degree from Ball State Univer- Development Committee. Dennis was also an elected r Delegate to the Democratic State Convention. Dennis ■ ■ and his family reside in Kendallville, where Dennis is civically active, and is a Deacon and choir member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville. Issues and Concerns... • Fair distribution of highway dollars • Environmental responsibility for reducing and recycling waste • We should invest in Hoosier industries as a ■ = responsible strategy for increasing jobs. Small business is the backbone of our state and our best investment • The CHOICE program. Designed to give aging Hoosiers an alternative to nursing homes by allowing them to stay at home and meet their extended care needs • Indiana’s public school system needs to use proven methods at the local level and should sity. Dennis and his wife, Karen, spent two years of not hindered by State House red tape and voluntary service in Bolivia, South America, assisting bureaucracy with Christian education and health development projects. He has taught with the East Noble School Cor- - Listening, Caring, Working for You! Democractic Candidate. Paid for by the Friends of Dennis J. Sprunger Committee, Mayor John Riemke, Chairman. P.O. Box 933, Kendallville, IN 46755
Bause, and Mrs. Hinton reported on the fall trip. Members of the Christmas bazaar committee will meet October 27 at the home of Mrs. Bause. Items for the bazaar will be priced and tagged at that time. Starting in November, monthly meetings will start at 10 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. The time change is necessary due to conflicting activities.
software currently being used in the classrooms. Registration will be limited to 50 people. Refreshments and child care will be provided.
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Wed., November 2, IMS—THE MAILJOURNAL
It Happened in — King Arthur's Town
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Burge Munson, Jeff Carey, Paula Corbin, and Joan White, November 1; Sue Niles, Doris Dorsey, Mark Bowser, Mala Oudomsak, Randy Lewallen, Wendy Lung and Frank Jackson, November 2; Troy Ousley, and Carrol Wagoner, November 3; Lura Black, Steve Williams Jr., Mitch Wagoner and Dorothy Thornburg, November 4; Garey Williams, Luella Huffman and Brandon Wagoner, November 5; Clint Butcher, Angela Burk and Lois Conkling, November 6; Estella Miller and Louis Gee, November 7; Jack Lewallen, November 8; Shelly Martindale, November 9; Connie Baugher and Eva Lock, November 10; Lucille Cook, November 12; Debbie Wright, November 13; Judy Henwood, November 14; Goldie Hunnicutt, Sadie Reynolds, Don Minear, and Bernice Taylor, November 16; Arnold Culver, Randy Hickman, Kim Owen and Sue Hickman, November 17; Pauline Gunkel and Bob Welsh, November 18; Quoc Tat and Everett Peters, November 19; Brent Atwood, Dustin Sumpter and Jason Stidams, November 20; Karen Fouts and Deb Brinegar, November 21; Michele Hickman and Don Westlake, November 22; Pearl Baugher, November 24; Dennis Boddiger and Deborah Searer, November 25; Bart Culver, November 26; Tom Williams, November 27; Ethel Stabler and Marjbrie Speigel, November 29; Della Helvey and Becky Wright, November 30.
MR. AND Mrs. Cliff Jamison, Barbee Lake, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 15 while visiting at the home of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Judy) Roose, and daughters, Jama and Jennifer, Colorado Springs, Colo. The Jamisons left Indiana on October 13 and returned October 23.
MEMBERS OF Hi Neighbors Club enjoyed a luncheon and tour of Fashion Farms, Ligonier, on October 27. While at Ligonier, they visited with Zerma Wright, a resident of the Kinney Center and a charter member of the club. Hi Neighbors Club was organized in
1942. The trip was planned by Betty Jo Roberts and Avelda Roberts. THE LITTLE Bear Program was presented for children al North Webster Community Daj Care on October 25. NORMA EISAMAN, vice president of Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority, North Webster, was recently presented with her 10-year pin. Norma is also past corresponding secretary and convention delegate of Theta Sigma Chapter. MARY BRINDLE, North Webster, has just returned home following a trip to Brownsville, Texas, where she spent two weeks visiting with friends. NORTH WEBTSER United Methodist Church Junior High youth held a Halloween costume party on October 29 in the home of Sean Arnold. HELEN WICHERN and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wichern, Sechrist Lake, have just returned home following a weekend trip to Ypsilanti, Mich. While there they were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randy King. DON’T MISS the North Webster Community Christmas bazaar on November 5 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m., in Camelot Hall. The event is being sponsored by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. There will be over 30 craft booths and refreshments will be available. All proceeds go to charity or philanthropic projects. BE SURE to vote! TILL NEXT week...
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