The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 January 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 18,1989

Community corner

New to the community, Midge Allen says 'a happy place' is all she wants

By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer

Midge Allen, one might say, is a women of spirit and bravery. At age 41 she has behind her, five years of teaching. 13 years of motherhood, and most recently. 11 years out of the workforce. Allen came to North Webster in August of 1988 when her husband. Donald, took a job there. Originally from Ashley. Allen was not sure she wanted to begin working because her children, ages nine. 11, and 13 were in school. "But they came looking for me," she laughs. After attending services at the North Webster United Methodist Church, Allen became aware that their minister back home was friends with the local minister when he approached her asking if she would be interested in teaching at the church’s day care center. The position was to start in October.

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The center, losing its director and a teacher, was in need of a qualified replacement and since Allen had the degree in elementary education, she was qualified. "I didn't take the job as director because

Mary Van Anden becomes bride of William List in California

Mary Van Anden. Port Costa. Calif., and William List, Port Costa, Calif., formerly of North Webster, were united jn marriage. August 13, 1988. at an outdoor wedding ceremony at Port Costa Park in Port Costa. Calif. Rev. George Ross of Grace Episcopal Church in Martinez. Calif., officiated at the doublering ceremony. There were 150 guests present The bride is the daughter of Frederick Van Anden and Eline Van Anden, both of Easton. Pa. .The bridegroom is the son of Thomas List of North Webster, and the late Elizabeth List. Musical selections during the ceremony were from Smetana. Tschaikovski. Ravel, and Bach. The bride wore a floor-length Jessica McClintok gown of white lace featuring a fitted bodice with a full, round, hooped skirt, and lace flounces for sleeves. The beaded Juliet cap featured a twolength white tulle veil to the waist. She carried an arrangement of flowers hand-picked from the gardens of friends in Port Costa Julie Reider. Easton, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. She designed her own gown, to complement the bridal gown, in a pale yellow dotted Swiss with a lace flounce at the hemline Best man was J, Andrew Walters. Port Costa, formerly of Lake Wawasee

Mrs. Schieler hosts brunch

Mrs. Willard Schieler. r 1/ Milford, was hostess for a brunch bn Thursday, Jan 12 The dining table centerpiece was made of white carnations attached to rubber spatulas Each guest was presented with one Quiche was the main dish of the brunch. Guests for this occasion were

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Ushers were Daniel List. Syracuse, brother of the bridegroom, and John Van Anden. Easton, brother of the bride. The mothers of the bride and bridegroom wore cotton, flowerprint shirtwaist dresses, with single orchid corsages. Immediately following the ceremony, an outdoor garden reception was held in Costa Park. Food was prepared and served by the friends and family of the bride and bridegroom. Live music was provided by "The Pencilnecks." The guest book was attended by Jessica List and Betty Jo List. Port Costa, nieces of the bridegroom. ’ All six siblings of the bridegroom and their families from Indiana, and all three siblings and the family of the bride from Pennsylvania were in attendance. The bride is a graduate of Easton High School. Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor of science degree, and Pace University, with a master of science degree. She is a registered nurse in critical care The groom is a 1973 graduate of Wawasee High School He is a self-employed contractor . The couple took a five-week auto trip from California to Maine and back They now reside at 2 Reservoir Street. Port Costa. Calif

Mrs -Theo Beer. Mrs Richard Hunsberger. Mrs. Walter Wuthrich. Mrs Louis Rassi. Mrs Elmer Haab. Mrs. Arthur Haab. Mrs Andrew Kammerer. Mrs William Longcor. Mrs Frank J Beer, Mrs. Maurice Beer; and Baumgartner A time of visiting in the Schieler living room was enjoyed by the ladies

• ' .-J - ■ PART OF HER JOB — Midge Allen, Director of the North Webster Day Care Center, reads to (from left) Daniel Rocha, Brooke Burns, and Chelsea .Jernigan. Allen, who did not work for 11 years, became director of the center less than four months ago and is assuming her duties like a pro. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

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Syracuse Ladies of Round Table

The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table met on January 9 in the home of Norma Rush President Paula Markley conducted the business meeting, following devotions by Ruth Robinson The ladies decided to’ mak,e monetary donations to the following projects of the Kosciusko County Federated Clubs: Latin American Scholarship. Art Scholarship. Music Scholarship, and Nurses’ Scholarship Decisions were also made to pack lunches for Special Olympics, and make monetary donations to the SOS program

and the Wawasee Emergency Fund Following the annual reading of the club's constitution and bylaws, an election of officers for the 1989-1990 club year was conducted. The election results are: President — Gwen Immel Vice president — Lera Rinker Treasurer — Janet Davis Secretary — Anna Chance Refreshments were served by co-hostesses Edith Brice and Kav Neff The next meeting will be February 13 at Miller s Merry Manor

I only wanted to work part-time," she says. During the school year Allen began part-time work until she finally decided tb take the director's job. “I love being with the children and I have a super staff,” she says. “My job as director includes scheduling and talking with parents about any problems. But my main objective is to keep this a happy place.” Every morning, Monday through Friday, Allen faithfully opens the day care center at 6 a.m. Until around 8:30 a.m. when the rest of the staff comes in, Allen is usually assisted by one teacher in caring for the 15 or so children who come in. "We usually put the little ones down for a nap and feed the others breakfast,” she states. Throughout the day the children — there are approximately 72 — participate in learning activites, practice motor skills and even get to play outside twice a day. "We have children from ages two to 12,” she says. "About 18 of them are after-school kids and we provide the service of walking them from school to the center until their parents can pick them up.” Allen taught second graders in her hometown for five years before quitting to start a family. She says she is quickly adjusting to North Webster and adds that the nice part about the move is that she is closer to her eldest son, Michael, who is at the Vernon Manor, a home for handicapped children, in Wabash. "Michael is a special kid,” she says of him. Although her hobbies include sewing, counted cross-stitching and cooking, Allen says she does not have all the time for those things anymore. Entering back into the workforce after 11 years takes some kind of bravery and will-power. But for Allen, who began the center on a part-time basis, now working 45 to 50 hours each week, is just a part of life. ‘

Ilift*® TO CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY — Carl and Mildred Sheets. 17675 CR 48. New Paris, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Jan. 29, with an open house from 2-4 p.m. The open house, hosted by their children and grandchildren, will be held in the Bethany Church of the Brethren, US 6. New Paris. The couple requests no gifts. Sheets and the former Mildred Miller were married on February 1. 1939, by Rev. David Miller. They are the parents of Mrs. Dallas (Mary Louise) Fox. New Paris; Don Sheets, Knox; Dick Sheets, Goshen; Mrs. Armando ( Melba > Garza, New Paris; Mrs. Sam (Judy) Good, New Paris; and Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Replogle. Milford. They have 18 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one stepgrratgranddaughter. Sheets, a farmer, retired in 1981 from Brock Manufacturing, Inc., Milford. He has also worked for Sharp Hardware, Milford; New Paris Ford Tractor Sales; and Goshen Auto Electric & Brake Service. Mrs. Sheets, a housewife, retired in 1978 from Veada, New Paris. They are members of the Bethany Church of the Brethren, and of the Jackson Township Senior Citizens group.

Shirley Timmons hosts Columbions

Shirley Timmons was hostess for the January 9 meeting of the Columbian Reading Circle in her Leesburg home The program for the evening was a book discussion on ■SpyCatcher. ’ written by Peter Wright. This book is an account of the business of spying, including both American and British spies. Kathleen Heath led the discussion. Other business included the decision to donate to the expan sion fund of the Ronald McDonald House at the March meeting, donating to the special needs fund of Milford Elementary School, and the election of officers at the February meeting Inez Beiswanger then met with the spring party committee. Pumpkin dessert was served

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by the hostess. The next meeting will be held in the home of Phyllis Sorensen on Monday, Feb. 13. . BMX racing at carnival BMX racing on ice will be available during the Winter Carnival if the weather cooperates. Warm-up will be at 10 a.m. Racing will begin at 12 noon on both days. Studded and non-studded classes are open The track is located at the end of Carroll Street on Syracuse Lake. For more information, call Rick Martin at 457-5329 after 6 p m on weekdays.

CALENDAR Week Os January 18 To January 25 WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, in Syracuse Schools LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., in the North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in the Beacon Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse PTO 7 p.m., in Syracuse Schools LRC Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. \/ Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in the Lakeland Eagles Alanon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, closed meeting 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., Milford Fire Station North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church ’ North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Bp.m., Legion Hall FRIDAY 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 'aflawß 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse - Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 am., in Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster. Sponsored by North Webster Church of God and Mike Kern Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Heart of Lakes Square Dance Lessons 2-4:30 p. m., Syracuse Scout Cabin Alateen 8 p.m., North 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 MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse 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 Columbian Reading 7:30p.m. z TUESDAY Alanon Just for Today 9:30a m , in St Andrew’s United Methodist Church Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 7:3opm , in the Legion Hall TSqjjTffigp WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department Regular Meeting 7 p.m , in the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m , in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 pm, in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse

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