The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 February 1989 — Page 16
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 1,1989
North Webster news
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Quilted work displayed
Olive Locke and Helen Hoy were guests at the January 23 meeting of Lakeland Quilt Club held at the home of Miriam Mason. Jessie Wainscott called the roll. Wilma Plotner presided. It was decided to order pins featuring a Dresden Plate design and the club name. A card was signed for Estaleen Harney, who is recuperating following an automobile accident. Members shared applique technique hints with Mrs. Locke, who is making a wall hanging Beverly Maresh. Kathleen Naegele and Wahneta Gebhart displayed crocheted rug mugs. Ruth Dunker and Mrs. Plotner showed completed baby quilts’’ Roberta Sowers showed a cat design bolster she has made to Sorority holds initiation ceremony Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met January 24 in the home of Page Story. Ah initiation ceremony for Veronica Brown and Laura Zeigler was conducted by Janet Allen, Marian Breyer, Jan Brindle, Betty Richcreek, and Mrs. Story. A short business session was held at the request of the Philanthropic committee The group voted to make a donation to the Beaman Home, and to help a needy local family.
11 Happened in ' '' King Arthur's Town
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Dave Richards, February 1. Jeremy Likens and Jeanne Hamilton. February .3; Phyllis Matz and Justin Mock, February 4. Mike McCray and Maxine Scott. February 5: Virginia Penn and Lura Himes, February 6; JoAnn McCoy and Cordellia Browning. February 7; Warren Braman. Joe Reynolds, Jr . BillySignorelli, Boy Scouts of America. February 8; Nancy Minnick. February 9; D'Maris Miller. February 10: Kris Butt, Dave Doll and D.J Green. February 11; Jamey Conkling and Abe Lincoln. February 12; Jessica Evilsizor, Sue Gladieux and Letha Koher. February 13; Kory Green, February 15; Doug Bowser, Jr., Lynn Musselman and Todd Niles. February 16. Kristina Crane, Cory Wagner. Lori Wright and Marian Hunt. February 17; Geneva Belcher, February 18; Inez Caywood. Andy Walker, Juanita Miller and Larry Wright. February 19; Charlotte Richards. February 20; Esther Henwood and Joshua Lundy, February 21; George Hickman. Jaimee Smith, Bob Miller and George Washington. February 22; Michelle Wagoner. Rex Lawson and Crystal Miller. February 23; Hazen Sparks and Rob Stucko, February 24; Rose White and Tom Fields. February 25: Tom Kruger and James Taylor, February 26; Irene Ferverda, February 29 —o— THE KOSCIUSKO County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a tree sales program. A variety of 50 evergreens
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match a bedding set belonging to her granddaughter Wanetta Jones reported on her recent trip to Denver. Colo. She also showed a Dresden Plate patJudy Shepherd hostess for club Rural Neighbors' Club met January 25 in the home of JudyShepherd. Doris Ann Slaymaker gave the treasurer's report. Mary B Camden conducted the business session. It was reported that county dues will be raised. Mary L. Camden reported on the recent Ppresident’s council meeting. She also gave the lesson. 'How to Plan Menus for Special Diets.” The health and safety report was presented by Amy Stump. The lesson. "Being Content with What You Have,” was given by Julia Frush. Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Slaymaker. Gayle Biltz explained how to plant flower bulbs to bloom in the spring Mary L. Camden read the preamble to the United States Constitution during the citizenship report Mrs. Shepherd served refreshments of mini-sausages cooked in jelly and mustard, a relish tray’, crackers with spinach dip. and graham cracker pudding dessert. Location of the February meeting is to be announced.
and scrubs may be purchased in Conservation Wildlife Packets. The evergreens and shrubs are ideal for attracting wildlife to provide wind and soil protection and habitation for birds and small animals. Orders must be placed before February 15. The trees are available to anyone who is interested. Call 267-5726 for further information. —o— ENTERTAINMENT WILL be provided by the “Showstoppers'' from Warsaw Civic Theater for North Webster United Methodist Church Annual Valentine Dinner The dinner will be held February 13 at a local restaurant —o— REMODELING AND expansion of the Augsburger building at North Webster is nearly completed and looks great. Rinkers Store is also being remodeled with an addition of 20 feet, the width of the present structure, being added to the front of the building. —o— A FAMILY roller skating party is being planned by North Webster United Methodist Church. It is scheduled for February 23. —o-— TIPPECANOE AUDUBON Society is planning a field trip on February 12 to Fox Island State Nature Preserve located southwest of Fort Wayne. Os special interest at the preserve is a forested sand dune that is 40 feet high, marshland and a
tern quilt made from a printed top. Mrs. Mason displayed Dresden Plate blocks for a queen size quilt and a completed candlewick quilt with full drop flounce. Following a luncheon of gelatin salad, chicken salad and cake, the group went on a shopping trip to Burkholder's Dutch Village. Nappanee. They also visited fabric shops It was announced that the rug mug lesson will be taught at , a later date. The next meeting will be held February 13 in the home of Mrs. Wainscott. Lake Tippecanoe. A Valentine exchange is planned. Lady Lions meet Jan. 19 North Webster Lady Lions met January 19 in the North Webster Community Building. Devotions were given by Ruth Dunker Her topic was "Mystery Puzzle Piece ” Roll call response was "A Humorous Experience.” Gifts were presented to Lynn Runyan and Hilda Stone. A program was presented by -Midge Allen, director of the North Webster Community DayCare Center. Sue Ann Mitchell was hostess for the evening. She served refreshments of fruit, cookies and sherbet punch.
wildlife watering hole. For more information, call 658-1504 or 982-2726. -o— THE CAT is in big trouble. This reporter mentioned in this column several weeks ago that we had a mouse in the house Fooler the cat stalked the mouse for three days. Hubby realized something was wrong when he saw the mouse run right under the cat's nose and Fooler onlylooked interested We set a trap, which Fooler promptly tripped and nearly got it caught on his foot We caught the mouse This reporter picked up the trap and showed Fooler the dead rodent Fooler took one look and ran the other way as fast as he could travel. We are so —O'TILL NEXT weel®
I] itaBLJ I II Hlk If I r 3 b 7 IX -Ml f HBI S IBX; !'I Bi “ ■■ .. w; • IJI Ml * ▼ I jl- ' I | rr / h ul ? M S-1 * J V. ' 13 “ / kKk* 1 * &ii B/ I / ' [ &T -H 1/ u Bl /I f Jjig g B B - F '■ Mb. Jj*p, * 381 DONATION — Linda Kinsey, branch manager of Mutual Federal Savings, presents Tippecanoe Township Trustee Richard Mitchell with a SSOO donation for the North Webster Community ( enter Also pictured from left are bank tellers Diana Bowman and Lori Howard. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)
' ■r ts ' . F "J* L ■ X . » »„. ■ ■ ‘ J■ -N . Jar | f 7Y I DONATION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING — Psi lota Xi Sorority recently donated SSOO towards the development of the Tippecanoe Township Community Building. The funds were raised from the sorority's annual Christmas Bazaar. The community building, on Washington Street, will include a large meeting room and kitchen facilities. The building will be handicapped accessible, mandated by law, and include a shuffleboard court. Once the remodeling of that area is completed, the North Webster Nutrition Site will be located there. A majority of the work is being done by volunteers. Shown in the photo are Sue Ann Mitchell, township assessor, representing the township; Betty Richcreek, sorority secretary; and Mary Waltz, sorority member. < Photo by Deb Patterson) It happened ... in North Webster
10 YEARS AGO. JAN. 31, 1979 North Webster Church of The Brethren's annual all church birthday party was held at 6 p.m., Jan. 21, in the church social room. There were 30 persons present. r The lesson. “Selection and Use of Accessories’’ was given by Sara Rhoades during the recent meeting of Backwater Friends extension homemakers club The group met in the home of Edith Hoffert. Mildred Gray assisted the hostess. Rev. Charles Johnson, who is in charge of Camping and Christian Education for the Northern Indiana Conference! will be guest speaker on February 4, at North Webster United Methodist Church. A “Sweetheart Party" is being plaryied by members of Miriam Circle at North Webster United Methodist Church. North Webster Church of God, “Senior Citizens" group will meet at the church on February--14! Guest speaker at North Webster United Methodist Church on February 11th will be Rev. Robert Wilburn, Epworth Forest. Rev. Wilburn has just recently retired from the ministry. The UMW Executive committee will meet tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m., in the fellowship room at North Webster United Methodist Church. A Church Growth seminar was held recently at Goshen. Those attending from North Webster
Church of God “Were, Eldonna Warren, Dave Waldrop, Rev. Brice Casey, Doug Bowser, Chris Waldrop and Edna Peebles. Elmer Townes was the seminar leader 20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 29, 1969 The Chain-0-Lakes 4- H meeting was held in the home of Jeff Rhodes. The January meeting was opened by past president John Rhodes. Diane Johnson led in the pledge to the flag, with Dale Mabie leading in the 4-H pledge. Secretary Robin Goodyear read roll call and the minutes of the last meeting. Jerry Rhodes, health and safetyleader, gave a lesson on "Proper Knife Handling While Carving." Jane Fawley took charge of the song and recreation time. The Wee Webster Workers met in the North W'ebster school cafeteria on January 23. The meeting was called to order by president Carolyn Long. Roll call was given by secretary Cathy Dausman Steve Bryant then gave the treasurer's report The song, ‘‘America," was'directed by Dave Dausman Dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Rhodes on January 24 were Bryan Glaser and Mark Reiff The occasion was the 13th birthday of their son Jeff Jim Royer, son of Mr and Mrs. Paul Royer, is home from medical school for mid-term vacation. The North Webster school faculty is sporting a group of ski enthusiasts. A week ago principal and Mrs. G. Wendell Bryant led a
group of the brave to the top of Mount Wawasee, including Mrs. and Mrs. Elten Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Auker, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dick and Richard Preston. The young turks from North Webster have taken to growing beards. We asked why, what’s the occasion, a centennial or something? No, we’re told, just a fad making the rounds in that community at the present time. Some of them look real Sebastian Cabot-like. 30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 29, 1959 Webster merchant’s and teacher's basketball teams will vie for honors in the game of the year at North Webster Tuesday night 3 February. Proceeds from the evening of entertainment will benefit the Band Booster Club at Webster. This is an annual event sponsored by the merchants in the interest of the school band and booster club. Syracuse Yellowjackets added another victory to their record Saturday night by defeating North Webster 75 to 57 on Webster's hardwoods. In a rough and tough first period, the Jackets trailed 8 to 6 as the quarter ended. Unable to overpower the Trojans in the second quarter, the Jackets were behind at half time 26 to 24. In the third quarter the Jackets poured on steam pushing forward to a 7-point lead for a third quarter score of 45-38. Having set the pace Syracuse romped ahead in the last quarter and trounced their hosts 75 to 57.
From the Syracuse Police Log — Police investigate fight
From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal: TUESDAY, JAN. 24 The dispatcher was notified by a woman who reported another ° vehicle had hit her vehicle while she was driving on Pickwick Road. The caller reported the driver of the other vehicle was possibly intoxicated. She stated there was also another vehicle and gave the license plate*' numbers of both vehicles. A bat was chased out of a Jiouse, with the help of a police officer. The dispatcher received a call from a person who requested assistance, as there was a bat in the house. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified by the dispatcher about a vehicle sitting along side the road. The dispatcher received a call from a person who reported his vehicle would be parked along the road oiW R 500 at Bolliver Hill. The vehicle had broken down and the owner would have it moved ’ within two hours. The dispatcher advised a woman to come to the police station to get an insurance accident report form after she reported an accident The woman stated the accident occurred outside of the town limits. THURSDAY, JAN. 26 A county officer requested a Syracuse officer check an address to see if a specific person was at that location. After check-
Catch me if you can
ißy M. LYNN GRAY Guest Feature Writer Snow is falling, ice is on the pond, and bare branches wave in the chill winter aij» Strange time to think of track and cross country? Not if you’re the father and daughter team of Jim and Alyson Mills. Alyson is the 10-year-old daughter of Jim and Gwen Mills of Syracuse and attends Syracuse Elementary School. Alyson has one sister, Erin, who is 13. Erin enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and runs track in the spring. Alyson takes dance lessons with Lee Ann Stewart, is active with the Up, Up and Away program at school, and is an aspiring gymnast. Alyson stepped into her father’s track shoes when she was four years old, running for fun. She began competing at the age of seven, and has been running ever since. Jim Mills and Jim Garner have co-coached the middle school cross country teams of the Webster-Syracuse-Milford schools for the past three years. They have been assisted by Bruce Daugherty for the past two years. These men are also active in coaching a Junior Olympics Track and Field and cross country team for region seven, comprised of Indiana , and Illinois. This is only one region of the 16 regions across the nation. This Junior Olympics team is the one that Alyson competes in. Fellow teammates are Angie and Leslie Garner, Justin Daugherty, Tad Denton, and Nathan Shoemaker. Alyson’s first competitive race was a state meet, held at Indianapolis. She came in first in
- JUNIOR OLYMPICS ALL AMERICAN — Alyson Mills, 10, is a member of Junior Olympics All American. She is 10 years old and attends Syracuse Elementary School. She began competing at the age of seven and is coached by her father, Jim Mills, and Jim Garner, a cocoach at Webster-Syracuse-Milford schools.
ing the location, the Syracuse officer reported the person was not at that address. The owner of a vehicle was found before it was towed. Police received a report of a disabled vehicle on North Shore Drive that was a possible road hazard. The officer had the dispatcher obtain information on the vehicle through a title check. A wrecker service was then called but told to disregard the call after the owner was located. FRIDAY, JAN. 27 The officer notified the dispatcher he was out of the car at a business. A short time later he requested the street department be notified that the street sign and stop sign had been destroyed at that intersection. The officer also reported there was damage to the businessess’ window. He took pictures of the damage. No one was found after police were notified of kids fighting on Boston Street SATURDAY, JAN. 28 A -missing daughter and friend were F>cat"d after a parent called The dispatcher received a call from a Fort Wayne resident who reported his daughter and a friend’ had not returned home from Syracuse Approximately 15 minutes later the Fort Wayne resident called and reported locating the two individuals in Syracuse The caller said he would be on his way to pick them up A test on fireworks caused a number of calls to the dispatchers office A call was received from a person at a business who
the Pee Wee Division 1500 meter race. In winning this race, seven-year-old Alyson beat out a previously unbeaten eight-year-old boy. He was devastated to find the stocking-capped winner to be a “she,” and not a “he.” Since that experience, Alyson has successfully taken part in each state and regional competition, going on to the nationals three times. Track and field practice and meets extend from February to July. Cross country practice begins in July and goes through the nationals in mid-December. Spring of 1988 found Alyson placing first on the state level in the 800 and 1500 meter run. She went on to place fifth in her heat at the nationals in Gainesville, Fla. While taking part in the 1988 cross country season, Alyson placed first in the state, running the 3000 meter, first in the regionals, running the 3000 meter, and 10th in the nation, running the 3000 meter at Reno, Nev., in December of 1988. There were 195 runnels in the nine- and 10-year-old division of the 3000 meter at Reno. Alyson has been cited as a Junior Olympics All America. While the cold of winter has put a brief stop to competitive running, planning still goes on. Jim and Alyson are looking ahead to the Hershey Invitational, held in Hershey, Pa., each summer. Jim and co-coach Bruce Daugherty have recently taken positions as officers in the St. Joe Valley Junior Olympics Track Club. This club is composed of kids, eight and under, through high school seniors, and is always open to new members.
reported there was a loud explosion. The caller thought it might be from the firework display at Lakeside Park, in connection with the winter carnival. The officer on duty reported the fireworks displays were being tested. SUNDAY, JAN. 29 An employee of Kosciusko Community Hospital contacted the emergency medical service about transporting a Syracuse resident and patient to Fort Wayne. The caller thought that the person may need to go by a paramedic ambulance. The caller was advised to contact Multi-Township EMS. A caller was advised to call back Monday after 8 a.m. for the police secretary after requesting to get a copy of a police report. MONDAY, JAN. 30 Police were notified of a fight, involving several children, near the Vega Field. The officer who went to the scene reported there was nothing going on at that time, but he would be talking to some people. He also reported he has the names of the people who were involved but left the scene and would be talking to the school. A trash burner being used caused the fire department 'to be notified A caller reported heavy sipoke coming from the wooded area near two businesses on SR 13. The fire chief was called and checked the area Firemen were not called No clouds Keep your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind — Grit