The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 March 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 8,1989

Community corner

Ellabelle Carr looks forward to retiring after 231/2 years in credit union

. By JI DI VI I.TAGGIO Staff H riter Reluctant to talk about herself. Ellabelle Carr spent most of her time talking about her job and the company where she has worked for the past 23 1 2 years She officially retires from the credit union of Dana Corporation March 10. She began there as treasurer in 1965.. Her enjoyment of her work and pride in being an important part of the credit union were evident as we spoke. f Profile Most Syracusians remember that the company was originally known as Weatherhead Company, which began in 1952. Ellabelle stated. "The credit union was established then, for members and their families, and Syracuse has always had the only ‘in-plant’ credit union office." Wanting to give further history of the company, Ellabelle said, “ Dana Corporation purchased Weatherhead in 1977, and is now known as Dana Corporation Spicer Axle Division. Their credit union, merged with the Fort Wayne Dana credit union in 1982 and Ellabelle, whose title by now was office manager, became branch manager.” Speaking more personally. Ellabelle said. "In a small office like that, for many years I was the only person there to greet the people and make the transactions necessary to the life of the credit union." As for retirement, she said. “I will miss the contact with the people. I will not miss the headaches, of course, but it was a good experience in the savings and loan field I hope I have contributed to the needs of the members in some small way. and I wish them continued growth and success."

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin. Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center. 320 W. Main, Warsaw; Free Methodist Church. Winona Lake, and the Church of the Brethren. North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older.and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot. nutritional meals The sites are opened several hour's each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion

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for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending, Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations March 9-15 THURSDAY — y 8 iuicemeatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, cracked wheat bread w/margarine. pumpkin pie w/topping. milk, tea. and.coffee FRIDAY — Orange-grapefruit juice, turkey a la king over rice, whole kernel corn, biscuit w margarine, seedless grapes.

fez r < J LONG TIME EMPLOYEE RETIRES — Although Ellabelle Carr has immensely enjoyed working in the credit union of Dana Corporation. after 23‘ 2 years she looks forward to spending those working hours with her family and doing things at home which she has not had time to do. < Photo by Kate Wolford I

milk. tea. and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, bratwurst w/mustard on side, macaroni and cheese, • stewed tomatoes, rye bread w/margarine. mixed fruit, milk, tea. and coffee TUESDAY — Apple juice, herbed baked chicken quarter, sweet‘potato patties, coleslaw.

Lakeland Art Association meeting

The Lakeland Art Association started off the 1989 year with its first meeting on Feb. 27 at the Bowen Center Some of the •members and guests brought art work for the meeting Included was a sculpture in clay, a water-

whole wheat bread w/margarine, lemon pudding, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Orangegrapefruit juice, beef stew w/potatoes, celery, carrots and onions. steamecTcabbage. biscuit w/margarine. double chocolate birthday cake. milk. tea. and coffee

color picture, some drawings and a picture made from cloth Each person explained how he or she created the piece of art work and why the particular medium for the art work was chosen. The demonstration for the evening was given by Mike Foreman. Foreman, a member of the association, demonstrated on scrimshaw, the art of taking whale bone or ivory and etching a picture in it with small, sharp tools. Scrimshawing can also be done on animal horns Foreman has been working with scrimshaw for tw o yea rs The next meeting will be March 27. 7:30 p.m . at the Bowen Center. 850 N Harrison St.. Warsaw. The demonstration scheduled for March is in oil painting. The public is invited to attend. U.S. population An estimated 24619 million people are living in the United States as 1989 begins, according to the Census Bureau The Jan 1. 1989. total is almost 2.3 million higher than the 1988 New Year’s Day figure

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Reminiscing about the way the work was done in her early years as treasurer, she said, “Originally, all the transactions and ledgers were hand-posted for each member. Later, they were posted on the old Burroughs posting machine. More recently, the ledgers were sent to Indianapolis where the work was completed and returned. When the company joined Fort Wayne seven years ago, a computer system was installed, so now transactions are put into the accounts immediately.” Ellabelle’s husband, Jack, still works at Dana, having begun “on the floor” with the company when it began. He presently holds the position of suppliers’ quality assurance engineer. She proudly stated, “He has been active in the credit union movement for 15 years, having served as president of the board of directors for 12 years.” Ellabelle and Jack have four daughters: Caron Pilgrim, Houston; Christie Krause, Syracuse; Connie Mays, Elwood; and Carol Carr, Warsaw They have two grandsons: Caron’s Neil, 18 months old; and Connie's Christopher, three years old. The typical modernday question is, “How did you manage home, family and job?” Ellabelle explained her own success. “I have always worked, the girls were very good, and I managed. When you work so many years and the family is young, you do what you have to do. Now that I’m retiring, I want to spend more time with my family.” Ellabelle especially has missed not being able to work in her yard, one of her favorite things to do. She enjoys all kinds of handicrafts, from knitting to oil painting. She also wants to get back into playing golf, which she has not had time to do. She gave up trying to find time for organizations and community involvement, but has continued to maintain an interest in animal rights’ groups. She let it be known that perhaps later she might want to do volunteer work in a hospital, and laughed as she added, “But not right now. I do not want to be responsible for going anywhere yet!” Accustomed to being a busy person, and with so many waiting special interests, no doubt Ellabelle will pursue her desires with the same dedication and enjoyment with which she did her office work.

I Av/ / '■"’•WW -—- — ’ > ■ LABELS FOR EDUCATION — Augsburgers Super Valu, North Webster and Syracuse stores, and the Campbell Soup Company are helping the Wawasee School system through the Labels for Education program. Soup labels are turned in. to the store in exchange for certificates and the certificates are redeemable for school equipment through the Campbell’s company. About 115,000 labels were distributed between North Webster, Syracuse and Milford. Pictured in the top photo holding certificates from left are Augsburger's assistant manager Steve Dixon (North Webster location), Syracuse Middle School principal John Naab and assistant manager Don MacGregor (Syracuse location). In the bottom photo presenting Richard Long, left, principal of North Webster Elementary School, with award certificates for collecting labels is Bill DeVore. retail counselor for the Food Marketing Corporation. center, and Dixon. (Photos by Mitchell Stinson and Stacey Lesch)

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CALENDAR Week Os March 8 To March 15 WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., in the House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., in the Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the Town Hall Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior V North Webster Lions Club Board Meeting 7 p.m., fire station, North Webster / Shady Ladies Bunco Club ( 7:30p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p. m., in The Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., 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. Heart of Lakes Squares „ 8-10:30 p.m., Syracuse Elementary School SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. 9 a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse Turkey Creek Township Civil Defense 10a.m. Syracuse VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1 p.m. SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous, Fireball Group 10 am., North Webster Fire Station, open meeting Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 1 p.m., Milford Community Building Alateen 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alanon, Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a. m., Church of God meeting room, North Webster Milford Town Board 6:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall Alanon, Milford Family Group 7:30p.m., Milford United Methodist Church F.O.E. Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Milford Group 7:30p.m., Milford United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. Federated Women's Club, Ladies of the Round Table 7:30p.m. American Legion, Milford Bp.m. TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 am., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club 1:30p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women's Club 6:30p.m. Wawasee School Board 7 p.m.. Administration Building Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m.. Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford Mason's Masonic Lodge 'F' 7:30p.m. Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m.. Justice Building, community room. Warsaw A support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is encouraged to come Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m . Lakeland Youth Center Sugar N" Spice 'Bl Club xTyr-Tv 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY * Syracuse PTO 12 noon. Syracuse Schools LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m.. North Webster Town Hall-Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m . Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p m., in Syracuse LRC Twilighters Bunco Club 7:3opm. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30p m . in Lakeland Eagles Psi lota Xi 7:3opm Alanon 7:3opm. in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. SR 13N. Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous. WawaseeGroup 7:30 pm . in Episcopal Retreat House. South Shore Drive. Lake Wawasee. Syracuse Closed meeting