The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 June 1989 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 21,1989

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Community corner

Florence Moore of Syracuse is known as 'the lap robe lady'

* By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer "I’ve been piecing (putting together quilts) since I was about 10 years old." says Florence Moore. Syracuse. Who would have thought at this time, that a small girl’s personal interest in needlework would mushroom to the point that she is now often referred to as "the lap robe lady?" It all started with the Calvary Methodist Church. Syracuse, says Florence. "Back in the late 19605, they wanted lap robes made.” explains Florence, "on a small scale." She started making about five or six a year. Profile "I enjoyed it very much so I kept going." says Florence. She has already finished 12 lap robes this year, bringing her total to 359. The lap robes that Florence puts together are given to nursing homes and a few are given to hospitals. The nursing homes and hospitals have not been limited to this area. Florence points out that her lap robes have reached people in Indiana. Ohio. Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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V' ■> ft I ft* » v « ■•A**--L' ; NUMBER 300 — Florence Moore. Syracuse, holds up lap robe number 300. Florence puts together lap robes with material donated to her bv friends, family and churches from the Syracuse area, as well as from neighboring states. She in turn gives the miniature quilts away to nursing homes and hospitals. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

Church. Winona Lake; Church of the Brethren. North Webster; and Silver Lake Lions Club Building 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 hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion 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 June 22-28 THURSDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, beef luncheon steak in mushroom gravy, parsleyed potatoes, carrot coin salad, whole wheat bread w/margarine. caterer s choice dessert, milk. tea. and coffee FRIDAY — Orange juice, sloppy Joe on bun. seasoned sweet potatoes, steamed cabbage, baked apple slices w raisins, milk, tea. and coffee

MONDAY — Peach nectar, meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy. Brussel sprouts, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, sugar cookie, milk. tea. and coffee

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"I try to make them attractive and bright,” Florence explains. Each one is different and Florence tries to make the patterns appealing. The material used in this project is made available byway of donations. "Friends, people in the church, or people who know about this, they all send me material,” says Florence. Like the distribution of the lap robes, the donations also come in from a variety of different states. Originally from Paulding, Ohio, Florence moved to Syracuse in 1951 to work as a bookkeeper. She shared, “I lost my mother the year before and thought the change would be good for me." Although she says she did not plan on staying, at “83 years young," she still calls Syracuse home Besides quilting, Florence enjoys other needlework as well. She explains that since she can not spend a great deal of time on her feet, she enjoys being able to "keep my hands busy. "I also like basketball and baseball," she notes. “I like to cook and to bake,” she adds. "And my church (Church of God, Syracuse) brings me a lot of joy,” Florence remarks. This whole network of those receiving the lap robes and those donating the material continues to spread across the states by word of mouth, according to Florence. "And it’s a three-way blessing, says Florence. It’s a blessing for those who give the material. It’s a blessing for Florence, because she is afforded the opportunity to make them. Finally, it’s a blessing for those who get the lap robes. The entire production has earned Florence the often used title of "the lap robe lady. ’’

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tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Orange juice, sliced baked ham. escalloped potatoes, steamed spinach w/vinegar on side, rye bread w/margarine, plums, milk, tea, and coffee Donna Lacy selected The Board of Advisors for the Outstanding Young Women of America awards program announced recently that Donna Jean Lacy, 9722 Malaga Dr.. Indianapolis. has been selected for inclusion in the 1988 edition of Outstanding Young Women of America. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Lacy. 109 W Prairie. Leesburg. Now in its 24th year, the OYWA program is designed to honor and encourage exceptional young women between the ages of 21 and 36 who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavor, such as service to community. professional leadership, academic achievement, business advancement, cultural accomplishments. and civic and political participation. Achievements in these areas are the result of dedication, responsibility. and a drive to excellence — qualities which deserve to be recognized and remembered. Miss Lacy, along with other Outstanding Young Women throughout North America, were selected after 115.000 nominations were received from political leaders, university and college officials, clergymen, business leaders, as well as from various civic groups and community organizations. Each young woman will be represented by her biographical entry in this prestigious annual awards publication. Women of Today to hold dance The W’omen of Today, which was formerly the Milford Jayceettes, will host a dance at the Wawasee Golf Course clubhouse July 1. Couples are invited to dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m . with a disc jockey playing music from the 19505, '6os and '7os. Other activities are in the planning stages, according to dance committee member Kim Conrad. Proceeds will go toward needy children in the Lakeland area. For more information call Conrad at 457-.5319.

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CALENDAR Week of June 21 To June 28 WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, Syracuse School LRC North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., Town Hall, Fire Station Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO CffiSSfiy 7 p.m., Syracuse LRC 'xl?' Tw ilighters Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 8 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m.. in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., Don & Dee’s Family Restaurant Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m.. Bowen Center. Warsaw Lakeside VFW Post 1342 8 p.m., Syracuse FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am.. Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m.. now meeting at C.A.R.S., Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8-10:30 p.m.. Syracuse Elementary SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a m.. Gropp’s. Syracuse SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies 9:30 a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10a.m.. North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting 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.. North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m.. Syracuse Public Library FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m . Milford United Methodist Church <-■ Alcoholics .Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m . United Methodist Church. Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 a m.. St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Syracuse Syracuse-W awasee Rotary12 noon. Gropp’s Restaurant Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m.. Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department . 7 p.m . Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House. South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m . St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse DUST & SON DECORATORS I PAINTING 1 "Since 1947'’ INSURED INTERIOR • EXTERiQ? EDCC CCTIAA A TCC | residential commercial! rn ££ £J f IMA f£ J 457-2313 Quality Workmanship SYRACUSE