The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 28, 1989
Camp Alexander Mack renovation underway
By JEREMY BEER A renovation project is currently in progress at Camp Alexander Mack, southeast of Milford on Waubee Lake The main concern of the project is to winterize the camp so that it can be used yearround as both a conference center and as a retreat in the winter and summer. According to Arden Ball, who has been the resident director of Camp Mack for 15 years, the camp’s main income now comes from running summer camps. So. when the decision was made to open the camp year-round, a feasibility study was done to see if fees could be kept at their present level. The study showed the extra income made from opening the camp during the winter could easily compensate for the extra cost of maintenance during the winter months. Most of the winterized buildings in Camp Mack will be renovated as part of the project. Becker Lodge will be "totally remodeled" according to Ball. It will be winterized and will have a geothermal heating and cooling system installed. New windows will also be placed in each' bedroom, and the dining halls will be completely redone However they will maintain their current capacity of 400 people The current date for the dedication of all this renovation is June 10.1990. The decision to refurbish the camp was made by the Indiana Camp Board of Directors-, members of which are elected to the board by Indiana Churches of the Brethren, which is the church that owns the camp and has-104 congregations in the state The decision was made in October of last year. One of the main
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REMODELING UNDERWAY — A major remodeling project is underway at Becker Lodge located at Camp Mack on Waubee Lake
Rural Organizing Project seeks to preserve family farms
The Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana (CAC) announced that the Indiana Rural Organizing Project (IROP) — sponsored by the Coalition to organize family fanners and other rural residents around economic issues — is achieving significant results CAC ExecutiveP Director Christopher Williams issued this statement "For several years the Coalition has effectively worked with citizens in urban communities to prevent wintertime utility disconnections and unnecessary utility rate increases. We have passed home care legislation and are working for a safer environment Now, we are rapidly developing the means whereby rural Hoosiers will have
■ CAMP ENTRANCE — The entrance to Camp Mack stands ready to greet visitors even though a major renovation project is underway.
reasons for the conclusion of the board to refurbish Camp Mack is so that it can be used as a conference center all year, including times when the camp is also being used as a summer retreat by a group The renovation will allow both parties to inhabit the camp simultaneously. The camp’s philosophy is to
INSIDE — Renovation is well underway in this building at Camp Mack. (Photos by Jeremy Beer)
the ability to influence the economic forces which have an immediate impact on their lives Assisted by the Indiana Farmers Union and the National Farmers Organization, the Coalition has co-operated with the Indiana __ Council of Churches and the In-'’ diana Catholic Conference in the drafting of the Farm Counseling legislation which passed the General Assembly in 1988. This legislation was authorized for an increased level of funding in the 1989 General Assembly ” The Indiana Rural Organizing Project is a program of the Citizens Action Coalition and is directed by a board of seven members, six of whom are actively farming in Indiana. Board
operate using fees, but to renovate through gifts and donations. The projected cost of the refurbishing is $600,000, all of which has been donated. Ball says that the camp has received much support from Churches of the Brethren and from churches and groups that utilize the facility often. Volunteers are the only people
members are .Webster Craig, Economy; Brenda Mantooth, Rushville; Hubert Clodfelter, Greencastle; Polly Light, Muncie; Jackie Haffner, Portland; Jan Olssen, Elletsville; and Francis Bradley, Montgomery. I The IROP Board stated, "We are involved in the project because of our concern for the economic and environmental health of our rural communities. For too long, farmers and rural residents have been largely ignored by government actions in Indianapolis and in Washington, D C. This project has the very simple goal of getting more farmers and their neighbors involved in influencing govemmen tai decisions which directly affect
being used to help renovate the camp. Kenny West, a former mason and construction worker, is the coordinator of volunteers. After all of the work is done, the summer capacity for the camp will remain at 400, and the winter capacity will be 250. The Camp Mack Conference Center and Summer Camp will have a totally new look.
their lives This project will not oppose or confront any existing farm organization. Rather, we urge their participation and support in the project We are very optimistic that the economic situation of the rural community and the family farm can tie improved and stabilized Family farms must have economic justice if the heritage of the family owned and operated farm is to be preserved for future generations " Williams said, "Significant grants from the Campaign for Human Development of the U.S. Catholic Conference and from Farm Aid (Willie Nelsoni have aided in the development of reliable primary funding for the
. JI ' L ■u * , i* '»• I 1 - T lUZ U Hi T - V r Il U 11 I . W B" ,W £ 3 ‘nAJ -Ulf dp TRADITION CONTINUES — Syracuse Park Department recently planted five magnolia trees at Lakeside Park. Magnolia trees have lined the park for over 30 years and each spring they offer a beautiful pink border. The park department will continue planting new trees in the Syracuse parks over the next several years. This is all part of a newly adopted master plan for the Syracuse parks. Pictured is Jeff Kitson, park maintenance personal, standing by one of the new ly planted trees. (Photo by Kip Schumm)
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KC is on the move
I By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer The fuzzy-tailed, bright-eyed and much-discussed county spokescritter. KC. appears to be moving toward his official debut. During a June 23 meeting, Greater Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce President Deb Wiggins said that Tim Kennedy of Kennedy & Associates would likely be signing off his assignment of rights concerning the squirrel on Monday. June 26. "That should end the client relationship with Kennedy & Associates,” Wiggins said. The sign-off should also end some conflict involving the KC The visual character of KC and the campaignslogan. "The Secret’s out in Indiana . . Kosciusko County" were developed by Kennedy & Associates. In another KC related matter, color swatches for the county banners were reviewed by the committee. A rendering of a prancing KC brandishing an ice cream cone and carrying balloons was also reviewed for the banner. KC will not be colored in when he appears in his banner incarnation. Instead, he may be outlined. The balloons, ice cream
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project This funding has made it possible to properly staff the project with outstanding \go/ile who have had first-hand experience in dealing with the economic stresses that are currently troubling family farms. They are Susan Bright. Centerville, coordinator of the project; and Ter rye Hugentober. Bloomfield and Chris Foster. Leesburg, as southern and northern organizers'* Persons wanting additional information should call or write Susan Bright. IROP co-ordinator. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana. 3951 North Meridian Street. Suite 300. Indianapolis. Ind 46208. Phone 317-921-1120.
cone and "Kosciusko County" background — the banner will carry the slogan — will likely be colored. Wiggins also reported that prices on custom designed plush animals, balloons and even a KC costume are being investigated. There has been no decision made as to whether or not those promotional mediums will be used. In another color-related matter. it was decided that KC will be brunette; brown was chosen for the squirrel's fur. Os the three possible squirrel colors — gray, brown and red — brown was considered to be "most consistent with the area.” The marketing plan for the campaign was also reviewed at the meeting. An outline of a marketing plan that would stretch through 1993 was given to the committee. The yearly budget should be about $30,000, with $20,000 being available for the remainder of this year. It appears likely that this year’s campaign will center internal promotion, while those of subsequent years will focus on promoting the county outside of its limits.
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■oikUm. '•* 91 MOI KEY CLUB BIKE-A-THON — The Key Club of Wawasee, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, participated in International Service Day, May 13, according to local club president, Jennifer Prado. Members of the club conducted a St. Jude Bike-a-thon for cancer research of children, providing 30 total hours of meaningful community service. "This day was established by the Key Club International Board to unite the more than 125,000 Key Club members in ten countries in a program of active school and community service,” said Prado. "With all 3,600 clubs participating, we will have successfully touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people this day.” Last year Key Club members worldwide donated six million hours of service during the school year. Locally, Mike Atkins, Cromwell, pictured, rode 60 miles in the bike-a-thon, raising $165. Jason Mench and Rusty Gordon, both of Syracuse, and Joshua Obacz and Brian Miller, both of Cromwell, raised approximately $400.00. Other participants were Andy Ashby, Angie Hoover, and Dustin Silva, Syracuse. Key Club members who helped run the bike-a-thon were: Jennifer Prado, Amanda Shoemaker, North Webster; Julie Storey, Tami Van Vorst, Syracuse; and Christy ' Method, Milford. Pam Pletcher, faculty sponsor, expressed thanks to the local merchants who donated supplies and food, contributing to the overall success of this community service project. Open July 3,4 & 5 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
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