The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 August 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., August 9,1989

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Larry DeWeese is excited about his job as new middle school principal

| Bv MARY JANE LORTON | ' Staff Writer Excited. That word aptly describes how Larry DeWeese feels about his new job (he’s the new middle school principal), moving to the Lakelands area, becoming involved in the community, having a house, and working with the youth at the middle school. Larry was appointed to his new position in the Wawasee School Corporation on Wednesday, June 21, and started his duties July 24. He and his wife, Donna, will be making the big move from Clarksville, Tenn., on Monday, Aug. 14. He will be bringing with him a wealth of experience, a genuine excitement about his job and a "touch of Tennessee to the middle school.” Profile Bom and raised in Nashville, Tenn., Larry is the youngest of seven children. He attended Madison High School where he says he played football, basketball and track. (Football was really his favorite.) He later attended David Lipscomb College, Nashville, Tenn., where he majored in health and physical education and minored in speech and history. He furthered his education at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tenn., where he earned a master’s degree and an education specialist degree. He finished his graduate studies in 1981. He taught grades five and six for two years and then became a teacher of eighth grade social studies in Todd County, Ky., in 1976. From 1978-1988 he was the assistant principal for grades kindergarten through eight at Todd County. Then, in 1988 he served as principal for grades six through eight at Todd County Middle School. As the first principal at Todd County Middle School, Larry really developed the programs at that school. This experience will be very helpful in his new position for the Wawasee School Corporation because he is familiar with the preparations for a new program. In addition, the concept of the middle school is one that Larry real-

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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. August 10-16 THURSDAY — Pineapple juice, sliced baked ham, baked

LARRY DEWEESE — Larry DeWeese, the new middle school principal, will be moving to Syracuse in less than a week with his wife Donna. While Larry works on plans for the new school. Donna will be busy teaching first grade in North Webster. Larry also has a 15-year-old son who is a sophomore at a high school in Nashville. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton >

beans, coleslaw, rye bread w/margarine, rosy applesauce, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Orange juice, breaded fish sticks w/tartar sauce, parsleyed potatoes, green pea salad w/cheese, whole wheat bread w/margarine, plain cake doughnut, milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Pineapple juice, barbecued pork ribette on bun, sweet potato patties, dill pickle spear, pears, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY — Orange juice, herbed baked chicken quarter, rice pilaf, tossed salad w/tomatoes, green peppers and

French dressing, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, fresh peach, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Tomato juice, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed peas, whole wheat bread w/margarine. cherry birthday cake w/pink icing, milk, tea, and coffee I ■ '’BT |k~j : TO WED — Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Mullins, Syracuse, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Paula, to Charles E. Blosser, Warsaw. He is the son of Susanne Robinson, Warsaw, and Burl Blosser, Okeechobee, Fla. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse. The groom-elect, a 1989 graduate Os Warsaw Community High School, is employed at Hamelin Industries, Inc., Warsaw. The couple is planning to married September 2 in Syracuse Church of God. Sharleen Miller makes it easier. With down-to-earth talk about insurance and low rates to match. BP:**SHARLEEN MILLER, Apirt 2000 Elkhart Road (US 33 West) GOSHEN, IN 46526 Bw. 214 533-1700 Rm. 214 651 4217 /Allstate* Allstate Insurance Company

ly believes in. “It’s the most exciting time to work with kids,” Larry explains, “It’s a time when they are making a lot of changes . . . they are going from adolescence to adulthood, so we have a lot of considerations to take care of to put the program together. ” “We plan to be student centered, and in our planning that is the approach we would take,” comments Larry. And he says he plans to bring a “touch of Tennessee” to the new school. For example, he will be bringing a phrase with him that he feels strongly about — “Be sure you’re right, then go ahead.” Larry and his wife have always lived in the South, and he admits that moving north will be “an adjustment for us.” Although they will be moving to Syracuse in less than a week, the biggest adjustment probably will not come for a couple of months — provided that the first big drop in temperature or the first big snowfall are still a couple of months off. In spite of any adjustments, Larry says he and his wife are very excited about the move. “We are very excited about having a house,” he adds. Another part of the excitement stems from the fact that he will be living and working in the same town. While in Tennessee, he lived 35 minutes from the community where he worked. This distance did not lend itself to a lot of community involvement. So with the proximity of his home and workplace, Larry is looking forward to being able to become more active in the community. But Larry still has a personal concern about his new home. Where he will be living, he is not able to hook up cable television, he laughs, and that is not good when you are a “video nut.” “I have been collecting video movies and old television serials,” he explains. With close to 300 tapes in his collection, he probably has one of the most complete sets of old “Twilight Zone” shows and “Amos and Andy” shows. His other interests include photography, golf and bowling. In addition. he likes public speaking. “I speak to different groups,” he explains, “about education or middle school education. ” “I’ve been overwhelmed with the friendliness of the community,” Larry says as he looks forward to the start of school. “I am a person who really cares about young people and want them to enjoy school and want them to be excited about coming,” When asked just what he would like the kids who will be entering the new middle school to know about him, Larry points out the Mickey Mouse on his desk and his Mickey Mouse watch and says although he may be getting older “I try to stay young at heart.”

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EXCHANGES VOWS JUNE 24 — Shantelle Clem, Goshen, and Michael Wood, Goshen, exchanged marriage vows in a 3:30 p.m. ceremony June 24 in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Ben Whirledge, pastor of Milford United Methodist Church, performed the double-ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Clem, Syracuse, and Larry Wood. Shelby, Mich., and Kirsten Miller, Elkhart. Barb Bartels was organist. Soloist was Kenny Clem, Wakarusa, uncle of the bride. He sang “The Wedding Song” after the unity candle was lit. The bride wore a satin gown with sweetheart neckline, off the shoulder capped sleeves, and a basque bodice. The semi-cathedral train was embellished with silk Venice lace. Kim White, Goshen, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jodi Gregory, Goshen, groom’s sister; Karen Gill, Goshen, bride’s aunt; Karmen Siler, Goshen; Tammy Mitchell, Syracuse; Tiffany Clem, Goshen, bride’s sister ; and Nicole Clem, Goshen, bride’s sister. Greg Luebke, Elkhart, was best man. Groomsmen were Mike Dewitt, Syracuse; Kevin Tracey, Syracuse; Brian Mitchell, Goshen: Jim Mitchell. Syracuse; Chris Mandell, Goshen; and Vince Chupp, Goshen. Serving as ushers were Larry Gill, Goshen, bride’s uncle; and Craig Gregory, Goshen, groom’s brother-in-law. The reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Syracuse. Larry and Sue White, Sharon Krouse and Wanda Clem, aunts of the bride, were host and hostesses. Deb White and Ann Cramer, the bride’s cousin, served. Kim Lehr, Goshen, was in charge of the guest book. The bride is a 1986 graduate of Goshen High School and is employed at Augsburger’s Super Valu. The groom graduated in 1984 from Goshen ’High School and is employed at Homecrest Corp. Following a wedding trip to Chicago, the couple resides at 15170 Elkhart St., Goshen,

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CALENDAR Week Os August 9 To August 16 r~ $ WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., Town Hall Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon \ 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior North Webster Lions Club Board Meeting 7 p.m., Fire Station, North Webster Shady Ladies Bunco Club 7:30p.m. ZSjTKvw Turkey Creek Conservation Club Qjdw W'Zrv 7:30 p.m., The Clubhouse Cj&SjSggP Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., 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 School SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Milford Area Development Council, Inc. 9a.m., Milford Community Building Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Civil Defense 10a.m., Civil Defense Building VFW Ladies Auxiliary Ip.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 10a.m., North Webster Fire Station. Open meeting Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 1 p.m., Milford Community Building 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 6:30p.m., Milford Town Hall F.O.E. Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Milford 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 Milford American Legion 8 p.m. TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp’s Restaurant Syracuse Town Board 5® 7:30p.m., Town Hall Refunder’s Club 7:30 p. m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO 12 noon, Syracuse School 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., Syracuse School LRC Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting Alanon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Twilighters Bunco Club - 7:30 p.m. Psi lota XI 7:30p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 8 p.m., Lakeland Eagles A » COME TRAVEL WITH US /Galaxy Travel, IncX I 16483 Co. Rd. 38 GOSHEN, IN 46526 I ■ Senior Discounts Honored K B Ticket Delivery Available > Cynthia Fry, Manager J Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30, Sat. 9-12 219-642-4250