The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 August 1989 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., August 30, 1989

Community corner

June Laudeman was a teacher for © . - 50 years, now she's a volunteer

, By MARY JANELORTON I Staff Writer "Some measure their lives by days and years, others by heart throbs, passion and tears. But the surest measure under the sun, is wha t in your lifetime for others you ve done. Profile This poem entitled “Truest Measure" is a favorite of June Laudeman of-Syracuse, A teacher for 50 years and now a volunteer, June has dedicated her life to serving and "doing good deeds" for others. Born on a farm near Milford, June was the youngest of three girls. After two years of study at Manchester College, June received a diploma and started teaching at age 20. Living with her parents and teaching first grade for nine years in Milford, June says that she and her parents shared a "special bond." She says that oftentimes they would help her check papers for her classes. Following her marriage to Robert Laudeman, June went back to school to study. She says she is very appreciative of the support given to her bv her husband during this time, as well as, during her time in the classroom June and Robert lived in Wabash County for 24 years and she taught in Wabash and Huntington until she retired from full-time teaching The only real time off during this spread, was the two years that she spent at home with son. Max The Laudemans nToved to Syracuse in 1972 into their "new ly built home on the North Shore Drive of Syracuse Lake " "Since (June) was only 55 and still liked teaching." she started to substitute. She did this for 17years. June believes that "teaching school has always been the best kind of work for" her A "people person," June tells that collecting friends is one of her hobbies The Laudemans "believe in good education." Robert is a graduate of Indiana University. Their only son. Dr. Max Laudeman. is "an In-

Sept. 10 is History Day

KATE WOLFORi)' 1 Sunday, Sept. 10. has been officially proclaimed “History Day” by the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The day will be jammed packed with Historical Society sponsored events. Historical Society member Pauline Jordan says, "We re trying to interest the school children," in county history In fact, girls involved with 4-H as well other school age models will participate in the day's big event —a-“ Vintage Clothing" fashion revue The style show, which will be made up of vintage garb gleaned from county closets, begins at 2

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p.m. and will bq held in the Jail •Museum garderi-and parking lot There’s a good deal more to county history than clothing, however, and the rest of the day’s > events reflect that. For example, the entire Jail Museum will be open for touring from 1 to 4 p.m. Jordan says. “All of our volunteers will be on hand that day to help.” The Jail Museum is complete with a genealpgical library which will be opeFt :or touring, as well as a variety of exhibit rooms. It has a lift as well, which would make it easier for less mobile visitors to enjoy the building. A quilt exhibit consisting of a number of the coverlets donated to the historical society will be on display throughout the museum

diana University professor at IPFW." He, too. loves teaching, says June, and is "truly a chip off the old block. " A resident of Avon Park, Fla., during the winter months, June ' ' •THE ROSE LADY’ — One of the most notable hobbies of June Laudeman of Syracui.* is “raising roses to give to my friends.” This hobby has resulted in her being called "the rose lady.” says June. June's goal is to give away at least 200 cut roses to her friends each 'summer. (Photo by Maryllane Lorton)

Indian lore fans will also get a chance tf&look their fill at artifacts to be provided by members of the society’s Indian Lore Division. Fiddle music will be provided by Bruce Wright. Refreshments will be served in the gazebo as An alLSthe day promises to be a gbod one for history buffs. Society activities go beyond one day of the year, however and coming up near the holidays will be a 'Gingerbread Extravaganza" complete with gingerbread homes and art. A coloring contest will be held in November in association with the event.

BOSWELLS C ELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY — Shirley and I)onn Boswell, r 1 box 99G, Leesburg, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 20. The couple was married in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 20. 1949. The Boswells, both retired, are the parents of Bradford and Marty, both of Aurora, Colo., and Linda of Lansing, Mich. They have two grandchildren. UAW meeting at Lakeside Park

The retirees of the UAW Local 1405 held a picnic dinner at the Lakeside Park on Wednesday, Aug 23 After a nice visit with friends, a picnic dinner was served. The host was Gail Smith After the dinner a business meeting was held by President

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earned her teaching license for Florida and substituted there at the four area schools for seven winters. Last winter, June decided to do some volunteer work at “the beautiful Avon Park Public Library which is only one block” from her villa home. She repeats that the library is just beautiful and she has learned to check books in and out over the computer. In Syracuse June keeps busy in many church related activities at St Andrew's United Methodist Church. She loves good music and enjoys singing in the chancel choir. She is a member of the Naomi Circle and the Samarian Service Guild and works at the St. Andrew’s thrift shop In addition, she is a 16-year member of the Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table. One of June’s most notable hobbies is “raising roses to give to my friends.” This hobby has resulted in her being called “the rose lady,” says June, and she hasJbqen called that for years. As a little girl, June explains she was taught to work in the garden raising vegetables and flowers. As a result, June really “likes to see things grow.” “Roses require lots,of care and Robert helps me,” June adds. “Roses have an irresistible combination of elegance and charm, thorny strength and satin-petaled delicacy,” she shares, “you can’t pluck a rose without part of its fragrance remaining with you.” A quick glance around any room in June’s home would give away her love of this flower. She has antique plates, bowls and lamps with roses on them, furniture with roses, curtains with roses, etc. June's goal is to give away at least 200 cut roses to her friends each summer. To date this summer, she has given away 215 roses to 73 friends. Part of June’s interest in giving away her flowers stems from something she started doing years ago. She explains that when her son was trying to earn his Eagle Scout award, he had to do a good deed for someone every day. Since she was involved in helping him achieve this award, she too began doing a good deed each day. And she has yet to stop this practice. As for the future. June may write a book. She took many notes while substituting, and has enough material to compile an interesting book. If she does, she will title the work, “Tales Out of School.” During her teaching career, June wrote several educational articles that were published. In addition, she has had two publications in the “Uppeh Room" which is an interdenominational daily devotional guide. June says she "enjoys excellent health” and she wants “to volunteer at the Syracuse library and at a high school and stay productive until they wheel <her) out.”

Dorothy Murphy. The meeting was attended by 18 members and nine guests. The next meeting will be held at St. Martin De Porres church, located south of Syracuse, on September 27

GFWC has lunch, plans activities The 1989 Fall Council of Kosciusko County General Federation of Women’s Clubs met recently at the Lake Wawasee home of county president, Mrs. Richard (Janet) Davis. Twelve county officers and local club presidents were in attendance District Presidentelect Vivian Kayler, and Vice president Mrs. Jay (Doris) Gardner, both of Warsaw, were also present. Following a luncheon prepared by Mrs. Davis and served on the lake shore, the group planned future activities and projects of the local clubs and county. Important dates, such as the 13th District Convention in South Bend on Saturday, Oct. 7, and the District Fine Arts Contest for high school students, March 17, in Walkerton, were noted. The Warsaw ESO and Magazine Clubs of Warsaw will host the annual spring convention to be held in Warsaw in March. Lera Rinker, Syracuse, was officially installed by past district president, Mrs. Robert (Mary Ruth) Hinshaw, to complete the term of Mrs. Earl (Dora Jane) Engle, as treasurer. Ivy Tech announces Dean's List South Bend college officials recently released the names of students who have been named to the Dean's List at Indiana Vocational Technical College for the spring quarter The honor is bestowed on full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. The following area students have been named to the Dean's List: Milford— Nora Villalovos , Syracuse — Mary MoijlC Bridge-O-Rama to begin season The Lakeland Evening Bridge-O-Rama will officially begin its season with a meeting and bridge party on Sunday evening. Sept. 24, at the South Shore Country Club at 6 p.m. Pie and beverage will be served. At that time, money will be collected for entry fees, and 1989-90 pairings will be distributed. The Evening Bridge-O-Rama is for area bridge players who enjoy playing bridge, meeting new people, and making new friends New members are welcome. Call Charlie Taylor, 457-2409, no later than Sept 15 to be included in this year’s pairings, or to answer any questions Co-chairmen for the season are Charlie Taylor, Jacque Kuilema. and Bob and Dottie Williams

CALENDAR Week Os August 30 To September 6 WEDNESDAY Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7jpo 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 Adult Children of Alcoholics 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw 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 SATURDAY . Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m., Milford Community Building SUNDAY S. A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30a.m., Mike's Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Groups 10 a.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., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45a.m., North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., Syracuse Public Library Milford EMS 7 p.m., EMS Building Ik Syracuse Primary Mothers sQkxT Milford Lions 7 p.m., Milford Community Building Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30 p.m., choir room, Wawasee High School Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., Shrine Building! Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30p.m., Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous, Milford Group 7:30p.m., Milford United Methodist Church, Milford. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous, North Webster Group 7:30 p.ip.. North Webster United Methodist Church. Open meeting TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Gropp’s Restaurant For Fun Group 12 noon, Calvary United Methodist Church. For those 50 years or older to gather for lunch and a program of special interest to older adults Milford Library Board 4:30 p.m., Milford Public Library Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall. Open to public Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club \ 7 p.m., Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30 p.m. Milford Alanon 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Outpatient Building, Warsaw WEDNESDAY Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45a.m., Town Hall Syracuse Lions Club JL-\\ 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant Cilw Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Syracuse Jaycees 7:30p.m., Lakeland Eagles 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 ——PONTOONS FOR RENT Fishing Boats — With Or Without Motors • 7 ‘ MOCK’S BOAT RENTALS WACO DRIVE - LAKE WAWASEE PHONE (219)457-3355 VISIT OUR SNACK BAR -