The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 November 1989 — Page 15

North Webster news

Election

Election of officers was held on Nov. 21 when Barbee Conservation Club members met at Barbee Conservation Club building. The new officers are: Bruce Gossett, president; Edna Lawson, vice president; Pat Friddle, secretary; Harold Henry, treasurer. Trustees: Carl Banning, three years; Gene Rinehold, two years; and Jim Fancil, one year. Board of directors: one year — May Gossett, Anna Marie Burgess, Bob Lagenack, Chuck Burgess, Dottie Allen, Roger Allen, Bob Friddle. Peggy Rinehold, and Wahnetta Gebhart; two years — Jim Shepherd, Phyllis Shepherd,

BLPWA has guest speaker

Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association's last meeting of the 1953 season was held Nov. 18 at Barbee Conservation Club building. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Anderson, Tom Easter, Marie Blackman, Bob Johnson and Deloris Weyler. A budget for 1990 was presented by Don Miller.

It happened . . . in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, NOV. 28, 1979 Peg Willman has just returned home from Hagerstown, Md.. where she spent Thanksgiving visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Clarke and family. A carry-in dinner with ham as the main dish was served at the Nov. 20 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club. A Christmas Tea will be held Dec. 5 in the home of Virginia Osburn. Those attending will be members of North Webster United Methodist Church Esther Circle. Willamette Churchill will be hostess for the Dec. 11 meeting of North Webster United Methodist Church Lydia Circle. Members of North Webster United Methodist Church Miriam Circle are planning a carry-in salad bar. It is scheduled for Dec. 13 in the home of Gloria Shipley. Newly installed officers of the UMW at North Webster United Methodist Church are: Carol Ritchie — president; Verna Lindemood — honorary president; Mildred Wilson — vice president; Norma Roose — recording secretary; Peggy Mattix — treasurer. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 26, 1969 Mrs. Archie Hoffert was hostess Thursday evening to the Backwater Friends Club in her home. The meeting was opened with the pledges and creed. Mrs. Ralph Bennett was co-hostess and gave a poem, "Thank You God for Everything,” for meditations.

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BY MARY LEE WILLMAN . . Readers living in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column.

of officers held

Wilma Conner, Dorothy Trott. Eloise Banning, Helen Wichern, Regina Meyer, and Peggy Fancil. There were 53 persons present for the business meeting and carry-in supper. Tables were decorated in keeping with a Thanksgiving theme. Those serving on the dinner committee were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Conner, chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gephart; and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gephart. Bruce Gossett conducted a short business session. Pat Friddle read minutes of the Nov. 6 board of directors meeting.

Frank Warner and Gene Rinehold. Quest speaker. Bob Johnson, was jntroduced by John Blake. Johnson is a biologist, environmental specialist and president of Aquatic Weed Control. Johnson's company has provided water week control services for the Barbee Lakes since 1983. His

Awards were made to members of the three 4-H Clubs of the township on Tuesday night, Nov. 18, in the school cafeteria. Vicky Wilson led the pledge to the U.S. flag and John Rhodes led the one to the 4-H flag. Vicky also led in recreation. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Rash and children. Sgt. and Mrs. Darwin Cataline. Mrs. Bill Bensing and son, Mrs. Cheryl Leedy and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Thomas and Lori were Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas.

’ L * lift z NEW OFFICER AT NORTH WEBSTER — Rick Carroll is the newest addition to the North Webster police force. He was sworn in for duty on Thursday, Nov. 16, in a brief ceremony at the town hall. Carroll moved from Houston, Texas, to take the position of deputy marshal at North Webster. While in Houston, he worked with the EMS, fire department and the department of corrections. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

Harold Henry gave the treasurer's report. Gossett recognized Larry Gaston, trustee, and Church Burgess, vice president, for their dedication and hard work during the past year. The group voted to make a donation to the North Webster Community Christmas Fund. A catered Christmas dinner and gift exchange is planned for December at the club building. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling 834-7113 or 834-7310 by Nov. 30.

presentation was followed by a question and answer session. Jim shepherd reported that he has repaired three EMS signs. He stated that if Tippecanoe Township trustee. Dick Mitchell, will provide him with blank signs, he will do necessary lettering as well as repair. Bob Downing noted that reports of a blue-green, frothy, soap-like scum floating on the surface in two of the Barbee Lakes was investigated. The substance is harmless and is a healthy indication that the lake is cleaning itself. John Weyler gave an update of information about the new boat tax law. Lake Enhancement, and the Lakes Council meeting. The next monthly meeting of Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association will be held March 17, 1990. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Israel's offer JERUSALEM — Israel has agreed to coordinate its military activities with the United States if Washington stops criticizing the Israeli abduction of a Shiite Moslem cleric, Israeli sources said.

Bowser elected president

Hilda Mock gave the meditation on Nov. 16, when Hi Neighbors Club members met at the home of Mary Ellen Haney. She read a short story entitled, “I Remember When Thanksgiving Was Just a Day.” Denise Wiggs was assistant hostess. Election of officers was held: Evelyn Bowser, president; Louann Wiggs, vice president; Avelda Roberts, secretary; Denise Wiggs, assistant secretary; and Juanita Miller, treasurer. Roll call response was “My favorite Thanksgiving dish.” It was decided to

Club to help needy family

Lois Lundy was hostess for the Nov. 16 meeting of Backwater Friends Club and Mildred Gray was assistant hostess. Jackie Randall was a guest. Mrs. Gray gave an inspirational reading about Thanksgiving for meditation. It was reported that Nina Hickman was presented with a decorated Christmas tree in conjunction with the county homemakers’ Christmas bazaar

It Happened in —

King Arthur's Town

THE ANNUAL Lakeland Art Show is planned for Dec. 2-3 at Bowen Center. Several Tippecanoe Township artists will have their work on display. The show is sponsored by Lakeland Art Association. DOUBLE BOUQUETS to the friends and neighbors of the Mock School community. The historic old school, which for many years has been used for community meetings and social events, was in danger of being taken over by the state. A Thanksgiving dinner and auction, sponsored by Hi Neighbors Club, was held at the school on Nov. 18. The 55 persons in attendance were very generous with their bids, and enough money w as raised to pay spring taxes on the building and finish installing a furnace. TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP Hobby Club will meet at the home of Ida Hart on Nov. 30. Those attending are asked to bring a sack lunch. —o— JERRY BADSKEY was designated as a certified residential specialist during the National Association of Realtors’ meeting held recently in Dallas, Texas. Badskey, owner of Badskey Realty, North Webster, is vice president and membership chairman of the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors, and a member of Indiana Association of Realtors. He was named as 1988 Realtor of the Year by the Kosciusko County Association.

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remember several friends and neighbors with Christmas food boxes and potted plants. A report was given of the clubsponsored carry-in Thanksgiving supper and auction held Nov. 18 at the Mock School. The 55 persons in attendance rallied to help prevent the historic old school building from being taken over by the state of Indiana. An auction was held with Louann Wiggs as auctioneer. Enough money was raised to finish installing a furnace in the building and to pay spring taxes on the property.

project. The group voted to help a local needy family at Christmas. Gloria Miller gave the lesson, “What You Need to Know Prior to an Emergency.” Nancy Corbin will be hostess for the club carry-in Christmas dinner party and gift exchange. Secret pal names will be revealed and new names drawn. Mrs. Lundy and Mrs. Gray served refreshments of angel food cake, Texas cake, and three flavors of ice cream.

BETH RONNER, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Harry Bonner, Barbee Lake, is serving as a resident assistant with the Ball State University resident hall staff. Her duties include counseling students, assisting directors with administrative duties, and enforcing university rules and regulations Beth graduated from Wawasee High School. She is a senior student at Ball State, majoring in interior design. THERE IS a light skiff of ice around the edge of the lake this morning, Nov. 24. A large flock of mallard ducks have been cruising and feeding out in front of the house for several hours. The sun is shining brightly and the surface of the lake looks like a polished mirror. Everything is so calm and peaceful, it seems impossible that there could be trouble or unrest elsewhere in the world. —o— NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Women Christmas meeting is planned for Dec. 5 in the church sanctuary. —o— A “HANGING of the Greens" ceremony is planned for Dec. 9 at North Webster United Methodist Church from 2-7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction of homemade, homebaked, and handcrafted items. TILL NEXT week.

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ASSEMBLING KC — Joyce Conlon, left, helps Joe Conlon, center, climb into a KC (the county spokescritter) costume, which Joe Conlon helped design. Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Linda Arnold, right, lends a hand. The CVB is sponsoring a county promotional campaign featuring KC. Joyce and Joe Conlon are co-owners of Ape Over You/Celebrations, a gift and novelty business that features appearances by various “critters,” the newest among them being KC, which was commissioned by the CVB and Public Relations Committee. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

KC makes his debut

KC, the county spokescritter, created quite a stir as he worked the . holiday crowd gathered in front of the courthouse on November 24. The hordes of kiddies and their parents were there for the Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa. KC made his official "in-person” debut that bitter cold evening before those other big events took place. KC is the character associated with “The Secret’s Out in Indiana . . . Kosciusko County,” promotional campaign being sponsored by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). His countenance has already appeared on county wide banners and other media. Getting In Costume Getting Conlon in the KC costume took VW o extra people — Joyce Conlon and Linda Arnold, director of the CVB. First came inner contraptions, including an amplifier for the critter’s voice and a special vest design by Conlon, which holds ice for those high summer appearances. Next came KC’s haunches and padding, which is, Conlon says. "To make me all fluffy so the kids can hug me and stuff.” Like a teddy bear, he adds. At that point, someone remembers to take his shoes off. "Once I get to this part,” Joe says, “I can’t bend over anymore.” The body of the costume, complete with a massive tail resembling a plush, curling paint brush, comes next. Keeping the tail up is a bit of a problem. It’s impressive. but heavy. Feet, tail and head complete the look. The hat has been carefully placed on the costume

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head to allow KC’s eyebrows to wiggle. In fact, brow and tail wiggling is accomplished with strings. which Conlon pulls once he's in character. Eventually. Conlon is fully garbed as KC. He works on a voice — making it appropriately

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high as he begs for bushels full of cashews, peanuts and macadamia nuts. KC began to wend his way slowly from the Greater Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce, which ser ed as a dressing room on this night, to the courthouse lawn.

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