The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 January 1990 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 10,1990

Community corner

Shelley Weiss home after participating in New York String Orchestra seminar

“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" “Musicians have to practice, practice, practice to reach America’s premier concert hall. As a spectator, however, there is a much easier way to get there: by subway or bus. " — taken from Carnegie Hall’s “stagebill"

Profile

While many may choose the latter option of shelling out a few coins to hop a bus to the historic hall. Shelley Weiss of Milford chose the former. Shelley was among the 62 musicians selected to participate in the 21st annual New York String Orchestra seminar directed by famed conductor Alexander Schneider. The 11-day event, which takes place in New York City and Washington, D C., was established in 1969 by Schneider's New School Concerts and Carnegie Hall. Bringing together the country's most talented musicians, who range in age from 15 to 22, the seminar involves intensive musical s'udies and holiday performances at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. All participants attend the seminar on full scholarship. “It was a lot of fun," the young violist commented on her time spent at the seminar. It was also a lot of work. Rehearsing nine hours a day. the musicians worked vigorously to prepare for their premiere on December 24. Performing in,Carnegie Hall was exciting for both Shelley and her family. Her parents and brother and sister were all able to make her debut with the New York String Orchestra. “There's a certain aura there,’’ Elaine Weiss, Shelley’s mother, said of the hall. Both mother and daughter spoke of the autographed pictures, of the musicians who have graced Carnegie Hall's stage, that don the walls of the hall, with a certain excitement. "I never would have guessed in fourth grade < when Shelley was in the fourth grade) it would have led to Carnegie Hall," Elaine com-

Library holds special meeting

A special meeting of the Milford Public Library Board of Trustees was held December 26 at 5:30 p.m. in order to finish year end business. Board members present were Lynne Beer. Julie Myers, Julie Gunden. Bob Brown, Dr. W. Zehr. Mary Jurss. andßobHoerr The minutes of the December 7 meeting were read and approved. During the treasurer's report, a correction of October and November. 1989, reports were given and filed. Claims in the amount of $4,989.53 were approved and signed. It was approved to transfer S3O from <136 Repair & Maintenance

THANK YOU I want to thank all my friends and neighbors who remembered me in their prayers. Thanks to all for the get-well cards, flowers, fruit gifts and also for the meals that were furnished to me and my family. It is a wonderful feeling to know that you are loved. Thank God for friends. MARY BOGER

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to »37 Rentals and a motion was approved to transfer SI,OOO from the Operating Fund to LIRF The 1990 salary schedule was approved. Also included was to keep S6O as the non-residertt annual fee and 24 cents per mile to be reimbursed employees attending library functions Election of officers was postponed until the next meeting when all members will be present. John Beer has looked at the back door to see what repairs need to be made He will report back with cost estimates. ANCON was also contacted The board met with the tax commissioners December 20 to go over the budget There are monies for additional appropriations if a large expense is incurred in repairing the back entrance The next meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 1. at 5:30 p m. in the library.

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<• ■L — •i- ‘ ’ o ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIAN — Shelley Weiss is home after a whirlwind 11-day musical seminar/concert tour which included performances in both New York City and Washington. D.C. Shelley is the daughter" of John and Elaine*"Wwiss of Milford. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) ’ mented. smilingly. It was in the fourth grade that Shelley first began her relationship with music, and more specifically, with the viola. “I didn’t know what it (the viola; was. really.” admitted Shelley. Nevertheless she wrote down cello and viola when asked for her top two choices for instruments to be played in her music class. She said the teacher conducted an interview of sorts to determine what instrument

aW' €I ; JBk / / PETTY TO SPEAK AT WAWASEE — Steve Petty, financial aid director at Grace College in Winona Lake, will make a presentation about college financial aid at Wawasee High School next Tuesday. Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. His presentation will provide detailed information about completion of the financial aid form (FAF) required to qualify for federal and state financial aid. Petty will provide a line-by-line explanation of the complex FAF. as well as answer questions prospective college students and ')their patents have regarding financial aid and the application process. In addition to federal and state aid for which students may qualify . Grace College also offers other sources of financial aid. including grants and scholarships totaling from several hundred to several thousand dollars each.

Winter program at library

The winter’ program at the Milford Public Library will include the annual arts and crafts classes beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jan 24. and every Wednesday through February. Everyone is to take his or her own supplies and spend a fun afternoon learning and sharing needlecraft ideas Federal and state tax forms are also available at the library There is also 'a video tape available that could help taxpayers file their forms properly There have been many reMobile Meals Drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have'been scheduled as follows: January 15-19 MONDAY — Helen Shanklin TUESDAY- - - WinSroufe THURSDAY - Betty Parker FRIDAY — Kay Young Volunteer drivers for Millord Mobile Meals are: January 15-19 MONDAY — Margie Brooks TUES DAY - Bert h a Moneyheffer WEDNESDAY - Thedia Rhodes THURSDAY - Mary Duncan FRIDAY — Leatrice Rapp

each student would play. Since her teacher had already recruited enough cellos by the time he reached Shelley, she was given the viola. Her interest in accomplishing this instrument grew as years went on, she said. She spent several summers at various music camps, including the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Interlochen National Music Camp. Her senior year in high school was spent at the Interlochen Arts Academy, in Michigan, where she noted, “that’s where I really started growing as a musician.” Following an audition, Shelley was accepted into the Cleveland Institute of Music. She graduated with a degree in music performance in May of 1989. She is now enrolled in her first year of graduate studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she noted there are good opportunities for graduate students in music. As for the future, Shelley hopes to play with an orchestra on a professional level. She pointed out it is hard to get a job in the classical music world because the competition is so stiff. “You have to prepare yourself a long time before you audition for a position,” Shelley said. And she knows because she is currently a substitute for the Delaware Symphony in Wilmington. “I am also really interested in playing in Europe,” Shelley added She said she has been to Europe on two occasions. “I went once as a youngster with Sounds of Hope,” Shelley said. “I went once in 1987 for a couple of weeks to Vienna and auditioned for the music school,” she continued. Shelley was accepted, but she said, “it didn't work out at that moment.” , In the near future, Shelley will be auditioning for a spot in an opera festival in Spoletto, Italy. And Shelley is no stranger tojfestivals as she has played in the Sarasota Music Festival in Florida afpd the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro. NC. \ Exactly who or what can be credited for Shelley’s in/erest and success in music is not really certain. Elaine attributes Shblley’s interest to the wonderful music teachers Shelley had as a student in the schools in Lombard, 111. Her teachers not only instilled in her the desire to play, but also “to love what she was playing,” Elaine explained. Shelley gives credit to her musical family for her musical inclinations. Her older brother Doug is a jazz musician in the New York area. Her younger sister Caroline is a pianist and her mother is a piano teacher. Regardless of where this talent came from, it. is a key to many doors and opportunities for Shelley. “That’s the exciting thing — where it will take you and the opportunities you have, that I wouldn’t know without it,” she concluded. ,

quests for large print books. A shipment of romances and westerns have arrived from the State Library. They will supplement the current collection If there are any readers who prefer the large type, call the library at 658-4312 or come in and see what’s available. The library is open every morning at 10 a m. and closes Monday evenings at 8 p m.. Tuesdays through Fridays at 6 p.m.. and Saturdays at 2 pm Language tapes are also a recent addition to the library collection. Anyone learning a new language or planning a trip to a far away foreign country should stop in There are tapes and books on various countries that will make the trip even more enjoyable. Learn what the natives are saying and doing.

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin. Syracuse. 457-2631; Pierceton Community Building, 594-5632; Mentone Community Room in the fire station. 353-7555; Retired Tigers Center. 320 W. Main, Warsaw, 269-3130; Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake. 269-6695; Tippecanoe Township,Community Building, 834-1193; Silver Lake Lions Club Building. 352-3238, and Milford Community Building, 658-9702 Meals for Older Americans is

New Books Some of the new books added to the library's collection are: The Way to Cook, by Julia Child Daddy, by Danielle Steel California Gold, by John Jakes The New Diabetic Cookbook, by Marie Caviani Harmful Intent, by Robin Cook Painted Ladies Revisited, by E. Pomada & Larsen Candles ' Here's a tip I learned during the holidays that made cleaning my candle holders a breeze. I sprayed the inside of each one lightly with a non-stick vegetable spray before putting in a candle. After the candle had burned down, the wax just popped right out, making cleanup the easiest yet! Jenny T.. Louisville, Ky.

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 welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. i The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make resetwations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations.

CALENDAR Week Os January 10 To January 17 WEDNESDAY A Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship Syracuse Fire Department Fire Drill 7 p.m., Fire Station Lakeland Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., Town Hall Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous, Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Closed meeting 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 Z'xO/iZ Heart of Lakes Square Dance Club Lessons 7- p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin Adult Children of Alcoholics CjW 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Warsaw Shady Ladies Bunco Club • 7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., The Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous, Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., C.A.R.S. Inc., SR 13, Syracuse. Open meeting Heart of Lakes Squares 8- p.m., Syracuse Elementary School SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 am., Gropp’s, Syracuse .‘WMIFjKw: Milford Area Development Council, Inc. WR AWMj 9 a.m., Milford Community Building xwSUK/V' Syracuse Turkey Creek Township Civil Defense 10 a.m., Civil Defense Building Syracuse VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1 p.m. SUNDAY S.A.L.T. (Single Adults as Living Testimonies) 9:30a.m., Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.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 am., North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse EMS 7 p.m., Syracuse Fire Department Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Milford Lions 7 p.m.. Community Building North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., Palace of Sports, North Webster Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Town Hall 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 Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion *V ~ 8 p.m., Legion Hall TUESDAY Alanon Just for Today 9:30 a.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Noon, Gropp’s Restaurant Alanon 7:30p.m., Bowen Center, Outpatient Building, Warsaw Refunder's Club f 7:30p.m. rsZWVj Syracuse Town Board . cSgff&A 7:30p.m . Town Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO Noon, Syracuse Schools LRC North Webster Park Board , 4 p.m., North Webster Town Hall-Fire Station I Syracuse Lions Club \ 6:30 p m., Beacon Restaurant Syracuse PTO 7 p.m./Syracuse LRC > Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30p.m. Syracuse Jaycees 7:30p.m., Lakeland Eagles Psi lota Xi 7:30p.m. . * Alanon 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13 N, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee. Closed meeting DUST & SON DECORATORS I PAINTING —I " Since 194r ' INSURED r I INTERIOR • EXTERIOR I PBff ff nil A Tff ‘ ! EVIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL-! J Fit ££ £Jf IA fC J ! 457-2313 Quality Workmanship SYRACUSE