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Perry social news—2B Lifestyles 'Around the Globe' Unique lace-maker allows local women to test their skills, patience, creativity By PAULINE LEWIS Society Editor Louise Allis-Viddeleer is from the northeastern part of the Netherlands, a country about 200 miles North to South and 150 miles, East to West. This is her second year in teaching lace-making in West Palm Beach, Florida. On this trip, she was also at Northside High School in Warner Robins for three days and in Perry at the Agriculture Building on Carroll Street. While in Perry, she stayed with Judy Lilley, one of the Perry group of lace-making students, who lives in Lea Glen. In June 1995, Louise Allis-Viddeleer will teach the first half of her teaching stint in the United States in St Augustine; the second half in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The cost of her trip is very inexpensive • the classes share the flight expenses and she stays at the homes of students. Her specialty is making bobbin lace and needle lace - about 50 Belgian laces and almost all lace-like techniques, using the Belgian way of finishing. In her words, she has a "(lovely husband" of almost 35 years, three lovely children (two girls and one boy) and three grandchildren - one of the girls is marrying this month (September). The following is Louise Allis-Viddeleer's "curriculum vitae" - the high points of her life, education and experience, as she wrote it. I was bom in 1939 in the Hague. In 1959 I married and my husband and I got three children. EDUCATION * After our "High school" I followed the education to become a teacher for younger children. * When the children were growing up I followed several courses for handycraft teacher and for drawing and designing textile techniques. * I had always a special interest for lacelike techniques: crochet, filet, hairloom, frivolite, macrame, drawn work and so on. In the end of the seventies I became interested in bobbinlace. I followed several weekcourses at "Rolduc"; an abbey in the very south of the Netherlands, where Martje GereadLs gave lessons in bobbinlace. * She also organized international laceclasses with wellknown laceteachers from Belgium and England. I also participated in a number of those classes. * In 1986 I decided to go to the Lacecentre (Kantcentrum) of Bruges (Belgium) to follow their education for lace-teacher. -1 have learned how to work the following techniques of bobbinlace with contineous threads: Torchon, Cluny, Flanders, Valenciennes, Tule (several kinds), Point de Paris and Blnche. - The techniques with cutted threads I learned are: Bruges, Flowerwork, Rococo, Chrysant-work, Florence, Russian, Duchesse, Rosaline and Modem Lace. - We also learned how to make Needlepointlace and a lot of lacelike emroideries as Hardanger, Drawnwork, Openwork, Richelieu, English and Net embroiderie. - Very special of the Bellgians is how they sew together begin and efld of laces with contineous threads. They call it "lassen” (joining). - Other subjects were: Art-history, Lace-history, Didactics, Knowledge about materials and colours, Drawing and Designing. We had to make our own designs in most of the techniques we learned. -1 passed all the examinations with good results and I wrote a thesis about THE JOINING AND MOUNTING OF LACES with the methods they use in Belgium. That was a part of the final examination and now I am allowed to call myself: MONITRICE. 'A Great Beginning' Loaves and Fishes rescues local families in need Loaves anil Fishes of South Houston County has completed its first year of operation as an agency to provide emergency food in the Perry area. The doors of the food bank were opened on September 9, 1994. The original intentions of a group of concerned people was to discover and discuss whether or not there were people in the Perry area who were struggling to feed their families. At the first meeting, individuals affiliated with social services agencies talked about the number of people in Houston County who were having a tough time making ends meet financially. They had statistics to back up the information they had gathered. The idea at the beginning was to open a “soup kitchen.” However, as more research was done, it was decided that a food bank would best serve the needs of the people. A Board of Directors was elected to get the ideas into action The first slate of officers elected was composed of: Alvalyn Pope, chairman; Polly Larsen and Barbara Langdon, vice chairmen; Diane McDowell, secretary; Aileen Harden, treasurer. Loaves and Fishes was chosen as the name for the organization. This took place on June 2, 1993. Others who comprise the board of directors of Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County include: Susan Mills, purchasing coordinator; Emily Montgomery, public relations coordinator; Wynelle McGhee, volunteer coordinator; Gail Basse, Ellen Evans, Jim Roberts, Claudia Lucky, and Sharyl Vest. Rev. Tom Arledge and the congregation at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church granted permission for Loaves and Fishes to use their facilities to house the operation. One year later, Loaves and Fishes continues to work out of the church at 1207 Macon Road. The mission statement of the organization is “to provide emergency food for individuals and families in need.” Looking back over the year since the food bank opened on September 9, 1993, the records show that 483 different families have been served an average of 3 times each month, which constitutes over 3500 individual servings. Approximately one-third of the families served have been senior adults, 60 years and older. Loaves and Fishes is open to serve each week on Monday and Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. On an average day, 18 to 20 people come through the facility. The highest number of people seeking assistance in one day,was the last day of the first year of operation when 55 families were served. Bags of food are provided for the families according to size and need and the availability of foods. Some of the following foods are included to provide a family with nourishing meals: meat, flour, sugar mayonnaise, oil, shortening, dessert, milk (canned or dry), peanut butter, butter, cheese, and soups. Baby food may be provided as needed. Some hygiene products and cleaning items are included when available. The foods are determined by the needs of the recipient and each person receives different things. Some of the foods is bought at the Middle Georgia Food Bank in Macon, some is donated by churches, clubs and individual donations. Someone has to be on hand to interview the people who come seeking help and this job is done by a corps of volunteers, 30 or more people who work each week at Loaves and Fishes. Volunteers are always needed and Louise Allis-Viddeleer displays examples of some of the types of lace that she teaches others to make. While teaching in Perry she stayed at the home of Mrs. Judy Liliey. Classes were held at the Houston County Agricultural Building on Carroll Street. (Times-Journal photo by Pauline Lewis) EXPERIENCE * I organized courses in several handycrafts for adults and also for children. * In the middle of the 80’s I have taught Dutch ladies, but also American ladies (living in Holland) in lacemaking for several years.. * I am proud to be the only Dutch laceteacher that was invited by Martje Geraedts to give international classes at Rolduc. Unfortunately Martje died in 1989. * Since October 1990 I organized, together with my friend, Coos Buissink-van Heck, KANT-WERK-VAKANTIES (lace - work- holidays). * In May 1992, I visited two groups in Florida to teach several lace subjects and they invited me to come again in the summer of 1994, * In August 1992 I was the teacher in the course "Lace and Fabric Lovely Together" on the occasion of the world-wide OIDFA-conges in Utrecht (Netherlands) * In November 1993 I was teaching at the lacecenter of Lyon (France) and I'm invited to come again in February 1994. * In June and August 1994 I'll begin as the teacher for international summerclasses at the Lacecentre in Bruges for "Joining" and "Mounting" of lace." Louise is a charming person and is a perfectionist in making many types of beautiful lace. wf* •:* jgr! H| **** HP* W 4 i j Ip •V* I / II fTOBjI pi ■ ■ If - - .Jf I fl Sags* - m j» .\*sp tIHIUV ■ .V Jfl -«».» ■fife w mv ■ V /■' - ,»j# . IMr % ' r m Sr m Members of the Board of Directors of Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County accept a check from Kroger, the first SSOO payment in the gift shopping program. Pictured are Claudia Lucky, Gail Basse, Aileen Harden, Beth Wood (local Kroger Store manager), Ellen Evans and Alvalyn Pope. are welcome. Interested persons are asked to call one of the officers listed above - Emily Montgomery may be reached at 987-2369, Alvalyn Pope, 987-0219; Aileen Harden, 987- 3434. Churches, businesses, civic groups, clubs, and individuals have made donations from a few cans of food to hundreds of dollars. Each gift to Loaves and Fishes is appreciated and is acknowledged with a “thank you.”. Kroger Company continues to support Loaves and Fishes with its on-going gift certificate program. Actually, these are “shopping” certificates. Shopping certificates in Wednesday Sept 21,1994 1B increments of S2O may be purchased at the customer service counter on behalf of Loaves and Fishes. These shopping certificates are then presented to the cashier at the end of the shopping trip in lieu of personal checks/cash. Kroger in turn donates to Loaves and Fishes 5% of the total gross after SIO,OOO certificates are purchased and spent. All shoppers and supporters of Loaves and Fishes are urged to use this program. One check for SSOO has been received under this program. The gift of a new chest type freezer has also come from Kroger. Piggly Wiggly Stores and Official Legal Notices—4B Houston Times-Journal * i* Hospitalized::Larry Wagoner (friend of Cliff Woods), Horace Minyard (Carol Montgomery’s uncle), Chelsea Tackett (Judy Poss’s niece), Margaret Costelle, Stan Gann, Margaret Hardage, Mr. Adams (Tom Adams’ dad), David Wright (Belinda Baker’s friend)) and Leßoy Douthit. ME ADO WB ROOK REHAB: Johnny Brewer, Meadowbrook of Atlanta,, Newton House 4th Floor, 320 Parkway Dr., NE Room 403-2, Atlanta, GA 30312 (404) 577-6769. m Recuperating at Home: Lindsey Bell, John and Leila Clifton, Wister “Bud” Williams, Lucille Pritchett, Kathleen Ayer, Louise Bentz, Tina Davidson, Adrian Harris, Ray Hooten, Eva Meeks, Jerry Pierce, J. J. Morrow, Laura Green (Sheila Harris's friend), Charts Schemm (Vicky Schemtn’s baby), W. M. Moss (Bobbie Newton’s father), Roselyn Mullen (Marie Lewis’s mother), Mary Julia Fowler (Rosemari Patterson’s mother), W. O. Stewart (Joe's grandfather), Marvin Barckley (Carol Cheek Barckley’s father-in-law), Sheldon Shelton (Frank Shelton’s grandson) and Korrie Kice (Janet Modrell’s niece). m Sympathy is Extended: -To Evelyn Rogers of Kathleen, and other relatives upon the death of her mother, Willie Mae Haynes of Elberta Road, Warner Robins, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1994 -To Bennie Ray Swinney and Susan Duffell Swinney upon the death of their infant son, Zachery Lee Swinney on Thursday, Septemmbei 15, 1994.. I lis grandparents are David and Sandra Duffell of Perry and Lucille Swinney of Carthage, Miss.; great - grandparents Jack Duffell of Perry, Joseph and Patricia Pettis, both of Warner Robins, and Troy and Ola Belle Nelson of Carthage. -To Pauline Darcy of Perry , upon the death of her brother, John E. Jones of Hawkinsville on Monday,, Sept.l2, 1994. -To Judson Tyner of Perry upon the death of his brother, Leo Ira Tyner of Lumber City on Saturday, September 10, 1994 .-To Bill Loudermilk and family of Perry, upon the death of his mother, Dessie Swaney Loudermilk of Perry, on Thursday, September 15, 1994. She was the widow of Charles Loudermilk. -To Louis Davis, Gwen Adams, Henri Mae Barrett and Elijah Davis, all of Perry, and odicr members of the family, upon the death of their father, Gus Davis of Perry, on Wednesday, August 31,1994.. 11l Congratulations ! -To Mrs. Aurelia Evans who celebrates her birthday on Sept. 25. -To Dr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Johnston, Sr., who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception given by their children Aug. 13, 1994., at Ingleside Baptist Church. Johnston and the former Nancy Woolley of Columbiana, Ala., were married Aug. 23, 1944 in Waddy, Ky. Johnston is Roberts Professor of Bible emeritus at Mercer University, where he taught for 39 years. - To Bonaire United Methodist Church which will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, September 25. The pastor is Rev.. Alvin Lewis who will be preaching at the early service, at 8:45 a..m. Bishop Richard Looney will be bringing the message atl 1:15 a.m. John Stephens of Perry is Music Director.. Sunday School is at 10 a..m. About 300 people are expected for the covered dish lunch which will be served at 12:15. Singing in the sanctuary will follow the lunch. Several former pastors will be present The church is on die original site on Church Street, Bonaire. It has 264 members. Mr. Houser Gilbert of Perry has charge of the church’s old record book. Harvey’s have been very generous in giving food items and other assistance to Loaves and Fishes. At the completion of one year’s activity on September 9, 1994, Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County is filling a great need. There are several ways the public can help keep this ministry to community working: 1) A permanent building location is needed. 2) Volunteers to interview and complete applications for assistance or bag food items for applicants 3) Contributions of food and money are needed. 4) Participate in the local Kroger gift (shopping) certificate program. Pauline Lewis Society editor Parade will feature new look Oct. 8 By JIMMY SIMPSON Staff Writer The Georgia National Fair Farm/City Days Parade is looking for a record number of entries when floats roll along downtown streets this year. The annual event, scheduled for Oct. 8 at 11 a.m., will feature floats, bands, Shriner cars, clowns, horses, the recently-unveiled Fair Bear, and animals from the Royal Hanneford Circus. The parade will start in downtown Perry and conclude at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. "It is a special part of the sth Anniversary of the Georgia National Fair," said Michael Froehlich, executive director of the fair. The entertainment and programs of the annual fair revolves around a traditional package of fun and excitement for the entire family. There will be livestock events, horse shows, youth exhibits, home and fine arts competitions, concerts, a circus, as well as midway rides and games. This year’s fair is scheduled to begin on Friday, Oct. 7, and conclude on Sunday, Oct. 16. "The Georgia National Fair showcases the best of Georgia's agriculture, crafts, heritage and people in a clean, friendly, safe and family environment,” said Froehlich. There remains a limited amount of openings for organized groups who would like to participate in the parade. Those interested persons should contact Robert Brown (987- 5097) or Bill Hafley (988-8000) for further information.