The Citizen's Voice founded 1968
Roseland Citizen's Association VOL. XXVII March 1995Issue no. 3 Roseland, Indiana

Support Roseland Town Businesses

especially during the highway construction!

RCA Presidential News

We're still cheering for the CHILI CHAMP of Roseland. Dorothy Gee of David St. challenged six other culinary artists and came out #1 chili cook in the RCA February meeting Chili Supper/Contest. Frank Huderwitz, Sam McCombs, Lorraine Backer, Glen Klopfenstein, Frank Suski and Ella Riffel were our other contestants with Sam McCombs edging out Frank Suski for second place. A trophy and ribbons were awarded to our winners, and a big thank you goes to those who donated the wonderful deserts that completed the meal. The event was fun and well attended. We hope to plan another event soon... maybe a pie contest along with another dinner.
 

Be sure to attend the March 23 meeting at 7:00 PM. Dr. NileshPatel of the Memorial Family Practice will be our guest speaker on "Heart Healthy" and there will be blood sugar and blood pressure tests available. Any former (or present) nurses out there who might be interested in assisting would be gratefully appreciated. Circle your calendars now, and see you there!
 

NEED A RIDE? Anyone who would like to attend a meeting, but for some reason cannot drive, please call for a lift! (Ella Riffel - 233-8329 or Frank Huderwitz 271-8803)

Or check with a neighbor to see if they are attending -- car pooling can be fun!

Mailing list & Town Directory

If your newsletter is incorrectly addressed, or addressed to occupant let us know (Ella Riffel- 233-8329). We would like to update our mailing list and the town directory.

Ella Riffel, President

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Support and Contributions
 

No visible means of support.... RCA mails a newsletter to all the citizens of Roseland (in the hope to keep the town informed) and to bring the neighbors together -- to make Roseland a better place to live. We can only do this if we have financial support of all those who are able. Every little bit helps. Contributions are coming in, but we still have many more to hear from.

In addition, we need the support of everyone to participate in meetings, give ideas / suggestions, and to help get things done. We have great people in this town so let's show how we can pull together. Please mail your donations to the RCA, or you can bring them to the meetings.

The May Meeting

May 25 - 7:00 pm, Northern Indiana Historical Society representative will tell us about the history of Roseland and Clay Township. Bring your Roseland pictures, artifacts, "good old days" stories, and don't forget your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anyone with something to contribute to this program contact Ella Riffel (233-8329). We will set up table to display photos and artifacts -- so bring them to the town hall the week before so they can be organized. Be sure to clearly mark your items so they can be returned after the meeting. Start looking NOW! 

Town Hall News

The town council wants you to know that the town hall has now been equipped with an automatic door for those who are physically disabled. The town hall restrooms also have been changed for handicapped accessibility.

There will be headaches galore as the reconstruction of 31/33 continues, but consider how long we have waited for this highway improvement. The overhead bridge across 31/33 will be torn down and the entrance/exit from the toll road will be redesigned. The bridge near Kent Street will also be torn down. An expected closure of the interchange into Roseland will be 25 days beginning April 18. Construction will be around-the-clock for speedy completion. The noisiest work will be done during the daytime with limited hauling of debris during the night-time.

Complaints about roving Rovers! Be warned if your dog runs loose, a new contract has been signed with the Humane Society and they will be called for animals who are not leashed or on their owner's property.

[Editor's note: This is a good reason to make sure you have your 1995 town animal license -- this will help to get your pet returned if he/she gets loose and is nabbed by the Critter Cops.]

Register to vote at the town hall. Town clerk, Gladys Riffel can register voters during regular town hall hours, daily 8:00-4:00pm but Wednesday & Fridays 8:00-Noon. Call for more information: 272-6475.

Ten-year veteran, Captain Bill Ashley -- RPD, has resigned effective March 17th to accept a position on the Walkerton Police Department at a higher rate of pay. The RCA wishes him well in his new position, and appreciates all that he has done during his years of service in Roseland.

Vi Blasko has agreed to replace Harry Nowak on the town park board. She will join remaining board: Larry Bybee, Donald and Joan Sporleder.

Neighborhood News
 

[Editor's note: Contact us with your news -- we can't print it if we don't know it!! Let us know: Ella Riffel, 233-8329; Dorothy Paul, 272-3033; Charles Shields, 272-6377.]

Happy Birthday

Mardelle Crumm -- February 26 (celebrating her 80th!!)

Edna Bartell -- March 19th (celebrating her 90th!!!)

Alyson Goldstone--March 28 (celebrating 8 yrs old) daughter of Debbie & Bryant, granddaughter of Joanie & Dan Hardman.

Pat Klopfenstein -- March 11th (celebrating!!)

Glen Klopfenstein--March 16th (also celebrating!!!)
 

1928 Citizens Photo (Left to Rt) Loyd Snyder, A. Sziede, & Harley Shields in front of The Roseland Garage.
 

Get Well Wishes and Prayers

Lucille Reppert - hospitalized with heart problems, but home and doing better.

Lorraine Wolf - hospitalized with an illness but also home and doing better.

Eleanor Bucher - hospitalized recently, but now she is home.

Mona Coons -- is recovering from a bout of illness. Mona, mother of Ceil Warapius has recently moved back to Roseland.

Ceil Warapius -- recently ill.

Margaret Neher -- was hospitalized.

Condolences

The Treash family who recently lost Peter W. Falk, brother of Rita Treash.

Congratulations

David C. Kuhlman (of Roseland) and Kimberly Ann Zych -- recently married.

Victoria DeLorenzo (daughter of Helen DeLorenzo) and Kenneth Cyman -- recently married, Vickie works at Floral House & Gifts, Roseland.

John S. Hosinski (town attorney) and Bonnie Bejma -- recently married, honeymooning in Mexico.

Glen & Pat Klopfenstein -- celebrated there 9th anniversary on March 22.

Roseland Citizen's Association

200 Independence Dr.

Roseland, IN 46637