Rock Creek EH Club

Rock Creek Extension Homemakers Club met April 19 at the home of Marjorie Been, with Wiladean Snoeberger assisting.

Roll call was answered by eight members.

Devotions on "Humble Pie" were given by Helen Benefiel. She said it is never easy to apologize, but it's good for all of us.

Grace Deel read at Hillcrest Head Start. She also attended the district meeting at Flora.

For health and safety, Marjorie Been told about using lye soap suds on a poison ivy rash. It can also be used on sunburn - leave the lather on overnight.

Helen Benefiel gave the cultural arts lesson on conservation. She asked, "Are we investing enough in trees and gardens?"

For citizenship, Hazel Mullin read an article dated Sept. 23, 1897, from the county paper. A dispute over ducks became a court case.

The project lesson, on "Good Manners and Etiquette for Everyday Living," was given by Wiladean Snoeberger. She said etiquette changes the least. Manners change more, according to situation and society.

The door prize was won by Kathy Snoeberger. The next meeting will be at her home.

Camden Community Preservation Society

Twenty members of the Camden Community Preservation Society met recently at Soloman's Grill in Delphi for their annual dinnermeeting.

President Barb McCain presented the yearly report. Highlights included the dedication of the town pump, the start of the CamdenJackson Township Memorial Garden, and having Joe Kitchel named Indiana Main Street state board member of the year.

Under the leadership of Marge Sieber, along with nominating committee co-chairman Diane Wertz, the following slate of officers were elected for the 2006-2007 club year: Barb McCain, president; Jeff Sieber, vice president; Jacquelyn Frye, secretary; Diane Wertz, treasurer; and Ralph Rohrabaugh, Marilyn Geiser and Karen Hylton, directors.

Two awards were presented. The first, the Community Pride Award, is given to the business or property owner within Camden and Jackson Township who has made notable improvements. This year's award recipient was Bob Overman of Fite's Mobility, located at the corner of SR 75 North and West Main Street in Camden. Last year's winner, Elizabeth Morrison, made the presentation. Overman was nominated for his excellent approach to presenting a new look to a former business.

The second award, the Camden Humanitarian Award, is given to the person or persons who demonstrate volunteerism without ever being expected to be acknowledged. The winner was Curt George, who was recognized for his work on the Camden Town Pump, placed in memory of his late wife, Dorothy L. Caldwell George, and his endless hours spent on the landscaping and installation of the memorial garden. Wertz, last year's winner, presented the award.

In other accomplishments, Kitchel was nominated for the

Indiana Main Street Board Member of the Year. Kitchel works on three Indiana Main Street organizations and Preservation Societies - Camden, Delphi and Logansport. The application cited that "the communities he so unselfishly serves are so grateful to his many hours of assistance. The wonderful personality he possesses makes him truly an unsung hero."

The organization heard an update on the town's 175th anniversary celebration being planned for July 21-22, 2007, from festival president, Jeff Sieber. Wertz was chosen as the society's representative to the steering committee. Her responsibilities will begin with a kick-off meeting June 5 at the Camden United Methodist Church. Sieber will ask the membership to consider a logo and title for the project. Entries should be submitted as soon as possible to Sieber or to the town office.

Following the business meeting, McCain was honored and was presented with a rose bush in appreciation for her enthusiasm and dedication to the organization.

Jimpsie Doyel was the door prize winner.

The next meeting will be in June at the Camden Fireman's Lounge.